"So that we'll be together forever... and when we're old, we can come back here together and reminisce."

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You're eyes fail to meet hers, but the words come out. "Oaks are strong. Your Apicot tree can intertwine with it. They can grow together."

Robin looks both touched and a little suspicious. She's not entirely sure if you're intent is sweet or another something else. You put your hand on her shoulder, and she nods in agreement. You, Robin, Vance, and even Junior follow Sato's instructions on how to plant it properly.

Robin gives Master Sato a respectful bow. "Thank you Master Sato." And the four of you start walking off.

"Not so fast Vance." You grab him by the arm. "I told you that you're up next, didn't I?"

He scratches the back of his head. "I don't know. I'm really not looking to become a trainer like you and Robin. Pokemon battles aren't exactly my strong suit."

It's your turn to act sagely. You do your best imitation of Master Sato when he was giving advice. "You don't have to win. You just have to learn from it."

Vance slaps his forehead. "Oh! It's a lesson." He turns to Master Sato. "Alright. Master Sato, I'd like to challenge you to a battle."

Master Sato leans on his cane. "Indeed. You'll have to forgive me. My Pokemon and I need some rest. I'm not as young as I once was. Would you be willing to come back later today? Of course If you you insist, I do have other Pokemon I can fetch from my PC in my office. Although I'm a bit hesitant to use them against a novice trainer." He yawns.

>Tell Vance to fight now. Sato is tired and might make mistakes.
>Come back later today. Vance will get clobbered by tougher Pokemon.
>Something else

>>29907789
>Come back later today. Vance will get clobbered by tougher Pokemon.

>>29907789
That in of itself could be a good lesson, fighting an overwhelming opponent.

>>29907789

>Come back later

Vance should face him at full strength.

>>29907789
>>Come back later today. Vance will get clobbered by tougher Pokemon.

>>29907789
"We'll come back later today. You and your Pokemon deserve some rest. Thank you for everything, Master Sato. We'll see you later today."

>>29907683
Does Vance even have 3 pokemon?

Because I don't think its fair to him to try this gym without 3.

>>29907789
>Come back later today. Vance will get clobbered by tougher Pokemon.
Also
>Robin puts in her on her mouth
Lewd. I think.

>>29907931
Whoops. I meant:
>put's her finger on her mouth

>>29907903
Maybe he can catch one really quick?

>>29907903
you forgot about Vances strongest pokemon, himself

>>29907984
I don't think that's tournament legal.

Actually Gobble, is he allowed?

I'm now picturing him getting absolutely destroyed by the psychic gym leader now.

Just caught a Phantump in Pokemon Y, and damn is that description creepy...

>>29907903
we can use the extra time for him to catch a new poke

preferrably something with a type advantage

>>29908025
"Vance!"

"Wut?"

"Sic 'em!"

"Arf arf arf!"

Abra used Psychic!

It's super-effective!

Vance fainted!

Ursaring began eating his trainer!

>>29908037
I also think that he can have a good bonding moment with Ursaring if he catches something else too.

>>29907683
>Come back later today. Vance will get clobbered by tougher Pokemon.

>>29907984
if this is tourney legal, i vote that vance uses himself as his third pokemon

in the meantime
>Come back later today. Vance will get clobbered by tougher Pokemon.

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Vance looks to you. You answer for him. "We'll come back later today. You and your Pokemon deserve some rest. Thank you for everything, Master Sato. We'll see you later today."

Master Sato respectfully bows. Your party returns it. You grab Junior by the ear to get him to follow suite.

As your group exits the gym, Junior pipes up. "Hey! Aren't you forgetting something?" You turn to see Junior tossing up one of his Pokeballs. "I went to the trouble of catching and training new Pokemon because of you, and you're not going to battle me? I'm not going to wait around all day y'know." He's just as mouthy as when you first met him. "I've been doing a lot of training since last time. I hope you're ready to get pounded!" He smirks. "How about a singles battle with three Pokemon each?"

Devon isn't able to fight, but Vlad is still in near perfect condition. Zappy Dan took a little damage, but nothing serious. Raistlin, Trunks, and Destiny are all fresh.

You have a pretty good sum of money right now. You could lose half of it and probably still be comfortable for the immediate future. Still, it'd be a shame to lose so much.

What are you saying? You beat this twerp last time with Zappy Dan against his Piplup without knowing all that much. How much better could he have gotten?

>Agree to battle, standard wager
>Agree to battle, no wager
>Agree to battle, large wager
>Maybe another time
>Something else

>>29908180
>>Agree to battle, standard wager

>>29908180
Standard works.

>>29908180
>>Agree to battle, standard wager
lets fuck this kids mouth up until it starts talking more humbly

>>29908180
>Agree to battle, small wager.
Lead with Raistlin, switch out immediately. Gotta git XP.

