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NHoff @nhoff.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Trying to make teams strong enough that I could win a Cup with them, and forgiving in bulk. Ana Hoffman brand teamsheets below (to print and fill out or just to see movesets) Note that Air Cutter Corv isn't legal for P!P until Sept. 16th, but Sky Attack should be viable too!

Pokémon GO teamsheet to hand to opponents (requires CP to be filled in as well as 1 of Corviknight's charge moves)

Pokémon GO teamsheet to provide to TO, requires CP, HP, nicknames of Pokémon, and second charged attack on Corviknight. Also required name, PID, and DOB

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NHoff @nhoff.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Re-introducing team one-sheets! I've talked to newer players; I'm re-focusing these on accessibility: no shadows, no XLs, few if any legacy moves. This is based on speculative stats for the new season - but I want people to be able to work towards it. Play Rookidee Community Day!

Team map featuring Corviknight, Altaria, Araquanid, Gastrodon, Steelix, and Dedenne. It shows Corviknight + Gastrodon; Altaria + Steelix; and Dedenne + Araquanid as strong cores of the team and presents fallback lines of 3 of Gastrodon/Altaria/Corviknight and Araquanid/Dedenne/Steelix. In these Gastrodon and Araquanid are labeled as the respective lead Pokémon and Corviknight and Steelix are labeled as the respective pivot Pokémon.

Description of the ABB Map as displayed in the previous graphic. It is a graphical way of showing lines of 3 to players using connecting lines between Pokémon!

A more basic guide to the team - it gives 6 different playable teams of 3 that allows a player to choose a team to play without deeply understanding ABB team structures. The teams are as follows [with the structure being lead/pivot/closer]:
Gastrodon/Corviknight/Altaria
Araquanid/Steelix/Dedenne
Altaria/Corviknight/Steelix
Dedenne/Corviknight/Araquanid
Corviknight/Steelix/Gastrodon
Steelix/Altaria/Dedenne
Each team shows prospective threats to the team on the right-side of the graphic

Substitutions are provided for players that may need or want them. These are presented as follows:
Araquanid could be substituted for Golisopod
Altaria could be substituted for Shadow Dragonite
Gastrodon could be substituted for either Shadow Quagsire or Swampert
Dedenne and Steelix could be substituted for Unovan Stunfisk and Tinkaton

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NHoff @nhoff.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

NAIC FOMO + having time to introspect caused an NHoff Notes Post™️ Mainly sharing bc I've heard enough people say I'm gone for good or ask when I'll be back. Excited for next year 🤠💚

Notes reading:
So it's been interesting taking a year off. There have been a multitude of reasons for that, mostly financial (finally beat the job market in game 5), but some of the others have lessened as well. I feel loved by the community again, GO Fest was actually really big in that regard. Therapy has helped me drown out antagonists, as much as that's taken longer than I'd like.

I've felt a lot of guilt this year about how few women we've had performing well at events, qualifying for worlds, etc. I'm incredibly proud of those who have, and I'm excited to watch them all compete in Anaheim, I'm just also recognizing that I was doing more for representation than I ever thought I was. And that's very affirming but also scary to see disappear. I am kind of two minds about it all, as some could expect given my experiences.

Notes reading:
I'm torn about next season.
I have spent this year getting *really* good at the TCG. Like I genuinely believe I could spike a respectable day 2 result if my hands are running hot. And completing the trifecta of Liquipedia + Limitless Pages across the 3 games would be very funny and very satisfying. That's also a game where if I went to many events, trained harder, and optimized my season I think I could possibly make a run at worlds. And that is enticing. It's been really fun trying and learning something again from 0.

And the TCG community doesn't have any of the established history, antagonists who know me, or bittersweet connections with former friends. Im a relative nobody with some cool friends, and that's freeing but also a double-edged sword.
It is notably not my game. Yet.

Notes reading:
I think my plan is to GO hard until I'm firmly in invite range (or spike a win) and then enjoy TCG on the latter half. A bit haughty of me to say I can do, but also anyone who's seen me tap a phone knows that I absolutely have earned the right to be that confident. I doubt I travel award chase unless I *really* like the meta, and unless we get a reversion to the Surf nerf I doubt that's happening.
Also that. Another reason I've been meh about GO: I don't know how much I enjoy OGL now that Fini is effectively unplayable. For all the "branding" there, the Pokémon is just really fun to play. But there are other fluid mid-bulk mons, I'll find something. Happy to hear suggestions there :3

As always, love y'all, and would always love to hear thoughts. Introspection tough.
I'm excited to be back in the saddle 💚

