Rewards:
Final Streak: 1
Continuable: No
Flora:
1 BP
Ginger:
4 MC, 1 KO Counter
Rising_Dusk:
2+2+2 BT
Final Streak: 1
Continuable: No
Flora:
1 BP
Ginger:
4 MC, 1 KO Counter
Rising_Dusk:
2+2+2 BT
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Battle Subway Challenge: Flora
- Thread starter Rising_Dusk
- Start date
Battle 1After some prep time, Flora enters The Battle Subway, this time feeling more courageous and stronger.
(I hope.)
Mode:
Singles
Thread:
http://www.smogon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3447980
Chosen Abilities:
Gengar: Levitate
Metagross: Clear Body
Excadrill: Sand Force
Chosen Items:
Gengar: Enigma Berry
Metagross: Cheri Berry
Excadrill: Leppa Berry
Gengar (Violet) (F)
Nature: Hasty (+Spe, -Def | +16.1% accuracy).
Type:
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.
Poison: Poison STAB; immunity to Poison/Toxic, see and breath through smog/smokescreens/haze uninhibited. Able to use Wrap and Bind without losing focus. Superior senses in urban settings.
Stats:
HP: 90
Atk: Rank 3
Def: Rank 1 (-)
SpA: Rank 5
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 127 (+)
EC: 9/9
MC: 0
DC: N/A
Ability:
Levitate: (Innate) This Pokemon naturally floats above the earth when released or easily takes flight, evading Ground moves like Earthquake, Level Ground, and Magnitude. Other Ground moves can still hit.
Attacks:
Hypnosis
Lick
Spite
Mean Look
Curse
Night Shade
Confuse Ray
Sucker Punch
Toxic
Venoshock
Thunderbolt
Shadow Ball
Explosion
Bide
Focus Blast
Giga Drain
Psychic
Taunt
Substitute
Sludge Bomb
Double Team
Protect
Will-O-Wisp
Hidden Power Ice (7)
Disable
Clear Smog
Perish Song
Magic Coat
Pain Split
Counter
Fire Punch
Metagross (Geranium)
Nature: Careful (+SpD, -SpA)
Type:
Steel: Steel STAB; Immune to Sandstorm, highly insusceptible to toxic attacks, but can be corroded specifically by Acid and Acid Spray, can be magnetized. Superior senses in high-metal environments like construction sites or factories.
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 attacks regardless of weight difference. Psychic-type attacks are not godlike and cannot be used as a catchall for Disabling, Binding, and redirecting opposing attacks.
Stats:
HP: 100
Atk: Rank 5
Def: Rank 5
SpA: Rank 2 (-)
SpD: Rank 4 (+)
Spe: 70
EC: 9/9
MC: 0
DC: 5/5
Abilities:
Clear Body: (Innate) This Pokemon’s body structure makes it immune to status lowering moves used by opponents. (e.g. Intimidate, Growl, Screech etc.)
Light Metal (DW): (Innate) The Pokemon's body is made of a lightweight but extremely strong alloy. It weighs half as much as other members of the species, but is equally sturdy. The Pokemon executes weak attacks much more effectively, adding +1 priority to all their attacks with 6 or less Base Attack Power (after other ability adjustments). Priority is applied to the summed Base Attack Power of a multi-hit move (e.g. Double Kick has priority at 6 BAP, Skill Link Bullet Seed doesn't at 15 BAP.)
Attacks:
Magnet Rise
Take Down
Metal Claw
Headbutt
Confusion
Scary Face
Pursuit
Bullet Punch
Agility
Hammer Arm
Meteor Mash
Iron Head
Zen Headbutt
DynamicPunch
Gravity
ThunderPunch
Ice Punch
Earthquake
Rain Dance
Reflect
Light Screen
Rock Slide
Substitute
Excadrill (Poppy) (F)
Nature: Adamant (Adds * to Attack; Subtracts * from Special Attack).
Type:
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.
