Leader Pokémon:
TANGROWTH
- Grassy Terrain
- Giga Drain
- Power Whip
- Toxic
- Sunny Day
- Stun Spore
Ability: Leaf Guard
LEAFEON
- Leaf Blade
- Sunny Day
- Grass Whistle
- Synthesis
- Last Resort
- Swords Dance
Ability: Chlorophyll
TROPIUS
- Solar Beam
- Leaf Storm
- Sunny Day
- Air Slash
- Dragon Dance
- Dragon Hammer
Ability: Solar Power
Gym Gimmick - Roulette Battle:
Cassius' gym is a test of luck and skill. Participants in the battle are required to bring as close to a full team of six pokémon as possible to the league battle, with their pokémon boxes checked by Cassius' beforehand to ensure they aren't trying to cheat the rules. Once this is done the battle begins, both Cassius and the trainer are told by a computer a random pokémon on hand to send out to battle! No switch outs are allowed in this battle, the trainers must use only the pokémon assigned to them in a given round. If a pokémon is victorious in a round, there is even a chance it will be selected to fight again in the next, still in its weakened state.
The battle will be a best of three rounds scenario, the first trainer to win two spins of the roulette wheel is determined the victor. Will your team be balanced enough to work under pressure? Or will you be forced to put your faith in lady luck and hope for the best outcome? On the battlefield surrounded by topiary gardens you will find your answer!
Leader's Tactics:
Cassius' pokémon are all designed around a specialized and specific strategy, each one benefits greatly from the sunlight thanks to their specialized abilities and no matter what the wheel selects, Cassius is ready as each pokémon is capable of setting it up. With the sunlight capable of retaining between rounds this becomes a strategy that allows Cassius to maintain an edge in a battle based so heavily in chance.
With significant bulk and the ability to wear an opponent down with toxic, Tangrowth is also protected entirely from status effects himself when the sunlight is shining. Leafeon is a full force frontal attacker, it's speed doubling in sunlight... it can be a nightmare to even land a hit before it strikes with a swords dance boosted leaf blade. Finally, Tropius might just the ace in the hole, bred selectively by Cassius himself, Tropius is capable of harnessing the power of dragons to boost his speed and attack... before delivering a devastating Dragon Hammer, the rare move surprising most challengers. Not to mention, a solar power boosted solar beam for those who doubt its ranged capabilities.
A well planned out strategy devised to weight the dice in his favor... can our heroes overcome the odds and take a victory (and the prestigious plant badge) home?