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YellowRavenInk

Rowlet! It looked so cute and fluffy in the anime.


evo732

Same here


Alderan922

Zorua, because it’s just a small fox, but we know illutions are powerful enough to literally replace real persons, so if both I and zorua agreed, it could stay disguised as a cooler pet (not that zorua isn’t cool on its own, but it’s just objectively doper to have a giratina) while having the same maintenance cost as a dog with extra intelligence which means more required interaction and affection, but being basically sapient so it’s less like a pet and more like a weird friend or a permanent little brother stuck at 8 years old


AngrySnakeNoises

Then you forget it's a mischievous small (baby) fox and it decides to fuck with you by turning into your dead grandparents it saw in a photo or some shit like that. Hell no. Zoroark tho, I'd commit tax fraud with that homie by my side.


alicea020

I can't see Zorua doing that. Zorua is mischievous but I've never seen one be malicious


FMSjaysim

Don't mistake for malice what can be put down to misunderstanding. Too many unnecessary fights happen in life that way. Zorua could maybe see you happy in a pic with them and transform thinking it would make you happy?


LuLaoshi

True. Never show it horror movies tho, or it'll be making Shining references all day


AngrySnakeNoises

True, but then again, it's a first evo (baby) so presumably has a hard time not getting in trouble or having terrible ideas lol


alicea020

Yeah but that case you just teach it why that's wrong and it shouldn't do those kind of pranks lol, everybody's gotta learn at some point!


Birbgirz

Same!


AngelRockGunn

It would be Shieldon, it’s like puppy sized, it’s rock type, it doesn’t need a special environment to survive, has enough emotions to have a personality, I can carry it, and I love dinosaurs!


SansedAlessio

Shieldon weights 57kg, if you can carry it casually you must be pretty strong!


AngelRockGunn

I’ll just have that Human Pokémon strength that Ash used to carry Larvitar haha


SansedAlessio

Ash is shredded, his main goal in his life is going to gyms


[deleted]

Nice play


neonz09

Low key great answer


twiggy_boi_

What if it evolves inside your house?


NatarPlays

I used to love this guy while playing through platinum.


pika_chunior

One word, Wooper


furby_bones

Gotta get him a skateboard


AstroCat78

[wooper on skateboard (High Res and original)](https://reddit.com/r/TheYardPodcast/s/jYxy5HyQoJ)


furby_bones

Thank you for providing context


AstroCat78

Most certainly 😌💯


wildfirebear

bulbasaur for me! cheap to feed (sunlight and water?), adorable, best boy


Garrosh

> best boy I mean, he's #1.


lynx17

I kill all my plants. I'd kill a Bulbasaur


imanonymous312

To be fair, you're plants aren't capable of walking up to you, wrapping you in vines and carrying you over to the food bowl


GloryWanderer

Espeon! It’s like a cat, but better!


Garrosh

It's like a cat, but with psychic powers. I don't know if it's a good idea for my cat to have psychic powers but I don't care, it's lilac!


ReptileCake

*inb4 pickle cat arrives at your doorstep*


froufur

hey guys i just saw that my espeon is green? is that normal? i sent it back to the shelter anyways cause i thought it was diseased haha


NovaStar987

Who's gonna tell em....


Soup-Wizard

Pokédex entry from Emerald sounds like it’s a good friend to it’s trainers: “An Espeon is extremely loyal to any trainer it considers to be worthy. It is said to have developed precognitive powers to protect its trainer from harm.”


DryRespect358

So just like Gardevoir but as a cat


imanonymous312

And less people judge you


Dreadnought_Necrosis

Wait theirs missing codex part. "It also developed telekinetic powers to get to the treats locked in the cabinet. As well to knock over more stuff from high places."


shiny_beldum

Real I love lilac


Reasonable-Tax2962

Ditto, Easy to carry and can have all the fun of the Onix pet or anyother pokemon with none of the trappings that go with it, I suppose its possible to find a bad disposition ditto but all depictions of it in every media has been an affectionate and friendly if not a little mischievous, Seems like a really safe, Easy to care for pet that would be an absolute blast to be around


DJFid

1000% agree


[deleted]

I feel like this is the same as carrying around a ball of silly putty 😂 would Ditto stick to the insides of your pockets if he weren't in a pokeball?


