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Our Event winner is the Canlumi line by Ubertrainer2000 , while our Gift winners are the Sqamsy line,Frydgety line, Loathon line & Doltoise line by Falchion !
Discussion phase is in effect. Sub winners, please organise everything that is not already provided, including at least one competitive moveset for each member of your subs.
Woohoo! I was waiting for the day when the first of these four lines would finally see use in a pet mod and I'm glad it's finally happening, even if I had to make a few tweaks to it for thematic reasons. Speaking of, though, I've made a few changes to the lines overall to rectify a few misinputs - the Frydgety line now has two abilities per stage, for instance, and Azdharsha's level-up movepool listed Focus Blast twice. I've already forgotten the other changes I made to the rest but either way, and as requested, here are some movesets I came up with for these four...
"♫ ~ From a feint into a slip, and a kicking from the hip ~ ♫"
(A.K.A. Fire Type Balm)
Azdharsha @ Fire Type Balm Ability: Berserk or Natural Cure Nature: Bold (+Def, -Atk) or Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
252 HP/252 SpA/4 SpD
- Focus Blast
- Fire Blast/Overheat
- Outrage/Sludge Bomb/Shadow Ball/Giga Drain
- Nasty Plot
"♫ ~ I don't care what they're going to say / Let the storm rage on / The cold never bothered me anyway ~ ♫"
(A.K.A. Ghost Type Balm)
Icypenser @ Ghost Type Balm Ability: Marvel Scale or Ice Body Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
252 HP/252 SpA/4 SpD
- Blizzard/Ice Beam
- Shadow Ball
- Earth Power/Surf/Flip Turn
- Calm Mind
"♫ ~ Trust in me, just in me / Shut your eyes, trust in me ~ ♫"
(A.K.A. Dark Type Balm)
Adoraboa @ Dark Type Balm Ability: Cute Charm or Shed Skin Nature: Impish (+Def, -SpA), Jolly (+Spe, -SpA) or Naughty (+Atk, -SpD)
4 Atk/252 Def/252 SpD
- Play Rough
- Foul Play
- Iron Tail/Body Press/Bulldoze
- Coil/Agility/U-turn
"Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. But today is a gift - that is why it is called the present."
(A.K.A. Psychic Type Balm)
Sagachelys @ Psychic Type Balm Ability: Inner Focus or Shell Armor Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
104 HP/252 SpA/152 SpD
- Ancient Power/Power Gem/Meteor Beam
- Psychic/Cosmic Power
- Dig/Energy Ball/Dazzling Gleam
- Calm Mind/Iron Defense/Shell Smash/Amnesia
The event Pokémon fought hard, and even when it was announced that there would be only one winner, Canlumi and Paynaimo have stood up on top with a landslide of votes! At last, we can welcome these two sweet Pokémon into Brunica after two failed attempts to do so in the mountains and the spectres!
And so, we finally have a reason to play Pokémon Café Remix! While we couldn't get the gourmet moves across, we hope these candy slobberers will still serve up an appetite for battle regardless! ...Which reminds me, I've got to get their movepools up!
But first, it's a bit clear, but the line is Female only. Huh, we're seeing a pattern here....
Level Up:
LV1: Tackle
LV1: Defense Curl
LV4: Sweet Scent
LV7: Fairy Wind
LV11: Rock Throw
LV14: Decorate
LV17: Charm
LV20: Disarming Voice
LV22: Salt Cure
LV24: Draining Kiss
LV26: Rollout
LV29: Rock Polish
LV32: Aromatic Mist
LV35: Aromatherapy
LV39: Play Rough
LV42: Rock Slide
LV45: Misty Terrain Egg Moves: (Egg Group: Fairy + Mineral)
Recover (Bergmite, Avalugg, Milcery, Alcremie, Nacli, Naclstack, Garganacl)
Baby-Doll Eyes (Cleffa, Clefairy, Clefable, Togetic, Togekiss, Skitty, Delcatty, Pachirisu, Audino, Tandemaus, Maushold, Fidough, Daschbun, Tinkatink, Tinkatuff, Tinkaton)
Present (Chain Breed from Pikachu, Clefairy, Jigglypuff, Togetic, Marill, Snubbull, or Togedemaru)
Quash (Chain Breed from Morpeko)
Power Trick (Honedge, Doublade, Aegislash)
Ice Ball (Bergmite, Avalugg)
Teleport (Mirror Herb Exclusive) TMs:
TM03: Psyshock
TM04: Calm Mind
TM09: Hidden Power
TM10: Sandstorm
TM12: Sunny Day
TM18: Reflect
TM19: Light Screen
TM20: Protect
TM22: Safeguard
TM23: Frustration
TM25: Smack Down
TM28: Earthquake
TM29: Return
TM32: Psychic
TM33: Shadow Ball
TM34: Double Team
TM35: Swift
TM39: Rock Tomb
TM41: Helping Hand
TM42: Facade
TM44: Rest
TM45: Attract
TM49: Misty Terrain
TM55: Energy Ball
TM59: Stealth Rock
TM60: Play Rough
TM69: Earth Power
TM70: Zen Headbutt
TM71: Stone Edge
TM73: Thunder Wave
TM78: Bulldoze
TM80: Rock Slide
TM83: Natural Gift
TM87: Sleep Talk
TM88: Snore
TM90: Substitute
TM92: Trick Room
TM96: Nature Power
TM99: Dazzling Gleam Tutor Moves:
Bounce
Gravity
Encore
Hyper Voice
Imprison
Power Gem
Meteor Beam
Skill Swap
Trick
Moves that Canlumi cannot learn are listed in bold.
Level Up:
EVO: Follow Me
LV1: Grav Apple (Requires Move Reminder)
LV1: Apple Acid (Requires Move Reminder)
LV1: Berry Blast (Requires Move Reminder)
LV1: Pressure Cook (Requires Move Reminder)
LV1: Fling (Requires Move Reminder)
LV1: Tackle
LV1: Defense Curl
LV1: Sweet Scent
LV1: Fairy Wind
LV4: Sweet Scent
LV7: Fairy Wind
LV11: Rock Throw
LV14: Decorate
LV17: Charm
LV20: Disarming Voice
LV22: Salt Cure
LV26: Draining Kiss
LV29: Rollout
LV31: Rock Polish LV33: Syrup Bomb
LV36: Metronome
LV40: Stockpile
LV40: Spit Up
LV40: Swallow
LV43: Aromatic Mist
LV46: Aromatherapy
LV49: Play Rough
LV52: Rock Slide
LV56: Misty Terrain LV61: Spirit Break
Egg Moves: (Egg Group: Fairy + Mineral)
Recover (Bergmite, Avalugg, Milcery, Alcremie, Nacli, Naclstack, Garganacl)
Baby-Doll Eyes (Cleffa, Clefairy, Clefable, Togetic, Togekiss, Skitty, Delcatty, Pachirisu, Audino, Tandemaus, Maushold, Fidough, Daschbun, Tinkatink, Tinkatuff, Tinkaton)
Present (Chain Breed from Pikachu, Clefairy, Jigglypuff, Togetic, Marill, Snubbull, or Togedemaru)
Quash (Chain Breed from Morpeko)
Power Trick (Honedge, Doublade, Aegislash)
Ice Ball (Bergmite, Avalugg)
Teleport (Mirror Herb Exclusive) TMs:
TM03: Psyshock
TM04: Calm Mind TM07: Hyper Beam
TM08: Giga Impact
TM09: Hidden Power
TM10: Sandstorm
TM12: Sunny Day TM14: Taunt
TM18: Reflect
TM19: Light Screen
TM20: Protect
TM22: Safeguard
TM23: Frustration
TM25: Smack Down
TM28: Earthquake
TM29: Return
TM32: Psychic
TM33: Shadow Ball
TM34: Double Team
TM35: Swift
TM39: Rock Tomb
TM41: Helping Hand
TM42: Facade
TM44: Rest
TM45: Attract TM46: Thief
TM49: Misty Terrain TM52: Foul Play
TM55: Energy Ball
TM59: Stealth Rock
TM60: Play Rough TM62: Nasty Plot
TM69: Earth Power
TM70: Zen Headbutt
TM71: Stone Edge
TM73: Thunder Wave
TM78: Bulldoze
TM80: Rock Slide
TM83: Natural Gift
TM87: Sleep Talk
TM88: Snore TM89: U-Turn
TM90: Substitute
TM92: Trick Room
TM96: Nature Power
TM99: Dazzling Gleam Tutor Moves:
Bounce
Gravity
Encore Fire Punch
Hyper Voice
Imprison Ice Punch
Low Kick
Triple Axel
Throat Chop
Metronome
Thunder Punch
Power Gem
Meteor Beam
Skill Swap
Trick
Next, here are three unique movesets for Paynaimo:
The Starter (Physical Sweeper) (Paynaimo) @ Steel Balm
Ability: Sweet Veil
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Play Rough
- Grav Apple
- Rock Slide
- Foul Play
The Dessert (Stockpile Wall) (Paynaimo) @ Horn o'Plenty
Ability: Solid Rock
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Swallow
- Spit Up
- Protect
- Rest
Followed by their Pokédex entries:
Canlumi, the Candy Pokémon: Height: 0.1m, Weight: 2.9 kg. "This little candy Pokémon releases an aura that draws in other Pokémon, only for them to end up breaking their jaws trying to bite it: The insides of Canlumi are as solid as a rock."
Paynaimo, the Candy Pokémon: Height: 0.8m, Weight: 5.8kg. "An absolute maniac despite it's innocent looks, Paynaimo tests every food item it sees by tapping it twice with it's lollipop, before smashing them to bits if it finds any flaws."
And, finally, here's the sprites for them, taken directly from their past three appearances! From left to right: Canlumi and Paynaimo.
AND SO...THE LEGACY OF THE SWEET FAIRY POKÉMON CARRIES ON!!!
(NOTE: None of the above Pokémon, asides from obviously Canlumi and Paynaimo, are actually in Brunica, and they won't be)
"♫ ~ From a feint into a slip, and a kicking from the hip ~ ♫"
(A.K.A. Fire Type Balm)
Azdharsha @ Fire Type Balm Ability: Berserk or Natural Cure Nature: Bold (+Def, -Atk) or Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
252 HP/252 SpA/4 SpD
- Focus Blast
- Fire Blast/Overheat
- Outrage/Sludge Bomb/Shadow Ball/Giga Drain
- Nasty Plot
"♫ ~ I don't care what they're going to say / Let the storm rage on / The cold never bothered me anyway ~ ♫"
(A.K.A. Ghost Type Balm)
Icypenser @ Ghost Type Balm Ability: Marvel Scale or Ice Body Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
252 HP/252 SpA/4 SpD
- Blizzard/Ice Beam
- Shadow Ball
- Earth Power/Surf/Flip Turn
- Calm Mind
"♫ ~ Trust in me, just in me / Shut your eyes, trust in me ~ ♫"
(A.K.A. Dark Type Balm)
Adoraboa @ Dark Type Balm Ability: Cute Charm or Shed Skin Nature: Impish (+Def, -SpA), Jolly (+Spe, -SpA) or Naughty (+Atk, -SpD)
4 Atk/252 Def/252 SpD
- Play Rough
- Foul Play
- Iron Tail/Body Press/Bulldoze
- Coil/Agility/U-turn
"Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. But today is a gift - that is why it is called the present."
(A.K.A. Psychic Type Balm)
Sagachelys @ Psychic Type Balm Ability: Inner Focus or Shell Armor Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
104 HP/252 SpA/152 SpD
- Ancient Power/Power Gem/Meteor Beam
- Psychic/Cosmic Power
- Dig/Energy Ball/Dazzling Gleam
- Calm Mind/Iron Defense/Shell Smash/Amnesia
Slate 10: And then there was a Paleomons.
{Fossils Slate}
Fossil Pokemon are rare Pokemon, only used by scientists, collectors, Rock-type Gym Leaders / Elite Four and Champions in most games, and additionally serve to bring awareness to scientifically important discoveries of Palaeontology.
Rules:
For this slate, your submissions must be submitted as a set that includes between two to four evolutionary lines. Its components can either be 1-stage (ex: Aerodactyl) or 2-stage (ex: Anorith -> Armaldo) evolutionary lines, and they all must be revived from a fossil or fossilised item. Failure to provide the Fossil source will automatically disqualify your submission.
Given the climate of the Brunica region, the base/first stage of your submissions must either have Rock or Ice-type as their primary typing.This rule can only be disregarded if your submission is revived similarly to the Galarian Fossils.
The recommended BST range of the final evolution of the Fossil Pokémon lines is between 495 and 515. You may go higher or lower with a reasonable flavor and competitive justifications, like Archeops having 567 BST because it's designed around Defeatist and the Brazdan Fossils having 460 BST due to having an out of battle form change with 510 BST. Note that every fossil Pokémon that evolves from something have 495 BST, the Galar Fossils have 505 BST, and Aerodactyl has 515 BST.
Regional forms/Evolutions (ex. ) and ecological similar Pokemon (ex.) are permitted for this slate. Note that these submissions will, by default, be referred to as a Prehistoric Form, similar to Loria’s Prehistoric Throh and Prehistoric Sawk lines.
Additionally, you may also introduce some new battle items that are obtained during excavations or by breakable rocks.
Name: Subs with no given name are ineligible to be voted. Revived From (Required): Specify the fossil the sub is revived from. Counterpart(s) / Evolutionary Members: Write the names of the previous stage or counterparts of the Pokemon, if applicable. For pre-evos, instead write the evolution method. Typing: You may use this link for images: https://play.pokemonshowdown.com/sprites/types/Type.png. Ability: Ability 1 / Ability 2 | Hidden Ability Base Stats: HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe (BST) These can be written in any configuration you want, the important thing is that it also fits with slate-specific and general rules. New pre-evolutions’ BST have to be lower than the original, while evolutions’ BST is usually higher; for regional or convergent forms, their BST must match. Height + Weight: How tall the Pokémon is in Meters (m) +how heavy the Pokémon is in Kilograms (kg). While the former is optional, the latter is required for weight-based moves. Notable Moves: List the moves that this Pokémon will learn, both viable and flavor moves, though the former is more important. Once your submission is voted in, you will create a full movepool for it in the discussion phase. Flavor (Required): Describe the lore/flavor/design of your Pokémon. *Custom Elements:
Name: Try to use distinct combinations of words never used before for moves in Pokémon games, double-check on Showdown or Serebii. Power: [Base Power of the Move, should be a multiple of 5] Type: https://play.pokemonshowdown.com/sprites/types/Type.png Category: https://play.pokemonshowdown.com/sprites/categories/Category.png (Physical, Special or Status) BasePower: try to balance this, PP, effect and accuracy; only multiples of 5 are allowed as values. Accuracy: write -- if it ignores accuracy and evasion checks; must be multiple of 5 Power Points: specify just the max PP if you want; eligible values are 1, 8, 16, 24, 32, 48, 64. Effect: What the move does, including how many targets. Note that while custom elements are allowed, they should be distinct from already existing abilities/moves introduced as of SV and/or Desvega, and are relatively simple to code (Which means no more custom field effects, we just introduced a new (Poison) terrain in Desvega and a 'Primal Reversion' terrain in Lutakon. Also, if you think it's codable but the coding team disagrees, then you'd better be prepared to code it yourself if it wins.) Priority: (Optional) The priority bracket of the move. Unless specified, it is assumed to have the standard priority of 0. Flags (ex: Contact, Sound): [Specify which flags the move has. A full list can be found in the spreadsheet.] Distribution: Specify if the move is exclusive to a particular evolutionary line; otherwise, list the criteria of Pokémon that are eligible to receive the submitted move. Justification: If this is adjusted from an existing move, explain why it should be changed, both competitive AND flavour wise. Note that any changes you propose will carry to the Move you suggested only, not to any similar Moves. On that note, be sure that it is not similar to any existing Move introduced in any Generation X iteration or up to SV, otherwise it will be vetoed.
