(Completed) FAKE GYM BATTLE! Rediamond vs. Danmantincan!

MrcRanger97 · Aug 22nd, 2012, 3:18:57 PM

So, today we have the bug gym leader hopeful Rediamond testing out his team and arena vs. the Fire type gym hopeful Danmantincan. This shall make for a very nice battle, but first here are the rules:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Da Rules

B8P3V3
Sequences=Off
Substitutions=3
5 Chills/2 Recovers
2 Day DQ
Switch=OK
Items=On
Abilities=All
Arena: Potential bug gym
A large network of webs are suspended high in a huge dome. Concrete platforms hold the webs up and allow the trainers to get close to the cage.
-Stone Edge and Earthquake work as normal
-No natural water
-No natural rocks
-Grounded non-bugs have a permanent -1 Evasion and -5 Base speed
-Bounce will fail
-Only bugs and levitating/flying grounds can use Dig and Fly
-All Pokemon may hold a type resist berry in addition to their normal item. This can be consumed by consumption or Bug Bite but not by Thief, Incinerate, or Knock Off.

Now, let's meet the teams.
Entering now, the challenger.... DANMANTINCAN!
And his team:

Sanaki the Volcarona

A bug AND Fire type, Rediamond had better watch out!

Calill the Blaziken

Another part of Dan's potential fire team.

Marcia the Togekiss

And last but not least, the powerful flying-type Togekiss.

And now, the (Potential) Gym Leader's Team!

Scizor

Scizor [Blade] (M)
Nature: Adamant (+1Att, -1SpAtt)

Type:
Bug/Steel: Bug STAB; More mobility in dense brush or forest conditions. Gain an extra guaranteed attack on multi-hit moves. Steel STAB; immune to Sandstorm, highly insusceptible to toxic attacks, but can be corroded specifically by Acid and Acid Spray, 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 1 (-)
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 65
Size: 3
Weight: 5 (118 kg)
Base Rank Total: 20

EC: 6/6
MC: 1
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).
Light Metal: (Innate) The Pokemon's body is made of a lightweight but extremely strong alloy. It weighs half as much as other members of the species, but is equally sturdy. The Pokemon executes weak attacks much more effectively, adding +1 priority to all their attacks with 6 or less Base Attack Power (after other ability adjustments). Priority is applied to the summed Base Attack Power of a multi-hit move (e.g. Double Kick has priority at 6 BAP, Skill Link Bullet Seed doesn't at 15 BAP.)
[Dream World]

Attacks: 39
Vaccum Wave
Quick Attack
Leer
Focus Energy
Double Team
Pursuit
False Swipe
Agility
Wing Attack
Fury Cutter
Double Hit
Bullet Punch
Metal Claw
Iron Head
Iron Defense
Air Slash
Feint

Light Screen
Counter
Night Slash
Baton Pass

Endure

X-Scissor
Brick Break
Ariel Ace
Frustration
Bide
Brick Break
Acrobatics
U-turn
Rain Dance
Toxic
Protect
Safegaurd
Return
Sandstorm
Facade
Rest
Attract

Pinsir

Shuckle

Volcarona

Diego Armaldo

Syclant

Scyther

Heracross

Who will prevail? Only time will tell.
(Note, I am treating this like a gym battle, including a coin flip to see who goes first.)
Now let's see who goes first.
Heads- Rediamond Sends Out, Danmantincan Sends Out and Issues Actions, Rediamond Issues Actions.
Tails- Danmantincan Sends Out, Rediamond Sends Out and Issues Actions, Danmantincan Issues Actions.
Now the coin flip...

And It's Tails!
Danmantincan, Send out your first Pokemon!

danmantincan · Aug 22nd, 2012, 4:14:08 PM

Let's kick things off with Calill, holding a Focus Sash! Since I've been informed that the berries are taken form the environment, Calill will grab a Coba Berry.

Rediamond · Aug 22nd, 2012, 4:50:43 PM

"I must welcome you now to the Verde Insect Research Facility, one of the most prominent facilities on the planet for studying the bug type. Insects are all around us. In fact, they are the most numerous type on the planet in terms of individual members, and they can be found in almost any condition. Perhaps I can show you one of the rarer specimens that we keep in the insitution."

With a simple raise of the researcher's hand, the sound of beating wings began somewhere far below in the dome. Within thirty seconds, an enormous fiery moth beat its way through the webbing and into the cage where it picked up a Copa Berry and stared down the opposing fire type.

"Now, you may notice this particular fire-type is carrying an odd piece of stone with her. Volcarona are naturally stronger in ranged conditions, and this one is carrying a piece of armor to make up for her weakness up close. Perhaps we will see it in action."

