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The Poptropican Elements of Harmony 🦄💎🌈

Gentle Dolphin

Hello, everypony! We hope you’re loving the Ponytropica Blog so far! This rebrand finally gave me the opportunity to ask this burning question: which six Poptropica characters would represent the Elements of Harmony? Without further ado, let’s begin!

The Element of Honesty represents more than telling the truth. A truly honest person is open about their intentions, stays true to their values, and accepts harsh realities. Which Poptropica character best fits this description?

Oliver Hartman, specifically the version of him from the graphic novels, fits this idea. He’s openly passionate about his interests and lets everyone know what’s on his mind. He sympathized with the Protectors’ mission to preserve the timeline, even if that meant tragedies would have to occur. And in the last book, he decided not to change the past when given the opportunity. He’s an honest kid who accepts life the way that it is.🍎

The Element of Kindness extends beyond being polite. Those aligned with this Element are highly empathetic and go out of their way to help others in need. Who in Poptropica is the kindest of them all?

Basho abandoned his samurai training and embraced a life of peace. While many would assume a ninja master to teach only stealth and combat, Basho encourages his students to help others because it’s the right thing to do. Even after his tyrannical brother summoned the destructive Red Dragon, Basho forgave him and offered to help rebuild Edo. Basho’s great compassion proves that he’s worthy of the Element of Kindness. 🦋

The Element of Laughter is all about spreading happiness. Those who represent this Element always look on the bright side and help others do the same. Which Poptropican can lighten the mood like no other?

Like Pinkie Pie, DJ Saturday Nite loves a good party. She kept her cool in the midst of a Zomberry outbreak and continued to play funky tunes until she was rescued. When she’s not surrounded by zombies, she can be spotted on Home Island inviting players to have fun in common rooms. Need more proof? She’s labeled as an optimist in the Zomberry Island pitch bible. Easy choice for the Element of Laughter!🎈

The Element of Generosity is easy to pretty understand. People aligned with this Element aren’t tied down by their possessions and make great sacrifices to help others. Which Poptropican regularly gives the most?

When his funds began to run low, Harold Mews promised to give the last of his wealth to whoever can prove the existence of cryptids. He rescued the player after they were sabotaged, provided resources for their adventure, and gave them his money as promised. If he hadn’t already promised to give away his money, Mews would have used it to build a sanctuary for Bigfoot. Mews devoted his time and money into researching and helping cryptids, so he’s my pick to represent the Element of Generosity. 💎

The Element of Loyalty represents devotion. Loyal people will stay by your side through thick and thin, and the most loyal of all are willing to put themselves in danger to save their loved ones. Which character is the most loyal?

All three knights of Arturus are deeply committed to protecting their kingdom, so much so that they travelled to distant planets to save Princess Elyana. If I have to pick one, it would be Sir Pelasus. In the Astro Knights book, he was the first to jump into action when Mordred invaded the kingdom. It was a close call, but Sir Pelasus won the honor of representing the Element of Loyalty. 🌩️

The Element of Magic is tricky to assign because its title is so vague. According to the MLP tabletop game, Tails of Equestria, those “aligned to this Element are sensitive to the most powerful of all Elements— the Magic of Friendship.” So, Friendship is Magic. Which Poptropica character values friendship the most?

I know this sounds like a reach, but hear me out. Amelia cares for her fellow adventurers, showing them the ropes and forming strong bonds along the way. Yes, she and the Red Baron had a falling out, but that doesn’t stop Amelia from trying to reconnect and being worried about her safety. Also, Amelia loves unicorns, so she’s basically a My Little Pony fan. Amelia may tell to not trust magic dudes, but you can trust her with the Element of Magic. ✨

And those are my picks for the Poptropican Elements of Harmony! Do you agree with my picks, or do you think some other characters are more worthy of representing these Elements? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!

Thank you for reading, and have a pony-tastic day!

—Gentle Dolphin 🦄

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Poptropica Characters as Pokémon Trainers 🐰🐦🤩

Gentle Dolphin

Hello, fellow trainers! What would Poptropica characters be like if they lived in the world of Pokémon. What types of trainers would they be? What Pokémon would they use on their teams? We’ll look at three of these hypothetical trainers today. You can consider this as a spiritual sequel to our PHB Pop-over post about Popémon Go.

SCIENTIST DR. HARE WANTS TO TAKE OVER THE WORLD!