Name: Try to use combinations of words never used before in Pokémon games, double-check on Showdown or Serebii. Effect: While custom elements are allowed, they should be distinct from already existing abilities/moves introduced as of SV and/or Desvega and relatively simple to code (Which means no more custom field effects, we just introduced a new (Poison) terrain in Desvega and a 'Primal Reversion' terrain in Lutakon. Also, if you think it's codable but the coding team disagrees, then you'd better be prepared to code it yourself if it wins.) Permanent (Yes or No): [Specify whether or not the ability can't be suppressed, Skill Swapped, or copied] Ignorable (Yes or No): [Specify whether or not the ability is ignored by Mold Breaker] Distribution: Specify if the Ability is exclusive to a particular evolutionary line; otherwise, list the criteria of Pokémon that are eligible to receive the submitted ability. Justification: If this is adjusted from an existing Ability, explain why it should be changed, both competitive AND flavour wise. Note that any changes you propose will carry to the Ability you suggested only, not to any similar Abilities. On that note, be sure that it is not similar to any existing Ability introduced in any Generation X iteration or up to SV, otherwise it will be vetoed.
Name: [Name of the item] Effect: [What the item does, these should not be similar to any existing and relevant competitive items] Can Be Removed (Yes or No): (Specify whether or not the item can be stolen or Knocked Off) Ignored by Klutz (Yes or No): (Specify whether or not the item's effect is ignored by Klutz) Fling Power & Effect: (The BP of Fling when used with this item and what secondary effect it could additionally have, like causing paralysis) Justification: If this is adjusted from an existing Item, explain why it should be changed, both competitive AND flavour wise. On that note, be sure that it is not similar to any existing Item introduced in a previous Generation X iteration or up to SV, otherwise it will be vetoed.
This slate will last for at least 168 hours, and may be extended or reduced depending on forum activity.
With this slate, Stegohaul makes its grand return! For its counterpart this time around, I also decided to bring in a failed submission for a past pet mod, and made tweaks to both of them to match the past fossil duos and highlight the "work vs. play" theme they form when paired together.
9/19 Addendum: Added a single-stager to the batch! It has no connection to the other two thematically, but I listed it as a counterpart to them anyway since I'd like for all three lines to be considered as a single set. If that is off the table, though, I'll remove it without fuss. 9/23 Addendum: Added another fossil, and made the latter two fossils into counterparts of their own; they'll all still be considered counterparts to the first two, though. So, my submitted voting option would be the Plate, Talon, Fang, and Horn Fossils together.
MODIFIED RESUBMISSION FROM SLATE #1:
Name: Plate Fossil Effect: No in-battle effect, but can be regenerated into a Stegsaw Can Be Removed (Yes or No): Yes Ignored by Klutz (Yes or No): Yes Fling Power & Effect: 50 BP + Lowers Defense by 1 stage Justification: Fossil #1
Abilities: Thagomizer*, Leaf Guard, Solar Power (Hidden Ability)
Iron Fist clone that boosts the power of caudal attacks. Canon moves boosted by this ability are Slam, Dragon Tail, Aqua Tail, Iron Tail, Poison Tail, Tail Slap, Power Whip, Breaking Swipe, and Shock Tail.
Base Stats: 70 HP / 60 Atk / 80 Def / 30 SpA / 80 SpD / 30 Spe (360 BST) Height + Weight: 1.3 m, 90 kg Notable Moves:
Level-Up: Tackle (1), Razor Leaf (1), Razor Leaf (4), Defense Curl (8), Ancient Power (12), Ingrain (16), Synthesis (20), Power Whip (24), Leaf Blade (28), Rock Slide (32), Thorn Tail* (36), Dragon Tail (40), Stone Edge (44), Leaf Storm (48)
TM/Tutor: All universal TMs/Tutors + Bulk Up, Sandstorm, Sunny Day, Solar Beam, Smack Down, Earthquake, Rock Tomb, Aerial Ace, Trailblaze, Grassy Terrain, Energy Ball, Shock Tail, Stealth Rock, Play Rough, Earth Power, Stone Edge, Iron Head, Swords Dance, Bulldoze, Rock Slide, Dragon Tail, Grass Knot, Nature Power, Aqua Tail, Body Press, Breaking Swipe, Giga Drain, Head Smash, Iron Tail, Leech Seed, Meteor Beam, Power Gem, Wood Hammer
BasePower: 50 Accuracy: 100% Power Points: 32 Effect: Increased critical hit ratio, 10% chance of inflicting the same effect as Leech Seed Flags: Contact, Mirror, Caudal (boosted by Thagomizer) Distribution: Stegsaw line exclusive Justification: Grass-type Poison Tail clone
Flavor:
A hunchbacked, retro-style Stegosaurus in Sugimori style, Stegsaw is so-named for the two rows of triangular, bladed, light green leaves for plates running down its back which are close enough to one another that together, they can vibrate fast enough to act like the teeth of a hedge trimmer; these solar-panel plates also resemble the leaves of a podocarp, being long yet rather thin in shape. The armored, dull brown scales on its back have a brick-patterned look like Sandshrew's scales, covering the tail and upper back with the rest of its body and its neck being a darker forest green. It has a cluster of four long, sharp, light greenish gray thorns on the end of its tail which point upward to strike at taller foes looming above it in case it somehow misses them with its dorsal trimmer; the three claws on each of its feet are also gray. The head is lizard-like but with a pointed upper jaw suggesting a beak, and its orange eyes have a fierce glare akin to those of Fraxure.
"A Pokémon that lived in forests 100 million years ago. The bladed leaves down its back and its spiked tail helped absorb sunlight, but could also be quickly moved back and forth to slice up anything unlucky enough to be caught."
Abilities: Thagomizer*, Leaf Guard, Solar Power (Hidden Ability) Base Stats: 95 HP / 100 Atk / 105 Def / 50 SpA / 105 SpD / 40 Spe (495 BST) Height + Weight: 2.5 m, 300 kg Notable Moves:
Level-Up: Same as Stegsaw, but with added starting moves Tail Smash* and Heavy Slam
TM/Tutor: Same as Stegsaw, but with added moves Hyper Beam and Giga Impact
Name: Tail Smash Type:
Category:
BasePower: 80 Accuracy: 100% Power Points: 24 Effect: Lowers target's defense by 1 stage Flags: Contact, Mirror, Caudal (boosted by Thagomizer) Distribution: Anything that can learn Breaking Swipe, particularly Rock-types with usable tails Justification: Rock-type Fire Lash clone
Flavor:
Proportionally akin to a paleo-accurate Stegosaurus, with a slender neck and head and an upright, horizontal tail, this Pokémon also incorporates traits of a logging machine, with slate-gray, segmented armor plating (the result of its scales fusing together into solid pieces upon evolving) covering the upper half of its body. Armadillo-like half-rings of sorts cover the upper torso, and dark greenish black, round shields protect the upper limbs whose lighter gray centers invoke tires. A dome-shaped gray armor cap with a greenish gray stripe fore to aft, suggesting a construction helmet, tops the narrow, almost horse-like head, with its beaky snout with a dopey smile and its dull yet friendly orange eyes; behind it, its neck is guarded by rings of armor invoking both a tree trunk and the throat scutes present in many actual Stegosaurus fossils, and the powerful, flexible tail is also covered in ring segments from base to tip. The broader, triangular leaves running down the back and tail (which are grass green, the rest of the body being emerald green) are now slightly joined at the bases to suggest two enormous sawblades, and there's another leafy saw-crest along the top of the neck, but it's the tail that does the woodcutting now: the thagomizer is less like a Stegosaurus here and more like a Kentrosaurus, with a row of six light gray, narrow blades running down each side all the way to the base of the tail like the teeth of a hedge trimmer - these vibrate back and forth so the tail can be used like a chainsaw to brutal effect on tree trunks and predators alike. There are also two long light gray spikes on the shoulders, Kentrosaurus style, but these are angled forward and downward before curving slightly upward like oversized Donphan tusks, and are used in a similar manner to the tines of a forklift to carry logs it's cut down. After clearing a suitable stretch of forest to make its territory, it will use the fallen trees to build a large and sophisticated shelter for its nest, as well as stripping the leaves from the trees for food; since it isn't as viciously territorial as its pre-evo, it's happy to let smaller Pokémon take up residence and form whole little communities within the structures it's built.
Potential Competitive Role:
For all intents and purposes, this is what you'd get if you stuffed a Ferrothorn in a dinosaur costume, changed its Steel typing to Rock, gave it a chainsaw, and told it to go do a crime or ten. Stegohaul enjoys a similarly defensive build to the chestnut of doom, but its key differences are its slightly reduced physical defense and less optimal defensive typing in favor of a very mild Speed boost and a more significant physical Attack buff and its inability to inflict contact damage should it be forced to take a contact hit. While it certainly can resort to status to screw with the opposition, though, Stegohaul's best strategy by far is to use its bulk to trade hits with equally powerful opponents, and Thagomizer synergizes well with its solid Attack stat to give it some serious damage output. Iron Tail and Power Whip are certainly viable enough ways to exploit this ability, but both of its signature moves are designed to work especially well with it: Thorn Tail offers passive healing on top of the damage it deals, while Tail Smash weakens opponents' physical Defense the more times it successfully hits, leaving them increasingly vulnerable. While Stegohaul is better at handling Fire than Ferrothorn, the tradeoff is that it gains weaknesses to Bug, Steel, and Ice, the latter of which is weak to Rock in turn; however, though it does get Aerial Ace and Earthquake to deal with the former two, neither are boosted by Thagomizer and they're as such best reserved as backup options for foes its STAB can't handle. It won't be winning marathons anytime soon and it may not have as much variety in terms of attacking options as it would like, but what this sturdy saurian does have can pack more than enough of a wallop to introduce any unprepared adversary to the late Thag Simmons.
"With its bladed tail, it's thought to have cut down trees to clear out its territory, enabling it to feast on the fallen vegetation. Mysterious structures built from petrified logs are thought to have been constructed by this Pokémon."
NEW SUBMISSIONS:
Name: Talon Fossil Effect: No in-battle effect, but can be regenerated into a Rapthlete Can Be Removed (Yes or No): Yes Ignored by Klutz (Yes or No): Yes Fling Power & Effect: 50 BP + causes flinching Justification: Fossil #2
An added mechanic to make this ability usable in singles meta: if a Pokémon with Receiver switches in right after a teammate has fainted, the Pokémon copies the ability of that fainted teammate.
Base Stats: 50 HP / 90 Atk / 60 Def / 30 SpA / 40 SpD / 70 Spe (360 BST) Height + Weight: 1 m, 60 kg Notable Moves:
Level-Up: Bite (1), Tackle (1), Ember (4), Victory Dance (8), Ancient Power (12), Flame Charge (16), Rock Throw (20), Slash (24), Crunch (28), Fire Lash (32), Solar Blade (36), Double Edge (40), Stone Edge (44), Flare Blitz (48)
TM/Tutor: All universal TMs/Tutors + Hone Claws, Dragon Claw, Bulk Up, Sandstorm, Sunny Day, Taunt, Reflect, Roost, Solar Beam, Smack Down, Earthquake, Bush Claws, Swift, Flamethrower, Fire Blast, Rock Tomb, Aerial Ace, Trailblaze, Thief, Foul Play, Steel Wing, Focus Blast, False Swipe, Stealth Rock, Play Rough, Will-O-Wisp, Acrobatics, Drain Punch, Shadow Claw, Brave Bird, Earth Power, Stone Edge, Swords Dance, Bulldoze, Retaliate, Rock Slide, U-Turn, Wild Charge, Air Slash, Assurance, Bounce, Dual Wingbeat, Fire Punch, Head Smash, Heat Wave, Knock Off, Low Kick, Meteor Beam, Snatch, Temper Flare, Upper Hand
Egg Moves: (Monster and Flying) Bite, Defog, Hammer Arm, Head Smash, Knock Off, Thrash
Flavor:
Based on vintage depictions of dromaeosaurs as scaly, lizard-like pack-hunters, this predatory retro-raptor stands bipedally with its tail held off the ground, its head and tail held high, though its back is angled somewhat more diagonally upward than the horizontal stance of its real-life inspirations. It is reddish orange in color with a lighter orange to the undersides of its S-curved neck and tail and its lower jaw, and a bicolored torso: pale gray at the front and dark gray at the back, suggesting a jersey and shorts; its muscular thighs are dark gray in color, and there are two dark gray tiger-stripes on the back of the neck, two bands on the tail of the same color, and two more dark gray bands around its wrists like cuffs. The lizard-like head is wedge-shaped from above but more boxy when seen from the side, with fierce yellow eyes with slitted pupils and a lot of sharp white teeth like Basculin's concealed in its maw. Its three-fingered arms resemble Charmeleon's, though more slender in build and folded closer to the body (the hands are, of course, pronated), while its digitigrade, slender legs are more akin to Staravia's, though the feet lack a back toe, and the innermost of the three walking toes foot sport superheated, raised sickle-claws, while the rest of its talons are white. It's almost never seen without a large, round rock clutched in its claws, which it flings at its prey to injure and stun it - the whole pack can take down a surprisingly large victim by pelting it with their rocky "dodgeballs" until it stops moving. These same stones also make fearsome weapons when packs of these Pokémon do battle over territory, flinging their rock tools like cannonballs everywhere. Rapthlete can even cover its stone with a combustible oil secreted by a fiery orange glowing spot on its chest, lighting it on fire before throwing it for extra "kick".
"A Pokémon that lived in deserts 100 million years ago. It's thought that when two packs of these social hunters crossed paths, they would instantly start hurling burning rocks at each other, often leaving most of them injured."
