July 1st, 2023

Dear Diary, I ultimately decided to tell you directly about what I'm working on as far as my artistic pursuits go.

In terms of Pokémon, I've given more thought about what I've wanted to implement into my project. I've come up with one Ability and two moves, as well as a general idea of distribution. I'll put this information below.

Ability: Opportunist

While a canonical Ability, I want to expand its distribution by giving it to one Pokémon besides Espathra. Which one? Mega Alakazam, of course!

Ability: Oceanic Force

OK, let's get into my stuff now. Oceanic Force raises the power of the Pokémon's Water-type moves by 1.5x. I had made it for the Dratini line... But screw them! Let's give it to the Chinchou line as their new Hidden Ability. After all, they are based on deep sea creatures, and Lanturn could use the help.

Move: Eerie Shriek

A Special Ghost-type move with 70 Power, 100% Accuracy, and 10 PP that lowers the target's Special Defense by 1 stage. Kind of outclasses Shadow Ball, despite having less power and PP, so I'll choose which Pokémon learn it carefully... Misdreavus line (as well as Flutter Mane, I guess...) by Level Up. Eerie Shriek replaces Shadow Ball for all of them, but only through Level Up of course!

Move: Soaring Strike

A Physical Flying-type move with 80 Power, 100% Accuracy, and 15 PP that has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1 stage. I made this move to replace Fly in my TM List that I'm working on, so it'll have a wide distribution.

That said, I feel like I have to name a few, so... Actually, you know what? This replaces Fly COMPLETELY. I'm unofficially Dexiting Fly! Rest in piss.

Conclusion

In conclusion, things are going well for me... I should be in bed, but I'm not tired. In fact, I made it past midnight! I actually started typing before Canada Day. Crazy, right? Anyways, see you next time.