Welcome to the World of Pokémon

Hello there! Welcome to Professor Jacob’s 251st lesson on Pokémon biology. For this lesson, we will be discussing Celebi: the Time Travel Pokémon… if you believe in that sort of thing. Celebi has been said to wander across time, bringing flourishing trees and plants wherever it goes. Many people claim Celebi is an omen of good fortune, indicating a bright and shining future for those lucky enough...

Hello there! Welcome to Professor Jacob’s 250th lesson on Pokémon biology. And for today’s class, we will be discussing Ho-Oh: the Rainbow Pokémon. This legendary Pokémon has been said to fly across the world’s skies, showing off its magnificent, rainbow-colored wings. And if you’re lucky enough to catch a glimpse of Ho-Oh, legends say you will be promised eternal happiness. Does that also work if...

Hello there and Merry HISSmas! Welcome to Professor Jacob’s 249th lesson on Pokémon biology. For today’s class, we will be discussing Lugia: the Diving Pokémon. But it is also known by its much cooler title: the Guardian of the Seas! This legendary Pokémon is said to spend its time deep at the bottom of the ocean, shielding the world from its incredible power. With power so great, Lugia has been s...

Hello there! Welcome to Professor Jacob’s 248th lesson on Pokémon biology. This lesson is all about Tyranitar: the Armor Pokémon and final evolved form of Larvitar. This extremely strong rock and dark type is powerful enough to change the landscape. With just one hand, Tyranitar has the power to make mountains crumble. And having that level of power combined with an insolent nature makes Tyranitar...

Hello there! Welcome to Professor Jacob’s 247th lesson on Pokémon biology. Today’s class is all about Pupitar: the Hard Shell Pokémon and evolved form of Larvitar. With a shell as hard as sheet rock, Pupitar is a resilient, little rock bean that has incredible destructive power. And although it looks kind of helpless, Pupitar refuses to stay still. It even has gas inside its body, which it uses to...

Hello there! Welcome to Professor Jacob’s 246th lesson on Pokémon biology. For this lesson, we will be discussing Larvitar: the Rock Skin Pokémon. This grumpy little fella is born deep beneath the Earth and can’t emerge until it has eaten all the soil around it. Speaking of eating dirt, Larvitar supposedly has the ability to eat a mountain. Yes, you read that right… an entire mountain. Small Pokém...

Hello there! Welcome to Professor Jacob’s 245th lesson on Pokémon biology. And for today’s lesson, we will be discussing Suicune: the Aurora Pokémon. The third legendary beast of Johto, Suicune is said to be the reincarnation of the north winds and possesses the ability to purify the dirtiest and murkiest of waters. Straight sewage becomes crystal clear drinking water when Suicune’s around. Totall...

Hello there! Welcome to Professor Jacob’s 244th lesson on Pokémon biology. Today’s lesson is on Entei: the Volcano Pokémon. This legendary beast gets its name from the volcanoes that erupt when it barks. Rumors claim that every time a new volcano appears, an Entei is born. Wait, how many volcanoes are there in the world? And how many Entei are there running around!? It’s been said that Entei embod...

Hello there! Welcome to Professor Jacob’s 243rd lesson on Pokémon biology. And for this lesson, we will be discussing Raikou: the Thunder Pokémon. Raikou makes up one of the three legendary beasts of Johto. This powerful Pokémon carries rain clouds on its back, which allow it to shoot thunderbolts at will. I wish the dark cloud that follows me could do that. Raikou’s barks are so intense that they...

Hello there! Welcome to Professor Jacob’s 242nd lesson on Pokémon biology. Today’s lesson is all about Blissey: the Happiness Pokémon and evolved form of Chansey. This joyful Pokémon carries a single egg inside its pink belly pouch, which can cause a person to act kindly and calm after consumption. It’s even been said that Blissey’s egg will bring you good fortune if you eat it! That’s why they’re...

Hello there! Welcome to Professor Jacob’s 241st lesson on Pokémon biology. For today’s class, we will be discussing Miltank: the Milk Cow Pokémon. This udderly cool Pokémon produces a sweet, nutritious milk that has healing properties. But as delicious as it is, drinking excessive Miltank milk will cause you to gain weight and suffer from stomach pains. So don’t drink it all at once! That much sug...

Hello there! Welcome to Professor Jacob’s 240th lesson on Pokémon biology. And in today’s class, we return to the Day Care to learn about Magby: the Live Coal Pokémon and pre-evolved form of Magmar. Although small, Magby can breathe flames up to 1100 °F and dribble embers from its mouth. Speaking of which, the state of Magby’s health can actually be determined by the type of fire it breathes. So p...

