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Sydian May 3rd, 2015 4:50 PM

Summer Theme Challenges!
 
Hello, birds! 2015 is a pretty big year for the Challenge forum and we thought we'd kick off the main event with something simple and fun. For part of this year's summer challenge events, it will include these bi-weekly themed challenges! Have I caught your interest? What does that entail, you might ask? It basically is what it sounds like. For two weeks, you will have a certain theme to design a team around and defeat the Elite Four. However, unlike most themed challenges and events, the Pokemon you choose and why you choose them will be entirely up to you! When posting your planned team, make sure you include why you picked each Pokemon. Whoever has the most creative team that matches the theme to a tee will receive an emblem! And all participants will receive an emblem as well!

Rules
- This is a post-game challenge and you're free to use any game of your choosing!
- All Pokemon are free game. You don't have to catch any new party members for this. You can use that old Aggron you caught in Ruby if you want. This also means legendaries are allowed. We want to allow you to use literally whatever you want as long as you think it fits the theme!
- You are free to attach any other kind of challenge to this if you desire. ie. Making this a Water monotype, a Yellow Monocolor, whatever will still allow you to find a team that fits the theme.
- The only updates that absolutely need to be posted are your team selections with the reasons for each Pokemon and when you clear the Elite Four and Champion. You can post in between updates like training your teams and such if you'd like, but it's not required.
- Be creative! The main purpose of this event is to let your creative juices flow! I'm looking forward to what all of you choose for your teams!

So what's the theme for these first two weeks? Considering most of us just got out of school and are starting our summer break, I've decided that the first theme will be...

Spoiler:
~Summer Vacation~
May 3rd - May 16th


So, what Pokemon will you be bringing along for this theme? :)

Sign Up Form
Username: Dixie Kong
Game: X
Team:
Spoiler:
You don't have to put this in right when you sign up. If you need to think about it, but want to go ahead and sign up, take your time! Just make sure you come back and edit, otherwise you're not eligible to win the emblem for the most creative team!


http://sprites.pokecheck.org/icon/584.pngBeach Bums
Dixie Kong
jdthebud
H.A.N.
banjopop7_7
gio7sm
Sora
DyingWillFlareon
Pendraflare
Hippowtom
Buzz Buzz
Sonata

Sydian May 3rd, 2015 4:50 PM

The next two weeks' theme will be Disney! Establish a team based on Disney movies and characters. You can use one movie for your team or a mix of your favorite characters or whatever you fancy. When you wish upon a star...you get a rad team...? 8) Was worth a shot. Please use the same sign up as in the previous theme. You don't have to use the same game if you don't want to, btw.

jdthebud May 4th, 2015 12:07 AM

Username: jdthebud
Game: Black 2
Team:
Spoiler:

I'm pulling all kinds of summer themes together for my team:
Solrock: represents the sun
Carracosta: He's a Beach Bum
Beartic: Bears come out of hibernation in the summer, but Ursaring isn't available to me :(
Yanmega: Lazy Dragonflies, anyone?
Volcarona: Obligitory Fire-type representing summer heat, plus moths come out in the summer.
Starmie: Clear summer nights are awesome!

Lycanthropy May 4th, 2015 1:58 AM

Wait, some people have summer break already? I still have two months to go.

Username: H.A.N.
Game: Emerald
Team:
Spoiler:
First thing thinking of summer is the sun, so I'll have a sun themed team.
Groudon which summons sunlight.
Solrock because it is a sun shaped rock.
Sunflora because sunflower.
Exeggutor, an exotic palm tree, fits the summer theme. Additionally, it has chlorophyll as ability.
Castform. How can I even think of creating a weather themed team without?
Groudon, yes another one. Because one cannot have enough sunlight. ;)

banjopop7_7 May 4th, 2015 3:39 AM

One question: This is just defeating some trainers and the Champion and some others quests, right? If that is it I'm going to sign up. I'm very creative, just look at my team. {XD}

Username: Banjopop7_7
Game: X
Team:
Spoiler:

Camerupt - Some people like to have dangerous vacantions like climbing mountains
Pelipper - Others just like to relax at the beach
Magnezone - Some people stay at home and play video games
Dugtrio - Others just want to have fun with their family and be together
Roserade - And there are people that like playing outside or in the garden
Pidgeot - But whatever you are going to do you always need to come there with... Pidgeot. I couldn't think of someting better.


See, it's very creative. How can you combine dugtrio with summer vacantion? Well, that way. ^_^

Etherion May 4th, 2015 4:16 AM

Username: gio7sm
Game: Expert Emerald (if hacks are OK)
Team:
Spoiler:
None yet


Note: I'm playing the game from the beginning, I may or may not be able to participate in the first week. ~_~

alisaie May 4th, 2015 6:29 AM

me me me!

Username: Sora
Game: X
Team:
Spoiler:
Vanilluxe - Summer vacation means heat, and what do you do when you want something to cool off? Ice Cream!
Jellicent - Beach time! But watch out for the Jellyfish in the water!
Castform - Rain or Shine nothing is going to stop you from enjoying this Summer Vacation!
Slurpuff - It was your (whipped) dream to come to an amusement park and have some cotton candy. Now that you're on vacation, you're here and having the time of your life!
Infernape - Because let's face it. teenagers and adults alike are wild monkeys during vacation!
Musharna- Summer vacation is all about fun but don't forget to get some sleep. You can always have fun in your dreams too!

Sydian May 4th, 2015 7:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by banjopop7_7 (Post 8735964)
One question: This is just defeating some trainers and the Champion and some others quests, right? If that is it I'm going to sign up. I'm very creative, just look at my team. {XD}

Username: Banjopop7_7
Game: X
Team:
Spoiler:

Camerupt - Some people like to have dangerous vacantions like climbing mountains
Pelipper - Others just like to relax at the beach
Magnezone - Some people stay at home and play video games
Dugtrio - Others just want to have fun with their family and be together
Roserade - And there are people that like playing outside or in the garden
Pidgeot - But whatever you are going to do you always need to come there with... Pidgeot. I couldn't think of someting better.


See, it's very creative. How can you combine dugtrio with summer vacantion? Well, that way. ^_^

Yeah, train your team up as much as you need to defeat the Champion! I'll take a peek at all your teams when I have Internet. Looking forward to see what you guys pick!

And yes, hacks are fine. I really recommend using a completed game for this because this theme is only active for two weeks, but if you want to play a full adventure, that's fine too. The theme challengers are meant to be quick, easy fun rather than a full game, but hey, your call. :)

DyingWillFlareon May 4th, 2015 9:04 AM

Name: Dyingwillflareon
Game: AlphaSapphire
Spoiler: Team
Wailord- Wailmer reminds me of a big inner tube sorta, and I can see them being rubbery feeling like one!
Toxicroak- I used to catch frogs in ny grandpa's backyard with my cousins in the summer.
Whimsicott- In my part of Kansas, we see lots of cotton floating around parks and such, sp I have to include Whimsi lol.
Rosrade- Every year my mom grows two rose bushes outside and I always look forward to seeing them.
Chimecho- Who doesn't love the sound of wind chimes in summer? 8D
Flareon- Likewise, what pet owner doesn't walk their dog, or pet their cat in an extremely bright patch of sunlight?~

Alright two weeks to train.....

Pendraflare May 5th, 2015 4:22 AM

Better sign up now while I still can, huh?

Username: Pendraflare
Game: White 2
Team:
Spoiler:
Haven't chosen anything yet.

