Project: Creating a Pokemon League

∞Opposite Day said:

Oh my. It's been too long, haven't it? Nice to see that the wheels keep on turnin' (b'-')b
Congratulations everyone for making such great E4's.. I wish I had time to compete with you guys, but you got lucky >: ( Maci's champion surely put the "champ" back into "champion", that's for sure!

Wow, there's an ongoing poll? Ok.. While Zeta's E4 is astonishing, I'm feeling swayed by Hollum's talksies, so... I'll vote for Skip Shot this round (if I'm allowed to)

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Its great to see you back! I'm hopin for a great Hometown Rival competition now that youre around again!

(btw, its Gollum lol)

Chorus- follow the stuff from Maci's huge post above and the first post, and look at some of the submissions posted here (winning submissions are always good to look at). It would be nice if we got a new competitor in these Rival rounds!

Hey Seth, I am sorry about the mistake with the voting. You did end up winning; I believe the score was 3 - 2 - 1. This has been changed in the Rival post. Nice to have you back ooOpposite Day, we missed you in the E4 process. Chorus.EXE we would be glad to have you; follow the rules and look at past submissions so you can really make something great =) By the way, to everyone who's putting this in their signature, I'm thinking of making a banner, even if it is only for a few more rounds. You think it'sa good idea?

Awesome thanks Maci lol. I also have a question. What are the starters that you will get in this hack? I vote yes for a banner lol. Then you can make one for the hack

Wait, wasn't it a Bold Vote thing? Oh well, it doesn't matter. Congrats SethMetal. Your E4 was pretty good.

Thanks. Yours was cool too

The starters here are Electric-Water-Ground, Elekid, Horsea, Rhyhorn. I picked them because they were all 3x evolutions, they normally evolved late, and they all needed items to reach the final stage of evolution. This here is my first draft, if I forgot anything or anyone wants to criticize, feel free to say so!

Rival Hector
<Hometown Rival>
Type: Varied​

Encounter One

Spoiler:

Opening Line: So you finally caught up huh? Waste of time, seeing how I'm far superior in any case.

Team

Elekid-Level 5/Quick Attack, Leer
or

Horsea-Level 5/Bubble, Leer
or

Rhyhorn-Level 5/Horn Attack, Tail Whip

Closing Line: ... You just got lucky.
Final Words: Next time I won't go easy on you. Stay out of my way [name] or else you're toast.

Spoiler:

Encounter Two

Spoiler:

Opening Line: Still a step behind a see [name]. I'm going to get you out of my hair once and for all!

Team

Scyther-Level 14/Quick Attack, Focus Energy, Pursuit, Fury Cutter

Elekid-Level 16/Quick Attack, Thundershock, Low Kick, Swift
or

Horsea-Level 16/Smokescreen, Bubblebeam, Water Gun, Focus Energy
or

Rhyhorn-Level 16/Horn Attack, Stomp, Rock Blast, Scary Face

Closing Line: Impossible! Not again!
Final Words: I'll be the Champion by the time you get the badge in the next town [name]! Just don't get in my way!

Encounter 3

Spoiler:

Opening Line: Oh, it's you again. I was going to train some more, I guess you're an easy warm-up!

Team

Breloom-Level 26/Headbutt, Mach Punch, Force Palm, Leech Seed

Scyther-Level 28/Wing Attack, X-Scissor, Slash, Night Slash

Electabuzz-Level 30/Thunderpunch, Low Kick, Light Screen, Shock Wave
or

Seadra-Level 30/Agility, Brine, Twister, Razor Wind
or

Rhydon-Level 30/Rock Blast, Take Down, Skull Bash, Magnitude

Closing Line: That was tougher than expected, I almost broke a sweat.
Final Words: You're decent [name], but I won't underestimate you again. Next time, you're mine.

Encounter 4

Spoiler:

Opening Line: Even with a Gym Leader on your side you still can't match me [name]!

Team

Gengar-Level 52/Dark Pulse, Destiny Bond, Shadow Ball, Perish Song

Scizor-Level 54/Swords Dance, Iron Head, X-Scissor, Bug Bite

Electabuzz-Level 55/Thunderbolt, Screech, Cross Chop, Barrier
or

Seadra-Level 55/Dragon Dance, Surf, Dragonbreath, Return
or

Rhydon-Level 55/Earthquake, Rock Slide, Skull Bash, Ice Fang

Closing Line: I'm still stronger, it was my partners fault!
Final Words: I'll get you next time [name]! Keep getting badges, even though I'll beat those two before you!

