*Updated* Rules and Game Mechanics Page:
https://pastebin.com/zQw3MSmj

*Updated* Inventory and Team Info Page:
https://pastebin.com/3hi5ibqW

Previous Threads:
http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/qstarchive.html?searchall=Pokemon+Gravel+Quest

Upon seeing Shane crouched behind a car, you inwardly groan at your misfortune. If he’s here then that can only mean that something is afoot. “Why would we be here for the same reason?” You ask as you find cover behind an adjacent car. “I haven’t seen you in days. What are you even doing here?”

“I need to speak with Violet.” Shane answers simply. As you take a closer look at him, you notice that he’s wearing a rather expensive looking suit.

“Of the Elite Four?” You ask in disbelief.

“Yes, something valuable is going to be stolen tomorrow, and she’s the only one who I would trust to intervene. She’s scheduled to meet with Prof. Larch at the Battle Circuit tomorrow and that’s where the thieves will strike.”

“How are you so sure?” You probe, hoping that Shane is only grasping at straws.

“Sheldon and Sean thought it would be wise to infiltrate an Offset base along with another Trainer. I told them to get out of there but they wouldn’t listen. After several hours, they uncovered the plot and told me what they had overheard before going silent again. I don’t know what happened to them, but I know that I’m the only one who can stop this.”

“I thought you were trying to stay out of this mess.” You reply, confused by Shane’s change in priorities.

“I simply do what I can, and this I can definitely do.” Shane states confidently. “Since you’re obviously in the dark about this situation, I must ask. What are you doing here?”

“Armo was kidnapped by a Misdreavus, and I tracked it here.” You say.

“Your Sandshrew?”

“Yes.”

Shane narrows his eyes and sets his gaze on one of the highest floors. He then turns back to you appearing to be deep in thought. “What Pokémon do you have with you now?”

“I had to leave two of my Pokémon behind for this, but I have a Ducklett, a Honedge, and a Budew.” You explain.

Shane glances at the window once more before responding. “I have a proposition.”

“You want me to help you and then you’ll help me?” You ask.

“No,” Shane replies, standing up. ”I’ll go in, speak with Violet, and then I’ll retrieve Armo before anyone notices me. I’m able to blend in and I know my way around. I’ll be in and out.”

Though Shane seems trustworthy enough, you wouldn’t rely on anyone for something as important as this. “Look, I might not know what’s going on here, but my team and I can get this done.”

“You don’t know where you’re going.” Shane counters. “You’ll only get lost, or caught.”


>”It’s worth the risk. I can’t just sit on the sidelines and hope that you’ll come through.”

>”You have the easier job. Why don’t we switch?”

>”Fine, but if you aren’t back in ten minutes, I’m going in.”

>Write in

>>4380545
>”You have the easier job. Why don’t we switch?”

>>4380545
>”Fine, but if you aren’t back in ten minutes, I’m going in.”

>>4380545
>”It’s worth the risk. I can’t just sit on the sidelines and hope that you’ll come through.”

>>4380545
>”It’s worth the risk. I can’t just sit on the sidelines and hope that you’ll come through.”

>>4380545
Switching to >>4380755

>>4380755
>>4381126
>>4381436
Writing.

>>4381812
>”It’s worth the risk. I can’t just sit on the sidelines and hope that you’ll come through.”

With a sigh, Shane looks at his watch and withdraws a Poké Ball. “Hatenna, lets get to work.”

The tiny Psychic Pokémon emerges from a flash of light and sits down on the trunk of the car as Shane turns to you.

“Thanks to the blackout, we can’t enter the building normally or use the elevators.” Shane says as he approaches the door. “Hatenna is going to get us in and then we’ll go up through the stairwell. Your target comes before mine, so you’re on your own once we get to the 17th floor.”

“How do you know Armo’s on the 17th floor?”

“This isn’t the time for explanations.” Shane replies as Hatenna waddles over to him. “You’re looking for Suite #79. There will be guards patrolling the hallways so stay out of sight.”

“It’s a hallway.” You retort as you join Shane and Hatenna.

“Then get creative.” Shane fires back. “Hatenna, open the doors.”

Upon receiving her orders, Hatenna eyes glow purple, causing the automatic doors to be outlined in purple as well as they slowly open. Shane picks up the hat wearing Pokémon and strides through the doors with you following closely behind. Moving quickly, you follow Shane to the stairs which are blocked off by another door.

“Keycard access?” You exclaim, looking at the lock on the door. “These guys take their security way too seriously.”

Hatenna glows purple once again, causing the lock to fizz rattle violently. Shane then turns the handle and steps inside of the stairwell without a word. The both of you quickly make your way up through several flights with nothing but Hatenna’s light to guide you. Eventually, Shane comes to a halt and points at another locked door. After the Psychic Pokémon repeats her door opening trick, Shane takes a few steps towards the next flight before stopping short.

“Good luck, and don’t get caught.” Shane says before disappearing up the stairs.


>Send Monsoon to create a distraction

>Send Remise to scout ahead

>Send Roseae to take out the guards with Sleep Powder

>Write in

>>4381861
>Send Remise to scout ahead

>>4381861
>Send Remise to scout ahead

>>4381861
>Send Remise to scout ahead

>>4381865
>>4381875
>>4381920
I’m going to lock this in and get something to eat. I should begin writing within the hour.

>>4381947
Writing.

>>4381997
>Send Remise to scout ahead

Moving down the stairs to avoid detection, you take out a Poké Ball and send out Remise.

“If we’re going to get Armo back we’ll need to get past the guards.” You explain to the haunted sword. “Take a look around and tell me what you see. Make sure to take a look at Suite #79 as well so we can plan ahead.”

After you finish, Remise cloaks himself in a shadowy aura and floats into the wall, disappearing without a trace. Several minutes go by as you mull over how to best approach the situation. You have a hunch that if the Misdreavus came back here after wandering aimlessly for hours, the Goulds and their entourage must be back in the suite as well. This certainly limits your options and almost guarantees that you’ll run into someone during this daring mission, but you’re confident that the element of surprise will allow you to find Armo before getting into any serious trouble.

Your thoughts are soon interrupted by Remise tapping you on the shoulder with the flat end of his bladed form. Once he feels that he has your attention, he begins scratching some sort of diagram into the walls. Using your Pokédex as a light source, you illuminate the walls and tale a look at what Remise has found out. Though you’ve seen Remise write before, you’re surprised at how much detail the diagram contains. Not only does it contain the location of the suite and the guards, but Remise also included the locations of other stairwells along with the layout of the suite. According to the intel Remise gathered, there are five guards patrolling the hallways, and one guard sitting in the suite’s lounge. For some reason, Remise hasn’t marked the location of either of the Goulds, but you can only assume that Remise doesn’t consider them a threat to you and left them out.


>Send Monsoon to create a distraction

>Send Roseae to take out the guards with Sleep Powder

>Make as many preparations as possible before taking a direct approach

>Write in

>>4382046
>>Write in
Make Roseae spray some sleep powder on Remise's sash then make him sneak on the guards and put then to sleep on by one and make sure to only do that when they are alone.

>>4382046
>Make as many preparations as possible before taking a direct approach

>>4382063
That’s probably just going to put Remise to sleep for a few minutes.

>>4382090
How? We're not telling Roseae to spray his body full of sleep powder just the sash and just enough to make them sleep when they breath, so when he grabs one of the guards he put them to sleep.

>>4382101
She’s spraying a dust cloud at him. Sleep Powder isn’t a precise move and there’s no guarantee that spraying the sash wouldn’t affect Remise anyway.

>>4382046
>Make as many preparations as possible before taking a direct approach

>>4382046
>Make as many preparations as possible before taking a direct approach

>>4382090
>>4382129
>>4382190
Writing.

>>4382323
>Make as many preparations as possible before taking a direct approach

After thinking it over, you send out both Monsoon and Roseae as well before explaining the situation. Once your relatively simple plan is sorted out, you have Remise and Roseae boost their speed and power to their limits using Autotomize and Growth respectively. Then, as a flashlight sweeps across the door in front of you, you make your move and officially begin the rescue mission.


