(Tournament) Tournament Round 2 - C$FP vs. DarkSlay!

[Engineer Pikachu]

NUMBER OF POKEMON: 2v2
BATTLE TYPE: Singles
RECOVERIES: Two Recovers per Pokemon | Five Chills per Pokemon
SWITCH: Switch=KO
ITEMS: Items OFF
ABILITIES: All Abilities

The ASB Tournament Arena

Surrounded by thousands of screaming Pokemon fans, the ASB Arena can be best described as a standard Pokemon battling arena. In the center of the arena lies a dirt-based floor outlined to show two separate sides (with a white Pokeball center). Surrounding the dirt is a moat filled with water. The moat is about fifteen feet wide and creates a perimeter around the dirt arena. The arena itself is eighty feet wide, one hundred feet long. All moves, weathers, and abilities are legal for the match, since it's an outdoor arena with a large water source and packed dirt. Pokemon must stay in the arena (or the dimensions of the arena in the case of Flying Pokemon, who cannot leave the arena and cannot fly higher than sixty feet). This prevents Pokemon from injuring the crowd watching the tournament. There are no outside interruptions by fans, Pokemon, or other elements not associated with the current battle.

COMBATANTS:

Originally Posted by Fat C$FP

My Pokemon for the second round of the tournament:

Swamp Thing the Marshtomp

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Marshtomp* [Swamp Thing] (Male)
Nature: Adamant (+ * to Attack, - * from Special Attack)
Type: Water/Ground
Water: Water STAB; Can breathe and have excellent mobility when underwater, are less capable on land unless they are entirely amphibious.
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:
Ability 1: Torrent
Type: 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)

Ability 2 (DW): Damp
Type: Innate
This Pokemon releases a damp mist upon entry into battle that short circuits the opponent’s ability to use Selfdestruct or Explosion.

Stats:

HP: 100
Atk: Rank 4 (+)
Def: Rank 3
SAtk: Rank 1 (-)
SDef: Rank 3
Spd: 50

EC: 4/9
MC: 0
DC: 1/5

Attacks:
Tackle *
Growl *
Mud-Slap *
Water Gun *
Bide *
Foresight *
Mudsport *
Superpower
Mud Shot
Mud Bomb

Avalanche *
Curse *
Yawn *

Dig *
Rock Slide *
Waterfall *

Electro the Magneton

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Magnemite* [Electro] (Genderless)
Nature: Modest (+ * to Special Attack, - * from Attack)
Type: Electric/Steel
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.
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.

Abilities:
Ability 1: Magnet Pull
Type: Can Be Activated
This Pokemon has the ability to generate a magnetic field that can attract or repulse Steel-type Pokemon. When attracted by Magnet Pull, Steel-types cannot move out of the immediate proximity without great difficulty, and can be pulled along by the Magnet Pull Pokemon. When repulsed, the Steel type is thrust violently away and contact attacks have immense difficulty striking the Magnet Pull Pokemon. The effect of both commands lasts for the following three (3) actions.
Command: (Ability: Magnet Pull (Attract) or Ability: Magnet Pull (Repulse) )
Ability 2: Sturdy
Type: Innate
This Pokemon’s body is solidly constructed, reducing the Base Attack Power from an opponents incoming attacks by one (1). The effect is amplified on OHKO Moves, which are reduced by ten (10) Base Attack Power.
Ability 3 (DW) [unlocked]: Analytic
Type: Can Be Enabled
If this Pokemon attacks second during an action, its attacks have two (2) more Base Attack Power.

Stats:

HP: 90
Atk: Rank 1 (-)
Def: Rank 3
SAtk: Rank 5 (+)
SDef: Rank 3
Spd: 70

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

Attacks:
Metal Sound *
Tackle *
Thundershock *
Supersonic *
Sonicboom *
Thunderwave *
Spark *
Magnet Bomb *
Discharge *
Magnet Rise *
Lock-On
Zap Cannon
Tri-Attack

Thunderbolt *
Explosion *
Flash Cannon *
Hidden Power (Water, 7)
Toxic

Originally Posted by Fat DarkSlay

Allergy the Gengar

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Haunter [Allergy] (F)
Nature: Hasty (Adds 15% to Speed. Subtracts * from Defense.)

Type: Ghost / Poison
Ghost: Ghost STAB; brief intangibility that nullifies Normal and Fighting-type attacks, Pain Split, Psychic, Sucker Punch, Telekinesis, Trick, and Will-o-Wisp have Energy Cost reduced by one (1). (Gengar line and pure Ghosts only: moving through walls.)
Poison: Poison STAB; immunity to Poison/Toxic, see and breath through smog/smokescreens uninhibited. Garbodor, Muk, and Weezing inflict Toxic Poisoning with Solid/Liquid/Gaseous Poison attacks (respectively), Wrap, Haze, and Glare have Energy Cost reduced by one (1).

