Let's Play Pokemon Dark Rising 2! Bonus Chapter

Rainbow Chara X · Aug 26, 2017

Holy crap we actually did it. Ding dong, the rom is dead!~

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[Listen to this while you read through: Mosaic Piece]

I'm so proud of these little fekkers. Oh and I'm counting the Darkmons/Super Alberich in this too because technically speaking, they were characters of mine too.

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#1: Corin

Species: Garchomp
Gender: Female
Portrait:
Level during the finale: 100
Type:

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Ability: Rough Skin (Damages enemies who attack Corin directly)
Held Item: Dragon Claw (Boosts the power of Dragon moves)
Final Stats:
- HP- 356
- Attack- 266 (???)
- Defense - 250
- Sp. Attack - 194
- Sp. Defense - 205
- Speed- 245
Moves:
- Move 1 - Dragon Claw
- Move 2 - Earthquake
- Move 3 - Swords Dance
- Move 4 – Stone Edge
Theme song: A Meeting with Destiny (Chrono Trigger)
Idea/Name origin: Corrin from Fire Emblem Fates
- If applicable, what does said inspiration look like: Male Corrin / Female Corrin
Met at: Is one of the three starter choices at Fells Town (DR1) / Arkaios City at level 10 (DR2)
Overall analysis:
- Corin is still one of the best normal Pokemon. There's not much new I can say about her, though.

#2: Sigurd

Species: Darkrai Lucario fusion
Gender: Male
Portrait:
Level during the finale: 100
Type:

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Ability: Intimidate (Halves enemy attack)
Held Item: Nothing
Final Stats:
- HP- 348
- Attack- 358 (!!)
- Defense - 289
- Sp. Attack - 324
- Sp. Defense - 271
- Speed- 290
Moves:
- Move 1 - Void Bomb
- Move 2 - 2X Saber
- Move 3 - Aerial Ace
- Move 4 – Aura Saber
Theme song: Wings that Don't Reach (Live-A-Live - Normal) / Battle With Magus (Chrono Trigger - Normal)
Idea/Name origin: Is named after the dragon slayer from Norse mythology.
- If applicable, what does said inspiration look like: Here.
Met at: Douba Road at level 5 (DR1) / Helios Canyon at level 50. (DR2)
Overall analysis:
- Sigurd is still many things. The story may be over and everything's cherry (and it sure as hell will end here because I'm not playing Dark Rising 3) but I still want to give him a hug.
- 2X Saber is one of the most badass custom moves I've ever used by virtue of it being an dual-sword X cut attack. You can thank Chrono Trigger for this one.

#3: Siegfried

Species: Victini
Gender: Male
Portrait:
Level during the finale: 100
Type:

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Ability: Serene Grace (Increases the chances of the secondary effects of moves like flinching, burning, etc.)
Held Item: Sacred Ash (Revives all party members when used)
Final Stats:
- HP- 342
- Attack- 249
- Defense - 227
- Sp. Attack - 208
- Sp. Defense - 261
- Speed- 248
Moves:
- Move 1 - Thunderbolt
- Move 2 - Zen Headbutt
- Move 3 - Signal Beam
- Move 4 – Triple Soul
Theme song: The Apprentice 2 (Lunar Knights)
Idea/Name origin: Alternate Germanic name for Sigurd. Means "victory" and "peace" / "protection".
- If applicable, what does said inspiration look like: None
Met at: Aroma Town event at Level 32 (DR1) / Arkaios Route at level 7 (DR2)
Overall analysis:
- Siegfried remains a cutie. Triple Soul is his Killer App due to it being a 200 power Fire move that also burns 100% of the time... If I really felt like it, I could have used only him to run roughshod on the entire game.

#4: 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)
Held Item: None
Final Stats:
- HP- 358
- Attack- 255
- Defense - 254
- Sp. Attack - 291
- Sp. Defense - 247
- Speed- 265
Moves:
- Move 1 - Void Bomb
- Move 2 - Psychic
- Move 3 - Aura Saber
- Move 4 – 2X Saber
Theme song: Schala's Theme (Chrono Trigger - Normal) / Trap Factory (Megaman ZX - Battle)
Idea/Name origin: Is named after the heroine from Norse Mythology (Signe)
- If applicable, what does said inspiration look like: Signe.
Joined team: After defeating Possessed Ash in the Malice Path. (DR1) / Helios Canyon at level 50 (DR2)
Overall analysis:
- Oh wow, actual new content! Signe has most of the same stats she did in Dark Rising 1, but she comes along way earlier and gets to show off her use a bit more.
- The Paragon fusion and the moment where she used 2X Saber with Sigurd on Darugis will remain one of the coolest moments of the LP for me, but I like her the most when she's just... being a nice sister.

