Are you serious? These guys are fighting over Dr. Pepper? My goodness, what has ASB come to if we have to hold matches over soda preferences...Eh, at least I get UC.
As a crowd gathers around the TV to watch a particularly exciting round of Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Wario delivers a message to the soon-to-be-disappointed gamers:
"WARIO WARIO WAHAHAHARIO WARIO WARIO WAHAHAHA!"
(This roughly translates as "Too bad I rented out the stadium to some punks arguing over a beverage!")
As the crowd gets up and starts to leave, they realize exactly what's happening on-screen- the only thing more attracting to nerds than Super Smash Bros. (except WoW, LoL, D&D, Skyrim, Minecraft, Warlight, etc.): Pokemon! Two trainers, the inexplicable Son_of_Shadoo and the inscrutable Orcinus Duo, have gathered on Wario's arena to engage in combat over possibly the most trivial matter in existence: the quality level of Dr. Pepper. They seem very hyped about it, unlike everyone else, but, since the only other option is to interact socially with someone who can't speak Klingon fluently, everyone else has decided to look interested anyway.
Here's a description of the WarioWare arena, for those of you who may not have heard of it:
An artificial environment with no external water source or natural grass. Digging and seismic moves are allowed. Weather is allowed.
At the beginning of each round, the ref will give a task to the participating pokemon to perform during the round. It can be anything as long as all active pokemon can feasibly accomplish it (eg, use non-STAB moves only). Any pokemon that fail to complete the task take damage equal to 1/4 of their max HP.
Even Wario needs rules sometimes, so here are the agreed-upon conditions of the match.
Buffy (Pinsir) (M)
Summary: Bug STAB; more mobility in dense brush or forest conditions. Gains an extra guaranteed attack on multi-hit moves.
Hyper Cutter:
Type: Innate
This Pokemon always keeps its claws/teeth/pincers extremely sharp, and thus cannot have its attack reduced.
Mold Breaker:
Type: Innate
Whenever this Pokemon attacks, it emits an invisible, blindingly quick pulse preceding the attack that disables the opponents natural abilities (e.g. Levitators plummet towards the ground before Earthquake hits, Volt Absorb will not absorb electric attacks, Clear Body does not prevent stat-drops, etc.)
Moxie (DW):
Type: Innate
This Pokemon gets psyched after it earns a KO on an opposing Pokemon, increasing its attack by one (1) stage. This boost is maintained at the end of each round.
Stats:
HP: 100
Atk: Rank 6 (+)
Def: Rank 4
SpA: Rank 1 (-)
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 85
Size Class: 3
Weight Class: 4
Base Rank Total: 20
MC: 0
DC: 5/5
Attacks:
Vicegrip
Focus Energy
Bind
Seismic Toss
Harden
Revenge
Brick Break
Vital Throw
Close Combat
Feint
Faint Attack
Earthquake
Stone Edge
Protect
X-Scissor
Bide
Substitute
Thrash
Swords Dance
Total: 19
Mind (Mr. Mime) (F)
Nature: Timid
Type: Psychic
Psychic STAB; less susceptible to blinding, more susceptible to sound-based assaults as far as locking on with Psychic attacks, can lift and throw opponents with Psychic regardless of Special Attack Rank. Psychic-type attacks are not godlike and cannot be used as a catchall for Disabling, Binding, and redirecting opposing attacks.
Abilities:
Soundproof:Type: Innate
Pokemon with this ability emit their own powerful electrostatic or sound-dampening field, making them immune to sound-based moves other than an ally's or their own Heal Bell. (Known sound moves: Bug Buzz, Chatter, Echoed Voice, Grasswhistle, Growl, Heal Bell, Hyper Voice, Metal Sound, Perish Song, Relic Song, Roar, Round, Screech, Sing, Snarl, Snore, Supersonic, Uproar.
Filter:Type: Innate
This Pokemon has a special energy barrier that reduces the Base Attack Power of any opponent’s super-effective attack by two (2).