>>29908180
>Agree to battle, standard wager

>>29908180

>Agree to battle, large wager.

Junior is trying to be our rival, huh? Gotta play for keeps.

>>29908180
>Agree to battle, small wager.
Can we specify flat amounts, rather than percentages? Percentage is only great when we're the underdog with nothing to lose and a lot to gain.

>>29908180
Small wager, no need to break the kid. Plus he might win

>>29908180
if the vote is contentious, I would suggest first taking one on whether to battle at all, then on how to to bet, since this way is splitting the battle voter-base. Although since you tend to collate votes anyways, I guess it isn't that big of a deal.

>>29908284
I would also like to make a flat bet, though I'm not too worried what the final amount is.

>>29908284
Yes, sorry. If you vary from the standard wager of half your money, then it's a flat amount instead of say, 10% of each persons income. It's a small amount relative to your current money, but to a poor trainer that might be a large bet.

I'm feeling Dan, Vlad, and Destiny for the team

order not specific

>>29908390
I kind of want to squeeze Trunks in there, probably in Destiny's place, since Trunks should be getting ready for the gym. Not adamant about it though, Destiny would be resistant to water attacks and be able to put out good dragon damage.

>>29907789
>You don't have to win. You just have to learn from it
I said that last thread

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"Fine by me!" You say, returning an equally cocky smile. This mouthy twerp doesn't know who he's messing with. Didn't he see you just win a gym battle?

Junior pauses. "You've got money this time, right?"

"Yeah kid, I've got money." You leave it at that. Without setting a bet, you'll be fighting for the standard amount. Half of your money. "Vance, watch closely," you say over your shoulder. Vance takes a spot at the middle part of the sidelines to get a good view of the entire battle. Robin stands behind you. You flap your shirt a little to fan some air. It's hot out here.

"So are we going to do this or what?" Junior says. He's impatient, maybe you can use that. He reaches for a Pokeball.

>Go Zappy Dan (Magnemite)
>Go Vlad (Zubat)
>Go Destiny (Horsea
>Go Trunks (Phantump)
>Go Raistlin (Abra)
>Something else


>>29908543
Glad you're back! That was a good line.

>>29908615
>Go Raistlin (Abra)

Let's see if we can manage to use teleport to any effect.

>>29908615
Vlad

>>29908615
>Go Destiny (Horsea)
He doesn't know about her. Let's wreck 2 of his pokemon with Outrage before he knows what hit him.

>>29908615
>>Go Vlad (Zubat)

>>29908615

>Go Trunks!

Lets let him get some battle experience.

>>29908615
>Go Trunks (Phantump)

>>29908615
>Go Trunks (Phantump)
resistant to piplup, but not zappy dan, in case he opens with a ground to counter him.
I'm fine with a vlad opening as well.
>>29908640
I would say, IF we use raistlin, which we should only do if we are kicking ass and he is on his last mon, to send him in against a confused mon, so he can actually practice teleporting and still have a chance of 'hurting' his opponent. Otherwise we are just stalling, and the only stall tactic we have is an untested leech seed (if it goes off though, I'd be fine with raistlin playing keep away among the tall grass)

>>29908615
>Go Vlad (Zubat)

>>29908615
>Glad you're back! That was a good line.
I wanna see what Vance can do

>>29908615
>Go Trunks (Phantump)

Just in case he pulls out like a rat or a weasel or something.

>>29908615
Trunks

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You and Junior toss out your Pokeballs at the same time.

"Go Trunks!"

Junior yells excitedly at the same time, "Go Fletchling!"

You know that one! There was one at Professor Fir's place. You also know that a Flying type has the advantage over a Grass type. You'll have to play smart.

Trunks doesn't entirely know Leech Seed yet. He might be able to use it, but it's risky.

>Tackle
>Confuse Ray
>Astonish
>Growth
>Feint Attack
>Leech Seed (d100)
>Something else
>Switch Pokemon (specify)

>>29908866
>Switch
Send in zappy dan. Nuke it out of the sky

>>29908866
>Confuse Ray

>>29908615
Trunks
Have we scanned his movepool yet?

>>29908866
>>Switch Pokemon (specify)
switch to zappy dan

>>29908902

Fletchling knows fire moves though.

>>29908866
>Switch to Destiny

>>29908866
>Confuse Ray

>>29908866
>Confuse ray

>>29908866
Switch to destiny

>>29908866
Start off with confuse ray then quickly switch it with Destiny or Zappy

>>29908866
fuckfuck, trunks get the hell out of there! Go Dan.
it's not supposed to know any fire moves until flame blitz or it evolves..., bit of a risk
I'm fine with trying out a confuse ray first, but Trunks shouldn't stay in.

