(Completed) Leethoof vs. LouisCyphre in the ASB Arena! (reffed by Flamestrike)

[Flamestrike]

Brandon sat in the seats of the ASB Arena, idly waiting for two of his fellow trainers to show up. They had invited him to come and watch their training match and he had agreed since he didn't have anything planned. Before long, the first of the two showed up. Lou was a veteran of ASB, and a potential future Gym leader. Not long after, Leethoof joined him in the arena. No slouch himself, Leethoof had just opened the Rock Gym, Monolith Hall, and he had also been around for a while. Brandon knew he was in for a good match. The rules were simple, but the match would be anything but.

Originally Posted by Fat Rules

1v1 FE Non-Flash Singles
All Items
All Abilities
ASB Arena
2 Recoveries, 5 Chills
2 Substitutions
Switch=OK

Leethoof was the first to grab a Pokeball, and in a flash of red light his Stunfisk, Muddruckers, appeared. Stunfisk was a... weird Pokemon, to put it bluntly, but Brandon knew that it could still be dangerous in the right hands. He wondered just what Leethoof would do to make the most of Stunfisk's unique typing and skill set.

Muddruckers the Stunfisk

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Stunfisk (Muddruckers) (M)
Nature: Relaxed (+Def, -Speed, -10% Evasion)

Type: Ground/Electric
Ground: Ground STAB; Immune to all electrical attacks, can Dig through almost any substance, Evasive Digging reduced from 6 per action Energy Cost to 5 per action, superior senses in darkened cave surroundings.
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.

Abilities::
Static: (Innate) This Pokemon’s body is surrounded by an electric field that has a 30% chance of paralyzing opponents that use contact moves on this Pokemon.
Limber: (Innate) This Pokemon’s body is well trained and immune to paralysis.
Sand Veil (DW): (Innate) This Pokemon is used to reacting in desert conditions and gets a 20% evasion boost during Sandstorms. Pokemon with this ability are immune to Sandstorm damage.

Stats:
HP: 110
Atk: Rank 3
Def: Rank 4 (+)
SpA: Rank 3
SpD: Rank 4
Spe: 27 (-)
Size Class: 1
Weight Class: 2
Base Rank Total: 19

EC: N/A
MC: 0
DC: 2/5

Attacks:
Mud-Slap
Mud Sport
Bide
Thundershock
Mud Shot
Camouflage
Mud Bomb
Discharge
Endure
Revenge
Thunderbolt

Earth Power
Pain Split
Yawn

Electroweb
Endeavor
Sleep Talk

Thunder
Scald
Thunder Wave
Protect
Earthquake
Rest

In response, Lou grabbed a Pokeball of his own, and a second red flash appeared. When the light disappeared, it revealed...

...a Feebas!?

Brandon was flummoxed momentarily, wondering why in the world Lou would bring such a weak Pokemon to a fight like this. However, a closer look revealed that this Feebas, as ugly as its species normally is, was somehow surprisingly beautiful and well-groomed. Brandon mused, and thought to himself, "Well, they say inside every ugly duckling is a beautiful swan waiting to emerge."

Grandeur (Feebas ♀)

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Feebas ♀ - Grandeur
Nature: Bold (Def: +1, Atk: -1)
Type: Water
Water Type - Water STAB; Can breathe and have excellent mobility when underwater, are less capable on land unless they are entirely amphibious.


Abilities:
Swift Swim - (Innate) The Pokemon with this ability moves extremely fast in slick, rainy conditions, doubling (x2) its speed in the rain.
(DW) Adaptability - (Dormant) - (Innate) The moves that match this Pokemon’s type have their Base Attack Power increased by two (2).


Stats:

HP: 80
Atk: Rank 0 (-)
Def: Rank 2 (+)
SpA: Rank 1
SpD: Rank 2
Spe: 80

Height Class: 1
Weight Class: 1
BRT: 9

EC: 5 / 6
MC: 0
DC: 4 / 5

20 moves known. Moves are sorted by type and then alphabetized.

Physical Moves - Dive, Tackle
Special Moves - Blizzard, Brine, Ice Beam, Icy Wind, Mirror Coat, Scald, Surf, Whirlpool
Status Moves - Confuse Ray, Endure, Haze, Hypnosis, Light Screen, Mud Sport, Protect, Rest, Sleep Talk, Splash

Bravely adventuring forth from the spawning pool, Grandeur caught the eye of a trainer by acting to her name, dislodging peers from rocks in the streambed and the like. Lifted from the stream barehanded, exhausted from rendering assistance, she now seeks to provide the same manner of assistance to a battling trainer's team.