Abilities: Receiver, Tough Claws, Defiant (Hidden Ability) Base Stats: 80 HP / 110 Atk / 70 Def / 65 SpA / 70 SpD / 100 Spe (495 BST) Height + Weight: 1.8 m, 200 kg Notable Moves:
Level-Up: Same as Rapthlete, but with added starting moves Pyro Ball and Cripple Clobber (from Loria)
TM/Tutor: Same as Rapthlete, but with added moves Hyper Beam and Giga Impact
Flavor:
Now fully evolved and somewhat more palaeo-accurate as far as dromaeosaur portrayals are concerned, Raptorelay is a deadly prehistoric meat-eater that's midway between reptile and bird, and instead of dodgeball, it now plays basketball, Toronto Raptors-style! Tall enough to look a person in the eye, its torso and thighs are now coated in scruffy feathers like the closely related Archeops, but its neck, head, and lower legs sport brick-red scales, as do both its Charizard-like arms, with their three-clawed, supinated (inward-facing) hands, and its long, tapering tail, with the exception of Archeops-style fans of glowing yellow feathers fading to orange on the forearms and tail tip (think of the feathering on the arms and tail of the Raptor from ARK: Survival Evolved and you should have a good idea what I'm talking about). The preening oil gland on the chest now produces an open flame like Incineroar's belt, though here it invokes a jersey insignia; it's likewise used to unleash its long-range Fire-type attacks, but the fire can also spread all over its body to wreathe it in flames temporarily and make its melee attacks even more dangerous. The underside of the neck and tail and its lower jaw are now light red, and the head sports a longer, toothier snout almost like a crocodile's, Fearow-style eyes which are yellow with small, fierce pupils, and a crest above the eyes of the same kind of flaming feathers as on the arms and tail. The crest forms a sideways fan like Braviary's except that the feathers themselves are thinner, their ends are rounded and there's plenty more of them, the overall shape resembling a fiery afro of sorts; there's also a bluish black "headband" at the base of the crest, above the eyes and looping round the back of the head. The body feathers are bicolored as well, the front torso feathers being light gray and the upper leg feathers being black like the "headband", resembling the outfit of a basketball player. There are three black tiger-stripes on the back of the neck and two over and behind the shoulders as well, while the tail now has three bands as well as the black tip (the black "wrist cuff" bands remain). The digitigrade, three-toed feet resemble Staraptor's but without the back toe, with the innermost toes sporting raised, luminous orange sickle claws which are searing hot and twice the size proportionally of those of its pre-evo, but aside from tearing into prey it also uses them as cleats to grip onto broken terrain; notably, the toe part of each foot is black like a sort of shoe, though the talons aside from the killing claws are white. The shiny color scheme has yellowish orange scales instead of red with a light orange throat and lower jaw, green eyes instead of yellow, and dark red in place of the black parts.
While able to use its fangs and claws to deadly effect on prey several times bigger than itself, especially as a group, Raptorelay prefers to fight by picking up the hardest rock it can find, covering it with combustible preening oil collected from the feathers on its chest, and proceeding to pass it among its teammates so they too can add more to the fiery covering until it becomes a fireball of tremendous destructive power; the more times the fireball bounces off of things, including their prey itself, the stronger it becomes. Once they've built up enough power behind this projectile, surrounding their prey and weakening it in the process with a barrage of fiery hits, the one carrying it will hurl it at the head of its prey, knocking it out with one tremendous, explosive blow.
Potential Competitive Role:
Passimian was a formidable revenge-killing pivot in the Sword/Shield-era NU tier, employing U-Turn and STAB Close Combat to deadly effect with the aid of certain Choice items dependent on what it was up against. Despite Fighting being formidable as an offensive type, however, Passimian's monotype and vulnerability to status meant the poor lemur couldn't move it, move it when pitted against heavily defensive opponents. Raptorelay is basically an attempt not only to play to Passimian's existing strengths, but also to make its Receiver ability just a little more viable. Exchanging Fighting STAB for Rock and Fire options such as Stone Edge, Rock Slide, Flame Charge, and an absolutely devastating Pyro Ball (and yes, I know this is Cinderace's signature move, but it fit so well with this bastard that I couldn't not use it), this ballin' beastie is best paired with an ally that has an ability that improves its Speed stat which, while it isn't too bad on its own, is not the fastest in the meta. To this end, it could be fun to pair it with one of the two weather conditions that boost its STAB, and put it up alongside something with an ability that boosts its speed in that weather (Chlorophyll for sunlight, Sand Rush for sandstorms) before sacrificing the latter for Raptorelay's sake and letting 'er rip! For even more hilarity, you could try slapping Speed Boost on it, though it may take more time for it to boost itself enough in that way to outpace the competition. It also has a rather wide coverage range including Fighting, Dark, Ground, Flying, Bug, Ghost, Fairy, and most notably Grass-type moves to help deal with three of its four type weaknesses including both of its double weaknesses - Trailblaze especially is also useful for speed boosting, albeit somewhat gradually, allowing you to use Receiver to pick up a different ability worth using, such as, for instance, Rock Head to enable it to pull off a potential Flare Blitz spam-sweep with impunity. Or maybe Close Combat plus Contrary to make it less frail? The possibilities are endless, really, but given that you'll have to sacrifice a teammate to make use of Receiver, it may still be less janky to stick with Defiant like Passimian usually does.
Given that the singles meta of most pet mods would negate the use of Receiver, I decided to tweak the ability a little, enabling you to turn a powerful teammate's unfortunate demise into an opportunity for Raptorelay to really cause mayhem. In case that doesn't work, though, I added Victory Dance as a starting move as well. I'm not sure if giving a sub what is in canon a signature move from another Pokémon that isn't part of this meta is acceptable in these subs, but Raptorelay needs all the extra speed and power it can get, especially given that its typing leaves much to be desired defensively and it'd rather get a good dunk in sooner than later.
"They hunt in coordinated packs a dozen strong, wielding an orb of blazing fire to subdue their prey. Fast on their feet, they attack by tossing this fiery projectile amongst each other to increase its power, before hurling it with devastating force."
Name: Fang Fossil Effect: No in-battle effect, but can be regenerated into an Atollodon Can Be Removed (Yes or No): Yes Ignored by Klutz (Yes or No): Yes Fling Power & Effect: 80 BP + causes flinching Justification: Fossil #3
(Credit: Herschel Hoffmeyer/Shutterstock)
Name Origin: Atoll + Megalodon Counterparts: Stegohaul, Raptorelay, Fulmenops Typing:
Abilities:Deep Dive*
When the Pokémon successfully uses a Water-type attack, it changes into its Submerged form. It returns to its Surfaced form upon switching out.
At the start of a match, Atollodon will be in its Surfaced Form, which reduces any incoming damage from non-contact moves by 50%. When in its Submerged Form, Atollodon is immune to Grass-type moves, but receives no incoming damage cut. If it switches out when in its Submerged form and switches back in, it will be in its Surfaced Form.
Stats: 110 HP/120 ATK/80 DEF/70 SP ATK/65 SP DEF/65 SPD = 510 Height + Weight: 13.72 m, 712.14 kg Notable Moves:
Level-Up: Bite (1), Leer (1), Soak (1), Water Gun (5), Mud Shot (8), Recover (12), Rock Slide (15), Flip Turn (19), Smack Down (22), Earth Power (26), Ancient Power (29), Crunch (33), Brutal Swing (37), Dive (40), Stone Edge (44), Earthquake (47), Wave Crash (51)
TM/Tutor: All fully universal TM/Tutor moves + Bulk Up, Hyper Beam, Giga Impact, Sandstorm, Rain Dance, Snowscape, Ice Beam, Blizzard, Smack Down, Earthquake, Rock Tomb, Foul Play, Scald, Stealth Rock, Earth Power, Stone Edge, Iron Head, Swords Dance, Bulldoze, Rock Slide, Drain Fang, Surf, Waterfall, Aqua Tail, Body Press, Head Smash, Hydro Pump, Icy Wind, Iron Tail, Knock Off, Meteor Beam, Super Fang, Water Pulse
Egg Moves: (Water 2) Ancient Power, Destiny Bond, Double-Edge, Ice Fang, Icicle Crash, Thrash, Water Pulse
Flavor/Design:
A massive, ancient relative of Sharpedo revived from an enormous fossilized tooth, Atollodon is based on the infamous giant shark, Otodus megalodon, whose fossilized teeth have been found all over the world; I also folded in aspects of the old myth of giant fish posing as islands, as well as a bit of the strange and monstrous fish-like depictions of whales in medieval maps and bestiaries. one of if not the largest carnivorous fish Pokémon, its body shape is overall akin to a massive warship, while its great head resembles Sharpedo's, but is much wider, blunter, and shaped like the prow of a cargo ship, with a cavernous maw full of huge, sharp, light gray teeth that seem visibly stony. Essentially, think of a mix of a megalodon's face and that of Monstro the Whale from Disney's Pinocchio film and you'd have a good idea of what its mug looks like. Its small eyes are permanently closed and a bit baggy to give it an elderly feel, and its two pairs of side fins (the front pair, the pectorals, is larger than the back pair, the pelvics) along with the dorsal and tail fins have ragged back edges. Upon its back is a thick layer of compacted sediment like a small island through which the immense, slightly recurved dorsal fin protrudes, with multiple layers in several shades of reddish brown like a sandstone cliff, alongside additional smaller rocky plates like scales scattered across its skin around the base of this layer; otherwise, it is bluish-black above and white below. The shiny has dark blue-purple skin and a lavender belly, though the silt pile remains, camouflaging it as an island on the surface of the sea.
In its Submerged form, the silt covering its back has washed off, exposing a row of dark red-brown rocky plates down its back with an assortment of fossilized shells and bones visible, with some even sticking out like various spikes and horns, making its back a far more treacherous hurdle and giving it a look more akin to a medieval sea monster. Its eyes are open, revealing ferocious solid red orbs that shine faintly yet fiercely. It assumes this form when submerged in the depths of the ocean abyss, but should it switch out, it will surface again upon returning to battle.
Gameplay Info:
Atollodon is slow, yet formidable. With impressive physical bulk and Attack, it is built to trade hits with equally powerful physically minded opponents, though without any speed-boosting moves or priority, it would probably be unlikely to pull off a true sweep, and would be better suited to clear the way for an actual sweeper. It's able to learn via level-up both Head Smash and Wave Crash, two very powerful moves that can easily obliterate any non-resistant opposition, but the heavy recoil means that without the use of Recover or ally-supplied healing, both moves become high-risk, high-reward strategies banking on who gets KO'd first. Coverage in the form of Ice and Ground moves helps deal with most of the types it remains weak to even in its Submerged form, though with no answer to Fighting and terrible special defense, it isn't entirely unstoppable; faster opponents and especially special-attacking sweepers in particular will often have an easy time getting at least one hit in before it can even get the chance to react, which in the wrong circumstances can significantly hamper its ability to unleash the strongest moves at its disposal.
Surfaced Form: "A colossal, predatory Pokémon that lived in the sea 20 million years ago. It's thought that when it swam close to the ocean surface, it could sneak up on prey by posing as a small island."
Submerged Form: "It descends into the depths to collect silt for camouflage, making huge whirlpools upon diving and tidal waves when surfacing again. Some believe it's still around somewhere in the deep..."
Name: Horn Fossil Effect: No in-battle effect, but can be regenerated into a Fulmenops Can Be Removed (Yes or No): Yes Ignored by Klutz (Yes or No): Yes Fling Power & Effect: 80 BP + causes paralysis Justification: Fossil #4
(Credit: Sergey Krasovskiy)
Name Origin: Latin fulminare, "to strike with lightning" + Megacerops Counterparts: Stegohaul, Raptorelay, Atollodon Typing:
Abilities:Weather Flux*
When the Pokémon successfully uses an Electric-type attack, it changes into its Stormy form. It returns to its Balmy form upon switching out.
At the start of a match, Fulmenops will be in its Balmy Form, which reduces any incoming damage from non-contact moves by 50%. When in its Stormy Form, Fulmenops is immune to Ground-type moves, but receives no incoming damage cut. If it switches out when in its Stormy form and switches back in, it will be in its Balmy Form.
Stats: 90 HP / 85 Atk / 75 Def / 100 SpA / 80 SpD / 80 Spe (510 BST) Height + Weight: 3 m, 200 kg Notable Moves:
Level-Up: Take Down (1), Growl (1), Charge (1), Horn Attack (5), Thunder Wave (8), Fury Attack (12), Spark (15), Smack Down (19), Earth Power (22), Discharge (26), Ancient Power (29), Megahorn (33), Power Gem (37), Wild Charge (40), Head Smash (44), Refracture* (47), Thunderclap (51)
TM/Tutor: All fully universal TM/Tutor moves + Calm Mind, Bulk Up, Sandstorm, Sunny Day, Rain Dance, Solar Beam, Smack Down, Thunderbolt, Thunder, Earthquake, Rock Tomb, Trailblaze, Electric Terrain, Energy Ball, Stealth Rock, Nasty Plot, Acrobatics, Earth Power, Zen Headbutt, Stone Edge, Volt Switch, Thunder Wave, Iron Head, Bulldoze, Rock Slide, Megahorn, Grass Knot, Wild Charge, Air Slash, Bounce, Electroweb, Head Smash, Hurricane, Magnet Rise, Meteor Beam, Power Gem, Tailwind, Throat Chop
Name: Refracture Original Move(s): Night Daze Type:
Category:
Base Power: 85 Accuracy: 95% Power Points: 16 Effect: Has a 40% chance of lowering the target's accuracy by one stage. Flags (ex: Contact, Sound): Beam Distribution: Give to any Rock-type or jewel-themed Pokémon that can learn Power Gem
Flavor/Design:
Based on Megacerops, a kind of brontothere whose fossils have been found in Saskatchewan, Canada, Fulmenops bears some resemblance to Rhyhorn, but is in fact more closely related to Ponyta, Blitzle, and Mudsdale. The upper half of its immense, bulky body bears armor plating like that of Albrecht Durer's engraving of an Indian rhinoceros, but made of a pale yellowish-white crystal like piezoelectric quartz. The lower half has a dull blue-gray, shaggy fur covering its face, its underside, and the lower parts of its rather long legs which bear three hoofed toes per foot, as well as curly fetlocks like on Galarian Rapidash except white and almost cloud-like. There is a massive hump on its shoulders with another trailing cloudy tuft on top, supporting the muscles and ligaments that hold up its heavy head, which is more horse-like in shape than anything else except with a shorter, blunter muzzle. A massive pair of lightning-bolt-shaped yellow horns arises from the snout, joining to a single short, thick shaft near the base to form a sort of Y-shaped structure, the base of which is surrounded by yet another white cloud-tuft; behind this is a pair of small, mellow-looking light-blue eyes and a pair of drooping ears like those of Eeyore from Disney's Winnie the Pooh cartoons; the forehead and the top of the snout where the horn attaches are armored with a single quartz plate akin to a massive helmet. There is also a pair of short tusks protruding from the upper jaw near the front of the muzzle, rather like the fangs of the very distantly related Uintatherium or the tusks of some rhino species.
