My new idea for Pokémon Gyms

Perkilator · Aug 30, 2020

I personally think that Type-based Gyms have been done to death at this point, so I figured "Hey! Why not Gyms based on gameplay mechanics?" This idea is based on JelloApocolypse's "Let's Make a Pokémon Game!" video. Without further ado, here are my ideas:

1. The first Gym Leader is a daycare lady who uses baby Pokémon. However, you fight her 8-year-old daughter, who often plays Gym Leader. Her gym is a toy castle.

Team
- (Lv. 3)
  - Thunder Shock
  - Tail Whip
- Azurill (Lv. 3)
  - Water Gun
  - Tail Whip
- Chingling (Lv. 3)
  - Wrap
  - Growl
  - Astonish
- Toxel (Lv. 5)
  - Nuzzle
  - Flail
  - Tearful Look
  - Metal Sound

2. The second is your Professor, who uses Pokémon of the Grass, Fire and Water types. His Gym is a basic one.

Team (He never uses two Pokémon of the same type consecutively)
- Bulbasaur (Lv. 6)
  - Vine Whip
  - Razor Leaf
  - Sleep Powder
- Gossifleur (Lv. 7)
  - Leafage
  - Leaf Tornado
  - Magical Leaf
- Charmander (Lv. 6)
  - Ember
  - Fire Fang
  - Will-O-Wisp
- Darumaka (Lv. 8)
  - Ember
  - Incinerate
  - Heat Wave
- (Lv. 6)
  - Bubble
  - Water Gun
  - Withdraw
- Clauncher (Lv. 9)
  - Rain Dance
  - Aqua Jet
  - Crabhammer
  - Scald

After that, you're free to tackle each Gym at your own accord. The Gym Leaders you face are (the levels are assuming you face them in this order):

3. An aspiring chef who always equips his Pokémon with Berries during his battle. His Gym is a famous restaurant run by his uncle.

Team
- Munchlax (Lv. 12; Chople Berry equipped)
  - Lick
  - Recycle
  - Bite
  - Belly Drum
- Bunnelby (Lv. 12; Sitrus Berry equipped)
  - Super Fang
  - Fling
  - Thief
- Delibird (Lv. 14; Starf Berry equipped)
  - Present
  - Seed Bomb
  - Freeze-Dry
- Drednaw (Lv. 12; Pecha Berry equipped)
  - Jaw Lock
  - Ice Fang
  - Crunch
  - Gastro Acid
- Gulpin (Lv. 12; Cherri Berry equipped)
  - Belch
  - Gastro Acid
  - Stockpile
  - Swallow
- Bounsweet (Lv. 14; Tamato Berry equipped)
  - Sweet Scent
  - Rapid Spin
  - Synthesis
  - Magical Leaf

4. A former member of the evil team who uses Pokémon that evolve or have evolved via Friendship with him. His Gym is a basketball court.

Team
- Crobat (Lv. 17)
  - Return
  - Toxic
  - Payback
- (Lv. 17)
  - Payback
  - Calm Mind
  - Aura Sphere
  - Retaliate
- Umbreon (Lv. 20)
  - Helping Hand
  - Payback
  - Protect
  - Last Resort
- Espeon (Lv. 20)
  - Copycat
  - Helping Hand
  - Confusion
  - Last Resort
- Snom (Lv. 16)
  - Struggle Bug
  - Endure
  - Powder Snow
  - Protect
- Roselia (Lv. 17)
  - Endure
  - Swords Dance
  - Magical Leaf
  - Aromatherapy

5. A meteorologist who utilizes the fake weather around her, using all Castforms along with a Landorous and a Sligoo. Her Gym is a weather station.

Team
- Castform (Normal) (Lv. 24)
  - Energy Ball
  - Scald
  - Thunder Wave
  - Weather Ball
- Castform (Sunny Form) (Lv. 24)
  - Sunny Day
  - Flamethrower
  - Fire Blast
  - Weather Ball
- Castform (Rainy Form) (Lv. 24)
  - Rain Dance
  - Hurricane
  - Weather Ball
  - Hydro Pump
- Castform (Snowy Form) (Lv. 24)
  - Hail
  - Blizzard
  - Ice Beam
  - Weather Ball
- Landorous (Lv. 28)
  - Bulldoze
  - Earthquake
  - Rock Slide
  - Fly
- Slligoo (Lv. 25)
  - Rain Dance
  - Muddy Water
  - Mud Shot
  - Thunderbolt

6. A pop star whose Pokémon specialize in sound-based moves when she's not on stage. Her Gym is a pop concert.

Team
- Loudred (Lv. 30)
  - Echoed Voice
  - Round
  - Hyper Voice
  - Uproar
- Toxtricity (Amped Form) (Lv. 33)
  - Boomburst
  - Overdrive
  - Shock Wave
  - Screech
- Vibrava (Lv. 30)
  - Bug Buzz
  - Supersonic
  - Round
  - Boomburst
- (Lv. 30)
  - Sing
  - Disarming Voice
  - Hyper Voice
  - Round
- Brionne (Lv. 30)
  - Disarming Voice
  - Moonblast
  - Baby-Doll Eyes
  - Encore
- Chatot (Lv. 30)
  - Chatter
  - Synchronoise
  - Feather Dance
  - Echoed Voice

7. A fossil researcher who uses Fossil Pokémon on her team; she is also a fan of pop music. Her Gym is a fossil research facility.

