ULTIMATE Battle Arena for Devolution Battle Royale 2!

[Pop Star Pikachu]

Hmm, tough decision, but I feel I might be better off if I turn myself into a cosplay Pikachu.

You got it! Let’s find out which one you become!

#1 Rock Star
#2 Belle
#3 Pop Star
#4 Ph. D.
#5 Libre

And the roll is… #5 Libre! Have fun with that, tough guy!

[Pop Star Pikachu]

I'll also draw from the Deck!

Sure, let’s find out what happens!

CHAKRAMASTER draws from the Deck and the result is…

#13 Exchange Fates!
EXCHANGE FATES! - You lose a Backup Lineup at random, but you get a random Level 1 Superpower instead!

Which of your two Lineups get affected? Let’s see!

#1 Mawile > Mega Mawile (2)
#2 Pichu > Pikachu > Alolan Raichu (3) MIGHTY SHIELD

And it rolls a #1! Sorry to see your Mawile lineup go, but you get one of these Level 1 Superpowers that you don’t have already in its place!

#1 Frenzy
#2 Compensator
#3 Wheel Master
#4 Epic Evolution
#5 Rage Mode

And it rolls a… #2 Compensator! Hey, that means you could add that Mawile Lineup right back again and another stage as well! Not bad!

Just let me know what you’d like added to your roster for getting this new Superpower!

[Neo Emolga]

Big move time. xD

First, I’m going to buy MacGyver Level 2 using 3 EXP and 3 Coins.

Next, I’m going to buy a Cheaty Cookie with that last remaining Coin I’ve got.

And then finally, I’m going to Prime a Brass Balls and that newly bought Cheaty Cookie. Let’s rock!

[Pop Star Pikachu]

Big move time. xD

First, I’m going to buy MacGyver Level 2 using 3 EXP and 3 Coins.

Next, I’m going to buy a Cheaty Cookie with that last remaining Coin I’ve got.

And then finally, I’m going to Prime a Brass Balls and that newly bought Cheaty Cookie. Let’s rock!

Sure thing, hon!

MacGyver Level 2 Use Checks (50%):

Brass Balls: 49/100 Does not get used up!
Cheaty Cookie: 29/100 Does not get used up!

[Chakramaster]

Going to add these to my lineup with Compensator.

Mawile > Mega Mawile
Zacian

also I'm gonna prime my Cheaty Cookie for use!

I'll also buy a Brass Balls and Prime that right away too while tossing away my Regular Wheelie so I have room for this item.

[Pop Star Pikachu]

Going to add these to my lineup with Compensator.

Mawile > Mega Mawile
Zacian

also I'm gonna prime my Cheaty Cookie for use!

I'll also buy a Brass Balls and Prime that right away too while tossing away my Regular Wheelie so I have room for this item.

And they’re back! With a friend this time!

And sure, hon, I’ll get that prepped for you! <3

MacGyver Level 1 Use Checks (25%):

Cheaty Cookie: 28/100 - Gets used up…
Brass Balls: 22/100 - Does not get used up!

[Pop Star Pikachu]

@Neo Emolga @Chakramaster @Noblejanobii @Scytherwolf @C0L0R3D @Voltaire Magneton @arnisd @Shruikan

AND IT’S AN UPDATE!!!

SUPPLY CHAIN SHORTAGES!
Oh no! Like can you believe this!? Well hun, global supply chain shortages have affected us, too, sorry to say! Mostly when it comes to Second Winds. Because of limited supply, each contestant can only use Second Wind three more times for the rest of DBR2 moving forward. So if you used Second Wind already when there were plenty of those out there on the market, consider yourself lucky, but times have changed and… eek, the shelves are emptying out and Second Wind Inc has stated they’re closing down production! Yikes!

The number of Second Winds a contestant has used will be tracked in the Rules thread, so if you’re not sure how many left you can get your hands on, you can find your answer there, hun!

NEW ITEMS FOR SALE!
I mean, despite these crazy supply chain shortages, we’ve got new things in store for you to buy and use in your shiny Coins on! This seems like a sweet way to make up for that, I’d say!

