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This is the last time we'll be seeing the Snakewood-Dark Rising saga cast, so every Pokemon character in let's plays past this one will either be brand new or re-interpretations of old ones.
I'm actually a little sad about that.
Main Team:
Spoiler:
#1: Ignell
Species: Charizard
Gender: Male
Portrait:
Level during the finale: 100
Type:
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Ability: Tough Claws (Increases the damage of moves that do direct contact)
If applicable, what does said inspiration look like: N/A
Met at: That house at the beginning at level 20. (It says the Core Region in-game for some reason? The hell?)
Overall analysis:
In a complete 180 from his performance in Dark Rising 2, Ignell was the MVP of this. His Mega evolved state and the fact he was the most reliable Pokemon before Signe and Ragnarok showed up made him the best.
His Special attack is bananas, but I also adore how he had Roost to heal off damage without using up items. That mattered a lot more now than ever, especially with the limited resources.
#2: Signe
Species: Lugia Lucario fusion
Gender: Female
Portrait:
Level during the finale: 100
Type:
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Ability: Synchronize (Passes status effects such as paralysis, burning, poison, etc. back to the attacker)
Idea/Name origin: Is named after the series of apocalyptic events in Norse Mythology that wind up killing the gods.
If applicable, what does said inspiration look like: N/A
Joined team: Apache Mountain at level 50.
Overall analysis:
Damn, son. So... Ragnarok is the Yveltal that Noah encountered during the course of 2 that we would have never gotten to see had I not fixed some things.
He's the death to Xerneas's life and he means it.
Due to the absence of Dark Aura, I had to fill it in with Gale Wings... we have a priority Giga Drain wielded by a legendary, folks. That's disgusting.
He's practically overpowered and he's a chill death god to boot.
If applicable, what does said inspiration look like: None
Met at: Vendell Town at level 20
Overall analysis:
Ivan would have been cooler if he was more useful from the start - I like Manectric.
His claim to fame is killing a level 30 Blastoise as an Electrike and destroying the Evil Kyogre at the extended ending - other than that, he was just sitting in the back with Rodrigo.
Idea/Name origin: A character from the FFTA let's play
If applicable, what does said inspiration look like: N/A
Met at: Redwood Field at level 26
Overall analysis:
Rodrigo could have easily been the second most badass Pokemon in the team had Ignell not stolen the limelight.
If he got a real chance to show off his Mega Lucario-ness, I doubt even Signe would be able to catch up to him - hell, he has more special attack than her despite that being her thing.
Oh well.
He was totally into her, but it sorta went nowhere due to the game being so short.
Thetis used to be his friend, but that was seriously just an excuse to bring in the canned Darkrai Glaceon sprite I didn't use in 2.
Idea/Name origin: The name is a derivative of Carnelian, a red variety of Chalcedony gemstones
If applicable, what does said inspiration look like: Here.
Met at: Apache Mountain at level 30
Overall analysis:
Best legendary.
I absolutely love Diancie for not only being adorable, but also because their mega form is one of the most comfortable Pokemon for me to use. Magic Bounce is always wonderful.
Carmille may be a reprise of the Diancie from the seventeenth movie, but that sort of comes with the territory.
#8: Umbra
Species: Absol
Gender: Male
Portrait:
Level during the finale: 94
Type:
Ability: Super Luck (Critical hits land more often)
Held Item: None
Final Stats: I actually don't remember and my last save with the high levels was after the point of no return. He wasn't on my team, so oops.
If applicable, what does said inspiration look like: N/A
Joined team: Vendell Town at level 23.
Overall analysis:
I find it incredibly surreal that the only Snakewood LP-era Pokemon to make a cameo in this is Umbra. Even more so when you realize this is the second zombie apocalypse he's been shoved in.
It's a shame he never really got a chance to show off his skills - he didn't even get a cool fight like Rodrigo or Ivan.
#9: Julian
Species: Greninja
Gender: Male
Portrait:
Level during the finale: 70
Type:
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Ability: Torrent (Increases the strength of Water moves at critical HP)
If applicable, what does said inspiration look like: N/A
Joined team: Amber Cave at level 14
Overall analysis:
Didn't I give Sound of Shinobi to Shadow the Shedinja before? Whatever.
Julian not being all that great is just disappointing because Greninja is damn good. He was getting there at one point thanks to the Experience Share, but I just stopped using him.