Volcarona@ Rocky Helmet+Coba Berry

Bug Bite~Hidden Power Water~Hurricane

danmantincan · Aug 23rd, 2012, 5:47:24 PM

Mirror Move (Bug Bite)~Fire Blast~Flamethrower

MrcRanger97 · Aug 27th, 2012, 11:05:59 AM

Round 1 Begin!
Danmantincan

Focus Sash, Coba Berry
HP: 100
EN: 100
Stats: 5/3/5/2
Buffs: None
Debuffs: -1 Evasion, -5 Speed, +1 Speed Stage
Other: None

VS!

Rediamond!

Rocky Helmet, Coba Berry
HP: 100
EN: 100
Stats: 1/4/5/4
Buffs: None
Debuffs: None
Other: None

Calcs

No time for elaborate flavor sorry. Berries get eaten, and Calill manages to outdamage Flare due to a Hurricane miss hax.
Round 1 End!
Danmantincan

Focus Sash
HP: 80
EN: 81
Stats: 5/3/5/2
Buffs: None
Debuffs: -1 Evasion, -5 Speed
Other: None

VS!

Rediamond!

Rocky Helmet
HP: 64
EN: 84
Stats: 1/4/5/4
Buffs: None
Debuffs: None
Other: None

Danmantincan orders
Rediamond orders
I ref

danmantincan · Aug 27th, 2012, 12:49:37 PM

Calill's Speed should be at +1 because of Speed Boost

Fire Blast~Flamethrower~Fire Blast

If Volcarona uses Protect and you don't have a Substitute up, use Subsitute (15 HP) and push actions back.
If Volcarona uses Roost, use Mirror Move. Only once.

Rediamond · Aug 27th, 2012, 8:47:52 PM

"Volcarona are a very powerful species with many tools available to them to trap their pray and defend the ruins they are often associated with. While most of their tools are offensive, they do have a few unique tricks available to them on the defensive side of combat. This specimen will be demonstrating one of these today."

Light Screen~Hurricane~Psychic

MrcRanger97 · Aug 28th, 2012, 10:29:36 AM

Round 2 Beginning!
Danmantincan

Focus Sash
HP: 80
EN: 81
Stats: 5/3/5/2
Buffs: +1 Speed
Debuffs: -1 Evasion, -5 Base Speed
Other: None

VS!

Rediamond!

Rocky Helmet
HP: 64
EN: 84
Stats: 1/4/5/4
Buffs: None
Debuffs: None
Other: None

Calcs

Again, no time.... Super Quick Fire Blast before lightscreen, weakened flamethrower, Hurricane hits and confues, And Calill hurts itself before being thrown by psychic. Calill is hurting.

Round 2 Beginning!
Danmantincan

Focus Sash
HP: 32
EN: 65
Stats: 5/3/5/2
Buffs: +2 Speed
Debuffs: -1 Evasion, -5 Base Speed
Other: None

VS!

Rediamond!

Rocky Helmet
HP: 38
EN: 61
Stats: 1/4/5/4
Buffs: Light Screen (3A)
Debuffs: None
Other: None

Rediamond Orders.
Danmantincan orders
I ref

Rediamond · Aug 28th, 2012, 5:32:28 PM

"Volcarona are known for being rather brutal in finishing off their foes. Few survive an encounter; even fewer win."

Psychic~Hurricane~Psychic
IF damaging flying move in a combination, use Roost and push actions back

danmantincan · Aug 28th, 2012, 5:45:35 PM

Sorry, I don't like to do this, but it is rather important. Focus Sash wasn't included in any of the calculations against Calill. And on a smaller note, Bug Bite (against Calill) was given Neutral effectiveness instead of being at 1/4 effectiveness.

Rediamond · Aug 28th, 2012, 9:17:43 PM

Sash only activates beneath 50% right? Only the last attack should've sent it into that threshold, meaning that it actually didn't matter. And Bug Bite should've done a bit less. I'd actually like to see this corrected, as that could minorly change my orders if Blaziken does have a few more HP.

EDIT: Live and learn. Yeah, I definitely want to reorder when this is fixed.
EDIT2: It was factored in.

MrcRanger97 · Aug 28th, 2012, 10:54:54 PM

Unless to Focus Sash entry in the DAT is wrong, Focus Sash is in play while ABOVE 50% health, which is why the hurricane had 10BAP, and the Psychic only had 8, and the Hidden Power only had 5. I did however somehow manage to miss the bug bite resistance however. It will be fixed.

danmantincan · Aug 29th, 2012, 12:05:10 AM

My mistake, I didn't see the -2 in all the calculations so I thought it wasn't factored in.

Flamethrower~Flare Blitz+Acrobatics Combo~Cool Down

IF Flare Blitz+Acrobatics isn't allowed for whatever reason, use Flare Blitz+Aerial Ace.

Frosty · Sep 5th, 2012, 8:19:56 PM

Danmantincan

Focus Sash
HP: 32
EN: 65
Stats: 5/3/5/2
Buffs: +2 Speed
Debuffs: -1 Evasion, -5 Base Speed
Other: None

VS!

Rediamond!

