TRAINER PERKS

trainer perks

On Mount Coronet, players are able to outfit their characters with a number of Perks. Think of these as being akin to Trainer classes from the source material proper, but far more fluid. For example, nothing is stopping you from acquiring the skills of both a nurse and a fire-breather.

As a note, though, there are a few conditions to acquiring a Trainer Perk. First, you must have the proper amount of EXP in order to acquire it. Secondly, you must meet any prerequisites for acquiring it, such as possessing another perk.

You may have, at a base level, 6 Trainer Perks at any given time. Please note, in the case of Perks such as the Psychic line, the higher version of that perk replaces the previous version for the sake of counting one’s limits.

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>>Perk Name: Initiate Psychic
>>Cost: 1000 EXP
>>Prerequisites:None
>>Description: The Trainer is able to use weak telekinetic powers-- such as manipulating and moving small objects. The Trainer is also able to use the move Confusion as if they were a Level 10, Basic tier Pokemon.

>>Perk Name: Competent Psychic
>>Cost: 2000 EXP
>>Prerequisites: Initiate Psychic
>>Description: The Trainer is now able to use the moves Psybeam and Barrier as if they were a Level 15, Basic tier Pokemon.

>>Perk Name: Advanced Psychic
>>Cost: 3000 EXP
>>Prerequisites: Competent Psychic
>>Description: The Trainer is now able to use the moves Psychic and Light Screen as if they were a Level 20, Great tier Pokemon.

>>Perk Name: Initiate Martial Artist
>>Cost: 1000 EXP
>>Prerequisites: None
>>Description: The Trainer is much stronger than the average human, capable of lifting several times their own weight and breaking materials like solid wood by hand. They are capable of using the move Rock Smash as if they were a Level 10, Basic tier Pokemon.

>>Perk Name: Competent Martial Artist
>>Cost: 2000 EXP
>>Prerequisites: Initiate Martial Artist
>>Description: The Trainer is now able to use the moves Karate Chop and Vacuum Wave as if they were a Level 15, Basic tier Pokemon.

>>Perk Name: Advanced Martial Artist
>>Cost: 3000 EXP
>>Prerequisites: Competent Martial Artist
>>Description: The Trainer is now able to use the moves Sky Uppercut and Detect as if they were a Level 20, Great tier Pokemon.

>>Perk Name: Initiate Firebreather
>>Cost: 1000 EXP
>>Prerequisites: None
>>Description: The Trainer is able to perform minor feats of fire breathing with ease. The Trainer is able to use Ember and Smoke Screen as a Level 10, Basic tier Pokemon.

>>Perk Name: Competent Firebreather
>>Cost: 2000 EXP
>>Prerequisites: Initiate Firebreather
>>Description: The Trainer is able to use Incinerate and Will-o-Wisp as a Level 15, Basic tier Pokemon.

>>Perk Name: Advanced Firebreather
>>Cost: 3000 EXP
>>Prerequisites: Advanced Firebreather
>>Description: The Trainer is able to use Flamethrower and Fire Spin as a Level 20, Great tier Pokemon.

>>Perk Name: Enhanced Agility
>>Cost: 2000 EXP
>>Prerequisites: None
>>Description: The user is much quicker than the average human and is able to perform acrobatic feats such as scaling buildings and leaping between them with ease.

>>Perk Name: Aura Initiate
>>Cost: 2000 EXP
>>Prerequisites: None
>>Description: With great effort, the user is able to see and read the auras of living beings, allowing them some insight into the strength and-- on occasion-- mood of a target. This allows them some semblance of a second sight.

>>Perk Name: Aura Guardian
>>Cost: 3000 EXP
>>Prerequisites: Aura Initiate
>>Description: The user is now able to use the move Aura Sphere as a Level 20, Great tier Pokemon. The user is also able to project their aura defensively as well, though both techniques are greatly draining as the user is expending their actual life force in order to manifest these aura powers.

>>Perk Name: Pokemon Speaker
>>Cost: 2000 EXP
>>Prerequisites: None
>>Description: The Trainer is able to directly understand Pokemon, as if they were speaking a common language due to some mystical or otherwise odd quality about them. In the case of Pokemon that do not belong to the trainer, OOC permission is required to use this ability.

