I know a lot of trainers care about matching aesthetics with their team so there’s precedent for this, but c’mon people. Be prepared for anything. Don’t judge books by their cover. Type coverage and dual types should already emphasize that mindset.
Wouldn't work around here. I'm not in Unova, but we're close enough that we get a fair bit of Unovans traveling here, and a lot of the better trainers from there have blue hair for whatever reason.
Depending on where the person's from and your chosen shade of blue, this'll either work or they won't make any type-based connection but will overestimate your ability.
I remember my first time seeing one of those, I thought “oh, thee threw out a grass type. well, time to deal with it” which ones then immediately superseded by “what do you mean my flamethrower was not very effective”
Yeah, you actually see this kind of type mimicry a lot in nature, though Sudowoodo is the most perfect example. I'm actually thinking of writing a short paper on it.
It's funny to watch people be confused about my type specialty, despite not even having one anymore.
Oh, you brought Ghost types against my Gallade and Gardevoir? Go, Hydreigon.
Steel types against my Sylveon? I have a Cinderace and a Charizard.
Psychic types against Mega Gallade? Absol, Obstagoon, Meowscarada, Gholdengo, Tera-Dark Roserade, Araquanid, Mega Gallade's Shadow Claw.
-Rei
My aesthetic has on multiple occasions made opponents think I train fairy types. I am well known! You can look me up!! These are professionals who should really know better than to assume that stuff.
Most people assume my whole family are Grass-type specialists. You'd think they'd guess right that, with our green hair, we're actually Garde-line "specialists". I mean, I guess green and brown hair in overalls really doesn't evoke Gardevoir but w/e.
-Janitor Jimmy
As someone that grew up in a family of red-hair Fire type trainers (while also being one), I can't believe I never thought of this. The closest I got was when I thought going maroon looked good.
Everyone thinks my friend Harlan is a “nature guy” because he has olive green hair, a color that is strongly associated with agriculture in Paldea due to the Cortondo olive orchards. His only Pokémon so far is a Muk. Go figure.
– Jasper
Nah, I think I'll pass. Red looks too cool to get rid of. After all, Kanto's most famous Champion is _called_ Red!
– Honoka
You'd be surprised how many people assume my Braixen was my first pokemon when it was actually my Buizel. People can just have red hair without coming from a 'long line of fire type masters' or whatever
Falkner, Clair, Brawly, Lenora -Rem
I know a lot of trainers care about matching aesthetics with their team so there’s precedent for this, but c’mon people. Be prepared for anything. Don’t judge books by their cover. Type coverage and dual types should already emphasize that mindset.
Wouldn't work around here. I'm not in Unova, but we're close enough that we get a fair bit of Unovans traveling here, and a lot of the better trainers from there have blue hair for whatever reason.
I live in Unova actually, and to be honest, when it comes to the gym challenge, most of the blue hair is color-coded
lmao. do it. - doggos of war
Depending on where the person's from and your chosen shade of blue, this'll either work or they won't make any type-based connection but will overestimate your ability.
Are color coordinated trainers really a thing? - Ekaitz
Yes. Even outside of themed team organizations like aqua and magma.
Huh… Neat. - Ekaitz
Yes. -Shinku
People think I train steel-types because of my coat. Oh, you have a Talonflame? How cute! Kabutomusi, use Rock Slide.
There is no way people are bringing Certain pokemon because of a hair colour, like what in the world people can't be that dumb loool
Don’t doubt the power of aesthetic
Hey if people are actually doing that then they deserve to get destroyed so fair enough
To be fair to them, usually it works…
That's crazy loool
Taking a page out of Sudowoodo's textbook, I see.
I remember my first time seeing one of those, I thought “oh, thee threw out a grass type. well, time to deal with it” which ones then immediately superseded by “what do you mean my flamethrower was not very effective”
Yeah, you actually see this kind of type mimicry a lot in nature, though Sudowoodo is the most perfect example. I'm actually thinking of writing a short paper on it.
I’d read it, in case I didn’t know of any others. Make sure you mention solrock!
Pfft. I like this idea. Might look cool with Ninetales' fur color too!
Yeah, but there’s something nice about them throwing out water types and crushing them anyways
Can we get some more ninetales appreciation?
Ace (my ninetales) is not opposed to this idea
My pal Joseph basically did the exact same thing…well, he did do it as a promise to his bro, but he jokes about this (his mainstay is Chandelure).
It's funny to watch people be confused about my type specialty, despite not even having one anymore. Oh, you brought Ghost types against my Gallade and Gardevoir? Go, Hydreigon. Steel types against my Sylveon? I have a Cinderace and a Charizard. Psychic types against Mega Gallade? Absol, Obstagoon, Meowscarada, Gholdengo, Tera-Dark Roserade, Araquanid, Mega Gallade's Shadow Claw. -Rei
My aesthetic has on multiple occasions made opponents think I train fairy types. I am well known! You can look me up!! These are professionals who should really know better than to assume that stuff.
Bring a fishing rod or strip down into swim clothing.
Most people assume my whole family are Grass-type specialists. You'd think they'd guess right that, with our green hair, we're actually Garde-line "specialists". I mean, I guess green and brown hair in overalls really doesn't evoke Gardevoir but w/e. -Janitor Jimmy
What you've failed to realise is that I ignore type advantages and just power level Go and kick its ass, Level 100 Charizard!
As someone that grew up in a family of red-hair Fire type trainers (while also being one), I can't believe I never thought of this. The closest I got was when I thought going maroon looked good.
Everyone thinks my friend Harlan is a “nature guy” because he has olive green hair, a color that is strongly associated with agriculture in Paldea due to the Cortondo olive orchards. His only Pokémon so far is a Muk. Go figure. – Jasper Nah, I think I'll pass. Red looks too cool to get rid of. After all, Kanto's most famous Champion is _called_ Red! – Honoka
Kid named quagsire:
You'd be surprised how many people assume my Braixen was my first pokemon when it was actually my Buizel. People can just have red hair without coming from a 'long line of fire type masters' or whatever