John's Team
Tyrant - Slaking
Vordt - Ursaluna
Smough - Snorlax
Klee - Blissey
Port - Mantine
Zephyr - Pidgeot
Klaus - Wyrdeer
Luna - Clefable
Pixel - Porygon
The New Normal – 2-6 – Interlude: Pokénet reactions
[NEWCOMER JOHN SMITH IS THE WINNER OF THIS YEAR'S INDIGO CONFERENCE! NEWEST ELITE FOUR?!] by BattleCast
As any BattleCast reader should know, the Kanto newcomer John Smith has become the winner of this year's Indigo Conference, beating out the Johto favourite Shin in a decisive victory. Though many supporters from Johto may have been unhappy with John's victory, it is undeniable that John's unusual Normal type team was able to demolish Shin in the final battle.
John's starter, a Slaking of all things, was nigh unstoppable on the battlefield, taking out THREE of Shin's Pokémon and looking none worse for wear! An unbelievable performance from a Pokémon with such a young trainer; how did John manage to train the normally lazy Slaking into such a powerhouse? Even Shin's Ace Pokémon, Scizor, responsible for knocking out the other Johto's favourite, and niece of Champion Pryce, Lorelei, fell to Slaking's immense strength and surprising proficiency with the use of Fire Punch and Flamethrower.
Through careful study of the battle, our experts at BattleCast are certain that John's Slaking's possesses a diverse move pool consisting of all three elemental punches; an unbelievably strong variety of moves that our experts say was one of the major factors that allowed John to become this year's Indigo Conference winner.
Let us not forget about John's other Pokémon, as they are all very formidable in their own right. His Ursaluna, a completely new evolution of Ursaring discovered by John himself, is a very powerful Ground/Normal type that John relied on heavily to smash through the many Fire, Steel, and Electric types that were a common sight in this year's Indigo Conference. Although his Ursaluna was overshadowed by his Slaking's incredibly dominant performance, this writer is going to keep an interested eye on Ursaluna and its future battles.
With John's victory at the Indigo Conference coinciding with Elite Blaine's recent retirement from the position to take up Gym Leader duties at the Cinnabar Gym, some are beginning to speculate if this mean that John will become the next trainer to join the prestigious ranks of the Elite Four? This writer certainly hopes so. #John4Elite4
[Comments]
FutureAce
John's Slaking was a fucking beast! Holy shit! Shin stood absolutely no chance in that last match. Did you see Shin's Scizor getting pulverised into the ground by that thing? Absolute monster. I have no idea how you would actually fight that thing, but I really do hope John gets into the Elite Four, he absolutely deserves it. #John4Elite4
ANormalFan
Hell yes! I've been following John's progress ever since he was in the news for his discovery of Ursaluna and Wyrdeer. John's proving to the world that Normal type Pokémon aren't just 'safe' Pokémon for children to practice with! They're powerhouses in their own right and John's going to prove that to the world! Let's GOOOOO! #John4Elite4
FightClub
Bah! You Normal type fanboys always get so excited when someone wins using their Normal types. Everyone knows that all it takes to beat a Normal type is a strong Fighting type Pokémon. John just got lucky that Fighting types were so rare in this year's Indigo Conference. One Machamp and John's entire team is done.
ANormalFan
What kind of crack are you spouting?! Did you even watch the match? John's Slaking took a Superpower from Shin's Scizor and shrugged it off if it was nothing. You must be high on those revival herbs if you think that John's team will lose to a Machamp. #John4Elite4
FightClub
Yeah okay pal so his Slaking took one Superpower and didn't fall over, big deal. We'll see what happens when he's up against a real Fighting Type move.
IceColdSimp
HAH! Get fucked Shin! That's what you fucking get for knocking out Lorelei! Lorelei would've whooped your ass if not for you abusing your type advantages like that. Fucking loser.
FlyingHigh
Why are you blaming Shin for making use of type advantages? That's like, the first thing you're taught at trainer school. Don't blame Shin for doing what he's supposed to.
IceColdSimp
Shut up hater! Shin should've fought Lorelei like a real man! Lorelei would've easily beaten John if only Shin didn't cheat!
FlyingHigh
Okay buddy, whatever you say. The next time you get into a Pokémon battle, don't make use of type advantages, and see how that goes. I'm rooting for you.
