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Xinhua 新 (xīn) — new, renew, fresh 华 (huá) — splendor, prosperity, magnificent

000

But in the end, destruction would reign. The original king was banished from the throne, leaving only ambition to lead. And ambitious it was… Empires rise and fall. Today this fairy tale is long forgotten. But this is the true history of our region. The Xinhua region.

100

It made its way up Mt. Feng to the highest peak. There a battle that would rip apart the heavens would take place. It’s estimated that the battle lasted three million years. Life continued to grow and during this time, retainers were created, 1, 2, 3.

100

It was at this moment, it shined the brightest. A sunlight that could be seen throughout the world. A sunlight that shined too close to even the sun. This being of pure vengeance brought ruin to the once peaceful land. It had the ambition to conquer, and ambitious it was.

100

It is said that all life in the Xinhua Region started on Mt. Feng one hundred million years ago. Its original ruler watched over all living things ensuring prosperity and peace. This continued for millions of years as life grew more and more intelligent allowing it to spread past the mountain.

Brandon @nameisbrandon.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

This concludes the Xinhua Pokédex! Don’t worry, if you love the region, it will return! And of course, a new Fakémon region will follow. I hope you enjoyed your stay in Xinhua, and I look forward to seeing you on our next journey! #art #illustration #pokemon #fakemon #xinhuaregion #pokemonlightdark

1273

❗ NEW ABILITY ❗ Soul Weapon: None of the moves used by the Pokémon are considered contact moves.

000

Brandon @nameisbrandon.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

▶︎ Type: Fairy / Fighting ▶︎ Ability: Soul Weapon* ▶︎ Gender: Gender unknown 💬 Etymology: Momo (Peach in Japanese) + Wushu ✨ Inspirations: Peaches of Immortality, Momotarō, Kings, Princes

100

Brandon @nameisbrandon.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

◓ Momushu, the Little King Pokémon 📒 Dex: Born from an immortal fruit tree, it guards its home with a blade whose mind seems separate from its own. #art #illustration #pokemon #fakemon #xinhuaregion #pokemonlightdark

1142

Brandon @nameisbrandon.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

❗ NEW ABILITY ❗ Pure Omen: Powers up Ghost-type moves and allows Normal types to be hit with them. ❗ NEW ABILITY ❗ Twisted Jealousy: When an opponent's stats are boosted, the Pokémon boosts its own stats in the exact same way.

Brandon @nameisbrandon.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

▶︎ Type: Dragon / Ghost ▶︎ Ability: Pure Omen* / Twisted Jealousy* ▶︎ Gender: Gender unknown 💬 Etymology: Lóng (Dragon in Chinese) + Zhēnzhū (Pearl in Chinese) ✨ Inspirations: Three Harmony Animals (Makara Dragon), Three Pure Ones (Jade Purity), Snails

Brandon @nameisbrandon.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

◓ Lon-Zhu, the Pure Pokémon 📒 Dex: This Pokémon was the last to be created during the ancient usurpation. It is said to have emerged from pure greed and a magic pearl. #art #illustration #pokemon #fakemon #xinhuaregion #pokemonlightdark

1111

Brandon @nameisbrandon.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

❗ NEW ABILITY ❗ Pure Omen: Powers up Ghost-type moves and allows Normal types to be hit with them. ❗ NEW ABILITY ❗ Bone Dry: Contact with the Pokémon changes the attacker's Ability to Bone Dry.

Brandon @nameisbrandon.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

▶︎ Type: Psychic / Ghost ▶︎ Ability: Pure Omen* / Bone Dry* ▶︎ Gender: Gender unknown 💬 Etymology: Tǎ (Otter in Chinese) + Xīwàng (Wish in Chinese) ✨ Inspirations: Three Harmony Animals (Fur-Bearing Fish), Three Pure Ones (Upper Purity), Zombies

Brandon @nameisbrandon.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

◓ Ta-Wong, the Pure Pokémon 📒 Dex: This Pokémon was the second to be created during the ancient usurpation. It is said to have emerged from pure malice and a wish-granting scepter. #art #illustration #pokemon #fakemon #xinhuaregion #pokemonlightdark

1291

Brandon @nameisbrandon.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

❗ NEW ABILITY ❗ Pure Omen: Powers up Ghost-type moves and allows Normal types to be hit with them.

