The Pokemon League of Sinnoh Elite Academy Trainer graduates are the movers and shakers of the Pokemon World. Few gym leaders, Elites, and frontier brains have earned their position without a certification from an Elite Academy. After receiving your acceptance letter to Sinnoh Elite Academy, it’s your turn to be the very best, like no one ever was.
Elite Academy is a statless, literate Pokemon college role play. Students are limited to one Pokemon at the start and may gain more as they progress. We strive to create a literate, collaborative, creative environment where people respect one another and have fun.
MAY 26TH, 2019
We just wrapped up our first Activity Check! As we move forward, the Fall Festival event will be up a while longer. Anticipate some exciting changes coming soon. Thanks for sticking with us!
If you have any concerns, questions, or suggestions for the site, don't be afraid to send any of that to Fox or Lyro. We're always improving!
What is the Course Focus account profile field for?
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What your character plans to be after college! What are they studying to become? A professor, coordinator, battler, Trainer, etc.!
CHARACTER QUESTIONS
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Do I have to play a trainer?
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Everybody who completes SEA's program becomes a Trainer, but they do not necessarily have to be a traditional trainer. Your character can be of any profession or have any ultimate goal as long as it heavily involves Pokemon.
Can I be a psychic/aura reader/hex maniac/etc?
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These things are all canon in Pokemon lore, and it does make sense for an Elite Academy to attract exceptional people. That said, any supernatural abilities must be on the weak end of things. Applications that mention supernatural elements are subject to greater scrutiny than the average app.
What's the difference between the colleges?
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The College of Battling, known as Pearl, focuses on Pokemon fighting techniques. Prospective Champions, Rangers, and Pokemon League Officials make up most of the student body.[break][break]
The College of Sciences, known as Diamond, focuses on learning more about the world. Likely students include those studying to be scientists, doctors, and engineers.[break][break]
The College of Arts, known as Platinum, focuses on culture and communication. This college has the most diversity, with student interests ranging from culinary arts, to coordinating, to Pokemon literature.
Do we have roommates?
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If your character would like a roommate, SEA will randomly assign you one of the same college, regardless of gender. For plotting purposes, you are welcome to determine your specific roommate OOCly. If your character would rather live solo, they will be provided a single-occupant room.
Can I use a canon Pokemon character as a fc?
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No. Pokemon canon video game characters, anime characters, movie characters, etc. are not allowed to be used as face claims for the sake of clarity. If you need help finding a proper face, hit up our Discord channel.
POKEMON QUESTIONS
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Can I use Gen 8 Pokemon?
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To avoid spoilers, Gen 8 Pokemon will not be added to the Pokemon Claim thread until at least 30 days after the game's release.
How flexible are move/ability descriptions?
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As long as your Move or Ability description follows the core idea (or "the spirit") of the move or ability, you're fine. For example, appropriate interpretations of the Static Ability are "Mareep produces a static field around them so strong it can paralyze those within an inch of them" or "Pikachu's body constantly pulses with electricity and can paralyze on contact". Both of them keep the general idea of the ability, which is to paralyze Pokemon that are close. "Mareep can use static electricity to cling to vertical surfaces" or "Pikachu can shoot jolts of static to paralyze enemies at range" are not appropriate interpretations. [break][break] For more information on Move/Ability descriptions, visit our Pokemon Creation Help thread.
How many Moves can my Pokemon have?
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Your starter can have 6 Moves. These Moves can be learned through level up, tutoring, TM/HMs, egg moves, event distribution, etc. Of those 6, 2 may be Nonstandard Moves. A Nonstandard Move is one a Pokemon does not normally learn through level up. (eg, Wobbuffet with Aerial Ace) Your starter is not required to have a Nonstandard Move, but you are required to explain how your starter can use it. [break][break]
Your starter can also have a Custom Move if it is purchased in the Site Shop. [break][break]
Academy Rentals are allowed up to 6 Moves. Rentals may not start out with any Nonstandard Moves; these must be purchased. Rentals can also purchase a Custom Move.
Why can't I catch a legendary?
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Would you let a drunk college student hold God in their pocket?
BATTLE QUESTIONS
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How do I determine who wins a battle?
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Work this out with your thread partner. If you cannot determine a victor in a Sanctioned Battle, staff will step in. For more information on Battles, check out the Battle Information thread.
Can I change how a Pokemon uses a move after approval?
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Short version: no. [break][break]
Long version: Say you're battling as Greninja in a Sanctioned Battle. On your app, you describe Waterfall as "Greninja charges forward with enough speed to climb waterfalls." You can use this move to attack quickly or attack strongly, but you cannot summon water out of nowhere, since you did not say Waterfall was capable of that on your app. [break][break]
Note that it's entirely permissible to phrase Waterfall as "Summoning water out of nowhere, Greninja uses the force of moving water to charge with great speed" in your app; however, in a Sanctioned Battle, all parties must abide by what's written on their application in order to be fair. If you wish to change how your move works, contact a mod or buy the Move/Ability Change item in the site shop.