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Open Pokecharms: Battle Network (Discussion Thread)

An AI has scanned all of the profiles on Pokecharms, creating digital avatars to represent each of them, different from the humans who made them. They all co-exist inside a simulated metropolis that is straight out of a Pokemon game, unaware that they are all just 1s and 0s. They've all settled, forming a society where Pokemon and avatars interact and cooperate on a daily basis. Now, there are rumors of a tournament, one whose prize could change the course of this simulation forever.

[THE WINNER GETS WHATEVER THEY DESIRE, AND DECIDES THE FATE OF THIS WORLD]

So will they ever find out the truth? Who will win the tournament? Either way, it’s going to be a show to remember!

We're on Pokecharms. Follow Pokecharms rules.

No god-like powers, even if my profile says I’m canonically a genie. (I will nerf myself). They mostly are used outside of the tournament anyway.

Legendary Pokemon, Ultra Beasts, and Mythical Pokemon are prohibited. Even if it’s a simulation, I don't wanna get in trouble with any moderators.

Each contestant must have a team of six Pokemon with four moves each. Don’t just have a team full of pseudo-legendaries or copy/paste a META VGC or Smogon team. It just ruins the fun.

(Basically, what if your profile was its own character and had lore? Be creative.)

Name:
Age:
Gender:
Orientation:
Physical Appearance:
Personality:
Lore:
Special Powers (OPTIONAL):
Other Information:

Pokemon:

Nickname:
Species:
Ability:
Moves:
Other Notes:

And here’s my quirky character, and- hey what’s that lamp doing here?

Name: GEN1E (Or just Gene for short)

Age: 16

Gender: Male

Orientation: Pansexual

Physical Appearance: He’s an androgynous teen with tan skin, black hair and purple eyes, and he’s pretty lanky. He has vitiligo, except with patches of blue skin, to the point his hands and feet are blue. He’s adorned with a fancy tuxedo, with gold cufflinks as a reference to his former chains, and a tie that changes color with his mood. He also sports a top hat with two playing cards inside, though they are also random. The band of the hat also changes color with the tie.

Personality: Naturally impulsive yet charming, Gene’s just here to lend a hand. He’s a showman at heart, always seeking the next wacky adventure. While he causes a lot of chaos, he is kind and sweet in his own special way. He’s lighthearted, happy-go-lucky, cheeky, and a bit of a goofball, always going through his life with a smile on his face. He can snap if irritated enough, and some of that infinite power is still in there, waiting to burst.

Lore: He was once an all-powerful genie, now demoted to just some teen with magic powers. GEN1E’s been handling it pretty well, though he is one of the few avatars to be aware of his status. He kinda uses the remnants of his powers to mess with people, and every once in a while, grant wishes.

Special Powers (OPTIONAL): While he no longer possesses phenomenal cosmic power, he doesn’t need to worry about itty bitty living space. In fact, he’s no longer confined to a lamp at all, basically being free. But he can only warp reality in a certain radius around himself, functioning more like an illusion. He can also understand Pokémon speech, shapeshift into Pokémon for a temporary duration, teleport short distances, levitate, and summon items, but that’s the limits of his power.

Other Information: He often changes outfits, mostly to whatever suits the occasion. He’s prone to breaking the fourth wall on accident, which comes off as confusing to anyone else.

Nickname: Amigo
Species: Flamigo
Ability: Scrappy
Moves: Low Kick, Fly, Roost, Throat Chop
Other Notes: He’s always wearing a red bandana, and is as much of a showman as GEN1E himself. He always tries to defeat his opponents with style.


Nickname: Smoky
Species: Heatmor
Ability: Flash Fire
Moves: Giga Drain, Flamethrower, Sunny Day, Solar Beam
Other Notes: He’s just a grumpy old Heatmor, but deep down he’s a big softie. He’s the only shiny on the team, and has a Scottish accent.


Nickname: Kratos
Species: Aggron
Ability: Sturdy
Moves: Stone Edge, Earthquake, Iron Head, Rest
Other Notes: A gentle giant who has a habit of dozing off, at least when he isn’t in battle. When he is though, he’s a wrecking machine who can put on the hurt.


Nickname: Kelpie
Species: Dragalge
Ability: Poison Point
Moves: Dragon Pulse, Sludge Wave, Surf, Mud Shot
Other Notes: She’s a femme fatale, being both charming and deadly. She had a scar on one of her eyes, which is paler than the other.


Nickname: Houdini
Species: Alakazam
Ability: Magic Guard
Moves: Psychic, Shadow Ball, Recover, Focus Blast
Other Notes: Calm and calculating, Houdini acts as GEN1E’s mentor and guide. He likes drinking tea, solving riddles, and Pokemon battles that rely on strategy and intellect.


And the last and most twisted of them all:


Nickname: GEN1E
Species: Gholdengo
Ability: Good as Gold
Moves: Make It Rain, Shadow Ball, Nasty Plot, Dazzling Gleam
Other Notes: There weren’t any rules saying you couldn’t be one of your own Pokémon. This form reminds him of his old home, a cave filled with treasure and wonders.
 
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