#valid ship

It’s funny that there are 6 pairs, because this makes me feel like it’s 2 trainers that are like, “Are these Pokémon compatible?” and totally not trying to admit that they’re crushing on each other, and it’s not the Pokémon at all. Or maybe bonus points if it’s actually everyone. I’m not allowed to ship freely.

Anyway! Let’s see what’s what.

Torterra/Altaria - Probably easily the strangest one of the bunch, since I don’t think I’ve ever seen them paired off, nor can I immediately think of something that relates to them. I do like that it’s a land continent Pokémon that gets paired off with dragon cloud, that sounds cute in concept. I feel like you could come up with all kinds of land prone one wanting to fly and be above with high-flying partner, or maybe it’s an airhead who’s so far up in the clouds and wants to come down to the earth. It’s got potential for its uniqueness alone, and I like that, so, valid couple here!

Lucario/Zoroark - I don’t feel like you’d need my thoughts on this pairing. For couples based on Pokémon, these two are, in my mind, among the most popular. It’s always felt like the Pokémon version of pairing the furry fandom’s wolf and fox couples: literally everywhere, always beloved, and comes with several many colors and variations. Obviously, it’s a functional ship.

Luxray/Pyroar - This feels like it’d be a more common pairing, but I tend not to see them as much. It’s kind of weird, but I feel like Pyroar gets shafted in general; I don’t know if that’s because it was reserved as Lysandre’s signature face-Pokémon, which Mega Gyarados tends to double for, or if people just don’t like them. Anyway, I have friends that like these two as well, and I think it’s like a big cat / lion couple, so it works in my book.

Infernape/Empoleon - Pretty sure that this must be a pair that people like, though I think both Gen 4 and Gen 5 starters are shafted overall, no matter how you slice it. Considering that both are more popular than Torterra, I’d wager they’re paired off every so often. Still, I think they tend to do better when they’re not with each other, simply because people like the two with similar types (Infernape with monkeys or fire folks, Empoleon with birds). I think it still has underrated qualities to it, and I like the idea of it. Then again, I tend to like Fire/Water mixes, so, maybe I’m not the best for that.

Banette/Gengar - Sinister vibes are just flooding from these two. Maybe we shouldn’t pair them off, because I feel like that’s asking for lots and lots of trouble. Ghouls that are just ready to absolutely cause a bad day for anyone that so much as looks at them funny. Yikes! …But…Banette is an abandoned toy, and Gengar is a shadow. This could actually come up with a really tragic and heartwarming couple, since they’d both feel damaged or forgotten about, and therefore be the two most capable of showing love for one another. The hurt/comfort angst to fluff potential they have just skyrocketed for me. I think this is my favorite on this list!

Milotic/Serperior - Snob serpents. They’re both elegant and regal as hell, and both look down on anyone else that doesn’t even attempt to hold a candle to their brilliance. You think your pairing is anything as wonderful as theirs? Please! In all seriousness, they seem like a cute idea, a good departure from Milotic getting paired off with Gyarados, and hits the Water/Grass combo that I like too. Plus, Serperior’s a lot smaller, so I feel like Milotic would think it’s cute, and Serperior would finally be in a position where they’re that much shorter than the one they’re paired with. Potentially hilarious, probably adorable.

who is more excited for halloween?eggy

have a nice day