The start of a Pokemon journey makes for a defining moment in life. Join the adventure of Violet and her Dratini, as she learns to grow as a person, seeking out new Pokemon and challenges along the way.
Explore exotic lands, catch rare Pokemon, battle strong trainers, and one day you may become one of the greatest trainers to ever live.
GM Note: So, some readers out there may remember this. I thought about returning to that quest for some time now, and now that I have a bit more time on my hands, I've decided to do so in a fashion. You don't need to read that quest at all to understand this one, as that one was only most of the way through character creation. As it is, you play Violet, a very shy introvert in Celadon City, who has gained a friend in a Dratini.
Violet tucked Dratini into her backpack, carefully folding a set of her clothes inwards, to provide a degree of cushion for the Pokemon. "Is that comfy?" She asked.
In response, the Pokemon softly squealed, climbing into it before coiling clockwise and shifting into a more comfortable position. With a chirp of approval, Violet put on the backpack, surprised at just how light it was. Only to yelp in response, as Dratini dragged itself above her shoulder, tucking its head into the crook of her neck.
"Everyone's gonna stare at me," Violet pouted, pleading with Dratini to not attract attention to them.
Through a few consecutive squeals, Dratini seemed to mime human speech. Seemingly telling Violet that he could do the talking for both of them.
"People don't speak Dratini," Violet softly explained, absentmindedly petting the Pokemon. It would have made it a lot easier if they had, then she could just let Dratini handle everything for her. But it seems that being a Pokemon trainer would be more uncomfortable than she ever wanted.
Dratini plaintively whined, expressing his displeasure because Violet could understand him, so why couldn't other people?
"Erika might," Violet clarified, realizing that there were likely other trainers that had a bond with Pokemon like hers. And out of them all, the Celadon City gym leader was likely to have such a bond. The average person, however, was less perceptive, Violet thought. More used to the on-the-surface discussions people had with each other. Pokemon were more complicated, more honest, and harder to truly understand at first. But there was a depth to their voices that people just missed.
Dratini chirped happily at the thought, already interested in a gym battle before their Pokemon adventure even began. He'd met other people in the past, even if the bond Dratini had with Violet was special. And seeing what a gym leader was like made him curious.
Violet narrowed her eyes, "You just want to be in a stadium."
The Pokemon chirped smugly, affirming her observation before giving a more inquisitive chirp. A desire to show off was certainly there, but there was more to his thought process than that. He wanted to see what a Pokemon journey would be like, and visiting a gym was a step towards that.
Pick 1 of the Following to Visit with Dratini, this location will help mold the initial part of your Pokemon journey giving you special bonuses based on which ones you visit.
[] Celadon Department Store - The largest mall in Kanto, this six-story building caters primarily to Pokemon trainers. Exploring the mall lets Violet understand what she would need as a Pokemon trainer, and what Dratini would want when traveling.
[] Celadon Condominiums - A large set of four-floored apartment blocks intertwined with company buildings, it is a location with a lot to see, yet one few tourists ever see. Touring this part of Celadon City will force Violet outside her comfort zone but will give her additional insight into Pokemon battles thanks to a trainer butting in to talk with her.
[] Celadon Game Corner - A casino complex in the southeast of the city meant mainly for adults, the game corner is currently undergoing a significant investigation for ties to Team Rocket. Joining the large crowd of observers will be stressful for Violet, but will give her a first-hand look at higher-level Pokemon and parts of the underworld.
[] Celadon Hotel - A luxurious hotel building known for being snobbish in regards to its clientele, it mainly services wealthy individuals and has a reputation as being excessively expensive. Getting a look at the hotel is something Violet doesn't want to do, even if Dratini does, but doing so will help the two bond, alongside teaching Violet to utilize her silent, perceptive nature.
[] Celadon Gym - The Kanto Grass Gym, led by Erika, the gym looks like a large greenhouse, with multiple trainers serving both as tenders of the Pokemon within, and as additional battles for challengers to face. Thankfully for Violet, one can choose to observe battles rather than compete, but knowing Dratini, Violet will likely be dragged into one anyway. Heading to the gym will help Violet understand the flow of Pokemon battles alongside understanding Pokemon and people better.
[] Scent-Station - A perfume shop supplied by the Celadon Gym, it is a somewhat controversial location due to the financial incentives it makes Erika subject to. Violet is curious about what the store has to offer and will run into powerful trainers who may take a shine to her.
[] Celadon City Park - A park located midway between the Department Store and the Gym, this park contains a surprising number of grass Pokemon and berries. Visiting the park with Dratini is slightly stressful for Violet, but will let her interact with several peaceful Pokemon early on.
[] Celadon Gardens - A subset of City Park, these gardens showcase an array of plants from around the world, as well as a few more exotic grass Pokemon. This is a training arena, however, and so should Violet visit, she will find herself in a trainer battle where she will gain substantial insight into Pokemon battles.
[] Celadon Contest Hall - A small hall dedicated to Pokemon Contests, the contest league has yet to take off in Kanto as it has in other regions. Nonetheless, the hall is usually hosting some event or the other and both Violet and Dratini would like to see what is available, even if they are too young to compete. Attending a contest will help the two bond, as well as help Violet understand the art of performance.
[] Eon Cafe - A calm cafe with many Pokemon-themed dishes (mostly Eevee and its evolutions), it is a popular hangout spot for artists and college students. Heading to this cafe will see Violet be dragged into a conversation about Dratini against her will with a Pokemon expert, but in exchange, she'll gain additional insight into Pokemon biology and behavior.
In this quest, dice rolls will be used to determine the result of actions taken both in and out of battle. Out of battle, these rolls will be more narrative than anything else, with traits and circumstances affecting DCs and possible outcomes. In battle, most of the dice rolls will be similarly done, with various stats affecting the possible tables used to determine the outcomes.
Each Pokemon has 8 main stats, as well as their move pool. These stats are as follows:
Health - Determines how many hits a Pokemon can take before fainting.
Stamina - Determines how long a Pokemon can battle before it starts to slow down.
Attack - Determines how well a Pokemon can physically hit, used by moves like Wrap and Tackle.
Defense - Determines how well Pokemon can take physical attacks.
Special Attack - Determines how strong a Pokemon's elemental attacks are, used by moves like Twister and Ember.
Special Defense - Determines how well a Pokemon can resist elemental attacks.
Speed - Determines how quickly a Pokemon acts, this stat is used to determine which Pokemon goes first, as well as other factors
Evasion - Determines how well an attack is evaded, while this is usually correlated with Speed, it isn't always the case.
So, what does this mean? Well, let's take a battle between a Charmander and Squirtle, whose stats are as follows (note that most moves will start at C rank for Pokemon):
Health: E++
Stamina: D--
Attack: D+
Defense: D--
Special Attack: C--
Special Defense: D
Speed: C--
Evasion: C--
Moves
Growl: C
Scratch: C
Ember: C
Health: D--
Stamina: D-
Attack: D-
Defense: C--
Special Attack: D
Special Defense: C--
Speed: D--
Evasion: D-
Moves
Tackle: C
Tail Whip: C
Water Gun: C
Due to being a full rank faster, Charmander gets to act first consistently. In round 1, it uses Scratch somewhat evasively, doing everything it can to avoid Squirtle's water attacks. This leads to Charmander rolling to hit with Scratch, while Squirtle uses its Evasion Stat to set the dodge DC. In this case, due to the full rank difference of C vs D-, there isn't any chance of it missing, so we go directly into damage. Where the D+ Attack of Charmander is against Squirtle's C-- Defense. This leads to Squirtle reducing the damage by around a quarter, which in this case would amount to losing around 15-20% of its HP.
Squirtle then uses Water Gun, and due to circumstantial bonuses (ie, Charmander having closed in), it'll be harder than normal to hit. So, here we get our first roll, as Squirtle rolls a d100 to hit. Normally it would need above a 20 to hit Charmander, but the circumstances add another 20 to its DC, meaning it needs above a 40. For the sake of simplifying the example, let's have Squirtle roll a 50, meaning it hits. Comparing the special attack vs special defense, there's around a half rank of difference in Charmander's favor, which means it takes 40% damage in this case. But, due to water being supereffective against fire, the damage is increased dramatically, in this case doubling due to Squirtle being a water type using a water type move, and due to innate supereffectiveness, leading to a full 80% damage.
