Shadow Pokemon ~ A Text-based Fake Collection (Shadow Luxray)

[Xdog]

First, a short introduction. I'm Xdog, a long time player of both the Pokemon video games as well as the TCG. I was pretty active on Pokebeach a few years ago but I have been away from the forums. Now I'm back for a project. I'm working on a collection of fake cards/sets based on Pokemon Colosseum and XD for the XY era. Those games have always been my favorites in the series but they have never had a TCG adaptation.

The biggest feature of the project is the inclusion of Shadow Pokemon. They will operate very similarly to regular Pokemon, but there will be a few differences.

• Shadow Pokemon are treated as different Pokemon from their non-shadow counterparts. Shadow Pokemon cannot evolve into non-shadow Pokemon and vice versa. Also, 4 copies of a Shadow Pokemon can be included in the same deck as 4 copies of the non-shadow counterpart.
• Shadow Pokemon generally do not have any statistic differences from their non-shadow counterparts like type, HP, retreat cost, etc. However, Shadow Pokemon attacks try to capture the aggressive nature of the Pokemon.
• Many attacks, abilities, energy, and Trainer Cards will feature effects that only work/don't work on Shadow Pokemon.
• Unlike the video games, Shadow Pokemon still evolve.

I plan on grouping the cards into a few sets. The obvious dichotomy would be to split them into Colosseum and XD. That's what I've done, but it will very likely change. With two sets of most Pokemon, the sets will get very large. Splitting it up further will allow for more reasonably sized sets. Also, not having game themed sets will allow for more Pokemon from the 3 generations that came after the Gamecube series.

Here are the current setlists:

SHADOW EMERGENCE

Spoiler

Chikorita
Bayleef
Meganium
Yanma
Yanmega
Pineco
Celebi EX
Leafeon
Shadow Chikorita
Shadow Bayleef
Shadow Meganium
Shadow Yanma
Shadow Yanmega
Shadow Pineco
Cyndaquil
Quilava
Typhlosion
Larvesta
Volcarona
Litleo
Pyroar
Shadow Cyndaquil
Shadow Quilava
Shadow Typhlosion
Shadow Larvesta
Shadow Volcarona
Shadow Litleo
Shadow Pyroar
Totodile
Croconaw
Feraligatr
Remoraid
Octillery
Glaceon
Shadow Totodile
Shadow Croconaw
Shadow Feraligatr
Shadow Remoraid
Shadow Octillery
Elekid
Electabuzz
Electivire
Shinx
Luxio
Luxray
Shadow Electabuzz
Shadow Electivire
Shadow Shinx
Shadow Luxio
Shadow Luxray
Mew EX
Espeon
Ralts
Kirlia
Shadow Ralts
Shadow Kirlia
Makuhita
Hariyama
Gallade
Shadow Makuhita
Shadow Hariyama
Shadow Gallade
Umbreon
Poochyena
Mightyena
Shadow Lugia
Shadow Poochyena
Shadow Mightyena
Forretress
Honedge
Doublade
Aegislash
Shadow Forretress
Shadow Honedge
Shadow Doublade
Shadow Aegislash
Togepi
Togetic
Togekiss
Gardevoir
Shadow Togepi
Shadow Togetic
Shadow Tokegiss
Shadow Gardevoir
Axew
Fraxure
Haxorus
Shadow Axew
Shadow Fraxure
Shadow Haxorus
Eevee
Teddiursa
Ursaring
Lugia EX
Zigzagoon
Linoone
Zangoose
Shadow Teddiursa
Shadow Ursaring
Shadow Zangoose
Joy Scent
Outskirt Stand
Rider Willie
Rui
Snag Ball
Team Cipher’s Innovation
Wes
Shadow Energy

SHADOW BLOOM

Spoiler

Venonat
Venomoth
Bellsprout
Weepinbell
Victreebel
Spinarak
Ariados
Seedot
Shroomish
Budew
Roselia
Roserade
Virizion EX
Shadow Venonat
Shadow Venomoth
Shadow Bellsprout
Shadow Weepinbell
Shadow Victreebel
Shadow Spinarak
Shadow Ariados
Shadow Seedot
Shadow Nuzleaf
Shadow Shiftry
Shadow Shroomish
Shadow Roselia
Shadow Roserade
Flareon
Numel
Camerupt
Shadow Houndour
Shadow Houndoom
Shadow Numel
Shadow Camerupt
Vaporeon
Suicune EX
Carvanha
Sharpedo
Spheal
Sealeo
Walrein
Keldeo EX
Shadow Suicune
Shadow Spheal
Shadow Sealeo
Shadow Walrein
Jolteon
Mareep
Flaaffy
Ampharos
Shadow Mareep
Shadow Flaaffy
Shadow Ampharos
Natu
Xatu
Gulpin
Swalot
Baltoy
Claydol
Skrelp
Shadow Natu
Shadow Xatu
Shadow Gulpin
Shadow Swalot
Shadow Skrelp
Diglett
Dugtrio
Breloom
Terrakion EX
Shadow Diglett
Shadow Dugtrio
Shadow Breloom
Shadow Baltoy
Shadow Claydol
Houndour
Houndoom
Nuzleaf
Shiftry
Shadow Carvanha
Shadow Sharpedo
Skarmory
Bronzor
Bronzong
Cobalion EX
Shadow Skarmory
Shadow Bronzor
Shadow Bronzong
Igglybuff
Jigglypuff
Wigglytuff
Sylveon
Shadow Jigglypuff
Shadow Wigglytuff
Altaria
Dragalge
Shadow Altaria
Shadow Dragalge
Meowth
Persian
Farfetch’d
Eevee
Skitty
Delcatty
Swablu
Shadow Meowth
Shadow Persian
Shadow Farfetch’d
Shadow Skitty
Shadow Delcatty
Shadow Swablu
Aura Reader
Hexagon Brothers
Lovrina
Michael
P*DA
Professor Krane
Snag Machine
Venus
DNA Energy