Rocky Helmet
HP: 38
EN: 61
Stats: 1/4/5/4
Buffs: Light Screen (3A)
Debuffs: None
Other: None

Round 3

The universe surely has many mysteries. Is there life out there? Is there a God? and more importantly, what the hell I am doing in an oversized web with no prospective of finding food around?

Rediamond: I don't mean to be rude, but I don't care. Just ref.

Ah thank you for reminding me of this. you adorable you.

WHOA---DEJA VU!

erm...back to business.

We have here Callil the Blaziken vs Flare the Volcarona. Blaziken starts with a rather...weak Flamethrower and Flare responds by smacking Blaziken around with Psychic.

After that the opportunity arises for Flare to end the matchup. And of course it chooses to Roost. Oh well. That gives Callil enough time to focus on a Combo. She uses her Acrobatic skills to attack Flare from all sides with flaming punches and kicks and what-not. With a Flare Circus.

...it was a nice view, but in the end Volcarona survived and the Blaziken...didn't get the same luck. Tough cookies, I guess.

Data

Danmantincan

Focus Sash
HP: KO
EN: KO
Stats: 5/3/5/2
Buffs: KO
Debuffs: KO
Other: None

VS!

Rediamond!

Rocky Helmet
HP: 12
EN: 42
Stats: 1/4/5/4
Buffs: Light Screen (1A)
Debuffs: None
Other: None

Danmantincan's Turn (poke + orders)

danmantincan · Sep 5th, 2012, 10:02:42 PM

Marcia, let's squash this pesky bug! Take this Expert Belt with you and grab a Charti Berry while you're at it.

Air Slash~Air Slash~Air Slash
If Roost, use Encore~Safeguard~Chill for all remaining actions.

Rediamond · Sep 6th, 2012, 5:38:53 PM

"Volcarona are known for their endurance, among other things. Even if they cannot win a battle, they can often last for another round of combat or so to ensure that the opponent will not leave their domain in sound condition."

Endure~Bug Bite~Tailwind

Frosty · Sep 6th, 2012, 7:36:05 PM

Danmantincan

Expert Belt and Charti Berry
HP: 100
EN: 100
Stats: 1/3/5/5/80
Buffs:
Debuffs:
Other: None

VS!

Rediamond!

Rocky Helmet
HP: 12
EN: 42
Stats: 1/4/5/4
Buffs: Light Screen (1A)
Debuffs: None
Other: None

Round 4

Flash the Volcarona, as the badass it is, goes HIGHLANDER (too old for you?) with Endure thatbrokenmove. Marcia the Togekiss has no chance. It tries Air Slash Thrice but doesn't manage to KO the volcarona, that, with one mere hp manages to Eat Marcia's Berry with Bug Bite and set up Tailwind.

But now Endure is gone and Marcia is mad. Let's see what happens.

Data

Danmantincan

Expert Belt
HP: 94
EN: 73
Stats: 1/3/5/5/80
Buffs:
Debuffs:
Other: None

VS!

Rediamond!

Rocky Helmet
HP: 1
EN: 14
Stats: 1/4/5/4
Buffs: Tailwind (6A)
Debuffs: None
Other: None

Rediamond · Sep 6th, 2012, 8:29:24 PM

"And that's about all we're going to see of Volcarona today. I believe this demonstration has shown quite a bit about the species."

Overheat~Fire Blast~Overheat
IF Extremespeed action one, use Protect and push actions back
IF Protect, use Chill and push actions back.

danmantincan · Sep 8th, 2012, 4:00:07 PM

Derp...

Roost~ExtremeSpeed~ExtremeSpeed

Frosty · Sep 9th, 2012, 1:33:02 PM

Danmantincan

Expert Belt
HP: 94
EN: 73
Stats: 1/3/5/5/80
Buffs:
Debuffs:
Other: None

VS!

Rediamond!

Rocky Helmet
HP: 1
EN: 14
Stats: 1/4/5/4
Buffs: Tailwind (6A)
Debuffs: None
Other: None

The Fiery bug left the beans in the oven and it ended up Overheating. Togekiss tries to salvage the meal by getting an egg on a nearby Roost and cooks it in ExtremeSpeed. But Flare gets too hungry and faints.

Didn't make sense? Well it was better than saying "Flash the Volcarona gives a last stand attack with Overheat and Marcia the Togekiss Roosts to get some hp back and then ends the match-up with ExtremeSpeed.". I mean, reffing attacks is so boring. I'd much rather ref food.

data

Danmantincan

Expert Belt
HP: 97
EN: 57
Stats: 1/3/5/5/80
Buffs:
Debuffs:
Other: None

VS!

Rediamond!

Rocky Helmet
HP: KO
EN: KO
Stats: 1/4/5/4
Buffs: Tailwind (4A)
Debuffs: KO
Other: KO

Rediamond sends out pokemon with item and berry
Danmantincan gives orders
Rediamond gives orders
I Ref

Rediamond · Sep 9th, 2012, 1:59:20 PM

Extremespeed should've inflicted recoil, if it is a contact attack. Minor, but fun.

