GAME: The Second Riddle Game Championship ~ COMPLETE! (M.A.)

[mr_pikachu]

The Second Riddle Game Championship
Hosted by mr_pikachu
Mod Approved by Wolfsong


Welcome to the second Riddle Game Championship! This special event for the popular Riddle Game will determine who on TPM is the greatest at solving riddles. There are many unique, one-of-a-kind riddle figurines up for grabs for those who can figure out the puzzles crafted by your hosts, and a special, custom championship figurine with a trophy for the competitor who wins it all!

Before we begin, however, it is important that the rules of the competition are explained. Even if you have played the Riddle Game before, please read these instructions, as they are slightly different from those of the regular Riddle Game.



COMPETITION RULES

1. The goal in this game is to correctly guess what Pokemon is being described in each riddle. Each riddle contains just enough information to allow you to figure it out – but you have to figure out just what that information is first!

2. In this event, any of the 386 Pokemon may be the solution to any of the riddles.

3. This thread is both for the competition itself and for signups. Anyone on TPM (excluding mr_pikachu) may sign up for this event at any time during the competition. However, those who sign up after the event has begun will be at a disadvantage, as they will miss the earlier opportunities to win figurines and score points in the game. To sign up, simply make a post in the thread telling the hosts that you want to participate. (If the competition has already started when a player signs up, guesses may be made in that post as would normally be allowed.)

4. The competition will consist of five rounds, each of which will include two riddles – labeled “Tau” and “Phi” – that will both be posted at the beginning of the round. Each round will continue until either both riddles are solved or until one full week passes since the start of the round. An unlimited number of total guesses may be made on each riddle, so don’t worry about guessing too much.

5. Participants may make up to a total of four guesses per post. Since two riddles will sometimes be available for guessing at once, players must divide their guesses between the two riddles. For example, a player may choose to use three guesses in a post on the “Tau” riddle and one on “Phi.” Or a player could use all four guesses on “Phi,” or make two guesses on each riddle, etc. Keep in mind that you are not required to use all four guesses in a post; you could decide simply to make a single guess on one riddle in a post, for instance. But no more than four guesses per post.

6. Once you have made a post in the game with riddle guesses, you may not post again in the competition thread until mr_pikachu has judged whether or not your guesses are correct. As soon as the host has confirmed correct guesses and rejected incorrect ones, you may guess at the remaining riddles in the round again.

7. For each guess you make, you must explain why you think the guess matches at least ¾ of the riddle, rounded down to the nearest line. For instance, if the riddle is four lines long, you must give an explanation for at least three of the lines. If the riddle is six lines long, then you only need to explain four of the lines, since that would be ¾ of the total riddle rounded down to the nearest line.

8. The only riddles given in this competition will be taken from a collection of specially designed riddles by mr_pikachu. Participants need not worry about posting new riddles once they have solved the ones in this competition. The only task set before you, the players, is to solve as many riddles as you can.

9. For each riddle a participant is the first to solve correctly, that player will win the unique figurine in question as well as one point for the competition.

10. The winner is the competitor who has earned the most points once the fifth round is completed. In the event of a tie for first place, a final tiebreaker riddle will be given only to those players who are tied for first. The first remaining participant to solve the tiebreaker riddle will then be the champion. Some rules for the tiebreaker riddle (such as number of guesses allowed, the time limit, etc.) may be different from those in the rest of the competition. This is solely at the discretion of the hosts.

11. Since mr_pikachu is the host, he will not be allowed to compete. His job is to be the judge and host, while anyone else may compete freely.

12. Good luck to everyone, and have fun!


This thread will be for signup purposes only for two weeks from the time of this post. After two weeks have passed, the competition will begin. Players may still sign up throughout the competition by posting in this thread as mentioned before.


Let the games begin!





STANDINGS
Blademaster - 4
Fett One - 1
shinypkmnchaser
Kevvaelli
mistysakura
Crazy Elf Boy
Ace64

[Blademaster]

Ehhhhhhh... OK, sign me up.

[Shadow Wolf]

Sign me up please.

[Everoy]

I'm in like Flynn.

[Blademaster]

...

Dude, you know Flynn?

[Everoy]

...

Dude, you know Flynn?


Hellz ja.

[Fett One]

Why not. Sign me up.

[mistysakura]

Count me in.

[Crazy Elf Boy]

PLZ Sign me up

[Ace64]

Once more.

[mr_pikachu]

Okay, it's time for this to begin! Good luck, everyone!

And remember, signups will remain open throughout the competition. So if you show up late, feel free to join and get in the game



First Round Riddles


Tau
A solid rock, I stand here certain
My attack will leave you hurtin’.
You’d damage me, but I’m immune
So you won’t beat me quite so soon.
I could be brash, but I’m just tough,
So my challenge will prove quite rough.
My whole life lies ahead of me
So I’ll give you a shock. You’ll see!

