My ocs with their partner pokemon

This is a part 2 to my "All Idols with their partner pokemon" sketch. This has been done for months actually, but I've been such a perfectionist trying to make tweaks every single night. I've outlined it 3 times and went over the color at least 5 times. I got mad that the paper folded and tried to fix it (to no avail) and was even more frustrated cause, while it did become flat again, the line remained on it (where it creased). I know if I keep messing with it, I'm not gonna be happy with it no matter what (despite what y'all think) I mean I'm happy with it, just I like everything to look perfect. Which I know sounds hella dumb but that's how I am when it comes to every sketch I do.

Also quick update

I'm not able to do any sketches or work on the Q&A rn cause I'm really sick rn. (it hit me like a truck full swing this morning)

Anyways...like I said this is a part 2 to "if Splatoon characters had pokemon" first part being all 7 idols with their partner pokemon

now this one is the same thing but an oc version.

Starting off with the main 5: Octavia, Korra, Jude, Coral, and Indi

Also note, each one has nicknamed their pokemon (unlike with the idol partner pokemon one)

Octavia has a lv 50 absol named "Skye" (reason why she picked that name? idk. guess she thought it sounded cute) Absol is a pretty good pokemon and can land crits a lot with the right build. Absol is the disaster pokemon. Being able to predict events before they occur. It's often confused with the idea that it, itself brings disasters or is a "evil pokemon" (at least in the anime) Now with Octavia, she's the definition of "cute but psycho" Octavia looks cute and sweet (in pretty much all sketches she does) and that's on purpose. Octavia is actually kinda evil in her own way. Looks innocent but is very mean and volatile. She's an entirely different beast in turf wars and a lot of times tends to mock her friends, saying mean things which are then followed up by "I'm just kidding" at the end of it. A dark pokemon is already fitting for her overall. Dark pokemon are considered "evil" types in Japan but since Octavia's kinda unpredictable and mean, a dark type fits her, especially with absol being able to predict the unpredictable too.

Korra has a lv 68 female houndoom (you can tell houndoom gender differences based on the horns) named "Doomy" (obvious name reason) Houndoom and Korra aren't that different. In fact they're VERY alike. Houndoom is perceived as an evil and mean pokemon. Something to be feared by people and pokemon. Dex entries that talk about how it's cry is associated with death and how it can cause eternal pain and suffering with one burn. Even most "bad trainers" (this applying to evil teams) use houndoom. So the whole "evil pokemon" trope is played a lot with houndoom making it a very misunderstood pokemon associated with the idea that it's something evil that should be feared.

Ironically, Korra and houndoom share the same thing, with Korra having a bad reputation for lashing out a lot and being perceived as a mean and heartless person. Just like how houndoom is a misunderstood pokemon, both have a vicious stereotype on them. However underneath that both are very loyal, lovable, and protective of their friends and family. It's also noted that if you pick a fight with a houndour, a houndoom will not be too far away to protect its pack (as seen in scarlet and violet) and conveniently Korra is the same way. (she will hospitalize you just for being mean to Indi :skull: )

Jude has a lv 65 floatzel named "Paul" (just like Octavia, reason for the name is unknown) Floatzel is very fitting for Jude cause it's a very relaxed pokemon and is known to help people and pokemon as well. Jude's a pretty chill guy for the most part. He claims he's a pacifist and doesn't get mad ever. However that's not entirely true. There are times he has retaliated violently against Octavia because he was upset with how she treated Korra. Usually if he does retaliate it's to protect Korra or Indi. Then he denies the incident ever happening. Floatzel is kinda the same way. It's chill and will fight if it has to, especially if it's to defend the ones it cares about.

Coral has a lv 62 Incineroar named "Torch" (obvious name choice) Incineroar is a heel pokemon. It's a dark and fire type known for its devious fighting style in battle. If it wins in battle Incineroar is very quick to gloat even after it defeats one pokemon in battle. Hmmm.....sound familiar? Right...Coral is very quick to mock people in general. She used to be pretty mean to Indi and Korra. However she's managed to change and start over. Coral's Incineroar is more of a tag battle pokemon, usually teamed up with Sal's stuntank. Sal is Coral's bestie and the two spend a lot of time together making splatcasts, videos and just having a chill hangout session with each other. Coral sucks at fighting and turf wars, and talks a lot of shit, (just like how Incineroar does tend to mock pokemon in battle after it knocks out one in battle) However, despite this, Coral is a loyal friend and truly does care about her peers. She's made a drastic change for the better and while Incineroar has its flaws too, in the end it's also a loyal companion that can try to learn from its mistakes in the end.

Indi has a lv 25 teddiursa named "Koda" (obvious name choice) Teddiursa is a cute little bear pokemon fitting for a cute kid like Indi. Indi would definitely love and care for it and take full responsibility for it (obviously beg for Korra and Jude to let him have Teddiursa till they say yes)

And finally we have the last 4- I mean 3

Sal has a lv 55 shiny stuntank named "Bri. Nicknamed Bri cause her stuntank was picky about the names. Sal wanted to name her raspberry or berry but her stuntank stuck her nose up at both names so Sal settled for the name "Bri" short for "Berry." This is similar to how Sal prefers to be called "Sal" instead of her full name "Sally." Sal loves the raspberry color of shiny stunktank and loves how fluffy it is. A skunk pokemon seems kinda weird for a fashion splatuber like Sal, but she loves the fluffy design, and considers both stuntank and its pre evolution stunky cute and cuddly.

Next we have Bo and his lv 68 Cinderace named "Scorch." (again obvious name choice) Bo isn't a character mentioned a lot, and even his ref has been postponed. I have no plan to post his ref anytime soon, (probably late this year). This is because Jude hates him and refuses to talk about him. Bo is Jude and Sal's oldest brother. Bo is a big athlete, and loves football. However while he is very athletic and strong, he's not the sharpest tool in the shed. Cinderace is an athletic pokemon, very speedy and also has an athletic design which is very fitting for a guy like Bo.

Finally we have Cody and his lv 56 dragonite named "Drago." Cody will have his ref up sometime next month. He's a very gentle and naive person who grew up with Korra in the orphanage years ago. Always very gullible and having good intentions, constantly following Korra's lead and getting into trouble with her. Unfortunately they had a falling out years back with Cody saying "the way you're acting you'll never get adopted" which right after saying that, he got adopted and Korra never did. Similar to Cody, Dragonite is a gentle pokemon. It always tries to help sailors lost at sea and bring them back to shore. Cody and dragonite have good intentions and try to help people out. For Cody it's him trying to help Korra despite her trying to push him away. He's persistent trying to make amends even if he ends up getting hurt in the process.

Anyways, that's all for now. If I feel up to it, I'll do some sketches. Idk if I will or not cause this cold is really kicking my ass rn. We'll see what happens.