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Feel The Ground Shake (Pokemon - Ground-type specialist)

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Oglymogly said:
So what do you think will piss Pryce off more? The MC "breaking in" and finding Junior, or finding out that all of the Swinub's can evolve, no extra steps needed?

Great chapter, thanks for sharing!
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Yes, yes to both.

And Carolyne's got an (mis)understanding with Brad, as she's grown rather attached to the shiny swinub and probably thought that Brad'd take her.

But I digress--Pryce sure had a good eye for quality, quite sneaky of him to have Junior outside of the 'share' ... .
 
LordVishnu said:
Golett: Lv. 34
Nature: Docile
Potential: S

Leaving the subject of Simon's nature somehow changing for a different day,
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…It would be stupid (for me) to think Nature are fixed and real-life Pokémon can't evolved in other ways…

I'm almost surprised MC didn't search for a Drilbur and/or Tympole line during his time in Unova. Perhaps he was planning to before his time allowed in the region expires? Hope he catch a Trapinch line during his trip to Hoenn.
 
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Moran said:
…It would be stupid (for me) to think Nature are fixed and real-life Pokémon can't evolved in other ways…

I'm almost surprised MC didn't search for a Drilbur and/or Tympole line during his time in Unova. Perhaps he was planning to before his time allowed in the region expires? Hope he catch a Trapinch line during his trip to Hoenn.
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I want him to grab a gible... That garchomp go crazy... I wonder if Cynthia's Garchomp is an S tier
 
Moran said:
I'm almost surprised MC didn't search for a Drilbur and/or Tympole line during his time in Unova. Perhaps he was planning to before his time allowed in the region expires? Hope he catch a Trapinch line during his trip to Hoenn.
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As a visitor, he may have been restricted on how many 'mon he was allowed to take, or what species. Governments often restrict that kind of thing, and I cant imagine it would be less restrictive when the animals in question have superpowers.
 
Guess its only natural Gym Leaders and other Pro trainers can sense or tell the potential of some Pokémon without the cheat skill the MC has.

Not unlike a veterinarian specialized in canine being able to instantly see what's wrong with a doberman, whereas a rabbit specialist would just have general advice.
 
Is there someone else curious about the quagsire, with how they talk about him and now knowing what he did, or he is so powerful that the mc can't take him out or he is powerful but has the personality of a psychopath, I am inclined to go for the second option, considering that he can take out Grundy ¿then how monstrous is the Quagsire, that the mc won't name him, its checking every time if he is still there, and he has it in an suspended state?, although Pryce said that it would be better if the league euthanized the poor creature, so does that mean that the quagsire is suffering? Maybe it's not a cruel Pokémon but an unstable one, maybe something so powerful that is causing more damage than what it wants, maybe it can't control his power.
 
Armless said:
Is there someone else curious about the quagsire, with how they talk about him and now knowing what he did, or he is so powerful that the mc can't take him out or he is powerful but has the personality of a psychopath, I am inclined to go for the second option, considering that he can take out Grundy ¿then how monstrous is the Quagsire, that the mc won't name him, its checking every time if he is still there, and he has it in an suspended state?, although Pryce said that it would be better if the league euthanized the poor creature, so does that mean that the quagsire is suffering? Maybe it's not a cruel Pokémon but an unstable one, maybe something so powerful that is causing more damage than what it wants, maybe it can't control his power.
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My current guess is that he's a shadow pokemon, and his trainer was a Rocket.
My question is why is he keeping it? From what he said I have to assume hes planning on dropping it and running if he ever gets in over his head, like he runs into rampaging pseudo legendaries, or actual legendaries.
 
So, Pryce was willing to break Carolyn's heart, in a nonromantic way, in order to preserve his battler. Well, I suppose that it fits for an ice type specialist to be cold. Still, it appears that there is more in common between him and Bradley than he would admit. Overall, Pryce played his game well. But he underestimated the bonds people can form with Pokemon, and is now suffering the fate he planned for Carolyn. Speaking of which, Carolyn's job is probably fucked here. But, she can always just get a new job somewhere else.
 
Quagsire serial killer uh? either shadow pokemon or his Unaware ability is so strong he is can't comprehend that he is a walking disaster.
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Fantastic work as always. Also first time ive seen that Natures can change but if you think about it it makes sense. Im quite curious on why you made Grundys potential so low(for whatever that means for an Alpha). Unless your theory about Alphas has merit. Which will be hard to tell unless he winds up in Hisui. Anyway I cant wait to see Junior once hes started on his training. Poor Carolyn though. Odds are shes gonna lose her job. Also any particular reason he doesnt have a Rhydon? Or has he just not found a Rhyhorn worth catching?
 
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This was a good day to start reading this story.

I guess an S rank mamoswine is in his future, maybe S-, RIP Pryce but at least he has a whole ass ranch to get more.

An S rank alpha sounds terrifying but I do think they probably follow the same system. Just like in the games, they're a bit stronger but he'll still have the same level cap. There's also the realistic advantages of having more height and weight, for a brawler like Grundy that's a massive advantage that probably more than makes up for the difference of not being A rank. But we'll have to see if that keeps being true with a level difference of 20 or so, I dunno if they can go above 100 in this story but I'd assume so.

Nature's being able to change makes sense, it's not a game and most fics don't even use em. Timid nature would just mean they pull their punches and are quicker to run away, makes sense when compared to the game. I doubt big changes are possible, at least without a traumatic event. Imagine an S+ Golurk with a naughty nature, be hard to control.
 
