Hi all, I am back with another reading challenge inspired by Pokemon Go. I have recently become quite obsessed with read-a-thons as a way to tackle my TBR, so combining these two things is the natural progression of things.
Disclaimer: Pokemon belongs to Nintendo. I make 0 monetary profit from my blog, please don’t sue me!
What Is It?
The Pokemon Indigo League #ReadThemAllThon is a 3 weeks long reading challenge based on the Kanto’s Indigo League. Long-time fans of the series would recognise this as the first set of gyms Ash Ketchum had to conquer in his quest to become the Pokemon Master. Now you, my friends, will also embark on a journey to become the very best. Instead of fighting gym battles, you’ll be reading books instead!
When Is It?
The read-a-thon will run for 3 weeks between Sunday 14th August to Sunday 4th September.
You can sign up anytime between now and the end of the read-a-thon.
How Do I Join?
Create a sign-up post on your own blog/booktube/booklr/etc with the books you will read for the challenge below and title it #ReadThemAllThon TBR or something similar. Then add your link to the link widget below. Please add a link back to this post!
The Challenge/Gyms
There are 8 reading challenges within this read-a-thon, based on the 8 gyms that are in the Indigo League. Earn a badge every time you complete a book!
- Pewter Gym: The First Book In A Series
This Rock-type gym is the first gym Ash and the Pokemon player ever encounters. Finish this challenge to win a Boulder Badge.
- Cerulean Gym: A Book That Might Make You Cry
This Water-type gym has a badge that looks like a droplet of your tear, so read a book that will rip your heart out. Finish this challenge to win a Cascade Badge.
- Vermillion Gym: A Book With Thunderous Hype
Vermillion City is the home to Lt. Surge and his many Electric-type Pokemon. For this challenge, read a book that’s been hyped all over bestseller’s list and the internet. Finish this challenge to win a Thunder Badge.
- Celadon Gym: A Book That Focuses on Diversity
Celadon Gym is one of my favourites, because of it’s colourful Grass-type aesthetics. Read a diverse book and you will earn yourself a Rainbow Badge.
- Fuschia Gym: A Book With A Great Romance
I’ve always been confused by the fact that a Poison-type gym has a heart-shaped badge. Can someone explain please. Read a book that features romance prominently and earn a Soul Badge.
- Saffron Gym: A Book With Fantasy/Supenatural Elements
Saffron City is where all the Psychic-types hang out, so for this challenge, read a bool with fantasy, magical realism, or paranormal elements. Finish this challenge to win a Marsh Badge.
- Cinnabar Gym: A Book With A Red Cover
Cinnabar Island is famous for red earth and Fire-type Pokemon. For this challenge, read a book with a red cover. Complete this challenge to win a Volcano Badge.
- Viridian Gym: A Book With Post-Apocalyptic Setting
The final gym is home to a Team Rocket Leader (OK, if it’s been out 10+ years you can’t cry spoilers) and Ground-type Pokemon. For this challenge, read a book featuring a ruined, post-apocalyptic Earth. Finish this to win yourself an Earth Badge.
Extra Points & Fun
The main challenge is to read those eight books in the 3 weeks. However, you can also have ONE POKEMON EACH and use them to keep scores and figure out who’s the very best.
- Each participant can choose one Pokemon, and will start with i) 10CP (Combat Power) for a Pokemon that can evolve OR ii) 50CP for a Pokemon that cannot evolved e.g. Lapras.
- For each 10 pages they read during the challenge, their Pokemon will gain +1CP. That’s +10CP per 100 pages!
- For each gym badge/book completed, they will gain an extra +20CP.
- For each review you post of a book you read during the Read-a-Thon period, gain an extra +20CP.
- Each time you tweet under the hashtag #ReadThemAllThon on Twitter, gain +2CP. The maximum number of points you can gain from this is 200.
- Each time you post a photo of your book + a Pokemon (via Pokemon Go camera function) under the hashtag #ReadThemAllThon on Twitter, gain +5CP. The maximum number of points you can earn from this is 100.
- When you are 150CP, your Pokemon can evolve, earning you gain an extra +50CP. If your Pokemon has a third evolutionary form, it can evolve again at 400CP and gain you an extra +50CP.
- If you choose a Magikarp, you can’t evolve until you get to 450CP, but you will gain an extra +120CP when you have a Gyarados. Basically, if you think you can read loads of books, choose a Magikarp.
