Leader jas61292 vs Challenger Athenodoros, Wind vs Water!

Leethoof · Sep 22, 2012

Athenodoros is confident as he approaches the gym, surfing atop his trusted Lapras's back. Though it may be a pinnacle high above, proclaiming the might of the flying-type, it is in the midst of the ocean nonentheless. Will Athenodoros's fierce team prevail against biased conditions, or will Leader Jas61292 hold out against the water-type onslaught today?

4v4 Doubles
2 Day DQ
5 Chills / 2 Recovery
Arena: Flying Gym
Switch: KO
Items: Off
2 Substitutions

A few miles off the coast of land a large pillar sticks out of the ocean. It reaches up into the clouds, the top blocked from view when the sky is not clear. Atop the pillar lies a square battlefield, traditional in almost every sense. However, a few important differences set this place apart from your standard Pokemon arena.

First of all, the pillar itself is hollow and filled with water, that creates a pool at the fields center, giving combatants a water source other than the sea miles below. Secondly, the field itself is exceptionally thin, and as such all Pokemon who attempt to bury through it will plummet to their demise if they cannot keep themselves aloft. Finally, at each corner of the field are pillars with what appear to be nest-like structures at the top. These features allow sky based Pokemon to rest their wings more easily.

But what is even more important than the physical features of the arena are the natural effects of the location. Due to its location above the tropical seas and the directness of the sun's rays, hail turns to rain before it ever reaches the ground. Additionally, a lack of sand makes summoning a sandstorm impossible.

However, the most prominent feature of the gym is the wind. At this high altitude, strong winds are nearly a constant. The prevailing air currents bring big gusts in from the west on a regular basis, from right behind where the gym leader stands. This provides a constant effect similar to a Tailwind at one third of normal strength for the gym leader's Pokemon. In addition, the strong winds also amplify moves that use their effects, boosting their power and their accuracy as.

Summary:

No Sandstorm or Hail
The thin battle platform prevents Dig.
- Well technically using Dig will just cause the digging Pokemon to plummet thousands of feet into the water below, putting them out of bounds and knocking them out of the battle.
- Flying and Levitating Pokemon who won't fall can still use Dig, but it won't actually do anything.
- Seriously though, this is the flying gym. Why would you be using Dig anyways?
- All other attacks are allowed.
Energy Cost of Roost reduced by 1.
Permanent Tailwind-like effect on Gym Leaders side (provides 1.33x speed boost)
Wind Based attacks have their base accuracy increased by 10% up to a maximum of 100%
Wind Based attacks have base power increased by 2
Wind based moves include the following: Hurricane, Razor Wind, Gust, Twister, Air Slash, Ominous Wind, Silver Wind, Heat Wave, Icy Wind (There may be others that I am forgetting)
Changes to the accuracy of attacks due to the wind are factored in before any other effects, such as stage boosts to accuracy or evasion.
All effects, including the power boost to wind moves and the Tailwind effect, are arena effects, not weather effects, and thus can not be negated by Cloud Nine, Air Lock or other such effects.

Teams:

Leader Jas61292:

Swanna(*) BigPecks (F)
Nature: Quirky (No Effect on Stats)

Type: Water/Flying
Water: Water STAB; Can breathe and have excellent mobility when underwater, are less capable on land unless they are entirely amphibious.
Flying: Flying STAB; immunity to Ground attacks outside extremely odd circumstances even for ground-based flying Pokemon. Enhanced aerial mobility. Superior senses in open air arenas.

Abilities:
Keen Eye: (Innate) This Pokemon has extremely good vision and cannot have its accuracy lowered by any means. Its attacks are still affected by an opponent’s evasion.
Big Pecks: (Innate) This Pokemon's sturdy wings prevent its defense from being lowered. The rate its natural defense drops after a boost is also halved from one every round to once every two (2) rounds.
Hydration (DW, unlocked): (Innate) This Pokemon absorbs water during the rain to heal any status effects afflicting this Pokemon.

Stats:
HP: 100
Atk: Rank 3
Def: Rank 3
SpA: Rank 3
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 98
Size Class: 2
Weight Class: 2
Base Rank Total: 19

EC: 6/6
MC: 1
DC: 5/5

Attacks (32 Moves):

Water Gun (*)
Water Sport (*)
Defog (*)
Wing Attack (*)
Water Pulse (*)
Aerial Ace (*)
BubbleBeam (*)
Feather Dance (*)
Aqua Ring (*)
Air Slash
Roost
Rain Dance
Tailwind
Brave Bird
Hurricane

Me First (*)
Mirror Move (*)
Steel Wing (*)
Brine
Gust

Facade (*)
Ice Beam (*)
Scald (*)
Toxic
Hidden Power Ground (7)
Substitute
Double Team
Protect
Fly
Surf
Dive
Hyper Beam

Tomohawk (Hatchet) (M)
Nature: Bold (+1 Def, -1 Atk)

Type: Normal/Fighting
Flying: Flying STAB; immunity to Ground attacks outside extremely odd circumstances even for ground-based flying Pokemon. Enhanced aerial mobility. Superior senses in open air arenas.
Fighting: Fighting STAB; ignore weight restrictions of throwing/grappling moves. Superior reaction time in close quarters

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 thier 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.
Prankster: (Innate) The Pokemon is always prepared for engaging in sneaky tactics and trickery, giving its non-damaging attacks an increase in priority level.
Justified (DW, unlocked): (Innate) This Pokemon's body reacts to dark energy, invigorating its passions. When hit by a Dark-type move, the Pokemon's attack will increase one (1) stage. A boost gained this way by an opponent's attack will be maintained at the end of each round. Self-targeted attacks do not maintain boosts.

