Project: Creating a Pokemon League

[Maci12]

I hope some submissions are made for Round 2 at all =/. If Skippy turns out to be the only submission to Round 2 by the end of tomorrow, I will have to make a submission for Round 2 just so things stay competitive and there are options. Hopefully it doesn't come to that. What happened to all the people who said they were workingnon Elite 4 members a while back? Only 3 things were posted last round, and you had 7 days! I hope this just means we will have very packed and creative 3rd & 4th rounds =)

Another thing I have noticed is that not many newcomers have signed up. Everyone who has experience in this process had to start somewhere, and there are still 7 more. Events to be completed in this project. That is plenty of time to get acquainted with the process. Some of the best submissions have been by newcomers (Syrynn, Ghostly Phoenix, etc.) & I hope that more people get involved!

 

[Skip Shot]

Ok, it's time to submit my Elite 4 Member #2!

The Azure Frontier: Round 1
Elite 4 Member #2: Elite Four Dustin
Rock/Ground types

Puzzle Description: At the start of the room, an old man will approach you and say the following words:

(Old Man): Ah, I see that you wish to challenge Dustin! You'll need this to help you progress to where Dustin is!

(Player became strong enough to crush rocks and move boulders with ease!)

(Old Man): I wish you luck!

The room is a maze of rocks and boulders that the player can smash or push around thanks to the strength boost received by the old man. Your goal is to move all of the boulders and clear all of the hazards so that you can reach the end of the room, which is where Dustin is. Some of the boulders may actually be wild Golem, however, and they'll attack if you push them around too much(more than 3 steps at one time)!

Puzzle Map: See the bottom of the post!

Wild Pokemon:

*image removed*

Golem
Levels 70-74
Sturdy/Rock Head

Dustin's Appearance: Dustin is a young boy of about 16 with sandy blond hair that goes down to the middle of his neck. He wears a white shirt, brown pants, and a light brown jacket. He is also extremely skinny.



Elite Four Dustin


Opening Speech: Heh, surprised to see a kid like me in the Elite 4? I am one of the greatest child prodigies of Pokemon that this Region has ever seen! I knock my opponents over with the heavy weight and brute power of my mountainous Pokemon! Now, (trainer name), prepare for a crushing defeat, because I, Dustin, shall destroy you now!!!

Pokemon:

*image removed*

Claydol @ Light Clay
Level 76- Careful Nature- Levitate
252 HP/ 80 Def/ 176 SpD

Explosion
Reflect
Light Screen
Earthquake


*image removed*

Swampert @ Leftovers
Level 78- Relaxed Nature- Torrent
252 HP/ 4 Atk/ 252 Def

Stealth Rock
Ice Beam
Earthquake
Roar


*image removed*

Gliscor @ Lum Berry
Level 80- Timid Nature- Hyper Cutter
252 HP/ 60 Spe/ 196 SpD

Taunt
Baton Pass
Rock Polish
Swords Dance

*image removed*

Aggron @ Muscle Band
Level 81- Adamant Nature- Rock Head
252 Atk/ 252 Spe/ 4 HP

Head Smash
Aqua Tail
Low Kick
Ice Punch

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Marowak @ Thick Club
Level 82- Adamant Nature- Rock Head
252 Atk/ 252 Spe/ 4 HP

Earthquake
Stone Edge
Fire Punch
Double-Edge

Team Strategy: This team relies on Baton Passing from Gliscor to win and sweep. After Claydol sets up Dual Screens and Swampert sets up Stealth Rock, Gliscor comes in to get some boosts from Swords Dance and Rock Polish. Gliscor then Baton Passes these boosts over to either Aggron or Marowak (both greatly appreciate the boosts), and then Aggron/Marowak blows through the opponent's team.

Defeat Dialogue: How did this happen?!?! There is no way that anybody could get by this powerful team! You've gotta be something special!

Closing Speech: I must go and reflect on why that battle was lost. You go ahead and move on to the next room, (trainer name). You deserved it.

The Azure Frontier: Round 2
Elite Four #2: Dustin (Ground/Rock type)

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Opening Speech: Its you! The one who crushed my unstoppable team in battle! I've meditated quite a bit since then, and realized that the speed of my team was lacking. Now, not only will I crush you with my full power, but I will breeze by you at the speed of light! Prepare to lose, (trainer name)!

Pokemon:


*image removed*

Claydol @ Light Clay
Level 94- Careful Nature- Levitate
252 HP/ 80 Def/ 176 SpD

Explosion
Reflect
Light Screen
Earthquake


*image removed*

Swampert @ Leftovers
Level 96- Relaxed Nature- Torrent
252 HP/ 4 Atk/ 252 Def

Stealth Rock
Ice Beam
Earthquake
Roar

*image removed*

Aggron @ Choice Band
Level 98- Adamant Nature- Rock Head
252 Atk/ 252 Spe/ 4 Def

Head Smash
Aqua Tail
Low Kick
Ice Punch

*image removed*

Gliscor @ Lum Berry
Level 99- Timid Nature- Hyper Cutter
252 HP/ 60 Spe/ 196 SpD

Taunt
Baton Pass
Rock Polish
Swords Dance

*image removed*

Aerodactyl @ Muscle Band
Level 100- Adamant Nature- Rock Head
252 Atk/ 252 Spe/ 6 HP

Earthquake
Stone Edge
Fire Fang
Aqua Tail

*image removed*

Garchomp @ Yache Berry
Level 101- Jolly Nature- Sand Veil
252 Atk/ 252 Spe/ 4 HP

Outrage
Earthquake
Stone Edge
Fire Fang

Team Strategy: Dustin uses the same strategy as in the first round, but he upped the speed of his sweepers by trading them out for Garchomp and Aerodactyl. Aggron was switched to a Choice Band user that can hit hard but still benefit from the boosts from Gliscor

Defeat Dialogue: You were still able to defeat my team?!?!?!?! What is this madness?!?!?!?!

Closing Speech: With that defeat, you have proved yourself to truly be one of the best trainers in the region... even better than me. Go on and move on to the next room.


The map is attached to this post.

