#706-A: Hisuian Goodra!

Welcome, nerds, to Pokémon of the Week!

Where I, Sesh, generate a random Pokemon to highlight each week!

With last week's inaugural post being about our slimy dragon friend, Goodra, I figured this week could be about Goodra's regional variant from Pokémon: Legends Arceus.

If you'd like to view that post, you can find it below!

I figure I can do this whenever I do a Pokémon of the Week post about a Pokémon that have regional forms. To me, they aren't the same as their "vanilla" counterparts and are different Pokémon all together that deserve their own posts. So here we are!

Hisuian Goodra is a fairly new Pokémon, only appearing in the latest installment, Legends Arceus. As such, there is a pretty limited amount of information on it. But I will try my best to give it the attention it deserves!

...because, like...out of all the Pokémon a feudal Sinnoh region would have in it, it'd be a jacked-up version of the slime dragon from Kalos...it shocked me when I first ran into it. It really did.

But it was a pleasant surprise.

Mostly.

#alphagoodra #takesnoprisoners

So, as before, let's dive right in!

~ORIGINS~

As stated above, Hisuian Goodra debuted and has only appeared this year in Pokémon: Legends Arceus, a game that takes the player back in time to an ancient Sinnoh region (the region from the Diamond & Pearl games) that was then called the Hisui region.

Unlike vanilla Goodra, which is a pure Dragon-type, Hisuian Goodra adds the Steel-type into the mix, making it a wall to try and take down.

Right off the bat from the introduction image up top, you can tell that Hisuian Goodra is a big boi. Bigger than it's Kalosian counterpart, that's for sure. It's gotta be that big to support that MASSIVE snail-like shell that now adorns it's back.

As I stated in last week's post, Goodra could possibly be inspired by an eldritch horror from French folklore called Lou Carcolh (don't ask me how to pronounce that...), a giant, man-eating snail that supposedly lived in caves along the shores of France.

Again...oi...

This depiction of the beast has a shell on it's back, and this tracks with Hisuian Goodra's addition of a shell.

Hisuian Goodra could also be based on a deep-sea snail called a scaly-foot gastropod, which would make sense considering (according to Bulbapedia) this particular snail's shell consists of iron-sulfide compounds. That would explain the Steel-typing it has gained.

So, essentially, we have ourselves a bigger eldritch snail monster made of metal...

But, like normal Goodra...

At least it's f r i e n d l y ...

Maybe too friendly.

According to the only Pokedex entry it has from Legends Arceus, it "loathes solitude" and is "extremely clingy".

That checks as a Goodra...

BUT

It also says it will "fume and run riot if those dearest to it ever leave its side."

...

Ok...so the "jealous girlfriend" version of Goodra. Got it.

I'm seriously having PTSD flashbacks to the Alpha Hisuian Goodra boss fight in the game...and now it makes too much sense.

The dex also says it is able to control the hardness of it's shell. That's pretty neat! And useful defensively.

~DESIGN~

Here's the official Hisuian Goodra artwork:

Quoted from Hisuian Goodra's biology section on Bulbapedia:

"Hisuian Goodra has droopy, gray eyes and horns that are longer and thinner than Kalosian Goodra's horns. It sports a large, spiral-shaped metallic shell on its back, which it can tuck its body into to protect itself, leaving only its head outside of the shell to observe its surroundings. It can control the hardness of its shell at will. It has fewer gray spots than Kalosian Goodra, with one on each side of its cheek and two on each side of its shell. From its chin and arms drips a metallic gray slime. Hisuian Goodra has a clingy disposition and hates being alone; it will become angry and run riot if its closest companions leave its side."

~ADVANTAGES~

With it's dual-typing of Dragon and Steel, normal Goodra's Ice and Fairy-type woes are are gone, instead doing normal damage. It is also, as I said, A WALL of defense. It's Steel-typing makes it completely immune to Poison-type attacks, and is resistant to twice the amount of types as normal Goodra.

According to Bulbapedia, Hisuian Goodra and Hisuian Sliggoo are the only known Pokémon that can learn the move "Shelter", which increases Goodra's defense and evasiveness at the same time. Dang.

With it's added Steel-typing, Hisuian Goodra can now be a more effective dragon slayer; meaning, Dragon-type moves are no longer Super Effective against it.

Unlike regular Goodra (which is very squishy), Hisuian Goodra's Defense is higher. It's Special Defense remains that same highest state, so field Hisuian Goodra against heavy special attack users.

~DISADVANTAGES~

It's a BEEG BOI. Meaning it's slooooooow. Slower than slow. Slower than normal Goodra. It's lowest base stat is speed, so don't field Hisuian Goodra against speedy bois.

Though it's Steel-typing is mainly an advantage, Hisuian Goodra is now weak to Fighting and Ground-type moves.