Stats:
HP: 110
Atk: Rank 1 (-)
Def: Rank 4 (+)
SpA: Rank 4
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 85
Size Class: 2
Weight Class: 3
Base Rank Total: 19

EC: 6/6
MC: 1
DC: 5/5

Attacks (45 Moves):

Scratch
Fury Swipes
Harden
Focus Energy
Rock Smash
Roar
Bulk Up
Sunny Day
Aura Sphere
Aerial Ace
Morning Sun
Whirlwind
Rain Dance
Earth Power
Air Slash
Heat Wave
Hyper Voice@
Sky Drop
Superpower
Hurricane
Healing Wish

Roost
Nature Power
Haze
Yawn
Confuse Ray
Rapid Spin
Stealth Rock
Memento

Taunt
Toxic
Protect
Double Team
Substitute
Reflect
Hidden Power Ice
Grass Knot
Hyper Beam@
Snatch@
Safeguard@
Quash~
Fly~

Tailwind@
After You@
Bounce@

~ = In Tournament Only
@ = Out of Tournament Only

Honchkrow [Lafayette] (M)

Nature: Rash (+1 SpA, -1 SpD)

Type: Dark/Flying
Dark: Dark STAB; Immunity to all telepathic and telekinetic attacks, better performance in all darkened and especially twilight conditions. Can use any Dark-type attack regardless of Attraction.
Flying: Flying STAB; immunity to Ground attacks outside extremely odd circumstances even for ground-based flying Pokemon. Enhanced aerial mobility. Superior senses in open air arenas.

Abilities:
Insomnia: (Innate) This Pokemon is immune to sleep induced by other Pokemon. It's normal state of sleeplessness makes it take 1 less damage/action from Ghost Curse. If it is put to sleep by a Pokemon with Mold Breaker it will wake up the next action.
Super Luck: (Innate) This Pokemon’s natural skill doubles (x2) its critical hit levels above other Pokemon, making its normal moves inflict critical hits 12.5% of the time and its high critical hit moves inflict critical hits 1/3rd of the time.
Moxie (DW, unlocked): (Inate) 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.

HP: 110
Atk: Rank 5
Def: Rank 2
SpA: Rank 5 (+)
SpD: Rank 1 (-)
Spe: 71
Size Class: 2
Weight Class: 3
Base Rank Total: 20

EC: 6/6
MC: 0
DC: 5/5

Attacks (47 Moves):

Faint Attack
Peck
Astonish
Pursuit
Haze
Wing Attack
Night Shade
Assurance
Taunt
Swagger
Sucker Punch
Torment
Nasty Plot
Night Slash
Dark Pulse

Roost
Psycho Shift
Confuse Ray
Sky Attack
Brave Bird
Perish Song
Quick Attack
Drill Peck
Mirror Move@
Quash~
Tailwind~

Calm Mind
Thunder Wave
Snarl
Shadow Ball
Psychic
Protect
Substitute
Payback
Fly
Hidden Power Grass
Double Team
Psych Up
Toxic
Double Team~

Heat Wave
Icy Wind
Superpower
Endure
Snatch
Detect
Double-Edge

~ = In Tournament Only
@ = Out of Tournament Only

-This pokemon was caught in a Heal Ball during the Fog of War-

Unfezant (Bird) (F)
Nature: Mild (+1 SpA, -1 Def)

Type: Normal/Flying
Normal: Normal STAB; adapt comfortably to any surrounding after 3 actions. Able to use Outrage without losing focus.
Flying: Flying STAB; immunity to Ground attacks outside extremely odd circumstances even for ground-based flying Pokemon. Enhanced aerial mobility. Superior senses in open air arenas.

Abilities:
Big Pecks: (Innate) This Pokemon's sturdy wings prevent its defense from being lowered. The rate its natural defense drops after a boost is also halved from one every round to once every two (2) rounds.
Super Luck: (Innate) This Pokemon’s natural skill doubles (x2) its critical hit levels above other Pokemon, making its normal moves inflict critical hits 12.5% of the time and its high critical hit moves inflict critical hits 1/3rd of the time.
Rivalry (DW, unlocked): (Innate) This Pokemon has a primal response to competition and mating, increasing the Base Attack Power of all its attacks by two (2) when it attacks an opponent of the same gender in the same Egg Group, and decreasing the power of all its attacks by two (2) when it faces an opponent of the opposite gender in the same Egg Group (Monster/Ground are used for Nidorina/Nidoqueen).