SHADOW CYCLONE

Spoiler

Paras
Parasect
Ledyba
Ledian
Sunkern
Sunflora
Shuckle
Shadow Paras
Shadow Parasect
Shadow Ledyba
Shadow Ledian
Shadow Sunkern
Shadow Sunflora
Shadow Shuckle
Vulpix
Ninetails
Slugma
Magcargo
Castform (Sunny)
Shadow Vulpix
Shadow Ninetails
Shadow Slugma
Shadow Magcargo
Poliwag
Poliwhirl
Politoed
Staryu
Starmie
Castform (Rain)
Castform (Snow-Cloud)
Kyogre EX
Cryogonal
Shadow Poliwag
Shadow Poliwhirl
Shadow Poliwrath
Shadow Politoed
Shadow Staryu
Shadow Starmie
Shadow Swinub
Shadow Piloswine
Shadow Mamoswine
Shadow Kyogre
Shadow Cryogonal
Raikou EX
Plusle
Minun
Helioptile
Heliolisk
Shadow Raikou
Shadow Helioptile
Shadow Heliolisk
Grimer
Muk
Misdreavus
Mismagius
Lunatone
Shadow Grimer
Shadow Muk
Shadow Misdreavus
Shadow Mismagius
Shadow Solrock
Poliwrath
Swinub
Piloswine
Mamoswine
Meditite
Medicham
Solrock
Groudon EX
Shadow Meditite
Shadow Medicham
Shadow Lunatone
Shadow Groudon
Murkrow
Honchkrow
Sneasel
Weavile
Shadow Murkrow
Shadow Honchkrow
Shadow Sneasel
Shadow Weavile
Mawile
Shadow Mawile
Azurill
Marill
Azumarill
Rayquaza EX
Gible
Gabite
Garchomp
Shadow Gible
Shadow Gabite
Shadow Garchomp
Shadow Rayquaza
Sentret
Furret
Hoothoot
Noctowl
Dunsparce
Stantler
Castform
Shadow Sentret
Shadow Furret
Shadow Hoothoot
Shadow Noctowl
Shadow Dunsparce
Shadow Stantler
Shadow Castform
DNA Sample
Duking
Ein
ID Badge
Nett
Pyrite Town
Snattle
The Under

SHADOW REBELLION

Spoiler

Caterpie
Metapod
Butterfree
Weedle
Kakuna
Beedrill
Tangela
Tangrowth
Celebi
Shadow Caterpie
Shadow Metapod
Shadow Butterfree
Shadow Weedle
Shadow Kakuna
Shadow Beedrill
Shadow Tangela
Shadow Tangrowth
Growlithe
Arcanine
Entei EX
Shadow Growlithe
Shadow Arcanine
Shadow Entei
Seel
Dewgong
Shellder
Cloyster
Snorunt
Glalie
Froslass
Palkia EX
Shadow Shellder
Shadow Cloyster
Shadow Seel
Shadow Dewgong
Shadow Snorunt
Shadow Glalie
Shadow Froslass
Pichu
Pikachu
Raichu
Magnemite
Magneton
Magnezone
Ekans
Arbok
Drowzee
Hypno
Mime Jr.
Mr. Mime
Giratina EX
Shadow Ekans
Shadow Arbok
Shadow Drowzee
Shadow Hypno
Mankey
Primeape
Tyrogue
Hitmonlee
Hitmonchan
Hitmontop
Shadow Mankey
Shadow Primeape
Shadow Hitmonlee
Shadow Hitmonchan
Shadow Hitmontop
Absol
Stunky
Skuntank
Shadow Absol
Shadow Stunky
Shadow Skuntank
Pidgey
Pidgeotto
Pidgeot
Happiny
Chansey
Blissey
Aipom
Ambipom
Shadow Pidgey
Shadow Pidgeotto
Shadow Pidgeot
Shadow Chansey
Shadow Blissey
Shadow Aipom
Shadow Ambipom
Dialga EX
Shadow Magnemite
Shadow Magneton
Shadow Magnezone
Shadow Mr. Mime
Shadow Dialga
Shadow Palkia
Shadow Giratina
Agate Village
Dakim
Dr. Kaminko
Dr. Kaminko’s Invention - Cloning Machine
Dr. Kaminko’s Invention - Jet Vacuum Cleaner
Dr. Kaminko’s Invention - Poke Pole
Dr. Kaminko’s Invention - Pokemon Translator
Eagun
Gorigan
Time Flute

