Its_A_Random vs. Rediamond

Rules
Pokemon: 6v6
Format: Singles
DQ: 2 Days
Items: None
Switch: OK
Abilities: All
2 Recoveries/5 Chills

Arena
Terra Cage
Field Type: Ground
Complexity: Moderate
Format: All

Restrictions: All Weather moves bar Sandstorm will fail, No Water Source, no Natural Grass, Limited ceiling

Description: Terra Cage is a rough, indoor, desolate place that despite its hard, rocky surface, can be dug into. It is about 50x50m in length & width, & it is 30m high. The main mechanic here that gives Ground Types an advantage here is that when Sandstorm is used, it randomly fuses itself with the mud that can be found in some places around the arena, & the Sandstorm turns into a Mudstorm.
During a Mudstorm, at the end of every action, anything that isn't a Ground Type takes 3 Damage, +/- 1 for each time they are weak to/resist Ground (Flying & Levitiate is considered Neutral, Pokemon with Overcoat/Magic Guard don't take any damage). In addition, all non-Ground Type moves used by non-Ground Type Pokemon have a flat 15% reduction in Accuracy. Any Ground-Type Pokemon that would benefit from Sandstorm through Typing, Abilities, etc. Will receive the same benefits in a Mudstorm.

Summary: Anything mentioned in the Restrictions, plus Sandstorm will turn into a Mudstorm when used.

Its_A_Random's Team


Rediamond's Team


Turn Order
Its_A_Random sends out first Pokemon
Rediamond sends out first Pokemon and issues actions
Its_A_Random issues actions
I ref

Good luck!

Random entered the Terra Cage, the arena he hopes will one day, be the venue for the Ground Type Gym. Upon entry, he sees a familiar face, one who had beaten him twice, both narrow victories. Being the first to send out is rather daunting, but with a great switch battle record, which recently got a loss on it, Random felt confident that third time will be the charm. Now, the obvious choice would be to go with Hippowdon, but that would be rather predictable & boring, so let's shake things up...

"Good Luck Rediamond. Are you ready, because I'm not holding back. I summon Megawhal to my side of the field!"

Red was annoyed. His usual answers to ground types were unavailable to him at the moment, leaving him with a team beneath his usual standards. However, he still expected he could win through a combination of brute force and tactical play. However, brute force would probably be the way to go at the start.

"Pinsir, let's do this!"

Slam into him hard with an X-Scissor, Bug Bite, and X-Scissor.
If he uses Torment, go for a Focus Punch, unless Encore is used on the next action.
If he uses Dig, use Revenge.

Upon seeing the Pinsir, Random was concerned that the 30m high walls could hamper the jumping ability of Megawhal, but a past battle in this arena had proven it was possible to Bounce. Time for some cheap damage & momentum gaining...

"Alright Megawhal, time for some cheap damage! Start with a Bounce & follow it up with another Bounce! Finish up by U-Turning yourself, where Capers can handle this bug. Let's do this!"

Bounce > Bounce > U-Turn; Switch in Capers at the end of the round

Sorry for the slight hold up fellas, future rounds will certainly be reffed with more haste.



Alright folks, here we go for Random's trial Gym team in the trial Gym arena and unfortunately for Rediamond he hasn't managed to counterteam as much as one might have hoped. Sunshine in particular would be worried about this match up. Nevertheless he is ready to give it his all. IAR has no designs on making it easy for him, as he begins by calling forth one of his bulkiest team members. It seems Megawhal wasn't even in a Pokeball, the massive thing was just happily digging around in the vast undergrounds beneath his home field. Upon his trainers command however the Collosoil explodes from the ground and even the half of its body that is showing dwarfs everything else around. Fortunately the bests half Dark typing does present an opportunity so Rediamond quickly sends forth Vice the Pinsir to take a rare type advantage. Despite being significantly out sized the Bug is bred for fighting and looks to be relishing the task ahead.

But unfortunately as soon as it looked to sharpen its pincers and get down to business Megawhal bounded high into the air and out of reach of the X-Scissor. The confused Pinsir looks about to becomes a confused pancake, but luckily for him the effort put into avoiding the low ceiling means Megawhal's aim is off and he simply splats back into the ground and misses everything.