Incorrect Guesses (0):



Phi
Letter to editor:
You bozo! I will run over your dog if you don’t quit tossing out junk like Trix Yogurt: Do we like it? Get it? Don’t write stuff like No Flying, or you will regret it! I won’t even use gloves on you! It won’t end until you quit on your own, or strong strikes do it for you!

Incorrect Guesses (0):

[Fett One]

Nosepass

Tau
A solid rock, I stand here certain
My attack will leave you hurtin’.
Nosepass is a rock pokemon that can stand. Rock type attacks are very effective

You’d damage me, but I’m immune
So you won’t beat me quite so soon.
Electric pokemon can't use electric attacks due to Nosepass being immune but they can still win using other attacks such as iron tail.

I could be brash, but I’m just tough,
So my challenge will prove quite rough.
Rock pokemon can be tough to beat

My whole life lies ahead of me
So I’ll give you a shock. You’ll see!
Its nose sticks out in front and it can use electric attacks to shock its opponents. Their opponents will also be shocked to see a rock pokemon using electric attacks

[mr_pikachu]

Sorry, but I'm afraid that's not what I'm looking for.



First Round Riddles


Tau
A solid rock, I stand here certain
My attack will leave you hurtin’.
You’d damage me, but I’m immune
So you won’t beat me quite so soon.
I could be brash, but I’m just tough,
So my challenge will prove quite rough.
My whole life lies ahead of me
So I’ll give you a shock. You’ll see!

Incorrect Guesses (1):
1. Nosepass



Phi
Letter to editor:
You bozo! I will run over your dog if you don’t quit tossing out junk like Trix Yogurt: Do we like it? Get it? Don’t write stuff like No Flying, or you will regret it! I won’t even use gloves on you! It won’t end until you quit on your own, or strong strikes do it for you!

Incorrect Guesses (0):

[Fett One]

Dodu/Dodrio

Phi
Letter to editor:
You bozo! I will run over your dog if you don’t quit tossing out junk like Trix Yogurt: Do we like it? Get it? Don’t write stuff like No Flying, or you will regret it! I won’t even use gloves on you! It won’t end until you quit on your own, or strong strikes do it for you!

Dodu/Dodrio can run fast so it can easily run over things. Also it looks like the roadrunner which runs all over the coyote which is a type of dog. Because they don't appear to have wings people assume they can't fly even though they can learn the attack Fly. Dodu/Dodrio use powerful beak attacks so its strikes always do a lot of damage.

[mr_pikachu]

Sorry, but I'm afraid neither of those are quite right.



First Round Riddles


Tau
A solid rock, I stand here certain
My attack will leave you hurtin’.
You’d damage me, but I’m immune
So you won’t beat me quite so soon.
I could be brash, but I’m just tough,
So my challenge will prove quite rough.
My whole life lies ahead of me
So I’ll give you a shock. You’ll see!

Incorrect Guesses (1):
1. Nosepass



Phi
Letter to editor:
You bozo! I will run over your dog if you don’t quit tossing out junk like Trix Yogurt: Do we like it? Get it? Don’t write stuff like No Flying, or you will regret it! I won’t even use gloves on you! It won’t end until you quit on your own, or strong strikes do it for you!

Incorrect Guesses (2):
1. Doduo
2. Dodrio

[Blademaster]

We have up to four guesses per post, huh? OK...

Tau

Sableye/Aron

A solid rock, I stand here certain
My attack will leave you hurtin’.

Aron is a Steel/Rock hybrid - virtually no moves can really damage it. And Sableye, though not a Rock-type, is still quite durable - offensively and defensively.

You’d damage me, but I’m immune
So you won’t beat me quite so soon.

Aron can resist most types of attacks, and it's totally immune to Poison. Sableye has no weaknesses at all, so it can technically be damaged but also be immune.

I could be brash, but I’m just tough,
So my challenge will prove quite rough.

Aron and Sableye both look menacing; they aren't, but they're still pretty strong. Catching one isn't easy, and beating them is an even bigger pain in the ass.

My whole life lies ahead of me
So I’ll give you a shock. You’ll see!

Sableye isn't really 'alive,' but on the same note, it can't be 'killed,' so... You figure it out. Aron, on the other hand, still has to evolve twice. Either way, they can both learn Electric attacks, despite their apparent inability to do so.

Phi

Hitmonchan/Mr. Mime

Letter to editor:
You bozo! I will run over your dog if you don’t quit tossing out junk like Trix Yogurt: Do we like it? Get it? Don’t write stuff like No Flying, or you will regret it! I won’t even use gloves on you! It won’t end until you quit on your own, or strong strikes do it for you!

Mr. Mime looks like a clown (bozo), and both Mime and 'Chan look human enough to work a car. No Flying may be condescending to 'Chan, due to his weakness, or to Mime due to his low Defense. Both Pokemon wear gloves, and they can both dish out some physical abuse when angered (Mime slaps his opponents around when angry, remember?).

