Bugging Out - Rediamond and Deadfox in a GL Battle!

Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to this match between Rediamond and Deadfox! Two trainers, well versed in the skills of bug pokemon, meet today to settle once and for all a question on all of our minds...

Who will become the Bug-type leader?

The two veteran battlers have had their eyes set on this match for a very long time. And today, under a fair weather and the world's eyes, we look forward to a high-intensity, high-skill match that will determine the fate of the ASB Bug gym!

B5C3
Switch=OK
Items=On
Abilities=All
5 Chills/2 Recovers
ASB Arena
3 Day DQ
2 Subs

Rediamond said:

Shuckle

Shuckle [Shield] (F)
Nature: Brave (+1Att, -15% speed, -10% evasion)

Type:
Bug/Rock: Bug STAB; More mobility in dense brush or forest conditions. Gain an extra guaranteed attack on multi-hit moves. Rock STAB; Reduce damage from all special attacks by two (2) Base Attack Power during Sandstorm. Able to use Sand Tomb without losing focus.

Stats:
HP: 80
Atk: Rank 2(+)
Def: Rank 9
SpA: Rank 1
SpD: Rank 9
Spe-: 4
Size Class: 1
Weight Class: 2
Base Rank Total: 22


MC: 0
DC: 5/5

Abilities:
Sturdy: (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.
Gluttony: (Innate) This Pokemon devours healing and stat increasing berries at 50% health (flat) instead of 25% health (flat).
Contrary: (Can be enabled) This Pokemon's unique structure reverses stat changes it recieves in battle, both from its attacks and the opponents. At the end of the round, stat changes will still increase/decrease toward 0.

Attacks: 32
Withdraw
Constrict
Bide
Struggle Bug
Encore
Wrap
Safegaurd
Rest
Power Trick
Power Split
Gastro Acid
Rollout
Bug Bite
Rock Throw

Mud Slap
Helping Hand
Sand Tomb
Acid

Endure
Snore
Sleep Talk
After You
String Shot

Toxic
Rock Slide
Gyro Ball
Stealth Rock
Stone Edge
Sandstorm
Dig
Double Team
Protect

Volcarona

Volcarona [Flare] (F)
Nature: Bold (+Def, -Att)

Type:
Bug/Fire: Bug STAB; More mobility in dense brush or forest conditions. Gain an extra guaranteed attack on multi-hit moves. Fire STAB; immune to burn, emit a low glow in dark places, takes additional damage if active open flames are exposed to a water attack. Superior senses in volcanic or brushfire areas.

Stats:
HP: 100
Atk-: Rank 1
Def+: Rank 4
SpA: Rank 5
SpD: Rank 4
Spe: 100
Size Class: 3
Weight Class: 3
Base Rank Total: 22

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

Abilities:
Flame Body: (Innate) This Pokemon’s external temperature is kept at such a high level that any contact attack used on this Pokemon has a 30% chance of burning the opponent.
Swarm: (Innate) When this Pokemon’s HP is lower than 33% (flat), the Base Attack Power of any Bug-typed attack is increased by 2. (eg Silver Wind goes from 6 to 8, X-Scissor from 8 to 10)
[DreamWorld]

Attacks: 53
Ember
String Shot
Leech Life
Take Down
Gust
Hurricane
Fiery Dance
Quiver Dance
Heat Wave
Fire Spin
Whirlwind
Rage Powder
Bug Buzz
Flame Charge
Bug Bite
Amnesia
Silver Wind
Flame Wheel
Double Edge
Flare Blitz
Thrash
Bug Bite

Endure
Magnet Rise
Morning Sun
String Shot

Giga Drain
Roost
Tailwind
Signal Beam
Sleep Talk
Snore

SolarBeam
Psychic
Hidden Power (Water 7)
Flamethrower
Toxic
Hyper Beam
Light Screen
Sunny Day
Protect
Safegaurd
Double Team
Fire Blast
Rest
Overheat
Acrobatics
Will-o-Wisp
Struggle Bug
Substitute
U-Turn
Wild Charge
Fly
Round

Diego Armaldo

Armaldo(M) Diego Armando
Nature: Adamant (+Att, -SpAtt)

Type: Bug/Rock
Bug: Bug STAB; More mobility in dense brush or forest conditions. Gain an extra guaranteed attack on multi-hit moves.
Rock: Rock STAB; Reduce damage from all special attacks by two (2) Base Attack Power during Sandstorm. Able to use Sand Tomb without losing focus.

Stats:

HP: 100
Atk+: Rank 6
Def: Rank 4
SpA-: Rank 2
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 45
Size Class: 3
Weight Class: 4
Base Rank Total: 20

EC: 6/6
MC: 1
DC: 5/5

Abilities:
Ability 1: Battle Armor: (Innate) This Pokemon’s thick armor prevents it from taking critical hits.
Ability 2 (DW): Swift Swim: (Innate) The Pokemon with this ability moves extremely fast in slick, rainy conditions, doubling (x2) its speed in the rain.