Undeterred by the miss the mammoth thing once again Bounces into the air (how that is physically possible the likes of you and I will never know) and Vice is left Bug Biting at fresh air. As if to rub salt into the wound a dark aura emanating from the Collosoil means these missed attacks are even more taxing than usual. Megawhal certainly got its eye in with the first leap too, because by the time he comes crashing down this time he is dead on target. All of the Pokemon's huge bulk comes down right on top of poor Vice, not only hitting him Super Effectively but also leaving the poor bug Paralyzed!

Feeling content with his work Megawhal once again displays its incomprehensible nimbleness and rams into Vice before U-Turning back, ready to hightail it out of here at round's conclusion. This does however mean that Vice can finally land a hit, and boy does he make this one count. This X-Scissor hits and hits critically, leaving Megawhal to slink back into its ball with two large slashes right across its massive chest. The wry smile on Rediamond's face quickly disappears when he sees Capers come out as the replacement though.




Its_A_Random issues actions
Rediamond issues actions
I refereee

Random sends in Capers & he thinks he had a slight advantage. He didn't do as much as he hoped, nor did he expect Pinsir to do so much from one move...Nevertheless, Random knew this was a sign of things to come, & this could easily turn into an incredibly sharp, knife edged game with best play; One mistake could result in catastrophe. Though that's what will probably happen in the long term, now let's see what will happen now...Luckily, Pinsir was 2 Substitute legal & Paralysis helps too...

"Alright Capers, we have a good advantage here, it's a good time here to gain some control here! He doesn't have Protect, luckily, so let's make this as unfavourable as we can for our adversary!"

Taunt > Acrobatics > Sky Attack

IF Bide, THEN Sandstorm, followed by Chill
IF First Sub Triggered, AND it was used A1, THEN Sandstorm A2 instead

Hahahaha.

I never thought Dig and crew were broken until I saw that roud and realized that even if I had noticed Bounce in his movepool, I couldn't have done much about it if I hadn't known Revenge.

But enough of that. And don't dis Ninetales. She's probably my most powerful team member, even in a mudstorm.

Stone Edge~Bide. It's best to simply have Pinsir relatively unharmed than try to do a little damage. And Mudstorm... can be dealt with.

/me laughs evilly while people try to figure out what he means.

Newly into the fray and Capers is going to withstand no funny business. He immediately throws all manner of jeers and Taunts at Vice, picking on him for getting Bounced on all of last round. Infuriated, the bug responds by picking up one of the many pointed Stone around the Cage and hurling it Edge first at Capers. Of course the Vampire is a defensive beast, and this leaves only minor scratches. Better that than nothing I guess.

Second action is a regular mess of tactics, as Vice decides to enter into what is basically the anti-taunt. By simply Biding its time Capers is forced to avoid direct damage for fear of having it thrown back at him with even greater strength. This does however open the perfect opportunity to kick off our first Mudstorm! Somewhere in his Pokeball Stormamus is yelling "Hey, that's my job!". Nevertheless Capers looks mighty happy flying around unhampered by the rain, but Vice will enjoy it a whole lot less.

The closing of the round is Vice still biding away with nothing incoming, because Capers is simply Chilling Out as a means of making up for the rather energy rich moves he implemented earlier. It does seem that the tactic is working, even if a Pinsir isn't the ideal target for the damaging aspect of a Mudstorm.



Rediamond issues actions
Its_A_Random issues actions
I refereee

Initiating switch phase

When my plan comes together, you won't even see it coming...

Porygon-Z, go.

Random observes as Rediamond switches out Pinsir & sends in Porygon-Z. The adversary also hinted he had a "surprise plan" as well, but the slowness of his foe meant Capers already had a speed advantage, & also, attacking second would be the wiser choice, as this would really put the pressure on the opposition. Where two subs don't cover everyhting, the fact that the game had drastically slowed down meant that Random was not falling for whatever his foe had planned...

"Alright Rediamond, you are bold enough to make the switch, let's see what you can do with it, make your actions."

Counterswitch declined

Rediamond: In your own time...

Yes, I know I double-posted...