>Have your Pokémon cover you as you head for the target

>Lead with Monsoon

>Lead with Remise

>Lead with Roseae

>>4382332
>Lead with Roseae

>>4382332
>Lead with Monsoon

>>4382332
>Lead with Roseae

>>4382332
>Lead with Roseae

>>4382046
>Make as many preparations as possible before taking a direct approach

>>4382333
>>4382349
>>4382364
Writing.

>>4382916
>Lead with Roseae

With perfect timing, you fling the door open and dash towards your destination with Roseae out in front. It doesn’t take long for one of the guards to take notice of your presence, but as soon as he shines his lights on you, he are bombarded by Roseae’s Sleep Powder and quickly incapacitated. The guard who you originally snuck past is alerted by the commotion and turns around to confront you, only to be met by Monsoon’s Water Pulse attack, which knocks her off balance and sends her several feet from where she was once standing. Rushing past the snoozing guard, you illuminate the doors with the light from your Pokédex as you quickly search for the correct room. As soon as you find the door, the sounds of walkie talkies being used echo throughout the halls.

“There’s no time for a gentle touch.” You say, testing the door’s strength before stepping back. “Remise, use Fury Cutter and tear down the door!”

Remise glows a yellowish green and swings himself at the thick wooden door, creating a deep cut, but not enough so that you can get inside.

“Try again!” You urge, as you see more lights coming from around the corner.

Remise glows once more, and strikes the door again and manages to cut through to the other side. The sturdy door still remains intact however, and is no less of an obstacle than before.

“One more time!” You order as you see another guard sprinting towards you.

Backing away from the door, Remise glows once more and performs a vertical slice on the door, leaving nothing but splinters in his wake.

“Alright, we’re going in! Cover us Roseae!”

As you slip through the makeshift entrance provided by Remsie, Roseae unleashes another wave of Sleep Powder into the hallway before joining you and the others inside. Immediately upon entering, you are confronted by the suite’s residents and while you are unable to see them, you can assume that neither of them are pleased with your sudden and unexpected arrival.

“Are you insane?!” Yells a voice that obviously belongs to Maxwell. “Why would you ever try to break into my suite of all places?! Don’t you know who I am?!”

“Maybe he’s here for an autograph.” Says another voice, sounding oddly amused by the young boy’s reaction.

Maxwell audibly grits his teeth and takes a step closer to you and your team. “Is that all? In that case, I’ll give him an autograph that he won’t soon forget! Wartortle, Corvisquire, send these thieves back to the gutter!”


>Battle Maxwell

>Try to explain yourself as quickly as possible

>Use one of your Pokémon to clear the room and begin searching for Armo’s ball

>Write in

>>4382968
>Use one of your Pokémon to clear the room and begin searching for Armo’s ball

>>4382968
>Write in
Track Arno's pokeball using the pokedex, that's how we found the misdreavus brought him here.

>>4382968
>Use one of your Pokémon to clear the room and begin searching for Armo’s ball

>>4382968
>Use one of your Pokémon to clear the room and begin searching for Armo’s ball

>>4382989
>>4383003
>>4383326
Writing.

>>4384019
>Use one of your Pokémon to clear the room and begin searching for Armo’s ball

“Use Water Pulse and blow them away!” You call to Monsoon.

Acting quickly, Monsoon launches a sphere of water that expands as it travels before exploding onto the suite’s residents, pushing them aside with the surprise attack. Without a word, you motion for your team to follow you as you run out of the lounge and into the living room. With nothing but the Pokédex to guide you, you find yourself constantly bumping into walls and stumbling over furniture as you recklessly charge through the suite and its numerous hallways and rooms. Your persistence is soon rewarded however, when you cross paths with the Misdreavus. Even in the darkness, the confusion is evident in the Pokémon’s red, glowing eyes.

“I bet you didn’t think you’d see me again.” You say to the mischievous ghost as your Pokémon arrive on the scene.
“There’s no where to run this time.”

Misdreavus shrinks back from you and attempts to flee the scene, only to be blocked by Remsie in his shadowy from. With few options remaining, Misdreavus flings Armo’s ball into your face and dives into the floor, phasing through the carpet, and down to the next level.

“What a sore loser.” You grumble as you hold your nose in your hand. Before to can reach down to retrieve Armo’s ball, the Pokémon contained within bursts out on his own, briefly bathing the room in a flash of light.

“It’s good to have you back Armo,” You say as you hear the sound of approaching footsteps. “But this isn’t over yet.”


>Stay and fight

>Escape while you can

>Write in

>>4384044
>Escape while you can

>>4384044
>Escape while you can

>>4384044
>Escape while you can

>>4384059
>>4384073
>>4384090
Writing.

>>4384107
>Escape while you can

“We need to leave, now.” You say
as the footsteps get closer.

As you try to think of an escape plan, the sounds of shredding carpet tells you that Armo has already come up with one. Using his small yet formidable claws, Armo breaks through the floor and into the room below before hopping into the hole and landing on the next floor. Though you don’t like the idea of jumping from one floor to the other like this, you can’t think of any other way.

“I guess it’s better than nothing.” You relent as you quickly recall your other Pokémon and enter the hole.

The ground comes much faster than you expected and though your landing isn’t as clean as Armo’s, you manage to escape the Gould’s suite without any serious problems. Thankfully, no one seems to be staying in this one, giving you a second to plan your next move.


>Have Armo continue digging

>Leave the suite and go back to the stairwell

>Make it look as if you’ve left, then hide out in the suite

>Write in

>>4384118
>Leave the suite and go back to the stairwell

>>4384118
>Leave the suite and go back to the stairwell

>>4384118
>Leave the suite and go back to the stairwell

>>4384118
>Leave the suite and go back to the stairwell
While leaving say that you don't like thieves.

>>4384141
>>4384325
>>4384334
>>4385194
Writing.

>>4385568
>Leave the suite and go back to the stairwell

With the threat of capture still looming large, you scramble to your feet and pick up Armo, placing him on your back. After a bit of searching, you find the door and exit the suite before locating the nearest stairwell. One broken door later, you find yourself scrambling down several flights of stairs with only a small amount of light to guide you. When you finally reach the 1st floor, you open the previously unlocked door and stealthily make your way back to where you and Shane first entered, avoiding a group of mobilized security guards along the way. With your current roster devoid of any Psychic-type Pokémon, your only option is to allow Armo to cause more property damage in order to escape. After carefully stepping through the hole created by your starter’s forceful exit, you recall your friend and run for a few more blocks before stopping to catch your breath.

“That was a close one.” You remark to nobody in particular once you finish gasping for air. “I wonder if Shane left already.”

Though your red haired ally seemed a bit more on edge than usual tonight, you can somewhat relate to his sense of urgency. Given your run ins with Team Offset and the various odd occurrences that have been taking place recently, there is no doubt in your mind that they’ll have something grand prepared for tomorrow. On the other hand, you’ve played hero enough times to know that you aren’t the best fit for the role.


>Go back to the Gym and get some rest for tomorrow’s battle

>Watch the hotel to see if Shane got out safely

>Write in

>>4385610
>Go back to the Gym and get some rest for tomorrow’s battle
I’m sure Shane will be fine. If he knows an E4 member they should let him off easy.

>>4385610
>Go back to the Gym and get some rest for tomorrow’s battle

>>4385610
>Go back to the Gym and get some rest for tomorrow’s battle

>>4385610
>Go back to the Gym and get some rest for tomorrow’s battle
If Shane doesn't come back until then we go search for our red friend.

>>4385610
>Go back to the Gym and get some rest for tomorrow’s battle

>>4385635
>>4385891
>>4385897
>>4386094
>>4386907
Writing.

>>4386952
>Go back to the Gym and get some rest for tomorrow’s battle

Tuesday| 00:40
EL: 30%

By the time you make it back to the Gym, your mind is clouded and most of your energy has been spent. Though you may have been tempted to stay behind, there was no tangible reason for you to do so as Shane seemed confident in his ability to complete his mission. The fact that he has connections with a member of Elite Four as well practically rendered your assistance unnecessary. As far as you’re concerned, the outcome of tomorrow’s battle is far more uncertain.