Attacks: 38
Scratch
Harden
Mud Sport
Water Gun
Protect
Metal Claw
Rock Blast
Crush Claw
Protect

Rock Slide
Rapid Spin
Cross Poison
Knock Off
Iron Defense

Endure
Aqua Tail

X-Scissor
Dig
Double Team
Stealth Rock
Sunny Day
Earthquake
Hone Claws
Return
Brick Break
Stone Edge
Ariel Ace
Facade
Swagger
Swords Dance
Substitute
Smack Down
Toxic
Sandstorm
Frustration
Rest
Attract

Scyther

Scyther [Claw] (F)
Nature: Adamant (+1Att, -1SpAtt)

Type:
Type: Bug/Flying
Bug STAB; More mobility in dense brush or forest conditions. Gain an extra guaranteed attack on multi-hit moves; Flying STAB; immunity to Ground attacks except under the effects of Smack Down and Gravity, even for ground-based flying Pokemon. Will always hit foes with Dig (except other Flying types) and Dive. Cannot be hit by Dive unless the attacking Pokemon has a size class greater than four (4). Immune to Spikes and Toxic Spikes. Enhanced aerial mobility. Superior senses in open air arenas.

Stats:
HP: 100
Atk: Rank 5 (+)
Def: Rank 3
SpA: Rank 1 (-)
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 105
Size: 3
Weight: 4
Base Rank Total: 19

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

Abilities:
Swarm: (Innate) When this Pokemon’s HP is lower than 33% (flat), the Base Attack Power of any Bug-typed attack is increased by 2. (eg Silver Wind goes from 6 to 8, X-Scissor from 8 to 10)
Technician: (Innate) This Pokemon is more skilled at performing weaker moves, causing any of their attacks that normally have 6 or less Base Attack Power to have their Base Attack Power multiplied by 1.5. (e.g. Aerial Ace goes from 6 to 9, Mach Punch goes from 4 to 6, etc.) The Energy Cost for a one-hit or two-hit attack is increased by one (1). Each hit in a multi-hit move is boosted by one (1) Base Attack Power, and the Energy Cost for multi-hit attacks is increased by two (2).
Steadfast: (Innate) If this Pokemon is flinched, it becomes aware of the speed difference and increases Speed by one (1) stage to make up the difference. This Speed boost is maintained at the end of each round.
[DreamWorld]


Attacks: 62
Vaccum Wave
Quick Attack
Leer
Focus Energy
Double Team
Pursuit
False Swipe
Agility
Wing Attack
Fury Cutter
X-Scissor
Swords Dance
Feint
Air Slash
Razor Wind
Slash
Double Hit

Endure
Night Slash
Counter
Baton Pass
Reversal

Bug Bite
Knock Off
Tailwind
Ominous Wind
Snore

Light Screen
Brick Break
U-turn
Protect
Rain Dance
Safegaurd
Frustration
Return
Ariel Ace
Facade
Rest
Attract
Thief
Toxic
Hidden Power Ground (6)
Giga Impact
Sunny Day
Struggle Bug
Swagger
Substitute
Double Edge
Mimic
Endure
Secret Power
Sleep Talk
Bide
Steel Wing
Roost
Captivate
Hyper Beam
Defog
Round
Rock Smash
Cut

Sonicboom

Heracross

Heracross [Corpus] (M)
Nature: Adamant (+1Att, -1SpAtt)

Type:
Bug/Fight: Bug STAB; More mobility in dense brush or forest conditions. Gain an extra guaranteed attack on multi-hit moves. Fighting STAB; ignore weight restrictions of throwing/grappling moves. Superior reaction time in close quarters.

Stats:
HP: 100
Atk+: Rank 6
Def: Rank 3
SpA-: Rank 1
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 85
Size Class: 3
Weight Class: 4
Base Rank Total: 19

MC: 1
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.
Swarm: (Innate) When this Pokemon’s HP is lower than 33% (flat), the Base Attack Power of any Bug-typed attack is increased by 2. (eg Silver Wind goes from 6 to 8, X-Scissor from 8 to 10)
Moxie:(Innate) This Pokemon gets psyched after it earns a KO on an opposing Pokemon, increasing its attack by one (1) stage. This boost is maintained at the end of each round. [DreamLocked]

Attacks: 56
Night Slash
Tackle
Leer
Horn Attack
Endure
Fury Attack
Ariel Ace
Brick Break
Counter
Megahorn
Close Combat
Reversal
Feint
Take Down
Chip Away

Bide
Revenge
Flail
Double Edge
Focus Punch
Pursuit
Seismic Toss

Vaccum Wave
Bug Bite
Iron Defense
Helping Hand
Knock Off
Body Slam
Low Kick

Earthquake
Rock Slide
Double Team
Shadow Claw
Rain Dance
Frustration
Smack Down
Dig
Rock Tomb
Return
Facade
Rest
Attract
Thief
Focus Blast
False Swipe
Fling
Retaliate
Giga Impact
Stone Edge
Struggle Bug
Bulldoze
Swagger
Substitute
Protect

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deadfox081 said:

Smash the Heracross

Heracross [Smash] (M)
Nature: Jolly (+15% Spe, +11% Acc, -1 SpA)

Type: Bug/Fighting
Bug: Bug STAB; More mobility in dense brush or forest conditions. Gain an extra guaranteed attack on multi-hit moves.
Fighting: Fighting STAB; ignore weight restrictions on Circle Throw, Seismic Toss, Sky Drop, Storm Throw, Submission, and Vital Throw. Superior reaction time in close quarters.