However, not long after Grandeur hit the field, she started to glow a bright white! Before long the beautiful swan had emerged in the form of an evolution to Milotic! "Well, now this matchup will be interesting!" Brandon thought to himself as he reviewed the newly-evolved Pokemon's stats.

Grandeur (Milotic ♀)

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Milotic ♀ - Grandeur
Nature: Bold (Def: +1, Atk: -1)
Type: Water
Water Type - Water STAB; Can breathe and have excellent mobility when underwater, are less capable on land unless they are entirely amphibious.


Abilities:
Marvel Scale - (Innate) This Pokemon’s coat shimmers when afflicted with a status condition, reducing the Base Attack Power of incoming physical attacks by two (2).
(DW) Cute Charm - (Dormant) - (Innate) This Pokemon’s natural cuteness causes Pokemon of the opposite gender in the same egg group to be attracted to it 30% of the time after striking with a contact move.


Stats:

HP: 100
Atk: Rank 1 (-)
Def: Rank 4 (+)
SpA: Rank 4
SpD: Rank 5
Spe: 81

Height Class: 5
Weight Class: 5
BRT: 20

EC: 6 / 6
MC: 0
DC: 4 / 5

27 moves known. Moves are sorted by type and then alphabetized.

Physical Moves - Dive, Tackle, Wrap
Special Moves - Blizzard, Brine, Ice Beam, Icy Wind, Mirror Coat, Scald, Surf, Twister, Water Gun, Whirlpool
Status Moves - Captivate, Confuse Ray, Endure, Haze, Hypnosis, Light Screen, Mud Sport, Protect, Recover, Refresh, Rest, Sleep Talk, Splash, Water Sport

Grandeur is a matronly figure within a battling team, nurturing and protecting allies. That is not to say that she is without teeth, figuratively. Just as she did in the spawning stream, she disposes of foes that would do harm to those around her with efficiency and sternness.

Breaking him out of his study, Lou called up to him, "Hey Brandon, mind flipping a coin to see who orders first?"
"Sure, no problem!" Brandon pulled a loonie out of his pocket. "Heads says Lou orders first, tails says Leet!" he called back to the trainers in the arena. He flipped the coin...

-> RNG roll to see who orders first (1=Lou, 2=Leet) -> 2 (Leet)

..."Tails! Leet, looks like you're up first!" Leet grumbled while Lou smirked smugly, and the two took their places at opposite ends of the arena while their Pokemon eyed each other warily. Brandon had a quick thought and released a Pokemon of his own from its Pokeball; his Numel, Lavastrike. "Alright Lavastrike, how about we watch these two go at it? Maybe we'll learn something new!" The Numel nodded happily and the two settled in, ready to watch the battle.

Order of Operations

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1) Leethoof equips item and orders
2) LouisCyphre equips item and orders
3) I ref
4) LouisCyphre orders
5) Leethoof orders
6) I ref
7) 4-6 repeat with the order of 4 and 5 switching each round

Leethoof, you're up!

[Leethoof]

"Muddruckers may be my mother's Pokemon, but he's come to trust just as much! We'll take this snake on for size!"

Expert Belt

Thunderbolt -> Discharge -> Thunderbolt
If Mirror Coat, then use Thunder Wave the first time and Mud-Slap the other times.
If Dive, then Revenge.

[LouisCyphre]

Alright, we've finally got you out of that shabby set of scales. Let's see what you're really made of, Grandeur!


Grandeur @ Mystic Water

Grandeur - Light Screen | Surf | Scald
If you are paralyzed action 3, Icy Wind that action.

[Flamestrike]

Stunfisk (Muddruckers) [M] @ Expert Belt
HP: 110
Atk: Rank 3
Def: Rank 4 (+)
SpA: Rank 3
SpD: Rank 4
Spe: 27 (-)
Energy: 100
Abilities: Static, Limber


Milotic (Grandeur) [F] @ Mystic Water
HP: 100
Atk: Rank 1 (-)
Def: Rank 4 (+)
SpA: Rank 4
SpD: Rank 5
Spe: 81
Energy: 100
Abilities: Marvel Scale

As Brandon watched from the stands, both trainers shouted out their orders. Grandeur went first, erecting a Light Screen that shimmered in the sunlight. Just in time too, as Muddruckers fired off a Thunderbolt at the Milotic! However, the super-effective hit wasn't nearly as effective as Leethoof would have hoped, as the screen absorbed the worst of the blow.

