NOVEMBER 13 2024

(AUGUST 09 2024 MAKE UP)

GOOD MORNING TO THE SON AND THE SKY❕👋🏼

MONSTRUO = “MONSTER” IN SPANISH 🇲🇽

I LOVE YOU 💓

Howl you doing❓

I hope everything is GREAT with you and at home 🥰

Today I have a post with facts about a game you might know… POKEMON 😉

Here are some fascinating facts about Pokémon:

1. Pokémon Origins

• The word “Pokémon” is short for Pocket Monsters (Poketto Monsutā in Japanese). The franchise was inspired by creator Satoshi Tajiri’s childhood love of collecting insects.

2. The Franchise is One of the Largest in the World

• Pokémon is one of the most successful media franchises of all time, encompassing games, trading cards, TV shows, movies, and merchandise. It has earned over $100 billion in total revenue.

3. First Pokémon Designed

• The first Pokémon ever designed was Rhydon. Many early Pokémon designs, like Rhydon, are still iconic today.

4. Pokémon Typings

• Some type combinations are extremely rare. For example, Dragon/Ice (like Kyurem) and Electric/Fighting (like Iron Hands) are unique or very uncommon.

5. Pikachu Wasn’t the Original Mascot

• Pikachu wasn’t initially intended to be the franchise’s mascot. Clefairy was considered for the role, but Pikachu was chosen for its gender-neutral appeal and cute design.

6. Shiny Pokémon

• Shiny Pokémon, which are rare color variants, were introduced in Pokémon Gold and Silver. The odds of encountering a shiny Pokémon in earlier games were 1 in 8,192.

7. Longest-Running Anime

• The Pokémon anime, which began in 1997, is one of the longest-running animated series in history, with over 1,200 episodes (and counting).

8. Magikarp’s Splash Move is a Joke

• Magikarp’s signature move Splash is a mistranslation. In Japanese, it’s called “Hop,” explaining why it does no damage.

9. Pokémon Sizes Can Be Surprising

• Wailord is the largest Pokémon at over 47 feet long, while Joltik, at just 4 inches, is one of the smallest.

10. Pokémon’s Real-World Inspirations

• Many Pokémon are based on real animals, myths, and folklore. For example, Gyarados is inspired by a Chinese legend about a carp transforming into a dragon.

11. Pokémon with Unique Abilities

• Smeargle is the only Pokémon that can learn the move Sketch, allowing it to permanently copy almost any move in the game.

12. Pokémon in Space

• In 2001, Pokémon was sent into space aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour. Pikachu and Meowth were among the Pokémon trading cards that orbited Earth.

13. MissingNo Glitch

• In the original Pokémon Red and Blue, a famous glitch called MissingNo could be encountered. It became legendary among fans and is often cited as one of the most famous video game glitches.

14. Eevee’s Versatility

• Eevee, known for its multiple evolutions, is one of the most versatile Pokémon, with currently 8 different evolutionary forms.

15. Pokémon Names Are Clever

• Many Pokémon names are puns or portmanteaus. For example, Ekans is “snake” spelled backward, and Arbok is “cobra” spelled backward.

These facts were provided by ChatGPT and I actually learned quite a bit

One more fact:

The current record for the most amount paid for a single card is currently $5,275,000 for a PSA Grade 10 Pikachu Illustrator card!

Hold on to those cards 😉

LEAD WITH LOVE

HONESTLY TRY

REPEAT THESE TWO STEPS EVERY DAY

LOVE TRY REPEAT

Believe in yourself

Don’t be hard on yourself

Allow yourself to see what is possible

Never let doubt be the thing that prevents you from trying to achieve what you desire most

Remember your wins

Learn from your mistakes

Have fun along the way

You have more influence over your health and happiness than you know

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Rest well my LOVES

You are LOVED

I hope you have a GREAT DAY‼️ 😎

I LOVE YOU 💕

I AM ONLY A HOWL AWAY IF YOU NEED ME 🐾

WOLF LOVE & GRATUITY, YOUR PROUD FATHER 🐺