>>29908866
>Confuse Ray

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There was some talk about switching the battle voting system last thread. I like the idea of a SQ style vote, but at the same time I don't want to discourage creative battling from write-in ideas. How does everyone feel about a 5 minute discussion period, then the next 5 minutes are the actual voting time? Too complicated? How about just having a flat 10 minutes for all votes to keep things simple instead?

>>29908980
Don't forget, Dan is weak to fire too, and it was already in battle.

>>29908989
I think a 5 minute battle vote is good because it makes us think on the spot.
A 2 minute discussion period before hand sounds better, but it may be a bit too short.
10 minutes for battle is too long though

>>29908989
I think you should just use the SQ system if there is an anomalously large number of votes.

>>29909002
that was the point of my spoiler, expanding on it, fletchling isn't actually a fire type, and isn't supposed to know any fire moves until high level. I'd still prefer Dan, since even then, it is a SE STAB versus a non-STAB SE. Whereas Destiny it's a STAB vs STAB.

>>29908866
>Switch to Destiny

>>29908989
I think it's fine, I really wouldn't be worried about repeat votes on minor decisions. If it's something important or the vote is particularly contentious, I might try a second round of voting with those stricter rules.

>>29908989
I don't follow Shadowquest, somebody fill me in on their voting process?

>>29909064
That latter part is a good idea.

>>29908866
>Confuse Ray
then switch out next turn
i sincerely doubt it will get an insta OHKO.

Man, we are such a parafusion whore. I love it. Need more sonic moves, make them spaz to the song of our people!

>>29909167

Parafusion2good

>>29909167
Confuse seems really good at the moment, judging from the way battles go

>>29909082
QM offers options, players respond with only post link and >number to indicate their vote. Any votes not following this rule are ignored, as are any votes posted after more than 5 minutes.
It relies on 4chan's built-in anti-spam feature which prevents identical posts from the same IP within 5 minutes of each other.

>>29909222
But I like attaching little notes to my votes, like a mouthy little fuck who can't keep his opinions to himself...

>>29909167
50% chance for the opponent to do nothing, 25% chance to hit themselves, and 25% chance to hit you? Too good to pass up!
Falls apart later-game, however, where you can't risk taking big hits.

>>29908866
>>Confuse Ray

If it looks like it knows some good flying or fire moves switch out with Destiny

>>29909260
plus, it stacks with poison,sleep,freeze, or paralyze

confusion best ailment

paralyze is a close 2nd

Damnit. We have potions. We should remember to use them before we go accepting battles.

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You wipe sweat from your brow. Better act quickly. "Trunks! Use Confuse Ray!"

At almost the same time, Junior gives his command. "Use Peck!"

The Fletchling comes swooping in and quickly lands next to Trunks. In a swift motion, it strikes Trunks with it's beak, then jumps back a short distance. That looks like it hurt Trunks a lot for such a weak move.

It's not enough to stop the Confuse Ray though. Trunks let's out a happy noise as the ray connects with Fletchling. You see the small bird Pokemon stagger in confusion.

It's too close to call if Trunks can take another hit like that.

Junior taunts you, "I told you I've been training hard! I hope you're ready to get creamed!" He doesn't seem concerned with the confusion.

>Tackle
>Confuse Ray
>Astonish
>Growth
>Feint Attack
>Leech Seed (d100)
>Something else
>Switch Pokemon (specify)

>>29909306
I guess we're a bit empty headed about these things.
Don't worry about it, it builds character.

>>29909246
Maybe a small amount of time for discussion before voting can be used.

Rolled 57

>>29909325
Leech Seed

>>29909325
>Switch to Destiny

>>29909325

Switch out to Destiny

Rolled 29

>>29909325
>Leech Seed

>>29909325
Switch for Vlad. This is a terribad matchup.

>>29909325
>Switch Pokemon (specify)
Destiny

fletchling isn't part fire yet, but Outrage is appealing

>>29909325
>Switch to zappy dan

>>29909325
Destiny

>>29909325
>Switch to destiny

>>29909330
I think the regular system is fine, unless a point that really gets the jimmies stirring, then there should be a bit of extra time for it.

>>29909325

Switch to Zappy Dan, hit it with a thunder wave then proceed to thundershock until the little bird is no longer moving.

>>29909325

I just remembered Fletchling is Flying/Normal and not Fire until it's next evolution

>>29909356
I change this to Zappy Dan

Rolled 19

>>29909325
>>Leech Seed (d100)

How the fuck do I type a capchta in Arabic?

>>29909325
It's Dan time.

(Why are some people voting for Destiny? She isn't super effective [fletchling isn't fire until it evolves] and he can just keep using his stab, it's a wash, whereas Vlad/Dan are more likely to do work at the water gym)

>>29909325
>I hope you're ready to get creamed
lol

Rolled 17

>>29909325
Leech Seed

>>29909391
but it learns ember at that stage....

>>29909425
It doesn't learn ember unless it evolves.