Technician (DW):Type: Innate
This Pokemon is more skilled at performing weaker moves, causing any of their attacks that normally have 6 or less Base Attack Power to have their Base Attack Power multiplied by 1.5. (e.g. Aerial Ace goes from 6 to 9, Mach Punch goes from 4 to 6, etc.) The Energy Cost for a one-hit or two-hit attack is increased by one (1). Each hit in a multi-hit move is boosted by one (1) Base Attack Power, and the Energy Cost for multi-hit attacks is increased by two (2). Because Technician is a multiplier on single hit moves, its effect is applied to Base Attack Power before any additive effects.
HP: 90
Atk: Rank 1 (-)
Def: Rank 3
SpA: Rank 4
SpD: Rank 5
Spe: 104 (+)
Acc: +12%
Size Class: 3
Weight Class: 4
Evolution Counter: 6 / 6
Move Counter: 2
Dream Counter: 5 / 5
Attacks:
Tickle
Barrier
Confusion
Copycat
Meditate
Encore
DoubleSlap
Mimic
Light Screen
Reflect
Psybeam
Fake Out
Confuse Ray
Icy Wind
Psyshock
Protect
Toxic
Psychic
Double Team
Hypnosis
Endure
Magic coat
Thunder Wave
Thunder
Taunt
Shadow Ball
Nasty Plot
Signal Beam
Safeguard
Snatch
Attract
Substitute
Sunny Day
Solarbeam
Magical Leaf
Quick Guard
Wide Guard
Power Swap
Guard Swap
Recycle
Counter
Teleport
Hyper Beam
Mud-Slap
Trick Room
Bide
Moves: 41
Krilowatt "Hijinks" (F)
Nature: Modest - adds rank to SpA, subtracts rank from Atk.
Type: Electric/Water
Electric: Electric STAB; 50% reduction in paralysis chance from other electrical attacks, perfect accuracy and 30% chance of Protect breaking Thunder during Rain. Superior senses in power plant environments.
Water: Water STAB; Can breathe and have excellent mobility when underwater, are less capable on land unless they are entirely amphibious.
Abilities:
Trace: (Can be Activated) When entering into battle, this Pokemon can copy an ability on one of its opponents for 6 EN. The Ability remains on the Pokemon for six (6) actions. Trace can be reused with an action later in battle for 5 EN. Wonder Guard cannot be Traced.
Command: (Ability: Trace (Target Ability) )
Magic Guard: (Innate) This Pokemon is infused with a powerful psycho-electric energy that makes it immune to damage from Hail, Sandstorm, and damage from Leech Seed, Poisoning, and Burn. It can still attack itself in confusion, but will not absorb any damage from it.
Shell Armour (DW): (Innate) This Pokemon’s thick, bony outer shell prevents it from taking critical hits.
EC: 6/6
MC: 0
DC: 5/5
Stats:
HP: 125
Atk: Rank 2 (-)
Def: Rank 3
SpA: Rank 4 (+)
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 105
Size Class: 1
Weight Class: 2
Base Rank Total: 21
Attacks:
Levelup:
Ice Shard
Aqua Jet
Imprison
Bubble
Charge
Tackle
Thundershock
Detect
Heart Swap
Hydro Pump
Discharge
Copycat
Volt Switch
BubbleBeam
TM:
Scald
Toxic
Ice Beam
Protect
Thunderbolt
Dive
Surf
Substitute
Attract
Torment
Endure
Thunder Wave
Blizzard
Double Team
Sleep Talk
Tutor:
Earth Power
Egg:
Me First
Counter
Mirror Coat
Signal Beam
Move Total: 34
Dusknoir "Mia" (F)
Nature: Brave - Attack increased by *, a 15% decrease (rounded down) in Base Speed and a +10% increase in accuracy (e.g. 85 becomes 95) on an opponent's attacks.