Brandon @nameisbrandon.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

▶︎ Type: Fighting / Ghost ▶︎ Ability: Pure Omen* / Unseen Fist ▶︎ Gender: Gender unknown 💬 Etymology: Háo (Howl in Chinese) + Shànzǐ (Fan in Chinese) ✨ Inspirations: Three Harmony Animals (8-Legged Lion), Three Pure Ones (Grand Purity), Saiyans

Brandon @nameisbrandon.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

◓ Hao-Chi, the Pure Pokémon 📒 Dex: This Pokémon was the first to be created during the ancient usurpation. It is said to have emerged from pure anger and an ornate fan. #art #illustration #pokemon #fakemon #xinhuaregion #pokemonlightdark

1211

Introducing the Box Legendary for Pokémon Dark!

020

❗ NEW ABILITY ❗ Guardian Aura: Boosts the Defense and Sp. Def stats of all party Pokémon. The aura is even stronger in the snow.

120

▶︎ Type: Ice / Dark ▶︎ Ability: Guardian Aura* ▶︎ Gender: Gender unknown 💬 Etymology: Mourn + Horn + Mordor ✨ Inspirations: Yaks, Mountain Kings, Dwarves, Forgotten Kings, Ying-Yang

◓ Mournhorn, the Forgotten Pokémon 📒 Dex: Long ago, this legendary Pokémon fought for and lost the throne of Xinhua. Its presence is warm and homely. #art #illustration #pokemon #fakemon #xinhuaregion #pokemonlightdark

1231

Introducing the Box Legendary for Pokémon Light! Super excited to start showing off the new legendries for the region!

❗ NEW ABILITY ❗ Destruction Aura: Boosts the Attack and Sp. Atk stats of all party Pokémon. The aura is even stronger in the sun.

▶︎ Type: Fire / Ghost ▶︎ Ability: Destruction Aura* ▶︎ Gender: Gender unknown 💬 Etymology: Cerberus + Erupt ✨ Inspirations: Zheng, Cerberus, Leopards, Jade Emperor, Ying-Yang

100

◓ Cerberupt, the Crowned Pokémon 📒 Dex: Long ago, this legendary Pokémon fought for and claimed the throne of Xinhua. It exudes order and demands respect. #art #illustration #pokemon #fakemon #xinhuaregion #pokemonlightdark

1213

Thanks! And yup, they're the pseudo legendary of the region

❗ NEW ABILITY ❗ Guiding Song: Boosts the power of sound-based moves. The Pokémon also has full immunity to these kinds of moves. ❗ NEW ABILITY ❗ Precognition: Powers up Psychic-type moves and gains all resistances of a Psychic-type Pokémon.

020

▶︎ Type: Normal / Dragon ▶︎ Ability: Guiding Song* / Magic Guard / Precognition* ▶︎ Gender: 50% male - 50% female ▶︎ Evolution: Rafflin > [lvl 55] > Sympholin 💬 Etymology: Symphony + Qilin ✨ Inspirations: Qilin, Orchestras

◓ Sympholin, the Melody Pokémon 📒 Dex: It is said that their arrival is tied to the birth or death of a wise sage or ruler. #art #illustration #pokemon #fakemon #xinhuaregion #pokemonlightdark

2151

▶︎ Type: Normal ▶︎ Ability: Defiant / Magic Guard / Reckless ▶︎ Gender: 50% male - 50% female ▶︎ Evolution: Cuddlin > [lvl 35] > Rafflin 💬 Etymology: Giraffe + Qilin ✨ Inspirations: Giraffes, Qilin

Brandon @nameisbrandon.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

◓ Rafflin, the Juvenile Pokémon 📒 Dex: It gives off a serious and mythical aura. Stories say that the ancient emperors all had a Rafflin by their side. #art #illustration #pokemon #fakemon #xinhuaregion #pokemonlightdark

170

▶︎ Type: Normal ▶︎ Ability: Defiant / Magic Guard / Reckless ▶︎ Gender: 50% male - 50% female 💬 Etymology: Cuddle + Qilin ✨ Inspirations: Calves, Qilin

000

Brandon @nameisbrandon.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

◓ Cuddlin, the Young Calf Pokémon 📒 Dex: Cuddlin are playful and carefree. Sometimes they don't realize their own strength and can roughhouse a little too hard. #art #illustration #pokemon #fakemon #xinhuaregion #pokemonlightdark