Stats:
HP: 90
Atk: Rank 3
Def: Rank 1 (-)
SpA: Rank 5
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 127 (+)

EC: 9 / 9
MC: 0
DC: 0 / 0 (no DW ability)

Abilities:
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 (*)
Confuse Ray (*)
Night Shade (*)
Sucker Punch (*)
Shadow Ball
Will-O-Wisp
Hex
Destiny Bond

Disable (*)
Perish Song (*)
Fire Punch (*)

Counter
Pain Split
Magic Coat

Sludge Bomb (*)
Thunderbolt (*)
Hidden Power (Fighting, 7) (*)
Taunt
Toxic
Venoshock
Psychic
Energy Ball
Protect

Lumber the Conkeldurr

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Conkeldurr [Lumber] (M)
Nature: Careful (Adds * to Special Defense. Subtracts * from Special Attack.)

Type: Fighting
Fighting: Fighting STAB; ignore weight restrictions of throwing/grappling moves, Meditate and Cheer Up have Energy Cost reduced by one (1).

Stats:
HP: 110
Atk: Rank 5
Def: Rank 3
SpA: Rank 1 (-)
SpD: Rank 4 (+)
Spe: 45

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

Abilities:
Guts: (Innate) This Pokemon is tenacious and will work ever harder when under a status condition, raising the base attack power of all its physical attacks by two (2). Pokemon with Guts ignore the attack drop from burn.
Sheer Force: (Can be Enabled) This Pokemon can energize all its attacks with secondary effect chances less than 100%. When Enabled, the Base Attack Power of every move with an effect chance less than 100% increases by two (2), but they will never have a secondary effect.
Iron Fist (UNLOCKED): (Innate) This 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)

Attacks:
Pound (*)
Leer (*)
Focus Energy (*)
Bide (*)
Low Kick (*)
Rock Throw (*)
Wake-Up Slap (*)
Little By Little (*)
Focus Punch
Hammer Arm
Foresight
Stone Edge

Drain Punch (*)
Mach Punch (*)
Detect (*)
Reversal

Bulk Up (*)
Rock Slide (*)
Payback (*)
Taunt
Earthquake
Substitute
Knock Down
Toxic

Starting out with Gengar, yes.

So, we start out with Marshtomp vs. Gengar! Isn't this exciting?

The coin is flipped... and DarkSlay will be issuing actions first!

[DarkSlay]

Okay, let's go Allergy!

Will-O-Wisp -> Energy Ball -> Toxic

IF (Marshtomp uses Yawn), THEN (Use Magic Coat to reflect it back on that same action, but only ONCE)

[C$FP]

This is not going to go well. That burn is going to kill us, we can't afford to lose any power. So, we will have to Protect ourselves from that, cause an Avalanche after being hit with that Energy Ball, and then Waterfall.

Protect, Avalanche, Waterfall

[Engineer Pikachu]

Allergy (F)
HP: 90
Energy: 100
3 / 1 / 5 / 3 / 127

Swamp Thing (M)
HP: 100
Energy: 100
4 / 3 / 1 / 3 / 50

Round One Start!

Welcome to Round Two of the first ever ASB Tourney! The fans are getting hyped up about the match, and the contestants themselves are finding themselves having pictures taken by Cameron the photographer, who finds them especially photogenic today! On a shady side of the arena, twenty-six people gather around a table, making what appear to be bets on the winners. One of them saunters down to the arena, confidence oozing out of every step. Ladies and gentlemen, DarkSlay! *cheers from the betting table* And a relatively new battler, but talented nevertheless, C$FP! He walks into the arena from a small tunnel of to the side. Expecting no applause, he's pleasantly surprised by Cameron the photographer, who snuggles close and takes yet another picture. Now, let's get on to the battle!

Allergy starts the round off for us, shooting blue-white flames that oscillate in the air, forming rings of fire, stars of fire, skulls of fire. They lazily make their way towards Swamp Thing, who seems to be frightened by the flames. At least his trainer understands how he feels, ordering him to quickly throw up a protective shield. The flames hit the shield and quickly dissipate, leaving Swamp Thing feeling quite safe for now.

