chaos
Owner
In flavormons, every facet of the game inconsistent with the game's flavor text is considered a bug, and we are responsible for fixing any bugs we find.
(examples from the anime are not considered here, just information obtained in-game)
approved by Arcticblast post-haste, although since chaos owns Smogon I don't really have a choice in that matter
Examples:
Garchomp
"It flies at speeds equal to a jet fighter plane. It never allows its prey to escape."
From this flavor text, we can deduce that Garchomp's type and ability are incorrect: it needs to be part flying, and have the ability Shadow Tag.
Escavalier
"They fly around at high speed, striking with their pointed spears. Even when in trouble, they face opponents bravely."
We can also deduce that Esca should actually be part flying, and that base 20 speed is a mistake. (Maybe base 100? What is considered "high speed"? We need to compare with the flavor text of other mons).
Victini
"This Pokémon brings victory. It is said that Trainers with Victini always win, regardless of the type of encounter."
Therefore, if a player has Victini, they auto-win. We either need to ban Victini, or every team must have one.
Sharpedo
"It can swim at speeds of 75 mph by jetting seawater through its body. It is the bandit of the sea."
OK, but if we check Rapidash's flavor text:
"It gallops at nearly 150 mph. With its mane blazing ferociously, it races as if it were an arrow."
Therefore, Sharpedo needs to be either half as fast as Rapidash, or Rapidash needs to be twice the speed of Sharpedo. I think Speed Boost is also out.
Salamence
"It’s uncontrollable if enraged. It flies around spouting flames and scorching fields and mountains."
This suggests to me that Outrage should actually be Fire type.
Dragonair
"DRAGONAIR stores an enormous amount of energy inside its body. It is said to alter weather conditions in its vicinity by discharging energy from the crystals on its neck and tail."
Should have Air Lock?
Your turn!
Joim has agreed to implement the meta we come up with :) Have fun!
(examples from the anime are not considered here, just information obtained in-game)
approved by Arcticblast post-haste, although since chaos owns Smogon I don't really have a choice in that matter
Examples:
Garchomp
"It flies at speeds equal to a jet fighter plane. It never allows its prey to escape."
From this flavor text, we can deduce that Garchomp's type and ability are incorrect: it needs to be part flying, and have the ability Shadow Tag.
Escavalier
"They fly around at high speed, striking with their pointed spears. Even when in trouble, they face opponents bravely."
We can also deduce that Esca should actually be part flying, and that base 20 speed is a mistake. (Maybe base 100? What is considered "high speed"? We need to compare with the flavor text of other mons).
Victini
"This Pokémon brings victory. It is said that Trainers with Victini always win, regardless of the type of encounter."
Therefore, if a player has Victini, they auto-win. We either need to ban Victini, or every team must have one.
Sharpedo
"It can swim at speeds of 75 mph by jetting seawater through its body. It is the bandit of the sea."
OK, but if we check Rapidash's flavor text:
"It gallops at nearly 150 mph. With its mane blazing ferociously, it races as if it were an arrow."
Therefore, Sharpedo needs to be either half as fast as Rapidash, or Rapidash needs to be twice the speed of Sharpedo. I think Speed Boost is also out.
Salamence
"It’s uncontrollable if enraged. It flies around spouting flames and scorching fields and mountains."
This suggests to me that Outrage should actually be Fire type.
Dragonair
"DRAGONAIR stores an enormous amount of energy inside its body. It is said to alter weather conditions in its vicinity by discharging energy from the crystals on its neck and tail."
Should have Air Lock?
Your turn!
Joim has agreed to implement the meta we come up with :) Have fun!