First set - Spirit Dimensions
Second set - Ancient Resonance
First of all, I hope it's ok to create individual topics for each of my sets - if not, I'll just make this the master post for all future updates.
Second, this is the third set in my own little format, containing my new mechanics such as Aura Pokemon, Fossil Pokemon and, the latest (and last, so as not to over-saturate), Awakened Pokemon. I've put two links at the top of this post so that you can catch up on how Aura and Fossil mechanics work in my sets.
I've also written a couple of little stories for my first two sets, and will be writing a story for this one, too. The theme for this set concerns a great battle, as Aura Pokemon become far more powerful and various teams attempt to take control of them. As a result, cards in this set may be a little more "aggressive" than previously, based a lot around disruption and power.
Well, here we go. Hope you enjoy.
Second set - Ancient Resonance
First of all, I hope it's ok to create individual topics for each of my sets - if not, I'll just make this the master post for all future updates.
Second, this is the third set in my own little format, containing my new mechanics such as Aura Pokemon, Fossil Pokemon and, the latest (and last, so as not to over-saturate), Awakened Pokemon. I've put two links at the top of this post so that you can catch up on how Aura and Fossil mechanics work in my sets.
I've also written a couple of little stories for my first two sets, and will be writing a story for this one, too. The theme for this set concerns a great battle, as Aura Pokemon become far more powerful and various teams attempt to take control of them. As a result, cards in this set may be a little more "aggressive" than previously, based a lot around disruption and power.
Well, here we go. Hope you enjoy.
These Pokémon are similar to Pokémon LV.X or BREAK Pokémon. There are two ways of getting the Pokémon into play - either by fulfilling an "A-Condition" on the card to play it straight from your hand or discard pile onto the Bench, or by playing it onto the Pokémon as if it were an evolution (known as "Awakening"). They possess an Awakened Aura effect and an attack, but the Awakened Aura effect can only be used if the Pokémon has been played onto its predecessor.
Unlike the top 2 examples from the TCG, Awakened Pokémon cannot use the abilities or attacks from their previous incarnations - except, of course, by using a card like Aura Celebi. Like a Pokémon-EX, When an Awakened Pokémon is Knocked Out, the player that Knocked it Out takes 2 Prizes.
Unlike the top 2 examples from the TCG, Awakened Pokémon cannot use the abilities or attacks from their previous incarnations - except, of course, by using a card like Aura Celebi. Like a Pokémon-EX, When an Awakened Pokémon is Knocked Out, the player that Knocked it Out takes 2 Prizes.
Exploring the depths of the "Mysterious Forest" of Kalos, "Riley" comes across a strange sensation in the air. Investigating further, he uncovers bizarre rock formations and stones that don't look like any he's ever seen before. Collecting some samples to take for further analysis, he is shocked by the emergence of "Xerneas" from the trees, surrounded by an intense Aura. Having heard about the recent conflict with Team Flare, he is perplexed to see Xerneas active again so soon. Sure enough, a dark aura follows, and he spies "Yveltal" flying above, its eye cast on the ground...
Riley, concerned by this development, gets in touch with "Professor Sycamore," who has been keeping an eye on the area following Lysandre's disappearance. He theorises that the stones Riley found are similar to Mega Stones, and could help awaken latent abilities in Pokemon. Since it is so similar to the power he has studied for so long, Riley dubs it "aura" and Sycamore agrees, referring to the stones as "Aura Stones." Riley thinks of his old friend Lucario, who left him to trace his own path in the world, and how much Lucario would help him with the new developments.
As time goes on, more and more reports come in of Pokemon displaying unusual abilities all over the world. Pokemon such as "Gengar," "Tropius" and "Entei" are sighted displaying incredible abilities and power. This coincides with the re-awakening of the "Weather Trio" in Hoenn, leading to a battle so strong that it "breaks the skies" over the region. Even "Ho-oh" has made appearances, more frequently than usual, flying through the skies.