Type: Ghost
Ghost: Ghost STAB; brief intangibility that nullifies Normal and Fighting-type attacks. Can move through walls for a brief period of time but must remain in motion. Superior senses in low light and inside dark buildings. Have no vision reduction in hazes.
Stats:
HP: 90
Atk: Rank 5 (+)
Def: Rank 5
SpA: Rank 3
SpD: Rank 5
Spe: 39 (45/1.15, rounded down)
Size Class: 4
Weight Class: 5
Base Rank Total: 21
EC: 9/9
MC: 5
DC: N/A
Abilities:
Pressure: This Pokemon’s presence fills the air with intense anxiety, and any damaging or status attack launched at this Pokemon costs the opposing Pokemon two (2) more energy to perform. (Innate)
Attacks:
Levelup:
Leer
Night Shade
Disable
Foresight
Astonish
Confuse Ray
Shadow Sneak
Pursuit
Will-o-Wisp
Hex
Fire Punch
ThunderPunch
Ice Punch
Gravity
Bind
Shadow Punch
TM:
Toxic
Shadow Ball
Ice Beam
Protect
Brick Break
Trick Room
Earthquake
Telekinesis
Psychic
Rock Slide
Charge Beam
Torment
Egg:
Destiny Bond
Pain Split
Imprison
Tutor:
DynamicPunch
Mud Slap
Sucker Punch
Move Total: 34
Salamence "Elphaba" (F)
Nature: Mild - adds rank to special attack, subtracts rank from defense.
Type: Dragon/Flying
Dragon: Dragon STAB; More in touch with legendary or special auras in arenas. Able to use Hyper Beam and Giga Impact without losing focus.
Flying: Flying STAB; immunity to Ground attacks except under the effects of Smack Down and Gravity, even for ground-based flying Pokemon. Will always hit foes with Dig (except other Flying types) and Dive. Cannot be hit by Dive unless the attacking Pokemon has a size class greater than four (4). Immune to Spikes and Toxic Spikes. Enhanced aerial mobility. Superior senses in open air arenas.
EC: 9/9
MC: 4
DC: 5/5
Abilities:
Intimidate: (Can be Activated) When this Pokemon initially goes out into the battlefield, it generates an intimidating roar or war cry that shakes all opponents on the battlefield, reducing their Attack stage by one (1). The attack drop is maintained at the end of each round. If an opponent switches in a new Pokemon, Intimidate can be activated again as an Action, and will affect all opponents. Command: (Ability: Intimidate)
Moxie: (Innate, DW): This Pokemon gets psyched after it earns a KO on an opposing Pokemon, increasing its attack by one (1) stage. This boost is maintained at the end of each round.
Stats:
HP: 100
Atk: Rank 5
Def: Rank 2 (-)
SpA: Rank 5 (+)
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 100
Size Class: 4
Weight Class: 5
Base Rank Total: 22
Attacks:
Levelup:
Rage
Bite
Leer
Headbutt
Focus Energy
Ember
Crunch
Zen Headbutt
Fire Fang
Thunder Fang
Fly
Dragon Tail
TM:
Flamethrower
Dragon Claw
Protect
Toxic
Rock Slide
Egg:
Dragon Dance
Hydro Pump
Twister
Tutor:
Draco Meteor
Move Total: 21
Flow of the Match:
Dummy007 sends out Orcinus Duo's Pokemon and provides the Task of the Round.
Son_of_Shadoo sends out his two Pokemon and attempts to complete the TotR.
Orcinus Duo also tries to complete the TotR.
Dummy007 laughs in both their faces, posts something that vaguely resembles a reffing and includes the next TotR, and goes on an unannounced three-week hiatus.
In the meantime, Orcinus Duo tries to complete the next TotR.
Son_of_Shadoo does likewise.
Dummy007 returns from his hiatus to find that no one is willing to ref, reluctantly posts another half-hearted reffing, and goes on a four-week hiatus to see if he can get rid of these guys. He doesn't. :/
etc.