~HOW TO OBTAIN~

As I've said already, Hisuian Goodra is brand new and is only obtainable in Pokémon: Legends Arceus. You can obtain this massive steel death snail for yourself in 2 ways:

Catch yourself a Goomy or Hisuian Sliggoo in the wild of either the Crimson Mirelands (at the Holm of Trials or during mass outbreaks in Ursa's Ring) or at the Ancient Quarry in the Coronet Highlands. Like normal Goomy, is will evolve into Hisuian Sliggoo at level 40 and finally into Hisuian Goodra at level 50 when it is raining. NOTE: It is possible to catch a Hisuian Sliggoo in Alpha form, so be on the lookout for those red eyes of death.

If you don't want to trouble yourself with evolving it's pre-evolved forms and go straight for the prize of a massive murder snail, there are 2 places you catch them directly (but ONLY in Alpha form...so, you know...good luck...) As part of the story, you encounter an Alpha Hisuian Goodra in the cavern of Lake Verity (PTSD for me...first one I encountered). That is the only time you can try to catch that one. If you knock it out, too bad. It's gone. You can catch that one if you're lucky. But don't worry! If you're very lucky, fate may smile on you and generate an Alpha Hisuian Goodra for you to battle and (maybe) catch with it's Goomy and Sliggoo brethren at the Ancient Quarry in the Coronet Highlands.

~COOL HISUIAN GOODRA FANART~

The freakos on the Internet aren't as weird about Hisuian Goodra as they are about vanilla Goodra, so this delve into fanart wasn't as mentally-scarring as last week. Here are some cool pics of our steel murder snail!

D'aww...with a li'l Goomy on his shell.

A cartoony version enjoying splashing in the mud (I assume)...

Ah yes. Wouldn't be a Goodra without the trademark slimy hug. :)

Here they all are! The Hisuian Goodra crew!

Guh...this is adorable. I can't even.

IT CAN GO INTO IT'S SHELL. #myheart

~CONCLUSION~

Hisuian Goodra was a welcome regional variant for me to discover as I traversed the game of Legends Arceus. I know a lot of people out there aren't fans of the regional variants (and I can agree somewhat with some of them... *coughAlolanPersiancough* But THIS? It's a good aesthetic change and a good typing and play-type change for our slimy dragon friend while maintaining it's friendly demeanor. I was pleasantly surprised by it.

...but also terrified. Alpha Hisuian Goodra still haunts my dreams.

Let me know your thoughts on Hisuian Goodra!

Until next time! See you next week for an OG water pupper!

“Children [...] need both windows and mirrors in their lives: mirrors through which you can see yourself and windows through which you can see the world. And minority children have not had mirrors. That has placed them at a disadvantage. If you want to call white children majority children — [they] have had only mirrors. That has placed them at a disadvantage also.”

Being venomous would be so fucking cool, admit it.

From a brief preemptive reading of my colleagues' blogs from ENVS3000 for this unit, everyone started by describing their working definition of privilege as prompted. As expected, some common terms are repeated, even though these definitions are all coming from different perspectives and experiences, whether they focus on those at an advantage from privilege, or those at a disadvantage.

But these two terms in particular, advantage and disadvantage, are just as critical to break down if we want to address privilege.

Advantage: some thing that puts a person in a better position than someone else, increases chances of success. Associated words: benefit, superior, elite. (2)

Disadvantage: some thing that puts a person in an unfavourable position compared to someone else, increases the difficulty of achieving success. Associated words: inconvenience, drawback, hindrance. (3)

This thing that causes such a divide, could be any number of things that we can't necessarily control or choose. Class (economic, social), age, gender, race, education, relationships, religion. This list could literally go on forever and we could list things together until every characteristic that makes up a person and their life is listed.

The sources I used above to define advantage and disadvantage, I used intentionally. When I looked for a dictionary definition of privilege using the same source, their first entry was "a right, immunity, or benefit enjoyed by a particular person or a restricted group of people beyond the advantages of most" (4).

Now this is where I explain my working definition of the word privilege. I do not think it is the same as a right; we say many things are a privilege, not a right: driving, owning a pet, having a credit card, etc. Privilege is something where the people that have it, don't speak up about the inequality in opportunities that result from it.

I found this quick 2-minute video (1) that I think brought up a really good point on the topic. The only ones that complained about fairness were at the back of the room, and the ones at the front were otherwise unaware of the privilege they were born into. In order for people experiencing privilege to speak up and advocate for the others, they have to have the self-awareness to reflect and realize their advantages.

I think this concept makes it all the more difficult in addressing privilege in nature interpretation. For an interpreter to cater their messages to all audiences, they need to be aware of not only their own privileges that led to them being there providing interpretation, but also the privileges of their audiences.

