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A Journey of Two, a Pokemon Story

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    • Alright, I'm going to call the vote here. Looks like you're going to try and solo with Dratini. In this case, I will say that Violet was somewhat overconfident in Dratini, albeit not without reason. Misty did end up treating it like a higher level gym battle than normal due to her competiveness, and as such Staryu became a notably harder target to hit, although Violet was able to emulate that as well. As for the result:

    Round 1 Staryu: Staryu used Confuse Ray (DC35: 21). Dratini avoided the attack.
    Round 1 Dratini: Dratini used Thunder Wave (DC55: 17). Staryu avoided the attack.

    Round 2 Staryu: Staryu used Confuse Ray (DC35: 41). Dratini is confused.
    Round 2 Dratini: Dratini used Thunder Wave (DC70: 87). Staryu is paralyzed.

    Round 3 Staryu: Staryu used Water Gun (DC60: 34). Dratini avoided the attack.
    Round 3 Dratini: Dratini used Twister (DC70: 7). Dratini hurt itself in its confusion -16% HP (56%). (DC75: 19) Dratini is Confused.

    Round 4 Staryu: Staryu used Water Gun (DC60: 34). Dratini avoided the attack.
    Round 4 Dratini: Dratini used Twister (DC70: 3). Dratini hurt itself in its confusion -16% HP (40%). (DC50: 28) Dratini is Confused.

    Round 5 Staryu: Staryu used Water Gun (DC60: 24). Dratini avoided the attack.
    Round 5 Dratini: Dratini used Twister (DC70: 48). Staryu avoided the attack. (DC25: 93) Dratini is no longer Confused

    Round 6 Staryu: Staryu used Confuse Ray (DC60: 44). Dratini avoided the attack.
    Round 6 Dratini: Dratini used Twister (DC55: 53). Staryu avoided the attack.

    Round 7 Staryu: Staryu used Confuse Ray (DC60: 30). Dratini avoided the attack.
    Round 7 Dratini: Dratini used Twister (DC55: 35). Staryu avoided the attack.

    Round 8 Staryu: Staryu used Confuse Ray (DC60: 9). Dratini avoided the attack.
    Round 8 Dratini: Dratini used Twister (DC55: 69). Staryu lost 15% of its HP (85%).

    Round 9 Staryu: Staryu used Confuse Ray (DC60: 44). Dratini avoided the attack.
    Round 9 Dratini: Dratini used Twister (DC55: 100). Crit! Staryu lost 30% of its HP (55%).

    Round 10 Staryu: Staryu used Confuse Ray (DC60: 25). Dratini avoided the attack.
    Round 10 Dratini: Dratini used Twister (DC55: 88). Staryu lost 15% of its HP (40%).

    Round 11 Staryu: Staryu used Confuse Ray (DC60: 65). Dratini is confused.
    Round 11 Dratini: Dratini used Twister (DC70: 70). Staryu lost 15% of its HP (40%). (DC75: 50) Dratini is Confused.

    Round 12 Staryu: Staryu used Water Gun (DC60: 34). Dratini avoided the attack.
    Round 12 Dratini: Dratini used Twister (DC70: 86). Staryu lost 15% of its HP (25%). (DC75: 10) Dratini is Confused.

    Round 13 Staryu: Staryu used Water Gun (DC60: 99). Crit! Dratini lost 24% of its HP (16%)
    Round 13 Dratini: Dratini used Twister (DC70: 39). Staryu avoided the attack. (DC25: 6) Dratini is Confused.

    Round 14 Staryu: Staryu used Water Gun (DC60: 2). Dratini avoided the attack.
    Round 14 Dratini: Dratini used Twister (DC70: 46). Staryu avoided the attack. (DC1: 6) Dratini is no longer Confused

    Round 15 Staryu: Staryu used Confuse Ray (DC60: 58). Dratini avoided the attack.
    Round 15 Dratini: Dratini used Twister (DC55: 89). Staryu lost 15% of its HP (10%).

    Round 16 Staryu: Staryu used Water Gun (DC60: 81). Dratini lost 12% of its HP (4%).
    Round 16 Dratini: Dratini used Twister (DC55: 97). Crit! Staryu lost 30% of its HP (0%). Staryu faints!
    Scheduled vote count started by Daemon Hunter on Apr 13, 2024 at 5:45 PM, finished with 9 posts and 8 votes.
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    • Surprisingly long battle. Looking at the battle log, Confuse Ray plus any dc raising move such as Thunder Wave would be a potent combination. if we get a Magnemite we should try that (though confuse ray is only learnt by TM for Magnemite).
     
