Vance and Robin stir awake. Vance gets up and his blanket of Pokemon slid off of him onto the bed. “Sorry.” He says to Devon as he flops onto an empty space on the massive bed. Devon just rolls, then yawns.

“Get dressed let’s go!” You try to rush them. You toss Robin some of her clothes and she changes under the covers. When you look back at Vance, he’s already changed. How does he do that?

You do your best impression of a cowboy as you retrieve your six Pokemon in rapid succession. You blow the imaginary smoke off the last Pokeball before gathering up the rest of your stuff. As soon as Robin and Vance are done you drag them in a run to the reception desk.

One minute to spare! You check out and to your relief there’s no extra charges or anything else to threaten your wallet. You decide to head out of the building before that changes.

The sun is cruel. It’s bright rays punish you for your drinking. “Ugh” Is all Robin seems capable of saying right now. Even the invincible Vance has some bags under his eyes and a slouch. He heads to a nearby drink machine and gets the three of you some fresh water bottles.

He drinks his in one motion, then wipes his mouth on his arm. “So, I guess we’re heading to the gym?”

>Lets do this. No more stalling
>You want to get a battle in first
>You want to study first
>You want to train your Pokemon a bit first
>Breakfast first

>>29805420
>Breakfast first
You're never at your peak without breakfast.

>>29805420
>Breakfast first

>>29805420
>BATTLE OF THE HANGOVERS
>srsly though, go eat something first

>>29805420
>Breakfast first

then get to know Abra

>>29805420
>Breakfast first
Also make sure that all of our 'mons are in tip top shape, that was a sudden awakening and some of them might be pretty groggy.

>>29805420
>Breakfast first

I can never catch this quest due to working early all day erryday but I just want to say that I really enjoy reading it. And now, I sleep.

>>29805420
Breakfast first, the greasier the better. If it's a diner with free, unlimited coffee, it'll be Nirvana.

>>29805420
While we're eating breakfast, we should encourage Robin and Vance to also take the gym challenge. I mean it's not like it detracts from accomplishing any other goals, and it might lead to getting good stuff.

>>29805882
That's not a bad idea. After all, this isn't all about us. We're trying to overcome being selfish and self-centered a bit at a time, right? Part of that is encouraging/reveling in the accomplishments of our friends.

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You look up at Vance. "I need breakfast. Greasy, delicious breakfast."

Robin raises her hand to second the motion.

"Alright then. Let's go get something to eat."

The three of you make your way over to the Pokemon Center. Vance is probably broke from pitching in to buy Dratini.

There's no trace of the crowd you saw last time. Big city places like this are strange that way. There's always huge rushes, then nothing. That's fine for you though, it means there's no lineup to get fed.

You know in the back of your mind that the food is terrible, but right now your taste buds are telling you that the grease and salt and everything else is delicious.

Robin is looking a lot better with some food in her too. She's pounding back the food as hard as you are. She has both a glass of orange juice and a coffee that she's alternating between.

"Are you nervous about your first gym battle?" Vance asks

>Nope
>Nope (lie)
>A little
>Terrified
>Change the subject
>Something else

>>29805963
"Not... okay, yeah, a little bit, but beyond that: You two should think about challenging it too!"

>>29805963
>A little
'From the sounds of it, it seems like this guy plays defensively. I've never fought anyone using that sort of strategy.'

>>29805963
>Nope (lie)

>>29805963
>A little

>>29805963
"A little. I mean I know they're not gonna bring out their best pokemon but it's still a bit nerve-wracking.

If it's okay, could you guys take it with me? Might make me feel less nervous about it."

Plus getting a gym badge might make Vance's Ursaring respect him more.

>>29805963
>A little
"Never gone up against a gym leader, but it can't be too bad."

>>29805963
>Nope (lie)

>>29805963
>Nope (lie)
We PROUD!

>>29805963
>>Nope (lie)

tough guy facade

Rolled 34

>>29805963

"Bit worried, to be honest."

>>29805963
>A little
Mostly hung over.

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Did we try a delicious doughnut?

>>29806564
Are they jelly-filled?

>>29806583
Jam. There's a difference.

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"Nope!" You tell them both. Robin gives you a sideways glance, but doesn't pause to stop eating. Where does she put it?

Vance leans in "You're not worried at all?"

"Not... okay, yeah. In theory someone in my position might be. From the sounds of it, it seems like this guy plays defensively. I've never gone up against a gym leader, or even anyone using that sort of strategy." Vance nods.

"I know he won't be using his best Pokemon, but it's still a bit nerve-wracking. Not for me of course, but I could see how someone in my position would see it that way. Maybe you two should think about challenging it too!"

Vance strokes his imaginary beard. Robin stops eating. "Me? Challenge a gym?" She plays with her food. "I mean, I've put a lot of thought into studying other gym leaders, but I've never really thought about how I'd do it myself."

"Yeah. I don't know. Pokemon battles aren't my best area." Vance says.