Continuing this out would end in a Squirtle victory most of the time, but stunts and good plans can make it less likely. If Charmander's trainer had come up with an interesting plan using Growl and Ember near simultaneously for instance, perhaps it could have had a more effective initial exchange. Perhaps they could have tried to kite the Squirtle or something else.
Another thing to note, is that this combat system is far more abstract and you'll be able to interact with it more as Violet grows as a trainer, as do her Pokemon. As an example, Violet's Perceptive Trait lets her see which actions Pokemon are using in battle, so she would know what the enemy Pokemon is about to use. This can make planning out battles far easier, but beware, for other trainers can have their own traits and abilities.
Combat Discoveries/Rules
Pokemon can take different stances in battle
Ambush (+20% chance to dodge, +20% chance to hit, requires surprise of some sort)
Counter Feint (-10% chance to dodge, +20% chance to hit when the opponent feints)
Full Defensive (+15% chance to dodge, -50% chance to hit, takes a turn to switch out of)
Opportunistic Strikes (+15% chance to dodge, +15% chance to hit, cannot attack if the opponent attacks, takes a turn to switch out of)
Steady Offense (+15% chance to hit, +10% damage, increases chance of taking a critical hit to DC75, takes a turn to switch out of)
Aggressive (-5% chance to dodge, +5% chance to hit)
Evasive (+5% chance to dodge, -5% chance to hit)
Standard (No Change)
Stand-off (Cannot use Physical Moves, -10% chance to be hit by Physical Moves)
Turtle (-30% chance to dodge, -25% damage taken)
Reckless (-25% chance to dodge, +20% damage dealt)
Style over Substance (-10% chance to dodge, -10% chance to hit, requires a relevant skill from Pokemon or Trainer)
Crits occur when an attack hits and its raw roll is 95+. Some moves may have lower crit ranges. Critical hits double damage done.
Pokemon can have 4 D rank moves and 4 C rank moves. The number of moves for F, E, B, A, S, SS, etc ranks are unknown.
Once a move reaches A rank, special benefits or attributes may be added to it.
Once a stat reaches S rank, special benefits or attributes may be added to it. For Pokemon that have a stat that starts at S rank, this occurs at SS rank instead.
You can make use of terrain to make Pokemon harder to hit.
Pokemon can fight normally for a set amount of rounds based on their stamina
F-- can fight for one round, F- 2 rounds, F 3 rounds, etc
If a Pokemon rests, its exhaustion counter decrements by one. If they rest, they cannot attack or dodge incoming attacks.
Once a Pokemon is exhausted, it can sometimes have a low DC roll that if failed causes them to give up
If the Pokemon keeps fighting, all probabilities are halved against them (DC50 to be hit becomes DC25 to be hit, DC1 to hit becomes DC50 to hit)
By default, a C rank in a move that puts down hazards (Stealth Rock), heals (Life Dew), or Buffs (Calm Mind) has a DC25 to be put into practice.
Each additional hazard raises the DC by 10, this can be reduced or eliminated when moves reach a certain threshold (typically around B rank)
If a healing move crits, it heals x1.5 what it normally would do.
Protect can be used in three main ways
1) Using it on yourself protects against almost all damaging moves including AOE ones.
2) Using it to shield yourself and others prevents targetted moves from that Pokemon, but it can be outmaneuvered and is vulnerable to AOE moves
3) Using it to create a barrier for another Pokemon which protects them but leaves everyone else vulnerable including the Pokemon casting Protect.
Attack Levels Above Defender
Damage Ticks
-10
0
-9
0.5
-8
1
-7
2
-6
3
-5
4
-4
5
-3
6
-2
8
-1
10
0
12
1
14
2
17
3
20
4
23
5
26
6
29
7
32
8
36
9
40
10
44
11
48
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-
+
++
F
5
10
16
21
26
E
29
32
34
37
39
D
44
48
51
55
59
C
66
72
77
83
89
B
99
107
116
124
133
A
147
160
174
187
200
S
221
241
260
280
300
SS
331
361
390
420
450
Advanced Combat Rules
Pokemon can feint with their moves, if this succeeds they gain between a +5 to +25 bonus to hit
Success chance depends on a variety of factors but is a combination of narrative and rolls
Feints are tiring to perform, using them is around equal to 1.5 rounds of fighting compared to the norm
Stunts are essentially unorthodox maneuvers with Pokemon that are best thought of as what can be done in the Pokemon anime
These stunts are difficult to pull off even for experienced trainers, but if done can be devastating
Generally, stunts require one to be an Experienced Trainer before they can be used, although certain traits can allow them to be used early
There are two types of stunts, improvised and planned
Planned stunts must be prepared beforehand, and require one to be a truly accomplished trainer due to their consistency being hard to accomplish
Improved stunts can be done on the fly, but are hard to implement unless conditions are near perfect for them
Name: Violet Mills
Hometown: Celadon City
Official Badges: Cascade Badge (1), Thunder Badge (2), Marsh Badge (3), Rainbow Badge (4), Boulder Badge (5), Earth Badge (6), Volcano Badge (7)
Unofficial Badges: The Tower Badge
Notable Belongings: Bike
Traits:
Perceptive - Demonstrating a level of awareness along the lines of veteran trainers, it's hard to surprise her in any way. Capable of easily taking in complex scenarios and understanding them, she is a deceptively analytical individual. *Allows Violet to see Pokemon stats and strategies in battle*
Very Shy - A quiet girl, Violet hates being the center of attention or talking to people in general. While she speaks more than she did years ago, she rarely seeks out people for talk, in fact, she often actively avoids it. *Reduces effectiveness of social actions and inks*
Curious Adventuring - Emboldened by her adventure through Celadon Hotel, Violet's innate adventurism has developed further. Now, she actively seeks out new adventures in order to sate her innate curiosity. *Adds more encounters and adventuring to table top-end results*
Pre-quest Background:
Violet Mills is the sole child of Holly Mills and Damon Mills, she was born and raised in Celadon City. Due in part to a busy work schedule as doctors, neither Holly nor Damon spent much time with Violet during her formative years, leaving her in the hands of a rotating stream of babysitters until their work schedules improved. Trying to get Violet to open up, they arranged a series of playdates, achieving success only with Tetsuya, an energetic kid who loudly wanted to become a Pokemon master. While Violet and her parent's relationship isn't bad by any means, it wouldn't be incorrect to call it a weak relationship.
Achievement: Win your first Pokemon battle.
Achievement: Win a Pokemon battle in a convincing fashion
Achievement: Catch a second Pokemon
Achievement: Defeat Team Rocket in a battle
Achievement: Rescue a Pokemon
Achievement: Catch a third Pokemon
Achievement: Win your first badge
Achievement: Earn the Cascade badge
Achievement: Beat a gym battle without losing a Pokemon
Achievement: Beat a gym battle with a single Pokemon
Achievement: Encounter a swarm of Pokemon
Achievement: Survive a swarm of Pokemon
Achievement: Participate in a joint operation against Team Rocket
Achievement: Defeat an opponent after being ambushed
Achievement: Catch a fourth Pokemon
Achievement: Climb the Pokemon Tower
Achievement: Bully an opposing Pokemon into giving up
Achievement: Earn the Thunder Badge
Achievement: Win your second badge
Achievement: Face a trainer notably above your skill level and impress them
Achievement: Lose your first Pokemon battle.
Achievement: Win your third badge
Achievement: Earn the Marsh badge
Achievement: Win a battle without taking damage
Achievement: Win a gym battle without taking damage
Achievement: Use a strategy that catches a telepath off guard
Achievement: Gain the respect/attention/irritation of Gym Leader Sabrina
Achievement: Convince Sabrina to attend the Indigo League Conference so she can get a rematch
Achievement: Evolve a Pokemon during a battle
Achievement: Evolve two Pokemon during the same battle
Achievement: Evolve three Pokemon during the same battle
Achievement: Have a Pokemon independently discover an aspect of Pokemon battles
Achievement: Have a Pokemon use a move against a human
Achievement: Arrest a member of Team Rocket
Achievement: Arrest a non-grunt member of Team Rocket
Achievement: Win your fourth badge
Achievement: Earn the Rainbow Badge
Ability: Multiscale - The scales of a Dragonite are among the toughest materials known to man and can stand up to unimaginable damage. But once pierced they are little more than ornamentation until they can be mended. (Halves damage taken when HP is full.)
