Project MissingNo.

[Professor Oak]

10 years earlier...

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The helicopter sliced through the inky night as Professor Oak leaned forward on his seat, his wizened face pressed against the viewport. Beneath him, the sprawling urban landscape dissolved into an expanse of impenetrable forest while in the distance, the jagged silhouette of Mt. Silver loomed over the horizon, casting its foreboding presence across the land. Yet it served as a recognisable landmark, confirming they were travelling far north of Johto, venturing deep into uncharted territory.

The rhythmic thump of the rotors seemed to beat in time with his racing pulse. He wasn't supposed to be here. The Pokémon Institute, patrons of his life's work, was a bastion of research and not known to be tangled in government secrets. Yet, here he was, whisked away at the behest of a shadowy agency known only as “Cipher”. Project MissingNo. they called it. A name as cryptic as the mission itself.

The helicopter banked sharply, revealing a cluster of ancient ruins carved into the cliffside. They were unlike anything Oak had encountered in his travels – weathered stone edifices chiselled with enigmatic symbols, their angular forms hinting at a bygone era. Millennia of history now stood juxtaposed against a halo of floodlights and bristling antennae, while soldiers in fatigues patrolled the perimeter, their expressions remained sombre beneath the glow of night-vision goggles.

The chopper touched down with a soft thud, kicking up a swirl of dust. Professor Oak, clutching his worn briefcase, emerged cautiously. A phalanx of military personnel, faces etched with grim determination, stood guard. A burly man with a thick shock of iron-grey hair and a chest festooned with medals approached, a lit cigar clamped firmly between his teeth. “General Sherman,” Oak deduced, recognising the man from grainy photographs in classified reports.

"Professor Oak," the General rumbled, his voice gravelly from years of barking orders. He offered the cigar with a gruff courtesy, but Oak politely declined. "Glad you could make it. We don't usually entertain visitors down here but your expertise…" He trailed off, the cigar smoke curling into the crisp night air. "Follow me, time is of the essence."

Oak trailed Sherman down a tunnel carved into the base of the ruins, their footsteps reverberating across metallic stairs. The air grew thick and cold, smelling faintly of ozone and damp stone. Along the tunnel walls were plastered petroglyphs of swirling vortexes and fantastical creatures that resembled Pokémon, yet held a primal, unsettling edge. After what seemed like an eternity, they emerged into a vast, cavernous space bathed in sterile white light. Rows of advanced equipment hummed with unseen energy, while scientists in lab coats scurried about, their expressions a blend of urgency and fascination.

In the centre, bathed in an eerie purple glow, pulsed an ethereal portal, shimmering like heat haze rising from asphalt on a scorching summer's day. Oak's breath hitched. It was like staring into the raw maw of creation, a gateway to somewhere... else.

"This," General Sherman declared, his voice echoing in the cavern, "is the anomaly. It opened a fortnight ago. We've detected energy signatures matching Pokémon... but unlike any we've encountered before."

Before Oak could reply, a stern-faced woman in a crisp white lab coat stepped forward. “Professor Oak, thank you for coming on such short notice. We appreciate your discretion.” Her voice was clipped and efficient, yet underscored with deep intelligence.

General Sherman introduced her with a hint of deference. "Professor, this is Dr. Anya Gupta, head researcher on Project MissingNo."

"Professor," Dr. Gupta continued, her voice surprisingly calm considering the gravity of the situation, "we've managed to stabilise the portal somewhat but it remains volatile. Creatures known as Ultra Beasts can pass through at any time and we don't know what form they'll take."

She gestured to a bank of monitors displaying spectral scans of bizarre creatures. One resembled a towering avian with razor-sharp wings, another a stalking behemoth with a mane that shimmered like a living aurora borealis. Oak's mind raced. These weren't Pokémon – they were primal echoes, ancient progenitors of the creatures he knew and loved.

A complex control panel lay beside the monitors, rows of blinking lights and mathematical symbols danced before Oak's eyes. Dr. Gupta reached for a dial labelled "Frequency" and cautiously turned it to two. A low hum resonated through the chamber and a surge of electricity, channelled by strategically placed Electrodes, coursed through the portal, causing it to ripple violently.

"We believe this frequency attracts specific types of Ultra Beasts," Dr. Gupta explained, her eyes fixed on the portal's reaction. With a determined glint in her eyes, she turned towards Oak and extended a hand clutching six Poké Balls. Before Oak could interject, she deposited them into his coat pocket. “We’ll need these on the other side.”

Oak swallowed nervously as Dr. Gupta approached the swirling portal, its undulating surface mesmerising, terrifying. He knew the risks. Stepping through that threshold could mean stepping into oblivion. But the sheer scientific curiosity, the insatiable urge to unravel the mysteries of Pokémon evolution, was a fire in his gut he couldn't ignore. Taking a deep breath, they plunged into the pulsating purple wormhole together.