You finish your food and take back your trays. "I might make me feel less nervous about it." You offer. "Well, not 'me' me, but theoretical me." You turn to Robin. "You've been literally preparing for this your whole life without even knowing about it." You look at Vance, "And you might earn Ursaring's respect with a badge."

That seems to have pushed the right buttons. Vance and Robin mull it over in their heads as you exit the Pokemon center and start walking to the gym.

(continued)

>>29805963
A little

>>29806564
Don't be silly. those are obviously Hamburgers. I mean, who would be stupid enough to mistake a Hot Dog for a doughnut?

>>29806598
Similar to the difference between both of those and Preserves.

>>29806819
So, the preparation and ratio of gel to actual fruit?

>>29806841
>>29806819

the real question is what flavor?

>>29806841
Plus one of the three puts little bitty wooden seeds in the strawberry versions.
>>29806858
>strawberry master race
>kinda want to try apple

>>29806858
Sour cherry or go home.

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Vance seems the most apprehensive. "How about I decide after you and Robin do it?"

That brings Robin back down to Earth. "Wait, who said I was doing it?"

"You don't have to, but I really think you'd do well. Both of you." Vance and Robin smile warmly at that. You wish that was the only warmth. The sun is still beating down on you. The walk isn't very long, but the heat makes it feel a little tiring.

"Hey! Hey!" You hear a familiar voice. You look around, but don't see where it's coming from until you look down. "Hey! How are you doing?" Wait, you know that kid. It's Junior, the twerp with the Piplup that you fight back in Novum.

"Hey yourself Junior! What are you doing here?"

He beams proudly. "I told you I was going to get some badges to shove in Kindletown gym leaders face, didn't I?" He looks up at Vance. "I'm Junior!" They shake hands. Robin fills Vance in on the battle.

"And I've been training hard since then. I even caught some new Pokemon too! I want to be ready to fight the gym leader here."

So he took your advice.

He gives you a cocky smirk. "How about I show you how hard we've been training?"

>Maybe some other time.
>Lets do this!
>Mock him for losing last time, then walk on by.
>Invite him to watch you win your first badge.
>Something else.


[sorry about delay]

>>29807065
>Maybe some other time

Rival detected.

>>29807065
A sporting "Sure, why not?".

>>29807065
>Maybe some other time.
business before pleasure
>Invite him to watch you win your first badge.

>>29807065
>Invite him to watch you win your first badge.

>>29807065
>Invite him to watch you win your first badge.
I'd love to, but I need my 'mons in top shape for this gym bout

>>29807065
>Maybe some other time.
Not another treck back to the pokecenter.

>>29807065
Ask if he'd mind if we take the gym challenge first?

Because we're worried he might get our pokemon kind of roughed up and then we'd have to wait longer to get them healed.

Rolled 48

>>29807065

>Invite him to the badge match

I'll take you on after I win.

>>29807065
>Invite him to watch you win your first badge.
Maybe battle afterwards.

>>29807065
>>Lets do this!
The gym will be three on three anyway and we got like seven pokemon.

>>29807217
Well, still, what if Gobble goes with the game/magna version of the gyms and has entry hazards/mazes/trainers?

>>29807217
Devon, Zappy Dan, Vlad, Destiny, Trunks, Raistlin

I only count six.

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I think we should let him challenge the gym leader first.

we see his new pokes and the fruits of his labor while we get to see the gym leader in action at the same time.

>>29807065
You know, maybe some friendly rivalry is a good thing. Agree to a demonstration match! No stakes, just friendly fun.

>>29807313
Huh. I wonder where I got the idea we had seven. Still we have three for this guy and three for the boss.

>>29807394
We'll have eight once we get our fossil pokes sent to us.

Though we could give one or two to Vance or Robin.

>>29807394
But what about trainers that might be in the gym?
Do we have any reason to suspect there might be trainers in the gym?

>>29807424
Thats where I got them from.
>>29807430
It will be good training. We will have to fight people one after another without breaks eventually.

>>29807394
We could just do one on one?

>>29807424
i say vance should get the tyrunt once its revived then we all have 1 dragon type. and it suits my mental image of vance.

>>29807488
I guess we DO own potions?

Yeah what the hell, let's give it a shot.

>>29807493
We told him to go get more pokemon, we might as well let him show them off.

>>29807513
>give omanyte ro Robin
>Omanyte with glasses
why must you do this to me anon

>>29807522
Well, I still say we should hold off fighting Junior
The chance to say no to a rival is far to satisfying to deny.

>>29807513
Fuck that noise. I see Vance as more of a Cranidos type of guy anyway. all those headbutts.

>>29807579
Eh, I feel like it might be a chance to give Vlad more experience.

We need him happy.

>>29807065
Ask him if he wants to join us in tackling the gym and goad him in to taking point.