The above, of course, describes its Balmy form. The Stormy form is a dramatic transformation when this beast supercharges its body in battle: the fur becomes much darker in color and frizzier, almost black like its own charge has scorched it, and the quartz armor lights up with luminous streaks of electric blue like lightning bolts; its ears also stand straight up like Mudbray's, revealing light blue interiors. Its horn and its enraged-looking eyes both glow a brilliant white, and the cloud-tufts are a darker gray and far longer and more billowy with a blue-white glow visible from within; most importantly, the fetlocks now cover the feet in their entirety, emitting an electrical charge that allows the huge beast to lift itself off the ground, charging across the sky and casting bolts of lightning from its taser-like horn upon anything unlucky enough to incite its wrath. This form is based on Native American legends of "thunder horses" that were likely inspired by brontothere fossils - this is where the name of this animal group comes from, itself derived from an outdated genus name for Megacerops itself: Brontotherium ("thunder beast").
Gameplay Info:
At first glance, Fulmenops may not look like much in terms of stats - its health, defenses, physical attack, and speed are all quite middle-of-the-road as Rock- or Electric-types go. However, its Special Attack stat is noticeably higher, and backed up by several seriously hard-hitting attacks like Thunder, Power Gem, Meteor Beam, and the newly introduced Refracture; it's also capable of buffing itself with either Calm Mind or Nasty Plot, or alternatively it can make use of Rock Polish as an egg move to boost its Speed stat to respectable levels. Its main draw is an ability that enables it to become temporarily immune to Ground-type moves, its biggest type weakness, enabling it to do its job as a special attacker more freely; that said, this still leaves it vulnerable to Fighting, Water, and Grass. It's able to learn a few Grass-type moves to deal with both Water and Ground, but more surprising still are the Flying-type moves it can learn as TMs, allowing it to take care of Fighting and Grass as well. This also gives it the ability to function quite well in three of the four possible weather-based teams: sandstorms boost its Rock-type STAB, harsh sun enables it to use its best Grass attack with impunity, and most importantly, rain allows it to always hit with both Thunder and Hurricane, giving it two impressive attack options that are together resisted by only three of the eighteen types (Steel, Dragon, and Electric itself - and among these, only Steel has a Rock resist). Being able to hit anything and everything save for Steel-types for neutral damage at minimum with three moves alone is no mean feat, but unless you're willing to sacrifice its boosting move for Earth Power, Steel-types will be able to wall it without too much trouble. If all else fails, there's always Volt Switch as a reliable escape option, but be careful not to overuse it - just because Fulmenops can render itself immune to Ground-type attacks temporarily doesn't mean its own Electric attacks will be able to bypass the Ground type's immunity to them in return.
Balmy Form: "A hefty, mild-mannered Pokémon that lived in forests and grasslands 20 million years ago. Despite resembling Rhyhorn, it seems to be more closely related to Rapidash, Zebstrika, and Mudsdale."
Stormy Form: "In battle, the electrified crystals on its back supercharge its body, enabling it to change the weather to its advantage. It's thought that its fossils inspired old legends of monsters riding on storm clouds."
Name: Euoplockade (Euoplocephalus + blockade) Revived From: Mace Fossil Counterpart(s) / Evolutionary Members: Gorgercive, Pupture line Typing: Rock / Fighting Ability: Steely Spirit | Battle Armor Base Stats: 79 / 97 / 117 / 65 / 111 / 46 (515) Height + Weight: Notable Moves: Rock Blast, Smack Down, Rock Slide, Stone Edge, Rock Smash, Body Press, Superpower, Metal Burst, Gigaton Hammer, Flash Cannon, Iron Defense, Scale Shot, Breaking Swipe, Spiky Shield, Flavor (Required): Based on the Euoplocephalus, an ankylosaur relative and only one of its genus that is found in Alberta. We haven't had a proper ankylosaur, so why not. Euoplockade have their own code of justice, one that makes them a wild card to anyone who approaches them. Don't try to negotiate - to anyone who disagrees with them, they will stand firm, waving their mace-like tails, to send one message: "no, you move."
Name: Gorgercive (Gorgosaurus + Gore + Coercive) Revived From: Tumour Fossil Counterpart(s) / Evolutionary Members: Euoplockade, Pupture line Typing: Rock / Dark Ability: Dragon's Maw | Rivalry* Base Stats: 70 / 69 / 109 / 119 / 69 / 79 (515) Height + Weight: Notable Moves: Rock Blast, Smack Down, Stone Edge, Ancient Power, Meteor Beam, Stealth Rock, Crunch, Throat Chop, Foul Play, Snarl, Dark Pulse, Nasty Plot, Breaking Swipe, Dragon Claw, Dragon Pulse, Poison Jab, Gunk Shot, Temper Flare, Flamethrower, Fire Blast, Flavor (Required): Based on the Gorgosaurus, a tyrannosaurid where it was found that one had died from a brain tumour, referenced in its fossil here. Gorgercive is a relative to Tyrantrum, and is believed to have attempted to emulate the Despot Pokemon's behaviour as a way to dominate its cousin in territorial fights. However, it is also theorised that Gorgercive was a victim of its own biology, based on its cancerous horns that would affect its neurology.
Effect: If the Pokemon shares at least one type with the opposing Pokemon, its attacks are boosted by 25%. Permanent): No Ignorable: Yes Distribution:
Justification: Rivalry relies on gender, which some say is unfair. This new effect is lifted from Gates to Infinity.
Name: Pupture (Pup + Rupture) Fossil: Fossilised Paw Counterpart: Euoplockade, Gorgercive Type: Ice / Dark Ability: Tough Claws / Padded Paw* Base Stats: 50 / 80 / 55 / 45 / 55 / 75 (360) Height+ Weight: 1m + 13.8kg Flavour/Design: Ancestral cousins to the Rockruff line as well as the ancestor to the Qimmiqua line. Pupture are usually born within large families, where they competed with each other to earn the right to lead hunts; those who have led a successful hunt are released from the pack to find a mate and become Marender.
(OHKO a Pokemon with a critical hit while knowing Freeze-Dry) Name: Marender (Rend + Marauder) Counterpart: Euoplockade, Gorgercive Type: Ice / Fighting Ability: Scrappy / Padded Paw* Base Stats: 75 / 110 / 75 / 50 / 75 / 125 (505) Notable Moves: Ice Shard, Ice Spinner, Freeze-Dry, Blizzard, Pursuit, Knock Off, Sucker Punch, Throat Chop, Merciless Rend*, Snarl, Dark Pulse, Taunt, Drain Punch, Upper Hand, Superpower, Bulk Up, Shadow Claw, Drain Fang, Shadow Ball, Trailblaze, Bush Claws, Smack Down, Ancient Power, Meteor Beam, Earthquake, Earth Power, Play Rough, U-Turn, Thunder Punch, Shock Tail, Surf, Super Fang, Hyper Voice, Swords Dance Height + Weight: 2.2m + 37.5kg Flavour/Design: Based on the beringian wolf, with elements incorporated from the Newfoundland wolf. (If this sub looks familiar, it is - I previously subbed this in Desvega and narrowly lost to the Trio there. Given that it shares physiological similarities with the dire wolves there, I found it fitting to give it a tweak.) Specialised hunters who take advantage of their ability to navigate in any environment when their prey cannot, Marender roamed the Ice Age, striking fear wherever they go.
Effect: If a Pokémon with this Ability uses a damaging move or is targeted by a damaging move, the effects of the environment are ignored during execution as well as damage and accuracy calculation. (If you need to be specific, it always treats the battlefield as the same as it would be on turn 0.) Permanent (Yes or No): No Ignorable (Yes or No): No Distribution: Pupture line, Ice-, Rock- or Ground-type Pokemon with limbs.
Gameplay wise, this trio is a flip-up from traditional trio sets, being two single stage counterparts with a third two-stage joining them.
Ability: Sturdy / Steadfast | Swift Swim Base Stats: 90 / 95 / 95 / 50 / 80 / 95 (505) Weight: 282.3 lbs. Notable Moves: Bite, Bug Bite, Poison Powder, Breaking Swipe, Ancient Power, Skitter Smack, Lash Out, Night Slash, Extreme Speed, X-Scissor, Roach Jaw, Shadow Claw, Drill Run, U-Turn, Trailblaze, Taunt, Dragon Claw, Dark Pulse, Foul Play, Dragon Tail, Shock Tail, Leech Life, Snarl, Thief, Rock Slide, Rock Tomb, Stealth Rock, Stone Edge, Bulldoze, Earth Power, Earthquake, Assurance, Snatch, Meteor Beam, Signal Beam, Knock Off, Giga Drain, Drain Fang, Assurance, Snatch, Throat Chop, Hyper Beam, Giga Impact,Take Down, Hidden Power, Protect, Frustration, Return, Double Team, Facade, Rest, Attract, Natural Gift, Sleep Talk, Snore, Substitute Flavor (Required): In Brunica, twofour new Fossilized halves exist that can be put together by Cara Liss's slightly deranged brother, who is studying aboard from Galar in a futile attempt to prove that the past still exists today! The Fossilized Insect revives itself into a half remiscent of the Megaloblatta, being a dark blue shell with a green head and golden jaws, while the Fossilized Monster revives itself into a half reminiscent of the Albertosaurus, having a black body with a silver spiral, with a long black tail and silver feet extending from it. The Pokédex states it went extinct because it was unable to sustain it's high metabolism rate.
Ability: Dozer / Gooey | Chlorophyll Base Stats: 95 / 90 / 95 / 80 / 95 / 50 (505) Weight: 43.6 lbs. Notable Moves: Sludge, Scratch, Yawn, Acid Spray, Ancient Power, Disarming Voice, Toxic, Sludge Bomb, Dream Eater, Play Rough, Relaxing Lunge, Surf, Toxic Shock, Calm Mind, Rain Dance, Sunny Day, Drain Punch, Dazzling Gleam, Venoshock, Zen Headbutt, Trick Room, Shadow Ball, Poison Terrain, Shadow Claw, Bounce, Gunk Shot, Fire Punch, Ice Punch, Thunder Punch, Pain Split, Superpower, Hydro Pump, Water Pulse, Hyper Beam, Giga Impact, Take Down, Hidden Power, Protect, Frustration, Return, Double Team, Facade, Rest, Attract, Natural Gift, Sleep Talk, Snore, Substitute Flavor (Required): Meanwhile, for the other two halves, the Fossilized Sloth revives into a half remiscent of the Megalonyx, being a calm body with a block stripe, with two black grooves on either side. It has two long sharp claws, and a sloth head those eyes are covered in a black area. Meanwhile, the Fossilized Jelly revives into a half based off the recently discovered Burgessomedusa, being a long purple blob with two bigger blobs with pink stripes across them on either side, and a series of slimy tentacles. However, for this Pokémon, the Fossilized Sloth is attached to one of the Fossilized Jelly's tentacles, creating a strange Pokémon that absorbs blows with it's lower half, before smashing them with it's top half with claws that could cut through diamond. Then, when it leaves battle, it's tentacles retract, making it look like it's top half is sleeping on top of a sofa. The Pokédex states it went extinct because it was unable to move.
Ability: Sturdy / Static | Chlorophyll Base Stats: 110 / 75 / 75 / 75 / 95 / 75 (505) Weight: 40.2 lbs. Notable Moves: Sludge, Bug Bite, Poison Powder, Acid Spray, Ancient Power, Skitter Smack, Toxic, Sludge Bomb, Extreme Speed, X-Scissor, Roach Jaw, Surf, Toxic Shock, U-Turn, Trailblaze, Rain Dance, Sunny Day, Venoshock, Shadow Ball, Trick Room, Signal Beam, Knock Off, Giga Drain, Drain Fang, Leech Life, Poison Terrain, Gunk Shot, Hydro Pump, Water Pulse, Hyper Beam, Giga Impact, Take Down, Hidden Power, Protect, Frustration, Return, Double Team, Facade, Rest, Attract, Natural Gift, Sleep Talk, Snore, Substitute Flavor (Required): The Fossilized Insect attaches itself to the front of the Fossilized Jelly, creating a terror of the seas that can survive in even poisoned water. It numbs it's enemies with it's tentacles, which have gained a static propertiy from exposure to the Fossilized Insect's toxins, before it finishes them off with it's jaws. The Pokédex states it went extinct because it could not breathe underwater despite being a sea creature.
Ability: Dozer / Long Reach | Swift Swim Base Stats: 95 / 110 / 95 / 80 / 95 / 30 (505) Weight: 148.5 lbs. Notable Moves: Bite, Scratch, Yawn, Breaking Swipe, Ancient Power, Disarming Voice, Lash Out, Night Slash, Dream Eater, Play Rough, Relaxing Lunge, Shadow Claw, Drill Run, Calm Mind, Shadow Claw, Drain Punch, Taunt, Dazzling Gleam, Zen Headbutt, Rain Dance, Sunny Day, Taunt, Dragon Claw, Dark Pulse, Foul Play, Dragon Tail, Shock Tail, Snarl, Thief, Rock Slide, Rock Tomb, Stealth Rock, Stone Edge, Bulldoze, Earth Power, Earthquake, Assurance, Bounce, Fire Punch, Ice Punch, Thunder Punch, Snatch, Pain Split, Superpower, Meteor Beam, Hyper Beam, Giga Impact, Take Down, Hidden Power, Protect, Frustration, Return, Double Team, Facade, Rest, Attract, Natural Gift, Sleep Talk, Snore, Substitute Flavor (Required): In a strange case that only a deranged scientist would do, the Fossilized Sloth attaches itself one of the Fossilized Monster's legs, creating this monstrosity! It relaxes on it's single foot all day long, and when it has to fight, it will spin around and strike it's enemies with both it's claws and the Fossilized Monster's tail. The Pokédex states it went extinct because it was unable to balance on it's foot. CRITICAL ERROR! DRACOROACH, ARCTOROACH, ALBEVISH, AND ALBEZOLT ARE UNABLE TO BE FOUND!!!! R....I....P!!!
Name: Roach Jaw Type:
Category:
BasePower: 85 Accuracy: 100% Power Points: 16 Effect: This move's power is increased by 50% if the user moves before the target. Priority: 0 Flags Contact, Protect, Biting Distribution: Signature move of Fossil Pokémon revived using a Fossilized Insect.
Name: Relaxing Lunge Type:
Category:
BasePower: 85 Accuracy: 100% Power Points: 16 Effect: This move's power is increased by 50% if the user moves before the target. Priority: 0 Flags Contact, Protect, Punching Distribution: Signature move of Fossil Pokémon revived using a Fossilized Sloth.