[Fett One]

Zangoose

Tau
A solid rock, I stand here certain
My attack will leave you hurtin’.
Zangoose like to fight and they have big claws so an attack will hurt a lot

You’d damage me, but I’m immune
So you won’t beat me quite so soon.
Zangoose can recieve damage from poison type attacks but can't be poisoned thanks to its special ability, which makes it immune to poison. As such you can't rely on poisoning Zangoose in order to speed up the battle.

I could be brash, but I’m just tough,
So my challenge will prove quite rough.
Zangoose don't quit until they win or loose, at least when it comes to fighting seviper

My whole life lies ahead of me
So I’ll give you a shock. You’ll see!
It doesn't evolve so it spends its whole life as a Zangoose. Zangoose can learn electric attacks which can take people by surprise since they won't be expecting it

[mr_pikachu]

Sorry, but I'm afraid none of the attempts are correct. Keep trying!



First Round Riddles


Tau
A solid rock, I stand here certain
My attack will leave you hurtin’.
You’d damage me, but I’m immune
So you won’t beat me quite so soon.
I could be brash, but I’m just tough,
So my challenge will prove quite rough.
My whole life lies ahead of me
So I’ll give you a shock. You’ll see!

Incorrect Guesses (4):
1. Nosepass
2. Sableye
3. Aron
4. Zangoose



Phi
Letter to editor:
You bozo! I will run over your dog if you don’t quit tossing out junk like Trix Yogurt: Do we like it? Get it? Don’t write stuff like No Flying, or you will regret it! I won’t even use gloves on you! It won’t end until you quit on your own, or strong strikes do it for you!

Incorrect Guesses (4):
1. Doduo
2. Dodrio
3. Hitmonchan
4. Mr. Mime

[Shadow Wolf]

For the Tau riddle, I will guess Anorith/Armaldo/Rhyhorn

A solid rock, I stand here certain
My attack will leave you hurtin’.

They are all Rock type and the pokedex says(for Anorith/Armaldo): "It grips its prey firmly between its two large claws, which have the power to punch right through a steel slab",and for Rhyhorn: "It are very powerful and it can destroy buildings and semitrailers with Tackle" so that's got to hurt.

You’d damage me, but I’m immune
So you won’t beat me quite so soon.

Anorith/Armaldo have the ability Battle Armor, which block critical hits; Rhyhorn has a very tough armor, which protects it from feeling damage.

I could be brash, but I’m just tough,
So my challenge will prove quite rough.

No clue for Anorith/Armaldo
Rhyhorn is not too bright, but both are very strong.


My whole life lies ahead of me

Rhyhorn just lives running in straight lines and smashing everything in it path, so that can be described as a way of living ahead.

Anorith/Armaldo are resurrected from a fossil. They were supposed to exist in the past, but when resurrected, they live in the future ahead of them.


So I’ll give you a shock. You’ll see!

All of them can learn many useful moves like Earthquake and Rock Slide, and Rock Slide can make the opponent flinch.(I believe that's some sort of shock)

[mr_pikachu]

Sorry, but I'm afraid those are also incorrect. Keep thinking, everyone!



First Round Riddles


Tau
A solid rock, I stand here certain
My attack will leave you hurtin’.
You’d damage me, but I’m immune
So you won’t beat me quite so soon.
I could be brash, but I’m just tough,
So my challenge will prove quite rough.
My whole life lies ahead of me
So I’ll give you a shock. You’ll see!

Incorrect Guesses (7):
1. Nosepass
2. Sableye
3. Aron
4. Zangoose
5. Anorith
6. Armaldo
7. Rhyhorn



Phi
Letter to editor:
You bozo! I will run over your dog if you don’t quit tossing out junk like Trix Yogurt: Do we like it? Get it? Don’t write stuff like No Flying, or you will regret it! I won’t even use gloves on you! It won’t end until you quit on your own, or strong strikes do it for you!

Incorrect Guesses (4):
1. Doduo
2. Dodrio
3. Hitmonchan
4. Mr. Mime

[Fett One]

Regirock/Groudon

Tau
A solid rock, I stand here certain
My attack will leave you hurtin’.
Regirock is a rock that you find standing. It has powerful attacks that can do a lot of damage to your pokemon. Groudon also has powerful attacks and it can create earth (rock)

You’d damage me, but I’m immune
So you won’t beat me quite so soon.
Groudon special ability provides it some protection against water type attacks. I'm not really sure about Regirock

I could be brash, but I’m just tough,
So my challenge will prove quite rough.
Groudon is tough and can be brash when it is first awaken. They are both difficult pokemon to beat since you usually try to capture them.

My whole life lies ahead of me
So I’ll give you a shock. You’ll see!
Neither pokemon evolves so they remain the same all their lives. Groudon also has to remain asleep in order for things to remain balanced so you will be shocked by its power when that balance is disturbed.