I will post the first round's TotR once SoS has picked his Pokemon.
As a crowd gathers around the TV to watch a particularly exciting round of Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Wario delivers a message to the soon-to-be-disappointed gamers:
"WARIO WARIO WAHAHAHARIO WARIO WARIO WAHAHAHA!"
(This roughly translates as "Too bad I rented out the stadium to some punks arguing over a beverage!")
As the crowd gets up and starts to leave, they realize exactly what's happening on-screen- the only thing more attracting to nerds than Super Smash Bros. (except WoW, LoL, D&D, Skyrim, Minecraft, Warlight, etc.): Pokemon! Two trainers, the inexplicable Son_of_Shadoo and the inscrutable Orcinus Duo, have gathered on Wario's arena to engage in combat over possibly the most trivial matter in existence: the quality level of Dr. Pepper. They seem very hyped about it, unlike everyone else, but, since the only other option is to interact socially with someone who can't speak Klingon fluently, everyone else has decided to look interested anyway.
Here's a description of the WarioWare arena, for those of you who may not have heard of it:
An artificial environment with no external water source or natural grass. Digging and seismic moves are allowed. Weather is allowed.
At the beginning of each round, the ref will give a task to the participating pokemon to perform during the round. It can be anything as long as all active pokemon can feasibly accomplish it (eg, use non-STAB moves only). Any pokemon that fail to complete the task take damage equal to 1/4 of their max HP.
Even Wario needs rules sometimes, so here are the agreed-upon conditions of the match.
And, of course, what's a Pokemon battle without Pokemon? Just a battle, that's what!
Buffy (Pinsir) (M)
Summary: Bug STAB; more mobility in dense brush or forest conditions. Gains an extra guaranteed attack on multi-hit moves.
Hyper Cutter:
Type: Innate
This Pokemon always keeps its claws/teeth/pincers extremely sharp, and thus cannot have its attack reduced.
Mold Breaker:
Type: Innate
Whenever this Pokemon attacks, it emits an invisible, blindingly quick pulse preceding the attack that disables the opponents natural abilities (e.g. Levitators plummet towards the ground before Earthquake hits, Volt Absorb will not absorb electric attacks, Clear Body does not prevent stat-drops, etc.)
Moxie (DW):
Type: Innate
This Pokemon gets psyched after it earns a KO on an opposing Pokemon, increasing its attack by one (1) stage. This boost is maintained at the end of each round.
Stats:
HP: 100
Atk: Rank 6 (+)
Def: Rank 4
SpA: Rank 1 (-)
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 85
Size Class: 3
Weight Class: 4
Base Rank Total: 20
MC: 0
DC: 5/5
Attacks:
Vicegrip
Focus Energy
Bind
Seismic Toss
Harden
Revenge
Brick Break
Vital Throw
Close Combat
Feint
Faint Attack
Earthquake
Stone Edge
Protect
X-Scissor
Bide
Substitute
Thrash
Swords Dance
Total: 19
Mind (Mr. Mime) (F)
Nature: Timid
Type: Psychic
Psychic STAB; less susceptible to blinding, more susceptible to sound-based assaults as far as locking on with Psychic attacks, can lift and throw opponents with Psychic regardless of Special Attack Rank. Psychic-type attacks are not godlike and cannot be used as a catchall for Disabling, Binding, and redirecting opposing attacks.
Abilities:
Soundproof:Type: Innate
Pokemon with this ability emit their own powerful electrostatic or sound-dampening field, making them immune to sound-based moves other than an ally's or their own Heal Bell. (Known sound moves: Bug Buzz, Chatter, Echoed Voice, Grasswhistle, Growl, Heal Bell, Hyper Voice, Metal Sound, Perish Song, Relic Song, Roar, Round, Screech, Sing, Snarl, Snore, Supersonic, Uproar.
Filter:Type: Innate
This Pokemon has a special energy barrier that reduces the Base Attack Power of any opponent’s super-effective attack by two (2).