Allergy used Will-o-Wisp! -7 energy
Swamp Thing used Protect! -7 energy, Will-o-Wisp blocked

Seeing that the status strategy won't work, DarkSlay quickly commands a second strategy - that is, just smashing the opponent in. Creating a ball of life from her ghostly form, Allergy hurls the greenish blob of stuff at Swamp Thing, who takes a surprisingly large amount of damage for a swamp creature. Aren't swamp creatures supposed to be used to life? Let's just say Swamp Thing is feigning extra pain. That makes everyone feel better, right? Swamp Thing quickly retaliates by slamming admittedly large glacial pillars of solid ice through Allergy's gaseous body, dealing a large amount of damage as well. This is interesting so far, right? zzz....zz...zzzz.....

Allergy used Energy Ball! 25 damage, -6 energy
Swamp Thing used Avalanche! 17 damage, -6 damage

Sincerely hoping that Swamp Thing won't be such a wimp again and throw up shields all over the place, DarkSlay orders another attempt at status. Grinning evilly, Allergy gets a bit farther from Swamp Thing, then quickly releases neurotoxins from his body towards Swamp Thing. As audience members are handed emergency gas masks and ponchos, Swamp Thing is helpless as the neurotoxins enter his system, starting a deadly reaction. He hasn't quite felt the pain yet, though, as he continues the assault, tackling into Allergy with a rather powerful water-based attack.

Allergy used Toxic! -6 energy
Swamp Thing used Waterfall! 16 damage, -5 energy
Swamp Thing was hurt by poison! 1 damage

While both of our combatants look pretty even at the moment, it seems that Allergy has simply been toying with Swamp Thing. However, we're all pretty sure that C$FP might have some other tricks up his sleeve. Will he have time to execute those tricks, or will he be defeated in the blink of an eye?

End.

Allergy (F)
HP: 57
Energy: 81
3 / 1 / 5 / 3 / 127

Swamp Thing (M)
HP: 74
Energy: 82
4 / 3 / 1 / 3 / 50
BPSN (2 NR)

Turn Order:
C$FP posts actions.
DarkSlay posts actions.
REFEREE

[C$FP]

Alright, that went well. Unfortunately, I have to give actions first now and that makes me sad.

Avalanche, Waterfall, Avalanche
IF Gengar uses Will-o-Wisp, THEN use Protect, but not twice in a row.

[DarkSlay]

Okay Allergy, let's try and lessen the damage done to you while maximizing the damage done to Marshtomp here, shall we? This should put it in KO range.

Disable (Avalanche) -> Hex -> Energy Ball

[Engineer Pikachu]

Allergy (F)
HP: 57
Energy: 81
3 / 1 / 5 / 3 / 127

Swamp Thing (M)
HP: 74
Energy: 82
4 / 3 / 1 / 3 / 50
BPSN (2 NR)

Round Two Start!

Welcome back to this match, where I will attempt to cut down on flavor because I actually have other stuff to get to now! It seems that Swamp Thing is winning at the moment, but Allergy looks like she's about to pull a couple of particularly nasty tricks on Swamp Thing; let's see how this unfolds!

Allergy immediately uses one of the REALLY nasty tricks, delving into Swamp Thing's mind and erasing Avalanche from his repertoire of moves. Swamp Thing, of course, immediately tries to use the move, but fails miserably due to being unable to remember how to use it. Go figure. Next, Allergy casts a hex on the already pathetic-looking Swamp Thing, dealing extra damage because of the toxins happily gnawing away at Swamp Thing's insides. Finally being able to attack, Swamp Thing makes a watery tackle at Allergy, dealing some damage. Experiencing major schadenfreude, Allergy creates a second ball of life and hurls it at Swamp Thing, dealing a ridiculous amount of damage while Swamp Thing can't remember how to use Avalanche again. I can see C$FP cursing over there...

Allergy used Disable! -6 energy
Swamp Thing used Avalanche! Failed, -6 energy
Allergy used Hex! 16 damage, -6 energy
Swamp Thing used Waterfall! 16 damage, -5 energy
Allergy used Energy Ball! 25 damage, -6 energy
Swamp Thing used Avalanche! Failed, -6 energy
Swamp Thing takes 6 total damage from BPSN

End.

Allergy (F)
HP: 41
Energy: 63
3 / 1 / 5 / 3 / 127

Swamp Thing (M)
HP: 27
Energy: 65
4 / 3 / 1 / 3 / 50
BPSN (3 NR)

Turn Order:
DarkSlay posts actions.
C$FP posts actions.
REFEREE

[DarkSlay]

Good job Allergy! Go ahead and finish it off then, thanks to Poison.