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NHoff @nhoff.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Incredibly blessed to have AlphaFeeb in the GO community, especially now it's so appreciated to have a cis/het player take time from his interview to say this. I'm so grateful to call him a friend 💚🏳️‍⚧️

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NHoff @nhoff.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Pokémon GO NAIC Cores Alignment Chart

3x3 Alignment Chart featuring Galarian Moltres + Quagsire as lawful good, Cradily + Annihilape as neutral good, Golisopod + Stunfisk as chaotic good, Dusclops + Gligar as lawful neutral, Azumarill+ Drapion as true neutral, Dedenne + Diggersby as chaotic neutral, Dragalge + Swampert as lawful evil, Scizor + Jellicent as neutral evil, and Victreebel + Bastiodon as chaotic evil

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NHoff @nhoff.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Sorry, I read "Joltik Control" and will be waiting for the @projectartemis.bsky.social masterclass on this terrifying meta threat

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NHoff @nhoff.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Happy Pride to all my fellow gays in Pokémon you are all Legendary to me 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️✨️💚

Rainbow pride flag with Xerneas and Ho-Oh on it

Trans pride flag with Crowned Zacian on it

Lesbian pride flag with Fezandipiti on it

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NHoff @nhoff.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Got my 4th and final Cup win last night with LizardPon :3 Maxed Cups all with Zard, 3 in the past 2 months with LizardPon variants 🔥 V proud of my growth in both playing & building, this pile feels great & is ready for DRI hence the CPao. Also 2 Treasures of Ruin funni :3 ✌️💚🏳️‍⚧️

Trainer NHoff holding her Champion playmat

Pokémon: 18
1 Pidgeot ex PAF 221
1 Terapagos ex PR-SV 165
1 Pidgey OBF 207
1 Charmeleon PAF 110
3 Noctowl PR-SV 141
1 Fezandipiti ex SFA 84
1 Latias ex SSP 220
2 Charizard ex PR-SV 74
2 Wellspring Mask Ogerpon ex TWM 194
1 Pidgeotto PAF 197
3 Hoothoot SCR 114 PH
1 Chi-Yu PR-SV 57
2 Fan Rotom SCR 118
1 Chien-Pao PR-SV 152
2 Charmander SVALT 124
1 Ditto PAF 201
1 Mew ex PR-SV 53
1 Bloodmoon Ursaluna ex TWM 202

Trainer: 16
2 Crispin SCR 164
2 Rare Candy PGO 69
1 Super Rod PAL 276
2 Boss's Orders LOR-TG 24
2 Nest Ball SVI 181
2 Area Zero Underdepths PRE 94
1 Night Stretcher SSP 251
1 Iono PAL 269
1 Professor Turo's Scenario PAR 240
1 Black Belt's Training JTG 143 PH
1 Jacq SVI 236
1 Counter Catcher PAR 264
4 Buddy-Buddy Poffin TEF 144
1 Sparkling Crystal PRE 129
3 Ultra Ball SLG 68
1 Brock's Scouting JTG 179

Energy: 4
1 Jet Energy PAL 190
5 Basic {R} Energy SVALT 132
1 Basic {W} Energy SVALT 133
1 Basic {L} Energy SVALT 134

Total Cards: 60

Silly spoof book art of "A Zard of Ice and Fire"

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NHoff @nhoff.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Only thing I care about from the update I can't wait to abuse bulk again 🤩🤩

Lickitung gaining Wrap Charge Move in the GBL update over the "The Return of the King" title card

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NHoff @nhoff.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

New favorite jacket of all time has arrived I will NOT be normal about it!!!!! ✌️💚🏳️‍⚧️

Sylveon Bomber Jacket from the Pokemon Center

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NHoff @nhoff.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Interview success, offer letter signed, nearly a YEAR later I am back to work at the start of June! Can't explain just how relieved I am, thanks to everyone who's helped me keep sane during this time. So excited to be able to be back at regionals next season! Love y'all ✌️💚🏳️‍⚧️

Trainer NHoff dressed spiffy for her interview

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NHoff @nhoff.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

Cup Win #3 with LizardPon! 🐉💧 First time I've gotten to play a Cup with the current 60, and it felt incredible all day. Best I've felt vs Pult with any Zard list ever, and I needed it today :) Matchups 🧵

