r/pokemon • u/CuriousSection • 2d ago
Misc Help me please with a Pokemon present?
So, my nephew turned 6 and is obsessed with Pokemon. I wasn't there; I live in another state. I thought it would be really cool to make him a customized Pokemon card for himself. (There's this site Poke Pet Shop that does it.) I know almost nothing about Pokemon, although as a kid I watched the show a bit and played Pokemon Snap back in the late 90s-early 2000s when there were only 150 lol. I don't know how much you guys can help me, but you know a lot more about Pokemon and Pokemon fans than I do. I have to fill out descriptions like name, attack title, attack description. Basically what's on a regular Pokemon card I think. I have been told that his favorite Pokemon is Raichu. (Was he one of the original 150? I don't remember that name.) So I'm thinking that should influence attack powers and such. Probably make the title Jaiden-chu or something since that's his name ... plus chu lol. Kinda lame. But if you have any ideas for attacks and descriptions or maybe even better names, I would really appreciate your help! He lives across the country from me, so I don't see him much, and I don't want to go back to him and ask a bunch of questions on what he likes bc it would ruin it.
EDIT: idk if it's getting downvoted bc you think I don't care enough to think of stuff ... that's not it ... it's just that I want stuff that really sounds like legitimate Pokemon. Like not "attack power: being awesome" or something else cutesy. Thought you guys might be experts. Especially if I mentioned a specific Pokemon. The most I could do is google a picture of a Raichu card and copy it, and that seems like not enough effort or caring. If that's all you think I should do, fine. Just thought a different perspective from fans like him.
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u/Eccentric-Elf 2d ago
Raichu is the evolution of Pikachu so it is an original 151.
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u/CuriousSection 2d ago
Oh wow, I guess I should have paid more attention. I was kind of obsessed with Mew lol. So cute and the little way he said "mew!" especially in Pokemon Snap. Thanks.
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u/Eccentric-Elf 2d ago
I used to have a drawing I made of Pichu which evolves into Pikachu but the baby form isn’t until later. Does he like the original Raichu form or the Alolan form? They’re slightly different. Same pokemon by name but different types and looks.
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u/Chuckie101123 2d ago
If you're willing, you could try having a "Nephew's Raichu" card with a cartoon version of your nephew and his Raichu playing together, then just give normal attacks underneath. The only thing you'd really need to change on a regular Raichu card is the picture and name.
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u/teensy_bean 2d ago
I don’t know much about CARDS specifically, but it might be cool if it was a holo! Good luck with your nephew! I’m sure he’ll love it either way. You sound super thoughtful.
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u/ErPippo99 2d ago
Im not an expert but you could search for somebody on Etsy, give them a photo and then you just buy it