>>Perk Name: Type Prodigy
>>Cost: 1000 EXP
>>Prerequisites: None
>>Description: When acquiring this perk, the user designates a type. When using Pokemon of that Type, you may, one per battle, increase the damage tier of a move matching the type of that Pokemon by a single tier. You may purchase multiple instances of this perk, designating a different type each time, up to two different types. You may purchase multiple instances of other Type-themed perks.

>>Perk Name: Type Ace
>>Cost: 2000 EXP
>>Prerequisites: Type Prodigy
>>Description: When using a Pokemon of the type designated during your acquisition of Type Prodigy, you may treat an otherwise super effective attack targeting that Pokemon as being neutral in damage. However, this only applies to the type you have designated. For example, a Butterfree has a double weakness to Rock-type attacks, so a Bug-type Ace would only be able to reduce the damage influenced by the Bug-typing, thus making it a single weakness for that turn. In addition to this, the acquisition of this perk also influences Type Prodigy. You may use the abilities granted to you by either perk twice in a thread, with each perk sharing this pool. For example, you may use the ability from Type Prodigy once and the ability from Type Ace one, or either twice.

>>Perk Name: Type Master
>>Cost: 3000 EXP
>>Prerequisites: Type Ace
>>Description: You may change the type of any move used by one of your Pokemon to match the Type designated during your acquisition of Type Prodigy. This ability can be used up to three times per thread. In addition, you increase the usage pool of the Perk abilities from Type Prodigy and Type Ace to three times per thread.

>>Perk Name: Typer Hunter
>>Cost: 2000 EXP
>>Prerequisites: Type Prodigy
>>Description: Once every thirty days, you are able to claim a free Pokepass encounter with your chosen type. You may only use this ability once every thirty days even if you have purchased multiple instances of Type Prodigy.

>>Perk Name: Type Evolution Expert
>>Cost: 3000 EXP
>>Prerequisites: Type Ace
>>Description: You may evolve Pokemon of the type designated during your acquisition of Type Prodigy up to five levels earlier. This does not alter the level at which they advance tiers.

>>Perk Name: Hard-Hearted
>>Cost: 1000 EXP
>>Prerequisites: None
>>Description: You know how to push a Pokemon, whether they like it or not. Once per thread, after one of your Pokemon suffers a Major wound, you are able to immediately apply a Major Attack or Special Attack buff to them.

>>Perk Name: Intimidating Display
>>Cost: 2000 EXP
>>Prerequisites: Hard-Hearted
>>Description: You know how to strike fear in people and Pokemon alike. Twice per thread, you may add an additional effect to any attack you make: this attack also imparts a Minor Attack debuff to its targets.

>>Perk Name: No Room for Weakness
>>Cost: 2000 EXP
>>Prerequisites: Hard-Hearted
>>Description: The harshness of your training can be seen in the heat of battle. Once per thread, after your Pokemon has suffered a Major wound, it is able to treat its level as five higher than it currently is for the duration of the thread.

>>Perk Name: Eye for Items
>>Cost: 1000 EXP
>>Prerequisites:
>>Description: You have an eye for material possessions. Once every fourteen days, a trainer with this perk may claim an end of thread bonus as if they had the Pick-Up ability.

>>Perk Name: Accessorizer
>>Cost: 2000 EXP
>>Prerequisites: Eye for Items
>>Description: Your interest in items has manifested itself as a quirk in your battling style. Once per thread, you may swap the held item of one of your Pokemon.

>>Perk Name: Field Medic
>>Cost: 1000 EXP
>>Prerequisites: None
>>Description: You know how to make the most of your resources. Your consumable potion items are good for two uses instead of one, so long as both uses are contained within the same thread. Potions are consumed upon thread completion even if they have only been used once.

>>Perk Name: Nurse
>>Cost: 2000 EXP
>>Prerequisites: Field Medic
>>Description: You’ve acquired some skill in healing Pokemon-- and people too! Once per thread, you may heal damage equivalent to a moderate wound.