Primary Stats
Health (B+/116)
Powerful and strong, Dragonite can take many blows without worry.
Stamina (B--)
Somewhat unused to flight, Dragonite can last quite a while in a Pokemon battle before tiring but it could be improved via practice rather easily.
Attack (A--)
Having reached a new level of straight, there are few Pokemon that can stand up to Dragonite for long.
Defense (B++)
With tough scales and powerful muscle, Dragonite can reduce incoming damage rather well.
Special Attack (B)
Able to use elemental attacks with notable efficiency, Dragonite is still quite deadly at range.
Special Defense (B)
Able to weather elemental attacks rather easily, Dragonite is a notably tough Pokemon.
Speed (A+)
Incredibly quick, Dragonite's combination of innate speed, experience, and flight make him hard to keep up with.
Evasion (A)
Dextrous enough that he's absurdly difficult to hit, even his relatively lacking experience with flight makes him a terror in battle.
Moveset
Leer (D++/C+)
A status move that lowers a Pokemon's defense, Dragonite has somewhat polished and it still works effectively, even if he is out of practice.
Wrap (B--)
Using his coils, Dragonite can entrap foes in them before squeezing hard. Combined with his strength, it can be a battle-winning move in many conditions.
Thunder Wave (B--)
Releasing a wave of thunder, Dragonite can paralyze his foes. Dragonite is quite adept at its use.
Water Gun (D++/C++)
Rather accurate and skilled with the move, Dragonite can modulate his power and hit targets hard and fast. It is, however, out of practice.
Twister (B--)
A developed and polished move that uses Dragon energy, Dragonite has grown quite skilled with it.
Dragon Tail (E++/C--)
A recently learned move that is fairly tiring, it does damage the opponent and forces the Pokemon to switch which can provide utility in a fight.
Agility (D++)
A new move capable of making Dragonite far harder to hit, he's sadly not very experienced with it.
Slam (D++)
A recently learned move that slams Pokemon into the ground, Dragonite has not been able to use it yet.
Outrage (B--)
A devastatingly powerful move that causes Dragonite to briefly lose control, it is the strongest move in Dragonite's arsenal and he has begun making it his signature move.
Protect (C++)
A move that can negate an incoming attack, Dragonite understands it to a decent degree.
Aqua Tail (C+)
Covering his tail in the water, Dragonite strikes with a significant degree of force. Practice has allowed him to use it consistently in battle.
Dragon Rush (E++/C--)
A rapidly rushing Dragon Pokemon is quite dangerous even if they lack an understanding of the move beyond instincts.
Fire Blast (C-)
An unused move capable of unleashing a blast of fire, Dragonite has begun to figure out how to use it properly in battle.
Safeguard (E++/C-)
Protecting himself and the party from status conditions, Dragonite has yet to use this move in battle.
Rain Dance (C+)
Creating a localized shower of temporary rain, Dragonite can affect what moves are most effective. He understands it to a decent level.
Hurricane (E++/C++)
A somewhat inaccurate move that can level homes, the hurricane's Dragonite creates are natural disasters in miniature. Dragonite does have to practice it first before he can use it in battle effectively.
Other Stats
Showmanship (B--)
Dratini greatly enjoys being the center of attention. With Violet, he enjoys being fed and playing. His playdates with her have led to him learning what exactly looks pretty and what impresses people the most. However, his limited experience has meant he relies more on instinct than training.
Gender: Female
Type: Bug, Steel
Ability: Sturdy - Forretress is a tough Pokemon, able to shrug off hits that would have otherwise incapacitated her. (First faint instead puts Forretress on 1 HP. Reset if healed to full HP, applies if healed through moves like Heal Pulse or in a Pokecenter.)
Primary Stats
Health (B)
A strong, durable Pokemon, Forretress can take heavy blows and keep fighting.
Stamina (B-)
A rather fit Pokemon, she can fight in a Pokemon battle for a notable length of time.
Attack (B)
A strong Pokemon that can inflict powerful blows when required.
Defense (A-)
Capable of shrugging off the strongest of blows, it's difficult to damage Forretress with physical moves.
Special Attack (C+)
Lacking in bug-type moves, Forretress has nonetheless trained up her usage of elemental attacks via Zap Cannon.
Special Defense (B--)
Hard to hurt with elemental moves, Forretress is a force to be reckonned with.
Speed (D)
Fairly slow and moderately easy to outmaneuver, Forretress won't be winning races anytime soon.
Evasion (E++)
Barely able to evade anything, Forretress is the definition of a pretty easy target. Being able to predict incoming attacks to a degree does help notably.
Moveset
Protect (B--)
A move capable of ignoring an attack for that turn, Forretress has grown quite experienced with it
Tackle (D++/C++)
Surprisingly more skilled with tackle than expected, Forretress has learned to utilize the move despite the typical speed disadvantage she faces. But she has fallen out of practice recently.
Self Destruct (B)
A move that places her on the edge of fainting in exchange for doing heavy damage to her opponent, Forretress can use it with zero hesitation.
Bug Bite (B-)
A move where Pineco bites her foe whilst channeling bug energy, she is rather adept at it.
Take Down (D++)
A strong physical move with some backlash damage as well, Forretress has yet to use it extensively and is inexperienced with it.
Rapid Spin (C+)
Twirling rapidly, Forretress clears obstacles and sometimes accelerates her frame. While a useful move for hazards, she has a ways to go before fully understanding it.
Rollout (D++)
A very powerful move against slower Pokemon, Forretress does have issues with its use due to a lack of practice.
Stealth Rock (E++/C--)
Laying a field of stones that damages Pokemon when they switch in, Forretress does have a minor problem ensuring full coverage of the move.
Curse (D++/C--)
Trading speed for attack and defense, this fits Forretress well. But she lacks an understanding of the Ghost energy involved.
Spikes (C++)
Laying out spikes to damage incoming Pokemon, Forretress is at the point of providing notable battlefield control. And has begun removing some of the flaws in it.
Payback (E++/C++)
Counterattacking after taking damage, Forretress has yet to use this move. But she seems to be perfect for it.
Magnet Rise (E++/C--)
Rising off the ground, Forretress can make herself immune to ground-type moves via levitating. It does tire her out, however.
Toxic Spikes (C+)
Laying a field of toxic thorns, Forretress poisons all who enter. She has begun to iron out some issues with it.
Zap Cannon (E++/C-)
An extremely inaccurate, unpracticed electrical cannon, Forretress has begun to figure out its proper usage in battle.
Explosion (C++)
A move Forretress truly enjoys, she's quite adept at it even with the relative lack of time she's had to practice it.
Other Stats
Watchful (B-)
Pineco enjoys seeing new sites and observing people and Pokemon for hours. With a level of insight that at times can match Violet's, Pineco has leveraged this knowledge into more unique activities ranging from avoiding flying Pokemon to stealing food from trainers who annoy her.
Gender: Female
Type: Normal
Ability: Serene Grace - Blissey has a natural grace to everything she does, with her moves demonstrating a level of refinement that borders on beautiful. (Doubles chance of secondary move effects)
Primary Stats
Health (S+)
An incredibly robust Pokemon, Blissey can take significant levels of punishment that would knock out anyone else.
Stamina (A++)
Extremely fit, Chansey can remain in a Pokemon battle for hours at a time, and has begun to manage her mental exhaustion as well.
Attack (F)
Nearly unable to directly attack others, Blissey would prefer not to. But has learned the basics.
Defense (F)
Lacking instincts or knowledge of how to mitigate damage, each hit Blissey takes is more damaging than it should be. But she has learned the basics of defending.
Special Attack (C+)
Capable of using her elemental nature quite well, Blissey does hit quite hard at times.
Special Defense (B++)
Skilled at negating elemental attacks, when at range Blissey can mitigate damage remarkably well.
Speed (C+)
Faster than anyone would expect, Blissey is approaching a pace that would be acceptable at all levels.
Evasion (C+)
Notably harder to hit than expected, Blissey is, however, still somewhat vulnerable to attacks.
Moveset
Charm (B--)
Charming an opponent to reduce the damage they do, Blissey is rather experienced with this move and it comes naturally to her.
Copycat (E-)
Lacking an understanding of the move, while Blissey can perform it, she significantly struggles to do so in battle.
