Tournament Round 2! Tortferngatr vs. Temperantia! [WON BY TORTFERNGATR]

Brandon walked into the referee's booth in the ASB Arena. He'd been here a few times to ref practice matches, but never for an actual tournament match. The usually-empty arena was now jam-packed with screaming fans, ready to watch a tournament battle between two great trainers. The trainers made their final preparations while Brandon addressed the crowd. Speaking into the microphone, he said, "Hello everyone, and welcome to the ASB Arena, where we're about to witness an amazing battle between Victor and the duo of Lenneth and Laharl! The rules are as follows:"

2v2 Singles
Switch=KO
2 Recovers/5 chills
All abilities
No items
2 day DQ

"The ASB Arena is ready to roll! You guys are safely protected behind a shield which also prevents any interference from the crowd! The ground is perfect for both digging and seismic activity, and the moat around the edge acts as both a water source for Surf and a new terrain for battle to take place! Now then, the trainers seem to be ready to release their Pokemon!" Sure enough, Victor unleashed Float the Krillowatt while Lenneth and Laharl responded with Eclipse the Honchkrow! "And there we are! Looks like Victor has the early advantage, but it's still anyone's game! Any moment now the Pokemon should show up on the scoreboard so that you guys can know what's coming up next! And there they are!"

Tortferngatr:


VS.

Temperantia:


"And now that we know the teams, it's time to find out who will order first! The computer will randomly decide between the two and display the result on the scoreboard! And the person to order first will be..."

1=Tort orders first 2=Temperantia orders first
RNG rolls.... 1!

"Victor will have to order first! So without further ado, let's get to battling!"



Tortferngatr, you're up!

A note to Temperantia: Tort actually won't be back to post till Tuesday, but he shouldn't go over DQ. He PMed me orders to post for him in case he didn't make it back in time though, so if the two days pass and there's still no word from him I'll post those orders. I hope that's acceptable! ^_^

"Wild Charge, Ice Beam, Wild Charge!

BTW, I bought Protect with the other 2 MC in the tourney Prize Claiming thread but forgot to post it. Not like it matters, but should it get put in?

Laharl is distressed immediately after observing his opponent's Pokemon. He calculates the odds of winning at less than 20%, then orders Eclipse.
"It seems... There's no easy way out, Eclipse. Sucker Punch Float, then Thunder Wave Kril. We might get some Hax yet... Finally, Sucker Punch Float again."

Protect has been added to Krillowatt's movepool since it was my mistake it wasn't there in the first place. It was claimed later on in the thread so it wasn't on the Krillowatt I c/ped from Tort's first prize claim. Also Tort I just realized from Temporal Triples that your RPing name is Victor so I'll use that instead if you don't mind, makes more sense.



"Here we go ladies and gentlemen! Float is opening up with a powerful... but what's this? It seems like Eclipse is hurt! How can... oh! He was fooling Float into stopping her attack and now he's smacking her with a Sucker Punch! Ouch! Float didn't like that and now she's completing her attack, a powerful Wild Charge! That hurt a lot! Looks like Float's Magic Guard is keeping it safe from the recoil too. Good for her!

Float isn't done either! Looks like she's preparing herself, and there goes an Ice Beam! Ouch, that caught a weak spot! A critical hit is not what Lenneth and Laharl needed right now! Looks like Eclipse is laying off the offensive and firing a Thunder Wave at Float! That'll slow her down, and she might even seize up completely!

Float is continuing her offensive, but- wait, why is she stopping again? Oh, Eclipse seems to be trying to seduce the Krillowatt now? That doesn't make much- oh, wait, another Sucker Punch. That's one tricky Honchkrow! Float isn't going to stand for much more of that though, and smashes into Eclipse hard with another Wild Charge! And with that, we're at the end of the round! Float has a pretty big advantage; it's going to be tough for Lenneth and Laharl to turn this around, but Victor can't get cocky just yet; I've seen those two battle before and they have more than a few tricks up their sleeves!"