Stats:
HP: 100
Atk: Rank 5
Def: Rank 3
SpA: Rank 1 (-)
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 98 (85*1.15)
Size Class: 3
Weight Class: 4
Base Rank Total: 19

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

Abilities:

Swarm: (Innate) When this Pokemon’s HP is lower than 33% (flat), the Base Attack Power of any Bug-typed attack is increased by 2. (eg Silver Wind goes from 6 to 8, X-Scissor from 8 to 10)

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.

Moxie: (Innate) This Pokemon gets psyched after it earns a KO on an opposing Pokemon, increasing its attack by one (1) stage. This boost is maintained at the end of each round.

Attacks (33):
Night Slash
Tackle
Leer
Horn Attack
Endure
Fury Attack
Aerial Ace
Brick Break
Counter
Megahorn
Close Combat
Feint
Reversal

Dig
Stone Edge
Substitute
Earthquake
Smack Down
Protect
Double Team
Bulldoze
Rock Slide
Rain Dance
Toxic

Focus Punch
Bide
Pursuit
Flail

Vacuum Wave
Bug Bite
Low Kick
Knock Off
Body Slam

Chilla the Syclant

Syclant [Chilla] (F)
Nature: Mild (+1 SpA, -1 Def)

Type: Ice/Bug
Ice: Ice STAB; immune to freezing and Sheer Cold, no vision loss or damage in Hail or snowstorm conditions, perfectly accurate and 30% Protect breaking Blizzard in Hail. Superior senses and mobility in frozen caves and other frigid arenas.
Bug: Bug STAB; More mobility in dense brush or forest conditions. Gain an extra guaranteed attack on multi-hit moves.

Stats:
HP: 100
Atk: Rank 4
Def: Rank 2 (-)
SpA: Rank 5 (+)
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 121
Size Class: 3
Weight Class: 4
Base Rank Total: 21

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

Abilities:

Compoundeyes: (Innate) This Pokemon’s complex eyes give it a comprehensive view of the field, making its attack 30% (x1.3) more accurate.

Mountaineer: (Innate) This Pokemon is used to scaling and avoiding rocks. It can avoid damage from Stealth Rock when it switches in, and all Rock-type attacks the round it switches in. In subsequent rounds Mountaineer will not evade Rock-type attacks.

Technician: (Innate) This Pokemon is more skilled at performing weaker moves, causing any of their attacks that normally deal 6 or below base damage to have their base damage multiplied by 1.5. (e.g. Aerial Ace goes from 6 to 9, Mach Punch goes from 4 to 6, etc.) The Energy Cost for a one-hit or two-hit attack is increased by one (1). Each hit in a multi-hit move is boosted by one (1) damage, and the Energy Cost for mutli-hit attacks is increased by two (2).

Attacks (47):
Leer
Leech Life
Scratch
Focus Energy
Ice Shard
Slash
Icy Wind
Bug Bite
Icicle Spear
Bug Buzz
X-Scissor
Icicle Crash
Ice Punch
Ice Beam
Hail

Protect
Frost Breath
Brick Break
Taunt
Solarbeam
Aerial Ace
Dig
Rock Slide
U-Turn
Focus Blast
Earthquake
Hidden Power (Fire, 6)
Blizzard
Substitute
Double Team
Stone Edge
Bulldoze
Endure
Toxic
Rain Dance
Rest
Acrobatics

Earth Power
Silver Wind
Water Pulse
Counter
Spikes
Superpower
String Shot
Pin Missile
Focus Punch
Electroweb

Lanca the Escavalier

Escavalier [Lanca] (M)
Nature: Brave (+1 Attack, -15% Speed, +10% Accuracy for oponent)

Type: Bug/Steel
Bug: Bug STAB; More mobility in dense brush or forest conditions. Gain an extra guaranteed attack on multi-hit moves.
Steel: Steel STAB; Immune to Sandstorm, highly insusceptible to toxic attacks, but can be corroded specifically by Acid and Acid Bomb, can be magnetized. Superior senses in high-metal environments like construction sites or factories.

Stats:
HP: 100
Atk: Rank 6 (+)
Def: Rank 4
SpA: Rank 2
SpD: Rank 4
Spe: 17 (20/1.15)
Size Class: 2
Weight Class: 3
Base Rank Total: 19

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

Abilities:

Swarm: (Innate) When this Pokemon’s HP is lower than 33% (flat), the Base Attack Power of any Bug-typed attack is increased by 2. (eg Silver Wind goes from 6 to 8, X-Scissor from 8 to 10)

Shell Armor: (Innate) This Pokemon’s thick, bony outer shell prevents it from taking critical hits.

Overcoat: (Innate) This Pokemon has a sturdy exterior that rebuffs the elements, making it immune to damage inflicted by bad weather. If the Pokemon is already immune to at least one (1) kind of weather by typing or a different ability, Overcoat reduces the Base Attack Power of all oncoming attacks by one (1).

