dex-entries-discussion

[hollow nimbus]

Or Zigzagoon

[hexed fog]

After the problem mons are done I'll be hapoy

Hapoy

[storm light]

Mawbat #300.567
Because they are blind, POKENAME navigate their territories with echolocation. They pounce upon anything smaller than them, using their wing spikes to inflict deep wounds that are easily infected.

[hexed fog]

Ok I'm going to bed

[hollow quartz]

Zigzagoon is less "wacky" to me and more just always zig zag, spinda is dizzy movements so it has more chaos to it

[hexed fog]

Literally all I want.

That.

[rich goblet]

Rest well! 😄

[hollow nimbus]

But imagine a Zizagoon that can only turn at angles with a prime number of degrees

[hollow quartz]

Y'know what, fair enough

[storm light]

Poryzagoon

[hollow nimbus]

Anyways, you guys should write entries so Izik will be forced to change his name to Hapoy

[storm light]

https://www.fusiondex.org/porygon+zigzagoon/

[thorn ingot]

I wrote a dex entry for that yesterday actually

[copper monolith]

hey so im confused about thw whole entry submission thing i changed my pokemons name to POKENAME but now what

[storm light]

Can you post the entry and the sprite you're making it for here?

[copper monolith]

are you replying to me?

[storm light]

yes

[copper monolith]

well i have not made the dex entry yet but here is the sprite

[willow venture]

Completely immobile, POKENAME sustains itself with the leaves and nuts it had gathered. Combee surround the Pokémon, feeding and protecting it.```

Is it Combee or Combees

Can I use Combees

[storm light]

The plural of a Pokemon's name is the same as singular, so you can have a single Combee, or a swarm of Combee

[willow venture]

Gotcha

[hexed fog]

We would also prefer if you'd use pokemon already in pif

[willow venture]

I mean the Combee line will eventually come to the game don't strike it out lol

[viscid light]

I'd say fire away - same thing I'm doin'

@strong flame

If you happen to come across a blue shovel on a patch of sand staring at you, run for you life. [POKENAME] is capable of siphoning the life force of anyone within a 20 foot radius as long as both you and it are on sand, with the youthful and elderly alike [POKENAME]'s favorite prey.

@old lynx ...mostly out of feeling that this isn't proper...

The eggs produced by [POKENAME] hold no nutritional value, but rather a yolk-like serum capable of giving a electromagnetic pulse that, when properly applied, gives a Lazarus Syndrome-like condition. As a result, [POKENAME] is highly valued by Poke Centers during bleak medical cases.

@astral kestrel

With it's second skin now way too huge, [POKENAME] had began to stuff various candies and foods - often sweet - in the space of the second skin. Even the like of Primeape will run for their lifes the moment someone idiotic enough were to take any of [POKENAME]'s food while awake, out of the fear of a Hyper Beam to the face.

[iron mango]

POKENAME carries berries inside of it, it does this in order to have food when it gets hungry?

[viscid light]

Given that it's a Munchlax fusion, yes.

[iron mango]

Ah I was suggesting cuz you didnt complete it

[viscid light]

https://tenor.com/view/pokemon-legends-arceus-snorlax-oshawatt-hyper-beam-gif-24685112

I accidently pressed Enter

@vocal tulip

As opposed to solid steel, [POKENAME]'s body is mostly composed of cotton and lead, allowing it to drift across in the air at a slow rate. [POKENAME] loves drifting about within the rainclouds, although entire towns suffering from power outages whenever this happens would say otherwise.

@indigo otter

Now with the Thorax gaining the awareness of the Ariados half, [POKENAME]'s body is at a constant struggle of control. Only thanks to silk-made blades can both halves of [POKENAME] work in tandum, slicing apart prey neither could fell by their own.

[old lynx]

Why am I being pinged i didn't do sprite nor dex entry

[viscid light]

...I think I made a mistake with the sprite

Yeah, I was meant to ping @modest eagle (my bad)

[rich goblet]

How does it gather anything if it is completely immobile? Also why Combee in particular and not its kin or just Pokemon in general?

[willow venture]

The sprites succeeding it as the evos have bees surrounding it

I personally love the idea of Combees (and a Vespiquen) nesting around it

[rich goblet]

Why not beedrill then, something that is in game?

[willow venture]

Also it gathers these leaves before it goes immobile and the Combee helps it

[willow venture]

I like the Combee line more I guess lol

[rich goblet]

There isn't anything against it I suppose, but I figure I ask anyway

[willow venture]

Some dex entries mentions mon that aren't in the game dex proper like how Raichu's dex entry in Arceus Legends mention Copperajah

[azure wagon]

you can't mention pokemon that aren't in the actual pif game

ik one of my entries that mentioned combee got changed to beedrill

[rich goblet]

#dex-entries-discussion message

Prefer is the term used, though it isn't banned outright

[azure wagon]

ah i see

[rich goblet]

It depends I suppose?

[strong flame]

Been meaning to bring this up but kept forgetting about it

a possible error in a mon's custom entry

This sprite here has two custom entries, and the second one doesn't really match my sprite

I think it was possibly meant for one of the other alt sprites

I think it matches 421.478b

[rich goblet]

#custom-dex-errors Check the pinned messages here and report it, the unown team can decide

[narrow cosmos]

Depending on the entry's age could be a case of sprite shuffling. I know a few entries of mine had to be adjusted after sprite updates because it shuffled which order sprites were in and lead to the entry no longer making sense, or the sprite it was for being completely gone.

[strong flame]

I see

[storm light]

Therizinosaurus my beloved
Feratile #160.278
POKENAME being naturally herbivorous has baffled scientists for years. They use their long, sharp claws to pull down tree branches to feast on the fresh leaves. Their tail provides balance while also being useful in batting away foes in battle.

[hollow quartz]

I felt the call of the Therizinosaurus (through which I only came to know of due to Fossil Fighters )

[storm light]

They have such sharp claws which should be useful for tearing into prey but theyre herbivores!! I love them <3

[hollow quartz]

I love them for their long claws, and they were funny to see in FF since they had piss-poor accuracy
-# but a crazy high crit chance if they do hit

[timid sky]

When POKENAME senses an aggressive aura, it will release a soothing aroma from the flowers on its arms. Trainers of POKENAME are known to always be calm and relaxed.

[regal cedar]

Second sentence probably should be less absolute (always be calm is too much).

But otherwise, nice and solid.

[potent ferry]

Maybe, "This works on humans as well as pokémon, as trainers of POKENAME are often calm and relaxed"?

Not sure what that does to the character limit though.

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Magikarp/Nidoran F / #129.29

POKENAME often get stuck in tide pools. Their stubby legs don't permit movement on land so they hide in mud, using their toxic spines as protection form coastal predators until the tide rolls back in.

[potent ferry]

Sandshrew/Igglybuff / #27.174

If you see POKENAME rolling in the sand, then it likely recently sang. Many of its scales shed when it inflates before singing, so sand is used to fill in the weak spots in its armor. Fortunately, its scales regrow quickly.

[rich goblet]

I'm a little late, but why not phrase it as follows:

POKENAME who have recently sung roll in the sand. This is because many of its scales are shed when they sing, so they fill in the scales with sand until their scales grow back.

[hexed fog]

so burnt out from work, going through some entries now

[rich goblet]

<@&306953740651462656> Self-Promo or Spam

That was QUICK

[regal cedar]

no kidding, that was like 3 seconds

[junior osprey]

fast as fuck boi

who was it

tobe?

[fierce charm]

its between Sapph or Oak

[sinful patrol]

it was me

https://tenor.com/view/inspector-gadget-minecraft-minecraft-movie-brown-bricks-brown-bricks-in-minecraft-gif-11488613102745152145

[fierce charm]

I was about to forward it first to Gastly

[potent ferry]

Thank you! This is definitely better.

[regal cedar]

I find Castform very hard to write for without it becoming repetitive and/or simple, hmm. Like, I tried to do one with Vaporeon, but it practically just became Vaporeon and Castform's entry combined, basically.

[thorn ingot]

It’s very hard for Castform here especially since the forms are all seperate as well

It splits Castform info by 4 basically

[ebon warren]

That's not necessarily a bad thing, even if the entries are boringly consistent that does absolutely make sense for the "Professor" perspective

[rich goblet]

If I wanted to do castform, I would stay with a base sentence and then expand on it

I should try my hand at it once there’s more of them in game

[potent ferry]

Sandshrew/Jigglypuff / #27.39

Soft singing across the dunes at night suggests the presence of POKENAME in the area. Due to its sleep inducing effect, travelers who prefer to cross the desert after dark are advised to plug their ears.

[rich goblet]

Your grammar could be improved upon, but here's a quick fix if you're just looking for that:

Trainers venturing through deserts hearing soft singing at night indicates that POKENAME are lurking in the nearby dunes. Due to its sleep inducing song, Trainers are advised to plug their ears before travelling.

[hexed fog]

Work off its opposites

Snow Form - eats extra in summer months
Fire form - gets anxious during blizzards
Rain Form- sleeps more during droughts

Remember they dont necessarily have the changing abilities since theyre fused so they could keep their forms

Even to their own dismay

[potent ferry]

Hmm. I think the problem is the word "suggest". Maybe a better word would be "indicate"? What about this:

Soft singing across the dunes at night indicates the presence of POKENAME in the area. Trainers crossing the desert after dark are advised to plug their ears due to its sleep inducing song.

[rich goblet]

The phrase "soft singing across the dunes at night" is confusing because it is a very long subject.

I highly recommend breaking it down to make it easier to read

[potent ferry]

Hmm. "Desert winds bearing a soothing melody"?

[rich goblet]

Much better, a lot shorter too

[potent ferry]

Desert winds bearing a soothing melody at night indicate the presence of POKENAME in the area. Trainers crossing the desert after dark are advised to plug their ears due to its sleep inducing song.

[rich goblet]

Good enough

I have strong preferences but this should pass if inspected

[potent ferry]

Magikarp/Nidorina #129.30

Schools of Magikarp are sometimes protected by one or more POKENAME. They gather stragglers when the group is ready to move, refusing to leave any behind.

[rich goblet]

What does any refer to in this instance? Magikarp?

[potent ferry]

It's meant to yes. I wanted to avoid using the word Magikarp more than once.

[rich goblet]

Maybe "any group member" or "leave anyone behind" might work better?

[potent ferry]

I like anyone. Keeps it simple, and can apply to both Magikarp and any other Magirina.

Thanks again!

@rich goblet, if you don't mind me asking, how does this one stack up compared to the Sandpuff entry? In regards to your preferences I mean.

[rich goblet]

Both are alright, I’m very particular about how I phrase things

[potent ferry]

Abra/Butterfree / #63.12

POKENAME teleports from flower to flower, pollinating them as it goes. This uses quite a bit of energy, causing this pokémon to sleep for most of the day.

[queen dagger]

Pichu\Onix

This pokemon plants its rocky tail to ground itself as lightning storms strike Onchu like a lightning rod as the electricity grounds out

[storm light]

I'd suggest checking out the pins and FAQ for some writing tips.

This entry is a whole run-on sentence with a few errors. It's an ok first efforts, but please read the writing tips and faq before trying again

[queen dagger]

Oh...well gotcha...maybe i should leave it to the professionals

But is it atleast a good idea for a dex entry

[storm light]

We aren't professionals and we love seeing new writers! We just want every entry to be in tip-top shape before it gets submitted! It is a good idea for an entry though, would you mind if I rewrote it based on what you have so far to give you an idea of what we're looking for?

[queen dagger]

Yes please that will give me a template for me to learn how to write the entry's 😃

I do like the look of Onchu so who ever made it great work

[storm light]

Based on what you wrote already, I have this.POKENAME plant their rocky tail into the ground during thunderstorms to act as a grounding rod when lightning strikes their horn.This is fine, but it needs a little more information, as entries are usually 2-3 sentences long and are 100-250 characters total. I'd like you to try writing the second sentence! If you can't think of any ideas, here's a couple questions to help with inspiration!