FOSSILS THEMED AFTER EXCAVATION TOOLS (SET B)
Name: Ankylam (Ankylosaurus + Hammer) Revived From: Hammer Fossil Evolution: Smashadakk at level 32. Counterpart: Brusheos Typing: Ability: Rock Head | Steelworker Base Stats: 58 / 62 / 60 / 32 / 43 / 32 (287) Weight: 34.4 lbs. Notable Moves: Tackle, Harden, Mach Punch, Low Sweep, Wide Guard, Rock Throw, Iron Defense, Endure, Brick Break, Ancient Power, Body Slam, Double-Edge, Submission, Hammer Arm, Bulk Up, Taunt, Safeguard, Focus Blast, Sunny Day, Shock Tail, Drain Punch, Play Rough, Iron Head, Dragon Tail, Nature Power, Sandstorm, Rock Tomb, Smack Down, Rock Slide, Stone Edge, Bulldoze, Earthquake, Earth Power, Stealth Rock, Assurance, Body Press, Head Smash, Iron Tail, Low Kick, Meteor Beam, Take Down, Hidden Power, Protect, Frustration, Return, Double Team, Facade, Rest, Attract, Natural Gift, Sleep Talk, Snore, Substitute Flavor (Required): Ankylam is a tiny Ankylosaurus Pokémon with a hammer for a tail that scientists assumed was used for carefully chiselling rocks to make it's nest. The hammer also serves as a deadly weapon, capable of smashing rocks to pieces in a single swing, but it has a brash personality.
Name: Smashadakk (Smasher + Davidson Black, the most famous Canadian Archaeologist) Counterpart: Dabosel Typing: Ability: Rock Head | Steelworker Base Stats: 113 / 117 / 94 / 46 / 75 / 50 (495) Weight: 424.5 lbs. Notable Moves: Ice Hammer, Wood Hammer, Dragon Hammer, Superpower, Upper Hand, Outrage, Hyper Beam, Giga Impact, Tackle, Harden, Mach Punch, Low Sweep, Wide Guard, Rock Throw, Iron Defense, Endure, Brick Break, Ancient Power, Body Slam, Double-Edge, Submission, Hammer Arm, Bulk Up, Taunt, Safeguard, Focus Blast, Sunny Day, Shock Tail, Drain Punch, Play Rough, Iron Head, Dragon Tail, Nature Power, Sandstorm, Rock Tomb, Smack Down, Rock Slide, Stone Edge, Bulldoze, Earthquake, Earth Power, Stealth Rock, Assurance, Body Press, Head Smash, Iron Tail, Low Kick, Meteor Beam, Take Down, Hidden Power, Protect, Frustration, Return, Double Team, Facade, Rest, Attract, Natural Gift, Sleep Talk, Snore, Substitute Flavor (Required): Upon evolving, Smashadakk becomes a lot large, with it's hammer becoming round and cylindrical, and it's head having three grey spikes extruding from it. It's black shell now extends out a lot further, resembling an anvil of some sorts. By pounding this shell with it's hammer, it can create earthquakes to defend it's young from predators, and if that fails, it will swing it's hammer at it's enemies with enough force to send them flying into space, never to be seen again. People often employ revived Smashadakks to help them carve out mountains or excavate fossils with their hammer, and it can carefully smash areas with the hammer as precisely as possible.
Name: Brusheos(Brush + Dromaeosaurus) Revived From: Brush Fossil Evolution: Dabosel at level 32. Counterpart: Ankylam Typing: Ability: Screen Cleaner | Sand Rush Base Stats: 30 / 54 / 43 / 32 / 40 / 88 (287) Weight: 23.4 lbs. Notable Moves: Scratch, Sand Attack, Mud Slap, Rock Throw, Sand Tomb, Quick Attack, Brick Break, Shore Up, Ancient Power, Tidy Up, Haze, Mist, Hone Claws, Dragon Claw, Bulk Up, Taunt, Shadow Ball, Shadow Claw, Trailblaze, Dragon Pulse, Zen Headbutt, U-Turn, Retaliate, Sandstorm, Rock Tomb, Smack Down, Rock Slide, Stone Edge, Bulldoze, Earthquake, Earth Power, Stealth Rock, Assurance, Bounce, Dig, Head Smash, Imprison, Iron Tail, Knock Off, Snatch, Throat Chop, Meteor Beam, Take Down, Hidden Power, Protect, Frustration, Return, Double Team, Facade, Rest, Attract, Natural Gift, Sleep Talk, Snore, Substitute Flavor (Required): Brusheos is a tiny Dromaeosaurus Pokémon with a brush for a tail, which it uses to keep itself clean, or to kick up dust towards predators so that it can flee. It sometimes covers it's food supply in such dust to keep them unseen from predators: This Pokémon can eat even the dustiest of food.
Name: Dabosel (David Boyle, a famous Canadian Archaeologist + Chisel) Counterpart: Smashadakk Typing: Ability: Screen Cleaner | Sand Rush Base Stats: 50 / 104 / 96 / 71 / 49 / 125 (495) Weight: 56.4 lbs. Notable Moves: Extreme Speed, Outrage, Hyper Beam, Giga Impact, Scratch, Sand Attack, Mud Slap, Rock Throw, Sand Tomb, Quick Attack, Brick Break, Shore Up, Ancient Power, Tidy Up, Haze, Mist, Hone Claws, Dragon Claw, Bulk Up, Taunt, Shadow Ball, Shadow Claw, Trailblaze, Dragon Pulse, Zen Headbutt, U-Turn, Retaliate, Sandstorm, Rock Tomb, Smack Down, Rock Slide, Stone Edge, Bulldoze, Earthquake, Earth Power, Stealth Rock, Assurance, Bounce, Dig, Head Smash, Imprison, Iron Tail, Knock Off, Snatch, Throat Chop, Meteor Beam, Take Down, Hidden Power, Protect, Frustration, Return, Double Team, Facade, Rest, Attract, Natural Gift, Sleep Talk, Snore, Substitute Flavor (Required): Dabosel, compared to it's pre-evolution, trades it's brush tail for a chisel that can accurately carve messages on walls for other Dabosels to see, allowing them to know when a predator it's coming. It has a set of long slender legs, alongside two golden claws. It's head, which has a frilled crest on the top, actually has two mouths, one gold, and one brown, and it uses both of them to store rocks inside of itself: It can then vomit them out to serve as bases for messages, which it then punts to it's friends using it's tail. Revived ones have been employed by archaeologists to help them carve out fossils from rigid stones.
FOSSILS THEMED AFTER THE DIFFERENT WAYS TO PRESERVE LIFE (SET C)
Ability: Long Reach | Cloning Genes Base Stats: 92 / 32 / 45 / 90 / 65 / 43 (367) Weight: 54.2 lbs. Notable Moves: Water Gun, Aqua Ring, Rock Throw, Bubble Beam, Ancient Power, Endure, Liquidation, Rain Dance, Snowscape, Ice Beam, Blizzard, Reflect, Light Screen, Scald, Poison Jab, Trick Room, Surf, Waterfall, Sandstorm, Rock Tomb, Smack Down, Rock Slide, Stone Edge, Bulldoze, Earthquake, Earth Power, Stealth Rock, Aqua Tail, Icy Wind, Ice Spinner, Head Smash, Power Gem, Hydro Pump, Meteor Beam, Water Pulse, Take Down, Hidden Power, Protect, Frustration, Return, Double Team, Facade, Rest, Attract, Natural Gift, Sleep Talk, Snore, Substitute Flavor (Required): This Albertonectes Pokémon consists of a small body with cyan fins, and a head attached to a very, VERY long neck, perhaps the longest neck of all Pokémon! It supposedly used this long neck to help it catch prey from far away, as well as reaching areas that other Pokémon wouldn't. However, this neck is covered in a slippery grease that makes it too smooth to be used as a ladder.
Ability: Long Reach| Cloning Genes Base Stats: 132 / 48 / 77 / 105 / 81 / 52 (495) Weight: 433.5 lbs. Notable Moves: Hydropreservation, Dragon Hammer, Outrage, Dragon Pulse, Hyper Beam, Giga Impact, Water Gun, Aqua Ring, Rock Throw, Bubble Beam, Ancient Power, Endure, Liquidation, Rain Dance, Snowscape, Ice Beam, Blizzard, Reflect, Light Screen, Scald, Poison Jab, Trick Room, Surf, Waterfall, Sandstorm, Rock Tomb, Smack Down, Rock Slide, Stone Edge, Bulldoze, Earthquake, Earth Power, Stealth Rock, Aqua Tail, Icy Wind, Ice Spinner, Head Smash, Power Gem, Hydro Pump, Meteor Beam, Water Pulse, Take Down, Hidden Power, Protect, Frustration, Return, Double Team, Facade, Rest, Attract, Natural Gift, Sleep Talk, Snore, Substitute Flavor (Required): Musessic's neck and fins get longer when it evolves, and it gains a small propeller on it's back similar to what you would find on a submarine. In addition, it becomes really huge, about only slighty smaller than a Wailord. Musessic lacks a digestive system, instead storing the items it eats inside of itself like if they were a museum, where they are then preserved for milleniums. As such, scientists often use them to help store their fossils until they're ready to be revived...though it is strongly not recommended to have a Musessic battle while there are items inside of it.
Name: Hydropreservation Type:
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Accuracy: 100% Power Points: 16 Effect: The user switches out. The new Pokémon's Attack and Special Attack increase by 3, but their ability becomes Truant. Priority: +1 Flags None Distribution: Signature move of Musessic.
Name: Ozerve (Frozen + Preserve) Revived From: Frozen Fossil Evolution:Cryodernal at level 44. Counterpart: Alberneck Typing: Ability: Ice Body | Cloning Genes Base Stats: 70 / 45 / 60 / 30 / 70 / 30 (305) Weight: 103.4 lbs. Notable Moves: Tackle, Harden, Powder Snow, Ancient Power, Salt Cure, Icicle Crash, Roost, Endure, Dragon Claw, Snowscape, Ice Beam, Blizzard, Reflect, Light Screen, Steel Wing, Dragon Pulse, Acrobatics, Shadow Claw, Brave Bird, Swords Dance, Fly, Sandstorm, Rock Tomb, Smack Down, Rock Slide, Stone Edge, Bulldoze, Earthquake, Earth Power, Stealth Rock, Air Slash, Dual Wingbeat, Head Smash, Icy Wind, Ice Spinner, Meteor Beam, Triple Axel, Snatch, Water Pulse, Take Down, Hidden Power, Protect, Frustration, Return, Double Team, Facade, Rest, Attract, Natural Gift, Sleep Talk, Snore, Substitute Flavor (Required): This frozen Cryodrakon Pokémon consists of an ice cube shaped body with blue wings and feet extending from it, as well as a sharp fin. Developing inside of it is a Cryodrakon embyro that Oserve makes extra precaution not to shatter. It is a very helpful and kind Pokémon despite it's looks: If it sees a Pokémon dying, rather than let it die, it will freeze it in an ice that never melts, therefore preserving the Pokémon's body for milleniums on end. However, this ability has only been discovered recently, because it often then stores the frozen Pokémon inside of it's den.
Name: Cryodernal (Cryodrakon + Eternal) Counterpart: Musessic Typing: Ability: Ice Body | Cloning Genes Base Stats: 120 / 105 / 75 / 45 / 105 / 45 (495) Weight: 728.5 lbs. Notable Moves: Cryopreservation, Stone Axe, Body Press, Breaking Swipe, Outrage, Hyper Beam, Giga Impact, Tackle, Harden, Powder Snow, Ancient Power, Salt Cure, Icicle Crash, Roost, Endure, Dragon Claw, Snowscape, Ice Beam, Blizzard, Reflect, Light Screen, Steel Wing, Dragon Pulse, Acrobatics, Shadow Claw, Brave Bird, Swords Dance, Fly, Sandstorm, Rock Tomb, Smack Down, Rock Slide, Stone Edge, Bulldoze, Earthquake, Earth Power, Stealth Rock, Air Slash, Dual Wingbeat, Head Smash, Icy Wind, Ice Spinner, Meteor Beam, Triple Axel, Snatch, Water Pulse, Take Down, Hidden Power, Protect, Frustration, Return, Double Team, Facade, Rest, Attract, Natural Gift, Sleep Talk, Snore, Substitute Flavor (Required): Now free of it's icy prison, Cyrodernal now resembles it's inspiration, the Cryodrakon, consisting of a giant pteradon shaped Pokémon with giant wings with blue tips. It has a bright blue tail, and a blue sail that has a sheet of ice extending from the back. Inside this sheet of ice is what appears to be a frozen Donphan, but no-one has been able to get it out. A cruel and heartless predator, Cryodernal has been seen freezing entire herds of Pokémon inside of ice, before it carefully chooses the biggest Pokémon of the herd and ferries it away for consumption. Even it's trainer must be careful, for it's icy prisons can last up to a thousand years. Scientists often employ them as a form of cryopreservation unit, freezing lifeforms that are sick until technology can be made to cure them.
Name: Cryopreservation Type: Category:
Accuracy: 100% Power Points: 16 Effect: The user switches out. The new Pokémon's Defence and Special Defence increase by 3, but they become Frozen. Priority: +1 Flags None Distribution: Signature move of Cryodernal.
FOSSILS HIDDEN INSIDE OF AN EGG (SET D)
From left to right: Egg Form, Hatched Form Name: Selthomimus (Seal + Ornithomimus) Revived From: Dirty Eggshell Counterpart: Hypatrap Typing: Ability: Sealed Terror Base Stats: (Egg Form) 80 / 35 / 110 / 30 / 120 / 30 (405) Base Stats: (Hatched Form) 80 / 135 / 55 / 85 / 60 / 100 (515) Weight: 128.3 lbs. (Both Forms) Notable Moves: Scratch, Harden, Torment, Brutal Swing, Ancient Power, Endure, Night Slash, Lash Out, Hone Claws, Dragon Claw, Taunt, Reflect, Light Screen, Safeguard, Shadow Ball, Sludge Bomb, Aerial Ace, Thief, Foul Play, Shock Tail, Shadow Claw, Poison Jab, Drain Fang, Snarl, Dark Pulse, Hyper Beam, Giga Impact, Sandstorm, Rock Tomb, Smack Down, Rock Slide, Stone Edge, Bulldoze, Earthquake, Earth Power, Stealth Rock, Meteor Beam, Assurance, Breaking Swipe, Dig, Gunk Shot, Head Smash, Imprison, Outrage, Snatch, Knock Off, Throat Chop, Take Down, Hidden Power, Protect, Frustration, Return, Double Team, Facade, Rest, Attract, Natural Gift, Sleep Talk, Snore, Substitute Flavor (Required): Uniquely among all the Fossil Pokémon, this Ornithomimus Pokémon was found as a fossilized egg, and therefore was revived as such. Sitting atop a pile of leaves, this Egg Pokémon is not completley helpless, but it's attacking stats are so low, it's better off just sitting there, waiting to hatch. ....But that changes completely if a critical hit lands on it, breaking the shell to reveal it's Hatched Form! As Hatched Form, Selthomimus has a long body with two red sails and a long tail extending from them. It has two big legs and a long neck, from which there is a head attached to it with a red sail. A very brutal predator in this form, it can strike fear into even the most fearless of opponents, slicing them to shreds with it's deadly claws.
