http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr9KFynxBpA&list=PL6akIKaXBeU02shOveaefiFXO_wKRkXiQ

Music for Aquapolis?

>>30307243
Fuck yeah, free lodging!

Badasfuck Character list
> Zappydan
> Vlad
> Zappydan
> Ursaring
> Vance

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You yawn. "I think sleep is a good idea." The others nod, and you all get ready for bed.

As you're crawling into bed, you hear Vance and Robin still talking. "So Robin, are you in for tomorrow?"

"Sure! It'll probably be fun."

You can't help yourself. What are they doing together tomorrow? You keep your voice calm and casual. "What are you guys talking about?"

Vance turns to you. "Oh, sorry. Robin and I were talking before. I found a bunch of flyers asking for temporary workers from all the different hotels and spas. Robin and I were going to spend tomorrow working to get a little extra money."

"We didn't think you'd be interested, since you've got a lot of money right now," Robin adds. "You're welcome to join us, if you want. A lot of trainers take odd jobs between gyms. I thought we could spend another day here in Aquapolis, then take on the gym tomorrow night or early the next day."

>You'll spend tomorrow training your Pokemon. A whole uninterrupted day can net a lot of progress.
>You're in. It couldn't hurt to earn more money
>You're challenging the gym first thing in the morning. You just can't wait.
>Something else

>>30307321
I like you. I needed some music. These extended versions will be perfect for my upcoming tabletop quest.

>>30307408
>You'll spend tomorrow training your Pokemon. A whole uninterrupted day can net a lot of progress.
Offer to pay their way for them too. They're our friends first and foremost.

>>30307408

>Training tomorrow

A full day of just training would be a godsend. Also, tell them that you're willing to help them moneywise if they want. Friends help each other out.

>>30307408
>You'll spend tomorrow training your Pokemon. A whole uninterrupted day can net a lot of progress.

>>30307408
If you plug that address into search bar, it'll be a playlist for Sinnoh's music.

>>30307438
This. They can pay is back in sexual favors/advice about the region/gyms, but only of they want

>>30307408
>You'll spend tomorrow training you Pokemon.

Phantump and/or Vlad obv.

>>30307408
>You're in. It couldn't hurt to earn more money
Let's try out this wor-king thing.

>>30307408
>You'll spend tomorrow training your Pokemon. A whole uninterrupted day can net a lot of progress.

"You know I don't really mind you guys mooching off me for a while though, right? Just sayin'"

>>30307408
>>You'll spend tomorrow training your Pokemon. A whole uninterrupted day can net a lot of progress.

What will we argue about today I wonder?

Did we ever learn what moves Leviathan knows?

>>30307611
Presumably still splash and bounce, since she just evolved.

>>30307630
Gyarados evolve at 20, taking that into account it should know Splash, Tackle, Bounce and Bite.

>>30307408
>You'll spend tomorrow training your Pokemon. A whole uninterrupted day can net a lot of progress.

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>>30307630
They usually get bite when they evolve and since it evolved it probably knows tackle.

depending on its temperament, I think we should use it in Aquaopolis, we have Dan and Trunks for type advantage and Leviathan's own water typing gives a bit of resistance and its fucking strong on its own.It really depends on how it reacts to us though. worth looking into at the very least.

>>30307408
>You'll spend tomorrow training your Pokemon. A whole uninterrupted day can net a lot of progress.

>>30307758
If we take it out, we should ask the professor if he's done with tests first. We could put some training in with it, and give him Destiny, since Destiny has the same occurance.
But he needs to be done with Gyarados first.

>>30307758
Ehh If we are going in for a gym battle we should stick to the guys we know.

Should still take a look at him afterwards though.

>>30307408
>You're in. It couldn't hurt to earn more money
Lets earn some honest money for once.

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"Thanks, but I'm good. I want to get in a lot of training tomorrow." You try to think of the best way to say the next part, but it's hard. You're not used to paying for other people, and you haven't had a lot of people in your life extend you many favors. "I..umm... Look, if you guys need it, I don't mind paying your way. You're...You're my friends. It's what they do, right?"

In the darkness you can still see them smirk. No, not smirking, smiling. There's no scheming or ulterior motives. You'd be able to read them if there were. "Well, come on, say something," you push. They're just looking at each other and you and smiling and it's creeping you out.

They both move in to hug you. "Thanks," Vance says. "That means a lot."

Robin squeezes you tight. "I know that was hard," she whispers in your ear. Oh sure, NOW she an pick up on these things.

You've had enough of being on this side of the emotional flow. "OK, OK, don't get weird on me. So we're settled then right? I'll cover you guys."

Robin and Vance both exchange a look. "We don't want to take advantage of that if we don't have to. We'll still work tomorrow since it's a good chance at some quick money."

"But we'll keep that in mind if it comes up." Robin adds.

With that settled, the three of you get to sleep.

The next morning you wake up to the sound of Mr. O'Telier knocking. He's delivered a great breakfast. "Again, thank you all so much. I'm already getting some reservations." He leaves the cart and excuses himself.

Robin and Vance down their meals quickly before heading off to get some work. That just leaves you and the day alone. You'll have a lot of time to get training done.

You'll have to decide who to train first. You'll have all day, so you can spend time with each Pokemon.

>Devon (Houndour)
>Zappy Dan (Magnemite)
>Vlad (Golbat)
>Destiny (Horsea)
>Trunks (Phantump)
>Raistlin (Abra)
>Leviathon (Gyarados)
>Something else

>>30308058
>Devon (Houndour)
Gotta respect our original.

>>30308058
>Trunks (Phantump)
First: horn leech
>Raistlin
Confusion
>Devon
Don't neglect

>>30308058
>Trunks (Phantump)
Got to get that hornleach down.

>>30308058

Zappy Dan and Vlad. Vlad trains Dan's speed while Dan trains Vlads dodge...

>>30308058
>Destiny (Horsea)
Work that horse(ea)!

>>30307880
Leviathan would make a great 3rd, assuming he's loyal. which is my only potential problem with it.