• Does Onchu get hurt when struck by lightning? How does it deal with that?
• Do they help people in some way or have people found inspiration due to their abilities?
• What about its habits? Where does it sleep, what does it eat, etc?

This is currently 129 characters, so you have a bit of room to write for! (121 characters)

Or we can even cut off the last bit of the entry and use it as a second sentence
POKENAME plant their rocky tail into the ground during thunderstorms to act as a grounding rod. When lightning strikes their horn- and continue from there

[queen dagger]

Ohh ok i see

Well how about

Onchu plant their rocky tail into the ground during thunderstorms to act as a grounding rod when lightning strikes their horn. Onchu lives in rocky mountains using lightning electric power to destroy caves to build dens and provide villages with safety, Onchu enjoy eating gems mainly thunderstones.

[storm light]

This one's a little too long. When writing for entries, we use POKENAME to refer to the pokemon we're writing for as it will get automatically changed ingame and on the site where theyre hosted

[queen dagger]

Oh i see

Hmmm

Thx this is helping me alot

[storm light]

As for the second sentence, I think it might be a little too much for the Pichu half to be able to destroy caves

I can see its powers being enhanced a little thanks to onix, but not to that degree

[queen dagger]

Well it stored energy i was thinking of using both the terrain destruction from onix and the ability from pichu

[storm light]

Ooo wait

[queen dagger]

Hmm ok

[potent ferry]

What about an idea of small villages utilizing it to protect them from lightning storms? You could even throw in the idea that they store the electricity it attracts to power their homes, protecting the pokemon from being overwhelmed.

[queen dagger]

Oh thats a great idea

[storm light]

How about
When too much electricity builds in POKENAME's body, they will discharge a large bolt that can shatter boulders.

[queen dagger]

That is much better than my run on sentance haha

[storm light]

So all together, it would be POKENAME plant their rocky tail into the ground during thunderstorms to act as a grounding rod when lightning strikes their horn. When too much electricity builds in POKENAME's body, they will discharge a large bolt that can shatter boulders.

remember to put in your discord username when submitting, not your display name

[queen dagger]

Alright thank you very much for the help

[storm light]

No problem! If you need help in the future, don't be afraid to ask! Someone will likely be around to help you out

[queen dagger]

Awesome ive been watching PIF (abbreviation) on yt for a bit so im very excited i figured out how to play it on my tablet haha took a week

[potent ferry]

@storm light May I ask for your help in regards to some inspiration? I feel like this entry is a little basic, and needs some spicing up.

Abra/Butterfree / #63.12

POKENAME teleports from flower to flower, pollinating them as it goes. This uses quite a bit of energy, causing this pokémon to sleep for most of the day.

[storm light]

tbh I think it's fine as is, but we could spice it up a little! Does the pollen it picks up and spreads have any weird effects on flowers that it drops on? What does it do when another pokemon wants to pollinate the same flower?

[queen dagger]

Uhh where do i submit the entry because i went to the submission page and it was rules but i didn't see where i submit it

Or do i write it here?

[storm light]

in the #dex-entries-submissions , there should be a big link with a couple arrows pointing at it. that will lead you to the submission form

[queen dagger]

Oh

[queen dagger]

Oh shoot thats a link yeah...im dumb

Lol

[storm light]

No worries lol

[potent ferry]

Hmmm...I might just be too tired right now. Let me come back to this in the morning. Thanks for the ideas!

[queen dagger]

Alrighty entry submitted

I hope the dev's like it lol

[rancid drum]

Huh? Looks like me? Interest

[potent ferry]

I came up with something and submitted it. Oddly enough, it came to me while getting ready for bed last night.

"A welcome sight in berry farms, POKENAME teleports from flower to flower, pollinating them as it goes. This uses quite a bit of energy, causing this pokémon to sleep for most of the day."

Really wanted to throw in an extra detail, and being able to connect it to something human was what I was trying so hard to come up with.

And now...now it evolved again. Still no dex entry. So...

Kadabra/Butterfree / #64.12

POKENAME are very territorial, protecting their chosen flower patches with strong psychic assaults. What makes these flowers precious is being studied. Researchers theorize specific nectars increase their mental powers.

[tranquil thunder]

Shedude #289.74

On dark nights or in extreme darkness, POKENAME will claw the ground towards a specific point underground. Nobody exactly knows where POKENAME wants to go or for what purpose.

It also has an alt where without the extra orbs so I might use the same entry for both sprites.

[potent ferry]

Rattata/Raticate / #19.20a

The success of POKENAME's ability to find food for its colony makes it indispensable. Some of its members are forced to get stronger in order to help it move from place to place.

As an aside, I was NOT ready for this sprite to appear when my Rattata (Rattata/Rattata fusion) evolved. It is spectacular. Compliments to it's creator, toastedgoose.

[rich goblet]

I've been feeling brain dead all day and can barely function, ugh

@regal cedar Should I just head home for a nap or should I eat first

I don't know what's up with me right now

[regal cedar]

Well, eat if you haven't, then get rest.

[rich goblet]

Good idea

[regal cedar]

This is no job. Take care of yourself!

[rich goblet]

I try to, I often get brain fog nowadays, maybe I got sick somewhere but everything got a lot harder for no reason

Charty #4.494

POKENAME wear flame resistant pants that can endure the fiery flames on their body. Their naivety is easy to exploit by a cunning opponent, who may snag them by the pants to pin them down.

@regal cedar I had a coffee and feel loads better, also what do you think of this entry? Is it too on the nose for scrafty?

[regal cedar]

Scrafty's pants is literally shed skin, isn't it? I'd personally keep that.
At the very lease, I wouldn't use "denim pants", as those are very processed materials.

[rich goblet]

Ooooh, you're right, the pants are part of their body aren't they

[potent ferry]

I like the idea that it keeps it's shed scales as an extra layer of protection because they're flame retardant though.

[rich goblet]

Thank you!

[potent ferry]

Gyarados/Nidorina / #130.30

POKENAME are very protective of their siblings. Trainers fishing for Magikarp are often surprised by this pokémon's savagery as it fights tooth and claw to save its brethren.

[rich goblet]

Capital P Pokémon, otherwise a solid entry

[tranquil thunder]

Magirill #129.252

The tail of POKENAME helps them balance when walking on land. They have trouble swimming in water with their tail, so POKENAME will usually stay in shallow waters.

[storm light]

May want to take out the "in water" in the second sentence as it seems a little redundant after including shallow waters

[storm light]

Vibragong #393.87 & 393.87a
By emitting ultrasonic vibrations with their fins, POKENAME are able to effortlessly swim through sand. Some past civilizations have used POKENAME to transport people and goods across deserts.

[hexed fog]

just a friendly reminder to stop submitting things with things that arent your username :J

[storm light]

got it, sending my username in wingdings font 👍🏻 /j

[hexed fog]

and make sure your sprites exist :J

[storm light]

I had to look it up myself just to make sure bc i swear it existed, apparently the leterless doesn't exist but the alt does???https://www.fusiondex.org/magneton+metapod/

[hexed fog]

dex errors pls ❤️

[storm light]

Wouldn't this be sprite errors too as misnumbered?

[hexed fog]

yee

I'm just in the middle of judging and dont wanna mess my flow

[storm light]

Fair

[pine reef]

Primeking #57.34b
POKENAME fight to defend their families and territories with their lives. It's said that when one dies in a territorial dispute, it's vengeful spirit will haunt the winner until it too dies, where their spirits will clash for eternity.

[rich goblet]

Several things to be said here, but before I dive in, have you looked into the pinned messages yet? There are a lot of resources to help you learn how to write entries

A good writer is a good reader

[pine reef]

Not yet I just joined the server cuz I wanted to post this. I haven't but I'll check it out sorry if I broke the rules or something

[rich goblet]

Oh! Welcome to the server! There's no rule violation necessarily, just a lot of guidelines on what would and would not be accepted into the game

We run a pretty tight ship around here to make sure the content is up to our frog's standard.

(Frog is the dev of the game)

Anyway, most questions can be figured out by reading the content of the pinned messages, and any more can be pinged by an Unown if you have exhausted everything else

[pine reef]

I took a look through the pinned messages, but I'd like to ask what your critiques were

[rich goblet]

One of the big things to remember is that an entry has to describe the entire species of Pokemon (found in the image in this link, which was also pinned) #dex-entries-discussion message

Also, mixing plurality cases (they/thems vs it/its) is bad grammar and would need to be fixed before accepted

If I had to help fix a few sections, it would be like...

Actually fixing this is kinda hard, since you're focusing on a revenge aspect of the Pokemon

[pine reef]

Fair enough. I was trying to describe a repeatable event that could happen to any member of the species. I was trying to reference Annihilape, as though it's not actually in the game I think it would be fun to reference it, as it does exist in the pokemon world.

I'm not sure how well that came through though

[rich goblet]

I see where you're going, we also have to keep in mind that while spirits exist, the details are meant to be cagey at best. I'll see what I can do though

[pine reef]

Also, I only mentioned the 'defending their families' bit because I read the already approved entries for this mon being gentler than either of the mons that fuse to make it, and was trying to keep it on theme. The territorial bit came from Nidoking specifically If you feel that either need to be cut to make it make sense, I have no issues with that

Geez autocorrect is making typing hard

[rich goblet]

POKENAME fiercely defend their territory and are always willing to put their lives on the line. It is said that if a POKENAME passes during a territorial dispute, they pass onto a place where they can clash for eternity.

@hollow nimbus @regal cedar

What do you two think of this entry? I'm trying to modify an entry to make it fit the rules

Nevermind! My bad, consider this thing resolved

@pine reef I hope the change I made there is okay with you, trying to give us some more wiggle room to make it fit

Also, from the lorebook... (Don't worry about reading it all at once, it has a section on nearly everything)

[pine reef]

Yeah no whatever makes it work. I'm not like dead set on this making it into the game, I just got hit with the impulse to make a dex entry because I was doodling a concept for a Nidoking Annihilape fusion and wanted to share (sorry if I should have just put this in general)

[rich goblet]

Actually this is the right chat for that kind of stuff, general wouldn't know what to do with you

We're kind of relaxed aside from the guidelines we have

There's no pressure to make sure one entry fits or not, since you always have the option of resubmitting and the likes

Actually if you submit it right now you might be able to make the next round of checks

[pine reef]

The idea for this was mostly sparked from the design of the Annihilape fusion, so I'm not surprised if it doesn't work out. It would work better if I could directly reference the fusion but it's not in the game so it obviously wouldn't work. It'd definitely be cool to be included, but I'd rather play around with the idea before I go and submit something that only vaguely aligns with my own concept. Id rather it just make sense to me than it be apart of the game but not really connect to the actual design I had in mind.

[rich goblet]

No problem, if you have any more questions we're here to help. The rules are mainly there to keep the game looking sharp*, and if your entry looks good there's no reason it wouldn't be accepted

*Sharp, Reasonable, and TOS friendly

[wanton plume]

https://tenor.com/view/hoxton-hoxton-breakout-its-payday-fellas-money-im-rich-gif-21647672

[pine reef]

I'd love to have it in the game, but I'm moreso writing an entry for a fusion that's not in the game of a pokemon that's not in the game, so I have no good idea on how to tackle that. I was reading through the lore book thing and I want to clarify that entries cannot reference Annihilape by name, correct? Pokemon that aren't in the game can't be used in entries for fusions? Like if an entry said "POKENAME are often used by researchers in attempts to find fusions including Primeape that can evolve even further into Annihilape" would break the rules because (disregarding the billion other reasons this couldn't be used) because it referenced a pokemon that's not in the game?

[rich goblet]

I’m not sure, maybe an <@&1210701164426039366> can help, I’m about to head to rest.