Steel: Steel STAB; Immune to Sandstorm, highly insusceptible to toxic attacks, but can be corroded specifically by Acid and Acid Spray, can be magnetized. Superior senses in high-metal environments like construction sites or factories.
Stats:
HP: 110
Atk: Rank 6 (+)
Def: Rank 2
SpA: Rank 1 (-)
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 88
EC: 6/6
MC: 0
DC: 1/5
Abilities:
Sand Rush: (Innate) This Pokemon thrives in Sandstorm conditions, feeling more at home in them than all other Pokemon. This Pokemon's Base Speed is doubled (x2) in a Sandstorm. Pokemon with this ability are immune to Sandstorm damage.
Sand Force: (Innate) This Pokemon thrives in Sandstorm conditions, using the power of the swirling sand to augment its Rock, Ground, and Steel-typed attacks. Each of this Pokemon's Rock, Ground, and Steel-typed attacks will have two (2) added to their Base Attack Power. Pokemon with this ability are immune to Sandstorm damage.
Mold Breaker (DW): (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.)
Attacks:
Scratch
Mud Sport
Rapid Spin
Mud-slap
Fury Swipes
Metal Claw
Dig
Hone Claws
Drill Run
Rock Climb
Skull Bash
Iron Defense
Rock Slide
X-Scissor
Sandstorm
Earthquake
Swords Dance
Lass Vicki wants to fight!
"We should paint our nails after this, like, yeah!"
Format: 1v1 Singles
RNG Adjust: 0%
RNG roll(s) for Pokemon:
39/40
Pokemon:
Zweilous (F)
Nature: Quiet
+1 SpA, -15% Speed, -10% Evasion
Type: Dark / Dragon
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.
Dragon STAB; More in touch with legendary or special auras in arenas. Able to use Hyper Beam and Giga Impact without losing focus.
Abilities:
Hustle:
(Can be Enabled) This Pokemon puts immense force and speed in its physical attacks, increasing the base damage of all its physical attacks by three (3), but the haste lowers their accuracy to 80% of normal.
Item:
Life Orb
Stats:
HP: 100
Atk: 3
Def: 3
SpA+: 4
SpD: 3
Spe-: 49
Attacks:
Tackle
Double Hit
Dragon Rage
Focus Energy
Bite
Headbutt
DragonBreath
Roar
Crunch
Outrage
Dark Pulse
Earth Power
Ice Fang
Hidden Power Electric 7
Incinerate
Thunder Wave
Dragon Tail
Work Up
Turn Order:
Flora sends out the first Pokemon in her challenge list.
Lass Vicki sends out his Pokemon and issues actions.
Flora issues actions.
REFEREE
"Like, let's go, Zweilous, yeah!"
RNG roll(s) for ability:
1/1
"Hustle, yeah!"
Zweilous (F)
Ability: Hustle
Item: Life Orb
Zweilous:
Enable Hustle
Crunch ~ Dark Pulse ~ Crunch
IF (Gengar uses Counter against Crunch) THEN (Use Thunder Wave if it's the first Crunch, and Dark Pulse otherwise)
Zweilous
HP: 100
EN: 100
SPE: 49
NATR: Quiet
ABIL: Hustle
ITEM: Life Orb
STAT: N/A
OTHR: N/A
Gengar
HP: 90
EN: 100
SPE: 127
NATR: Hasty
ABIL: Levitate
ITEM: Enigma Berry
STAT: N/A
OTHR: N/A
Arena: N/A
Action 1:
Gengar used Bide!
Other Change: Bide (1)
Zweilous used Crunch!
RNG Roll (To-Hit) [<=800 Hit]: 598/1000 (Hit)
RNG Roll (To-Crit) [<=63 Crit]: 875/1000 (No)
(8+3+2+3+3) x 1.5 = 28.5 ~ 29 damage
RNG Roll (To-Drop) [<=200 Drop]: 350/1000 (No)
Item Change: Enigma Berry (1)
+10 HP Gengar (Enigma Berry)
-3 HP Zweilous (Life Orb)
-6+1 energy
Action 2:
Gengar absorbed damage!
