3-on3; Terrador14 Vs. Gerard in Pallet Town. Gerard wins!

Terrador14 said:

Speaking of beginners in the Battle Tower...

Open Challenge
3v3 Singles
2 Recovers/5 Chills per Pokemon
Arena: Pallet Town

Nostalgia for the victory. At any rate, Pallet Town isn't a particularly large arena - fifty meters by fifty meters or so. There are four residences there: one in the northwest, one in the northeast, one in the southwest, and one in the southeast. Should your Pokemon destroy one or more of those houses with moves like Earthquake, etc. during any given round, a neutral natured Charmander, Squirtle, or Bulbasaur (determined randomly) will use its signature move (Blast Burn, Hydro Cannon, or Frenzy Plant, respectively) on the Pokemon that caused the damage. Once that Pokemon is determined, it will be the same Pokemon throughout the entire fight (ex. I break Ash's house with Hurricane; Bulbasaur is randomly chosen to use Frenzy Plant. Later, my opponent shatters the other homes with Earthquake; Bulbasuar uses Frenzy Plant on him). To the north is Route 1; you can retreat into the tall grasses to increase evasion, but you risk being struck by a wayward Pidgey or Rattata Tackle. To the south is the beginning of the path to Cinnabar Island, ideal for Water-Types.

Summary:
- Medium-sized arena
- Water to the south
- Four homes near the corners; should you break one, a random Kanto starter will use its Hyper Beam equivalent on you. Same starter for multiple occurences.
- Tall grass to the north increases Evasion by 5% if you hide in it, but if you're in the grass at the end of the round, you have a 50% chance of being hit by a 2 Atk STAB Tackle from a wayward Pidgey or Rattata.

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Gerard said:

I'l take your challenge Terrador, i still have 1 slot and i better use it with someone on my level

Swich=KO
1 ability
no items

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Wow, aren’t first days on the job something else? I finally landed my dream job, a lab assistant in Pallet Town as Prof. Oak’s Aide. And the day is flying by! It’s lunch already. I’ll eat my lunch outside today, it’s so nice out. But wait, what is this? Two trainers look like they’re about to battle! This could be very dangerous, we just handed out very powerful starter pokemon to each of the four houses in town. If any of the houses go down, this could be a big problem.

Terrador's team;








Gerard's Team;







Terrador14 issued the challenge; he will release his first pokemon and declare ability. Gerard will then release his first pokemon, declare ability, and issue commands. Terrador14 will issue commands, and I will ref. Okay, Terrador14, you're up!

Terrador weighed his options concerning the opposing Pokemon; all three were powerful threats, and no member of his team could beat any of the three. However, he felt like Caesar the Larvitar with the ability Guts would be the best choice.

"All right, Caesar! I choose you!"

Altough it was a hard challenge to face, the fierce Karma was up to it


First begin with Dragon Pulse, then use Hydro Pump, finish with another Dragon Pulse

Terrador eyed the opposing Bagon with distaste. Caesar would certainly have trouble taking its hits, and he certainly would have trouble significantly damaging it. Still, there was a way to minimize the amount of damage done and take successful action this turn.

"All right, Caesar. First, I want you to use Sandstorm to buffer those Special attacks and nibble at Bagon's HP. Next, I want you to use Stealth Rock, so any pokemon coming in will be damaged. Finally, I want you to use Curse to prepare for some hardcore attacking next round."

Caesar stood tall and proud after acknowledging Terrador's commands, almost as if he was daring the Bagon to take a shot at him...

Whew, this is crazy! These two trainers really are gonna battle here in quiet little Pallet Town!



90 HP
100 Energy
Boosts: none
Status: none

Vs.


90 HP
100 Energy
Boosts: none
Status: none

Well, since they sent out unevolved pokemon, they can't do too much damage, right? The Bagon launches out a Dragon Pulse at the Tyranitar, hitting it so hard, it knocks it back. So long as they hit each other, nothing should go wrong. Except the Tyranitar is whipping up a bunch of dust and sand, creating a Sandstorm.

The storm is pelting the Bagon's hide, and it doesn't seem to appreciate that. It's shooting out a gigantic stream of water at Tyranitar! I think that's a Hydro Pump attack! Man, a hit like that could destroy a house! Tyranitar is practically ignoring Bagon right now, throwing rocks on top of the houses. It's setting up a Stealth Rock, I guess these guys are gonna have a big battle here...

Bagon is continuing its assault, its firing another Dragon Pulse. Tyranitar seems mad at its trainer for not ordering an attack on its opponent yet, and its Cursing, getting ready to finally let loose an attack.






38 HP
74 Energy
Boosts: +1 Attack/Defense, -1 Speed
Status: none

Vs.


