Oh, I almost forgot to mention this: in the first SotG thread, Deck Knight mentioned that almost no one used items in matches, but I don't think that topic was brought up again. It's pretty obvious why no one likes items (they cost TC, makes matches more longer and add a layer of complexity), but I believe that items could make matches more enjoyable and fun. Does anyone have a solution for this?
Life Orb
Costs 5 TC
Before a round starts, a Pokemon can choose to activate this item. When activated, the Pokemon puts 6 hitpoints and 5 extra energy at the start of the round, but all attacking moves gain an additional 3.5 base power for the round's duration. Pokemon with the Sheer Force ability activated will not have to pay a hitpoint penalty.
Choice Band
Costs 5 TC
Before the round starts, a Pokemon can choose to activate this mysterious headband. When activated, the Pokemon can only use a single move three times in a row, but the Attack stat of this Pokemon is treated as having an extra * added and the penalty for this Pokemon's repeated attacks is reduced to 2, then 4.
Choice Specs
Costs 5 TC
Before the round starts, a Pokemon can choose to activate these mysterious glasses. When activated, the Pokemon can only use a single move three times in a row, but the Special Attack stat of this Pokemon is treated as having an extra * added and the penalty for this Pokemon's repeated attacks is reduced to 2, then 4.
Choice Scarf
Costs 5 TC
Before the round starts, a Pokemon can choose to activate this mysterious scarf. When activated, the Pokemon can only use a single move three times in a row, but the Speed of this Pokemon is treated as being 150% of normal for this round, the Pokemon receives a +5% flat accuracy boost for the round, and the penalty for this Pokemon's repeated attacks is reduced to 2, then 4.
Leftovers
Costs 6 TC
At the end of each round, the Pokemon who holds this item nibbles on the leftovers and recovers 5% of its hitpoints, rounded up.
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To be honest, berries suck. They're temporary (and I can purchase a new mon for 2 TC;) they don't do nearly enough.
Additionally, who's using Thick Club when I can use Cranidos?