Gil tapped his interface, and a golden glow surrounded Terrelepun as its form expanded. Its plated armor thickened, jagged rocky spikes emerging from its back. The battlefield trembled violently, responding to its increased presence.
Terrelepun → Evolves into → Tuntonpun [082]!
- S-HP: 680 (-360)
- APEX-Power: 640
Tuntonpun [082] (Active)
[ Card Info ]
- Attribute: [Terra]
- S-HP: [680 Units] (-360)
- APEX-Power: [640 Units]
- Grade: [Uncommon]
- Weakness: [Aqua] [Spatial]
- Evolution Stage: [Dominant]
"Evolved from Terrelepun"
1. Quake Dig
- APEX Damage: [90]
- Cost: [60 APEX Units] [+10]
- Attributes: [Terra]
- Description: Tuntonpun bursts from the earth with a seismic charge, shaking the battlefield.
- Effect: Deals Terra-attribute damage. Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage and effects from attacks aimed at this Zeldritch. Alternatively, pay an extra [100] APEX Units to bypass the coin flip and guarantee the effect.
2. Terrain Overhaul
- APEX Damage: [0]
- Cost: [120 APEX Units] [+10]
- Attributes: [Terra]
- Description: With a powerful stomp, Tuntonpun reshapes the terrain, setting traps and unsettling foes.
- Effect:
- On your next attacking turn, all Terra-attribute attacks from this Zeldritch deal an extra [40] APEX Damage.
- Additionally, before the opponent's attack phase, they must flip a coin:
- If heads, their Active Zeldritch is inflicted with [Stun] and suffers [40] APEX Damage.
- If tails, it simply suffers [40] APEX Damage.
3. Tusk Trample
- APEX Damage: [110]
- Cost: [100 APEX Units] [+10]
- Attributes: [Terra]
- Description: Charging forward with unstoppable force, Tuntonpun uses its mighty tusks to trample everything in its path.
- Effect: Deals Terra-attribute damage. If the foe's Active Zeldritch is under any status ailment (such as [Stun]), this attack deals an additional [50] APEX Damage.
Retreat Cost: [30 APEX] [+10]
Attribute Weakness: [+60 Damage]
EVOLUTION COST: [300 Units] → (CresTuntonpun)
[ Additional Info ]
- Zeldritch: NO. 082
- Size: Large
- Sobriquet: "Terra Tusker Elephant Zeldritch"
[ Miscellaneous Info ]
- Market Sell Price: 50 Crystals
- Edition: Genesis [082 | 268]
- Created by: ZELDRITCH INC.
- Release Date: October 5th, 20XX
"Now, let's see how you handle this—I'm using [Terrain Overhaul]!"
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Tuntonpun reared back, its plated trunk glowing before it slammed the ground. A massive boulder tore free from the terrain, shattering into jagged shards that launched toward Skyrawsoar.
Tuntonpun's APEX-Power: 680 → 550.
Effect Activated: [Terrain Overhaul]
- Gil's next attacking turn: All Terra-attribute attacks gain +40 APEX Damage.
- Before Jake's next attack, flip a coin:
- Heads: Skyrawsoar is stunned and suffers [40] APEX Damage.
- Tails: Skyrawsoar suffers [40] APEX Damage.
I tapped the COIN FLIP button. The holographic coin spun.
It landed on tails. Good.
Effect Activated: Skyrawsoar suffers [40] APEX Damage.
Skyrawsoar's S-HP: 190 → 150.
Skyrawsoar barely stayed aloft, but the impact sent it spiraling. Worse, with [Terrain Overhaul] in effect, I could be one-shot next turn.
Gil chuckled. "Yeah, I think we both know how this is gonna end."
I clenched my fists. I needed a plan. Fast.
My turn.
I drew my next card. Oreseod.
Not helpful. No matter what I played next turn, I'd still be vulnerable to stun or damage prevention. My best move was preparing for my next opening.
I tapped my interface. "I'm using Skyrawsoar's Retreat!"
Retreat Cost: 10 APEX Units.
Skyrawsoar flapped its wings, backing out of the fight as I sent out my Bench Zeldritch.
"I'm switching in Angrioon!"
The battlefield shifted as my fiery balloon Zeldritch took center stage. Its eyes gleamed with rage, the air around it shimmering with heat.
Angrioon [135] enters as Active Zeldritch!
- S-HP: 180
- APEX-Power: 140
Angrioon [135]
[ Card Info ]
- Attribute: [Phantom] [Fire]
- S-HP: [180 Units]
- APEX-Power: [140 Units]
- Grade: [Uncommon]
- Weakness: [Phantom] [Aqua]
- Evolution Stage: [Basic] [Fledgling]
APEX TRAIT: [Echo of Enragement]
Effect: Increases the Retreat Cost and skill costs of both your Active Zeldritch and your foe's Active Zeldritch by [10] APEX Power. Additionally, increases the APEX Damage of your Active Zeldritch by [10]. This Trait does not stack with other instances of Echo of Enragement or similar Traits.
1. Temper Tantrum
- APEX Damage: [30] [+10]
- Cost: [30 APEX Units] [+10]
- Attributes: [Phantom] [Fire]
- Description: Angrioon flaps its wings to conjure a heatwave and unleash them as a barrage of fireballs. The temperature rises to irk everyone in vicinity!