Other Change: Bide (2)
Zweilous used Dark Pulse!
RNG Roll (To-Crit) [<=63 Crit]: 895/1000 (No)
(8+3+1.5+3) x 1.5 = 23.25 ~ 23 damage
Item Change: Enigma Berry (0)
+10 HP Gengar (Enigma Berry)
-2 HP Zweilous (Life Orb)
-6+1 energy
Action 3:
Gengar used Bide!
(29+23) x 2 = 104 damage
Zweilous fainted!
-58 energy
Zweilous
HP: KO
EN: KO
SPE: 49
NATR: Quiet
ABIL: Hustle
ITEM: Life Orb
STAT: N/A
OTHR: N/A
Gengar
HP: 58
EN: 32
SPE: 127
NATR: Hasty
ABIL: Levitate
ITEM: N/A
STAT: N/A
OTHR: N/A
Arena: N/A
Turn Order:
Flora's Pokemon are healed and she may cheer or comment.
Next opponent is chosen and next battle commences.
REFEREE
"Like, we should... Like, but like, what happened?"
Battle 2
Waiter Jacob wants to fight!
"Ah yes, how may I help you, ma'am?"
Format: 1v1 Singles
RNG Adjust: 0%
RNG roll(s) for Pokemon:
40/40
Pokemon:
Larvesta (F)
Nature: Lonely
+1 Atk, -1 Def
Type: Bug / Fire
Bug STAB; More mobility in dense brush or forest conditions. Gain an extra guaranteed attack on multi-hit moves.
Fire STAB; immune to burn, 50% reduction in freeze chance, emit a low glow in dark places, takes additional damage if active open flames are exposed to a water attack. Superior senses in volcanic or brushfire areas.
Abilities:
Flame Body:
(Innate) This Pokemon’s external temperature is kept at such a high level that any contact attack used on this Pokemon has a 30% chance of burning the opponent.
Swarm (DW):
(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, Scissor Cross from 8 to 10)
Item:
Absorb Bulb
Stats:
HP: 90
Atk+: 4
Def-: 1
SpA: 2
SpD: 2
Spe: 60
Attacks:
Ember
String Shot
Leech Life
Take Down
Flare Blitz
Magnet Rise
Morning Sun
Zen Headbutt
Psychic
Flamethrower
Fire Blast
Flame Charge
Will-o-Wisp
Acrobatics
Struggle Bug
U-turn
Wild Charge
Turn Order:
Flora sends out the first Pokemon in her challenge list.
Waiter Jacob sends out his Pokemon and issues actions.
Flora issues actions.
REFEREE
Waiter Jacob wants to fight!
"Ah yes, how may I help you, ma'am?"
Format: 1v1 Singles
RNG Adjust: 0%
RNG roll(s) for Pokemon:
40/40
Pokemon:
Larvesta (F)
Nature: Lonely
+1 Atk, -1 Def
Type: Bug / Fire
Bug STAB; More mobility in dense brush or forest conditions. Gain an extra guaranteed attack on multi-hit moves.
Fire STAB; immune to burn, 50% reduction in freeze chance, emit a low glow in dark places, takes additional damage if active open flames are exposed to a water attack. Superior senses in volcanic or brushfire areas.
Abilities:
Flame Body:
(Innate) This Pokemon’s external temperature is kept at such a high level that any contact attack used on this Pokemon has a 30% chance of burning the opponent.
Swarm (DW):
(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, Scissor Cross from 8 to 10)
Item:
Absorb Bulb
Stats:
HP: 90
Atk+: 4
Def-: 1
SpA: 2
SpD: 2
Spe: 60
Attacks:
Ember
String Shot
Leech Life
Take Down
Flare Blitz
Magnet Rise
Morning Sun
Zen Headbutt
Psychic
Flamethrower
Fire Blast
Flame Charge
Will-o-Wisp
Acrobatics
Struggle Bug
U-turn
Wild Charge
Turn Order:
Flora sends out the first Pokemon in her challenge list.