"With Gonambrasia volcarona fainted, let's introduce the next bug in our demonstration today. Walking in behind me is Nomen armaldo, an extinct bug species that has been brought back to life through the wonders of technology. At the moment, scientists in this facility are attempting to create a comfortable environment for it, and study how it might survive in a modern ecosystem."

Armaldo @Brightpowder+Rindo Berry (grass resist)

danmantincan · Sep 10th, 2012, 8:24:17 AM

Thunder Wave~AncientPower~Flamethrower
If Armaldo uses Stone Edge, use Counter.
If Armaldo uses Substitute, Encore Substitute (once). This has priority over the first substitution.

Rediamond · Sep 10th, 2012, 3:58:14 PM

"Not much is known about Armaldo, as their revival was rather recent. However, it is known that they have bulky and powerful bodies, but are less adept at dealing special attacks that are now assumed to have been less common during that era. Humans later developed a technical machine that helps to close the gap."

Protect~Sandstorm~Rock Blast

IRC consensus appears to be that since rock blast is not specified as requiring natural rocks, it does not need a natural rock source. If this is declared invalid for whatever reason, I would like to change Rock Blast to Smack Down... and remember the bug STAB bonus given to rock slide (look it up in Armaldo's description).

Frosty · Sep 12th, 2012, 9:08:18 AM

Danmantincan

Expert Belt
HP: 97
EN: 57
Stats: 1/3/5/5/80
Buffs:
Debuffs:
Other: None

VS!

Rediamond!

BrightPowder, Rindo Berry.
HP: 100
EN: 100
Stats: 6/4/2/3/45
Buffs: Tailwind (4A)
Debuffs:
Other:

The Gym Leader sends out now Diego the Armando to combat Togekiss, with the help of Volcarona's Tailwind. On the first turn it protects itself to avoid paralysis, making Marcia's Thunder Wave fail.

Possessing superior speed, Armaldo sets up for the next attacksby summoning a mighty Sandstorm to help it handle some attacks. Like Togekiss's Ancientpower, which was boosted by the Expert Belt.

Finally, Armaldo goes to attack mode and summons 4 boulders and use them to attack with Rock Blast. Thanks to anime precedent (the best I could find), Rock Blast doesn't use actual boulder...but some weird white blocks of magic sand or something like that (see bulbapedia for reference). Marcia, despite the damage suffered, manages to fight back with Flamethrower getting a much needed burn in the process.

data

Sandstorm for 3r

Danmantincan

Expert Belt
HP: 64
EN: 39
Stats: 1/3/5/5/80
Buffs:
Debuffs:
Other: None

VS!

Rediamond!

BrightPowder, Rindo Berry.
HP: 75
EN: 78
Stats: 6/4/2/3/45
Buffs: Tailwind (1A)
Debuffs:
Other: Burn

Rediamond's Turn

Rediamond · Sep 12th, 2012, 3:46:29 PM

"While burn is a great hinderance to Armaldo, they are powerful and resiliant creatures with far more than enough methods of getting around prey they hold an advantage against."

Rock Blast~Stone Edge~Rock Blast
IF Counter, use Hone Claws and push actions back
IF Reflect action two or three, use Brick Break and push actions back
IF Reflect action one, use Brick Break action two (Highest priority substitution)

Aug 22nd, 2012, 4:14:08 PM	#2
danmantincan Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 2,680 Canada	Let's kick things off with Calill, holding a Focus Sash! Since I've been informed that the berries are taken form the environment, Calill will grab a Coba Berry. __________________ ASB Profile <iiMKUltra> i am in a gay relationship with most of smogon Those fuckers tried to take my throne, I took their lives Last edited by danmantincan; Aug 22nd, 2012 at 4:38:39 PM.

Aug 22nd, 2012, 4:50:43 PM	#3
Rediamond Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,475	"I must welcome you now to the Verde Insect Research Facility, one of the most prominent facilities on the planet for studying the bug type. Insects are all around us. In fact, they are the most numerous type on the planet in terms of individual members, and they can be found in almost any condition. Perhaps I can show you one of the rarer specimens that we keep in the insitution." With a simple raise of the researcher's hand, the sound of beating wings began somewhere far below in the dome. Within thirty seconds, an enormous fiery moth beat its way through the webbing and into the cage where it picked up a Copa Berry and stared down the opposing fire type. "Now, you may notice this particular fire-type is carrying an odd piece of stone with her. Volcarona are naturally stronger in ranged conditions, and this one is carrying a piece of armor to make up for her weakness up close. Perhaps we will see it in action." Volcarona@ Rocky Helmet+Coba Berry Bug Bite~Hidden Power Water~Hurricane __________________ Back. Back in full May 15th. Please don't issue new gym challenges until that point.