Attacks (30):
Peck
Leer
Endure
Fury Cutter
Fury Attack
Headbutt
False Swipe
Bug Buzz
Quick Guard
Twineedle
Iron Head
Reversal
Giga Impact
Swords Dance
Slash
Iron Defence

Aerial Ace
X-Scissor
Poison Jab
Toxic
Façade
Substitute
Protect
Double Team

Faint Attack
Bug Bite
Screech
Megahorn
Knock Off
Counter

Shine the Volcarona

Volcarona [Shine] (F)
Nature: Timid (+15% Speed, +15% Accuracy, -1 Atk)

Type: Bug/Fire
Bug: Bug STAB; More mobility in dense brush or forest conditions. Gains an extra guaranteed attack on multi-hit moves.
Fire: Fire STAB; immune to burn, emit a low glow in dark places, takes additional damage if active open flames are exposed to a water attack. Superior senses in volcanic or brushfire areas.

Stats:
HP: 100
Atk: Rank 1 (-)
Def: Rank 3
SpA: Rank 5
SpD: Rank 4
Spe: 115 (100*1.15)
Size Class: 3
Weight Class: 3
Base Rank Total: 22

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

Abilities:

Flame Body: (Innate) This Pokemon’s external temperature is kept at such a high level that any contact attack used on this Pokemon has a 30% chance of burning the opponent.

Levitate: (Trait) This Pokemon naturally floats above the earth when released or easily takes flight, evading the Ground moves Bulldoze, Earthquake, Fissure, and Magnitude. Earth Power will have three (3) less Base Attack Power. Dig and Dive can strike a Levitating Pokemon if their user is over Size Class 4, has Levitate, is 3.5m or larger, or is a Flying-type. Otherwise Dig and Dive will miss. Ground moves can still hit. Levitate Pokemon will retain the Levitate trait when they use Skill Swap on an enemy, and will steal the opponent's ability (the user can specify if they want a foe or ally to gain Levitate from a Skill Swap.) If a Pokemon with Levitate uses Role Play, they will copy the opponent's abilities and retain Levitate.

Swarm: (Innate) When this Pokemon’s HP is lower than 33% (flat), the Base Attack Power of any Bug-typed attack is increased by 2. (eg Silver Wind goes from 6 to 8, X-Scissor from 8 to 10)

Attacks (33):
Ember
String Shot
Leech Life
Take Down
Gust
Whirlwind
Quiver Dance
Heat Wave
Bug Buzz
Hurricane
Fiery Dance
Rage Powder
Fire Spin

Fire Blast
Psychic
Solarbeam
U-Turn
Fly
Hidden Power (Water, 7)
Will-O-Wisp
Protect
Substitute
Overheat
Struggle Bug
Toxic
Double Team
Sunny Day
Safeguard

Roost
Giga Drain

Endure
Morning Sun
Zen Headbutt

Bones the Armaldo

Armaldo [Bones] (M)
Nature: Careful (+1 SpD, -1 SpA)

Type: Rock/Bug
Rock: Rock STAB; Reduce damage from all special attacks by two (2) Base Attack Power during Sandstorm. Able to use Sand Tomb without losing focus.
Bug: Bug STAB; More mobility in dense brush or forest conditions. Gains an extra guaranteed attack on multi-hit moves.

Stats:
HP: 100
Atk: Rank 5
Def: Rank 4
SpA: Rank 2 (-)
SpD: Rank 4 (+)
Spe: 45
Size Class: 3
Weight Class: 4
Base Rank Total: 19

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

Abilities:

Battle Armor: (Innate) This Pokemon’s thick armor prevents it from taking critical hits.

Swift Swim: (Innate) The Pokemon with this ability moves extremely fast in slick, rainy conditions, doubling (x2) its speed in the rain.

Attacks (37):
Scratch
Harden
Mud Sport
Water Gun
Metal Claw
Protect
Rock Blast
Crush Claw
Fury Cutter

Dig
Rock Slide
X-Scissor
Smackdown
Brick Break
Earthquake
Rock Polish
Hone Claws
Stone Edge
Aerial Ace
Substitute
Rock Tomb
Double Team
Bulldoze
Swagger
Toxic
Sandstorm

Knock Off
Rapid Spin
Water Pulse

Stealth Rock
Aqua Tail
Low Kick
Superpower
Block
Endure
Iron Tail
Bug Bite

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And now for the turn order...a glinting coin coin is tossed up in the air, round and round she goes, where she stops nobody knows...

Coinflip: 1/2

Rediamond sends out first!

"I can barely begin tell you how long I have awaited this battle. I trust that you will not dissapoint. It is my pleasure to inform you that I have gone too far to turn back, whatever the reason. Get ready, deadfox. Here I come.

HERACROSS, I CHOOSE YOU!"

Heracross @ Rocky Helmet

"Well here we are. No sense messing around here, we both know the time that has gone into this and how high the stakes are. Chilla you can lead me off as you so often have and will continue to. Have an Expert Belt and show him what coverage really is."

Hidden Power > Icy Wind > Hidden Power
IF Bide THEN Substitute (15 HP) on the first Bide action

"Well, there is little point in fighting when we could be stalling. We shall resume offense next turn, when it will be harder to stop."

Protect~Rain Dance~Megahorn

(Format shamelessly stolen from SimonSays because it looks so pretty)

Pre-Round Information:
Arena: ASB Arena!

Heracross (Corpus) [M]
HP: 100
En: 100
Base Stats: 6/3/1/3/85/3/4
Stat Changes: None
Abilities: Swarm, Guts, Moxie
Item: Rocky Helmet
Other: None


Syclant (Chilla) [F]
HP: 100
En: 100
Base Stats: 4/2/5/3/121/3/4
Stat Changes: None
Abilities: Compoundeyes, Mountaineer, Technician
Item: Expert Belt
Other: None

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Round 1 Starts!