Satisfied with her defenses, Grandeur took the opportunity to go on the offensive, swamping her opponent with a massive Surf! "Suddenly Stunfisk's unique typing isn't looking so hot," Brandon mused. "If it weren't for being part-Ground type, that Surf wouldn't have hit nearly as hard." It didn't help that Grandeur's Mystic Water boosted the attack as well. However, Muddruckers's bulkiness allowed it to absorb the blow, and it fired back with a Discharge! The electricity crackled around the Milotic, but again the Light Screen took the worst of the blow.

Following up her Surf, Grandeur sent a powerful Scald at Muddruckers! Thankfully for Leethoof the boiling water didn't burn his Stunfisk, but as Muddruckers fired another Thunderbolt at the Milotic only to have it mostly deflected by the screen, it became increasingly clear that this matchup was not in Leethoof's favour.


Stunfisk (Muddruckers) [M] @ Expert Belt
HP: 66
Atk: Rank 3
Def: Rank 4 (+)
SpA: Rank 3
SpD: Rank 4
Spe: 27 (-)
Energy: 83
Abilities: Static, Limber


Milotic (Grandeur) [F] @ Mystic Water
HP: 70
Atk: Rank 1 (-)
Def: Rank 4 (+)
SpA: Rank 4
SpD: Rank 5
Spe: 81
Energy: 79
Abilities: Marvel Scale
Light Screen (3a)

Calculations

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Action 1:
Grandeur used Light Screen -> 10 energy, Grandeur has Light Screen for 6 actions
Muddruckers used Thunderbolt
-> RNG roll to crit (1-625 to crit) -> 7915 (no crit)
-> RNG roll to paralyze (1-1000 to paralyze) -> 2720 (no paralysis)
(5[BAP] + 3[STAB] - 3[Stat Dif.] + 2[Expert Belt]) * 1.5[SE] = 10.5 damage, 6 energy

Action 2:
Grandeur used Surf
-> RNG roll to crit (1-625 to crit) -> 4002 (no crit)
(10[BAP] + 3[STAB]) *1.5[SE] + 4[Mystic Water] = 23.5 damage, 6 energy
Muddruckers used Discharge
-> RNG roll to crit (1-625 to crit) -> 2955 (no crit)
-> RNG roll to paralyze (1-3000 to paralyze) -> 3780 (no paralysis)
(4[BAP] + 3[STAB] - 3[Stat Dif.] + 2[Expert Belt]) * 1.5[SE] = 9 damage, 5 energy

Action 3:
Grandeur used Scald
-> RNG roll to crit (1-625 to crit) -> 2864 (no crit)
-> RNG roll to burn (1-3000 to burn) -> 3693 (no burn)
(8[BAP] + 3[STAB]) * 1.5[SE] + 4[Mystic Water] = 20.5 damage, 5 energy
Muddruckers used Thunderbolt
-> RNG roll to crit (1-625 to crit) -> 2108 (no crit)
-> RNG roll to paralyze (1-1000 to paralyze) -> 8573 (no paralysis)
(5[BAP] + 3[STAB] - 3[Stat Dif.] + 2[Expert Belt]) * 1.5[SE] = 10.5 damage, 6 energy

Round totals:
Muddruckers -> -44 HP, -17 energy
Grandeur -> -30 HP, -21 energy

"The two of them are pretty even right now," Brandon thought to himself, "but that Light Screen gives Lou a huge advantage. I'm curious to see what Leet can think of to get himself out of this one." He turned to find out what Lavastrike thought of the match, only to find the Numel wasn't paying attention at all, instead absentmindedly following a butterfly lazily fluttering around his head. Brandon sighed. "I guess that's what you get when you have a Pokemon with Oblivious and Simple as abilities..." he muttered to himself, turning back to watch the rest of the match.

LouisCyphre, you're up!

[LouisCyphre]

You're living up to your name like I hadn't imagined possible! Go on, let's show our spectators how to finish with a bang!


Take him for the ride of his life! Stunfisk is a puddle-dweller; he isn't ready for the deep waters!

Grandeur - Whirlpool | Brine + Brine | Cooldown (Brine + Brine)
If Muddruckers uses Pain Split, Dive and push actions down.
If Muddruckers uses Protect successfully without transfer, Mud Sport the first time and Chill the second time. Push actions down.

[Leethoof]

"Don't count him out yet!"