Stats:
HP: 100
Atk: Rank 4
Def: Rank 2 (-)
SpA: Rank 4 (+)
SpD: Rank 2
Spe: 93
Size Class: 2
Weight Class: 3
Base Rank Total: 18

EC: 9/9
MC: 0
DC: 5/5

Attacks (30 Moves):
Gust
Growl
Leer
Quick Attack
Air Cutter
Roost
Detect
Taunt
Air Slash
Razor Wind
Featherdance
Facade
Tailwind
Sky Attack

Hypnosis
Steel Wing
Uproar
Wish

Toxic
Protect
Hidden Power Ground (7)
Hyper Beam
Double Team
Psych Up
Giga Impact
U-Turn
Substitute
Swagger
Fly

Heat Wave

Ledian (Lucas) (M)
Nature: Relaxed (+ Def, -Spe, -10% Evasion)

Type: Bug/Flying
Bug: Bug STAB; More mobility in dense brush or forest conditions. Gain an extra guaranteed attack on multi-hit moves.
Flying: Flying STAB; immunity to Ground attacks outside extremely odd circumstances even for ground-based flying Pokemon. Enhanced aerial mobility. Superior senses in open air arenas.

Abilities:
Swarm: (Innate) When this Pokemon’s HP is lower than 33% (flat), the Base Attack Power of any Bug-typed attack is increased by 2. (eg Silver Wind goes from 6 to 8, X-Scissor from 8 to 10)
Early Bird: (Innate) This Pokemon is used to waking up at early hours or operating in low-light conditions and subsequently sleep status is automatically reduced by one intensity level when inflicted on this Pokemon. When the Pokemon uses Rest they will gain 18 HP per action and only be asleep for two actions.
Iron Fist (DW, unlocked): (Innate) The Base Attack Power of this Pokemon’s “Punch” attacks is increased by two (2). (Known attacks effected: Bullet Punch, Comet Punch, Dizzy Punch, Drain Punch, Dynamicpunch, Fire Punch, Focus Punch, Hammer Arm, Ice Punch, Mach Punch, Mega Punch, Meteor Mash, Shadow Punch, Sky Uppercut, Thunderpunch)

Stats:
HP: 90
Atk: Rank 2
Def: Rank 3 (+)
SpA: Rank 2
SpD: Rank 4
Spe: 73 (85/1.15)
Size Class: 3
Weight Class: 3
Base Rank Total: 15

EC: 6/6
MC: 0
DC: 5/5

Attacks (32 Moves):
Tackle
Supersonic
Comet Punch
Light Screen
Reflect
Safeguard
Mach Punch
Baton Pass
Silver Wind
Bug Buzz
Agility

Bide
Drain Punch
Encore
Focus Punch
Endure
Screech

Toxic
Protect
Substitute
Dig
Acrobatics
Swords Dance
Focus Blast
U-Turn
Double Team
Hidden Power (Psychic)
Brick Break

Tailwind

Ice Punch
Thunder Punch
Roost

Salamence (Roosevelt) (M)
Nature: Lonely (+ Atk, -Def)

Type: Dragon/Flying
Dragon: Dragon STAB; More in touch with legendary or special auras in arenas. Able to use Thrash without losing focus.
Flying: Flying STAB; immunity to Ground attacks outside extremely odd circumstances even for ground-based flying Pokemon. Enhanced aerial mobility. Superior senses in open air arenas.

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 thier 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.
Moxie (DW, unlocked): (Inate) 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 2 (-)
SpA: Rank 4
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 100
Size Class: 4
Weight Class: 5
Base Rank Total: 22

EC: 9/9
MC: 2
DC: 5/5

Attacks (41 Moves):
Fire Fang
Thunder Fang
Rage
Bite
Leer
Headbutt
Focus Energy
Ember
Zen Headbutt
Crunch
Dragon Claw
Double-Edge
Fly
Dragon Tail

Dragon Dance
Dragon Pulse
Hydro Pump
Endure

Fire Blast
Shadow Claw
Rock Slide
Earthquake
Substitute
Brick Break
Toxic
Roar
Stone Edge
Hidden Power (Grass)
Protect~
Bulldoze~
Swagger@

Draco Meteor
Tailwind@

Outrage
Ominous Wind
Heat Wave
Iron Tail
Steel Wing
Roost@
Air Cutter@

Defog@

~ = In Tournament Only
@ = Out of Tournament Only

Challenger Athenodoros:

Tethys the Cloyster (F)

Nature: Lonely (+Att, -Def)

Types:
Water - Water STAB; Can breathe and have excellent mobility when underwater, are less capable on land unless they are entirely amphibious.
Ice - Ice STAB; immune to freezing, no vision loss or damage in Hail, perfectly accurate and 30% Protect breaking Blizzard in Hail, Hail heals burns on Ice-typed Pokemon.

Abilities:
Shell Armour - This Pokemon’s thick, bony outer shell prevents it from taking critical hits.
Skill Link - This Pokemon’s skillfull aim makes its multi-hit moves always hit 5 times. The Energy Cost of multi-hit attacks is increased by three (3).
Overcoat - This Pokemon has a sturdy exterior that rebuffs the elements, making it immune to damage inflicted by bad weather. If the Pokemon is already immune to at least one (1) kind of weather by typing or a different ability, Overcoat reduces the Base Attack Power of all oncoming attacks by one (1).