Encounter 5

Spoiler:

Opening Line: Hey [name]! I was hoping to run into you, my Pokemon have definitely shaped up, and they're itching for a win this time!

Team

Gengar-Level 80/Shadow Ball, Focus Blast, Will"o"Wisp, Dark Pulse

Breloom-Level 83/Leech Seed, Spore, Brick Break, Seed Bomb

Scizor-Level 85/Bullet Punch, U-Turn, Quick Attack, Night Slash

Latios-Level 88/Luster Purge, Dragon Pulse, Trick (holding Choice Scarf), Surf

Electivire-Level 88/Cross Chop, Thunderbolt, Fire Punch, Giga Impact
or

Kingdra-Level 88/Dragon Pulse, Hydro Pump, Agility, Ice Beam
or

Rhyperior-Level 88/Earthquake, Megahorn, Stone Edge, Iron Head

Team Strategy

Spoiler:

The strategy here is an offensive team that focuses on causing switches to facilitate the sweeping process. Gengar leads, throwing out Will"o"Wisp to screw with physical threats. Scizor is a classic scout, standard with double priority for coverage. Breloom is pure evil, Spore is automatic sleep, Leech Seed drains away, and he has 2 powerful stabs to hit with. Latios has a Scarf to revenge kill or to trick off to annoy a wall, pulse powerful moves and stats. The staters are all diverse sweepers, Kingdra having a set-up move in Agility.

Closing Line: Lost again, you're a strong trainer [name].
Final Words: I can't believe I lost again! I'm going to keep training to be stronger than you for next time pal!

Encounter 6

Spoiler:

Opening Line: [Name], I have trained long and hard for this day! At first I resented you, but now I see you as a friend and equal! Now, prepare to be defeated by future Pokemon Champion Hector!

Spoiler:

Team

Level 102-Gengar@Life Orb
Levitate
Timid-EVs:4 Def, 252 SpAtk, 252 Spd
-Shadow Ball
-Focus Blast
-Thunderbolt
-HP Fire

Level 104-Scizor@Choice Band
Technician
Adamant-EVs:248 HP, 252 Attack, 8 Spd
-Bullet Punch
-U-Turn
-Pursuit
-Superpower

Level 103-Breloom@Poison Orb
Poison Heal
Impish-EVs:238 HP, 248 Def, 24 Spd
-Spore
-Substitue
-Focus Punch
-Leech Seed

Level 105-Latios@Soul Dew
Levitate
Timid-EVs:4 HP, 252 SpAtk, 252 Spe
-Calm Mind
-Recover
-Dragon Pulse
-Grass Knot

The next Pokemon is exclusive to the starter chosen, Rayquaza with Electivire, Kyogre with Kingdra, and Groudon with Rhyperior.

Spoiler:

Only With Electivire

Level 106-Rayquaza@Life Orb
Air Lock
Jolly-EVs:32 HP, 252 Atk, 8 SpD, 216 Spe
-Dragon Dance
-Outrage
-Earthquake
-Overheat

Only With Kingdra

Level 1o6-Kyogre@Choice Specs
Drizzle
Timid-EVs:4 HP, 252 SpAtk, 252 Spe
-Water Spout
-Surf
-Ice Beam
-Thunder

Only With Rhyperior

Level 106-Groudon@Leftovers
Drought
Adamant-EVs:252 HP, 126 Atk, 32 Def, 60 SpDef, 8 Spe
-Stealth Rock
-Roar
-Earthquake
-Overheat

Level 106-Electivire@Expert Belt
Motor Drive
Mild-EVs:36 Atk, 252 SpAtk, 220 Spe
-Thunderbolt
-Hidden Power Ice
-Cross Chop
-Flamethrower
or

Level 106-Kingdra@Life Orb
Swift Swim
Adamant-EVs:252 Atk, 24 SpAtk, 232 Spd
-Dragon Dance
-Waterfall
-Outrage
-Hydro Pump
or

Level 106-Rhyperior@Life Orb
Solid Rock
Adamant-252 Atk, 4 Def, 252 Spe
-Swords Dance
-Earthquake
-Stone Edge
-Fire Punch

Team Strategy

Spoiler:

