A second holographic Zeldritch shimmered to life to replace Plelepun—a bulkier, more armored Terra-type elephant, its trunk and shoulders now covered in jagged stone plating. Not good.
Terrelepun [081] (Active)
[ Card Info ]
- Attribute: [Terra]
- S-HP: [410 Units]
- APEX-Power: [330 Units]
- Grade: [Uncommon]
- Weakness: [Aqua] [Spatial]
- Evolution Stage: [Emergent]
"Evolved from Plelepun"
1. Quake Charge
- APEX Damage: [60]
- Cost: [40 APEX Units] [+10]
- Attributes: [Terra]
- Description: Terrelepun 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 [80] APEX Units to bypass the coin flip and guarantee the effect.
2. Terrain Overhaul
- APEX Damage: [0]
- Cost: [100 APEX Units] [+10]
- Attributes: [Terra]
- Description: With a powerful stomp, Terrelepun reshapes the terrain, setting traps and unsettling foes.
- Effect:
- On your next attacking turn, all Terra-attribute attacks from this Zeldritch deal an extra [30] 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 [30] APEX Damage.
- If tails, it simply suffers [30] APEX Damage.
3. Tusk Trample
- APEX Damage: [80]
- Cost: [80 APEX Units] [+10]
- Attributes: [Terra]
- Description: Charging forward with unstoppable force, Terrelepun 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 [40] APEX Damage.
Retreat Cost: [20 APEX] [+10]
Attribute Weakness: [+40 Damage]
EVOLUTION COST: [100 Units] → (Tuntonpun)
[ Additional Info ]
- Zeldritch: NO. 081
- Size: Large
- Sobriquet: "Tunneling Elephant Zeldritch"
[ Miscellaneous Info ]
- Market Sell Price: 30 Crystals
- Edition: Genesis [081 | 268]
- Created by: ZELDRITCH INC.
- Release Date: October 5th, 20XX
The moment Terrelepun emerged, the battlefield trembled slightly beneath us. The rocky terrain from [Terrain Shift] responded to its presence, jagged stones jutting upward as if welcoming their new ruler.
Terrelepun's APEX-Power: 120 → 330.
Gil smirked. "Hope you're ready for some aftershocks, 'cause Terrelepun doesn't play nice."
I gritted my teeth. 410 S-HP? This thing was an absolute tank. If I didn't start setting up my board fast, I'd be in serious trouble.
"Now we're talking," he said, tapping his interface. "Let's see how you handle this. I'm activating [Terrain Overhaul]!"
Terrelepun reared back and slammed its plated trunk into the ground. The battlefield trembled as cracks spread beneath my feet, shifting once more into an even rougher, jagged terrain.
Terrelepun's APEX-Power: 330 → 220.
Effect Activated: [Terrain Overhaul]
- Gil's next attacking turn: All Terra-attribute attacks gain +30 APEX Damage.
- Before Jake's next attack, flip a coin:
- Heads: Drizibou is stunned and suffers [30] APEX Damage.
- Tails: Drizibou suffers [30] APEX Damage.
I clenched my jaw. This was bad. If I didn't shake this terrain manipulation soon, I'd be stuck playing reactive the whole game.
"That'll do it for me," Gil said, crossing his arms. "Let's see what you got, Jake."
I inhaled, steadying myself. Time to draw.
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I swiped my top card—Skyrawsoar. Not bad, but I still needed something more immediate.
First, the coin flip.
I tapped the COIN FLIP button again. The holographic coin spun, reflecting the cracked terrain beneath it.
It landed on tails.
Effect Activated: Drizibou suffers [30] APEX Damage.
Drizibou's S-HP: 140 → 110.
Drizibou let out a pained cry as the battlefield's instability seemed to sap its strength.
"Not getting any breaks today, huh?" Gil teased.
I exhaled sharply. "Yeah, yeah. Let's see if I can turn this around."
Now for my move. I had Angrioon on my Bench, meaning I could start fueling Drizibou's attacks.
