#have u SEED clodsire

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Palawan Wooper than.

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Paldean wooper...

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Kotone's Pokemon Team [ Expanded ]

PALDEA

Kotone's main team throughout her journey to becoming a champion of Paldea.

✬ Meowscarada ♂

Ability: Overgrow Nature: Lax Tera type: Grass Moveset:

Flower Trick

Night Slash

U-Turn

Seed Bomb

Notes about Meowscarada: Her main partner, and lead of her team. Meowscarada has been with her since the start of her journey when she picked him up as a Sprigatito. He’s a rather mischievous type in the sense that he loves to watch the chaos that ensues after messing with the other Pokémon on her team. He’s very fast and is the first hurdle to really getting through her team. Despite his relaxed demeanor, he's a fierce and loyal partner and Kotone hardly goes anywhere without him. He's quite fond of snacks, and is easily won over with sour treats.

✬ Clodsire ♀

Ability: Water Absorb Nature: Modest Tera type: Ground Moveset:

Earthquake

Toxic Spikes

Amnesia

Sludge Wave

Notes about Clodsire: No thoughts, head empty. Clodsire has been on her team almost as long as Meowscarada has been. Kotone was very excited the first time she’d seen a Paldean Wooper after moving from Hoenn that she snatched her up pretty quickly. Clodsire is very chill and tires pretty quickly, but she’s the sweetest. She’d be a lap dog Pokémon if she could help it. Her high defense and high HP have turned her into a wall. Affectionately referred to by Kotone’s friends as the “War of Attrition”

✬ Lucario ♂

Ability: Inner Focus Nature: Quirky Tera type: Fighting Moveset:

Swords Dance

Meteor Mash

Dragon Pulse

Aura Sphere

Notes about Lucario: Riolu was a Pokémon that came to her rather unexpectedly after getting lost on her way to one of the gyms. He was the only one in the area and was quite lonely, though fairly defiant still. She battled and caught him and he’s been a loyal companion since. He’s the one that tends to keep the other, more rowdy Pokémon on her team in line. He’s quite strong and usually only gets brought out towards the end of a battle if she’s on the ropes (provided he doesn’t have a better type match up earlier). He's pretty un-trusting of other trainers and takes a while to warm up when introduced to strangers. Lucario much prefers the company of Kotone and her team of Pokémon.

✬ Ceruledge ♂

Nature: Lonely Ability: Flashfire Tera type: Fire Moveset:

Lava Plume

Bitter Blade

Shadow Claw

Psycho Cut

Notes about Ceruledge: As a Charcadet, he charged right at Kotone for a battle near the start of her journey and she caught him shortly after. He didn't initially trust her but over time he came around. He’s fiercely loyal and protective of her as his trainer. She evolved him into a Ceruledge about halfway through her journey and has come into his own quite well. He’s another fast fighter, and will drain your Pokemon of their HP before they know what hit them. Ceruledge has a hard outer shell and a soft heart. He has the hardest time getting along with Meowscarada not only due to their opposing types, but their opposing personalities as well.

✬ Espathra ♂

Nature: Naive Ability: Speed Boost Tera type: Psychic Moveset:

Lumina Crash

Psychic

Drill Peck

Dazzling Gleam

Notes about Espathra: Kotone picked up a Flittle after some of her earlier gym battles. Flittle struggled in Pokemon battles, constantly getting sweeped in fights before he had a chance to prove himself. Despite that, Kotone did not give up on the little guy and kept him around in the party, working on boosting his power at his own pace. Once Flittle evolved into an Espathra, he felt renewed confidence in himself and got significantly better at battling. He now more than makes up for his lack of defense with his speed and high special attack. He’s also become a bit of troublemaker, as he will be the first on her team to pick a fight at any opportunity. He doesn't know much about restraint and tends to stare down other trainers and pokemon with an unsettling look in his eyes. It's almost as if he's making up for the times he was bullied by other Pokémon by going for blood...

✬ Baxcalibur ♂

Nature: Timid Ability: Thermal Exchange Tera type: Water Moveset:

Icicle Crash

Dragon Claw

Focus Energy

Ice Beam

Notes about Baxcalibur: This is another Pokémon that she raised from his first evo. Kotone was instantly smitten with the (kinda derpy looking) Frigibax she found on her way to Larry’s gym. She had an instant connection with him and was very impressed by how quickly he wanted to prove himself on the team. She had no idea he would turn into such a big guy, but he’s as sweet as he was when she caught him. A gentle giant outside of battle. Raw strength is what he excels best in. Though he wants to prove himself to Kotone, he's the least interested in battles with other Pokémon. His great size and intimidating stature is enough to keep most others at bay.

KITAKAMI

The Team Kotone trained and raised during her time in Kitakami. They serve as her secondary team when she needs to give her main team a break.

✬ Zoroark ♂

Nature: Rash Ability: Illusion Tera type: Dark Moveset:

Happy Hour

Bitter Malice

Nasty Plot

Tera Blast

Notes about Zoroark: Prior to traveling to Kitakami, Kotone was gifted Zoroark. She made the decision then to focus on raising it in this new region as a challenge to herself and to see what she could do without relying on the team that has already won her a spot among the Paldea champions. Zoroark is a trickster by nature, of course, and can come off rather stand off-ish. However, if it's playing pranks on you, that means that it likes you. Most people are off-put by the appearance of this variant of Zoroark, and maybe that's why Kotone is drawn to him as a partner Pokémon.