Hippowtom May 5th, 2015 11:30 AM

Username: Hippowtom
Game: Black
Team:
Spoiler:


Vanillish - Because without Ice Cream there is no summer

Charmander - Who's going to light that campfire at night? Charmander, and looks cute doing it!

Beedrill - Bees.

Bellossom - Flowers bloom in the summer and that's a sight you don't want to miss

Ludicolo - Feel like dancing and partying? Ludicolo's your go to guy!

Basculin - Fishing is the greatest thing in the summer. And what's more satisfying than catching a fish? Nothing.


Sydian May 8th, 2015 8:51 AM

Alright, I have internet now and have selected my team! Just going to make a new post to list them since the spoiler in the first post I made was more of an example.

Spoiler:
Bellossom - I think of Hawaii when I look at Bellossom, so my Kanini will be perfect for this theme! I mean, who doesn't want to go to Hawaii in summer?
Vanilluxe - Ice cream...I mean...come on. :) I'm 22 and still get excited when I hear the ice cream truck coming down the street.
Yanma - I used to swim a lot at our pool as a kid, and dragonflies were literally everywhere, so Yanma reminds me of that. Yanmega is a little too scary looking, so I'm keeping it as Yanma for this challenge.
Solrock - Summer is hot and sunny, so a sun shaped Pokemon is only fitting!
Braviary - Another staple of summer, and really the only holiday in summer now that I think about it, is the 4th of July in the US. That day just reeks of summer fun. Swimming, BBQ, watermelon, beer, American flag bikinis, and fireworks that totally aren't American. lol
Clawitzer - Because crab legs in summer time. 8) Loading up and going to Joe's Crab Shack.

Hann May 8th, 2015 12:48 PM

Username: Buzz Buzz
Game: OR
Team:
Spoiler:
Vespiquen - Bugs are the most annoying thing about summer, especially when it's really nice weather and you're eating out in the garden and just *shivers* wasps, ugh.
Vivillon - Butterflies, on the other hand, are of the not annoying and possibly lethal variety of bugs. They have really nice patterns (just like the sun pattern Vivillon I'm using) and they don't touch any of your food.
Ludicolo - This one is like all the people you know, who just get insanely happy when it's summer. He can't stop dancing to this amazing summer tune and he's all dressed up and raring to go for a nice hot day at the beach.
Exeggutor - Every beach has one if you've got to believe the movies. Though I'll be going to the beach in about a month and sadly the only thing our beaches have is sand (thankfully loads of it) and no palm trees in sight. Luckily I'm bringing my 3DS, so at least I'll have one with me.
Slowbro - Ha, this one, what a funny guy. School is over and the only thing he'll do all summer is laze about. He's a bit slow this one, but a real bro though. He's up for any party this summer and he'll make sure everyone has a super mega time!
Lumineon - This poor fella doesn't get much time to shine during the year, but summer is his time. He's got a pair of amazing fins and he'll leave all the other fish in his dust- eh bubbles.

Sonata May 8th, 2015 1:13 PM

Username: Sonata
Game: Gold - Imagine that
Team:
Spoiler:

Snorlax - Lazing around on the beach
Tentacool - Water is always filled with jellyfish whenever I go to the beach
Ditto - Summer activities.
Kingler - Fishing usually comes along with summer break.
Magneton - Family sticks together.
Gloom - More summer activities.

That's all I've got so far.

Sydian May 8th, 2015 6:42 PM

So how's everyone's training going so far? I've been trying to raise my team and play some Silver and Gale of Darkness on the side, haha. I'm kind of distracted. :P Thankfully, I already had a Solrock that was trained up and my Braviary was pretty high up too. Vanilluxe was stuck in the middle along with Clawitzer. Oddish and Yanma started off at level 1 though, so that's been my tough spot, haha.

alisaie May 8th, 2015 7:53 PM

My highest level Pokemon was Munna at level 30 when I started so right now I'm only in the late 40s/early 50s with my team. Though that's actually pretty good considering that I caught/hatched most of my team within the past 24 hours. The only Pokemon I had when I decided my team was Slurpuff and that's only because I didn't want to put in the effort of asking someone to help me evolve another Swirlix haha.

I really love my team though aaaa. I mean just look at 'em.

http://www.serebii.net/Shiny/XY/584.png
Cream (Vanilluxe) ♀ | Modest | Level 47
Hail, Ice Beam, Acid Armor, Flash Cannon

http://www.serebii.net/xy/pokemon/593.png
Caution (Jellicent) ♂ | Calm | Level 46
Ice Beam, Recover, Toxic, Scald

http://www.serebii.net/xy/pokemon/351.png
Sunny (Castform) ♀ | Modest | Level 47
Rain Dance, Hail, Sunny Day, Weather Ball

http://www.serebii.net/xy/pokemon/685.png
Funnel (Slurpuff) ♂ | Adamant | Level 50
Play Rough, Wish, Cotton Guard, Return

http://www.serebii.net/xy/pokemon/392.png
Bananas (Infernape) ♂ | Naive | Level 46
Taunt, Flame Wheel, Close Combat, Grass Knot

http://www.serebii.net/Shiny/XY/518.png
Dreamer (Musharna) ♂ | Modest | Level 52
Hypnosis, Psychic, Calm Mind, Moonlight


Look at Bananas being the odd one out color-wise on my team lmfao.

DyingWillFlareon May 8th, 2015 7:59 PM

So far I have bred an Eevee(cause I wanted wish XD) so I have Level 1 Eevee, a random Roselia from my PC, and a Level 35 Wailmer that was an earlier hm slave. Got some work ahead of me. :T

banjopop7_7 May 8th, 2015 11:39 PM

My lowest levelled pokemon was my roserade wich was 24. Camerupt was the highest with 48. Every pokemon is now around 53, wich is good, I guess. Roserade is definitely the strongest member and she has good moves too. The only pokemon that isn't very helpful is pelipper, but he is water-type so he should be useful for Malva.

Hann May 9th, 2015 1:54 PM

Most of my Pokémon were well on their way to level 40/50 already, though for the Elite Four rematches in ORAS they'll probably have to be around 80. Vivillon and Exeggutor were the only ones that were still around level 10, but they're catching up fast. I've been trying to keep my movesets themed too. Like Sunny Day, Scald Slowbro, Bug Buzz Vivillon, Attack Order Vespiquen, Solar Beam Exeggutor, Surf Lumineon and Scald Ludicolo. There will always be some moves that don't really fit, but I'd like to think I did an acceptable job :)

JelloItUp May 9th, 2015 3:09 PM

Username: JelloItUp
Game: Red
Team:
Spoiler:
Dewgong: Why not go to the beach and have a swim with a sea lion?
Snorlax: There's always the people that do nothing but sleep during summer...
Primeape: On a vacation to somewhere tropical? Well be aware of apes!
Vileplume: Summer isn't all rainbows and ponies, be careful not to step on a vileplume thinking it's a flower. You might get poisoned.
Exegguctor: Nothing better than drinking coconuts under a palm tr- NO WAIT... this is an exeggcutor...
Vaporeon: Relaxing in a nice hot bath with your vapore- OH NO! SHE TURNED INTO WATER!