Aug 23rd, 2012, 5:47:24 PM	#4
danmantincan Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 2,680 Canada	Mirror Move (Bug Bite)~Fire Blast~Flamethrower __________________ ASB Profile <iiMKUltra> i am in a gay relationship with most of smogon Those fuckers tried to take my throne, I took their lives

Aug 27th, 2012, 11:05:59 AM	#5
MrcRanger97 Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 823 Skyrim	Round 1 Begin! Danmantincan Focus Sash, Coba Berry HP: 100 EN: 100 Stats: 5/3/5/2 Buffs: None Debuffs: -1 Evasion, -5 Speed, +1 Speed Stage Other: None VS! Rediamond! Rocky Helmet, Coba Berry HP: 100 EN: 100 Stats: 1/4/5/4 Buffs: None Debuffs: None Other: None Calcs Action 1 Flare used Bug Bite! 6683 no crit 4+3+(1-3)1.5=4DMG -3ENG Calill's Coba Berry was eaten! Calill used Mirror Move! Calill used Bug Bite! 779 no crit (6+(5-4)1.5)0.67=5DMG -6ENG Flare's Coba Berry was eaten! Calill takes 2DMG! 3502 no burn Action 2* Flare used Hidden Power! 1452 no crit (5+(5-2)1.5)1.5=14.25DMG -5ENG Calill used Fire Blast! 5351 hit, 9020no crit 12+3+(5-4)1.5=16.5DMG -7ENG 6329 no burn Action 3* Flare used Hurricane! 9940 Miss! -8ENG Calill used Flamethrower! 7032 no crit 10+3+(5-4)1.5=14.5DMG -6ENG 6265 no burn No time for elaborate flavor sorry. Berries get eaten, and Calill manages to outdamage Flare due to a Hurricane miss hax. Round 1 End!* Danmantincan Focus Sash HP: 80 EN: 81 Stats: 5/3/5/2 Buffs: None Debuffs: -1 Evasion, -5 Speed Other: None VS! Rediamond! Rocky Helmet HP: 64 EN: 84 Stats: 1/4/5/4 Buffs: None Debuffs: None Other: None Danmantincan orders Rediamond orders I ref __________________ <EspyOwner> now I have to go next door to meet the neighbor's daughter <EspyOwner> fugly cunt <MK_Ultra> espy bang her <MK_Ultra> assert dominance My ASB Team My Reffing profile HeartGold Scramble! Soloed Whitney's miltank with a Sunkern! Last edited by MrcRanger97; Aug 28th, 2012 at 10:11:00 AM.

Aug 27th, 2012, 12:49:37 PM	#6
danmantincan Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 2,680 Canada	Calill's Speed should be at +1 because of Speed Boost Fire Blast~Flamethrower~Fire Blast If Volcarona uses Protect and you don't have a Substitute up, use Subsitute (15 HP) and push actions back. If Volcarona uses Roost, use Mirror Move. Only once. __________________ ASB Profile <iiMKUltra> i am in a gay relationship with most of smogon Those fuckers tried to take my throne, I took their lives

Aug 27th, 2012, 8:47:52 PM	#7
Rediamond Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,475	"Volcarona are a very powerful species with many tools available to them to trap their pray and defend the ruins they are often associated with. While most of their tools are offensive, they do have a few unique tricks available to them on the defensive side of combat. This specimen will be demonstrating one of these today." Light Screen~Hurricane~Psychic

Aug 28th, 2012, 10:29:36 AM	#8
MrcRanger97 Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 823 Skyrim	Round 2 Beginning! Danmantincan Focus Sash HP: 80 EN: 81 Stats: 5/3/5/2 Buffs: +1 Speed Debuffs: -1 Evasion, -5 Base Speed Other: None VS! Rediamond! Rocky Helmet HP: 64 EN: 84 Stats: 1/4/5/4 Buffs: None Debuffs: None Other: None Calcs Action 1 Calill used Fire Blast! 2065 hit, 2642 no crit 12+3+(5-4)1.5=16.5DMG -7ENG 6131 no burn Flare used Light Screen! Rediamond's SpD rose! -8ENG Action 2* Calill used Flamethrower! 8035 no crit 5+3+(5-4)1.5=9.5DMG -6ENG 3800 no burn Flare used Hurricane! 6090 hit! 1368 no crit (10+(5-2)1.5)1.5=21.75DMG -8ENG 495 Calill is confused! 2 actions. Action 3* Calill is confused! 9741 It hurt itself in confusion! 4+(5-3)1.5=7DMG -3EN Flare used Psychic! 660 no crit (8+(5-2)1.5)1.5=18.75DMG -7ENG 5083 no crit Again, no time.... Super Quick Fire Blast before lightscreen, weakened flamethrower, Hurricane hits and confues, And Calill hurts itself before being thrown by psychic. Calill is hurting. Round 2 Beginning!* Danmantincan Focus Sash HP: 32 EN: 65 Stats: 5/3/5/2 Buffs: +2 Speed Debuffs: -1 Evasion, -5 Base Speed Other: None VS! Rediamond! Rocky Helmet HP: 38 EN: 61 Stats: 1/4/5/4 Buffs: Light Screen (3A) Debuffs: None Other: None Rediamond Orders. Danmantincan orders I ref __________________ <EspyOwner> now I have to go next door to meet the neighbor's daughter <EspyOwner> fugly cunt <MK_Ultra> espy bang her <MK_Ultra> assert dominance My ASB Team My Reffing profile HeartGold Scramble! Soloed Whitney's miltank with a Sunkern!