SHADOW INFERNO

Spoiler

Scyther
Pinsir
Heracross
Tropius
Shadow Exeggcute
Shadow Exeggutor
Shadow Scyther
Shadow Pinsir
Shadow Heracross
Shadow Tropius
Ponyta
Rapidash
Magby
Magmar
Magmortar
Moltres EX
Shadow Ponyta
Shadow Rapidash
Shadow Magmar
Shadow Magmortar
Shadow Moltres
Psyduck
Golduck
Lapras
Articuno EX
Delibird
Shadow Psyduck
Shadow Golduck
Shadow Lapras
Shadow Articuno
Shadow Delibird
Zapdos EX
Electrike
Manectric
Shadow Zapdos
Shadow Electrike
Shadow Manectric
Shadow Dedenne
Exeggcute
Exeggutor
Shuppet
Banette
Duskull
Dusclops
Dusknoir
Shadow Shuppet
Shadow Banette
Shadow Duskull
Shadow Dusclops
Shadow Dusknoir
Cubone
Marowak
Rhyhorn
Rhydon
Rhyperior
Larvitar
Pupatar
Tyranitar
Shadow Cubone
Shadow Marowak
Shadow Rhyhorn
Shadow Rhydon
Shadow Rhyperior
Shadow Larvitar
Shadow Pupitar
Sableye
Shadow Tyranitar
Shadow Lugia EX
Shadow Sableye
Scizor
Beldum
Metang
Metagross
Shadow Scizor
Shadow Beldum
Shadow Metang
Shadow Metagross
Snubbull
Granbull
Dedenne
Shadow Snubbull
Shadow Granbull
Bagon
Shelgon
Salamence
Shadow Bagon
Shadow Shelgon
Shadow Salamence
Rattata
Raticate
Doduo
Dodrio
Lickitung
Lickilicky
Kangaskhan
Tauros
Lugia
Taillow
Swellow
Shadow Rattata
Shadow Raticate
Shadow Doduo
Shadow Dodrio
Shadow Lickitung
Shadow Lickilicky
Shadow Kangaskhan
Shadow Tauros
Shadow Taillow
Shadow Swellow
Ardos and Eldes
Citadark Isle
Dr. Kaminko’s Invention - Robo Groudon
Dr. Kaminko’s Invention - Robo Kyogre
Evice
Grand Master Greevil
Nascour

SHADOW REVIVAL

Spoiler

Hoppip
Skiploom
Jumpluff
Surskit
Masquerain
Cottonee
Whimsicott
Shadow Hoppip
Shadow Skiploom
Shadow Jumpluff
Ho-Oh
Ho-Oh EX
Darumaka
Darmanitan
Litwick
Lampent
Chandelure
Shadow Darumaka
Wooper
Quagsire
Qwilfish
Mantyke
Mantine
Lotad
Lombre
Ludicolo
Shadow Qwilfish
Shadow Mantine
Voltorb
Electrode
Tynamo
Eelektrik
Eelektross
Shadow Voltorb
Shadow Electrode
Shadow Tynamo
Shadow Eelektrik
Shadow Eelektross
Zubat
Golbat
Crobat
Mewtwo EX
M Mewtwo EX
Shadow Mewtwo
Shadow Darmanitan
Shadow Litwick
Shadow Lampent
Shadow Chandelure
Sandshrew
Sandslash
M Mewtwo EX
Bonsly
Sudowoodo
Gligar
Gliscor
Phanpy
Donphan
Nosepass
Trapinch
Shadow Sudowoodo
Shadow Wooper
Shadow Quagsire
Shadow Gligar
Shadow Gliscor
Shadow Nosepass
Shadow Trapinch
Zorua
Zoroark
Yveltal EX
Shadow Zorua
Shadow Zoroark
Aron
Lairon
Aggron
Jirachi
Probopass
Shadow Probopass
Klefki
Xerneas EX
Shadow Cottonee
Shadow Whimsicott
Shadow Klefki
Dratini
Dragonair
Dragonite
Vibrava
Flygon
Shadow Dratini
Shadow Dragonair
Shadow Dragonite
Shadow Vibrava
Shadow Flygon
Shadow Zygarde
Spearow
Fearow
Munchlax
Snorlax
Porygon
Porygon 2
Porygon-Z
Smeargle
Miltank
Shadow Spearow
Shadow Fearow
Shadow Snorlax
Shadow Porygon
Shadow Porygon 2
Shadow Porygon-Z
Shadow Smeargle
Shadow Miltank
Battle Bingo
Battle CD
Gonzap
Miror. B
Mt. Battle
Poke Snacks
Poke Spot
Trudly and Folly

I'll post a few cards before I end this, just so you know what you'll be working with.

Spoiler

[Basic] Chikorita HP60 [G]

[C] Sweet Scent
Search your deck for a Basic Pokémon and put it onto your bench. Shuffle your deck afterward.

[G][G] Razor Leaf 20+
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 more damage.

Weakness: [R] x2
Resistance:
Retreat Cost: [C]

[Stage 1] Bayleef HP90 [G]
Evolves from Chikorita

[G] Mega Drain 20
Remove 2 damage counters from this Pokémon.

[C][C][C] Take Down 60
This Pokémon does 20 damage to itself.

Weakness: [R] x2
Resistance:
Retreat Cost: [C][C]

[Stage 2] Meganium HP150 [G]
Evolves from Bayleef

[Ability] Aromatic
Every time you attach a basic [G] energy to one of your Pokémon, remove 1 damage counter and all Special Conditions from that Pokémon.