Hann May 11th, 2015 8:44 AM

Summer Theme Finale!
I had a lot of fun with this challenge and I can't wait for the next theme. As I said in my previous post I tried to make my movesets a bit themed too and Steven's Metagross was really fun with my Sunny Day/Flamethrower Slowbro :)

Screens (sorry, they're still quite big):

Team:
http://www.pkparaiso.com/imagenes/xy/sprites/animados/vespiquen.gif
Vespiquen (F) | Naive | Pressure |Lv.80 @ Leftovers
Attack Order, Toxic, Air Slash, Sludge Bomb
http://www.pkparaiso.com/imagenes/xy/sprites/animados/vivillon-sun.gif
Vivillon (M) | Relaxed | Shield Dust | Lv.80 @ Wide Lens
Bug Buzz, Draining Kiss, Hurricane, Psychic
http://www.pkparaiso.com/imagenes/xy/sprites/animados/ludicolo.gif
Ludicolo (M) | Brave | Rain Dish | Lv. 81 @ Leftovers
Ice Beam, Energy Ball, Focus Blast, Scald
http://www.pkparaiso.com/imagenes/xy/sprites/animados/exeggutor.gif
Exeggutor (F) | Gentle | Harvest | Lv.81 @ Sitrus Berry
Energy Ball, Psychic, Sludge Bomb, Solar Beam
http://www.pkparaiso.com/imagenes/rubi-omega-zafiro-alfa/sprites/animados/slowbro-mega.gif
Slowbro (M) | Mild | Own Tempo | Lv.81 @ Slowbronite
Scald, Psychic, Sunny Day, Flamethrower
http://www.pkparaiso.com/imagenes/xy/sprites/animados/lumineon-f.gif
Lumineon (F) | Hasty | Swift Swim | Lv.81 @ Mystic Water
Aqua Ring, Surf, Silver Wind, Facade

Pendraflare May 11th, 2015 9:57 AM

Alright! I think I finally have my team chosen.

Spoiler:
Illumise - Fireflies like to come out at night!
Crawdaunt - Obligatory Water-type. Crabs are creatures that like to show up on the beach.
Bellossom - Flowers are something that are often looked after in summer, and they feed on sunlight. I juggled between Vileplume and this, and decided on this. The Hawaiian look to Bellossom fits more. A hula dancer!
Sandslash - People like playing in the sand when they're on the beach or at a desert, or sand dunes.
Glaceon - As a way of people keeping chilly, bring some sort of cold unit!
Eelektross - Beware of eels in the ocean!

Hopefully I can get all this done by Thursday or Friday, as I have a lot to do this week...

At the time of this edit, i've gotten 2/3 my team to Level 70 (only ones that aren't are Eelektross and Illumise), which I plan to be at when I enter the league. I don't know what i'm going to do about items, though, as I kinda noticed that Iris is probably going to be scary. D: That Hydreigon can super-effective my entire team save Eelektross, so i'm gonna have to get strategic. Not only that, but my team isn't very fast (but I got an Illumise with its HA, Prankster), and Marshal won't be pretty, either. I will definitely be playing on Set battle style, that much is certain.

banjopop7_7 May 14th, 2015 3:59 AM

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I've made an image of my team for this challenge:
Looks cool, right?

Pendraflare May 14th, 2015 12:14 PM

Alright! I managed to complete the battles that were needed to do this.
Spoiler:
First I decided to breed myself an Illumise with its Hidden Ability, Prankster, and a Corphish with that one's, Adaptability, along with an Oddish. Then I caught an Eevee which I evolved into a Glaceon, a Sandslash, and a Tynamo that I got into an Eelektross. Once they were all EV'd up and Level 70, I named them Lighter, Viscerala, Hula Lady, PrttyChill (would have been "Pretty Chill" if this was Generation VI), Dune Rover, and Corrosion, respectively.

After I decided on what moves to enter with, it was time for action!

I decided to begin with Grimsley. First time I lost because I got greedy and tried to win without any items. Then we went for it again.
He began with Honchkrow as I used Corrosion first. He used Night Slash for over a third, while my Spark almost killed him. He healed, allowing me to use Coil. Then he used Psychic, bringing me below half but I finished him with one.
Then Krookodile came next. He Intimidated off my boost, and he used Crunch which I barely lived, then Drain Punch did less than half. I went to Viscerala and ate a Crunch, only for him to lower my Defense. So I went to Hula Lady and ate an Earthquake, then Crunch left me below a third before Giga Drain finished him.
Houndoom came after, so I switched to PrttyChill and was OHKO’ed with Fire Blast. Then I went to Viscerala again and barely lived a Fire Blast, allowing me to go for Crabhammer and kill him.
Scrafty came after, and I used Endeavor to get him to 18 HP before he killed me. I went to Lighter, and used Charm as I was unsure about whether he healed or not, and he had, so I cut his Attack before he did 2/3 my health with Head Smash.
Tyranitar came afterwards, and I used Charm then he missed with Stone Edge. Bug Buzz didn’t do much, then he killed me. I used Dune Rover next, and he missed with Dark Pulse (haha, your own ability screwed you over) and I killed him from 3/4 with Earthquake.
Bisharp was last, and his Night Slash did less 1/3 while my Earthquake was an OHKO.



I decided to go for Caitlin next.
I started with PrttyChill as she used Musharna. My Ice Beam did less than half, and I stayed asleep for two turns but somehow woke up on when it had 3 HP and beat her with two more Ice Beams.
Alakazam came afterward and killed with a Focus Blast (with a critical hit, too). I went for Corrosion next and Psychic did over half, while my Crunch left her with 1 HP but got the Defense drop, so she wasted her Full Restore as I killed her.
Metagross came afterwards. Zen Headbutt beat me from over half. I went for Hula Lady, and she used Zen Headbutt for 2/3 while I safely hit with Sleep Powder. Then I went to Dune Rover. She continued to snooze, and Earthquake killed her from 4/5 her health.
Gallade came next, and Leaf Blade did over half, but so did my Shadow Claw, before she killed me with another. I went to Lighter and used Encore, locking her into that move, but she did over half with a critical hit. But that allowed me to go for Charm, and she was down to -4 when her encore ended. I went for one more Charm and got her to -6, then she used Psycho Cut and I encored her into that. I went to Viscerala and she stayed in (why does this not surprise me?), allowing me to use Dragon Dance. Then a Night Slash killed her.
Reuniclus and Gothitelle were both OHKO’ed with Night Slash.



Then we had our sights on Shauntal.
I began with PrttyChill against Cofagrigus. Ice Beam did well over half, but she burned me with Will-O-Wisp. Even with that, Icy Wind finished her.
Gengar was next. I switched Corrosion into a Focus Blast, only for it to miss. Then she used Sludge Bomb, which did so tiny under half, and my Crunch did almost 3/4 her health. She didn’t heal, allowing me to survive in the red before killing her with Spark.
We had Golurk after that, and Stone Edge finished that off. I went to Hula Lady, and she took a Hammer Arm for less than half before I used Sunny Day. I used Giga Drain to get some health back, and it got her around 1/3. She used Hammer Arm again, and I took more than last time but another Giga Drain beat her and got me over 2/3.
Froslass was next, to my surprise. I used Giga Drain, which didn’t even do more than half, as she missed with Blizzard. I hit with Sleep Powder just in time for the sunlight to fade. She snoozed and I used Sunny Day again, then I went for SolarBeam and finished her off.
Chandelure came next, and she was still faster, even with Chlorophyll, and killed me with Fire Blast. I went to Lighter and got in a Thunder Wave, and she got fully paralyzed. Nice! I used Bug Buzz just to stall for time before she killed me with another Fire Blast. Then the sunlight faded, and I went to Viscerala and killed her with Crabhammer.
Drifblim was last. She used Thunder and killed me. I went to PrttyChill, and survived a Shadow Ball taking only 1/3 my total health (and getting a Special Defense drop) before I OHKO’ed her with Ice Beam.