[Everoy]

Rhydon for Tau?

Tau
A solid rock, I stand here certain
My attack will leave you hurtin’.
>Rhydon has a very high attack, and is part Rock-type.
You’d damage me, but I’m immune
So you won’t beat me quite so soon.
>Rhydon is immune to Electric attacks.
I could be brash, but I’m just tough,
So my challenge will prove quite rough.
>One of Rhydon's abilities is Rock Head, which could be translated as being thick-headed or stubborn.
My whole life lies ahead of me
>Rhydon gains an evolution in Diamond/Pearl.
So I’ll give you a shock. You’ll see!
>Rhydon can learn several Electric-type attacks.

Ledyba/Ledian for Phi?

Phi
Letter to editor:
You bozo! I will run over your dog if you don’t quit tossing out junk like Trix Yogurt: Do we like it? Get it? Don’t write stuff like No Flying, or you will regret it! I won’t even use gloves on you! It won’t end until you quit on your own, or strong strikes do it for you!
>Ledyba and Ledian are part Flying-types that wear gloves.

It sounded plausible in my head, really!

[mr_pikachu]

Again, I have to reject those answers. Keep trying!



First Round Riddles


Tau
A solid rock, I stand here certain
My attack will leave you hurtin'.
You'd damage me, but I'm immune
So you won't beat me quite so soon.
I could be brash, but I'm just tough,
So my challenge will prove quite rough.
My whole life lies ahead of me
So I'll give you a shock. You'll see!

Incorrect Guesses (10):
1. Nosepass
2. Sableye
3. Aron
4. Zangoose
5. Anorith
6. Armaldo
7. Rhyhorn
8. Regirock
9. Groudon
10. Rhydon



Phi
Letter to editor:
You bozo! I will run over your dog if you don't quit tossing out junk like Trix Yogurt: Do we like it? Get it? Don't write stuff like No Flying, or you will regret it! I won't even use gloves on you! It won't end until you quit on your own, or strong strikes do it for you!

Incorrect Guesses (6):
1. Doduo
2. Dodrio
3. Hitmonchan
4. Mr. Mime
5. Ledyba
6. Ledian


Note: The Phi riddle is organized in a prosaic format; it does not have lines in the same manner as most riddles. It can be judged as divided into two lines: "Letter to editor:" is the first, and the remainder of the riddle is the second. According to the rules, this means you only need a reason for one line when making a guess.

[Everoy]

I'm going for something not nearly obvious and I've decided that it isn't a Rock-type, so for Tau, I'll guess Shedinja.

A solid rock, I stand here certain
>> Doesn't really fit, Maybe a reference to Shedinja's hard shell of a body.
My attack will leave you hurtin'.
>> Highest stat is attack.
You'd damage me, but I'm immune
So you won't beat me quite so soon.
>> Immune to all but five types.
I could be brash, but I'm just tough,
So my challenge will prove quite rough.
>> You can only get one if you have an extra pokeball and a slot in your party when Nincada evolves.
My whole life lies ahead of me
>> Well, Shedinja is dead.
So I'll give you a shock. You'll see!
>> Um, its shockingly hollow? *dies*

*llama* Really, I tried...

[mr_pikachu]

Sorry, but that's incorrect. Don't give up!



First Round Riddles


Tau
A solid rock, I stand here certain
My attack will leave you hurtin'.
You'd damage me, but I'm immune
So you won't beat me quite so soon.
I could be brash, but I'm just tough,
So my challenge will prove quite rough.
My whole life lies ahead of me
So I'll give you a shock. You'll see!

Incorrect Guesses (11):
1. Nosepass
2. Sableye
3. Aron
4. Zangoose
5. Anorith
6. Armaldo
7. Rhyhorn
8. Regirock
9. Groudon
10. Rhydon
11. Shedinja



Phi
Letter to editor:
You bozo! I will run over your dog if you don't quit tossing out junk like Trix Yogurt: Do we like it? Get it? Don't write stuff like No Flying, or you will regret it! I won't even use gloves on you! It won't end until you quit on your own, or strong strikes do it for you!

Incorrect Guesses (6):
1. Doduo
2. Dodrio
3. Hitmonchan
4. Mr. Mime
5. Ledyba
6. Ledian


Note: The Phi riddle is organized in a prosaic format; it does not have lines in the same manner as most riddles. It can be judged as divided into two lines: "Letter to editor:" is the first, and the remainder of the riddle is the second. According to the rules, this means you only need a reason for one line when making a guess.

[mistysakura]

Tau -- Magnemite/Magneton

A solid rock, I stand here certain
No, I don't know why they "stand"

My attack will leave you hurtin'.
But they both have Lock-On, so they're "certain" their attaccks will hit.

You'd damage me, but I'm immune
They have the ability Sturdy

So you won't beat me quite so soon.
So they are immune to one-hit-KOs.