- Whoever owns the Pokemon with the highest CP in the end, wins the title of Pokemon League Champion and will earn a prize (to be announced), as well as bragging rights.
For those who are confused with all the numbers, like myself, please use this example picture to guide you.
PRE-EMPTIVE FAQs
Let’s pretend y’all have questions for me already.
If you’re looking for an example sign up post, I have posted mine here.
1. Can I join even though I have 0 clue what a Pokemon is?
But of course! The main point of the read-a-thon is for you to conquer your TBR pile. The Pokemon theme is admittedly awesome but superfluous!
2. Hey, doesn’t choosing a non-evolving Pokemon short-change me points wise?
Yup, you get a headstart in terms of CP but the monsters that have learned Darwin’s theory will catch up and outperform you after 3-4 books. So Choose Wisely.
3. The Pokemon point system is confusing and I hate maths, do I have to do it?
Not at all, I just want a competetitive aspect to the challenge to mirrot the Indigo League, but you’re welcome to just read your books. The point system is entirely optional!
4. Can I choose the same Pokemon as someone else?
Yes. You can choose any Pokemon from any generation you please.
5. What if there are multiple people with the same high point in the end?
The Pokemon Type-Weakness chart will be our friend to determine the final victor.
6. Do I have to do the challenges in Gym order?
No!
7. Can I use the same book for two challenges?
Yes, but you can’t double up on the points so you will get less points.
8. Can I use the graphics in this post?
Definitely! They’re yours to use!
9. I am participating in another reading challenge, can I use the same books for this one?
Yes, as long as they fit the prompts.
10. Can I read more books and get points for those?
You can, but on two conditions i) you have to finish the original 8 challenges and ii) you can only earn page points (1 CP per 10 pages read) for them, not the completion bonus.
Please comment or tweet me with any questions!
LINKS LINKS LINKS
Here you can find your fellow trainer and aspiring Pokemon Champion. Add the link to your sign up post/TBR for #ReadThemAllThon here!
Please click on the icon above to add your link. WordPress is stupid and won’t show the widget on this page. I will update this page periodically to display your link as well.
Are you as excited as I am? Please join me on this Pokemon-inspired Read-A-Thon and vie for the title of the very best! My own TBR for this challenge will be posted later on today or tomorrow night!
I dedicate this post to Jenna and Joey who had to listen to my nonsense rambling on this for two days.
Read at Midnight 
YES YES YES YES YES!! I am so excited for this. Possibly the best Read-a-thon EVER! You just keep one upping yourself Aentee with creativity! I shall go and figure out a TBR now! Wish me luck 😀
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You are too kind, Jesse 😩✨ I am just too obsessed with Pokemon. Can’t wait to see your post!!
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Whoa this one sounds so much fun! I would love to join but I’ll be busy at that time. Gahhh.
P.S. I wanted to leave a comment on your blog but yours doesn’t allow a Google+ sign in so I’ll have to log in using my Facebook account. Haha.
My blog: http://laxsourire.blogspot.my
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Ahhh that’s too bad 😦 I shall miss you! and aw WordPress and Google + do not mix well. Sorry! I will be checking out your blog ASAP!!
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OMG AENTEE THIS IS SUCH A COOL IDEA. So obviously I’m going to participate 😛 It ends the day before school starts, so that’s perfect hahaha. Now I just need to take a look to figure out what books to read…
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Ahahah I rushed the idea through because I wanted to catch the northern hemisphere’s summer holidays 😂 can’t wait to see your post!
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Hahaha I’m glad you did 😛 Otherwise I probably wouldn’t have been able to participate
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This is so awesome! Very well-thought out too. I’m already participating in ARC August but I may have to sign up for this too. I’ll have to check out how many of my ARCs and library books can fit into these categories. 🙂
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This sounds like so much fun, Aentee! I cannot wait to just gobble books up! I’m feeling super competitive and the books on my shelf are just dying to be read. Definitely will be joining this lovely readathon. Plus it’s Pokemon related so that means I can fangirl all the time! (Even if Pokemon Go is still not released here in our country, boo) Did I mention that I am excited? ❤❤❤
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So so so so excited for this!!!! Yeah!!!! Such a well thought out read a thon. Definitely wanting to participate.