Once you enter your temporary home, you find Asher waiting patiently at the door. It takes you a bit longer to find Sephira, but you eventually find her lying at the very top of the bleachers with her eyes and small mane aglow. Whether she chose that spot in order to rest or pounce on intruders will remain a mystery.

“Thanks for waiting guys, we got Armo back without any problems.” You announce as you take a seat on the bleachers as well.

After you recall your remaining Pokémon, you place your head on the armrest and stifle a yawn as you take a glance at your watch. The numbers begin to blend together as your eyelids droop and within moments, you fall into a deep slumber.

Tuesday| 09:37
EL: 65%

“Don’t tell me this is your way of backing out.” You hear as you feel a sharp pain in your neck.

“Huh?” You mumble as you force your eyes open. Once your vision begins to focus, you notice Jordan slouching in the seat beside you. “What are you doing here?”

“I thought you’d stay up late to do some more training, so I came over to make sure you didn’t oversleep.”

“My neck is killing me.” You reply as you stretch and rub the sleep from your eyes.

“Falling asleep in a chair will do that.” Jordan remarks as you rise to your feet. “It beats sleeping on the sidewalk though.”

“Trust me, I know.” You say as you take a look around the room. The lights are on once again and surprisingly, there are a few people sitting on the bleachers along with you. As you look at the challenger’s side of the field, you see a male in his late teens giving a pep talk to his Natu. “I guess everyone got tired of waiting for the power to stay on for good.” You muse.

“I think it’s here to stay.” Jordan replies. “There was a big explosion last night somewhere on Route 5 and everything’s been normal ever since.”

“Well that’s convenient. I guess we won’t get to see how the Battle Circuit.......”

“What?” Asks Jordan, somewhat thrown off by your unfinished statement.

“Never mind, the problem is solved right?”

“Yeah, I guess so....Are you ready to go?”


>”As ready as I’ll ever be. Let’s get moving.”

>”Actually, I’m starving. I’ll get some breakfast then meet you there.”

>Write in

>>4387021
>”Actually, I’m starving. I’ll get some breakfast then meet you there.”

>>4387021
>”Actually, I’m starving. I’ll get some breakfast then meet you there.”

>>4387021
>”Actually, I’m starving. I’ll get some breakfast then meet you there.”

>>4387021
>>”Actually, I’m starving. I’ll get some breakfast then meet you there.” While having breakfast also discuss strategy.

>>4387285
>>4387322
>>4387440
>>4387768
I’m locking this in, but I won’t be able to sit down and post an update until tomorrow. Things will move much faster during the next session.

>>4387021
>Eat your Pokemon

File: Getaloadofthisguy.jpg (62 KB, 600x600)

62 KB JPG

>>4389086
Ok

>>4388520
Writing.

>>4389783
>”Actually, I’m starving. I’ll get some breakfast then meet you there.”

“Alright, I guess I’ll see you later.” Say Jordan, standing up. “Don’t take too long or I might have to teach him a lesson myself.”

As Jordan heads towards the door, you begin collecting your things and making sure that everything is in order. While you’re in the process of leaving, you notice Vernon stepping out of his office and give him a small wave. In response, the infamous Gym Leader gives you a nod of approval as you exit the Gym before shifting his focus back on his latest challenger.

Tuesday| 10:22
EL: 93%

After finishing your meal and paying the bill, you step out onto the streets and make your way towards the Battle Circuit. As you get closer to your destination, your footsteps begin to feel increasingly heavy as millions of thoughts race through your mind. You may be a far better Trainer now than you were two years ago, but Ivan made you look like a joke in your last encounter even though you should’ve had the advantage. Despite your apprehension, you continue to shamble in the direction of the Battle Circuit, hoping that some random disaster interrupts your activities yet again.

“Well well well, if it isn’t my star student! What are you still hanging around here for?” This sudden line of questioning interrupts your thoughts, causing you to actually look where your going. In front of you stands a disheveled looking, yet still upbeat Lyle.

“I have a score to settle.” You reply numbly, maintaining your pace.

“Another big battle huh?” Inquire Lyle as he pivots in order to trail behind you. “I’ve had all the action I can take for this week.”

“Oh really?”

“I’ve seen some things man, really crazy things.”

“I guess you were one of the Trainers who raided that base and caused the explosion?”

“Wow, you really have your ear to the ground don’t you? But yeah, that was me. None of the scientists or investigators could crack the case, but at the end of the day, I got the job done!”

“With some help.” You correct.

“I can’t take all the credit, but the minute I arrived on the scene, those Team Offset goons were Bence’d.”

“What?”

“You know, like they got Bence’d. It’s a play on my nickname.”

“Bence?”

“Yeah. Oh, and I brought back some souvenirs from my adventure.” Pulling ahead of you, Lyle proceeds to walk backwards as he pulls out an unidentifiable object, holding it between his thumb and forefinger. “Check this out!”


cont.

>>4389892
“What’s this.” You ask, taking what appears to be a large microchip from his hand.

“I call it the Shift Chip. This one specifically, turns your Pokémon into a half Ghost-type. If your Pokémon already has two typings, it replaces one of them for Ghost.” Lyle explains excitedly. “I swiped it from their lab before everything went up in flames and I’ve got a few extras.”

“Thanks.” You say, pocketing the mysterious microchip.

“Hey, don’t leave me in suspense here. Who are you gonna use it on first?” Lyle insists, eagerly awaiting your next move.

“This isn’t permanent is it?” You question.

Lyle waves his hands in front of him as he continues walking backwards. “Nah, just attach it to the back of a Poké Ball and let it work its magic. Then take it off when you get tired of it.”


>Give the Ghost Chip to Armo

>Give the Ghost Chip to Monsoon

>Give the Ghost Chip to Sephira

>Give the Ghost Chip to Remise

>Give the Ghost Chip to Asher

>Give the Ghost Chip to Roseae

>>4389896
>Give the Ghost Chip to Sephira

>>4389896
>Give the Ghost Chip to Roseae

>>4389896
>Give the Ghost Chip to Sephira

>>4389915
>>4389921
>>4390003
Writing.

>>4390031
>Give the Ghost Chip to Sephira

After weighing your options, you come to the conclusion that Sephira would be the best choice for this new innovation and attach the chip to her ball.

“Check your Pokédex,” Lyle suggests, practically on the edge of his seat. “The typing isn’t the only thing that changes.”

——————————
Sephira/Litleo Lv. 15 F
Type: Fire/Ghost
Moves: Ember, Fire Spin,Spectral Thief, Spite
Ability: Aftermath
Nature: Brave
——————————

“Interesting.” You remark, looking over the new information provided by the Pokédex.

“That’s it? This is huge! Just think of all the things you can do with this!”

“I’ll save my excitement for when I win.” You reply, closing the Pokédex.

“You are one serious dude.” Lyle states, walking alongside you once more. “I get it though, sometimes you need to get in the zone and stay there no matter what. As for me, I’m heading out of here by tonight. If I’m gonna become a Gym Leader I’ll need to branch out and see the world.”

“This seems a bit sudden.”

“I’m overdue for a journey. Anyway, I’ve got a few things to pack up so I’ll catch you some other time. Good luck with your battle man.” The enthusiastic and sleep deprived skater gives you a pat on the back and turns around, before walking down the street.


>Test the Ghost Chip on another Pokémon

>Keep the Ghost Chip on Sephira’s ball and continue onward

>>4390073
>Keep the Ghost Chip on Sephira’s ball and continue onward

>>4390073
>Keep the Ghost Chip on Sephira’s ball and continue onward
Wow, that thing just gave Sephira Marshadow's signature move. I also wonder how spite works in-quest.

>>4390073
>Keep the Ghost Chip on Sephira’s ball and continue onward

>>4390079
>>4390082
>>4390085
Locked in. I’ll start writing in a bit.

>>4390115
Writing.

