[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Dragonstrike]

Whew, that was close.  For some reason, I didn't think Shuckle would do something like that.

Nathan doesn't go to the PC, but he does switch out Mizu for a fresh pokemon.

"This last pokemon I'll be using is one of my most trusted and Loyal companions, and is one of my few pokemon that isn't native to Creshire at all.  We had a rocky start at first, and his appearance doesn't usually do him any favors, but he's a sweetheart once ya get to know 'im.  I'm hoping he'll be evolving soon!  Orthros, let's do this thing!"

The usual sphere of darkness released from the Flash Ball is accompanied by an unearthly sounding howl that would send chills down most people's spines (*Awoooooooo!*), the faint pink glow of the exposed brain shining in the darkness...

...only for it to leave behind a very playful and friendly looking Houndour of some variety!  *bark bark!*  He obediently sits on the spot and pants happily, very ready for a little playtime! He's holding the Fang of Houndoom's Rage, though he looks just as ready to play fetch with it as actually using its effects in battle to his advantage. Nathan can't help but smile and be proud of his doggy friend.

Is this an entirely optimal play? Definitely not. The best thing to do would be to wait until Flick's sent out his last pokemon so he can choose the perfect counter. Nathan's currently in a 4v1 situation, though, so he feels that he can afford to show off a little.