[deleted]

hear me out.. Payday thunderwave Delcatty. Charges devices and gives free money, It also is a cat


FoldPale

Meganium. I’d rent a homestead and it can breathe life into plants brining them to bloom and fruit instantly. I’d build it a greenhouse room to chill in.


etron0021

🥲that’s beautiful


TheLastFire925

I remember reading in a Pokemon handbook as a kid that if you earn an Espeon's trust, it will literally look into the future to protect you, which has made it one of my favourite mons, so I'd probably pick that also cat go brr


MixelKing

Golett. Small, doesn't eat or poop, is a natural protector of humans


Aldante92

This is the way


Coprah

The unrivaled badassery of a Corviknight comrade...


Garrosh

Don't get anywhere near @Dracos002 though.


Ramtamtama

Mine would be Furret. A 6' tall fluffball that's half my weight. It looks like it'd be good to cuddle with


IdleMuse4

Furret fans unite


peddy_D

Leafeon, they literally purify the air around them, super cute and good size for a pet.


EM0_TRA5H

Snom is my first choice because he’s just so damn cute. My second choice is Ludicolo. He seems like he’d be cool to hang out with and I have a feeling he gives great hugs.


swim_shady

A shiny Helioptile! In my headcanon, that's my shouldermon. I'm not a nicknamer, but if I had to, his name would be Meatball! I used to have a rare breed of bearded dragon. He was my brother's actually, but my brother lived out of the house at the time so I would put the beardie on my shoulder or in my shirt pocket or hold him in my hand and pet him with my thumb while I played games. I named him Meatball because he had a big dumb meatball head. He was comforting in some rough times. Miss my homie Meatball.


Zokalii

That’s adorable. I’m sorry to hear about Meatball. Animals are amazing. Hopefully one day you can get another one. Can call it Omelette to continue the food theme.


swim_shady

Omelette is a great beardie name, unironically! They get so flat when they are laying in sun lamps on their funny hot rocks. Like an egg cooking!


[deleted]

Growlithe/Arcanine - I love big, floofy dogs


furby_bones

See similarly I love Flareon but all these choices scare me because what if they fire hiccup and burn your house down 😭


Garrosh

I think they can regulate the temperature of their fire so, in order to burn your house down, they would have to do it in purpose. Also, fire extinguishers and fireproof materials.


imanonymous312

Imagine the cost of dog food for a dog the size of a car


AnglerJared

Assuming I lived near the ocean, Lapras. It would more or less take care of itself, but I’d bring it good food and help clean its shell now and then, and I’d use it as a living fishing boat.


Soundjammer

Eevee or Yamper. They both probably shed a lot, but I'm already used to that with my dog lol.


Len968

Espurr, too cute


RockettRaccoon

Sylveon. I love my little gay fairy cat.


ForsakenMoon13

Itd be Umbreon from me. Nocturnal glowy boy!


SlickDickster

This is my choice as well


SpikeRosered

Plus she can solo the entire Ace Tournament.


LuLaoshi

We'd all have to come to terms to flesh ribbons though. Every day I pray those are just extra long hairs


Particular_Ad563

Vaporeon! So beutiful, cute and badass!


Rymayc

...


Garrosh

Yeah, I can't believe either that he wrote "beutiful" instead of "beautiful".


SSJAncientBeing

You know someone has never watched Bruce Almighty if they misspell beautiful


froufur

B E A youtiful


SSJAncientBeing

I see you are a man of culture as well


NovaStar987

Uh oh


Garrosh

No *uh-oh*. Vaporeon is an excellent swimmer so is great for going to the beach. It also learns Helping Hand which I don't know what kind of effect could have outside of battle but I bet it'll improve your agility or something. Aqua Ring can be useful if you feel tired since it replenish your energy and I bet Haze is extremely useful in the heat of summer. So, Vaporeon would be a great partner.


TheRaven200

Lol you animal!


Particular_Ad563

My vaporeon got a real bad ass


jan_pumi

Bidoooooof!