Zappy Dan and Trunks are shoo ins but the others I'm not hot on for that battle.

Raistlin still needs more imo
Vlad would screwed if he gets knocked into the water and iirc the leader has the field set to make calling them back harder.
Devon....haha no.
Destiny maybe. offers 1/2 resistance to water but right now Levianthan is much


>>30308058
>Trunks (Phantump)
horn leech needs to be learned

>>30308058
>Trunks

>>30308139
Yeah but even with the type advantage he is less experienced than Destiny.
Also he is huge as balls, where are we going to train him in town?

so uh gobble
pick your images more carefully when announcing in qtg, yeah?

>>30308058
>Trunks (Phantump)
Horn Leech. He can use it against trees or some other living plant so we can tell if it's effective or not.

>Devon (Houndour)
Work on that Dark Pulse. Speed up the charging process.

>Zappy Dan (Magnemite)
Not sure. Possibly special attack training. Just have him shoot targets.

>Vlad (Golbat)
Test out his new speed. Get him a new physical attack.

>Destiny (Horsea)
Have Vlad annoy her again. That worked wonders last time. Just make sure that she doesn't outrage, because that could be bad.

>Raistlin (Abra)
Find out if he's able to teleport anything with himself. Could be real handy in future.

>Leviathan (Gyarados)
I don't have the foggiest idea of what to do here. Find out what moves she knows, I guess.

At some point I would like to test if Dan is submersible. Like I don't want to find out he short-circuits if he falls in the water, and the idea of using a Sonic Boom underwater is thrilling. Dat 4.3x propagation factor.

>>30308296
Think that would cause cavitation to occur?

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You'll start with Trunks. He's a grass type, and there's the upcoming water gym challenge, so it only makes sense. He's eager to learn, but doesn't have much real experience yet.

"Trunks! Come on out!"

You have lots of time. You figure you can finish up Horn Leech, and maybe even get some other training in. You got some studying in the other day, so you're feeling good about starting another move.

>Finish Horn Leech training, focus on a stat (Specify)
>Finish Horn Leech training, focus on learning Shadow Claw(Specify)
>Finish Horn Leech training, focus on learning Will-O-Wisp(Specify)
>Finish Horn Leech training, try to learn about his ability

>>30308203
Right? Wow

>>30308414
>Finish Horn Leech training, focus on learning Will-O-Wisp(Specify)
Obnoxious status pokemon for the obnoxious status trainer

>>30308414
>Finish Horn Leech training, focus on a stat (Specify)
And attack power.

>>30308414
>Finish Horn Leech training, focus on learning Will-O-Wisp(Specify)

We must be the most infuriatingly obnoxious trainer to battle in the world.

Parafusurn.

>>30308414
>>30308443
This. And Will-o-wisp is boss, cripples any physical attacker.

>>30308414
>Finish Horn Leech training, focus on learning Shadow Claw

>>30308485
according to the games you can't paralyze and burn someone at the same time, somehow. Might have to settle for Trunks just Leech Seeding, Confusing, and Burning. + Ingrain for lolMoreHealz. (imagine if he has harvest; I actually just like that mental image: eat a berry, 15 seconds later the same berry is growing off one of his branches, eat the berry, etc.)

>>30308569
He should have an offensive move too.

>>30308414
>Finish Horn Leech training, focus on learning Will-O-Wisp

>>30308635
If I remember correctly, we aren't limited to 4 moves in this.

>>30308649
Oh my...

could we train combo moves? such as stringing two attacks together under one command?

>>30308649
Oh really? In the long run we could add Curse as well, then.

>Horn Leech, Three-Way Investing

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You find a small space with some trees and rocks just on the edge of town. It occurs to you that this might get messy.

"Alright Trunks! Let's finish up that Horn Leech training." Trunks keeps trying it on a nearby tree you point out. Every time he tries it, he looks to you for approval. As cute as he is, his neediness is a little tiring. He's a quick learner though, and he seems to be pulling the move off flawlessly after a short while. He seems more confident and powerful in his attacking in general too.

"Great job, Trunks!" You pat him on the head. He snuggles up to you. "Now let's focus on Will-O-Wisp."

He immediately takes a stance and prepares for more training. You base a lot of what you tell him from what you saw the Vulpix doing. He seems to be able to pull it off on a very still, close, and non-living target like a rock, but you're not sure how reliable it'll be in an actual battle. Still, that's a lot of progress. "Alright Trunks. Good job. You should rest up for now." Trunks mews cutely. You give him one last pat before returning him.

"Devon! Come on out!"

The dark Houndour appears, ready as always. He licks you a few times, then sits and starts scratching his ear.

>Try to learn Rest. With Early Bird, it's a great idea.
>Try to learn Flamethrower. Robin's Houndour knows it.
>Bite should be easy to learn.
>Odor Sleuth could come in handy
>Focus on a stat (Specify)
>Something else

[For the sake of keeping this from getting artificially long, I'll just name each Pokemon down the list for now.]

>>30308718
It'd take a lot of specialized training, but it's possible.
Yes, Pokemon can learn more than four moves. Think more like the anime/manga than games

>>30308975
>Bite should be easy to learn

>>30308569
>>30308792
Hey guys?
You know horn leech is literally the last move on phantump's levelup list, right?
We've wasted loads of time teaching him a high-level move that isn't even that powerful, neglecting his bread-and-butter moves like growth, curse, ingrain and oh yeah will-o-wisp.
>>30308975
>Bite should be easy to learn.
gotta git stab

>>30308975
>Try to learn Flamethrower. Robin's Houndour knows it.
burn everything

>>30308975
>Bite
Nice basic move

>>30308975
>Bite should be easy to learn.

>>30308975
I'd like flamethrower, since his next opportunity for a big battle (if we decide to use him there) is the dark/fighting gym, and if we do we want to focusfire the fighting type into oblivion with STABs.

>>30309036
>Train Bite, Fiscal Responsibility nature

>>30308975

>Bite

He needs something for when the enemy gets too close.

>>30308975
>Bite should be easy to learn.
Might as well get it out of the way, but Flamethrower is a great project for the future.