#5: Gale

Species: Staraptor
Gender: Female
Portrait:
Level during the finale: 95
Type:

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Ability: Intimidate (Halves enemy attack)
Held Item: Nothing
Final Stats:
- HP- 278
- Attack- 244
- Defense - 185
- Sp. Attack - 115
- Sp. Defense - 127
- Speed- 212
Moves:
- Move 1 - Brave Bird
- Move 2 - Fly
- Move 3 - Brick Break
- Move 4 – Return
Theme song: Destiny (Megaman ZX Advent)
Idea/Name origin: Nothing in particular
- If applicable, what does said inspiration look like: None
Met at: Lavaburn Path at level 11 (DR1) / Arkaios Route at Level 6 (DR2)
Overall analysis:
- I'm not imagining things - Gale got weaker between games... She's still devastating compared to the likes of Ace from Snakewood, however.
- Funny thing: Staraptor and Floatzel were not originally in Dark Rising 2 to begin with... so you know that I had to bring her back.

#6: Arthur

Species: Escavalier
Gender: Male
Portrait:
Level during the finale: 96
Type:

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Ability: Swarm (Increases the strength of Bug moves when HP is critical)
Held Item: Nothing
Final Stats:
- HP- 252
- Attack- 303
- Defense - 216
- Sp. Attack - 131
- Sp. Defense - 211
- Speed- 60
Moves:
- Move 1 - Iron Head
- Move 2 - X-Scissor
- Move 3 - Drill Run
- Move 4 – Swords Dance
Theme song: Frog's Theme (Chrono Trigger)
Idea/Name origin: King Arthur
- If applicable, what does said inspiration look like: Here.
Met at: Twist Woodlands at level 12 (DR1) / Arkaios Route at Level 8 (DR2)
Overall analysis:
- Arthur definitely got a buff between games, jeez. Him trading out Toxic for Swords Dance is bananas, especially when you remember that he's one of the few normal Pokemon that managed to beat their Darkmon counterparts.

#7: Wave

Species: Floatzel
Gender: Female
Portrait:
Level during the finale: 98
Type:
Ability: Swift Swim (Raises Speed in rain)
Held Item: None
Final Stats:
- HP- 285
- Attack- 219
- Defense - 146
- Sp. Attack - 213
- Sp. Defense - 109
- Speed- 276
Moves:
- Move 1 - Strength
- Move 2 - Surf
- Move 3 - Ice Beam
- Move 4 – Crunch
Theme song: Squid Adler Stage (Megaman X5)
Idea/Name origin: Nothing in particular.
- If applicable, what does said inspiration look like: N/A.
Met at: Waters Cavern at level 19 (DR1) / Arkaios Route at Level 6 (DR2)
Overall analysis:
- I find it extremely hilarious how, despite my claims that we'd get a better water type later on, I still kept Wave even all the way into Dark Rising 2. I guess I just like her that much.
- Her best moment was definitely fighting and winning against the level 30 Noiven with Shadow Tag (I still have nightmares).

#8: Beatrice

Species: Roserade
Gender: Female
Portrait:
Level during the finale: 99
Type:

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Ability: Natural Cure (Recovers status ailments upon switching out)
Held Item: None
Final Stats:
- HP- 269
- Attack- 202
- Defense - 188
- Sp. Attack - 313
- Sp. Defense - 255
- Speed- 215
Moves:
- Move 1 - Sleep Powder
- Move 2 - Giga Drain
- Move 3 - Sludge Bomb
- Move 4 – Extrasensory
Theme song: Commander Yammark stage (Megaman X6)
Idea/Name origin: I just made it up off of the top of my head
- If applicable, what does said inspiration look like: N/A
Met at: Drosera Fields at level 75 (DR1) / Arkaios Route at Level 7 (DR2)
Overall analysis:
- My dreams finally became a reality.
- Beatrice is practically everything I wanted out of her even as far back as Snakewood, so I'm kind of mad it took until Dark Rising 2 for her to get proper use.
- Sleep Powder and Giga Drain are fantastic - I don't think I've ever taken her out of the team, she's that good.
- I'm just imagining how much easier Snakewood would have been if Beatrice was a Roserade back then...