[G][G][C] Wild Rush 70
The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned and Burned

Weakness: [R] x2
Resistance:
Retreat Cost: [C][C][C]

[Basic] Shadow Chikorita HP60 [G]

[G] Poison Powder 10
The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.

[G][C] Shadow Rush 20+
If the Defending Pokémon is not a Shadow Pokémon, this attack does 20 more damage and this Pokémon does 20 damage to itself.

Whenever a Shadow Pokémon attacks, flip 2 coins after the attack. If both are tails, that Pokémon is now in Reverse Mode.
Weakness: [R] x2
Resistance:
Retreat Cost: [C]

[Stage 1] Shadow Bayleef HP90 [G]
Evolves from Shadow Chikorita

[G] Sneaky Powder
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned and Asleep.

[G][G] Leaf Headbutt 40

Whenever a Shadow Pokémon attacks, flip 2 coins after the attack. If both are tails, that Pokémon is now in Reverse Mode.
Weakness: [R] x2
Resistance:
Retreat Cost: [C][C]

[Stage 2] Shadow Meganium HP150 [G]
Evolves from Shadow Bayleef

[G] Dark Powder 20x
Does 20 damage times the number of Shadow Pokémon you have in play. Remove 1 damage counter from each of your Shadow Pokémon.

[G][G][C][C] Reckless Smash 120
This Pokémon does 40 damage to itself.

Whenever a Shadow Pokémon attacks, flip 2 coins after the attack. If both are tails, that Pokémon is now in Reverse Mode.
Weakness: [R] x2
Resistance:
Retreat Cost: [C][C][C]

[Basic] Eevee HP60 [C]

[Ability] Reactive
When you attach a DNA Energy to this Pokémon from your hand, you may search your deck for a card that evolves from Eevee, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.

[C] Quick Attack 10+
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 more damage.

Weakness: [F] x2
Resistance:
Retreat Cost: [C]

[Basic] Eevee HP60 [C]

[C] Evolutionary Pheromone
Search your deck for a card that evolves from Eevee, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.

[C][C] Slam 20

Weakness: [F] x2
Resistance:
Retreat Cost: [C]

[Stage 1] Vaporeon HP100 [W]
Evolves from Eevee

[W] Spiraling Wave
Remove 1 damage counter from each of your Pokémon. Place 1 damage counter on each of your opponent's Pokémon.

[W][W][C] Soothing Bubbles 70
If the Defending Pokémon has any damage counters on it, it is now Asleep.

Weakness: [L] x2
Resistance:
Retreat Cost: [C]

[Energy] DNA Energy [C]
Special Energy

This card provides [C] energy.

If the Pokémon this card is attached to evolves from Eevee, this card provides every type of Energy but provides only 1 Energy at a time.

[Trainer] Michael [Supporter]

Search your deck for an Eevee and a DNA Energy, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.

You may only play 1 Supporter card per turn (before your attack).

[Trainer] Hexagon Brothers [Supporter]

Search your deck for up to 3 in any combination of Basic Pokémon and Basic Energy cards of the same type, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.

You may only play 1 Supporter card per turn (before your attack).

In typing these spoilers up, I'm left with a question about wording. In the XY sets, I see the phrases "Defending Pokemon" and "Opponent's Active Pokemon" used interchangeably. What's the difference between the phrases?

Thanks for looking this over, I'm really excited to start work on this project. Leave me some feedback!

 

[Xdog]

RE: Shadow Pokemon ~ A Text Based Fake Collection

I'm gonna post an update that also serves as a reservation for the second post in the thread.

Here is the Shadow Togepi line. I vaguely remember an episode of the anime where this random Togepi caused all sorts of problems for no reason and that definitely stuck out when I was designing the cards. These cards were really fun design-wise because Shadow versions of the line is almost oxymoronic, seeing how the evolutions are basically angels.

[Basic] Shadow Togepi HP40 [Y]

[Y] Shenanigans
Flip 3 coins. For each heads, draw a card. For each tails, discard a card from your opponent’s hand at random. This Pokémon does 10 damage to itself.

Whenever a Shadow Pokémon attacks, flip 2 coins after the attack. If both are tails, that Pokémon is now in Reverse Mode.
Weakness: [M] x2
Resistance: [D] -20
Retreat Cost: [C]

[Stage 1] Shadow Togetic HP80 [Y]
Evolves from Shadow Togepi

[Y] Tricky Kiss 20+
Your opponent may draw a card. If he or she does, this attack does 20 more damage.

[C][C] Shadow Rush 50
This Pokémon does 20 damage to itself.

Whenever a Shadow Pokémon attacks, flip 2 coins after the attack. If both are tails, that Pokémon is now in Reverse Mode.
Weakness: [L] x2
Resistance: [F] -20
Retreat Cost: [C]

[Stage 2] Shadow Togekiss HP130 [Y]
Evolves from Shadow Togetic

[Ability] Fallen Angel
If this Pokémon is your active Pokémon and is damaged by an opponent’s attack (even if this Pokémon is knocked out), discard the top 2 cards of your opponent’s deck.

[Y][Y][C] Malicious Gifts
Put damage counters your opponent's Pokémon in any way you like equal to the number of damage counters on this Pokémon.