Last up was Marshal. I was rather concerned about this fight, but I decided to go for it and think cleverly. Couldn’t make it first try, though. As for the second?
I started with Dune Rover against his Throh. I began with a Swords Dance as he used Payback for around a quarter of my health. Then I used Earthquake for 4/5 as he used Payback again. That one got a critical hit and knocked me near 1/3. He healed, as I 2HKO’ed with Bulldoze followed by Earthquake, and gained HP from the Shell Bell and got just above half.
Mienshao was afterwards, and he used Fake Out. Not wanting to lose my defenses so soon, I switched to Viscerala as he used Hi Jump Kick…but missed, and took half his health. Then he hit next turn. I went to Corrosion and took a Hi Jump Kick for over 2/3 my health, as I killed him.
Conkeldurr came next, and was faster and killed me with Stone Edge before he was burned with the Flame Orb. Despite sounding like a very inane idea, I went for PrttyChill. I set up a Barrier, as his Hammer Arm did a quarter of my health. Then I used Ice Beam for over half his and was knocked below half. Icy Wind killed him while he was in the red.
Sawk was afterwards, and he hit with Close Combat, scoring a critical hit that I doubt it even needed (I was below half). I went for Hula Lady, and he used Close Combat once more, for almost 2/3 my health, before I used Sunny Day. Giga Drain didn’t even kill him from -2, and I lived another hit with 16 HP. Another Giga Drain killed him.
Machamp was afterwards, and after some heavy thinking, I decided to use Sleep Powder.











Which hit. Then I went for SolarBeam and did over half…but he woke up on the first turn and killed me. I went for Dune Rover and managed to kill him from 40% or so with Earthquake.
Lucario was last up, and this was scary. I went back to Lighter, and he used Dragon Pulse for 69 HP (lol). He used ExtremeSpeed for over half my remaining health, but I survived and got in a Thunder Wave. Then he killed me with another ExtremeSpeed. I only had Dune Rover left, who was just below half. Earthquake was an OHKO, winning me the fight.



Lastly we had the Champion, Iris. This was going to be a scary fight, so unlike the Elite Four, I decided to allow item usage for it.
She began with Hydreigon, as I started with Corrosion. She used Dragon Pulse for a tiny bit less than 2/3 my health, allowing me to paralyze her with Thunder Wave. I got in Drain Punch for less than half, and she used Fire Blast and beat me even after I was healed between that and Leftovers (must’ve been a min/max damage thing). I went to PrttyChill and finished her from 5/8 or so with Ice Beam.
Then she went to Aggron. I went to Dune Rover and took a Head Smash for a hair over 1/3 my health despite resistance, and I used Earthquake which left her with 1 HP (had I put on the Soft Sand again and not the Shell Bell it would’ve killed), and she used Autotomize. Then she healed, and I left her at 1 HP yet again. She used Double-Edge before I finished her with Rock Slide and gained 1 HP from the Shell Bell. I had over half my health afterwards.
Then she came to Lapras, who was faster and wiped me with Blizzard. I went for Hula Lady, and she hit with Sing. Then I survived her Blizzard with 2 HP (!!!!!!!) and woke up, so I used Sunny Day. Then I hit with Sleep Powder, and after juggling between decisions on what to do I used Giga Drain, which did less than half even with the Meadow Plate, and she woke up first turn and used Hydro Pump, which got me back into the red (fuck this stupid critical music!!!). Then I used SolarBeam and killed her, with a critical hit that most likely didn’t matter, but it could have.
Salamence was next up. I decided to use a Max Revive on Corrosion before she used Crunch and the sunlight faded. I went to Lighter and used Thunder Wave before she got in Fire Blast and OHKO’ed me. Once again, PrttyChill hopped in to the rescue and killed her with Ice Beam.
Then she came to Archeops, and thinking it would be too impractical to stay in, I switched to Corrosion who was promptly met with a critical hit Stone Edge. I went to Viscerala, and she used Stone Edge but I managed to survive it with just over 1/4 my health, and I went for Dragon Dance, thinking I could just kill her with Crabhammer and then use Endeavor on Haxorus. Right?























WRONG! She was still faster even after that boost, and killed me with Dragon Claw. I went to PrttyChill, and revived Dune Rover before she used Stone Edge and got yet another critical hit, so it may or may not have mattered. I went to Dune Rover and revived Hula Lady as she used Acrobatics, which triggered her Flying Gem and killed me. Then I went to Hula Lady and used a Max Revive on Dune Rover, since I felt he had enough defense to take a hit at full so I could use another revive, before she used another Acrobatics. Dune Rover was back out, and I revived Lighter as another Acrobatics from her did a hair over half my health. Then I revived Corrosion before she killed me. I went to Lighter, and used Thunder Wave before she beat me with Acrobatics. Next was Corrosion’s turn to be fodder as I revived Viscerala and she got fully paralyzed. I revived Lighter in preparation for Haxorus before she killed me with another Stone Edge. Viscerala was up, and I used Crabhammer. Which missed. And she got fully paralyzed. WOW, that was something funny. I hit with it next turn, and it OHKO’ed, sure enough.
Haxorus was last up. I decided to revive PrttyChill as she used Outrage, then I went to Lighter and paralyzed her with Thunder Wave before she hit with another Outrage. I went to PrttyChill, who was the only one I had left, and just for good measure I decided to use a Max Revive on Dune Rover…and she hit herself in confusion! That allowed me to finish her with an Ice Beam from 90% or so, winning us the fight. Whew!

So we were taken into the Hall of Fame and inducted as Champions!

And here was my team:
Spoiler:
http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/028.gif (M) "Dune Rover", Level 72
Nature: Adamant
Obtained at: Relic Castle
Moves: Bulldoze, Earthquake, Rock Slide, Swords Dance
The only team member that didn't appear in all five fights (he wasn't used against Shauntal), but his defense helped us more than once.

http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/182.gif (F) "Hula Lady", Level 71
Nature: Bold
Hatched from an egg
Moves: Giga Drain, Sleep Powder, SolarBeam, Sunny Day
Sleep Powder was a nice help, and it may not have been much different from your basic Chlorophyll set, but it worked. And she resembles a Hawaiian hula dancer, even if she comes off as unoriginal for that. But I liked her anyway!

http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/314.gif (F) "Lighter", Level 70
Nature: Gentle
Hatched from an egg
Ability: Prankster
Moves: Bug Buzz, Charm, Encore, Thunder Wave
This one didn't do much fighting at all, but that Prankster ability was a lifesaver and very critical, as since this team was full of slow Pokémon aside from this one, Thunder Wave was essential.

http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/342.gif (F) "Viscerala", Level 71
Nature: Adamant
Hatched from an egg
Ability: Adaptability
Moves: Crabhammer, Dragon Dance, Endeavor, Night Slash
I do like Crawdaunt quite a bit, and this one helped against Shauntal and Caitlin. Even if he didn't score any critical hits even with buffed moves and the Scope Lens, I liked using him.

http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/471.gif (M) "PrttyChill", Level 73
Nature: Bold
Obtained at: Castelia City
Moves: Barrier, Ice Beam, Icy Wind, Mirror Coat
It was really neat using a Glaceon, and it was a major team player for the fight against Iris, as that Ice Beam sure helped against those dragons of hers. Other than that he was helpful too.

http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/604.gif (M) "Corrosion", Level 70
Nature: Quirky
Obtained at: Seaside Cave
Moves: Coil, Drain Punch, Spark, Thunder Wave
This one was able to score a few kills here and there, and was able to save us from getting swept by that nasty Hydreigon of Iris'.

