Submissions

Different types of submissions require different types of requirements in terms of what needs to be drawn or written. This page exists to let you know what requirements each type of activity requires!

Submission Gains

Leveling up your Pokemon through submissions to the group is a simple thing to do! By using the guide below, a Pokemon's levels can be calculated for each submission and kept track of on their reference sheet. A humanoid character cannot have items used to benefit or adjust their stat points, but the points earned by that character can be claimed for any Pokemon the player owns after the points have been distributed. As of right now, 20 Tetras are earned per level a Pokemon gains. The levels awarded for a given component of a submission are as follows:

All humanoid characters calculate levels the same way as Pokemon and said levels can be claimed by any one Pokemon the member owns.

When it comes to gift art, every unique Pokemon of another member's you draw earns you 2 levels that you can give to any one Pokemon of your choosing.

Every level a Pokemon gains earns them 5 stat points. Players will be expected to keep track of a Pokemon's levels, accumulated stats, and the sources of both on the Pokemon's reference sheet. In addition, the Pokemon's total accumulated stats will need to be calculated and recorded.

A Pokemon starts with a level of 1 and 10 points in each of its stats. A Pokemon cannot have a higher level than 100, and cannot have more than 500 points in any single stat. Once a Pokemon's total combined stats have reached 1800, the Pokemon can no longer gain stat points. A Pokemon who cannot gain levels and/or stat points may still be included in submissions, learn moves, earn tetras, and all other activities.

Note that in order for a Pokemon or character to claim full levels in written piece, they must be actively included in a reasonable percentage of the submission. If a Pokemon or character exits a submission early or enters a submission late, they will only be awarded partial credit. Active inclusion means that the Pokemon or character is performing an actual role within the story, rather than simply being mentioned in passing.

Parts of a Submission:

*Naturally everyone has different styles and different access to certain mediums. We will be sure to take everyone's skill level, style, and potential limitations into consideration! Note that your images don't have to look exactly like the examples we list, but as long as they meet the guidelines described, they will count.*

Sketched vs Finished

The difference between a Sketched and Finished image is generally in the effort and cleanliness of the piece. While completed images can look "sketchy" for artistic purposes, an image with messy lineart and stray lines that do not add to the piece are common characteristics of a Sketched image, compared to the cleaner lines of a Finished one.

Fullbody

An image is considered to be a Fullbody if the entirety or the vast majority of the Entity (pokemon/character) is visible, and contains enough detail of the Entity for them to be fully identifiable. For this reason, small/chibified images may be reduced to Partial or Headshot if they reduce the detail/complexity of the pokemon/character sufficiently.

Partial

An image is considered to be a Partial if the Entity is not visible in their entirety or their majority, but still to a large degree. As a general rule of thumb, a Partial image is around 40-80% of an Entity depicted.

Headshot

An image is considered to be a Headshot if there is sufficient detail and effort to be considered for rolls, but not enough of the Entity is depicted to be eligible for a Fullbody or Partial roll.

Types of Submission:

Move Learning

Drawn: Move learning requires at least one Fullbody with Coloring of the Pokemon using the move you're teaching them

Written: Move learning requires at least 300 words depicting your Pokemon using the move you're teaching them

*These requirements stack for each move you teach your Pokemon in a single submission. Therefore teaching your Pokemon 5 moves in a single drawn submission would require 5 Fullbodies with Coloring and 1500 words for a written submission. *

Types of Moves

*Currently in Pokemon Aetherium, all Pokemon movesets are based off of the most current main core Pokemon game. As of now these games are Sword and Shield.*

Level Up Moves: These moves are ones that a Pokemon can learn via leveling up. In Pokemon Aetherium, a Pokemon can learn any move in its level up moveset at any level. Do note that if a Pokemon has moves it can only learn in a previous evolution, it cannot learn them once they've evolved. All Pokemon start off with what are known as "level 0" moves. These are moves listed with a "-" instead of a level it learns the move at. If a chimera species is added to a Pokemon, it automatically learns all of its "level 0" moves.

TM Moves: These moves are ones that a Pokemon can learn via use of a TM. Most of these moves are ones that aren't included in a Pokemon's normal level up moveset. Do note that a Pokemon can't learn every single TM, so be sure to look up their move list before using the TM. Moves learned via a TM do not require art.