Whenever a Shadow Pokémon attacks, flip 2 coins after the attack. If both are tails, that Pokémon is now in Reverse Mode.
Weakness: [L] x2
Resistance: [F] -20
Retreat Cost: [C]

An BW-XY trend that I noticed is that Pokemon with abilities never have more than one attack. I edited the Meganium a little bit to conform.

Leave a comment, let me know what you think!

 

[Xdog]

RE: Shadow Pokemon ~ A Text Based Fake Collection (Shadow Togepi)

It was an arduous task, but I put together 6 setlists for the Shadow Pokemon collection! It's very ambitious, but I figure I can slowly piece my way through it.

Shadow Emergence is the introductory set, featuring the basics of Shadow Pokemon.

Shadow Bloom is focused on the beginning of Pokemon XD as well as Cipher Admins Lovrina and Venus.

Shadow Cyclone is focused on the weather wars from admins Ein and Snattle as well as Pyrite Town and The Under.

Shadow Rebellion is centered around the struggle against Team Cipher from characters like Eagun. It also features aggressive Admins Gorigan and Dakim.

Shadow Inferno is based on the climaxes of the games at Citadark Isle and Realgam Tower.

Shadow Revival features Miror. B and the Poke Spots, as well as many Pokemon that were not in the Gamecube games.

These setlists are not set in stone, but they are much more stagnant than the tiny lists from before. The original post has been updated with the complete setlists.

For a spoiler update, I've done Elekid and Electabuzz. The Elekid you get in XD, Zaprong, has a reserved spot in my heart. It is one of the best in-game traded Pokemon you could ever hope to receive and it is so fun to use. Zaprong was heavy inspiration for the two.

Also, I decided to use Gen 3+4 style babies. They make the most sense and play the most naturally.

[Basic] Elekid HP40 [L]

[Ability] Baby Evolution
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may put Electabuzz from your hand onto this Pokémon (this counts as evolving this Pokémon) and remove all damage counters from this Pokémon.

[L] Thunder Punch 20
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed. If tails, this attack does nothing.

Weakness: [F] x2
Resistance:
Retreat Cost:

[Basic] Electabuzz HP80 [L]

[C] Zaprong! 20+
You may choose a Basic Energy card attached to this Pokémon before using this attack. If you do, this Pokémon is that type until the end of your turn. If this Pokémon is evolved from Elekid, this attack does 40 more damage.

[L][L] Current 30
This attack does 20 damage to one of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Weakness: [F] x2
Resistance:
Retreat Cost: [C]

side note: i really need to put the accents on all of the "e's" but i'm so lazy

edit: look at those sexy accents ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

 

[GM DracLord]

RE: Shadow Pokemon ~ A Text Based Fake Collection (Setlists + ZAPRONG!)

Interesting concept. So the mechanic of shadow Pokemon is just like the owner's pokemon during the first era. But i do hope to see more card that have normal n shadow counterparts

 

[Amperglyph]

RE: Shadow Pokemon ~ A Text Based Fake Collection (Setlists + ZAPRONG!)

As someone who's been lugging ZAPRONG up through every generation of games to the present, I heartily appreciate the reference.

 

[Xdog]

RE: Shadow Pokemon ~ A Text Based Fake Collection (Setlists + ZAPRONG!)

As someone who's been lugging ZAPRONG up through every generation of games to the present, I heartily appreciate the reference.

I <3 ZAPRONG. That's really impressive considering all of the struggle and hardware it takes to get a Pokemon up 3 generations. GC-GBA cable to a Gen III game, DS to get to a completed Gen IV game, another (3)DS to a completed Gen V game and then finally a 3DS with Bank to get to Kalos.

An old friend stole indefinately borrowed my copy of XD, so no ZAPRONG for me! Maybe this whole set exists for some subconscious Freudian reason

Interesting concept. So the mechanic of shadow Pokemon is just like the owner's pokemon during the first era. But i do hope to see more card that have normal n shadow counterparts

I considered making all Shadow Pokemon basic (which I guess would make more sense considering the games) but then they would be functionally identical to Pokemon SP. Right now they're Owner's Pokemon, but we haven't seen that in a while and I think it allows for a larger variety of moves and abilities without being broken.

Do you guys think the Shadow mechanic should be changed at all?

You're in luck, because the newest line is the regular Togepi line! They are among the least natural Shadow Pokemon, as the line is themed around Happiness/Generosity/not being the essence of evil.

[Basic] Togepi HP40 [Y]

[C] Play Date
Search your deck for up to 2 Basic Pokémon with the Ability Baby Evolution and put them onto your Bench. Shuffle your deck afterward.

[Y] Sweet Kiss 10
Your opponent may draw a card. Then, you may draw a card.

Weakness: [M] x2
Resistance: [D] -20
Retreat Cost: [C]

[Stage 1] Togetic HP80 [Y]
[Evolves from Togepi]

[Y] Bestow
Draw 3 cards. Your opponent may draw a card.

[Y][C] Draining Kiss 40
Remove 2 damage counters from this Pokémon.

Weakness: [L] x2
Resistance: [F] -20
Retreat Cost: [C]

[Stage 2] Togekiss HP130 [Y]
[Evolves from Togetic]

[Ability] Good Luck
Once during your turn, after you flip any coins, you may ignore all effects of those coin flips and begin flipping those coins again. If you do, remove 3 damage counters from one of your opponent's Pokémon (if you can't remove any damage counters, you can't use this Ability).

