Beyond the Ball 203 - Rockruff

We're talking about a very cute dog Pokemon whose name is Rockruff! But could its adolescent aggression make it too rough to handle for some trainers? Join us as we find out and also discuss Pokemon's inherent ethical fallacies while doing our best to not devolve into a podcast where Will just explains all of True Blood to Braden! Follow along with the entries below:

Sun: It’s considered to be a good Pokémon for beginners because of its friendliness, but its disposition grows rougher as it grows up.

Moon: This Pokémon has lived with people since times long ago. It can sense when its Trainer is in the dumps and will stick close by its Trainer’s side.

Ultra Sun: As they develop, their disposition grows more violent and aggressive. Many Trainers find them too much to handle and abandon them.

Ultra Moon: When it rubs the rocks on its neck against you, that’s proof of its love for you. However, the rocks are sharp, so the gesture is quite painful!

Sword: This Pokémon can bond very strongly with its Trainer, but it also has a habit of biting. Raising a Rockruff for a long time can be challenging.

Shield: This Pokémon intimidates opponents by striking the ground with the rocks on its neck. The moment an opponent flinches, Rockruff attacks.

Scarlet: This Pokémon is very friendly when it’s young. Its disposition becomes vicious once it matures, but it never forgets the kindness of its master.

Violet: This Pokémon travels in a pack with others until it grows up. When its mood turns sour, it starts striking the ground with the rocks on its neck.

Photodex: Rockruff is really good at making friends, which we saw when it was playing happily with some other Pokémon. But it’s also brave enough to protect its friends if something were to threaten them.

BTB: Doggy cute as heck. But it's gonna get real mean so you'd better be up to the challenge.

Cover design by Kwesi Phillips

Music by Junichi Masuda and Go Ichinose

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