While pokemon has evolved slowly over its 20+ year run, the franchise remains relevant both as a market force and as a source of entertainment.

I’m not involved in competitive play or theorycrafting of pokemon games. For guidance in those aspects, consider communities like Smogon and /r/Stunfisk.

Practical Guide to Pokemon Breeding

A mathematical analysis and explanation of how breeding works, and how to breed perfect pokemon quickly and reliably.

Nuzlocke Calibrator

A simple web form for approximating the difficulty of a Nuzlocke challenge using a wide variety of house rules.

Practical Guide to Nuzlocke

The Nuzlocke Challenge is a wonderful, complex challenge that ask a lot of the player. In this document I provide guidance on the history and philosophy of Nuzlocke, and offer suggestions on how to survive it.