[hollow nimbus]

We only ask that you choose PIF mons whenever possible

[jagged ledge]

So yes, that would probably break game logic because by game logic, Primeape cannot evolve. And if it could, then any Primeape fusion could evolve into Annihilape.

[pine reef]

Yeah, I figured.

Unfortunate, but not surprising

[viscid light]

@sacred egret

When two Onix are fused together, they become connected by the tail through a metallic stone, while both Onix turn into one of Granite and one of Marble, the metallic stone in question being the brain of them both. A famous tragedy - a Priestess and a Princess - is represented through Onix as a Wedding Ring.

...is assassiowl around here? Either way:

While capable of plunging deep 250 meters down underwater, [POKENAME] relentlessly clings onto its' desires of flight, launching themselves high into the air at 50 feet. If you happen to see [POKENAME] in the air, the hard body of such a fusion is a good indicator to get out of the impact zone upon landing.

@vagrant dawn

Often nicknamed "The Kiss of Death", [POKENAME]'s poison can cause a psychological state of delirium often associated with love, falling madly in love with others till their hearts give to the poison. Oddly enough, data has confirmed that said poison is ineffective towards those already in love.

@ripe mist

The wings on [POKENAME]'s body are actually made of condensed spores, falling off piece by piece as the fusion reaches evolution. This discarding of spores however, is very painful towards [POKENAME], often causing it to refuse the idea of flying.

[queen dagger]

Sandshrew/Poliwag #27.60 Sandwag

POKENAME lives where the desert meets the river. It uses its brick-like skin to build mud walls that keep its territory cool. When it swims, its heavy tail acts like a rudder, allowing it to dive deep into river silt to hide from predators. It is often seen sunbathing on rocks, looking like a dusty, round stone.

[sacred egret]

Omg, they were originally just a joke fusion. Only based on my plastic onix I accidentally 3d printed with the gray and black switched. But you make them sound so cool, thanks for your great work

[viscid light]

Want to put that in as it's dex entry?

[sacred egret]

You can upload it and take the credit. Doesn't feel right to claim that as my own :)

[potent ferry]

Sandslash/Jigglypuff / #28.39

This subterranean Pokémon surprises traveling trainers by burrowing into their campsites and treating them to a song. When it sings, its scales vibrate, creating a sound similar to a cabasa.

[rich goblet]

@potent ferry Just a small FYI, you have to put your discord username to be accepted

It specifically asks for it in the form

[brisk hedge]

Question about custom dex entries! I want to submit some custom dex entries that my friend wrote about my fusions. Does that friend have to be in the server, or could I submit them myself while attributing them to him?

[potent ferry]

I've been using this name for so long on Discord, it didn't even occur to me that my "username" was different. Oh my goodness, I've dropped so many dex entries. I'll resubmit them.

[rich goblet]

<@&1210701164426039366> Are people on server able to write entries from people off server?

[rich goblet]

That would be recommended, yes

[hollow nimbus]

You have to be in the server

Being in the server shows that you agree to our rules and it lets us reach out for contact if that's needed

[brisk hedge]

Got it!

[rich goblet]

Thank you RealThree!

[clear jewel]

Hello!

So I've been invited by my good friend Wambu. I was told this is where to discuss potential Dex Entry submissions. I've been doing some on my own for fun and I'm interested in contributing.

[rich goblet]

Howdy, you'll want to read up on information in #dex-entries-submissions and in the pinned messages.

In general, we expect entries to be free of grammatical errors, follow the tone of the Pokedex, and stick to Pokémon lore. Feel free to ping an Unown or wait until someone more knowledgeable sees your question to respond

[clear jewel]

Understood. Yeah, I read the rules and I think I understand the situation. I'll keep an eye on things in the meantime.

[rich goblet]

Cool, feel free to post the entry here before posting for feedback too!

[clear jewel]

10-4.

Thank you.

One final question. My friend Wambu understands these systems better than I do, so he brought up the possibility of submitting the entries on my behalf. I am in full agreement on this, but if I have to submit the entries myself, then I completely understand.

Can he submit on my behalf with my approval or am I expected to submit them on my own?

[rich goblet]

You must submit them yourself, it helps the Unown team track who is writing what

[brisk hedge]

👍

[rich goblet]

If I wrote something NSFW then made a friend submit it, it would be hard to figure out who wrote it for example

[clear jewel]

Completely understand! In that case, I will discuss with him in the near future and get them submitted soon. Thank you for your time.

[rich goblet]

This is all to make sure the rules are followed

[clear jewel]

Acknowledged. I would do it now, but I'm at work. Regardless, thank you. I'll get to them as soon as I am able.

[rich goblet]

There is never a rush to do these, few people ever submit for the same sprite, and even if it does happen there can be multiple entries to a sprite

[jagged ledge]

There are three major issues with submitting someone else's entry:

1. Risks of plagiarism.
2. We need the discord usernames in submissions to communicate directly with the author should we have any questions. Direct pings make minimal username confusion.
3. While we're still working on implementing proper in-game credits (trust me, I've been working on it lol) the current system doesn't accommodate collab credits the same way the spriter crediting system does.

[rich goblet]

We should pin this! Also thanks for chiming in

[brisk hedge]

Ye. I think it's something we're eager about because he's been writing entries for each of my fusions over the last couple of months and I got excited at the chance to put em in the game ^^

[jagged ledge]

Of course, happy to help

[clear jewel]

Thank you for clarifying. We'll follow protocol. No worries on that end.

[potent ferry]

They've been resubmitted. Sorry for the inconvenience.

[jagged ledge]

By all means, glad to hear it! Welcome to the writing team lol

[clear jewel]

The pleasure is all mine!

[rich goblet]

You all should have seen the era when "Katie" was just a name, we had perfectly good entries be rejected

[brisk hedge]

Both Green Scorpion and I are YouTubers actually and I was thinking of making a vid about the fusions I've made. I thought it'd be SUPER cool to have his custom entries in the game before I got around to making that vid ^^

[rich goblet]

You're fine, to an unown its a drop in the bucket if anything

[rich goblet]

Just know it will take roughtly 3-4 weeks depending on the season, Unowns approve them in bulk

[clear jewel]

Not a problem.

[queen dagger]

Mankoth (Mankey/Slakoth) #192.941

This Pokémon is perpetually agitated yet too exhausted to act on its rage. It often starts a tantrum while lying down, only to fall into a deep sleep mid-swing.

[jagged ledge]

For sure. Just a heads-up that Sprites usually take about 2 months to be added and Dex Approvals/Updates are on their own semi-monthly rotation (you can talk to <@&1328731005149777950> for more specific info), so you might need to check back on when they're updated, but I think that sounds like a great project I'd look forward to seeing!

[acoustic scarab]

God, I'm still embarrassed about that

[brisk hedge]

Ye I assumed it'd be similar to the wait-time with sprites :3 Its all good!

[rich goblet]

Even without fixing it I love the idea behind this one

[jagged ledge]

I swear, you're practically halfway to being an Unown at this point

[queen dagger]

The image is not loading for some reason

[hollow nimbus]

Specifically, you can talk to Izik
He's the one that pushes out the updates

[rich goblet]

You're fine! It loads on my end

[rich goblet]

Hey I once gave a gold bracelet to someone in middle school and she cried, we all make our mistakes

[jagged ledge]

Right, you're the Lorekeeper, he's the Game Updater. My bad lol.

[hollow nimbus]

We two dex managers roughly split specialties on lore and technics between us

[queen dagger]

Ok

[queen dagger]

So do you think this is worth being submitted?

[rich goblet]

POKENAME is perpetually agitated yet too exhausted to act on its rage. It often starts a tantrum while lying down, only to fall into a deep sleep mid-swing.

@queen dagger Just replace the first instance of "The Pokemon" with its name so people know what you're talking about

EDIT: See above

[queen dagger]

Oh right the POKENAME

[rich goblet]

Yup yup

[queen dagger]

yeah i will get used to that

[hexed fog]

When do you need it out by and what mons do you need done

[potent ferry]

Ledyba/Poliwag / #165.60

Trainers report seeing ponds of red water during the spring. This phenomenon may be explained by POKENAME spawning periods when dozens hatch at the same time from submerged eggs.

[grizzled charm]

Awww that's cute thankyou @narrow cosmos

Realized without the sprite, no one else knows what it's describing, so here goober

[potent ferry]

Oh my God, that is adorable. I love the patterns you made on its side.

[narrow cosmos]

I’m always happy when people enjoy my entries, I’m glad you find it fitting. 😄

[grizzled charm]

Thanks! I thought the little snowflakes were a nice touch

[potent ferry]

Ledian/Poliwag / #166.60

POKENAME spend much of the day underwater in safety but emerge after dark to strengthen their limbs on shore. More active on starry nights, they are constantly vigilant for nocturnal predators.

[rich goblet]

This has an interesting concept, as does your other one, definitely a fun spin on fusions

[potent ferry]

Thank you! I had NO idea what to go with for these guys, so I looked to real life for a bit of inspiration. Apparently when frogs lay eggs, you can REALLY see them collected together so I ran with that.

[rich goblet]

Your ideas are pretty on point, usually just need grammar edits I find

It’s like word order usually

[potent ferry]

Yeah, I'll admit it's been a hot minute since English class. I spend more time prepping DND sessions than I do exercising proper syntax and such.

[rich goblet]

It’s not even that bad, just sounds clunky sometimes

[final bison]

i spend at least 2 hours every day to properly ( i hope ) translate the entries in english xDD, so from what i have seen you're really doing a great job

if you keep trying you will improve naturally

[proud cosmos]

how many pixils are the pokemon?

to make one

[rich goblet]

Not the channel for this, I would ask in #spriter-general where the sprite makers are

[proud cosmos]

okay thanks

[rich goblet]

I took a quick glance and most of your entries get rejected because you wrote an entry for a sprite that doesn't exist

[final bison]

that's because i'm dumb

[rich goblet]

Nuh uh

Lies

[hexed fog]

@queen dagger please do not caps your name during a submission

[queen dagger]

Huh? Oh im sorry

[hexed fog]

@proud cosmos please do not caps your name during a submission

it's fine lol I just need to advise

[queen dagger]

Do i need to resubmit my entry?

[hexed fog]

nah

[queen dagger]

Ok

I have been working on more dex entries so thank you for telling me

I just haven figured out what to say about pikara

[potent ferry]

@rich goblet Are you able to see what submissions have been put through? I had to step away from the computer for a few hours and I cannot for the life of me remember if I submitted my entries for Ledyba/Poliwag and Ledian/Poliwag.

[rich goblet]

One moment

[potent ferry]

Appreciate it.

[rich goblet]

I don't see a 165.60 in there so it must not be submitted yet

Thank god for the filter function in google sheets

[narrow cosmos]

There’s a filter function? I need to use that, I’ve just been using a search function or manual scrolling.

[rich goblet]

@narrow cosmos The red button selects and adds an icon to the sheet, then the blue button gives a menu of options

I use the "filter by condition" to filter by whatever term I use

Example

EDIT: This would be the one under "author"

[hexed fog]

I did quite a few tonight but I will be retiring for bed. As a reminder, we only do updates when all entries are judged so dont panic that we are going 'out of order'

[potent ferry]

Good night!

Out of curiosity, does anyone know if the writers are informed if their entries are approved?

[hexed fog]

@queen dagger these entries do not have sprites. please be sure to read the rules before submitting more entries

[rich goblet]

Writers are not informed when approved, you can always check yourself after all

[queen dagger]

huh i thought the sprites were the dex entry oh i think i was using the wrong numbers

[queen dagger]

i can resubmit them with the correct sprites if thats needed

[rich goblet]

Make sure that they have custom sprites, autogen sprites do not get entries

[queen dagger]

oh ok

[rich goblet]

Oh wait

Why do you keep adding b to the end of the sprite?