The team uses the first 3 Pokemon, Gengar, Scizor, and Breloom, to mainly scout through the opponents team. Gengar leads, using its excellent speed, power, and diversity to try to get an easy KO or a switch. Scizor is classic, scouting and revenge killing a beautiful amount of the opponents team. Breloom is a set many people may recognize and detest, SubSeed Breloom. Sure to cause switches, havoc, and a possible sweep, he manipulates status and power to scan the opponents team. After the team has been scouted, the opportunity arises to send out Latios, the start er, and the legendary with them. Latios, Rhyperior, Kingdra, and Rayquaza are all designed for a powerful late game set up sweeper. They go out and try to rip through the team after its been searched out. Electivire has the role of wallbreaker, trying to take down tough threats that are halting the late game sweep by Latios or Rayqauza. Kyogre with Kingdra is to set up rain, enourmously helping Kingdra, as well as being an epic powerhouse. SpecsOgre is a beast that will help destroy pretty much anything and everything. Groudon is there to set up rocks and phaze, further helping the scouting and switching by providing an entry hazard.

Closing Line: Another loss, to a great trainer at least!
Final Words: I never fully explained why I was so bitter towards you [name]. I was intimidated by the idea that someone else was going for the same thing as me. Go forward and never stop [name]! You will be the Champion, and then I'll defeat you! Keep getting stronger, so when I surpass you it won't be a hollow victory friend!

Here's The Banner!

What do you think? I used two of the more dynamic looking Gym Leaders and all the Gym Badges.

Eos Aduro - Brilliant work on your first rival =) You got in so early, and yet it is beautifully done. I have some minor nitpicks though; the Fourth Encounter is a Double Battle with the 7th Gym Leaders, and you'll only have access to three pokemon. Read up on the double battle in Skip Shot's post a little while back so you have a better idea of what's going on there. Also, the Fifth Encounter needs a Team Strategy as well. Just to clarify, in the final encounter, do the pokemon (Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza) come before the starter, because it would be a huge help to Kingdra if that was the case (Swift Swim Kingdra is a huge threat in Ubers). I really like your idea for the leads, and the team's progression is very well done. I'm thinking I need to put in an encounter between the fourth and the fifth; the jump from 55 to 80 is pretty huge. What are your thoughts on this?
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IMPORTANT SIDE NOTE
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I am considering extending the process (as I did by adding the Rival Process) to the Frontier. Would you guys enjoy making Frontier's too, or would you rather not? I personally think it would be fun, but it is up to you.

Personally, I'd like it. It'd give me the chance to use Elizabeth's character again, since she wasn't in the E4. (Dunno why, but I want to use her) Different team though. But, another reason would be because it might be fun to do a Battle Frontier, since they're alike, and different from gyms at the same time.

Nicely done:D

btw, I reckon I can only make rival eh?

Hell yes I would want a Battle Frontier! I changed the Opening and Closing messages for the Fourth Encounter, and he only uses 3 Pokemon, Gengar, Scizor, and the starter. Does the Fifth need competitive movesets AND a team strategy or just the team strategy?

Also, another encounter in the middle would probably work well, even if it makes more work for me :P

I updated the OP. Chorus.EXE, you can make one submission per round, meaning you can do a rival this round provided you understand the rules. Eos Aduro made a great example of a Rival; follow his example and you should be fine.

It looks like people are really interested in the Battle Frontier; I'll start thinking of ways to make that process interesting =)

By the way, everyone submitting on the Criminal Rival, I am giving you a warning; I am submitting too XD. That means everyone who submits a complete piece will be in the poll.

I'm going to start up my rival post here, then progress and make edits throughout the rest of the week. Hopefully I get a lot of good criticism!

Name Selection:

Dratini- Level 5
Shed Skin
Twister, Wrap

OR

Gible- Level 5
Sand Veil
Sand Tomb, Twister

OR

Larvitar- Level 5
Guts
Rock Throw
Mud Slap

Defeat Dialogue: I can't believe that I lost my very first battle!

Closing Speech: Well, I guess there's no telling how that battle could have gone since it was the first time battling for both of us. Rest assured though, (username), there will be a clear winner next time we face off. I am going to get started on my Pokemon journey now. Catch you later!



Second Encounter:

Opening Speech: Well, if it isn't (username)! Its been quite a while since I last saw you. I'm curious, how much stronger have you gotten? Let's battle and find out!