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And we’re off! Rediamond and Deadfox face off with a team of well trained Bug-type Pokemon, as both trainers have overcome far too much to lose now! Rediamond sends out first, choosing Corpus the Heracross as his go-to choice, with a Rocky Helmet, presumably to deter the likes of Acrobatics and Aerial Ace, a move that appears on four out of Deadfox’s five pokemon! Deadfox responds with Syclant, its Mountaineer ability preventing Rediamond from being able to unleash terror with the likes of Stone Edge or Rock Slide at least for this round. Ordering first, Chilla goes on the offensive, unleashing three tech boosted attacks at Corpus, although it is a pity that it is unable to put its powerful flying type moves to use. The Heracross seems unpeturbed, its calm demeanour offsetting to even the spectators. It protects against the CAP’s first Hidden Power fire, which is deflected harmlessly. Chilla smiles wickedly, following up with an Icy Wind that hits Corpus for critical damage! Corpus still maintains a cool countenance, summoning a Rain Dance that should deter Chilla’s Hidden Power. Sure enough, the second Hidden Power does very little even with the Expert Belt, as Corpus finally responds with a powerful Megahorn, with a critical hit to boot!

Rediamond seems to be behind in Energy and HP, but the rain should help mitigate Chilla’s Fire-typed attacks, and that rocky helmet is going to prove instrumental in deterring deadfox from using his Flying-type attacks! Nonetheless, we appear to be off to an exciting battle, and with the offensive Chilla ordering second, as well as Rediamond finally being able to use those deadly Rock-type attacks, this next round should be one of very high stakes!

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Round 1 Ends!

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Post-Round Information:
Arena: Rain for three more rounds!

Heracross (Corpus) [M]
HP: 65
En: 68
Base Stats: 6/3/1/3/85/3/4
Stat Changes: -1 Speed (1 round)
Abilities: Swarm, Guts, Moxie
Item: Rocky Helmet
Other: None


Syclant (Chilla) [F]
HP: 76
En: 85
Base Stats: 4/2/5/3/121/3/4
Stat Changes: None
Abilities: Compoundeyes, Mountaineer, Technician
Item: Expert Belt
Other: None



Rediamond’s up!

"Well, there's not much we can do but attack against such a fearsome opponent. We might as well do so."

Rock Slide~Stone Edge~Rock Slide
IF Counter, Focus Blast

"You're going to have to take some hits Chilla, but we can hope something extraordinary happens.."

Aerial Ace > Blizzard > Blizzard

Pre-Round Information:
Arena: Rain for three more rounds!

Heracross (Corpus) [M]
HP: 65
En: 68
Base Stats: 6/3/1/3/85/3/4
Stat Changes: -1 Speed (1 round)
Abilities: Swarm, Guts, Moxie
Item: Rocky Helmet
Other: None


Syclant (Chilla) [F]
HP: 76
En: 85
Base Stats: 4/2/5/3/121/3/4
Stat Changes: None
Abilities: Compoundeyes, Mountaineer, Technician
Item: Expert Belt
Other: None

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Round 2 Starts!

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And as expected, we enter this round with a barrage of attacks! Chilla opens up the offensive with a 4x SE Technician-boosted Aerial Ace, which deals an unbelievable amount of damage to Corpus. Corpus, cool as ever, replies with a similar 4x SE Rock Slide, taking out a half of Chilla’s health! The Syclant doesn’t take kindly to that, as the ASB Arena is overcome with a spell of icy wind. Corpus looks around, confused, its eyebrows knitting in confusion for the first time. Behind a veil of white, Chilla disappears, its laughter lost in the wind, and Corpus is hit head on with a Blizzard attack! Barely clinging onto life now, Corpus shakes its limbs, dispelling the numbness, and with eyes full of hatred, claws up a rock from the dirty ground and chucks it at the Syclant. Chilla’s laugh barely left its lips as it was hit by the Rock Slide, and she shoots across the slippery ground like a shot ragdoll, hurt from that massive attack. A cloud of dust tags along behind, spinning, dancing with the water. Corpus pants, shivering but still relieved…

As the dust clears, and the rain continues to fall, Corpus raises his head, a cold chill spreading through the bug. Chilla wasn’t there. Corpus picks up another rock, spinning around, desperate, an icy feeling of despair spreading through its—

It wasn’t just despair.

Behind the Heracross, Chilla smiles wickedly. Rain coats her glinting aqua-blue coat in a slick sheen, and Corpus notices his own shadow cast on the ground before it. And then, shadows of the ice spires on Chilla’s back rise, slow, monumental…a wicked laugh permeating through Heracross’ bones as it is struck with yet another Blizzard. It is blown away, far across the stadium, bloodied, battered, bruised and broken.

A medley of images flash past Corpus’ mind. Chilla’s back was turned, emitting proud arrogance. From the stands, Rediamond’s eyes lock with Corpus…

One claw, two, and a roar of fury that explodes through the cleansing shower, Chilla turns around, its grin erased from its face. In the stinging rain, far away, a silhouette of a Heracross that stands on the edge cuts a frightening figure, a pair of determined eyes refusing to back down. Chilla looks up, at the incoming rain, at the rocks…


Pitter, patter, pitter, patter.

