The Rain and Pokémon

As the world of Pokémon is situated in one that is not too far off different from the real world, it shares many things characteristic of the real world. Among them is weather, one of which is rain. It's a very characteristic weather in the real world that is affected by the dynamics of the land and the sea. In the Pokémon world, it may be affected by another dynamic, that of the Pokémon in addition to the people to which they are related. As such, there's a certain interest in discussing that weather in a post.

Rain brings down water from above, and therefore rain is very closely associated with Pokémon of the Water type. In fact, some Pokémon can perform the move Rain Dance and bring about a Rain weather. Others don't have to do that - at least initially - and can bring in Rain straight away through the Drizzle ability. Even the Rain weather has a state of increased intensity with effects that are more pronounced on Pokémon. None of these should be surprising given the nature of rain in the real world, but they do show that rain has its place for Pokémon.

Besides having a place for Pokémon (the creatures), rain also has a place in the general environs of this world. It is apparent that for most places, rain is only periodic, coming by itself or by way of Rain Dance et cetera as above. But, for some places like in central Hoenn, it is apparent that the rain can seemingly go on forever, making it a challenge for the people who are situated in the places and the travelers or Trainers who pass through them. Even the reason caused by the Drizzle ability may turn out to be apocalyptic as activated by Kyogre. In this way, rain can and does become a major force in different circumstances.

This last bit is kind of spiritual but still has relevance in a way. Euphemistically, "rain" represents the tears shed by people - in specific cases, this would be of Ash upon experiencing separation from or something harrowing with Pikachu, as has happened in several episodes of the anime. It fulfills the premises of a popular song:

'Cause there'll be no sunlight

If I lose you, baby

There'll be no clear skies

If I lose you, baby

Just like the clouds

My eyes will do the same

If you walk away

Everyday it will rain, rain, rain, rain...

-- "It Will Rain", Bruno Mars

While the song is better known for its usage in something that is universal in nature among people and perhaps Pokémon too in one way. And this allows the imagery to still be satisfied by the song.

For a world that seems almost completely different from the real world, some of it has quite the parallels, like for rain. It's the spiritual source for a type of Pokémon based off its substance, and it displays certain unique characteristics in location and strength, and even human impression. All kinds of dynamics factor into these relationships and circumstances related to rain, and that's more than can be said for how things work out in this world when the water(works) start to pour.

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