>>4390178
>Keep the Ghost Chip on Sephira’s ball and continue onward

Wednesday| 11:51
EL: 90%

After your brief encounter with Lyle, you feel as if you actually stand a chance against Ivan’s team. Even if Sephira’s new moveset, and ability aren’t enough to turn the tables, her new typing is sure to throw a wrench in the plans of your arrogant enemy. Now cautiously optimistic, you close in on your destination and find Ivan and his friends waiting outside of the building with grins on their faces.

“It’s a shame your part-time friend couldn’t make it to this bout Walter.” Ivan begins with a smirk. “Then again, I’m surprised you could afford to hire anyone to keep you company in the first place.”

“Funny,” You remark as you reach the trio. “You seem to be missing someone too. Your boyfriends are the only ones who showed up to cheer you on.”

“If you’re smart, you’ll leave me out of this.” Threatens Trevor casually with his hands in his pockets. Your comment would’ve almost certainly garnered a more violent reaction out him a few years ago.

“Let’s not waste any more time, shall we?” Ivan says, brushing off your retort. “I was generous enough to give you a chance to redeem yourself, but I have a schedule to keep. How many Pokémon do you have?”

“Six.” You reply.

“My expectations never seem to be low enough when it comes to you. I think I’ll only need two of my own to deal with you and your poorly trained team.”

“You don’t need two to take on this clown.” Harry cuts in. “He probably hasn’t even evolved any of his Pokémon yet.”

“Consider my second pick as insurance.” Ivan explains. “I wouldn’t put it past him to have turned to that lowlife for help again. There’s no telling what stolen Pokémon Walter has ready for me this time.”

“I’m going to enjoy this.” You says as you walk past the group and into the building.

Wednesday| 12:13
EL: 90%

After a short wait, you find yourself back in the arena facing off against Ivan as dozens of people watch from the stands. You’d be lying if you told yourself that you aren’t still somewhat nervous, but you do your best to suppress every feeling bubbling inside of you, other than the desire to win of course. As you look up at the observation deck above, you spot a several men in suits patrolling the area, paying little attention to the battles down below.

“Are both sides ready to begin?” Inquires the virtual referee being projected on the sidelines.

“When am I not?” Asks Ivan rhetorically.

“I am.” You reply simply.

After taking a second to process your responses, the referee glows bright green and raises both of his arms. “Let the battle begin!”


>Send out Armo

>Send out Monsoon

>Send out Sephira

>Send out Remise

>Send out Asher

>Send out Roseae

>>4390321
>Send out Roseae

>>4390321
>Send out Roseae

>>4390321
>Send out Roseae

>>4390330
>>4390334
>>4390341
Writing.

>>4390400
>Send out Roseae

“Alright Roseae, you’re up!” You say, selecting the Bud Pokémon as your first pick. She seems to have a clear idea of what’s going on this time around.

Ivan barely holds back a chuckle in response and takes a Poké Ball from his belt, sending out a ferocious looking Pinsir onto the field. “I’m sorry to say that you won’t be facing any worthy opponents in this battle, Pinsir. If nothing else, this will be a good warm up for the rest of the day.”


>Attack (Absorb)

>Set Up (Growth/ Stun Spore/ Sleep Powder)

>Block

>Dodge

>Other

>Switch (To who?)

>>4390424
>Set Up (Sleep Powder)

>>4390424
>Set Up (Sleep Powder)
>Dodge

>>4390424
>Set Up (Sleep Powder)
>Dodge

>>4390424
>Set Up (Sleep Powder)
>Dodge

>>4390440
>>4390455
>>4390668
Writing.

>>4391354
>Use Absorb and Dodge
VS.
>Bug Bite

Rolled: Irrelevant
Result(s): Failure

“Use Sleep Powder and prepare to dodge!” You order, wanting to keep Pinsir out of the fight for as long as possible.

“Please.” Ivan replies, rolling his eyes. “Pinsir, use Bug Bite.”

Roseae prepares to unleash a cloud of Sleep Powder in the direction of the Stag Beetle Pokémon, but to both her surprise and yours, Pinsir charges across the field and quickly closes in on her. He then lowers his head and sharply closes his glowing pincers onto Roseae before savagely throwing her to your side. Before she even lands, Roseae is rendered unconscious, causing Pinsir to glow bright red as his power slightly increases.

“Did you honestly expect that to work?” Ivan asks as you recall Roseae. “You’ll have to do better than that you want to avoid another humiliating loss.”


>Send out Armo

>Send out Monsoon

>Send out Sephira

>Send out Remise

>Send out Asher

>>4391375
>Send out Remise

>>4391388
Writing.

>>4391441
>Send out Remise

“Go Remise!” You say, sending the ghostly sword out into battle.

“This must be your stolen trump card.” Ivan remarks, looking Remise over with some interest. “Let’s see if you actually know how to handle this one.”


>Attack (Fury Cutter/ Shadow Sneak/ Aerial Ace)

>Set Up (Autotomize)

>Block

>Dodge (Unavailable)

>Other

>Switch (To who?)

>>4391452
>Attack (Aerial Ace)

>>4391452
>Attack (Aerial Ace)

>>4391452
>Attack (Aerial Ace)

>>4391455
>>4391506
>>4391513
Writing.

>>4391560
>Use Aerial Ace
VS.
>Rock Tomb (2x)

Rolled: Irrelevant
Result(s): Success

Despite Remise’s notable defensive capabilities, you don’t want to act hastily. “Start off with Aerial Ace!”

As soon as the words leave your mouth, Remise appears right beside Pinsir and delivers a swift slash to his side, causing him stagger backwards.

“Use Rock Tomb and bury Honedge.” Ivan commands.

Pinsir stomps on the ground and with a bit of concentration, summons a boulder seemingly from thin air. A silver glow surrounds the boulder as it is tossed at Remsie before exploding in midair, causing multiple stones to rain down on the haunted blade’s sturdy form. Pinsir doesn’t stop there however and repeats this process again, burying Remise under a second layer of stone.


>Attack (Fury Cutter/ Shadow Sneak/ Aerial Ace)

>Set Up (Autotomize)

>Block

>Dodge (Unavailable)

>Other

>Switch (To who?)

>>4391582
>Attack (Shadow Sneak and Aerial Ace)
Use Shadow Sneak to dive in the shadows and get out of there then cut the pinsir with Aerial Ace.

>>4391597
+1

>>4391597
Nevermind just read how it works it uses his shadow not diving into it. Well then changin it to use Shadow Sneak to get us out the rocks then Aerial Ace on the pinsir.

>>4391597
>>4391606
Either of these works for me. It’s basically the same thing.

>>4391597
>>4391600
>>4391606
>>4391610
Writing.

>>4391658
>Use Shadow Sneak and Aerial Ace
VS.
>Rock Tomb and Bug Bite

Rolled: Irrelevant
Result(s): Success (2x)

“Don’t let up!” Ivan orders.

“Use Shadow Sneak and get out of there!” You call towards the pile of rubble.

Pinsir procures a third boulder and prepares to launch it at the pile, only for Remise to slip out from under the rocks in his shadow form. Remise then strikes Pinsir once again, forcing him back before he sends the fragmenting rock right on top of Remise.

“Shrug it off and use Aerial Ace again!”

As the stones continue to pelt Remise, the Sword Pokémon suddenly appears behind Pinsir before the remaining chunks hit the ground and stabs the large insect in the back, causing him to hiss in fury.

“Stay calm, and finish him off with Bug Bite.” Ivan says.

Pinsir quickly turns on Remsie and clamps down with his pincers once more, shaking the weathered sword vigorously before tossing him to the ground in disdain.

“I don’t doubt myself often,” Ivan states as Pinsir’s strength increases once more. “But I think I was being too generous when I said that I would need to use two of my Pokémon for this battle.”

“Get used to it,” You reply as you recall Remise to his ball. “This is far from over.”

“Is that a fact?” Taunts Ivan, checking his watch. “With your only saving grace out of commission, there’s nothing you could possibly do to turn things around. This shouldn’t take much longer.”


>Send out Armo

>Send out Monsoon

>Send out Sephira

>Send out Asher

>>4391715
>Send out Sephira
He seems to have Moxie, well let's turn his boosts against him with spectral thief.