I really liked this team, they all had fun uses and different parts played in getting me the wins. This was cool, and I do look forward to the next part of this, whatever theme it'll have.

P.S. - To the OP, my name has a second "r" in it, not an "m". Thanks!

Necrum May 15th, 2015 12:01 PM

I think I can finally afford some time for this now.

Username: Azazel
Game: White 2
Team:
-Jellicent - Water types at the beach!
-Krookodile - Rocking those sweet shades in the summer sun!
-Emboar - Body Builders everywhere!
-Durant - Ants all over my stupid picnic!
-Roserade - The flowers are all in bloom!
-Vanilluxe - I SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM!

Sydian May 15th, 2015 9:41 PM

Okay, so I just finished up mine tonight. I'll be posting the winner for the most creative team for this theme after work on Sunday as well as the next theme round. Work has been scheduling me as much as possible and I'm also having computer issues. Sorry for any inconvenience, everyone!

Anyway, here was my team for summer vacation:

http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/thumb/b/b4/VSSwimmer_F.png/150px-VSSwimmer_F.png
Swimmer Allison
X

http://serebii.net/Shiny/XY/182.png
Kanini lv. 72 @ Rocky Helmet
[ Hidden Power Fire, Energy Ball, Dazzling Gleam, Teeter Dance ]

http://serebii.net/xy/pokemon/193.png
Neil lv. 67 @ Eviolite
[ Air Slash, Bug Buzz, Shadow Ball, Hypnosis ]

http://serebii.net/xy/pokemon/584.png
Vanilluxe lv. 71 @ Choice Scarf
[ Ice Beam, Flash Cannon, Attract, Uproar ]

http://serebii.net/xy/pokemon/693.png
McSnippa lv. 72 @ Rocky Helmet
[ Dark Pulse, Water Pulse, Aura Sphere, Dragon Pulse ]

http://serebii.net/xy/pokemon/338.png
Fallarbor lv. 75 @ Leftovers
[ Flamethrower, Solarbeam, Rock Slide, Psychic ]

http://serebii.net/xy/pokemon/628.png
Freebird lv. 71 @ Amulet Coin
[ Fly, Hone Claws, U-Turn, Crush Claw ]

Kieran May 15th, 2015 11:12 PM

Username: Kieran
Game: X
Team:
Spoiler:
To be decided later.


Starting from the beginning and trying to play through it all in one day, oh god.

Necrum May 15th, 2015 11:36 PM

Here's Team Summer! They're getting ready for a training montage.

TwilightBlade May 16th, 2015 11:05 AM

Username: TwilightBlade
Game: Y
Team: I'm finishing training them and will post by midnight :D

jdthebud May 16th, 2015 5:46 PM

All Done on Black 2!

Screens:

Hall of Fame:


Team Summer:
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll1/jdthebud/BW_An_S/637.gif
Heatmoth the Bashful Volcarona, ♀ - L72 @ SilverPowder
Ability: Flame Body
Moves: Flamethrower, Quiver Dance, Bug Buzz, Fire Blast
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll1/jdthebud/BW_An_S/121.gif
Night Star the Modest Starmie - L73 @ Expert Belt
Ability: Natural Cure
Moves: Surf, Ice Beam, Psychic, Thunderbolt
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll1/jdthebud/BW_An_S/338.gif
Sunny the Quirky Solrock - L71 @ Hard Stone
Ability: Levitate
Moves: Stone Edge, Zen Headbutt, Earthquake, Will-O-Wisp
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll1/jdthebud/BW_An_S/614.gif
Grizz the Adamant Beartic, ♀ - L72 @ NeverMeltIce
Ability: Snow Cloak
Moves: Icicle Crash, Rock Slide, Superpower, Hone Claws
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll1/jdthebud/BW_An_S/565.gif
Beach Bum the Careful Carracosta, ♂ - L71 @ Leftovers
Ability: Solid Rock
Moves: Aqua Tail, Aqua Jet, Rock Slide, Shell Smash
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll1/jdthebud/BW_An_S/469.gif
Lazy Buzz the Lax Yanmega, ♂ - L71 @ Expert Belt
Ability: Tinted Lens
Moves: Air Slash, AncientPower, Bug Buzz, Psychic


alisaie May 16th, 2015 6:47 PM

Oh my jesus I should be in bed right now but no i was up completing this challenge instead. 8( If the levels seem low it's because I just gave up training because it was getting late (and I do really need to get to bed) annnd so I just went and suffered and used a million items oops. But challenge complete?

http://www.serebii.net/Shiny/XY/584.png
Cream (Vanilluxe) ♀ | Modest | Level 56
Hail, Ice Beam, Acid Armor, Flash Cannon

http://www.serebii.net/xy/pokemon/593.png
Caution (Jellicent) ♂ | Calm | Level 56
Ice Beam, Recover, Toxic, Scald

http://www.serebii.net/xy/pokemon/351.png
Sunny (Castform) ♀ | Modest | Level 58
Rain Dance, Hail, Sunny Day, Weather Ball

http://www.serebii.net/xy/pokemon/685.png
Funnel (Slurpuff) ♂ | Adamant | Level 61
Play Rough, Wish, Cotton Guard, Return/Thunderbolt*
* I dropped Return for Thunderbolt for Siebold because oops I had absolutely no way to really battle him. Definitely remembering that for next team @[email protected]

http://www.serebii.net/xy/pokemon/392.png
Bananas (Infernape) ♂ | Naive | Level 58
Calm Mind, Flame Wheel, Close Combat, Grass Knot

http://www.serebii.net/Shiny/XY/518.png
Dreamer (Musharna) ♂ | Modest | Level 61
Hypnosis, Psychic, Calm Mind, Moonlight

TwilightBlade May 16th, 2015 8:42 PM

http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2014/233/d/0/mega_blastoise_by_n_kin-d7w1y0w.png http://www.serebii.net/itemdex/sprites/diveball.png
Beach Ball the Blastoise ♀ - Modest - Lv. 66
I like far too many Water types to narrow this slot down. In my early drafts, this team was about to become a Water Monotype team. I decided to chose the first Water type I adored. In Blue, my Blastoise was nicknamed Beach Ball, so I bred a new one to celebrate that.
http://www.serebii.net/blackwhite/pokemon/279.pnghttp://www.serebii.net/itemdex/sprites/premierball.png
Breezie the Pelipper ♀ - Jolly - Lv. 61
I wanted to especially include a Pelipper because Florida has many seagulls. I live 30+ minutes away from the beach, and I still can see 'em.
http://www.serebii.net/blackwhite/pokemon/494.png http://www.serebii.net/itemdex/sprites/cherishball.png
Victini the Victini - Jolly - Lv. 73
Speaking of beaches, one of my fondest summer memories would be watching the 4th of July fireworks at the beach at night with my family. It was a phenomenal feeling I will always cherish because my whole family was there; I hadn't seen my older brother in years.
http://www.serebii.net/blackwhite/pokemon/479-h.png
Hot Pocket the Rotom - Timid - Lv. 66
I wanted to add a second Fire type into the mix because Florida is HOT. However, summer to me is also allll about staying indoors and eating junk food!
http://www.serebii.net/Shiny/BW/289.png http://www.serebii.net/itemdex/sprites/nestball.png
Gordo the Slaking ♂ - Adamant - Lv 61
Rolling around in bed all day is my kind of lazy day. Gordo means fat in Spanish, and boy do I gain on the pounds during the summer. Thanks to Sammi for breeding the shiny egg for me.
http://i.imgur.com/OIB8CXP.pnghttp://www.serebii.net/itemdex/sprites/quickball.png
Sugar the Florges ♀ - Serious - Lv. 71
And thank you to Luke for giving me this beauty a few days after X/Y released, and also a huge thanks for buying the game for me. It means a lot to me. I hadn't gotten around to evolving her until today. I appreciate challenges like these because it motivates me to pick up the games again and try out Pokemon I love and make new memories. Here's to many more summers.