From left to right: Egg Form, Hatched Form Name: Hypatrap (Hypacrosaurus + Trap) Revived From: Clean Eggshell Counterpart: Selthomimus Typing:
Ability: Sealed Terror Base Stats: (Egg Form) 80 / 30 / 120 / 35 / 110 / 30 (405) Base Stats: (Hatched Form) 80 / 85 / 60 / 135 / 55 / 100 (515) Weight: 291.4 lbs. (Both forms) Notable Moves: Thunder Shock, Harden, Cotton Guard, Shock Wave, Charge, Endure, Rising Voltage, Psyshock, Calm Mind, Taunt, Reflect, Light Screen, Safeguard, Thunderbolt, Thunder, Psychic, Shadow Ball, Electric Terrain, Dragon Pulse, Shock Tail, Volt Switch, Thunder Wave, Dragon Tail, Wild Charge, Hyper Beam, Giga Impact, Sandstorm, Rock Tomb, Smack Down, Rock Slide, Stone Edge, Bulldoze, Earthquake, Earth Power, Stealth Rock, Breaking Swipe, Electroweb, Meteor Beam, Head Smash, Magnet Rise, Outrage, Power Gem, Signal Beam, Take Down, Hidden Power, Protect, Frustration, Return, Double Team, Facade, Rest, Attract, Natural Gift, Sleep Talk, Snore, Substitute Flavor (Required): Like Selthomimus, this Hypacrosaurus Pokémon was discovered as a fossilized egg, and thus is revived that way. In it's Egg Form, it rests atop a cloud, minding it's own business. However, once a critical hit is landed on it, it hatches into a long body covered in a cloudy tail, with sails on the top. This form has four long legs extending from the bottom, alongside a white underbelly, and a calm head with three white sails on the top. It's a peaceful grazer that has untapped potential, as it can wipe out entire mountains with it's powerful thunderstorms.
Name: Sealed Terror Effect: This Pokémon hatches once it is hit by a Critical Hit. Once it does so, it switches to Hatched Form until it switches out. Permanent Yes Ignorable No Distribution: Signature ability of Selthomimus and Hypatrap.
THE BEAVER AND HIS TREE (SET E)
Name: Castronosh (Castroides + Nosh) Revived From: Petrified Berry (Has no effect when held, but Natural Gift becomes Rock-type using it) Counterpart: Saforvest: Is also an ancient ancestor of Bibarel Typing: Ability: Frugivore Base Stats: 110 / 95 / 85 / 65 / 90 / 70 (515) Weight: 68.4 lbs. Notable Moves: Berry Blast, Bully Bash, Scratch, Growl, Recycle, Endure, Hyper Fang, Ancient Power, Stuff Cheeks, Body Slam, Double-Edge, Super Fang, Hyper Beam, Giga Impact, Sunny Day, Bulk Up, Play Rough, Shadow Claw, Zen Headbutt, Grass Knot, Drain Fang, Taunt, Thunderbolt, Thunder, Wild Charge, Volt Switch, Sandstorm, Rock Tomb, Smack Down, Rock Slide, Stone Edge, Bulldoze, Earthquake, Earth Power, Stealth Rock, Meteor Beam, Hyper Voice, Snatch, Knock Off, Throat Chop, Take Down, Hidden Power, Protect, Frustration, Return, Double Team, Facade, Rest, Attract, Natural Gift, Sleep Talk, Snore, Substitute Flavor (Required): This ancient relative of Bibarel is based off the Castoroides, having a long fat belly with a stripy tail and a tuft of fur on the back. It's arms each have one finger at the end, and it's legs have tan tips on the bottom. It's head consists of a long jaw with a pair of razor sharp teeth, with two eyes and an eye covered in a tan area. Castronosh is said to have been one of the earliest Pokémon with a diet of berries, mostly preferring the ones with Saforvest, as it helps cool down Castronosh when it gets too hot.
Name: Saforvest (Sandfordiacaulis + Harvest) Revived From: Frozen Berry (Has no effect when held, but Natural Gift becomes Ice-type using it) Counterpart: Castronosh: Is also an ancient ancestor of Sudowoodo Typing:
Ability: Frugivore Base Stats: 110 / 70 / 90 / 95 / 85 / 65 (515) Weight: 1213.4 lbs. Notable Moves: Berry Blast, Banana Split, Healing Nature, Absorb, Powder Snow, Aurora Veil, Ingrain, Mega Drain, Recycle, Endure, Ancient Power, Leaf Blade, Teatime, Leaf Storm, Hyper Beam, Giga Impact, Snowscape, Ice Beam, Blizzard, Psyshock, Calm Mind, Psychic, Shadow Ball, Grass Knot, Energy Ball, Trailblaze, Grassy Terrain, Sandstorm, Rock Tomb, Smack Down, Rock Slide, Stone Edge, Bulldoze, Earthquake, Earth Power, Stealth Rock, Meteor Beam, Head Smash, Power Gem, Icy Wind, Ice Spinner, Giga Drain, Freeze-Dry, Hydro Pump, Hyper Voice, Wood Hammer, Leech Seed, Take Down, Hidden Power, Protect, Frustration, Return, Double Team, Facade, Rest, Attract, Natural Gift, Sleep Talk, Snore, Substitute Flavor (Required): This Pokémon is inspired by the Sanfordiacaulis densifolia, and is also an Ancient Relative of Sudowoodo. It has a long tuft of blue leaves that cover it's mouth like a beard, and from it's grey trunk, a series of blue leaves with cyan berries rest on the top. Eating these berries will always cool you down no matter how hot you are, and thus many Pokémon who relied on them went extinct when this Pokémon did...mostly because of it's four times weakness to fire, really.
Name: Frugivore Effect: When this Pokémon consumes a berry, it's secondary type changes to that berry's Natural Gift type. Permanent Yes Ignorable No Distribution: Signature ability of Castronosh and Saforvest.
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Name: Sync Stone Effect: If the holder uses a non-Multistrike damaging move, the Sync Stone is consumed to make the move's power 90. Can Be Removed: Yes Ignored by Klutz: Yes Fling Power & Effect: 30, increases the target's Attack and Special Attack by 1.
Name: Boosting Bismuth Effect: If one or more of the holder's stats would be increased by exactly 1, the Boosting Bismuth is consumed to make them increase by 2 instead. Can Be Removed Yes Ignored by Klutz Yes Fling Power & Effect: 20, resets the target's raised stats.
Name: Lethargy Tablet Effect: While the holder is in battle, all moves with +1 Priority instead have -7 Priority. Does not affect moves that start at 0 Priority but can become +1 Priority through a Special Effect, such as Grassy Glide. Affects foe and friend alike. Can Be Removed Yes Ignored by Klutz Yes Fling Power & Effect: 10, lowers the target's Speed by 2.
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Name: Borealidon (Dimetrodon Borealis) Revived From (Required): Tooth Fragment Counterpart(s) / Evolutionary Members: Peltaghast Typing:
Ability: Thermal Exchange/ Rivalry | Steelworker Base Stats: 70/115/100/60/75/95 (BST 515) Height + Weight: 1.7m, 40kg Notable Moves: Iron Head, Ice Spinner, Icicle Crash, Crunch, Psychic Fangs, Liquidation Flavor (Required): Based on a fossil found on Prince Edward Island in Canada. For a good chunk of time, it held the distinction of being the first dinosaur fossil found in Canada until they figured out the fossil was from a synapsid, not a dinosaur.
EDIT: Swapped Thermal Exchange and Steelworker's places as abilities, as Thermal Exchange was always meant to be a flavor ability (there's a theory that that says Dimetrodon used their sails for temperature regulation, so that's why they have it).
Name: Peltaghast (Borealopelta + Ghastly) Revived From (Required): Mummified Fragment Counterpart(s) / Evolutionary Members: Borealidon Typing:
Ability: Mummy/ Cursed Body | Stamina Base Stats: 95/90/120/55/90/65 (BST 515) Height + Weight: 2.5m, 313kg Notable Moves: Body Press, Poltergeist, Stone Edge, Stealth Rock, Earthquake, Phantom Force, Knock Off, Will-O-Wisp, Toxic Flavor (Required): Based off of Borealopelta, of which a specimen was found extraordindarily well preserved in an oil sand mine in Alberta.
Name: Prehistoric Onix Revived From (Required): Frozen Leaf Evolutionary Members: Sanaulix (Level 36 or higher) Counterpart: Prehistoric Silicobra Typing:
Ability: Leaf Guard / Sturdy | Rattled Base Stats: 35 HP / 55 Atk / 35 Def / 30 SpA / 160 SpD / 70 Spe (385 BST) Height + Weight: 8.8 meters, 154.4 kg Notable Moves: Tackle, Snow Powder, Ice Shard, Razor Leaf, Leaf Blade, Frost Breath, Snowscape, Branch Poke, Bulldoze, Earthquake Flavor (Required): An Onix that was covered in sharp, crown-shaped leaves, with the stump being made of tree barks. It’s been theorized that as the climate becomes more stable, Prehistoric Onix’s skin becomes rock solid over time, eventually producing the Onix we know of today.
Name: Sanaulix Counterpart: Frostoboa Typing:
Ability: Minty Leaves* / Sturdy | Sheer Force Minty Leaves: Prevent non-volatile status condition and Yawn from affecting this Pokémon; half damage received from Fire-type moves. (Variant of Purifying Salt) Base Stats: 50 HP / 90 Atk / 55 Def / 45 SpA / 180 SpD / 90 Spe (510 BST) Height + Weight: 11.5 meters, 222.2 kg Notable Moves: Tackle, Snow Powder, Ice Shard, Razor Leaf, Leaf Blade, Frost Breath, Snowscape, Branch Poke, Bulldoze, Earthquake, Rock Slide, Icicle Crash, Mountain Gale, Wood Hammer, Rock Slide, Coil, Power Whip Flavor (Required): Unlike Steelix, Sanaulix is more nimble and capable of coiling it’s body to cover itself with it’s own leaves. It’s minty leaves are said to help smooth down the body heat during warmer days. Slender body and smoother skin, but have a lot of icy spots over it’s body.
Titanoboa
Name: Prehistoric Silicobra Revived From (Required): Frozen Scale Evolutionary Members: Frostoboa (Level 36 or higher) Counterpart: Prehistoric Onix Typing:
Ability: Flame Body / Shed Skin | Berserk Base Stats: 52 HP / 35 Atk / 75 Def / 57 SpA / 50 SpD / 56 Spe (315 BST) Height + Weight: 2.2 meters, 9.9 kg Notable Moves: Snow Powder, Bite, Ice Fang, Icy Wind, Acid, Fire Fang, Ember, Mud Slap, Mud Shot, Glare, Bind, Absorb, Mega Drain, Giga Drain Flavor (Required): Prehistoric Silicobra is covered in burning scales, allowing it to burn would-be predators when they least expect. However, the contrasting fiery and icy property of Prehistoric Silicobra causes scientists to unable to explain how could it survive during the ice age or earlier.
Name: Frostoboa Counterpart: Sanaulix Typing:
Ability: Bittercold* / Shed Skin | Berserk Bittercold: This Pokémon is unable to freeze their target, but have a chance to inflict burn on not-very-effective hits instead. Base Stats: 72 HP / 55 Atk / 107 Def / 125 SpA / 60 SpD / 91 Spe (510 BST) Height + Weight: 13.3 meters, 183.5 kg Notable Moves: Snow Powder, Bite, Ice Fang, Icy Wind, Acid, Fire Fang, Ember, Mud Slap, Mud Shot, Glare, Bind, Absorb, Mega Drain, Giga Drain, Flamethrower, Fire Blast, Blizzard, Earth Power, Nasty Plot Flavor (Required): Significantly longer than Sandaconda, Frostoboa is said to be feared during the ice age or sometimes later. It is able to control it’s body temperature at will, which explains why it is able to master both Fire-type and Ice-type moves. It was once thought to have hind legs, but have been disproven once revived.
Before we start on comments, both of Stegohaul & Raptorelay have a BST that's slightly higher than the recommended. As far as I can see, there's not a flavour or competitive reasoning to justify the higher BST, so I am going to mandate a -10 BST to both.
Woodcutter: Nice to see that line returning. Tail moves... well, at the very least, I'd prefer you call them caudal moves, because there are still a couple exceptions you mentioned that don't exclusively use the tail.
Raptor Racer: It's great offensively. Not that an Earthquake isn't going to break their career, but still. There's nothing to stop you from giving it Victory Dance flavory nor competitively.
Before we start on comments, kudos to you for so many ideas, particularly faithful to Canadian paleotonlogy. Now, to break apart each one...
Hybrids: With the exception of Alberoach, the others are vetoed on the basis that this set contains five mons, not four. Alberoach was spared because it is the sole original of the quintet.
Tools: I was doing an ankylosaurid, but nothing stopping others from doing a similar species.
Preservation: Truant & Freeze are two things that cripple others terribly, as is bemoaned by Slaking fans and freeze hax victims. That aside, they both have terrible defensive typings and stats that would definitely prevent them from doing what they want to anyway.
Walking on Eggshells: With those stats, there are seven mons in the meta who can outspeed them in Hatched Force safely, three of whom are 4x weak to their STAB, and would otherwise mandate priority moves. Either redistribute or lower the stats of their Hatched Forms by at least 25 points. Additionally, I'm going to request that you remove the aspect of Shelled Terror becoming Rock Head after the forme charge.
Berry Interesting...: It's the Ability's name that's the most glaring question. In other aspects, though they're hampered by a 4x weakness, Saforvest moreso, they're still... usable.
Dimetrodon: I was gonna make this particular species, but you got there first. Thermal Exchange isn't exactly going to help with its 4x weakness.
Peltaghast: It seems to be an alright Body Presser, but there's little else that makes it stand out.
Sanaulix, even with Minty Leaves, would still be 2HKOed by fire moves at best. Impenetrable is a clone of Magic Guard, not a variant. I'll prefer to not introduce any more direct clones unless absolutely necessary, so please change it.
Sub Review, questionable things are in red, veto-worthy things are additionally bolded:
Before we start on comments, both of Stegohaul & Raptorelay have a BST that's slightly higher than the recommended. As far as I can see, there's not a flavour or competitive reasoning to justify the higher BST, so I am going to mandate a -10 BST to both.
Woodcutter: Nice to see that line returning. Tail moves... well, at the very least, I'd prefer you call them caudal moves, because there are still a couple exceptions you mentioned that don't exclusively use the tail.