HP: 90
Atk: **** (+)
Def: ****** (-)
SpA: ***
SpD: **
Spe: 70
Size Class: 3
Weight Class: 5
Base Rank Total: 20

EC: Fully Evolved
MC: 4
DC: Unlocked

Attacks (27):
-Tackle
-Withdraw
-Supersonic
-Icicle Spear
-Protect
-Leer
-Clamp
-Aurora Beam
-Dive
-Avalanche
-Rapid Spin
-Rock Blast
-Double Team
-Explosion
-Rain Dance
-Brine
-Hydro Pump
-Shell Smash
-Razor Shell
-Bide
-Endure
-Toxic Spikes
-Spike Cannon
-Spikes
-Substitute
-Torment
-Teleport
-Ice Shard
-Whirlpool
-Ice Beam
-Barrier
-Icy Wind
-Hail
-Selfdestruct
-Avalanche

Actaea the Krillowatt (F)
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.

Nature: Timid (+15% Speed, +17% Accuracy, -1 Attack)

Abilities:
Trace: (Can be Activated) This Pokemon can copy an ability of the opponent and replace Trace for six (6) actions. Wonder Guard cannot be Traced.
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 Armor (DW): (Innate) This Pokemon’s thick, bony outer shell prevents it from taking critical hits.

HP: 125
Atk: Rank 2 (-)
Def: Rank 3
SpA: Rank 3
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 121 (+)
Accuracy Boost: 17%
Size Class: 1
Weight Class: 2
Base Rank Total: 21

EC: Fully Evolved
MC: 5
DC: 3/5

Moves:
-Bubble
-Charge
-Thundershock
-Tackle
-Detect
-Sheer Cold
-Mind Reader
-Metrenome
-Rain Dance
-Thunderbolt
-Double Team
-Ice Shard
-Confuse Ray
-Imprison
-Mirror Coat
-Aqua Jet
-Counter
-Hydro Pump
-Thunder
-Discharge
-Volt Switch
-Dive
-Surf
-Blizzard
-Torment
-Substitute
-Earthquake
-Discharge
-Follow Me

Zeus the Cyclohm(M)

Nature:
Modest - Adds * to SpA, Takes * from Att

Type:
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.
Dragon - Dragon STAB; More in touch with legendary or special auras in arenas. Able to use Hyper Beam and Giga Impact without losing focus.

Abilities:
Shield Dust - (Innate) This pokemon has dust covering the outside of its body that prevents opponents secondary effects from taking place (eg burn from Flamethrower). It does not block direct status moves (such as Thunder Wave.)
Static - (Innate) This pokemon’s body is surrounded by an electric field that has a 30% chance of paralyzing opponents that use contact moves on this pokemon.
Overcoat (DW) - (Innate) This Pokemon has a sturdy exterior that rebuffs the elements, making it immune to damage inflicted by bad weather. If the Pokemon is already immune to at least one (1) kind of weather by typing or a different ability, Overcoat reduces the Base Attack Power of all oncoming attacks by one (1).

HP: 110
Atk: Rank 1 (-)
Def: Rank 4
SpA: Rank 5 (+)
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 80
Size Class: 4
Weight Class: 4
Base Rank Total: 20

EC: Fully Evolved
MC: 0
DC: Unlocked

Attacks (47):
-Tackle
-Growl
-Leer
-Dragon Rage
-Charge
-Thundershock
-Rain Dance
-Twister
-Spark
-Sonicboom
-Hydro Pump
-Heal Bell
-Signal Beam
-Flamethrower
-Substitute
-Discharge
-Slack Off
-Magnet Rise
-Hurricane
-Shock Wave
-Torment
-Light Screen
-Surf
-Volt Switch
-Thunder Wave
-Dragon Tail
-Protect
-Roar
-Double Team
-Charge Beam
-Toxic
-Draco Meteor
-Hidden Power [Grass]
-Power Gem
-Swift
-Trick Room
-Sleep Talk
-Rest
-Double Hit
-Weather Ball
-Whirlwind
-Bide
-Tri-Attack
-Ice Beam
-Dragon Pulse
-Earthquake
-Thunderbolt
-Thunder
-Endure
-Attact
-Zap Cannon
-Flash
-DragonBreath
-Dragon Dance
-Hone Claws
-Dragon Claw
-Hail
-Sunny Day

Male Swampert (*), "Poseidon"

Nature:
Brave - A 15% decrease (rounded down) in Base Speed and a +5% increase in accuracy (e.g. 85 becomes 90) on an opponent's attacks. Adds * to Attack.