>>Perk Name: Doctor
>>Cost: 3000 EXP
>>Prerequisites: Nurse
>>Description: Once per thread, you may revive a fainted Pokemon, however it will still be treated as having received Major damage.


>>Perk Name: Iron Will
>>Cost: 1000 EXP
>>Prerequisites: None
>>Description: Your steely resolve shines through in battle. Once per thread, you may apply a Minor Defense or Special Defense buff to one of your Pokemon.

>>Perk Name: Unshakeable
>>Cost: 2000 EXP
>>Prerequisites: Iron Will
>>Description: You and your Pokemon are able to stand your ground in the face of adversity. Once per thread, you may nullify any moderate or below damage you would receive in the turn.

>>Perk Name: Ace Maneuver
>>Cost: 2000 EXP
>>Prerequisites: None
>>Description: Once per thread, through a display of sheer skill, determination, or ingenuity, your Pokemon may hit a foe with an attack that the foe would otherwise be immune to for neutral damage. Please note, this does not nullify the protection provided by the moves Protect or Detect or similar moves.

>>Perk Name: Pokemon Researcher
>>Cost: 2000 EXP
>>Prerequisites: None
>>Description: Once every thirty days, you may teach one of your Pokemon an egg move by paying 1000 Poke.

>>Perk Name: Move Tutor
>>Cost: 4000 EXP
>>Prerequisites: None
>>Description: You’re so knowledgeable regarding a single technique, you could teach it to any Pokemon who can learn it. Upon acquiring this perk, you may-- after discussing it with staff-- designate a single move. You are then able to teach it to any single one of your Pokemon who may learn it once every fourteen days. In addition, once every thirty days, you may teach it to another player’s Pokemon.

>>Perk Name: Readjustment
>>Cost: 1000 EXP
>>Prerequisites: None
>>Description: You know how to maintain the status quo and keep things steady. Twice per thread, you may nullify a Minor debuff that is afflicting your Pokemon.

>>Perk Name: Naturalist
>>Cost: 1000 EXP
>>Prerequisites: None
>>Description: You and nature just sort of get along. Once every fourteen days, in your shop thread, you may acquire a random berry or otherwise naturally occurring item for free.

>>Perk Name: Bountiful Berries
>>Cost: 2000 EXP
>>Prerequisites: Naturalist
>>Description: In addition to their normal effects, all berries now heal your Pokemon for a Weak amount.


>>Perk Name: Weather Report
>>Cost: 1000 EXP
>>Prerequisites: None
>>Description: You know how to use weather to your advantage in battle. Weather effects brought about by you or your Pokemon last for one turn longer, to a maximum of four turns.

>>Perk Name: Dancing in the Rain
>>Cost: 2000 EXP.
>>Prerequisites: Weather Report
>>Description: You’ve learned how to make the most of rain in battle. Once per thread, you may designate one of your Pokemon and choose to grant them a single extra ability: Swift Swim or Rain Dish.

>>Perk Name: Walking on Sunshine
>>Cost: 2000 EXP
>>Prerequisites: Weather Report
>>Description: Harsh sunlight is grueling for most others, but for you it is only a boon. Once per thread, you may designate one of your Pokemon and choose to grant them a single extra ability: Chlorophyll or Solar Power.

>>Perk Name: Dust Bowl
>>Cost: 2000 EXP
>>Prerequisites: Weather Report
>>Description: While others might find it irritating, you know how to capitalize on a sandstorm. Once per thread, you may designate one of your Pokemon and choose to grant them a single extra ability: Sand Rush or Sand Force.

>>Perk Name: Icey Indifference
>>Cost: 2000 EXP
>>Prerequisites: Weather Report
>>Description: No one knows the chilling pain inflicted by hail better than you. Once per thread, you may designate one of your Pokemon and choose to grant them a single extra ability: Slush Rush or Ice Body.

>>Perk Name: Weather War
>>Cost: 3000 EXP
>>Prerequisites: Weather Report
>>Description: Twice per thread, you may choose to end a weather effect caused by a foe.