Egg Moves: These moves are normally ones a Pokemon can only learn through breeding. However in Pokemon Aetherium, due to the fact that Pokemon can breed outside of their egg groups, simply using a TM will teach them one of these moves without requiring art.

Move Tutors: In some games there exist characters that can teach your Pokemon moves in exchange for items. In Pokemon Aetherium, if you have a TM you can teach your Pokemon one of these move tutor moves. Do note that only tutor moves available in the current game the group is based off of at the time will be available. Any moves that can only be learned in previous generations and aren't included in any of the movepools above will require a Ginseng.

Moves Not Naturally in Movepools: It is possible for Pokemon in Pokemon Aetherium to learn moves that don't occur naturally in their current movepool. Simply using a Ginseng can allow you to teach a Pokemon any move you want, barring signature moves which are explained on the bottom of the page. Moves learned via Ginseng do not require art.

Evolution

Drawn: Evolution requires at least one Colored Partial Body and one Colored Fullbody depicting them evolving.

Written: Evolution requires at least 500 words depicting your Pokemon evolving.

*These requirements stack for each evolution done in a single submission. Therefore evolving 3 of your Pokemon in a single drawn submission would require 3 Colored Partial Fullbodies and 3 Colored Fullbodies, while a single written submission would require 1500 words.*

For a Pokemon to be eligible to evolve, they just fulfill the evolution requirements for their species. If a pokemon requires an item or trade, a Black Flute will be used. A chimera must fulfill the highest level requirement among their evolving species. If any species in a chimera require an item or trade to evolve, a Black Flute will be used and no specific level will be required.

Please know that you must have a reference uploaded to the group of the Pokemon you are evolving.

Investigations

Drawn: Investigations require at least one Colored Fullbody and a Detailed Background showing the Biome you're exploring.

Written: Written Investigations require at least 500 words depicting your Pokemon exploring the Biome of your choice.

*For now you cannot submit multiple Investigations in a single submission*

Pokemon Reference Images

Drawn: Reference images require at least one Colored Fullbody. If you are using anything beyond flat colors, a color palette is highly recommended so the Moderation team can be certain you coloration is within allowed boundaries. In addition, if the Pokemon has armor/accessories or anything that might obscure its appearance and/or traits, you will need to provide additional images such that said traits are visible.

Written: Unfortunately, the Moderation team need to be able to see the traits of a pokemon visually, and players need to be able to consistently draw/describe a pokemon. As such, while there are text requirements for a reference image, you cannot submit writing only reference images.

Character Reference Images

Drawn: Reference images require at least one Colored Partial Body. If you are using anything beyond flat colors, a color palette is highly recommended so the Moderation team can be certain you coloration is within allowed boundaries. In addition, if the character has clothing/armor/accessories or anything that might obscure its appearance and/or traits, or if some of the character's traits are cut off by the image being a partial, you will need to provide additional images such that said traits are visible.

Written: Unfortunately, the Moderation team need to be able to see the traits of a character visually, and players need to be able to consistently draw/describe a character. As such, while there are text requirements for a reference image, you cannot submit writing only reference images.

Quest Objectives

Quest objectives will have a variety of requirements, often including not only an amount of art/writing but also dictating what that art/writing will need to be about. While you cannot complete multiple different quests in a single submission, you may complete multiple objectives (including bonus objectives) from a single quest in a single submission by combining their requirements. Note that you may also perform Investigations, Evolutions, and Move Learnings while completing quest objectives, so long as you add in their respective requirements as well.

Signature Moves:

These are moves that Pokemon cannot learn unless they are that species, whether through move learning, or use of Ginseng. Listed below are the moves in question along with what Pokemon they're unique to.