A red rectangle is a door.
Dustin is a tan square.
The old man is a blue square.
A line is a wall.
A brown square is a breakable rock.
A black square is a boulder that is actually a Golem.
A light brown square (same color as text of this post) is a boulder.
​

 

[Maci12]

Due to how slow the past round was, I have decided to post the Champion Battle in all its glory now. Comment and criticize it as much as your hearts desire, I want to build up the energy in this topic. I do warn you, it is a wee bit long; I have been working on it since Round 5.​

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The Azure Frontier [R1]
Champion Battle
Varied Types​

Map of Room

Spoiler:

Each cave leads to a section of the maze. Beat each cave to advance to the next level. Upon beating the last level, you are brought to Storm.

Puzzle

Spoiler:

Round 1
The pyramid has 8 caves, and each cave has a type-themed spiral maze in it. At the heart of each maze is a Guard Pokemon of the type. The maze types & their guards are as follows:

Water

Spoiler:

(F) @ Leftovers
Ability: Marvel Scale
Level: 60
EVs: 252 HP/252 Def/4 SAtk
IVS: 31/31/31/31/31/31
Nature: Bold nature (+Def, -Atk)

- Rest
- Sleep Talk
- Calm Mind
- Surf

Milotic is the first guardian. She is equipped with the perfect item, nature, ability, EVs, IVs, and moves to abuse her new move, Calm Mind. Calm Mind allows Milotic to be extremely defensive, while still doing a lot of damage. Rest activates Marvel Scale, Sleep Talk allows her to CM/do damage while she's asleep, Calm Mind is the point of the set, and Surf is the obligatory STAB.

Electric

Spoiler:

@ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
Level: 62
EVs: 252 HP/168 Def/88 Spd
IVS: 31/31/31/31/31/31
Nature: Bold (+Def, -Atk)

- Will-O-Wisp
- Recover
- Thunderbolt
- Shadowball

The 2nd Guard is a heavily defensive Rotom-H. It has the right item, EVs, IVs, and Nature to accomplish what it needs to: sping blocking and countering physical threats. Its new ability in Recover compliments this set greatly; as Will-O-Wisp'd physical threats struggle to damage you, you can outstall them with a combo of Recover and a damaging attack. It is far more reliable then Pain Split, and really adds to Rotom-H's bulkiness.

Psychic

Spoiler:

(M) @ Life Orb
Ability: Inner Focus
Level: 64
EVs: 4 HP/252 SAtk/252 Spd
IVs: 31/31/30/30/30/30
Nature: Timid (+Spd, -Atk)

- Nasty Plot
- Psychic
- Shadow Ball
- Hidden Power [Fighting]

All out attacking Alakazam is the third Guard Pokemon. It comes fully EV'd, equipped with the best item, with the best possible IVs, and a complimentary nature. It gets the incredible addition of Nasty Plot to its movepool, and it can sweep with perfect coverage with its 3 attacks.

Fighting

Spoiler:

(M) @ Leftovers

Ability: No Guard
Level: 66
EVs: 252 HP/128 Atk/128 Def
IVs: 31/31/31/31/31/31
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SAtk)

- Bulk Up
- Dynamic Punch
- Stone Edge
- Shadow Strike

Bulk Up Machamp is our fourth Guard Pokemon, and gets some great boons with this set. He is given the perfect EVs, IVs, Ability, Moves, & Nature to achieve what he sets out to do. The ability he is given access to is Shadow Strike, and it works wonders with this set with its 50% chance to lower the foes defense. It also provides perfect coverage with Dynamic Punch. Here's the info on Shadow Strike:

Shadow Strike
Physical Move
Type: Ghost
Power: 80
Accuracy: 95% [100% with No Guard]
PP: 10
Special Effect: 50% chance of lowering defense 1 stage

Flying

Spoiler:

(F) @ Leftovers
Ability: Serene Grace
Level: 68
EVs: 4 HP/252 SAtk/252 Spd
IVS: 31/31/31/31/31/31
Modest nature (+SAtk, -Atk)

- Agility
- Air Slash
- Aura Sphere
- Roost

The 5th guardian in line is Serene Grace Togekiss. She's given all the EVs, IVs, Moves, etc. and with her new ability in Agility, she can use them to great success. Agility heightens her speed to such heights, that running a Timid nature isn't important, so by running Modest, she gets a 32 point Special Attack boost that wasn't available to other sets. This set lacks the raw power of the Nasty Plot set, but is twice as annoying and better at stalling.

Dragon

Spoiler:

(M) @ Life Orb
Ability: Rain Dance
Level: 70
EVs: 4 HP/252 Atk/252 Spd
IVs: 31/31/31/31/31/31
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SAtk)

- Rain Dance
- Swords Dance
- Waterfall
- Dragon Wrath

This Kingdra is a take on the Double Dance Kingdra set, with two very large changes. Unlike previous guards, Kingdra got 2 moves out of this: Swords Dance, and a new move in Dragon Wrath. Swords Dance amplifies Kingdra's attack to insane levels, while Dragon Wrath gives him a reliable and powerful STAB. Rain Dance boosts Waterfall to great levels, and Waterfall is also amped by Swords Dance. Like all the others, Kingdra has perfect EVs, IVs, Ability, Nature, etc.

Dragon Wrath
Physical Move
Type: Dragon
Power: 100
Accuracy: 100%
PP: 10
Special Effect: Never misses.

Poison / Ice

Spoiler:

(F) @ Focus Sash
Ability: Natural Cure
Level: 75
EVs: 4 HP/252 SAtk/252 Spd
IVs: 31/31/31/31/31/31
Nature: Timid (+Spd, -SAtk)

- Spore
- Toxic Spikes
- Spikes
- Leaf Storm

Spikes Roserade is one of the 7th Guardians, and was granted a huge boon with this set. Spore allows Roserade to always set up 1 layer of hazards, guarenteed. The other incredible thing about Spore is that it allows her to legally use Spikes & Toxic Spikes on the same set with a Sleep move. Roserade's 90 Base Speed makes her the fastest user of it in the game.

(M) @ Life Orb
Ability: Snow Cloak
Level: 75
EVs: 4 HP/252 Atk/252 Spd
IVs: 31/31/31/31/31/31
Nature: Jolly (+Spd, -SAtk)

- Swords Dance
- Ice Shard
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge

Mamoswine is the other 7th Guard Pokemon, and it too won a huge boon. Swords Dance off of one of the highest attack stats in OU is simply deadly, especially since it has STAB priority. The set gets almost perfect coverage (Bronzong is a ***** to it), and can severely damage almost anything in the game.