>>29909394
Dan has been weakened by combat, it's unkind to send him out twice in such a short amount of time.
Super effective doesn't have to rule the fight

>people actually voting leech seed
It's Dark Pulse all over again! Suspicious variations in the posts, too.

>>29909432
evolving mid fight yo

>>29909458
awww shit, dats some anime shenanigans.

>>29909325
>Switch to Destiny

>>29909394
Thundershock does 40. Against Fletchling it will do 80. Outrage does 120, it doesn't need to be super-effective to wreck things.

>>29909325
>That looks like it hurt Trunks a lot for such a weak move.
This means you should switch. Let Trunks rest out of combat.

Switch in Vlad while they're confused.

>>29909444
eh, dark pulse had a chance of working

leech seed is just dumb. even if hits, the hp won't be stolen until the end of the turn and any hit by fletchling finishes Trunks

>>29909488
That's assuming equal relevant attack/defense stats.

>>29909509
fletchling is not a defensive powerhouse.

Dan vs Destiny debate is just an argument over exactly how we want to win imo

>>29909488
hmm, It would be good to know if Gobble actually treats the moves that way, I kind of doubt it considering he's giving us moves more than twice as powerful as level appropriate.

>>29909325
Any comment, Gobble? Do you base the power scale on the game stats or is it more loose?

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>>29909546
>Dan vs Destiny

Well now I'm imagining Dan Vs Ruby from Nuzlock

>>29909551
and I said 'base,' but I mean, I fully expect you have strictly stronger moves in the game as stronger, but is the damage locked in proportion to the Power Rating in the game?

Rolled 65

>>29909325
Leech Seed!

>>29909546
Magnemite have a base SpAtk of 95.
Horsea have a base Atk of 40.
A STAB weakness'd Thundershock is half as powerful as un-STAB'd neutral Outrage, but will actually be more powerful after accounting for those base stats. Fletchling has 5 more Def than SpDef, increasing the difference slightly.
Then you've got natures, IVs, and EVs to account for. Considering we've actually put time into training Dan's SpAtk, I think it's safe to assume he'll do more damage.
Not that it matters, either move would OHKO, though Destiny might be faster.

>>29909734
and that's assuming Gobble uses the same mechanics as the game

>>29909769
>Fake Out actually did appreciable damage
Hm, true.

>>29909803
Well, Devon had taken a fair amount of damage, and Lombre had a fair number of levels on us.

Rolled 86

>>29909325
REACH SEEDO

(If we don't get HP now our treeghost is fucked)

>>29909900
You too, are late son.

>>29909354
>>29909369
>>29909372
>>29909376
>>29909488
Destiny

>>29909356 Changed by >>29909391
>>29909370
>>29909389
>>29909394
Zappy Dan

>>29909346
>>29909360
>>29909393
>>29909406
Leech Seed

>>29909900
The samefagging it hurts

>>29909915
Oh shit it's helpful person again!

>>29909940

No I'm just following his lead

>>29909958
His legacy shall live on then.

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>>29909488 [tiebreaker]
>Destiny
------------------------------
"Trunks! Return!" You pull Trunks back. The temptation to use Leech Seed is strong, but you don't want to risk it. Now, who to send out? Dan would be a good match up. Destiny is strong too though, and doesn't need to worry about fire moves. The sun beating down on you is hot enough, you don't even want to think about fire moves right now.

You decide on Destiny. "Alright, Destiny! Come on out!"

Junior stomps his feet. "You big chicken! I was going to win that matchup!" He's awfully sure of himself. "Fletchling! Hit it with Peck!"

Fletchling hops a foot forward and pecks the ground.

Junior yells again. "What! Fletchling! What are you doing! Peck peck peck! Snap out of it!"

His Pokemon may be strong, but that must be all he concentrated on during his training.

Destiny bounces in place, waiting for an order.

>Water Gun
>Smokescreen
>Bubble
>Outrage
>Something else


>>29909551
[I use game stats as a base, but it's moderately loose. For the most part it's better to assume the fight mechanics work like the game unless special circumstances come up. A Pokemon can be trained to be really good at a particular move, or weather, battlefield, and other effects can be abused in ways different from the games. Just don't 'aim for the horn' or use 'lighting armor.' Anything short of that is encouraged though.]

>>29909929
I just got in the thread dummy and why would I same fag for a Quest thread that's not mine

Rolled 1

>>29909976
>>Water Gun
No sense in playing around. Let's just spray him.

>>29909976
Smoke Screen

>>29909976
>Water gun
A good attacking move, smokescreen isn't necessary, bubble is weaker and outrage is too uncontrollable right now.

>>29909976
>>Water Gun

no need to play the ace up our sleeve, especially since fletch is confused

>>29909976
>Outrage

Rolled 82

>>29909976
Outrage.