Pokemon:

Starly- Level 13
Keen Eye
Quick Attack, Wing Attack, Double Team, Growl

Dratini- Level 15
Shed Skin
Wrap, Twister, Thunder Wave, Dragon Rage

OR

Gible- Level 15
Sand Veil
Sand Tomb, Twister, Take Down, Dragon Rage

OR

Larvitar- Level 15
Guts
Rock Slide
Mud Slap
Bite
Screech

Defeat Dialogue: Wow, you've grown a lot as a Trainer since we last battled!

Closing Speech: I may not be up to your pace of battling yet, (username), but I will defeat you one day! Consider it a promise! I need to go train some more, so I'll catch you later!



Special Encounter A (Only occurs if the Rival chose Dratini)

Upon leaving third gym after obtaining badge:

Rival: Hey, (user name), its been a while! Did you just get your third badge? Congratulations! However, it seems that I am now quite a bit ahead of you. I beat the gym leader and saw you walk in soon afterwards. That gym leader was one kind person, I'll tell you. She traded a special Metang to me for my Dratini! I don't know why she wants a Dratini, but this Metang is definitely for keeps! Well, I should go start training it! See you around!


Third Encounter:

Opening Speech: Well, we meet up again, (username)! I can see that you have been pretty busy training. Are you still energized enough for a battle? I want to show off how much better I have become! I won't lose this time!

Pokemon:

Staravia- Level 25
Intimidate
Wing Attack, Double Team, Endeavor, Quick Attack

Haunter- Level 27
Levitate
Curse, Confuse Ray, Sucker Punch, Shadow Punch

Metang- Level 30
Clear Body
Fire Punch, Confusion, Metal Claw, Pursuit

OR

Gabite- Level 29
Sand Veil
Dragon Rage, Sand Tomb, Slash, Twister

OR

Pupitar- Level 29
Shed Skin
Dark Pulse, Rock Slide, Thrash, Mud Slap

Comments: Metang is a level higher due to it growing faster because it is a traded Pokemon. The "special quality" that Metang has is Fire Punch, which it cannot normally learn.

Defeat Dialogue: I evolved my Pokemon and trained them as much as I could, yet I still lost?

Closing Speech: Somehow, you are able to defeat me every single time we battle. I wish I could know what your secret is. In the meantime, all I can do is keep on training. See you again sometime!



Fourth Encounter

(Upon entering city with both gyms)

Policeman: Are you new to this town? In that case, be careful, because there are two rival gyms in this town. Nathalie and Bronson have been fighting over which of their gyms is better for over a month now. They both think that the better of the two gyms deserves to go hunt for a legendary Pokemon. I can't remember which one it is.

(As player approaches Pokemon Center, Nathalie and Bronson can be seen outside)

Nathalie: It's obvious that my gym is better! Your concept of a gym is poor and your Pokemon are no match against my icy powers!

Bronson: Remember that I'm the one with the gym badge around here, so its obvious that my Poison Pokemon rule!

Nathalie: Oh really?! (notices player) Hey, you, come over here! (Player is automatically walked over to Nathalie and Bronson) Which gym do you think is better, my gym or Bronson's gym? …. What? You haven't seen either of ours? In that case, know that my gym is superior to Bronson's!

Bronson: I don't think so! I can melt your ice Pokemon in my toxic pits! You can't do that to my Poison Pokemon!

(Enter Hometown Rival)

Rival: Hey (player), it's been a while! How's it going!

Bronson: You're new around here too! Know that my gym is better than Nathalie's, so I should be able to get Registeel!

Nathalie: Really?! Why don't we have a battle to determine who can hunt for Registeel!

Bronson: Ok then! (Turns to player) You'll root for me, won't you?

(User is prompted to choose Yes or No)

(Yes)

Bronson: Great! I have crowd support to beat Nathalie with!

Rival: Not so fast! I side with Nathalie! I think that her gym would be better!

Nathalie: Ha! 2-on-2 then! Let's get this started!

(No)

Bronson: So you'll root for Nathalie, then?
Nathalie: Ha! Clearly, people around here think my gym is better.

Rival: Sorry to rain on your parade, but I side with Bronson.

Bronson: In that case, let's do a 2-on-2 tag battle!