The world dissolved into a kaleidoscope of blinding light and swirling colours. Oak felt weightless, disoriented, the familiar tug of gravity replaced by a sickening freefall. When his head finally stopped spinning, he found himself standing on a desolate, rocky terrain bathed in the eerie glow of two moons illuminating a sky streaked with vibrant, alien hues.

In the distance, a hulking silhouette moved through the shadows, its form vaguely resembling a Pokémon yet radiating an unsettling, primal energy. Oak's hand instinctively reached for a Poké Ball, his mind racing with a mixture of excitement and trepidation. He had entered a new world, a world teeming with unknown wonders and perilous threats. His journey, filled with the potential to rewrite the very fabric of Pokémon knowledge, had just begun.

---

OOC: Starting a T2 Raid set at night. Trading in a Dusk Ball and buying a Wishing Piece.

Team:

SPOILER: Click to show

Nutcracker Gallade
Name: Klaus
Gender: Male ♂
Level: 20
OT: Professor Oak
Moves: Night Slash, Aqua Cutter, Sacred Sword, Psycho Cut^TM
Ability: Sharpness
Nature/Personality: Bound by honour, Klaus is both noble and introspective, contemplating life's mysteries under starlit skies. His stoic demeanour masks a compassionate nature, always attuned to the needs of others.
Happiness: +2


Wattrel
Name: Kehaar
Gender: Male ♂
Level: 19
OT: Professor Oak
Moves: Uproar, Tailwind^TM, Spark, Volt Switch^TM
Ability: Wind Power
Nature/Personality: Kehaar is pragmatic and often blunt although his rough exterior conceals a fiercely loyal heart devoted to aiding his allies. A seasoned voyager, his beady eyes hold tales of distant lands and myriad encounters.
Happiness: +3


Bellibolt
Name: Thunderbloat
Gender: Male ♂
Level: 10
OT: Professor Oak
Attacks: Mud-Slap, Acid Spray^TM, Thunder Shock, Slack Off
Ability: Electromorphosis
Nature/Personality: Normally lethargic and blissfully unaware, Thunderbloat drifts in a drowsy state until electrified. When charged, he transforms into a buzzing powerhouse, crackling with newfound energy and alertness before gradually settling back into a placid and carefree disposition.


Shiftry
Name: Adair
Gender: Male ♂
Level: 14
OT: Leilani Keoloha
Moves: Leaf Blade, Explosion, Fake Out, Beat Up
Ability: Wind Rider
Nature/Personality: Beneath that tough wooden exterior is an enigma. A secretive and silent creature whose motives seem veiled in ambiguity, Adair dwells on the periphery of social circles. His presence is often unsettling to others and Oak’s other Pokémon are deeply mistrustful of his intentions.


Arcanine
Name: Lucinda ("Lucy")
Gender: Female ♀
Level: 8
OT: Professor Oak
Attacks: Extreme Speed, Flare Blitz, Crunch, Play Rough
Ability: Intimidate
Nature/Personality: With courage and compassion, Lucinda stands tall against injustice, her presence a beacon of hope for the weak and vulnerable. She has a noble heart and a nose for equality, pursuing a fairer and more inclusive world for all.


Paldean Tauros (Blaze)
Name: Nero
Gender: Male ♂
Level: 10
OT: Professor Oak
Moves: Tackle, Tail Whip, Work Up, Double Kick
Ability: Intimidate
Nature/Personality: A tyrant who possesses a volatile temperament. His imposing physique matches an unyielding, imperious nature. He rules the herd with an iron hoof, demanding unwavering loyalty and submission. Quick to anger, his snorts dictate his dominion through fear and absolute control.

[Tiki]

**This is just the battle template**

Raid Encounter

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Weather: Clear

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G. Ponyta LV 40
HP 100% [102/102]

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H. Arcanine LV 24
HP 100% [67/67]

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Gyarados LV 24
HP 100% [67/67]

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Giant Galar Ponyta [Pastel Veil]: Normal

H. Arcanine [Intimidate]: Normal
Gyarados [Intimidate]: -Normal

SP89 G. Ponyta

Boss Moves: Growl, Confusion, Fairy Wind, Stomp
Used Party: ??

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= Oak's Dusk Raid Ball
-$3500 will be posted in transaction thread for wishing piece fee.


OOC:
You probably know this, but you can do raid alongside your main journey too
Have you deducted dusk ball yourself or I need to do it?

5VywdFz7p_1-42
p_1-101-42·1-10

[Professor Oak]

The sky shimmered with unfamiliar constellations, painted in vivid hues that were both captivating and unsettling. In the distance, the colossal shadow loomed, its form vaguely equine. A tremor ran through the rocky ground, escalating from a distant vibration to a bone-rattling thud as the creature thundered towards them. Oak shielded his eyes momentarily from the harsh radiance of the twin moons, squinting as the behemoth emerged from the shadows.