I tapped my interface and hoped for Angrioon's APEX Trait to work in my favor.
Angrioon [135] (Bench: 1 of 3 [MAX])
[ 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]
- Cost: [30 APEX Units]
- 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]
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]
- Drizibou's APEX Damage increases by [10].
- Terrelepun's and Drizibou's skill costs increase by [10] APEX Units.
- Terrelepun's and Drizibou's Retreat Cost increases by [10] APEX Units.
Drizibou wobbled slightly, but as Angrioon's influence spread across the field, a faint red aura flickered around it. It might be hurt, but it was hitting harder now.
Drizibou [061] (Active)
[ Card Info ]
Attribute: [Aqua]
S-HP: [160 Units] [-50]
APEX-Power: [120 Units]
Grade: [Uncommon]
Weakness: [Voltage] [Plant]
Evolution Stage: [Basic] [Fledgling]
1. Oar Slap
- APEX Damage: [20] [+10]
- Cost: [20 APEX Units] [+10]
- Attributes: [Aqua]
- Description: Drizibou swipes to strike the foe with its flipper.
- Effect: Deals Aqua-attribute damage.
2. Aqua Shot
- APEX Damage: [40] [+10]
- Cost: [40 APEX Units] [+10]
- Attributes: [Aqua]
- Description: Drizibou spews a torrent of water at the foe.
- Effect: Deals Aqua-attribute damage. This skill may target another foe instead of the Active Zeldritch. If used to attack the target that is not Active, the skill costs an additional [10 APEX].
Retreat Cost: [20 APEX] [+10]
Attribute Weakness: [+20 Damage]
EVOLUTION COST: [50 Units] → (Dripdibou)
[ Additional Info ]
Zeldritch: NO. 061
Size: Medium
Sobriquet: "Fish-Mammalian Zeldritch"
[ Miscellaneous Info ]
- Market Sell Price: 10 Crystals
- Edition: Genesis [061 | 268]
- Created by: ZELDRITCH INC.
- Release Date: October 5th, 20XX
Drizibou's new attack values:
- Oar Slap: [30] APEX Damage (Cost: 30 APEX Units)
- Aqua Shot: [50] APEX Damage (Cost: 50 APEX Units, +10 to target a different foe)
Alright. That gave me a bit more firepower, but I still had to be careful—Terrelepun was bulkier and could easily turn the match into a slow, suffocating loss if I didn't deal with the terrain issue.
I tapped my interface. "I'm using Drizibou's [Aqua Shot]!"
Drizibou shook itself off and reared back. A swirling torrent of water gathered in its mouth before it launched the pressurized blast straight at Terrelepun.
Drizibou's APEX-Power: 120 → 70.
[Aqua Shot] connects!
- [50] APEX Damage → Terrelepun.
- Super Effective! (+40 Weakness Bonus)
- Total Damage: 90
Terrelepun's S-HP: 410 → 320.
The water struck Terrelepun dead-on, splashing against its rocky armor and causing some cracks to form. The battlefield quaked under the force of the impact, sending small debris flying.
Gil clicked his tongue. "Heh, not bad. But it'll take more than that to bring down Terrelepun."
I took a quick glance at my board. Drizibou was holding its ground for now, but I'd need to retreat it soon or start setting up Skyrawsoar to shift the tide in my favor. I ended my turn.
Gil's Turn
He swiped a card from his deck and examined it with a grin. "Looks like I'm keeping the pressure up. First, let's make this even worse for you—I'm attacking with [Tusk Trample]!"
Terrelepun's APEX-Power: 220 → 130.
The massive, plated elephant dug its feet into the rocky terrain before charging forward. It lowered its tusks, which gleamed with power, and plowed straight into Drizibou.
[Tusk Trample] connects!
- [80] APEX Damage → Drizibou
- Terrain Overhaul
- (Bonus: +30 Damage)
- Drizibou's S-HP: 110 → 0.
Drizibou let out a pained cry, struggling to stay upright as its holographic form flickered dangerously.