Sorry, didn't see your post.
Anyways, I'm not pulling any shenanigans while moving first. And is it really a good idea to have a speed advantage on Porygon?
Ice Beam~Tri Attack~Ice Beam

If Evasive Agility Action one Magnet Rise, actions two or three chill if not taunted. Push the queue back. If Dig, use Magnet Rise if not taunted, if you are taunted Ice Beam the ground below in hopes of making it harder, or impossible to surface, possibly increasing energy, decreasing damage, or causing recoil. And push actions back for this sub as well.

Then again, two subs DOESN'T cover everything...

"Heh, with only a ~68% Chance of hitting, coupled with the fact that Capers is a Flying type, the point of Magnet Rise becomes moot & he'll struggle to even hit us! Deal a lot of damage!"

Dig > Brick Break > Dig

Ok I have no idea how this actually works but I'm going to say Vice will be spending one action releasing nothing from Bide when it is eventually sent out again. Rediamond you also need to update your Porygon-Z to have Adaptability rather than Trace.


Alrighty, it looks like Rediamond is a man with a plan as Vice bides its way all the way back into a Pokeball and is swiftly replaced with Cybrus the Porygon-Z! Right away one of the many tricks of the virus Pokemon kicks in, as it Downloads information on Capers'weaknesses and permanently boosts its own Special Attack to capitalise. This should be good.

With the ever so slight speed advantage Capers decides to take no chances and quickly digs underground. Cybrus thinks it knows how to deal with this and uses the forces of Magentism to Rise up off the ground. Unfortunately someone hasn't checked the Data Audit Thread recently, and being part Flying type Capers has no worries in the world crashing into Cybrus with the intended Dig attack. Oops.

Knowing the energy cost of constant digging could add up quickly Capers has to take a break and hope the Mudstorm manages to protect it from potentially devastating incoming attacks. In the mean time he launches a winged fist at the Porygon and the Brick Break hits and does so critically! Not to be outdone Cybrus puts on its lazer sights and singles out Capers despite the flinging mud and hits him square in the face with an Ice Beam. In fact his aim was so good that this move too was a critical hit and between this, Cybrus' far superior Special Attacking prowess and the stacking of abilities the damage is most certainly devastating! In fact that may be the most damage I have ever reffed in a single hit and makes up for any and all derping commited by Cybrus in the other actions.

Its a good thing too as the derping continues at the conclusion of the round. Capers once again Digs underground and thanks to a poorly worded substitution Cybrus refreshes his levitation, again in vain. Between the repeated hits and the ever constant Mudstorm Cybrus took some hits this round, but boy did it dish out one too. Another of those and Capers could be sent packing.



Its_A_Random issues actions
Rediamond issues actions
I refereee

Random hits himself for making an oversight with the "push the queue back" part...Ugh, this is too early to lose Gliscor...At least the sub was easily abused...Random at this point, had no choice...

"..."

Initiating Switch Phase
Capers Out, Tormeldon In

Declining, thank you.

Hmmm...No Switch, it was fairly obvious since the opposition had nothing that can deal SE Damage without being weak to Camerupt's STAB...So, seemingly, Random did get a free switch, but didn't know what was in store...

"Tormeldon, take full advantage & try to wipe him out! Eruption, Flamethrower, Flamethrower, gogogo! If it Bides, then Substitute (15 HP) followed by Chill, pushing actions back!"

Eruption > Flamethrower > Flamethrower
IF Bide, THEN Substitute (15 HP) followed by Chill, pushing actions back two actions

Good. Alright, here it goes:
Magnet Rise again to boost your Magnetism and climb up using the metal in the walls and your past two magnet rises. It's indoors. I assume there's metal. If this puts us above attack range, all the better. After you get as close to the roof as you dare, Hyper Beam a brace, causing a decent sized section to fall down. Finish with a Conversion2. If you haven't been hit by a fire move, use Nasty Plot instead.

If Magnet Rise wouldn't increase the amount of destruction possible or have any evasion effects, use Hyper Beam brace~Conversion2~Pain Split

Well, at least they are taking advantage of this being a switch battle. Knowing that further Ice Beams could be very detrimental to his health Capers willingly returned to his Pokeball to make way for Tormeldon the Camerupt!