[Y][C][C] Jubilee Jamboree 20x
Flip a coin for each card in each player’s hand. This attack does 20 damage times the number of heads.

Weakness: [L] x2
Resistance: [F] -20
Retreat Cost: [C]

edit 7/31: changed togekiss's ability from damaging self to healing opponent

Do you think that Togekiss is overpowered? The ability alone made me nervous as I was making it. Compared with Fliptini, it's better in that it's stackable and can work on any flip, not just attacks. However, The user damages itself and Togekiss is a Stage 2 rather than a Basic.The attack has the potential to do a lot of damage, but I feel like it's too gimmicky to be broken. Thoughts?

Thanks for reading + commenting + liking

 

[GM DracLord]

RE: Shadow Pokemon ~ A Text Based Fake Collection (Togepi Line)

I think the power is compensating but it still weird in my opinion for pokemon like togekiss to harm itself in such a way. Just my perspective.. The Shadow concept of evolution should really stay. But maybe there could be something more distintive other then the attack's name n the pokemon name itselft compare to the normal counterpart

 

[Xdog]

RE: Shadow Pokemon ~ A Text Based Fake Collection (Togepi Line)

I think the power is compensating but it still weird in my opinion for pokemon like togekiss to harm itself in such a way. Just my perspective.. The Shadow concept of evolution should really stay. But maybe there could be something more distintive other then the attack's name n the pokemon name itselft compare to the normal counterpart

I agree with what you're saying about Togekiss, but I'm not sure how to edit it and keep it reasonable. My one idea is to have it heal one of your opponent's Pokemon a certain amount of damage, and if none of your opponent's Pokemon have damage counters than the ability can't be used.

I've also been brainstorming about Shadow mechanics:

1. Reverse Mode. There are several ways to go about implementing this. One idea is that the player can voluntarily switch a Shadow Pokemon to Reverse Mode during their turn. Another is to flip 2 coins after any attack and if they are both tails (or haeads haha) then they enter Reverse Mode. As far as effects, right now I'm thinking increased damage (20?) and a poison-like effect. The only way to end Reverse Mode would be retreating or using a Cologne item on it.

2. Purification/Shadowfication. (ignore that word I just made up I can't think of an antonym for purification) I'm not as crazy about this one because I feel like it would be harder to implement fairly. Basically, you could play the parallel Pokemon beside your Pokemon and it would act like a Level X or a Mega Evolution. I feel like it would be difficult to make enough restrictions where this becomes reasonable. Like looking at Togekiss... You suddenly have the option to reflip as well as milling capabilities. You also have a potentially destructive attack as well as a spread/snipe that could be improved by the reflip ability.

Let me know what you think, I'm really interested in making Shadow Pokemon different!

 

[GM DracLord]

RE: Shadow Pokemon ~ A Text Based Fake Collection (Togepi Line)

I agree with what you're saying about Togekiss, but I'm not sure how to edit it and keep it reasonable. My one idea is to have it heal one of your opponent's Pokemon a certain amount of damage, and if none of your opponent's Pokemon have damage counters than the ability can't be used.

healing an opponents pokemon do sound unique. With that restriction that could really be an interesting way of keeping the purity of togekiss

I've also been brainstorming about Shadow mechanics:

1. Reverse Mode. There are several ways to go about implementing this. One idea is that the player can voluntarily switch a Shadow Pokemon to Reverse Mode during their turn. Another is to flip 2 coins after any attack and if they are both tails (or haeads haha) then they enter Reverse Mode. As far as effects, right now I'm thinking increased damage (20?) and a poison-like effect. The only way to end Reverse Mode would be retreating or using a Cologne item on it.

And how is this reverse mode defined? is the mechanic would require and extra text, or attaching a counter or etc

2. Purification/Shadowfication. (ignore that word I just made up I can't think of an antonym for purification) I'm not as crazy about this one because I feel like it would be harder to implement fairly. Basically, you could play the parallel Pokemon beside your Pokemon and it would act like a Level X or a Mega Evolution. I feel like it would be difficult to make enough restrictions where this becomes reasonable. Like looking at Togekiss... You suddenly have the option to reflip as well as milling capabilities. You also have a potentially destructive attack as well as a spread/snipe that could be improved by the reflip ability.

This could be done if the basic pokemon stay normal while only the final evolution is shadow or the shadow pokemon react like mega evolution or there could be a card or ability that let you switch the togekiss card with a shadow togekiss from your hand/deck and vice versa, this way togepi n togetic stays normal while there is a togekiss and shadow togekiss that both involve from togetic. This is more like exploring the dark/light concet but with the extra ability of a way to switch the final form[/quote]

 

[Xdog]

RE: Shadow Pokemon ~ A Text-based Fake Collection (Togepi Line)

Thanks for the input! I changed Togekiss.

I decided on Reverse Mode for a Shadow Pokémon mechanic. This is what I have for card text:

Whenever a Shadow Pokémon attacks, flip 2 coins after the attack. If both are tails, that Pokémon is now in Reverse Mode.

with this as "rule book" text:

Attacks of Pokémon in Reverse Mode do 20 more damage to the Defending Pokémon (before applying Weakness and Resistance). Place 1 damage counter on any Pokémon in Reverse Mode in between turns. Reverse Mode is not a Special Condition and is not removed by retreating. If a Pokémon in Reverse Mode evolves, that Pokémon is no longer in Reverse Mode.

