TRAITS
In the Coldour Region, Pokémon can be found with different unique traits. The likelihood of finding a trait will depend on where you find that Pokémon.
"Approval" on a design from a mod is not required to submit a Pokémon's reference, though Pokémon that don't fit the trait(s) will be rejected. Also, keep in mind that extra traits aren't required to give your Pokémon head hair or a hair-style, nor are they needed to change a Pokemon's eye-color.
All traits can stack together, except for default, colored, and shiny, which cannot stack with one another. Only exception is one being on a separate chimera side to the other, in which they can't combine.
In the case of Default stacking with color-altering traits (domesticated, elemental, e.t.c.), "default" simply means that it follows the base colors/markings of that trait. "Colored" allows that trait to stray from the baseline colors. A default+domesticated will have to use the colors pertaining to the animal inspiration, while a colored+domesticated can use ANY shade of colors, but still limits markings to the animal-inspiration theme unless paired with Variant.
VANILLA TRAITS
DEFAULT
Default Pokémon are exactly as they sound: base-colors and base-markings. Some may have very slight palette changes (no more than a single shade lighter / darker), and some may have minor marking differences (freckles, a single marking / birthmark-- no more than a 5% change).
LOCATION: Anywhere
COLORED
These Pokémon are simply a different color than normal. They may be any color except the Pokemon's shiny colors!
LOCATION: Anywhere
SHINY
Like in canon, these Pokémon are unique for their palette difference & shimmery fur. This trait is not hereditary, as 'shiny' is considered a random spur mutation in the Pokémon's appearance rather than a genetic.
LOCATION: Anywhere
VARIANT
Variant allows a Pokémon to have any kind of markings that can affect up to 90% of the body. Variant's palette isn't limited at all, but the Pokémon's original palette should still be visible/used in some way as to not bypass 'default'. This is not necessary if it has any color-changing trait that isn't default!
LOCATION: Anywhere
FUSION
These Pokémon are fused with another! The aspects of each Pokémon can be distributed as desired. Up to four Pokémon can be fused together. A fused Pokémon can retain up to four types total.
LOCATION: Anywhere
CHIMERA
This rare trait allows other traits to be split between two "sides". One side may be shiny while the other is colored/variant, for example. A fused Pokémon will exhibit its fusion properties on both sides-- one side cannot be fusion while the other isn't. The sides can be distributed in any-which-way as long as there's a clear distinction between either side's traits.
LOCATION: Anywhere
ALPHA
Alpha Pokémon are larger than usual. This trait can also be used to make only certain aspects of a Pokémon bigger rather than the entire mon itself.
LOCATION: Anywhere
PYGMY
Pygmy Pokémon are smaller than usual. This trait can also be used to make only certain aspects of a Pokémon smaller rather than the entire mon itself.
LOCATION: Anywhere
TRANSITIONAL
This trait is only found in Pokémon who evolve. These Pokémon can exhibit attributes of their evolved forms-- alternatively, they can exhibit attributes of their pre-evolved forms. You're able to choose the evolution exhibited if the Pokémon has multiple evolutions. They may only exhibit one evolution / pre-evolution.
LOCATION: Anywhere
MULTIPLIED
These Pokémon have multiple of some part of their body; some may have multiple eyes, while others have multiple arms or tails.
LOCATION: Anywhere
KERATINOUS
Keratin-based attributes may sprout from this Pokémon's body. This includes horns, spikes, hooves, and/or extra fur.
LOCATION: Anywhere
PLUMED
Plumed can provide Pokémon with wings and/or feathers if they don't already have them. Those with feathers/wings already can develop even more!
LOCATION: Anywhere
DOMESTICATED
These Pokémon, if applicable, can take inspiration (full mutations & color/marking changes) from animals/myths/plants that they themselves are inspired from! If the Pokémon does not have an animal, mythical creature, or plant inspiration, they can instead be lightly themed (small mutations & limited markings) on any animal/myth/plant of choice! (Example: A dog-like Pokémon can look like a shiba inu. A mouse-like Pokémon can look like a rat. A humanoid Pokémon can be lightly themed around a cat, since it lacks otherwise inspiration.)
LOCATION: Anywhere
ELEMENTAL
Elemental Pokémon experience a change in typing; this change also affects their appearance accordingly! A Pokémon can have multiple elemental typings. Up to four typings may be found on an Elemental Pokémon.
LOCATION: Anywhere
THEMATIC TRAITS
ROBOTIC
These Pokémon are androids, and can be made out of synthetic or metallic material. Parts of the body can mutate to seem more robotic as well, like the addition of a monitor / screen face, Their palette is generally duller & industrial, though can have bright markings if desired.
LOCATION: Recruit, General Store
ERROR
Somehow having glitched and corrupted biology, these Pokémon reign from a powerful technological virus as their origin. They're covered with glitch-like qualities of different kinds. Any colors and markings can be used as long as they give a corrupted vibe to the infected Pokémon.
LOCATION: Recruit, General Store
LUMINOUS
With the quality of bioluminescence, these Pokémon either have glowing markings or emit a glow from their entire body. Some may even emit a dark aura instead, radiating a shade rather than a light.