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"Maybe later kiddo" You brush his hair. "I need my Pokemon it top shape. I'm just heading over to the gym now and I can't have them all tired out from beating the snot out of you." You joke.

He stops trying to fight your hand. "Cool!"

"Want to watch?" You ask. Part of you hopes he says no. You'd feel pretty embarassed if you invited him and you lost.

He tries to contain his enthusiasm. "Yeah! I mean, sure. OK." Robin and Vance laugh.

The four of you now make your way to the gym together. The gym is a colossal greenhouse. Plants of all sorts crawl out of every orifice of the building. The air is heavy with the rich aroma of soul and nature, similar but distinct from the forests around Kindletown.

The sunlight is strong here.

There’s what looks like a series of latticed nets made of vines hanging from the clear glass ceiling. Most larger or less agile flying Pokemon might have trouble maneuvering here. You also see several small pools of water. The dense greenery of the field makes it hard to tell exactly where the water ends sometimes.

"Welcome! My name is Master Sato." A small older man with a wispy white beard and a very long scarf-like turban yells out to you. He practically oozes sagely wisdom. "You must be here to challenge me for a gym badge."

You nod. "Umm, yes."

He strokes his (real) beard and looks you and your companions over. "Yes. Mmhmm. I see." He stops at Vance. "Oh! I remember you from my meditation classes." Vance gives a respectful bow.

Master Sato turns to Robin. "Ah yes. Here to watch more matches? You know, I'd be happy to discuss battle tactics with your father directly."

Robin blushes profusely. "You knew? I mean, you know who I am?"

He taps her lightly with his cane. "I wasn't' aware you were trying to hide it." It's no surprise that Robin wouldn't be able to scout a gym stealthily.

>Ask to battle him for a badge
>Volunteer someone else first
>Ask about the rules
>Something else

>>29807667
>Ask about the rules
Don't want to get disqualified. Then:
>Ask who wants to go first.

Rolled 80

>>29807667
>ask about the rules
>challenge him

>>29807667
>ask about the rules
incase we need to prepare

>>29807667
>Ask about the rules

>>29807667
Ask about the rules, maybe say that there might be multiple people wanting to challenge him at once, we can do a low amount of pokemon if he wants.

>>29807703
This

>>29807667
>Ask about the rules
While he's talking, look around, study the battlefield. Vance said something about shutters letting in sun? Might want to look for spots out of the sunlight that we can maneuver the battle toward.

>>29807667
>Ask about the rules
>Ask to battle him for a badge

>>29807740
But that's rude, we can look about as we prepare to battle.

>>29807667
>>Ask to battle him for a badge
>>Ask about the rules


So I'm thinking start off with Vlad (Poison AND Flying), then Devon, and then Zappy Dan as the back up (steel resistance and whittle down with sonic boom and super sonic)

>>29807740
>>29807781
Claim that it's gorgeous, and we'd like a tour of his gym. Always liked greenhouses myself.

>>29807806
I agree, but start off with zappy dan, to get a feel for his tactics while soaking up damage.

>>29807806
I'd want to use Devon specifically against Snover because Devon will just demolish a grass/ice with no good coverage moves, and use Devon as much as possible against the Pansage, because he'll be pretty weak against the Lombre, for whom we should keep Zappy and Vlad in reserve.

>>29807902
He's a gym leader, he'll have coverage moves
Also, was there a post determining what pokemon he had before, I do not recall.

>>29807740
Dude you want to stay away from sunlight unless you enjoy getting hit with lasers.

>>29807922
>He's a gym leader, he'll have coverage moves
it's his tier-8 team, I doubt they are going to be puling out the pro coverage moves.

>>29807902
Three on three I think.

>>29807922
I checked: Snover has exactly one move (learnable by TM) that will do 1x damage to Devon, that being Facade, a Normal-type move.

>>29807806
Shouldn't we hold on to the big guns for later, when he reveals his actual 'main' challenge?

Zappy Dan is a great choice for starting. Wish we could have gotten more info on Raistlin, see if knows confusion or something. Worst case'we'll have him running interference. Destiny is a terrible choice right now, save her for a big one-hit wonder Outrage. Trunks could help, but he's no sweeper. Vlad can make great use of supersonic, specially when paired with ZD's solid defense.

My line up would be Zappy Dan, Trunks and Vlad.

>>29807667
Ask about rules, then respectfully challenge.

>>29807922
Also, somewhere in the last thread we got his Pokemon lineup: Pansage, Lombre, and Snover, order unknown.

>>29808039
Thanks.

>>29808039
It was a three-on-three battle, wasn't it?

>"Lessee... Pansage, Lombre, and Snover are the ones I know. He *hiccup* He yush...He yushually...He Ush-shu-wah-lee does three on three battlesh." Well, that hit her hard.

the safe lead off choice is Zappy Dan, fucks up Lombre and the others can't really hit him hard.

Zappy Dan should be able to handle his lead off poke regardless of which one it is. switch out according afterwards

>>29808062
Three-on-Three doesn't necessarily mean triple battle.