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    FANTASTIC 10/10 first gym badge here we go

    also yeah longest battle we've had it looks like
     
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    EagerListener said:
    Surprisingly long battle. Looking at the battle log, Confuse Ray plus any dc raising move such as Thunder Wave would be a potent combination. if we get a Magnemite we should try that (though confuse ray is only learnt by TM for Magnemite).
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    Definitely, if you have a Pokemon that can apply confuse and paralysis, then it becomes a pretty difficult match to lose.

    And yeah, this was definitely a long battle, enough that Dratini was about to run out of stamina at the end and start taking penalties along with Staryu, as it is, the match was basically decided at the last exchange.
     
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    if we get a Magnemite we should try that (though confuse ray is only learnt by TM for Magnemite).
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    Could always call home and say "hey mom, dad, could I get an allowance advance"
    the SV ingredients and costs is as follows

    gastly gas 80 purchase price ; 240
    mareep wool 60 purchase price ; 160
    total is 400 + 400 LP = 800 LP or 800 Poke

    Pokedollars can be considered equivalent to the japanese yen due to the games' origins.
    800 poke is only $8.00, but I will admit: TM costs are just different in SV due to crafting.

    A TM like this previously? it could've been a penny, but probably not terrible, as it's only confuse ray.
    Even 1000 poke is only 10 bucks. 8000 is 80 bucks.
    This varies by game, as TM017 (Protect then) in BDSP is only 2,000 poke, or 20 bucks... but for a few games it was 10000 poke due to reusability.
    While not purchasable in FRLG, in Gen 3 it was available in other games for 3000 poke.

    If Violet can't pay herself, but can find one, "hey mom, dad, could I buy a TM for one of my pokemon. I found a new strategy and I'm doing really well and, and, and it's only 3000 poke" would probably fly.
    We'll have to visit Celadon eventually for a gym battle with Erika right? Could try and pick it up then if we aren't trying for Sabrina or Koga as a second badge.

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    oh wow that was two hits Dratini landed in the same fight!
     
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    Kanto Week 8 Part 3 - The Cascade Badge
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    • Pokemon Sent Out: Dratini
    Stance: Standard
    Dratini Round 1: Thunder Wave
    Dratini Round 2: Twister
    Dratini Round 3: Twister repeatedly

    The battle had resumed for a mere few seconds before Violet realized something was different. Misty's orders hadn't just covered what moves to use, instead, she instructed Staryu to weave between the platforms. Immediately doing so, the Water Pokemon began to rapidly accelerate in unpredictable patterns, diving in and out of the water as it did.

    Dratini dove into the water himself, barely avoiding a Confuse Ray before unleashing Thunder Wave within the pool, hoping for a repeat of what happened with Psyduck. Instead, Staryu shot out of the water into the air, avoiding the attack and reorienting itself to look down on the pool.

    "Thunder Wave while it's in the air!" Violet shouted, to which Dratini leaped from the water onto one of the platforms, sparks beginning to form around it as the Thunder Wave began to coalesce.

    "Staryu! Confuse Ray!" But Misty wasn't so inclined to give Dratini a free hit, as both Pokemon unleashed their attacks simultaneously. Almost immediately, Staryu's arms began to spasm while Dratini grew disoriented and struggled to track Staryu.

    Calling out for Dratini to stay vigilant and on the move, he began to weave between the platforms and water just like Staryu, the two Pokemon using the complex dance as a form of cover. Both trainers called out for new attacks. Unwilling to have Staryu get into range of Dratini's coils, Misty opted for Water Gun, while Violet opted for Twister.

    Disoriented as he was, however, Dratini's attack was mistimed and misplaced, tossing the Mirage Pokemon into the water with a heavy hit twice. However, the sheer unpredictability this provided ensured Staryu couldn't land any hits on the Mirage Pokemon. It was only the third time Dratini used Twister that he shook off the disorientation, enabling him to fight at full capacity once more.

    And yet, Misty reacted quickly, having Staryu switch back to Confuse Ray as the two Pokemon continued their dance. Each Water Gun and Twister were dodged and evaded as Dratini and Staryu weaved between platforms and in and out of the pool itself. But it was the Mirage Pokemon that broke the stalemate, landing the first blow against Staryu thus far.

    Managing to catch Staryu in the corner of the arena, Dratini landed a solid hit with Twister, the swirling maelstrom of Dragon energy injuring and disorienting Staryu enough that the Mirage Pokemon immediately was able to capitalize. Charging up the next attack more than normal, the Water Pokemon was surprised by the sheer intensity, causing it to cry out as it bounced off the platforms on the pool and into the water below.