>>30309036
Eh, I agree that he's not an offensive Pokemon, but you always want an offensive move so you aren't useless after Taunt. Horn Leech is his best bet for that. I'd run Leech Seed, Substitute, Will-o-Wisp, Horn Leech. Curse and Ingrain will be nice as well with more than four move slots. What are you on about with Growth, though? How would that benefit him at all? He's not an attacker.

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"Alright DevAHBLAGHHGG!" Devon tackles you and starts licking your face.

"Devon! Stop!" You giggle. If only you had that problem with Robin. "Devon! Down boy!" He finally calms down and sits, awaiting your commands. He's really affectionate outside of battles.

You hold out a stick and order him to bite it. He chomps it, but it's clearly just a regular bite and not the actual move. "Devon, I need you to focus and use the move." He seems confused, and instead starts sniffing at your pockets. You reach in to find what he's after, and pull out your flute.

"Ah, this is what you want, right boy?" He wags his tail and barks. "I'll play for you if you can use Bite, how's that sound?"

Devon barks, then starts attacking the stick. He bites down on it, and blows it away with an Ember. "Keep trying," you encourage. He repeats the same thing with a new stick, but he explodes that one with Dark Pulse. You play him a quick tune as a consolation for getting closer. Finally, after a few more sticks get destroyed, he seems to get the hang of it. It looks just like when Vlad showed you his Bite.

"Good boy Devon!" You play him a tune and he keeps demonstrating his Bite. After a few minutes, you decide to give him a rest. "Great work buddy, now take it easy for awhile. I'll play some more for you later."

With Devon returned, you toss out Zappy Dan. He'll probably be in your team for the gym. He's already gotten a little improvement in his Defense and Special Attack, and has a powerful electric move.

>Focus on stat training (specify)
>Try to learn Mirror Shot
>That Charge Beam move Eddie's Clefairy knew might be useful
>Try to learn his Ability
>Explosion could be a useful desperation move
>Something else

Just a reminder, Explosion and other fainting moves are not considered cruel, and just a way to spend excessive energy. It's only cruel if you abuse the hell out of it or lead with it a lot. It does not hurt the user, just gently faints them from exhaustion

>>30309393
>>Try to learn Mirror Shot

learn steel move. rock water typing is a thing

>>30309393
>>Focus on stat training (specify)
Defense

>>30309393
>Explosion, Market Analysis

>>30309393
>Focus on stat training (specify)
Speed, he'll need to doge the water spouts. Toss stuff in the air for him to maneuver around.

I think we've spoiled Devon

>>30309393
>Focus on stat training (specify)
special defense or special attack.

if stat training doesn't win, my secondary choice is Explosion.

>>30309420
rock water isn't a threat, water ground would be, though that is what trunks is for.

>>30309327
>stalling regenerator with one or two hard-hitting attacks
>don't want to throw down 50% bonus damage for the finisher
>>30309393
>Try to learn his Ability
>>30309420
Rock/Water is weak to Electric, neutral to Steel. You're probably thinking Ground/Water.
Both are double-weak to Grass anyway so lol hornleech.

>>30309393

>Explosion.

If Zappy Dan must fall, he won't fall alone.

>>30309443
Dans not a speed man, he is a tank.

>>30309393
>Focus on stat training (specify)
Special Attack

Or we could be really annoying and go for volt switch...

>>30309475
Well I don't really know how to train defense.

>>30309393
>Try to learn Mirror Shot

Always nice to have coverage.

>>30309491
Hit him with a stick

>>30309491
well, Dan should be doing it by Not Giving a Fuck (AKA meditating) under a waterfall. Thematically appropriate and fits his upcoming opponents.

>>30309491
Throw stuff at him? Or whatever we did last time.

>>30309491
have him take hits from another mon

...might actually be a good to a 2 for 1 training session

dan works on defense
other mon tries to learn a new move etc

>>30309491
>take a hit
>go with the impact, thus weakening the damage on your body

I remember a Machop in one episode of the Pokemon anime doing that. Don't forget to give Dan some polishing when we're done training him.

>>30309540

That should be a special move we can train him.

Not Giving A Fuck - Normal
5PP
Removes all Status Effects from the user

>>30309393
>Explosion could be a useful desperation move
Zappy Kamikaze

>>30309561

>Polish Zappy Dan
>Point flash-light at him
>Learns Flash

>>30309559
Didn't we tell Vance we didn't want to pit our pokemon against each other?

>>30309545
Maybe this would be the best option, or this: >>30309561

>>30309586
We should just teach him Protect. Then use "Not Give A Fuck" when we want him to use it.

>>30309617
IDK, but if we did, well Vance isn't here right now.

and it'd just be a spar.

>>30309393
>That Charge Beam move Eddie's Clefairy knew might be useful

Special Attack boost is nice.

>>30309540
That would probably train Special Defense, not Physical.
>>30309617
That was for forcing Destiny to learn to move on land by making her run from attacks, which would have been needlessly cruel.
But I agree, using Dan as target practice is dumb.

>>30309711
he could take the hits

>>30309711
When you train to take hits, you have to take hits.
You think its cruel when a boxer gets punched in training?

>>30308203
>>30308414
What happened on /qtg/? I never go there.

>>30309889
He posted an image of a Pokegirl with empty eyes surrounded by ghosts.

/qtg/ interpreted that as constant unending ghost rape and neverending torment.

>>30309922
So?

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>>30309889
Gobble announced the thread accompanied with this image.
Then >>30309922 happened.

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This might take some clever thinking. You look around for the right environment. Perfect! You see a small waterfall. That's exactly what you wanted.

"Alright Dan, I want you to float under that waterfall while we train." You figure you can hit two Pidgeys with one stone. Zappy Dan casually floats under the water, and takes his time to spin to face you. He struggles a little under the flowing water, but seems unconcerned.

You spend some time trying to learn Mirror Shot. Dan doesn't seem to be learning that well. He manages to fire off small bursts of light, but nothing that seems focused enough to be more than a slightly annoyance. You think that maybe you're asking too much with him under the waterfall.