DUELING GLOVE [SELF OR ENEMY, Use Between Battles] [COST: 1 COIN] – Want to override the sheer randomness of RNG’s decisions and make the decision of who battles who yourself!? A Dueling Glove is just what you’re looking for! Simply pick two contestants (could include you!) and they’ll be set in DUELING state to battle each other!

STUNT DOUBLE [SELF IN DUELING STATE, Use Between Battles] [COST: 2 COINS] – Were you pulled into a Duel and you really don’t want to go through it? Skip that pesky duel by simply getting the Stunt Double item and pick someone else to duel in your place! I’m sure they’ll be thrilled for the opportunity to go in there instead of you!

NEW DECK OF MANY ZINGS CARD!
It feels just too weird to have an uneven number of Deck Cards, so we’re going to change that funky 34 to a dazzling 35 by adding a new card to draw!

• Blackmail! – You get the Blackmail item! Want to buy that shiny new item or Superpower, but you just don’t have enough dough to do it? Use this new Blackmail item and choose another player. Choose what you're buying and you pay half the cost and your selected target pays the other half and that new Item or Superpower is all yours! Big time fun!

THE ITEM DUMP
You've heard the expression "another Pokémon’s trash is another Pokémon’s treasure?" Well, in today's waste-conscious world, we here at DBR2 are changing things for a more eco-friendly universe!

While anyone is free to scrap one of their items to free up space in their inventory, that item now goes into The Dump (see the stats thread) and another player can grab it and use it themselves! But if you really don't want anyone else to get their hands on that gear, then you'd better find a way to use it yourself, hun!

[Pop Star Pikachu]

Aww, it’s my last Season! It’s been a lot of fun, you guys, but let’s go for a fun and great finale!

SEASON 18

#1 NEO EMOLGA: AS CINCCINO
SUPERPOWERS:
SMART COOKIE [LEVEL 1] – Every time you make an attack that would generate a self-damaging result (not very effective/no effect), you have a 33% chance of stopping yourself!
YES, I LIFT, BRO [LEVEL 1] - Your Max HP for each battle is increased by 1!
FRENZY [LEVEL 1] – During battles, you attack twice for the first 10 turns!
MACGYVER [LEVEL 2] – Your Inventory Space increases from 3 slots to 4 slots and whenever you use an Item, there’s a 50% chance it won’t be used up! Every Season, you will receive a random Item (1 or 2 Coin value)!
ACTIVE BUFFS: BRASS BALLS PRIMED, CHEATY COOKIE PRIMED
BATTLE STATUS: COMBAT ELIGIBLE!

#2 CHAKRAMASTER: AS LIBRE PIKACHU
SUPERPOWERS:
SMART COOKIE [LEVEL 2] – Every time you make an attack that would generate a self-damaging result (not very effective/no effect), you have a 66% chance of stopping yourself!
YES, I LIFT, BRO [LEVEL 1] - Your Max HP for each battle is increased by 1!
DECK ENTHUSIAST [LEVEL 1] – The drop rate of the Deck of Many Zings is increased by 25% for you!
MACGYVER [LEVEL 1] – Your Inventory Space increases from 2 slots to 3 slots and whenever you use an Item, there’s a 25% chance it won’t be used up! Every Season, you will receive a random Item (1 Coin value)!
COMPENSATOR [LEVEL 1] – Add three more stages of Pokémon to your Lineups!
ACTIVE BUFFS: BRASS BALLS PRIMED, CHEATY COOKIE PRIMED
BATTLE STATUS: COMBAT ELIGIBLE!

#3 NOBLEJANOBII: AS MEGA MAWILE
SUPERPOWERS:
COMPENSATOR [LEVEL 3] – Add five more stages of Pokémon to your Lineups!
RAGE MODE [LEVEL 1] (CURRENT STREAK: 1) - After a losing streak of 2, you get +2 HP for all future battles and you attack twice for the first 5 turns. When you win, the buffs are removed until you hit a loss streak of 2 or more again.
SMART COOKIE [LEVEL 1] Every time you make an attack that would generate a self-damaging result (not very effective/no effect), you have a 33% chance of stopping yourself!
YES, I LIFT, BRO [LEVEL 1] - Your Max HP for each battle is increased by 1!
FRENZY [LEVEL 1] – During battles, you attack twice for the first 10 turns!
ACTIVE BUFFS: MIGHTY SHIELD
BATTLE STATUS: COMBAT ELIGIBLE!