Fire / Electric

Spoiler:

(F) @ Life Orb
Ability: Flame Body
Level: 80
EVs: 84 Atk/252 SAtk/172 Spd
IVs: 31/31/31/31/31/31
Nature: Mild (+SAtk, -Def)

- Nasty Plot
- Flamethrower
- Ice Beam
- Close Combat

Magmortar, one of the two final guardians, was granted two quite interesting abilities in this set. In the standard Mixed set, she uses Cross Chop & Hidden Power [Ice], however, both moves were upgraded to far more powerful moves. Close Combat can OHKO Blissey & Snorlax, and once they are gone, Magmortar can raise some hell with Nasty Plot boosted Flamethrowers.

(M) @ Expert Belt
Ability: Motor Drive
Level: 80
EVs: 36 Atk/252 SAtk/220 Spd
IVs: 31/31/31/31/31/31
Nature: Mild (+SAtk, -Def)

- Meditate
- Thunderbolt
- Frost Jab
- Close Combat

Electivire's Physical set received major boosts: every attack was upgraded in some way. Frost Jab is simply more powerful version of Ice Punch respective punches, while Close Combat is a huge improvement Cross Chop. Meditate is still the standard attack stat up move on Electivire.

Frost Jab
Physical Move
Type: Ice
Power: 85
Accuracy: 100%
PP: 15

As you can see, the maze types are the Gym types in order. Gyms with dual types have 2 pokemon. All of the Guard Pokemon are catchable, and each have a unique ability not otherwise accessible.

After you defeat each guard, you are automatically transported to the next level. When you all the guards are defeated, you are brought to Storm Round 1.

Round 2
Like Round 1, there is a pyramid to scale, though this time you will be going about it differently. Like before, you will be entering the cave, and you will be going through the same mazes as before. However, at the end of each maze, you will not be facing a Guard Pokemon, but the Round 2 version of each Gym Leader. In order, these are the Gym Leaders you face:

Casey [Water]

Spoiler:

"image removed"@ Level 70 [Leftovers] - Stealth Rock, Earthquake, Ice Beam, Surf
*image removed*@ Level 70 [Leftovers] - Waterfall, Brick Break, Stone Edge, Recover

@ Level 71 [Leftovers] - Surf, Ice Beam, Rain Dance, Toxic

@ Level 72 [Life Orb] - Rain Dance, Draco Meteor, Waterfall, Hydro Pump
"image removed"@ Level 74 [Life Orb] - Agility, Surf, Ice Beam, Hidden Power [Electric]

Donder [Electric]

Spoiler:

@ Level 72 [Damp Rock] - Rain Dance, Thunder, Hidden Power [Ice], Explosion
"image removed"@ Level 74 [Leftovers] - Substitute, Magnet Rise, Thunderbolt, Hidden Power [Ice]
*pokemonelite2000 image removed*@ Level 76 [Life Orb] - Thunderbolt, Heatwave, Hidden Power [Grass], Roost
"image removed"@ Level 75 [Petaya Berry] - Thunderbolt, Flamethrower, Hidden Power [Ice], Substitute

@ Level 77 [Leftovers] - Substitute, Thunderbolt, Focus Punch, Hidden Power [Ice]

Vespera [Psychic]

Spoiler:

*pokemonelite2000 image removed*@ Level 74 [Occa Berry] - Stealth Rock, Meteor Mash, Bullet Punch, Explosion

@ Level 75 [Leftovers] - Calm Mind, Slack Off, Surf, Psychic
"image removed"@ Level 76 [Life Orb] - Swords Dance, Close Combat, Psycho Cut, Shadow Sneak

@ Level 76 [Choice Specs] - Psychic, Focus Blast, Shadow Ball, Trick
*pokemonelite2000 image removed*@ Level 77 [Lum Berry] - Toxic, Reflect, Light Screen, Recover

Karlee [Fighting]

Spoiler:

"image removed"@ Level 77 [Salac Berry] - Endure, Reversal, Psycho Cut, Ice Punch

@ Level 76 [Leftovers] - Substitute, Swords Dance, Megahorn, Close Combat

@ Level 77 [Leftovers] - Fake Out, Detect, Endeavor, Close Combat
"image removed"@ Level 78 [Life Orb] - Swords Dance, Extreme Speed, Close Combat, Crunch

@ Level 79 [Life Orb] - Close Combat, Mega Kick, Blaze Kick, Focus Punch

Vladimir [Flying]

Spoiler:

*pokemonelite2000 image removed*@ Level 79 [Choice Specs] - Bug Buzz, Air Slash, Ancient Power, Shadow Ball

@ Level 78 [Leftovers] - Substitute, Dragon Dance, Waterfall, Bounce
*pokemonelite2000 image removed*@ Level 80 [Leftovers] - Earthquake, Stone Edge, Stealth Rock, Roost

@ Level 80 [Leftovers] - Spikes, Roost, Whirlwind, Brave Bird
"image removed"@ Level 81 [Leftovers] - Air Slash, Aura Sphere, Thunder Wave, Roost

Wyatt [Dragon]

Spoiler:

"image removed"@ Level 79 [Choice Specs] - Leaf Storm, Energy Ball, Focus Blast, Hidden Power [Ice]
"image removed"@ Level 80 [Life Orb] - Dragon Dance, Outrage, Earthquake, Fire Blast
"image removed"@ Level 81 [Yache Berry] - Swords Dance, Outrage, Earthquake, Stone Edge

@ Level 82 [Lum Berry] - Substitute, Dragon Dance, Waterfall, Outrage
*pokemonelite2000 image removed*@ Level 82 [Leftovers] - Calm Mind, Dragon Pulse, Surf, Hidden Power [Fire]

Nathalie [Ice]

Spoiler:

"image removed"@ Level 81 [Focus Sash] - Stealth Rock, Earthquake, Ice Shard, Endeavor
"image removed"@ Level 82 [Leftovers] - Substitute, Leech Seed, Blizzard, Focus Punch
*pokemonelite2000 image removed*@ Level 82 [Brightpowder] - Substitute, Thunder Wave, Spikes, Blizzard
*pokemonelite2000 image removed*@ Level 81 [Leftovers] - Substitute, Roost, Toxic, Blizzard
"image removed"@ Level 83 [Leftovers] - Substitute, Protect, Toxic, Surf