My eyes widened. "Wait—"
Drizibou collapsed, its hologram fizzling out.
"Drizibou has been defeated!" the system announced.
Gil leaned back, looking smug. "Guess that's one down. You got a backup plan?"
I sighed, rubbing the back of my neck. That was rough. If I didn't turn things around soon, this match would be over before I even got a chance to really play.
I glanced at my Bench, then my hand. My choices were either Angrioon or Skyrawltal to Skyrawsoar.
Skyrawltal [115]
[ Card Info ]
- Attribute: [Wind] [Deino]
- S-HP: [130 Units]
- APEX-Power: [110 Units]
- Grade: [Common]
- Weakness: [Voltage] [Deino]
- Evolution Stage: [Basic] [Fledgling]
1. Claw Grasp
- APEX Damage: [20]
- Cost: [20 APEX Units]
- Attributes: [Deino]
- Description: Skyrawltal accelerates across the ground and grasp the foe.
- Effect: Deals Deino-attribute damage. Additionally, if used immediately following Swoop Slash, you may choose another target and deal [20] APEX Damage.
2. Swoop Slash
- APEX Damage: [40]
- Cost: [20 APEX Units]
- Attributes: [Wind] [Deino]
- Description: Skyrawltal swoops from the skies to swipes its talons.
- Effect: Deals Wind and Deino-attribute damage. Inflicts [Lacerate] on your foe's Active Zeldritch.
Retreat Cost: [10 APEX]
Attribute Weakness: [+20 Damage]
EVOLUTION COST: [50 Units] → (Skyrawsoar)
[ Additional Info ]
- Zeldritch: NO. 115
- Size: Medium
- Sobriquet: "Wing Crawling Wyvern Zeldritch"
[ Miscellaneous Info ]
- Market Price: 5 Crystals
- Edition: Genesis [115 | 268]
- Created by: ZELDRITCH INC.
- Release Date: October 5th, 20XX
Skyrawsoar [116]
[ Card Info ]
- Attribute: [Wind] [Deino]
- S-HP: [360 Units]
- APEX-Power: [250 Units]
- Grade: [Uncommon]
- Weakness: [Voltage] [Deino]
- Evolution Stage: [Emergent]
"Evolved from Skyrawltal"
1. Claw Grasp
- APEX Damage: [50]
- Cost: [40 APEX Units]
- Attributes: [Deino]
- Description: Skyrawsoar accelerates across the ground and grasp the foe.
- Effect: Deals Deino-attribute damage. Additionally, if used immediately following Swoop Slash, you may choose another target and deal [40] APEX Damage.
2. Swoop Slash
- APEX Damage: [60]
- Cost: [40 APEX Units]
- Attributes: [Wind] [Deino]
- Description: Skyrawsoar swoops from the skies to swipes its talons.
- Effect: Deals Wind and Deino-attribute damage. Inflicts [Lacerate] on your foe's Active Zeldritch.
3. Tempest Talon
- APEX Damage: [80]
- Cost: [80 APEX Units]
- Attributes: [Wind]
- Description: Unleashing the winds around its claws, Skyrawsoar slices with aerial precision.
- Effect: Deals Wind-attribute damage. Reduces the APEX Cost of one of your Zeldritch's skills by [20] APEX Units during the next turn.
Retreat Cost: [10 APEX]
Attribute Weakness: [+20 Damage]
EVOLUTION COST: [100 Units] → (Skyrawvern)
[ Additional Info ]
- Zeldritch: NO. 116
- Size: Large
- Sobriquet: "Crawl Soaring Wyvern Zeldritch"
[ Miscellaneous Info ]
- Market Sell Price: 60 Crystals
- Edition: Genesis [116 | 268]
- Created by: ZELDRITCH INC.
- Release Date: October 5th, 20XX
This wasn't over yet. I still had a shot.
I reached for my next Active Zeldritch.
"Yeah," I said, locking eyes with Gil. "I've got a plan."