Anddd I spent too much time training and posting rather than finishing off Diantha. Gonna do that now. :'3

edit: anddd done! https://youtu.be/UZ_jpFpNkvU

Necrum May 16th, 2015 9:58 PM

Are these challenges limited to the dates listed? Just making sure because there's nothing that says we have to do it in that range.

Gallade475 May 16th, 2015 10:00 PM

Username: PAUL
Game: Pokemon White 2
Team:
-Sunflora-The sun pokemon. And it looks like the sun
-Charizard-It represents the heat
-Claydol-The desert pokemon
-Carracosta-lies in the beach
-Reshiram-The pokemon that can scorch the world with fire
-Crustle-hides in its shell to protect it fron the heat

Necrum May 16th, 2015 10:40 PM

Progress is happening, yay! No way I am gonna be able to challenge the E4 for at least two days though.

Sydian May 17th, 2015 7:33 PM

You aren't eligible to win for most creative team if you don't sign up during the time frame for that theme, but technically you can do the themes longer if you want.

Second theme is up! I worked longer than I thought I would today so the winner for the team will have to wait til tomorrow. Again, sorry for any inconvenience guys.

alisaie May 17th, 2015 8:06 PM

Yesssss Disneeey

Username: Ash
Game: Omega Ruby or X not sure yet for this one
Team:
Spoiler:
Herdier (Dodger) - "This city's got a beat, and you gotta hook into it. And once you get the beat, you can do anything." - Oliver and Company
Jirachi (Fairy) -"When you wish upon a star your dreams come true." Pinocchio
Bellossom (Lilo) - "Ohana means Family. Family means no one gets left behind or forgotten." Lilo and Stitch
Ursaring (Kenai) - "The key to understanding is to see through others' eyes." Brother Bear
Darmanitan (Tarzan) - "Trust your heart. Let fate decide. To guide these lives we see." - Tarzan
Illumise (Evangeline) - "Look at how she lights up the sky. My belle Evangeline." - The Princess and the Frog

banjopop7_7 May 17th, 2015 9:25 PM

Woohooo, Disney, best theme ever.

Username: banjopop7_7
Game: X
Team:
Spoiler:
Glaceon - Let it gooooo. Elsa from Frozen
Mamoswine - There are two things that fit in the category of big, hairy and brown. Mamoswine and Chewbacca. Chewbacca from Star wars
Celebi - They both are green fairies (even tough Celebi isn't a fairy by type). Tinkerbell from Peter Pan/ Disney Fairies
Pyroar - Both scary lions! Scar from The lion king
Ariados - This Pokemon is a Spider. Spider-man.
Raichu - Two mouses. Mickey Mouse



Here I put the Pokemon who didn't make it to the final team, but are still cool to mention.
Scrapped Pokemon:
Spoiler:
Cincinno - They both love cleaning. Cinderella from Cinderella.
Musharna - A dream is a wish musharna makes. A song from Cinderella
Absol - he is misunderstood just like Vanellope. Vanellope from Wreck-it Ralph
Milotic - They both live in the water and are beautyful. Ariel from The Little Mermaid
Uxie. The colors are the same, but Uxie doesn't look happy. Joy from Inside out
Swanna and Ducklett - they would make a good Duck couple. Donald and Daisy from Mickey Mouse

Hann May 18th, 2015 2:17 AM

Wow, this is not the easiest theme ever, but I'll try my best.
Username: Hann
Game: Omega Ruby
Team:
Spoiler:
Chatot - Iago from Aladdin
Sableye - Stitch from Lilo & Stitch
Donphan - Dumbo from well... Dumbo
Sawsbuck (Autumn) - Bambi from..., yeah you got it I think
Tentacruel (Shiny for whatever reason) - Ursula from The Little Mermaid
Pyroar (M) - Simba from the Lion King, I couldn't dare build a team without this one in it.

I think all of these are Disney movies (I could be wrong though). I'm not 100% satisfied with it either, so I might try to do a better job later.

Edit: Whoops, I think I'll have to change my username everywhere now -_-

Pendraflare May 18th, 2015 3:28 AM

Disney theme? That's pretty cool, considering that not terribly long ago I did a challenge on Black that had my naming theme being Disney characters :P But that doesn't mean I won't go for it again!

Username: Pendraflare
Game: White 2 (until further notice; may change later but this is where most of my post-game stuff goes)
Team:
Spoiler:
Once again, haven't decided on this yet. Will edit once I do.

Sydian May 18th, 2015 10:50 AM

So picking a winner for the summer themes was way harder than I thought it was going to be...so I picked three instead! And I'll likely just increase the next themes to three winners as well, lol. So the winners for the most summery themed teams are...

Spoiler:
DyingWillFlareon, Buzz Buzz, and TwilightBlade! :)


I haven't had a chance to make an emblem yet you guys, again apologies, but I will get to it as soon as I can and award you three with it. n__n Congrats guys and thanks to everyone that played the summer theme! Everyone's teams were really awesome, and choosing three winners might have been a bit much, but...eh! :)

In case anyone was wondering what my issue has been lately, which again I do apologize for, is that my laptop's backlight won't work at all so I'm limited to my phone to make posts and such. If you've tried to edit threads and read a bunch of posts through a phone though, you know that it gets a bit tedious and annoying sometimes. The plan is to buy a cheap laptop sometime soon to last me until I have the money for a new full fledged laptop though guys, so I really appreciate your patience. :)

And here is my Disney theme: Atlantis: The Lost Empire

Spoiler:
http://serebii.net/pokedex-xy/icon/505.png It really reminds me of Milo. He's a bit uptight, skinny/lanky, and he looks like he doesn't sleep...Milo doesn't seem to sleep, lol. I could see a Watchog in some glasses like Milo's, for sure.

http://serebii.net/pokedex-xy/icon/245.png For Kida. I couldn't think of another Water type that I wanted to represent her, I just knew it had to be blue and graceful and Suicune is the epitome of that. Not only that though, Suicune is the version mascot for Crystal and Atlantis relies on a giant crystal for their lives, which Kida has a connection to aside from the general one.

http://serebii.net/pokedex-xy/icon/703.png Crystal in mind, Carbink is here to represent the small crystals the citizens of Atlantis wear around their necks.

http://serebii.net/pokedex-xy/icon/476.png Probopass represents the big stone faces of past leaders of Atlantis that revolve around the giant crystal.

http://serebii.net/pokedex-xy/icon/369.png The zoomers that the citizens of Atlantis ride on look a lot like Relicanth. They're probably way cooler to ride on, though.

http://serebii.net/pokedex-xy/icon/292.png "We're all gonna die."