Raptor Racer: It's great offensively. Not that an Earthquake isn't going to break their career, but still. There's nothing to stop you from giving it Victory Dance flavory nor competitively.
Before we start on comments, kudos to you for so many ideas, particularly faithful to Canadian paleotonlogy. Now, to break apart each one...
Hybrids: With the exception of Alberoach, the others are vetoed on the basis that this set contains five mons, not four. Alberoach was spared because it is the sole original of the quintet.
Tools: I was doing an ankylosaurid, but nothing stopping others from doing a similar species.
Preservation: Truant & Freeze are two things that cripple others terribly, as is bemoaned by Slaking fans and freeze hax victims. That aside, they both have terrible defensive typings and stats that would definitely prevent them from doing what they want to anyway.
Walking on Eggshells: With those stats, there are seven mons in the meta who can outspeed them in Hatched Force safely, three of whom are 4x weak to their STAB, and would otherwise mandate priority moves. Either redistribute or lower the stats of their Hatched Forms by at least 25 points. Additionally, I'm going to request that you remove the aspect of Shelled Terror becoming Rock Head after the forme charge.
Berry Interesting...: It's the Ability's name that's the most glaring question. In other aspects, though they're hampered by a 4x weakness, Saforvest moreso, they're still... usable.
Dimetrodon: I was gonna make this particular species, but you got there first. Thermal Exchange isn't exactly going to help with its 4x weakness.
Peltaghast: It seems to be an alright Body Presser, but there's little else that makes it stand out.
Sanaulix, even with Minty Leaves, would still be 2HKOed by fire moves at worst. Impenetrable is a clone of Magic Guard, not a variant. I'll prefer to not introduce any more direct clones unless absolutely necessary, so please change it.
Hybrids: With the exception of Alberoach, the others are vetoed on the basis that this set contains five mons, not four. Alberoach was spared because it is the sole original of the quintet.
Tools: I was doing an ankylosaurid, but nothing stopping others from doing a similar species.
Preservation: Truant & Freeze are two things that cripple others terribly, as is bemoaned by Slaking fans and freeze hax victims. That aside, they both have terrible defensive typings and stats that would definitely prevent them from doing what they want to anyway.
Walking on Eggshells: With those stats, there are seven mons in the meta who can outspeed them in Hatched Force safely, three of whom are 4x weak to their STAB, and would otherwise mandate priority moves. Either redistribute or lower the stats of their Hatched Forms by at least 25 points. Additionally, I'm going to request that you remove the aspect of Shelled Terror becoming Rock Head after the forme charge.
Berry Interesting...: It's the Ability's name that's the most glaring question. In other aspects, though they're hampered by a 4x weakness, Saforvest moreso, they're still... usable.
All changes have been made, but it came at a terrible price: The Hybrids are pretty much crippled, with the Fossilized Bird and Fish now being completely unavailable in Brunica. Should I replace them with another line?
72 hours countdown begins: Please at least list your submission for it to be considered eligible.
Ubertrainer2000 : Burgesloth, Burgeroach, and Albesloth. There is a concern for Roach Jaw & Relaxing Lunge to spiral like Fishious Rend. Nerf their damaged boost from being doubled to a 50% boost.
During this excavation, we uncovered a Sync Stone, a Boosting Bismuth & a Lethargy Tablet. But now, which one are the fossils we dug up alongside them?
Stegsaw line + Rapthete line + Atollodon + Fulmenops
Euoplockade + Gorgercive + Pupture line
Alberoach, Burgesloth, Burgeroach, and Albesloth
Ankkylam line + Brusheos line
Alberneck line + Oserve line
Selthomimus + Hypatrap
Castronosh + Saforvest
Borealidon & Peltaghast
Prehistoric Onix line + Prehistoric Silicobra line
This is a ranked voting poll for our Fossil subs. The order of your preferences DOES matter, and your own Fossil sub cannot be your first nor only vote. You may vote for as many or as few options as you like, but we encourage you to vote as many options as possible as the more you vote for, the more points your individual votes will be weighted. The fossils will the highest amount of votes will be admitted in.
This poll will be open for at least 48 hours, and may be extended or reduced depending on forum activity.
Stegsaw line + Rapthete line + Atollodon + Fulmenops
Euoplockade + Gorgercive + Pupture line
Alberneck line + Oserve line
Borealidon & Peltaghast
Selthomimus + Hypatrap
Prehistoric Onix line + Prehistoric Silicobra line
Ankkylam line + Brusheos line
Castronosh + Saforvest
Alberoach, Burgesloth, Burgeroach, and Albesloth
Alberoach, Burgesloth, Burgeroach, and Albesloth
Stegsaw line + Rapthete line + Atollodon + Fulmenops
Euoplockade + Gorgercive + Pupture line Borealidon & Peltaghast
Ankkylam line + Brusheos line
Alberneck line + Oserve line
Selthomimus + Hypatrap
Castronosh + Saforvest Prehistoric Onix line + Prehistoric Silicobra line
Alberoach, Burgesloth, Burgeroach, and Albesloth
Euoplockade + Gorgercive + Pupture line Stegsaw line + Rapthete line + Atollodon + Fulmenops
Borealidon & Peltaghast Selthomimus + Hypatrap
Ankkylam line + Brusheos line
Alberneck line + Oserve line
Castronosh + Saforvest Prehistoric Onix line + Prehistoric Silicobra line
Stegsaw line + Rapthete line + Atollodon + Fulmenops
Alberoach, Burgesloth, Burgeroach, and Albesloth Alberneck line + Oserve line
Selthomimus + Hypatrap
Castronosh + Saforvest Ankkylam line + Brusheos line Borealidon & Peltaghast
Euoplockade + Gorgercive + Pupture line Prehistoric Onix line + Prehistoric Silicobra line
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"Now, this end is called the thagomizer... after the late Thag Simmons."
Stegsaw @ Eviolite, Choice Band, or Rocky Helmet Ability: Thagomizer or Leaf Guard Nature: Brave (+Atk, -Spe) or Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
252 HP/252 Atk/4 Def
- Stone Edge
- Thorn Tail/Power Whip
- Iron Tail/Earthquake/Aerial Ace
- Swords Dance
Stegohaul @ Choice Band or Rocky Helmet Ability: Thagomizer Nature: Brave (+Atk, -Spe) or Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
252 HP/252 Atk/4 Def
- Stone Edge
- Thorn Tail
- Iron Tail/Dragon Tail
- Earthquake/Aerial Ace
"♫ ~ COME ON AND SLAM, AND WELCOME TO THE JAM ~ ♫"
Rapthlete @ Eviolite, Choice Band, or Razor Claw Ability: Receiver or Defiant Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA), Jolly (+Spe, -SpA), or Naive (+Spe, -SpD)
252 Atk/4 Def/252 Spe
- Stone Edge
- Fire Lash/Flare Blitz
- Solar Blade/U-turn/Trailblaze
- Victory Dance
Raptorelay @ Choice Band or Razor Claw Ability: Receiver or Defiant Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA), Jolly (+Spe, -SpA), or Naive (+Spe, -SpD)
252 Atk/4 Def/252 Spe
- Stone Edge/Cripple Clobber
- Fire Lash/Flare Blitz/Pyro Ball
- Solar Blade/U-turn/Trailblaze
- Victory Dance
"That's a 4/4 string ostinato in D minor! Every sailor knows that means death!"
(A.K.A. Deep Dive Physical Tank)
Atollodon @ Choice Band or Rocky Helmet Ability: Deep Dive Nature: Brave (+Atk, -Spe)
4 Atk/252 Def/252 SpD
- Head Smash/Stone Edge
- Wave Crash/Aqua Tail
- Earthquake/Ice Fang
- Swords Dance/Bulk Up/Stealth Rock/Flip Turn
(NOTE: Atollodon now gets Ice Fang and Icicle Crash as egg moves.)
You can also run Atollodon with a Naughty (+Atk, -SpD) nature and put 252 EVs into SpA instead of SpD, in which case use these moves instead:
- Head Smash/Stone Edge/Meteor Beam
- Wave Crash/Surf/Hydro Pump
- Earthquake/Ice Fang/Ice Beam
- Swords Dance/Bulk Up/Stealth Rock/Flip Turn
"♫ ~ I AM THE STORM THAT IS APPROACHING, PROVOKING, BLACK CLOUDS IN ISOLATION ~ ♫"
(A.K.A. Weather Flux Special Revenge-Killer or Weather Flux Assault Vest)
Fulmenops @ Damp Rock, Choice Scarf, Choice Specs Ability: Weather Flux Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe) or Calm (+SpD, -Atk)
252 Def/104 SpD/152 SpA
- Power Gem/Meteor Beam
- Thunderbolt/Thunder
- Hurricane/Solar Beam
- Calm Mind/Nasty Plot/Volt Switch
And if you want to run Fulmenops with an Assault Vest, use the same moveset as above, but with these moves instead:
- Power Gem/Meteor Beam
- Thunderbolt/Thunder
- Hurricane/Energy Ball/Grass Knot
- Earth Power
Stegsaw @ Eviolite, Choice Band, or Rocky Helmet Ability: Thagomizer or Leaf Guard Nature: Brave (+Atk, -Spe) or Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
252 HP/252 Atk/4 Def
- Stone Edge
- Thorn Tail/Power Whip
- Iron Tail/Earthquake/Aerial Ace
- Swords Dance
Stegsaw @ Choice Band or Rocky Helmet Ability: Thagomizer Nature: Brave (+Atk, -Spe) or Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
252 HP/252 Atk/4 Def
- Stone Edge
- Thorn Tail
- Iron Tail/Dragon Tail
- Earthquake/Aerial Ace
Rapthlete @ Eviolite, Choice Band, or Razor Claw Ability: Receiver or Defiant Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA), Jolly (+Spe, -SpA), or Naive (+Spe, -SpD)
252 Atk/4 Def/252 Spe
- Stone Edge
- Fire Lash/Flare Blitz
- Solar Blade/U-turn/Trailblaze
- Victory Dance
Raptorelay @ Choice Band or Razor Claw Ability: Receiver or Defiant Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA), Jolly (+Spe, -SpA), or Naive (+Spe, -SpD)
252 Atk/4 Def/252 Spe
- Stone Edge/Cripple Clobber
- Fire Lash/Flare Blitz/Pyro Ball
- Solar Blade/U-turn/Trailblaze
- Victory Dance
(A.K.A. Deep Dive Physical Tank)
Atollodon @ Choice Band or Rocky Helmet Ability: Deep Dive Nature: Brave (+Atk, -Spe) or Naughty (+Atk, -SpD)
4 Atk/252 Def/252 SpD
- Head Smash/Stone Edge
- Wave Crash/Aqua Tail
- Earthquake/Ice Fang
- Swords Dance/Bulk Up/Stealth Rock/Flip Turn
"♫ ~ I AM THE STORM THAT IS APPROACHING, PROVOKING, BLACK CLOUDS IN ISOLATION ~ ♫"
(A.K.A. Weather Flux Special Revenge-Killer or Weather Flux Assault Vest)
Fulmenops @ Damp Rock, Choice Scarf, Choice Specs Ability: Weather Flux Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe) or Calm (+SpD, -Atk)
252 Def/104 SpD/152 SpA
- Power Gem/Meteor Beam
- Thunderbolt/Thunder
- Hurricane/Solar Beam
- Calm Mind/Nasty Plot/Volt Switch
And if you want to run Fulmenops with an Assault Vest, use the same moveset as above, but with these moves instead:
- Power Gem/Meteor Beam
- Thunderbolt/Thunder
- Hurricane/Energy Ball/Grass Knot
- Earth Power
Slate 12: Gods above men {Pseudo-Legendary/Exceptional Evolutions Slate}
Our penultimate slate features the intriguing assemble of Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon: while they themselves are merely rare, their strength is capable of rivalling most of them, with many seeing use in at least UUBL to Ubers, one form or another.
Additionally, based on , we are (cautiously) implementing a new category: Exceptional Evolutions. To figure out what that means, take care to read both the rules A N D the template provided:
Pseudo-Legendary Rules:
All submissions must be respective of the following BST range:
300 BST or approximative (a 25 BST difference) for the first stage.
420 BST or approximative (a 15 BST difference) for the second stage.
600 BST, no higher and no lower, for the final stage.
Because of the high BST, please be sensible with the stat distribution. Something with 150 Attack & Special Attack and 120 Speed is very likely to get vetoed, even with a bad typing.
While the majority of Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon are usually Dragon-type, our track record in Gen X winners differ. Brazdo had the Electric/Steel Galliwatt line, Loria had the Bug/Steel Aretle line, and Desvega had the Ice/Fairy Snolobe line.
Up to four submissions per person, with a max. of two to be considered as each other's counterparts.
Your submission can be a regional form (ex. ), a regional replacement evolution, or ecologically similar to an existing pseudo-legendary line, though note that, as seen above, only the former has precedent.
Name: Subs with no given name are ineligible to be voted. Intended Power-level (Required): Brunica OU / Brunica Uber Counterpart(s) / Evolutionary Members: Write the names of the previous stage or counterparts of the Pokemon, if applicable. For pre-evos, instead write the evolution method. Typing: You may use this link for images: https://play.pokemonshowdown.com/sprites/types/Type.png. Ability: Ability 1 / Ability 2 | Hidden Ability Base Stats: HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe (BST) These can be written in any configuration you want, the important thing is that it also fits with slate-specific and general rules. For regional or convergent forms, their BST must match. Height + Weight: How tall the Pokémon is in Meters (m) +how heavy the Pokémon is in Kilograms (kg). While the former is optional, the latter is required for weight-based moves. Notable Moves: List the moves that this Pokémon will learn, both viable and flavor moves, though the former is more important. Once your submission is voted in, you will create a full movepool for it in the discussion phase. Flavor (Required): Describe the lore/flavor/design of your Pokémon. *Custom Elements:
Name: Try to use distinct combinations of words never used before for moves in Pokémon games, double-check on Showdown or Serebii. Power: [Base Power of the Move, should be a multiple of 5] Type: https://play.pokemonshowdown.com/sprites/types/Type.png Category: https://play.pokemonshowdown.com/sprites/categories/Category.png (Physical, Special or Status) BasePower: try to balance this, PP, effect and accuracy; only multiples of 5 are allowed as values. Accuracy: write -- if it ignores accuracy and evasion checks; must be multiple of 5 Power Points: specify just the max PP if you want; eligible values are 1, 8, 16, 24, 32, 48, 64. Effect: What the move does, including how many targets. Note that while custom elements are allowed, they should be distinct from already existing abilities/moves introduced as of SV and/or Desvega, and are relatively simple to code (Which means no more custom field effects, we just introduced a new (Poison) terrain in Desvega and a 'Primal Reversion' terrain in Lutakon. Also, if you think it's codable but the coding team disagrees, then you'd better be prepared to code it yourself if it wins.) Priority: (Optional) The priority bracket of the move. Unless specified, it is assumed to have the standard priority of 0. Flags (ex: Contact, Sound): [Specify which flags the move has. A full list can be found in the spreadsheet.] Distribution: Specify if the move is exclusive to a particular evolutionary line; otherwise, list the criteria of Pokémon that are eligible to receive the submitted move. Justification: If this is adjusted from an existing move, explain why it should be changed, both competitive AND flavour wise. Note that any changes you propose will carry to the Move you suggested only, not to any similar Moves. On that note, be sure that it is not similar to any existing Move introduced in any Generation X iteration or up to SV, otherwise it will be vetoed.
