Life, movies, and more

Hello everyone!! Sorry I have been away for so long. I have been busy with work, I got married finally, playing the new Pokemon and building an awesome team. Oh for Valentine's day I gave my Wife the new game Bravely Default, I got myself a copy too. I'll make a separate post about the game later.

This year is looking to be a huge year for movies. Captain America: The Winter Soldier is out now, I was very happy with it. They put in so many easter eggs, and if you have been watching "Agents of SHIELD" there were some rewards for you there too. One in particular, was a name drop during a scene with Agent Sitwell. I geeked out about that for awhile.

Several other movies I am excited about for the months of
May:
Amazing Spider-Man 2 
Godzilla 
X-Men: Days of Future Past.
June:
How to Train your Dragon 2
Transformers: Age of Extinction. 
August:
Guardians of the Galaxy
Expendables 3
and even the reboot of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles looks good, now that Michael Bay saved it from that horrible monstrosity it was going to be.

That is pretty much my list thus far, I will update it as more get announced.
You might have noticed I skipped July, not much in there really, unless you are excited for Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.

Pokemon Team Countdown #1

Art by Ken Sugimori

And now, with only hours away from the US release, I give you my number one. Charizard! Truly a favorite among many trainers, and certainly mine.

When I was thirteen the original red/blue versions of pokemon were released. I instantly fell in love with the games, and a pokemon by the name Charizard. On the cover of my game was this dragon looking beast, and I being in love with dragons had to have it. Now for years I have used Charizard on my team, fought many battles. We've won and lost, but we continue to move forward and stay strong.

For GenVI I plan on breeding a new team of these pokemon I have shared with you these past days, to take them with me from level one.

Pokemon Team Countdown #2

Art by Ken Sugimori

We are so close we can practically taste it, how does it taste? Perhaps electrifying, as my second in command is Jolteon! (A horrible segue, but it got us here) This spiked, feral pokemon is, in my opinion, the cream of the crop of electric pokemon.

Fast and a powerful Sp.attack stat, my Spike has come through for me time and again. His nickname not only comes from his spiked fur, but also it is my Grandfather's nickname. My favorite of electric pokemon, I have and always will use Spike on my team. Together we have trampled through champions, and even several Dragonite. Though he is not the first Spike, and might not be the last.

I don't really view breeding as replacing them, more like resetting them, or making them more powerful. Yes it might be a "different" pokemon, but because it is a game I can view it the way I want.

Pokemon Team Countdown #3

Art by Ken Sugimori

Only three days left, and today we have a look at Scyther! This praying mantis, ninja of a pokemon is a force to be reckoned with.

I owe a lot of my pokemon captures to this guy, Nine, giving him false swipe was a fantastic idea. His name comes from the fact he is the ninth scyther I have bred, and yes I plan to breed him again. I get a feeling of triumph from the reactions on peoples faces, when I tell them how much I have worked with this pokemon.

Pokemon Team Countdown #4

Art by Ken Sugimori

Coming in fourth is the pseudo-legendary pokemon Tyranitar! This rock/dark pokemon is among the strongest of rock types. Its physical attack power is staggering.

As a huge fan of Godzilla/Gojira, I felt it was required of me to have a place for Tyranitar on my team. I gave her the nickname Jade, which has to do with luck, as well as hope and other strong properties related to the gemstone. As I think back on our adventures, she really has been the heart of my team. I can't wait to continue our adventures through Kalos and beyond.

Pokemon Team Countdown #5

Art by Ken Sugimori

Next up in our countdown is Flygon! A dragon/ground type with a strong attack stat, complete with a few immunities and resistances.

I fell in love with this pokemon the first moment I saw it, how could I resist a dragonfly pokemon. My Terra is a power house, a staple part of my team. She has been through a few champions, and I always use her when going into the battle subway.

Her quirky nature might not raise any stat faster, but at level 87 with a 244 attack and 251 speed, I am very happy with the results.

Pokemon Team Countdown #6

Art by Ken Sugimori

Starting our countdown is Golduck! Pure water type with some versatile capabilities like being able to learn Psychic type moves. Golduck is also gifted with a higher speed and sp.attack stat, compared with some other pure water pokemon. I have put a lot of breeding and training time into my Golduck, and I am very happy with the results, but I am not done.

Given the name Nightwing, inspired by the hero of the same name, his fathers name was Darkwing. Though as I stated, I am not done with breeding a power house of a Golduck. Nightwing is really the only one on my team that I settled with on natures, and stats. Though not what they could be, I was happy with the results at the time. He has, on numerous occasions, pulled me through some tough situations.

Golduck has to be my favorite water type, though with X/Y coming I am probably going to place him on reserve and bring in Froakie. We have been through a lot, three champions, battle subway, it will be hard to have him warming the bench. But we will see, Froakie might not live up to my expectations.

Until next time.