[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Iron]

Spoiler

Yes, it is famous for that. Not enough that normal residents of Trillium would know, but Nathan would.

I think Ray is my favorite Pokemon I've invented for this campaign.


Gym Leader Howl vs Nathan Round 1

Fake Out 1
(4)(1)(2)(5)(5)(3)
This move cannot harm Bulbasaur without a crit, but he flinches 1.

"He's as hard as he looks!"

Flash 2
(2)(2)(1)(4)(6)(4) (6)(6)
Persian is blinded! -3 accuracy. The cat yowls! It seems personally offended that you would do this, and it loses much of its pedigreed calm.
Howl looks startled at both the HM move making an appearance and his cat's reaction.

The darkness is pretty much banished for a time, and the Sunstones glow brighter.

Screech 2
(5)(3)(6)
-2 Vit for Bulbasaur No effect on Clear Body. Howl takes a note.

Grass Pledge 3 - Howl blinks behind his shades.
(1)(3)(2)(4)(2)(3) (6)
Persian has 5* Vit and Fur Coat, but the Pledge avoids that nicely! (4)(4)(1) Persian takes 2 dmg 7/9hp -1 pain -1 dex -3 acc
A stunning -5 to hit, plus Persian uses his final action to rub his eyes daintily with a paw. Howl seems a little frustrated at his cat's need to heal itself, but he's wearing dark glasses so he doesn't realize just how bright that Flash was.

Power Gem 4
(5)(4)(1)(2)(3)(2)
(2)(5)(5)(4)(1) Persian takes 3 dmg 4/9hp -2 pain

Power Gem 5
(6)(1)(1)(5)(3) Barely a hit. The stoney energy twinkles through the shifting shadows and sizzles in Persian's fine fur.
(4)(3)(6)(6)(3) Persian takes 3 dmg. 1/9hp -3 pain.

Ray sits on his side of the battlefield with a calm but slightly smug look on his face.  He knows how strong he is, and he isn't afraid to show it!  This Round of battle was his to control!

Nathan also takes note of these happenings.  "I see.  Definitely caught off guard by Ray's capabilities...hehe.  Told ya I wasn't holding back!  Figured I'd brighten things up a little in here while I was around!  So, what's your plan?"

Nathan knows what his is!  He's going to save Ray for later!  He doesn't expect that Persian to stay in by a long shot (if they do, they're working with a total -7 accuracy penalty).  "Gallade, buddy, you're up next!  Let's see if we can keep this momentum going!"

Gallade hands the Clamperl Pearl to Nathan (not a very useful hold item in a Dark type Gym, after all), then takes his spot on the battlefield after Ray is recalled.  Whatever Howl's going to throw at him, he's ready!  He has no fear of the Dark!

Howl throws up his hands. "Faugh! You need more training, Persian, but I do not blame you for losing against this idol of a Bulbasaur." Persian still has 1HP so he could be switched back in later if Howl decides it's worth it. Some trainers will just forfeit if that seems more sporting.

Next comes an Absol! 

Gallade: (6)
Absol: (1)

It's not even close as these two take the stage!