So now that I have my physical copy of Black, I'm poking around and talking to everything for little tidbits that I missed in the walkthrough. One thing that is totally irrelevant for the gameplay but personally amused me was some of the TV shows. ("Meowdy, MINNA! It's time for KOUKAN TALK!") Particularly, the show about the astrological signs and lucky items. I thought the selections of Pokemon were totally random until I refreshed myself on the signs and their meanings, and I'm actually surprised that they paired up appropriate Pokemon for the signs in a good nine or ten cases. Fraxure as the archer is a stretch, and Braviary as the lion is TOTALLY wrong, but other than that, the Pokemon to real life sign matches are pretty accurate and fun.
Do you like your month's Pokemon? Its lucky item? Is the game's horoscope at all accurate for you?
January: Sawsbuck (real life equivalent Capricorn, the seagoat); White Flute
"You could be described as an honest and serious person! I believe that you would never betray your friends. Try to be a big-hearted person, and all will be well!"
February: Simipour (real life equivalent Aquarius, the water carrier); Mail
"You could be described as a very free-spirited and unique person! You can attract the interest of those around you with your mysterious charm. Try to be a more empathetic person, and all will be well!"
March: Alomomola (real life equivalent Pisces, the fish); Hard Stone
"You are very kind and caring, aren't you? Everyone around you is saved by your love. Try to be a strong and enduring person, and all will be well!"
April: Whimsicott (real life equivalent Aries, the ram); Hyper Potion
"You could be described as hating to lose and having a strong sense of justice. Everyone around you probably respects your strong character. Try to be a kind and gentle person, and all will be well!"
May: Bouffalant (real life equivalent Taurus, the bull); X Attack
"You are a very calm and relaxed person! Everyone feels at peace when they're around you. Try to be a little more assertive, and all will be well!"
June: Klink (real life equivalent Gemini, the twins); no item, instead has a lucky tip to "use a slow Pokemon"
"You are a very curious and fun person! Everyone is impressed by your knowledge. Try to be a strong and enduring person, and all will be well!"
July: Crustle (real life equivalent Cancer, the crab); Dowsing Machine
"You are very intuitive and smart! Your businesslike mood makes the entire room feel sharp. Try to be a better listener, and all will be well!"
August: Braviary (not equivalent to real life equivalent Leo, the lion); Calcium
"You are a hard worker, and you take care of people! Everyone can relax when you're on the job! Try to be a little more restrained, and all will be well!"
September: Gothorita (real life equivalent to Virgo, the virgin woman); Xtransceiver
"You are good at reading the room, aren't you? Everyone around you also agrees your judgments are accurate! Try to be a more generous person, and all will be well!"
October: Lampent (real life equivalent Libra, the scales); Choice Scarf
"You have good sense are are a very balanced person! You make evenhanded choices. Try to show an enthusiastic spirit, and all will be well!"
November: Scolipede (real life equivalent Scorpio, the scorpion); White Herb
"You are a fiery person with strong beliefs! No one can imitate the fire you have! Try to have a supple mind, and all will be well!"
December: Fraxure (barely equivalent to real life equivalent Sagittarius, the archer); Poke Ball
"You work hard at everything and can do anything! People around you respect your abilities. Try to be a polite person, and all will be well!"
Personally, Simipour is one of my favorite Unova Pokemon, and I squeeed when I saw that she was my month's Pokemon. Mail, on the other hand, is the lamest of all of the lucky items. The horoscope itself is hit or miss. The last sentence had an impact though.
-Frost, who has, amazingly, used the move Splash this many times: 0!
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