If you check any of the calcs they don't have a b at the end

https://www.fusiondex.org/onix+pichu/

[hexed fog]

#custom-dex-errors

[rich goblet]

Remember to look at the pinned messages in that channel too.

[proud cosmos]

my discord name? sorry

[queen dagger]

what is the best way to find the sprite number?

[rich goblet]

Using one of the calculators, it also has the suffix letter at the end if it is an alt.

[upper loom]

No tag calc found.

[rich goblet]

?tag calcs

[upper loom]

These are our two officially supported Fusion Calculators. Please remember that Tech Support cannot help with any issues on the fusion calculators! If you are having issues or have questions, go to Infinite Dex Thread or Fusiondex Thread depending on which site you are using!

https://infinitefusiondex.com/: Good for looking at stats, locations, movesets, and type matchups, as well as looking at the inverse fusions side-by-side.

https://www.fusiondex.org/: Good for looking at sprites and fusion names. Also includes stats, but no comparisons.

[queen dagger]

so is this the sprite number?

[rich goblet]

Correct

[potent ferry]

I've been searching them on the FusionDex website. There's a link for it in #dex-entries-submissions. Once you find the fusion you want to write an entry for, scroll down a bit and you can see all the sprites that are available for that particular fusion. The sprites with green backgrounds are custom. The sprites with grey backgrounds are autogen. We can only submit entries for sprites with green backgrounds. Underneath the sprite you want to write an entry for is its sprite number.

[queen dagger]

and i keep it as is no adding a or b?

[rich goblet]

You added a b at the end of the one you submit

[rich goblet]

If it does not have a b, do not add the b

[queen dagger]

ahhhhhh yeah thats where i fucked up

[rich goblet]

I'm questioning why you decided to add b to all your entries

[queen dagger]

because when i saw some of the entries they had b i never saw a

so i thought it was precedure to add b

i see i was wrong

[rich goblet]

If you want to fix the filenames of the entries, head to #custom-dex-errors and follow the instructions in the pinned messages

[queen dagger]

yeah thats what im doing now

[narrow cosmos]

Nice, I can filter through my own entries now, maybe check to see denied ones and see if there are any I haven’t redone yet.

I’m stubborn, I like to make sure that if one fails, I keep trying until one sticks.

[potent ferry]

Swirlix/Arbok / #491.24

A very friendly Pokémon, it enjoys wrapping its body around a friendly trainer in a warm but sticky hug. While the gesture is genuinely kind, the sticky residue must be cleaned immediately or sickness may ensue.

[rich goblet]

The first five words of this sentence can be replaced with POKENAME

you already mention that it is friendly later, and POKENAME is more specific

[potent ferry]

Fair.

[rich goblet]

It would be "POKENAME enjoy wrapping their" since it is plural

[ebon warren]

Or replace it with This fusion as well

To keep it singular, if you want to do so

[rich goblet]

Go with what Ziggaway says, it works better

[potent ferry]

A very affectionate Pokémon, this fusion enjoys wrapping its body around a friendly trainer in a warm but sticky hug.

Changed the first "friendly" with "affectionate" to avoid using the same descriptor more than once.

Thank you both!

[queen dagger]

ok i made all 3 error posts now im gonna try and not make another mistake

[rich goblet]

@queen dagger You realize that 192.941 isn't possible right? It doesn't go up to 941

[potent ferry]

I submitted a bunch using my screen name instead of my username by mistake. We'll both get there.

[queen dagger]

oh...

i see the actual number is 56.385

imma change that and add it to explenation

[queen dagger]

done

[queen dagger]

alright

hey @potent ferry wanna work on an entry together im having a hard time making one

ud

[rich goblet]

Just remember that only one person gets credit on an entry

There is currently no way to have split entries

[queen dagger]

ok

[potent ferry]

Let's do it, this will be yours to submit. Imma check the entries for Abra and Pikachu to get some inspiriation.

[queen dagger]

is helpful coordination allowed in the discussionn

[rich goblet]

yes

[queen dagger]

aight ive been looking at them too

[thorn ingot]

And remember, it’s totally fine to be more vanilla and “boring” with your dex entries when needed

[hexed fjord]

guys

what are the temples

[thorn ingot]

Wrong char, go to #gameplay-help

[potent ferry]

So it looks like Abra is frequently asleep but teleports at regular intervals. Pikachu stores energy in it's cheeks and can output power equal to a lightning bolt when its full of energy. What if, for this particular fusion, the more electricity it has stored up, the more rapidly it teleports? During thunderstorms they can be seen teleporting with every flash of lightning.

@queen dagger ^

Or maybe, that people can tell if a thunderstorm is coming by how frequently it teleports?

What do you think?

[queen dagger]

hmm thats a good idea

like it teleports more frequently by how close the lightning storm is like if the POKENAME is teleporting all over the place that means a thunderstorm will be coming in an hour

oh and what about every time it teleports it discharges electricity stored and so it causes a ligtning strike to hit at that spot it teleported from

[potent ferry]

Yeah! The faster they teleport the faster the storm is approaching.

Ooh, makes them super helpful in predicting the storm, but being near one could be dangerous once the storm arrives. I like that!

Something like

If POKENAME teleports frequently, a thunderstorm is fast approaching. Stay clear once the storm arrives as every time it teleports, it discharges electricity, attracting lightning strikes.

I probably put too many commas in there if someone with a better understanding of grammer wants to double check. But what do you think @queen dagger? Wanna add anything?

[ebon warren]

I didn't mean to step on your toes sorry, I was literally here and thought I could add into it

[rich goblet]

It's alright, I generally avoid singular unless its like a Magneton because I like to give personhood to pokemon

It's a stylistic choice

[ebon warren]

I don't think I actually do one over the other, it really depends on what flows with the entry in writing

[rich goblet]

that's my point its a style choice

[ebon warren]

Oh for sure, I just didn't mean to like completely overrule you, I was just trying to add in another perspective.

[rich goblet]

It’s fiiiiiiine I promise, I tend to be a bit myopic when I see certain styles, I forget that sometimes it is technically correct

[ebon warren]

Myopic

https://tenor.com/view/i-love-it-amy-poehler-parks-and-rec-i-like-it-impressed-gif-15851604278763752182

[winter stag]

working on a lycanroc midnight (head) + muk (body) fusion, guidelines say they preferably shouldnt be acting separate from each other but can it be described as the fusion being unhealthy and the muk slowly absorbing the lycanroc as it fights back

this was the concept

[rich goblet]

That’s a good question. I’m pretty sure you have to refer to the Pokemon as one entity.

Also is this the right channel? Maybe #1263858526829416539 or #spriter-general works better

[winter stag]

Yeah its mainly a question about the dex entry, just thought the design could add a little context i guess

[rich goblet]

<@&1210701164426039366> I’m almost certain that the description in this message would not be allowed because a fusion has to be described as one entity, is that right? #dex-entries-discussion message

[jagged ledge]

I'm pretty sure you can describe two separate parts/consciousnesses within the fusion as like a symbiotic relationship, but it still needs to be one Pokémon, like Girafarig. If anything, this might have an issue of describing the process of the fusion (the Muk taking over the Lycanroc)

[queen dagger]

this is nice and i can fix the grammar issues

but i like it

[small nest]

I think I would steer clear of dex entries that make the player feel bad for fusing their Pokémon. You could definitely mention how the parts don't mesh perfectly though.

[queen dagger]

maybe we can add It tends to run away from strangers when thunderstorms approach as its afraid to hurt those from discharging its stored electricity

[potent ferry]

Go for it! Drop your touch ups, I'd love to see what you come up with.

[queen dagger]

Pikara (Pikachu/Abra) #25.63

If POKENAME teleports frequently, a thunderstorm is fast approaching. Stay clear once the storm arrives; every time it teleports, it discharges electricity, attracting lightning strikes. It tends to run away from strangers when thunderstorms approach, as it's afraid to hurt others by discharging its stored electricity.

[potent ferry]

Hmm...it's too long. 320 characters. We'll have to shorten it somehow. Maybe we can combine the second and third sentences.

[queen dagger]

Hmmm yeah your right

[potent ferry]

How about:

If POKENAME teleports frequently, a thunderstorm is fast approaching. When storms arrive, it avoids people to keep them safe since every time it teleports, it discharges electricity and attracts lightning strikes.

That second sentence feels too clunky, but I'm not sure how to fix it while keeping the concept intact.

[queen dagger]

how about

If POKENAME teleports frequently, a thunderstorm is near. Stay clear once the storm arrives; it discharges electricity when teleporting, attracting lightning. It avoids strangers during storms, fearing it might hurt them with its stored power.

thats 247 characters

[potent ferry]

It feels uneccessary to warn others to avoid it when it actively attempts to avoid people.

"It discharges electricity when teleporting which attracts lightning. It seeks solitude during storms to avoid hurting others."

[queen dagger]

hmmm true that sounds redundent

[potent ferry]

With your first sentence, and the two I dropped, it reduces the character count to 183. What do you think?

We could even change the two I dropped to a single sentence by saying "...which attracts lightning so it seeks solitude..."

[queen dagger]

ok how about

POKEMON's frequent teleports signal an approaching thunderstorm. It discharges electricity when warping, which attracts lightning strikes. During storms, it seeks solitude to avoid hurting others with its stored power.

[potent ferry]

Conceptually, is it avoiding others because its worried that it will shock them with its own electricity, or because it fears calling lightning down on them?

Or...I suppose both is an option too.

[queen dagger]

hmmm maybe i can change stored power to lightning strikes

[potent ferry]

I'm wondering if the rider is needed at all. Whether it's from the electricity it produces or the natural lightning it attracts, we could probably end the sentence at "avoid hurting others."

Honestly it works either way, and since you're submitting it, I'd say go with what feels right to you. I enjoyed theory crafting it with you!

[queen dagger]

yeah thanks for the help i was having trouble getting a clear idea for it

[storm light]

If you want help in keeping your entries below the limit, I'd suggest putting your entries into a character checker with a limit of 250 or into the submission form without actually submitting it. I use the form and it will immediately tell you if your entry is too long

[potent ferry]

Yeah, https://wordcounter.net/character-count has been VERY helpful.

[rich goblet]

If you use a windows 10 or 11 device, the notepad does the same thing without giving it to a website

[storm light]

I just like the form bc it's an immediate "HEY!! TOO LONG DINGUS!!"

[potent ferry]

Staryu/Dugtrio #120.51

POKENAME retains control of its severed limbs. These limbs regenerate into full Staryu which act in concert with the original, creating a collective with a single mind.

[potent ferry]

Ledian/Poliwhirl #166.61

A shiny layer of mucous constantly covers its body that gets brighter the more starlight is absorbed. Trainers swear they can tell what mood their POKENAME is in based on this fluid's scent.

[soft flicker]

Hmm, in this entry its not very clear why or how its limbs were severed.
If you don't have many characters left I think it would do to write "POKENAME retains control of any of its severely limbs" but it would be best to give a reason for the limbs.
And in my opinion "in tandem" sounds better than "in concert"

[potent ferry]

The original Staryu dex entry mentions regenerating any limbs severed from its body. I was evoking that concept when making this entry, but I do think the way you phrased it reads better. Thanks for the help!

@soft flicker Your suggestions leave plenty of room character wise. Thanks again!

[sly python]

I wonder how will this fusion's Dex entry be like, by their appearance?
https://www.fusiondex.org/mewtwo+bulbasaur/

And that too: https://www.fusiondex.org/mewtwo+ivysaur/

[ebon warren]

Why are there no eyes what?