Krillowatt [Float] Female
HP: 91
Atk: Rank 4 (+)
Def: Rank 2 (-)
SpA: Rank 3
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 105 (26 after paralysis)
Energy: 81
Paralyzed (20%)

Honchkrow- Eclipse (M)
HP: 38
Atk(+): 6
Def(-): 1
SpA: 4
SpD: 2
Spe: 71
Energy: 83


Temperantia, you're up!

EDIT: CURSE YOU WHOEVER ANSWERED ME IN #CAPASB! CURSE YOOOOU (yeah it changed in Gen 5, oops, doesn't change anything except that bit of flavour though (and adds more RNG rolls :( ))

"Hmm... This battle isn't likely to be in our favor, but it could work out with a bit of luck. Start off by Dark Pulse-ing our opponent. Hopefully, some misfortune will strike our for in the form of flinching. Then, Roost off some damage. Finally, spew forth some Haze to blind that shrimp-thing!"

Wild Charge again, then Ice Shard! If Honchkrow is still standing, Wild Charge again!"

Also, here's a female Gen V Krill sprite, credit to Wyverii.

Placeholder for reffing, terribly sorry for the delay :(

"Alright, time for round 2! Victor and Float have the early advantage, but Eclipse is starting us off with a Dark Pulse! And ouch, looks like Float flinched from the impact! That's not good for her, but look! She's recovered already, and is firing a lightning-fast Ice Shard at Eclipse! That did some good damage, but not enough to finish the Honchkrow off, and now Eclipse is taking the time to Roost and recover some health!

Feeling a bit better, Eclipse is following up with a Haze! Oh wow, now neither of the Pokemon can see! Thankfully our technology lets us see through the smoke! And now Float's trying to hit Eclipse with a Wild Charge... nope! Just missed him too! As the smoke starts to clear, the gap in health between the two Pokemon is smaller than it was at the start of the round, but Lenneth and Laharl still have an uphill battle ahead of them!"

Krillowatt [Float] Female
HP: 78
Atk: Rank 4 (+)
Def: Rank 2 (-)
SpA: Rank 3
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 105 (26 after paralysis)
Energy: 72
Paralyzed (15%)

Honchkrow- Eclipse (M)
HP: 45
Atk(+): 6
Def(-): 1
SpA: 4
SpD: 2
Spe: 71
Energy: 59


Tortferngatr, you're up!

Shouldn't Krill have 15% paralysis now?

Hmm...let's stop Eclipse from pulling this trick again. Hone your Claws, then Wild Charge twice.

If he uses Roost, Copycat it.

"Through some odd combination of luck and confidence, we've managed to close the gap a bit, Eclipse, but I'm not content to let us fall just yet! Dark Pulse, then Sucker Punch twice! At the worst scenario, we can at least pave the way for Lenneth!"

"And here we go again! Float's still suffering from that paralysis, so Eclipse is going first with a Dark Pulse! That struck Float hard, but it looks like she kept her composure this time! And she's responding with a Hone Claws! Looks like she wants to prepare for later!

Now it looks like she's preparing for another attack, but what's this? Eclipse is frantically trying to get her to look behind her, and sure enough she's looking, and OUCH. That Sucker Punch hurt! Float certainly didn't appreciate that, and she's responding with a powerful Wild Charge! That hurt a lot too, and it looks like Eclipse is on his last legs!

Does Eclipse have any more tricks up his sleeve? It doesn't seem like it, in fact it looks like he's giving up! Float's approaching cautiously, wondering perhaps if it's safe to strike the killing blow... and I guess it wasn't! Another Sucker Punch! Float takes it though, and charges up to attack with another Wild Charge! And that one did it! Eclipse is knocked out! Laharl has returned the Honchkrow to his Pokeball and Victor is congratulating his Krillowatt, but it's not over yet! Lenneth has taken over, and he's unleashing Black Swan! It's only going to get better from here!"

Krillowatt [Float] Female
HP: 31
Atk: Rank 4 (+)
Def: Rank 2 (-)
SpA: Rank 3
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 105 (26 after paralysis)
Energy: 50
Paralyzed (10%)
+1 Attack
+1 Accuracy

Honchkrow- Eclipse (M)
HP: KO
Atk(+): 6
Def(-): 1
SpA: 4
SpD: 2
Spe: 71
Energy: KO


Temperantia, you're up!

