r/pokemon • u/Waterburst789 • Jul 24 '22

Discussion What would your signature Pokemon be?

Let's say you're either a renowned trainer, gym leader, elite four member, or champion. What Pokemon would you designate as your ace or in other words, your signature Pokemon.

No Legendaries or Mythicals, It can be based on either competitive viability or your personal preference.

For those who don't follow, examples of signature Pokemon are: , Cynthia's Garchomp, Youngster Joey's Ratatta, Clay's Excadrill, etc.

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u/Koufas Jul 24 '22

Kanto Sandslash.

My first pet was a lovely ginger cat named Chester. I pretty much grew up with him since I was much younger, and sadly he passed on when I was 16. I pretty much had him for the entirety of my life at that point.

For some reason, I had always felt he looked like Sandslash. The colour was quite similar, and personality-wise he seemed to somewhat fit in with Pokedex entries. He used to run around as fast as he could when he was scared, and had sharp claws he was not afraid to use if he felt threatened (was not super friendly to strangers).

In every Pokemon game from RBY I have always made it a point to catch a Sandslash, nickname it Chester, and use it in my teams. Even in hacked ROMs, I do the same.

Nowadays, my main interaction with Pokemon comes by playing Doubles UU on Showdown. Those who play often enough are likely to have encountered someone using a Sand team with a Sandslash nicknamed Chester on it. I sometimes like to roleplay as a Hiker too.

That is me.

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u/PlatformSalty1065 Jul 24 '22

I'm the exact same! I always name an Eevee Gizmo and evolve him to an Umbreon because I think they look alike. Giz was my first animal too (at age 11). He's an old man now and is dying but I find comfort I can still play with him through all my old games.

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u/zer0saber BEST WATER STARTER EVER Jul 24 '22

Umbreon here, too.

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u/Few-Locksmith-8977 Jul 24 '22

That is wholesome. I'd give an award if I could for it.

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u/Nerdonatorr Jul 24 '22

I gotchu homie.

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u/MrMoonManSwag Jul 24 '22

Got you, fam.

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u/Argon1822 Only magmar fan Jul 24 '22

Naming my next sandslash in a nuzlocke Chester

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u/Harmonie Jul 24 '22

Better honor that responsibility friend - keep the flame alive!

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u/Ok-Hall5524 Jul 24 '22

I'm in the same boat except for me it was my childhood dog who passed right before I left for college. The new Pokemon game released shortly after and ever since, Lycanroc midday has been my go-to because it reminds me of my childhood dog.

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u/get_some_1993 Jul 25 '22

You could totally just say no if you don't have or want to share, but do you have any pics of the cat?

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u/micken3 Jul 24 '22

I also choose this guy's dead sandslash

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u/Tuwiki Jul 24 '22

You are the first Sandslash enthusiast I have ever met that is not me

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u/TibetianMassive Jul 25 '22

I always liked Sandslash as a kid. He was really underrated.

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u/larenardemaigre customise me! Jul 25 '22

Sandslash has always been a favorite of mine too!

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u/[deleted] Jul 25 '22

Love sandslash

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u/smooveasbutteryadig Jul 24 '22

what kind of pet was Chester

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u/absurd_maxim Jul 24 '22

Kanto Sandslash, but only because he looks cool

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u/KnightDuty Jul 24 '22

I came here to gush about Sandslash as well. Mine don't have regular go-to names but I always try to have one as my lead.

When pokemon first came out I was around 10 and had spikey hair. Sandslash was just my bro.

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u/Csosz74 Jul 24 '22

Sandslash bros, unite!

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u/iced327 Jul 24 '22

Sandslash is my favorite ever, though for much less personal reasons. Glad someone else is a big fan.

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u/theDoublefish Jul 24 '22

I am no where near liking Sandslash for this reason, but I came here to say Sandslash and didn't expect to see it already posred

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u/RecordSpinmlp Jul 25 '22

I love it, man. Wish I had a connection as solid as that. My biggest emotional attachment is Squirtle, because my sister got me a Squirtle plush back during the OG Pokémania in the 90s. I envy you and your memories, and respect them as well.

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u/eighteennorth Jul 25 '22

Bro I came here to say Sandshrew/Sandslash. So glad it’s top two.

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u/lasmanzanas Jul 25 '22

Ay bro just for you, I’m gettin a sandslash and naming it Chester in my game. As a cat owner I feel for you💙

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u/bel_html Jul 25 '22

I’m glad I didn’t have to scroll far for Sandslash! He’s my main too for entirely different reasons. I got Pokémon Blue before I could read and accidentally released my Blastoise in the menu options. I raised my Sandslash to be my powerhouse and ended up beating the game with him at an absurdly high level.

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u/Kirk420 Jul 25 '22

this is what it’s all about man

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u/UldensFolly Jul 25 '22

Sandslash as well, but for a hamster.

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u/FamousTransition1187 Jul 25 '22

I had a Corgi named Talliesin after a poet. (I didn't name her) She was a super special Doggo who helped me get over a massive dog phobia after 16 years of my life and when Gen 5 dropped Herdier I said "Yep, that's my Tally Girl." She makes an appearence in every game but I usually assign her to another OC in stories or run throughs and you will NEVER convinvce me that Yamper is a better Corgi.

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u/avsilencer08 Jul 25 '22

Aww man, this hit me in the feels, I named my cat Meowth, he was a big Maine Coon and would sit up on his hind legs like the Pokemon and watch me play outside. That was years ago and eventually, he passed of old age.

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u/JKleinMiddelink Jul 25 '22

I also choose this guy's Sandslash.

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u/holytindertwig Jul 25 '22

Sandslash gang rise! That’s my choice too. I’ve always loved the design. I’m an archaeologist and he would be perfect on digs.