86 HP
80 Energy
Boosts: none
Status: none


Sorry about the wrong numbers. That's what I get for trusting the damage calculator in the reffing thread. But I've updated it. Okay, I guess I'll reset the DQ timer. Terrador14, your new actions.

Floraedit: I was just going to swing through this thread for the tag change, but I just wanted to point out that Dragon Pulse (with STAB) is 6 Energy, not 7 Energy. You subtract 1 if it's STAB. I also fixed this for Sandstorm and Stealth Rock. Terrador's damage calcs look right though. =) You could also just say * 2.25 instead of * 1.5 * 1.5. And I guess the second (SE to Rock) was supposed to be Ground, but no biggie.

Rickheg, I sincerely believe that those calcs are wrong. For example, a 1st round Dragon Pulse would deal [9 BP + 1.5 (stat difference) + 3 (STAB) = 13.5, rounded up to 14] damage. Similarly, the 2nd round Hydro Pump should've dealt [12 BP + 1.5 (stat difference) - 2 (Sandstorm) * 1.5 (SE to Rock) * 1.5 (SE to Rock) = 25.875, rounded up to 26] damage. Finally, the last round's Dragon Pulse should have dealt [9 BP + 1.5 (stat difference) + 3 (STAB) - 2 (Sandstorm) = 11.5, rounded up to 12] damage.
Also of note, Karma should've taken 2 damage on the second action and 2 damage on the third action due to Sandstorm. Finally, Dragon Pulse costs 7 Energy, not 6.
I'll give my orders once everything gets sorted out.
-Terrador

Terrador did not like the situation with Caesar; it would certainly be KO'd this round. However, it certainly wasn't going down without a fight.

"All right, Caesar! I want you to begin with Earthquake, followed by Stone Edge, and finish it up with another Earthquake!"

While the situation wasn't looking good when the earth starting shaking, karma didn't go back one step

Ok, first use Hydro Pump, followed by another Hydro Pump, if he already died then chill, if not use Dragon Pulse to finish him

38 HP
74 Energy
Boosts: +1 Attack/Defense, -1 Speed
Status: none

Vs.


86 HP
80 Energy
Boosts: none
Status: none

Man, this is crazy! I step outside for my lunch break, and I walk in on these two trainers battling. And what's worse, they look ready to cause some real damage to the surrounding houses! Although that Tyranitar looks ready to drop, certainly it won't do anything crazy before it goes down, right? RIGHT?!

That Bagon is firing another Hydro Pump at Tyranitar, and it hits dead on! Tyranitar responds by stomping its foot, causing the entire ground to shake! Uh oh, its using the Earthquake technique! Are these guys insane? We just delivered starters to all the houses, but everything is still standing for now. Another hit like that, and a house is going down, though.

It looks like Bagon is getting frustrated its opponent is still standing, its firing another Hydro Pump, and Tyranitar is too weak to dodge, and it looks like this hit finally does it! Tyranitar collapses, it looks like this contest is over, right? Certainly Terrador won't send out another pokemon, right?


0 HP
0 Energy


Vs.


63 HP
60 Energy
Boosts: none
Status: none

Terrador, your next pokemon. Then, Gerard's actions, then Terrador's actions.

"All right, Celeste! Show them what you're made of!"

Karma felt a cold breeze and knew that some cold times where coming

Ok, just Dragon Pulse, then Dragon Claw, then Dragon Pulse

"Celeste! Ice Beam like there's no tomorrow!"

90 HP
100 Energy
Boosts: none
Status: none

Vs.


63 HP
60 Energy
Boosts: none
Status: none

Man, this sandstorm is making things hard to see! I was hoping losing his Tyranitar would convince that trainer to give up the battle, but no such luck it seems. He sent out a Staryu to take its place. The Staryu launches out a Beam of Ice, hitting the Bagon dead on. The Bagon is pretty angry about the super effective hit, and responds by firing a Dragonic Pulse at the Staryu. Staryu, seeing how effective the first hit was, does it again, Ice Beaming once more. Bagon manages to get in close, using his Dragonic Claw. I guess Staryu fears creativity, firing off another Ice Beam. Doesn't it know that repeated actions will drain its energy? Bagon, barely holding on, fires off another Dragon Pulse. This sandstorm is still raging, how can these guys take it?


43 HP
67 Energy
Boosts: none
Status: none

Vs.


6 HP
43 Energy
Boosts: none
Status: none

Sandstorm for 3 more rounds



Terrador14, your actions.

Terrador was glad to see that the opposing Bagon was wearing down, but it wasn't gone yet. Still, it would be a routine matter for Celeste to knock it out.

"All right, Celeste! Keep using Ice Beam until that Bagon hits the ground!"