"Alright, come on out. Let's try something else for now. I want to see you rippling with energy! Let's see you explode!"

Dan gives you a look that you could almost say was sarcastic.

"Come on. Don't you want to spend the rest of the day relaxing? I read that Explosion makes you go to sleep after." You realize that if Vance heard you say that, it'd be facials with Robin all over again.

That seems to be the right motivation for Dan. He gathers energy around him. From the shining light, you almost thing he's sing Mirror Shot or maybe even evolving for a second.

Wait, should you be this close?

BOOM! A massive shockwave throws you back. You land in the water and make a big splash. As you slowly get up and take a breath, you see Zappy Dan laying on the ground. You run over only to find him gently sleeping in his small, newly made crater. "Good job Dan. You covered a lot of ground today." You return him to his ball. You make a mental note to reward him later when he wakes up.

(continued)

>>30309952
It wasn't just one or two posts. They were enjoying it immensely.

>>30309952
A guy asked what happened in QTG, so that anon explained it.

Why are you asking so? This was never about why or how important it was.

>>30309963
>>30309922
I fail to see the problem. Other than /tg/ constant need to make everything about sex.

>>30309393
>>That Charge Beam move Eddie's Clefairy knew might be useful
I like that it raise special attack, could be useful since it's an electric move for the next gym

>>30309922
>>30309963
And this is why I never go there.

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>>30309988
Zappy Dan slightly improved his Defense, Special Defence and Special Attack. He's learned Explosion and made a small amount of headway on Mirror Shot.

"Vlad! It's your turn!" The speedy Golbat does a loop before circling around you.

>Confuse Ray would be more reliable than Supersonic
>Poison Fang would make sense
>Steel Wing could cover some weaknesses
>Taunt should be easy
>Try to learn his Ability
>Train a stat (specify)
>Something else

Do any of you remember this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QzEoWeybp4

>>30310026
>Confuse Ray would be more reliable than Supersonic
>Poison Fang would make sense

Either of these suits me, make him a debuffer.

>>30309994
Figured people made a big deal out of it like a bunch of hypersensitive cunts.

>>30310026
>>Confuse Ray would be more reliable than Supersonic

it is

>>30310026
>Confuse Ray would be more reliable than Supersonic
We need to be able to confuse people

>>30310026
>Confuse Ray would be more reliable than Supersonic
>Poison Fang would make sense
Maybe have Trunks demonstrate?

>>30310026
>>Poison Fang would make sense
We are going to be the queen of status effects.

>>30310026
could we just spend time with him and get him to love us so he evolves into Crobat sooner?

>>30310026
>Taunt
>Poison Fang
I bet Vlad can learn Taunt in like, three minutes tops. Let's use that other time to learn something else.

>>30310026
>Try to learn his ability

>>30310026
>Poison Fang would make sense

>>30310026
>>Confuse Ray would be more reliable than Supersonic

Confusion status is our bread and butter and confuse ray far more accurate than supersonic (100% compared to 55%)

>>30310026
>>Poison Fang would make sense
I like the badly poisoned effect, what can I say.

>>30310026
I want to get Mean Look on his repertoire eventually, since we use volatile status effects a lot. But for now

>Confuse Ray
trunks demo was a good idea
I'd like Poison Fang or Toxic, but those can wait.

>>30310026
>Taunt should be easy
>Confuse Ray would be more reliable than Supersonic

Holyshit, acrobatics OP for a quest that doesn't use items the same way as the game, though I suppose you could rule it that training for high-damage acrobatics would be another style, like psuedo-choiceband training would be.

gobble died
rip in piece

>>30310717
He got b& for ghostrape pic.

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Confusion has always been your ally. Even before you were a trainer, you always knew how to make the best of a confusing situation. Usually it was to get your hand in someone's pockets, but it still counts. Since you started your journey, confusion has only been better to you.

"Vlad! Let's work on Confuse Ray today!" He circles around you in delight. You have an idea! Trunks knows this move. He can demonstrate. You take out Trunks.

"Trunks, I want you to demonstrate Confuse Ray for Vlad. Don't be shy." Trunks snuggles up to you, then takes on a stance. You point him at a tree. "Aim there!"

Trunks shoots a small, glowing ball of purple light. It sways through the air before connecting against the tree, giving off no noticeable effect.

"Now Vlad! You try!" Vlad gives it a few shots. Sometimes he fires off Swift or Leech Life by accident. He seems to have a little trouble at first, but he quickly looks like he got it. "Good job! Both of you."

Vlad is on a roll. You decide to push him a bit. "Alright Vlad, let's focus on Poison Fang now." You have to search around for more suitable sticks. You doubt a rock would be good for this excercise. You start tossing sticks into the air, with Vlad catching them in his mouth and biting down. He transitions slowly from Bite to Poison Fang with each try. After awhile, you notice that some of this sticks end up with a purple, sickly colour after he's done with them. You think he has it! Probably! You'd want to test it out, but you're not sure what the best way to do that is.

You can test out Confuse Ray though! "Vlad, come on down here." Vlad flies down and you catch him. "Vlad, I'm going to need you to use confuse Ray on me this one time." He looks confused himself.

(continued)

>>30310717
>>30310768
Rumors of his demise were greatly exaggerated.

>>30310798
What's the worst that could happen

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>>30310798
"Don't worry, Vlad, I bought special Persim Berry jam, it cures confusion." You open the jar and let him see it. "I'll have the jar open and ready. You just need to use it on me once, then I'll take some jam and I'll be fine."

You're not 100% sure about the plan, but he seems to apprecaite your willingness to get down and dirty, so you press on. "Alright? Ready?" He flies up into the air and does another loop, you ready the jar.

"Confuse Ray!"

Vlad fires a small ball of purple light, then the world gets...weird. The colors are all wrong. You're spinning around in circles, even though you know you're standing still. Come on, concentrate! You had a plan, right? The jam! Stay focused! You have it in your left hand. No wait, the right hand. Whatever hand it is, you put it to your face. Ow! You must have come in to fast. You try that again, slowly. There's something in your mouth, it's a little bitter, and goopy.

