2v2 Doubles Ice Bug vs SimonSays, reffed by AJ

IceBug said:

And, challenging SimonSays, if he has an open battle slot, since he was a little late accepting my last open challenge. Otherwise, this can be considered an open challenge.

2v2 Doubles
2 day DQ/3 Days Ref
1 Recovery/3 Chill
Standard Tournament Arena/Accepter's Choice
Unevolved only

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SimonSays said:

Is a man not entitled to accept and decline his own challenges?

Switch = Dying to death
All abilities
No items

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Welcome to today's battle at the ASB Tournament Arena. Today we have IceBug facing off against SimonSays. Each one stands at their end of the battlefield as the rules are read are read to the crowd. Soon after, each trainer sends out his Pokemon! IceBug releases Cragg the Slugma and Spritz the Joltik. SimonSays come out Hermes (Dratini) and Prometheus (Growlithe). As he orders, my Dragonair also comes out of his Pokeball on hearing his own name. Let the battle comence; IceBug order's first!

IceBug's Team


SimonSays' Team

Well, let's get things started, shall we? Good luck, SimonSays.

In the first round, Spritz should Thunder Wave Prometheus, to hopefully raise the potential failure of all his Fire attacks. Meanwhile, Cragg should start off with some fire of his own: an Overheat on Hermes.

Next round, I want to REALLY throw out the fire hazard with a quick Rain Dance to open the round. Luckily for Cragg, he has better things to be doing anyway, and should Rock Throw in the direction of Promtheus.

And to close out the round, Spritz should start an offensive with Bug Buzz on Hermes while Cragg uses Rock Throw once more on Prometheus!

So:

Spritz: Thunder Wave (Prometheus) - Rain Dance - Bug Buzz (Hermes)

If Hermes targets Cragg with Waterfall, change next action to Disable (Waterfall), and then move the replaced action back (basically, Rain Dance should happen this round). Replace with this action only once.

Cragg: Overheat (Hermes) - Rock Throw (Prometheus) - Rock Throw (Prometheus)

Same to you, IceBug. But I should let you know; I've never won before, so you may be my first. *Cheeky determined glare*

Alright then, Prometheus, start us off with a Beautiful little Flame Charge on Spritz, to deal damage and hopefully (eventually) actually keep up. Hermes, start out with an Evasive Dragon Dance to leap behind Prometheus during the Overheat; his Flash Fire should take the full of the blast.

Next, throw a ThunderWave back at Spritz, to see just how much he like a taste of his own medicine. Prometheus, you can dig Underground this turn, targetting Cragg.

Finally, with the Rain in your favour and no worries of being Disabled this round, strike Cragg with the force of a Waterfall! And now would be the time for you to come out, Prometheus, and strike Cragg!

So, for those of you too lazy to read all of that;

Hermes Jr: Evasive Dragon Dance behind Prometheus ~ ThunderWave (Spritz) ~ Waterfall (Cragg)

Prometheus: Flame Charge (Spritz) ~ Dig Underground ~ Attack (Cragg)

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Cragg (M) | Spritz (F)
HP: 90 | 90
EN: 100 | 100
Spe: 17 | 65
Stat:
Other:
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Hermes (M) | Prometheus (M)
HP: 90 | 90
EN: 100 | 100
Spe: 50 | 60
Stat:
Other:

Round 1: Weak Paralysis
Will enter this later

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Cragg (M) | Spritz (F)
HP: 56 | 77
EN: 80 | 77
Spe: 17 | 65
Stat:
Other: Spritz PARA (20%)
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Hermes (M) | Prometheus (M)
HP: 75 | 74
EN: 82 | 90
Spe: 50 | 60
Stat: +1 Fire Attacks Prometheus
Other: Prometheus PARA (20%)

SimonSays what?

Hermes, start off with some Waterfall SPAM against Cragg! Prometheus, Use our Freshly Flash Fire-Boosted Flare Blitz against our little Spider Friend!