Team
- Aerodactyl (Lv. 34)
  - Ancient Power
  - Sky Drop
  - Stone Edge
  - Aerial Ace
- Cradily (Lv. 34)
  - Ancient Power
  - Energy Ball
  - Smack Down
  - Giga Drain
- Bastiodon (Lv. 34)
  - Ancient Power
  - Iron Head
  - Rock Tomb
  - Iron Defense
- Carracosta (Lv. 34)
  - Ancient Power
  - Withdraw
  - Shell Smash
  - Scald
- Aurorus (Lv. 34)
  - Ancient Power
  - Aurora Beam
  - Blizzard
  - Rock Polish
- Dracovish (Lv. 36)
  - Ancient Power
  - Fishious Rend
  - Dragon Breath
  - Ice Fang

8. An ailing doctor who specializes in status effects for his research. His Gym is the roof on top of a Pokémon Center that he runs.

Team
- Ninetales (Lv. 39)
  - Will-O-Wisp
  - Flamethrower
  - Inferno
  - Fire Spin
- Eiscue (Lv. 41)
  - Freeze-Dry
  - Icy Wind
  - Blizzard
  - Ice Beam
- Galvantula (Lv. 39)
  - Thunder Wave
  - Electroweb
  - Wild Charge
  - Electro Ball
- Toxicroak (Lv. 39)
  - Toxic
  - Poison Sting
  - Sludge Bomb
  - Nasty Plot
- Malamar (Lv. 39)
  - Hypnosis
  - Topsy-Turvy
  - Sleep Talk
  - Psychic
- Spinda (Lv. 39)
  - Dizzy Punch
  - Swagger
  - Confusion
  - Teeter Dance

9. An old wife and husband who specialize in gender-dependent Pokémon in Double Battles. Their Gym is their wedding hall near the beach.

Team A (Husband)
- Nidoking (Lv. 45)
  - Megahorn
  - Helping Hand
  - Bulldoze
  - Poison Jab
- Unfezant (Male) (Lv. 45)
  - Attract
  - Roost
  - Protect
  - Dual Wingbeat
- Pyroar (Male) (Lv. 45)
  - Noble Roar
  - Take Down
  - Rest
  - Work Up
Team B (Wife)
- Nidoqueen (Lv. 45)
  - Poison Jab
  - Double Team
  - Smack Down
  - Sunny Day
- Meowstic (Female) (Lv. 45)
  - Helping Hand
  - Charm
  - Attract
  - Psychic
- Indeedee (Female) (Lv. 45)
  - Play Nice
  - Healing Wish
  - Aromatherapy
  - Follow Me

10. A firefighter from Hoenn who specializes in HM moves, mainly for his rescues. His Gym is a fire station.

Team
- Gyarados (Lv. 51)
  - Surf
  - Waterfall
  - Hydro Pump
  - Rain Dance
- Scizor (Lv. 49)
  - Cut
  - Metal Claw
  - X-Scissor
  - Brick Break
- Crabominable (Lv. 49)
  - Rock Smash
  - Frost Breath
  - Stone Edge
  - Iron Defense
- Bewear (Lv. 49)
  - Strength
  - Protect
  - Endure
  - Force Palm
- Wailmer (Lv. 49)
  - Dive
  - Water Spout
  - Mist
  - Rain Dance
- Golurk (Lv. 52)
  - Fly
  - Hammer Arm
  - Psychic
  - Superpower

11. A dojo master who specializes in stats; always the last Gym Leader you face, but you face him twice before his Gym Battle. His Gym, as to be expected, is a dojo where both people and Pokémon are his students.

Team
- Trevanant (Lv. 55)
  - Mega Drain
  - Leech Seed
  - Drain Punch
  - Rest
- Machamp (Lv. 56)
  - Cross Chop
  - Seismic Toss
  - Revenge
  - Close Combat
- Aegislash (Lv. 57)
  - King's Shield
  - Iron Defense
  - Reflect
  - Screech
- Oranguru (Lv. 58)
  - Zen Headbutt
  - Future Sight
  - Calm Mind
  - Instruct
- Arcanine (Lv. 59)
  - Extreme Speed
  - Agility
  - Bulldoze
  - Flare Blitz
- (Lv. 60)
  - Psystrike
  - Iron Tail
  - Shadow Ball
  - Recover

RetrogamerMax · Aug 30, 2020

I like your ideas.

Ridley64 · Aug 30, 2020

Cool! These idea's could throw more strategy into the game, it's usually either grind to a higher level than the gym, or switch around the team to get an advantage.

Pokelego999 · Aug 30, 2020

These ideas are good, but Landorous is a legendary remember. Wouldn't make sense for some random guy to own one.

Perkilator · Aug 30, 2020

Pokelego999 said:
These ideas are good, but Landorous is a legendary remember. Wouldn't make sense for some random guy to own one.

My idea in this case is that the meteorologist befriended Landorous.

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