Character Sheet: Serena/Calem

SERENA/CALEM

Starting now, we'll be going back through our main protagonists of the Pokemon series and re-evaluating them based on the distinct differences that make their games unique from each other. Our characters will be:

1. Red/Leaf

2. Ethan/Kris/Lyra

3. May/Brendan

4. Dawn/Lucas

5. Hilbert/Hilda

6. Nate/Rosa

7. Serena/Calem

8. Elio/Selene

9. Gloria/Victor

10. Florian/Juliana

11. Solana/Lunick

12. Kellyn/Kate

13. Ben/Summer

Next, we have Serena and Calem, the protagonists of Pokemon X and Y, as well as the most prominent rival depending on which one you pick. Their moveset will pull heavily from their games, especially since this was the first big shift to 3D, but Serena’s anime appearance will definitely factor in as well.

Here's the moveset I came up with:

 

Standard B: Horde Attack

A group of five Pokemon will swarm an opponent all at once.

 

Side B: Skiddo Ride

The player will hop onto a Skiddo as it charges across the stage at high speed.

 

Up B: Sky Battle

A wingsuit will appear on the player and they will float upward into the air.

 

Down B: Pokemon Performance

Based on Serena’s performances from the anime, will have some flourishes from Pokemon Amie and will boost the Pokemon-based stats in the same way.

 

Final Smash: Mega Evolution

I think Xerneas and Yveltal will appear in the background as the attack powers up, but the focus will be on Calem or Serena summoning a Mega Lucario to race quickly across the stage, attacking people.

 

Entrance: Fly, carried by Talonflame

 

Taunts: Up, performing a Pokemon Performance pose. Side, performing a spin on roller skates. Down, feeding their Pokemon a Poke Puff.

 

Kirby Hat: Serena’s hat

 

Kart: Based on Gogoat.

Special Move: Skiddo Ride

 

Spirit Battle: On Prism Tower.

 

Victory Screen: Celebrating with their Pokemon

Losing Screen: "You whited out!"

 

Color Swaps: Serena’s base look, Calem’s base look, the rival look for both, a Performance look for both, based on Shauna, based on Tierno.

 

Thanks for reading! Next up, Elio and Selene fight under the Alolan sun and moon!

Character Sheet: Nate/Rosa

NATE/ROSA

Starting now, we'll be going back through our main protagonists of the Pokemon series and re-evaluating them based on the distinct differences that make their games unique from each other. Our characters will be:

1. Red/Leaf

2. Ethan/Kris/Lyra

3. May/Brendan

4. Dawn/Lucas

5. Hilbert/Hilda

6. Nate/Rosa

7. Serena/Calem

8. Elio/Selene

9. Gloria/Victor

10. Florian/Juliana

11. Solana/Lunick

12. Kellyn/Kate

13. Ben/Summer

Next up, we have Nate and Rosa of the Black 2 and White 2 games. As those two games came from the same generation, it is reasonable to treat the two as echoes or at least semi-clones (we’ll discuss our rival characters later), but any major differences between the games will be factored in.

Here's the moveset I came up with:

 

Standard B: Pokemon Attack

Same as Side B for Hilbert and Hilda

 

Side B: Stage Attack

The player will be able to perform a basic attack similar to those performed in Poke Star Studios.

 

Up B: Fly

They will use Braviary instead of Unfezant

 

Down B: Triple Rotation

Same as Hilbert and Hilda, except in reverse order.

 

Final Smash: The Ice Dragon

Kyurem will appear, latch onto Reshiram and Zekrom and transform into the forms based on them before attacking the stage with ice attacks. As always, starter-based team attack is reasonable too.

 

Entrance: Fly, carried by Braviary

 

Taunts: Up, dressing up in a PokeStar costume and posing. Side, scanning around with the dream radar. Down, their Pokemon running around them.

 

Kirby Hat: Nate’s hat

 

Kart: The bicycle

Special Move: Stage Attack

 

Spirit Battle: On N’s Castle

 

Victory Screen: Celebrating with their Pokemon

Losing Screen: "You whited out!"

