Cooltrainer Joni
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Pokemon games
Pokemon TCG
Pokemon TCG Pocket
Pokemon nostalgia
Comic books
Movies
Science
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Pokémon Z-A is gonna be peak purely because Totodile is a starter WHOOO
March 2, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Pokémon Z-A is gonna be peak purely because Totodile is a starter WHOOO
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I really wish Pokémon games would show us more of how Pokémon are a part of the society in the way the TCG does. There's so much world building in the card artworks, some Pokémon have jobs and others are pets. There's so much lore shown in the artworks, yet the games fail at showing us any of it.
March 2, 2025 at 12:49 PM
I really wish Pokémon games would show us more of how Pokémon are a part of the society in the way the TCG does. There's so much world building in the card artworks, some Pokémon have jobs and others are pets. There's so much lore shown in the artworks, yet the games fail at showing us any of it.
Immersive Arceus EX card on my second pack this morning! Today was a good day 😍
Bask in the glory of the lord 🙏
| #pokemontcg #ptcgp
Bask in the glory of the lord 🙏
| #pokemontcg #ptcgp
February 28, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Immersive Arceus EX card on my second pack this morning! Today was a good day 😍
Bask in the glory of the lord 🙏
| #pokemontcg #ptcgp
Bask in the glory of the lord 🙏
| #pokemontcg #ptcgp
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Johto best region, I'm not complaining~ people crying that Totodile should have been different can DEAL, he's my favorite starter and never gets love. Neither does Chikorita, honestly! Give them both new things that make them roughly viable, or in Chikorita's case, not absolute trash lol
February 28, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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The new #PokemonTCG Pocket set is gonna give Dialga a few neat tools! Arceus EX is an amazing addition to the deck. Adaman is interesting and may be worth testing, too
February 27, 2025 at 11:28 PM
The new #PokemonTCG Pocket set is gonna give Dialga a few neat tools! Arceus EX is an amazing addition to the deck. Adaman is interesting and may be worth testing, too
Today I learned that Pumpkaboo has headlight boobies! Now I’m one step closer to being a Pokemon master.
February 27, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Today I learned that Pumpkaboo has headlight boobies! Now I’m one step closer to being a Pokemon master.
Happy #PokemonDay everyone! Repost with a gif of your favorite Pokemon
February 27, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Happy #PokemonDay everyone! Repost with a gif of your favorite Pokemon
Reposted by Cooltrainer Joni
Reposted by Cooltrainer Joni
Cannot wait to have Totodile as my first pokemon again in ZA 🌊
My first ever Pokémon 🩵🩵
February 27, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Cannot wait to have Totodile as my first pokemon again in ZA 🌊
Post a Pokemon you’d like to see get a Mega Evolution!
February 25, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Post a Pokemon you’d like to see get a Mega Evolution!
The Space-Time Smackdown gold emblem challenge in Pokemon TCG Pocket was a fun time! Dialga is a blast to play and has a strong matchup spread 💪 People complain about PVP in PTCGP, but my experience using this deck was great!
Here’s the full deck profile: cooltrainerjoni.substack.com/p/ptcgp-dialga
Here’s the full deck profile: cooltrainerjoni.substack.com/p/ptcgp-dialga
February 25, 2025 at 1:30 AM
The Space-Time Smackdown gold emblem challenge in Pokemon TCG Pocket was a fun time! Dialga is a blast to play and has a strong matchup spread 💪 People complain about PVP in PTCGP, but my experience using this deck was great!
Here’s the full deck profile: cooltrainerjoni.substack.com/p/ptcgp-dialga
Here’s the full deck profile: cooltrainerjoni.substack.com/p/ptcgp-dialga
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I hope no one followed this advice
February 6, 2025 at 3:11 PM
I hope no one followed this advice
Happy birthday to the 150th Pokemon, Mewtwo! 🥳
“I see now that the circumstances of one's birth is irrelevent,it is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are.”
“I see now that the circumstances of one's birth is irrelevent,it is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are.”
February 6, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Happy birthday to the 150th Pokemon, Mewtwo! 🥳
“I see now that the circumstances of one's birth is irrelevent,it is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are.”
“I see now that the circumstances of one's birth is irrelevent,it is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are.”
You know what? Shark Girl looks great here. She’s got a cute matching set with the comfy bike shorts. Her top is low enough that it won’t bother her gills, and she’s got nice makeup that really accentuates her little shark eyes. It’s a good look for her.
| #xmen
| #xmen
January 31, 2025 at 1:46 AM
You know what? Shark Girl looks great here. She’s got a cute matching set with the comfy bike shorts. Her top is low enough that it won’t bother her gills, and she’s got nice makeup that really accentuates her little shark eyes. It’s a good look for her.
| #xmen
| #xmen
The upcoming trainer Pokemon cards for the PTCG have me really intrigued. I think the Stephen deck appeals to me the most, but Hop’s cards also seem fun to play. N’s deck has interesting mechanics. And I love Iono’s Kilowattrel. Gosh they’re all so good!
January 28, 2025 at 4:28 AM
The upcoming trainer Pokemon cards for the PTCG have me really intrigued. I think the Stephen deck appeals to me the most, but Hop’s cards also seem fun to play. N’s deck has interesting mechanics. And I love Iono’s Kilowattrel. Gosh they’re all so good!
