“As everyone knows, many Pokémon have alternative forms depending on what region they’re from. Take for example, Wes here. At 6’7’’ and 562 lbs, he is a regular sized Paldean Dragonite. Paldean Dragonite are Fairy/Dragon types, who have a slightly more mischievous disposition than Dragonite from Kanto. Wes here is a native of Paldea displaced by the recent Area Zero kerfluffle, who we have graciously taken into our care per the request of the Paldean League’s La Primera.”

“No Betty, she’s not incapable because she uses Pokémon like Veluza in Champion battles. Please stay on topic.”

“As you can see, he likes to draw and paint, and we have recently employed him as a mail Pokemon, delivering mail around Hammerlocke. He is paid fair wages, as per the rules set up by former Champion Leon seven years ago. Wes has acclimated to the Wild Area well, fortunately, which makes things easier for everyone.”

“What’s that, Julie? What moves does he know? Good question! Please turn to page 137 of your move textbooks…”

-excerpt from transcripts of Professor Frank Sassafras’s lecture on regional variants.

The art for the Paldean Dragonite comes courtesy of  lightalbane and original artist  zerodeper. Thank you both, and have a happy new year, everyone! 2026 is coming!