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July 2025
Most of the Underdogs never saw any play last April! That just won't do.
Match Type - b6p3 Singles
Species Restriction - On
Battle Level - 4
Substitution Count - 4
Switching - On
Half Start - On
Ability Count - All
Advanced Techniques - All
Technique Control - 3
Backpack - 10
Arena- Underdogs (Redux)
As the bustle of the city is at its maximum this season, you have been tasked to entertain the crowds going to the charity fair. Children in particular want to see their favorites battle, but they might not necessarily be of the same power level as the Pokemon in your usual teams...
Each player must choose exactly one of the below Pokemon to be their Underdog.
Hitmonchan
Sudowoodo
Chimecho
Wormadam-Sandy
Maractus
Pyroar
Dugtrio-Alola
Eiscue
Squawkabilly
When sending your team to the host, create a rental profile for your Underdog. Each Underdog comes at level 4, with all Techniques unlocked, and with your choice of Nature, Combos, and Hidden Power type.
Each player's Underdog will be moved to their Bench at the start of the battle (unless they are immediately sent out).
Each player may include 1 purchaseable item they do not own in their Backpack.
This huge pyramid sports very well delineated tiers linked together by ladders. Each tier sees all manners of Pokémon vie for the opportunity to climb the ladder unimpeded, for the highest tier, undisturbed for now, is said to host a great treasure... Exertion from a lower tier makes for a great warm-up for the ongoing battles in a higher tier!
Pokemon may use their unlocked Advanced Techniques if they are Level 2 or higher.
When a Pokemon is first sent out, that Pokemon becomes Level 1.
At the end of each round, each Pokemon in play gains a Level, to a maximum of 4.
When a Pokemon faints during their opponent's turn; that opponent gains a Level, to a maximum of 5.
If a Pokemon would become Level 5; instead, that Pokemon's team wins the battle.
(When a Pokemon exceeds their profile Level, post their newly-gained moves. They don't gain a nature or any technique unlocks they didn't already have in their profile.)