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Round 2 Ends!

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Post-Round Information:
Arena: Rain for two more rounds!

Heracross (Corpus) [M]
HP: 1
En: 49
Base Stats: 6/3/1/3/85/3/4
Stat Changes: -1 Speed (1 round)
Abilities: Swarm, Guts, Moxie
Item: Rocky Helmet
Other: None


Syclant (Chilla) [F]
HP: KO
En: KO
Base Stats: 4/2/5/3/121/3/4
Stat Changes: None
Abilities: Compoundeyes, Mountaineer, Technician
Item: Expert Belt
Other: None



Deadfox sends out!

"Bones says thanks for the rain. He's got his Focus Band to see if we can't play some stall too."

Substitute (25 HP) > Stealth Rock > Sandstorm

"Some things are not capable of being stalled out. This is one of them."

Close Combat~Reversal~Focus Punch+Focus Punch

Lockitylockityref.

Pre-Round Information:
Arena: Rain for two more rounds!

Heracross (Corpus) [M]
HP: 1
En: 49
Base Stats: 6/3/1/3/85/3/4
Stat Changes: +1 Atk (Locked)
Abilities: Swarm, Guts, Moxie
Item: Rocky Helmet
Other: None


Armaldo (Bones) [M]
HP: 100
En: 100
Base Stats: 5/4/2/4/45/3/4
Stat Changes: None
Abilities: Battle Armor, Swift Swim
Item: Focus Band
Other: None

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Round 3 Starts!

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Bones surveys the half-dead bug in front of him. Cocking a head to one side, he looks at Corpus, as it wavers there just standing still. He lets out a refreshing coo, enjoying the rain that he is accustomed to, but it is swiftly drowned out completely when Corpus lets out a fierce cry, as its blood surges with anger and hatred, fresh with the strength of a Moxie Boost. Shrugging as much as an Armaldo can, Bones sets up a large Substitute in front of it. Corpus bares its fists—its only motive now to rip holes in everything that it can. It charges at the doll with all it has, beating it up with a Close Combat attack…but it fails to break. Continuing the setup, Bones goes ahead and summons Stealth Rocks on Rediamond’s side of the field. It smiles, pleased with its handiwork, and watches curiously as Corpus beats the doll like its life depended on it with a high powered Reversal. The doll shatters, and Bones looks slightly offended at the destruction of his handiwork. Thinking himself invincible, the quirky little Armaldo whips up a Sandstorm that banishes the rain. He closes its eyes, pleased that it has once again returned to an environment that reminds him of home…

But Corpus has other plans. Gritting his teeth, enraged at the composed figure in front of him, the Heracross charges forth. Bones appears confused for a second, as he looks around for the doll, but he fails to find it. Tightening his fists, Corpus lets out a roar that knocked the wind out of the spectators, and with every sinew in his muscles and all of the willpower left, he lets loose a Focus Punch combination, knocking the Armaldo straight across the field! Bones flies across the field, but gets up angrily. Heracross stands, staring at the Armaldo, daring him to come, daring him to fight. Corpus chuckles wearily, a hoarse, raspy whisp. But then, as if in slow motion, he leans forward, then backwards, swaying in a trance-like matter…and then falls forward, landing on his face. Corpus is KOd!

Bones cocks his head at the suicidal Heracross. His eyebrows knit at that last attack. Now he’s mad.

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Round 3 Ends!

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Post-Round Information:
Arena: Sandstorm for 3 more rounds!

Heracross (Corpus) [M]
HP: KO
En: KO
Base Stats: 6/3/1/3/85/3/4
Stat Changes: None
Abilities: Swarm, Guts, Moxie
Item: Rocky Helmet
Other: None


Armaldo (Bones) [M]
HP: 34
En: 56
Base Stats: 5/4/2/4/45/3/4
Stat Changes: None
Abilities: Battle Armor, Swift Swim
Item: Focus Band
Other: None



Rediamond sends out!

"Meh. I apologize Heracross; my oversight prevented us from putting this away. Armaldo, it is your turn to fight. Take this Brightpowder to enhance your survivability, if luck should allow it."

Rock Slide~Stone Edge~Rock Slide
IF Dig, Earthquake
IF Endure, Toxic and push actions back, BUT Only once

"Well, played this like a muppet."

Stone Edge x3

Pre-Round Information:
Arena: Sandstorm for three more rounds! Rocks on Rediamond's side of the field.

Armaldo (Diego) [M]
HP: 85
En: 100
Base Stats: 6/4/2/3/45/3/4
Stat Changes: None
Abilities: Battle Armor, Swift Swim
Item: Brightpowder
Other: None


Armaldo (Bones) [M]
HP: 34
En: 56
Base Stats: 5/4/2/4/45/3/4
Stat Changes: None
Abilities: Battle Armor, Swift Swim
Item: Focus Band
Other: None

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Round 4 Starts!

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Rediamond recalls Corpus, the exhausted Heracross having done more than his fair share. Smiling at his advantage, he shields his eyes from the sandstorm, releasing his own Armaldo, Diego. Bones, furious at the smashing that he took from a half-dead Heracross, is angrier even more at the audacity of another Armaldo to come into his turf! As he stands, fuming in a barely contained fit, his adversary flies through the air gracefully (for an Armaldo that is). Diego lands in a cloud of dust and epicness, his Battle Armor glinting with Brightpowder, clearly showing in the dusty weather. He tips his sombero and tosses it aside, with all the moves of a slick Mexican dancer. Diego whispers, a soft, prancing purr that sent shivers through all the ladies in the colloseum…

“Nachos…Amigo.”

