[POISON] - Leader Engineer Pikachu vs Challenger deadfox081

deadfox081 said:

Okay Engi. We have partnered through Raids, refereed each other in countless facilities but to date I cannot remember a proper battle between us. Its time to change that on the grandest stage available.

Challenging Engineer Pikachu and the Poison Gym

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Engineer Pikachu said:

"If you want one so badly I guess you can have it."

Format: 4v4 Singles
DQ: 72 Hours
Abilities: ALL
Switch: OK
Items: ON
Substitutions: TWO
Infinite chills / Recovers

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Hello people, long time no see, huh?

Today here we have a very interesting battle in our hands! In the world of ASB Raids, these two make a terrific pair, defeating and destroying one overbloated ridiculous Raid Boss after another with fine strategy and hours of preparation.

But now we will see something different for a change. Deadfox081 and Engineer Pikachu will be on opposite sides in this battle, something extremely rare and exciting to say the least. Let's get to know a bit about our contestants as we proceed, shall we?

Our Gym Leader is one of interesting deeds. He is around ever since the very begining, being on the first page of the Registration Topic. He was the first trainer to get the Ghost Badge, the Gym Leader with the second biggest number of Actually-Trained Gym Pokemon (12, 2 less than IAR, the same number as Zarator, 2 more than Dogfish44, 3 more than Gerard, 4 more than Texas, Atheno and Rediamond, 5 more than jas, yeah I have no life), the Leader with the second best win-loss ratio and, well...point is: he knows how to play this somewhat. Somewhat.

Unlike some other Gyms, where the strategy is probably something along the lines of "ATTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTAAAAAAAAAAAACKKK!!", the Poison Gym Team is made with one goal and one goal only: survive longer. His pokemons are sturdy, capable of dealing with residual damage and getting healthy easily. The core of his team won't break with brute force alone and I believe other challengers can attest to that.

As I said on other occasions, the Poison Team is one entity, so pointing out one pokemon to watch is always dubious. But since I like to do that, pay close attention to Tanka the Venusaur. It combines bulk, capacity to heal itself and the ability to use residual damage pretty well. Also it packs a good punch haha.

The challenger is also a trainer of accomplishments. Well, "almost" accomplishments. He almost got the bug gym, if it weren't for severely understimating a Heracross. He "almost" beat the Ground Gym, getting a really close finish. He "almost" (actually no haha) beat the Ghost Gym, if it weren't for a certain ref's RNG screwing with him royally *whistles*. And I believe he almost likes almost getting stuff.

But I kid. The Challenger has proven in more than one occasion that he is not to be triffled with. Believe me I know ._. . On a more serious note, deadfox081 has a pretty nice win-lose ratio and a vast array of pokemon with many possibilities. As Raids teach us, some variety + good strategy = victory. Deadfox081 is a Raid Meister so he knows that. His ability to challenge very different gyms with very different teams and do well is admirable. And this means that Engineer will have a tough job figuring out what to do.

Pay close attention to Psycha the Reuniclus. It hits Poison supereffectively with STAB, is immune to the acid majingajing and have a big movepool. Also it is one of the challengers first pokemon, so he knows how to use it. Also, more importantly: it has sleep talk. haha.

But enough babblering, let's see the teams!

Team Leader



Order of Operations:
Heads: Leader goes first
Tails: Challenger goes first



(Tails)

deadfox081 sends out pokemon with Item
Engineer Pikachu sends out Pokemon with Item and Orders
deadfox081 gives orders
I Eat PopcornRef

I think you'll find that EVERYTHING has Sleep Talk!


"Good luck Engineer. Its time I set about turning some of those almosts into completions and I couldn't think of a better way to do it than take down one of the strongest leaders around. Lag, you're up first. You can take whatever he wants to throw at us. Have these Leftovers to aid your longevity."

"Someday I'll find that Sleep Talk is more irritating than Float Stone... but I digress. Yogan, I suppose you'll do well enough against that Slowbro."

Yogan (F)
ABIL: Dry Skin, Illuminate
ITEM: Black Sludge

Toxic Spikes – Fire Spin – SolarBeam
IF (Magic Coat is used on Toxic Spikes) THEN (Swap Toxic Spikes with Fire Spin the first time, Toxic Spikes with SolarBeam the second, and use Sludge Bomb the third)
[ONCE] IF (Light Screen is used) THEN (Use Snatch and push actions back)

"Well then, I guess we can't do a lot about those spikes. But they shouldn't hinder us too much."

Thunder Wave > Psychic > Hidden Power

Hp: 100
En: 100
1/4/5/4/76
Other:
Item: Black Sludge

Round 1​

And lets get it started!

