This project is far from complete but it's progressing very well so I thought I would share my results.
https://gist.github.com/b2739c37b139f9b057b7
Yes, it uses Pokemon sprites. Edit the boost value a bit if to run quicker. The goal is to grab three espeons without dying. Good luck!
This demonstrates how to set up multiple levels using data arrays (a good half of the code is an array for level2) and I'm in the process of making more monsters and aligning the score properly. I made the background in photoshop.
Inspired, and using coding, from http://omz-software.com/pythonista/forums/discussion/77/spritesheet-animations
Sadly the game will only work on iPad in portrait mode.