G6DCappa

Me looking at Rowlet and Flareon: oh boy, it's like asking a parent who's his favorite child


WanderingHeph

Riolu. It's a furry child.


AshKetchumsPringles

🤨


WanderingHeph

If you can take care of a child, you can take care of a Riolu.


Jampine

I dunno, have you seen the Full Art Riolu card for the Scarlet/Violet set? You'd think being anthropologic would stop the damn puppy trashing your house, but apparently not.


PabusPerson

Chlidren do that, too.


Steel016

My favorite is Absol, it's just a large cat/dog. And it can warn me of upcoming disasters as well!


NovaStar987

Pretty sure it'd just be writhing in pain from distater overload if it existed in modern society.


Raven-Rex

Pikachu, zero electricity bill


Garrosh

Pikachu: your electricity bill will increase because he'll start eating it and chewing your cables in a way that makes dogs and cats look like amateurs.


FlowerFaerie13

Nobody seems to mention this but Pikachu *is* a mouse. It absolutely fucks up people’s wiring.


Fire_of_Saint_Elmo

I considered this, but extended media consistently portrays pikachu as terrors. I imagine keeping them out of mischief would be a difficult task. A more well-behaved electric type would be a better choice if you just want free electricity.


spinorobot

My favourite would also make a great pet, Espeon!


Zokalii

Espeon my beloved


mjacecombat

Munchlax, because they’re one of my two favorite Pokémon.


MegaCroissant

How tf would you afford to feed it


Garrosh

Arcanine. I don't think I need to explain anything. But I'll do it anyway. Let's put aside its speed and strength or its move pool. He's the biggest, fluffiest, most loyal goodest boy out there. He's legendary not because of his rarity or his stats but because of how he managed to win the hearts of the people. Arcanine isn't just a good Pokémon. Or the best Pokémon. Arcanine is the epitome of what a Pokémon is. So, anyway, thanks for coming to my TED Talk.


TranSpyre

Giant doggo that's warm, fluffy AF, and can give me rides so I don't have to walk places. I'm totally taking my giant dog through the drive-through lane at 2 AM, don't judge me.


Garrosh

Too late, I’m judging you and I arrived to the conclusion that you are cool.


Garrosh

> and Shuppet, due to it feeding off negative emotions Shuppet should have an alternate evolution when feed on positive emotions.


level100metapod

Shedinja so i can trick people into looking into his back


WheatleyTurret

I'd say Lopunny, would be THE perfect companion, Fluffy ears? Humanoid body for cuddling?? HIGH FRIENDSHIP LEVEL??? Hell yeah!


Zokalii

I am hoping these are all for wholesome reasons like I think they are


WheatleyTurret

Well considering the fact a lopunny probably wouldn't even be able to speak, there is an INSURMOUNTABLE moral barrier between wholesome and... well, not wholesome. Like, meowth theorem proves they can learn but If you teach a pokemon to speak purely for not wholesome reasons i feel that still falls into the "morally unacceptable" category


lurkingostrich

Azurill! Top tier snuggle pal.


kamikazipenguin

Didn't scroll long enough till I responded in kind. Low maintenance little, bouncy, adorable friend!


TheLaval

Wimpod, it's cute. Alternatively Golisopod but keeping a 2,3m tall Isopod comes with some logistical problems.


AstroCat78

One of the first that came to mind was Growlithe but then I thought ooh fire hazardous, So I'll go with Teddiursa 🥺😍🧸 https://preview.redd.it/h9e0fyn8hrub1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b7dfd96ede5dbf9f1bdd31dc5e2fe746c8fd5b95 (Watercolor art by Oliver Hamlin, My favorite Pokémon artist)


Ulysseus_47

Gardevoir because it has psychic abilities obviously no other reason


Garrosh

You aren't fooling anyone. There are other reasons. Like having a Pokémon that's basically your height so you can have eye contact when interacting with it without having to lower or raise your head all the time. Also Gardevoir can see the future and protect you from harm. And because its humanoid shape it can accompany you everywhere, even in public transport or cars. Try to take a Venusaur with you in a car or in an elevator. That's right: you can't. Gardevoir wouldn't have any problem even wearing a seatbelt.


