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Since I made a Heracross, which has no pre-evolutions, may I make an alternate Heracross to make up for that fact? (I always intended this set's Heracross to have a Grass version to be its alternate, and wanted to know if this is the time.)
 
Darkrai Lv. X 120 HP [D]
Level Up Card

Pic : Darkai's hand reach out of the frame. Only it's hand and head can be seen cleary the other part of it's is a Shadow. A Gengar, Banette, Dusknoir, and Mismgius's shadow can be seen around Darkrai's body shadow

Poké-Body : Reversing Shadow
As long as Darkrai is your Active Pokemon, whenever your Benched Pokémon would be damaged by an opponent's attack, flip a coin. If heads, put the damage counters on the attacking Pokémon instead.

[D][C] Spreading Hole
Put 2 damage counters on 3 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon.

[D][D][C] Falling Night 60
Discard an energy attached to the Defending Pokémon.

Level X rule: Put this card onto your active Darkrai. Darkrai LV.X can use any attack, Poké-Power, or Poké-Body from its previous level.

W - [F] x2
R - [P] -20
RC - [C]
 
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Koffing Lv21 60 HP
Basic [P] Pokemon

Picture: The picture is similar to the Weezing picture, in the sense that it is in the "Southern Islands" theme. Koffing is in a toxic waste area, circling around a gas geyser, chasing another Koffing.

[C] Tackle 10

[P][P] Sludge Bomb 30
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.

Weakness [P] +10
Resistance
Retreat Cost [C][C]

Koffing spew gases from their crater like ridges that cover their body.


Weezing Lv. X 120 HP
Level-Up Pokemon
[Level-Up Rule]

Picture: Weezing is heads-up with the "camera". Gases are spewing from its many craters. some of its gases are outside of the frame.

PokeBody: Stifling Gas
Ignore all PokeBodies on all Basic Pokemon.

[P][P][P] Assurance 70
If Weezing was damaged on your opponent's last turn, the base damage of this attack is 140.

Weakness: [P] x2
Resistance:
Retreat Cost: [C][C][C]
 
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Grimer Lv. 23 (P)
60 HP
Basic Pokémon

PIC: Grimer is seen in a grove of trees, running to the bottom left-hand corner of the frame. In the top corner of the frame, a Lucario is running in the opposite direction and trying to wipe an unidentifyable green goo from it's eyes. Grimers arms are extended as are the elbows of Lucario. The scene is at night and is done in a clean, campy style.

PokéBODY: Mimic

If the Defending Pokémon would be placed on your opponent's bench, you may switch Grimer with one of your benched Pokémon.

(P): Toxin Smack (10)

The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.

Weakness: P +10
Resistance:
Retreat: (*)

FLAVOR: <It ran and it ran, but it knew not why.> - The Secret Lives of Pokémon: Vol. 1, Epoch 4.
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Muk Lv. X (P)
120 HP
Lv. X Pokémon (Place on your Active Muk)

PIC: Muk's purple "body" is oozing out of the frame and is actually covering the top edge of the Lv. X rules reminder text frame (and bleeds a bit onto the top of the text as well). Muk is also reaching out of the frame through the right frame as though signaling he is coming for you. The background is black and the holofoil design is done with yellow zig-zags, as though lightning were flashing behind Muk as he Leveled Up.

PokéPOWER: The Ancient Connection

Once during your turn, before you attack, you may change Muk's type to (G). You can't use this Power if Muk is affected by a Special Condition.

PokéBODY: Toxic Assets

If Muk damages the Defending Pokémon while (G)-type, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.

(**): Drag Down (30x)

This attack does 30 damage times the number of (*) it would cost to retreat the Defending Pokémon.

Weakness: (P) x2
Resistance:
Retreat: (**)

FLAVOR: "Science brought him into the world. But science can no longer control him..." - Final 2001 Entry Log of Dr. Mayatori Sue, Asst. Head of PKMN Fabrication Science.
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The only explanation I feel I need to give here is the inclusion of 3 abilities on my Level X. Originally the Power and Body were one Power but since the last half of the Power functioned as a Body and both were short enough, I felt safe in using three static abilities there. Hope you enjoy!
 