Cybrus looks to have gotten an idea from what would have otherwise be classified as the failures of last round as it once again channels Magnetism to Rise up one of the metal columns which holds the cage together. Unfortunately even that isn't enough height to avoid the brunt of a full powered Eruption from the volcanomon.

Cybrus' full plan now comes into view as it launches a massive Hyper Beam, but this isn't aimed at the fiery opponent rather one of the girders that holds up the roof of the arena! The massively overpowered beam cuts the steel girder in two and suddenly about a third of the Terra Cage's roof falls in! Thankfully no Pokemon were hurt in the collapse but it has certainly opened the stage up. If you ask me any weather is now possible in here, as well as other moves which require an open air environment. Tormeldon is stubborn in his aims to just bust out damage, and his Flamethrower does this quite well as it also lays a nasty burn on poor Cybrus and he looks not long for this match up.

Trying desperately to prolong his usefullness Cybrus Converts himself to a type that fire won't hurt so well in the Water type. Unfortunately he is too far gone even for this, and another Flamethrower from Camerupt knocks him out regardless.



Rediamond sends out new Pokemon and issues actions
Its_A_Random issues actions
I refereee

Ninetales. Now things come together.
Upon entry, drought will activate. I have more shenanigans planned, but they will be saved for a later date.
Bide
Attack me and suffer. Without judgement and I gain time for shenanigans.

So, there's Red's major threat out of the way. Now comes Ninetales, & it's become pretty obvious now that Rediamond's making silly actions...Each to their own. Time to point out the fail, I guess...

"Actually, I can deal damage & NOT suffer at the same time. Heh, heh, heh..."

Earthquake > Earth Power > Protect

Having the path carved ready for her (or should I say roof carved up..) Sunshine the Ninetales comes out to the field and yes would you believe it but she has basked this entire Terra Cage in intense sunlight.

She kicks right off with an interesting tactic and begins to Bide her time. It seems an attempt to ward off Tormeldon from rocking her with damaging attacks, but the camel is not put off. He begins by unleashing a huge Earthquake that shakes the whole arena and especially rattles Sunshine.

Action 2 and Sun is still biding away and it seems Tormeldon is none the wiser. This time he uses his Earth Power to create an explosion of dirt at Sunshine's feet and hits her hard once again.

Action 3 and here we go, Sunshine has a huge amount of power stored up and is about to release it all.. right into Tormeldon's Protective screen! Both Pokemon use massive amounts of energy on that encounter but most importantly Tormeldon didn't take any damage! I tell ya, having a good chunk of his home field literally blown away I was wary of IAR's chances, but not any more!




Its_A_Random issues actions
Rediamond issues actions
I refereee

Hmmm...Let's shake things up, shall we?

"Alright Tormeldon, enough! It's time Megawhal came back onto the playing field!"

Initiating Switch Phase
Tormeldon Out, Megawhal In

That was my best stall manuever, was impossible to truly outplay (still -a lot of energy), and Deadfox: did you actually think I had a shot after you saw the arena? (confirmed by ASB leadership as too broken to be a gym arena)

But that aside, I want to finish my rampage in the arena.

Switch phase declined.

Rediamond said:

Arena is too broken!

Click to expand...

Ehhh thought as much. I'm open to suggestions as to how to nerf the arena, I've already nerfed it once, but anyways...

Golduck hard counters this arena, just saying...

Making a dubious switch move, Random din't exactly think of it as the best of ideas, but his adversary obviously was still having time in the sun while it lasted...But anyhow, time for some Solarbeams/Bides/Will-O-Wisps/Whatever...

"Alright Megawhal, this is a pretty difficult round, but we can potentially make it out on top! Open up with an Earthquake & rock this place! Follow up with a weaker Magnitude, & finish up with another Earthquake! If he uses either Will-O-Wisp or Pain Split, Encore it!"

Earthquake > Magnitude > Earthquake

(Once Only) IF Will-O-Wisp, OR Pain Split, THEN Encore, AND push actions back ONLY IF Earthquake was Subbed.

Either way we go about it, Ninetales will cripple us...