Privilege in nature interpretation dictates who shows up to listen, how your message is received, and ultimately the resulting action that comes from your audience's experience.

The last thing I would like to bring attention to with my own blogging platform, is one of my classmate's blogs about the relationship between nature interpretation, privilege, and child development (6). Normally I would reblog and reflect on someone else's post and share my own thoughts that were provoked on the topic, starting a conversation. But I wanted any readers of my blog to go have a look at theirs because it stopped and made me think and reflect on a different perspective I didn't have otherwise.

Here is the link to Manar's blog: The Link between Privilege, Nature Interpretation, and Children's Development 

References

Buzzfeed Video. “Students Learn a Powerful Lesson about Privilege.” YouTube, 9 Dec. 2014, www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KlmvmuxzYE. Accessed 28 Jan. 2023.

2. Dictionary.com. “Definition of Advantage.” Www.dictionary.com, 2023, www.dictionary.com/browse/advantage. Accessed 28 Jan. 2023.

3. Dictionary.com. “Definition of Disadvantage.” Www.dictionary.com, 2022, www.dictionary.com/browse/disadvantage. Accessed 28 Jan. 2023.

4. Dictionary.com. “Definition of Privilege.” Www.dictionary.com, 2023, www.dictionary.com/browse/privilege. Accessed 28 Jan. 2023.

5. Maguire, Angus. “Equality vs Equity Cartoon,” Juliana Bicycles, www.julianabicycles.com/en-CA/file/equality-vs-equity-cartoonpng. Accessed 28 Jan. 2023.

Social media is a powerhouse when it comes to marketing. In this post, learn about the advantages and disadvantages of social media marketing so you can make an informed decision about whether it’s right for your business.

What is Social Media Marketing?

Social media marketing is the process of using online platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to build relationships and interact with potential and current customers.

You have a billion reasons to develop a social media marketing plan considering that there are 3.5 billion users of social media worldwide.

It is hardly shocking that 73% of marketers have had success with their social media marketing campaigns.

Today businesses of all sizes are using social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to connect with customers and promote their products and services.

However, while social media marketing has many advantages, it also has some disadvantages that businesses need to be aware of.

In this blog post, we will discuss the pros and cons of social media marketing in 2022.

Top 5 Advantages of Social Media Marketing

There are many advantages to using social media for marketing purposes.

Here are some of the most notable advantages:

1. Social media platforms are free to use. You can create a profile and start posting content without spending any money.

2. Social media is a great way to connect with customers and build relationships. You can interact with customers, answer their questions, and address their concerns on social media.

3. Social media platforms have a large reach. With billions of users on social media, your business has the potential to reach a global audience.

4. Social media marketing is relatively easy to do. Once you create your profile and start posting content, you don’t need to put in a lot of effort to maintain your presence on social media.

5. Enhanced customer satisfaction. You promote specifically to your customers when you use social media and social marketing with added value (like — information and freebies) it enables your prospective consumers to feel appreciated.

When the customers feel more connected to your brand this makes customers feel valued and enhances customer satisfaction.

Top 5 Disadvantages of Social Media Marketing

Of course, social media marketing also has some disadvantages. Here are a few of the most notable disadvantages:

1. Social media can be time-consuming. You need to regularly post new content and interact with your followers to keep them engaged.

2. It can be difficult to measure the results of your social media marketing efforts. Unlike other marketing channels, there is no guarantee that your social media posts will lead to sales or new customers.

3. You need qualified staff. Social media usage for professional reasons differs from that for personal accounts.

You’ll probably need to give your team the proper equipment, an internet connection, and whatever else they might require.

Naturally, you’ll also need to give them fair pay, which could be expensive if your staff is large.

4. Social media hacking. The biggest problem with social media is hacking, which most users experience.

The act of acquiring access to another person’s private information is known as hacking, which is forbidden behavior.

Typically, hackers take over users’ accounts and use their personal information as leverage to demand money.

5. Cyberbullying is one of the worst parts of social media and one of its worst drawbacks.

Cyberbullying is the term for bullying that occurs on social networking sites. Most people use fictitious social media accounts to tease other people.

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The Final Note

These are the benefits and drawbacks of social media based on in-depth research and analysis. We hope you find it useful.

Social media has both beneficial and negative effects, even if a society without it would be considerably slower. It is said that information must be shared for people to fully utilize its potential because knowledge is power.

However, if not utilized carefully, it can be perilous and frightening.

The ultimate purpose of social posting is to motivate others to access, engage with, and contribute to the information.

As long as the content is pertinent and there is a continued need for information, it is always beneficial for any organization to use social media to sustain posting.

Any other views on how the impact of the advantages and disadvantages of social media has affected us? Do let us know in the comment section!

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