What materialised before them was a sight that defied all comprehension. Towering over the rugged terrain, a Ponyta stood on impossibly long, spindly legs, its once proud and graceful gait now replaced with a lumbering, almost mechanical stride. Gone were the flowing flames, supplanted by a sickly pink and teal mane that shimmered with an artificial glow like a cheap child's toy dipped in fluorescent paint. The rest of its body bore a dull lifeless grey, as if the garish colours around it had siphoned some of its life force while a warped and twisted horn pointed menacingly towards them. Oak's hand instinctively darted inside his pocket, tightening around a Poké Ball for comfort.

"Brace yourself," Dr. Gupta warned, her voice taut with tension. "Professor Mohn, prepare the Raid modifiers." Her gaze flicked towards a figure huddled over a complex array of consoles and monitors positioned beside the iridescent portal. The man, clad in a rumpled lab coat and sporting a dishevelled mop of straw-blonde hair, looked up with a startled expression.

"Professor Oak, this is Professor Mohn," she introduced, gesturing between the two men. "He's been instrumental in developing the technology that allows for controlled encounters with these… Ultra Beasts." Professor Mohn's eyes widened as he took in the sight of Oak before darting back to his workstation. The urgency of the situation, the looming battle with the Galarian Ponyta, demanded his immediate attention.

"Ultra Beasts?" Oak echoed abstractedly, a knot of unease tightening in his gut. For the fleeting moment he locked eyes with Professor Mohn, he had sensed a fellow explorer standing at the precipice of groundbreaking discovery.

"Fascinating creatures, aren't they?" Dr. Gupta continued, her voice regaining its usual efficiency. "This particular specimen appears to be a regional variant. A Galarian Ponyta, if I'm not mistaken. The energy readings suggest it can handle a two-on-one battle. Professor Oak, I believe you'll find the Poké Balls in your pocket have… adapted to this environment."

Oak reached into his pocket once again, his fingers brushing against the smooth surface of the Poké Balls. Curiosity gnawed at him. "These Poké Balls," he began, his voice raspy. "They were empty before we entered the portal. Now..."

"Ah, an amazing discovery," Mohn interjected with a grin, gesturing towards the portal with a flourish. "The wormhole itself seems to possess a temporal echo. These Poké Balls now carry an imprint of Pokémon from your future journeys."

Oak's mind reeled. The future? This was beyond anything he'd ever encountered. Without further ado, he focused on images of Pokémon in his mind before releasing both Poké Balls into the air. A blinding flash of light erupted, revealing two fully-formed Pokémon. One, a tall, humanoid creature clad in ornate livery, its ruby eyes blazing with psychic energy – a Gallade, while the other, a majestic canine, its fur the colour of molten lava – an Arcanine.

"Professor Mohn can help assess the effectiveness of your strategies," Dr. Gupta explained, gesturing towards the complex machine Mohn was now intently studying. Rows of flashing lights and numerical displays flickered to life, translating the battle into a torrent of data. "The readings will indicate the Ponyta's energy fluctuations and potential weaknesses."

She offered a pointed look at the swirling symbol on the monitor. "Based on our initial scans, the Ponyta exhibits strong psychic properties."

Oak nodded, the weight of the situation settling in. This wasn't just about the battle; it was about learning, adapting, and unravelling the mysteries of this strange dimension. With a newfound resolve, he raised his arm, his voice echoing across the desolate landscape.

"Gallade, use Night Slash! Arcanine, unleash a powerful Crunch!"

[Caramell 🍬]

Raid Encounter

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Weather: Clear

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G. Ponyta LV 40
HP 35% [36/102]

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Arcanine LV 24
HP 56% [47/84]

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Klaus LV 24
HP 100% [74/74]

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Giant Galar Ponyta [Pastel Veil]: Normal
Shield Activated: [3/3]

Lucinda [Intimidate]: Normal
Gyarados [Intimidate]: Normal

Lucy's Intimidate lowered Ponyta's attack!
SP89 Ponyta used Confusion! Lucy avoided confusion!
SP58 Lucy used Crunch! Ponyta avoided having defenses lowered!
SP89 Ponyta used Growl! Lucy's attack was lowered!
SP50 Klaus used Night Slash! Ponyta raised a shield to avoid further damage at 35% HP!
All stat changes were reset!

Boss Moves: Growl, Confusion, Fairy Wind, Stomp
Used Party: Lucinda, Klaus, ??, ??