>>4391715
>Send out Sephira

>>4391715
>Send out Sephira

>>4391715
>Send out Sephira

>>4391718
>>4391728
>>4391731
>>4391732
Writing.

>>4391776
>Send out Sephira

“Go Sephira!” You call out, sending in your “newest” Pokémon. To your surprise, she looks completely normal, without any sort of indication that she’s changed. Of course, this will make what comes next a complete surprise, and you wouldn’t have it any other way.

“Hmmm. This one is just as rare in Isoin as that Honedge. I don’t know how that deadbeat Nathan got his hands on these Pokémon but unfortunately for you, your Litleo won’t last long.” Proclaims Ivan.

“Is that a fact?” You say, turning your enemy’s words against him. “Go ahead, test that theory.”


>Attack (Ember/ Fire Spin/ Spectral Thief)

>Set Up (Spite)

>Block

>Dodge

>Other

>Switch (To who?)

>>4391818
>Attack (Spectral Thief)

>>4391818
>>Attack (Spectral Thief)

>>4391818
>Attack (Spectral Thief)

>>4391818
>Attack (Spectral Thief)

>>4391830
>>4391842
>>4391891
>>4391896
Sorry for the delay. I'll begin writing shortly.

>>4393057
Writing.

>>4393151
>Use Spectral Thief
VS.
>Storm Throw

Rolled: Irrelevant
Result(s): Success

“Use Storm Throw.” Ivan orders, prompting Pinsir to charge forward with his pincers front and center.

Under normal circumstances, you would have had Sephira do something to stop or avoid Pinsir’s attack. Instead, you sit back and watch as the Stag Beetle Pokémon harmlessly passes through the ghostly cub and comes out on the other side.

“W-Wait, what?! That’s impossible!” Ivan exclaims as Pinsir turns around to face Sephira, looking equally as stunned.

“But wait, there’s more.” You announce mockingly. “Sephira, use Spectral Thief!”

With a mischievous grin on her face, Sephira’s form darkens until it resembles that of Remise’s shadow form. The cub then rushes at Pinsir and pounces on his shadow, glowing bright red as she steals his recently accumulated power for herself. She then attacks from within the shadow, swiping at Pinsir with her tiny, pitch black claws.The attack rattles the surprised Bug-type and causes him to shiver in both pain and discomfort as Sephira exits his shadow.

For once, Ivan is completely speechless. You can see him attempting to form words from across the field, but he seems utterly incapable of expressing whatever it is that he’s feeling right now. Seeing him like this gives you an unbelievable amount of satisfaction, and the thought of actually beating him in front of such a sizable crowd only encourages you further. This time, you will walk away the victor.


>Attack (Ember/ Fire Spin/ Spectral Thief)

>Set Up (Spite)

>Block

>Dodge

>Other

>Switch (To who?)

>>4393198
>>>Other
Dodge and finish him off with Spectral Thief

>>4393206
this

>>4393206
Support.

>>4393206
>>4393210
>>4393279
Processing.

>>4393333
Sephira

>Dodge and use Spectral Thief

DC(s)-

Dodge: 70


>Roll 1d100

Rolled 62 (1d100)

>>4393339

Rolled 31 (1d100)

>>4393339
nat 100 pls

Rolled 78 (1d100)

>>4393339

File: b96.gif (4.73 MB, 480x360)

4.73 MB GIF

>>4393358

>>4393358
Writing.

>>4393412
>Dodge and use Spectral Thief
VS.
>Rock Tomb (2x)

Rolled: Irrelevant
Result(s): Success

In spite of his shock, Ivan manages to pull himself together in order to give his next command. “Use Rock Tomb and make sure that she doesn’t make it out!”

Pinsir crafts another boulder and flings it into the air and just as before, the large rock bursts into several pieces as the plummet to the ground.

“Dodge the falling rocks and finish Pinsir off with Spectral Thief!” You counter.

Sephira takes off in Pinsir’s direction, having already decided to move out of the way of the incoming shower of rocks. Thankfully, she follows the rest of your instructions to the letter and converts to her phantom form as she continues to outrun her opponent’s attack. She then proceeds to leap into Pinsir’s shadow once again and delivers another brutal slash to his back, bringing the mighty Pokémon to his knees and ultimately, taking him out of the fight.

“This isn’t going the way you thought it would, is it?” You remark as he recalls the Stag Beetle Pokémon to his ball. “You only have one Pokémon left, but I’m just getting warmed up!”

“Not so fast!” Ivan proclaims sharply. Turning to the artificial referee, Ivan points at Sephira before continuing. “I demand that you check his Litleo! He obviously tampered with her before the match!”

The referee’s color changes to yellow as it gives Sephira a hard and analytical look. After a few seconds, the referee turns green once more and brings up his arms once more. “Proceed.”

“You aren’t getting off the hook that easily.” You taunt as Ivan silently fumes. “If you want to walk away from this with a shred of credibility, you’ll need to win this battle on your own.”

“Don’t lecture me on credibility you snake.” Ivan growls as he makes his next selection. “You never had what it took to make the cut through skill alone and if this unreliable machine won’t do its job, then I’ll be the one to show everyone here just how much of a failure you really are.” Your opponent then sends out his final pick, a fiery Larvesta.


>Attack (Ember/ Fire Spin/ Spectral Thief)

>Set Up (Spite)

>Block

>Dodge

>Other

>Switch (To who?)

>>4393528
>Attack (Spectral Thief)

>>4393528
>Attack (Spectral Thief)

>>4393528
>Attack (Spectral Thief)

>>4393535
>>4393539
>>4393556
Processing.

Rolled 28 (1d100)

>>4393565
Larvesta

>Dodge and use Flame Charge

DC(s)-

Dodge: 30

>>4393570
Writing.

>>4393572
>Use Spectral Thief
VS.
>Dodge and Flame Charge

Rolled: N/A
Result(s): Success

“We’re almost there Sephira! Keep it up!” You say, encouraging the small lioness.

Fully bent on fulfilling his promise, Ivan begins battle defensively. “Dodge and prepare to counter with Flame Charge!”

Despite the large speed discrepancy between Sephira and Larvesta, the Torch Pokémon is unable to avoid the tricky attack, giving Sephira the opportunity to strike a heavy blow against her opponent through her shadow. In return, Larvesta leaps back before surrounding herself in flames and slamming into Sephira, knocking her off balance. As Larvesta hops back and forth, the fiery insect begins to pick up speed, reminding you of yesterday’s battle against Jordan’s Fletchinder and how she attempted to utilize speed in order to overcome both a type and numbers disadvantage. With four healthy Pokémon to deal with, it only makes sense that Ivan would attempt to play the long game as well.


>Attack (Ember/ Fire Spin/ Spectral Thief)

>Set Up (Spite)

>Block

>Dodge

>Other

>Switch (To who?)

>>4393608
>Set Up (Spite)

>>4393608
>Set Up (Spite)
>Attack (Spectral Thief)

>>4393624
switching to this

>>4393624
1+

>>4393624
1+

>>4393624
>>4393703
>>4393799
>>4393827
Processing.

Rolled 30, 81 = 111 (2d100)

>>4394765
Larvesta

>Take flight and use Giga Drain

DC(s)-

Dodge: 30

Dodge: 10

>>4394772
Writing.

>>4394774
>Use Spite and Spectral Thief
VS.
>Take flight to dodge and Giga Drain

Rolled: N/A
Result(s): Failure (2x)

Thinking quickly, you decide that now would be a good time to take away Larvesta’s ability to increase her speed through Flame Charge. “Sephira, slow Larvesta down with Spite!”

“Get out of the way and prepare for take off!” Calls Ivan.

As Larvesta quickly leaps to the side, Sephira’s eyes glow an eerie red color before firing a similarly colored beam where Larvesta once stood. After dodging several beams, the Torch Pokémon begins expelling flames from her red horns as she prepares to ascend, surrounding herself with a ring of smoke.

“Use Spectral Thief before Larvesta can take off!” You order.