>>29909976
>>Water Gun

>>29909976
>Water Gun

>>29909976
>Smokescreen
Destiny can't move too well, we should get that defense while we can.

>>29909976

Water gun

>>29910056

We did spend time training it's movement out of water

>>29909976
>Outrage
Rip and tear

>>29910073
That's why I didn't say she can't move at all, is she battle-ready as far as movement goes?

>>29909940
>>29909958
>>29909970
I'm so proud.

Checking up from my phone so listing isn't really an option.

>>29910006
>>29910015
>>29910016
>>29910026
>>29910053
>>29910058
Water Gun

>>29910009
>>29910056
Smokescreen

>>29910021
>>29910023
>>29910093
Outrage

>>29909976

>Smoke screen. see we can't make Fletchling attack rocks and trees...

>>29910239
Well, smokescreen would mostly just shield us.
It would be funny for a later pokemon though.

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Junior stomps and yells "Come on Fletchling!"

You've got this. The heat of the outdoors is only faintly in your mind as you get wrapped up in the excitement. "Destiny! Hit it with Water Gun!"

Destiny bounces down into a bracing position, and lets loose a strong jet of water, striking Fletchling and sending in tumbling back. It jumps back up and shakes off the water.

Junior is at a loss. "Peck! Come on!" Fletchling snaps out of it and flies at Destiny. It gives another switch peck. It's strong, but not nearly as bad as it was against Trunks. Destiny takes the light damage like a champ.

"Yeah! We're back in the game. Good job Fletchling!" Junior is really excitable.

>Water Gun
>Smokescreen
>Bubble
>Outrage
>Switch Pokemon (Specify)
>Something else

>>29910332
>>Smokescreen

>>29910332
>Water Gun

>>29910332
>Smokescreen

>switch peck

>>29910332
Smoke Screen

Rolled 32

>>29910332
Smokescreen

>>29910332

Jump above it and Water Gun it into the ground

>>29910332

>smokescreen

I know now is not the time, but maybe we could train Destiny to fill bubbles with smokescreen so that the attack is blinding And slowing...

>>29910332
>Water Gun
No sense using outrage if it's already hurt.

>>29910332
>>Smokescreen

It doesn't seem to be that hurt yet.

>>29910332
>Smokescreen

Junior points at Destiny. "Peck peck peck! Overwhelm it with your strength!"

"Destiny! Smokescreen!"

As Fletchling closes the distance, Destiny fires a cloud of smoke. It's beak thrusts wildly into the smoke, but fails to connect.

Junior pouts. "Awww! Come on! Stop with the cheap tricks and fight me!"

Hmph. He hasn't learned much.

Somewhere in the background you can hear Robin cheering. You're concentrating so much that it barely registers.

>Water Gun
>Smokescreen
>Bubble
>Outrage
>Switch Pokemon (Specify)
>Something else

>>29910643
>>Water Gun

>>29910643
>Bubble
We can't see fletchling so well (probably) so we need area saturation

>>29910643
>Water Gun

Rolled 42

>>29910643
Bubble.

>>29910643
>Smokescreen

Lets be annoying as fuck, it's no sand attack but it'll do

>>29910643

fill the cloud with bubbles! make his next attack hurt him!

>>29910643
>Water Gun

>>29910643
>Bubble

>>29910643

Water Gun

>>29910643
>Outrage
Why aren't we just killing him

>>29910643
I assume smoke is a double-edged sword so bubble should do nicely.

How does that work anyways? How is that possibly anything more than a minor annoyance.

>>29910643
>Water Gun

We should save Outrage for a surprise

>>29910720
thats what im wondering

>>29910643
Outrage

>>29910643
>>Bubble
it might manage to slow him down

Hey Gobble how are you gonna deal with Trade evolutions ?

>>29910720
Because, that's too rough, unecessary, and if Destiny stumbles into the smokescreen, then she (he?) will also be blind. We shouldn't lose control over destiny in case he has an unexpected pokemon, and we don't want Destiny to be confused for when another pokemon switches in.

>>29910787
I liked one anon in an earlier thread suggesting that it was the pokemon benefiting from a different training style.

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"Don't let it pull off any more tricks! Quick Attack!" Fletchling takes off like a bullet, striking Destiny before your or her can react.

"Lucky shot kid!" you yell. Better keep him off his game. "Destiny! Follow up with Bubble!"

Destiny fires off a series of bubbles with surprising force. It catches Fletchling as it's flying overhead, and the small bird comes tumbling down and his the ground with a faint 'fwup'.

"Fletchling!" Junior yells. He retrieves it with his Pokeball. "No, that was a lucky shot! It won't happen again!" Junior pulls out another Pokeball. "Prinplup! I've been saving you for last, but I need you now. Let's show them what a real water type looks like!"

That's got to be the evolved form of Piplup. He really has been training.