The challenger begins this with Lag the Slowbro holding a Leftovers. The challengers opts for a safe neutral lead instead of a more risky approach. Slowbro can hit hard most pokemon on the Leader's team with Psychic and the Water typing is neutral against the ones that resist Psychic attacks. Also, Regenerator and a good defense means that it can't go back and forward without losing much momentum.

The Leader counterattacks with Yogan the Mollux holding a Black Sludge. While it may seem strange to send a fire type versus slowbro, Dry Skin turns the table and gives a much wanted immunity and a nice nice constant healing. The Leader may have considered his Dark mons valuable against the challenger's team and prefered not to risk them going first. Or maybe he just likes Mollux. It IS adorable.

...anyway..

The match begins with Yogan spreading Toxic Spikes all over the arena to set up for the next pokemon that will come. Lag also goes with the supportive rout, but with a different approach, paralysing Mollux with Thunder Wave, so the challenger's overall slow team can deal with it better.

On the second action, Lag, now faster (hard to believe, isn't it?) proceeds to attack, using Psychic Powers to throw Yogan around. The Mollux manages to keep his cool (hot) though and uses Fire Spin against his foe, not only dealing some damage (not much), but also and more importantly, trapping the Slowbro.

Finally, Lag attacks once more with Hidden Power Ground for good damage and Yogan repays the favor but getting some sunlight on its system to fire a powerful Solarbeam at the Slowbro for also good damage.

During this round, Lag kept nibbling on his Leftovers to endure the Acid Mist and the Fire Spin. Yogan got more healing for himself, thanks to Black Sludge's enhanced effects and all this moisture.

End Result: an equal matchup. Both mons have exactly the same hp and en. I believe this is a sign of a very close battle folks!




Hp: 68
En: 82
1/4/5/4/76
Other: Paralysis (20%)
Item: Black Sludge


deadfox081's turn!

"Great work Lag, now set about doing some more damage."

Light Screen > Psychic > Psyshock
IF Snatch when you would use Light Screen THEN Psychic and push back
IF Mollux has clones up when you come to act THEN Earthquake

"Oh no, Light Screen!"

Toxic – Recover – Thunder
IF (Fully paralyzed) THEN (Push actions back)

Hp: 68
En: 82
1/4/5/4/76
Other: Paralysis (20%)
Item: Black Sludge

Round 2​

Fearing a sudden offensive strategy from Yogan, Lag sets up a Light Screen. But the lampshell mon likes to takes things sloooow and...well, it didn't move! Got Fully Paralysed! Maybe that is too slow...

Now safer behind a screen, Lag resumes its offensive, using its Psychic power to throw Yogan around. But Mollux isn't bothered at all and continues to do things sloooowly and Toxic's the Slowbro with a floating blob from its lamp. Pretty! Also, the arena seems to augment Toxic's power!

Finally, Lag attacks once more with Psyshock, using its mental power to create some physical waves that slap Yogan and the Mollux is forced to Recover to stay in the game.

The match is still tied, even though Lag has a small health advantage. Toxic will start to build up next round and Lag is still stuck. The challenger may be winning in terms of hp...but he sure didn't break the Leader's Stalemate just yet.

Which is boring, btw.



Hp: 56
En: 64
1/4/5/4/76
Other: Paralysis (10%)
Item: Black Sludge


Engineer Pikachu's turn!

"I might've kept you in otherwise, but circumstances decree..."

SWITCH PHASE
Yogan >>> Tanka

Tanka (F)
ABIL: Chlorophyll, Overgrow
ITEM: Black Sludge

"I'm actually reasonably happy to stay in here and see what you have to do."

"Evidently my first post didn't go through..."

SolarBeam – Venoshock – SolarBeam
IF (You are at or below 93.5 HP when you are to Venoshock) THEN (Use Giga Drain)
[ONCE] IF (Thunder Wave is used) THEN (Use Safeguard and restart the queue)

"Seriously Lag, just attack it."

Psychic > Psyshock > Psychic

Hp: 100
En: 100
3/3/5/4/69 (-10eva)
Other:
Item: Black Sludge

Round 3​

Not happy with how things are advancing, the leader calls back Yogan and sends out Tanka the Venusaur. Betting in his psychic slow fella, the challenger waits for the assault that will surely come.

and yeah it came.

Tanka said his hello with a massive beam of sure solar energy, that, even with the light screen, hit Lag so hit it was seeing rainbows. But some time later it manages to recover and counterattacked with his Psychic power, throwing the Venusaur around against all this irksome poison acid water stuff.