Pokémon: 17
1 Pidgeot ex PAF 221
1 Terapagos ex PR-SV 165
1 Pidgey OBF 207
1 Charmeleon PAF 110
4 Noctowl PR-SV 141
1 Hoothoot PRE 77 PH
1 Fezandipiti ex SFA 84
1 Latias ex SSP 220
2 Charizard ex PR-SV 74
2 Wellspring Mask Ogerpon ex TWM 194
1 Ditto MEW 132
1 Pidgeotto MEW 17
3 Hoothoot SCR 114 PH
1 Chi-Yu PR-SV 57
2 Fan Rotom SCR 118
1 Lillie's Clefairy ex JTG 56
2 Charmander SVALT 124

Trainer: 15
2 Crispin SCR 164
2 Rare Candy PGO 69
4 Nest Ball SUM 123
2 Boss's Orders LOR-TG 24
2 Area Zero Underdepths PRE 94
1 Night Stretcher SSP 251
1 Iono PAL 269
1 Professor Turo's Scenario PAR 240
1 Black Belt's Training JTG 143 PH
1 Super Rod PAL 188
1 Jacq SVI 236
1 Counter Catcher PAR 264
4 Buddy-Buddy Poffin TEF 144
1 Sparkling Crystal PRE 129
2 Ultra Ball SLG 68

Energy: 4
1 Basic {P} Energy SVE 13 PH
1 Jet Energy PAL 190
5 Basic {R} Energy SVALT 132
1 Basic {W} Energy SVE 11 PH

Total Cards: 60

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NHoff @nhoff.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Sadly nothing remarkable 😭 Still might either power her up for Ultra League or save for a mirror trade 😊

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NHoff @nhoff.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

I can't believe they would do this to her 😔

News post headline saying "Lawmakers introduce bill to eliminate production of the penny" with image of Penny Pokémon imposed on top of the image of the coin-based currency

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NHoff @nhoff.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

After taking this season to grind it, finally feel kind of good at TCG Happy with LizardPon, deck adapted from City League Zard/Noct leading up to Atlanta and then adjusted since. Strongest Zard deck I've played recently imo. Ty @thadiff.bsky.social and Phoebe (my goat) for help cooking it 💚

Screenshot showing Trainer NHoff at 1811 ELO ranking

Image description
2 Charizard ex OBF 125
1 Charmeleon PAF 008
2 Charmander MEW 4
4 Noctowl SCR 115
3 Hoothoot SCR 114
1 Hoothoot PRE 77
1 Pidgeot ex OBF 164
1 Pidgeotto MEW 017
1 Pidgey OBF 162
2 Fan Rotom SCR 118
2 Wellspring Mask Ogerpon ex TWM 64
1 Chi-Yu PAR 29
1 Ditto MEW 132
1 Fezandipiti ex SFA 38
1 Latias ex SSP 76
1 Lillie’s Clefairy ex JTG 56
1 Terapagos ex SCR 128
2 Crispin SCR 133
2 Boss's Orders PAL 172
1 Black Belt’s Training PRE 097
1 Iono PAL 185
1 Jacq SVI 175
1 Professor Turo's Scenario PAR 171
4 Buddy-Buddy Poffin TEF 144
4 Nest Ball SVI 181
2 Rare Candy PGO 69
2 Ultra Ball SVI 196
1 Counter Catcher PAR 160
1 Night Stretcher SFA 61
1 Super Rod PAL 188
1 Sparkling Crystal SCR 142
2 Area Zero Underdepths SCR 131
5 Basic Fire Energy SVE 10
1 Basic Psychic Energy SVE 13
1 Basic Water Energy SVE 11
1 Jet Energy PAL 190

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NHoff @nhoff.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

People keep freaking out about Switch 2 prices but I just got these at my LGS for 20 cents each?

7 copies of the card "Switch" from the Pokémon Trading Card Game's Base Set 2

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NHoff @nhoff.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Happy TDOV! Using this excuse to repost my favorite pic of myself (and pfp lol) getting my trans pride jacket on the World Championship broadcast 🏳️‍⚧️💜 Love and cherish your trans friends, especially during current times; it's never too late to be an unabashed ally Love you all so very much ✌️💚🏳️‍⚧️

Trainer NHoff at the Honolulu World Championships in a jacket resembling the transgender pride flag

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NHoff @nhoff.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Cup win #2 with 252+ SpA Choice Specs Beads of Ruin Tera Fire Chi-Yu in Sun ✨️ In Zard/Pidg (of course) Deck is always fun, OHKOing Teal Mask is fun, winning is enjoyable 😇 Nice to see my growth in TCG, good weekend of Pokémon on the whole 💚 Ace Trainer/Not Chasing Invite