Rest -> Sleep Talk (Earthquake, Thunderbolt, Discharge, Thunder) -> Pain Split
If im awake on A2 for whatever reason, then Thunderbolt.

[Flamestrike]

Stunfisk (Muddruckers) [M] @ Expert Belt
HP: 66
Atk: Rank 3
Def: Rank 4 (+)
SpA: Rank 3
SpD: Rank 4
Spe: 27 (-)
Energy: 83
Abilities: Static, Limber


Milotic (Grandeur) [F] @ Mystic Water
HP: 70
Atk: Rank 1 (-)
Def: Rank 4 (+)
SpA: Rank 4
SpD: Rank 5
Spe: 81
Energy: 79
Abilities: Marvel Scale
Light Screen (3a)

Brandon looked on as new orders were given and the match got underway. Grandeur started off once again, this time trapping her opponent in a vicious Whirlpool, and Leethoof winced as he saw that the Milotic had hit a weak point and scored a critical hit. However, Muddruckers took the blow relatively well, and instead of firing back opted to Rest up! Brandon wondered exactly what Leethoof was planning, but it was clear something was up.

Interestingly, Grandeur didn't move first in the next action, instead opting to prepare something big. Muddruckers took the opportunity to get off a Sleep Talk, and while the Discharge he fired off was yet again blunted by the Light Screen anything while asleep would be better than nothing. However, just then, Brandon found out just what Grandeur had been preparing; a massive Mega Brine! The attack crushed the poor Stunfisk who was still locked in the whirlpool and woke him up, but Lou was clearly disappointed that it hadn't ended the match. Then Brandon saw the wisdom in Leethoof's actions; by having Muddruckers rest to regain HP, he had kept the Milotic from getting the full power on her Mega Brine, and now Grandeur was wide open.

Leethoof made sure to take advantage of the situation; while Grandeur recovered from her combo Muddruckers nailed her with a picture-perfect Pain Split, draining vitality from the Milotic until the two were even in health! And to further even the playing field, the shimmer of the Light Screen slowly disappeared as it wore off, leaving both Pokemon almost dead even headed into the third round.


Stunfisk (Muddruckers) [M] @ Expert Belt
HP: 42
Atk: Rank 3
Def: Rank 4 (+)
SpA: Rank 3
SpD: Rank 4
Spe: 27 (-)
Energy: 43
Abilities: Static, Limber
Whirlpool (1a)


Milotic (Grandeur) [F] @ Mystic Water
HP: 44
Atk: Rank 1 (-)
Def: Rank 4 (+)
SpA: Rank 4
SpD: Rank 5
Spe: 81
Energy: 41
Abilities: Marvel Scale

Calculations

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Action 1:
Grandeur used Whirlpool
-> RNG roll to hit (1-9500 to hit) -> 405 (hit)
-> RNG roll to crit (1-625 to crit) -> 83 (crit)
(4[BAP] + 3[STAB] + 3[Crit]) * 1.5[SE] + 4[Mystic Water] = 15 damage, 4 energy, Muddruckers trapped for 4 actions
Muddruckers used Rest -> 15 energy, Muddruckers is resting!

Post-action:
Muddruckers -> +12 HP due to Rest, -2 HP due to Whirlpool

Action 2:
Muddruckers used Sleep Talk
-> RNG roll for move (1-2500=Earthquake, 2501-5000=Thunderbolt, 5001-7500=Discharge, 7501-10000=Thunder) -> 6930 (Discharge)
Muddruckers used Discharge
-> RNG roll to crit (1-625 to crit) -> 7663 (no crit)
-> RNG roll to paralyze (1-3000 to paralyze) -> 3498 (no paralysis)
(4[BAP] + 3[STAB] - 3[Stat Dif.] + 2[Expert Belt]) * 1.5[SE] = 9 damage, 5 + 3[Sleep Talk] = 8 energy
Grandeur used Brine + Brine
-> RNG roll to crit (1-625 to crit) -> 6687 (no crit)
((7 * 2.25)[BAP] + 3[STAB]) * 1.5[SE] + 4[Mystic Water] = 32.125 damage, (8 + 8 + 4) * 1.75 = 34 energy, Muddruckers woken up from Rest

Post-action:
Muddruckers -> -2 HP due to Whirlpool

Action 3:
Grandeur recovered from her combo
Muddruckers used Pain Split -> +17 HP for Muddruckers, -17 HP for Grandeur, 17.333 energy

Post-action:
Muddruckers -> -2 HP due to Whirlpool
Light Screen wore off

Round totals:
Muddruckers -> -24.125 (24) HP, -40.333 (40) energy
Grandeur -> -26 HP, -38 energy

"That was a pretty great move by Leethoof to even the match," Brandon thought, "but it's going to take more than that to win. Still, it's impressive that he's gotten himself back into a match that seemed so unwinnable at the end of last round." He turned to see if Lavastrike was still tracking the butterfly, only to see that his Numel had fallen asleep, with the butterfly perched on top of it. After taking a moment to enjoy the sheer adorableness of the situation, he turned back to watch what might be the final round of the match.