And some of it feel on my shoes.

Yikes.

Also, Lag quickly nibbles on his leftovers, but the acid is starting to take its toll as well as the toxins inside Lag's body. It doesn't seem that he will last much longer...

On the second turn, Tanka decides to recover some health back with Giga Drain, while Lag counterattacks with Psyshock, creating a huge Duel Gloves that proceeds to bitch-slap the dinosaur. nice.

Finally, both pokemon trade energy attacks again, with Solarbeam facing Psychic.

With the third round completed, things are still tied. Lag is hanging by the skin of his teeth, while Tanka is still reasonably well, although all the battering og this rounds shows on it. We will still need some time to see a clear advantage here.




Hp: 47
En: 75
3/3/5/4/69 (-10eva)
Other:
Item: Black Sludge



Deadfox081's turn!

"While we certainly could play some Regenerator switching shenanigans here I think its better to maintain the turn advantage when it matters. So just make sure he has to bring you down himself and can't try and heal or boost or anything silly."

Psychic + Psychic > Cool (Psychic + Psychic) > Psychic + Psychic
IF Light Screen THEN Zen Headbutt + Zen Headbutt
IF Double Team THEN Earthquake + Earthquake

"Well that hurt a lot more than I wanted it to..."

Vine Whip – Vine Whip – Vine Whip

Hp: 47
En: 75
3/3/5/4/69 (-10eva)
Other:
Item: Black Sludge

Round 4​

With one swift strike of his vine, Tanka Whips Lag out of the game, drawing first blood! Slowbro fainted!



Hp: 48
En: 73
3/3/5/4/69 (-10eva)
Other:
Item: Black Sludge



deadfox081 sends out pokemon
Engineer Pikachu gives orders
deadfox081 gives orders
I Ref

"For a last minute addition to this team you more than pulled your weight Slowbro. Now time to bring out one of the heavy hitters. Psycha, its your turn! Take a Focus Band to prolong your effectiveness!"

"The one time my opponent doesn't have a Colossoil..."

SWITCH PHASE
Tanka >>> Sasori

Sasori (F)
ABIL: Battle Armor, Sniper
ITEM: Razor Fang

"Well then I guess it's time to bring Slam into the fray. Continuing the defensive item trend she can have a Focus Sash!"

Enable Sheer Force Stealth Rock > Sand Tomb > Earthquake
IF Taunt action 1 THEN Earthquake
IF Dig action 2 THEN Earth Power

"Into the centrifuge we go!"

Knock Off – Confuse Ray – Whirlwind

Hp: 100
En: 100
4/4/1/3/95
Other:
Item: Razor Fang

Round 5​

The challenger sent out Psycha the Reuniclus with Focus Band. To counter it, the Gym Leader initiated a Switch Phase and sent out Sasori the Drapion with Razor Fang. The Challenger then called Psycha back and sent out Slam the Steelix to face the Drapion.

Sasori begins this match by using Knock Off to get rid of Slam's item and deal pitiful damage on the process. Slam also goes with the set-up route and sets up some Stealth Rocks, which will probably prove to be a drag for the leader to face.

Next, Sasori uses Confuse Ray to severely confuse the Steelix (4 actions) and Slam ends up Hitting itself in confusion! again, for laughable damage.

Feeling kinda...uh...overwhelmed and unable of dealing proper damage, Sasori uses Whirlwind to get rid of Slam, while the Steelix manages to overcome confusion for a sec and hits Sasori with a powerful Earthquake, right before being sucked into his pokeball.

The mighty winds made the challenger drop a pokeball and its next pokemon is....

Psycha the Reuniclus. Looks like the luck isn't on the challenger's side and the Reuniclus x Drapion matchup couldn't be avoided. Let's see how that will work out.



STEALTH ROCK

Hp: 80
En: 85
4/4/1/3/95
Other:
Item: Razor Fang



Engineer Pikachu's turn!

Engineer?

"Well, this certainly isn't the best case scenario. We'll have to make do, though!"

Crunch – Bite – Crunch
IF (Reuniclus orders Trick Room at all) THEN (Use Taunt – Crunch – Crunch instead)
IF (Reuniclus has Double Team clones when you act) THEN (Use Faint Attack and start Crunch – Bite – Crunch)

"We may have to follow the leader's lead and play this the slow way. Plus we have better ways of getting to act first than Trick Room."

Thunder Wave > Knock Off > Recover
IF you have more than 90 HP remaining action 3 THEN use Hidden Power action 3 instead.

STEALTH ROCK

Hp: 80
En: 85
4/4/1/3/95
Other:
Item: Razor Fang