Destiny looks like she can't take another good hit.

>Water Gun
>Smokescreen
>Bubble
>Outrage
>Switch Pokemon (Specify)
>Something else

>>29910888
>>Switch Pokemon (Specify)
Zappy dan

the time is now

>>29910888

Zappy Dan it's your time to shine

>>29910888
>Outrage
Now it's time to go nuts.
Trunks was hit already, and abra can't really attack, Dan was in battle (he's an emergency)

>>29910888

>switch to Zappy Dan

>>29910888
Zappy Dan time for electricity?

>>29910888
>Outrage

>>29910888
use a potion, dumbass

>>29910888
switch to zappy dan

>>29910961
Prehaps items are off limits? It makes sense, anime rules (which appear to be what we follow) do not allow their use.

>>29910888
Outrage now we can get some exp

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>>29910787
I started writing up a small FAQ for mechanics and whatnot. Here's what I have on that:

"What about evolutions based on trading or trading with held items?:

It still work the same way. Trading through a proper trading machine causes reactions with certain Pokemon. Others need to be holding an item for that reaction to occur and start an evolution. The exact science behind it is best left to Pokemon researchers."

I'm open to other ideas.

Rolled 87

>>29910921
This. It most certainly is time. for our spherical friend to shine! Literally and figurativly.

>>29910995
The manga allows for trade using pokedex, which is more convenient/cooler and makes sense since Robin has one too.
We need to get the porygon out of ours first though (there's totally one in there)

Rolled 55

>>29910888
Zappy D.

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Better pull Destiny back for now. "Destiny! Come back!" A beam of light from your Pokeball connects to Destiny, and she vanishes. "Good job. Rest for now."

Junior stomps again. "What are you always doing that for!"

You ignore him. "Zappy Dan! Come on out!" Dan's floating, spherical form appears after you toss his Pokeball.

"No way! Not this one again. Prinplup! Get with Bubblebeam!" Prinplup fires a power burst of bubbles. It feels weird to think of bubbles as threatening, but they riddle Zappy Dan. He scraps along the ground before righting himself.

Zappy Dan's mellow attitude is gone. He looks determined. He also looks fairly damaged.

Last time you trained with him, you focused on Special Attack and Defense. He also made good progress towards Thunderbolt, but that's still iffy.

Confirmed Moves:
>Thundershock
>Sonic Boom
>Thunderwave
>Supersonic
>Thunderbolt (d100)
>Something else
>Switch Pokemon (Specify)

>>29911256
>>Thundershock

Rolled 100

>>29911256
>Thunderbolt (d100)
NO TIME FOR PARAFUSION
NUKE IT DOWN

Rolled 12

>>29911256
>Thunderbolt (d100)

>>29911256
>Go for broke and hit with thunderbolt

>>29911310
zapmuthafucka.jpg

>>29911310
>100
I keep forgetting, is it high roll or low roll?

>>29911310
... Woah.

>>29911310
you, i like you

>>29911256
thunderbolt

Rolled 21

>>29911310
Damn!

>>29911310
OH BOY

>>29911310
OH SHIT
This doesn't kill right?

>>29911310
i accidentally a thunder is this bad
>>29911334
Read the OP.

>>29911310

1 Hit KO time

Rolled 53

>>29911256
Thundershock. Stun the little shit.

>>29911256
>Thunderbolt (d100)

Rolled 28

>>29911310
EVEN THE DICE GODS CAN'T STAND THIS LITTLE SHIT!

>>29911353
No

Rolled 40

>>29911256
Funderbolt! ZAAAAPPP

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>>29911310
mother of fuck

>>29911256
>Thunderbolt
Not gonna bother rerolling, because damn.

Rolled 78

>>29911310
Zappy Dan for best Pokemon.

>>29911310
THE 100 CAN'T BE DENIED. THUNDERBOLT THAT FUCK.

>>29911256
>>Thunderbolt

There is no other logical choice.

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>>29911463
>>29911431
>>29911401
>>29911392
>>29911359
>>29911358
>>29911353
>>29911349
>>29911346
>>29911336
>>29911344
>>29911334
>>29911310

>mfw Gobble then asks us to roll for Thunderbolt

>>29911310
And nuke it we shall.

>>29911552
Fuck logic, we're gonna intimidate Zekrom with this shot.
>Your thunderbolt is of such power both Zapdos and Zekrom swear immediate fealty to you and submit to pokeballs.

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>>29911576

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Junior has you cornered and he knows it. His cocky grin comes back. "Bubblebeam! One more time Prinplup!"

You need to act. That could take Zappy Dan out of the fight. It's risky, but what choice do you have? "Dan! Thunderbolt! Put everything you've got into it! I believe in you!"

The two beams collide, but only for a fraction of a second. Zappy Dan's Thunderbolt rips through the Bubblebeam and strikes Prinplup directly. You don't even see what happens next, there's a devastating explosion that forces you and everyone else to cover their eyes.

