Godzfirefly
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Ah! Since my semester is already over, it's easy for me to forget that many people's classes end later. My apologies for my impatience.
Smeargle LV.X -90-HP [C]
LEVEL-UP Put onto Smeargle
Picture: We see a Smeargle from close-up holding his tail in his right paw/hand. His head is sticking out of the top-right corner of the frame and his tail is swung out of the picture at the left side of the frame by a sweeping movement of Smeargles arm. With that sweep he has painted an 'S' on the the 'camera' of slightly glowing multi-colored paint. The paint is dripping down the 'camera' out of the bottom side of the frame. The background is very dark with trails of glowing paint over the floor. Smeargle is looking at you from the picture and he has a mischievous grin on its face.
[Poké-POWER] Find Inspiration
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may draw a card. If that card is an Energy card, you may attach that card to Smeargle. If that card is not an Energy card, discard that card.
[.] Random Doodle
Your opponent must call a number from 1 to 10. Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage times the number your opponent called to the Defending Pokémon. If tails, this attack does 10 damage times the number your opponent called to Smeargle LV.X.
[C][C][C] Masterpiece
Discard all Energy cards attached to Smeargle LV.X. Take a Prize card.
Level X rule: Put this card onto your active Smeargle. Smeargle LV.X can use any attack, Poké-Power, or Poké-Body from its previous level.
Weakness: [F]x2
Resistance: None
Retreat Cost: [C]
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]
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]
Koffing:
Top stats: 5
Picture: 10
Powers/Bodies/Items/Attacks/etc.: 27
Tackle is dull
Flavor Text: 5
Bottom stats: 5
Grammar: -1
Should be "crater-like", not "crater like"
TOTAL: 51/55
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!
I fully respect the grading that was given for my card, but I would like to share my vision on some of parts of the card.
You say that random doodle is worthless, because if you even everything out it would do an average of 0 damage... But in my opinion it is a strategical attack that adds an exciting angle to the card. Your opponent has the rather tempting chance to OHKO Smeargle LV.X and it requires some thought what number to call. Maybe Smeargle has less HP than the Defending Pokemon so your opponent will call a lower number, or maybe smeargle has 1 energy attached (1 of which is [L]) and the defending pokemon is a Palkia G.The opponent will be in quite a dilemma to take this possible chance to knock out Smeargle LV.X and risk the possible damage, or to face the likely unslaught that Smeargle will wreck on his next turn. Of course when to use this attack is essential to its succes and that is, in my opinion, its beauty....and if nothing else, it atleast is an attack that smeargle can risk to use when he is stripped from energy....
Could you say why you think" just taking a Prize card" isn`t creative, because I don`t know another card with such an attack...
I agree 100% with the rest (I should have thought of that showing to your opponent line..:redface I do not mean this as criticism on the grading and I`m fine with the fact that the grading won`t change... I just wanted to explain my choices....
Thanks for reading...
Char. Rox said the lower forms could be throwaways...
why do lvl x need a flovour text.. all the previous don't have them
I'll grade cards tomorrow, and the following week.
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I'm going to grade cards one at a time, now.
Back to back posts merged. The following information has been added:
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: 39/55
That should be 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: 33/55
That should be 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]. I use [R] as Fighting (Rock, get it?), is that what you mean?
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: 114/160 = 71.25%
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]
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: 45/55
I believe that the TOTAL for this card should be 48/50, not 45/50.
Topsts: 5
Picture:10
P/B/I/:25
Btmsts: 4
+ FlvrTxt: 5
49
Grammar -1 = 48
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: 147/160 = 91.875%
So this should be AVERAGE: 150/160 = 93.75%