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Too bad this starts a month into school… Guess I’ll just have to neglect homework for the sake of reading them all…jk lol! Kind of..😂
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OMG!!! I am so excited for this!! I am so in. Pokemon and books in one??? Ahhhhh
Okay, I am calm now. But I am so in!
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Working on a TBR list right now. This is probably going to coincide with another Read-a-thon I’m doing, plus a Book Bingo type thing, but I couldn’t resist. I’m just trying to decide whether Eevee is the best Pokemon to use for this challenge, because I kind of love Vaporeon.
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this. is. the most. exciting. thing. reading and pokémon? two of my favourite things? combined? YEEESSSSSSS
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WOW, yes, i dig it. absolutely. i’m going to have to get a TBR ready right now, lol
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Love this idea! I’m going to try! 🙂
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I’m in! I probably won’t be able to do the extra fun stuff but I just love all the details you put into thinking this up. Sounds fun!
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This challenge is freaking genius! I can’t wait to sign up and be the very best.
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I’m so excited! You’re amazing for putting this together!!!
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OMG I DIDN’T KNOW I NEEDED THIS CHALLENGE UNTIL NOW. This is going to be so much fun!!
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This looks fab, I’m going to comb my TBR bookcase for picks. I didn’t play Pokémon as a kid, no consoles, but I’ve been enjoying Pokemon GO. 😀
Just to check, rereads are okay for one or two challenges as well?
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This sounds amazing! I’ll see if I can join and maybe ask my pokemon friends for some advice!
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You creativity astounds me. This is definitely one of the best readathon/reading challenges ever!
I love everything about this. I’ll consider doing it, but can’t guarantee it as I just decided to scale back my blogging and reading to enjoy other leisure activities and blog without stress or obligations.
Perhaps by the time the readathon comes around I’ll feel refreshed and eager to read all the books! I will let you know if so. 🙂
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I’ll definitely be participating! What a fun way to do a readathon! 🙂
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This sounds like an amazing readathon! I’m totally joining in on it! I may even download pokemon go while I’m at it lol
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So excited about this challenge! I think I’m going to have a harder time choosing my Pokemon then I am my TBR hahaha! So fantastic and your graphics are gorgeous as usual 😀
Also I would so take part in a pokemon go bookstagram challenge as well, really anything to do with pokemon at the moment count me in bahaha!
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I’m pretty sure at this point I would automatically join anything you create Aentee ❤
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OMG what a great challenge! I’ll definitely be signing up. I also absolutely loved your Pokemon Go book tag, thank you so much for creating these!
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Woah this challenge is awesome!! Pokemon Go literally just released yesterday here so I’m still wandering around the house trying to catch ’em all. XD I probably won’t do the readathon though because I only have a few weeks until school starts and I’m trying to get writing done. But here’s to conquering our tbr pile!
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This sounds like a ton of fun!! 😍 I’m probably going to do this! 👍🏼💕
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Okay I have no idea what Pokemon to choose and whatnot but this sounds like so much fun! I AM IN! 😀
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Whoohoo a Pokemon Read-a-thon I love it!! Walked over 65 km in like 7 days haha… Even started watching the first eps on Netflix again ^^ I’m currently working on the sign up post, but could you make another one of those Pokemon Trainer Cards???
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OH i’m derfinitely signing up, Im curious will mega evolutions come to play?
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This is amazing! I’m definitely joining! 😀
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Hey,
I was wondering about the fact, if you would count a little update on Tumblr the same as a Twitter update, since I don’t have Twitter and Tumblr would be my alternative (since I also could post pics there if I want to ^^)
Greetings
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For sure, I can cross post it there later on today.
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That’s great 😀 Makes joining even better ^^
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OMG!!! I’m totally going to be participating since Pokemon is ruling my life right now 🙂 The hardest part is going to be choosing which Pokemon to use 😛 Such a fantastic, fun readathon!!!!!
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this is an amazing idea, totally participating!! 😀
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Okay, my post is up! 😀 So excited to join in! This is my first readathon hehe. So I hope I did everything right. Please let me know if I haven’t! And I also hope that not too many people chose Pichu lol
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You did a really good job putting this together! I don’t think I could have figured out a CP system. I want to participate but I have joined #arcaugust and I’m not sure if the same book will fit into the gym categories. Going to look at it later. Seriously love this idea though!
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