Covet (D+)
Stealing damage and robbing the target, Blissey knows how to do this, but leaves herself vulnerable when she does.
Defense Curl (E)
Improving her defenses is something Blissey can do, but haltingly and leaving her vulnerable when she does.
Disarming Voice (C)
A move that almost always hits, Blissey has managed to learn it at an acceptable level.
Pound (E--)
Blissey can hit Pokemon directly, but the effect is pretty minimal.
Sweet Kiss (F++/C)
Confusing her opponent is something Blissey has practiced, and she has proven rather good at it. Even if it's somewhat unpolished.
Tail Whip (D++/C-)
Hitting her opponent with her tail, Blissey can reduce their defenses slightly. She is out of practice with it however.
Echoed Voice (B-)
Blissey 's main offensive weapon, this move uses her voice to damage enemies. She has a good level of experience with it and has begun to polish it notably.
Life Dew (B--)
Using water to heal herself, Blissey is rather experienced with this move and has begun thinking of it as second nature.
Sing (C)
Singing a melody, Blissey is able to make opposing Pokemon fall asleep. While somewhat inexperienced with it, she can use it in battle safely.
Fling (E)
Throwing her held object for a variety of effects, it's a move Blissey knows but has never practiced.
Taken Down (D+)
A strong physical move with some backlash damage as well, Blissey is not well suited for it.
Heal Pulse (D++/C+)
Healing another Pokemon through a pulse of psychic energy, Blissey has issues using it in combat.
Protect (C++)
A move that can negate an incoming attack, Blissey understands it to a good degree.
Fire Blast (C)
By unleashing a blast of fire Blissey can severely damage her foes. She can use it safely in combat at this time.
Other Stats
Dancer (C++)
Blissey loves dancing, often using her voice to go along with her performances. While slightly inexperienced, she makes up for it with natural grace and enthusiasm. Dragonite and her get along very well.
Gender: Other
Type: Electric + Steel
Ability: Magnet Pull - The natural magnetic charge of this Magnezone makes it so that any Steel Pokemon it faces cannot pull away. (Steel Pokemon Magnezone faces cannot switch out or flee)
Primary Stats
Health (A--/147)
With a powerful steel frame, Magnezone can take quite a few hits.
Stamina (C++)
Magenzone used to have issues taking things seriously. But practice has mostly trained them out of this habit.
Attack (B--)
Made of steel, Magnezone 's hits pack a notable punch.
Defense (A--)
Rather tough due to their solid steel frame, Magnezone can mitigate damage extensively.
Special Attack (A+)
Incredibly strong with electric or steel-type energies, Magnezone eton can knock out Pokemon with a single hit.
Special Defense (B)
Able to handle elemental attacks with relative ease, Magnezone is quite adept at elemental defenses.
Speed (C)
Relatively slow due to their size and relative laziness, Magnezone is nonetheless capable of reacting quickly.
Evasion (C)
Usually choosing to take hits rather than dodge, Magnezone has begun resolving their poor habits. Which was helped by Willow's training process.
Moveset
Tackle (D++/C++)
Somewhat skilled with it, Magnezone has managed to improve their use of it now that they're fully trying. But they have let it fall to the wayside recently.
Thunder Shock (B--)
An electric shock that damages Pokemon, Magnezone can use it rapidly and accurately.
Supersonic (E++/C+)
An inaccurate blast of sound that disorients enemies, Magnezone has an understanding of its use but it remains inaccurate.
Thunder Wave (D+)
Unpolished and in disuse, Magnezone tends to prefer not bothering with the move.
Electro Ball (E++/C)
A move Magnezone doesn't particularly care for, but one it acknowledges the use of, Magnezone has been forcing themselves to train with it.
Gyro Ball (D++/C)
A move inspired by Electro Ball, Magnezone has improved it considerably through practice. But it is low on their priority list for practice.
Spark (D++)
A useful electric move, Magnezone has added it to their repertoire but lacks experience with it.
Screech (D++)
A deafening blast of sound that weakens opponents, Magnezone has yet to understand its uses fully.
Flash Cannon (B-)
Gathering steel energy, Magnezone unleashes it all at once to devastating effect. His accuracy is at a rather polished level.
Protect (C++)
A move that can negate an incoming attack, Magnezone understands it to a rather decent degree.
Magnet Rise (C++)
Levitating in the air, Magnezone negates ground-type attacks. They have incorporated it into their moveset and are rather good at it instinctively.
Electric Terrain (C)
Creating a low electric field across the battlefield, Magnezone can boost attacks significantly.
Zap Canon (C+)
A devastating if inaccurate blast of electrical energy, Magnezone can use it at a decent level.
Discharge (E++/C+)
A blast of electrical energy similar to Flash Cannon, Magnezone has yet to use this move in battle.
Metal Sound (E++/C)
Emitting a horrific screech, Magnezone sharply reduces their opponents elemental defense. They do lack practice however.
Light Screen (F++/C)
Creating a screen that effects elemental energy, Magnezone can reduce the effect of such attacks. At least theoretically.
Magnetic Flux (F++/C)
Creating a fluctuating magnetic field, this only helps boost a few special Pokemon. There's a reason Magnezone doesn't consider it worth their time.
Mirror Coat (F++/C)
An elemental variant of Counter, Magnezone has yet to even try using this move.
Tri Attack (F++/C)
Using a combination of fire, ice, and electrical energy in a triple beam, Magnezone is rather curious about its applications. Even if they have yet to even try using it.
Other Stats
Prankster (C)
Magnezone is a bit of a menace, often using its natural magnetism to irritate trainers by taking and hiding metal objects it is near. While it doesn't do it out of malice, it does test Violet's patience.
Gender: Male
Type: Dark
Ability: Synchronize - If Umbreon is affected by certain status effects, the opponent that inflicted it also suffers from that status effect.
Primary Stats
Health (B--)
Umbreon is a rather tough Pokemon thanks to his past training.
Stamina (B)
Pushed to his limits several times, Umbreon can fight for almost an entire hour without tiring.
Attack (C--)
Rather lacking in offensive capability, Umbreon avoids relying on physical attacks.
Defense (B)
Rather tough and hard to hurt, Umbreon can mitigate hits rather well thanks to experience and proper training.
Special Attack (C-)
Rather lacking in offensive capability, Umbreon avoids relying on special attacks. Even if practice has helped.
Special Defense (B+)
Very able to absorb elemental attacks, Umbreon is difficult to damage.
Speed (C)
Somewhat slow, Umbreon prefers to approach battles with a calm, calculating angle.
Evasion (B)
Very good at avoiding attacks for his speed, Umbreon is quite capable in a fight.
Moveset
Baton Pass (F++/C--)
Having never used the move, Umbreon only knows the barest aspects of it.
Bite (D++/C-)
Out of practice, Umbreon nonetheless does possess strong jaws even if he struggles to use it accurately.
Charm (F++/C--)
Having never used the move, Umbreon only knows the barest aspects of it.
Copycat (F++/C--)
Having never used the move, Umbreon only knows the barest aspects of it.
Covet (E++/C--)
Having used it once or twice, Umbreon isn't entirely incapable of using it. Even if it leaves him open in battle to do so.
Double Edge (D++/C--)
Unwilling to use a move that causes him that much damage, Umbreon is out of practice with it.
Growl (F++/C)
Growling in an intimidating manner, Umbreon lowers the attack of other Pokemon. He is decent at it.
Helping Hand (C)
Boosting the power of a teammate, Umbreon used this a lot before his evolution. Since then he practices it for nostalgia.
Swift (D++/C)
Out of practice but liking a move that can hit evasive targets, Umbreon has used it a few times before.
Tackle (F++/C--)
Having never used the move, Umbreon only knows the barest aspects of it.
Tail Whip (F++/C--)
Having never used the move, Umbreon only knows the barest aspects of it.
Take Down (E++/C--)
Having used it once or twice, Umbreon isn't entirely incapable of using it. Even if it leaves him open in battle to do so.
Sand Attack (E++/C--)
Having used it once or twice, Umbreon isn't entirely incapable of using it. Even if it leaves him open in battle to do so.
Quick Attack (F++/C+)
A fast attack which Umbreon likes, he's rather decent at it but not exceptional.
Baby-Doll Eyes (D++/C)
Preferring to use Growl instead, Umbreon has nonetheless practiced with this move in the past.