Aug 28th, 2012, 5:32:28 PM	#9
Rediamond Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,475	"Volcarona are known for being rather brutal in finishing off their foes. Few survive an encounter; even fewer win." Psychic~Hurricane~Psychic IF damaging flying move in a combination, use Roost and push actions back

Aug 28th, 2012, 5:45:35 PM	#10
danmantincan Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 2,680 Canada	Sorry, I don't like to do this, but it is rather important. Focus Sash wasn't included in any of the calculations against Calill. And on a smaller note, Bug Bite (against Calill) was given Neutral effectiveness instead of being at 1/4 effectiveness. __________________ ASB Profile <iiMKUltra> i am in a gay relationship with most of smogon Those fuckers tried to take my throne, I took their lives

Aug 28th, 2012, 9:17:43 PM	#11
Rediamond Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,475	Sash only activates beneath 50% right? Only the last attack should've sent it into that threshold, meaning that it actually didn't matter. And Bug Bite should've done a bit less. I'd actually like to see this corrected, as that could minorly change my orders if Blaziken does have a few more HP. EDIT: Live and learn. Yeah, I definitely want to reorder when this is fixed. EDIT2: It was factored in.

Aug 28th, 2012, 10:54:54 PM	#12
MrcRanger97 Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 823 Skyrim	Unless to Focus Sash entry in the DAT is wrong, Focus Sash is in play while ABOVE 50% health, which is why the hurricane had 10BAP, and the Psychic only had 8, and the Hidden Power only had 5. I did however somehow manage to miss the bug bite resistance however. It will be fixed. __________________ <EspyOwner> now I have to go next door to meet the neighbor's daughter <EspyOwner> fugly cunt <MK_Ultra> espy bang her <MK_Ultra> assert dominance My ASB Team My Reffing profile HeartGold Scramble! Soloed Whitney's miltank with a Sunkern!

Aug 29th, 2012, 12:05:10 AM	#13
danmantincan Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 2,680 Canada	My mistake, I didn't see the -2 in all the calculations so I thought it wasn't factored in. Flamethrower~Flare Blitz+Acrobatics Combo~Cool Down IF Flare Blitz+Acrobatics isn't allowed for whatever reason, use Flare Blitz+Aerial Ace. __________________ ASB Profile <iiMKUltra> i am in a gay relationship with most of smogon Those fuckers tried to take my throne, I took their lives Last edited by danmantincan; Aug 30th, 2012 at 2:06:40 AM.

Sep 5th, 2012, 8:19:56 PM	#14
Frosty Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,397	Danmantincan Focus Sash HP: 32 EN: 65 Stats: 5/3/5/2 Buffs: +2 Speed Debuffs: -1 Evasion, -5 Base Speed Other: None VS! Rediamond! Rocky Helmet HP: 38 EN: 61 Stats: 1/4/5/4 Buffs: Light Screen (3A) Debuffs: None Other: None Round 3 The universe surely has many mysteries. Is there life out there? Is there a God? and more importantly, what the hell I am doing in an oversized web with no prospective of finding food around? Rediamond: I don't mean to be rude, but I don't care. Just ref. Ah thank you for reminding me of this. you adorable you. WHOA---DEJA VU! erm...back to business. We have here Callil the Blaziken vs Flare the Volcarona. Blaziken starts with a rather...weak Flamethrower and Flare responds by smacking Blaziken around with Psychic. After that the opportunity arises for Flare to end the matchup. And of course it chooses to Roost. Oh well. That gives Callil enough time to focus on a Combo. She uses her Acrobatic skills to attack Flare from all sides with flaming punches and kicks and what-not. With a Flare Circus. ...it was a nice view, but in the end Volcarona survived and the Blaziken...didn't get the same luck. Tough cookies, I guess. Data Blaziken: Flamethrower: 5 + 3 + 1.5 = 9.5 damage for 6 energy Crit: 8 (no) Bu--oh wait. Volcarona: Psychic: (10 + 4.5)1.5 = 21.75 damage for 7 energy Crit: 2 (no) SpD: 10 (no) Volcarona: Roost: +20hp for 12 energy Blaziken: COMBO (Flare Blitz + Acrobatics): ((14+6)+3+1.5)1.5= 36.75 damage for (9+7)1.5 = 24 energy Crit: 5 (no) NOTE: Since in ASB Focus Sash isn't consummable, I assume it stays with the pokemon and just doesn't work. Hence the 6 Base Power for Acrobatics. If you disagree, let me know and say why and I'll think about it. Recoil: 12 damage Rocky Helmet: 9 damage Blaziken fainted! Danmantincan* Focus Sash HP: KO EN: KO Stats: 5/3/5/2 Buffs: KO Debuffs: KO Other: None VS! Rediamond! Rocky Helmet HP: 12 EN: 42 Stats: 1/4/5/4 Buffs: Light Screen (1A) Debuffs: None Other: None Danmantincan's Turn (poke + orders)