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#8: Bellamine

Species: Gardevoir
Gender: Female
Portrait:
Level during the finale: 100
Type:
Ability: Synchronize (Passes status effects such as paralysis, burning, poison, etc. back to the attacker)
Held Item: Sand Cloak (An item snatched from Snakewood - lowers opponent's accuracy and makes Bellamine look cool)
Final Stats:
- HP- 255
- Attack- 135
- Defense - 181
- Sp. Attack - 257
- Sp. Defense - 261
- Speed- 185
Moves:
- Move 1 - Psychic
- Move 2 - Calm Mind
- Move 3 - Thief
- Move 4 – Shock Wave
Theme song: Illusionary World (Final Fantasy 4 - Normal) / Heartache (Undertale - Battle)
Idea/Name origin: Original concept
- If applicable, what does said inspiration look like: N/A
Met: Falls Route at level 72 (DR1) / Arkaios Route at level 10 (DR2)
Overall analysis:
- Gardemom re-returns and in fine style this time. She's definitely stronger than in Dark Rising 1 at least.
- Not only that, I finally give an explanation for how she wound up with Jack to begin with... we also get to meet her son too.
- But honestly, these are child's play compared to her ultimate feat. The best moment she's ever had and arguably the greatest moment in the entire saga is when she landed the final blow on Darugis's third form.
- Of course, it didn't kill him, but that's fucking rad.

#9: Ambes

Species: Raichu
Gender: Male
Portrait:
Level during the finale: 100
Type:
Ability: Lightning Rod (Draws in Electric moves)
Held Item: None
Final Stats:
- HP- 250
- Attack- 201
- Defense - 151
- Sp. Attack - 197
- Sp. Defense - 178
- Speed- 239
Moves:
- Move 1 - Thunderbolt
- Move 2 - Discharge
- Move 3 - Ice Punch
- Move 4 – Signal Beam
Theme song: Dark Cloud Main Theme
Idea/Name origin: Is named after the organic gemstone
- If applicable, what does said inspiration look like: Here.
Met at: Arkaios Route at level 10.
Overall analysis:
- Ambes makes a return after being absent for Dark Rising 1! Nice. I haven't checked to see if he got stronger or weaker since Snakewood, but I know one thing for sure: his shining moment was the fight against his dark counterpart.
- Holy shit that fight was better than I expected. Not only did we have the "Ambes getting frozen" meme crop up in the middle of his most important fight, he still managed to beat a far stronger, evil version of himself. Damn.

#10: Jeanne

Species: Ninetales
Gender: Female
Portrait:
Level during the finale: 81
Type:
Ability: Drought (Summons sunlight in battle)
Held Item: None
Final Stats:
- HP- 235
- Attack- 150
- Defense - 132
- Sp. Attack - 163
- Sp. Defense - 178
- Speed- 195
Moves:
- Move 1 - Flamethrower
- Move 2 - Confuse Ray
- Move 3 - Nasty Plot
- Move 4 – Will-o-Wisp
Theme song: Red and Black Dual Mix (Bayonetta)
Idea/Name origin: The same Jeanne from Bayonetta
- If applicable, what does said inspiration look like: Bingo-bongo.
Met at: Arkaios Route at Level 7.
Overall analysis:
- Sun Goddess Jeanne would have been a central part of my gameplay if the Lucario siblings didn't exist. Jeanne was my MVP in Snakewood and back then she didn't even have Drought or Nasty Plot.
- Pretty sure she would have trivialized this game if I gave her the chance.