The world comes into focus. Vlad is flying overhead in truimph. You can clearly see it's only been a few seconds, but it felt like it could have easily been hours. Vlad's Confuse Ray is potent!

"Good work Vlad! I think that'll work really well." Vlad screeches in happiness before returning.

"Destiny! I choose you!"

>Focus Energy should be easy
>Try to learn Ice Beam
>Scald could be really useful
>Train a stat (Specify)
>Something else

>>30310798
This is definitely a good idea.

>>30310832
>Scald could be really useful

>>30310832
>Train a stat (Specify)
More agility.

>>30310832
Inb4 she wakes up in bed with a broker.

>>30310832
>>Scald could be really useful

we are a whore for status effects

>>30310832
Scald.

>>30310832
>Scald could be really useful
Plus we need a more powerful water attack

>There's something in your mouth, it's a little bitter, and goopy.
Does Kat sober up like that a lot?

>>30310832
Scald for potable hot tubing

>>30310832
I suggest working on Physical Attack since we have Outrage, and/or a physical water move like Waterfall or Aqua Jet.

>>30310934
Portable

>>30310930
Probably, complete with compromised vision and mouth pain.

>>30310832
>>Scald could be really useful
burn baby burn, also sort of cool that it can thaw Destiny if frozen.

>>30310832
>>Try to learn Ice Beam
We can already burn, with Trunks and Devon. Get a freeze-r to round out the statuses.

>>30310941
Horseas have terrible base Physical Attack. Outrage is only useful because of its raw power and Dragon typing, physical attacks won't be much good to us until we can evolve her to Kingdra.

>>30311019
Can't we teach her dragon dance?

>>30311019
I know her PhysAttack is weak now, but I'd rather work on powering up the attack we would use if we took her into the gym battle, since scald is likely to be resisted and is an unreliable-at-best status inducer.
(but I got sorely outvoted so it's not like I'm trying to make a fuss or anything)

>>30311085
Its mostly a case of her never being as good at physical attacks as our other options so it would be a bit of a waste.

>>30311247
Kingdra's physical and special attack are equal, though I admit when, if ever, she would become a Kingdra is questionable.

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You sit on a log and pick up Destiny. You pet her while you're still getting your bearings a little. She cuddles in close since you're still all wet from being knocked in the water.

"Let's learn Scald today." Destiny jumps off your lap and prepares for training. "Eager, are we?" She lets out a few bubbles as she squeels in a happy affirmative. "This move will be a lot like Water Gun. The biggest difference is that the water needs to be hot. Really, really hot."

Destiny doesn't seem to get the concept at first. It takes a lot of tries. You have her hitting rock after rock with it, but it just seems like she's doing Water Gun over and over.

"Destiny, come here." She leaps up back next to you. You bring your hands in to your mouth, and slowly breath hot air on them, then touch Destiny with them. "See what I'm doing? It's more like that. Let the heat out slowly, then blast away." You have no idea if that really applies to her, but you've had a great run with these things so far.

You get her to practice it on some more rocks. She's slower, calmer now, and the effect shows. You put your hand on the rock she was working on and it's hot!

"Yes! Good work! You did it!" Destiny looks a little tired from all the effort. "Rest up for now. I'm really proud of you."

You return her to her ball, then take out Raistlin. He got a lot of experience against a horde of Magikarp recently, and he's been really quick and exact on your training.

>Calm Mind fits well
>Energy Ball would be an unexpected surprise
>Psyshock could cover a weakness
>Train a stat (Specify)
>Something else

>>30311364
>Energy Ball would be an unexpected surprise

>>30311364
>Energy Ball would be an unexpected surprise
For the gym

>>30311364
>>Energy Ball would be an unexpected surprise

why the hell not?

>>30311364
>Energy ball
We need some coverage moves.

>>30311364
>>Energy Ball would be an unexpected surprise
Sounds good to me.

>>30311364
>Energy Ball would be an unexpected surprise
Lets do this.

>>30311364

can we also try giving him commands without speaking? should help if we get in a bind like back in the Karaoke bar, if we can use Raistlin without the opponent knowing what we are doing, we would have a surprise advantage...

I don't expect us to nail it down today, but if we work on it bit by bit...

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Energy Ball would really help you out.

"Raistlin, we're going to get you in touch with nature today. Let's learn Energy Ball." He cocks his head a little in reaction. That's a good sign.

"This isn't something a lot of people will expect from you," you explain. You grab some grass and wad it into a ball. "I want you to just levitate this grass for now, and really get to feel it."

Raistlin pushes the grass ball around with his mind. You put your hand on his back. "Good job, now lets work that Energy Ball. Try to gather some grass energy." You have no idea what you're saying. Since he might be able to read your mind though, you do your best to convince yourself that you do. Slowly and steadily, Raistlin is able to gather and shoot small, ineffective balls of green energy. You think about how proud you are of him. He's a fast learner too, like Trunks. He doesn't outwardly react to much, but you're glad you got him. You wonder what he'll be like when he evolves. He's probably getting closer.

The small Abra levitates a little and fires off a much stronger ball of energy. Then another. It impacts a nearby rock, blowing it to bits.

"Wow! You did it!" You run up and hug him. "You're amazing!" You smother him. You do your best to think the words as hard as you can when you say them. He might communicate more that way. "Take a break, you've earned it." You return him to his ball, and walk back to the Pokemon center. There's still a little time left, and you have one more Pokemon that needs your attention.

You call him Professor Fir. He's happy to exchange Leviathan for another Pokemon for awhile. He offers to heal Zappy Dan, since he's out from learning Explosion anyway. You make the exchange, then head out somewhere secluded.

You prepare to through out Leviathan, your Gyarados.

>On second thought, maybe this isn't a good idea right now
>Try to learn her ability
>Just focus on bonding for now
>Learn what moves she already knows
>Train a stat (specify)
>Something else

>>30311921
>Just focus on bonding for now
Flute-out toot-out

>>30311921
Obey me, Ms. Fish!