Type:
Water - Water STAB; Can breathe and have excellent mobility when underwater, are less capable on land unless they are entirely amphibious. Splash and Ice Moves have Energy Cost reduced by one (1).
Ground - Ground STAB; Immune to all electrical attacks, can Dig through almost any substance, Evasive Digging reduced from 3 per action Energy Cost to 2 per action, superior senses in darkened cave surroundings

Abilities:
Torrent - (Innate) When this Pokemon’s HP is lower than 33%, the base damage of any water attack is increased by two (2). (eg Water Pulse goes from 6 to 8, Hydro Pump from 12 to 14)
Damp (DW) - (Innate) This Pokemon releases a damp mist upon entry into battle that short circuits the opponent’s ability to use Selfdestruct or Explosion.

HP: 110
Atk: ***** (+)
Def: ***
SpA: ***
SpD: ***
Spe: 52 (-)
Size Class: 4
Weight Class: 4
Base Rank Total: 19

EC: Fully Evolved
MC: 3
DC: Unlocked

Attacks (35):
-Avalanche (*)
-Bide (*)
-Blizzard
-Brick Break
-Bulldoze
-Counter (*)
-Curse
-Defence Curl
-Dig
-Dive
-Double Team
-Earthquake
-Earth Power
-Endeavour
-Endure
-Focus Blast
-Focus Punch
-Foresight (*)
-Giga Impact
-Growl (*)
-Hammer Arm
-Hydro Cannon
-Ice Ball
-Ice Beam
-Ice Punch
-Icy Wind
-Iron Tail
-Low Kick
-Mirror Coat (*)
-Mud Sport (*)
-Mud-slap (*)
-Muddy Water
-Outrage
-Protect
-Rain Dance (*)
-Rest
-Rock Slide
-Rock Tomb
-Rollout
-Scald
-Sleep Talk
-Sludge
-Sludge Wave
-Stealth Rock
-Stone Edge
-Substitute
-Superpower
-Swagger
-Surf (*)
-Tackle (*)
-Toxic
-Water Gun (*)
-Waterfall (*)
-Whirlpool
-Wide Guard
-Yawn

And, this battle's PEMDAS
1. Athenodoros sends out his mons
2. Jas61292 sends out his mons, and orders
3. Athenodoros gives his orders
4. I ref

Athenodoros · Sep 26, 2012

Off we go old faithfuls!

jas61292 · Oct 2, 2012

Sorry for the delay, once again, but I am here now and ready do dutifully defend my gy....is that a Krilowatt? And is that a Cyclohm in reserve. Well... that is unfortunate. But that will not stop our supreme air power. So, let us begin. Those are two tough Pokemon the challenge has sent out, but we have superior training to those two, so lets use are sizeable movepools to give us the advantage.

Honchkrow! Tomohawk! Lets get them! Show them the power of the sky!

Tomohawk: Aura Sphere (Cloyster) - Focus Blast (Cloyster) - Aura Sphere (Cloyster)
If Protective move is used successfully on Cloyster, Earth Power (Krilowatt) that action instead
If Cloyster uses Bide action 1, use Grass Knot (Cloyster) action 2 and Protect action 3

Honchkrow: Hidden Power Grass (Cloyster) - Snarl - Hidden Power Grass (Cloyster)
If Protective move is used successfully on Cloyster, target Krilowatt instead that action
If Cloyster uses Bide action 1, use Hidden Power Grass (Krilowatt) Action 2.

Athenodoros · Oct 3, 2012

Somehow those actions really shut down everything I could do. Suddenly I'm not so confident about this battle.

Cloyster: Avalanche (Tomohawk) ~ Icicle Spear + Icicle Spear (Tomohawk) ~ Cool Down (Icicle Spear + Icicle Spear (Tomohawk))
Krillowatt: Thunder (Tomohawk) ~ Blizzard ~ Thunder (Tomohawk)
IF Blizzard misses Tomohawk, use it again
IF Tomohawk faints, target Honchkrow instead

Texas Cloverleaf · Oct 16, 2012

Welcome guys, I will be reffing you all today! I wish you both a clean fight, good luck!

Pre-Round Information
jas61292

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Speed Order: Krillowatt, Tomohawk, Honchkrow, Cloyster

Krillowatt used Thunder on Tomohawk! (-7 EN)
hit (32)
effect (30)
crit (1)
(12+3+3)*1.5=24
Tomohawk was paralysed! (20%)

Tomohawk wants to move! (69=yes)
Tomohawk used Aura Sphere on Cloyster! (-6 EN)
no crit (14)
(9+3+3)*1.5=22.5

Honchkrow used Hidden Power Grass (7) on Cloyster! (-5 EN)
no crit (7)
(7+4.5)*1.5=17.25 (39.75 total)

Cloyster used Avalanche on Tomohawk! (-7 EN)
no crit (11)
(12+3+1.5)*1.5=24.75 (48.75 Total)

Krillowatt used Blizzard! (-8 EN)
both hit (56, 9)
no freeze (17, 19)
no crit (4, 15)
vs Tomohawk
(9)*1.5=13.5 (62.75 Total)
vs Honchkrow
(9+3)*1.5=18

Honchkrow used Snarl! (-4 EN)
both hit (56, 8)
no crits (8, 11)
vs Krillowatt
6*3/4+3+3=10.5
Krillowatt's Special Attack dropped 1 stage (decays at end of next round)
vs Cloyster
6*3/4+3+4.5=12 (51.75 total)
Cloyster's Special Attack dropped 1 stage (decays at end of next round)

Tomohawk wants to move! (79=yes)
Tomohawk used Focus Blast on Cloyster! (-7 EN)
hit (2)
no effect (84)
no crit (3)
(12+3+3)*1.5=24 (75.75 total)

Cloyster used Super Icicle Spear! (-40.25 EN)
no crits (4, 6, 2, 6, 2)
(15*2.25+3+1.5)*1.5=57.375 (135.875 total)
Tomohawk fainted!