Hey Gobble
Do we have to select three pokemon before we begin, or can we choose them as we go?

>>29808087
with some luck, Vlad or Zappy Dan could solo his team imo

>>29807986
>Not using Devon. Against a Grass Gym. When you KNOW a snowvers on the table
It's like you've never even pokeman'd

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You ask about the rules.

"Oh yes yes. All quite simple really. I stand over there." He points to a spot across the battlefield. "And you stand over here. I'll release my Pokemon and you can decide what you'll use. We can both use three Pokemon each. You may trade out Pokemon at any time, but I won't."

Robin pipes in. "Standard league regulations dictate that you can take up to 10 full seconds when switching Pokemon. Any longer than that and it's considered stalling and may get you disqualified if you do it enough. If your Pokemon is knocked out, you have a whole two minutes to decide who to use next."

Sato nods approvingly. "Yes yes. That's quite right. And that man over there will be the referee." He points to standing by the sidelines. "Keep the battle within the white line. Your Pokemon can fly wherever they wish. You may manipulate the field as much as you'd like, but please be considerate of the trees and plants beyond it."

You look over the field. Except for two small ponds, it's covered in grass. Above the field, long vines dangle from the ceiling. They create a few small shaded areas.

"Now, shall we begin?" You look to your party. Nobody seems to want to be first.

You step forward. "Alright!" He nods and walks to the other side of the room. Your friends and Junior head over to the bleachers. Guess they're not supposed to coach you.

The referee repeats some of the rules. "This will be a three on three battle using one Pokemon at a time. Only the challenger we switch Pokemon. There is no time limit."

Master Sato throws out a ball. "Go Pansage!"

>Go Devon (Houndour)
>Go Zappy Dan (Magnemite)
>Go Vlad (Zubat)
>Go Destiny (Horsea
>Go Trunks (Phantump)
>Go Raistlin (Abra)

>>29808192
>Go Zappy Dan (Magnemite)

>>29808192
>>Go Devon (Houndour)

>>29808217
Wait, pansage is the grass type
switching to
>Go Devon (Houndour)

>>29808192
Devon, Raistlin, Destiny.

Rolled 92

>>29808192

"Come on Zappy Dan!"

>>29808192
>Zappy Dan
We use supersonic and try to play the slow game.

>>29808192
>Go Devon!
Ember Time?

>>29808245
I love Raistlin but he's definitely not ready for a battle, much less a gym battle

>>29808192
>Go Trunks!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ihx2I5D0zgU&hd=1

>>29808217
why.jpg
>>29808192
>Go Devon (Houndour)
Watch The World Burn.jpg

>>29808192
>Go Vlad (Zubat)

>>29808236
I'd prefer to keep Devon in reserve for the Snover, because Devon will just demolish that.

>>29808272
I agree completely, but he's Psychic type. If nothing else, since he comes from the Casino at a higher level (I think... right?) then he can soak up damage for us.

>>29808245
>water type
>against the grass gym
>using abra
>not knowing his moves
>not using zappy dan

>>29808289
Don't run with your ace in the hole first.

>>29808306
We're limited to 3. No abusing our weaker Pokemon to soak up damage.

>>29808306
Zappy dan is probably ten times better at taking damage at least and he can lay the hurt on as well.

>>29808314
Outrage would hit for some serious damage. If we weren't limited to three pokes, I'd totally use her.

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>>29808299
>>29808327

we can always switch out. Its challenger's advantage

>>29808192
>Go Vlad (Zubat)

He can't switch? That's a pretty crippling handicap, I hope later gyms ease up on that.

Our three should be Vlad, Devon, and Dan. Phantump might be immune to any spores he tries, but doesn't really have any offensive presence yet.

>>29808269
>Go Devon (Houndour)
Yup, ember time.

>>29808368
Still, we shouldn't tip our hand so quickly.

Are we allowed to use potions in battle?

>>29808368
I'd rather keep Devon at top health until the Snover comes out, just in case one of the other two has a coverage move which can take him out.

>>29808401
I'd rather keep our other two in top health while Devon takes down both of them.
There's no sense in intentionally handicapping ourselves when we can get Devon to sweep two while keeping our others at top health for the last

>>29808192
>>Go Zappy Dan (Magnemite)

Honestly, I think Devon, Vlad, or Zappy Dan could solo his team, with some luck.

lombre is a threat to Devon, but Devon has smog so it wouldn't be impossible to win.

>>29808401
Lombarge would be the one to worry about but it would make no sense to keep our only type advantage in against the other two.

>>29808401
Pansage really has nothing for coverage against Devon, and only rock tomb for Vlad, which is a (fairly weak) TM move. Both of them should be fine against this one.

>>29808434
Snover could really put the hurt on Vlad. I'm not sure we can overpower Pansage that easily.