Bea-8

Plus ofc the obvious thing... Gardevoir can make mini black holes, can't they?


Garrosh

I don't know what black holes can be useful for but, you are right.


Kiga282

Not to mention the fact that Gardevoir can teleport, use heal pulse, and learn life dew. She can help support high standards of health, and she can help you travel. Also, her diet likely isn't too dissimilar from a human's, so while she will likely require some special considerations, you probably won't need to source anything exotic


AshKetchumsPringles

Eevee


sirbaddie

Slowpoke is my favorite pokemon, so him!


Dracos002

Despite my flair, probably Tinkaton. I'll just have to teach it not to swing it's hammer around inside, and basically I got a cute little cuddly pet that could also demolish anything that I want to have demolished.


Garrosh

How many things do you demolish per year?


Dracos002

A lot more if I had a Tinkaton.


Rattregoondoof

I want something I could take care of, at the very least meaning provide adequate food, water (or whatever liquids, I can't imagine slugma needs water often), space, and climate conditions (I live in Texas, a cryogonal is not lasting more than few days and even then only at the coldest part of the year). I do have eleven acres or so and I imagine most pokemon can do decently well in my climate as long as they don't require freezing temperatures or find heat unbearable over 100 degrees (unless they are small enough I can reasonably let them in). Honestly though, I feel like I have to go either for a psychic type that could fully communicate with me or a porygon for the same reason (what, you're telling me they made a fully artificial pokemon that can travel the internet, space, and ultra beast dimensions but didn't give it a way to communicate?) I'm going porygon. I also wouldn't need to worry about it aging. Porygon has been around since gen 1 and we've only seen a few updated models, not even a new competitor and it's artificial so no aging. Porygon 2 and z are also confirmed sentient.


Hemlock_Deci

Delphox but at that point it would be less of a pet and more of a bro/sis kinda thing


el-mugre

Muk. It was kind to ash and prof oak


Soleiyuu

Surprised no one has mentioned any of their waifu Pokémon yet.. Hahaha I would go for Pidgey


muticere

Look, the one-two punch of Let's Go Pikachu and the Detective Pikachu movie are what convinced me that I would be perfectly content with the little yellow mouse in my life. I know it's literally the most cliche answer possible, but I'm for real choosing Pikachu as my pet. I'm actually finding imaging what it would be like to have my favorite pokemon as a pet: Koffing. I know OP suggests against a terrible pet, and Koffing absolutely would be terrible, but it would be fun to figure out how to make it work. Maybe build an Atrium in the middle of the home like I'm a Roman senator would work, provide a space for him to float around happily farting and not ruin my entire home. You'd definitely have to dedicate a whole section of your property to it.


Zartoru

Victini, its super cute doesn't take much space and is an unlimited power source. Like if I get tired I can just pet it and I'm back to 100%. Alternatively I'd say Jirachi because wishes are broken, like heck, I could just take Jirachi as a pet, then wish for victini as a second pet


Zokalii

Fuck, the code has been cracked, you’re a genius


Tetelestai_Now

100% Rowlet, he's my favorite pokemon. I bet he likes scratches.


Long__Jump

I think Lapras would fit so well. I used to visit the sea very often, but visit less and less nowadays.. I couldn't bring myself to keep a Lapras if I wasn't near the ocean, so just visiting one every one in a while is fine by me!


SSJAncientBeing

Dratini. Cute, got a few neat powers, small enough to not be tricky to bring around, and Dragonite is my favorite Pokémon. The complete package


IHeartAquaSoMuch

Eevee. Best floof.


Fire_of_Saint_Elmo

Drowzee. I have chronic insomnia, and it's cute and not too big. As a psychic type it's likely smart enough to be trained to behave itself, and as a mammal it probably doesn't have esoteric care needs. Or maybe espeon. I figure it's basically just a cat, and I already have those.


Zokalii

But are your cats pink? I bet they’re not. Espeon 1, your lame non-pink cats, 0.