Waiter Jacob sends out his Pokemon and issues actions.
Flora issues actions.
REFEREE
"Let us see what she is made of!"
RNG roll(s) for ability:
1/2
"Alright, choose Flame Body!"
Larvesta (F)
Ability: Flame Body
Item: Absorb Bulb
Larvesta:
Struggle Bug ~ Struggle Bug ~ Zen Headbutt
IF (Gengar uses Counter against Zen Headbutt) THEN (Replace action with Psychic)
Larvesta
HP: 90
EN: 100
SPE: 60
NATR: Lonely
ABIL: Flame Body
ITEM: Absorb Bulb
STAT: N/A
OTHR: N/A
Gengar
HP: 90
EN: 100
SPE: 127
NATR: Hasty
ABIL: Levitate
ITEM: Enigma Berry (2)
STAT: N/A
OTHR: N/A
Arena: N/A
Action 1:
Gengar used Substitute!
Other Change: Substitute (15)
-15 HP Gengar (Substitute)
-12 energy
Larvesta used Struggle Bug!
RNG Roll (To-Crit) [<=63 Crit]: 869/1000 (No)
(4+3-1.5) x 0.67 x 0.67 = 2.47 ~ 2 damage
-3+1 energy
Action 2:
Gengar used Toxic!
Other Change: PSN (1)
-7+1 energy
Larvesta used Struggle Bug!
RNG Roll (To-Crit) [<=63 Crit]: 730/1000 (No)
(4+3-1.5) x 0.67 x 0.67 = 2.47 ~ 2 damage
-3+1-4 energy
Post-Action:
-1 HP Larvesta (PSN)
Action 3:
Gengar used Venoshock!
RNG Roll (To-Crit) [<=63 Crit]: 882/1000 (No)
(13+3+4.5) x 1.0 = 20.5 ~ 21 damage
-9+1 energy
Larvesta used Zen Headbutt!
RNG Roll (To-Hit) [<=900 Hit]: 418/1000 (Hit)
RNG Roll (To-Crit) [<=63 Crit]: 391/1000 (No)
(8+4.5) x 1.5 = 18.75 ~ 19 damage
Substitute Broken
Item Change: Enigma Berry (1)
+10 HP Gengar (Enigma Berry)
-6 energy
Post-Action:
-1 HP Larvesta (PSN)
Larvesta
HP: 67
EN: 86
SPE: 60
NATR: Lonely
ABIL: Flame Body
ITEM: Absorb Bulb
STAT: N/A
OTHR: N/A
Gengar
HP: 85
EN: 74
SPE: 127
NATR: Hasty
ABIL: Levitate
ITEM: Enigma Berry (1)
STAT: N/A
OTHR: N/A
Arena: N/A
Turn Order:
Flora issues actions.
Waiter Jacob issues actions.
REFEREE
"Hopefully this puts us in a better position!"
Zen Headbutt ~ Zen Headbutt ~ Zen Headbutt
Larvesta
HP: 67
EN: 86
SPE: 60
NATR: Lonely
ABIL: Flame Body
ITEM: Absorb Bulb
STAT: N/A
OTHR: N/A
Gengar
HP: 85
EN: 74
SPE: 127
NATR: Hasty
ABIL: Levitate
ITEM: Enigma Berry (1)
STAT: N/A
OTHR: N/A
Arena: N/A
Action 1:
Gengar used Venoshock!
RNG Roll (To-Crit) [<=63 Crit]: 168/1000 (No)
(13+3+4.5) x 1.0 = 20.5 ~ 21 damage
-9+1-4 energy
Larvesta used Zen Headbutt!