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Ralts Lv. 17 60 HP
(P) Basic

Picture:
A Ralts is sitting on a white wooden fence, looking upward pensively. The sun is setting, and grass surrounds both sides of the fence.

(P) Psyshock 10
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Ralts can constantly sense emotions of humans and other Pokémon. However, negative emotions confuse it.

Weakness (P)+10 Resistance 0 Retreat Cost (C)


Kirlia Lv. 22 80 HP
(P) Stage 1
Evolves from Ralts

Picture: A Kirlia is dancing in the moonlight in a grassy field. A white fence can be seen in the distance, and purple flowers cover the ground. Kirlia's eyes are closed, and a pale silver aura is emanating from it.

(P) Psychic Gaze 20
The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.

By dancing, Kirlia connects with all life around it. Because of this, when a Kirlia is disturbed by the sorrows of other Pokémon, it will often spontaneously begin dancing.

Weakness (P)+20 Resistance 0 Retreat Cost (C)

Gardevoir Lv.X 130 HP
(P) Level X

Picture: Gardevoir is staring directly forward, it's expression sad. It's hands are held upward, and are glowing violet. The background is a dark silvery-blue.

Poké-POWER Energy Cure
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may use this Power. Search your discard pile for an Energy card and attach it to one of your Pokémon with damage counters on it. Flip a coin. If heads, remove 1 damage counter from that Pokemon. You can't use this Power if Gardevoir is affected by a Special Condition.

Weakness (P)x2 Resistance 0 Retreat Cost (C)(C)
 
Heracross Lv. X -100HP- [F]
Level-Up [Put onto Heracross]
Picture: Heracross is in a rocky, indoor arena that may be Olivine Gym. It has a Steelix's tail in its hands and is swinging the Steelix above its head in preperation for a throw. The Steelix's eyes are X'd out, indicating it is knocked out.

[Poké-Body] Battle Prowess
As long as Heracross is your Active Pokémon, whenever 1 of your opponent's Active Pokémon would become Benched during your opponent's turn, Heracross does 20 damage to it. This power stops working if Heracross is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.

[F][G][C][C] Massive Throw 120-
Does 120 damage minus 20 damage for each Energy card, Pokémon Tool card, and Technical Machine card attached to the Defending Pokémon.

[Put this card onto your Active Heracross. Heracross Lv. X can use any attack, Poké-Power, or Poké-Body from its previous Level.]

W- [P]x2
R-
RC- [C][C]
 
Eevee Lv. 8 - 40HP - {C}
Basic Pokemon
Picture: Eevee is sitting next to a fireplace, laying like a dog would. It's asleep, and a child is sitting next to it.

Poke-Body: Energy Evolution
Whenever you attach an energy card to Eevee, search your deck for a card that evolves from Eevee and put it onto Eevee to evolve it. Shuffle your deck afterwards.

(.) Smack 10

W - {F}+10
R - {-}
RC - {C}

Glaceon Lv.X 100HP - {W}
Level Up - Put onto Glaceon.

Picture: Glaceon is lunging out the front of the card, ready to attack.

Poke-Body: Intense Blizzard
Whenever your opponent places a Pokemon onto their bench, place 2 damage counters on that Pokemon.

{W}{W} Mystic Ice
Choose one of your opponents Pokemon. This attack does 10 damage to that Pokemon for each energy card in play.

W - {M}+30
R - {-}
RC - {C}
 
May I have until Sunday to finish my cards? I've been really busy with finals and other RL stuff, and havn't had any time to do this.
 
I'll grade cards tomorrow, and the following week.

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I'm going to grade cards one at a time, now.

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Qwachansey said:
Yep, I most certainly will.

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Dratini Lv. 9 -50HP- [C]
Basic Pokémon

Picture: A group of Dratini are swimming in a calm sea. You can only see their heads, but can make out the outline of their bodies underwater.

[C] Swish 10+
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage plus 10 more damage.

Flavor Text: These rare Pokémon can shed their skin.