Rival's Pokemon:

Staraptor- Intimidate
Level 50
Close Combat, Brave Bird, Agility, Aerial Ace

Haunter- Level 51
Levitate
Sucker Punch, Shadow Punch, Dark Pulse, Destiny Bond

Rhydon- Level 52
Rock Head
Earthquake, Stone Edge, Hammer Arm, Rock Blast

Metagross- Level 55
Clear Body
Meteor Mash, Psychic, Hammer Arm, Fire Punch

OR

Garchomp- Level 54
Sand Veil
Crunch, Dragon Claw, Dig, Slash

OR

Tyranitar- Level 54
Sand Stream
Earthquake, Stone Edge, Crunch, Thrash


Bronson:


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Swalot
Liquid Ooze
Level 50


Sludge Bomb
Pain Split
Toxic
Ice Beam


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Skuntank
Aftermath
Level 50


Poison Jab
Flamethrower
Feint
Night Slash


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Toxicroak @ Sitrus Berry

Dry Skin
Level 52


Poison Jab
Focus Blast
Dark Pulse
Sludge Bomb


Nathalie:


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Abomasnow
Snow Warning
Level 50


Leech Seed
Blizzard
Energy Ball

Substitute


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Mamoswine
Snow Cloak
Level 50


Blizzard
Earthquake
Ice Shard
Double Hit


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Walrein @ Sitrus Berry

Ice Body
Level 52


Protect
Surf
Blizzard
Substitute


Defeat Dialogue:


Rival: Impossible! How did I lose!
(Leader paired with Rival): Well, I guess that means that (Leader paired with player) has the better gym and deserves to go find Registeel!


Closing Plotline:


Bronson: Well, I guess that shows who's better. I better get back to my gym now. I hope that you'll come and challenge me soon! (Walks off to gym)



Rival: Humph! You may have won against me and (Leader Rival sided with) (player), but I'll get you next time! Just you wait! (Runs away)


Nathalie: That was quite a fun battle, now that I look at it. What's your name? Oh, its (player). Why don't you come by my gym sometime? I may not have a badge to offer, but I do have some specially trained Pokemon as a prize, so come check it out! (Walks off)


Special Encounter B

(Rival runs up): (Username)! I found this amazing cave with a lot of strange paintings inside of it! Come with me, I'll show you! (Player follows Rival into "Unknown Cave".)

Rival: See, look over here! There's a picture of what appears to be a Lucario fighting a Gallade. (Runs to another point in the cave) I can tell what all of the pictures besides this one are. Come take a look! (Player walks over). It is a picture of what appears to be three birds swooping down on top of three dogs, which are defending three strange robotic-like creatures. I can't make heads or tails of it.

(Back of cave suddenly rumbles and falls over)

Rival: What just happened?! Let's go check it out!

(Player and Rival walk over to find large mining drill and two people standing outside of it):

Strange Person 1: I think we took a wrong turn somewhere.

Strange Person 2: Darn it! That means we lost track of the le- (notices Rival and player). Hey, you two! You've seen us and our machine! We can't let you walk away from here! We'll have to take you out! Simpson, you ready to fight?

Strange Person 1: You bet, O!

Rival: Oh shoot, what are we going to do? Let's team up and take on these guys, (username)!

Haunter- Level 56
Levitate
Sucker Punch, Shadow Punch, Dark Pulse, Destiny Bond

Rhydon- Level 58
Rock Head
Earthquake, Stone Edge, Hammer Arm, Rock Blast

Metagross- Level 60
Clear Body
Meteor Mash, Psychic, Hammer Arm, Fire Punch

OR

Garchomp- Level 60
Sand Veil
Crunch, Dragon Rush, Dig, Slash

OR

Tyranitar- Level 59
Sand Stream
Earthquake, Stone Edge, Crunch, Thrash


O's Pokemon:


Honchkrow- Level 58
Insomnia
Night Slash, Dark Pulse, Pluck, Sucker Punch

Tauros- Level 58
Anger Point
Zen Headbutt, Thrash, Earthquake, Giga Impact

Skuntank- Level 60
Aftermath
Flamethrower, Night Slash, Toxic, Explosion


Simpson's Pokemon:

Weavile- Level 58
Pressure
Night Slash, Metal Claw, Dark Pulse, Ice Shard

Ursaring- Level 58
Guts
Thrash, Faint Attack, Earthquake, Rest

Drapion- Level 60
Sniper
Crunch, Cross Poison, Bug Bite, Ice Fang

Defeat Dialogue:

O: No way! Two kids handed it to us?!