LOCATION: Recruit, General Store
ALIEN
Being not of this world entirely, alien Pokémon sport bright colors & odd extraterrestrial mutations. Not only might they have foreign antennae and discus eyes, they may have hefty limb difference as well. They may have markings as long as it's lightly space-themed.
LOCATION: Recruit, General Store
COSMIC
These Pokémon emit an isolating feeling of the galaxies above. They may glow with starlight or be shrouded in cloudy space dust. Like alien Pokémon, they're of extraterrestrial origins, but they seem more serene and at one with the universe in their mannerisms.
LOCATION: Recruit, General Store
ANGELIC
Said to be the kindest of all Pokémon, angelic mons have welcoming colors, downy wings, and soft-lit halos. Some might take a more biblically accurate approach, however... those don't look as gentle and inviting.
LOCATION: Recruit, General Store
DEMONIC
Said to be the cruelest of all Pokémon, demonic mons have dark colors, leathery wings, and sharp horns. Some may develop other traits related to religious depictions, such as ram hooves/horns, serpentine qualities, and more.
LOCATION: Recruit, General Store
MERMON
Being of the seas and rivers, these Pokémon have aquatic qualities. Changes could be as simple as gills & webbed feet or full-on mermaid tails! Bubble and scale-esque markings are welcome on these mons.
LOCATION: Recruit, General Store
CRYSTAL
These Pokémon might be partly or entirely made of gemstone or ore. Any gemstone works for this trait!
LOCATION: Recruit, General Store
CAPSULE
These Pokémon might be partly or entirely made of glass. Anything can be inside, though it's greatly dependent on their other traits. (Examples: A cuisine+capsule mon can be filled with a drink; a galaxy+capsule mon can be filled with stars & planets.)
LOCATION: Recruit, General Store
CUISINE
These Pokémon are made up of some sort of food! The food can be anything from a simple snack to a full on meal. While this Pokémon is edible-- its parts can grow back easily as well-- it can choose to make its food qualities poisonous to warn off predators, so do be careful.
LOCATION: Recruit, General Store
TOY
Toy Pokémon can be plush, plastic, or porcelain! They're essentially living toys, ranging from dolls to plushies. They may sport wind-ups, ball-joints, or stitches.
LOCATION: Recruit, General Store
EVENT TRAITS
FERAL
Feral Pokémon are the victims of Team Ferine's scientific workings. This feral state seems to be induced by Stan's very own blood, meaning his claims to be "the insanity incarnate" are true entirely; 'Insanity Samples' are packages created by Team Ferine that are able to induce a permanent feral effect onto a Pokémon. Thankfully, due to exploring Team Ferine's laboratory, temporary cures for the insanity have been found, meaning these Pokémon can also possess "tamed" forms!
A feral Pokémon will be reminiscent of 'default' if they don't have other traits added on top, though they may be notably darker/desaturated in colors in their tamed forms. In their full feral form, red markings or an overall red palette can be adorned, as well as longer fangs/claws/horns/tusks and wilder fur/hair. In full feral, these Pokémon are violent in nature, but when tamed, they're just like any other Pokémon in Coldour society. Each Pokémon's trigger for influencing their feral nature depends on their personality and circumstances.
LOCATION: 'Amor Angelus Impact' Event
WEREMON
At their cores, Weremon are hungry Pokémon with ill intent. While masked, many say they're closed-off and cold, only warming up to others when they clearly have something they want. Not all of them follow this pattern of behavior, though in their origins, a note of selfishness is held. While transformed, they're incredibly snarky and energetic, often resorting to crudeness or even violence to either achieve their goals or simply entertain themselves.
Weremon are not native to Coldour, all originating from a 'Weremon King' from another world. When masked, these Pokémon can sport regular wolf-typical colors with fluffy manes (or, added fur if they don't have it to begin with), along with the naturalistic patterns one would see on a big dog. Hints of blue may also be added. When transformed, which occurs under the light of a full moon, they often have distorted canine-like anatomy with thick claws and obscenely large fangs. Red eyes are extremely common, but not required, along with moon-motif markings.
LOCATION: 'City Summerween' Event
VAMPIRE
At their cores, Vampires are hungry Pokémon with ill intent. While masked, many say they're manipulative and social, very frequently betraying those they get cozy with after they've served their personal purposes. Not all of them follow this pattern of behavior, though in their origins, a note of selfishness is held. While transformed, they're incredibly charming and sly, often resorting to sweet-talk or even violence to either achieve their goals or simply entertain themselves.
Vampires are not native to Coldour, all originating from a 'Vampire Queen' from another world. When masked, these Pokémon can sport dulled red-hued fur or skin with markings that may resemble vampiric attire, from gloves to capes to ruffles. Sleek, almost feline-like anatomy is held, along with bat-shaped ears where applicable. Hints of red or pink may also be added. When transformed, which occurs at the Pokémon's will, they often have distorted ermine-like anatomy with batty wings and thin, long fangs. Red eyes are extremely common, but not required, along with crucifix-motif markings.
LOCATION: 'City Summerween' Event