Karma knew the end was near, but she would continue like the warrior she was

Ok my baby, just use Dragon Claw until you die (which should be the first turn)

43 HP
67 Energy
Boosts: none
Status: none

Vs.


6 HP
43 Energy
Boosts: none
Status: none

Sandstorm for 3 more rounds


Man, these two are still going at it! And that Bagon has taken one heck of a pounding! But what's this? The Staryu is firing off another Ice Beam, and Bagon has finally taken enough, it goes down.



41 HP
60 Energy
Boosts: none
Status: none

Vs.


0 HP
0 Energy
Boosts: none
Status: KO'ed

Sandstorm for 2 more rounds



I've got a bad feeling about this. Something tells me this battle is far from over... I wonder if that Bagon's trainer will send out another pokemon...The houses look like they can survive this sandstorm, but if they get hit by another attack, they will collapse.

Gerard, your next pokemon, and actions, please.

The spirits of revenge are wispering for Karma's fall, someone will pay...

Fantine will make her pay...


First use Shadow Claw, then Yawn to make him easy to pick, then another Shadow Claw

Terrador didn't like the look of the opposing Nohface, but he knew that Celeste would put up an admirable fight before succumbing.

"All right, Celeste! I want you to use Hydro Pump, then hide from the Yawn in the southern water, then Hydro Pump again!"

41 HP
60 Energy
Boosts: none
Status: none

Vs.


100 HP
100 Energy
Boosts: none
Status: none

Sandstorm for 2 more rounds


Man, I wish these two trainers would stop fighting inside Pallet Town! I was hoping seeing his Bagon faint would encourage Gerard to stop battling, but he's sent out a Nohface! I these two aren't careful, they'll tear the whole Town down!! Andit looks like Larvitar continues to have an impact on the match, as the pointed rocks he set up at the beginning of the match are flying off the roofs and hitting Nohface, before either pokemon can even do anything.

Staryu notices it has a lot of health to get rid of, and it looks like its launching its most powerful attacks! Its getting easier to see, I can even see everything happening, and I see...a Hydro Pump!! The Nohface is still reeling from the Stealth Rock, and Staryu landed a critical hit!! The Nohface looks like she finally is getting settled, and retaliates with a Shadow Claw, nailing Staryu's leg-thingy, sending it reeling. Nohface looks kinda tired, its even Yawning. Wait, Nohface isn't actually tired, she's using her yawn to tire out Staryu. But Staryu landed so close to the water South of town, it hurried into the water before the yawn can take hold. That oughta keep it fresh and awake. Looks like we're at a stalemate, neither pokemon is moving. But wait, something is stirring from the water. Staryu just popped out of the water, and fired another Hydro Pump at Nohface, but it was a normal hit this time. Nohface is mad at taking all this extra damage, and she hits Staryu with another Shadow Claw.



11 HP
40 Energy
Boosts: none
Status: none

Vs.


55 HP
85 Energy
Boosts: none
Status: none

Sandstorm for one more turn

Ok just Shadow Snake until it dies...

11 HP
40 Energy
Boosts: none
Status: none

Vs.


55 HP
85 Energy
Boosts: none
Status: none

Sandstorm for this last turn


Geez, these two trainers are out of their minds! This one guy, Terrador, is keeping his Staryu in against the Nohface of this other trainer, Gerard. The two are really going at it, and the nearby houses of once-peaceful Pallet Town are nearly ready to collapse!

Hey, wait a minute, I swear there was a Nohface there... oh, I see! It's turned into a Shadow! And now its Sneaking around to behind Staryu. Now its solidifying, and it hit Staryu! Staryu finally found the Nohface, and fired another Hydro Pump, hurting Nohface good!

But wait, what's this? It looks like the sandstorm has been hurting the Staryu, so much, that Staryu has fainted! If only Staryu had managed to hold on a little longer, the sandstorm has ended, too. Man, please tell me that Terrador guy won't send out another pokemon, right?


0 HP
0 Energy
Boosts: none
Status: KO'ed

Vs.


40 HP
83 Energy
Boosts: none
Status: none



I'll take the liberty of sending out Terrador14's Draco the Charmander. Gerard, your actions, please.

By the way, the RNG has been pretty good to you guys, I don't think a move has missed yet, has it? I'm thinking if a decently powered move misses, I'm thinking it will bring down a house. Pallet Town is pretty small, after all. A poorly aimed move, it'd make sense it would hit a house. Your thoughts, guys?

Yeah, I'd concur, especially given that an Earthquake has already occurred.

First I think fantine is a little tired so she'll Yawn, then Shadow Claw to get the sleepeness away, and use Shadow Snake to hit him from behind

Protect => Fire Blast => Fire Blast