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>>29808192
>>Go Vlad (Zubat)

I hope we use Devon and Trunks as back up. Fire for Devon and MAXIMUM BULK for Trunks.

>>29808192
Changing
>>29808299
to Zappy Dan.

>>29808434
We know we can get one excellent matchup in Devon vs. Snover. I want to ensure we can eliminate that Snover with trivial ease so we can focus on the other two.
>>29808470
Vlad is flying/poison, both strong against grass.

>>29808479
Does it have anything that can hurt Zappy dan?

Why would you guys lead with Devon? He's our ace, we might need him later.
And Destiny, Trunks and Raistlin are all retarded picks for this gym.

>>29808401
>>29808387

I think he expects pokemon that kick grass types' ass, since it is the grass gym.we're a rookie trainer with no badges, he isn't going to put the pedal to metal.

>>29808513
steel is strong against ice. We'll be okay barring any misfortune.


I really feel some of you guys are overestimating the resistance we'll encounter.

>>29808513
Devon is an excellent match here too, and Vlad would be great if it actually knew any fucking moves.

Also Gobble you're putting http://pastebin.com/edit.php?i=tSNKt0Wm instead of http://pastebin.com/tSNKt0Wm

>>29808192
>>Go Devon (Houndour)
>>Go Zappy Dan (Magnemite)
>>Go Vlad (Zubat)

>>29808563
Pretty sure it should have some Ice moves, even if it's shitty Powder Ice

>>29808589
He's still meant to test our ability, it's not gonna be a cakewalk, nor is he gonna go easy on us, even if he doesn't use his most powerful pokemon

>>29808589
But I enjoy crushing my enemies, driving them before me, and hearing the lamentations of their women!

>>29808625
Vlad's got Wing Attack, which isn't too shabby for a low-level Flying move.

>>29808658
Conan pls no

>>29808632
Isnt steal strong against ice? Anyway Dan has defense out his non-existent ass, I wouldn't be worried about him.

>>29808192
>>Go Zappy Dan (Magnemite)
thought we had to pick three

"Go Devon! Show them what you've got!" Devon's you're very first Pokemon, and a fire type too. You're sure this is a great choice. He barks.

"A smart, but predictable move." Sato yells to you. His Pansage leaps into the vines above. "You'll need to understand your surroundings to win here."

>Roar
>Ember
>Dark Pulse
>Something else

[Sorry for slow updates again. Slight distraction]

>>29808715
We do but we can pick them as we go.

>>29808651
he's using his kids glove team. we have to be pants on head retarded or have the worst luck in order to lose.

>>29808715
we're picking our lead off

>>29808687
Overkill is the best kill.
>>29808715
Sorta. We don't have to declare all 3, but once we've played three, we cannot switch in another one.

>>29808691
You are right, I misread, thought you were talking about Vlad. My bad. In a battle of attrition, Zappy Dan will win.

On an unrelated note, I wonder why Robin's dad had her scouting the gyms. What's he planning?

>>29808735
Roar
Be unpredictable.

>>29808735
Maybe we shoulda gone with Vlad.

>Wait and prepare for his attack
>get ready to dodge, and counter with ember if it's a good chance

>>29808691

Steel, Fighting, Fire, Rock. Plus Bug, Poison, Flying and more Fire from the Grass half.

>>29808735

Ember the vines in a circle around him

>>29808747
You gotta keep up with the competition.

>>29808735
Ember.

BURN THE FIELD! GRASS TYPES CAN'T HIDE AMONGST THE ASHES!

>>29808735
>Dark Pulse

give him something that isn't predictable

Rolled 60

>>29808735

>Ember

Also tell him to watch out for the ponds.

>>29808735
>Ember
Let's BURN that motherfucker

>>29808735
If target close to a pond
>Roar
If not
>Ember
Keep Devon away from pools.

>>29808781
They're trees, and I don't think we're powerful enough to set them all on fire.

>>29808735

Ember the vines away.

>>29808772
Eh?

>>29808781
Geez, he asked us to be respectful of the fucking plants

>>29808735
Devon, Smog!
Poison him, and then stall till the poison does him in.

>>29808811

Just pointing out Snovers weaknesses.

>>29808822
He doesn't know smog

>>29808816
Outside the lines. We'll only set the ones inside the lines on fire, and after that, well, we're not responsible!

>Player Characters: Pyromania Given Form

>>29808822
decent plan

blast him with a status effect before he does

>>29808842
No.

>>29808735
Roar until we pull a snover, then turn it to embers.

>>29808835
How do they survive in the wild!?

>>29808842
That's some bullcrap logic right there.

>>29808822
I support this action

>>29808735
>Switch out for Zappy Dan
Devon was a stupid pick by people who aren't using their heads.

>>29808870
Snowy regions don't have many fire pokémon.

>>29808878
>>29808855
He doesn't fucking know smog.
pastebin.com/tSNKt0Wm

Roar! Whether it switches him out or not, we can't easily hit him while he's swinging around the trees.