Bronson [Poison]

Spoiler:

@ Level 81 [Black Sludge] - Sludge Bomb, Fire Blast, Thunder, Explosion
"image removed"@ Level 82 [Expert Belt] - Sludge Bomb, Ice Beam, Thunderbolt, Pain Split
"image removed"@ Level 82 [Life Orb] - Night Slash, Sucker Punch, Poison Jab, Explosion
*image removed*@ Level 83 [Leftovers] - Encore, Gravity, Shadow Ball, Earth Power
"image removed"@ Level 84 [Wise Glasses] - Nasty Plot, Sludge Bomb, Dark Pulse, Focus Blast

Jon [Fire/Electric]

Spoiler:

@ Level 87 [Leftovers] - Thunderbolt, Surf, Thunder Wave, Confuse Ray
"image removed"@ Level 88 [Life Orb] - Fire Blast, Close Combat, Grass Knot, Hidden Power [Ice]

@ Level 87 [Choice Scarf] - Thunderbolt, Shadow Ball, Overheat, Trick
"image removed"@ Level 90 [Life Orb] - Fire Blast, Thunderbolt, Cross Chop, Hidden Power [Ice]
*pokemonelite2000 image removed*@ Level 90 [Liechi Berry] - Substitute, Thunder Punch, Ice Punch, Close Combat

When you defeat Jon, you are brought up to face Storm for Round 2.

Champion Storm [R1]

Opening Speech: I've been waiting for you [Player]. I have watched you grow as a trainer, and knew that you would someday reach me here. You have defeated the best trainers in the world to get here. I am your final challenge. As the most powerful Trainer and the Azure Frontier Champion, Storm, accept your challenge!

The Team

Spoiler:

Level 91 (F) @ Focus Sash
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 4 HP/252 SAtk/252 Spd
Nature: Timid (+Spd, -Atk)

- Spore
- Spikes
- Toxic Spikes
- Leaf Storm

Level 90 (M) @ Life Orb
Ability: Flash Fire
EVs: 4 HP/252 SAtk/252 Spd
Nature: Naive (+Spd, -SDef)

- Fire Blast
- Earth Power
- Hidden Power [Grass]
- Explosion

Level 91 (M) @ Burn Orb
Ability: Guts
EVs: 200 HP/252 Atk/56 Spd
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SAtk)

- Earthquake
- Crunch
- Facade
- Moonlight

Level 93 (F) @ Leftovers
Ability: Marvel Scale
EVs: 252 HP/252 Def/4 SAtk
Nature: Modest (+SAtk, -Atk)

- Rest
- Sleep Talk
- Calm Mind
- Surf

Level 92 (M) @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 4 HP/252 SAtk/252 Spd
Nature: Timid (+Spd, -Atk)

- Dragon Pulse
- Grass Knot
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Recover

*image removed*(F) @ Life Orb
Ability: Shield Dust
EVs: 4 HP/252 SAtk/252 Spd
Nature: Timid (+Spd, -Atk)

- Draco Meteor
- Thunderbolt
- Hydro Pump
- Recover

Team Strategy

Spoiler:

Storm's team is an offensive semi-stall team. Roserade takes one pokemon out of the opponents team through Spore, and then proceeds to set up two strong entry hazards in Spikes and Toxic Spikes. Heatran is not a benefactor of the hazards, rather he helps the rest of the team by taking out major problems. He uses attacks that OHKO his common counters such as Blissey & Swampert, who both can otherwise annoy the team. Colossoil hits extremely hard while still maintaining excellent bulk & decent speed, and he loves the entry hazards: they turn many 2HKOs into OHKOs, and 3HKOs into 2HKOs. With Burn Orb boosting his maxed attack, he is a force to be reckoned with. Milotic is perhaps the most dangerous member of the team. Utilizing a set similar to Crocune, she is deadly: Calm Mind boosts her 125 Base Special Defense very high and makes her hit very hard, Resting doubles her near maxed Defense and heals her to full health, and Sleep Talk allows her to attack/boost while asleep. All of Milotic's main counters are screwed with by Toxic Spikes/Spikes, and she becomes nearly impossible to hit after a Calm Mind. Latios is dangerous in Round 1 due to powerful STAB and incredible base stats. It lures in Scizors & Tyranitars and can OHKO both with a little entry hazard help. However, Round 2 is where it shines with Soul Dew equipped. Cyclohm is the star of Storm's team, and is capable of doing a huge amount of damage. A 150 Base Power STAB move coming off a 323 Special Attack stat rips through the opponents team, especially late game when much of the opponents team is significantly weakened. Thunderbolt is a secondary STAB move, while Hydro Pump provides perfect coverage when paired with the two. Slack Off heals Cyclohm 50% of her health and helps her stall out the opponent. With her bulk, it is a move well spent.

Closing Speech: ...I lost. And yet I feel no anger. Instead, I feel joy. Joy that I have witnessed the rise of one of the most powerful trainers in the world. Congradulations, [Player].

Final Words: This is the Hall of Fame. All trainers who have defeated the Azure Frontier are inducted here to be remembered until the end of time. Since my reign as the Champion began, you are the first trainer to be given such an honor. I hope to meet you again.

Champion Storm [R2]

Opening Speech: We meet again at last, [Player]. Our previous battle ended in my defeat. I was careless and overestimated myself. That will not happen again. Prepare yourself for the battle of a lifetime, because I'm not holding back!

