FROM THE FILES OF BIGFATMANTIS, POKE PH.D

Researcher’s Log – Day 1
Our lab received a new assignment today: explore the possibilities of three new Pokémon that have entered the tier.  As lead researcher, I took it upon myself to study all three Pokémon at once.  There was a Thundurus-T, which I had recognized as borderline banned Pokémon in the previous generation from the UU metagame.  There was also the Hydreigon, a staple in the previous generation UU metagame that I believe will continue to do so here.
And then I set my eyes upon a clown.  Something that I had not seen before in the tier.  His name was Blacephalon.  After close inspection, I could sense the power emanating from it.  I looked for comparisons but I could not find anything that emanated power in such a way in all my previous research diaries.  With the specimens secured, I waited until the next day to commence the research.

Day 2
Blacephalon has showcased its power.  Just sending it in to fight, its power continues to snowball with each kill, until nothing can stop it.  I have not bothered sending Hydreigon or Thundurus-T yet, for Blacephalon has been stealing the show.  Truly a marvelous display.

Day 3
I have a built a team to perfectly compliment Hydreigon and Thundurus-T, since they need a bit more support.  Blacephalon was not amused by this.  I opened the door to the lab and it was all in flames.  Blacephalon had thrown a tantrum it seems.  After some cleanup, I decided to re-think the situation and built a team to help support Blacephalon instead.

Day 4
I have supported Blacephalon with Tapu Lele to block the dangerous priority strikes against it.  Blacephalon has been reaping the benefits, cleaning its targets with almost no checks in sight.  At night, when I was to sleep, I could not sleep and instead stayed up to think of more ways to support Blacephalon.  With Blacephalon’s power, I felt I must do everything possible to enhance it, so that it may destroy even the most daunting of foes.

Day 5
I have held skirmishes within my own lab to practice for fights.  I have given Hydreigon extra bulk to withstand the hits of Blacephalon quite well.  Blacephalon was initially enraged by this.  But when we started to fight other opponents, Blacephalon was pleased to see Hydreigon check the opponent’s Blacephalon.  Perhaps this is the day Blacephalon begins to work in unity with the other research subjects?

Day 7
The power of Blacephalon has become immense.  Awe-inspiring.  I cannot look away as it decimates its foes.  I have stopped paying attention to Hydreigon and Thundurus-T altogether.  Blacephalon wishes for me to focus only on it.  Alone, Blacephalon and I can surely conquer whatever stands in our way.

Day 10
I have been incapacitated for two days, and my research was paused.  I want to continue to support the Blacephalon in all I can do.  My wife is concerned that I am becoming too obsessive.  Yesterday my son was playing his Nintendo Switch and I turned it off and made him go to Clown classes instead.  I thought, maybe if my son was a Blacephalon, he could also be strong.

Day 14
The lab does not want me back – they say I am unstable.  But Blacephalon is still beside me.  I am conducting the remaining research on my own, outside my lab.  There is much for Blacephalon and I to conquer, and we cannot waste any days.  I have created a plan to proceed tomorrow.

Day 17
Like most days lately, I feel famished.  Last night my wife made a steak dinner as she usually does on Thursdays, but I did not eat it.  Instead I wanted to eat Cotton Candy and Popsicles.  I thought my son would also enjoy these, but he started to cry, saying he wanted his daddy back.  I do not understand it – I am trying to become more powerful, and this is the only way.  If we could all somehow harness the power of the Blacephalon, nothing in the world could stop us.

Day 20
This morning I dressed up my wife in a clown suit while she was sleeping, and gave her a stick on fire.  She woke up screaming and ordered me out of the house.  I thought the suit and stick would provide a beast boost and her power would increase immensely.  She does not want me back in the house.  I am alone with Blacephalon in a hotel now.  We will continue our research from here.

Day 22
I have identified many shops around town that are selling items at a high rate, which I find unacceptable.  I have brought Blacephalon with me to challenge these shop owners to lower their prices or demand they give me their goods.  Blacephalon has proven to be immensely powerful in these situations as well, and our wealth is now accumulating as we run from town to town.

Day 25
I no longer eat human food.  I only eat what Blacephalon eats – poke blocks.  I believe if I do enough of this, I will gain the powers that Blacephalon has.  Blacephalon supports me in my endeavor.  Sometimes, instead of Blacephalon fighting, I try to fight, and use a Trick to give the enemy a Scarf.  I think, in time, I will be what I am destined to become.

Day 29
The pokeblocks have allowed me to change my size slightly.  Blacephalon has invited me into its pokeball.  It is cramped and I do not like it, but if this is what Blacephalon endures, then I shall endure it too.  I have noticed Blacephalon wearing some of my old clothes I took with me from my home.  Blacephalon has also started communicating with others.  Blacephalon is the most wonderful creature I have ever met.

Day 33
I have become the Blacephalon, and Blacephalon has become me.  I now emerge from the pokeball to fight the battles, while Blacephalon looks on and cheers.  I believe my life has been completed to its purpose.

Day 40
It was all a trap.  This is not what life was supposed to be.  Blacephalon does not care about me – he uses me to fight battles, while he eats his high quality steak dinners.  I am never allowed outside of my pokeball.  Blacephalon has also courted my wife, and I see them living together with my son.  Blacephalon has even returned to the research lab to hand in my research, and was greeted with great applause.  He has stolen my life away from me.  My life has become a nightmare, but nobody will know.  My words fall on deaf ears.  If anyone is still reading this journal, please save me from the Blacephalon.  Please, save all of us, before it becomes too late.