He drops down on one knee as the Stealth Rocks smash him from all sides, and a collective gasp erupts from the female spectators. But Diego is not to be done in, as he takes the battering, grabs the rocks, and hurls them at Bones in one spectacular Rock Slide attack! Amid the frantic cheering, Bones decided he has had enough of this, and he picks up a noticeably sharper rock and winds his arms back. But the shrieks and boos from the crowd sends his attack swerving, and the brightly coated Diego grins as the Stone Edge misses! Bones, even more angry, now just seems out of control as he tries the same thing again—but his loss of composure comes to bite him, as his second attack misses too! At this point, roughly half of the eyes in the stadium are glued onto Diego, drinking in his handsome muscles, the ladies sweating in heat, as he picks up a straw and holds it in his mouth. Diego carelessly tosses a Stone Edge attack at Bones, but it seems to miss! As the ladies start to realize, in a moment of sheer terror, that Diego may not be the messiah of sex, he breaks into a run, grabbing another rock in the process, and then leaps higher than any Armaldo before. Bones raises his head to see the bug silhouetted against the dusty sun, shining with brightpowder and with moves that he could only dream of. Diego smashes his rival with a Rock Slide, lands on one knee, looking down, straw still in mouth. Behind him, a thump, as Bones drops unconscious onto the floor.

At this point, the hearts of several girls in the stadium give out completely. Diego stands up with his fist held high in victory. Mexican music is then played, and Diego dances, the Armaldo’s butt moving in a hypnotic trance.

At the end of the song, Diego performs a pelvic thrust, and all the ladies within a 1 mile radius are impregnated.

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Round 4 Ends!

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Post-Round Information:
Arena: Sandstorm for 2 more rounds! Rocks on Rediamond's side of the field.
Community: 5000 baby Armaldo births in 9 months

Armaldo (Diego) [M]
HP: 85
En: 84
Base Stats: 6/4/2/3/45/3/4
Stat Changes: None
Abilities: Battle Armor, Swift Swim
Item: Brightpowder
Other: None


Armaldo (Bones) [M]
HP: KO
En: KO
Base Stats: 5/4/2/4/45/3/4
Stat Changes: None
Abilities: Battle Armor, Swift Swim
Item: Focus Band
Other: None



Deadfox sends out!

Escavalier with Link Cable.

Iron Head x3

Alternatively I am happy to concede right now.

"Has our opponent already thrown it in? Armaldo, let's press forwards."

Knock Off~Rapid Spin~Dig

Pre-Round Information:
Arena: Sandstorm for 2 more rounds! Rocks on Rediamond's side of the field.

Armaldo (Diego) [M]
HP: 85
En: 84
Base Stats: 6/4/2/3/45/3/4
Stat Changes: None
Abilities: Battle Armor, Swift Swim
Item: Brightpowder
Other: None


Escavalier (Lanca) [M]
HP: 100
En: 100
Base Stats: 6 (7)/4 (5)/2/4 (5)/17/2/3
Stat Changes: None
Abilities: Swarm, Shell Armor, Overcoat
Item: Link Cable
Other: None

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Round 5 Starts!

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Lanca the Escavalier emerges from its Pokeball in a flash of white, and then boos as the crowd realizes that the new challenger has a type advantage against their beloved Diego. The Armaldo turns around, but not all the way. He glances at the newcomer out of the corner of his eye, sizing him up, but confident in his abilities. The two battlers face each other, acclimated to the dusty weather, both waiting for the other to move first. With a roar, Lanca charges towards the Armaldo, his head primed for impact. Standing still, Diego watches silently as the knight charges towards him, drinking in the lustful watch of the audience. As Lanca approaches, Diego suddenly moves, striking with a clinical strike to Knock Off Lanca’s Link Cable! Nonetheless, Lanca’s Iron Head strikes, slamming into Diego and sending him whirling. The audience gasps, a vacuum of silence permeating through the arena as Diego tries to hold his ground. At last, he stops, and the carefree grin is gone. He lets out a low, menacing snarl, as Lanca watches him impassively. In dead silence, Diego walks towards Lanca and picks up the dropped Link Cable.

“Aye…macarena.”

Diego drops the Link Cable onto the ground, eyes never leaving Lanca, and steps on it. Not fearing the menacing stare of the knight in front of him, Diego whirls around on the ground in a stunning display of dance moves and flair. He looks like a beyblade as the sand swirls around him in a gyre, and the stealth rocks and the remenant of the Link Cable are blown away. Now that’s one sexy Rapid Spin! However, Lanca cares not for fanservice, clearing the show with another Iron Head. this time knocking Diego, still spinning, clean into the air! As the audience holds its breath, Diego lands onto the ground…and disappears into the ground in a spectacular recovery. Lanca looks around, lost, and is promptly hit by the Armaldo’s Dig.

Diego completes his round of setup, and awaits his trainer’s orders. The round of setup is complete…how will Rediamond capitalize on it?

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Round 5 Ends!