"Black Swan, let's take over for Laharl and finish the job! Use Hail, then Hex twice!"

I thought for sure that action order could change when a mon was KO'd, but GoldenKnight confirmed via IRC that it doesn't.

"It seems you underestimate Krillowatt...

Toxic, Protect, then Imprison Protect, Toxic, and Confuse Ray!"

Magic Guard means Hail isn't going to help you...and Krill has +1 accuracy, so Snow Cloak isn't helping yet either.

"Can Lenneth turn the tides of this battle? Let's find out! Black Swan is here and ready to win! But first, she's setting up some favourable weather with Hail! And, oh my! I can barely see her! Thank goodness for our technology or we'd never find her, but that Snow Cloak of hers will definitely help her out! But what's this? Float has prepared a nasty Toxic for Black Swan, and she's firing it... hey! It actually hit! Looks like that accuracy boost from earlier paid off; Black Swan is badly poisoned now, so she won't stay alive forever!

Oh, but it looks like Black Swan is going on the offensive now! And holy crap that's a scary Hex attack, but Float threw up a timely Protect to avoid it! Unfortunately she's exhausted now, and she won't be able to dodge what comes next... and it's another Hex! And that hurt, taking advantage of the electric current still running through Float to increase the pain! But Float's still standing, and she's using Imprison! Looks like Black Swan won't be able to use Protect, Toxic, or Confuse Ray for a while! Well Float looks to be on her last legs, but let's see if she can leave a lasting impact before going down!"

Krillowatt [Float] Female
HP: 16
Atk: Rank 4 (+)
Def: Rank 2 (-)
SpA: Rank 3
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 105 (26 after paralysis)
Energy: 23
Paralyzed (5%)

Froslass- Black Swan (F)
HP: 97
Atk: Rank 2 (-)
Def: Rank 3
SpA: Rank 4 (+)
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 110
Energy: 74
Toxic Poison (2 DPA)
Imprisoned (Protect/Toxic/Confuse Ray) for 6 more actions

Hail for 3 more rounds


Tortferngatr, you're up!

Alright...let's end off with a bang.

Wild Charge Froslass, then Aqua Jet! If you're still around, Scald her!

"Finish with an Ominous Wind and Shadow Ball combo= Fatal Rend. This should just barely be enough to ko him... If the combo won't work, just use them separately instead."

"Well, looks like it's almost the end for Float, but hey, it looks like she's going to get one more attack in! But what exactly is Black Swan preparing... And here goes Float with what will most likely be a final Wild Charge, but will she find Black Swan in the Hail? Yes she does! It's a hit and Black Swan definitely didn't enjoy it! But the Froslass has her attack prepared, and oh wow! It's a Shadow Ball with an Ominous Wind behind it to boost its power! What an impact, that knocked out Float for sure! But ooh, that Toxic poison is starting to build up. Can Black Swan pull off a come-from-behind victory for Lenneth and Laharl or will Victor and Freeze be declared the victors? Ahahaha, see what I did there... OK, apparently that wasn't funny. Alright, let's see what the trainers order!"

(that pun was completely unintentional btw :P)

Krillowatt [Float] Female
HP: KO
Atk: Rank 4 (+)
Def: Rank 2 (-)
SpA: Rank 3
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 105
Energy: KO

Froslass- Black Swan (F)
HP: 81
Atk: Rank 2 (-)
Def: Rank 3
SpA: Rank 4 (+)
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 110
Energy: 61
Toxic Poison (3 DPA)
Imprisoned (Protect/Toxic/Confuse Ray) for 3 more actions

Hail for 2 more rounds


Temperantia, you're up!

"C'mon Froslass! We just may outplay him now! Start with an Icy Wind to slow him down. Then, follow with Icy Wind and then Shadow Ball.
If he Protects himself on the first turn, use Double Team instead. Follow that with Fake Tears, then Shadow Ball."

(Protect has priority, so my sub should work...)

Unless, of course, Freeze uses Substitute.

"Make a 20 HP Substitute, then Stone Edge her with the gaze of your Compoundeyes (Stone Edge has base 104 accuracy under CompoundEyes)! Finish by showing her some Struggle Bug!"