✬ Mightyena ♀

Nature: Hardy Ability: Intimidate Tera Type: Dark Moveset:

Ice Fang

Fire Fang

Yawn

Play Rough

Notes about Mightyena: Poochyena was Kotone's first encounter when exploring Kitakami, and her eyes immediately lit up to see such a familiar Pokémon from her home region. Mightyena seems a lot meaner than she is, and when most aren't paying attention, she seeks out love and affection from Kotone. She responds well to positive reinforcement and treats that Kotone is eager to give to her. That said, any negative intention towards her trainer is met with immediate hostility. Watch your ankles because she will bite them.

✬ Quagsire ♂

Nature: Hardy Ability: Damp Tera type: Ground Moveset:

Muddy Water

Amnesia

Sludge Bomb

Earthquake

Notes about Quagsire: Yes Kotone has a Clodsire already. But she simply could not resist the big smile of the Wooper just outside of Mossui. Quagsire is equally as chill as Clodsire, but with a much more vested interest in battling. Though slow, he makes up for his lack of speed in how solidly he's built. He takes hits and hardly budges an inch. When all is said and done, he likes to reward himself with a nap. He's the first to pass out at the end of battle.

✬ Yanmega ♂ [ Shiny ]

Nature: Adamant Ability: Tinted Lens Tera type: Bug Moveset:

Giga Drain

Bug Buzz

Ancient Power

Air Slash

Notes about Yanmega: The shiny Yanma that Kotone encountered within the first hour of being in the Kitakami region seemed like a good sign of how the trip would go. Kotone isn't fussed about finding shiny Pokémon most of the time, so the fact that she stumbled on this was a nice surprise. Yanmega is surprisingly among the most expressive of this team. What he lacks in facial features, he makes up for in body language. Honestly he's a bit of a drama queen and can be quick to anger. He's always up for a good battle.

✬ Furret ♂

Nature: Sassy Ability: Keen Eye Tera type: Normal Moveset:

Amnesia

Thunder Punch

Focus Punch

Hyper Voice

Notes about Furret: Kotone's Furret is all vibes. The moment their eyes locked, Kotone threw her pokéball and Sentrey didn't even put up a fight. Whenever Kotone is out walking, she usually lets Furret out in order to keep her company. Furret is very curious and runs ahead in the grass bringing back all kinds of shiny objects, something Kotone appreciates. Furret is a speedly little pokemon in battle and is usually bale to get a couple hard punches in before retreating back to Kotone's side. He's not the most competitive Pokémon

✬ Mienshao ♀

Nature: Mild Ability: Inner Focus Tera type: Fighting Moveset:

Aura Sphere

Bounce

Calm Mind

High Jump Kick

Notes about Mienshao: When initially caught, Mienfoo was a bit on the shy side, and has maintained that energy into her evolution. She keeps to herself, and doesn't engage much with other Pokémon or trainers. However, when in battle, it's as if she turns into an entirely different mon. She's fierce and powerful and holds nothing back against her opponents, coming into her own when a fight begins. Admittedly Kotone kinda spoils her, because she wants Mienshao to come out of her shell more and engage with the rest of her team. However, she's not going to push it. All good things in time, as they say.

[crystalelemental]

Alright, time for my own run of the League.

Rika’s solid.  I don’t have great answers to Ground-type, especially since I’m not running a Water-type at all.  I lost Meowscarada and Espathra.  But otherwise, not too bad, just some misplays on my part.  I didn’t expect Poison Jab from Donphan and forgot about Sturdy...

Poppy went down like a sack of bricks.  Bellibolt was just the hardest counter.  Mud Shot took out Magnezone in two shots even with Light Screen.  Discharge eviscerated the rest of her team, especially with Electromorphosis powering it up.  Not that it came up that often, we legitimately didn’t take damage until Tinkaton.  I love strategy-based play, but there is something to be said for trying too hard.

Larry was a bit tougher.  Overconfident after #BelliSweep, I led with it...forgetting about Tropius as his lead.  So I had to switch out to Ceruledge...who barely missed the KO on Staraptor and took a crit Brave Bird to the face.  Dachsbun handled the next two alright, although confusion from Oricorio did a number so Flamigo took it down.  Thankfully, we then get to return to our regularly scheduled #BelliSweep, and all is well.

Hassel was a fun fight.  Clodsire dominated.  At least, until it got hit with Leech Seed.  Had it not been for a lucky flinch on his first Dragon Rush, Clodsire would’ve likely swept this team.  But oh well, few things go exactly as planned.  And speaking of, on that note, I brought in Dachsbun, thinking hey, this is a good time to Fairy-type this dude.  So I Terastallized it.  And it then proceeded to miss three 90% rolls on Play Rough and died.  Incredible.  I knew I should’ve gone with Tinkaton.  At least Espathra finally got some direct EXP.  Baxcalibur would kill her instantly though, so Clodsire came back in.  With a Poison Tera type it should be fine...is what I’d like to say if Dachsbun hadn’t failed me on that front too.  So Clodsire dropped.  But then, the people’s champion.  Bellibolt can tank Glaive Rush, and the poison from Toxic Spikes combined with the heavy damage from Electromorphosis Discharge took it out.  #BelliSweep never stops.

Alright, Geeta.  She didn’t impress against my wife, but how about against me?  I am overleveled, and fully EV trained.  This does not end well.  Meowscarada took out her lead, U-Turns to Ceruledge who takes out Gogoat no problem, then goes to Bellibolt for the next two.  By the time she sent out Veluza, which I think is a lame choice from the current region personally, Bellibolt was too low on HP to succeed.  So sadly, the #BelliSweep ended.  Thankfully, Meowscarada’s back in, and it’s a clean sweep from there.  Rika and Hassel took out more of my team than Geeta did.  I really hope there’s a rematch after the crater or something.

Nemona was even sadder.  I lost no one.  We absolutely destroyed her.  Nothing interesting to report.

Now, into the crater!  I gotta see this.