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= Oak's Dusk Raid Ball

SPOILER: Click to show

Ponyta's Attack: (1- Lucy, 2- Klaus) rDcSz0Clp_1-2 Confusion! (crit) p_1-16 (strength) p_1-16 (10% con) p_1-100
Lucinda's Crunch: (crit) p_1-16 (strength) p_1-16 (20% -Def) p_1-100
Ponyta's Attack: (1- Lucy, 2- Klaus) p_1-2 Growl! p_1-100
Klaus' Night Slash: (crit) p_1-8 (strength) p_1-16 Damaged stopped after hitting 35%! Shields up!

1-2·1-16·1-16·1-100·1-16·1-16·1-100·1-2·1-100·1-8·1-16

[Professor Oak]

With a graceful flurry of movement, Gallade conjured a blade of pure darkness in its hand and charged at the Galarian Ponyta. Fangs bared, Arcanine mirrored the assault, hurtling towards the monstrous equine with blistering speed. Just as their attacks were about to connect, the Galarian Ponyta reared back, its sickly coloured mane flaring with garish luminescence. With a snort that sent shivers down Oak's spine, the Ponyta unleashed a surge of psychic energy that struck Arcanine mid-leap, sending the majestic canine crashing into a nearby rock formation with a pained yelp.

"This is bad," Mohn muttered, his tone grim. "The Galarian Ponyta's psychic signature is far stronger than anticipated."

Oak gritted his teeth. Arcanine whimpered, struggling to rise from the rubble. "Arcanine, shake it off!" Oak shouted, concern etched on his face.

Although disoriented, its fiery aura flickering erratically, Arcanine bravely lunged forward, jaws agape. Its powerful Crunch connected with the Galarian Ponyta's leg and the monstrous equine shrieked in pain, kicking out with a spindly leg that sent Arcanine sprawling back. Gallade, its ruby eyes narrowed, capitalised on the momentary distraction. A blade of darkness arced through the air with deadly precision. The attack struck true, carving a deep gash across the Galarian Ponyta's flank. The mutated Pokémon roared in fury, the ground shaking with the force of its rage.

But just as Oak felt a surge of hope, a shimmering barrier materialised around the mutant equine deflecting the remaining energy of the Night Slash. The barrier, a swirling vortex of colours, pulsed with a supernatural hum.

"What in Arceus' name is that?" Oak exclaimed, flabbergasted.

Professor Gupta, her expression grim, stepped forward. "Professor Oak, that appears to be a defensive barrier. It seems the Galarian Ponyta has adapted in response to the attacks. Based on the readings, single-target attacks won't be enough to penetrate the barrier. You need a multi-strike move or something that can eliminate the barrier itself."

Oak's brow furrowed. His mind raced, searching for the best course of action. Arcanine, despite its strength, was clearly disoriented from the psychic attack. Gallade, while powerful, was better suited for single, precision strikes.

"Professor," Dr. Gupta interjected, "the analytics suggest a change in Pokémon might be optimal. A Dark-type would be far more effective against the Galarian Ponyta's psychic attacks."

With a heavy heart, Oak knew she was right. Recalling Arcanine with a silent apology, he reached for another Poké Ball. A mischievous grin tugged at his lips as he released the Pokémon inside. A roguish, shadowy figure materialised in front of him – Shiftry; the ancient forest guardian. With its potent dark-type moves, Shiftry had a better chance of bypassing the Ponyta's defences.

---

Switching out Arcanine for Shiftry. Gallade uses another Night Slash on one of the barriers.

[Caramell 🍬]

Raid Encounter

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Weather: Clear

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G. Ponyta LV 40
HP 35% [36/102]

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Adair LV 24
HP 100% [84/84]

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Klaus LV 24
HP 3% [2/74]

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Giant Galar Ponyta [Pastel Veil]: Normal
Shield Activated: [2/3]

Adair [Wind Rider]: Normal
Klaus [Sharpness]: Normal

SP+ Lucy switched places with Adair!
SP89 Ponyta used Confusion! Klaus avoided confusion!
SP50 Klaus used Night Slash! Ponyta's shield cracked!
SP89 Ponyta used Stomp! Lucy's attack was lowered!

Boss Moves: Growl, Confusion, Fairy Wind, Stomp
Used Party: Lucinda HP 56% [47/84], Klaus, Adair, ??

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= Oak's Dusk Raid Ball

SPOILER: Click to show

Ponyta's Attack: (1- Adair, 2- Klaus) ODKhdw26p_1-2 Confusion! (crit) p_1-16 (strength) p_1-16 (10% con) p_1-100
Ponyta's Attack: (1- Lucy, 2- Klaus) p_1-2 Stomp (crit) p_1-16 (strength) p_1-16

1-2·1-16·1-16·1-100·1-2·1-16·1-16

[Professor Oak]

Oak watched with a grimace as the Galarian Ponyta reared back, its warped horn glowing in the wan twilight of the twin moons. It unleashed a surge of psychic energy with a shrill whinny, aimed directly at Gallade. The psychic warrior, ever vigilant, attempted to deflect the attack with a crossed arm guard. But the raw power of the attack was too much. It slammed into Gallade with a sickening thud, sending the valiant Pokémon staggering back.