[little iris]

POKENAME can't fully control their magnetic powers yet. Trainers often find them getting dragged by magnetic rocks, where they stay stuck untill they either evolve or get eaten. #326.174

POKENAME is often found carrying a bunch of Probobuff, to make sure they don't get stuck to magnetic rocks. They like singing to their babies, but the metallic sounds they make discomfort for other species. #326.40

[hexed fog]

maybe they use their psychic powers to see and detect other plantlife to eat

they no longer need eyes

@little iris I require a Hariyama/Lairon (524.391.png) entry going over how it uses its strong hands to rip iron ore from cave walls to eat it

[little iris]

sure

[hexed fog]

tyyyy

[little iris]

POKENAME's hands are so strong that they can crack cave walls open to eat iron from unpolluted veins. They pass on the youths the most efficient techniques to smash rocks so that, when they grow up, they don't get hurt. #524.391

does this work?

[hexed fog]

Perfect

I just wanted to be sure it gets in the next update since wild mons are highest priority lol

I /should/ have the next update out by eod unless everyone starts doing entries lol

[narrow cosmos]

Time to binge entry.

[hexed fog]

Pls no lol

I mean tbf I could just exclude today entries

[hexed fog]

@halcyon seal Please refrain from posting entries going forward until getting them reviewed here first. I have noticed quite a few issues including a server rulebreak. Once you understand what we are looking for please feel free to resubmit your entries.

[silk rain]

is it possible for me to try doing the Bagon/Charmander line

[hexed fog]

as long as you abide by the FAQ

[silk rain]

Charmander/Bagon #4.395

The flames on POKENAME's tails are particularly resilient, as it never peters out no matter how many times it falls from a cliff to try to fly. As for its head, it carries the same scorching qualities as its tail, burning the ground when it crash-lands head first.

[potent ferry]

Pidgey/Rattata #16.19a

POKENAME's swift movements and powerful beak make it a perfect pick for learning simple but effective strategies. This makes it a common first fusion for beginner trainers.

[pale escarp]

does it absolutely have to be your dc username when submitting entries ?

[rich goblet]

Yes.

[pale escarp]

[rich goblet]

Your entry will be rejected if it is not your username.

[midnight siren]

yes, its so we can contact people about their entries if we find issues or if any entries break server rules

[potent ferry]

I had to resubmit like, 10 entries because of this mistake myself.

[pale escarp]

too bad

[silk rain]

so do you get a dm when your entry has been accepted or whatever else

[midnight siren]

nope, it will be updated on the google sheet linked in #dex-entries-submissions and then it will be implemented into the game after a little while (generally every few weeks)

[potent ferry]

Oddish/Kabuto #43.140

POKENAME are scavengers that feed on other ocean floor dwellers. Its slow movements and leafy back grant it fantastic camouflage while also granting protection for small fish Pokémon that hide amidst its vegetation.

[rich goblet]

If they're scavengers, shouldn't they feed on like carcasses and leftovers?

[potent ferry]

Hmm. Fair point. They're based on trilobites and horseshoe crabs which apparently both fed/feed on crustaceans like clams among other things.

[rich goblet]

I'm aware, there's probably a better term for it, like omnivores or something

[silk rain]

Charmeleon/Bagon #5.395

Evolution has only further stoked the flames of its fiery spirit, causing its head and tail to emit drastically more heat than before. A single headbutt can melt through steel, and its fire is even more resilient as well.

[rich goblet]

This entry is confusing, what does leaping from cliffs have to do with the fire on their tail.

Also, do they land on their heads? Why do they leave scorch marks when they land?

[silk rain]

yeah i did whiff that entry

[potent ferry]

Changing my first sentence to, "POKENAME are primarily scavengers that live on the ocean floor."

[silk rain]

wait is that how you edit entries

[potent ferry]

Well, I haven't actually submitted it yet. This is just a space for discussions while we work the kinks out of our entries.

[silk rain]

oh i see

did my change to the charmander/bagon fusion entry fix anything

[pale venture]

Yeah, once the dex entry is fully done, you submit it in #dex-entries-submissions

But make sure it's fine beforehand here for your first few at least until you get more of a hang of it

[queen dagger]

Parasect/Victreebel #47.71

After dissolving the internal organs of its host, the mushroom uses the plant's sweet scent to lure victims close. POKENAME does not eat for survival, but to find a stronger body for the next stage of its growth.

[rich goblet]

Neither composite Pokémon need to take over another Pokémon to evolve, this doesn't make much sense...

Also both composite Pokémon eat to survive?

[queen dagger]

No the parasite has taken over the plant and using its body

[queen dagger]

Its supposed to be like the parasite has done with the plant body so it hunts for its next host

Using the sweet scent to lure

[rich goblet]

When the Pokemon evolves it does not just magically change hosts

[queen dagger]

No its the same host

The parasite continues to eat the plant through evolution

[rich goblet]

So what is this "next stage" you mentioned then?

[queen dagger]

Next stage would be like it finds a new host which will be the next stage of its parasitic growth

But until then it will consume on victreebel

[thorn ingot]

Next stage of its growth is really unclear in what to want it to mean then

[rich goblet]

<@&1210701164426039366> I'm having a hard time explaining why this entry about Parasect would break FAQ, could I have some help?

#dex-entries-discussion message

[queen dagger]

Yeah if there is an issue then i can remake it

[thorn ingot]

Growth of what? Size, evolution, or something else? It is unclear what the “growth” that you want to describe is

It needs more clarification on that

[silk rain]

from the PIF Lorebook, Parasect isn't just the Tochukaso mushroom, it's part bug too.

[hollow nimbus]

The only problem I see is with calling Victreebel a plant

[silk rain]

so the victreebel is fused with the bug part of parasect

[queen dagger]

In lore parasect is a bug with a infecting shroom taking over its body

[hollow nimbus]

It would probably also be good to specify some more information about "the mushroom"
Such as saying "the mushroom that is infecting POKENAME" or something like that

[pale venture]

I think the issue that it is not clear what it means by host. If you mean the parasect consuming the other part of the fusion, then that isn't allowed according to the PIF lorebook. If it does not mean this, then you might wanna try clarify what "host" you're talking about

[queen dagger]

Oh ok i see

Oh

[pale venture]

https://docs.google.com/document/d/10SDNrKqRZk2r7BJ3Dh8bffDhZ3elsMySlF9aWJSaPd0/edit?tab=t.ec6l4n2298h6 Feel free to reference the lorebook here

[queen dagger]

Thank you

[pale venture]

No problem, we have a small lore book for confusing mons like this, I get why people would make a similar error

[hollow nimbus]

After the mushroom infesting POKENAME has dissolved the internal organs of its host, it uses the Pokémon's sweet scent to lure victims close. POKENAME does not eat for survival, but rather to find a stronger body for the next stage of its growth.
This is how I would correct the entry to fit lore and to correct a small grammatical error in the second sentence

[queen dagger]

Ok thank you for the help

[pale venture]

4 characters from max

[rich goblet]

If it fits...

[pale venture]

https://tenor.com/view/americandad-stansmith-gif-22981940

[rich goblet]

https://tenor.com/hSr7R5vCsBI.gif

[pale venture]

So true

Ignore my multiple 250 character entries

[rich goblet]

I have at least one of these, but I forget which ones

[thorn ingot]

I have a few as well

And many close to 250 as well

[pale venture]

I need to start making dex entries again sometime soon

Dusdon #311.112
Unless resting, groups of POKENAME will walk in single file line aimlessly until they find their next resting place. POKENAME will rarely deviate from their pack, following the Pokémon in front of them, even if it means tearing down infrastructure.

I hit random to see where it'd go

Cool sprite

Might change buildings to infrastructure

Rhydon talks about tearing down buildings, duskull talks about phasing through walls

Very funny

[potent ferry]

Farfetch'd/Quagsire #83.195

POKENAME uses its leek to dig up fresh soil which it works into its feathers when it preens. This forms an ecosystem that allows small vegetation to grow, creating a food source that it carries with it.

[little iris]

i'mma make probobuff lore

[silk rain]

Charmeleon/Shelgon #5.396

The shell surrounding POKENAME acts as both a stalwart defense against threats and a built-in heater. As they cannot eat, POKENAME preserve nutrients by using it to defend against the cold while it prepares for a long & arduous evolution.

[little iris]

also, good writers is this (+ the 2 below) entry good?

[pale venture]

Probobuff?

[thorn ingot]

Probopass/Igglybuff

[little iris]

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1389037691353694291/1474534140870267072/giffyd.gif

[silk rain]

for the rhyhorn one the second sentence doesn't really flow right, maybe try "They pass on the most efficient techniques to smash rocks to the youths so that, when they grow up, they don't get hurt." and see if that works better

and now i just realised it's a hariyama/lairon

[pale venture]

I believe it should be "Trainers often find them getting dragged by magnetic rocks, where they stay" But should be fine otherwise

It was missing a comma

[silk rain]

anyway are my Charmander/Bagon line dex entries good so far

[little iris]

POKENAME's hands are so strong that they can crack cave walls open to eat iron from unpolluted veins. They pass on the most efficient techniques to smash rocks to the youths so that, when they grow up, they don't get hurt. for the lairon

fixed the other one in the original message

[silk rain]

yeah that looks good

[pale venture]

• Needs a comma at "POKENAME is often found carrying a bunch of Probobuffs, to make sure they don't get stuck to magnetic rocks".
• I think you need "they make discomfort for other species"

[little iris]

edited it

[silk rain]

Is this and my other two entries any good btw, it's my first time actually trying to make dex entries

[pale venture]

I'll look over them, but I'm not 100% used to the tense you right in Not that writing in that tense is wrong, I'm just relatively new myself

[pale venture]

So with this entry, you flip between "it" and "they" tenses, I'd recommend sticking to one tense to make the sentences flow a lot better

"They" meaning a group, and "it" regards to one of them.

[silk rain]

well it was a pretty quick fix all things considered

[pale venture]

If you're going for "it" as a singular mon, I'd recommend making "The flames on POKENAME's tails" to "The flames on a POKENAME's tail" as you are talking about a singular mon

If it doesn't sound right lemme know

[little iris]

The magnets surrounding the main body, are used by POKENAME to hunt it's favourite preys: Probobuffs. POKENAME moves throught the shadows, waiting for the perfect moment to attack their foes. #81.94

[silk rain]

i'm not sure if a pokedex entry can have references to other mons let me check

i don't see it anywhere in the FAQ so it might be ok

[storm light]

Dex entries can mention other Pokemon as long as they are still as stand-alone as possible

[silk rain]

alright

oh right yeah because i remember the Darknite dex entry mentions it boxing other Dragonite

[pale venture]

• I'd recommend changing this to "The magnets surrounding their main body are used by POKENAME to hunt its favourite prey, Probobuff" or "The magnets surrounding their main body are used by POKENAME to hunt their favourite prey, Probobuff". Depending on the tense you want of course!
• "throught" it spelled "through"
• If you want to go for the "their" tense route, you should change "POKENAME moves throught he shadows" to "POKENAME move through the shadows"

[little iris]

so smt like "POKENAME likes to play with other mon and does this thing too" is ok and "POKENAME likes to play with other mon which is really silly, go play that other mon now" isnt

[little iris]

i'll fix it in a minute

[pale venture]

Ye no problem

I'm doing like 15 things at once rn

[silk rain]

Charizard/Shelgon #6.396

While POKENAME might have grown wings, its shell still weighs it down enough that it cannot fly just yet. It continues to attempt to fly in spite of this, no matter how many times it slams into the ground when failing to do so.

[storm light]

You can mention other Pokemon in entries, but it's preferred that you use Pokemon that are in PIF. When writing entries, you also have to assume that players may not have seen prior or future evolutions of the Pokemon you're making the entry for, so they need to be able to stand on their own

[pale venture]

• "stalwart defense against threats and a built-in heater" kind of sounds like it defends against in built-in heaters, maybe "The shell surrounding POKENAME acts as both a stalwart defense against threats and a built-in heater" might be better.
• The first sentence implies they tense as it mentions POKENAME the species, but the second sentence implies it tense. I'd recommend choosing one to match the other.
• How does not eating conserve energy? Normally eating gives energy, so where does this energy come from?
• "As it cannot eat, this helps.." should probably be reworded to something more like "As they cannot eat, POKENAME preserve.." or "As it cannot eat, a POKENAME preserves.." or something along those lines

[little iris]

The magnets surrounding the main body are used by POKENAME to hunt their favourite prey, Probobuff. POKENAME move through the shadows, waiting for the perfect moment to attack their foes.