The smoke clears. You see the outline of Prinplup standing there.

Robin peers from behind you. "No way!"

The smoke clears entirely, and you see Prinplup's face. It's out. Prinplup topples over and hits the ground.

"What... What was that?" Junior is stunned. He retrieves Prinplup. He shakes his head in disbelief. "Alright! Don't think it's over yet! Go Venonat!" His voice cracks.

It's some sort of fuzzy purple bug thing. You're not overly concerned after what you just saw.

A small crowd gathers. Pokemon battles are probably common here. After all, that looks like what this area is for. Still, it looks like you've drawn some attention.

Zappy Dan looks indifferent even as small arcs of electricity fly off of him.

>Thundershock
>Sonic Boom
>Thunderwave
>Supersonic
>Thunderbolt
>Something else
>Switch Pokemon (Specify)

>>29911761
>Supersonic
Time to stall, I don't think we'll be pulling another stunt like that.

>>29911761
>Supersonic
Let's not be TOO hard on him.

>>29911761
Thunder Wave Venonauts could easily confuse us if we aren't ready.

>>29911761
>>Supersonic

>>29911761
>Supersonic

>>29911761
>Supersonic
Zappy Dan still incapable of giving a fuck.

>>29911761
>>Thunderwave

Good Accuracy, and Paralysis won't wear off like confusion.

The venonat could be more trouble than it looks like. Psychic attacks to be wary of.

>>29911761
>>Thundershock
Let's not risk this any further. Let's just end this.

>>29911761
>>Thunderwave

Rolled 11

>>29911761
Thunderwave. Buy some time.

>>29911761
>Thunderwave

>>29911761
>Thunderbolt
You guys DO know that we just learned Thunderbolt and it no longer requires a roll right?

Curse you time, I need to go to sleep but I want to see how this turns out.

>>29911952
Doesn't it have recoil? I thought it had a chance of self injury...

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Junior's cockiness is gone."Quick! Use Supersonic Venonat!"

At almost the exact same time, you yell your instructions. "Zappy Dan! Use Supersonic!"

Each of your Pokemon move at about the same speed. They fire their attacks in unison. Both Supersonic waves meet in the middle and bounce off of each other, dissipating into the air.

"Awww! Come on!" Both of you yell in unison.

You didn't even know that could happen.

>Thundershock
>Sonic Boom
>Thunderwave
>Supersonic
>Thunderbolt
>Something else
>Switch Pokemon (Specify)

>>29912004
what are you even
no
thunderbold does not have recoil

>>29912012
>Thunderbolt
Let's finish this and move on

>>29912012
>Thunderwave

>>29912012
>Thunderwave

>>29912012
>Thundershock

>>29912012
Switch to Trunks he can maybe take advantage of this

Rolled 3

>>29912012
Sonic Boom!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGw8DWctAts

>>29912012
>>Thunderbolt
Shock dat bug!

>>29912012
>>Thunderbolt

>>29912079
Trunks isn't very strong and low on HP right now

>>29912020
Shit, dude, it has been like 12 years since I last played a pokemon game.

>>29912012
>Thunderbolt

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Junior grits his teeth. "Venonat! Supersonic again!" Well, at least he's consistent.

You have a different plan. "Dan! Thunderwave!"

Both Pokemon fire off their moves before they're hit. Venonat is struck with a wave of yellow electricity, while the sound waves from Venonat confuse him.

You see Vance watching intently. Robin is cheering you on from behind. You didn't notice before, but her Joltik is out with her too.

>Thundershock
>Sonic Boom
>Supersonic
>Thunderbolt
>Tell Junior to surrender
>Something else
>Switch Pokemon (Specify)

>>29912302
>>Thunderbolt

>>29912302
>>Thunderbolt

We ask for no quarter and give none

>>29912302
>>Thunderbolt
Finish it up!

>>29912302
>>Switch Pokemon (Specify)
Trunks
Venonat is paralyzed and has type disadvantage and Sparky Dan is confused, which is bad with all the damage he's taken.

>>29912302
Well confusion fixes itself, paralyze doesn't.

I say we switch, we have 1 more pokemon available right?

>>29912332
This

Rolled 52

>>29912302
Switch. We've got this in the bag. Who needs the most XP?

>>29912340
Both Trunks and Destiny are able to battle, but they're both hurt

>>29912340
no, we've used three, however switching is allowed, and all our pokemon are still up.

>>29912302
>>Sonic Boom

we got this

uh, trunks doesn't have any kind of advantage in typing, he is neutral to bug and poison, and so is his STAB (feint attack is NVE)

>>29912332
Agreeing with this, he'll bitch about us switching all the time, but it'll teach them a lesson about battling strategically.