Energy Ball x 3
IF (Marshtomp uses Protect on Action 1), THEN (Use Chill on Action 1)

[C$FP]

It could have gone worse.

Waterfall * 3

[Engineer Pikachu]

Allergy (F)
HP: 41
Energy: 63
3 / 1 / 5 / 3 / 127

Swamp Thing (M)
HP: 27
Energy: 65
4 / 3 / 1 / 3 / 50
BPSN (3 NR)

Round Three!

As Allergy hurls another ball of wonderful life at Swamp Thing, hitting for another ridiculously large amount of damage, Swamp Thing retaliates by tackling Allergy again for relatively lackluster damage. As both Pokemon maintain distance, panting, Swamp Thing falls to the ground, succumbing to the toxins.

Swamp Thing is quickly rushed to Nurse Joy, who immediately heals Swamp Thing back to full health. Relieved, C$FP readies his second Pokemon.

End.

Allergy (F)
HP: 25
Energy: 53
3 / 1 / 5 / 3 / 127

Swamp Thing (M)
HP: KO
Energy: 60
4 / 3 / 1 / 3 / 50

C$FP sends out Pokemon and issues actions.
DarkSlay issues actions.
REFEREE

EDIT: Since this wasn't originally clear, I'm using old Burn mechanics for this since the match started before mechanics were changed.

[C$FP]

Ok, you have a lot to do, so here we go Electro the Magnezoneton!

Ok, we just have to finish this Gengar off, and we shall do just that!

Flash Cannon, Thunderbolt, Flash Cannon

[DarkSlay]

My Gengar might not be the bulkiest thing in the world...but boy, can it sing.

Perish Song -> Confuse Ray -> Hidden Power (Fighting, 7)

[Engineer Pikachu]

Allergy (F)
HP: 25
Energy: 53
3 / 1 / 5 / 3 / 127

Electro (U)
HP: 90
Energy: 100
1 / 3 / 5 / 3 / 70

Round Four!

As the trainers talk with their Pokemon, glancing upwards every so often to check that they're not being eavesdropped on, the command booth responsible for monitoring DarkSlay is in a very panicked state. Previously unopened drawers are opened, things are quickly stashed into baskets, and doors are closed just as the command people push one of their kind out with the basket. Unfortunately, C$FP is completely oblivious to this, due to him issuing actions and the blacked-out windows in his booth (why they're blacked out, I don't know; he watches the battle from a television screen >_>).

The command person rushes back into the command room and, prepared, the round gets under way. Allergy immediately starts, screeching with horrible noises and sheer agony. Though literally three magnets, Electro is still affected by the song and quickly tries to end the song by destroying the singer with a bright flash of silver light. Of course, Allergy is a bit bulkier than that, hanging on with just over ten HP to spare. It appears that the audience is doing fine as well, with their bright orange earplugs peeking out underneath the fur earmuffs peaking out underneath the large hat in the small airtight bubbles around each member's head. We told you that safety is our first priority, so...

With the screen flashing "TAKE OFF THE BUBBLES NOW," the audience members pop off the small airtight bubbles, breathing deeply. It seems that it was difficult for them to hold onto their breath for a minute. Suckers. Allergy wastes no time, shooting a beam of discombobulating light at Electro, who quickly becomes intensely confused. Though confused, Electro successfully summons a Thunderbolt, which zaps Allergy and knocks her unconscious.

End.

Allergy (F)
HP: KO
Energy: 31
3 / 1 / 5 / 3 / 127

Electro (U)
HP: 90
Energy: 89
1 / 3 / 5 / 3 / 70
CFN (3)
Perish Song (2 Rounds)

DarkSlay posts Pokemon and actions.
C$FP issues actions.
REFEREE

[DarkSlay]

Unless something horrendous happens, I think this might be it then.

Go, Lumber the Conkeldurr!

Start off with a Substitute (20 HP) to start off the round. Then, fire off a Focus Punch. Finish it off with a nice Drain Punch.

[C$FP]

We will definitely need luck on our side to win this match, so we shall have to take some risks!

Zap Cannon, Thunderbolt, Zap Cannon
IF Lumber is fully paralyzed on action 1 and doesn't put up a Substitute, use Supersonic on action 2.

On a side note, for claims, Electro is now fully evolved with its Dream World ability unlocked.

[Engineer Pikachu]

Lumber (F)
HP: 110
Energy: 100
5 / 3 / 1 / 4 / 45

Electro (U)
HP: 90
Energy: 89
1 / 3 / 5 / 3 / 70
CFN (3)
Perish Song (2 Rounds)

Round Five!