- Effect: Deals Phantom and Fire-attribute damage. Deals an additional [10] APEX Damage for every [10] units of damage on this Zeldritch. During your foe's next turn, their Active Zeldritch deals an additional [10] APEX Damage and is inflicted with [Burn].
Retreat Cost: [20 APEX] [+10]
Attribute Weakness: [+20 Damage]
EVOLUTION COST: [50 Units] → (Angroombo)
[ Additional Info ]
- Zeldritch: NO. 135
- Size: Medium-Small
- Sobriquet: "Rageful Balloon Zeldritch"
[ Miscellaneous Info ]
- Market Sell Price: 10 Crystals
- Edition: Genesis [135 | 268]
- Created by: ZELDRITCH INC.
- Release Date: October 5th, 20XX
Effect Activated: [Echo of Enragement]!
- Tuntonpun's skill costs increase by [10] APEX Units.
- Angrioon's skill costs increase by [10] APEX Units.
- Angrioon's APEX Damage increases by [10].
I wasn't out of this yet. I had one last shot at turning this around.
"We're hitting with a scorching [Temper Tantrum]!"
Angrioon's APEX-Power: 180 → 140.
Angrioon let out a furious screech, its wings bursting into flame as a barrage of fireballs slammed into Tuntonpun.
[Temper Tantrum] connects!
- [40] APEX Damage → Tuntonpun.
- Effect Activated: [Burn] inflicted!
- Tuntonpun's S-HP: 320 → 280.
- Burn Effect: (20 Damage per turn).
- Tuntonpun's S-HP: 280 → 260.
Burn Effect Activated:
- At the end of each player's turn, Tuntonpun takes [20] APEX Damage until dispelled.
Tuntonpun let out a deep, pained roar.
Gil grumbled. "Should've brought ailment cures… oh well."
Gil's turn.
Gil swiped his next card, shaking his head. "Man, you're stubborn. But I respect it."
He tapped his interface. "I'm attacking with [Quake Dig]!”
Tuntonpun tore into the terrain before erupting from beneath Angrioon. I reeled from the impact as I watched Angrioon slam into the ground.
Tuntonpun's APEX-Power: 550 → 480.
[Quake Dig] connects!
- [90] APEX Damage → Angrioon.
- [Terrain Overhaul]
- (Bonus: +40 Damage)
- [Echo of Enragement]
- (Bonus: +10 Damage) (One phase)
- Total Damage: 140
Angrioon's S-HP: 180 → 40.
Gil tapped his screen, initiating the COIN FLIP. The holographic coin spun mid-air before landing on...tails.
"No damage immunity next turn." I exhaled in relief.
"Oof," Gil winced.
The impact sent Angrioon tumbling across the battlefield, but it refused to fall. It hovered back into place, flames flickering around its body. But the red aura around it intensified.
Gil said with a point. "No matter. Two more points, and that's a win for me."
Burn Effect Activated
- Tuntonpun suffers [20] APEX Damage.
- Tuntonpun's S-HP: 240 → 220.
I inhaled sharply. This was it. One more turn, and it was all or nothing.
My turn.
I drew my next card, my pulse racing.
I checked my skills. I had one chance left—[Temper Tantrum].
I tapped my screen. “I'm attacking with [Temper Tantrum]!"
Angrioon let out a furious screech, its entire body bursting into a fiery blaze as it launched a scorching barrage of flames at Tuntonpun.
Angrioon's APEX-Power: 140 → 100.
[Temper Tantrum] connects!
- [40] APEX Damage + (10 bonus per 10 damage on Angrioon: +140)
- Total Damage: 180
Tuntonpun's S-HP: 220 → 40.
Gil's eyes widened. "Woah, that's—"
Effect Activated: Burn!
- Tuntonpun suffers [20] APEX Damage at the end of each turn.
- Tuntonpun's S-HP: 40 → 20.
I grinned. "Your move, Gil."
He drew his next card, then sighed. "I miscalculated. You win, Jake. GG."
Burn Effect:
- Tuntonpun suffers [20] APEX Damage.
- Tuntonpun's S-HP: 20 → 0.
The battlefield pulsed as Tuntonpun let out a deep, rumbling groan before collapsing. Its holographic form flickered, then shattered.
System Announcement: Tuntonpun has been defeated!
For the first time all match, Gil looked genuinely surprised. "You actually… won?"
I let out a breath, feeling my adrenaline finally ease. "Told you I had a plan."
Gil shook his head. "Yo. This was rough, man. Super close." He pointed at me. "Next time, I'm not letting you set up."
I shot him a thumbs-up. "Next time, I'll be ready. Good game, Gil!"
Match Complete.
Gil walked up and handed me a small chest. "Yo. Here's your winnings—2000 Crystal Credits. Also," he dug into his backpack, pulling out three Zeldritzon Genesis booster packs, handing them over.
I took them, stunned by the kind gesture. "Seriously?"
He grinned. "Have fun with your real matches. The next guys? Way easier. Good luck."
"...Wait, what?"
I was cut off as seven new challengers entered the 'Ten Singles Deck Challenge' room. They were escorted in by an attendant.
I turned back to Gil—but he was gone.
Spade and I exchanged a glance. He ruffed back in response, probably saying, what in the world? The attendant waved me forward.
I glanced at the booster packs, then back at the challengers.
Welp. Time to open these and get started.