Volt Tackle - Pikachu Line

Kinesis - Abra Line

Barrage - Exeggcute Line

Dragon Hammer - Alolan Exeggutor

Bone Club - Cubone Line

Bonemerang - Cubone Line

Shadow Bone - Alolan Marowak

Soft-Boiled - Chansey Line

Lovely Kiss - Jynx Line

Conversion - Porygon Line

Conversion 2 - Porygon Line

Psystrike - Mewtwo

Toxic Thread - Spinarak Line

Sketch - Smeargle

Aeroblast - Lugia

Sacred Fire - Ho-oh, Entei

Mist Ball - Latias

Luster Purge - Latios

Origin Pulse - Kyogre

Precipice Blades - Groudon

Dragon Ascent - Rayquaza

Doom Desire - Jirachi

Psycho Boost - Deoxys

Attack Order- Vespiquen

Defend Order - Vespiquen

Heal Order - Vespiquen

Chatter - Chatot

Roar of Time - Dialga

Spacial Rend - Palkia

Magma Storm - Heatran

Crush Grip - Regigigas

Shadow Force - Giratina

Lunar Dance - Cresselia

Dark Void - Darkrai

Seed Flare - Shaymin

Judgment - Arceus

Searing Shot - Victini

V-Create - Victini

Night Daze - Zorua Line, Lunala

Gear Grind - Klink Line

Gear Up - Klink Line, Magearna

Head Charge - Bouffalant

Fiery Dance - Volcarona

Fusion Flare - Reshiram

Blue Flare - Reshiram

Fusion Bolt - Zekrom

Bolt Strike - Zekrom

Glaciate - Kyurem

Ice Burn - White Kyurem

Freeze Shock - Black Kyurem

Secret Sword - Keldeo

Relic Song - Meloetta

Techno Blast - Genesect

Light of Ruin - Eternal Flower Floette

King's Shield - Aegislash

Flying Press - Hawlucha

Fairy Lock - Klefki

Forest's Curse - Phantump Line

Trick-or-Treat - Pumpkaboo Line

Geomancy - Xerneas

Oblivion Wing - Yveltal

Land's Wrath - Zygarde

Thousand Arrows - Zygarde

Thousand Waves - Zygarde

Core Enforcer - Zygarde

Diamond Storm - Diancie

Hyperspace Hole - Hoopa Confined

Hyperspace Fury - Hoopa Unbound

Steam Eruption - Volcanion

Spirit Shackle - Decidueye

Beak Blast - Toucannon

Ice Hammer - Crabominable

Revelation Dance - Oricorio

Accelrock - Lycanroc Midday and Dusk Form

Baneful Bunker - Toxapex

Trop Kick - Tsareena

Floral Healing - Comfey

Instruct - Oranguru

Shore Up - Sandygast Line

Purify - Pyukumuku

Multi-Attack - Silvally

Shell Trap - Turtonator

Anchor Shot - Dhelmise

Clanging Scales - Kommo-o

Clangorous Soul - Kommo-o

Nature's Madness - Tapu Koko, Tapu Lele, Tapu Bulu, and Tapu Fini

Sunsteel Strike - Solgaleo and Dusk Mane Solgaleo

Moongeist Beam - Lunala and Dawn Wings Lunala

Prismatic Laser - Necrozma

Photon Geyser - Necrozma

Fleur Cannon - Magearna

Spectral Thief - Marshadow

Mind Blown - Blacephalon

Plasma Fists - Zeraora

Snipe Shot - Inteleon

Drum Beating - Rillaboom

Court Change - Cinderace

Pyro Ball - Cinderace

Stuff Cheeks - Skwovet Line

Jaw Lock - Chewtle Line

Tar Shot - Coalossal

Magic Powder - Hatterene

No Retreat - Falinks

Teatime - Polteageist

Octolock - Grapploct

Bolt Beak - Arctozolt, Dracozolt

Fiscious Rend - Arctovish, Dracovish

Decorate - Alcremie

Snap Trap - Galarian Stunfisk

Aura Wheel - Morpeko

Overdrive - Toxtricity

Apple Acid - Appletun

Grav Apple - Flapple

Strange Stream - Galarian Weezing

Spirit Break - Grimmsnarl

False Surrender - Morgrem, Grimmsnarl

Obstruct - Obstagoon

Meteor Assault - Sirfetch'd

Dragon Darts - Dragapult

Behemoth Bash - Zamazenta

Behemoth Blade - Zacian

Dynamax Cannon - Eternatus

Eternabeam - Eternatus