Sephira charges at Larvesta and attempts to keep her grounded. Unfortunately, Larvesta manages to take to the skies just as the phantom lioness merges with her shadow and steals the side effect of the previously used Flame Charge for herself. Despite losing her newfound speed, the mobile insect is now well out of Sephira’s range and deftly avoids the cub’s dark claws

Pleased with this recent turn of events, Ivan goes on the offensive once more. “Now that we have the high ground, let’s take something from Litleo! Use Giga Drain!”

As Sephira’s energy is drained from a distance, Larvesta continues to hover through the air without any fear of retaliation from any sort of physical attack. Sephira on the other hand, is now running low and has limited options for inflicting damage despite her increased strength and speed.


>Attack (Ember/ Fire Spin/ Spectral Thief)

>Set Up (Spite)

>Block

>Dodge

>Other

>Switch (To who?)

>>4394839
>Attack Fire Spin and Spectral Thief
Use Fire Spin to lock the thing in place and stop any healing from the Giga Drain then spectral thief. Also OP take flight what? Larvesta can't fly.

>>4394839
>Switch (Asher)

File: Larvesta_flying.png (1009 KB, 1280x720)

1009 KB PNG

>>4394862
Actually, it can. Sort of.
>>4394839
>Attack (Fire Spin and Spectral Thief)

>>4394866
Is this from the Gen 5 season? Never watched so I didn't how it worked.

>>4394862
It's been said that they can fly by propelling themselves in through the air using the fire that comes out of their horns. For what it's worth, they can also learn a flying type move though that's also the case with some flightless Pokémon as well.


https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Larvesta_(Pok%C3%A9mon)

>>4394862
>>4394866
Switching to these.

Rolled 89, 74, 87 = 250 (3d100)

>>4394862
>>4394866
>>4394935
>Roll 1d100

Sephira's Bonuses/Penalties: None

VS.

Larvesta's Bonuses/Penalties: None

>>4394964

Rolled 68 (1d100)

>>4394964

Rolled 26 (1d100)

>>4394964

Rolled 6 (1d100)

>>4394964

>>4394975
The Dice Gods are not happy with us today.

>>4394968
>>4394975
>>4394976
Writing.

>>4395028
>Use Fire Spin and Spectral Thief
VS.
>Giga Drain and Flame Charge

Rolled: 33
Result(s): Success and Failure

“Trap Larvesta with Fire Spin!”

“Use Giga Drain!”

Sephira inhales before launching a spiraling stream of flames at the airborne Larvesta just as the Torch Pokémon saps more of her strength once again. Both attacks meet their mark, and if you weren’t so focused on the outcome of the battle, you may have been able to appreciate the light show. You have more important things to worry about at this time however, with Sephira’s condition being at the top of the list. While she may have put up a good fight, it’s obvious that she is overmatched and won’t be able to overcome her opponents range and mobility.

“We have them now!” Ivan grins triumphantly as Sephira struggles to remain standing. “Finish this with Flame Charge!”

“Use Spectral Thief one more time!” You urge,

The two blazing Pokémon charge headfirst at each other, with Sephira sporting her ghostly for and Larvesta cloaking herself in a shell of fire. The subsequent collision is brutal, but Sephira takes the brunt of the damage and collapses as Larvesta blows right past her and continues to zip around the field. The insect’s celebration is soon cut short however as she is surrounded by both a dark aura and spiraling flames which inflict a considerable amount of damage and force her to land out of necessity.

As Ivan seethes over Sephira’s catastrophic parting gifts, you recall the cub to her ball and place it back onto your belt. “Thanks Sephira, I couldn’t have gotten this far without you. I won’t let your hard work go to waste.”


>Send out Armo

>Send out Monsoon

>Send out Asher

>>4395086
>Send out Monsoon

>>4395086
>Send out Monsoon

>>4395086
>Send out Asher
He’s the only one who can stall for time.

>>4395105
No, he will just end up as HP Bag for the Larvesta.

>>4395086
>Send out Monsoon
Let's show this overgrown bug who's the true master of the skies!

>>4395108
He has much less to give than Monsoon and Armo and Giga Drain will take a lot from them too. I’m outnumbered here, but I’m sure that we’ll need him soon.

>>4395094
>>4395103
>>4395115
Writing.

>>4395140
>Send out Monsoon

“Ok Monsoon, let’s wrap this up!” You say, releasing the duckling from his ball. Monsoon emerges in a flash of light and confidently puffs out his chest upon seeing the weakened Larvesta.

“If you think that you can win that easily, you’re sorely mistaken.” Ivan comments as he gives your latest selection a dismissive look.

“You’re the one who challenged me, thinking that you’d pick up an easy victory.” You remind him. “You underestimated me, and now you’re paying for it.”

“I only misjudged how desperate you were to avoid losing to me again.” Ivan fires back.”Now it’s my turn to surprise you and tear through of the rest of your Pokémon!”


>Attack (Water Pulse/ Aerial Ace)

>Set Up (Water Sport/ Defog)

>Block

>Dodge

>Other

>Switch (To who?)

>>4395186
>>Other Defog and Water Pulse
Let's wrap this up with the same trick we practiced with Jordan, Keep the bug in place and finish it off with Water Pulse.

>>4395186
Or should we simple use a Aerial Ace, I mean the move never misses and the Larvesta is barely standing up.

>>4395186
>Other Defog and Aerial Ace
>>4395199
Yeah, just to be safe.

>>4395186
>Set Up (Defog)
>Attack (Aerial Ace)

>>4395186
Okay then changing to:
>>Attack (Aerial Ace)

>>4395186
>Other Defog and Aerial Ace
At least if Monsoon falls Arno will have an easier time.. I hope.

>>4395204
Support.

>>4395204
>>4395210
>>4395214
>>4395222
Writing.

Rolled 96 (1d100)

>>4395262
I almost forgot.

Flame Body:

[1-70] Does not activate

[71-100] Activates

>>4395262
>Use Defog and Aerial Ace
VS.
>Giga Drain (2x)

“Start off with Defog and follow up with Aerial Ace!”

Monsoon takes to the skies and creates a small windstorm pushing Larvesta back slightly and causing Ivan’s jacket to flow behind him like a cape.

“Even with a type advantage, you still somehow manage to throw it all away!” Ivan calls over the wind. “Larvesta, use Giga Drain, twice.”

Ignoring the harmless wind blowing in her direction, Larvesta siphons a multitude of green orbs from within Monsoon and proceeds to do so again, relieving Monsoon of most of his energy. As Monsoon struggles to remain in the air, Larvesta begins to look far better than she had moments before.

Though the situation looks dire, you refuse to give up on your Pokémon. “Don’t give up Monsoon! Show them what a master of the skies can really do!”

Refusing to fall, Monsoon quickly disappears before reappearing in front of Larvesta and striking her with a slice from his wing. As he finishes his attack and takes off, a small flame appears on the duckling’s chest, burning him and throwing off his flight pattern once again. While he manages to make it back to his original position in the sky, Monsoon is beginning to look as hurt as Sephira was before her final clash with Larvesta. On the other side of the field, the burning Bug-type is still afflicted by the cub’s Fire Spin attack, which eats away at some of her ill gotten health.

’Come on, think!’ You exclaim internally as you analyze the situation. ‘If Monsoon can’t deal with Larvesta, the others won’t stand a chance! There has to be something we can do!’


>Attack (Water Pulse/ Aerial Ace)

>Set Up (Water Sport/ Defog)

>Block

>Dodge

>Other

>Switch (To who?)

>>4395346
>>Attack (Water Pulse)
Enough of this shit, finish it off already.

>>4395346
>Attack (Water Pulse)

>>4395350
>>4395356
I don’t think just one of those will work. We should try for two or maybe even try using that Alt Tech. The first time we tried using one the QM let us do it even though it wasn’t listed.

>>4395363
Alt Techs have a limit, they can't pass 100 damage, AA+WP would pass through the limit. What we can pull is something like keep spamming Water Pulse until one of them falls.

>>4395372
Two moves with an average power exceeding 100 like Hyper Beam and Fire Blast cannot be combined. Water Pulse and Aerial Ace can be used but since this specific Alt Tech hasn't been unlocked, a DC would need to be passed in order to use it.

