History VideoGame / MonsterSuperLeague

** When fighting Gilgamesh in the Hero's Dungeon for the first time, the protagonist comments on how the Gilgamesh they knew in their world had [[Franchise/FateSeries golden armour and could summon many weapons from behind him]]. This time, Seira quickly advises the protagonist to stop right there, [[BreakingTheFourthWall lest they get sued]].

** While venturing through Pagos Coast, Seira warns the protagonist that pirates frequent the area. The protagonist subsequently wonders if said pirates would [[Franchise/PiratesOfTheCarribean be named Jack]] or [[Manga/OnePiece have stretchy limbs]], much to Seira's confusion.
** When fighting Gilgamesh in the Hero's Dungeon for the first time, the protagonist comments on how the Gilgamesh they knew in their world had [[Franchise/FateSeries golden armour and could summon many weapons from behind him]]. This time, Seira quickly advises the protagonist to stop right there, [[BreakingTheForthWall lest they get sued]].

** Petrified Astromons can't act, but their defense is increased.
** Shocked Astromons can't act, and their defense is decreased.

* TheGlomp: Apparently, the standard greeting of Fire Miho. This later becomes a problem when she evolves into the [[InnocentFanserviceGirl fully grown, scantily dress, and curvy]] Horan.

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* BishonenLine: Most all of the Exotic Astromons fall under this category as they become more human-like in appearance as they reach higher evolution levels, despite not being evil ''per se''.
** Some three-star Astromons start off as small creatures, but become human-like in their final forms.

* BrutalBonusLevel: The Dragon Dungeons, which can only be accessed by getting enough Dragon Sigils from Extreme Mode, are meant for the most skilled of players.

* CrutchCharacter: Most all of the aforementioned ComMons, as well as Dark Gigabat.

* DiscOneNuke: The Astromon acquired through the Hero's Contract (Fire Arthur, Water Valkyrie, or Wood Odin), as well as Light Victoria.

* OurMermaidsAreDifferent: The Seiren line (Seiren, Siren, and Nereid).

** Traveler Nezz is a walking series of references to [[Anime/JojosBizarreAdventure Dio Brando.]]

* UndergroundMonkey: Almost every Astromon has more than one elemental versions, either as few as two (like the Cosmo line or the Toadora line, which both come only in Light and Dark) or as many as all five (like the Miho line or the Seiren line). The exceptions to this so far are the Hermite and Gupp lines (Water), and the Pebbol line (Fire).

* MinorlyMentionedMythsAndMonsters: Has delved into more obscure pantheons and folktales for inspiration, such as [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegetable_Lamb_of_Tartary the barometz tree]].

* StandardStatusEffects: When activated via passive skills, such ailments affect the target Astromon for a set amount of turns.

* StarterMon: The first few Astromons you obtain are Fire Miho, Water Latt, and Wood Birdie. That's not a typo; you get all three during the tutorial.

* BiTheWay: Seira has a crush on the player character regardless of your gender.

* PaletteSwap: Variant Astromons are this to their regular counterparts. Interestingly, the Variant Astromons have Leader Skills, which are active as long as the Variant Astromon is the first of four in the party.

* UndergroundMonkey: Almost every Astromon has more than one elemental versions, either as few as two (like the Cosmo line or the Toadora line) or as many as all five (like the Miho line or the Seiren line). The exceptions to this so far are the Hermite and Gupp lines (Water), and the Pebbol line (Fire).

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** Water Nereid also qualifies, but unlike most she is rather helpful for midgame players as well as new players.

* PinataEnemy: King Goldric in the Gold Dungeon. If you clear all five floors of the Gold Dungeon before the end of the day, you can earn a total of 70,000 gold.

** Sleeping Astromons can't act, but they'll wake up if attacked.

** Taunted Astromons immediately use their basic attack on their next turn, which is automatically targeted toward the Astromon that taunted them.
** Astromons affected by fatigue have their SP recovery reduced, making it harder to fill up their skill gauge.

* UndergroundMonkey: Almost every Astromon has more than one elemental versions, either as few as two (like the Cosmo line or the Toadora line) or as many as all five (like the Miho line or the Seiren line). The exceptions to this so far are the Hermite & Gupp lines (Water), and the Pebbol line (Fire).

* UndergroundMonkey: Almost every Astromon has more than one elemental versions, either as few as two (like the Cosmo line or the Toadora line) or as many as all five (like the Miho line or the Seiren line). The three exceptions to this so far are the Hermite line, the Pebbol line and the Seedler line, which only come in Water, Fire and Wood, respectively.

* ArmorPiercingAttack: Some Astromons have passive skills that can lower the target's defense or dispel shields that were set up by an Astromon on the opposing team.

* ArmorPiercingAttack: Some Astromons have passive skills that can lower the target's defense or break through shields that were set up by an Astromon on the opposing team.

* BrutalBonusLevel: The Dragon Dungeons, which can only be accessed by getting enough Dragon Sigils from Extreme Mode, and are meant for the most skilled of players.

* ElementalRockPaperScissors: Fire beats Wood beats Water beats Fire; Light and Dark are strong against each other.

** Sap gradually deals damage to the target Astromon for a set amount of turns. The more types of sap dealt upon the target, the greater damage.

** Blinded Astromons have their crit rate reduced.

* UndergroundMonkey: Almost every Astromon has more than one elemental versions, either as few as two (like the Cosmo line or the Toadora line) or as many as all five (like the Miho line or the Seiren line). The two exceptions to this so far are the Hermite line and the Pebbol line, which only come in Water and Fire, respectively.

* SimpleYetAwesome: Aggression passive skills, which come in three flavors (HP, Defense, and Recovery) and increase the Astromon's attack power in proportion to the stat in question. For Astromons with these particular skills, players are encouraged to equip them with gems that increases those stats.

* PinataEnemy: King Goldric in the Gold Dungeons. If you clear all five floors of the Gold Dungeon before the end of the day, you can earn a total of 70,000+ gold.

* SimpleYetAwesome: Aggression passive skills, which come in three flavors (HP, Defense, and Recovery) and increase the Astromon's attack power in proportion to the stat in question. For Astromons with these particular skills, players are encouraged to equip them with gems that

* ArmorPiercingAttack: Some Astromon's have passive skills that can lower the target's defense or break through shields that were set up by an Astromon on the opposing team.

** The Courageous Strike skill causes the attacking Astromon's attack power to be proportional to the target's HP.

* GlassCannon: Astromons with the Elemental Edge skill will always deal strong damage against any target, but they run the risk of just as easily being KO'd by Astromons which are strong against their element.