However, with the arrival of this great power comes those that wish to seize it. Team Rocket and Team Galactic have risen from the ashes, with "Cyrus" somehow making a reappearance as its leader. Skirmishes between the two groups begin to break out across the formerly peaceful Kalos, the conflict drawing the attention of a mysterious Pokemon...
Having been away from the world stage, "Team Plasma" appear once more, with new research regarding Aura - this powerful force only comes into play when a Pokemon is in danger or fainted, causing it to revive with renewed energy. This goes entirely against Team Plasma's worldview, and they view its research as a form of abuse. While Riley and Sycamore feel that there is more to this power, Team Plasma set about their plan regardless, attempting to seize control of the Mysterious Forest in order to aid their "liberation" of Pokemon. They use tools such as the "Aura Charger" and "Aura-Detecting Machine" to lead them to Pokemon that already have their Auras activated, in order to aid and use them in their mission.
However, Team Rocket and Team Galactic, having formed an "Uneasy Truce," launch an attack on the Mysterious Forest, causing Team Plasma to retreat with haste. They come across the battling Yveltal and Xerneas and manage to subdue and capture them, with Cyrus taking control of Yveltal. However, while his back is turned, Team Rocket launch a "Surprise Attack," soon gaining the upper hand with their Xerneas. As the battle intensifies, the Pokemon's Auras rage out of control, before "Zygarde," who has been watching from the shadows, emerges and uses his own Aura to nullify theirs. The titanic clash causes an echo across the entire world, prompting all teams to retreat and regroup.
The battle over, the world temporarily returns to an uneasy peace, with Sycamore and Riley teaming up to further study the Aura effects. Sycamore is concerned by the resurgence in the teams previously believed to be dismantled - especially since Cyrus was believed to have been trapped in the Distortion World. This brings new hope to Sycamore's mind - perhaps a friend that he formerly thought to be gone forever might still be around...
Meanwhile, having watched the battle, "Hoopa" (Bound) retreats into one of its dimensional rings in the Mysterious Forest, planning some more mischief...
Riley, concerned by this development, gets in touch with "Professor Sycamore," who has been keeping an eye on the area following Lysandre's disappearance. He theorises that the stones Riley found are similar to Mega Stones, and could help awaken latent abilities in Pokemon. Since it is so similar to the power he has studied for so long, Riley dubs it "aura" and Sycamore agrees, referring to the stones as "Aura Stones." Riley thinks of his old friend Lucario, who left him to trace his own path in the world, and how much Lucario would help him with the new developments.
As time goes on, more and more reports come in of Pokemon displaying unusual abilities all over the world. Pokemon such as "Gengar," "Tropius" and "Entei" are sighted displaying incredible abilities and power. This coincides with the re-awakening of the "Weather Trio" in Hoenn, leading to a battle so strong that it "breaks the skies" over the region. Even "Ho-oh" has made appearances, more frequently than usual, flying through the skies.
However, with the arrival of this great power comes those that wish to seize it. Team Rocket and Team Galactic have risen from the ashes, with "Cyrus" somehow making a reappearance as its leader. Skirmishes between the two groups begin to break out across the formerly peaceful Kalos, the conflict drawing the attention of a mysterious Pokemon...
Having been away from the world stage, "Team Plasma" appear once more, with new research regarding Aura - this powerful force only comes into play when a Pokemon is in danger or fainted, causing it to revive with renewed energy. This goes entirely against Team Plasma's worldview, and they view its research as a form of abuse. While Riley and Sycamore feel that there is more to this power, Team Plasma set about their plan regardless, attempting to seize control of the Mysterious Forest in order to aid their "liberation" of Pokemon. They use tools such as the "Aura Charger" and "Aura-Detecting Machine" to lead them to Pokemon that already have their Auras activated, in order to aid and use them in their mission.