>>29912302
>>29912332
Switch to Trunks
No sense staying in while confused. Let's switch out, and if Trunks lose we can switch him back in and he'll be fine again.

>>29912302
>Thunderbolt
Destiny and trunks are both hurt any way so theres no pint giving him a free attack

Changing vote:>>29912321
to:>>29912332

>>29912390

He's grass type so would be weak against bug

>>29912390
nvm, feint attack is neutral too, dark is weak to bug but bug doesn[t resist it, still a wash.

>>29912390
ghost resists bug

>>29912332
Sounds good.

>>29912414
Ghost resists so it's neutral.

>>29912414
>>29912450
Doesn't matter, ain't no bug moves at this level range but leech life, which does pathetic damage no matter how many times you multiple it.

"Zappy Dan! Come back! Go Trunks!" You switch again. Junior looks like he's about to burst.

Before you finish that, Junior is already finishing giving his order. "Confusion! Hit it as hard as you can!" His Venonat motions to make the attack, but stops in it's tracks. It doesn't seem able to move for the moment.

"Come on with these cheap tricks! I wanted a battle!" He whines.

You're not sure if you're annoyed at his annoyance, feeling pity, or a little glad you're able to put him in his place.

>Tackle
>Confuse Ray
>Astonish
>Growth
>Feint Attack
>Leech Seed (d100)
>Something else
>Switch Pokemon (specify)

>>29912596
>>Feint Attack

>>29912596

feint attack

Rolled 47

>>29912596
>Leech Seed (d100)

>>29912596
>Astonish

>>29912596
Astonish

>>29912596

>Astonish

>>29912596

>Astonish

Paraflich time!

>>29912596
>Feint Attack

best foot forward

>>29912596
>Confuse Ray
Time to get sadistic and seal the deal.

>>29912596
>>Astonish

Rolled 31

>>29912596
Tackle. He needs to be put in his place, so finish his 'mon with the cheapest attack.

>>29912596
>Astonish
Paraflinch time.

>>29912596
Feint Attack let's just kill him Astonish is wak as shit

>>29912675
We haven't even hit Venonat yet. I doubt Feint Attack will OHKO him so it's best to go for the move that will stop him from fighting back.

>>29912596
>Confuse Ray
If he's gonna whine, then take away his battle entirely. Between the two status effects they won't be doing much of anything.

>>29912702
Astonish isn't a guaranteed flinch but feint attack is a guaranteed hit kind of like Aeriel Ace

>>29912748
Feint Attack, however, won't end the fight or offer us any other advantage.

We're using a very weakened pokemon, we need to prioritize moves that keep it in the game right now, not moves that prioritize damage.

>>29912771

This. Best way to battle is to control the opponent ight now, not burst him down.

>>29912771
>>29912831
There's also the fact that it's paralyzed so we don't really need a high accuracy move to hit it.

>>29912831
its confused and or paralyzed

I think it's controlled well enough.

>>29912831
>>29912771
but Vneonaut is already hurt why not end the battle rather than play with our food

>>29912858


this is a good point however

>>29912895
Venonat isn't hurt. That's the point I made up here. >>29912702

We've only paralyzed it.

>>29912864

Several Nuzlocke runs have made me paranoid. I've lost too many friends to a lucky attacks. So to me, there is no such thing as too much control.

>>29912928
That's what I meant by hurt. It's paralyzed AND confused chances are that it can't fight back, but it looks like votes are in Astonish's favor so I guess that's what we'll be doing.

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"Venonat! Don't let to get to you! You can finish it with Confusion!"

Before Venonat is able to act, you point at it and give Trunks his orders. "Astonish! Go!"

Trunks rushes over and screams at Venonat before colliding. Venonat is unable to follow its orders.

Junior is fuming "Come on! This is stupid. How am I supposed to win this!" He pulls out a Pokeball. "Venonat, come back!"

His Pokemon vanishes in a quick flash of light. "This is stupid. You're stupid! I give up!" Junior starts storming off. He pushes his way passed the small crowd that gathered after Zappy Dan's powerful Thunderbolt.

>Chase after him say something (write-in)
>Let him go, you should head to a Pokemon center
>Yell parting words at him (write-in)
>Something else.

>>29912985
It's only paralyzed, not confused.

The point is, Astonish increases the chance of Venonat not being able to fight back AND does some STAB damage. It's not as powerful as Feint Attack but it will wittle him down.

>>29913019
What a sore loser.

>>29913019
>Chase after him say something (write-in)

"That's no way to act after losing ! All you little temper tantrum is doing is throwing all that hard work your pokemon did in the trash. Have some respect for you and your pokemon !"

>>29913019
>>Let him go, you should head to a Pokemon center
>>Yell parting words at him (write-in)
"Switching out and status effects are legitimate strategies! Why do you think those moves exist?!?"

let the little guy chill out though.