Technician (DW):Type: Innate
This Pokemon is more skilled at performing weaker moves, causing any of their attacks that normally have 6 or less Base Attack Power to have their Base Attack Power multiplied by 1.5. (e.g. Aerial Ace goes from 6 to 9, Mach Punch goes from 4 to 6, etc.) The Energy Cost for a one-hit or two-hit attack is increased by one (1). Each hit in a multi-hit move is boosted by one (1) Base Attack Power, and the Energy Cost for multi-hit attacks is increased by two (2). Because Technician is a multiplier on single hit moves, its effect is applied to Base Attack Power before any additive effects.
HP: 90
Atk: Rank 1 (-)
Def: Rank 3
SpA: Rank 4
SpD: Rank 5
Spe: 104 (+)
Acc: +12%
Size Class: 3
Weight Class: 4
Evolution Counter: 6 / 6
Move Counter: 2
Dream Counter: 5 / 5
Attacks:
Tickle
Barrier
Confusion
Copycat
Meditate
Encore
DoubleSlap
Mimic
Light Screen
Reflect
Psybeam
Fake Out
Confuse Ray
Icy Wind
Psyshock
Protect
Toxic
Psychic
Double Team
Hypnosis
Endure
Magic coat
Thunder Wave
Thunder
Taunt
Shadow Ball
Nasty Plot
Signal Beam
Safeguard
Snatch
Attract
Substitute
Sunny Day
Solarbeam
Magical Leaf
Quick Guard
Wide Guard
Power Swap
Guard Swap
Recycle
Counter
Teleport
Hyper Beam
Mud-Slap
Trick Room
Bide
Moves: 41
Krilowatt "Hijinks" (F)
Nature: Modest - adds rank to SpA, subtracts rank from Atk.
Type: Electric/Water
Electric: Electric STAB; 50% reduction in paralysis chance from other electrical attacks, perfect accuracy and 30% chance of Protect breaking Thunder during Rain. Superior senses in power plant environments.
Water: Water STAB; Can breathe and have excellent mobility when underwater, are less capable on land unless they are entirely amphibious.
Abilities:
Trace: (Can be Activated) When entering into battle, this Pokemon can copy an ability on one of its opponents for 6 EN. The Ability remains on the Pokemon for six (6) actions. Trace can be reused with an action later in battle for 5 EN. Wonder Guard cannot be Traced.
Command: (Ability: Trace (Target Ability) )
Magic Guard: (Innate) This Pokemon is infused with a powerful psycho-electric energy that makes it immune to damage from Hail, Sandstorm, and damage from Leech Seed, Poisoning, and Burn. It can still attack itself in confusion, but will not absorb any damage from it.
Shell Armour (DW): (Innate) This Pokemon’s thick, bony outer shell prevents it from taking critical hits.
EC: 6/6
MC: 0
DC: 5/5
Stats:
HP: 125
Atk: Rank 2 (-)
Def: Rank 3
SpA: Rank 4 (+)
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 105
Size Class: 1
Weight Class: 2
Base Rank Total: 21
Attacks:
Levelup:
Ice Shard
Aqua Jet
Imprison
Bubble
Charge
Tackle
Thundershock
Detect
Heart Swap
Hydro Pump
Discharge
Copycat
Volt Switch
BubbleBeam
TM:
Scald
Toxic
Ice Beam
Protect
Thunderbolt
Dive
Surf
Substitute
Attract
Torment
Endure
Thunder Wave
Blizzard
Double Team
Sleep Talk
Tutor:
Earth Power
Egg:
Me First
Counter
Mirror Coat
Signal Beam
Move Total: 34
Dusknoir "Mia" (F)
Nature: Brave - Attack increased by *, a 15% decrease (rounded down) in Base Speed and a +10% increase in accuracy (e.g. 85 becomes 95) on an opponent's attacks.