>>4395404
Did you change the rules? Because on the bin it's written:
> If two moves were to have an average power of 100 or more, they cannot be combined
The way it's written implies if both moves combined exceed 100 they can't be combined.
Anyway I rather not risk it another roll, I rather spam Water Pulses than risk the move backfiring horrible.

>>4395410
If you were to combine the power of Water Pulse and Aerial Ace, you would get 120. When you divide that by two to get the average, the result would be 60. That isn't to say that this particular Alt Tech would be limited to a power of 60, but you are correct in saying that the finished product is limited to a power of 100 (this can change as an Alt Tech is given a 75% power boost at Lv. 4).

>>4395346
>Attack (Water Pulse)

>>4395350
>>4395356
>>4396308
Processing.

Rolled 11 (1d100)

>>4397061
Larvesta

>Take flight and use Sunny Day

DC(s)-

Dodge: 45

>>4397076
Writing.

Rolled 96 (1d100)

>>4397079
Water Pulse:

[1-80] No secondary effect

[81-100] Inflicts confusion

>>4397079
>Use Water Pulse
VS.
>Take flight to dodge and Sunny Day

Rolled: N/A
Results: Success

“Alright, it’s time to get serious! Use Water Pulse!” You order, hoping to score a meaningful hit.

Once again, Ivan switches strategies and attempts to battle defensively. “Take off and avoid Ducklett’s attack!”

Despite being in critical condition, Monsoon manages to charge a large, swirling sphere of water at the fleeing Larvesta. The Torch Pokémon is able to ascends to the skies once more, but Monsoon follows her movements perfectly.

“Now use Sunny Day!” Ivan orders.

“Launch it now!” You call to Monsoon.

Just as Monsoon fires the powerful projectile, Larvesta expels a golden light from her horns. Seconds later, the sun begins to shine brightly through the skylight, turning much of Monsoon’s attack to vapor. Despite this, Water Pulse connects and engulfs Larvesta before exploding, sending the fiery bug reeling from the force of the attack. Upon seeing his efforts pay off, Monsoon succumbs to his burn and falls to the ground as Larvesta is damaged by the lingering effects of Fire Spin once more.

As Larvesta erratically floats in the air it becomes clear that she is both worn down and in a state of confusion. While this situation might seem favorable for you on paper, Larvesta’s access to Giga Drain and Ivan’s plans for her bolstered Fire-type attacks may prove to be the final nail in the coffin for you and your two remaining Pokémon.


>Send out Armo

>Send out Asher

>>4397138
>Send out Armo

>>4397138
>Send out Asher

>>4397138
>Send out Asher

>>4397150
>>4397156
Why Asher? He is our weakest mon, and will either by sucked dry or be oneshotted by a sun boosted fire attack.

>>4397160
How's Armo gonna reach Larvesta?

>>4397160
Both of them are going down in one hit, but Asher is the only one who can actually hit back. He also has Double Team so he can at least run and fight.

File: OIP.jpg (8 KB, 185x142)

8 KB JPG

>>4397164
Using rollout and smacking him. You acting like just because it's in the air it's impossible lile did you watched the anime?

File: IL008-_The_Path_to_the_Po(...).png (646 KB, 998x768)

646 KB PNG

>>4397167
Oh great a picture for ants, here is a good one

>>4397165
Hit it to almost nothing. Asher is very underleveled he got OHKO by an Ice Shard+Hail from Jordan's Snover what chance's it got against the Larvesta?

>>4397167
>>4397176
We’ve hit hovering or levitating mons with Rollout but I’m pretty sure Larvesta is too high for that. If we can get Asher to hit her at least twice, Fire Spin and the confusion should do the rest.

>>4397138
>Send out Asher
Might as well go all in and harness the power of cheese.

>>4397150
>>4397156
>>4397207
Writing.

>>4397229
>Send out Asher

As this close battle draws to a close, you realize that in order to win, you must stall for time and hope for the best. Thinking it over, you decide that Asher is the best candidate for the job and send the inexperienced Pokémon into battle. Asher immediately detects your strong urge to win and bravely faces his opponent.

“Feeling nervous?” Ivan remarks from across the field. “I can tell from the look on your face that you’re getting desperate without any tricks and type advantages to fall back on. Don’t worry, I’ll end this battle in the next two moves.”


>Attack (Confusion/ Disarming Voice)

>Set Up (Growl/ Double Team)

>Block

>Dodge

>Other

>Switch (To who?)

>>4397271
>Attack (Confusion)
Okay I know than spam Double Team and try to fish for hax and misses sounds tempting but I don't think it's a good idea, playing passive till now got us fucked and I rather not risk another Double Succ, I have another proposition, how about we take a hint from our battle against Vernon? Remember how he smacked Monsoon right into the Toxic Spikes to get him poisoned, well how about we do the same thing here for a pseudo Stealth Rock damage, basically we use confusion and send the damn bug right into the rock pile the pinsir made when he battled Remise, if we can pull it off we might end up wiping the smirk outta this jerk for good.

>>4397272
Let me shorten my suggestion.
>Other (Attack the Larvesta with Confusion and send it crashing into the rock pile.)

>>4397278
Is that how confusion was in the anime? I thought that was some other psychic attack.

>>4397289
It varies a lot but the move seems to be able to use in two ways you either control the opponent with its mind, or releases blue waves of energy at the opponent. I think both work since the main damage will come from crashing on the rocks for that sweet 4x Damage

>>4397299
Here the source I used. https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Confusion_(move)

>>4397271
>Other (Attack the Larvesta with Confusion and send it crashing into the rock pile.)
I guess I'll go with this then.

>>4397272
We should probably dodge first but this is a pretty good idea.

>>4397278
>>4397314
>>4397327
Going with these. It’s up to the dice now.

Rolled 4, 93, 76 = 173 (3d100)

>>4397278
>>4397314
>>4397327
>>4397336
>Roll 1d100

Asher’s Bonuses/Penalties: None

VS.

Larvesta's Bonuses/Penalties: None

Rolled 8 (1d100)

>>4397359

Rolled 34 (1d100)

>>4397359

Rolled 67 (1d100)

>>4397359

The Dice Gods strike again.

File: 1590602272710.png (1.54 MB, 4175x2596)

1.54 MB PNG

>>4397363
>>4397365
>>4397367
Well Asher got an Eviolite maybe he can tank a hit and QM hasn't rolled for confusion yet.

Rolled 18 (1d100)

>>4397363
>>4397365
>>4397367
Confusion:

[1-77] Does not activate

[78-100] Activates

>>4397402
R.I.P

>>4397402
Writing.

>>4397419
>Use Confusion and fling Larvesta into the rocks
VS.
>Flame Charge

Rolled: 36
Results: Failure

“Use Flame Charge once more. Then we can move on to the next on.” Ivan says with a bored tone.

Larvesta propels herself forward, bursting into flames as she zeroes in on Asher’s position. As the sun beams down on the speeding Bug-type, the flames surrounding her grow brighter and more chaotic.

“Use Confusion and send Larvesta into that rock pile!” You order frantically.

Asher holds his small arms in front of him and within seconds, both they and Larvesta are surrounded with a purple outline. Though Larvesta flinches slightly under the effects of Asher’s mental prowess, her path remains unaltered and she slams into Asher, pushing him down into the dirt with the force of her attack. She then propels herself upwards, hovering over your singed and exhausted Pokémon as he drops to one knee.


>Roll 1d100


DC(s)-

Hold on: 70

Rolled 92 (1d100)

>>4397466

Rolled 81 (1d100)

>>4397466

Rolled 86 (1d100)

>>4397466

Fuck yeah, let's hope we can finish this.

>>4397467
Well done. It’s pretty late, but I’ll try to get this update out before going to bed.

>>4397490
Rolled: 92
Result(s): Mind over Matter

The field goes silent as Larvesta gives Asher an impatient glare. By all accounts, the frail psychic shouldn’t be able to stand after being struck by Flame Charge, much less it’s powered up version. The only reasonable conclusion is that Asher’s attempts to redirect Larvesta must have created some sort of buffer against the oncoming attack. Whatever the case may be, Asher doesn’t go down and slowly rises to his feet once more, breathing heavily. Conversely, Larvesta is engulfed in Sephira’s hostile flames for the final time and comes crashing to the ground, unable to continue after dealing with all manner of damage and exhaustion.