 

Color Swaps: Nate’s base look, Rosa’s base look, Nate based on Hilbert, Rosa based on Hilda, Nate based on Hugh, Rosa based on Iris, both with a PokeStar costume.

 

Thanks for reading! Next up, Serena and Calem unleash the ultimate weapon!

Character Sheet: Hilbert/Hilda

HILBERT/HILDA

Starting now, we'll be going back through our main protagonists of the Pokemon series and re-evaluating them based on the distinct differences that make their games unique from each other. Our characters will be:

1. Red/Leaf

2. Ethan/Kris/Lyra

3. May/Brendan

4. Dawn/Lucas

5. Hilbert/Hilda

6. Nate/Rosa

7. Serena/Calem

8. Elio/Selene

9. Gloria/Victor

10. Florian/Juliana

11. Solana/Lunick

12. Kellyn/Kate

13. Ben/Summer

Next, we have the two protagonists of the Black and White games set in Unova. As they have had little appearance outside of their main games, most of their moveset will be specifically pulling from that.

Here's the moveset I came up with:

 

Standard B: Dream Ball

Mostly functions the same as normal.

 

Side B: Pokemon Attack

You can use Down B to switch between which Pokemon attacks in this moment.

 

Up B: Fly

The player's Unfezant carries them up.

 

Down B: Triple Rotation

You will be able to switch between Snivy, Tepig, and Oshawott being the player’s main attacker for specific moves.

 

Final Smash: Black and White

Reshiram and Kyurem will take turns flying across the stage and attacking. A team finish of Serperior, Emboar, and Samurott would also be fine.

 

Entrance: Fly, carried by Unfezant

 

Taunts: Up, performing a Pokemon Musical pose. Side, struggling to pull out a Poke Ball just like Bianca does. Down, their starters running around their feet.

 

Kirby Hat: Hilbert’s hat

 

Kart: The bicycle

Special Move: Triple Rotation

 

Spirit Battle: On Castelia City

 

Victory Screen: Celebrating with their Pokemon

Losing Screen: "You whited out!"

 

Color Swaps: Hilbert’s main look, Hilda’s main look, Hilbert dressed like Cheren, Hilda dressed like Bianca, Hilbert dressed like Nate, Hilda dressed like Rosa, Hilbert dressed like Cilan, Hilda dressed like Iris.

 

Thanks for reading! Next up, Nate and Rosa’s victory is black and white too!

Character Sheet: Dawn/Lucas

DAWN/LUCAS

Starting now, we'll be going back through our main protagonists of the Pokemon series and re-evaluating them based on the distinct differences that make their games unique from each other. Our characters will be:

1. Red/Leaf

2. Ethan/Kris/Lyra

3. May/Brendan

4. Dawn/Lucas

5. Hilbert/Hilda

6. Nate/Rosa

7. Serena/Calem

8. Elio/Selene

9. Gloria/Victor

10. Florian/Juliana

11. Solana/Lunick

12. Kellyn/Kate

13. Ben/Summer

Next we have Dawn and Lucas, the protagonists of Diamond and Pearl, Platinum, and BrilliantDiamond and ShiningPearl. They may also be the same person as Akari and Rei, but that’s a little uncertain. Also, the one you don’t pick is the assistant of Professor Rowan. The unique aspects of their games will make up their moveset, and Dawn’s anime appearance will be factored in as well.

Here's the moveset I came up with:

 

Standard B: Quick Ball

Holds the opponent longer if used first thing in a match.

 

Side B: Contest Dance

The player and a Pokemon will dance for a second, doing damage as they do so.

 

Up B: Rock Climb

A very prominent HM used in these games specifically.

 

Down B: Poffin

To give a stat boost.

 

Final Smash: The Creation Trio

Team finish with Torterra, Infernape, and Empoleon is still an option. Dialga and Palkia fighting each other until a distortion appears and Giratina drags the nearest players inside, is also an option.