Sep 5th, 2012, 10:02:42 PM	#15
danmantincan Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 2,680 Canada	Marcia, let's squash this pesky bug! Take this Expert Belt with you and grab a Charti Berry while you're at it. Air Slash~Air Slash~Air Slash If Roost, use Encore~Safeguard~Chill for all remaining actions. __________________ ASB Profile <iiMKUltra> i am in a gay relationship with most of smogon Those fuckers tried to take my throne, I took their lives

Sep 6th, 2012, 5:38:53 PM	#16
Rediamond Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,475	"Volcarona are known for their endurance, among other things. Even if they cannot win a battle, they can often last for another round of combat or so to ensure that the opponent will not leave their domain in sound condition." Endure~Bug Bite~Tailwind

Sep 6th, 2012, 7:36:05 PM	#17
Frosty Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,397	Danmantincan Expert Belt and Charti Berry HP: 100 EN: 100 Stats: 1/3/5/5/80 Buffs: Debuffs: Other: None VS! Rediamond! Rocky Helmet HP: 12 EN: 42 Stats: 1/4/5/4 Buffs: Light Screen (1A) Debuffs: None Other: None Round 4 Flash the Volcarona, as the badass it is, goes HIGHLANDER (too old for you?) with Endure thatbrokenmove. Marcia the Togekiss has no chance. It tries Air Slash Thrice but doesn't manage to KO the volcarona, that, with one mere hp manages to Eat Marcia's Berry with Bug Bite and set up Tailwind. But now Endure is gone and Marcia is mad. Let's see what happens. Data Volcarona: That broken move..erm...Endure for 15 energy Togekiss: Air Slash: (4 + 3 + 2 + 1.5) = 11 damage for 5 energy Hit: 50 (yes) Crit: nah Volcarona: Bug Bite: 6+3-3=6 damage for 3 energy Crit: 13 (no) No more Charti berry for you! Togekiss: Air Slash: (4 + 3 + 2 + 1.5) = 0 damage for 9 energy Hit: 6 (yes) Crit: nah Volcarona: Tailwind: extra speed for 10 energy Togekiss: Air Slash: (4 + 3 + 2 + 1.5) = 16 damage for 13 energy Hit: 8 (yes) Crit: nah Danmantincan Expert Belt HP: 94 EN: 73 Stats: 1/3/5/5/80 Buffs: Debuffs: Other: None VS! Rediamond! Rocky Helmet HP: 1 EN: 14 Stats: 1/4/5/4 Buffs: Tailwind (6A) Debuffs: None Other: None

Sep 6th, 2012, 8:29:24 PM	#18
Rediamond Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,475	"And that's about all we're going to see of Volcarona today. I believe this demonstration has shown quite a bit about the species." Overheat~Fire Blast~Overheat IF Extremespeed action one, use Protect and push actions back IF Protect, use Chill and push actions back.

Sep 8th, 2012, 4:00:07 PM	#19
danmantincan Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 2,680 Canada	Derp... Roost~ExtremeSpeed~ExtremeSpeed __________________ ASB Profile <iiMKUltra> i am in a gay relationship with most of smogon Those fuckers tried to take my throne, I took their lives

Sep 9th, 2012, 1:33:02 PM	#20
Frosty Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,397	Danmantincan Expert Belt HP: 94 EN: 73 Stats: 1/3/5/5/80 Buffs: Debuffs: Other: None VS! Rediamond! Rocky Helmet HP: 1 EN: 14 Stats: 1/4/5/4 Buffs: Tailwind (6A) Debuffs: None Other: None The Fiery bug left the beans in the oven and it ended up Overheating. Togekiss tries to salvage the meal by getting an egg on a nearby Roost and cooks it in ExtremeSpeed. But Flare gets too hungry and faints. Didn't make sense? Well it was better than saying "Flash the Volcarona gives a last stand attack with Overheat and Marcia the Togekiss Roosts to get some hp back and then ends the match-up with ExtremeSpeed.". I mean, reffing attacks is so boring. I'd much rather ref food. data Volcarona: Overheat: 14 + 3 = 17 damage for I don't really care energy Crit: 5 (no) Togekiss: Roost: +20hp for 11 energy Togekiss: ExtremeSpeed: IT DEALS ENOUGH DAMAGE for 5 energy Crit: for the love of god. 0.25 recoil. Gets lost in the rounding. Danmantincan Expert Belt HP: 97 EN: 57 Stats: 1/3/5/5/80 Buffs: Debuffs: Other: None VS! Rediamond! Rocky Helmet HP: KO EN: KO Stats: 1/4/5/4 Buffs: Tailwind (4A) Debuffs: KO Other: KO Rediamond sends out pokemon with item and berry Danmantincan gives orders Rediamond gives orders I Ref Last edited by Frosty; Sep 9th, 2012 at 2:06:05 PM.