#4 SCYTHERWOLF: AS POP STAR PIKACHU
SUPERPOWERS:
FRENZY [LEVEL 1] – During battles, you attack twice for the first 10 turns!
COMPENSATOR [LEVEL 3] – Add five more stages of Pokémon to your Lineups!
YES, I LIFT, BRO [LEVEL 1] - Your Max HP for each battle is increased by 1!
ACTIVE BUFFS: <None>
BATTLE STATUS: UP FIRST!

#5 C0L0R3D: AS AMPHAROS
SUPERPOWERS:
WHEEL MASTER [LEVEL 2] – In addition to always having the Wheel option, you can choose to Wheel yourself as well as your opponent as your Victory Decision!
COMPENSATOR [LEVEL 1] - Add three more stages of Pokémon to your Lineups!
ACTIVE BUFFS: <None>
BATTLE STATUS: COMBAT ELIGIBLE!

#6 VOLTAIRE MAGNETON: AS BELLE PIKACHU
SUPERPOWERS:
WHEEL MASTER [LEVEL 1] – ALWAYS have the Wheel option after winning and Wheel people, including yourself, as much as you like! No Wheelie items needed for you!
COMPENSATOR [LEVEL 2] – Add four more stages of Pokémon to your Lineups!
ACTIVE BUFFS: <None>
BATTLE STATUS: COMBAT ELIGIBLE!

#7 ARNISD: AS WOBBUFFET
SUPERPOWERS:
YES, I LIFT, BRO [LEVEL 3] - Your Max HP for each battle is increased by 3!
ACTIVE BUFFS: <None>
BATTLE STATUS: COMBAT ELIGIBLE!

#8 SHRUIKAN: AS DRAGAPULT
SUPERPOWERS:
COMPENSATOR [LEVEL 1] – Add three more stages of Pokémon to your Lineups!
SMART COOKIE [LEVEL 2] - Every time you make an attack that would generate a self-damaging result (not very effective/no effect), you have a 66% chance of stopping yourself!
EPIC EVOLUTION [LEVEL 1] - Add 3 additional Evolution Crystals to your wallet! Also, if you choose to Evolve yourself as a Victory Decision, you can jump multiple stages at once, such as going from Pichu straight to Raichu (still uses up 2 Evolution Crystals) or go from Charmander straight to Mega Charizard X (would use up 3 Evolution Crystals)!
MACGYVER [LEVEL 1] – Your Inventory Space increases from 2 slots to 3 slots and whenever you use an Item, there’s a 25% chance it won’t be used up! Every Season, you will receive a random Item (1 Coin value)!
ACTIVE BUFFS: MIGHTY SHIELD
BATTLE STATUS: COMBAT ELIGIBLE!

MACGYVER ITEM AWARDS!
Neo Emolga: Level 2 – Fun Flip
Chakramaster: Level 1 – Brass Balls
Shruikan: Level 1 – Metamorphosis

[Shruikan]

Cool, I was wondering how long it would take to patch that Second Wind exploit. Wasn't looking foward to an immortal Mega Mawile...

So anyway, I'll use my new Metamorphosis to change Scraggy > Scrafty (2) to Alolan Vulpix > Alolan Ninetales (2). Begone foul Scraggy!
Then I'll discard my Wheelie, and buy and use a Dueling Glove to challenge Neo Emolga to a childrens card game duel. (AKA Targeting Shruikan & Neo Emolga with the glove)

[C0L0R3D]

Going out with at least a little bang is what I plan to do. Even we Ampharos aren’t quite invincible! I’ll buy and prime me some Brass Balls ready for whoever I face.