#11: Ignell

Species: Charizard
Gender: Male
Portrait:
Level during the finale: 82
Type:

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Ability: Blaze (Boosts Fire moves if HP is critical.)
Held Item: Nothing
Final Stats:
- HP- 220
- Attack- 182
- Defense - 134
- Sp. Attack - 191
- Sp. Defense - 129
- Speed- 194
Moves:
- Move 1 - Flamethrower
- Move 2 - Thunder Punch
- Move 3 - Wing Attack
- Move 4 – Dragon Pulse
Theme song: Red Hot World (Megaman X5)
Idea/Name origin: Original concept
- If applicable, what does said inspiration look like: N/A
Met at: Arkaios Route at level 6
Overall analysis:
- I dunno what happened with Ignell - he just sort of came along for Dark Rising 2 but didn't do anything. He was the king of cool in the first one because of the fight with Kyurem-White... but maybe he'll get some use in Order Destroyed.
- ~~Oops that was a small spoiler, ignore it.~~

#12: Quote

Species: Rotom
Gender: Male
Portrait:
Level during the finale: 81
Type:

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Ability: Levitate (Not hit by ground attacks)
Held Item: None
Final Stats:
- HP- 182
- Attack- 94
- Defense - 140
- Sp. Attack - 184
- Sp. Defense - 145
- Speed- 151
Moves:
- Move 1 - Pain Split
- Move 2 - Will-O-Wisp
- Move 3 - Signal Beam
- Move 4 – Discharge
Theme song: Clu Clu Land (Brawl version)
Idea/Name origin: Original concept but named after the Cave Story protagonist
- If applicable, what does said inspiration look like: CS Quote.
Met at: Volton Factory at level 25
Overall analysis:
- Bringing in brand new Pokemon for the sequel adventure was an interesting concept... if a bit pointless considering how they didn't really achieve much.
- Quote was a little snarky guy that only really existed to be Ambes's friend, to be honest.
- Then there was the mystery of what kind of Pokemon he used to be when he was alive.
- I'll give you a hint: it's blue and it's a cat.

#13: Shadow

Species: Shedinja
Gender: Male
Portrait:
Level during the finale: 60
Type:

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Ability: Wonder Guard (Immunity to everything that's not a super-effective move)
Held Item: None
Final Stats:
- HP- 1
- Attack- 121
- Defense - 59
- Sp. Attack - 43
- Sp. Defense - 52
- Speed- 60
Moves:
- Move 1 - Dig
- Move 2 - Confuse Ray
- Move 3 - X-Scissor
- Move 4 – Grudge
Theme song: Sound of Shinobi (Live-A-Live)
Idea/Name origin: Off the top of my head
- If applicable, what does said inspiration look like: N/A
Met at: Misty Trees at level 45
Overall analysis:
- Shedinja wouldn't have done much for me due to the overwhelming prevalance of dark, fire and ghost Pokemon... on top of not being that strong, but I did like writing his dialogue.

#14: Candelabra

Species: Chandelure
Gender: Female
Portrait:
Level during the finale: 100
Type:

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Ability: Flame Body (Burns the foe on contact)
Held Item: Nothing
Final Stats:
- HP- 261
- Attack- 141
- Defense - 194
- Sp. Attack - 359 (!!)
- Sp. Defense - 214
- Speed- 195
Moves:
- Move 1 - Shadow Ball
- Move 2 - Flamethrower
- Move 3 - Leaf Blade (???)
- Move 4 – Substitute
Theme song: Subuta.2 (No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle)
Idea/Name origin: Original concept
- If applicable, what does said inspiration look like: N/A
Met: The Haunted Forest at level 90+ (DR1) / Arkaios Route at Level 7 (DR2)
Overall analysis:
- Candy combined with Sun Goddess Jeanne would be enough to blow up the galaxy. Good god. That said, I'm glad she got more spotlight in this game than in the first one, although given the kind of firepower she's packing... pretty sure there would be no game left afterwards.

#15: Johnny

Species: Eevee
Gender: Male
Portrait:
Level during the finale: 47
Type:
Ability: Run Away (Makes escaping easier)
Held Item: None
Final Stats: To be completely honest, it doesn't matter much.
Theme song: Boy Meets Girl - Twoson (Earthbound)
Idea/Name origin: Off the top of my head
- If applicable, what does said inspiration look like: N/A
Met at: Gemstone City at level 25.
Overall analysis:
- Johnny was weird because I don't know what I was even expecting out of him... I just really like Eevee.