Confuse Ray (E++/C--)
Having used it once or twice, Umbreon isn't entirely incapable of using it. Even if it leaves him open in battle to do so.
Assurance (C++)
Responding to an attack with greater force, Umbreon is good at the move and has polished it somewhat.
Detect (B-)
A move he's known since birth, Umbreon is very good at calling it on the fly. And can sometimes use it twice in a row.
Hyper Beam (B-)
An incredibly powerful attack that has to be recharged after use, Umbreon is scarily accurate with it.
Dark Pulse (B-)
A powerful pulse of dark-type energy, Umbreon has been using it for years now.
Protect (C+)
A move that can negate an incoming attack, Umbreon has internalized the move thanks to practice.
Taunt (C)
Taunting his foe allows Umbreon to force his enemy to attack continuously.
Other Stats
Tactician (B+)
A Pokemon as skilled as some Pokemon trainers, Umbreon possesses a keen analytical mind that caught the attention of those who trained him and his kind. And he has begun to incorporate more human-based methods into his plans.
Gender: Male
Type: Ghost/Poison
Ability: Levitate - Able to levitate at will like most Kanto Gengar, he is immune to ground type moves.
Primary Stats
Health (C++)
Somewhat able to handle multiple hits, Gengar is decently tough.
Stamina (B--)
Having scrounged in the wild for herbs at length, Gengar has built up his Stamina to a decent level.
Attack (C+)
Somewhat lacking in physical capability, Gengar prefers to rely on elemental attacks although he can manage.
Defense (B--)
Somewhat tough, Gengar is able to mitigate physical attacks to a decent degree.
Special Attack (A-)
Packing a powerful elemental punch, Gengar is quite dangerous at range.
Special Defense (B+)
Very able to absorb elemental attacks, Gengar is difficult to damage.
Speed (B++)
Being rather quick, Gengar can often run rings around his opponent.
Evasion (B)
Less practiced in evading attacks, Gengar relies almost entirely on his speed to dodge. A few battles should fix that.
Moveset
Confuse Ray (E++/C--)
Having used it once or twice, Gengar isn't entirely incapable of using it. Even if it leaves him open in battle to do so.
Hypnosis (E++/C)
Having used when he was younger, Gengar relies entirely on old memories to use Hypnosis.
Lick (D++/C)
Lacking a focus on Lick, Gengar is only somewhat capable of using it in battle.
Mean Look (B--)
A staple for Gengar, he's decently experienced at using it. It helped him convince other Pokemon to try the "food" he made.
Perish Song (E++/C--)
A move Gengar hasn't used in a very long time, he leaves himself entirely open if he uses it.
Reflect Type (D++/C--)
Having only used Reflect Type outside of battle for fun, Gengar does have some experience with it.
Shadow Punch (C++)
Fairly consistent with its use, Gengar's punch is decently polished.
Payback (D++/C-)
Having seldom focused on it, it's little wonder that Gengar's use of this move is somewhat lacking.
Spite (D++/C)
Having only used Spite infrequently, Gengar is fairly out of touch with its use.
Curse (B--)
A move Gengar is fairly fond of, he's rather adept at its use.
Hex (E++/C)
Having rarely used Hex, Gengar relies entirely on natural instinct to use it.
Night Shade (C++)
Fairly consistent with its use, Gengar's use of the constant damage move is decently polished.
Sucker Punch (B--)
A surprise punch that only works on incoming attacks, Gengar is rather adept at its use.
Dark Pulse (C++)
Fairly consistent with the use of the Dark type attack, Gengar has decently polished it.
Shadow Ball (C+)
A recent move, but one enjoys. He's become consistent with its use and doesn't open himself up for attacks when he uses it.
Other Stats
Cook (C+)
A rather strange hobby for a wild Pokemon, Gengar has learned how to flavor some meals with natural herbs. He's also quite the glutton when it comes to food, and irritatingly picky.
Gender: Male
Type: Water/Psychic
Ability: Regenerator - Able to naturally heal injuries during battle, Slowbro can be quite the problematic opponent (Heals 33% of his max HP when switching out)
Primary Stats
Health (A--/147)
A bulky Pokemon capable of absorbing quite a few hits, Slowbro is rather sturdy.
Stamina (A+)
Conserving energy extremely well, Slowbrow's stamina is only eclipsed by Blissey.
Attack (C+)
Not suited for attacking, Slowbro can still do it however.
Defense (A+)
Insulated with a layer of fat, Slowbro can mitigate damage very well.
Special Attack (B)
Knowledgeable when it comes to elemental attacks, Slowbro mainly uses them.
Special Defense (B--)
Knowledgeable when it comes to elemental attacks, it helps Slowbro mitigate incoming hits to a degree.
Speed (E--)
Rather slow and unwilling to change it, Slowbro rarely ever attempts to go first in a battle.
Evasion (F++)
Slowbro only barely knows what dodging means.
Moveset
Curse (E++/C)
Shifting his focus inward, Slowbro trades speed for physical power and resilience. At least he used to.
Tackle (C++)
A straightforward, simple attack that relies on Slowbro's bulk to deal damage he's surprisingly good at it.
Growl (D++/C)
Emitting an intimidating sound to reduce an opponent's attack, Slowbro only occasionally uses it.
Water Gun (D++/C)
An old move in Slowbro's arsenal where he emits a stream of water with precision, he has since shifted to using more psychic moves.
Yawn (B--)
Letting out a drowsy yawn, Slowbro lulls his opponents to sleep. He's decently practiced at it.
Confusion (F++/C)
A weak but complex psychic wave that scrambles his opponent's mind. Slowbro has yet to use it.
Disable (E++/C)
A focused stare that locks down an opponent's move, he has only used it once or twice.
Water Pulse (E++/C)
A swirling pulse of water, Slowbro has rarely used it.
Headbutt (C++)
Striking with his thick skull, Slowbro is surprisingly adept at it.
Zen Headbutt (E++/C++)
Channelling psychic energy into the headbutt, Slowbro was experienced with it before falling out of practice.
Amnesia (F++/C)
Clearing his mind to resist elemental attacks, Slowbro has never used this before.
Surf (D++/C+)
Summoning a powerful wave to crash into nearby opponents, Slowbro only occassionaly uses it.
Slack Off (B--)
Taking a moment to heal himself, Slowbro has used this rather extensively.
Psychic (C++)
A burst of concentrated psychic energy, it's the main source of damage for Slowbro and as a result he's become decent at it.
Withdraw (D++/C++)
Increasing his defensiveness, Slowbro used to use it before his damage mitigation reached new heights.
Psych Up (F++/C)
Mimicking his opponent, Slowbro copies over their stat changes. At least theoretically.
Rain Dance (C++)
Creating a localized shower of rain, Slowbro is adept at it.
Other Stats
Artist (C--)
An artist of sorts, Slowbro enjoys arranging various pieces of debris into shapes. He has lacked the tools for actual art till now.
Alright, so as I want to get an update for this out tonight, I'll close the vote here.
As it is, it's a tie between the hotel and the cafe. I just flipped a coin for it IRL, and the hotel wins.
Scheduled vote count started by Daemon Hunter on Mar 12, 2024 at 10:29 PM, finished with 8 posts and 8 votes.
[X] Celadon Hotel - A luxurious hotel building known for being snobbish in regards to its clientele, it mainly services wealthy individuals and has a reputation as being excessively expensive. Getting a look at the hotel is something Violet doesn't want to do, even if Dratini does, but doing so will help the two bond, alongside teaching Violet to utilize her silent, perceptive nature.
[X] Eon Cafe - A calm cafe with many Pokemon-themed dishes (mostly Eevee and its evolutions), it is a popular hangout spot for artists and college students. Heading to this cafe will see Violet be dragged into a conversation about Dratini against her will with a Pokemon expert, but in exchange, she'll gain additional insight into Pokemon biology and behavior.
[X] Celadon Contest Hall - A small hall dedicated to Pokemon Contests, the contest league has yet to take off in Kanto as it has in other regions. Nonetheless, the hall is usually hosting some event or the other and both Violet and Dratini would like to see what is available, even if they are too young to compete. Attending a contest will help the two bond, as well as help Violet understand the art of performance.