The Team

Spoiler:

Level 111 (F) @ Focus Sash
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 4 HP/252 SAtk/252 Spd
Nature: Timid (+Spd, -Atk)

- Spore
- Spikes
- Toxic Spikes
- Leaf Storm

Level 111 @ Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 192 HP/252 Atk/66 Spd
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SAtk)

- Sacred Fire
- Earthquake
- Substitute
- Roost

Level 110 (M) @ Soul Dew
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 4 HP/252 SAtk/252 Spd
Nature: Timid (+Spd, -Atk)

- Dragon Pulse
- Grass Knot
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Recover

*image removed*Level 111 (M) @ Leftovers
Ability: Shed Skin
EVs: 252 HP/40 Def/216 SDef
Nature: Careful (+SDef, -SAtk)

- Rest
- Bulk Up
- Hammer Arm
- Shadow Sneak

Level 112 (F) @ Leftovers
Ability: Marvel Scale
EVs: 252 HP/252 Def/4 SAtk
Nature: Modest (+SAtk, -Atk)

- Rest
- Sleep Talk
- Calm Mind
- Surf

*image removed*Level 112 (F) @ Pulse Orb
Ability: Shield Dust
EVs: 4 HP/252 SAtk/252 Spd
Nature: Timid (+Spd, -Atk)

- Dragon Pulse
- Thunderbolt
- Surf
- Slack Off

[See Appendix for details on Pulse Orb]

Team Strategy

Spoiler:

In Round 2, Storm still takes the Offensive Semi-Stall approach, but he has changed his team to be significantly more powerful and abusive of the style. Roserade is still the lead of choice with Spore in addition to dual entry hazards. Ho-oh has replaced Heatran on the team, which means that Blissey cannot wall this team effectively anymore. Ho-oh has access to Sacred Fire which does massive damage and can take physical attackers out of commission. It also has Substitute and Roost, which mean that any grounded counters of it are stalled out of luck/damaged the hell out of by its attacks. Latios still has the same role on the team; lure in problematic pokemon and OHKO them, however with the 50% boost from Soul Dew, it can now sweep in addition to doing this. Revekanth is the addition over Colossoil. His typing is better, and with Bulk Up + ShedRest and unresisted STAB, he can both stall the opponent out of pokemon, and deal huge damage to them at the same time. Milotic returns with the exact same moveset with the same purpose; setup, stall & wall, and deal a crapload of damage to anything that wants to attack her. The star of last round, Cyclohm, returns with a similar moveset but, like Latios, is now carrying her signature item, Pulse Orb. Pulse Orb boosts her Special Attack by 50%, and her Speed + HP by 25%, meaning she is now bulkier, deals more damage, and quite a lot faster. The moveset change is only slight: Hydro Pump was left for Surf, as with Pulse Orb, Cyclohm doesn't miss out on any notable KOs, and Draco Meteor was exchanged for Dragon Pulse, as Dragon Pulse allows her to sweep late game and rip apart the weakened team.

Closing Speech: It's not possible...I trained non-stop. You truly are the most powerful trainer in the world.

Final Words: You have beaten the best trainers in the world, and are now one of them yourself. Follow me to the Hall of Fame once more, you, and your pokemon shall be commemorated once again. [Waits as the computer processes the information] You are now permanently ingrained in history. Welcome to immortality.

THE END

|Roll Credits|

Appendix

Spoiler:

This is my Appendix. I will put notes about my Champion Battle here. If there is something you don't understand, check here as I may have listed it.

Items

Spoiler:

Pulse Orb
+Increases Cyclohm's Special Attack by 50%
+Increases Cyclohm's HP by 25%
+Increases Cyclohm's Speed by 25%

The item is similar to Soul Dew on Latios & Latias, however, instead of increasing Cyclohm's Special Defense, it focuses more on Cyclohm's sweeping stats, by boosting her rather poor Speed, and he decent HP.

Notes

Spoiler:

- In the Pyramid, each maze is the same shape: a straightforward spiral maze. It is no challenge; the challenge are the Guard Pokemon / Phase Two Gym Leaders.

Spoiler:

- Each maze gets smaller as the pyarmid goes up, so much so that there is almost no maze on the 8th floor.

- There are no visible exits to the caves, however, after defeating each guard, you simply move onto a teleportation pad right next to them to be transported to the next level.

- The Guard Pokemon are capturable & breedable, so the ability stays in the chain.

 

[Zeta Sukuna]

I think I know what to do for Round 3 now. Also, that room is awesome. It looks like it is going to be a big challenge. And now I know what to do for 'Team Strategy', since I was a little confused.

 

[Skip Shot]

Maci, I totally love your idea for the champion puzzle. It is truly remarkable, and I love the guardians/ Gym Leader Round2 that you incorporated in. Also, the use of the just-released Collosoil was a good idea, as well as abusing the power of Cyclohm. I also like all of the fake moves you incorporated into the Pokemon (but giving Machamp ShadowStrike? -.- Kitsunoh is a much better user lol (jk)).

 

[Maci12]

Thanks for the comments Skip Shot, I can't even say how much I've been dying to reveal that puzzle. I thought it was a cool idea to incorporate the leaders into the fight, and so thats what I did; I'm glad to see you appreciate it. Yeah, the fake moves on the pokemon were just fun things that I thought would be useful for the player. The fake moves also allowed me to take some creative license with my Champion movesets (all the fake moves were used on the Guardians). I also changed the movesets of *most* of the Gym Leaders, and even some of the pokemon, so that it would be more competetive / more interesting. However, I'm going ot extend Round 2 an extra day, we NEED these sign ups.

Calling all past submitters and new ones: don't be afraid!

 

[Eos Aduro]

Why'd you ditch Collosoil second round? He's SO amazing?!?! Actually, I've been playtesting, he's meh, although I need a better set :P.

Looks sweet, I LOVE the puzzle idea, and hopefully I'll get an Elite Four submission in sometime!

 

[Maci12]

Colossoil is an awesome late game sweeper, this is what I have been doing, and I have only lost 1/34 battles so far:

-Make sure Colossoil is one of the last revealed pokemon: a late game sweeper.
-Back him up with good options to switch out to.
-Make sure all his counters are dead/paralyzed.
-Give lots of paralysis support.

Here's the set:

Colossoil @ Flame Orb
Ability: Guts
EVs: 4 HP/252 Atk/252 Spd
Nature: Jolly (+Spd, -Atk)

- Earthquake
- Crunch
- Stone Edge
- Sucker Punch
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Back to the event: I'm glad to see your ready to post again, your Gym 2 & 3 submissions were fantastic. Haha thanks for the compliments on the puzzle! I hope you don't mind the minor changes to your gym. If you can get a submission in by tomorrow, that'd be great (otherwise I'll extend it an extra day, we need another submission).

I traded out Colossoil because he wasn't as stallish as the beast that is Revekanth, and Revekanth has far better defensive typing for the team. Hope to see an E4 soon!

 

[SethMetal37]

Well I have been working on a Rock-type E4 Round 3 submission for like a week now....so I really hope I won't have wasted my time. Somebody else post a submission! No offense Skip Shot lol I just really want my time to not be in vein..