Do you think that's reasonable? It differentiates Shadow Pokémon in an unavoidable way and it really exemplifies their nature. Also, is it reasonable to include only the first part of the text on the card? I figure if Special Conditions can be defined away from the cards, I can do that with Reverse Mode... is it believable? If it is, I'll add the top half to all of the Shadow cards.

ALSO: It's literally been years since I've made any fakes, so if my wording is off anywhere let me know!!

Here are a few new cards as well. For Zangoose, I tried to focus on the natural side for the non Shadow and the twisted, "Zook" side for Shadow.

[Trainer] Joy Scent [Item]

Select as many Pokémon in Reverse Mode in play as you like. All of those Pokémon are no longer in Reverse Mode. Remove 2 damage counters from each of those Pokémon.

You may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn (before
your attack).

[Basic] Zangoose HP80 [C]

[C] Territorial Slash 20+
If your opponent has a Stadium Card in play, this attack does 40 more damage.

[C][C][C] Crush Claw 50
Flip 2 coins. For each heads, discard an Energy card attached to the Defending Pokémon.

Weakness: [F] x2
Resistance:
Retreat Cost: [C]

[Basic] Shadow Zangoose HP80 [C]

[C] Thug
Look at your opponent’s hand. Choose an Item card from your opponent’s hand, use its effect as the effect of this attack, and discard it.

[C][C][C] Shadow Claw 90
If the Defending Pokémon is a Shadow Pokémon, this attack does nothing.

Whenever a Shadow Pokémon attacks, flip 2 coins after the attack. If both are tails, that Pokémon is now in Reverse Mode.
Weakness: [F] x2
Resistance:
Retreat Cost: [C]

Thanks!

 

[GM DracLord]

RE: Shadow Pokemon ~ A Text-based Fake Collection (Reverse Mode + Zangoose)

Although the reverse mode gives the pokemon 20 extra dmg. I do think that the 10 damage between turns would make the effect unpleasing. Since do you really want to attack for 20 more damage with a drawback of 20. But that is just me. I'm not very familiar of recoil effect of pokemon in tcg

 

[Amperglyph]

RE: Shadow Pokemon ~ A Text-based Fake Collection (Reverse Mode + Zangoose)

The main thing about the Reverse Mode rule as written is that it's an inherent weakness of Shadow Pokémon - for a few, like some real tanky ones that naturally get a lot of HP, it can be a buff, but, especially considering they keep taking damage on the Bench, which makes switchouts problematic, it is a weakness. And, honestly, Reverse Mode as it was portrayed in the games was very much a failing of Shadow Pokémon to help demonstrate why fixing them is so important, so it's not bad that it's the case, it's just important to remember when writing them that they have an extra strike against them they need to counterbalance.

Though, based on Shadow Zangoose, I think you've already hit the power level they need to have to counter that concern.

On a not-mechanics related note, though, I was going through my SoulSilver and found...a second ZAPRONG. I'm terrible about this Pokémon hoarding thing, as it turns out. Do you want it? I never changed the moves or got any experience on this one. My 3DS friend code is 3007-8096-7139, and I'll accept literally anything in return.

 

[Xdog]

RE: Shadow Pokemon ~ A Text-based Fake Collection (Reverse Mode + Zangoose)

On a not-mechanics related note, though, I was going through my SoulSilver and found...a second ZAPRONG. I'm terrible about this Pokémon hoarding thing, as it turns out. Do you want it? I never changed the moves or got any experience on this one. My 3DS friend code is 3007-8096-7139, and I'll accept literally anything in return.

You are officially my best friend. I'll PM you.

On topic: In the games, Reverse Mode is portrayed as negative, like a side effect of being Shadow. In XD there are no benefits, but I combined it with Colosseum's Hyper Mode (which raised critical hit ratio). I tried to channel the temporary, unnatural essence of Shadow Pokemon. They are powerful fighting machines, but they were not made to last and have a fairly high chance of decaying.

However, for balancing reasons, I will probably go easier on non-Reverse Mode recoil on Shadow Pokemon. For example, as it's currently designed, a Shadow Togepi that goes into Reverse Mode will be left with 10 HP and will be knocked out between turns, even if it doesn't attack again.

I'll add a clause where Reverse Mode is removed through evolution.

 

[Xdog]

RE: Shadow Pokemon ~ A Text-based Fake Collection (PLOX)

Update! The stars of one of the first competitive decks of the Level X era! The wonderfully deep Gardevoir/Gallade Line! For the nonshadow, I focused on their sense of righteousness/loyalty. For Shadow, I shifted to the referenced destruction that they can cause.

Also, I'm going to add the "Shadow Rule" to all of the existing Shadow Pokemon.

Spoiler: Spoiler because there are 8 cards!

[Basic] Ralts HP50 [P]

[P] Stored Power 10x
Does 10 damage times the amount of [P] Energy attached to this Pokémon.

Weakness: [P] x2
Resistance:
Retreat Cost: [C]

[Stage 1] Kirlia HP80 [P]
Evolves from Ralts

[P] Fancy Pirouettes 20
Switch this Pokémon with one of your Benched Pokémon.