Secondly Hermes, our foe would've probably Disabled Waterfall by now, so Leer at thy Foes! Prometheus, join in the Leering festivities!

Finally, Let's get Physical! Hermes, Rush at Cragg with all the force of the Original Dragon! Prometheus, Flame Wheel Spritz, to keep the offensive pressure on them!

Hermes: Waterfall (Cragg) ~ Leer ~ Dragon Rush (Cragg)

Prometheus: Flare Blitz (Spritz) ~ Leer ~ Flame Wheel (Spritz)

I play 1 Card Facedown and I end my turn. =]

Little dragon thinks he's so clever with his Waterfalls and his Shed Skin...let's show him a good time. Start by hitting him with a Thunder Wave and a Will-o-Wisp. While he's wondering why we think we can get away with status, Gastro Acid him and then, try a combo of Smog and Smokescreen to spread the highly poisonous fumes over both of our opponents! Finally, Bug Buzz again on Hermes to close the round out, but replace that with Gastro Acid if paralysis prevented you from doing so last round.

So:

Spritz: Thunder Wave (Hermes) - Gastro Acid (Hermes) - Bug Buzz (Hermes)
Replace Bug Buzz with Gastro Acid (Hermes) if Hermes still has access to its abilities after action 2

Cragg: Will-o-wisp (Hermes) - Smokescreen + Smog (hopefully, big poisonous cloud to increase the poor accuracy of Smog while spreading it over both opponents)

Sorry it took so long to get this up, I was busier than I anticipated over the 4th.
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Cragg (M) | Spritz (F)
HP: 56 | 77
EN: 80 | 77
Spe: 17 | 65 (16)
Stat:
Other: Spritz PARA (15%)
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Hermes (M) | Prometheus (M)
HP: 75 | 74
EN: 82 | 90
Spe: 50 | 60 (15)
Stat: +1 Fire Attacks Prometheus
Other: Prometheus PARA (20%)

Round 2: Spreading Status
The round kicks off! Spritz starts with yet another Thunder wave, he's clearly enjoying spreading the status around on his opponents. Cragg follows with a Will-o-Wisp, also aimed at Hermes, and cripples him more! Hermes and Prometheus are not detered by their paralysis or burns and go all out on the offense using Waterfall and Flare Blitz on Cragg and Spritz respectively, and man did those attacks hurt! Spritz fires a wad of Gastro Acid, repressing Hermes ability to use Shed Skin, looks like he's stuck with his status for a while. Cragg uses a unique move, and combines Smog with Smokescreen, creating a massive poison cloud that covers both opponents, and also poisons Prometheus. The two still are working together and both try to Leer, but only one of them does. Paralysis finally finds its first mark as Prometheus is rooted to the ground. As the round comes near the end, Spritz finally goes offensive and Bug Bites Hermes. Cragg is too tired to move after the move combination. As Spritz smiles at himself for the good job he's done, his hapiness is short lived; Prometheus runs over him with a hot Flame Wheel. Hermes follows close behind using Dragon Rush, but it was slow enough that even Cragg was able to side step it.
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Cragg (M) | Spritz (F)
HP: 44 | 24
EN: 67 | 59
Spe: 17 | 65 (16)
Stat: -1 Def | -1 Def
Other: Spritz PARA (20%)
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Hermes (M) | Prometheus (M)
HP: 50 | 66
EN: 66 | 83
Spe: 50 (13) | 60 (15)
Stat: No Ability (4 actions) | +1 Fire Attacks
Other: PARA (20%) Burnt | PARA (15%), Poisoned

Well, looks like with that status in place we can, at the very least, defeat one of our opponents! Full-throttle offense, guys! Spritz, Bug Buzz as many times as you are able, and Cragg, lay down the law with an Overheat, followed by two Rock Throws! Throw all of it at Hermes, but if it ends up dancing behind Prometheus again when you try your Overheat, Cragg, Recover instead!