Type: Ghost
Ghost: Ghost STAB; brief intangibility that nullifies Normal and Fighting-type attacks. Can move through walls for a brief period of time but must remain in motion. Superior senses in low light and inside dark buildings. Have no vision reduction in hazes.
Stats:
HP: 90
Atk: Rank 5 (+)
Def: Rank 5
SpA: Rank 3
SpD: Rank 5
Spe: 39 (45/1.15, rounded down)
Size Class: 4
Weight Class: 5
Base Rank Total: 21
EC: 9/9
MC: 5
DC: N/A
Abilities:
Pressure: This Pokemon’s presence fills the air with intense anxiety, and any damaging or status attack launched at this Pokemon costs the opposing Pokemon two (2) more energy to perform. (Innate)
Attacks:
Levelup:
Leer
Night Shade
Disable
Foresight
Astonish
Confuse Ray
Shadow Sneak
Pursuit
Will-o-Wisp
Hex
Fire Punch
ThunderPunch
Ice Punch
Gravity
Bind
Shadow Punch
TM:
Toxic
Shadow Ball
Ice Beam
Protect
Brick Break
Trick Room
Earthquake
Telekinesis
Psychic
Rock Slide
Charge Beam
Torment
Egg:
Destiny Bond
Pain Split
Imprison
Tutor:
DynamicPunch
Mud Slap
Sucker Punch
Move Total: 34
Salamence "Elphaba" (F)
Nature: Mild - adds rank to special attack, subtracts rank from defense.
Type: Dragon/Flying
Dragon: Dragon STAB; More in touch with legendary or special auras in arenas. Able to use Hyper Beam and Giga Impact without losing focus.
Flying: Flying STAB; immunity to Ground attacks except under the effects of Smack Down and Gravity, even for ground-based flying Pokemon. Will always hit foes with Dig (except other Flying types) and Dive. Cannot be hit by Dive unless the attacking Pokemon has a size class greater than four (4). Immune to Spikes and Toxic Spikes. Enhanced aerial mobility. Superior senses in open air arenas.
EC: 9/9
MC: 4
DC: 5/5
Abilities:
Intimidate: (Can be Activated) When this Pokemon initially goes out into the battlefield, it generates an intimidating roar or war cry that shakes all opponents on the battlefield, reducing their Attack stage by one (1). The attack drop is maintained at the end of each round. If an opponent switches in a new Pokemon, Intimidate can be activated again as an Action, and will affect all opponents. Command: (Ability: Intimidate)
Moxie: (Innate, DW): This Pokemon gets psyched after it earns a KO on an opposing Pokemon, increasing its attack by one (1) stage. This boost is maintained at the end of each round.
Stats:
HP: 100
Atk: Rank 5
Def: Rank 2 (-)
SpA: Rank 5 (+)
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 100
Size Class: 4
Weight Class: 5
Base Rank Total: 22
Attacks:
Levelup:
Rage
Bite
Leer
Headbutt
Focus Energy
Ember
Crunch
Zen Headbutt
Fire Fang
Thunder Fang
Fly
Dragon Tail
TM:
Flamethrower
Dragon Claw
Protect
Toxic
Rock Slide
Egg:
Dragon Dance
Hydro Pump
Twister
Tutor:
Draco Meteor
Move Total: 21
Flow of the Match:
Dummy007 sends out Orcinus Duo's Pokemon and provides the Task of the Round.
Son_of_Shadoo sends out his two Pokemon and attempts to complete the TotR.
Orcinus Duo also tries to complete the TotR.
Dummy007 laughs in both their faces, posts something that vaguely resembles a reffing and includes the next TotR, and goes on an unannounced three-week hiatus.
In the meantime, Orcinus Duo tries to complete the next TotR.
Son_of_Shadoo does likewise.
Dummy007 returns from his hiatus to find that no one is willing to ref, reluctantly posts another half-hearted reffing, and goes on a four-week hiatus to see if he can get rid of these guys. He doesn't. :/
etc.
I will post the first round's TotR once SoS has picked his Pokemon.