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Post-Round Information:
Arena: Sandstorm for 1 more round!

Armaldo (Diego) [M]
HP: 44
En: 65
Base Stats: 6/4/2/3/45/3/4
Stat Changes: None
Abilities: Battle Armor, Swift Swim
Item: Brightpowder
Other: None


Escavalier (Lanca) [M]
HP: 83
En: 73
Base Stats: 6/4/2/4/17/2/3
Stat Changes: None
Abilities: Swarm, Shell Armor, Overcoat
Item: None
Other: None



Rediamond Orders!

"Armaldo, this is not your battle. You have performed admirably, and I thank you for that. Flare, let's wrap this up with a bit of fire."

Switching to Volcarona. Counterswitch automatically declined.

Flamethrower~Fire Blast~Flamethrower
IF Double Team, use Heat Wave the next action and push actions back
IF Endure, use Fire Spin that action and push actions back

EDIT: Holding Charcoal

Ariel Ace x3

Pre-Round Information:
Arena: Sandstorm for 1 more round!

Volcarona (Shine) [M]
HP: 100
En: 100
Base Stats: 1/4/5/4/100/3/3
Stat Changes: None
Abilities: Flame Body, Levitate, Swarm
Item: Charcoal
Other: None



Escavalier (Lanca) [M]
HP: 83
En: 73
Base Stats: 6/4/2/4/17/2/3
Stat Changes: None
Abilities: Swarm, Shell Armor, Overcoat
Item: None
Other: None

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Round 6 Starts!

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Sand specks, sand sheets, sand seas…

Grainy howl of a raspy wind drags its freckled body across its temporary home, it runs round in rings, vultures seeking prey. They find them, masked silhouettes, empty shadows fated to fight in irresolute uncertainty, forcing on themselves a countenance of warriors. The scent of their sweat carries from the sand sticking to their muscles, as the dust clashes into its clones nearby, baton passing the precious smell, until it permeates through the arena as pervasively as the carriers themselves. Fatigue has a certain…tang to it.

Flash of red. Exchange. Refreshing despair and desperation, a deep chilling freeze that starts from the inside and spreads out like food coloring in water. He's resigned, its work and pain for naught, a full house that lost and the red chips and blue chips are gone, swept away to buy someone else champagne and girls, it’s gone, you’re gone. The sand can smell this. The sand knows.

Heat. To him, it doesn’t burn, because burning means that there is fire, and the excruciating pain is the only thing that his mind can be occupied with. How much had been spent to prepare for this loss, how much of it lost. When he fights once again, will he remember this?

Fire is joyous, because it dances around like a child around a campfire, carefree with a clear voice, untouchable. There is nothing that can resist its spirit--one could say that it’s almost…contagious. The sand burns, driven away by the madness but unable to escape, it quickens its speed, burning and swirling around, like fireflies.

One too many hits him, and he catches fire. But some devil of bravery possesses him, and he tries anyways. He has lost, but he is honorable and there is no shame in losing after giving it all. But he has lost, and the sand knows this.

A fire so hot it’s white. A fire so fiendish that Lanca feels cold, cold because he doesn’t want to feel anything anymore and cold because he knows of the loss. But there will be a next time. He will be back, and as he falls to a cascading cleansing fire, he thinks that to himself. This is not the end.

But for now it is, and the knight is gone, defeated fairly, dropped, fallen. He is returned, and one battler leaves, not in despair, nor in anger, but in disappointment. As for the other…

That is not our quarrel, say the sands. We are done, this is done.

Let us draw our vision back, far back. The stadium, filled with people like an anthill, cheering for the victor. Within the indomitable stone walls, a storm abates, a veil is lifted. It is a field that has seen much but understood nothing, a blank canvas upon which art is dreamed of and created. A white symbol slowly reveals itself, like a rainbow shyly peeking out to see the going mist. It is success, failure, hope, despair. It says to us that dreams could come true, and still can. It shouts for adventure, in everything that it entails. It is a soft whisper of encouragement, telling us to keep going, that something is out there that awaits you and you alone.

An outline of a Pokeball is always an invitation for us to find out what lies within.

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Battle Ends!

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Post-Round Information:
Arena: Clear Skies

Volcarona (Shine) [M]
HP: 68
En: 81
Base Stats: 1/4/5/4/100/3/3
Stat Changes: None
Abilities: Flame Body, Levitate, Swarm
Item: Charcoal
Other: None


Escavalier (Lanca) [M]
HP: KOd
En: KOd
Base Stats: 6/4/2/4/17/2/3
Stat Changes: None
Abilities: Swarm, Shell Armor, Overcoat
Item: None
Other: None




Congratulations Rediamond on your victory!

Rewards:
Rediamond: 2 CC
Heracross: 3 MC, 1 KOC
Armaldo: 3 MC, 1 KOC
Volcarona: 3 MC, 1 KOC

Deadfox: 2 CC
Syclant: 3 MC
Armaldo: 3 MC, 1 KOC
Escavalier: 3 MC

I get 7+6*0.5=10 UC

"I fully expect to meet with you again in the future. Perhaps we may hold a battle not restrained to a single typing?"

"No sense playing the sore loser here. We may not have played our best here but our opponent has no doubt put in the hard yards coming in. Godspeed Rediamond. Uphold the honour of the Bug as best the proud mons deserve."