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Fantastic work as always. Also first time ive seen that Natures can change but if you think about it it makes sense. Im quite curious on why you made Grundys potential so low(for whatever that means for an Alpha). Unless your theory about Alphas has merit. Which will be hard to tell unless he winds up in Hisui. Anyway I cant wait to see Junior once hes started on his training. Poor Carolyn though. Odds are shes gonna lose her job. Also any particular reason he doesnt have a Rhydon? Or has he just not found a Rhyhorn worth catching?
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My guess is Alpha's can go beyond what is considered level 100 at the higher potentials, probably with the expectation of becoming like the Noble Pokemon in Legends Arceus. Means they can potentially become as strong as Legendaries.
 
Goldenrah said:
My guess is Alpha's can go beyond what is considered level 100 at the higher potentials, probably with the expectation of becoming like the Noble Pokemon in Legends Arceus. Means they can potentially become as strong as Legendaries.
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I get what you're saying but I'm not sure about that. In LA I don't think an alpha was necessary to ascend into a Noble, as the growlithe that ascends was more of a runt if anything.

I'm thinking S or S+ could potentially go above 100 in general but it's hard to say. Vishnu mentioned C+ reaching 63, so the cap might be 65 or 70 but I'm leaning towards 65 as Grundy being 70 is a bit suspect. But it really depends on how Vishnu's decided to do his math, I think Pokerogue just got me thinking about it lol.
 
Wonder if he'll find a way to increase potential even a one time boost would be useful
 
Hickity said:
I get what you're saying but I'm not sure about that. In LA I don't think an alpha was necessary to ascend into a Noble, as the growlithe that ascends was more of a runt if anything.

I'm thinking S or S+ could potentially go above 100 in general but it's hard to say. Vishnu mentioned C+ reaching 63, so the cap might be 65 or 70 but I'm leaning towards 65 as Grundy being 70 is a bit suspect. But it really depends on how Vishnu's decided to do his math, I think Pokerogue just got me thinking about it lol.
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Alphas can also just be those who have a broken limit.
 
I thought that ancient power can be taught with a TM so it isn't required to be an egg move, (it's been so long since i've played the games) or is it just this interaction of pokemon?
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I'm thinking that Alphas probably can't go past level 100. They just have stats that vastly exceed normal pokemon at the same level, so they go beyond it technically but they still cap out at the same point of growth.
 
Block said:
I thought that ancient power can be taught with a TM so it isn't required to be an egg move, (it's been so long since i've played the games) or is it just this interaction of pokemon?
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I don't believe it was ever made into a TM. I believe the options are just Egg Move or you have to have Piloswine 'remember' the move via Move Tutor by trading a Heart Scale (or whatever equivalent item the game you're playing wants.)
 
Block said:
I thought that ancient power can be taught with a TM so it isn't required to be an egg move, (it's been so long since i've played the games) or is it just this interaction of pokemon?
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You might be thinking of secret power. Seeing as it's a proper world now, I don't see why any move can't be a tm but it's probably considered low priority atm.

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I don't believe it was ever made into a TM. I believe the options are just Egg Move or you have to have Piloswine 'remember' the move via Move Tutor by trading a Heart Scale (or whatever equivalent item the game you're playing wants.)
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I think you could probably argue they can be taught it by anyone who knows how the move works but that probably takes a lot of effort. Might have been worth it if he didn't find big chungus.
 
LordVishnu said:
Nidoking: Lv. 70
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Goddamn, unless the setting is doing Post game levels the 60+ range is usually reserved for champions. Hell Cynthia's Charchomp is level 66. This Nidoking is a monster even before the alpha genes, sheer force and life orb boosts.

Damn, Vishnu you really need to add the 'Paul was right,' Tag already.
 
BravelyFlying said:
Goddamn, unless the setting is doing Post game levels the 60+ range is usually reserved for champions. Hell Cynthia's Charchomp is level 66. This Nidoking is a monster even before the alpha genes, sheer force and life orb boosts.

Damn, Vishnu you really need to add the 'Paul was right,' Tag already.
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I mean if you think about it in this setting Pauls mindset is a valid one. Here pokemon clearly have limits on their potential excluding external tampering. Unlike in the anime were hard work is king and anybody can reach massive heights.
 
This is awesome!
Best Kroko is already goated alongside Golett (if anyone hurts that one we riot).

On a more serious note I really like that as of now the biggest challange as a trainer is 'training' the team, not an existential threat instantly. It gives time to flesh out the team and give a solid foundation to the plot to come wether it is the Conference or some Team buisness.
 
Yup. We're in the sun-shiney early days before the Fire Nation attacks.

And yeah Grundy is ridiculous, even discounting the Alpha Gene advantage. Most Gym Leader Rematches- at least in Johto- have their Pokemon in the 50's range with their Ace at 60. At 70, Grundy is ready to go toe-to-toe with the Champion's best right now. With Vlad at 52 and Mama at 58, barring something ridiculous he could probably win the Silver Conference with just those three alone.

With Simon at 34 already, he's probably going to evolve well before then too so that's an S-rank Golurk too. Maybe S+ who knows. K-Rool too. He's going to sweep Lorelei. Also probably sweep her off her feet but that's something else.

I'm just wondering what the pokemon numbers restriction looks like. With Junior joining in, that makes for seven. Will he put Grundy or Ma Ma away to train up the big pig? Or will the Murder-Hobo Quagsire get put further into the background so that he can have his full team of six pokemon at the ready?
 
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