Gallade stumbled, its ruby eyes flickering with momentary disorientation. The Galarian Ponyta seized the opportunity. With a snort that rattled the ground beneath them, it reared up on its impossibly long legs. Before Gallade could recover, the monstrous equine brought its gnarled black hoof down with a bone-jarring stomp.

Oak's heart lurched. Gallade, despite its strength, wouldn't withstand another such attack. "Gallade, return!" he bellowed, his voice thick with urgency. In a flash of red light, the psychic warrior vanished back into its Poké Ball. Oak gritted his teeth, a wave of anger and protectiveness washing over him. He wouldn't let these corrupted beasts harm his Pokémon. His gaze snapped to the remaining unused Poké Ball on his belt, a plan forming in his mind.

Dr. Gupta's voice cut through the tension, laced with a hint of desperation, "Professor, you only have one Pokémon left. What do you think it’ll be?"

With a determined flick of his wrist, Oak sent the remaining Poké Ball soaring through the air, a silent prayer escaping his lips. A flash of white light erupted, revealing a squat, bulbous creature with a seemingly perpetual grin across its face. Its rounded body was covered in a bumpy turquoise-coloured hide surrounding a crackling belly full of latent electricity while small electric sacs pulsed faintly on its cheeks.

Professor Oak looked on in amazement while Dr. Gupta's brow furrowed in deep concentration. “Professor, there appears to be no record of such a Pokémon in our extensive database. This creature appears to be completely unknown to science.”

A wave of disquiet washed over Oak. An unknown Pokémon? This was a gamble unlike any he'd ever undertaken. But before he could study the creature, the Galarian Ponyta let out a deafening screech, its warped horn palpitating with renewed energy. It reared back once more, its impossibly long legs coiling with unnatural power – a clear sign of an imminent attack.

He turned his attention to his other Pokémon on the battlefield. "Shiftry," he declared, his voice firm despite the turmoil within, "use Beat Up!"

The mischievous Pokémon, its eyes gleaming with a feral intelligence, let out a guttural snarl, its form blurry as it darted towards the Galarian Ponyta. With a series of phantom strikes, it mimicked the attacks of Oak's other Pokémon – a spectral blade flashing like Gallade's Night Slash, a fiery maw snapping like Arcanine's Crunch. Each blow resonated against the shimmering barrier that encased the Ponyta.

Professor Mohn, his eyes glued to the readings on the console, barked out, "The energy levels are spiking! It's working, Professor! The combined force of the attacks is weakening the barrier's integrity!"

A flicker of hope ignited in Oak's chest. For a heart-stopping moment, nothing happened. Then, a network of fissures etched themselves across the shimmering surface of the barrier. The cracks widened with each successive blow, spiderwebbing across the once unyielding field of energy.

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OOC: Think Shiftry's health is 100% since according to the rolls, both attacks hit Gallade.

Switching out Gallade for Bellibolt. Shiftry uses Beat Up.

Apologies to the next Mod but don't worry about getting the Beat Up damage precise, just trying to bring down the barrier and get some chip damage.

[Caramell 🍬]

Raid Encounter

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Weather: Clear

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G. Ponyta LV 40
HP 35% [36/102]

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Adair LV 24
HP 46% [39/84]

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Thunderbloat LV 24
HP 81% [75/93]

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Giant Galar Ponyta [Pastel Veil]: Normal
Shield Activated: [2/3]

Adair [Wind Rider]: Normal
Thunderbloat [Electromorphosis]: Normal

SP+ Klaus switched places with Thunderbloat!
SP89 Ponyta used Confusion! Klaus avoided confusion!
SP50 Adair flinched!
SP89 Ponyta used Stomp! Lucy's attack was lowered!

Boss Moves: Growl, Confusion, Fairy Wind, Stomp
Used Party: Lucinda HP 56% [47/84], Klaus HP 3% [2/74], Adair, Thunderbloat

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= Oak's Dusk Raid Ball

SPOILER: Click to show

Ponyta's Attack: (1- Adair, 2- Thunder) a|Cmo9KNp_1-2 Stomp! (crit) p_1-16 (strength) p_1-16 (30% flinch) p_1-100
Ponyta's Attack: (1- Adair, 2- Thunder) p_1-2 Fairy Wind (crit) p_1-16 (strength) p_1-16

---

Luckily Professor Oak the latest update of Beat Up does not use every individual's Atk Bulba / PokemonDB. I already caused a lot of grief with it early on having a Nickit with it as an egg move. LMAO!
Still is a headache to this day though. Well nvm rng had its own mind. 1-2·1-16·1-16·1-100·1-2·1-16·1-16

[Professor Oak]

With a deafening crack that echoed across the desolate landscape, the barrier shattered spectacularly, showering the battlefield in a cascade of multi-coloured sparks. But their victory cry died in their throats. In the blink of an eye, the Galarian Ponyta reared back, its warped horn pulsating with a malevolent glow even brighter than before. The barrier was not gone but renewed, shimmering with a newfound intensity.