>>29808878
He doesn't know smog!

>>29808881
But we're not going to convince them to change. So make a *useful* vote.

>>29808881
>Using a fire type against a grass type
>stupid
Yeah, why would anyone use fire against grass?

>>29808877
Nobody ever said I was stable.

Also, just pointing out that the gym leader did encourage us to modify the field as much as we cared to within the lines. I'm sure that includes creating a hellish storm of flame. Besides, we'd be denying his Pokemon a very distinct advantage. I honestly don't see your problem beyond the apparent weakness of Ember.

>>29808898
confirmed moves just mean we're not sure if he knows it.

and iirc, smog is something a houndour learns quite early

>>29808923
It's the excessive brutality that I object to

>>29808921
He has three grass types, and gym leaders NEVER open with their strongest mon.

>>29808945
tTere's nothing to indicate we think he knows smog

>>29808881

Why Zappy Dan though? Electric doesn't do much against Grass.

>>29808923
Excessively brutal, destructive, and probably far beyond Devon's capabilities.

All he has is Ember, hardly a "BURN EVERYTHING" move.

>>29808980
he resists grass and has supersonic, and sonicboom which is at the peak of it's powercurve.

>>29808973

Bugsy in the remakes leads with a Scyther and has Kakuna and Metapod in the wings.

>>29808975
He learns smog before roar.
>>29808980
Just because it doesn't have a type advantage it doesn't mean it wont really hurt.

>>29808989
No, but grass is weak to fire. By extension, if we can burn the vines, we can clear the playing field and prevent his Grass types getting the drop on us.

As for the excessive brutality, the best defense is a good offense, and a decisive strike makes an excellent first strike.

>>29808973
And Kat is new. We have no fucking business at a gym anyways.

>>29808973
>>29809006
There's also the rock leader from X and Y, who has two Pokemon that are equally strong.

>>29809014
We don't know he learns smog before roar!
We never scanned his moveset with the pokedex, and thus, we are unsure he knows smog, so why would we decide to do a move we have no idea would exist?

>>29809024
No.

>>29809025
We have a full team and ten year olds beat gyms, we got this.

Rolled 15

>>29809006

Yeah, but said Scyther uses U-Turn a lot. Those other pokemon are just there to absorb the blows.

>>29809024
... And how does this somehow let Devon go BURN IT ALL on a largish arena before getting destroyed?

>>29809051
You don't have a good counter-argument, so you're just going to parrot "No" as fast as 4chan will let you reply? Nice.

>>29808735
>"You'll need to understand your surroundings to win here."
Burn it all

>>29809061
Ten yearolds that have been pokemon trainers for longer than a week.

>>29809068
Simple, by focusing on the environment and dodging the actual attacks as best he can. Like I said, he doesn't even need to torch the whole thing, just thin out the vines.

>>29809077
That isn't understanding at all.

That's just being an asshole.

>>29809070
I'm not arguing, I think it's a stupid idea, so I'm going to say no.

>>29809077
He said "understand", not "destroy".

Gym leaders aren't idiots, and this guy's probably seen kids come in and try exactly that strategy.

>>29809087
Our guys are strong and we have not lost a single match yet. I remain confident.

>>29809099
>>29809106
Depriving an opponent of an important resource (In this case, cover and increased mobility) has been a tactic as long as combat has been a thing. What are you not getting here?

>>29808975
there was nothing to indicate Devon knew Roar when saved Robin for the magnemite swarm way back when we met her either


>>29809077
or just blast the area with Dark Pulse, but I was the only one who voted for that.

or smoke him out with smog, assuming that's an option

>>29809087
Not really. I think Ash beat his first after just a few days. He only had pikachu and squirtle back then if I recall correctly.

>>29809120
Not to mention ember is really weak, it wouldn't set everything a blaze all at once.

>>29809120
> Trying to play a game he's better than you at
Don't play a game you can't win. If you want understanding, be prepared to come back over and over

>>29809127
No.

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You wish you spent more time training Devon. You're not sure if you know his full capabilities yet.

"Devon! Use Ember. His Pansage leaps from vine to vine. His fast and unpredictable movement make him a hard target. The ember barely misses, but scorches through one of the vines behind him. "Just keep using it. Take out those vines!" Devon fires in rapid succession. Without having to aim too carefully, he can fire much faster. Pansage dodges gracefully until it reaches for a vine that's no longer there. It catches itself before hitting the ground. A few vines lay across the field now.

"Wise move. Perhaps I shouldn't go so easy on you." Sato points with his cane. "Use Leech Seed, Pansage." A small seed fires from Pansage and hits Devon. Tiny vines cover his body. Not enough to hinder his mobility, but they're clearly visible. A small green ball of energy flies out of Devon and into Pansage.

"You're Pokemon won't last a long time with that." Sato advises.

>Ember
>Roar
>Dark Pulse
>Something else


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I'd just like to point out that this should theoretically be our SECOND gym battle. That may effect difficulty.