As Lumber is sent out, muscles flexing and all the jazz, C$FP quickly becomes worried. So what do you do when you're worried? You pull out all the stops.

Electro charges up a ridiculously large beam of electricity, firing it off at Lumber. Surprised by this tactic, Lumber is hit full-on by the attack, taking a nice chunk of damage. The electricity also seems to shock him so badly that he can't do anything this action due to paralysis! Attempting to further deteriorate the well-being of its foe, Electro attempts to fire off supersonic sound waves, but ends up hitting himself in confusion! Aha, the golden rule reigns supreme! Lumber attempts to take advantage of this with a powerful punch of his own, but once again, he is fully paralyzed by the electricity still coursing through his body! With C$FP urging it on, Electro tries the first tactic again, charging up a large ball of electricity, then fires it at Lumber, who easily evades it now. Lumber retaliates with a punch of his own that finally hits... wait, it doesn't. Lumber is fully paralyzed AGAIN!

Zap Cannon: (12 + 3 + 1.5) * 1 = 16.5 ~ 17 damage, -8 energy (25% PRZ)
Lumber is fully paralyzed (1 on the RNG ._.)
Supersonic: Hit self in confusion -> (4 - 3) = 1 damage, -3 energy
Lumber is fully paralyzed (12 on the RNG)
Zap Cannon: Missed, -8 energy
Lumber is fully paralyzed (7 on the RNG)
End.

Lumber (F)
HP: 93
Energy: 100
5 / 3 / 1 / 4 / 45
PRZ (20)

Electro (U)
HP: 89
Energy: 62
1 / 3 / 5 / 3 / 70
Perish Song (1 round dundundun)

C$FP posts actions.
DarkSlay posts actions.
REFEREE

[C$FP]

Alright, absolutely not what I expected, but that could not have gone much better. Unfortunately, it appears that we lose :( But, there is no reason to stop trying now! Well, yes there is, but we will try nevertheless!

Zap Cannon, Zap Cannon, Explosion
IF Conkeldurr is protected by a substitute at the beginning of action 3, THEN use Thunderbolt.

[DarkSlay]

Well, this appears to be it then. Let's try and not take huge damage, though. Good game C$FP.

Drain Punch -> Substitute (15 HP) -> Drain Punch

IF (Conkeldurr is paralyzed on Action 2), THEN (Replace the last Drain Punch with Detect)

[Engineer Pikachu]

Lumber (F)
HP: 93
Energy: 100
5 / 3 / 1 / 4 / 45
PRZ (20)

Electro (U)
HP: 89
Energy: 62
1 / 3 / 5 / 3 / 70
Perish Song (1 round dundundun)

Round Six Huzzah!

(not in chronological order; don't worry I got everything right)

Electro is quite scared of this concrete swinging behemoth, firing off two of those large electricity balls, hoping that just one will find its target. Electro is pleasantly surprised when both of them hit, dealing significant damage! Shocked by all the electricity in his system, Lumber slowly makes his way towards Electro, pulling both fists back. As he punches with life-sapping energy, his left arm suddenly stops from paralysis, but his right arm makes contact, dealing tons of damage. Then, seeing impending disaster, Lumber attempts to stuff his life force into a stuffy doll, but fails due to paralysis. Electro then explodes, dealing tons of damage to Lumber and committing suicide.

Zap Cannon: (12 + 3 + 1.5) * 1 = 16.5 ~ 17 damage, -12 energy
Drain Punch: (8 + 3 + 2 + 2 + 3) * 1.5 = 27 damage, 13 HP healed, -11 energy
Zap Cannon: (12 + 3 + 1.5) * 1 = 16.5 ~ 17 damage, -16 energy
Substitute: FULLY PARALYZED
Explosion: (25 - 2) * 1 = 23 damage, -20 energy
Drain Punch: N/A

End.

Lumber (F)
HP: 36
Energy: 78
5 / 3 / 1 / 4 / 45
PRZ (15)

Electro (U)
HP: KO
Energy: 14
1 / 3 / 5 / 3 / 70

Congratulations, DarkSlay, on your victory!

2 TC for all
1 EC, 2 MC, 1 DC for all (unless you have full EC and DC)
1 KO for all except Swamp Thing

4 RC for me

e: missed the sub but w/e

[C$FP]

Ehh, I knew I would lose once I saw... well, I don't think there was anyone that I could have beat this round, actually. Although, I feel I did pretty well considering the fact that I was fighting with NFEs (even though I had some major hax working for me). Good luck in future rounds, DarkSlay, and thank you for the reffing, Engineer Pikachu.