 

[Maci12]

Okay this is going to be extended until the end of the day. If, by 12:00 a.m. EST, there is no competition for Skip Shot, I will post by Ghost Elite 4, and voting will be held immediately following that. Then we will open Round 3.

 

[Eos Aduro]

The Azure Frontier [R1]
Elite 4 -#2
Type: Steel​

Puzzle: It's a bunch of beams that connect to form a wire grid, but some of the metal beams rotate when you step on them, and you have to get to a platform that raises you into another beam grid, and then you repeat the same process twise more.

Wild Pokemon:

Magneton
Level 70-73
Magnet Pull/Sturdy

Elite Four General Kamakura​

Opening Speech: Welcome to my paradise young one! I have endured wars, and I have learned to take command with an iron fist, and my Pokemon mirror me! Prepare yourself, for my steel skills will leave you breathless!

Team:​

Bronzong@Leftovers
Ability:Heatproof
Relaxed
EVs:252 HP, 86 Att, 80 Def, 96 SpDef
-Stealth Rock
-Gyro Ball
-Earthquake
-Hypnosis

Skarmory@Leftovers
Level-79
Ability:Keen Eye
Impish
EVs: 252 HP, 64 Attack, 176 Def, 16 Spd
-Spikes
-Roost
-Drill Peck
-Whirlwind

Forretress@Shed Shell
Level-80
Ability:Sturdy
Impish
EVs: 252 HP, 112 Att, 144 Def
-Rapid Spin
-Toxic Spikes
-Payback
-Gyro Ball

Registeel@Leftovers
Level-82
Ability: Clear Body
Careful
EVs: 252 HP, 100 Att, 156 SpD
-Iron Head
-Toxic
-Rest
-Sleep Talk

Empoleon@Petaya Berry
Level-82
Ability: Torrent
Modest
EVs: 12 HP, 12 Def, 252 SpA, 232 Spd
-Substitute
-Agility
-Surf
-Ice Beam

Team Strategy: Well, its obviously a steel oriented stall team. Bronzong is the Stealth Rocker, and a difficult lead to defeat. Skarmory is the Spiker and phazer, as well as being hard to hit defensively. Forretress is the Rapid Spinner, and he sets up Toxic Spikes. Registeel is the stall god, Rest+Sleep Talk to get rid of status, and he can toxic stall until the cows come home. Iron head for STAB and flinch potential. Empoleon here is the REAL kicker, he may seem strange on a stall team, but his role is actually very well put. Toxic Spikes hit any bulky waters for lasting damage, and give him a perfect set-up.

Closing Speech: My metal army, turned to dust....

Final Words: I commend your skill young one, you may even have a chance against the Champion! Keep true to your skills, and always believe in your team or Pokemon, they are your allies and friends forever!

The Azure Frontier [R2]
Elite 4 - #2
Type: Steel​

Elite Four General Karakura​

Opening Speech: Welcome back to my steel world young trainer! I have been training my team to the limit, there powerful military force is going to crush you this time!

Team​

Registeel@Leftovers
Level-98
Ability:Clear Body
Impish
EVs: 252 HP, 168 Atk, 88 Def
-Stealth Rock
-Explosion
-Ice Punch
-Earthquake

Skarmory@Leftovers
Level-97
Ability:Keen Eye
Impish
EVs:252HP, 64 Attack, 176 Def, 16 Spd
-Roost
-Brave Bird
-Whirlwind
-Spikes

Forretress@Shed Shell
Level-98
Ability: Sturdy
Relaxed
EVs: 252 HP, 112 Att, 144 Def
-Toxic Spikes
-Rapid Spin
-Payback
-Earthquake

Jirachi@Leftovers
Level-100
Ability: Serene Grace
Timid
EVs: 252 HP, 80 SpA, 176 Spd
-Substitue
-Calm Mind
-Flash Cannon
-Thunderbolt

Lucario@Choice Specs
Level-101
Ability: Inner Focus
Modest
EVs:252 SpA, 4 Def, 252 Speed
-Aura Sphere
-Shadow Ball
-Hidden Power Rock
-vacuum Wave

Kitsunoh@Expert Belt
Level-101
Ability: Limber
Jolly
EVs: 4 HP, 252 Attack, 252 Speed
-Substitue
-Yawn
-ShadowStrike
-Meteor Mash

Team Strategy: Well it's still a basic stall team, but now it's slightly more semi-stall. Stealth Rock, Spikes, and Toxic Spikes are all still evident, and now there's a spin-blocker, Kitsunoh. But I've added some more offensive Pokemon, namely Jirachi and Lucario. Registeel is now a SR lead, and Skarmory and Forretress are spiking. Lucario is a powerful special attacker with Specs, and his main job is to take out opposing steel types, something this team has trouble with. Kitsunoh phazes with Yawn, and hits hard with his other moves. CM Jirachi is almost unstoppable under the right conditions, he's the same as Empoleon, the stall aspect sets her up for a sweep.

Closing Speech:I... I can't believe I lost again, especially to a child.

Final Words: *sigh* I guess I'm no good anymore, I'm no use to my Pokemon team or my country. I respect your determination young one, continue to the champion!

Finally got another entry in! Hope you guys like it!

 

[Skip Shot]

Eos, you did a great job with this. I wanted to offer a little criticism on the competitive aspects of the teams a little bit:

Round 1:

Skarm- The set itself is pretty standard, but I would advise to give Skarm a little more power with Brave Bird. The recoil can always be shrugged off with Roost.

Forry- Since you did mention that this was a stall team around SubPetaya Empoleon, you don't want to go around blowing up your Pokemon. Gyro Ball also isn't the best idea for an attack on Forry even if it gets STAB. I suggest Payback and Earthquake over Gyro Ball and Explosion. This gives you a lot better coverage when attacking. Also, that EV spread dies to any Flamethrower that comes your way (and some other strong STABs). Forry's overall defenses would be better with the spread 252 HP/ 4 Def/ 252 S Def.

Round 2:

Registeel: Try not to use the RestTalk strategy with Curse. CroRegi is horribly walled by a lot of Steel or Water Pokemon that can use Regi and set up an easy special sweep. I would have another attacking move, possibly Earthquake, in that slot where Sleep Talk is.