Weakness - [C] + 10
Resistance - [ ]
Retreat Cost - [C]

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Dragonair Lv. 30 -80HP- [C]
Stage 1 Pokémon
Evolves from Dratini

Picture: A lone Dragonair is floating in a cold, barren ocean. Small snowflakes are falling on its head.


[C] Silent Sea
If you have more Prize cards remaining than your opponent, you may draw a card.

[C][C][C] Hyper Beam 40
If the Defending Pokémon has any Energy cards attached to it, choose one of them and discard it.


Flavor Text: DRAGONAIR has the ability to change the weather.

Weakness - [C] + 20
Resistance - [ ]
Retreat Cost - [C]


If the Defending Pokémon has any Energy cards attached to it, choose 1 of them and discard it.


Dragonite Lv. X -160HP- [C]
LEVEL - UP
Put onto Dragonite

Picture: A Dragonite is bursting out of the picture. Bright blue "fire" is coming out of its mouth, yet the Dragonite appears to have a kind expression on its face.

[C][C] Giant Tail 70
Flip two coins. If any of them are tails, this attack does nothing.

[C][C][C][C] Draconic Howl 40+
Switch the Defending Pokémon with one of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Your opponent chooses the Benched Pokémon to switch.) This attack does 40 damage to that Pokémon. If the new Defending Pokémon is a Baby Pokémon, this attack does 40 damage + 10 more damage. If the new Defending Pokémon is a Basic Pokémon, this attack does 40 damage + 20 more damage. If the new Defending Pokémon is a Stage 1 or Stage 2 Evolved Pokémon, this attack does 40 damage + 30 more damage. If the new Defending Pokémon is a Level X Pokémon, this attack does 40 damage + 50 more damage.

Flavor Text: Put this card on your Active Dragonite. Dragonite Lv. X can use any attack, Poké - Power, or Poké - Body from its previous Level.

Weakness - [C] x2
Resistance - [R] -30
Retreat Cost - [C][C][C]
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Qwachansey...

Dratini:
Top stats: 5
All good.
Picture: 7
It was decent, but it didn't take up the required one line.
Powers/Bodies/Items/Attacks/etc.: 25
Makes sense for a Basic, but really, really boring.
Flavor Text: 2
The flavor text isn't long at all. Try for something longer next time.
Bottom stats: 5
Everything's there.
Grammar: -0
Nothing's a problem.
TOTAL: 44/55

Dragonair:
Top stats: 5
Picture: 6 points
Again, too short.
Powers/Bodies/Items/Attacks/etc.: 20 points
Silent Sea is underpowered compared to things like Furrett, and Hyper Beam is overpowered. A coin flip is almost mandatory.
Flavor Text: 2
Too short.
Bottom stats: 5
Grammar: -0
TOTAL: 38/55

Dragonite:
Top stats: 5
Picture: 8 points
Too short.
Powers/Bodies/Items/Attacks/etc.: 28 points
Giant Tail is underpowered.
Flavor Text: 0
Not applied to Pokémon LV.X.
Bottom stats: 4
Dragonites are resistant to [G] and [F] in the TCG, not [R].
Grammar: -3
Don't use + in text. It's "Pokémon LV.X, not Level X Pokémon. A damage value isn't needed for damage done to a new Defending Pokémon.
TOTAL: 42/50

AVERAGE: 124/160 = 77.55%
 
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charmander, I HONESTLY forgot about this contest. Is late submission OK?


EDIT:pinsir Lv. X -100HP- [G]
Level Up Put onto Pinsir

PICTURE Pinsir is charging to the right out of the frame, body tilted and pincers opened. His left arm is pulled up adn his right down in a run. He is looking at the viewer. A greenbackground with shredded tall grass.

Poke-Body Intense Spirit
As long as you have no Evolved Pokemon in play, ignore any attack clause that would prevent Pinsir from using an attack.

Poke-Body Dominance Aura
As long as Pinsir is your Active Pokemon, no more Level Up cards may be played.

Poke-Body Unwieldy
If Pinsir would Knock Out any Pokemon with a maximum HP of 60 or less, that Pokemon is not Knocked Out, and that Pokemon's remaining HP becomes 10 instead.

W-[R]x2
R-
RC-[C][C]
 
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Thank you for your grading.