Name: Try to use combinations of words never used before in Pokémon games, double-check on Showdown or Serebii. Effect: While custom elements are allowed, they should be distinct from already existing abilities/moves introduced as of SV and/or Desvega and relatively simple to code (Which means no more custom field effects, we just introduced a new (Poison) terrain in Desvega and a 'Primal Reversion' terrain in Lutakon. Also, if you think it's codable but the coding team disagrees, then you'd better be prepared to code it yourself if it wins.) Permanent (Yes or No): [Specify whether or not the ability can't be suppressed, Skill Swapped, or copied] Ignorable (Yes or No): [Specify whether or not the ability is ignored by Mold Breaker] Distribution: Specify if the Ability is exclusive to a particular evolutionary line; otherwise, list the criteria of Pokémon that are eligible to receive the submitted ability. Justification: If this is adjusted from an existing Ability, explain why it should be changed, both competitive AND flavour wise. Note that any changes you propose will carry to the Ability you suggested only, not to any similar Abilities. On that note, be sure that it is not similar to any existing Ability introduced in any Generation X iteration or up to SV, otherwise it will be vetoed.
Name: [Name of the item] Effect: [What the item does, these should not be similar to any existing and relevant competitive items] Can Be Removed (Yes or No): (Specify whether or not the item can be stolen or Knocked Off) Ignored by Klutz (Yes or No): (Specify whether or not the item's effect is ignored by Klutz) Fling Power & Effect: (The BP of Fling when used with this item and what secondary effect it could additionally have, like causing paralysis) Justification: If this is adjusted from an existing Item, explain why it should be changed, both competitive AND flavour wise. On that note, be sure that it is not similar to any existing Item introduced in a previous Generation X iteration or up to SV, otherwise it will be vetoed.
Exceptional Evolution Rules:
Must have 600 Base Stat Total.
Must be a new stage evolution (stage 1 > stage 2 or stage 2 > stage 3) of a previously established Pokémon of at least 495 BST, be it from an official region or one of the three previous Gen X regions. This includes those who have been adjusted, which has been put together in a list provided by Samtendo09 .
Be cautious with giving your subs a strong type combination / moves / Abilities, given that part of Archaludon’s ban from Gen 9 OU is due to combination of Stamina, great defensive type and Electro Shot.
Name: Subs with no given name are ineligible to be voted. Intended Power-level (Required): Brunica OU / Brunica Uber Evolutionary Members:
CAUTION: IF YOU SELECT A GEN X LINE THAT DOES NOT HAVE A FULL MOVEPOOL, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE IT TO THE OTHER MEMBERS AS WELL.
LISTED COUNTERPARTS (Those that are +) M U S T BE SUBMITTED AS A SET.
Omastar
Kabutops
Cradily
Armaldos
Rampardos
Bastiodon
Floatzel
Mismagius
Carracosta
Escavalier
Accelgor
Pangoro
Alcremie
Bellibolt
Zebstrika
Drifblim
Simisage + Simipour + Simisear + (Lorian) Simisand + Simismash + Simisoar
Golduck
Rapidash (Kantonian + Galarian)
Muk (Kantonian + Alolan)
Donphan
Wailord
Claydol
Drapion
Barbaracle
Clawitzer
Hawlucha
Carbink
Mudsdale
Bewear
Lycanroc
Minior
Revavroom (Paldean + Desvegan)
Flamigo
Cyclizar
Toxtricity
Ninetales (Kantonian + Alolan)
Honchkrow
Mabosstiff
Polteageist + Sinischa
Mienshao
Braviary (Unovan + Hisuian)
Mandibuzz
Sandaconda
Avalugg (Kalosian + Hisuian)
Lickilicky
Yanmega
Cryogonal
Tentacruel + Toedscruel
Starmie
Dudunsparce
Tyrantrum
Aurorus
Cetitan
Cloyster
Eeveelutions (Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, Sylveon)
Hippowdon (Sinnohian + Brazdian + Brunican)
Probopass
Centiskorch
Wyrdeer
Exeggutor (Kantonian + Alolan)
Golisopod
Gogoat
Lapras
Tangrowth
Noivern
Snorlax
Milotic
Arcanine
Archeops
Bouffalant
Silicyon (Brazdo)
Carapex (Brazdo)
Pengroleum (Brazdo)
Gifsterious (Brazdo)
Plasmalisk (Brazdo)
Mastaunch (Brazdo)
Hoglet’s evolutions {Hogtide + Hogcules + Hogron + Hoggnid + Hogoblin + Hogust + Hogven} (Loria)
Viverodon (Loria)
Bombastor (Loria)
Phantelope (Loria)
Grimoth (Loria)
Flamilion (Loria)
Drakamuy (Loria)
Komotide (Loria)
Catamacho (Loria)
Punkey’s evolutions {Funkey + Clunkey + Junkey} (Loria)
Meltro (Desvega)
Irratiate (Desvega)
Boltowl + Psychawk (Desvega)
Cuttrout (Desvega)
Blunderbass (Desvega)
Ficizard + Vespicus + Laganeura (Desvega)
Vulguile (Desvega)
Typing: You may use this link for images: https://play.pokemonshowdown.com/sprites/types/Type.png. Ability: Ability 1 / Ability 2 | Hidden Ability Base Stats: HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe (600) Height + Weight: How tall the Pokémon is in Meters (m) +how heavy the Pokémon is in Kilograms (kg). While the former is optional, the latter is required for weight-based moves. Notable Moves: List the moves that this Pokémon will learn, both viable and flavor moves, though the former is more important. Once your submission is voted in, you will create a full movepool for it in the discussion phase. Flavor (Required): Describe the lore/flavor/design of your Pokémon. *Custom Elements:
Name: Try to use distinct combinations of words never used before for moves in Pokémon games, double-check on Showdown or Serebii. Power: [Base Power of the Move, should be a multiple of 5] Type: https://play.pokemonshowdown.com/sprites/types/Type.png Category: https://play.pokemonshowdown.com/sprites/categories/Category.png (Physical, Special or Status) BasePower: try to balance this, PP, effect and accuracy; only multiples of 5 are allowed as values. Accuracy: write -- if it ignores accuracy and evasion checks; must be multiple of 5 Power Points: specify just the max PP if you want; eligible values are 1, 8, 16, 24, 32, 48, 64. Effect: What the move does, including how many targets. Note that while custom elements are allowed, they should be distinct from already existing abilities/moves introduced as of SV and/or Desvega, and are relatively simple to code (Which means no more custom field effects, we just introduced a new (Poison) terrain in Desvega and a 'Primal Reversion' terrain in Lutakon. Also, if you think it's codable but the coding team disagrees, then you'd better be prepared to code it yourself if it wins.) Priority: (Optional) The priority bracket of the move. Unless specified, it is assumed to have the standard priority of 0. Flags (ex: Contact, Sound): [Specify which flags the move has. A full list can be found in the spreadsheet.] Distribution: Specify if the move is exclusive to a particular evolutionary line; otherwise, list the criteria of Pokémon that are eligible to receive the submitted move. Justification: If this is adjusted from an existing move, explain why it should be changed, both competitive AND flavour wise. Note that any changes you propose will carry to the Move you suggested only, not to any similar Moves. On that note, be sure that it is not similar to any existing Move introduced in any Generation X iteration or up to SV, otherwise it will be vetoed.
Name: Try to use combinations of words never used before in Pokémon games, double-check on Showdown or Serebii. Effect: While custom elements are allowed, they should be distinct from already existing abilities/moves introduced as of SV and/or Desvega and relatively simple to code (Which means no more custom field effects, we just introduced a new (Poison) terrain in Desvega and a 'Primal Reversion' terrain in Lutakon. Also, if you think it's codable but the coding team disagrees, then you'd better be prepared to code it yourself if it wins.) Permanent (Yes or No): [Specify whether or not the ability can't be suppressed, Skill Swapped, or copied] Ignorable (Yes or No): [Specify whether or not the ability is ignored by Mold Breaker] Distribution: Specify if the Ability is exclusive to a particular evolutionary line; otherwise, list the criteria of Pokémon that are eligible to receive the submitted ability. Justification: If this is adjusted from an existing Ability, explain why it should be changed, both competitive AND flavour wise. Note that any changes you propose will carry to the Ability you suggested only, not to any similar Abilities. On that note, be sure that it is not similar to any existing Ability introduced in any Generation X iteration or up to SV, otherwise it will be vetoed.
Name: [Name of the item] Effect: [What the item does, these should not be similar to any existing and relevant competitive items] Can Be Removed (Yes or No): (Specify whether or not the item can be stolen or Knocked Off) Ignored by Klutz (Yes or No): (Specify whether or not the item's effect is ignored by Klutz) Fling Power & Effect: (The BP of Fling when used with this item and what secondary effect it could additionally have, like causing paralysis) Justification: If this is adjusted from an existing Item, explain why it should be changed, both competitive AND flavour wise. On that note, be sure that it is not similar to any existing Item introduced in a previous Generation X iteration or up to SV, otherwise it will be vetoed.
This slate will last for 240 hours, and may be extended or reduced depending on activity.
Name: Protopogo (Proto- + pogo (the suffix for many Canadian lake monsters) Counterpart(s) / Evolutionary Members: Exopogo (Lvl 35) Typing: Water/Dragon Ability: Gritty* / Battle Tide | Propeller Tail Base Stats: 40 / 70 / 35 / 70 / 35 / 60 (310) Height + Weight: 0.5m + 9kg Flavor (Required): Protopogo may not be among the most frightening of the Pokemon native to Brunica, but they are certainly among the oldest. This serpentine Pokemon has lived in Brunica in the days before Akulut and Wendora's arrival, and its mischievous nature once made it an option for some to choose as a First Partner Pokemon. All changed, however, after Lutakon's slumber...
Name: Exopogo (Exo-, an outsider + pogo (the suffix for many Canadian lake monsters) Counterpart(s) / Evolutionary Members: Pseudopogo (lvl 53) Typing: Water/Dragon Ability: Gritty* / Battle Tide | Propeller Tail Base Stats: 65 / 85 / 55 / 85 / 55 / 75 (420) Height + Weight: 1.5m, 41kg Flavor (Required): The aftermath of Lutakon's slumber had changed Brunica for the worse. The people who once laughed at its mischief now frowned, casting it aside as they tried to move on and recover. Exopogo, unable to cope with the grim atmosphere and changing times, suffered greatly...
Name: Pseudopogo (Pseudo {okay, bit tongue-in-cheek, I know} + pogo (the suffix for many Canadian lake monsters) Intended Power-level (Required): Brunica OU Counterpart(s) / Evolutionary Members: Protopogo, Exopogo Typing: Water/Dragon Ability: Gritty* / Battle Tide | Propeller Tail Base Stats: 90 / 114 / 94 / 114 / 94 / 94 (600) Height + Weight: 15m, 205 kg Notable Moves: Aqua Jet, Liquidation, Aqua Tail, Scald, Surf, Hydro Pump, Rain Dance, Breaking Swipe, Dragon Tail, Outrage, Dragon Pulse, Draco Meteor, Dragon Dance, Iron Head, Iron Tail, Flash Cannon, Flamethrower, Fire Blast, Earthquake, Earth Power, Body Press, Superpower, Focus Blast, Giga Drain, Energy Ball, Wild Charge, Thunderbolt, Thunder, Bounce, Air Slash, Hurricane, Glare, Ice Spinner, Freeze-Dry, Ice Beam, Blizzard, U-Turn, Coil, Calm Mind Flavor (Required): Pseudopogo is a shell of its former self, though at the same time its own power had grown. Whispers grow of sightings of Pseudopogo within the lakes and rivers of Brunica, sparking renewed interest. Only few dedicated scientists would realise its historical value, but Pseudopogo no longer cares - if being strong was the only way it could be with others, so be it.
Effect: If the Pokemon is inflicted with a non-volatile status condition, its Special Attack is boosted by 50%. Permanent (Yes or No): No Ignorable (Yes or No): No Distribution: Pseudopogo line, special-inclined mons who'd you otherwise give Guts to
Name: Bouffalbo [bouffant + buffalo + balbo, a beard style] Intended Power Level: Brunica Ubers
Counterpart(s) / Evolutionary Members: Bouffalant (Level up after defeating five Psychic-type Pokemon by using a Rock-type move whilst holding a Horn O'Plenty.) Typing: Normal / Rock Ability: Enlightenment* / Sap Sipper | Rock Head Base Stats: 100 HP / 135 Atk / 115 Def / 90 SpA / 115 SpD / 45 Spe [600 BST] Height + Weight: 2.9m / 287.3 kg Notable Moves: Bouffalant's (partial) moveset + Hyper Voice, Pain Split, Smack Down, Power Gem, Meteor Beam, Sandstorm, Stealth Rock, Psyshock, Psychic, Future Sight, Calm Mind, Gravity, Psychic Terrain, Trick Room, Wood Hammer, Giga Drain, Energy Ball, Solar Beam, Grass Knot, Grassy Terrain, Body Press, Low Kick, Focus Blast, Shadow Ball. {Also gets access to the 'Dread Stampede' Balm Move} Flavor (Required): You can't get more Canadian, and spiritual, without talking about the buffalo, one of the most significant animals in Canadian history. This evolution improves primarily on the same 'hair' motif by adding more luscious locks under its head, resembling a beard which buffalo are known for, its eyes are shut completely, and its horns grow larger like tree roots. Bouffalbo emerge as leaders of the Bouffalant herd they are raised in, and are revered across Brunica as symbols of wisdom. In times of tragedy, it will sacrifice itself for its herd without hesitation and supports other species of Pokemon that share its habitat. Some people joke that its hair is so big because it knows so much.
Effect: The power of Psychic moves used by the Pokémon is increased by 50%. Permanent (Yes or No): No Ignorable (Yes or No): No Distribution: Bouffalbo (for now)
) and ecological similar Pokemon (ex.
) are permitted for this slate. Note that these submissions will, by default, be referred to as a Prehistoric Form, similar to Loria’s Prehistoric Throh and Prehistoric Sawk lines.
causing paralysis)
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, we are (cautiously) implementing a new category: Exceptional Evolutions. To figure out what that means, take care to read both the rules A N D the template provided:
), a regional replacement evolution, or ecologically similar to an existing pseudo-legendary line, though note that, as seen above, only the former has precedent.