I could be brash, but I'm just tough,
Their Attack is much lower than their Defense. Also they learn an abundance of defense moves, so they're tough, but not brash.

So my challenge will prove quite rough.
According to the Pokedex they emit powerful electromagnetic waves, which are fatal to electronic devices, adn it's a tough challenge to get rid of them.

My whole life lies ahead of me
No idea.

So I'll give you a shock. You'll see!
They're Electric Pokemon.

Okay, I'm pushing it...

[Everoy]

Actually, mistysakura, that's what I was going to guess next.

[mr_pikachu]

Intriguing guesses, but I'm afraid you've missed on both counts.




First Round Riddles


Tau
A solid rock, I stand here certain
My attack will leave you hurtin'.
You'd damage me, but I'm immune
So you won't beat me quite so soon.
I could be brash, but I'm just tough,
So my challenge will prove quite rough.
My whole life lies ahead of me
So I'll give you a shock. You'll see!

Incorrect Guesses (13):
1. Nosepass
2. Sableye
3. Aron
4. Zangoose
5. Anorith
6. Armaldo
7. Rhyhorn
8. Regirock
9. Groudon
10. Rhydon
11. Shedinja
12. Magnemite
13. Magneton



Phi
Letter to editor:
You bozo! I will run over your dog if you don't quit tossing out junk like Trix Yogurt: Do we like it? Get it? Don't write stuff like No Flying, or you will regret it! I won't even use gloves on you! It won't end until you quit on your own, or strong strikes do it for you!

Incorrect Guesses (6):
1. Doduo
2. Dodrio
3. Hitmonchan
4. Mr. Mime
5. Ledyba
6. Ledian


Note: The Phi riddle is organized in a prosaic format; it does not have lines in the same manner as most riddles. It can be judged as divided into two lines: "Letter to editor:" is the first, and the remainder of the riddle is the second. According to the rules, this means you only need a reason for one line when making a guess.

[mr_pikachu]

It looks like the time limit has passed for this round. Here are the answers to the two opening riddles:



First Round Riddles


Tau - Beldum
A solid rock, I stand here certain
Beldum is a Steel-type Pokemon. Steel is made from refined rocks and minerals.

My attack will leave you hurtin'.
It can only learn one attack, the powerful move Take Down. But the crudeness of the word "hurtin'" implies that this may not quite be perfect; in fact, Take Down has low accuracy and is ineffective against Ghost Pokemon.

You'd damage me, but I'm immune
Beldum can levitate above the ground using magnetism. While this doesn't help in-game, it does allow it to evade powerful Ground moves like Earthquake when looking from an anime point of view.

So you won't beat me quite so soon.
Beldum also has extremely strong defenses for an unevolved Pokemon.

I could be brash, but I'm just tough,
In the anime, Morrison owns a Beldum (later a Metang). Morrison is an extremely brash trainer, and such a persona could be reflected in his other Pokemon.

So my challenge will prove quite rough.
Beldum's body isn't smooth; it has natural corners and edges to make it "rough."

My whole life lies ahead of me
Beldum is unevolved.

So I'll give you a shock. You'll see!
It uses magnetic energy to float. Magnetic power could conceivably be converted into electrical strength. Furthermore, Beldum's final evolution is one of the strongest Pokemon around.



Phi - Machamp
Letter to editor:
You bozo! I will run over your dog if you don't quit tossing out junk like Trix Yogurt: Do we like it? Get it? Don't write stuff like No Flying, or you will regret it! I won't even use gloves on you! It won't end until you quit on your own, or strong strikes do it for you!

“Letter to writer” indicates that the letters are the key. Also, telling the “writer” to stop writing everything shown in the note means that the letters in the note are wrong. None of the letters in “Machamp” are in this note, while every other letter in the alphabet is. Machamp is the only Pokemon with the letters M, A, C, H, and P but nothing else. “No Flying” means that Fighting types have trouble against Flying types. Finally, Machamp doesn’t use boxing gloves on any of its arms.





Well, now it's time for round two. Hopefully you'll all have better luck this time!



Second Round Riddles


Tau
No eggs for you, I hate to say,
Though I’ll give you a gift today.
My size is never really clear,
Though I’m the one who’ll shed a tear.
I may be cute and cuddly, too,
But distant powers will trash you!
For me, many trainers still crave
As I can win with my big wave!

Incorrect Guesses (0):



Phi
A spinning top, I’m quite surprising.
Smacking strikes will leave you diving.
Slam your chest and be the best
Though you’re still soaking in your nest!

Incorrect Guesses (0):

[Blademaster]

...

Well, gee whiz, let's not all jump on the bandwagon at once, guys. :sweat:


Tau - Pichu/Azurill

No eggs for you, I hate to say,
Azurill and Pichu are Babies; Baby Pokemon don't produce Eggs.

Though I’ll give you a gift today.
Don't know.

My size is never really clear,
Babies grow quickly; Baby Pokemon evolve quickly and at odd times, as well.