[FROM RAGS TO ELITE FOUR! JOHN SMITH OFFICIALLY SWORN IN AS THE YOUNGEST MEMBER OF THE ELITE FOUR! A HISTORICAL OCCASION!] by The Indigo Post
Yes, you read that right dear readers! Just after a day since newcomer John Smith won this year's Indigo Conference, he has been sworn in as a member of the Elite Four! Not only that, but John is the youngest trainer in history to join the Elite Four, at only 16-years-old! What a magnificent feat that really highlights his strengths and achievements as a trainer.
At his swearing in ceremony, John made a speech about forming closer ties between Kanto and Johto and hopes to solve some of the issues that plagues both nations. Does this mean that the now Elite John will be active in the political sphere with his newfound influence as a member of the Elite Four? What does this mean for the future of Indigo? What part will Elite John play in shaping it?
Nevertheless, Elite John's story and journey to become a member of the Elite Four is equal parts inspiring and depressing. From his poverty-ridden youth as a son of poor farmers, it was reported that he had no chance of getting a sponsor and that he was barely even able to afford a Pokéball to catch his now infamous starter, to a successful trainer and researcher with two new Pokémon discovered and has now managed to get himself chosen to join the Elite Four at such a young age.
And now that John has made it into the Elite Four; what new wonders will he bring to the table? This reporter is eagerly watching John's story and wishes him all the best.
Comments
ANormalFan
LETS FUCKING GOOOOOOOO! JOHN DID IT! HOLY SHIT HE'S MADE HISTORY! NORMAL TYPES FTW!
KantoRepresent
Very happy about seeing a Kantonian replace Blaine, especially one that takes an interest in helping out Kanto. Arceus knows that we don't need the divide between Kanto and Johto to become worse!
ILoveGoldenRod
*sigh* another paranoid fool that once again overdramatises the divide between Kanto and Johto. Relax, dude, it's not that bad.
KantoRepresent
Not that bad?! Have you even taken a look at the two regions' economies? Kanto is consistently lagging behind Johto and it gets worse every year! The gap is REAL!
ILoveGoldenRod
…there's no arguing with idiots.
IceColdSimp
OMG they chose John over Lorelei to become the next Elite Four member? Do the selection committee have eyes?! Why would they choose that simpleton over our QUEEN!?
FlyingHigh
Um, you realize that Pryce was involved in choosing John right? You know, Lorelei's own UNCLE chose John over her?
FearTheRat
Okay okay enough with the politics. Where do you think John ranks in terms of strength within the Elite Four?
FutureAce
Definitely stronger than Walker, but then again that's not a high bar to clear. How is he even still in the Elite Four?
KantoRepresent
Obviously because Pryce still needs a loyal Johto lapdog to remain in the Elite Four! Why else would he still be there? Walker is weaker than Giovanni!
FearTheRat
Ignoring the politics once again, I do agree that Walker is easily the weakest of the Elite Four. So, what about Lance or Agatha? Do you think that John is stronger than them?
DragonPower
LMAO are you serious?! Do you think John's Normal types even have a chance to win against Lance's DRAGONS?! Lance would demolish John if they ever fought, just you wait.
ANormalFan
Did you even watch John's past matches? His Pokémon have destroyed Dragon type Pokémon before, how would Lance be any different?
DragonPower
'How would Lance be any different' LMAO OK buddy. You can't compare those baby ass dragons to Lance's monsters. Lance is on a different level from all you posers. He'll be Champion one day, just watch. #ChampionLance
IceColdSimp
HAH! Like that's ever going to happen. Pryce's Ice Types will destroy Lance. Don't you know Dragons are weak to Ice? Fucking idiot.
FlyingHigh
…What was that about not abusing type weaknesses that you were saying before?
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Topic: [NEWEST ELITE FOUR ALREADY BUSY WITH THE GILRS? ELITE FOUR JOHN SEEN FLIRTING WITH AGATHA'S APPRENTICE!] by Baby Doll Eyes
[Image attached]
Look what I saw at Elite John's swearing in ceremony! He's already talking up Agatha's apprentice while Agatha's standing right there! Is Agatha already trying to get her hooks in John by seducing him with her apprentice? Or is John already using his newfound title as a way of getting girls? OMA the DRAMA!