 

Entrance: You know what. Fly, with each’s distinct regional bird carrying them. Or the little Fly sprite for the earlier game protagonists, maybe. Either way, Staraptor here.

 

Taunts: Up, a member of the Lake trio flying around them. Side, performing a contest dance move. Down, playing with one of their starters.

 

Kirby Hat: Dawn’s beanie.

 

Kart: Their bicycle

Special Move: Contest Dance

 

Spirit Battle: On Spear Pillar

 

Victory Screen: Celebrating with their Pokemon

Losing Screen: "You whited out!"

 

Color Swaps: Dawn’s original look, Lucas’s original look, Dawn’s Platinum look, Lucas’s platinum look, both’s Contest looks, both’s Biker looks.

 

Thanks for reading! Next up, Hilbert and Hilda’s victory is black and white!

Character Sheet: May/Brendan

MAY/BRENDAN

Starting now, we'll be going back through our main protagonists of the Pokemon series and re-evaluating them based on the distinct differences that make their games unique from each other. Our characters will be:

1. Red/Leaf

2. Ethan/Kris/Lyra

3. May/Brendan

4. Dawn/Lucas

5. Hilbert/Hilda

6. Nate/Rosa

7. Serena/Calem

8. Elio/Selene

9. Gloria/Victor

10. Florian/Juliana

11. Solana/Lunick

12. Kellyn/Kate

13. Ben/Summer

Next up, we have Brendan and May, the protagonists of Ruby and Sapphire, Emerald, and OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire. Whichever one you don’t pick also acts as your main rival and the child of the professor who lives next door. The moveset will mostly come from the distinct unique aspects of their home games, though May’s anime appearance will also be factored in.

Here's the moveset I came up with:

 

Standard B: Luxury Ball

Will hold the opponents in a little bit longer.

 

Side B: Double Battle

Two Pokemon will come out and perform an HM move one after another.

 

Up B: Latias and Latios

Based on ORAS, where Latias and Latios act as your Ride Pokemon when using fly.

 

Down B: Contest Twirl

The player and a Pokemon will perform a dance twirl that attacks in the process.

 

Final Smash: Hoenn’s Calamity

Could also be just a team attack with Sceptile, Blaziken, and Swampert, but I do still like the idea of using the Box Pokemon instead. This would have Kyogre and Groudon start fighting in the background, causing a storm across the stage, ending when Rayquaza appears.

 

Entrance: Stepping out of Birch’s Lab (you know, maybe Fly entrance would work better for all of these. Hmm).

 

Taunts: Up, performing a contest finale move. Side, letting out two Pokemon as if for a double battle. Down, holding and looking over a red or blue orb.

 

Kirby Hat: May’s bandana and hair.

 

Kart: Based on Mega Latias/Latios

Special Move: Double Battle

 

Spirit Battle: On Sky Pillar

 

Victory Screen: Celebrating with their Pokemon.

Losing Screen: "You whited out!"

 

Color Swaps: May’s RS look, Brendan’s RS look, May’s Emerald look, Brendan’s Emerald look, May’s ORAS look, Brendan’s ORAS look, May’s contest outfit, Brendan’s contest outfit.

 

Thanks for reading! Next up, Dawn and Lucas go platinum!

Character Sheet: Ethan/Kris/Lyra

ETHAN/KRIS/LYRA

Starting now, we'll be going back through our main protagonists of the Pokemon series and re-evaluating them based on the distinct differences that make their games unique from each other. Our characters will be:

1. Red/Leaf

2. Ethan/Kris/Lyra

3. May/Brendan

4. Dawn/Lucas

5. Hilbert/Hilda

6. Nate/Rosa

7. Serena/Calem

8. Elio/Selene

9. Gloria/Victor

10. Florian/Juliana

11. Solana/Lunick

12. Kellyn/Kate

13. Ben/Summer

Ethan started out as the protagonist of Gold and Silver. By the time of Crystal, the Pokemon Company got their programming figured out, and Kris was introduced as a female alternative. When the games were remade as HeartGold and SoulSilver, Kris was replaced by Lyra, for some reason. I don’t really know why. They do both feature in anime adaptations, so that may end up making one distinct, but for now, I’m just going to make them interchangeable in the color swaps. As for moves, HMs became a much more prominent feature, so I’m going to focus in there.