    "Don't let up!" Violet ordered for she knew not to give Staryu or Misty a chance to recover. And Dratini had no intentions himself, using Twister a third time in rapid succession to bring Staryu to the same level of injury as himself.

    As the Water Pokemon got to their metaphorical feet, Misty asked if they could continue. To which Staryu responded with a quick confirmation before trying to land a Confuse Ray once more. Accepting the Twister that landed, Dratini once more appeared to grow disoriented as the dance between them continued once more.

    Both Pokemon circled the other, constantly trying to gain an advantage or land hits. However, this time it was Dratini who slipped up. Trying to clear his head, the Mirage Pokemon misjudged distances, dodging into a Water Gun from Staryu that slammed him into the edge of the pool.

    "Dratini!" Violet called out, nervously checking on her companion from a distance. The Mirage Pokemon chirped a battle cry, diving into the water to avoid the continued barrage of water from Staryu.

    "Confuse it again!" Misty called out as Staryu switched to Confuse Ray just as Dratini regained his bearings. Diving into the pool to try and catch the Mirage Pokemon off guard, Violet saw an opening.

    "Twister now!" There was a moment between when Staryu would enter the water, where the froth and bubbles from its entry would blind it, and Violet timed it perfectly. Tossing the Water Pokemon into the air with the move, Dratini hopped back onto the platform as the two battling creatures used up the last bit of energy they had.

    "Don't give up yet, Staryu," Misty called out, her mind concentrating on what was in front of her. "Use Water Gun one last time!"

    "You know what to do, Dratini!" Violet yelled simultaneously. Both Pokemon unleashed their attack, with Water Gun meeting Twister head-on, blinding both trainers for a few seconds as a spray of water coated the arena.

    Waving her hand to try and disperse the spray, Violet held her breath as she realized just how quiet the battle had become. The mist dissipated, leaving her to see that only one Pokemon remained standing.

    With a tired chirp of victory, Dratini visibly panted, exhausted by the lengthy battle. "We did it!" Violet yelled, hopping in excitement as the Mirage Pokemon approached hug range.

    Glomping her Pokemon, Violet lifted him into her arms, spinning around in celebration as she realized the Cascade Badge was hers.

    *Dratini upgrades Health to C--*
    *Dratini upgrades Stamina to C-*
    *Dratini upgrades Speed to C-*
    *Dratini upgrades Evasion to C++*
    *Dratini upgrades Wrap to B–*
    *Dratini upgrades Thunder Wave to C*
    *Dratini upgrades Twister to C+*

    [] Learn Dragon Tail at C– as Dratini's fourth C ranked move
    [] Learn Dragon Tail at (D++/C–) and promote Water Gun to C++
    [] Swap out another move for Dragon Tail

    Round 1 Staryu: Staryu used Confuse Ray (DC35: 21). Dratini avoided the attack.
    Round 1 Dratini: Dratini used Thunder Wave (DC55: 17). Staryu avoided the attack.

    Round 2 Staryu: Staryu used Confuse Ray (DC35: 41). Dratini is confused.
    Round 2 Dratini: Dratini used Thunder Wave (DC70: 87). Staryu is paralyzed.

    Round 3 Staryu: Staryu used Water Gun (DC60: 34). Dratini avoided the attack.
    Round 3 Dratini: Dratini used Twister (DC70: 7). Dratini hurt itself in its confusion -16% HP (56%). (DC75: 19) Dratini is Confused.

    Round 4 Staryu: Staryu used Water Gun (DC60: 34). Dratini avoided the attack.
    Round 4 Dratini: Dratini used Twister (DC70: 3). Dratini hurt itself in its confusion -16% HP (40%). (DC50: 28) Dratini is Confused.

    Round 5 Staryu: Staryu used Water Gun (DC60: 24). Dratini avoided the attack.
    Round 5 Dratini: Dratini used Twister (DC70: 48). Staryu avoided the attack. (DC25: 93) Dratini is no longer Confused

    Round 6 Staryu: Staryu used Confuse Ray (DC60: 44). Dratini avoided the attack.
    Round 6 Dratini: Dratini used Twister (DC55: 53). Staryu avoided the attack.

    Round 7 Staryu: Staryu used Confuse Ray (DC60: 30). Dratini avoided the attack.
    Round 7 Dratini: Dratini used Twister (DC55: 35). Staryu avoided the attack.

    Round 8 Staryu: Staryu used Confuse Ray (DC60: 9). Dratini avoided the attack.
    Round 8 Dratini: Dratini used Twister (DC55: 69). Staryu lost 15% of its HP (85%).