DyingWillFlareon May 18th, 2015 1:31 PM

oh my- I can't believe this

Do you mind if I trade my last team and the rest of this challenges to Y? I thought it's be fun on AS but te League rematches are Level 70ish. -.- I'm hurrying to conplete the last one.

Anyhow, Disney Team: I couldn't decide on a single movie to use so I picked these guys. :)
Spoiler:
Coming soon to a League near you
Raichu- The Mickey/Minnie must have for Disney. Named accordingly to whether I get a male or female one.
Golurk- Baymax from Big Hero 6, y'all know you love San Fran Tokyo.
Stoutland-The Beast from Beauty and the Beast.
Lickylicky- Prince Charming. Don't you dare deny it looks fancy.
Garbodor- Cause all those Disney haters say "Disney is trash". :P i laughed outside when I thought of this one
Yveltal- The whole "save the world from destruction" plot reminds me of the most destructive Pokemon. That and I wanted to actually use my Yveltal in Y. ;w;

Sydian May 18th, 2015 1:39 PM

That's fine, I'm not really picky about the games you play them in. :)

Hann May 18th, 2015 2:12 PM

Wow, thanks a lot! I enjoyed all the different teams people made, it's amazing to see what a bit of creativity can come up with and how, honestly, so many Pokémon fit into the theme with the right description/reason.
I've made a good start on my next team, I'm just breeding for a nickname-able male (-_-) Litleo so I can start training everyone.

Miau May 18th, 2015 11:04 PM

Gonna do a Beauty and the Beast theme ^_^

Username: Miau
Game: X
Team:
Spoiler:

Gardevoir - Belle; pretty obvious choice.
Entei - Beast; yeah, a legendary beast. I think I have an Entei that I caught a while back in HG.
Chandelure - Lumiere; basically a candlestick. That you hang to the ceiling, yup.
Klinklang - Cogsworth; it has cogs, so.
Musharna - Mrs. Potts; uhm, it's pink and it has a trunk (sort of) like the teapot's spout. And the dream mist counts for steam from the tea, so there.
Rapidash - Philippe the horse.

Sydian May 19th, 2015 7:00 AM

Miau, if you end up not having an Entei, I probably have an extra I can trade you.

Lycanthropy May 19th, 2015 10:34 AM

I finished the previous theme two days ago.
http://i.imgur.com/Aqz3EEq.png

I'm joining the next round too!
Username: Lycanthropy
Game: Emerald again
Team:
Spoiler:
I'm still thinking about this. I'll fill it in later.

Hippowtom May 20th, 2015 4:51 AM

Unfortunately I didn't have time to focus on my previous theme team, but since I have a few days off school and all I think I can manage Disney!

And my film to represent is my favorite Disney film: Robin Hood

Username: Hippowtom
Game: White
Team:
Spoiler:


Robin Hood = Ninetales
Maid Marian = Espeon
Little John = Ursaring
Prince John = Houndoom
Sir Hiss = Serperior
Sheriff of Nottingham = Zoroark


Necrum May 20th, 2015 8:10 AM

Victory! This was a really fun team. I even had good uses for Durant despite him being a terrible Pokemon.


Disney Challenge
Username: Azazel
Game: Pokemon Y
Team:

Jafar the Landorus
Scar the Pyroar
Malificent the Mega Charizard X
Captain Hook the Feraligatr (THE IRONY!)
Cruella de Vil the Furfrou (Uh...)
Red Queen the Bisharp

Tora May 20th, 2015 8:41 AM

Ah, too bad I haven't seen this earlier. But I'd like to join in on the Disney theme. My team will consist of rather antagonistic characters from different series. I had lots of fun putting it together already. ^^

Username: Tora
Game: Y
Team:
Spoiler:
Malamar – Ursula from The Little Mermaid. The similarities in their appearance are pretty obvious. Also, Malamar is a psychic type on top of the dark type, which fits both Ursula's evilness and her magic.

Noivern – Fidget the Bat from The Great Mouse Detective. Out of all the bat Pokémon, Noivern seems to fit him best, in my opinion. Not just the visual aspect, but also the Infiltrator ability that I'd connect to Fidget's burglaries.

Seviper – Kaa from The Jungle Book. While both Arbok and Seviper are poisonous snakes, Seviper looks more like a constrictor. On top of that, its design seems to mirror Kaa's quirkiness.

Ludicolo – Bushroot from Darkwing Duck. Well, what can I say... Ludicolo is some kind of weird plant with a duck beak. I'd say it fits. And Bushroot isn't actually all that evil either.

Pyroar – Scar from The Lion King. Appearance-wise I would have preferred Luxray over Pyroar, but I don't have access to one, so I'll settle on the fire lion. And since Scar turns the territory into a dry, barren land (however he managed that) I guess it works just as well. (On top of Pyroar not being as mighty as you'd expect from a lion... just like Scar.)

Honchkrow - Magica de Spell from Duck Tales. She's a duck in the first place, wears all black, frequently turns into a black bird (even though that one is probably supposed to be a vulture), she has a pet raven and uses dark spells.

Necrum May 20th, 2015 9:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tora (Post 8758963)
Ah, too bad I haven't seen this earlier. But I'd like to join in on the Disney theme. My team will consist of rather antagonistic characters from different series. I had lots of fun putting it together already. ^^

Username: Tora
Game: Y
Team:
Spoiler:
Malamar – Ursula from The Little Mermaid. The similarities in their appearance are pretty obvious. Also, Malamar is a psychic type on top of the dark type, which fits both Ursula's evilness and her magic.

Noivern – Fidget the Bat from The Great Mouse Detective. Out of all the bat Pokémon, Noivern seems to fit him best, in my opinion. Not just the visual aspect, but also the Infiltrator ability that I'd connect to Fidget's burglaries.

Seviper – Kaa from The Jungle Book. While both Arbok and Seviper are poisonous snakes, Seviper looks more like a constrictor. On top of that, its design seems to mirror Kaa's quirkiness.

Ludicolo – Bushroot from Darkwing Duck. Well, what can I say... Ludicolo is some kind of weird plant with a duck beak. I'd say it fits. And Bushroot isn't actually all that evil either.

Pyroar – Scar from The Lion King. Appearance-wise I would have preferred Luxray over Pyroar, but I don't have access to one, so I'll settle on the fire lion. And since Scar turns the territory into a dry, barren land (however he managed that) I guess it works just as well. (On top of Pyroar not being as mighty as you'd expect from a lion... just like Scar.)

Honchkrow - Magica de Spell from Duck Tales. She's a duck in the first place, wears all black, frequently turns into a black bird (even though that one is probably supposed to be a vulture), she has a pet raven and uses dark spells.

lol we picked the same Scar

Hippowtom May 27th, 2015 3:18 AM

We did it! Disney Robin Hood team completed the Elite 4 with no sweat!