Closing Speech:

O: Simpson, We better split and get outta here before these guys call the cops!

Sampson: Agreed, Let's bolt! (Both run off)

Rival: Well, those guys were strange... Hey, there's some items that they left behind in their machine! There's two of each item, so here, have some, (username)! (Obtained the Sacred Ash! Obtained the Life Orb! Obtained TM 46! Obtained the Reaper Cloth! Obtained 2 Rare Candies! Obtained the PP Max!) I'd like to stay and examine this painting a little bit more. Continue on your journey, (username), and good luck!

Fifth Encounter:

Opening Speech: You'll never guess what happened to me after that day in the cave, (username). That picture led me to hunt down the legendary Pokemon Regigigas. I was successful in capturing the monstrous king of the golems that required protection in the picture. With Regigigas, I can summon the three legendary golems at my command and have them do what I want! I have the ultimate power, and nobody, not even you, can stop me now!! Fear the power of Regigigas!

Pokemon:

Staraptor @ Choice Band
Level 78- Intimidate
Jolly Nature, 252 Atk/ 252 Spe/ 4 HP
Close Combat, Brave Bird, Return, U-Turn

Gengar @ Leftovers
Levitate- Level 80
Modest Nature- 252 Spa/ 252 Spe/ 4 HP
Shadow Ball, Focus Blast, Hidden Power Fire, Protect

Rhyperior @ Leftovers
Solid Rock- Level 82
Impish Nature- 244 HP/ 184 Def/ 80 SpD
Earthquake, Rock Blast, Megahorn, Avalanche

Metagross @ Life Orb
Clear Body- Level 86
Jolly Nature- 252 Atk/ 252 Spe/ 4 HP
Meteor Mash, Agility, Fire Punch, Earthquake

OR

Garchomp @ Salac Berry
Sand Veil- Level 84
Adamant Nature- 252 Atk/ 252 Spe/ 4 HP
Earthquake, Outrage, Substitute, Swords Dance

OR

Tyranitar @ Babiri Berry
Sand Stream- Level 84
Adamant Nature- 252 Atk/ 252 Spe/ 4 HP
Dragon Dance, Stone Edge, Fire Punch, Crunch

Regigigas @ Toxic Orb
Poison Heal- Level 88
Jolly Nature- 252 Atk/ 252 Spe/ 4 HP

Facade
Earthquake
Zen Headbutt
Superpower

Comments: Regigigas gained a new ability just to make this battle extremely hard for the player. This ability does not pertain to any normal Regigigas.

Team Strategy: This is a basic hyper offensive team that relies on knocking out the player as quickly as possible. Staraptor will mainly use U-Turn throughout the course of the battle to switch to the appropriate answer to what the player has in. Gengar can revenge kill but also defend itself from Pursuit users with Protect. Rhyperior is the bulky portion of the team, but can still hit for a large amount of damage. The starter is the set-up sweeper that tears through as much as it can in preparation for Regigigas, who only needs one turn to set up Toxic Orb, heal damage with its ability, and sweep with a boosted Facade attack.

Defeat Dialogue: ... No!!.... What?!... Impossible!... How did this happen?!

Closing Speech: Somehow... even with all of my power... you were still able to defeat me... how is that so?? I guess for you, power isn't everything.... I should learn a thing or two from you... Fine. I release this Regigigas back into the wild where it belongs, and I will continue to train, but I will attempt to train as you have. ... Thank you for showing me my hubris, (username). Farewell.

Sixth Encounter

Opening Speech: (username)! I'm glad that I was able to catch you before you challenged the Elite Four. I wanted to thank you one last time for awakening me. I have trained in what I believed to be the same way that you have trained, and have grown to be one of the best trainers in the region. I'd like to prove to you how much better I have become, (username), with a battle. However, this one is for real. This battle will decide who is truly the better trainer.