Krillowatt used Thunder on Honchkrow! (-7 EN)
miss (89)

Honchkrow used Hidden Power Grass (7) on Cloyster! (-5 EN)
no crit (8)
(7+4.5)*1.5=17.25 (93 total)

Cloyster fainted!

Welcome to the Skyward Slag, home of renowned Flying-type Gym Leader jas61292. jas has become known for his, well, unusual team choices but so far he has performed admirably. Here to challenge him for his badge today is longtime veteran and Water-type gym leader Athenodoros! Atheno's trusty Lapras, known by all ASB battlers surely carried him here, but he doesn't seem to have brought it for use in battle today. In fact he releases his trusty Krillowatt and Cloyster as the battle gets underway, to which jas responds with Honchkrow and Tomohawk. This is sure to be a demanding battle, so let's get to it!

Krillowatt starts off the match by using its blinding speed to generate friction and electricity in the air, which it uses to summon a devastating Thunder of lightning that not only critically strikes Tomohawk, but paralyzes it too! Tomohawk fortunately manages to evade the paralysis, and, concentrating, fires a Sphere of Aura into the heart of the Cloyster. Joining in on the fray, Honchkrow releases its Hidden Power, also targeting Cloyster. Cloyster responds by hammering Tomohawk with a powerful Avalanche attack, that bird is taking a beating!

Continuing the onslaught against the birds, Krillowatt summons a freezing Blizzard, hitting both birds for fair damage. In response, Honchkrow Snarls menacingly at the opposition and Tomohawk blasts Cloyster with a powerful Focus bomb, before Cloyster unleashes a devastating Icicle Spear combo, knocking Tomohawk out of this match!

Returning to the tried and true strategy, but with its initial target nowhere in sight, Krillowatt summons a Thunderbolt to strike Honchkrow, before Honchkrow takes Cloyster out of the match with its Hidden power.

The first round has concluded and both sides are down a Pokemon. As the competitotrs comtemplate their next move we wait eagerly! What will happen next? Find out next time on Pokemon Gym Leader Challenges!

Post-Round Summary
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Krillowatt | Cloyster
Health: 114 HP | 0 HP
Energy: 78 EN | 0 EN
Status: -1 SpA (1r) | None
Stats: 2/3/3/3/121 (17) 1/2 | 4/6/3/2/70 3/5

I believe jas sends out his next mon, then Atheno sends and orders, then jas orders.

(If I messed stuff up VM me or message me on irc)

jas61292 · Oct 18, 2012

Well, I can't use Swanna with electric types out, and I want to hold Mence in reserve, so I guess I'll go with this.

Ledian get out there and help your partner.

Athenodoros · Oct 20, 2012

I choose... SWAMPERT!

This guy always gets the job done.

Swampert: Rock Slide * 3
IF one of them uses a Damaging Grass Move at you, use Mirror Coat
IF Ledian uses Bide, use Ice Beam (Honchkrow) the first two actions

Krillowatt: Discharge * 3
IF one of them uses a Damaging Evasive move and stays under, use Thunder at the other one the next action
IF Ledian uses Bide, use Thunder (Honchkrow) the first two actions

jas61292 · Oct 27, 2012

Well, Ledian is made for support, and Honchkrow has the movepool to do just about anything, so lets go for it.

Honchkrow: Hidden Power Grass (Swampert) - Torment (Krilowatt) - Icy Wind
If Ledian is paralyzed by Discharge action 1, switch actions 1 and two
(I think this is legal cause the discharge is resolved before Honchkrow moves, but if not, well that sucks, I got nothing better)

Ledian: Light Screen - Encore (Swampert) - Reflect

Texas Cloverleaf · Oct 30, 2012

Pre-Round Information
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Krillowatt used Discharge! (-5 EN)
no para, para (84, 14)
no crits (9, 7)
vs Ledian
(8*.75+3-1.5)*1.5=11.25
vs Honchkrow
(8*.75+3+3)*1.5=18
Honchkrow was paralyzed! (20%)

Ledian used Light Screen! (-8 EN)
Ledian's team is protected for two rounds!

to para (71=no)
Honchkrow used Hidden Power Grass (7) on Swampert! (-5 EN)
no crit (12)
(7+3)*2.25=22.5

Swampert used Mirror Coat! (-17 EN)
(22.5*1.5)=FAIL

Krillowatt used Discharge! (-9 EN)
para (17)
no crits (15, 6)
vs Ledian
(8*.75*2/3+3-1.5)*1.5=8.25
vs Honchkrow
(8*.75*2/3+3)*1.5=10.5
Ledian was paralyzed!

to para (18=yes)
Ledian was paralyzed!
paralysis decayed to 15%

Swampert used Rock Slide! (-6 EN)
hit (54)
flinch (11)
no crits (11, 3)
vs ledian
(8*.75+3)*2.25=20.25
vs honchkrow
(8*.75+4.5)*1.5=15.75

to para (59=no)
Honchkrow flinched!