    Round 9 Staryu: Staryu used Confuse Ray (DC60: 44). Dratini avoided the attack.
    Round 9 Dratini: Dratini used Twister (DC55: 100). Crit! Staryu lost 30% of its HP (55%).

    Round 10 Staryu: Staryu used Confuse Ray (DC60: 25). Dratini avoided the attack.
    Round 10 Dratini: Dratini used Twister (DC55: 88). Staryu lost 15% of its HP (40%).

    Round 11 Staryu: Staryu used Confuse Ray (DC60: 65). Dratini is confused.
    Round 11 Dratini: Dratini used Twister (DC70: 70). Staryu lost 15% of its HP (40%). (DC75: 50) Dratini is Confused.

    Round 12 Staryu: Staryu used Water Gun (DC60: 34). Dratini avoided the attack.
    Round 12 Dratini: Dratini used Twister (DC70: 86). Staryu lost 15% of its HP (25%). (DC75: 10) Dratini is Confused.

    Round 13 Staryu: Staryu used Water Gun (DC60: 99). Crit! Dratini lost 24% of its HP (16%)
    Round 13 Dratini: Dratini used Twister (DC70: 39). Staryu avoided the attack. (DC25: 6) Dratini is Confused.

    Round 14 Staryu: Staryu used Water Gun (DC60: 2). Dratini avoided the attack.
    Round 14 Dratini: Dratini used Twister (DC70: 46). Staryu avoided the attack. (DC1: 6) Dratini is no longer Confused

    Round 15 Staryu: Staryu used Confuse Ray (DC60: 58). Dratini avoided the attack.
    Round 15 Dratini: Dratini used Twister (DC55: 89). Staryu lost 15% of its HP (10%).

    Round 16 Staryu: Staryu used Water Gun (DC60: 81). Dratini lost 12% of its HP (4%).
    Round 16 Dratini: Dratini used Twister (DC55: 97). Crit! Staryu lost 30% of its HP (0%). Staryu faints!

    GM Note: So … looking at the rolls, I forgot to reduce Staryu's HP in Round 11 which would have caused the fight to end in Round 15. But because it's so narratively fitting, I'll just pretend that error never happened and that it ended where it did.
     
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    • [X] Learn Dragon Tail at C– as Dratini's fourth C ranked move

    Dragon Tail well I don't see us using it much might potentially see use, unlike Water Gun which we're never going to use. Also, we already have four C ranked or higher moves for Dratini so how are we learning another one?

    Edit: Wait is this an implied Combat Discovery? Where moves that reach B rank don't count towards the number of C rank moves we can have? I wonder if there's a limit to the number of B, and A rank moves we know at any given time then to balance this out...
     
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    Sir LagsAlot said:
    Edit: Wait is this an implied Combat Discovery? Where moves that reach B rank don't count towards the number of C rank moves we can have? I wonder if there's a limit to the number of B, and A rank moves we know at any given time then to balance this out...
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    Yep. It is a combat discovery. As you surmised, B rank moves don't count towards the number of C rank moves. And while there is a limit to the number of B ranked moves, you don't know what that is yet.
     
    Daemon Hunter said:
    Misty's orders hadn't just covered what moves to use, instead, she instructed Staryu to weave between the platforms.
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    oooh, wonder if this is a good reason for Violet to look at gym layouts ahead of time, and try to research her battles

    Daemon Hunter said:
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    [X] Learn Dragon Tail at C– as Dratini's fourth C ranked move

    Water gun or a stronger move will be good for Blaine, but frankly? Dragon Tail'll pay off for something like another dragon mon at end of region
     
    Meridian said:
    Water gun or a stronger move will be good for Blaine, but frankly? Dragon Tail'll pay off for something like another dragon mon at end of region
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    Dratini will have naturally learned Aqua Tail by the time we get to Blaine since the sixth gym fight usually happens when your Pokemon are around the low forties in levels, and Dratini learns Aqua Tail at level thirty-three. It'd be quite funny if we managed to get our hands on the TMs for Rain Dance, and Dragon Dance before the fight with Blaine though since that might let Dratini sweep the gym considering Blaine has no Sunny Day users.
     
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    Sir LagsAlot said:
    It'd be quite funny if we managed to get our hands on the TMs for Rain Dance, and Dragon Dance before the fight with Blaine though since that might let Dratini sweep the gym considering Blaine has no Sunny Day users.
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    Godddd we'll probably be doing the gym order as having Blaine then Giovanni then Brock, possibly
    meaning the last few gyms could be a rain dance sweep
     
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