Though I’m the one who’ll shed a tear.
Babies typically cry a lot.

I may be cute and cuddly, too,
Pichu and Azurill are cute and cuddly...

But distant powers will trash you!
...But when they eventually evolve to their final forms, watch out!

For me, many trainers still crave
Azurill is a bitch to obtain, and both are bitches to hatch, too, but you need them for that stupid Pokedex, so...

As I can win with my big wave!
Both Pichu and Azurill can learn Surf.


Phi - Tyrogue/ Hitmontop

A spinning top, I’m quite surprising.
Tyrogue and Hitmontop are both capable of using Rapid Spin.

Smacking strikes will leave you diving.
Tyrogue and Hitmontop are both capable of using a variety of punching and kicking attacks.

Slam your chest and be the best
Fighting Pokemon like Tyrogue and Hitmontop are usually depicted as pretty rough and proud.

Though you’re still soaking in your nest!
Dunno about Hitmontop, but Tyrogue is still a baby; Baby Pokemon hatch from Eggs, and Eggs are found in nests.

[mr_pikachu]

A good try, but I'm afraid that's inaccurate. Keep trying!



Second Round Riddles


Tau
No eggs for you, I hate to say,
Though I’ll give you a gift today.
My size is never really clear,
Though I’m the one who’ll shed a tear.
I may be cute and cuddly, too,
But distant powers will trash you!
For me, many trainers still crave
As I can win with my big wave!

Incorrect Guesses (2):
1. Pichu
2. Azurill



Phi
A spinning top, I’m quite surprising.
Smacking strikes will leave you diving.
Slam your chest and be the best
Though you’re still soaking in your nest!

Incorrect Guesses (2):
1. Tyrogue
2. Hitmontop

[mr_pikachu]

Round two has come and gone. People, let's see some more guesses for round three!



Second Round Solutions


Tau - Wigglytuff
No eggs for you, I hate to say,
Wigglytuff looks like a rabbit, so this references the Easter Bunny.

Though I’ll give you a gift today.
Wigglytuff can learn Present.

My size is never really clear,
It can inflate itself to ward off enemies, according to many of the Pokedexes.

Though I’m the one who’ll shed a tear.
According to the Ruby Pokedex, it is always teary-eyed.

I may be cute and cuddly, too,
Its fur apparently feels very good, according to the Gold Pokedex. It also has the ability of Cute Charm.

But distant powers will trash you!
Wigglytuff evolves by use of a Moon Stone.

For me, many trainers still crave.
Jigglypuff and Clefairy are of similar rarity in the games, and Wigglytuff is so rare that it cannot be found in the wild.

As I can win with my big wave!
In the TCG, two versions of Wigglytuff have powerful attacks that are both called “Do the Wave.”



Phi - Poliwag
A spinning top, I’m quite surprising.
Poliwag’s belly shows a spiral.

Smacking strikes will leave you diving.
Poliwag can learn Doubleslap naturally and Dive via HM08.

Slam your chest and be the best
It can learn Belly Drum in GSC and RSE.

Though you’re still soaking in your nest!
Poliwag is still “in its nest” as the lowest evolutionary stage. Also, it can soak with either of its abilities: Damp or Water Absorb.




Third Round Riddles


Tau
Cast aside, I wait in pain
To become a fighter’s bane
Curses, burns, and destiny
Will lead to vengeful victory.

Incorrect Guesses (0):



Phi
Mythology helps explain me,
This terrible beast of the sea.
Deceptive types will make a shock,
But you shouldn’t put too much stock
In that. I’m really very strong.
If you use me, you can’t go wrong!

Incorrect Guesses (0):

[Blademaster]

Tau - This has gotta be Banette.

Cast aside, I wait in pain
Banette is evidently created by a doll that was abandoned by its owner and then possessed by dark energy.

To become a fighter’s bane
Banette is a Ghost; Ghosts are totally immune to Fighting attacks.

Curses, burns, and destiny
Banette can learn Curse, Will-O-Wisp, and Destiny Bond...

Will lead to vengeful victory.
...As well as Spite, Grudge, and if memory serves, Memento, the latter two of which vengefully cut off an opponent's attack after Banette is defeated.

[Fett One]

Phi: Gyrados

Mythology helps explain me,
This terrible beast of the sea.
Gyrados is based off of dragons found in Chinese mythology. Gyrados is also considered to be a terrifying pokemon

Deceptive types will make a shock,
But you shouldn’t put too much stock
Its referred to as a dragon pokemon but it is actually a Flying/Water type. Its type causes it have a huge weakness to electric types.

In that. I’m really very strong.
If you use me, you can’t go wrong!
Gyrados is a very powerful pokemon especially if you use hyperbeam

[mr_pikachu]

Now we're talking!



Third Round Riddles


Tau - Banette
Cast aside, I wait in pain
Banette was a plush doll that was thrown away, according to the RS Pokedexes. Also, it casts curses by sticking pins into its own body.