RNG Roll (To-Hit) [<=900 Hit]: 135/1000 (Hit)
RNG Roll (To-Crit) [<=63 Crit]: 542/1000 (No)
(8+4.5) x 1.5 = 18.75 ~ 19 damage
Item Change: Enigma Berry (0)
+10 HP Gengar (Enigma Berry)
-6-4 energy
Post-Action:
-2 HP Larvesta (PSN)
Action 2:
Gengar used Sludge Bomb!RNG Roll (To-Crit) [<=63 Crit]: 59/1000 (Crit)
(9+3+3+4.5) x 1.0 = 19.5 ~ 20 damage
-7+1 energy
Larvesta used Zen Headbutt!
RNG Roll (To-Hit) [<=900 Hit]: 577/1000 (Hit)
RNG Roll (To-Crit) [<=63 Crit]: 497/1000 (No)
(8+4.5) x 1.5 = 18.75 ~ 19 damage
-6-8 energy
Post-Action:
-2 HP Larvesta (PSN)
Action 3:
Gengar used Venoshock!
RNG Roll (To-Crit) [<=63 Crit]: 817/1000 (No)
(13+3+4.5) x 1.0 = 20.5 ~ 21 damage
-9+1 energy
Larvesta used Zen Headbutt!
RNG Roll (To-Hit) [<=900 Hit]: 495/1000 (Hit)
RNG Roll (To-Crit) [<=63 Crit]: 831/1000 (No)
(8+4.5) x 1.5 = 18.75 ~ 19 damage
-6-12 energy
Post-Action:
-2 HP Larvesta (PSN)
Larvesta fainted!
Larvesta
HP: KO
EN: KO
SPE: 60
NATR: Lonely
ABIL: Flame Body
ITEM: Absorb Bulb
STAT: N/A
OTHR: N/A
Gengar
HP: 38
EN: 46
SPE: 127
NATR: Hasty
ABIL: Levitate
ITEM: N/A
STAT: N/A
OTHR: N/A
Arena: N/A
Turn Order:
Flora's Pokemon are healed and she may cheer or comment.
Next opponent is chosen and next battle commences.
REFEREE
"How unfortunate."
Battle 3
School Kid Jimmy wants to fight!
"I am smarterer than you!"
Format: 1v1 Singles
RNG Adjust: 1%
RNG roll(s) for Pokemon:
8/40
Pokemon:
Liepard (M)
Nature: Quiet
+1 SpA, -15% Speed, -10% Evasion
Type: 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.
Abilities:
Limber:
(Innate) This Pokemon’s body is well trained and immune to paralysis.
Unburden:
(Innate) This Pokemon is incredibly possessive. If it uses or loses an item in battle its rage swells and its speed doubles (x2) until it receives another item.
Prankster (DW):
(Innate) The Pokemon is always prepared for engaging in sneaky tactics and trickery, giving its non-damaging attacks an increase in priority level.
Item:
Leftovers
Stats:
HP: 100
Atk: 3
Def: 2
SpA+: 4
SpD: 2
Spe-: 90
Attacks:
Scratch
Growl
Assist
Sand-attack
Fury Swipes
Pursuit
Torment
Fake Out
Hone Claws
Snatch
Nasty Plot
Fake Tears
Encore
Yawn
Toxic
Hidden Power Dark 7
Taunt
Protect
Shadow Ball
Double Team
Torment
Thunder Wave
Psych Up
Grass Knot
Substitute
Turn Order:
Flora sends out the first Pokemon in her challenge list.
School Kid Jimmy sends out his Pokemon and issues actions.
Flora issues actions.
REFEREE
School Kid Jimmy wants to fight!
"I am smarterer than you!"
Format: 1v1 Singles
RNG Adjust: 1%
RNG roll(s) for Pokemon:
8/40
Pokemon:
Liepard (M)
Nature: Quiet
+1 SpA, -15% Speed, -10% Evasion
Type: 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.