#17: Rubus

Species: Ralts
Gender: Male
Portrait:
Level during the finale: 25
Type:
Ability: Trace (Copies opponent's special ability.)
Held Item: None
Final Stats: Nah.
Theme song: Roxas (Kingdom Hearts 2)
Idea/Name origin: Rubus is a genus of plants in the rose family.
- If applicable, what does said inspiration look like: N/A
Met at: Omega Facility at the same level he is now
Overall analysis:
- Say hi to Bellamine's son, everyone! The idea of Bellamine being a literal mother grew on me as the LPs passed, so... why not, right?
- He does get to appear by himself in another game, but he's just... here. There's not much a little Ralts can do against the forces of darkness, to be honest.

#18 & 19: Beowulf and Linoura

Species: Zoroark and Weavile
Gender: Male (Beowulf) / Female (Linoura)
Portrait:
Level during the finale: 56 (Beowulf) / 60 (Linoura)
Type:

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Ability (Beowulf): Shadow Tag (Prevents the opponent's escape)
Ability (Linoura): Pressure (Forces the opponent to use up more PP)
Held Item: None
Final Stats: It doesn't matter that much.
Theme song: A Dark Race Becomes Magnificent (Disgaea 1)
Idea/Name origin: Beowulf is based off of the eponymous hero from the Old English poem of the same name. Linoura is just something I made up.
- If applicable, what does said inspiration look like: Actual guy.
Met at: Arctic Mirage at the same levels they are now.
Overall analysis:
- I'm putting both of them into one slot because they're pretty much the same. In all seriousness, Zoroark and Weavile are two of my favorite Pokemon in the entire series.
- If Sigurd and Signe didn't exist, I would have put them as the cornerstones of my team... Especially Linoura thanks to the Physical/Special split that's miraculously in this game.
- Character-wise, they're a wife and husband team that don't really amount to much other than being a cameo.

#20: Iris

Species: Lopunny
Gender: Female
Portrait:
Level during the finale: 60
Type:
Ability: Cute Charm (Infatuates on contact)
Held Item: Pecha Berry
Final Stats: Nah for this one too.
Theme song: Tri-Angels (Disgaea 4)
Idea/Name origin: Nothing in particular
- If applicable, what does said inspiration look like: N/A
Met at: Arkaios Route at Level 6
Overall analysis:
- Mega Lopunny would have been fantastic, but poor Iris got overshadowed by the A-Team and the fact she's a new character that just joined a pre-established cast.
- Tough luck, babe. Maybe we'll get to see you again in a different hack... one with Mega Evolution, perhaps?

#21: Lucera

Species: Blissey
Gender: Female
Portrait:
Level during the finale: 60
Type:
Ability: Serene Grace (Promotes the added effects of moves)

Held Item: None
Final Stats: Nah.
Theme song: Poke-Center (Night)
Idea/Name origin: Original concept
- If applicable, what does said inspiration look like: N/A
Met at: Tabula Rasa at level 5.
Overall analysis:
- What is it with Normal-types and not having much of a purpose in this game? Oh well.
- Lucera is notable because I thought she was a rare catch. You know how the Chansey family is like with their ridiculous encounter rate...
- I dunno why I kept catching Pokemon even though the cast was already defined. I guess that's just trainer instinct.

#22: Selene

Species: Cresselia
Gender: Female
Portrait:
Level during the finale: 70
Type:
Ability: Levitate (Not hit by ground attacks)
Held Item: None
Final Stats:
- HP- 264
- Attack- 117
- Defense - 185
- Sp. Attack - 124
- Sp. Defense - 203
- Speed- 130
Moves:
- Move 1 - Aurora Beam
- Move 2 - Moonlight
- Move 3 - Future Sight
- Move 4 – Calm Mind
Theme song: Sealed Door (Chrono Trigger)
Idea/Name origin: Named after the greek goddess of the moon.
- If applicable, what does said inspiration look like: N/A
Met at: Lunar Cave at level 70.
Overall analysis:
- Rubus was the only new character that seemed to have a purpose instead of me just catching Pokemon for the hell of it... so by chapter 12, I was wondering what kind of character I could introduce that would leave a serious impression in a short amount of time.
- The answer? Selene.
- Not only do we get another member of Sigurd's family, but she's a woman who gave up her human form to kill her now-tyrannical husband.
- That's rough, buddy.
- Plus, there's the whole "Cresselia and Darkrai" parallel thing that I had to throw in due to what we were dealing with.

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