Leethoof, you're up!

[Leethoof]

"Butterflies!"

Thunderbolt + Thunder -> Cooldown (Thunderbolt + Thunder) -> Thunderbolt
If Damaging Water-type Combo A1, then use Protect -> Thunderbolt -> Thunder.
If Light Screen, then use Earthquake for all remaining actions

[LouisCyphre]

That sound? It's the noise of me kicking myself, for not tenderizing Muddruckers like I told myself we ought to. That's my fault, not yours.


For now, forget about my oversights and concentrate on exploiting our opponent's! Show this party favor whose battle this is!

Grandeur - Mirror Coat | Brine | Brine
If Muddrucker's combo misses on action 1, Brine + Brine action 2.

[Flamestrike]

Stunfisk (Muddruckers) [M] @ Expert Belt
HP: 42
Atk: Rank 3
Def: Rank 4 (+)
SpA: Rank 3
SpD: Rank 4
Spe: 27 (-)
Energy: 43
Abilities: Static, Limber
Whirlpool (1a)


Milotic (Grandeur) [F] @ Mystic Water
HP: 44
Atk: Rank 1 (-)
Def: Rank 4 (+)
SpA: Rank 4
SpD: Rank 5
Spe: 81
Energy: 41
Abilities: Marvel Scale

Looking to end the match quickly, Leethoof ordered a massive finisher from Muddruckers, and the Stunfisk obliged. Charging up a ton of electrical energy despite the swirling whirlpool still trapping him, Muddruckers fired off a massive Thunderous Thunderbolt at Grandeur! Without the Light Screen to protect her, the Milotic was hit by the full force of the attack, and crumpled... Only to slowly rise back up, barely able to stay conscious, but glowing a bright white. Suddenly Grandeur unleashed her own energy right back at Muddruckers; a powerful Mirror Coat that had all the power of the Thunderous Thunderbolt and then some! Muddruckers took the attack head-on and had no chance; once Brandon was able to overcome the temporary flash-blindness, Muddruckers had clearly been knocked out, leaving Grandeur, though barely able to keep herself upright, as the victor. "Man, that was great guys!" Brandon called out from the stands. Leethoof recalled his Stunfisk, thanking it for a great effort, while Lou congratulated his Milotic before recalling it as well. The two shook hands and praised each other on a well-fought battle, and then the trainers left, to search for new adventures and new opportunities to get stronger.

Congratulations LouisCyphre!


Stunfisk (Muddruckers) [M] @ Expert Belt
HP: KO
Atk: Rank 3
Def: Rank 4 (+)
SpA: Rank 3
SpD: Rank 4
Spe: 27 (-)
Energy: KO
Abilities: Static, Limber


Milotic (Grandeur) [F] @ Mystic Water
HP: 8
Atk: Rank 1 (-)
Def: Rank 4 (+)
SpA: Rank 4
SpD: Rank 5
Spe: 81
Energy: 17
Abilities: Marvel Scale

Calculations

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Action 1:
Muddruckers used Thunder + Thunderbolt
-> RNG roll to hit (1-8500 to hit) -> 6182 (hit)
-> RNG roll to crit (1-625 to crit) -> 3285 (no crit)
-> RNG roll to paralyze (1-4000 to paralyze) -> 4188 (no paralysis)
(22[BAP] + 3[STAB] - 3[Stat Dif.] + 2[Expert Belt]) * 1.5[SE] = 36 damage, 21.5 energy
Grandeur used Mirror Coat -> 54 damage, 24 energy, Muddruckers KOed

Round totals:
Muddruckers -> -54 HP, -21.5 (22) energy
Grandeur -> -36 HP, -24 energy

Rewards:
LouisCyphre -> 1 CC
Grandeur the Milotic -> 1 EC (used to evolve in-battle), 2 MC, 1 DC, 1 KOC
Leethoof -> 1 CC
Muddruckers the Stunfisk -> 2 MC, 1 DC
Me -> 2 CC

Great game guys!