Professor Harvey Hare was once a respected professor who studied Pokémon biology. Everything changed when an incident involving Infinity Energy fused his DNA with that of a rabbit Pokémon. Now he goes about his days stealing berries and plotting world domination. 🐰🧪

  • Wigglytuff– This Pokémon matches Dr. Hare to a T. Both are perfectly pink, have similar rabbit ears, and hide great power behind their cute appearances.
  • Diggersby– Aside from Wigglytuff, Diggersby is the only other rabbit Pokémon that fits Dr. Hare. Its powerful ears can dig through the ground and lift heavy items. I can see Diggersby helping Dr. Hare build his inventions and laboratories.
  • Orbeetle– It’s a simple nerd turned mad scientist, fitting of our favorite mad doctor. Plus, its Gigantamax form is capable of controlling the minds of others.
  • Hypno– Speaking of mind control, Hypno’s most infamous Pokédex entry states: “It carries a pendulum-like device. There once was an incident in which it took away a child it hypnotized.” Dr. Hare would likely use Hypno to “recruit” children to work for him.
  • Alolan Raticate– The Alolan variant of this classic Pokémon can command Alolan Rattata to retrieve produce, which is extremely helpful for Dr. Hare. Plus, this could be a nod to the giant rats found in the carrot cake factory’s sewer system.
  • Durant– The Iron Ant Pokémon is a nod to the ants that plague Dr. Hare’s dream in Super Villain Island. Maybe he uses Durant to conquer his myrmecophobia?

GYM LEADER AMELIA WANTS TO TEST YOUR SKILLS!

Amelia is a lot of things in the world of Pokémon: a pilot, an adventurer, a landowner, an entrepreneur, and (most important for this post) a gym leader. She tests new trainers with her Flying-type Pokémon and sends them off with cash and words of wisdom. Her first four Pokémon are on her gym team, but her last two are her personal picks. 🐦🎈

  • Pidgeot– This iconic Route 1 bird is a great choice for many trainers. It’s a strong, fast, and striking bird of prey.
  • Braviary– Our American-born pilot has what’s probably the most American Pokémon out there. Aside from nationality, both are loyal and willing to fight for their friends no matter the cost.
  • Corviknight– While Amelia’s team has plenty of strong Flying-types, her Corviknight is the strongest of them all. Outside of battle, it helps her with transportation and deliveries.
  • Drifblim (Shiny🌟)– Amelia had a starring role in Monkey Wrench Island, which showed the origins of the iconic yellow blimp. It makes sense for to have not just any ordinary Drifblim, but one representing Pop’s yellow and blue. 💛💙
  • Polteageist– Amelia’s side quest revealed a few things about her, one of which was her love of tea. Polteageist would be a tea-riffic companion, but it’s best not to drink too much of its ghostly tea.
  • Galarian Ponyta– Amelia doesn’t just love adventure and tea. Her side quest also revealed her unicorn obsession. Galarian Rapidash resembles the pastel “My Little Pony” type of unicorns that she loves so dearly.

POKÉMON COORDINATOR DJ SATURDAY NITE WANTS TO PERFORM!

DJ Saturday Nite is a Pokémon Coordinator, a type of trainer who raises Pokémon to compete in Pokémon Contests. Her performances have a focus on music, singing, and synchronizing her Pokémon’s moves to the beat. Of course, a coordinator needs a team that’s ready for the spotlight. 🤩👩‍🎤

  • Cosplay Pikachu– Anyone big in the contest scene would be crazy to not have Cosplay Pikachu. This special Pikachu is most frequently dressed as Pikachu Pop Star, matching her trainer’s style.
  • Loudred– The Big Voice Pokémon is the perfect partner for a DJ. Just watch the Detective Pikachu movie and see what I mean.
  • Oricorio– Oricorio is as talented as it is versatile. It can learn four different dance styles depending on which type of nectar it drinks.
  • Amped Form Toxtricity– Just like its trainer, this punk rock lizard loves music and knows how to put on a good show!
  • Tsareena– Tsareena is a beautiful Pokémon with a commanding stage presence. Its pre-evolution, Steenee, is known for dancing. Nite’s Tsareena would have likely kept this habit after evolving.
  • Starmie– Poptropica’s resident DJ incorporates a lot of star imagery in her wardrobe, and she’s a star in her own right. It makes sense to give her the biggest star Pokémon out there.

That’s all for now! I had a lot of fun designing Pokémon-styled versions of these characters. This might become a series if there’s enough interest from readers.

What do you think of these trainer concepts? What other Pop characters do you want to see as trainers, and what Pokémon would they use? Leave your suggestions in the comments below!

Thank you for reading, and have a good day!

—Gentle Dolphin 🐬