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For millennia there have been tales of three ferociously powerful mystical bird Pokemon linked to the primal elements. Perhaps the most awe-inspiring of the three is the legendary Zapdos. In primitive cultures Zapdos has long been associated with bringing upon powerful thunderstorms. It was not understood until recently that these myths are not completely unfounded. Zapdos, unlike most electric Pokemon does not create its own electric charge. Instead this Pokemon possesses an extreme capacity for electric retention and can discharge as much as one terawatt should the need arise. As a result Zapdos seek out thunderstorms, acting as a lightning rod in the clouds as they gather electricity. This drive for power has led them to encroach into the world of man, stealing electricy from power stations. Perhaps most famous was the sighting of a Zapdos at the Kanto Power Plant twenty years ago.

One of the most popular Pokemon for small children is the mouse Pokemon, Pikachu. These Pokemon have become commonplace worldwide as a result of the pet trade and captive breeding. Their fully mature state, Raichu, however is incredibly uncommon. For Pikachu to develop into Raichu they need to be exposed to considerable electric current, triggering a growth response. In the wild this can be triggered through courtship, the ritual of courtship in Pikachu involves thundershocks back and forth. Trainers may seek to replicate this with Thunderstones, small battery-like stones available at specialty shops or high end department stores. Though Raichu make for above average battle Pokemon, their popularity has never been high. The Silph Company even went as far as to develop a special item to give Pikachu to greatly enhance their combat abilities, all but making Raichu obsolete on the competitive scene.

Pokemon training has been a highly controversial movement in the scientific community since its inception. One side argues that trainers deal irreparable damage to the environment and its wild inhabitants, whilst the other believes that by capturing Pokemon man can learn to better protect the environment for future generations. Voltorb as they exist now is a direct result of Pokemon trainers, more specifically the invention of the Pokeball. These Pokemon have adapted their coloration to mimic that of discarded Pokeballs commonly found on training routes. The benefit of such patterning is that wild Pokemon have developed a fear or uneasiness of Pokeballs, making their ability to roll into a ball and take such a shape be of great help in warding off predators. Pokemon professors have argued that this adaptation is irrefutable proof that Pokemon can and will adapt to a world full of Pokemon trainers, conversely conservationists argue that man should no longer train Pokemon. Regardless of the debate Voltorbs make for great companions to electrically inclined trainers.

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barryc10

Aug 21, 2025

I love how Zapdos is actually a thunderbird here. As for Voltorbs, I've heard there was some debate over whether the Voltorbs colored themselves after Poke Balls or if Poke Balls were designed after the coloration of Voltorbs. Personally, I think both are true. Ancient Apricorn Poke Balls were colored after Voltorbs, but once Poke Balls moved away from Apricorns, Voltorbs changed their coloration in response.