[pale venture]

That flows a lot better

[storm light]

I would remove the s on Probopuffs, the plural name is the same as the singular

• A single Beedrill
• A swarm of Beedrill

[pale venture]

Oh true, I missed that

[true walrus]

If I remember correctly someone said my dex entry for 293.333 was approved, but after like 3-4 weeks it’s still not on the game or web..?

[storm light]

It is approved, but the last dex update was the day before you submitted it. A new dex update should be coming out within a couple days depending on when Izik pushes it out, but it'll get picked up

[potent ferry]

Murkrow/Voltorb / #198.100

POKENAME cannot build up much of a charge itself, so it siphons electricity from other Pokémon or devices. If it steals too much power it will explode, often accidentally.

[silk rain]

i think siphon's spelt with an i

[potent ferry]

You are so right.

Thank you!

[silk rain]

Must have been the wind.

[storm light]

Just some scam shit, i actually watched them post in nearly every channel lol

[dusty hound]

Dumb question does the dex entire have to relate to the pixel art or can it just be based off of the two pokemon?

For example articuno/hitmontop is a one piece reference does the dex entire HAVE to be a one piece references or no

[silk rain]

the dex entry actually can't be a one piece reference

[potent ferry]

The FAQ actively prohibits referencing outside media.

[dusty hound]

Gotcha, I just wanted to ask cause I saw the FAQ you’re talking about but I was wondering how that interacted with fusions that are referring outside media

[potent ferry]

You know, I thought the same thing when I first read it then saw this in the FusionDex:

But the dex entry handled it FANTASTICALLY.

[silk rain]

Bisharp and Hawlucha?

[dusty hound]

If you don’t mind telling me, what’s the fusion dex of that?

[potent ferry]

Yup.

[potent ferry]

Bilucha is a flamboyant fighter, using the feathers beneath its arms not only to soar at foes but also to strike dramatic poses. Determined to win at any cost, it fights dirty and targets its opponents' weak spots without mercy.

[ebon warren]

Viewtiful

https://tenor.com/view/beautiful-bayonetta-rodin-gif-18795308

[dusty hound]

That is really good, thank you for the help

[hexed fog]

You didnt actually submit it

welp itll have to be in the next update

[strong flame]

@hexed fog I know, the entry just didn't seem to match the exact sprite to me

so I thought it may have been assigned incorrectly.

and the sprite has a bunch of alts, so

[hexed fog]

OHHHHHH I get now what you mean

ffs

sec

[ebon warren]

https://tenor.com/view/hold-please-saturday-night-live-hold-placing-you-on-hold-one-second-gif-23824909

[hexed fog]

**The 14MAR2026 Dex Update has been sent. Please allow it some time to activate. You don't need to manually update it will happen automatically as you open the game. **

[regal cedar]

me spamming refresh on daena

[true walrus]

Okie dokie

[hexed fog]

Hi Zac, just to clarify, your incorrect entry was submitted on 2/12/26 and denied. This entry was not in the last update because it was denied at the time of the last update. You resubmitted this entry on 2/24/26, which is fine, but that was one day after the last update.

I usually do an update around every 2 calendar weeks, not 14 days on the dot.

[true walrus]

Dyk which one?

[hexed fog]

What are you talking about

[true walrus]

Which sprite i mean fusion what is for

[hexed fog]

You... wrote it in the message you posted

[true walrus]

Oh 293.333?

I thought that was approved ws it not?

[silk rain]

Necrozma/Bisharp #450.331b

POKENAME ruthlessly commands groups of Pawniard to seek out sources of light to fuel its insatiable hunger. Any resistance proving too great for its army is personally cut down, or is met by blasts of light strong enough to tear through solid steel.

[hexed fog]

Did you read my entire post?

[rich goblet]

cut down or met* Don't need the comma or the is I think

EDIT: Also very edgy, get it? Edge?

[hexed fog]

https://klipy.com/gifs/or-yehuda-edgy-1

[true walrus]

I sure did and ya said it was denied

[silk rain]

well the comma gives a pretty long sentence a pause and i kinda wanted a break from the charmander/bagon fusion line

[hexed fog]

Please navigate your eyes to the third sentence

[true walrus]

Alr

Ah i got it pops

[rich goblet]

You know, good point. I should read up on comma usage stuff while I'm at it. Overall a cool entry

[true walrus]

Is it atleast ever gonna be in the game? Thats what i js wanna know

[hexed fog]

Yes. As the update was just put out with all currently approved entries it will go in the game.

[true walrus]

Alr

Thankz

I can clearly tell your tired of me so imma dip lol

[rich goblet]

To be a good writer, you also have to be a good reader

[true walrus]

True

[rich goblet]

Joking aside dex writing isn't for everyone, there's nothing wrong with playing the game and having fun

It has a specific method and doesn't give much wiggle room

[true walrus]

I have played the game for 53 minutes and uh pretty hard game ngl

My rival destroyed my team in a instant

[rich goblet]

I highly recommend beating the elite four at least

[true walrus]

Ik thats the main course

I can’t get charmaner to fuse with anyone

[rich goblet]

You might want to head to #playthrough-talk to chat about the game

I feel like there's been a recent influx of baby writers

Honestly kind of cool to see what the newbies are coming up with

[potent ferry]

This game is such a labor of love, it's really awesome to be able to contribute.

[rich goblet]

Then again I've only been here a year

[narrow cosmos]

My love of fusions in media made me really gravitate towards the game. Not being an artist, I’m very happy to be able to contribute in a small way.

[regal cedar]

Did a check. The Pokémon I have written the most entries for is Snorlax, with 23 entries.

[little iris]

wait i can submit entries for sprites that aint in teh game yet? because i'm pretty sure hariyama/lairon wasnt in fusiondex yet

[rich goblet]

The only exception is the spritepack that comes out

Otherwise, please do not write for Pokémon that do not have custom sprites

[silk rain]

i submitted a form for that bisharp fusion actually

hoping it gets put in next upd

[regal cedar]

What does this mean?

[rich goblet]

I swore that I saw somewhere that if a sprite is in the sprite pack that you can write an entry for it

I could be wrong

[regal cedar]

If it's in the sprite pack, it's in the game, though?

[rich goblet]

Oh, that is a good point

Brain was not braining clearly

[regal cedar]

Am I wrong?

[rich goblet]

It might not be updated on the calculators though so I suppose the distinction is still important

[pale venture]

Long story short

It'll be out when it's out

[hexed fog]

If you can see it on the provisional list it will be in as the default version lol

[rich goblet]

@hexed fog Oh by the way, I did a lot of porygon fusions over the course of a few days but I saw way too many reference sprites for comfort, like how do I write for this

[hexed fog]

components?

[rich goblet]

Porygon Chansey

[hexed fog]

Maybe something in regards to its white body being made of a material thats similiar to an egg shell and mention it can deal with computers suffering from viruses with a simple touch

[rich goblet]

Perhaps

[storm light]

If you want to also reference the reference, you could also say that despite its looks, it has a joyful nature and barely anything takes it out of that

[rich goblet]

It is easier if you know the reference

[hexed fog]

lol

[storm light]

It's tbh creature Idk why it's called tbh but also i love himb

[thorn ingot]

@hexed fog I believe I have earned 1000+ entries role

[upper loom]

Added Field Researcher (1000+ dex entries) to soup1900. || No reason given.

[thorn ingot]

Green

[pale venture]

Nice

Grats

[proud cosmos]

all of my entries are under different names

why

[rich goblet]

Did you submit them the right way each time? If you use google sheets or something it auto increments numbers by 1

[proud cosmos]

so dont use numbers?

[rich goblet]

Copy paste your username each time

[proud cosmos]

so just reuse daimposter_60615 every time? would that work?

[rich goblet]

daimposter_60614

That is your username and it should be the only thing you fill out in the username section

[proud cosmos]

gotcha

[rich goblet]

I have submit the dex entry error form for you, but make sure your put your exact username in the future

[thorn ingot]

No I’ve seen this happen before for other authors and Spriters as well

Sometimes they just start incrementing from your username number for some reason

[rich goblet]

That is weird

@proud cosmos Don't worry about the dex entries, they'll get fixed under your username, I've filled out the form for you

[thorn ingot]

And it’s not a problem on the sheet itself at times because those are normal I think it happens when they get compiled for the game

[rich goblet]

That is very weird

Amusing, but weird

[proud cosmos]

Thank you

[hexed fog]

I know why this happened can you post in dex errors we will take care of it

[rich goblet]

Already done boss 🫡

[hexed fog]

Danke

It's an easy fix it just dont wanna forget

[dusty hound]

Slakoth/Registeel / #385.449

POKENAME is too weak to lift the shell of their armor, instead resting inside of it, soaking up the heat during the day. At night, they will slowly shuffle around in search for warmer areas to continue its rest.

[regal cedar]

'they would slowly roaming around' seems to be missing a word.

A comma should be after 'inside of it', or, ideally, 'to soak up heat'

[dusty hound]

hows that

[regal cedar]

Better. The comma should not go after heat, it should go after 'it', I think.

[viscid light]

https://tenor.com/view/saya-no-uta-saya-fumo-fumofumo-eating-gif-13953438620368152156

[rich goblet]

Oh hi

What’s up

[viscid light]

Kinda why I'd ask if they're still out and about

[viscid light]

If you got any fusions, I'm here if you want an "on-the-field" Dex Entry style

I mean, I've been doin' my best with dex entries that feel reasonable given what they are

Mind showin' me an example?

[jagged ledge]

I'm sorry, what are you suggesting/offering?

[viscid light]

A dex entry for one of Wambu's fusion ideas

As example:

[jagged ledge]

Well they said that Green Scorpion wanted to write them, so you should allow them to unless otherwise stated

[viscid light]

@strong pawn

Seemingly as a response towards various intimidating Fusions, [POKENAME] has taken upon a similar form, but can't manage to nail proper facial features. As a result, [POKENAME] has settled for leaving Pokémon reeling over in laughter before swift consumption with it's tongue.

[viscid light]

...fair enough

[jagged ledge]

Thank you for understanding.

[icy shoal]

Inferblim does though

[viscid light]

Yeah

THANK YOU FOR GETTIN' RID OF THAT DUMB BOT

[icy shoal]

Yeah the hell was that lol

[viscid light]

Some dumb "check this cool profit" hacker post

[icy shoal]

Ah classic disc scummy scammers

[viscid light]

Yup

[jagged ledge]

Reference Sprites do not inherently have to have Reference Entries. It is an option we allow and occasionally encourage if ideas come to mind, but we also have rules to uphold creativity and originality.

[viscid light]

I don't tend to work on reference sprites, unless if it interest me

#dex-entries-discussion message - an example of what caught my attention

#dex-entries-discussion message - Also, couldn't resist Neko-Arc

#dex-entries-discussion message - The reference makes sense if you understand the Splat Wars in the series

#dex-entries-discussion message - honestly one of my favorite charactres within Inscryption

[narrow cosmos]

I usually try to make an offhand reference that's just vague enough, if I understand the reference sprite, that gets the people who know the thing to do that pointing meme. It worked at least once for somebody who saw my entries for a Slay the Princess reference sprite.

[viscid light]

I try to make it wrap around with the whole "on-the-field" style

[viscid light]

green494 - anyone used that?

With a latent seeping poison into it's body, [POKENAME]'s aura control has taken a notable hit. The closer that [POKENAME] gets to evolution, the more stable it's control over its' poisonous body and aura control becomes.

