✨TRAINER SPOTLIGHT✨ Kalcifer is here! They are an expert when it’s time to write about the most stoic of characters. It’s nothing but beautiful when you see the love and care in their work through a character’s thoughts and actions.

✨TRAINER SPOTLIGHT✨ A breathtaking writer that is never low on ideas. She will give you engaging action, humorous stories, and poignant work that has you wanting more. You know them and you love them, welcome The Squirtle Fan @ToxicPineapplex!

✨TRAINER SPOTLIGHT✨ A master of beautiful, immersive environments! We're so excited for Pepper to pull you into the world of Pokemon!

✨TRAINER SPOTLIGHT✨ Nihi is tagging in! Their use of soft shading and colours makes the sweetest of illustrations, just like a lovely morning.

✨TRAINER SPOTLIGHT✨ Ravensa has worked with so many mediums and it’s nothing but marvelous! We are proud to have such a talented and hard-working trainer in our ranks.

✨TRAINER SPOTLIGHT✨ A professional in theatrical composition and lighting! Cinematic and emotional! Give a big hello to our Page Artist Shinina!

✨TRAINER SPOTLIGHT✨ Let's welcome Poketrio as our next page artist! Their energetic, stylish art is sure to amaze you!

✨TRAINER SPOTLIGHT✨ scholar of the sacred yaoi arts is our next page artist! Their fun art style and delightful shape language is perfect for an entertaining Pokemon piece.

✨TRAINER SPOTLIGHT✨ Coming next is Trainer emeslines! She’s incredibly talented when it comes to character interactions in her work! Very dynamic and engaging!

✨TRAINER SPOTLIGHT✨ @twinklelitchii sure has an eye for dreamy, beautiful scenes doesn’t she? We’re so excited to have such a talented artist as part of our lineup, and we hope you are too!

✨TRAINER SPOTLIGHT✨ Justverely has a very unique lightning style that sets the tone of its pieces, along with a strong understanding of colour use! No doubt you will fall in love with his piece for the zine.

✨TRAINER SPOTLIGHT✨ We have one more special trainer to share with you all! Stella Amarilis Monroe - ARTIST AND VA is a champion when it comes to beautiful scenery and sweet character interactions. Her vibrant and bright style will bring such a special sparkle to our pages!

my friends! i had the joy of writing a fic about makoto naegi and his SQUIRTLE!!! for Ultimate Trainers! A DR x PKMN Zine !! my dear friend sierra poketrio (@/poketrio.bsky.social on bsky) did wonderful spots for the fic and i really enjoyed writing it, please look forward to the zine's release on 2/23!

We adore Toxicpineapple's fic exploring the struggles of a new trainer and budding friendships between people and pokemon. A perfect treat for all Squirtle Fans too!

✨ ONE WEEK UNTIL RELEASE ✨ The journey you have all been waiting for is approaching! Our will be releasing on FEBRUARY 23RD on itch io! Remember to keep an eye out for those previews! And if you have any questions, please send an ask on our Tumblr!

✨ ZINE RELEASE TOMORROW ✨ It's going to be such a exciting week for Pokemon fans! Are you ready to take on this adventure? Ultimate Trainers! will be releasing on ITCH IO tomorrow, FEBRUARY 23RD!