[X] Celadon Hotel - A luxurious hotel building known for being snobbish in regards to its clientele, it mainly services wealthy individuals and has a reputation as being excessively expensive. Getting a look at the hotel is something Violet doesn't want to do, even if Dratini does, but doing so will help the two bond, alongside teaching Violet to utilize her silent, perceptive nature.
There was a thought in Violet's mind that she didn't believe was a good idea. An innate curiosity seeking to explore now rather than later. A more mature individual may have realized that as a child, she was seeking to push her boundaries. It didn't help that Dratini had very little concept of the idea, even if he had improved during his playdates with Violet.
"It has to be in the city," Violet explained, "we're too small for the routes."
Dratini whined in protest, but trailed off, realizing his trainer spoke truly. With an inquisitive chirp, he asked what they could see in the city that wouldn't normally be available to them.
"There's the hotel," Violet remarked innocently.
This led to the human-Pokemon duo walking towards the Celadon Hotel, with Violet's heart racing faster with each step. The glass windows were both inviting and scary, as today the shy girl was going to step far outside her comfort zone.
The two of them had already cased the hotel, spotting the two arcanine that guarded the perimeter, as well as the numerous security guards scattered throughout. Any approach apart from the main or secondary entrances would be caught with ease, and the shy girl understood that. Instead, Violet decided on a plan that was far less expected from her.
She would walk through the front entrance and act as if she were a guest. Dratini had chirped quite enthusiastically at that idea, which made her reconsider, but by now she was already committed.
Quietly walking behind a couple with brown hair, Violet adjusted her hat nervously, acting the part of a young child. She looked the two up and down, gleaning insight from the way they stood, the clothes they wore, and how they looked at others. They wouldn't pay her any attention.
The couple swiped their card on a kiosk before the attendant waved them through. As the three of them walked past the attendant towards the escalator, Violet gave a shy smile which the attendant reciprocated. The moment she rode the escalator to the next floor, Violet immediately walked away from the couple, giggling the moment she turned the corner.
"I-I can't believe we did that," she murmured through her giggles to Dratini, who slipped out of her backpack and nuzzled against her neck in agreement. "Now what?" She added, realizing that she never thought about what came next.
Thankfully for Violet's nerves, Dratini was more spontaneous, chirping at the rather extravagant decorations in the hallway. The decor was elegant, to put it mildly, the halls were decorated using rainbow colors, evoking a mirror image of Celadon City itself. Tasteful paintings were on display in some areas, and the duo spent some time just wandering the halls, making a mental note of where a few facilities were.
Eventually, they grew bored of the halls and found a pool to relax around. There were other people around, which made Violet worry before Dratini's splashed water on her, forcing her to retaliate in kind. Spending a few hours in the pool, the two observed other Pokemon and trainers periodically arriving and leaving, with Violet remembering some of the more interesting ones.
There was a Blastoise accompanied by an older teenager, who spent several hours expertly using hydro pump to hit sets of targets put up by the hotel staff. Then there was a Vaporeon who lay in the shallow end of the pool and fell asleep; Violet had to spend a few minutes explaining to Dratini why he couldn't just go and wake them up.
The most striking Pokemon of the day came next, a gorgeous Milotic that Dratini immediately went up to and chirped a friendly greeting. Milotic's trainer, an older woman, was more amused than anything else at Violet's obvious embarrassment, willing to let Dratini interact with her Pokemon for a while longer before leaving. Violet was happy she got the chance to play with Milotic herself, and when the aquatic Pokemon left, the girl wondered if Dratini's scales could look like that.
The last Pokemon she saw was a Gardevoir that came by themselves, without any trainer. The Pokemon sat at the side of the pool, letting her legs dangle in the water before giving Violet a knowing, amused look. Violet's heart thundered in her chest as she nervously licked her lips, even as Dratini gave an unamused chirp.
The Embrace Pokemon brought a finger up to its lips, miming a lock and key before relaxing further, letting itself absorb the rays of the sun. And it was only then, that Violet chose to leave the hotel. Heading out was easier than getting in, none of the staff paid attention to guests who left, letting her easily leave through the main entrance before beginning to practically vibrate in celebration of what she had just done.
The encounter with Milotic, meeting the scary Gardevoir, and exploring the hotel as a whole; it all lingered in her mind, leaving a sense of anticipation and wonder for the adventures she would have in the future. "We should do that again," she directed at Dratini, who happily chirped in agreement.
*Violet gains Curious Adventuring*
Curious Adventuring - Emboldened by her adventure through Celadon Hotel, Violet's innate adventurism has developed further. Now, she actively seeks out new adventures in order to sate her innate curiosity. *Adds more encounter and adventuring to table top-end results*
Time passed once more, with Violet's time spent mostly playing with Dratini, or exploring the urban area of Celadon City. Her parents only heard about her activities months later, at which point they gave her a phone and told her to be careful exploring. Beyond that, she looked up the basics of adventuring, ensuring that when the journey began, she would be ready. And now, she was ready, the day had come for her to take her first step towards becoming a Pokemon master.
The First Step, Pick 2
[] Catch a second Pokemon - Dratini is an excellent Pokemon in Violet's eyes, but he is just one being. You will need more Pokemon in the future, and there are several options in the area.
[] Travel to Saffron City (Cannot be chosen with traveling to Fuschia City) - Traveling through Route 7 towards Saffron City is a relatively quick journey in controlled conditions, and visiting the largest city in Kanto would be interesting.
[] Travel to Fuschia City (Cannot be chosen with traveling to Saffron City) - A longer journey through Route 16 and 17, Violet would make several stops along the way out of necessity, but it'd teach her a great deal about traveling.
[] Challenge a New Trainer - Pokemon battles were something Violet had little experience in, she should try and find a trainer to challenge.
[] Challenge an Experienced Trainer - The other option to seek out a Pokemon battle would be to go to the Celadon Gym, and challenge one of the attendants there. They would almost certainly win, but it'd be a learning experience.
[] Train with Dratini - Dratini is excellent, and he has passively grown through playing. Having a few days dedicated to training would cause him to improve notably.
[] Write-in
[X] Travel to Saffron City (Cannot be chosen with traveling to Fuschia City) - Traveling through Route 7 towards Saffron City is a relatively quick journey in controlled conditions, and visiting the largest city in Kanto would be interesting.
[X] Challenge a New Trainer - Pokemon battles were something Violet had little experience in, she should try and find a trainer to challenge.
[X] Travel to Saffron City (Cannot be chosen with traveling to Fuschia City) - Traveling through Route 7 towards Saffron City is a relatively quick journey in controlled conditions, and visiting the largest city in Kanto would be interesting.
Skipping away from Celadon City, her backpack full of essentials, Dratini draped around her neck, her on her head, and a necklace around her neck, Violet was excited for the trip to Saffron City. After being wished good luck by her parents (and being subject to one last check to ensure, yes, she did have everything needed) and promising to keep in touch, Violet and Dratini were only stopped by a visit to the Pokemart. There the shy girl purchased a book of maps regarding the Kanto region, which she used to plan her route to Saffron City.
She could travel within a day, starting before the sun rose and arriving late into the night. But Violet didn't like the idea of pushing herself on the very first day, nor did Dratini. Chirping to get his trainer's attention, the Mirage Pokemon then nuzzled the map of Route 7, indicating where he wanted to go.
"That's a good idea, Dratini," Violet agreed, seeing that Dratini had indicated they should take a southern approach, using a river to guide them to Route 6. "We can clean off in the river on the way."
Dratini chirped happily, glad that Violet had agreed without any persuading. He liked water, and in his opinion, Celadon City conflated water and mist together. They were two different environments!
Violet giggled, used to her friend's little tangents. "Just wait till Cerulean City, they have a water gym."
Journeying forth, the human and Pokemon continued to exchange banter along the way, even if Dratini talked a good bit more than Violet. The route they took was less used than normal, choosing to take a side branch of Route 7 rather than the main road.
Violet had found there were two side branches to Route 7, one which went north into the mountains before snaking to the northeast of Saffron City, and the one they were on. Both human and Pokemon liked it, albeit for different reasons. Dratini enjoyed the presence of a river, as he chose to hop off Violet's neck, and swim alongside her. Getting to start two splash fights with her as they journeyed. Violet, on the other hand, enjoyed it for the relative solitude, only encountering 1-2 trainers each hour along the way. From what she gathered, most trainers took the main pathway through Route 7 rather than any of the side branches. With most of the rest choosing to take the northern path in search of interesting views or rock and ground Pokemon.