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f106/HippowTom/Disney%20DonE_zpsxgslwyel.png

The Team:

Spoiler:


http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f106/HippowTom/Robin%20Hood%20Hatch_zpsneznhrfu.pnghttp://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f106/HippowTom/Robin%20Hood%20Evolved_zpsiz8ylveh.png

Robin Hood the Ninetales, lvl. 75 @Charcoal
Solarbeam - Flamethrower - Nasty Plot - Energy Ball

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f106/HippowTom/Lady%20Marion%20Hatch_zps3iqge7km.pnghttp://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f106/HippowTom/Lady%20Marion%20Evolution_zpsq1jpnilu.png

Lady Marion the Espeon, lvl. 76 @Twistedspoon
Psychic - Shadow Ball - Calm Mind - Return

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f106/HippowTom/Prince%20John%20Hatch_zpspx3xfozf.pnghttp://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f106/HippowTom/Prince%20John%20Evolution_zpsk55h66q5.png

Prince John the Houndoom, lvl. 76 @ BlackGlasses
Crunch - Fire Fang - Taunt - Sucker Punch

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f106/HippowTom/Little%20John%20Hatch_zpsiuxwz7eq.pnghttp://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f106/HippowTom/Little%20John%20Evolution_zpsywq5rnde.png

Little John the Ursaring, lvl. 75 @ Flame Orb
Facade - Shadow Claw - Swords Dance - Brick Break

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f106/HippowTom/Nottingham%20Hatch_zpsgz1aitn2.pnghttp://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f106/HippowTom/Nottingham%20evolved_zpsgoevciae.png

Nottingham the Zoroark, lvl. 75 @ Choice Scarf
U-Turn - Sucker Punch - Protect - Swords Dance

http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/497.gif forgot the pictures :l

Sir Hiss the Serperior, lvl. 75 @Miracle Seed
Giga Drain - Leaf Blade - Swords Dance - Dragon Tail


Tora May 27th, 2015 5:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azazel (Post 8758993)
lol we picked the same Scar

Haha, I must've completely overlooked that. Well, it's kind of an obvious choice. x)

Pendraflare May 27th, 2015 5:48 AM

Alright, if I haven't said, I plan to change my game to X for this. And i'm going with a team of villains. Here they are:
Spoiler:
Durant - Hopper
Gothitelle - Maleficent
Sableye - Jafar
Throh - Shan Yu
Skuntank - Ratigan
Mamoswine - Shere Khan

Wonder if people will like that. I could do this on White 2 but I don't want to make all four parts of this on that.

Necrum May 28th, 2015 9:31 AM

I have the members of my team all gathered up, I just need to train them. Will post a picture later.

Tek May 28th, 2015 12:43 PM

Emblems aside, I really like this challenge format.

So the current theme is Disney? Hmmm...

Username: Tek
Game: ΩR
Team: [under construction]

jdthebud May 29th, 2015 3:23 PM

I guess no one wants me to get a 3DS...:(

Sydian May 29th, 2015 5:10 PM

-tosses JD my other 3DS- :3

I haven't had much time to train my team because I've been at work so much (10-7 shifts YIKES), so hopefully I can finish tomorrow. Reminder that you can post your final stats after the two weeks. There won't be another theme for about a month, hint hint. :)

Pendraflare May 29th, 2015 5:33 PM

I only just got my final team member yesterday, and I haven't had as much time to train them either, between being back at my job, working on an online course and having two challenges on Marriland to write out updates for. But we have to beat the game by tomorrow to be legit for the emblem, correct?

TwilightBlade May 31st, 2015 2:40 PM

Username: TwilightBlade
Game: Y
Team: My childhood was full of Disney films, but rather than basing the team around princesses, I decided to pay tribute to the animal sidekicks.



http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a112/antisocial464/Transparent/Lanturn-iaza.png
Flounder the Lanturn
The Little Mermaid
Under the sea, darling it's better, down where it's wetter, take it from me. Up on the shore they work all day, out in the sun they slave away while we devotin' full time to floatin' under the sea [link]

http://www.pokesho.com/img_icon/shine/1/i_gyaradosu_s.gif
Mushu the Gyarados
Mulan
We must be swift as the coursing river, with all the force of a great typhoon, with all the strength of a raging fire! [link]

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a112/antisocial464/Transparent/Lopunny-iaza.png
Thumper the Lopunny
Bambi
You're walking along, minding your own business. You're looking neither to the left, nor to the right, when all of a sudden you run smack into a pretty face. Woo-woo! You begin to get weak in the knees. Your head's in a whirl. And then you feel light as a feather, and before you know it, you're walking on air. You're twitterpated. [link]

http://www.pokesho.com/img_icon/4/i_rukario.gif
Stitch the Lucario
Lilo & Stitch
If there was a koala Pokemon, I'd choose it, but this is the only blue dog that has glowing eyes and spikes. It's cute and fluffy, too! [link]

http://i.imgur.com/C94quBY.png?1
Djali the Gogoat
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Djali is Esmeralda's sidekick and always remains loyal and funny when helping her to escape. This movie and the next one are some of my favorite underrated cartoons. [link]

http://i.imgur.com/wcG40lg.png?1
Roscoe the Houndoom
Oliver and Company
Roscoe is one of the two Dobermans owned by the antagonist [link]. Also, if you've seen this movie, I'm sure you'd remember it for this song [link]. I'm jamming to it right now. :D




This team went through several drafts and revisions. I began with Milotic/Vaporeon as Ariel (The Little Mermaid being my favorite Disney film as a child). I then ran out of princesses I actually like besides Mulan (as Mienshao) and Jasmine (as... well, I got stuck here). I shifted them to animal sidekicks because hey, when I was little, I was fascinated with animals! I still do love them. I wanted to include Aladdin (went through several ideas of Abo as Aipom/Infernape or Rajah as Raikou/Arcanine), but there were so many other Disney films I wanted to mention. Why must teams be of 6?! The Lion King gave me several heartaches for this same reason. I considered using the obligatory Pyroar/Luxray, but also Mamoswine for Pumbaa or Chatot for Zazu. Pumbaa was /really/ close to being in the final draft, but 1) I was missing a mention of Mulan!!!! and 2) I used a Mamoswine recently in HG. I am happy with the final product, but I have to beat the Elite 4. I think dinner is more important, though!


alisaie May 31st, 2015 3:07 PM

Ahhhh Roscoe from Oliver from Company I so approve. The fact that you picked a character from Oliver and Company alone. ♥

I... have my team together but I haven't really training them because I've been super busy. 8( Once I charge my 3DS I might see about posting an inprogress update though.

Sydian May 31st, 2015 5:28 PM

You don't have to finish to qualify for the most creative team, you just have to sign up during the two weeks the theme is active for sign ups. I'll be posting results tomorrow guys! I'll also be leaving this up for you guys to post whenever you beat the E4 with your Disney themes in case you weren't able to (I know I wasn't). Got some other good stuff heading your way, so hang tight. :)

Hann June 1st, 2015 4:50 AM

It'll be a few days (weeks?) before I can beat the Elite Four. I didn't have much time the past week. I had to complete around 7 assignments and then I had only 2 days to prepare for my first exam (today) and I still have 8 exams in the next 2 and a half weeks, so I probably shouldn't even be on here >_>

Sydian June 1st, 2015 7:58 AM

Disney themes were pretty awesome, but two stuck out to me the most and those would be...

Spoiler:
Ash and Hippowtom!

honorable mention to twilightblade who posted her team just a bit too late to count :<


There won't be another theme for a while, but you guys do have something awesome coming up later today, so just keep checking back in the area and you'll see soon enough. :>

Necrum June 3rd, 2015 10:02 AM

Alright, I beat Diantha! Siebold was probably the most challenging part of the Pokemon League, but that's usually the case for me.

Unfortunately I couldn't name Landorus as Jafar. It's one I imported from Gen 5, and even there it wasn't my OT. Had HA though!


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