Krillowatt used Discharge! (-13 EN)
no renew para (94, 49)
no crits (11, 6)
vs Ledian
(8*.75*2/3+3-1.5)*1.5=8.25
vs Honchkrow
(8*.75*2/3+3)*1.5=10.5

Swampert used Rock Slide! (-10 EN)
hit (20)
no flinch (31, 56)
no crits (2, 2)
vs ledian
(8*.75+3)*2.25=20.25
vs honchkrow
(8*.75+4.5)*2.25=15.75

to para (13=yes)
Ledian was fully paralyzed!
paralysis decayed to 10%

to para (79=no)
Honchkrow used Icy Wind! (-5 EN)
hit (3, 28)
no crit (4, 16)
vs krill
(6*.75+3)*2/3=5
vs pert
(6*.75+3)=7.5
Krill and Pert's speed dropeed

Ledian's paralysis decayed to 5%
Honchkrow's paralysis decayed to 15%

errata: Ledian gains 5.25 HP=+5 HP Honchkrow gains +5.25 HP=still dead

There are few words to describe the events of this round...they can perhaps best be described by the following literary excerpts:

Son_of_Shadoo: "How many goats did Atheno sacrifice?!"
Pwnemon: "atheno is a lucky son of a bitch!"

And indeed he is, as the hax flew strong and high today. Krillowatt's first Discharge paralyzed Honchkrow while its second paralyzed Ledian, fully paralyzing Ledian that same turn. This blocked Ledian from Encoring Swampert's Mirror Coat of Honchkrow's HP Grass, instead allowing Swampert to go apeshit with Rock Slides, decimating jas's team. The first Rock Slide even flinched Honchkrow for good measure. Finally, as Honchkrow was buried under some electrically charged rubble, Ledian was fully paralyzed again to add insult to injury.

Post-Round Summary
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jas61292 · Nov 3, 2012

Well.... crap.

Go Unfezant

Unfezant: Hypnosis (Kril) - Toxic (Swamp) - Giga Impact (Swamp)
If Kril uses a Protective move action 1, swap actions 1 and 2.
If Swampert uses a Protective move when you are targeting it, use Hidden Power Ground (7) (Kril)

Ledian: Acrobatics (Swamp) - Bug Buzz (Swamp) - Acrobatics (Swamp)
If Swamper uses a Protective move action 2 or 3, Bug Buzz Krilowatt instead.

Texas Cloverleaf · Nov 3, 2012

hold up, someone caught the oversight that I allowed swampert to mirror coat a dark type, will fix asap

in addition i used the wrong multiplier for rock slide vs krow. Go me.

Everything is fixed now, jas, you'll have to reorder

jas61292 · Nov 7, 2012

Well.... fuck. I know this is not as bad, but it makes me feel like an idiot for not just spamming grass moves. Anyways, this is awful and I can think right now, so lets just try and make this battle not THAT pathetic and actually get another KO.

Ledian: Endure - Tailwind - Safeguard

Honchkrow: Endure - Perish Song - Thunder Wave (Kril)
If Krillowatt is guarded by a Protective move action 3, Torment Swampert instead

Athenodoros · Nov 7, 2012

Damn lucky thing you didn't. Although this looks a bit easier.

Swampert: Whirlpool (Honchkrow) ~ Swagger (Honchkrow) ~ Stone Edge (Ledyba)
Krillowatt: Thunderbolt (Honchkrow) ~ Discharge ~ Volt Switch (Ledyba)

IF Honchkrow is KO'd A1, as well it should be, change the following actions to:
Swampert: Chill ~ Whirlpool (Ledyba)
Krillowatt: Volt Switch (Ledyba) ~ Dive (Ledyba)

Texas Cloverleaf · Nov 8, 2012

Pre-Round Information
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93=no para
Ledian used Endure! (-15 EN)

78=no para
Honchkrow used Endure! (-15 EN)

Krilowatt used Thunderbolt on Honchkrow! (-6 EN)
no refresh para (84)
no crit (4)
(10+3+3)*1.5=24

Swampert used Whirlpool on Honchkrow! (-4 EN)
hit (68)
no crit (11)
4+3+3=10

Honchkrow lost 2 HP from Whirlpool!
Honchkrow was KO'd!

Krillowatt used Volt Switch on Ledian! (-4 EN)
no crit (14)
(7+3-1.5)*1.5=12.75

Swampert chilled! (+12 EN)

60=no para
Ledian used Tailwind! (-9 EN)
speed is doubled for 6a

Krillowatt dove underwater!

no para (54)
Ledian usedd Thunder Wave on Krill! (-7 EN)
it missed!