"What the…?" Dr. Gupta stammered, her voice filled with disbelief.

Oak's heart sank. Had their efforts been in vain? The Galarian Ponyta, emboldened by its seemingly endless supply of energy, let out a bone-chilling shriek. Before Shiftry could react, the monstrous equine launched a brutal assault. Its impossibly long legs slammed into the ground with earth-shattering force, the very air rippling with the impact.

Shiftry, caught in the blast wave, was sent sprawling. It landed with a sickening thud, its leafy body contorted at an unnatural angle. A pained yelp escaped the Pokémon as a dark energy seemed to seep from the Ponyta's strike, wrapping around Shiftry like a malevolent shroud.

"Shiftry!" Oak roared, a surge of primal fear gripping him. The sight of his Pokémon in such pain snapped him into action. "Shiftry, return!" he commanded, the Poké Ball flashing red as it enveloped the injured Pokémon in a comforting light.

Dr. Gupta met his gaze, her expression grim. "Professor, it seems our initial plan has failed. This creature's ability to regenerate its defences is unlike anything I've ever encountered."

Oak gritted his teeth. He wouldn't give up. Not yet. Glancing down at the Poké Ball in his hand, a sliver of hope flickered to life. "We need to try something different," he declared, his voice hoarse but resolute. "Gallade, we're in need of your valour!"

With another flash of blinding light, Gallade reappeared beside him, its ruby eyes flickering with concern. Although he knew Gallade wouldn’t withstand another attack, he needed to preserve his Shiftry which had a priority move. It seemed like their only chance against an enemy who could not only hit hard and fast but could also inflict status and secondary effects.

Oak then turned his attention to the curious creature before him. "Bellibolt," he said, his voice laced with a mix of hope and trepidation, "use Thunder Shock on the barrier!" The amphibian tilted its head, its sedate expression deepening in confusion. It looked from Oak to the barrier and back again, as if uncertain of the command.

Professor Mohn, his voice laced with excitement, spoke up from the console. "Intriguing strategy, Professor! Perhaps the electrical attack could disrupt the energy flow within the barrier, hindering its regeneration!"

Bellibolt let out a gurgle, its electric sacs crackling faintly. With a hesitant step forward, it aimed its stubby body towards the barrier and unleashed a jolt of electricity – a bolt of yellow lightning, far weaker than any attack Oak had witnessed before.

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OOC: Switching out Shiftry for Gallade. Bellibolt uses Thunder Shock.

[Pixel]

Raid Encounter

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Weather: Clear

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G. Ponyta LV 40
HP 35% [36/102]

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Klaus LV 24
HP 0% [0/74]

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Thunderbloat LV 24
HP 25% [23/93]

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Giant Galar Ponyta [Pastel Veil]: Normal
Shield Activated: [1/3]

Klaus [Sharpness]: Fainted
Thunderbloat [Electromorphosis]: Normal

SP+ Klaus switched places with Adair
SP89 Ponyta used Stomp! Klaus fainted!
SP34 Thunderbloat used thunder shock! -1 barrier
SP89 Ponyta used Fairy Wind! It crit!

Boss Moves: Growl, Confusion, Fairy Wind, Stomp
Used Party: Lucinda HP 56% [47/84], Klaus, Adair [39/84], Thunderbloat

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Klaus fainted! Please choose your next pokemon.

(-1 happiness)

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= Oak's Dusk Raid Ball

SPOILER: Click to show

Ponyta's Attack: (1- klaus, 2- Thunder) iVtUUDNVp_1-2 Stomp! (crit) p_1-16 (strength) p_1-16 (30% flinch) p_1-100
Ponyta's Attack:  Confusion (crit) p_1-16 (strength) p_1-16 (Confusion? 10%) p_1-100

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[Professor Oak]

The jolt of electricity arced towards the barrier, a pitiful spark against the shimmering energy wall. It crackled harmlessly for a moment before fizzling into the air. Bellibolt looked deflated, its electric sacs dimming with disappointment.

A heavy silence descended upon the battlefield, broken only by the ragged gasps of Gallade who was weakening fast. Tensing beside the Professor, it lifted its blades off the ground sluggishly but defiantly. It understood the unspoken command – a desperate gambit to buy time for a potential counterattack. With its spirit unbroken despite its body battered, Gallade lurched forward towards the monstrous Ponyta valiantly, blades poised for a clean strike.