Here's the moveset I came up with:

 

Standard B: Apricorn Ball

Based on Kurt’s specially-made balls, these will have different effects based on which one is used.

 

Side B: HM

The player will send out different Gen II pokemon to perform specific moves, rotating through Cut, Surf, Strength, and Flash.

 

Up B: Fly

The player's Noctowl will be the one to carry them up.

 

Down B: Repel

Creates a temporary shield around the player, protecting from oncoming attacks.

 

Final Smash: Legends of Johto

Could be a team finish with Meganium, Typhlosion, and Feraligatr again, but I also think it could be fun for each of these to feature the box legendaries, so for this it would have Lugia and Ho-Oh appearing behind the stage and performing attacks, while Suicune jumps around attacking people.

 

Entrance: Stepping out of Elm’s Lab

 

Taunts: Up, tossing a pokeball and getting conked on the head. Side, holding up an egg and looking it over. Down, trying to open the GS ball.

 

Kirby Hat: Ethan’s hat

 

Kart: The bicycle

Special Move: HM

 

Spirit Battle: On Ecruteak Towers

 

Victory Screen: Celebrating with their Pokemon

Losing Screen: "You whited out!"

 

Color Swaps: Ethan’s original look, Kris’s base look, Ethan’s HGSS look, Lyra’s base look, Ethan based on Red, Kris based on Leaf, Ethan based on Ho-Oh, Lyra based on Lugia.

 

Thanks for reading! Next up, May and Brendan cross the earth and sea to make it on time!

Character Sheet: Red/Leaf

RED/LEAF

Starting now, we'll be going back through our main protagonists of the Pokemon series and re-evaluating them based on the distinct differences that make their games unique from each other. Our characters will be:

1. Red/Leaf

2. Ethan/Kris/Lyra

3. May/Brendan

4. Dawn/Lucas

5. Hilbert/Hilda

6. Nate/Rosa

7. Serena/Calem

8. Elio/Selene

9. Gloria/Victor

10. Florian/Juliana

11. Solana/Lunick

12. Kellyn/Kate

13. Ben/Summer

Red and Leaf are the main protagonists in the Kanto games. Red was the only protagonist in the Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow games, with Leaf (or Green) have a design in the code that was used in other works like the manga and in the Let's Go games. By the time of FireRed and LeafGreen, the developers were able to implement Leaf as the girl option for the games. I think for these two, I will focus mostly on the base mechanics of Pokemon, similar to my (now) defunt Pokemon Trainer moveset. Blue will probably end up being an echo here, but I'm holding off for now, for the sake of the other rival characters who won't be so clear cut.

Here's the moveset I came up with:

Standard B: Poke Ball

They will toss a Poke Ball and catch an opponent in it.

Side B: Bicycle

The bike was a notable part of this game specifically, so it naturally follows that we use it here.

Up B: Fly

The player's Charizard will emerge and carry them upward.

Down B: Potion

For healing and stat-boosting purposes, of course.

Final Smash: Team Finish

Using the player's Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise together, with Pikachu involved as well.

Entrance: Stepping out of Oak's Lab

Taunts: Up, holding up a Poke Ball. Side, turning away and tipping their cap. Down, ". . ." (Admittedly, Leaf has a certain taunt from the Manga that a less kid-friendly game might use as well).

Kirby Hat: Red's hat

Kart: The bicycle

Special Move: Poke Ball

Spirit Battle: On Pokemon Stadium

Victory Screen: Celebrating with their Pokemon

Losing Screen: "You whited out!"

Color Swaps: Red's original look, Green's original look, Red's FRLG look, Leaf's FRLG look, Red's SM look, a similar look for Leaf, a look based on Ash, a look based on Anime Misty.

Thanks for reading! Next up, Ethan and Kris take the Gold!