To become a fighter’s bane
Ghost > Fighting. Also, the first four letters of Banette spell “bane.”

Curses, burns, and destiny
Will lead to vengeful victory.
It uses Curse, Will-O-Wisp, and Destiny Bond.




Phi - Gyarados
Mythology helps explain me,
Gyarados is a dragon… that doesn’t fly.

This terrible beast of the sea.
Oh, and did I mention it thrives on water?

Deceptive types will make a shock,
It has a 4x weakness to electricity… but it can’t really fly.

But you shouldn’t put too much stock
It’s powerful, nonetheless.

In that. I’m really very strong.
Very high Attack.

If you use me, you can’t go wrong!
It can learn many Special moves, too, which makes in-game fighting a breeze.



Well done, both Blademaster and Fett One! You've each won a figurine this round.

That means it's time for round 4...



Fourth Round Riddles


Tau
Be a good sport! Oh, can’t you see
I shouldn’t shave; I’ll just be me.
No need to grow, I’m strong enough
To take you out. The goop is tough
To fight against. But I don’t care,
So my tough moves will drown you there!

Incorrect Guesses (0):




Phi
I’m a trickster, as you see.
I can shock you suddenly
And hurt myself to frustrate you.
I thrive on fear and panic, too,
So scream as I float before you!

Incorrect Guesses (0):



Good luck!

[Blademaster]

Sweet! Vivian will be so happy to hear this... Maybe then she'll forgive me for the October Contest... :sweat2:


Phi - I'm thinking Gengar or Misdreavus

I’m a trickster, as you see.
Gengar and Missy both love to play tricks on people.

I can shock you suddenly
They both can learn Electric attacks, not to mention Astonish.

And hurt myself to frustrate you.
Both can use Curse; Missy can use Pain Split, too.

I thrive on fear and panic, too,
So scream as I float before you!

Gengar loves to scare people by pretending to be a shadow; Missy loves to scare people by screaming at them out of nowhere.

[mr_pikachu]

Someone really knows his ghosts...



Fourth Round Riddles


Tau
Be a good sport! Oh, can’t you see
I shouldn’t shave; I’ll just be me.
No need to grow, I’m strong enough
To take you out. The goop is tough
To fight against. But I don’t care,
So my tough moves will drown you there!

Incorrect Guesses (0):




Phi - Misdreavus
I’m a trickster, as you see.
According to the GSC Pokedexes, it likes to startle people.

I can shock you suddenly
It likes seeing people’s shocked reactions, and it can learn Shock Wave in RSE.

And hurt myself to frustrate you.
Pain Split and Perish Song also hurt Misdreavus, while many moves like Spite, Confuse Ray, Mean Look, and Grudge fail to do any damage (but can be very irritating).

I thrive on fear and panic, too,
Misdreavus uses the its red spheres to drain the fearful feelings of others for nutrition, according to the RS Pokedexes.

So scream as I float before you!
Misdreavus has Levitate, and it even shows this in the anime.



So, who can tell me what Tau is?

[Blademaster]

...

:idea:

Tau - Could this be Whiscash?

Be a good sport! Oh, can’t you see
Whiscash can learn both Water Sport and Mud Sport.

I shouldn’t shave; I’ll just be me.
Whiscash looks like it has a moustache.

No need to grow, I’m strong enough
Whiscash doesn't evolve into anything else.

To take you out. The goop is tough
To fight against. But I don’t care,
When I see 'goop' in Pokemon, I think two things: mud, which Whiscash utilizes (Water + Ground) and Poison, which Whiscash is resisitant to.

So my tough moves will drown you there!
Whiscash learns moves like Surf, Dive, and Hydro Pump, so 'drown' is an accurate way to describe what it can do to its enemies.

[mr_pikachu]

I'm afraid that's incorrect. Keep trying!



Fourth Round Riddles


Tau
Be a good sport! Oh, can’t you see
I shouldn’t shave; I’ll just be me.
No need to grow, I’m strong enough
To take you out. The goop is tough
To fight against. But I don’t care,
So my tough moves will drown you there!

Incorrect Guesses (1):
1. Whiscash

[mr_pikachu]

Round four is over! Here is the answer to the Tau riddle. (Blademaster, you're going to wish you'd kept guessing...)



Fourth Round Riddles


Tau - Barboach

Be a good sport! Oh, can’t you see
Barboach can learn both Water Sport and Mud Sport.

I shouldn’t shave; I’ll just be me.
It’s the Whiskers Pokemon, so its lengthy “beard” defines it.

No need to grow, I’m strong enough
It’s unevolved.

To take you out. The goop is tough
Barboach is of the Water and Ground types; combine these to get mud.

To fight against. But I don’t care,
It has Oblivious.

So my tough moves will drown you there!
It can learn many Water-type moves to drown its opponents.