Abilities:
Limber:
(Innate) This Pokemon’s body is well trained and immune to paralysis.
Unburden:
(Innate) This Pokemon is incredibly possessive. If it uses or loses an item in battle its rage swells and its speed doubles (x2) until it receives another item.
Prankster (DW):
(Innate) The Pokemon is always prepared for engaging in sneaky tactics and trickery, giving its non-damaging attacks an increase in priority level.
Item:
Leftovers
Stats:
HP: 100
Atk: 3
Def: 2
SpA+: 4
SpD: 2
Spe-: 90
Attacks:
Scratch
Growl
Assist
Sand-attack
Fury Swipes
Pursuit
Torment
Fake Out
Hone Claws
Snatch
Nasty Plot
Fake Tears
Encore
Yawn
Toxic
Hidden Power Dark 7
Taunt
Protect
Shadow Ball
Double Team
Torment
Thunder Wave
Psych Up
Grass Knot
Substitute
Turn Order:
Flora sends out the first Pokemon in her challenge list.
School Kid Jimmy sends out his Pokemon and issues actions.
Flora issues actions.
REFEREE
"I'm smart! Let me show you how I aced my tests!"
RNG roll(s) for ability:
1/3
"Go with Limber!"
Liepard (M)
Ability: Limber
Item: Leftovers
Liepard:
Encore ~ Torment ~ Hidden Power
IF (Encore fails to affect Gengar) THEN (Replace second action with Hidden Power)
Liepard
HP: 100
EN: 100
SPE: 90
NATR: Quiet
ABIL: Limber
ITEM: Leftovers
STAT: -10% Eva
OTHR: N/A
Gengar
HP: 90
EN: 100
SPE: 127
NATR: Hasty
ABIL: Levitate
ITEM: Enigma Berry (2)
STAT: +17% Acc
OTHR: N/A
Arena: N/A
Action 1:
Gengar used Taunt!
Other Change: Taunt (6a)
-10 energy
Liepard used Encore!
Failed
-10 energy
Action 2:
Gengar used Focus Blast!
RNG Roll (To-Hit) [<=960 Hit]: 939/1000 (Hit)
RNG Roll (To-Crit) [<=53 Crit]: 726/1000 (No)
(12+4.5) x 1.5 = 24.75 ~ 25 damage
RNG Roll (To-Drop) [<=90 Drop]: 385/1000 (No)
-8 energy
Liepard used Hidden Power!
RNG Roll (To-Crit) [<=73 Crit]: 752/1000 (No)
(7+3+1.5) x 1.5 = 17.25 ~ 17 damage
Item Change: Enigma Berry (1)
+10 HP Gengar (Enigma Berry)
-5+1 energy
Action 3:
Gengar used Sludge Bomb!
RNG Roll (To-Crit) [<=53 Crit]: 588/1000 (No)
(9+3+4.5) x 1.0 = 16.5 ~ 17 damage
RNG Roll (To-Poison) [<=290 Poison]: 543/1000 (No)
-7+1 energy
Liepard used Hidden Power!
RNG Roll (To-Crit) [<=73 Crit]: 641/1000 (No)
(7+3+1.5) x 1.5 = 17.25 ~ 17 damage
Item Change: Enigma Berry (0)
+10 HP Gengar (Enigma Berry)
-5+1-4 energy
Post-Action:
+1 HP Liepard (Leftovers)
Liepard
HP: 59
EN: 78
SPE: 90
NATR: Quiet
ABIL: Limber
ITEM: Leftovers
STAT: N/A
OTHR: Taunt (3a)
Gengar
HP: 76
EN: 76
SPE: 127
NATR: Hasty
ABIL: Levitate
ITEM: N/A
STAT: +17% Acc
OTHR: N/A
Arena: N/A
Turn Order:
Flora issues actions.
School Kid Jimmy issues actions.
REFEREE
"Be cool! Stay in school!"
Liepard:
Hidden Power ~ Hidden Power ~ Hidden Power