But the Ponyta was faster. Anticipating the attack with unnatural reflexes, it reared back once more. With a thunderous stomp, the Ponyta brought its hoof down with bone-crushing force. Gallade, caught mid-leap, had no time to react, a sickening thud sending a shockwave resonating across the barren landscape.

A pang of despair pierced Oak’s chest. Gallade, his valiant partner, lay motionless on the ground. Fear and helplessness threatened to engulf him before a flicker of defiance ignited within him. He wouldn't let this be the end nor let Gallade’s sacrifice be in vain. With trembling hands, he recalled the fallen sabreur, the Poké Ball pulsing with a faint red light. He had a plan, a desperate one, but a plan nonetheless.

"Shiftry, it’s time to strike!" he commanded, his voice ringing with urgency. As Shiftry materialised, its body still wracked with pain, Oak barked his next order. "Use Fake Out!"

The dryad, despite its injuries, reacted with surprising agility. In a flash of movement, it extended a leafy arm and flicked the barrier with a forceful blow, its attack imbued with a surge of dark energy. For a moment, it seemed as though the barrier might hold but then cracks began to snake across its surface yet again. Oak's heart pounded in his chest. They had seen the barrier crack before only to renewed with even greater strength.

As Oak watched with bated breath, a curious sight unfolded a few feet away. Bellibolt, having witnessed the exchange between Gallade and the Ponyta, seemed to have formulated its own, highly unconventional, strategy. Its rotund body shuffled towards a particularly muddy patch of ground near the battlefield's edge. With a cheeky grin plastered across its face, Bellibolt dipped its head and began scooping up a hefty amount of mud with its stubby appendages.

"Bellibolt! What on earth are you doing?" Oak admonished. “Now is not the time to do that!”

A snort of derision escaped Dr. Gupta beside him. "Professor, with all due respect, your Bellibolt seems to be… lacking in strategic awareness."

Oak's brow furrowed in bewilderment. Strategic awareness or not, Bellibolt's actions were undeniably a distraction.

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OOC: Shiftry uses Fake Out. Bellibolt uses Mud-Slap.

[Pixel]

Raid Encounter

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Weather: Clear

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G. Ponyta LV 40
HP 35% [32/102]

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Adair LV 24
HP 0% [0/84]

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Thunderbloat LV 24
HP 25% [23/93]

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Giant Galar Ponyta [Pastel Veil]: Normal, -1 ACC
Shield Activated: [0/3]

Adair [Wind Rider]: Fainted
Thunderbloat [Electromorphosis]: Normal

SP+ Adair used fake out!
Shield down!
SP89 Ponyta flinched!
SP34 Thunderbloat used mudslap. Ponyta's accuracy fell.
SP89 Ponyta used Stomp!
Adair fainted!

Please send out your next pokemon

Boss Moves: Growl, Confusion, Fairy Wind, Stomp
Used Party: Lucinda HP 56% [47/84], Klaus, Adair, Thunderbloat

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Adair fainted! Please choose your next pokemon.

(-1 happiness)

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= Oak's Dusk Raid Ball

SPOILER: Click to show

Ponyta's Attack: (1- kAdair, 2- Thunder) rHkXlF0op_1-2 Stomp! (crit) p_1-16 (strength) p_1-16 (30% flinch) p_1-100

Professor Oak Updated the mudslap damage! Thx for the reminder

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[Professor Oak]

Shiftry's strike, fuelled by a potent mix of vengeance for Gallade and a desperate hope for victory, slammed into the barrier. This time, the effect was undeniable. The cracks that had been spreading like spiderwebs across the shimmering energy wall erupted in a final spectacular burst. With a deafening crack that seemed to split the sky itself, the barrier shattered completely. Shards of iridescent light rained down, dissipating like fireworks before they touched the ground.

The Galarian Ponyta, for the first time in the battle, flinched. Exposed and vulnerable, it let out a shriek that echoed with a primal fury. It was then that Bellibolt decided to make its move. With surprising agility despite its portly form, it flung the clump of mud it had gathered towards the Ponyta. The projectile arced through the air seemingly in slow-motion before finding its mark with a splat right between the Ponyta's eyes.

The giant equine roared in outrage, the mud dripping down its face like a grotesque mask. Blinded and enraged, it lashed out with a savage stomp, that sent the adjacent Shiftry flying through the air before its limp body crumpled to the ground like a bough of a decrepit tree snapping during a storm.

