(Gym) [POISON] - Leader Engineer Pikachu vs Challenger deadfox081

Frosty · May 14th, 2013, 7:08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat deadfox081

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Engineer Pikachu

"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

Arena

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

Sasori the Drapion

Tanka the Venusaur

Kozu the Crobat

Shokoli the Fidgit

Kurage the Tentacruel

Shoki the Skuntank

Yogan the Mollux

Team Challenger

Psycha the Reuniclus

Lag the Slowbro

Slam the Steelix

Statue the Golurk

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 Popcorn~~Ref

deadfox081 · May 14th, 2013, 10:25:06 PM

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."

Engineer Pikachu · May 14th, 2013, 10:44:26 PM

"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)

deadfox081 · May 14th, 2013, 11:02:49 PM

"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

Frosty · May 16th, 2013, 6:30:56 PM

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

Hp: 100
En: 100
3/4/5/3/26 (-10eva)
Other:
Item: Leftovers

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!

data

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

Hp: 68
En: 82
3/4/5/3/26 (-10eva)
Other: Fire Spin for 2a
Item: Leftovers

deadfox081's turn!

deadfox081 · May 17th, 2013, 12:31:45 AM

"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

Engineer Pikachu · May 19th, 2013, 3:34:46 PM

"Oh no, Light Screen!"

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

Frosty · May 19th, 2013, 4:27:30 PM

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

Hp: 68
En: 82
3/4/5/3/26 (-10eva)
Other: Fire Spin for 2a
Item: Leftovers

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.

data

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

Hp: 62
En: 62
3/4/5/3/26 (-10eva)
Other: Toxic (3hp), Light Screen for 3a
Item: Leftovers

Engineer Pikachu's turn!

Engineer Pikachu · May 21st, 2013, 10:51:01 PM

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

SWITCH PHASE
Yogan >>> Tanka

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

deadfox081 · May 22nd, 2013, 12:52:49 AM

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

Engineer Pikachu · May 25th, 2013, 6:32:09 PM

"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)

May 14th, 2013, 10:25:06 PM	#2
deadfox081 Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 3,318 Australia	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." __________________ CAP ASB Team

May 14th, 2013, 10:44:26 PM	#3
Engineer Pikachu take into the air... Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 6,152	"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) __________________ [11:35] <Zarator> My friend always laugh at me for liking young girls [11:35] <Zarator> I am still within reasonableness^^ GP Team - VM for a check!

May 14th, 2013, 11:02:49 PM	#4
deadfox081 Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 3,318 Australia	"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 __________________ CAP ASB Team

May 16th, 2013, 6:30:56 PM	#5
Frosty Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,202	Hp: 100 En: 100 1/4/5/4/76 Other: Item: Black Sludge Hp: 100 En: 100 3/4/5/3/26 (-10eva) Other: Item: Leftovers 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! data Mollux: Toxic Spikes for 6 energy +1.5hp due to black sludge +1hp due to Dry Skin Slowbro: Thunder Wave for 7 energy +1hp due to leftovers -0.33hp due to acid Slowbro: Psychic: (6+3+3+1.5)1.5 = 20.25 damage for 5.5 energy Crit: 12 (no) Effect: 4 (no) +1hp due to leftovers -0.33hp due to acid Full Paralysis: 47 (no) Mollux: Fire Spin: (4+3+3)0.67 = 6.7 damage for 4 energy Hit: 27 (no) Crit: 4 (no) +1.5hp due to black sludge +1hp due to Dry Skin Slowbro lost 2hp due to fire spin Slowbro: Hidden Power Ground: (7+1.5)2.25= 19.125 damage for 5 energy Crit: 9 (no) +1hp due to leftovers -0.33hp due to acid -2hp due to fire spin Full Paralysis: 58 (no) Mollux: Solarbeam: (12+3)1.5 = 22.5 damage for 8 energy Crit: 12 (no) +1.5hp due to black sludge +1hp due to Dry Skin Hp: 68 En: 82 1/4/5/4/76 Other: Paralysis (20%) Item: Black Sludge Hp: 68 En: 82 3/4/5/3/26 (-10eva) Other: Fire Spin for 2a Item: Leftovers deadfox081's turn! __________________ ASB Profile

May 17th, 2013, 12:31:45 AM	#6
deadfox081 Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 3,318 Australia	"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 __________________ CAP ASB Team

May 19th, 2013, 3:34:46 PM	#7
Engineer Pikachu take into the air... Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 6,152	"Oh no, Light Screen!" Toxic – Recover – Thunder IF (Fully paralyzed) THEN (Push actions back) __________________ [11:35] <Zarator> My friend always laugh at me for liking young girls [11:35] <Zarator> I am still within reasonableness^^ GP Team - VM for a check!

May 19th, 2013, 4:27:30 PM	#8
Frosty Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,202	Hp: 68 En: 82 1/4/5/4/76 Other: Paralysis (20%) Item: Black Sludge Hp: 68 En: 82 3/4/5/3/26 (-10eva) Other: Fire Spin for 2a Item: Leftovers 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. data Slowbro: Light Screen for 9 energy -2hp due to fire spin -0.33hp due to mist +1hp due to leftovers Full Paralysis: 2/100 (yes) Mollux: fully paralysed. +1.5hp due to Black Sludge +1hp due to dry skin Slowbro: Psychic: 20.25hp for 5.5 energy Crit: 13 Effect: 6 Full Paralysis: 66/100 (no) Mollux: Toxic for 6 energy +1.5hp due to Black Sludge +1hp due to dry skin Slowbro is Poisoned! -2hp due to toxic -2hp due to fire spin -0.33hp due to mist +1hp due to leftovers Slowbro: Psyshock: (8+3+1.5)1.5= 18.75hp for 5 energy Crit: 6 -2hp due to toxic -0.33hp due to mist +1hp due to leftovers Full Paralysis: 55/100 (no) Mollux: Recover: +20hp for 12 energy +1.5hp due to Black Sludge +1hp due to dry skin Hp: 56 En: 64 1/4/5/4/76 Other: Paralysis (10%) Item: Black Sludge Hp: 62 En: 62 3/4/5/3/26 (-10eva) Other: Toxic (3hp), Light Screen for 3a Item: Leftovers Engineer Pikachu's turn!* __________________ ASB Profile

May 21st, 2013, 10:51:01 PM	#9
Engineer Pikachu take into the air... Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 6,152	"I might've kept you in otherwise, but circumstances decree..." SWITCH PHASE Yogan >>> Tanka Tanka (F) ABIL: Chlorophyll, Overgrow ITEM: Black Sludge __________________ [11:35] <Zarator> My friend always laugh at me for liking young girls [11:35] <Zarator> I am still within reasonableness^^ GP Team - VM for a check!

May 22nd, 2013, 12:52:49 AM	#10
deadfox081 Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 3,318 Australia	"I'm actually reasonably happy to stay in here and see what you have to do." __________________ CAP ASB Team

May 25th, 2013, 6:32:09 PM	#11
Engineer Pikachu take into the air... Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 6,152	"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) __________________ [11:35] <Zarator> My friend always laugh at me for liking young girls [11:35] <Zarator> I am still within reasonableness^^ GP Team - VM for a check!