However, Team Rocket and Team Galactic, having formed an "Uneasy Truce," launch an attack on the Mysterious Forest, causing Team Plasma to retreat with haste. They come across the battling Yveltal and Xerneas and manage to subdue and capture them, with Cyrus taking control of Yveltal. However, while his back is turned, Team Rocket launch a "Surprise Attack," soon gaining the upper hand with their Xerneas. As the battle intensifies, the Pokemon's Auras rage out of control, before "Zygarde," who has been watching from the shadows, emerges and uses his own Aura to nullify theirs. The titanic clash causes an echo across the entire world, prompting all teams to retreat and regroup.
The battle over, the world temporarily returns to an uneasy peace, with Sycamore and Riley teaming up to further study the Aura effects. Sycamore is concerned by the resurgence in the teams previously believed to be dismantled - especially since Cyrus was believed to have been trapped in the Distortion World. This brings new hope to Sycamore's mind - perhaps a friend that he formerly thought to be gone forever might still be around...
Meanwhile, having watched the battle, "Hoopa" (Bound) retreats into one of its dimensional rings in the Mysterious Forest, planning some more mischief...
After the initial battle, things have settled down somewhat in the Pokemon world. "Fossil Researchers," able to go about their work without fear of enemy team attacks, begin to investigate the Aura potential of various "Fossils," seeing if it is possible to awaken Aura abilities in something that has been dead for many years. Institutions such as the "Devon Corporation" adapt their "Fossil Revival Machine," using the power of Aura to reinvigorate Fossils at a swifter rate.
This work has attracted the time-travelling Pokemon "Celebi," who was itself curious about the destinies of ancient Pokemon. Sycamore and the other professors, who have called a conference to discuss Aura with Riley, express their concerns that the awakening of so many Legendary Pokemon may prove hazardous to the world. They also call upon the "Gym Leaders" of each region to be vigilant against any new threat.
However, they aren't the only threat. In the shadows, "Team Flare" have begun their activities again, using technology stolen from the Devon Corporation to revive the ancient weapon "Genesect." Using it, they carry out various heists, stealing more and more technology and developing further Aura tools, such as the "Aura Nullifier," which they use to disable opposing Pokemon Auras, and the "Aura-Powered Ball," which boosts the Aura of any Pokemon held within the ball. Soon, the Team is recruiting disenfranchised members from teams Rocket and Galactic (who have gone into hiding following the initial conflict), growing in size as a result.
The Team's greatest feat is to overpower and capture Celebi, using its power to poach some of the most prized material of all - the genetic material that went into creating "Mewtwo." They are able to re-create Mewtwo, but make a fatal error by attempting to infuse it with Aura - the resulting experiment is an insane war machine that drains the Aura from others. Breaking out of the "Team Flare Base," Mewtwo begins its rampage.
The Kalos Gym Leaders combine to try and stop the threat, but Mewtwo's vicious abilities cause the Aura in Pokemon to go berserk - for every Pokemon they defeat, more arise in their place. Just when it looks bad, the tide is turned by the arrival of Pokemon-F such as "Aurorus," "Bastiodon" and "Kabutops," whose lack of Aura abilities render them impervious to Mewtwo's power. Slowly, but surely, they begin to wear Mewtwo down.
Meanwhile, in the destroyed Team Flare laboratory, Celebi's out-of-control powers attract "Dialga" from across time, who takes pity on Celebi and frees it. Celebi explains the situation and the two of them set off into the past, searching for a way to placate the raging Mewtwo. In the present, Mewtwo has exhausted its strength dealing with the Fossil Pokemon, but has still managed to gain the upper hand. He immobilises the Gym Leaders with his psychic power, but before he can do anything more, "Lance" arrives with a freshly-revived "Aerodactyl" and begins to battle.
Mewtwo puts up a good fight, but Lance soon manages to beat him down. Just before Lance and Aerodactyl can defeat Mewtwo, however, the creature explodes with power, almost fully reviving itself. "Clemont" tells Lance that he has taken readings on his own Aura-Detecting Machine- when it is on the brink of defeat, it uses Aura to boost beyond its body's limits and will continue to do so until its death. Mewtwo is ready to fight again when Celebi and Dialga return from through time with "Mew," who uses its genetic link with Mewtwo to counter its attacks and eventually contain it in a psychic bubble, defeating it.
