>>22836573They always think they can take the pain, until the pain actually hits. Sure, the Machoke's punch may have left Tentantel confused and badly bruised, but the muscle'mon would be left with a bloody, possibly broken hand from trying to punch through several layers of steel spikes. On top of which, the barbed sphere's last attack had left it poisoned, so that's another layer of damage being heaped on.
"Now, poison the other one" said Hans, not sure if the attack would connect this time. Tentantel was spinning erratically, as the Machoke's last attack had left it a confused mess.
>Toxic>On 2, Tentantel hurts itself insteadOn Metagross, the vengeance strike missed the mark, leaving the second muscle'mon wide open for another headbutting strike.
>Zen Headbutt>4 also critsStolloss had delivered retribution to one of the three enemies responsible for Stahlos' fall, and with another mighty cry it turned towards the second of the two Machoke, preparing to deliver another blow, when its attention was drawn by a group of men flinging their stick grenades.
Bad idea. Really, really bad idea.
The concussive explosions were nowhere near enough to damage the war beast, but now its gaze was locked on the idiotic soldiers. Another roar it loosed, before rearing to charge again.
>Head Smash>No recoil 