"Shiftry!" Oak cried out despairingly. He didn't hesitate in recalling the fallen Pokémon, the soothing red light of the Poké Ball engulfing another fallen comrade. He wouldn't let his Pokémon suffer any further. Sizing up his options, Oak brought back his Arcanine, the loyal canine Pokémon standing by his side, its fiery mane flickering with restless power. It was time. This was their last stand.

"Arcanine," Oak said, his voice steady despite the tremor in his heart, "This ends now. Use Crunch!"

Arcanine let out a ferocious snarl, its fangs glinting menacingly in the fading light. With a powerful leap, it propelled itself towards the enraged Ponyta with incredible speed, its powerful jaws aglow with an infernal light. Bellibolt, seemingly emboldened by its earlier mud-flinging manoeuvre, puffed out its chest and let out a determined croak. With a valiant, if somewhat comical effort of its own, Bellibolt unleashed a spark – a pitiful yellow jolt of electricity aimed towards Ponyta's flank This was it. This was their one shot.

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OOC: Pixel , think Mud-Slap does a tiny bit of damage as well so Raid boss should be on less than 36 HP. Not too important, just in case I get a low damage roll for Crunch next turn. ^^ Unless I get crit'd or flinched which could be game over haha.

Arcanine uses Crunch. Bellibolt uses Thunder Shock.

[Pixel]

Raid Encounter

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Weather: Clear

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G. Ponyta LV 40
HP 7% [7/102]

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Lucy LV 24
HP 56% [47/84]

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Thunderbloat LV 24
HP 1% [1/93]

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Giant Galar Ponyta [Pastel Veil]: Normal, -1 ACC, -1 ATK
Shield Activated: [0/3]

Lucy [Intimidate]: Normal, -1 ATK
Thunderbloat [Electromorphosis]: Normal, -1 ATK

Arcanine was sent out. Arcanine's intimidate lowers ponyta's attack!
SP89 Ponyta used growl!
SP58 Arcanine used crunch!
SP34 Thunderbloat used thundershock
SP89 Ponyta used Confusion!



Boss Moves: Growl, Confusion, Fairy Wind, Stomp
Used Party: Lucinda HP 56% [47/84], Klaus, Adair, Thunderbloat

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= Oak's Dusk Raid Ball

SPOILER: Click to show

Ponyta's Attack: (1- kAdair, 2- Thunder) JwfC|zyYp_1-2 Confusion! (crit) p_1-16 (strength) p_1-16 (10% Confuse) p_1-100

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[Professor Oak]

The monstrous equine paused for a moment, its eyes swiveling towards the amphibian with a look of utter disdain. Then, as if deciding Bellibolt wasn't even worth a proper snort, it turned its attention back to the far more threatening Arcanine. This momentary lapse, however, was all the canine Pokémon needed.

With a powerful crunch, Arcanine clamped its jaws down on the Ponyta's leg. A whinny of pain ripped from the Galarian creature as flames erupted from Arcanine's maw, licking hungrily at the spindly limb. The Ponyta thrashed wildly, trying to dislodge the tenacious canine, but Arcanine held on with a grip of steel.

"That's it, Arcanine!" Oak roared, a surge of hope coursing through him. "Don't let go!"

Professor Mohn, his eyes wide with fascination, stared at the lines of code streaming from the console monitor. "Remarkable! The attack not only deals super-effective damage, but it seems to be suppressing the Ponyta's ability to regenerate its barrier!"

The Ponyta's initial burst of rage seemed to be waning, replaced by a growing desperation. It reared back, attempting to bring its glowing horn down onto Arcanine, but the canine Pokémon was too quick. With a powerful twist, Arcanine slung the Ponyta, sending it crashing to the ground in a heap of mud and fury.

The battle hung in the balance. Arcanine, panting heavily, stood guard, its fiery mane flickering. The Galarian Ponyta, wounded and enraged, struggled to its feet. The outcome would be decided in the next move.

Professor Mohn's focus remained laser-sharp on the vitals displayed for the Galarian Ponyta before a triumphant grin finally split his face. "Professor!" he boomed, his voice laced with excitement, "The creature's energy reserves are dwindling rapidly! One more well-placed attack should be enough to take it down!"

Oak needed no further encouragement. Hope surged through him, washing away the despair that had threatened to consume him. "Arcanine," Oak commanded, his voice ringing with newfound authority, "We need to finish this quickly! Use Extreme Speed!"

Arcanine didn't hesitate. Its powerful legs coiled beneath its body for a split second before it launched itself forward with a blur of orange and red. The Ponyta, still struggling to regain its footing, barely had time to react. Arcanine was a living inferno, a comet of fire hurtling towards its target.

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OOC: Arcanine uses Extreme Speed. Bellibolt uses Slack Off.

Extreme Speed should be enough to KO the Raid boss so please roll for capture; Dusk ball deducted 15 -> 14. Happy to self-update all my items once rolled for by the next Mod. Thanks!