@zenith kindle

Capable of detecting evolution stones within a 200 meter radius, rare stone collectors have tried (and often failed) to make [POKENAME] to do likewise for other types of rare stones. This task of Slacking proportions has unfortunately given [POKENAME] a bad name.

https://tenor.com/view/kiroko96-zenless-zone-zero-zzz-zhu-zhu-yuan-gif-4962570340692236584

guess who forgot to put this stuff on #dex-entries-discussion.

[regal cedar]

https://www.fusiondex.org/sprite/pif/68.241/

i forgot that it's working out while being milked

[hexed fog]

I always forget umbreon has that poison thing. It feels so random

[strong flame]

I guess they designed Umbreon before they made the dark type.

[hexed fog]

That would make so much sense

[keen kestrel]

It WHAT

[thorn ingot]

Spits poison from its pores

[keen kestrel]

omg you’re right

Its not just old entries they even doubled down on it recently and said it sprays the poison into opponents eyes lol

[thorn ingot]

Yup

[keen kestrel]

But it does not learn even ONE poison type move by level up?? In any game. Wtf

[jagged ledge]

Genuine question btw: You remove the brackets around POKENAME before you submit these entries, right?

[thorn ingot]

Pretty sure they don’t submit these in general from last I remember

[jagged ledge]

Also by saying "With a fusion seeping poison into its body", you're implying that it was bitten/injected with poison by a different fusion, which sounds like a singular instance/conflicting origin.

[jagged ledge]

Ah.

[jagged ledge]

To clarify: The FAQ prohibits entries that rely on or directly source from outside media. If you create a reference that fits within the lore of the base game, that's totally allowed.

Like if someone made an Elmo sprite and the entry says "This Pokémon moved here from Sesame Street.", that wouldn't be allowed. "This Pokémon enjoys entertaining children, making it a popular companion for teachers. It's also very ticklish." Would be totally fine.

You can build some contained lore that implies/signals what the reference is, you just can't directly state the source of the reference.

[narrow cosmos]

This is right, as I recall the info gleaned from beta leaks and stuff had Umbreon being a poison type before the dark type came around, even having it evolve through using a poison stone originally.

[jagged ledge]

A Poison Stone sounds cool ngl

[silk rain]

do dex updates happen weekly

[regal cedar]

No.

They happen whenever they get around to it, but usually every few weeks.

[silk rain]

Magmortar/Kingler #268.99

POKENAME uses the cannon on its arm to launch scalding hot bursts of steam or water, capable of leaving 3rd degree burns where it strikes. Its usual hunting tactic involves grabbing prey with its claw, and firing at the restrained target point-blank.

[viscid light]

Nope, or at the least from what I recall

[viscid light]

Indeed. It's usually supplanted by the factor of Umbreon's body reflecting through its rings akin to the moon

So I had to focus on its poisonous quality instead

[jagged ledge]

Please do. Otherwise the brackets will be around the Pokémon's name as it's filled in by the algorithm.

[viscid light]

I'm portraying it as "as per the fusion becoming one, it's body has been seeped with poison"

[jagged ledge]

Well I'm trying to correct your phrasing to communicate that

[viscid light]

Since Riolu is a pure fighting type, while Lucario is a Fighting/Steel Type

[jagged ledge]

But also, we're not supposed to know the point at which it was fused. You could just say "Having latent poison seeped into its body, (etc.)"

[viscid light]

That's actually a better phase than how'd I had it

Thanks

(Now if only I wasn't a complete idiot and made it in #playthrough-talk ...)

But I'm getting my bearings straight since I just woke up

[jagged ledge]

Well that is why we submit and review and discuss the entries rather than just put them in the game automatically.

[jagged ledge]

It's alright, everyone makes mistakes. Otherwise, there wouldn't be a need for editors. Trust me, even I've made way worse mistakes lol

[viscid light]

Thankfully that fix was what, one word?

[viscid light]

@idle yarrow

With the ability to absorb Sunlight - signaled as the darkening of its' fur, POKENAME are often asleep during the day in direct sunlight, using the stored energy to travel about during the night. During these times, people claim to have seen "white flames dancing about in forests", which just so happens to be POKENAME.

[jagged ledge]

Helioptile doesn't have fur and isn't in PIF? Also the fusion only has one color of fur?

[viscid light]

I said similar

I just used the solar lizard as an example

[jagged ledge]

But if your frame of reference for your information is something from outside of the game, that is an outside reference. And other things use photosynthesis.

[summer saffron]

also the grammar is a bit weird
“signaled as darker and darker fur throughout it’s body”
maybe you meant
“signalled by the darkening of its fur”

[viscid light]

Thanks for that

[summer saffron]

i’d reword the first part too

[jagged ledge]

I was focusing on the active FAQ issues first, but that is correct, thank you. 👍

[summer saffron]

to fit

[jagged ledge]

But also, how does its fur being darker indicate photosynthesis? Because darker colors absorb more heat?

Isn't "Absorbing light during the day to wander at night" literally what Oddish does? It's not really that much of a paradox.

[viscid light]

THERE WE GO

Had to overhaul the whole thing

[jagged ledge]

So its fur gets darker as it absorbs sunlight?

That would be totally fine if that's what you're writing, I'm just asking if that's your intention so I can better figure out how to help you revise it.

[silk rain]

what part of sunlight does it absorb too

[viscid light]

it absorbs it through it's fur

[jagged ledge]

Yes

What does the fur being darker mean?

That it can absorb sunlight? That it already has absorbed sunlight?

[viscid light]

That sunlight has been absorbed

[silk rain]

when i said what part of the sunlight it absorbs does it absorb the radiation of the sunlight or the heat

[viscid light]

The heat

[silk rain]

then wouldn't its fur be at its darkest as is if it wanted to absorb heat? matte black surfaces are the best absorbers of it

[jagged ledge]

Suggested revision: POKENAME bask beneath sunlight and sleep through the day, absorbing energy to wander during the night. Once they've absorbed enough power, their fur darkens to help them blend in with the darkness.

[viscid light]

That was something I'd wanted to play with

[silk rain]

maybe the pokemon darkens its fur in response to where the sun is, so it's at its darkest at noon when the sun is right over it

[viscid light]

Consider with what I'm working with

[silk rain]

ok the fiery nub things on it could go brighter as that'll be where it stores energy from absorbing sunlight and where it can emit is as fire or electricity

[viscid light]

Absorbing heat more and more as it's fur darkens, and expending it as energy where it's fur becomes whiter

As a nod towards the different colored "fur"

[jagged ledge]

You mean the blue parts? The yellow parts? The only really fluffy fur is consistently gray?

[viscid light]

the black parts

The parts that expand as the Shinx line evolves

[silk rain]

Idea: The Pokémon's fur turns white the more and more sunlight it absorbs to avoid an overflow of it

[viscid light]

Now consider that, as a Fire/Thunder type.

[jagged ledge]

But the fur doesn't turn white?

[viscid light]

...actually, I've got an alternative idea.

[jagged ledge]

Like we can imagine as part of the lore, but the Sprite doesn't indicate that, so I'm trying to figure out where the color changing is coming from

[silk rain]

what are the five fire nubs on larvesta called

[jagged ledge]

Good question

[silk rain]

ok it's horns

[viscid light]

Often described as "White Flames" during the night, the fur throughout POKENAME's body absorbs heat where its fur becomes darker and darker as it sleeps. Whenever it is active, this fur becomes whiter and whiter while POKENAME's body expends whatever heat energy it is able to convert during sleep.

@jagged ledge Mind refining this?

[jagged ledge]

First off: general note. No apostrophe in "its". You use an apostrophe to shorten "it is" to "it's"

[jagged ledge]

Secondly, we already mentioned not to use the gradual phrasing and having it twice in the same entry is redundant. You could just say "darker" and "brighter" respectively.

Thirdly, why are they described as White Flames if they only turn white after using up all their energy (which isn't part of either half of the fusion btw)? With the original concept of them sleeping during the day, this implies they would only be white during the day.

Fourthly, what do you mean by "the fur throughout POKENAME 's body absorbs heat where its fur becomes darker"? "Where its fur becomes darker" is already incorrect because there are two separate layers of fur, not a gradient. And "where its fur becomes darker and darker as it sleeps" is incorrect because you're describing a process as a location.

I'm genuinely not sure what you're trying to say with this entry because in trying to adjust the original's intention, you've cluttered the new ideas that only operate based on the old ones, but contradict them at the same time.

[dusty hound]

Hitmontop/Dustox 237.510

POKEMANE is instinctively drawn to light. Unfortunately, its wobbly flight pattern often causes it to crash into buildings and streetlamps, leaving broken lights in its wake

[silk rain]

on dex entries about lucario, is aura given a capital letter or not

[jagged ledge]

It is not

[jagged ledge]

So it spins vertically while circling horizontally? Not saying it can't, just trying to understand the visuals. Also grammar/content revision for the second sentence: "This motion leaves it so dizzy that it wobbles through the air as it tries to move in a straight line."

[silk rain]

Blaziken/Lucario #281.296

POKENAME's aura burns fiercely, akin to a raging bonfire. In a fight, it projects that very aura around its legs to unleash devastating Blaze Kicks on its adversaries, which grow stronger as it sustains more and more damage.

[viscid light]

...fair, fair...

https://tenor.com/view/headache-stupid-people-oh-my-god-omg-oh-my-gosh-gif-22026951

...trying to catch pokemon's been driving me up a wall

[jagged ledge]

Sorry to be so critical, just trying to communicate the perspective and process of editing.

[silk rain]

is my blaziken/lucario entry any good so far btw

tried mentioning lucario's aura mechanic in smash bros with the growing stronger as it takes damage

[viscid light]

And I did ask

...while I was using the PokeRadar to catch more Pokemon to fuse

[dusty hound]

Kind like how a tornado is, moving straight while also spinning upwards

"spinning"

[jagged ledge]

I might pump up the wording a bit to say something like "akin to a raging bonfire"

"the more damage it has already sustained"

[jagged ledge]

Probably try fleshing that out a bit. How about: "POKENAME rapidly spins its body to generate energy, often leading to it flying in circles" ?

[dusty hound]

sounds good

I think I need to look at Dustox Dex entries more cause I originally had "Like a Moth to a Flame" in there but I dont think that would have been allowed

[jagged ledge]

Alright, I'm glad I can be of help, but I gotta get going for now. If you need anything, ping me or another Unown and we'll respond when we can

[jagged ledge]

Depends on the moth and the flame, but you would need more than just a reference to the line/excuse to say the line lol

[dusty hound]

[silk rain]

Garchomp/Arcanine #299.59

POKENAME are often seen racing other members of their pack at sonic speeds across mountains, leaving trails of fire in their wake. When in a fight or protecting their Trainer, POKENAME will set their manes ablaze, becoming akin to raging fireballs.

no i can do better on that

[dusty hound]

@jagged ledge how about

“POKEMANE is instinctively drawn to light. However, its wobbly flight pattern often causes it to crash into buildings and streetlamps, leaving broken lights in its wake” for Hitmontop/Dustox 237.510

[silk rain]

you forgot to put an s on the end of buildings btw

[dusty hound]

Whoops

[jagged ledge]

Oh I thought you meant for a different Dustox entry. I would honestly recommend leaning more towards the original idea because Dustox doesn't have any particular attraction to light or fire aside from a real-life moth behavior.

[dusty hound]

In dustox’s entry it says “DUSTOX is instinctively drawn to light.”

For Ruby

[thorn ingot]

And PLA says it’s drawn towards bonfires

Brilliant Diamond says drawn towards streetlights

So there’s plenty that say it’s drawn towards those things

[dusty hound]

If you want I can still lean towards the original I just think this one better since it draws more from Dustox’s entry

[jagged ledge]

My bad, been a while since I've read up on Dustox. That's on me. Apologies

[dusty hound]

It’s all good

[jagged ledge]

A rule of thumb I try to remind myself about: "However" indicates contradiction. "Absol is believed to cause disasters. However, the reason it goes to villages is to warn about them." Conditions or twists like this are best communicated with "Unfortunately". "Absol arrives to warn humans of disasters. Unfortunately, most humans believe it to be the cause of them."