Admiring the sunny day, Violet hummed a little tune as the clock turned past 5 and the sun began to lower in the sky. Spotting a grouping of tents on a mound near the river, the shy girl slowed, mentally gathering her courage as she prepared to talk to people.
"We could keep going?" She directed towards Dratini, trying to talk her way out of it. There were another 2-3 hours of daylight left, she could travel another few miles, away from people.
Dratini hummed in disapproval, she promised her parents she'd talk to people, and it was safer to sleep in a group. Chirping again, the Mirage Pokemon clarified that they could keep going, but he didn't want to.
"You-You're right," Violet took on a determined expression, adjusting her hat to calm her nerves. "We'll stay the night here."
Approaching the camp, the shy girl counted around 20 trainers and their Pokemon, most of whom seemed to be as experienced as her. 3 exceptions seemed more experienced, having a more intimidating look. Dragging her feet, Violet was happy when one of the trainers welcomed her, "Yo." A seemingly laidback trainer with black and white hair waved at her. As he ran a brush across a Houndoom he tilted his head towards an empty patch of grass. "You need a spot?"
"Ye-Yes," Violet forced out, to which Houndoom let out a huff of understanding. "Thank you."
Dratini emerged from the river, chirping at Houndoom as Violet began to set up their tent. Relieved that the trainer with black and white hair was focused on grooming his Pokemon. There was a thought on her mind, and she wanted to get it out without stuttering. "Is - Is anyone looking for a Pokemon battle?"
Blushing at the hesitation in her voice, she almost missed the more experienced trainer's response. "I am."
Violet looked at the Houndoom, who stood up and shook its fur, emitting a low growl as it did. "May-maybe someone less experienced?"
The trainer looked at her, before calling out, "Willow! You and Staryu looking for a battle still?"
A girl with shoulder-length blue hair popped up, "Yep." She said, popping the p as she spoke, "Ooh, a Dratini!" She exclaimed, swiftly taking a picture of the Mirage Pokemon, who happily posed for it.
Turning towards Violet, Willow spread her feet and pointed, "I challenge you to a Pokemon battle!"
Dratini immediately let out a small spout of water, showering the area with a mild sprinkle as he slithered towards Violet. Adjusting her hat, the shy girl nodded her head, and in a voice much softer than Willow accepted the battle. "Challenge accepted."
"Guess I'll ref this one," the trainer with the Houndoom stood up lazily. "This'll be a one-on-one battle, no items allowed. The battle will begin when this hits the ground." Gesturing towards a coin in his hand, both Violet and Willow nodded their heads.
"Staryu! I choose you!" Willow threw a Pokeball, unleashing her Staryu who spun in the air. Violet almost reeled from the sheer exuberance of her opponent, only growing more nervous when Dratini looked at her expectedly.
"Dratini!" She burst out, pointing at Staryu before realizing that may make her sound scared, "I choose you!"
The coin was flipped and began to fall through the air as both trainers prepared their battle plans.
Health: E
Stamina: E--
Attack: D+
Defense: D+
Special Attack: C
Special Defense: C--
Speed: C++
Evasion: B-
Moves
Harden: C--
Tackle: C
Water Gun: D+
Violet's Thoughts: Fast and evasive, it has notable issues with its moves, relying on dodging attacks and getting lucky hits in. Cannot take many hits itself.
Violet's Perceptive Trait Kicks in!
Willow will have Staryu use Harden once, leaving it vulnerable for a moment before darting away and trying to kite Dratini with Water Gun. She doesn't plan to use Tackle at all.
Choose Your Battle Plan
[] Start with Wrap then use Thunder Wave, then keep using Wrap - Staryu has the advantage at range, take advantage of its moment of vulnerability and don't let it get away
[] Start with Thunder Wave then use Wrap repeatedly - Ensuring Staryu is paralyzed first will reduce its speed advantage, and Dratini can rely on an easy use of Thunder Wave immediately.
[] Counter with Leer, then Thunder Wave, then Wrap - Preventing Staryu from improving its defense will shorten the length of the fight, and following up with paralysis will allow for a more straightforward fight.
[] Use Thunder Wave, then Water Gun repeatedly - While not very effective, Violet trusts that Dratini can land significantly more hits than Staryu can
[] Write-in
GM Note: For reference, Dratini's stat page is in the Informational in "Violet's Pokemon"
Alright, I'm going to call the vote here. Looks like it's Wrap, Thunder Wave, then repeatedly using Leer until Staryu feints.
So, behold a summary of the battle below. As it is, you had a rather solid plan overall, and Dratini executed it well. The first wrap lands, then thunder wave, then the next wrap crits, allowing Dratini to really apply the squeeze. And despite Staryu's attempts to try and weather it, Leer allows Dratini to easily handle it.
Funny fact, but I initially forgot about crits being possible, so didn't roll for Wrap due to it autosucceeding. Then it crit and what was an 8-round fight you won turned into a 5-round fight you won. Congrats on winning your first Pokemon battle and doing so in quite convincing fashion. Achievements have been earned, along with Dratini getting some upgrades.
Round 1: Staryu uses harden (DC4: 23). Defense increases to C--
Round 1: Dratini uses Wrap (DC2: 30). Staryu loses 10% of its HP (90%).
Round 2: Staryu tries to escape Wrap (DC80: 70). Fails! Staryu uses Tackle (DC25: 25). Dratini loses 10% of its HP (90%).
Round 2: Dratini uses Thunder Wave (DC1: Autosuccess). Staryu is paralyzed! Staryu is Wrapped!. Staryu loses 10% of its HP (80%).
Round 3: Staryu tries to escape Wrap (DC85: 27) Staryu uses Tackle (DC50: 92). Dratini loses 10% of its HP (80%).
Round 3: Dratini uses Wrap (DC1: 97) Crit. Staryu loses 20% of its HP (60%). Staryu is Wrapped! Staryu loses 20% of its HP (40%).
Round 4: Staryu tries to escape Wrap (DC105: 25). Fails! Staryu uses Harden (DC29: 30). Defense increases to C.
Round 4: Dratini uses Leer (DC1: Autosuccess). Staryu's Defenses falls to C--. Staryu is Wrapped! Staryu loses 20% of its HP (20%).
Round 5: Staryu tries to escape Wrap (DC85: 18). Fails! Staryu uses Harden (DC4: 44). Defense increases to C.
Round 5: Dratini uses Leer (DC1: Autosuccess). Staryu's Defenses falls to C--. Staryu is Wrapped! Staryu loses 20% of its HP (0%). Staryu Faints!
Violet also learned roughly how possible critical hits are, estimating it to be around 5%. (Roll above a 95 on the raw roll of an attack that hits)
Hopefully the next update will be out tomorrow morning - afternoon.
Scheduled vote count started by Daemon Hunter on Mar 16, 2024 at 1:42 AM, finished with 6 posts and 5 votes.
[X] Start with Wrap then use Thunder Wave, then keep using Wrap, and Leer - Staryu has the advantage at range, take advantage of its moment of vulnerability, and don't let it get away. It also wouldn't hurt to end the fight as quickly as possible by using Leer on the paralyzed Pokemon well Dratini puts the squeeze on it.
[X] Start with Wrap then use Thunder Wave, then keep using Wrap - Staryu has the advantage at range, take advantage of its moment of vulnerability and don't let it get away
[X] Start with Wrap then use Thunder Wave, then keep using Wrap, and Leer - Staryu has the advantage at range, take advantage of its moment of vulnerability, and don't let it get away. It also wouldn't hurt to end the fight as quickly as possible by using Leer on the paralyzed Pokemon well Dratini puts the squeeze on it.
Both trainers and Pokemon reacted instantly the moment the coin hit the ground. Willow ordered Staryu to increase its defenses, planning multiple Hardens to force an engagement that relied on elemental moves. However, the moment Staryu began to use Harden, Violet pounced, recognizing the fact that the water Pokemon was ill-experienced with the move, leaving it momentarily vulnerable.
Shooting forward, the Mirage Pokemon wrapped around Staryu, snaking through three of its arms before beginning to squeeze. Trying to escape Dratini's grasp, Willow ordered the water Pokemon to tackle its opponent into the ground.