>>30311921
>Just focus on bonding for now

>>30311921
>>Just focus on bonding for now

>>30311921
>Just focus on bonding for now

>>30311921
>Just focus on bonding for now

Try to copy what Prof. Fir did

>>30311921
>Learn what moves she already knows

see if there's any surprises besides bounce

>>30311921
>Just focus on bonding for now

>>30311921
Earning dat loyalty is good, if things go well,
>>30312017
I'd like check her moves as well (inb4 Outrage destroys half the town)

>>30311921
>>Just focus on bonding for now
Friendship!

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You can't be a Pokemon trainer and be afraid of your own Pokemon. You need to be able to trust each other. You toss out her Pokeball.

In a massive flash of light, your Gyarados appears. It looks down at you expectently. There's no outward hostility, but no obedience or sign of respect either.

"Hi girl," you muster your bravery. It's a lot different when you're face to face with her. "I'm Kat. We'll be partners from now on." You remember to maintain eye contact. Leviathan's eyes follow yours, which you take as a good sign. She still doesn't react. You scratch behind her ears a little, but to do so means you have to lean in close, almost against her face. You can feel her breath on your chest. You lean in a little closer, and play around until you find the right spot.

She lets out a happy sound. Your fingers can always make a girl happy. She breaks eye contact and you keep scratching her. "You like that?" She leans into your hands some more. "We're going to be good friends." You stop scratching her and she resumes looking at you. A lot of tension has been taken out of it though. She looks like she enjoyed that, but there's something else about her face that's bothering you. It's like she just expected you to do that for her and she still feels like she's in charge.

>Give her a simple command, assert your dominance
>Ask her to demonstrate her moves
>That's good for now, return
>Play the flute, maybe she'll like that
>Something else

>>30312225
>Give her a simple command, assert your dominance

>>30312225
>Ask her to demonstrate her moves

>>30312225
>Ask her to demonstrate her moves
So it's like a cat

>>30312225
>Ask her to demonstrate her moves

>>30312225
Have her demonstrate her moves. Earn your respect.

>>30312225
>>Ask her to demonstrate her moves
Show me your moves!

>>30312225
>Something else
Mix >Give her a simple command, assert your dominance
>Ask her to demonstrate her moves in some way so that we see her moves but we are in control

>>30312225
>Your fingers can always make a girl happy
...really, Gobble. Really.
>>Give her a simple command, assert your dominance
In for a penny, in for a pound. This is now pokemon Are You Being Served.

>>30312225
>Ask her to demonstrate her moves

>>30312307
Knew she wasn't innocent.

>>30312307
Innuendo HO!

>>30312225
>>Give her a simple command, assert your dominance

what could possibly go wrong?

tell her to use bounce

>>30312225
>Your fingers can always make a girl happy.
L-lewd

>Ask her to demonstrate her moves

>>30312225
>Give her a simple command, assert your dominance

Also:
>Your fingers can always make a girl happy.
Better give Robin some more of that while we're still staying in a comfy hotel with her.

How would one pet a rock type?
Would you get like, a piece of sand paper or something?

>>30312361
be happy that kat doesnt hold hands with people often otherwise that would be way too Lewd for anyone...EVEN /h/

>>30312469
rocks can be smooth

>>30312485
I meant, would they like being pet? Would you have to do something diffrent?

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"Leviathan, why don't you show me some of your moves?" She looks at you. You almost sense pride and cockiness from her expression.

She looks at a nearby tree and roars. The sound is intense, but the visual is where the real action is. A shockwave of rage leaves her mouth and hits the small tree, splitting it in half. You saw that move before from the ship. It's Dragon Rage! As the top half starts tipping over, she moves in and crushes it with a Bite. She leaps high into the air, then comes crashing down on the stump with Bounce. Splinters fly everywhere, forcing you to cover your face for a moment.

When you take your arms down, she's looking at you, waiting for a reaction. It's hard to say if she's demanding praise from you, her minion, looking for genuine feedback, asserting her own dominance through a show of power, or something else. Pokemon can be harder to read than people sometimes.


>You're incredibly impressed
>Fake a yawn
>Congratulate her, tell her you'll make a good team
>What a terrifying display! Look scared
>Something else

>>30312599
>Congratulate her, tell her you'll make a good team

Gently does it

>>30312599
>You're incredibly impressed
>Congratulate her on her ability

>>30312599
>>Congratulate her, tell her you'll make a good team

I think we found our 3rd for the water gym

>>30312638
Before we decide that, we should make sure she won't go a little crazy and disobey us in battle.

>>30312599
"Eh, not bad I suppose. Real proof will be in live opponents."

>>30312599
>>Congratulate her, tell her you'll make a good team
>>30312662
Have to admit she seems pretty chill.

>>30312662
seemed to follow orders well enough.

we could fight a random wild poke for a trial battle

or just send her out 1st in the gym battle

>>30312599
>Smirk
>>Congratulate her, tell her you'll make a good team

>>30312638
I'm not so sure. Maybe a later gym, but she's a little fresh right now.

>>30312692
I think that would be a good idea. She is chill, but she is also the most powerful person and arguably the one with the greatest potential for anger.

>>30312638
I'd rather our 3 man team be Dan, Trunks, and Raistlin.

Why teach him Energy Ball if not for this fight?

>>30312599
>Congratulate her, tell her you'll make a good team

>>30312746
He may not have it down perfectly, we should practice it further.

>>30312746
Yeah, that does seem like a reasonable matchup.

Why take a water type to a water gym?

>>30312746
Dan and Trunks already got sp atack down, Raistlin doesn't get STAB, Leviathan gets 1/2 resistance against water and dat physical attack

>>30312795
Gobble said that STAB isn't really a thing.

I don't think we're sticking particularly hard to the game mechanics.

>>30312794
Because they resist the local STAB, and Leviathan gets to use a decent STAB in Bounce or typeless damage in Dragon Rage, or Destiny can unleash destruction with Outrage.