I’m really getting into Gen III Pokemon contests. My Sunflora, Apollo, won his Master Rank Beauty ribbon and is on his way to getting his portrait featured in Lilycove Museum.
January 28, 2025 at 4:21 AM
I’m really getting into Gen III Pokemon contests. My Sunflora, Apollo, won his Master Rank Beauty ribbon and is on his way to getting his portrait featured in Lilycove Museum.
Somewhere along the way, my Pokemon Emerald playthrough morphed into a surprisingly addictive farming simulator. Tending to my berries is a highlight of my day.
January 28, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Somewhere along the way, my Pokemon Emerald playthrough morphed into a surprisingly addictive farming simulator. Tending to my berries is a highlight of my day.
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Phione and Manaphy are based off mutations that sea angels can have based off the climate they are born in. It’s why they’re a good marker for sea acidification and global warming rates for researchers.
Manaphy is the mutation born from what otherwise would have ordinarily been a Phione.
Manaphy is the mutation born from what otherwise would have ordinarily been a Phione.
January 3, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Phione and Manaphy are based off mutations that sea angels can have based off the climate they are born in. It’s why they’re a good marker for sea acidification and global warming rates for researchers.
Manaphy is the mutation born from what otherwise would have ordinarily been a Phione.
Manaphy is the mutation born from what otherwise would have ordinarily been a Phione.
I was correct in my prediction that playing a tanky Terapagos deck would make my wife hate playing Pokemon TCG with me (Bravery Charm + Curly Wall + scoop up supporters to heal when the turtle’s HP gets low)
I regret nothing
I regret nothing
January 3, 2025 at 8:24 PM
I was correct in my prediction that playing a tanky Terapagos deck would make my wife hate playing Pokemon TCG with me (Bravery Charm + Curly Wall + scoop up supporters to heal when the turtle’s HP gets low)
I regret nothing
I regret nothing
What’s your favorite place to build a secret base in Pokemon Gen III? I’m curious.
January 3, 2025 at 8:13 PM
What’s your favorite place to build a secret base in Pokemon Gen III? I’m curious.
I’m replaying Pokemon Emerald & I love how many great little spots there are in Hoenn.
Like this one by Meteor Falls on Rt 115. When I first found it 20 years ago, it felt like a secret tucked away. It would have been easy to go right past it. The region really rewards exploration, and that rules.
Like this one by Meteor Falls on Rt 115. When I first found it 20 years ago, it felt like a secret tucked away. It would have been easy to go right past it. The region really rewards exploration, and that rules.
January 3, 2025 at 8:09 PM
I’m replaying Pokemon Emerald & I love how many great little spots there are in Hoenn.
Like this one by Meteor Falls on Rt 115. When I first found it 20 years ago, it felt like a secret tucked away. It would have been easy to go right past it. The region really rewards exploration, and that rules.
Like this one by Meteor Falls on Rt 115. When I first found it 20 years ago, it felt like a secret tucked away. It would have been easy to go right past it. The region really rewards exploration, and that rules.
January 3, 2025 at 7:57 PM
So it was! How weird.
Turns out theaters gave away the Ancient Mew during the first week of Pokemon the Movie 2000’s release and then switched to giving out the legendary bird cards I usually associate with that movie in subsequent weeks.
Turns out theaters gave away the Ancient Mew during the first week of Pokemon the Movie 2000’s release and then switched to giving out the legendary bird cards I usually associate with that movie in subsequent weeks.
Sorry to be “that guy”, but Ancient Mew is from movie 2, not 1. Common Mandela Effect.
December 20, 2024 at 5:11 PM
So it was! How weird.
Turns out theaters gave away the Ancient Mew during the first week of Pokemon the Movie 2000’s release and then switched to giving out the legendary bird cards I usually associate with that movie in subsequent weeks.
Turns out theaters gave away the Ancient Mew during the first week of Pokemon the Movie 2000’s release and then switched to giving out the legendary bird cards I usually associate with that movie in subsequent weeks.
These were the first Mew cards trainers in the west could collect in the Pokemon TCG.
✔️ Ancient Mew (free with ticket to Mewtwo Strikes Back)
✔️ WOTC promo Mew (tournament prize for 2000 season)
✔️ Southern Islands Mew (promo set with connecting artwork)
|| #retropokemon
✔️ Ancient Mew (free with ticket to Mewtwo Strikes Back)
✔️ WOTC promo Mew (tournament prize for 2000 season)
✔️ Southern Islands Mew (promo set with connecting artwork)
|| #retropokemon
December 18, 2024 at 5:39 PM
These were the first Mew cards trainers in the west could collect in the Pokemon TCG.
✔️ Ancient Mew (free with ticket to Mewtwo Strikes Back)
✔️ WOTC promo Mew (tournament prize for 2000 season)
✔️ Southern Islands Mew (promo set with connecting artwork)
|| #retropokemon
✔️ Ancient Mew (free with ticket to Mewtwo Strikes Back)
✔️ WOTC promo Mew (tournament prize for 2000 season)
✔️ Southern Islands Mew (promo set with connecting artwork)
|| #retropokemon