The referee’s holographic body flashes red and you watch as the second Poké Ball on Ivan’s side of the scoreboard goes dark. To describe what you’re feeling now as elation would be an understatement, you’re practically paralyzed with both disbelief and a sense of accomplishment that no other victory could ever incite. Your side of the display is then illuminated in bright lights as confetti rains down on your picture. As the referee declares you the winner, you can feel warmth exuding from Asher as he joins you to share in your sense of accomplishment. Though you aren’t paying your opponent any attention, you already know that Ivan will soon approach you as well. You have a good idea of all the things he would like to say to you, and while you would enjoy rubbing your victory in his face and giving him a piece of your mind as well, you don’t want him ruining the moment.


>Confront Ivan

>Pick up Asher and leave the Battle Circuit without a word

>Search the crowd for any familiar faces (Specify)

>Write in

>Write in
Don't even bother with this fucker he ain't worth our time, grab Asher and give him a big Hug and pet him on the Lower half of the helmet creases (their favorite spot on Refresh)

>Search the crowd for any familiar faces (Jordan, Lyle, Shane and Gabe)

>>4397533
>Pick up Asher and leave the Battle Circuit without a word

>>4397543
+1

>>4397543
this

>>4397533
Hey OP, I have question for you. Those mons from Ivan are pretty damn though, Larvesta for example even with Giga Drain it took a lot punishment and it was still standing and both It and Pinsir took out some of our team members on resists alone, I got ask just what are their levels? Are they like on their middle twenties or something?

>>4397543
+1

>>4397543
Support.
Good job guys.

>>4397543
>>4397565
>>4397576
>>4397701
>>4397959
Writing.

>>4397691
Pinsir and Larvesta were at Lv. 21 and 24 respectively. The strongest Pokémon on Ivan’s 2nd team is at Lv. 25. Needless to say, your team gained a lot of experience for winning this battle.

>>4398624
Wow, No wonder Ivan was acting like a cocky little shit, The difference was very big

>>4398639
I am >>4397691 by the way.

>>4398624
Damn, his ass got beat real hard.

>>4398624
>Search the crowd for any familiar faces (Jordan, Lyle, Shane and Gabe)

You decide to ignore Ivan and instead turn your attention to Asher, scooping him up in a hug.

“Thanks for hanging in there.” You say, petting the exhausted Pokémon.

With Asher in tow, you leave the field without giving your opponent a second look and scan the stands for anyone you might recognize. After a bit of searching, you find Jordan sitting near the front, waving at you. You distinctly remember her saying that she wanted to see you after the battle, and while she seems proud of you, you get the feeling that the outcome of the battle isn’t the only thing on her mind. Directly above her, Gabe is speaking with one of the men in suits on the observation deck. For some reason, he seems to be directing the man to the other side of the field while leaning on the glass. Finally, you spot Shane, sitting high up on the stands and away from everyone else. You can only assume that Lyle was going back home when you crossed paths this morning and is probably asleep at the moment. Given his recently formed friendships with both Sean and Sheldon, you imagine that Shane could get you into contact with him to discuss the battle and more importantly, these mysterious chips.


>Talk to Jordan

>Talk to Gabe

>Talk to Shane

>Write in

>>4398684
>>Talk to Jordan

>>4398684
>Talk to Shane
We should probably learn more about those chips since one if them pretty much won that battle for us.

>>4398691
How About this then
>Talk to Jordan then both of you talk with Shane.
Let's get Jordan on it too, since she is Vernon's sister she might get him to spill some beans about those chips.

>>4398694
Good idea. I’ll support this.

>>4398694
+1

>>4398694
>>4398702
>>4398776
Writing.

>>4398854
>Talk to Jordan and meet with Shane

“Not bad,” Jordan says as you walk over to her. “A little close, but not bad at all.”

“I’ll take it.” You reply as you take a seat next to her. “At this point, I expect every battle I have to be a close one.”

“Your friend down there might be full of himsef, but he really knew what he was doing. I don’t think you’ll have to battle that hard until you take on the next Gym.”

“Maybe, but I’m only going to get better from here. I’m sure I’ll be ready when the time comes.”

“Yeah.” Jordan replies. “I think you might have what it takes, especially with that new Pokémon you caught.”

“That was Sephira.” You correct.

“She might look like her, but I’ve never seen a Litleo with moves like that.” Jordan states. “What did you stumble on this time?”

“It’s complicated. I’m actually going to meet with someone who knows something about this. I think you might want to listen in.”

“Well there’s no way I was gonna get left in the dark anyway.” Jordan replies. “Let’s go!”

“Follow me.” You say, picking up Asher once more and letting him ride along in your bag.

The three of you walk up to the top of the stands where Shane is sitting, watching you and your companions as you ascend the stairs. Though you wouldn’t label him as a people person, he seems to be deliberately avoiding as many people as he can.


>Greet Shane and ask him about the events of last night

>Greet Shane and ask him about the mysterious chips

>Greet Shane and ask him about the whereabouts of his friends

>Write in

>>4398906
>Greet Shane and ask him about the events of last night
>Greet Shane and ask him about the mysterious chips

>>4398906
>Greet Shane and ask him about the events of last night and the mysterious chips
First let's see how badly was the aftermath of our rescue mission, then let's him if he knows anything about the chips.

>>4398914
Support.

>>4398914
>>4398915
Support.

>>4398914
>>4398915
>>4398916
>>4398935
Writing.

>>4399024
>Greet Shane and ask him about the events of last night and the mysterious chips

“Good to see you again Shane.” You say as you reach the top.

“That’s easy for you to say.”

“Did something happen last night?” You say, already knowing the answer.

“Apparently, you got into a battle and caused some damage.” Shane states, somewhat annoyed. “I had to abort the mission and leave before I was cornered.”

“Don’t tell me you broke into another secret complex” Jordan interrupts, turning to you.

“Another?” Shane inquires with a raised eyebrow.

“I may have forgotten to mention that.” You admit, remembering the lie you had fed Shane last week.

To your surprise, Shane drops the subject and shifts down a few seats while keeping an eye on the observation deck. “In any case, I came here to make sure that nothing happened. I never got the chance to warn Violet about the heist.”

“Violet? What does she have to do with this?” Jordan asks.

“I could ask you the same thing.” Shane replies rudely.

“What was that?” Jordan demands.

“She knows a bit more about this than you think, and she knows someone who can help us out.” You say, stepping in before things become hostile.

“Us? We’re not a team.”

“Look, I’m sorry I got in your way last night but something’s come up, something big. Did you watch my battle?”

“Yes, I did. You were incredibly lucky.”

Brushing off Shane’s comment, you continue you line of questioning. “So you saw what happened between Pinsir and my Litleo?”

“If I weren’t so busy I would’ve asked you about that myself. How did you change your Pokémon like that?”

“With this.” You answer, pulling the chip off of Sephira’s ball. “Do you know anything about it?”

“I’ve never seen anything like it.” Shane admits, taking the device and looking it over. “Where did you get this?”

“I got it from Lyle, the Trainer that helped your friends shut down Team Offset’s base.”

“I should’ve known that was him.” Jordan sighs. “What made him take this thing anyway? It just looks like a regular microchip to me.”

“He didn’t go into detail, but I think we might need to find him as well as Sean and Sheldon and get some answers.” You say.

“We can do that at any time.” Shane reminds you. “This is more important.”

“It doesn’t look like anything’s going on to me.” You comment. “Besides, with Violet and those security guards walking around, I don’t think anyone would be dumb enough to steal something from Prof. Larch of all people.”

“Either that or it’s already happened.” Jordan says as she takes a look around the enormous room.


>Leave Shane to his own devices and ask Jordan to take you to Lyle

>Stay with Shane and ask him about the item that Team Offset are looking for

>Find Gabe and see if he’s noticed anything

>Write in