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Funky is one of Diddy's uncles through his mother, and perhaps the one that dispenses some of the more graspable wisdom amidst the family. Unlike the others, he's not a part of the Unova league or even a renowned pokemon trainer in any form. He began his gym challenge much like his older siblings and father before him had, starry-eyed and excited for what awaited, but when he came to face his second gym, he suffered a devastating defeat. Although Funky's pokemon were able to be healed back to tip-top shape, the experience led to him resigning from the gym challenge altogether. As a result, he was encouraged to set his eyes on other pursuits.

Funky is a Unovan native, but has ancestry in too many regions to name here. He's been to all sorts of different regions, and in present day runs a business that provides both air and sea travel as well as a beachside shop for those hoping to take advantage of the endeavors Unova's coasts provide.

His team consists of:

Blaze (Growlithe, male, Relaxed nature)
Crush (Tirtouga, male, Lax nature)
Sage (Pansage, male, Docile nature)
Stripes (Basculin, female, Jolly nature)
Dewey (Ducklett, female, Hasty nature)
Caril (Ferroseed, female, Timid nature)

Some additional fun facts:

-Yes. The first three pokemon in his team are referencing exactly what you may be thinking.

-Design-wise, Funky mostly takes after his appearances in the DKC games. Trainer and character-wise, there's bits and pieces of Gym Leaders Marlon and Skyla as well as the male Swimmer class.

-Immediately following The Incident™, only one other person knew what happened simply because they were the only person Funky felt like he could tell. (It was DK.) Funky himself was the one who ultimately spilled the beans a few months later.

-Funky is the second youngest among his siblings. As a result, he may or may not have a mild case of middle-child syndrome, but he actively tries to avoid letting it spoil his relationship with his siblings and parents.

-Blaze was the only pokemon he had for the longest time. Stripes and Sage came along right before that fateful second gym battle, and Funky only gained the rest later on.

-When he was younger and still going to the Trainers School, he managed to convince his entire class that the Battle Subway was cursed while they were on a field trip there. He does not regret it to this day.

DKC and Pokemon (c) Nintendo

Description

Funky is one of Diddy's uncles through his mother, and perhaps the one that dispenses some of the more graspable wisdom amidst the family. Unlike the others, he's not a part of the Unova league or even a renowned pokemon trainer in any form. He began his gym challenge much like his older siblings and father before him had, starry-eyed and excited for what awaited, but when he came to face his second gym, he suffered a devastating defeat. Although Funky's pokemon were able to be healed back to tip-top shape, the experience led to him resigning from the gym challenge altogether. As a result, he was encouraged to set his eyes on other pursuits.

Funky is a Unovan native, but has ancestry in too many regions to name here. He's been to all sorts of different regions, and in present day runs a business that provides both air and sea travel as well as a beachside shop for those hoping to take advantage of the endeavors Unova's coasts provide.

His team consists of:

Blaze (Growlithe, male, Relaxed nature)
Crush (Tirtouga, male, Lax nature)
Sage (Pansage, male, Docile nature)
Stripes (Basculin, female, Jolly nature)
Dewey (Ducklett, female, Hasty nature)
Caril (Ferroseed, female, Timid nature)

Some additional fun facts:

-Yes. The first three pokemon in his team are referencing exactly what you may be thinking.

-Design-wise, Funky mostly takes after his appearances in the DKC games. Trainer and character-wise, there's bits and pieces of Gym Leaders Marlon and Skyla as well as the male Swimmer class.

-Immediately following The Incident™, only one other person knew what happened simply because they were the only person Funky felt like he could tell. (It was DK.) Funky himself was the one who ultimately spilled the beans a few months later.

-Funky is the second youngest among his siblings. As a result, he may or may not have a mild case of middle-child syndrome, but he actively tries to avoid letting it spoil his relationship with his siblings and parents.

-Blaze was the only pokemon he had for the longest time. Stripes and Sage came along right before that fateful second gym battle, and Funky only gained the rest later on.

-When he was younger and still going to the Trainers School, he managed to convince his entire class that the Battle Subway was cursed while they were on a field trip there. He does not regret it to this day.

DKC and Pokemon (c) Nintendo