Quick questions:

About the short flavor text, I very rarely see flavor texts with more than one sentence. However, I understand they are short - but would two sentences be okay in the future?

About Dragonair:

When I made it, I was looking at Dragonair from Base, and I adjusted the energy and damage due to modern energy usage. So I will ask you this:

Did you grade this before or after you went to a Prerelease? If you pulled an Alakazam, Hyper Beam does seem overpowered. :)

Questions about pictures:

What could I add to Dragonite X's picture? When I look at Level X's, all I see is the Pokemon, perhaps with stuff like thunderbolts coming out of them. I thought Dratini's picture idea was cool, what is wrong with it? Dragonair's I thought went really well with its peaceful theme.


Thank you for answering these questions.
 
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Pichu Lv.8 HP 50 [L]
Basic

Picture: A Pichu running playfully into a dark forest. Twilight is just starting to fade into night, and a few sparkles of electricity can be seen where the Pichu had just been.

:ppowr: Baby Evolution
Once during your turn (before you attack), you may put Pikachu from your hand onto Pichu (this counts as evolving Pichu) and remove all damage counters from Pichu.

[.] Hide-and-Seek

Switch Pichu with 1 of your Benched Pokémon. You may search your deck for a [L] Energy card, show it to your opponent, and attach it to 1 of your Pokémon.

Flavor Text: Pichu are the only member of the Pikachu evolution line that can be hurt by their own electricity.

Weakness - [F] + 10

Resistence - [M] - 20

Retreat Cost - [C]



Pikachu Lv.12 HP 60 [L]
Basic

Picture: Two Pikachu looking out from the same forest the Pichu was running into. They are smiling, as if they are about to get into trouble.

:pbody:Static Protection
Pikachu and all cards evolved from Pikachu are not affected by Raichu LVX's Crashing Thunder Poké-Body.

[L][C] Thunder Shock 30

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponents next turn.

Flavor Text: It loves thunder storms. Often, it can be seen playing among the lightning strikes.

Weakness - [F] +20

Resistance - [M] -20

Retreat Cost - [C]


Raichu LV.X 110 HP [L]
Level-UP Put onto Raichu

Picture: The Rachu is in mid Thunder. Its tail "pops" out of the bottom left corner of the window, spewing "sparks" over the face of the card. Everything is very bright against the dark background, causing the card to have an eerie glow about it.

:pbody: Crashing Thunder

As long as Raichu is your Active Pokémon, put 1 damage counter on each Pokémon that already has damage on it (both yours and your opponents) between turns.

LV.X rule: Put this card onto your Active Raichu. Raichu LV.X can use any attack, Poké-Power, or Poké-Body from its previous Level.

Weakness - [F] X2

Resistance - [M] -20

Retreat Cost - None
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Pichu:
Top stats: 5
Good.
Picture: 10
Great!
Powers/Bodies/Items/Attacks/etc.: 30
Makes perfect sense for a Pichu.
Flavor Text: 5
Great description.
Bottom stats: 5
As with most Pichu.
Grammar: -2
In the flavor text, the Pokémon names need to be all in caps, and it should read "are... members" or "is... member", not "are... members".
TOTAL: 53/55

Pikachu:
Top stats: 5
Picture: 10 points
I can see it in my head.
Powers/Bodies/Items/Attacks/etc.: 25 points
You really shouldn't specify another card in your BODY.
Flavor Text: 5
Bottom stats: 4
Shouldn't be a +20 Weakness.
Grammar: -1
Don't say "LVX" in the text.
TOTAL: 48/55

Raichu LV.X:
Top stats: 5
Picture: 10
Powers/Bodies/Items/Attacks/etc.: 30
Great
Flavor Text: 0
Not applied to Pokémon LV.X.
Bottom stats: 5
Grammar: -1
"opponent's", not "opponents".
TOTAL: 49/50

AVERAGE: 150/160 = 93.75%
 
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I don't wanna be disrespectful or anything, but the judging seems to be taking a bit longer than announced (unless it's being done behind the scenes, ninja-style.) Is it likely to be done by the end of the week, as announced, or is it likely to delay the next round?
 
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