Comments
AttractIsNotConsent
Typical powerful male using his power to get a girl just because he can't get one normally. I bet if John wasn't a member of the Elite Four, Agatha's apprentice wouldn't even give him the time of day!
BeautyIsFree
AttractIsNotConsent …but they look cute together.
Gardevoir34
Honestly, I wouldn't mind getting to know that girl a bit better if you know what I'm saying? How does she even get her hair to stay like that? I'm jealous!
[OPINION: ELITE FOUR JOHN TOO YOUNG FOR POSITION? ELITE FOUR MORE THAN JUST A MEASURE OF STRENGTH!] by Exploud Reviews
In the wake of Elite Four John's swearing in ceremony as the newest member of the Elite Four, I have read many articles praising how young Elite John is and how amazing he must be to earn the title of Elite Four at such a young age. And yet, the people who mindlessly praise him have yet to consider the consequences of entrusting such an important political system in the hands of someone so young.
To be clear, I am not doubting his strength as a trainer. I believe that his match record is clear evidence to demonstrate that he is deserving of the position from his efforts as a trainer. However, a member of the Elite Four NEEDS to be more than just a trainer, they must have the political wit, intelligence, and skills to be able to represent Indigo in a multitude of matters….(Click Here to continue reading)
Comments
IceColdSimp
Hell yes! Replace John with Lorelei! She'll be good enough to handle all the political thingies! And if not, she can ask her uncle, literally CHAMPION Pryce, to do it for her! Win-Win!
FlyingHigh
Bro…just no. That would be so bad on so many different levels that I can't even explain it to you.
KantoRepresent
Yea, what he said. Also, having 3 members of the Elite Four being from Johto is going to make things even worse for Kanto! We're already behind Johto! We don't need to give them more fuel!
ILoveGoldenRod
Ignoring your obsession with the 'divide' between Kanto and Johto, I think the author is right that John might be too young for the position. Maybe he's only a member of the Elite Four temporarily? Until they can find someone better?
TangelaThoughts
Kinda agree tbh. I mean, I like John as a trainer, and he has proven himself to have a clever mind with his new Pokémon discoveries. But I think someone more experienced and older would be more suitable.
ANormalFan
WTF?! You want to kick out Elite John because you think he's 'too young'? That's such a dumb reason he hasn't had time to prove himself yet! And come on, someone who can train his Pokémon to be that strong can't be a bad member of the Elite Four.
FlyingHigh
Eh, that's true. Blaine was more focused on being a scientist than he was as a member of the Elite Four. Not surprised he quit tbh.
[ELITE JOHN SPOTTED IN HOENN! What is he doing there?] by The Indigo Post
[Video clip of Drake yelling at everyone to leave them alone]
The newest and youngest ever member of the Elite Four, John Smith, has recently been spotted in Hoenn just a few days after his swearing in ceremony! What is he doing there? And why was he spotted talking to a member of the Hoenn Elite Four, Drake?
This reporter was attempting to interview John before being rudely told to leave by Elite Drake. He even threatened this reporter with his Flygon! This reporter thinks that the behaviour shown by the Hoenn Elite Four has been completely unacceptable and utterly barbaric and should be reprimanded harshly for his poor behaviour.
So, what is Elite John doing talking to such a rude individual? Why has he made his way to Hoenn so soon? This reporter leaves the speculation to the readers!
Comments
ANormalFan
Obviously, he's there to catch more Normal types. I mean, now that he's won the Indigo Conference, why wouldn't he go to Hoenn to catch more Pokémon? Seems like a reasonable thing to me!
DragonPower
Hell yeah look at that Flygon! That's such a cool Dragon type – wish I had one.
ILoveGoldenRod
WTF?! Is nobody going to comment about how atrocious that Hoenn Elite Four member was acting? Who the fuck gets a Flygon to yell at people just because they were trying to talk to you? And he was openly swearing in public too! Disgraceful!
NotTooMuchWater
Yeah but, it's DRAKE. Shouting at people and threatening people with his Flygon is like, his thing.
ILoveGoldenRod
?! How are you not ashamed about his behaviour? He literally told that reporter to fuck off!