[P][P][C] Psychic 60

Weakness: [P] x2
Resistance:
Retreat Cost: [C]

[Stage 2] Gardevoir HP130 [Y]
Evolves from Kirlia

[C][C] Pas De Deux 30+
If Gallade is on your Bench, this attack does 60 more damage.

[P][Y][C][C] Mystical Devotion 100
If you have more Prize cards left than your opponent, you may search your deck for any 1 card and put it into your hand.

Weakness: [M] x2
Resistance:
Retreat Cost: [C][C]

[Stage 2] Gallade HP130 [F]
Evolves from Kirlia

[F][C] En Garde 30
During your opponent’s next turn, any damage done to this Pokémon by attacks is reduced by 30 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

[P][F][C][C] Righteous Blade 120
If the Defending Pokémon is Knocked Out by damage from this attack, reveal your Prize card before drawing it.

Weakness: [P] x2
Resistance:
Retreat Cost: [C]

[Basic] Shadow Ralts HP50 [P]

[C] Smack 10

[P][P] Grudge
During your opponent’s next turn, if Ralts is Knocked Out by damage from an opponent’s attack, move all cards attached to your opponent’s Active Pokémon into the Lost Zone

Whenever a Shadow Pokémon attacks, flip 2 coins after the attack. If both are tails, that Pokémon is now in Reverse Mode.
Weakness: [P] x2
Resistance:
Retreat Cost: [C]

[Stage 1] Shadow Kirlia HP80 [P]
Evolves from Shadow Ralts

[P][P] Repressed Memories
Flip 3 coins. For each heads, move 1 card from your opponent’s discard pile to the Lost Zone.

[P][C][C] Psybeam 50
The Defending Pokémon is now Confused.

Whenever a Shadow Pokémon attacks, flip 2 coins after the attack. If both are tails, that Pokémon is now in Reverse Mode.
Weakness: [P] x2
Resistance:
Retreat Cost: [C]

[Stage 2] Shadow Gardevoir HP130 [Y]
Evolves from Shadow Kirlia

[Y][Y] Pixie Lock 30
During your opponent’s next turn, your opponent can’t use any Abilities on his or her Pokémon.

[P][Y][C][C] Black Hole 20x
Does 20 damage times the number of cards your opponent has in the Lost Zone. Afterward, put the top card of your opponent’s deck into the Lost Zone.

Whenever a Shadow Pokémon attacks, flip 2 coins after the attack. If both are tails, that Pokémon is now in Reverse Mode.
Weakness: [M] x2
Resistance:
Retreat Cost: [C][C]

[Stage 2] Shadow Gallade HP130 [F]
Evolves from Shadow Kirlia

[C] Critical Strike 10+
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 40 more damage and the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

[F][F][C][C] Close Combat 140
During your opponent’s next turn, any damage done to this Pokémon is increased by 40 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

Whenever a Shadow Pokémon attacks, flip 2 coins after the attack. If both are tails, that Pokémon is now in Reverse Mode.
Weakness: [P] x2
Resistance:
Retreat Cost: [C]

I also just casually finished up the Fairy types for Emergence. Small steps

 

[Luispipe8]

RE: Shadow Pokemon ~ A Text-based Fake Collection (PLOX)

Oh my God, Xdog, I love those cards! Specially those Gallades!!!!! DDD You better sign up for the CaC next month, it'll be an honor to see you there!

 

[Xdog]

Oh my God, Xdog, I love those cards! Specially those Gallades!!!!! DDD You better sign up for the CaC next month, it'll be an honor to see you there!

Wow thank you! This means a lot :') And I'm definitely planning on entering.

Shadow Luxray family! Obviously not in the Gamecube games, but I think they would make great Shadows in an updated release.

[Basic] Shadow Shinx HP60 [L]

[C] Pack Mentality
Search your deck for a Basic Shadow Pokémon and put it onto your Bench. Shuffle your deck afterward.

[L][L] Spark 20
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Whenever a Shadow Pokémon attacks, flip 2 coins after the attack. If both are tails, that Pokémon is now in Reverse Mode.
Weakness: [F] x2
Resistance:
Retreat Cost: [C]

[Stage 1] Shadow Luxio HP80 [L]
Evolves from Shadow Shinx

[L] Electric Feel
Attach a Basic [L] Energy card from your hand to one of your Pokémon.

[L][L][C] Shadow Thunderstrike 70
This Pokémon does 20 damage to itself.

Whenever a Shadow Pokémon attacks, flip 2 coins after the attack. If both are tails, that Pokémon is now in Reverse Mode.
Weakness: [F] x2
Resistance:
Retreat Cost: [C]

[Stage 2] Shadow Luxray HP130 [L]
Evolves from Shadow Luxio

[L][C] Tribal Strike 30x
Does 30 damage times the number of [L] Shadow Pokémon on your Bench. Then, place 1 damage counter on each of your Benched [L] Shadow Pokémon.

[L][L][L][C] Wild Bolt 120
You may discard as many [L] Energy cards attached to this Pokémon as you like. For each card you discard, this attack does 40 damage to one of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon (don’t apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon).

Whenever a Shadow Pokémon attacks, flip 2 coins after the attack. If both are tails, that Pokémon is now in Reverse Mode.
Weakness: [F] x2
Resistance:
Retreat Cost: [C]