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>>30312836

>leader orders his to poke to submerge and hide under the water
>Leviathan used Bounce!
>pool emptied
>Dragon rage

>>30312794
And it's possibly the only time Destiny will get to be in the water...

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Her gaze bores into you. She's waiting.

"Well done!" You keep your voice from being overly enthusiastic, but make sure she can hear the genuine praise. "Not bad at all. I think we'll be a good team. We'll have to really see how you do against live opponents." You shoot her a smirk and lean on her tail. She looks a surprised you're not in total fear and awe of her power. You may have slightly wounded her pride just a bit. That's probably a good thing though, she has plenty to spare.

You're still not sure how she'll be in an actual battle, but she seems nice enough to relax with for now.

It's getting late and you're getting hungry. You should probably meet up with Robin and Vance soon.

>Head back to town
>Look for a wild Pokemon (d100)
>Look for a quick match with a trainer
>Something else

Rolled 3

>>30312967
>Look for a wild Pokemon (d100)

trial battle

>>30312967
>Look for a quick match with a trainer

Rolled 13

>>30312967
>>Look for a wild Pokemon (d100)

>>30312967
>Look for a wild Pokemon (d100)
see how well she does in battle

>>30312967
>Look for a wild Pokemon (d100)
Test out the new moves.

Rolled 82

>>30312967
>Look for a wild Pokemon (d100)
LET'S BEAT SOME FOLK BLOOOOOOOOOOOOODY

>>30312960
Destiny is a long term project

right now, Leviathan is better.

if we're bringing a water poke, I'd want someone bulky to take advantage of that 1/2 resistance to water

>>30312967
>>Look for a wild Pokemon (d100)
I choose you Levialthan! Watch as the wild pokemon quakes in fear.

Rolled 46

>>30312967
Wild 'Mon.

Let's get her fangs bloody.

Praise Helix Fossil

>>30312967
>Look for a wild Pokemon (d100)

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You probably have time to find a wild Pokemon somewhere out here. You return Leviathan for now and start looking around. You've run into a lot of interesting Pokemon recently. You can't wait to see what you find next.

There's a distance buzzing sound coming from somewhere passed the clearing. You carefully climb over the various stumps and rocks until you find the source. It's a yellow flying insect Pokemon, with two stingers for hands. You know this one, Beedrill, but just for the sake of it, you take out your Pokedex.

"Kneedrill, the Spelling B Pokemon. Beedrill are genetically engineered by the antidote industry in a conspiracy to sell more product. They enjoy giving trainers hugs."

You've heard crazier ideas. You were hoping for another Ice or Fire type though. Just as your reflecting on the best way to deal with it, it spots you. Uh oh, it does not look friendly. It flies right at you.

You grab a Pokeball.

>Devon (Houndour)
>Vlad (Golbat)
>Destiny (Horsea)
>Trunks (Phantump)
>Raistlin (Abra)
>Leviathan (Gyarados)
>Screw it, run!
>Something else

>>30313306
>Devon
BURN IT TO THE GROUND.

>>30313306
God-damned Rotom.

>Go, Leviathan!

Now we just need to use Reflect to capture Asura.

>>30313306
>Devon (Houndour)
Open with bite.

We should find a pokemon to check everyone's new move.

>>30313306
>>Trunks (Phantump)
We've trained him, yes, but I don't think we've ever actually used him in battle.
I'd rather not have his first be a gym.

>>30313306
>Leviathan (Gyarados)
lets see what she can do

>>30313306
>Leviathan (Gyarados)
Love you, pokedex.

>>30313332
>BURN IT TO THE GROUND
w-was this a reference to that horrible megaman x7 boss?

>>30313306
>Beedrill are genetically engineered by the antidote industry in a conspiracy to sell more product.
GODDAMN IT /pol/ WAS RIGHT!
FUCK YOU POKEMONSANTO!
>Devon (Houndour)
Just got back myself, but we haven't tackled the Gym yet, right? We should give him a bit of exercise since he won't be much use in the Gym.

>>30313347
It's a porygon I tell you, PORYGON!
Rotom wouldn't have enough to do in the tiny little box. And it would be shocking us constantly.

>>30313306
>Leviathan (Gyarados)
SHOW ME YO MOVES

>>30313306
>>Leviathan (Gyarados)

live fire test

>>30313375
You caught me.

Seriously, we need to kick more ass with Devon.

>>30313306

Consult S.S. Ticket

>>30313306
>>Leviathan (Gyarados)
Team building exercise, let's do this!

>>30313306
>Leviathan (Gyarados)
Have to see if she can follow orders in a fight before this gym.

>>30313365
lets use a plant pokemon against the bug/poison type?

>>30313306
>Devon

>>30313306
>Leviathan (Gyarados)

>>30313365
we used him on the ship.

>>30313306
> Trunks
Our little boy needs some practice.

>>30313446
Yep.
Teach the little guy adversity. He'll need to learn to carry through poor match-ups at some point, and here there's not too much in the way of consequences.
If he wins? Wonderful. But if not? At least he's got some valuable experience.

>>30313527
...point. I'd forgotten that.

>>30313306
>Devon (Houndour)

>>30313306
>>Leviathan (Gyarados)

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This seems like as good a chance to test Leviathan in battle as any.

You toss up her Pokeball. "Leviathan, I choose you!"

The massive blue monster of a Pokemon appears before you. She watches with casual interest as the Beedrill comes whizzing.

You barely dodge it. It flies by your face, then turns around for another pass. Leviathan is not taking the initiative. Or even doing much at all. Is that a good sign, or bad?

>Leviathan, Bounce!
>Use Bite!
>Dragon Rage, go!
>Something else
>Swap for another Pokemon (Specify)

>>30313646
>bite

>>30313646
>Bite
Leviathan, Crush that puny bug

>>30313646
>>Dragon Rage, go!


the moment of truth!

>>30313646
>Use Bite!
Bounce is overkill and likely to wound us with shrapnel. Dragon rage doesn't do that much, though it may still be respectable at this point.

>>30313646
"Leviathan, eat the bee!"

>>30313646
>Use Bite!