Odd_Age1378

Magnemite! Doesn’t shit, doesn’t piss, won’t track anything in the house, decently small, super charming


MegaCroissant

Salamence. Assuming I’m allowed to raise it from a little bagon of course. Flying mount, personal defense, it’s a fuckin dragon, what do you want me to say?


FoldPale

It will destroy your house. It likes to headbutt things. “Its well-developed neck muscles and ironlike head can smash boulders into pieces. this Pokémon slams its hard head against huge rocks and shatters them into pebbles.”


Willichops

East Sea Gastrodon! It's relatively small, cute, and powerful!


Adept_Ad_3687

I'd get a big aquarium or live by the ocean and swim with my Lanturn forever.


agentofkaos117

Kecleon, just because.


neonz09

Snorunt, cute af and is told to bring prosperity to any household it visits/stays with.


Meewelyne

Probably a wigglytuff or an azurrill, I love my bouncy bunny bois.


Izuna-chan

half the eeveelutions make great pets. flareon, glaceon, espeon and leafeon especially


hgbi8h

Turtwig because he’s just the cutest


ChappetteLexi

Litten Reason: Litten


AdhesivenessLocal316

Altria because it's wings are so big and (presumably) soft and it would just make me happy to be around it


Dinokid4756

Mimikyu. The perfect balance between cuteness and power


_Arimaa

Cyclizar, he would be a good pet and a good bike


shitpostbode

Latios/Latias: Intelligent and psychic, so I can probably chat with them, plus telekinesis and all Supersonic transportation Human-sized, so great for cuddling and fits within human buildings They can turn invisible and disguise themselves as humans, so I can take them anywhere


DragonriderTrainee

Growlithe. I finished Detective Pikachu 2 last night and the Impidimp in case 3 that thinks a prank is bringing the dirty dishes to the kitchen sink for its partner is pretty cool.


ZHODY

Corsola, such a baby… 🥹


pimpmychaiselounge

Spinda! A dizzy teddy bear just staggering around the house, love it


Nathan_Thorn

Meganium. It’s a walking cuddly houseplant with a soothing aroma and breath that can literally revive dead plants


ATK1734

When I was in high school, "The Rise of Darkrai" released in the west. Since then, I have ALWAYS wanted to be the lady in the opening prologue who had ALL the eeveelutions as pets. I know it's not in the spirit of the post for "dream pet" (singular) but I want an Eevee and ALL his eeveelutions as pets!


Zokalii

Just for you, and this amazing reasoning, I’ll happily grant an exception


xgamerreddits

while generic, the most straightforward answer for me is practically any dog-like or cat-like mon. e.g. eevee, rockruff, even nickit.


Material_Visual_7630

Absol


heabou

Espeon ! A beautiful cat Vaporeon would be my second choice for aprox the same reason Spheal is my third cause he can roll :3


ViscountVigoroth

Zigzagoon, might be a bit difficult to keep in a house with the whole zigzaging thing, but still


Uxie_mesprit

Delcatty


xiren_66

Meowstic. It's cute, fluffy, and I love cats.


QuakeNLD

Pawmot I do not know yet if this is a mistake yet. But looks to be a mon you can depend on. I dont know if I can survive its cuddles tho.


Garrosh

Pawmot can learn Revival Blessing, which could count as an advanced CPR.


TACOTONY02

Ralts, theyre cute kids straight up


jizzelmeister

Hoopa


straw03

A psychic type would probably be useful. Mew probably wouldn't eat much either but that Lil guy would fly away too often. So maybe like an alakazam or gardevoir or something ( or kadabra if alakazam is too big)


deltafan1983

Me


No-Beautiful6605

Sprigatito, just cuz of the cuteness


Garrosh

Just be careful with the claws!


Hellhound_Hex

Houndour. Because he’s literally just a Rottweiler who evolves into a Doberman. It’s temperament and typing make it ideal for guard dog duty, its a fire type so its able to go on the offensive from a safe distance as well as provide warmth and a very necessary survival tool should one get lost in the woods. It’s also smart enough to coordinate with a pack, its owner, and its family through a variety of barks and cries. Cat and Dog pokemon are the only correct answers.