Pokemon:

Staraptor @ Choice Band
Level 102- Intimidate
Jolly Nature, 252 Atk/ 252 Spe/ 4 HP
Close Combat, Brave Bird, Return, U-Turn

Gengar @ Leftovers
Levitate- Level 102
Modest Nature- 252 Spa/ 252 Spe/ 4 HP
Shadow Ball, Focus Blast, Hidden Power Fire, Protect

Rhyperior @ Leftovers
Solid Rock- Level 102
Impish Nature- 244 HP/ 184 Def/ 80 SpD
Earthquake, Rock Blast, Megahorn, Avalanche


Magnezone @ Choice Scarf
Magnet Pull- Level 102
Timid Nature- 252 Spa/ 252 Spe/ 4 HP
Thunderbolt, Hidden Power Fire, Flash Cannon, Explosion

Starmie @ Life Orb
Natural Cure- Level 103
Timid Nature- 252 Spa/ 252 Spe/ 4 HP
Surf, Ice Beam, Thunderbolt, Recover

Metagross @ Life Orb
Clear Body- Level 105
Jolly Nature- 252 Atk/ 252 Spe/ 4 HP
Meteor Mash, Agility, Fire Punch, Earthquake

OR

Garchomp @ Salac Berry
Sand Veil- Level 104
Adamant Nature- 252 Atk/ 252 Spe/ 4 HP
Earthquake, Outrage, Substitute, Swords Dance

OR

Tyranitar @ Babiri Berry
Sand Stream- Level 104
Adamant Nature- 252 Atk/ 252 Spe/ 4 HP
Dragon Dance, Stone Edge, Fire Punch, Crunch

Team Strategy: This team is focused around a sweep by the starter of the team, all of which have similar counters. While Staraptor scouts for the team, Gengar supplies speed support and can revenge kill. Magnezone traps Steel types that can wall the sweepers and slams them with its powerful attacks. Rhyperior can handle several of the top walls that wish to threaten the sweepers, and Starmie helps Rhyperior to finish off the job. The starter is then free to set up and sweep the player's team at the end of the battle.

Defeat Dialogue: I simply am completely unable to defeat you at all, (username). You are truly a much better trainer than me.

Closing Speech: I was wrong to believe that I could defeat you with your own style when I am still adjusting to it. Is this the end of my journey? Of course not. I will continue to train and grow as a Trainer. However, here is not the place. I will travel several regions in search of a place to train in peace. Until then, farewell, (username). Perhaps one day, our paths will cross again.





I apologize that most of this is not in spoiler tags, but my computer is deleting the text every time I try to wrap it in spoilers, so I just left it as is.

You know what? Hometown Rival events can be awesome, so I'm going to do the Hometown Rival, but not the Free Rival. (Why? Well, I don't know, I just don't want to do it.) Expect a post in a day or two.

I like the idea; it will be the new 5th encounter. Here are the reqs:

Hometown Rival - Fifth Encounter
You encounter your rival outside the resting place of Regigas. He has it under his control and wants to show it how strong of a trainer he is by beating you. It doesn't have Slow Start; this Regigas has Intimidate. If you win, your rival hands over the special Regigas. (Ooh, imagine how overpowered an Intimidate Regigas would be.)

The Hometown Rival's team has: 5 Pokemon (4 + Regigas). The level range is: 64 - 71. You DON'T need competitive movesets or a team strategy. This will be added to the rival OP. I like how we've built from Skip & your storyline =).

This is turning out to be a pretty interesting storyline lol. We should top it off with a tag battle with the boss and your rival against you and the criminal rival who decides to repent. You are fighting for the control of Arceus, who the rival was able to summon somehow.

Anyways, I was wondering what you thought of my starter choices. I was going for psuedo legendaries that could match up well against at least one of the other starters. I might put Beldum in over Bagon, but Beldum only learns Take Down, which is a huge drawback.

∞Opposite Day said:

Well, you could possibly add in a trade in-game that goes like "Hi, I have a Beldum, but I don't really want it... do you want to trade for a Bagon?" (of course, at this stage, Bagon should be off-limits by far) - and make it so that the rival trades his Bagon. Who said they aren't allowed to trade? They do that in the anime, so.. :P

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I think I get what you are saying. Since Eos Aduro made a Psychic Gym Submission, I can add in the dialogue there. Something maybe like this:


(Upon leaving gym after having received the badge(only if the rival has Bagon for a starter))

Rival: Hey, (user name), its been a while! Did you just get your third badge? Congratulations! However, I'm still quite a bit ahead of you. I beat the gym leader and saw you walk in soon afterwards. That gym leader was one kind person, I'll tell you. She traded a special Metang to me for my Bagon! I don't know why she wants one, but this Metang is definitely for keeps! Well, I should go start training it! See you around!

... Since you two seem to have something going on, I will not do the Hometown Rival. (Mainly because I don't have the motivation to make one. Don't worry, I'll still be going into the Contest and Criminal Rivals.)