Realizing what was happening, Violet had Dratini accept the hit before unleashing a thunder wave, causing spasms of electricity to travel through Staryu's body leaving it paralyzed.
In what would later turn out to be the most important point of the battle, Staryu tackled Dratini into the ground once more, only for the Mirage Pokemon to be prepared just for that. Taking advantage of the moment, Dratini wrapped two more coils around Staryu, now having each of the five arms within its grasp, causing the Pokemon to bend backward.
Trying desperately to find a way out, Willow told Staryu to use Harden, hoping against hope that it would be able to hold on long enough before it could escape. Only for that hope to be dashed with three words from Violet.
"Dratini, use Leer."
The words were quiet but signaled the end of the battle. Staryu used Harden, then Dratini used Leer, applying pressure all the while leaving the water Pokemon to suffer within the Mirage Pokemon's coils.
Trying desperately to last longer, Willow tried the same tactic once more, only for Violet and Dratini to repeat the same actions once more. Even as Staryu flexed its arms, trying to outmuscle its opponent and failing, Dratini continued to squeeze, until Staryu went limp, its eyes turning into spirals as it fainted.
Dratini massively improves Attack. Somewhat improves Defense
Dratini greatly improves Wrap. Notably improves Leer. Minor improvements to Thunder Wave.
Dratini upgrades Attack from C to C+.
Dratini upgrades Wrap from C+ to C++
Achievement: Win your first Pokemon battle.
Achievement: Win a Pokemon battle in convincing fashion
"Staryu is unable to battle," the trainer with black and white hair stated in a bored tone. Directing a hand towards Violet, the man paused, realizing something. "Ah, what's your name again?"
"Violet," she said with a smile, as she smiled exasperatedly as Dratini began trying to find a pose he found appealing. "Dratini, we did it!"
Chirping in response, the Mirage Pokemon readily agreed, he wasn't in trouble at any point in the battle. Didn't you see how well I handled it?
"Violet is the victor," the male trainer stated while Willow worriedly tended to her Staryu, applying a potion to deal with its wounds.
Realizing she may have been somewhat impolite, Violet shuffled her feet, the adrenaline within her conflicting with her normal demeanor and winning out. "So, what's your name?"
The trainer paused, briefly glancing at her before moving on with his day. "Axel."
Turning back towards Dratini, Violet ran a hand through his scales, feeling a few imperfections on his back, where he had landed during Staryu's tackles. "This might sting a bit," Violet said as she applied small amounts of a potion, ensuring it didn't spread under Dratini's outer scales.
Hearing a weak cry from Staryu, Violet glanced up a moment later, seeing a visibly relieved Willow comforting her Pokemon. "Don't feel bad, I should have had you keep away from that Dratini."
To Violet's mild horror, Dratini chirped in agreement flexing the muscles in his tail to show that he was quite strong.
"You know what this means right?" Willow replied, staring with an intensity that scared Violet considerably, despite the joyful smile on her face.
The shy girl hoped that was a rhetorical question, but based on Willow's silence, she was about to be forced to answer it. "No?" She asked more than said in a voice low enough it came out as a murmur.
In what Violet thought was likely Willow's signature pose, the other trainer spread her feet and pointed at her. "Until I beat you, we're rivals!"
What Violet wanted to reply with was 'Do I get a say in this?' Instead, what came out of her mouth was, "O-oh."
Dratini chirped happily, sealing the agreement before the shy girl could formulate a coherent response. Second later, she found herself swept up in the whirlwind of energy that was Willow, with the trainer adding her contact info to Violet's phone.
Spending the night at the campsite was draining, even if Violet would admit if pressured that she enjoyed it. Willow was fine with her saying 10 words for every 1 Violet said, and Dratini seemed to get along with Staryu. Willow had recently received her trainer's license and convinced Staryu to join her on an adventure. Dreaming of seeing far-off lands and one-of-a-kind views, she had started by heading to Celadon City, which she planned to spend a few days in before heading through the forested mountains towards Viridian City. Planning to catch a grass Pokemon on the way, she hoped to cycle through the gyms of Kanto, seeing the sites on the way.
In the few moments where Violet was forced to share her goals and dreams, she admitted her goals weren't as well thought out. Finding the unknown regions of the world was up there, but so too was ensuring Dratini was happy. Thankfully Willow accepted her answers before sleeping, even if Violet was still unsure of them.
The next day, as the trainers packed up their camps early in the morning, Willow told her to keep in touch. Violet didn't make any promises, shuffling her feet rather than responding to the energetic girl's sadness.
Spending the rest of the day on her lonesome, with only Dratini to keep her company, Violet found her way into Route 6 before turning north towards Saffron City. Arriving whilst the sun was still up, Violet hummed to herself as she began to plan out her week in the city.
The Second Week, Pick 2 of the Following
Pokemon Actions
[] Catch a second Pokemon - With four routes branching from Saffron City, there are dozens of different Pokemon you could catch ranging from Pidgy to Oddish to Houndour.
[] Train with Dratini - Dratini is excellent, and he has passively grown through playing. Having a few days dedicated to training would cause him to improve notably.
Battling Actions
[] Challenge a New Trainer - Pokemon battles were something Violet had little experience in, she should try and find a trainer to challenge.
[] Challenge an Experienced Trainer - The other option to seek out a Pokemon battle would be to go to the Saffron Gym, and challenge one of the attendants there. You may even win.
[] Challenge a Member of the Fighting Dojo - An unofficial gym, the Fighting Dojo still accepts challengers even if its badges mean little. As with a standard gym, one has to face an experienced trainer before facing the Dojo's master.
[-] Challenge the Saffron City Gym - You have to challenge one of the Saffron City attendants first before winning the right to face the gym itself.
Traveling Actions (Can Take 1 of These Only)
[] See the sights in Saffron City - A large metropolis with dozens of landmarks to see, spending a week just seeing what there is to offer would be valuable.
[] Travel to Silver Town - A town surrounded by mountains and forests on the way to Lavender Town, it does have some unique attractions.
[] Travel to Cerulean City - Home to Kanto's water-type gym run by Misty, the city has several attractions such as a massive bike store and Cerulean Cave.
[] Travel to Vermillion City - A popular seaport that's almost perpetually under construction, it is home to an electric-type gym along with numerous fishing fleets.
[] Travel to Write-in - There are many locations in Kanto one could take a direct route towards. Traveling to another region is also an option, doubly so due to a train route running from Saffron City to Johto (Note: You can't go to another region yet, the GM won't let you).
Social Actions (For socials, it's assumed you keep up a basic level of contact through text, choosing a social means I write it up)
[] Call up your parents - Your parents would appreciate a call just to inform them you arrived safely.
[] Call Tetsuya - An old childhood friend of yours, the two of you drifted off recently, perhaps you could see what he's up to?
[] Call Willow - The trainer you just defeated, she seems fun if exhausting. Contacting her would be an experience.
Round 1: Staryu uses harden (DC4: 23). Defense increases to C--
Round 1: Dratini uses Wrap (DC2: 30). Staryu loses 10% of its HP (90%).
Round 2: Staryu tries to escape Wrap (DC80: 70). Fails! Staryu uses Tackle (DC25: 25). Dratini loses 10% of its HP (90%).
Round 2: Dratini uses Thunder Wave (DC1: Autosuccess). Staryu is paralyzed! Staryu is Wrapped!. Staryu loses 10% of its HP (80%).
Round 3: Staryu tries to escape Wrap (DC85: 27) Staryu uses Tackle (DC50: 92). Dratini loses 10% of its HP (80%).
Round 3: Dratini uses Wrap (DC1: 97) Crit. Staryu loses 20% of its HP (60%). Staryu is Wrapped! Staryu loses 20% of its HP (40%).
Round 4: Staryu tries to escape Wrap (DC105: 25). Fails! Staryu uses Harden (DC29: 30). Defense increases to C.
Round 4: Dratini uses Leer (DC1: Autosuccess). Staryu's Defenses falls to C--. Staryu is Wrapped! Staryu loses 20% of its HP (20%).
Round 5: Staryu tries to escape Wrap (DC85: 18). Fails! Staryu uses Harden (DC29: 44). Defense increases to C.
Round 5: Dratini uses Leer (DC1: Autosuccess). Staryu's Defenses falls to C--. Staryu is Wrapped! Staryu loses 20% of its HP (0%). Staryu Faints!