"Alright, both trainers have sent out their final Pokemon! Can Freeze take it home for Victor or will Lenneth and Laharl lead Black Swan to a comeback victory? Let's find out! Freeze is going first, and it looks like he's setting up a Substitute! According to our tech that thing has 20 HP, and it looks like it was set up just in time as Black Swan is using a Icy Wind! The sub took that easily, and is still standing. It also took that speed lowering side effect that was intended for Syclant!

Now that he has some protection, Freeze is going on the offensive with a Stone Edge... but wait! Even with his Compoundeyes he can't seem to find Black Swan in the hail... and that's a miss! Black Swan, following orders, is firing another Icy Wind, but that substitute is still holding strong! It's going to take a bit more strength than that to break that substitute!

Looks like Freeze is changing tactics, and eek! What is that noise? Apparently it's a Struggle Bug! That'll hurt Black Swan's concentration, lowering her Special Attack! But at least she's finally changing it up! There goes a Shadow Ball, and yes! The substitute finally breaks! Seems like it may be too little too late for the Froslass though, but let's see what Lenneth and Laharl can come up with!


Syclant [Freeze] Male
HP: 80
Atk: Rank 4
Def: Rank 3
SpA: Rank 5 (+)
SpD: Rank 2 (-)
Spe: 121
Energy: 73

Froslass- Black Swan (F)
HP: 68
Atk: Rank 2 (-)
Def: Rank 3
SpA: Rank 4 (+)
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 110
Energy: 44
Toxic Poison (4 DPA)
-1 Special Attack

Hail for 1 more round


Tortferngatr, you're up!

"AlRIGHT!

Let's set up another Substitute-20 HP this time, hit Froslass with a Technician Water Pulse, then Protect!

If Froslass Protects turn 2, use Tail Glow!"

"...I'm sorry, Froslass. This didn't turn out how I hoped it would, but I'll be damned if I don't try! Shadow Ball, then Ominous Wind. Finish with Double Team x2!"

"And here we go again! Freeze is starting off the round with a proven tactic, setting up another Substitute! Looks like this one has 20 HP as well! Will Black Swan have better luck taking this one out? It seems like it; she's not wasting any time and going straight for a Shadow Ball! That won't break the sub, but it's not looking nearly as sturdy as it did before!

Now that he has his protection, Freeze is going back on the offensive, and taking full advantage of Technician to fire a boosted Water Pulse at Black Swan! Even with the Hail masking her Freeze's Compoundeyes have locked on, and that's a hit! And what's this? It looks like the blow scrambled Black Swan's brain a bit as well! That's some slight confusion there, folks! But it looks like she's shaken it off, at least for now, and there goes an Ominous Wind! And there goes Freeze's sub!

Looks like Freeze doesn't want to take any damage, so he's putting up a Protect! Looks like Black Swan knew this was coming though, and she's using Double Team! And now there's three Froslass hidden in the hail... wait! The hail is slowly coming to an end! Looks like all three Froslass clones are out in the open, but Freeze will still have to find the real one before he can finish this match off!"


Syclant [Freeze] Male
HP: 60
Atk: Rank 4
Def: Rank 3
SpA: Rank 5 (+)
SpD: Rank 2 (-)
Spe: 121
Energy: 42

Froslass- Black Swan (F)
HP: 44
Atk: Rank 2 (-)
Def: Rank 3
SpA: Rank 4 (+)
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 110
Energy: 23
Toxic Poison (5 DPA)
-1 Special Attack
2 clones

Hail has ended.


Temperantia, you're up!

"Froslass, spray Toxic mist at our opponent! If he uses Substitute, use Shadow Ball instead. Follow with either Hex if Freeze is poisoned or Ominous Wind if he isn't. Finally, Chill to finish the round."

I understand, Flamestrike.

Of course, given Froslass no longer has Snow Cloak protecting her, and she hasn't given a Disable substitution for Stone Edge...

"Alright-Struggle Bug-it's a spread attack, so it will hit ALL the clones AND the real Froslass at once! After that, Stone Edge the real Froslass twice! With Toxic racking up and your CompoundEyes, it's a sure KO!"