Trainer NHoff holding her CHAMPION playmat from the Cup

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NHoff @nhoff.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Very excited to be "The Woman in the Chair" for another grassroots tournament stream! Have had a lot of great people involved in this one, plus incredible players & talent. I'm stoked to see Zygarden get the stellar intro it deserves 💚💚💚

Trainer NHoff and Tapu Fini giving a sneak peek into the stream for tomorrow

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NHoff @nhoff.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

HAPPY IWD TO THE STRONG WOMEN OF POKEMON I LOVE YOU ALL Shoutout @girlsthatpvp.bsky.social for being the best community I could ask for 🥹 Also shoutout @hattereneseries.bsky.social and @girlpowertcg.bsky.social for being 🐐s Love you all, GLHF to all women competing today 💚 #PlayPokemon

An image that says Happy International Women's Day and features Enamorus, Latias, Cresselia, all forms of Ogerpon, and Mega Kangaskhan

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NHoff @nhoff.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

The Jellimeister Returneth...

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NHoff @nhoff.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Made top 4 of a Cup with FESTIVAL FISH 🎉 ✅️ More store credit than this deck costs ✅️ Satisfaction of slowly tinkering consistency of this deck into playability ✅️ 2 TWM promos & optimal "teefies" Bloodmoon Ursaluna Ty @elizasheetposts.bsky.social for running a great tournament 💚

Pokémon: 11
2 Tatsugiri PR-SV 118
4 Seaking PRE 21
1 Rabsca TEF 24
1 Rellor SSP 13
2 Fuecoco PAR 23
1 Bloodmoon Ursaluna ex PR-SV 177
4 Goldeen TWM 44 PH
3 Thwackey PR-SV 115
2 Skeledirge ex PAR 137
3 Grookey TWM 14 PH
1 Crocalor PAR 24 PH

Trainer: 18
2 Buddy-Buddy Poffin PRE 101
1 Black Belt's Training PRE 97
2 Irida ASR 147
1 Defiance Band SVI 169
1 Earthen Vessel PAR 163
1 Counter Catcher PAR 160
1 Iono PAL 185
1 Kieran TWM 154
2 Rare Candy PGO 69
1 Colress's Tenacity SFA 57
2 Technical Machine: Evolution PAR 178
1 Vitality Band SSH 185 PH
1 Energy Retrieval SSH 160
1 Precious Trolley SSP 185
1 Night Stretcher SFA 61 PH
4 Arven SVI 166
4 Festival Grounds TWM 149
1 Boss's Orders BRS 132

Energy: 2
4 Basic {R} Energy SVALT 132
4 Jet Energy PAL 190

Total Cards: 60

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NHoff @nhoff.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Professional Pokémon GO Player competes in her first tournaments since August 🫣 Break was good, but playing again was also good! Won the Cup (6-0 in games 😮‍💨) and came in 2nd in the Challenge (much worse record), team felt v strong. Ty to @bzzveg.bsky.social and @alytea.bsky.social for hosting 🫶 ✌️💚🏳️‍⚧️

Trainer NHoff's team sheet with drawings

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NHoff @nhoff.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Chat, this isn't your grandpa's Steel bird. Skarmory WHO???

PVPoke Matrix of Corviknight vs Bastiodon showing Corviknight winning all even-shield scenarios

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NHoff @nhoff.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

It is not, which definitely made it cheaper. I'll trade for a bulky one eventually, but I've been a lot less particular about IVs recently (my Kommo-o for Worlds was 14/15/12 lol) This also hit 1500 exactly so I had to

Trainer NHoff's Corsola with 12/15/13 IVs

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NHoff @nhoff.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Just powered up and used G-Corsola for the first time (forgive me, it's been "The Holidays"™️ and I haven't played much outside of stream) 1) How is this fair for a mono-ghost (RIP Cofagrigus) 2) Why is she such a little BABY look how small this OP creature is I love her to bits

Trainer NHoff's Galarian Corsola for Great League

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NHoff @nhoff.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Year 5 of living here and I'm finally a Bostonian 💚💛

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NHoff @nhoff.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

Pokémon GO player and commentator wins her first ever irl TCG match, leaving fans wondering "Is there anything she can't do????"