Swampert used Whirlpool on Ledian! (-4 EN)
hit (67)
no crit (13)
4+3-1.5=5.5

Krillowatt used Dive! (-9 EN)
no crit (15)
8+3-1.5=9.5

Ledian lost 2 HP from Whirlpool!
ledian fainted!

Knowing his back is up against the wall, jas orders both his Pokemon to Ednure, and then to use a plethora of support moves, including Perish Song to try and salvage part of the match. Atheno quickly shuts down this avenue, however, using Swampert's whirlpool and Krillowatt's strong attacks to quickly take out both of jas's Pokemon. Down 3 to 1, things are looking grim for the gym leader, as athenodoros appears poised to take down the Flying gym!

Post-Round Summary
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Krillowatt | Swampert
Health: 109 HP | 80 HP
Energy: 32 EN | 71 EN
Status: None | None
Stats: 2/3/3/3/121 (17) 1/2 | 5/3/3/3/52 (-10) 4/4

Speed Order: Krillowatt, Swampert

jas sends out his final mon
Atheno replaces Krill with Cyclohm and orders
jas orders
i ref

jas61292 · Nov 11, 2012

Gah, I was sure I had taken care of all my ASB obligations yesterday, but it appears I forgot one. Anyways, we are so fucked its not even funny.

Salamence, lets just try and save face here. Any positive result would be appreciated.

Athenodoros · Nov 11, 2012

I replace Krill with Cyclohm and order!

Cyclohm: Ice Beam ~ Ice Beam ~ Ice Beam
Swampert: Ice Punch ~ Ice Punch ~ Ice Punch
IF Salamence uses Fly AND he outspeeds Cyclohm, Cyclohm uses Thunder
IF he uses Endure AND hasn't before, Swampert uses Whirlpool

jas61292 · Nov 14, 2012

I know it won't make much of a difference, but the rules are actually switch = KO. I mean, if you wan't to KO krill and send out Cyclohm, but I thought I should double check before I do anything.

Athenodoros · Nov 15, 2012

Texas said:
Atheno replaces Krill with Cyclohm and orders

Shenanigans.

But thanks. In that case:

Krillowatt: Blizzard ~ Chill ~ Blizzard
Swampert: Ice Punch ~ Chill ~ Ice Punch
IF Fly AND Swampert wouldn't use Chill, he uses Avalanche
IF Hidden Power Grass, his target uses Mirror Coat ~ Chill

And everything targetted at Mence. Surprise.

jas61292 · Nov 18, 2012

Why do I even try?
Protect - Hidden Power Grass (Kril) - Hidden Power Grass (Kril)

Texas Cloverleaf · Nov 18, 2012

Post-Round Summary
jas61292

Salamence
Health: 100
Energy: 100
Status: N/A
Stats: 6/2/4/3/100 4/5
Tailwind (4a)

Athenodoros

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Salamence's Intimidate activated!

Salamence used Protect! (-28 EN)

Krillowatt used Blizzard! (-8 EN)
hit (45)
no crit (14)
12*2.25=27 Protected against

Swampert used Ice Punch! (-6 EN)
no crit (14)
(8+4.5)*2.25-1.75=26 Protected against

Salamence used Hidden Power Grass on Krillowatt! (-5 EN)
no crit (9)
(7+1.5)*1.5=12.75

Swampert chilled! (+12 EN)

Krilowatt used Mirror Coat! (-12.5 EN)
Salamence took 19 damage!

Salamence used Hidden Power Grass on Krillowatt! (-9 EN)
no crit (5)
(7+1.5)*1.5=12.75

Swampert used Ice Punch! (-6 EN)
no freeze (97)
no crit (7)
(8+4.5)*2.25-1.75=26

Krilowatt used Mirror Coat! (-16.5 EN)
Salamence took 19 damage!
Krillowatt ran out of Energy!
Krilowatt fainted!

lets wrap this up

jas61292

Salamence
Health: 36
Energy: 58
Status: N/A
Stats: 6/2/4/3/100 4/5
Tailwind (1a)

Athenodoros

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jas61292 · Nov 20, 2012

Umm yeah, what happened here? Both my attacks were at Kril, not Swampert, so it should have been the one to take damage and use Mirror Coat. Also, neither of Atheno's Pokemon used any energy for some reason. However, none of their second or third actions should have happened as reffed, so that doesn't matter as much until the first part is fixed.

Texas Cloverleaf · Nov 20, 2012

23:14 Texas yo jas
23:14 Texas sorry bro
23:14 Texas i think it was early and i had a lot to ref or something
23:15 Texas wont happen again

should be good to go

Athenodoros · Nov 21, 2012

For what it's worth...

GO CYCLOHM!!!

jas61292 · Nov 21, 2012

Yeah! A KO! Ok, then, I'm satisfied.

Outrage - Outrage - Outrage

Athenodoros · Nov 21, 2012

Time to rap this up.

Cyclohm: Ice Beam * 3
Swampert: Ice Punch ~ Ice Beam ~ Ice Punch

All at Salamence.

Leader jas61292 vs Challenger Athenodoros, Wind vs Water!

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