So:

Spritz: Bug Buzz x3 (Hermes)

Cragg: Overheat (Hermes) - Rock Throw (Hermes) - Rock Throw (Hermes)

Change first action to Recover if Hermes attempts to hide behind Prometheus, then shift actions down.

I had to correct a few things (mostly energy) but only one bigger thing. I forgot to change Spritz speed to reflect the paralysis, it won't change much (i did roll for para and he never was) but keep it in mind.

Alright then, you wanna do focused fighting? We can apply the pressure too.

Prometheus, he was oddly specific about Hermes hiding behind you, so let's get in our Foe's faces, rather. Close Combat the Lava Slug! Hermes, Don't need to hide behind our Companion to be effective; Evasive Agility. =]

Secondly, Prometheus! our Spider-Foe looks to be on the down trend, so Flare Blitz Spritz! And, just to get some sweeping gestures of Kill-Everything going, Twister.

Finally, let's wrap it all up. Waterfall alongside a Close Combat, Kids.

Hermes: Evasive Agility (not behind Prometheus) ~ Twister ~ Waterfall (Cragg)

Prometheus:Close Combat (Cragg) ~ Flare Blitz (Spritz) ~ Close Combat (Cragg)

This harrowing battle nears its finish as Cragg and Spritz unleash a barrage of Fire and Sonic Waves against Hermes. Who, along with his teamate, cannot act due to paralysis.
Cragg seems tired from his assault and looks like he would like a rest.

Cragg bucks up though and Throws a Rock at Hermes, who barely clings to this fight through the pain. Spritz pipes up for another Bug Buzz, but is silenced by his own bout of Paralysis. Prometheus and Hermes take to the offensive as Prometheus charges foward and crashes into Spritz. As the flames from the attack wash over the poor bug, he cant help but give in and Faints. Meanwhile Hermes whips up a Twister to send at Cragg, which hits for mild damage.

Cragg finishes off the round by launching another rock at Hermes, who still somehow manages to hang in there. Prometheus turns his rage to Cragg and jumps onto him for a Close Combat attack. Hermes finishes up by charging into Cragg with the power of a Waterfall. Cragg doesnt look so good after those attacks, and Hermes looks like he is about to give into his burn.

(thanks, Ragnarokalex for the sub. =)

Allright, let's play conservatively; Hermes, ExtremeSpeed Cragg. Prometheus, if Hermes for some reason doesn't attack, use Wild Charge.

I'm going to assume that someone fainted last round, but if not; Hermes, use an ExtremeSpeed + Waterfall combo! Prometheus, use Bite. Om nom nom Slug. =]

Prometheus, just Chill while Hermes recovers from the streneous act.

Hermes: ExtremeSpeed (Cragg) ~Waterfall/ExtremeSpeed Combo (Cragg)
Prometheus: Wild Charge (Cragg) ~ Bite (Cragg) ~ Chill

YES!!! GONNA GET A KILL!

Protect (Let the burn devour you, Hermes!) - Die (Rock Throw Prometheus) - Still Be Dead (Miraculous Protect if we make it this far)

Good game, SimonSays!

Cragg Protects against attacks 1st action, then dies to Hermes 2nd action, but Hermes succumbs to his burn after finishing his attack.

Congratulations SimonSays on your victory! And congrats for a valiant effort Icebug!

SimonSays - 2 TC
Hermes - 1 EC 2 MC 1 DC 1 KOC
Prometheus 1 EC 2 MC 1 DC 1 KOC

Icebug - 2 TC
Cragg - 1 EC 2 MC 1 DC 1 KOC
Spritz - 1 EC 2 MC 1 DC

I receive 4 RC

Why didn't Hermes get the KOC, since she was the one who landed the blow? I understand that Cragg gets his one, because he caused the burn, but...

oh crap your right, I edited in the fix, sorry bout that.