What I Did for Love! (444)

[The Benmeister]

People, people, if you're going to complain and keep calling May uber, at least WATCH WHAT HAPPENS before judging things. Brock, last time I checked, hasn't served in a major battle since forever. And, this being his first contest, I somehow doubted he would work out exactly the strategies to use. So seriously, if Brock won, wouldn't that be worse off than May winning?

[JazzJazz]

Brock, last time I checked, hasn't served in a major battle since forever. And, this being his first contest, I somehow doubted he would work out exactly the strategies to use. So seriously, if Brock won, wouldn't that be worse off than May winning?

Still, Brock's experience is solid and he has a longer battle history than May, his skills would still be intact and sharp... or at least they should've been.

[CyberCubed]

Oh boo-hoo, poor Marshtompt got beaten by an Eevee. Who cares?

What battles has Mudkip been in in AG? What battles has Marshtompt been in in AG? Of the few times it actually battled, when has that thing actually won?

Anyone can see the clear difference between the other starters like Grovyle and Combusken and then poor little Marshtompt. It was never a strong Pokemon to begin with, and the only reason it was on the damn show was because the writers wanted all 3 starters with the main characters.

Since Brock doesn't have a real quest like Ash/May, his Mudkip/Marshtompt did next to nothing while Grovyle/Sceptile and Combusken just kept getting stronger and stronger.

As for this actual contest, I would *hope* an experienced coordinator who has competed in 11 Contests prior as well as a Grand Festival to put up a good fight against someone who has entered a Contest for the first time.

As long as Brock put up a great fight before going down, that's good enough. You also have to realize that Brock had to take down some other opponents before he got to the finals with May, so that should count for something.

[ghost master]

Still, Marshtomp's experience isn't solid and he has an almost nonexistant battle history, it's skills arent intact and sharp..... it at least should've had training.

Just fixed that.

[S.Suikun]

Although Marshtomp has not gotten much battling experience, which makes it less humiliating than Squirtle vs. Ariados (which I assume did have training), you still have to take into account that the Eevee just hatched about 10 episodes ago. That said, although I wouldn't have liked to see Brock win (that'd be even more humiliating), May should have used a different Pokemon. Maybe called Bulbasaur from Oak's (Since Combusken had its time in the light against Wakana, and the others have gotten their fair exposure).

[PDL]

Just fixed that.

thank you, because misspelling Marshstomp repeatedly was getting annoying

anyway, ho-hum, what a predictable outcome.

at least Eevee's decent and had a good reason to win. It did manage to train to learn shadow ball, rather then just pulling it out of it's furry tuckus. Like Squirtle's Ice Beam.

[The Big Al]

I'm not too surprised by this. Eevee has been busting it's butt and Marshtomp has sat on his for the past three years. Oy Vey, Brock needs to leave now. I think Tracey did more with his Pokemon than Brock.

[PDL]

I think Tracey did more with his Pokemon than Brock.

Tracey had pokemon?

[Korobooshi Kojiro]

Marill, Venonat, and Scyther.
Mariru, Conpan, and Strike.
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I miss Venonat, so cool....

[PDL]

Marill, Venonat, and Scyther.
Mariru, Conpan, and Strike.
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I miss Venonat, so cool....

I know that

it's just that they've done even less then Brock's pokemon during their time in the limelight...

Marill only heard stuff with it's keen hearing
Venonat just located pokemon based on it's eyesight
and Scyther had the scuffle with Charizard in that one filler...

[Geodude]

you still have to take into account that the Eevee just hatched about 10 episodes ago.

It. Has. Been. Training.

What part of that don't people understand?

[Heracross]

Attack of the babies!

Feh, seriously though, Eievui winning a match is fine with me since it actually has done some legitimate training. I was about to say that maybe the writers learn from their mistakes, but then I laughed at myself.

[CyberCubed]

Tracey had pokemon?

Lol, that got me to laugh.

Apparently his Marril has been busy making love however, as shown by it's offspring Azurill that Misty is taking care of.

[Korobooshi Kojiro]

One question remains: Who's the father?

I think Marril was Bonsly version beta. A new Pokemon that premiered in an earlier movie and then joined the cast. And did nothing.

[CyberCubed]

Good news Brock fans!

Brock battles an Absol with Marshtompt, and Brock kicks the crap out of it! He got one impressive win in this episode at least.

Also, the battle between Eevee and Marshtomp was *extremely* close. Brock put up an excellent fight throughout the entire battle, but when the timer ran out, May had more points so she won.

All in all Brock fans should be pleased. And Eevee isn't uber while battling either, so it's win/win!

[Shadowcat]

Protect? Seriously, Bide, I like.

Now... Marshtomp hasn't been in battle for a LONG time, so naturally, Eevee, who had training off-screen/whatever it's called, would fair much better.

At the choice of moves Eevee has been learning, I predict an Umbreon. If evolution was to happen...

[Kabuto]

People say Marshtomp had no experience but apparently it was strong enough to evolve and has been around since beginning of Hoenn. Unlike the little Eevee who has just hatched and got a two second training under its belt learning shadow ball. I just wish that if May won Brock used his Bonsly instead.

[HoennMaster]

According to bmgf Bonsly uses faint attack. Anyway it seemed obvious Brock would lose but I hope its a close battle. I also hope Eevee doesnt just use dig and shadow ball the entire time. Dig is a cool new move to learn though. I remember everyone saying how bland it is so I'm glad the writers are picking its more unique moves. Also marshtomp learning protect to me doesnt make much of a difference it hardly ever appears so it doenst matter much.

I'm sure the writers threw in a quick attack or Tackle here and there. And seriously people, what made you think Brock winning would happen!

[V Faction]

How humiliating for Marshtomp. Why couldn't Bonsly have had its cry-baby *** handed to it while lazy, good-for-nothing Marshtomp just stood in the background as always.

Damn it, I want May's Pokemon to have some limitations! Where's that timid Bulbasaur that grew into a fierce fighter? Where's the scaredy Torchic that evolved into a badass Combusken? **** this "Power in Youth" thing she has going.

I'm just as peeved at Brock's Pokemon. Let's have Bonsly learn a lesson or two while old n' moldly Marshtomp woo's the crowd with only 3 friggin' attacks (works for Squirtle!!!). For kicks, let's give Marshtomp Iron Tail and Bonsly Double Team!

Man, I can't wait to see Ash get his butt kicked at the Battle Tower.

[S.Suikun]

It. Has. Been. Training.

What part of that don't people understand?

I realize that, but it is still a relatively small timeframe, especially when considering that even though Marshtomp was seriously out of shape, May also had other coordinators to face. That is, unless they were also out of shape. Eh...it still doesn't bug me nearly as much as the Saffron conference, though that's maybe because I like her Eevee so much better.

XD @ Lilian grabbing Brock's ear and pulling him away from the Joy judge.
XD again @ Jessie disguised as a beatnik.

I know everyone was impressed with the thick-line animation back in mid-Hoenn, but is anybody else getting a little sick of it now? Maybe it's just not impressive anymore.