[dusty hound]

So instead of me using “However, its wobbly flight pattern often causes it to crash..” i should instead use “Unfortunately its wobbly flight pattern often causes it to crash..”

[silk rain]

Snorlax/Trapinch #143.392

POKENAME's appetite is immense, requiring it to eat triple its body weight a day. However, POKENAME is too slothful to expend the energy to hunt, leading it to make a pit in the sand and wait for prey to fall into its open jaws.

[silk rain]

Minior/Gastly #499.92

POKENAME on this planet tend to be far smaller than their stellar brethren, which grow large enough to be mistaken for nebulae. Their cores seem to be surrounded by stardust, creating a vivid display of colour as they drift along here or in space.

[dusty hound]

Mewtwo/Kecleon #150.290

POKENAME possesses untapped psychic powers that researchers theorize could make it unstoppable. Instead, it uses its abilities to create hypnotic body colors to influence trainers around it.

[storm light]

Good morning fellow researchers! Have yall found any more nuisance Pokémon that people in cities try to defend their homes against?
(Prompt! ✏️)

[tranquil bison]

i joined the server to make a custom entry submission and i cant seem to figure out how to get the mons file

is it just the wiki link?

[tranquil thunder]

You can check this line (https://www.fusiondex.org) and seach the fusion and then select the sprite. There sould be a link saying that you sumbit a custom dex entry.

[storm light]

It'd probably be a good idea to post what your entry is alongside the sprite you're making it for so we can help make sure it's ready to submit first

[tranquil thunder]

Yeah, do that first ^

[tranquil bison]

oh so you post here for opinions and edits and then the google form?

[tranquil thunder]

Yeah

[storm light]

Also if you haven't already, check out the pins for writing tips and the FAQ

[tranquil thunder]

My Abdude entry got put for a Pinewag. I'm gonna display what I actually put for Pinewag.

[tranquil bison]

thats actually perfect cause i wanted to make sure i wasnt going overboard or nothing

[tranquil thunder]

Pinewag #204.60

The tough shell that covers the top of POKENAME protects it from predators. The shell doesn’t cover its bottom, so predators will knock POKENAME over to attack its weak body underneath.

My question is if we should even call what ever its head is a shell.

[tranquil bison]

is there already a "fastest fusion", the jist of it was electrjask being able to increase the wingbeat frequancy by syphoning electricity, when it gets to fast it starts to create friction which creates the powder another pokedex entry someone made for it

[storm light]

Yeah i think it's considered a shell

[storm light]

Entries should be as stand-alone as possible.

[tranquil bison]

may i ask why considering its for the same pokemon

[storm light]

Assume the players will not have seen other entries for the sprite or from prior/future evolutions, even other unrelated fusions

[tranquil bison]

ahhhhh

okay do you think the first part is okay then, the wingbeat and electric syphoning, and is it okay to put in an entree for one that already exists

[storm light]

I understand you just put the jist of it, but we'd be able to help you better if you posted what you have down so far exactly, that way we can help reword or rewrite

[tranquil bison]

okay okay understood

1 momento

i just felt like making it super duper fast felt like making my oc overpowered yknow😂

wanted to make sure it was cool to have it be that "strong" in lore before writing a whole ass thing

The sharp yellow tips at the end of POKENAME arms allow it to stab through tough metals and syphon electricity which its body transforms into energy to increase its wingbeat speed. When POKENAMES body is filled to the brim with energy it becomes the fastest known fusion surpassing the speed of sound and lightning. When POKENAME starts overflowing with energy it is forced to burn it by moving, not stopping until its faints.

how is this?

[storm light]

At current, it's far too long for an entry. Entries consist of 2-3 sentences spread over 250 characters max.

[tranquil bison]

had a feeling lol

to much detail or do you think i should remove of the sentences

[storm light]

I don't think you can mention that it's the fastest fusion, but you could say it's extremely fast.

or is thought to be one of the fastest

[tranquil bison]

dude you are actually asking amazing questions rn ur helping alot thanks👍

its thought to be, i was gonna write "impossibly fast" as a descriptor

[jagged ledge]

Also with the concept of "infinite fusions", stating one thing out of at least 250,000 (before Hoenn) as the best in that wide of a field is both statistically unlikely and one of the fastest ways to get overlaps between entries if everyone just wrote "the fastest" without cross-referencing each other.

[tranquil bison]

very very fair

[storm light]

Not to mention EVs and IVs and Eevees that make every Pokemon unique

[tranquil bison]

well i feel like its based of them all having equal stats in a vaccum but i get your point

[jagged ledge]

But also hi! Welcome! Hope you enjoy writing entries, we're here for help with whatever you need and there's a whole Unown editing team

[tranquil bison]

The sharp yellow tips at the end of POKENAME arms allow it to stab through metals to syphon and electricity increase its wingbeat speed. When POKENAMES body is filled to the brim with energy it becomes impossibly fast. When it starts overflowing with energy it is forced to burn it by moving, not stopping until its faints.

its still a lil long im not sure which part i should remove🤔

also obligitory pic

[storm light]

I'm thinkin of ways to shorten this and have come up with this:
POKENAME use their sharp mandibles to stab through machinery, absorbing the electricity inside. As POKENAME absorb more electricity, their speed and energy increase, forcing them to fly at blinding speeds to burn off any excess.

[tranquil bison]

ur actually the fuckin goat

[storm light]

Hope I didn't take too much away from your original idea

[tranquil bison]

not at all

only thing is i like the idea of when it overflows it has to go until it faints

like once it gets to much theres no going back

[storm light]

There's not much wiggle room with the one I put in, but if you can find a way to fit it, by all means please do

[tranquil bison]

true

is it 250 with or without spaces

[storm light]

250 including spaces

[tranquil bison]

POKENAME use their sharp mandibles to stab through machinery, absorbing the electricity inside. As POKENAME absorbs more electricity, their speed and energy increase, forcing them to fly at blinding speeds, usually until they burn out.🤔

i think the last sentence could be written more professionally lmao

[narrow cosmos]

How about "After absorbing electricity, POKENAME's speed and energy increases, allowing them to fly at blinding speeds." ? (Or, for a more fancier descriptor, "blistering speeds." )

[regal cedar]

Just a reminder to everyone:

• It's = "It is" or "It has"

• Its = saying something belongs to it

• "Its got a big belly button. It's huge!"

...Or something like that.

[tranquil bison]

you think the mandibles thing is unnecessary?

maybe just focusing on the energy thing would make it more simple

[narrow cosmos]

If it fits the character limit, I don't think it's entirely unnecessary, but you could just say they stab into them to absorb electricity, looking at the sprite should make it clear what they stab into.

But if it fits, it seems fine to me

[tranquil bison]

good point

POKENAME stab through machinery, absorbing the electricity inside. As POKENAME absorbs more electricity, their speed and energy increase, forcing them to fly at blinding speeds. When POKENAME overflows with energy they move until total burn out.

i think im very happy with this what yall think?

[ebon warren]

Yay homophones!

[hexed fog]

ok I did a few porygon heads...

yikes these are rough

@narrow cosmos tell me about how fishermen use CDs as bait to catch Porygon/Poliwag

gogogo

[narrow cosmos]

Trust me, they've been hard on me too, it's a wonder I've gotten as many as I have so far. 🚬

[hexed fog]

this is just the first set

we have Porygon 2 and Z

[narrow cosmos]

And I'm sure you'll end up taking up 80% of them given your binge-making.

[hexed fog]

I cant really anymore D: I am too busyyyyyyy

@rich goblet tell me about how Porygon/Roselia's flowers crackle with static as it is absorbs sunlight

@storm light Tell me about how Porygon/Seel makes beeping noises that sound like submarine sonar to mimic them

[dapper cedar]

im up for a porygon challenge, put me in coach

[hexed fog]

Tell me about how Porygon Sandslash digs up underground data cables to feed on information in their connected systems

[rich goblet]

POKENAME has special light receptors on its flower buds that crackle as it absorbs sunlight. When fully charged, POKENAME releases a puff of pollen and trumpets out a small sound to indicate it is full.

@hexed fog Opinions on the above entry?

[storm light]

Little busy

[rich goblet]

Oh that looks yummy

[storm light]

Got some brownies baking too, it's my brother's birthday!

[narrow cosmos]

Ooh, nice. 😄

There, Izik, I did like, six entries. Praise me now.

[hexed fog]

We need Porygon/Slugma to sit near ovens to monitor baking, beeping when they feel the meal is ready

Well done

Proud of you

[narrow cosmos]

Thanks

I feel like Porygon2 is going to be harder still, depending on the sprites of course.

Z at least has glitches to fall back on for gimmicks.

[keen kestrel]

I like the dex entry about porygon 2 learning its own behaviors and possibly emotions, i feel like that is rich for content

[dapper cedar]

maybe need to fix the wording but had fun with this one

Packs of POKENAME live miles apart from each other on long stretches of badlands between cities. They dig up underground data cables to absorb information traveling along its path, then patch the cables back up with their uniquely conductive quills.

[rich goblet]

POKENAME help young bakers maintain the proper temperature for baked goods without the risk of setting their house on fire. Once a set duration has passed, they turn off the heat and chime loudly for someone to check on the food.

Edit: I’m sending it as is but I figure I share for the class

[queen dagger]

Gastly/Scizor #92.212

POKENAME’s steel shell is inhabited by a restless spirit that vows to protect its allies. Using its gaseous form to lighten its heavy armor, it observes the battlefield with a cold gaze, waiting for the perfect moment to deliver a crushing spectral blow.

[storm light]

Poryeel #137.86
Due to an increase in submersible activity in their territories, POKENAME have recently begun to mimic sonar pings using mild electrical pulses. More often than not, POKENAME use this ability to peacefully lead the submarines away from their home.

[hexed fog]

Faq 8

[queen dagger]

Uhhh what is faq 8?

[queen dagger]

Ok thanks

Where do i find these?

[storm light]

In #dex-entries-submissions There's a link near the bottom of the message that will take you to the spreadsheet. It will likely crash on mobile due to how much there is, but there's a tab that has the entire FAQ in it

Does anyone else see this weird green highlight over some of the top row and the 53k of 53k rows displayed thing or is that just me? It only started doing this recently

[queen dagger]

Ok thank you

[regal cedar]

POKENAME relentlessly chases its prey during the last few minutes of dusk, carefully corralling them into areas where it has intentionally bit off and adjusted many of its quick-growing vines. When darkness finally sets in, it's only a matter of time until its prey will trip.

[regal cedar]

been there for a while, it's a side-effect of some conditional formatting we have going on. It doesn't mean anything, so don't worry about it.

[storm light]

Fair

[queen dagger]

Ok what about this entry

POKENAME consists of a heavy metallic shell that appears to be inhabited by an unknown, gaseous presence. It remains motionless for long periods of time, but it is known to strike with startling precision the moment an intruder enters its gaze.

[storm light]

Why are you pinging me, izik was the one concerned abt your entry
The entry kinda reads individual instead of species to me but other than that idk

[queen dagger]

Oh...fair

[regal cedar]

'unknown, gaseous presence'
Unknown how?

[queen dagger]

Its a ghost

[regal cedar]

its fine, it doesn't have to be plural

[regal cedar]

but, like. we know ghosts exist. if it's saying 'an unknown ghost', then I'm not sure if we'd take that or not.

[queen dagger]

Hmm ok

I was thinking gastly took control of the exoskeleton of a scizor byt possession is banned

[thorn ingot]

I did already do 11 today so I’ll try to do another 10 tomorrow

Porygon is very enjoyable for me