Sep 9th, 2012, 1:59:20 PM	#21
Rediamond Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,475	Extremespeed should've inflicted recoil, if it is a contact attack. Minor, but fun. "With Gonambrasia volcarona fainted, let's introduce the next bug in our demonstration today. Walking in behind me is Nomen armaldo, an extinct bug species that has been brought back to life through the wonders of technology. At the moment, scientists in this facility are attempting to create a comfortable environment for it, and study how it might survive in a modern ecosystem." Armaldo @Brightpowder+Rindo Berry (grass resist)

Sep 10th, 2012, 8:24:17 AM	#22
danmantincan Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 2,680 Canada	Thunder Wave~AncientPower~Flamethrower If Armaldo uses Stone Edge, use Counter. If Armaldo uses Substitute, Encore Substitute (once). This has priority over the first substitution. __________________ ASB Profile <iiMKUltra> i am in a gay relationship with most of smogon Those fuckers tried to take my throne, I took their lives

Sep 10th, 2012, 3:58:14 PM	#23
Rediamond Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,475	"Not much is known about Armaldo, as their revival was rather recent. However, it is known that they have bulky and powerful bodies, but are less adept at dealing special attacks that are now assumed to have been less common during that era. Humans later developed a technical machine that helps to close the gap." Protect~Sandstorm~Rock Blast IRC consensus appears to be that since rock blast is not specified as requiring natural rocks, it does not need a natural rock source. If this is declared invalid for whatever reason, I would like to change Rock Blast to Smack Down... and remember the bug STAB bonus given to rock slide (look it up in Armaldo's description).

Sep 12th, 2012, 9:08:18 AM	#24
Frosty Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,397	Danmantincan Expert Belt HP: 97 EN: 57 Stats: 1/3/5/5/80 Buffs: Debuffs: Other: None VS! Rediamond! BrightPowder, Rindo Berry. HP: 100 EN: 100 Stats: 6/4/2/3/45 Buffs: Tailwind (4A) Debuffs: Other: The Gym Leader sends out now Diego the Armando to combat Togekiss, with the help of Volcarona's Tailwind. On the first turn it protects itself to avoid paralysis, making Marcia's Thunder Wave fail. Possessing superior speed, Armaldo sets up for the next attacksby summoning a mighty Sandstorm to help it handle some attacks. Like Togekiss's Ancientpower, which was boosted by the Expert Belt. Finally, Armaldo goes to attack mode and summons 4 boulders and use them to attack with Rock Blast. Thanks to anime precedent (the best I could find), Rock Blast doesn't use actual boulder...but some weird white blocks of magic sand or something like that (see bulbapedia for reference). Marcia, despite the damage suffered, manages to fight back with Flamethrower getting a much needed burn in the process. data Armaldo: Protect for 7 energy Togekiss: Thunder Wave for 7 energy - failed Armaldo: Sandstorm for 9 energy Togekiss: Ancientpower: (6 - 2 + 2 + 3)1.5= 13.5 damage for 4 energy Hit: 14 (yes) Crit: 14 (no) Goodies: 3 (no) -2hp due to sand Armaldo: Rock Blast: (43+3+4)1.5= 28.5 damage for 6 energy Hit:36 (yes) Hits (1-3 = 3hits, 4=4hits, 5=5hits): 4 Crit: 5, 7, 4, 8 (no no no no) Togekiss: Flamethrower: 10 - 2 + 3 = 11 damage for 7 energy Hit: 67 (yes) Burn: 1 (yes) Crit: 3 (no) -2hp due to sand Sandstorm for 3r* Danmantincan Expert Belt HP: 64 EN: 39 Stats: 1/3/5/5/80 Buffs: Debuffs: Other: None VS! Rediamond! BrightPowder, Rindo Berry. HP: 75 EN: 78 Stats: 6/4/2/3/45 Buffs: Tailwind (1A) Debuffs: Other: Burn Rediamond's Turn

Sep 12th, 2012, 3:46:29 PM	#25
Rediamond Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,475	"While burn is a great hinderance to Armaldo, they are powerful and resiliant creatures with far more than enough methods of getting around prey they hold an advantage against." Rock Blast~Stone Edge~Rock Blast IF Counter, use Hone Claws and push actions back IF Reflect action two or three, use Brick Break and push actions back IF Reflect action one, use Brick Break action two (Highest priority substitution)