Kitsunoh: I would go with optimal coverage and pick Superpower>> Meteor Mash, but its your call there.

Overall Round 2 Team: Its way too physical for my liking. I would prefer to have at least one Pokemon that can attack from the special side on the team. I would consider making Lucario a special sweeper just for that reason.

Anyways, you did a good job with this, and itll be tough to win this next round!

 

[Eos Aduro]

For the first round I wanted to make the sets slightly less competitive so it evens out in the second round, but changing Explosion I will do, I'm sticking to Gyro Ball just because the team as a whole lacks a LOT of steel moves. And Drill Peck over Brave Bird first round is the same issue, I wanted it to be less competitive, and if I do alter that, Skarm doesn't change at all in the round change. I'm going to change Registeel into a SR lead, and Jirachi in SubCM to add to the special side, as well as changing Lucario, thanks for the help!

 

[Maci12]

Thank you sooooooooooooooooooooo much Eos, you saved the round. The only thing you need to add is a team strategy for Round 2, and you are set =] It is extremely competitively viable, and I appreciate that. Great job. This round has probably been my least favorite of all of them, by no fault of the submitters. The submissions were the best the project has seen, but the fact that there were only two is rather shocking considering the bulk they were produced in in past rounds. If there is anything you would like to see changed, don't hesitate to say so, as I want to see a lot of submissions for Round 11: Elite 4 (3)

Round 11: Elite 4 (3) is Open!!!!!!

Here are the level ranges:

Originally posted by First Post

Elite 4 (3) - 79 - 84 [Round 2 = 96 - 103]

Also Remember:

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Where to Find Information
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I require pictures & compitetive movesets in the Elite 4. Any post that lacks either of these will not be counted. Here is where you can find pictures:​

Sprites​

*pokemonelite2000 link removed* - This is the site I use for most pictures: you can get them quite fast.​

https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Main_Page - Bulbapedia is great for a wide variety of things. You also get access to HG/SS on this site, which you cannot do on the first site.​

Competitive Movesets​

www.smogon.com - Easy, quick access to competetive movesets. Search the pokemon's name and look for a movest that fits the team.

www.serebii.com - If the pokemon has been featured under Pokemon of the Day, you can get competetive movesets about them.​

Obviously, there are also competitive movesets to be found on Pokecommunity.

NOTE: I am not advertising these sites, I am providing links to them as they provide information that is relevant to what I am asking of people during the Elite 4 rounds.​

ALSO, I would love to see people go beyond the slate if they can, do whatever you can think of. All of the gyms that were selected went above and beyond in some way, so think of a way you can. Use the template as just that: a template. You can format it however you want so long as you get all the required information across.​

For Elite 4 (3), I will be giving extensive critique for each Elite 4. I will be closing this round on time (3 days from now, schedule is being updated tomorrow).

The submissions this round were fantastic, which is why I'm glad the decision isn't up to me!

Here's The Poll

Shockingly enough, I didn't have to narrow it down.

Eos Dauro
Skip Shot

Remember this is a Bold Vote poll, any post without Bold will not be taken into account.

 

[Zeta Sukuna]

I will begin work on my E4 tomorrow, since I have to finish my NaNoWriMo writing (One of the reasons I couldn't post a E4 team).

But that's not the only reason I'm posting. I'm going to be voting for... Skip Shot's submission, since his team does indeed look tougher to get through, in my opinion. And I like his puzzle better then Eos Aduro's.

 

[Eos Aduro]

Voting for myself Eos Aduro! Im happy either way, Skip Shot also has an amazing gym, and I'll hopefully get another entry in for the next round! Seems like I need an air tight competitive mono/duo type team and a insane puzzle for this time around!

 

[Skip Shot]

Really down to the wire this round, but I'm going to have to vote for my own (Skip Shot's) gym. Very close, it was mostly some dialogue that pushed me over, but Eos did a great job nonetheless.

Time to get started on Round 3, I guess! One question to Maci: Can we use a type that was part of the original 8 gyms (i.e. have a Dragon-type round 3?)

 

[Maci12]

Yeah, types can be reused in the Elite 4, as long as you take it in a completely different direction. Also, here are some things you can do to make your E4 interesting:

- Give your Elite 4 an exception pokemon: if you made a Grass-Typed Elite 4, give it a Fire or Ice type, if your a Dragon E4, give it a Steel / Ice type, etc.

- You can use unconventional pokemon for your E4 team. By this I mean you can use pokemon that could be seen as a certain type. For example, Charizard could be viewed as a Dragon, or Vileplume could be viewed as Dark.

- Also, if there is someone from past generations that you love as a Gym Leader, bring them back as an Elite 4 member. I love Clair, so I might have her as an Elite 4 member, something along those lines. (In fact, I am considering submitting her for Round 4. Since it is up to polls who wins, I think it is fair for me to do so.)

 

[SethMetal37]

I am gonna vote for Eos Aduro's E4, although Skip Shots was just as awesome

 

[Zeta Sukuna]

The Azure Frontier [R1]
Elite 4 (3): Elizabeth
Type 1 / Type 2 : Flying/Steel

Puzzle: A small maze where there are two pokemon that need to be beaten to access Elizabeth's room, however, there are pools of melted metal everywhere that take off 1 HP a step.

Map:

Spoiler:

Key: Red= Door
Green= Pokemon
Blue= Melted metal
Gray= Elizabeth

Elite Four: Elizabeth

Elizabeth's appearance: She has long black hair, and pale skin. She wears a blue jacket over a blue shirt, and a red skirt that goes down to her knees. She doesn't wear shoes, either. She is also wearing a small crown.

Opening Speech: So you made it to me, eh? Well, you must be a powerful trainer to get past everyone. I must admit, I have been looking forward to facing you, since you beat my little brother Jonathan. Now, let us battle, and see who wins. The Princess, or the Trainer?

Team

Lv. 81 Aerodactyl (Item: Focus Sash)
Nature: Jolly
Ability: Pressure
Sex: Male
Moves: Stealth Rock, Taunt, Earthquake, Rock Slide
Evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd

Lv. 82 Latias (Item: Light Clay)
Nature: Timid
Ability: Levitate
Sex: Female
Moves: Reflect, Light Screen, Wish, Dragon Pulse
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spd.