Trainer DPhiE250 victorious after Combustion Blasting trainer NHoff's Fezandipiti ex

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NHoff @nhoff.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

My grandfather’s deck has no pathetic cards, Kaiba. But it does contain the unstoppable Exodia! GLHF Toronto :3

Trainer NHoff set up to play the Toronto Regional Championships in TCG. Pompompurin dressed as Exodia is in the deck box

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NHoff @nhoff.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Won my first Cup + first playmat in the shuffling game!!! Zard & friends is good and strong and I'm really excited for Toronto now 🥰 Ho-Oh underrated, Shining Blaze goes brr 🔥 Ty as always @thadiff.bsky.social who tought me all I know ilysm 💚💚💚

Pokémon: 16
2 Charmander MEW 4
2 Pidgey OBF 207
1 Charmeleon PAF 110
1 Rotom V LOR 58
1 Lumineon V PR-SW 250
1 Fezandipiti ex SFA 84
1 Manaphy CRZ-GG 6
2 Duskull BRS 60
1 Charmander PR-SV 44
2 Charizard ex PR-SV 74
1 Dedenne SSP 87 PH
1 Dusclops SFA 19 PH
2 Pidgeot ex OBF 217
1 Ho-Oh SSP 19 PH
1 Radiant Charizard PGO 11
1 Dusknoir SFA 20

Trainer: 18
1 Collapsed Stadium LOR 215
1 Briar SCR 163
1 Unfair Stamp TWM 165
4 Rare Candy PGO 69
1 Forest Seal Stone SIT 156
3 Nest Ball SVI 181
1 Pal Pad SVI 182 PH
1 Night Stretcher SFA 61 PH
1 Thorton LOR 195
1 Boss's Orders PAL 248
1 Iono PAL 269
1 Professor Turo's Scenario PAR 240
2 Super Rod PAL 188
1 Defiance Band SVI 169
2 Counter Catcher PAR 264
4 Buddy-Buddy Poffin TEF 144
4 Arven SVI 249
4 Ultra Ball SLG 68

Energy: 1
5 Basic {R} Energy SVALT 132

Total Cards: 60

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NHoff @nhoff.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

As of yesterday it's legal (stipulation to this rule is it has to be out 24hrs before Tuesday 00:00 but it was so it's good) Source: www.pokemon.com/us/play-poke...

Play Pokémon eligibility rules web page screenshot, link in post

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NHoff @nhoff.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Hey anyone playing in Perth or Bogotá this weekend 👋 The PVPoke 1-5 + 8 ranked Pokémon make a really solid team. Work smarter not harder, solving a new meta in 4 days isn't easy. (Probably holds true for Toronto as well, but I'm currently planning to shuffle there)

PVPoke rankings for Open Great League showing Clodsire, Galarian Corsola, Mandibuzz, Diggersby, Primeape, and Shadow Feraligatr

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NHoff @nhoff.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Don't worry about Galarian Corsola taking over the GO meta, I've already done some research and found the answer 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🐭

PVPoke matchup for Maushold vs Galarian Corsola, alongside the quote "There's nothing stronger than family."

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NHoff @nhoff.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Driving to family Thanksgiving, I'm excited to tell them what I'm most thankful for: Niantic removing the Rage Fist nerf from the season update page 🥰 Happy Thanksgiving nerds 💚💚💚

Primeape strapped in safe in the passenger seat

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NHoff @nhoff.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

New trophy: ✅️ Worlds 2024 Scuba Pikachu ✅️ Honolulu Background ✅️ In a GO Wild Safari Ball

Hawaii Scuba Pikachu with background in a GO Wild Safari Ball

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NHoff @nhoff.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Got 2nd & 3rd in TCG Cups this weekend (🔥🐉) to hit my BFL 😊 Professional Pokémon GO Player, everyone 🫣 (Quantity of locals is just night and day, but we're trying on the GO side. Also, TCG is fun!)

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NHoff @nhoff.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Morpeko unbanned in Pokémon GO Hide your Azu, hide your Fergalicious Gatrs, none of you are safe 😈 www.pokemon.com/us/play-poke...

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NHoff @nhoff.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Excited about a lot this weekend, but would be lying if I'm not most hyped to see Primeape's re-debut with Rage Fist 🐽🐵 Bittersweet I'm unlikely to keep the title of best Primeape finish but I just love seeing battles with the Pig Monkey! (Just hoping it isn't overshadowed by its evolution again)

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NHoff @nhoff.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

A bit late but eh Hi everyone, Ana "NHoff" Hoffman here. I play Pokémon GO (everyday) and also the other competitive Pkmn games (less well.) I love Tapu Fini and fun teams of 6, and building competitive communities for marginalized genders & queerfolk! Excited to post here more going forward. ✌️💚🏳️‍⚧️

Trainer NHoff with her Worlds 2024 team of 6 Pokémon: Chargabug, Tapu Fini, Guzzlord, Toxapex, Kommo-o, and Alolan Sandslash

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