>>29809131
He used it against a golett at one time.

>>29809151
So like I said, you don't have a counterargument and you're going to take your ball and go home.

Fuck you.

>>29809154
>>Dark Pulse

big guns, time is not our side

>>29809154
Use ember to create a fire around him in order to box him into an area, then rush in to bite him and use ember again while he's stuck in your jaws

>>29809154
>Roar
Get the fast ball off the field

>>29809154
>Switch out for Zappy Dan

>>29809154
Ember will do more damage since there's the elemental weakness.

>>29809168
magnemite swarm was well before the haunted house, before we were even introduced to Robin

>>29809154
>Ember
Hopefully, with Pansage's unable to swing through vines, he'll be a lot more hittable.

>>29809180
So like I said, I'm not fucking arguing.
I'm saying I think it's a stupid idea, and I'm saying no to it.

>>29809194
Doesn't Leech Seed prevent switching out?

>>29809154
>Dark Pulse

>>29809187
Or maybe we could do something that wont take so long like just hitting him with ember?

Rolled 58

>>29809154

See if he can use ember to burn those vines off of him, if not >ember the monkey.

>>29809187
Ember isn't so strong it would reliably set the field on fire, and Pansage could easily jump over it.

>>29809154

>Switch out

Don't care who. Switch that bitch.

>>29809154
He's right. Switch out into Vlad.

>>29809218
no, but iirc the one we switch out to is still seeded

but those are just the games....

>>29809218
No.

>>29809217
Funny, because it looks like it won out anyway, and moreover it fucking worked..

>>29809219
It's a monkey in an open field, it's not exactly going to be hard to dodge.

But I am switching my vote to switch with Vlad

>>29809154

switch to vlad use wing attack

>>29809250
Nope, it isn't seeded. Leech seed is entirely nullified by a switch out, it's a great way to force a switch.

>>29809250
Why would the seeding stop?

>>29809263
Seconding. Now that we supposedly have the mobility advantage, this will work out. Plus, with his speed stat, he might dodge the Leech Seed.

If all our guys get seeded here, we're fucked.

>>29809262
No, it didn't.
Burning vines far from trying to burn everything like a retard

>>29809154
Switch to Vlad

>>29809291
It's okay, little monkey. Someday you'll learn to fight effectively.

>>29809154
Good job Devon, come back!
Vlad, get in there!

>>29809154
Changing
>>29809214
to switching to Vlad, to eliminate the Leech Seed.

>>29809266
This.

Aren't battle votes supposed to be only 5 minutes?

>>29809322
Are you finally done?

>>29809154
Switch to Vlad

>>29809349
Shhhhh. The big boys are fighting now. You just sit back and watch. Maybe you'll learn something.

>>29809371
Please try to finish up, you faggot.

>>29809390
I will if you stop interrupting the people who actually know how to make effective tactical decisions.

>>29809444
>trying to burn the entire field with a weak ember
>effective tactical decision

>>29809444
"effective tactical decisions"

>>29809460
>>29809470

Only takes a spark to set a flame, and yes, because if we managed it not only would the gym leader be denied, as stated repeatedly above, cover and mobility for his Pokemon, but they'd take consistent damage from the fire, even if slight. Damage over time + sitting duck = Our win.

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That Leach Seed could be trouble if you keep Devon out for too long. Now that Pansage is on the ground, you might have an advantage with Vlad.

"Alright. Devon, return! Go Vlad!" You swap them out quickly

Sato taps his cane. "Wise indeed. Alright Pansage, greet it with a Leer." The small green Pokemon gives Vlad a nasty glare. It's eyes flash for a moment.

Vlad flinches away for a second. He must be planning a physical attack to do that.

>Wing Attack
>Supersonic
>Leech Life
>Something else
>Switch out (specify)

>>29809512

Wing attack

>>29809512
Supersonic and fly out of reach of any physical attacks for a bit.

>>29809512
>>Supersonic

muck him up before engaging

>>29809512
>Supersonic

>>29809512
Supersonic.

>>29809512
Supersonic. Confuse bitches, then offence.

>>29809512
>>Wing Attack

>>29809512
>Supersonic

>>29809502
What good would taking out a bunch of grass even do, tell me.
It wouldn't hinder their movements, it wouldn't deny them a power up, it's a waste of time.
Burning vines might help sure, burning trees might help too, but burning grass is useless and a waste of time, and we don't have a strong enough attack to take out trees.
>>29809512
>supersonic

>>29809553
The grass would burn long enough to cause turn-by-turn damage, which while I admit won't be entirely significant, is a few more life we don't have to chip away with our attacks.

>>29809512
>Supersonic

>>29809502
With a move like Ember, that would take several minutes to really get going, plenty long for the gym leader to pound all our Pokemon into scrap. It's hard to get fires started and blazing.

