Pokemon Expert Answers Your Novice, Enthusiast, and Expert Questions

Watch a Pokemon expert answer and react to your Reddit questions! How would you explain Pokemon lore to someone who knows almost nothing about it? Well, we got Lore Keeper Toby, a Pokemon master, to answer a mix of novice, enthusiast, and expert questions from the anime, to the numerous generations of Pokemon games, and more! So, what are Pokemon actually? If you're new to Pokemon, what and where do I start? Which Pokemon generation is the most important, and... Why do people sexualise Pokemon? We have that, and more, answered by Toby, our Pokémon expert! Lore Keeper Toby is a Pokemon content creator, with a focus on introducing Pokemon lore to newcomers and veterans alike, covering topics such as 'Rating Your Pokemon Hot Takes', 'I know which Pokemon Destroyed Pokopia', and more! You can watch Toby's videos here:    / @lorekeepertoby   So, what are some of your favourite bits of Pokemon lore and theories? Enjoy the occasional pokemon iceberg? Or are you just a Pokemon beginner taking their first steps into the anime, manga, games, TCG and more? Let us know! 00:00 Intro 00:31 So what actually are Pokemon exactly? 01:04 I am new to Pokemon, what and where do I start? 01:58 What are good Pokemon to start with for new players? 03:00 Can Pokemon talk? How can you communicate with them? 04:26 How should you pronounce Arceus? 05:05 Are Pokemon sentient in the same way as humans? If so, does this apply to all Pokemon? 07:47 Which generation made the most important additions to Pokemon? 09:39 Why does Farfetch'd (amazing name btw) wield a leek? 10:33 Why does the number of legs matter? 12:21 Why does Psychic beat Poison??? 13:38 How does "Swagger" work? 14:30 Can anyone explain what the appeal of Pokemon Home/Bank is? 15:51 Why does the Diamond Clan and The Pearl Clan call Pokemon, Pokemon? 17:45 Why does Pokerus make Pokemon stronger instead of sicker? 19:58 What type specialist do you think don't fit their types and if so, what type would you change their speciality to? 21:17 Is it normal for the community to sexualize Pokemon? 21:50 How does Zubat carry Squirtle here? 22:58 What are some different ways I can improve my Pokemon knowledge? #pokemon #pokemonlore #pokemonexplained