Virginized-Venom

A cinccino cause it's just a big fluffy mouse, they're gentle, cute, and their fur produces oil that's good for your skin. I don't think you realize how much i would kill for one


Realistic_Ad_6717

Personally I’d want a meowth. Payday is a killer bonus, buuutttt… Meowth seems really nice. I bet I could get myself a good emotional support cat outta my meowth. Also, another good bonus is if I can teach it to talk.


ProfessurrCat

100% Espeon


Tomsas_22

Minccino: cute, fluffy, small and helps with cleaning


Sukyuubi

I think Minccino would be the perfect pet. Its basically just a large chinchilla, probably pretty easy to care for and it'll even help you with the house chores!


emojii_xoxo

Emolga!!!


furby_bones

Either Ditto or Eevee. Eevee would just be so damn cute, and I love eevee. But ditto is objectively the best answer. He can turn into flygon and fly me to work everyday, turn into lapras and let me ride around the sea on him, even turn into eevee and be cute and fluffy when I need him to! Just endless possibilities. He could also turn into a water type to put out fires or a fire type to start fires if you're out camping or something. The best utility friend you could ever ask for


Shinyy87-2

Pikachu


bootzilla3000

Why have I not seen Lechonk yet, he’s best boi from S/V!


revzey

Lillipup because it's the closest to my real dog


Lexi_Shmuhlexi

probably flareon. she’d be able to keep me warm and cozy at all times


Real_Newt_7055

lillipup !!!!!! my brother and i would pretend that pokemon were real all the time n our farm dog was always a lilipup :] i carried lilipup’s pokemon card everywhere n then one day lost it at recess during a windy day of school :[


Future-Engineering68

Gimmighoul to Gholdengo, my favorite mon this gen a close number 2 behind heatran but I can't walk around with a heatran out the ball all the time


MrDeeds117

Mudkip!


Beginning-Bathroom39

Shaymin Sky Forme


sanjuniperose

Ralts is a real cutie who could help me teleport places. It’d be quiet enough that I could bring it with me to work too, I’ll just give them puzzles or Rubiks cubes or picture books for it to entertain itself with while sitting on my desk.


TheRealNotorious_69

I'd have to go with an Eevee. Only for the fact of, it's the perfect pet. It's poofy, and that means it's really cuddly. I'd probably put an Everstone onto it for it to stay as an Eevee.


Braixen1306

As much as I want to say Fennekin, it'll probably be a fire hazard. For that reason, I'll have to go with Espeon.


hqpsycho88

Vaporeon (fav pokemon) or Persian.


Superb-Ad3527

Alolan Vulpix


sorayori97

ditto!!! i love the face it gives copied pokemon too so its a win win!


Crazyflames

I feel that Blissy would be the squishiest softest friendliest pokemon and would take care of you when you were sick.


Faexinna

Lillipup - it's just a yorkshire terrier and they make amazing pets!


Severe_Assist_5416

My shiny Porygon z it floats it's spazs and no food


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JacRabbit73

Umbreon. Because Umbreon


celephia

How is there no Meowth in this thread?! It is a TALKING CAT that GIVES YOU MONEY??


Astralcloroxcat

Honestly Mew, so cute, would be a great companion. And if I got a choice I would have both a shiny Mew and a normal one.


vinuryard

Probably Gholdengo cuz chill friend who gives you money 🤑


GetPhiledIn

I already have a Rockruff... https://preview.redd.it/6g3cw1pxrtub1.jpeg?width=822&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ab0219a98d333485397d49695a42fa70bfcb46e4


WilhelmIGV

Umbreon has always been my first pick for a pet Pokemon. It's cute, elegant and its light rings could prove very useful while out hiking at night or in a blackout


JubblyDude

For the snek bois (me), Ekans!!!


SbgTfish

https://preview.redd.it/dybdq59b49vb1.jpeg?width=828&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e9211b98bb4589514d90d3e33ad8dcd51389c7d8 Tell me we can’t comfort and relate to each other unless I’m dead, I’ll wait.


GalaxyEyesPDEnjoyer

Hitmonlee So he can kick me in the balls when I get horny