User blog:Cfp3157/Pokemon Starter Battle Royale! Round 1, the Flames of War!

In this first round to determine the ultimate Pokemon starter, it's a scorching and searing royale between the fiery fury of the Fire Starters! Charizard, the iconic dragon-like Pokemon that fills the skies of the Kanto region! Typhlosion, the explosive ferocious volcano Pokemon that erupts across the Johto region! Blaziken, the powerful combat-savvy Pokemon that devastates arenas of the Hoenn region! And Infernape, the nimble ape Pokemon that blasts its opponents throughout the Sinnoh region! With the passion and fury to scorch the earth itself, these four Pokemon will give everything they have in a ferocious battle just to determine which of them is...

THE DEADLIEST WARRIOR

Charizard
Charizard is the final evolved form of Charmander, the Fire-starter for the original Pokemon games in the Kanto Region. Charizard is a Fire/Flying type Pokemon, with weaknesses to Rock, Water, and Electric-type attacks, resistances to Fighting, Bug, Steel, Grass, and Fire-type attacks, and immunity to Ground-type attacks. Moveset:
 * Iconic - Flamethrower: A special Fire-type attack, Charizard lets loose an intense blast of flame. This move does 95 base damage, has a 100% base accuracy, and has a 15 PP.
 * Melee - Slash: A physical Normal-type attack, Charizard rakes its opponent with a slash from its claws. This move does 70 base damage, has a 100% base accuracy, and has a 20 PP.
 * Ranged - Dragon Rage: A special Dragon-type attack, Charizard launches a shockwave at its opponent. This move always does 40 damage, has a 100% base accuracy, and has a 10 PP.
 * Status - Scary Face: A status Normal-type attack, Charizard intimidates its opponent with a ferocious glare. This move reduces the target's speed, has a 90% accuracy, and has a 10 PP.

Typhlosion
Typhlosion is the final evolved form of Cyndaquill, the Fire-starter for the Gold/Silver games and their reboots in the Johto Region. Typhlosion is a Fire-type Pokemon, with weaknesses to Rock, Water, and Ground-type attacks, resistances to Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, and Ice, and no immunities. Moveset:
 * Iconic - Lava Plume: A special Fire-type attack, Typhlosion erupts an intense inferno across the battlefield. This move does 80 base damage, has 100% base accuracy, and has a 15 PP.
 * Melee - Double-Edge: A physical Normal-type attack, Typhlosion uses a reckless, life-endangering tackle. The move does 120 base damage, has a 100% base accuracy, and has a 15 PP.
 * Ranged - Swift: A special Normal-type attack, Typhlosion shoots star-shaped projectiles at its target. The move does 60 base damage, always hits unless the target is in a semi-invulnerable state, and has a 20 PP.
 * Status - Smokescreen: A status Normal-type attack, Typhlosion creates an obscuring cloud of smoke. The move reduces the target's accuracy, has a 100% base accuracy, and has a 20 PP.

Blaziken
Blaziken is the final evolved form of Torchic, the Fire-starter for the Ruby, Gold, and Emerald games and their reboots in the Hoenn Region. Blaziken is a Fire/Fighting type Pokemon, with weaknesses to Water, Ground, Psychic, and Flying-type attacks, resistances to Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice, and Dark-type attacks, and no immunities. Moveset:
 * Iconic - Blaze Kick: A physical Fire-type attack, Blaziken unleashes a powerful, fiery kick at the target. This move does 85 base damage, has 90% base accuracy, and has 10 PP.
 * Melee - Sky Uppercut: A physical Fighting-type attack, Blaziken launches a powerful uppercut that sends the target flying. This move does 85 base damage, has 90% base accuracy, and has 15 PP.
 * Ranged - Fire Spin: A special Fire-type attack, Blaziken unleashes a tornado of fire that constantly damage the target. This move does 15 base damage, has 75% base accuracy, and has 15 PP.
 * Status - Mirror Move: A status Flying-type attack, Blaziken counters by mimicking the last move used against it. The damage is dependent on the move used previously against Blaziken, has a 100% base accuracy, and has a 20 PP.

Infernape
Infernape is the final evolved form of Chimchar, the Fire-starter for the Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum games in the Sinnoh Region. Infernape is a Fire/Fighting type Pokemon, with weaknesses to Water, Ground, Psychic, and Flying-type attacks, resistances to Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice, and Dark-type attacks, and no immunities. Moveset:
 * Iconic - Flame Wheel: A physical Fire-type attack, Infernape covers itself in powerful flames before charging its target. The move does 60 base damage, has 100% base accuracy, and has 25 PP.
 * Melee - Mach Punch: A physical Fighting-type attack, Infernape throws a blindingly fast punch that always strikes first. The move does 40 base damage, has 100% base accuracy, and has 30 PP.
 * Ranged - Heat Wave: A special Fire-type attack, Infernape breathes a stream of pure heat all over the battlefield. The move does 100 base damage, has 90% base accuracy, and has 10 PP.
 * Status - Slack Off: A status Normal-type attack, Infernape takes a moment of respite to heal during battle. The move heals half of the maximum health of Infernape, does not check accuracy, and has 10 PP.

X-Factors
Offensive Abilities

Charizard has a wealth of options for attacking its opponents, utilizing its claws, teeth, wings, tail, and entire body as a way of grappling, subduing, and combating its opponents. It can attack from the ground, but can also open opportunities for itself from the air. Typhlosion has a significant amount of raw power as well, with reduced options in just its claws and teeth being compensated by the literal explosiveness of its forest-clearing abilities. Blaziken focuses on precision attacks, trading raw power and versatility for often decisive, deadly moves that show its martial prowess. Infernape relies on its mobility and agility to fight, capable of easily avoiding attacks and countering with medium-damaging moves to whittle down its opponents and create opportunities.

Defensive Abilities:

Charizard is a naturally bulky and large Pokemon, but it carries the same trait of most Fire-types in that it doesn't have noteworthy defensive stats; however, Charizard does have more options than most due to its flight. Typhlosion relies on its speed to protect itself, while also taking down its opponents or obscuring itself to make hitting Typhlosion difficult. Blaziken is the weakest of the four on the defensive side, but it's also the fastest in terms of speed and knowingly relies on deflecting attacks rather than trying to avoid or absorb them. Infernape is easily the most agile of the Pokemon in this match, easily maneuvering itself around attacks and even has the capability to heal itself in a pinch.

Brutality:

Charizard are famous for their aggressive and hostile personalities, viciously attacking their opponents without hesitation or mercy. They're notoriously prideful and will actively search out opponents to fight. Typhlosion is not as aggressive, but it is a fiercely protective creature that fuels its powers with its rage, and a provoked Typhlosion will remorselessly assault its opponents. Blaziken is a dangerous opponent, courageous and dedicated to seeking out powerful foes to challenge itself in combat. Infernapes are certainly angry and dangerous threats, but their regular personality is often jovial and more relaxed then typical Fire-type starters.