>>29809512
>Supersonic

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>>29809512

Start off with Super Sonic. We need that confusehax because Zubat is fragile as fuck.

>>29809603
It would also hurt us and give them plenty of time to throw shit at us while hiding behind a tree

>>29809603
No it wouldn't.
If the grass we dry enough to be set ablaze by something pathetic like ember, then it would flare up and go out before it did anything other than spook pansage.

>>29809652
You might have a point, but even the spooking could have a benefit.

>>29809645
Why do I think bioshock?

>>29809669
But now that we have supersonic, it's pointless.

>>29809679
same deco art style

>>29809679
Pretty sure it was inspired by the Vigors posters.

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"Pansage, get ready, then use fury swipes!"

Looks like he wanted to lure you into a trap. "Vlad! Use Supersonic! Now!"

Vlad let's out a piercing screech. Why! Why do you always end up using that the day after drinking? You cover your ears and you can see Robin and Vance do the same in the bleachers. Junior just cheers.

Pansage spins in confusion. It strikes wildly and stumbles over, then gets back up, barely keeping it's balance.

>Wing Attack
>Supersonic
>Leech Life
>Something else
>Switch out (specify)

>>29809775
Now, wing attack

>>29809775
>>Wing Attack

>>29809775
>Use wing attack and back off

>>29809775
>Wing Attack
Seal Da Deeel

>>29809775
>Wing Attack

>>29809775
>Wing Attack

>>29809775
Wait for it to hurt itself, stay out of range and give it plenty of rope to hang itself with.

>>29809645
You know that shit is made of pee, right?

>>29809775
>Wing Attack

>>29809775
>Wing Attack
Also, because you drink almost every day, silly Kat.

>>29809775
>Wing Attack
Also lel Captcha
ntrtries diftilled

>>29809775
Wing Attack, then Leech Life, then repeat until Pansage is down.

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>>29809775

>Wing Attack

>>29809775
>>Wing Attack

Rolled 3

>>29809775

>wing attack

>>29809775
>Wing Attack

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"Good job Vlad! Now hit him with your strongest Wing attack!" Zubat zigs back around and dives after Pansage

"Pansage. Focus. Gather your wits! Fury attack to your right!" Pansage almost shakes it off and turns, but it's too late. Vlad's attack connects, sending Pansage flying backwards. Pansage struggles to it's feet. "Vlad come around again! Finish it off!"

Sato yells out "Wait. Pansage, return!" He returns Pansage to it's Pokeball. "Pansage lost that matchup. Please understand that it's a trainers duty to ensure their Pokemon don't struggle needlessly." He holds the Pokeball close. "Good job . You did well." He looks back over at you. "Don't take that as a weakness, young trainer. I didn't do it because I think my defeat is inevitable. Quiet the contrary."

You see the scoreboard give Sato a big red X over one of his three Pokeballs.

He throws out another Pokeball. "Snover, go!"

>Wing Attack
>Supersonic
>Leech Life
>Something else
>Switch out (specify)

>>29810254
Let's use Devon.

>>29810254
>>Switch out (specify)

Zappy Dan, snover can not hurt him

>>29810254
>Supersonic

>>29810254

>switch to Devon

It might have Icicle Shard, an Ice type Quick Attack.

>>29810254
>Supersonic
But then we should switch back out to Devon.

>>29810254
>>Switch out (specify)
Ha Ha! time for 4x weakness.

Rolled 12

>>29810254
>switch back to Devon

Ember time.

>>29810254
Back to Devon, he's impervious to anything this guy can do.

>>29810254
>Supersonic
Might as well give Devon a bit of an advantage before we switch out

>>29810254
>Switch out for Devon.
Ice can hammer Vlad, but Devon will steamroll Snover.

>>29810254
>Supersonic

>>29810254
>Switch out (specify)
Devon. Zappy Dan would have trouble hurting snover back

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>>29810254
SWITCH TO DEVON
AHAHAHAHAH

>>29810254
Respect his dedication to his Pokemon. Switch out for Z.D.

>>29810254
Switch to Devon. We want Vlad or Dan to be taking the Lombre, this is Devon's match.

>>29810288
>>29810356
You do realize we'll need Zappy Dan and Vlad to handle the Lombre, while Devon will faceroll the Snover but be vulnerable to the Lombre, right?

>>29810306
This.

>>29810254
>Snover
Devon, time to exploit that 4x weakness!

>>29810431
Vlad didn't even get touched.

>>29810469
I'm operating under worst-case assumptions such as "the Lombre is level 94 and knows Hyper Beam". You play your A game until the end.

>>29810527
this is his kids glove team, he isn't going to use hyperbeam.

why are we even debating this? Devon won by a nautical mile (which is longer than the standard mile)

>>29810527
>the Lombre is level 94 and knows Hyper Beam
We lose. Flat out.

>>29810578
>>29810597
jeez guys, don't take it so literally. The point was that you don't start playing sub-optimally just because you had a good first round.