As Mew takes Mewtwo to a safe place, the rest of the group takes time to recover. Having watched transmissions of the battle, Sycamore, the professors and Riley are more sure than ever that the power of Aura is a tempestuous thing, and that they haven't seen the worst of it yet. All have a feeling that an even greater conflict is on the horizon...
Meanwhile, at the summit of Mount Silver, the legendary trainer "Red" watches a meteor - "Deoxys" - fall to Earth. In Unova, atop the Dragonspiral Tower, N also watches the meteor, and feels a great power rising as "Kyurem, Reshiram and Zekrom" awaken once more.
This work has attracted the time-travelling Pokemon "Celebi," who was itself curious about the destinies of ancient Pokemon. Sycamore and the other professors, who have called a conference to discuss Aura with Riley, express their concerns that the awakening of so many Legendary Pokemon may prove hazardous to the world. They also call upon the "Gym Leaders" of each region to be vigilant against any new threat.
However, they aren't the only threat. In the shadows, "Team Flare" have begun their activities again, using technology stolen from the Devon Corporation to revive the ancient weapon "Genesect." Using it, they carry out various heists, stealing more and more technology and developing further Aura tools, such as the "Aura Nullifier," which they use to disable opposing Pokemon Auras, and the "Aura-Powered Ball," which boosts the Aura of any Pokemon held within the ball. Soon, the Team is recruiting disenfranchised members from teams Rocket and Galactic (who have gone into hiding following the initial conflict), growing in size as a result.
The Team's greatest feat is to overpower and capture Celebi, using its power to poach some of the most prized material of all - the genetic material that went into creating "Mewtwo." They are able to re-create Mewtwo, but make a fatal error by attempting to infuse it with Aura - the resulting experiment is an insane war machine that drains the Aura from others. Breaking out of the "Team Flare Base," Mewtwo begins its rampage.
The Kalos Gym Leaders combine to try and stop the threat, but Mewtwo's vicious abilities cause the Aura in Pokemon to go berserk - for every Pokemon they defeat, more arise in their place. Just when it looks bad, the tide is turned by the arrival of Pokemon-F such as "Aurorus," "Bastiodon" and "Kabutops," whose lack of Aura abilities render them impervious to Mewtwo's power. Slowly, but surely, they begin to wear Mewtwo down.
Meanwhile, in the destroyed Team Flare laboratory, Celebi's out-of-control powers attract "Dialga" from across time, who takes pity on Celebi and frees it. Celebi explains the situation and the two of them set off into the past, searching for a way to placate the raging Mewtwo. In the present, Mewtwo has exhausted its strength dealing with the Fossil Pokemon, but has still managed to gain the upper hand. He immobilises the Gym Leaders with his psychic power, but before he can do anything more, "Lance" arrives with a freshly-revived "Aerodactyl" and begins to battle.
Mewtwo puts up a good fight, but Lance soon manages to beat him down. Just before Lance and Aerodactyl can defeat Mewtwo, however, the creature explodes with power, almost fully reviving itself. "Clemont" tells Lance that he has taken readings on his own Aura-Detecting Machine- when it is on the brink of defeat, it uses Aura to boost beyond its body's limits and will continue to do so until its death. Mewtwo is ready to fight again when Celebi and Dialga return from through time with "Mew," who uses its genetic link with Mewtwo to counter its attacks and eventually contain it in a psychic bubble, defeating it.
As Mew takes Mewtwo to a safe place, the rest of the group takes time to recover. Having watched transmissions of the battle, Sycamore, the professors and Riley are more sure than ever that the power of Aura is a tempestuous thing, and that they haven't seen the worst of it yet. All have a feeling that an even greater conflict is on the horizon...
Meanwhile, at the summit of Mount Silver, the legendary trainer "Red" watches a meteor - "Deoxys" - fall to Earth. In Unova, atop the Dragonspiral Tower, N also watches the meteor, and feels a great power rising as "Kyurem, Reshiram and Zekrom" awaken once more.
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