Hello there! Welcome to Professor Jacob’s 239th lesson on Pokémon biology. For today’s class, we will be discussing Elekid: the Electric Pokémon and pre-evolved form of Electabuzz. This little Pokémon can become quite rowdy at the sound of thunderstorms. Elekid generates electricity by rotating its arm, but its preferred method is to consume it straight from the source: wall outlets. Because nothi...

Hello there! Welcome to Professor Jacob’s 238th lesson on Pokémon biology. And in this lesson, we will be discussing Smoochum: the Kiss Pokémon and pre-evolved form of Jynx. Smoochum is categorized as such because its lips are very sensitive, and it uses them to examine objects. As unsanitary as that might sound, Smoochum actually hates being dirty and will regularly check its reflection to make s...

Hello there! Welcome to Professor Jacob’s 237th lesson on Pokémon biology. For today’s class, we will be discussing Hitmontop: the Handstand Pokémon and one of the evolved forms of Tyrogue. Hitmontop is excellent at fighting using dance-like kicks, which implement both offensive and defensive tactics. But be careful: Hitmontop can spin on its head so rapidly that it can bore holes into the ground....

Hello there! Welcome to Professor Jacob’s 236th lesson on Pokémon biology. In today’s lesson, we will be discussing Tyrogue: the Scuffle Pokémon. This scrappy, little fighting type has no fear and will challenge anyone. Despite how small Tyrogue is, it has been known to punch any target without warning. I love that - it’s always keeping you on your toes! Tyrogue also never takes a rest day. It has...

Hello there! Welcome to Professor Jacob’s 235th lesson on Pokémon biology. For today’s class, we will be discussing Smeargle: the Painter Pokémon. This derpy normal type is known for its long tail with a tip resembling a paintbrush. Smeargle oozes (or gushes, whichever you prefer) a special fluid from its tail tip, which it uses to mark its territory. This paint-like fluid is predetermined for eac...

Hello there! Welcome to Professor Jacob’s 234th lesson on Pokémon biology. And for today’s lesson, we will be discussing Stantler: the Big Horn Pokémon. This normal type is known for its gorgeous but strange antlers, which many consider to be valuable works of art. The orbs on these antlers release a pleasing aroma, which can cause a bewildering effect on anyone smelling it. Additionally, Stantler...

Hello there! Welcome to Professor Jacob’s 233rd lesson on Pokémon biology. Today’s lesson is about Porygon2: the Virtual Pokémon and evolved form of Porygon (as if the name didn’t give that away). Porygon’s blocky, pixelated body has transformed into a smooth, sleek build. Porygon2 is engineered with state of the art technology, including AI, to aid in space exploration. However, this upgraded Pok...

Hello there! Welcome to Professor Jacob’s 232nd lesson on Pokémon biology. And for this lesson today, we will be learning all about Donphan: the Armor Pokémon and evolved form of Phanpy. Donphan is a hardy Pokémon with a tough, tire-like hide that loves to roll around and slam into stuff. Donphan has enough rolling power to blow apart an entire house! Wow. Talk about bringing down the house, am I...

Hello there! Welcome to Professor Jacob’s 231st lesson on Pokémon biology. For this lesson, we will be discussing Phanpy: the Long Nose Pokémon. Although it is arguably the cutest Johto Pokémon, Phanpy’s little trunk is actually quite strong. It’s able to send a person flying through the air with a simple bump of the snout. So maybe chain yourself to the ground during playtime with your Phanpy. It...

Hello there! Welcome to Professor Jacob’s 230th lesson on Pokémon biology. And in today’s lesson, we will be discussing Kingdra: the Dragon Pokémon and final evolution of Horsea. This dragon & water Pokémon is stronger than you might think. Kingdra’s yawns are powerful enough to create whirlpools, capable of destroying small ships and other vessels. It’s also been reported that Kingdra can cau...

Hello there! Welcome to Professor Jacob’s 229th lesson on Pokémon biology. For this lesson, we will be discussing Houndoom: the Dark Pokémon and evolved form of Houndour. Like its predecessor, this menacing Pokémon lives in packs. The Houndoom with horns raked sharply towards its back serves as the leader of the pack. Houndoom’s howls are quite frightening, with many believing them to be the call...

Hello there! Welcome to Professor Jacob’s 228th lesson on Pokémon biology. And today’s lesson is all about Houndour: the Dark Pokémon. Houndour hunts in packs with top tier teamwork, utilizing various barks and howls only understandable by others of its kind. At dawn (settle down, Corbin), Houndour will ominously howl to announce its territory for all to hear. And you better respect that territory...

Hello there! Welcome to Professor Jacob’s 227th lesson on Pokémon biology. For today’s lesson, we will be discussing Skarmory: the Armor Bird Pokémon. Skarmory is known for its beautiful steel wings, which become tattered and bashed in from battling. However, once a year the damaged wings will grow back completely, restoring those sharp edges it once had before. Skarmory’s wings are so sharp that...