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[serpensrex]

There are so many products at the Department Store for Pokémon. Which ones do you use? And why? Which ones improve the ability to battle? Which Technical Machines would allow a Machop to strike a ghost Pokémon? If you can answer any of these, your help would be greatly appreciated.

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[alpha_stigma]

[Oh hi there! Ryner's out grocery shopping too, actually, though he's mostly looking to restock on food supplies and bandages and stuff. ...though, there are what could be a few TM cases among today's intended purchase. Hmm. He is, in fact, in the next aisle over, intently studying a shelf full of cans which claim to contain tuna fish.]

Mmm, you'd be surprised how helpful temporary ability increases can be, you know.

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[serpensrex]

You think so?

[Cobra Commander looked over towards the next aisle, not yet matching the voice with someone he knew.]

The temporary increases could be good in a desperate situation, but after the battle ends, they're useless according to this.

[He's still sort of thinking out loud.]

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[alpha_stigma]

[And Ryner's still paying more attention to that which is nominally tuna than who he's talking to, really...]

Well, that's why you get more than one, I guess.

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[serpensrex]

I was planning on getting more than one.

[Something about that voice sounds familiar, but he can't put his finger on it.]

Or maybe I should just buy the vitamins for them. This is turning into a real pain!

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[trollsikebukuro]

[Guess who's head is popping up from the other side of the aisle? He's got a smile on his face, but he's shrugging.]

It would be worth the while to spend the money on the vitamins. They're really very helpful.

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[serpensrex]

That's what I was thinking, but I can get...

[He trails off, working the numbers out in his head.]

More of these for less money. There's also technical machines.

[He frowns beneath his mask. This was easier when he had a billion dollar budget.]

Since you're recommending them, which vitamins are the most helpful?

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[trollsikebukuro]

Of course, of course. But those only have a temporary affect -- and technical machines don't really have much but attacks. If you're looking to increase their stamina, that's not the way, Commander-sama.

[He shrugs, still with a smile on his face.]

That's entirely dependent on what you're looking to do, of course. Calcium will improve their special attack stats, Protein their normal attack, Iron for defense, Carbos for speed...

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[serpensrex]

Hmm.

[He takes a minute to consider all of this.]

I've got it. I'll purchase Protein and Carbos! Then I'll be able to launch such a crippling first strike, I won't have to worry about defense! You've been very helpful!

[Cobra Commander begins shoving the X-Attacks on to some random shelf, not caring whether or not it's the right shelf.]

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[of_france]

[France comes out of the PokeDoll aisle, a small shopping basket full of the cute creatures with David riding on top. Forever stare and giggling commence.]

I don't see the point of those things. They're expensive if you use them regularly; they only last for one battle; and you loose a turn to give it to your pokemon.

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[serpensrex]

The attack boost could be useful if you use it on the first turn.

[Cobra Commander turns around to further explain his logic, only to stop when he sees the Poliwag and its owner.]

You!

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[of_france]

I still feel you're wasting your first turn.

[France grin, making a gestures to himself. David stares.]

Moi!

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[serpensrex]

[Despite his dislike of France and that staring abomination, Cobra Commander is going to try to remain civil. He can't afford to blow his cover now.]

Then...if you feel that way, what items do you use on your...Pokemon?

[His voice is clearly strained. He's not very good at pretending to be nice.]

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[usedmiracles]

MaN I Am aLl uP In nOt bEiN SuRe wHaT YoU ShOuLd uSe.
I GuEsS WhAtEvEr iT Is yOu dO UsE MaKe sUrE It's mOtHeRfUcKiN GoOd aS A BiTcHtIt.
HoNk
:o)

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[serpensrex]

Good as a what? Can you explain?

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[usedmiracles]

YoU ReAlLy dOn't kNoW My bRoThEr?
It'S lIkE A ThInG ThAt'S oN A BiTcH Or sOmEtHiN!
JuSt wHaTeVeR YoU GeT YoUr bAd sElF Up iN BuYiN, jUsT GeT YoUr fOr sUrE On tHaT'S It'S aS GoOd aS ThAt!

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[serpensrex]

Is there some reason you're typing like that?

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[ve_gone]

Department store? Like full of products? Aren't you worried?

[ Forgive this dumbass he had a sort of mental breakdown in a sort of department store. Sort of. ]

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[serpensrex]

Worried about what?

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[ve_gone]

Your cheap affordable doom!

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[serpensrex]

Cheap affordable doom? Are there weapons here? What floor?