1120

Brandon @nameisbrandon.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

▶︎ Type: Ice / Fighting ▶︎ Ability: Sheer Force / Iron Fist / Pickpocket ▶︎ Gender: 100% male ▶︎ Evolution: Morgrem > [Trade holding an Ice Skull] > Grimmyeren 💬 Etymology: Grimmsnarl + Yeren ✨ Inspirations: Oni (Ogre), Yeti, Yeren

000

Brandon @nameisbrandon.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

◓ Grimmyeren, the Snow Covered Pokémon 📒 Dex: It lives deep within mountain caves. Wielding its massive, club-like arms as weapons, it uses its immense strength to drive away any intruders. #art #illustration #pokemon #fakemon #xinhuaregion #pokemonlightdark

1163

Brandon @nameisbrandon.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

▶︎ Type: Ice ▶︎ Ability: Sheer Force / Iron Fist / Pickpocket ▶︎ Gender: 100% male ▶︎ Evolution: Impidimp > [lvl 32] > Morgrem 💬 Etymology: Morgue + Gremlin ✨ Inspirations: Ice Kings, Gremlins, Goblins

Brandon @nameisbrandon.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

◓ Morgrem, the Devious Pokémon 📒 Dex: Morgrem roam the snowy hills and mountains in search of mischief. They play tricks and then disappear like no one was ever there. #art #illustration #pokemon #fakemon #xinhuaregion #pokemonlightdark

1201

Brandon @nameisbrandon.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

▶︎ Type: Ice ▶︎ Ability: Sheer Force / Iron Fist / Pickpocket ▶︎ Gender: 100% male 💬 Etymology: Imp + Impudent ✨ Inspirations: Christmas Elves

Brandon @nameisbrandon.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

◓ Impidimp, the Wily Pokémon 📒 Dex: They live in groups, dancing and singing all around the mountains of Xinhua. They sing a very specific chant, well known by mountaineers. #art #illustration #pokemon #fakemon #xinhuaregion #pokemonlightdark

1232

Brandon @nameisbrandon.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

▶︎ Type: Ice / Ghost ▶︎ Ability: Magician / Snow Cloak / Magic Bounce ▶︎ Gender: 100% female ▶︎ Evolution: Hattrem > [Trade holding an Ice Skull] > Hexerene 💬 Etymology: Hex + Hatterene ✨ Inspirations: Húli Jīng (or Nine-Tailed Fox)

Brandon @nameisbrandon.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

◓ Hexerene, the Possession Pokémon 📒 Dex: It disguises itself as mirages to captivate people and drain their soul right out of them. #art #illustration #pokemon #fakemon #xinhuaregion #pokemonlightdark

1307

Brandon @nameisbrandon.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

▶︎ Type: Ice / Ghost ▶︎ Ability: Magician / Snow Cloak / Magic Bounce ▶︎ Gender: 100% female ▶︎ Evolution: Hatenna > [lvl 32] > Hattrem 💬 Etymology: Hat + Tremble ✨ Inspirations: Húli Jīng (or Nine-Tailed Fox)

Brandon @nameisbrandon.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

◓ Hattrem, the Serene Pokémon 📒 Dex: It is sensitive to the falling snow of the region and knows the mountain’s entire climate just by listening. #art #illustration #pokemon #fakemon #xinhuaregion #pokemonlightdark

1223

Brandon @nameisbrandon.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

▶︎ Type: Ice ▶︎ Ability: Magician / Snow Cloak / Magic Bounce ▶︎ Gender: 100% female 💬 Etymology: Hat + Antenna ✨ Inspirations: Arctic foxes

000

Brandon @nameisbrandon.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

◓ Hatenna, the Kit Pokémon 📒 Dex: It hides in the deep snow of Mt Feng looking for travelers. It has been known to lure people deeper into its territory. #art #illustration #pokemon #fakemon #xinhuaregion #pokemonlightdark

13910

Brandon @nameisbrandon.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

▶︎ Type: Grass / Ghost ▶︎ Ability: Technician / Forewarn / Dry Skin ▶︎ Gender: 50% male - 50% female ▶︎ Evolution: Bambabii > [lvl 30] > Seedread 💬 Etymology: Seed + Dread ✨ Inspirations: Dead Bamboo, He Cried and the Bamboo Sprouted