Lv. 82 Skarmory (Item: Leftovers)
Nature: Impish
Ability: Keen Eye
Sex: Female
Moves: Brave Bird, Roost, Spikes, Whirlwind
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD

Lv. 83 Heatran (Item: Leftovers)
Nature: Modest
Ability: Flash Fire
Sex: Male
Moves: Lava Plume, Earth Power, Rest, Sleep Talk
EVs: 248 HP / 56 SpA / 204 SpD

Lv. 84 Salamance (Item: Life Orb)
Nature: Naughty
Ability: Intimidate
Sex: Female
Moves: Dragon Dance, Outrage, Earthquake, Fire Blast
EVs: 232 Atk / 24 SpA / 252 Spe

Team Strategy: Aerodactyl, as the lead, sets up Spikes, while Latias, as support sets up barriers around the team. Skarmory is the physical wall the trainer has to get around, and Heatran is the Special Wall, while Salamance is the sweeper.

Aerodactyl: Aerodactyl, as the lead is the pokemon to set up the 'spikes', or in this case Stealth Rock. Taunt is used so that the opponent can't use the same move twice in a row, and Earthquake and Rock Slide are for attacking purposes.

Latias: Latias is the support for the team. She builds up defenses with Reflect and Light Screen, Wish is for her to stay on the field longer, and Dragon Pulse is to attack the opponent.

Skarmory: Skarmory's purpose on the team is to be a defensive wall. It uses Roost to restore HP, and Whirlwind to switch out opponents. Spikes is if Aerodactyl was unable to get its job done, and Brave Bird is it's offensive move.

Heatran: Heatran is the special wall on the team, to defend against special attacks instead of physical. Lava Plume and Earth Power are the attacks it uses, while Rest, and Sleep Talk is used to restore health, cure statuses, and attack while sleeping.

Salamance: Salamance is the sweeper, designed to take down teams. Its Dragon Dance is used to boost its abilities, and its remaining attacks are used for attacking. Outrage for STAB, Earthquake, as it's a powerful move, and Fire Blast to take down Ice Types.

Closing Speech: I see why my brother lost.

Final Words: So... I lost. The Battle Princess of the Azure League... Well, congratulations, (Name) you deserve to go on ahead! But, you still have to go through the other two, and they are really tough. Good luck, (Name). You'll need it.


The Azure Frontier [R2]
Elite 4 (3)
Type 1 / Type 2: Flying/Steel

Elite Four: Elizabeth

Opening Speech: So you're back, eh? Well, it's nice to see you again, because now I will beat you. My training has made me a lot more powerful then before, so come on, trainer, fight against the Elite Four's princess once more!

Team

Lv. 100 Metagross (Item: Occa Berry)
Nature: Adamant
Ability: Clear Body
Sex: Genderless
Moves: Stealth Rock, Earthquake, Bullet Punch, Explosion
EVs: 252 HP / 236 Atk / 12 Def / 8 Spe

Lv. 100 Flygon (Item: Leftovers)
Nature: Timid
Ability: Levitate
Sex: Male
Moves: Toxic, Roost, Earthquake, Fire Blast
EVs: 252 HP / 176 Def / 80 Spe

Lv. 101 Latias (Item: Light Clay)
Nature: Timid
Ability: Levitate
Sex: Female
Moves: Reflect, Light Screen, Wish, Dragon Pulse
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spd.

Lv. 102 Ninjask (Item: Leftovers)
Nature: Adamant
Ability: Speed Boost
Sex: Male
Moves: Protect, Substitute, Baton Pass, X-Scissor
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Atk / 184 Def / 68 Spe

Lv. 102 Bronzong (Item: Leftovers)
Nature: Sassy
Ability: Levitate
Sex: Genderless
Moves: Stealth Rock, Gyro Ball, Earthquake, Explosion
EVs: 252 HP / 86 Atk / 80 Def / 92 SpD

Lv. 103 Salamance (Item: Life Orb)
Nature: Naughty
Ability: Intimidate
Sex: Female
Moves: Dragon Dance, Outrage, Earthquake, Fire Blast
EVs: 232 Atk/ 24 SpA/ 252 Spe

Team Strategy: Metagross is the leader to set up spikes, Flygon is a staller, who inflicts badly poisoned status to opponents, and whittles down their HP as well. Latias is support, and sets up barriers for the team, Ninjask, is used to pass off speed boosts to another pokemon, Bronzong is the wall to shield against Special and Physical attacks, and Salamance is the Sweeper.

Metagross: Metagross as the leader is there to both set up spikes, as well as to fend off attacks, due to its durability. Stealth Rock is there to set up spikes to damage the opponent, Earthquake and Bullet Punch are there as powerful attacks, as well as STAB in the case of Bullet Punch, and Explosion is a last resort against offending pokemon.

Flygon: Flygon uses the Toxic stalling method. Toxic is used to poison the opponent, Roost is used to recover HP without using a Full Restore, Earthquake and Fire Blast are there to attack the opponent while waiting for it to drop dead.

Latias: Latias is the support for the team. She builds up defenses with Reflect and Light Screen, Wish is for her to stay on the field longer, and Dragon Pulse is to attack the opponent.

Ninjask: Ninjask is fragile, but it is fast, and its Speed Boost is used to boost its speed while it waits to use Baton Pass. Both Protect and Substitute are to protect Ninjask, while X- Scissor is there for an offensive move.

Bronzong: Bronzong is the wall. Stealth Rock is there in case Metagross is unable to get its own Stealth Rock out, Gyro Ball is to hit fast opponents for massive damage, Earthquake is to take down pokemon Super Effective against it, and Explosion is a last resort attack.

Salamance: Salamance is the sweeper, designed to take down teams. Its Dragon Dance is used to boost its abilities, and its remaining attacks are used for attacking. Outrage for STAB, Earthquake, as it's a powerful move, and Fire Blast to take down Ice Types.

Closing Speech: I can't believe I lost again.

Final Words: You must be good to beat me not once, but twice. Congratulations, (name). But there's still two more, and both are way more powerful then me. Good luck, because you will definitely need it.

Appendix:

Steelix




Level: 70
Ability: Sturdy
Moves: Earthquake, Dig, Dragonbreath, Protect

Aggron




Level: 70
Ability: Sturdy
Moves: Earthquake, Hyper Beam, Protect, Thunderbolt