>>30313646
Bounce, maybe Dragon Rage. Last thing we want is for our pissy sea serpent to get stung on the inside of her mouth.

>>30313646
> Bite

>>30313646
>>Use Bite!
Rip and Tear

>>30313646
>Use Bite!

"...You can hit it, can't you?"

>>30313760
this reverse psycology may be the way to train leviathan

>>30313646
>>Use Bite!
...potentially important thought.
Beedrills are tiny and highly agile
Gyarados are huge and burdened with a (fairly) large turning circle.
...can Leviathan really coordinate to hit a target like this?

>>30313306
>Leviathan! Go!

>>30313781
She will have to learn considering the size of most of the things we will have to fight.

>>30313760
That is a good idea. Nothing more astounding to a proud sea serpent than doubt.

>>30313780
jealous might work too if reverse psychology doesn't

switch out to devon, burniate the beedrill, lavish him with praise watch her get jealous, which will make either want to follow orders ....or exacerbate the problem.

worth stating imo, reverse psychology didn't work on ursaring for vance (she might be smarter than the average bear though)

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"Leviathan! Use Bite!"

The Beedrill comes flying in fast. Leviathan faces it, and waits.

"Good thinking. Let it get close."

Beedrill closes the distance, passed Leviathan and directly at you. You dodge just in time.

"Leviathan! Use Bite! Hurry!" Beedrill comes chasing after you again. Instead of a quick pass, it slows down so it can follow. It chases you around the gigantic Gyarados, rotating which stinger to strike at you with.

You trip over a rock. You turn around quickly to see the Beedrill just about to strike. Oh no, not poison again.

You pick up the same rock you tripped over with one hand and start reaching for a Pokeball with the other. With surprising speed, the stinger comes in.

It stops right before your face. The solid buzzing sound is quickly drowned out as Leviathan as the Beedrills other stinger locked in her mouth. Her mouth is the familiar black that comes with using Bite. With a quick effortless flick of her head, she tosses the Beedrill into a tree. It's buzz changes frequency when it connects, then once again when it ricochets into another tree outside of view.

Leviathan looks down at you on the ground.

>Thanks her for helping you
>Chastise her for not obeying at first
>Just return her. Deal with it later
>Something else

>>30313997
>Chastise

>>30313646
'Gyarados, you see that bug? He just said Magikarps are for fucking casuals. FUCKING CASUALS!'
>Dragon Rage, go!

>>30313997
> Chastise her.
WTF?! Bad serpent! No poké treat for you!

>>30313997
>Just return her. Deal with it later

it did what she was told but a little late for my tastes. no praise or comdemnation.

I'd like a few more fights tbqh

she needs work

>>30313997
>Beedrill pinball

So she doesn't want us to get hurt, but she doesn't give a fuck about weak-ass opponents. We should treat her like Ash's Charizard. Reserved for the toughest Pokemon.

>>30313997
>Chastise her for not obeying at first
"you hard of hearing or something i would expect more from such a fierce looking pokemon. i guess your all bark no bite"

>>30313997
>Something else
>Shrug, 'eh, good enough.' Return her to the pokeball

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>>30314041
>>30314050
>>30314072

lets say pic to giant murder pseudo dragon

>>30313997
>Chastise her for not obeying at first

>>30313997
>Chastise her for not obeying at first
Bitch you lucky Dan isn't here.

>>30313997
>Chastise her for not obeying at first
You need to listen to my commands when I give them

>>30313997
"Check your privilege, Leviathan!"

>>30314105
Don't piss off the giant serpent

>>30313997
>>Chastise her for not obeying at first
>>Just return her. Deal with it later
"Someone has an attitude problem, hmm? Fine. Back you go."
...let's not use her in the gym. Or at all. Fir seems to like her.

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>>30314105

>>30314180
Well she's our responsibility, and she might just be testing us. We shouldn't push our problem onto someone else.

>>30314180
we just need to get a badge or two.

>>30314180
>pokemon does not listen to a command once
>give up on it forever

i'm glad ash did not have this mentality with his Charmeleon

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"You hard of hearing or something? I'd expect more from such a 'fierce' looking Pokemon." She's surprised you're willing to yell at her, but she doesn't look offended. Yet. You're not some wussy trainer afraid someone or something bigger than yourself. You'd never have lasted in your life if you were. "I guess your all bark no bite." She breaks eye contact and lets out a snort of contempt, but it's not threatening. She probably didn't expect you to get in her face. You return her.

It's almost time to meet up with Vance and Robin. You return her and head back to the Pokemon center. For the second time, you enter the doors covered in mud.

Zappy Dan should be healed by now. Before You'll need to decide which Pokemon to leave with Professor Fir when you head out.

>Devon
>Zappy Dan
>Vlad
>Destiny
>Trunks
>Raistlin
>Leviathan

>>30314332
>Destiny
He can examine her because of outrage

>>30314332
>Leviathan

>>30314260

But Charizard was shit.

>>30314332
>Destiny

>>30314332
>Destiny

>>30314348
Seconding however ONLY temporary

>>30314363
Charizard was best pokemon.

>>30314332
> Leviathan
She is too unreliable right now.

>>30314332
>>30314348
++

>>30314370
Rotating our pokemon, of course.

>>30314332
>>Destiny

>>30314332
>Leviathan

Rolled 1

>>30314404
Vertically or horizontally?

>>30314332
>Destiny

>>30314457
Diagonally.

Returning Destiny is such a bad idea right now. She is reliable and has some moves that would be of benefit against a water gym.

>>30314332
>>Leviathan
>Stood back and watched pointy poison death flying at our face
>Not a big deal
>U Srs?.jpg

>>30314475
Damn, son, u a game changer.

>>30314485
But we have trunks and Dan for type advantage, then Rastalin for jumpy shooty with energy ball and confusion.

>>30314485
she doesn't know any grass or electric moves.

and we don't have to challenge the gym tomorrow, we can still work on Leviathan's discipline issues. we ain't on a timer guys

>>30314512
We still might need more, depending upon the format of the gym