NotTooMuchWater
Yeah, but we like him anyways. He's DRAKE for Arceus sake, the dude's way too cool not to be a member of the Elite Four. And besides, us Hoenn folks are all used to it by now. Him telling you to fuck off is basically his standard greeting.
SlugmaBalls
Drake is a boss! He's not even that scary! If you just look past his swearing, he's actually a nice guy!
NotTooMuchWater
^Exactly! Besides, Glacia is way scarier. Those eyes man, those eyes.
DragonPower
Do you think John is there to fight Drake? To show off the power of Kanto or something? If so, my money's on Drake. Those Dragon types will crush John.
FearTheRat
Dude, aren't you from Indigo? Shouldn't you be supporting OUR Elite Four Member?
DragonPower
My loyalty is only to DRAGONS!
[ELITE JOHN TAKES ON NORMAN AT THE PETALBURG GYM! A STUNNING 3V3 MATCH BETWEEN TWO NORMAL SPECIALISTS!] by BattleCast
[Edited video of the fight]
We had an amazing surprise match today from our very own Elite Four John against the Petalburg City Gym Leader, Norman. Both Normal specialists, the two had apparently met up and decided on a friendly 3v3 match between them, and what a spectacle it was!
Thanks to the many video clips that were sent by our dear readers to us at BattleCast, we were able to compile a complete showing of the fight between Elite John and Gym Leader Norman! Gym Leader Norman really put up a fight with his Swellow, almost knocking out Elite John's Snorlax with a devastating Brave Bird that managed to break the psychic shields around the arena!
BUT, Elite John's Slaking continues its dominating streak as it pummelled Norman's own Slaking to the ground, tanking Norman's final Giga Impact without breaking a sweat. An absolutely incredible showing once again, and we at BattleCast are very lucky to have it all on tape for your viewing pleasure.
Comments
ANormalFan
HELLL YEAH! Two Normal Type specialists duking it out? It's like my dream come true!
KantoRepresent
Glad to see that Elite John isn't embarrassing us over there in Hoenn. Keep up the victories John! Show Hoenn what us Kantonians can do!
NotTooMuchWater
Despite losing, I was pretty happy with Norman's performance against a member of the Elite Four. His Swellow and Slaking really managed to stand up against John's stronger Pokémon. Sure, it was a pretty decisive loss, but it's not like anyone was expecting a Gym Leader to beat a member of the Elite Four, even if it is from another region. 7.8/10 great job from Norman.
FutureAce
Did you see that explosion from Swellow's Brave Bird and Snorlax's Giga Impact?! That was BEAST. Destroying the psychic barriers like that? Crazy shit. I love it. Wish I was there. Must've been COOOOL!
FearTheRat
…you know that the people that were at the fight were at risk of getting injured or worse right? The psychic barriers BROKE. You know? The barriers meant to protect you from getting hurt? And you wanted to be THERE?
AreYouSlowBro
I was there at the fight, and yes, I was momentarily deafened. Yes, I was almost hit by a flying rock. Yes, I had to go to the Pokémon center afterwards because dust got into my mouth and nose. BUT IT WAS WORTH IT. THAT SHIT WAS SO COOL!
SlugmaBalls
Norman really put up a fight! Fucking awesome battle. The Slaking v Slaking fight was amazing to watch. It was so brutal, and I love it. Hope we can see more battles like this in the future!
FightClub
Y'all are making a big fuss about nothing once again. Two so called 'elite' trainers fighting each other when they both lose to a single Fighting type. Get real. Wake me up when something interesting actually happens.
Gardevoir34
OMA did you see Agatha's apprentice appear in that one second where the camera was knocked over from the impact? Is she there to watch John battle? OMA that's so cute!
FearTheRat
…So instead of paying attention to the big explosion from two powerful Pokémon slamming into each other with their most powerful attacks…you focus on a girl that you don't even know the name of that appears for less than a second?
…I don't get some people.
A.N This chapter and its layout was inspired by WiseTypeWriter's Pokenet Interlude in The Most Evil Pokémon Trainer (also thanks for the comments!) and of course the multitude of PHO interludes out there. This was a very experimental chapter, and I've certainly never written anything like this before, so I hope I got it right.
IF people like it, then maybe I'll do another one of these later down the road. I hope this chapter provides a bit of insight into the public perception of John and his actions.
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