Now, it's time for the fifth and final round. In the event of a tie after these two riddles, we will go to a tiebreaker riddle for all contestants tied for first place.



Fifth Round Riddles


Tau
My lovely voice offers no choice
To battlers down below.
A somber song with wicked tones
Precedes the wind’s great flow.
Easy healing is will help me beat
Flames, shocks, sickness, and snow.
So try to fight my lovely moves.
I topple those who grow!

Incorrect Guesses (0):




Phi
I’m very large, with power that
Few Pokemon can beat.
I’m quite unique, with special skills
To help me quash the heat.
I’m not alone: My master will
Keep me from my defeat.
So what am I? What Pokemon
Could be quite this elite?

Incorrect Guesses (0):



Good luck, everyone!

[Blademaster]

...

OK, that's it - from now on, when I guess an evolve-able Pokemon, I'm guessing the whole line. :grumble:


Tau - Swablu/Altaria


My lovely voice offers no choice
Swablu and Altaria are songbirds that make use of a lot of sound-related moves like Sing.

To battlers down below.
Both are Flying Pokemon; Flying Pokemon are immune to attacks from 'down below' (Ground attacks).

A somber song with wicked tones
Both can learn Perish Song.

Precedes the wind’s great flow.
Again, both are Flying types (with fluffy, cloudlike wings to boot)

Easy healing is will help me beat
Flames, shocks, sickness, and snow.
I assume 'flames, shocks, sickness, and snow' is another way of saying 'Burns, Paralysis, Poison, and Freezing,' all of which Altaria and Swablu can shake off via Safeguard, Refresh, Heal Bell, and Natural Cure.

So try to fight my lovely moves.
Well, Swablu and especially Altaria are lovely...

I topple those who grow!
Dunno... A reference to Haze/Mist?

[mr_pikachu]

A wise guess, Blademaster! You've earned the Altaria figurine! Now all that remains is the Phi riddle...



Fifth Round Riddles


Tau - Altaria
My lovely voice offers no choice
The Ruby and Sapphire Pokedexes both say it has a beautiful singing voice.

To battlers down below.
As a Dragon/Flying Pokemon whose wings are the very clouds themselves, it soars above most challengers.

A somber song with wicked tones
Perish Song can knock out all Pokemon in any battle.

Precedes the wind’s great flow.
Perish Song is the last move that Altaria learns before Sky Attack, the most powerful Flying attack.

Easy healing is will help me beat
Flames, shocks, sickness, and snow.
Altaria has the Natural Cure ability, which heals its status upon switching out. This rids it of burns (flames), paralysis (shocks), poisoning (sickness), and freezing (snow).

So try to fight my lovely moves.
I topple those who grow!
Not only is Altaria extremely strong against Grass Pokemon, but Drake’s Altaria trounced Grovyle in its only anime battle.




Phi
I’m very large, with power that
Few Pokemon can beat.
I’m quite unique, with special skills
To help me quash the heat.
I’m not alone: My master will
Keep me from my defeat.
So what am I? What Pokemon
Could be quite this elite?

Incorrect Guesses (0):

[Blademaster]

Aaaaaand... that makes three. Let's see if I can make it four.

Phi - Kyogre?
I’m very large, with power that
Few Pokemon can beat.
Kyogre is a massive moster that's 15 feet tall and weighs 800 pounds... As scientifically impossible as that sounds. :-/ Also, its stats are through the roof; not many Pokemon can exceed that.

I’m quite unique, with special skills
It's a Legendary Pokemon - how much more unique can you get?

To help me quash the heat.
Drizzle is Kyogre's Ability, which starts a rainstorm when Kyogre enters the battle.

I’m not alone: My master will
Keep me from my defeat.
Kyogre is the sea god, a part of a trilogy with Groudon (the earth god) and Rayquaza (the sky god).

So what am I? What Pokemon
Could be quite this elite?
Legendary = Elite.

[mr_pikachu]

Now that's the way to finish a Riddle Game Championship!



Fifth Round Riddles


Phi - Kyogre
I’m very large, with power that
Few Pokemon can beat.
Kyogre is a huge legendary, and as a legendary it’s stronger than most other Pokemon.

I’m quite unique, with special skills
To help me quash the heat.
Kyogre is the only Pokemon with Drizzle. Its Special stats are exceptional, too. Finally, it opposes Groudon, beast of the land; the continents were formed from hardened magma, which explains the heat.

I’m not alone: My master will
Keep me from my defeat.
Note that it’s not the trainer, it’s the MASTER. This is a reference to whoever holds the Red Orb having control over Kyogre.

So what am I? What Pokemon
Could be quite this elite?
Kyogre is one of the strongest legendaries.



Let me extend my congratulations to the new Riddle Game Champion... with a total of four riddles solved out of ten, the victor is Blademaster!

Thank you all for participating in the second Riddle Game Championship. I look forward to playing with you at the Riddle Game in the future! See you there, everyone!