I know I said I wouldn't but I found this, and was feeling inspired ... but after almost three hours working on this blasted thing I can say with completely certainty I am now definitely war-storied out until the spring.
The Rules: Evasion Clause, Freeze Clause, OHKO Clause, Sleep Clause, Species Clause, Timed Battle
What you need to know: My pokemon are always referenced in Green my opponent's Blue. Coloured stars after a pokemon's name refer to status conditions: Burn, Leech Seed or Poison.
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The battle is divided into sections, clearly marked by the pretty pokemon pictures. However all the pictures indicate is what pokemon appear in that section, so where you see w & x vs. y & z, it just means that each of these pokemon were used at some point, rather than being a double battle.
The scenario: Two battlers competing in the opening rounds of the prestigious UU Shoddy Cup.
(Please note the Shoddy Cup is completely fictitious - please don't go bothering Colin or any other Shoddy Battle mods asking where you can sign up)
The Battlers: The Trainer(Shiny Oddish) & His Opponent (Fade Away)
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Announcer: What will The Trainer do?
Recalling Scyther The Trainer sends out his trusted Meganium, that emerged from its pokeball with a startling cry, His Opponent capitalised upon the switch by having Jumpluff disappear behind a hastily constructed Substitute. The Trainer was unfazed as his Meganium had Hidden Power,and within moments the decoy was crumbling, destroyed by the icey bolt. Alas a second blast was met only by the waiting form of Hypno, the cotton weed having already sought the sanctuary of its pokeball. The hypnosis pokemon attempted to taunt the grass type, but with little affect, Meganium having already realeased its fragrant aroma, awakening the sleeping Scyther.
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Announcer: Oh, it's Noctowl!
Predicting some sort of status attack The Trainier recalled Meganium, sending Noctowl to battle its fellow Insomniac. The gamble was rewared as Hypno unleashed a deadly toxin, but its aim was off its effort wasted. Pressing the advantage The Trainer ordered his Noctowl to attack, black energy crackling as the Night Shade attack struck home. Hypno responded once more with Toxic, this time successfully poisoning the wse owl. His Opponent's growing smile quickly turned into a grimace as Noctowl's eyes flashed, the toxins that had coursed through its system were drawn out, forming a purple haze that drifted ominously back toward Hypno, poisoning it.
Noctowl launched into another Night Shade attack, only to find that Jumpluff had reappeared to take the blow, its health bolstered thanks to Hypno's parting Wish. Taking the offensive His Opponent ordered Jumpluff to seed its opponent, before once more retreating behind a subtitute. The decoy was no match for Noctowl's* ghostly onslaught, but no sooner had one sub been destroyed another took its place. Frustrated His Opponent commanded Jumpluff to release its Sleep Powder once more, forgetting that the owl was an Insomniac, although Noctowl* did take a rest of sorts, using this opportunity to Roost off the effects of Jumpluff's Leech Seed. Realising that the little plant had little chance of stopping the wise bird His Opponent recalled it, sending sending Hypno* back into the fray, to be immediately met by another Night Shade.
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Announcer: This heated battle continues. Who will emerge victorious?
Knowing that there was little Wailord could do to Hypno*, The Trainer sent Scyther out once more, only to see it cruelly poisoned. Scyther's U-Turn was once again met by a waiting Altaria, who fled immediately at the sight of the returning Wailord. Expectingas much The Trainer asked the great whale to lauch an awesome Water Spout, which sent the rapidly weakening Hypno* staggering. Unable to withstand a second blast, the hypnosis pokemon was out for the count.
Announcer: It's out of here!
6-5 The Trainer
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Announcer: The trainer has recalled that pokemon. That must not be the right pokemon.
Expecting that his snail would be hypnotised, The Trainer sent out his own Hypno. His Opponent proceeded to have Poliwrath work itself into a battling frenzy, furiously drumming its fists into its belly. A Psychic blast from Hypno failed to fell the now furious amphibian who promptly KO'd it, unleashing a vicious waterfall attack. 5-5
Scyther* sprang from its poke ball launching once more into a Quick Attack hoping to stop Poliwrath's rampage, unfortunately another deadly torrent saw it meet the same watery fate as Hypno. 4-5 His Opponent
His heart sinking The Trainer knew that all his hope rested on Meganium, he silently prayed that his opponent lacked any ice type attacks. The poke gods must have taken pity on the trainer, as the chargings tadpole's Return attack failed to fell the herbacious grass type, whilst Meganium's green globe of energy sent the fighting frog flying. 4-4
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Announcer: It's all even, as this exciting match continues...
Although Meganium had survived Poliwrath's attack it was visibily weakened, its legs shaking unsteadily, and so The Trainer recalled it sending out Magcargo. This proved to be a prudent move as His Opponent's Scyther emerged hissing from its pokeball, unleashing what would have been a deadly Aerial Ace. Knowing Scyther would be recalled recalled, The Trainer had his lava pokemon scatter Stealth Rocks across the battlefield, just in time to Altaria return to battle. It immediately began a graceful but deadly Dragon Dance, apparently unconcerned by Magcargo bombarding it with its Ancient Power. The situation began looking hopeless as it effortlessly Roosted off the damage, only to then deliberately crash to the ground, triggering a massive Earthquake. This tremor would have surely felled the fiery slug had its mysterious rock attacks not previously boosted its abilities. Barely able to focus Magcargo launched its final assault, a Lave Plume, which despite doing little damage to the resistant dragon, succeeded in burning it. A second Earthquake made short work of the incredibly weakened snail, which sank back into its shell, unable to battle further.
3-4 His Opponent
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Announcer: Oh it's Wailord! Will this pokemon avenge the honour of its fallen teammate?
The Trainer smiled bitterly for His Opponent had predicted Wailord's reappearance, and replaced his Altaria*, thus curing its burn, with Scyther. The smile broadened quickly broadened when the weakened bug collapsed immediately, its wings and body torn and bloody from Magcargo's Steal Rock. 3-3
Jagged stones and an icy blast greeted the oncoming Raichu, but alas neither could prevent its Volt Tackle hit Wailord solidly. Sparks flew and the exhauseted behemoth collapsed under the pressure of the mighty blow. Unfortunately Raichu's momentum was too great, the impact proving too much for the electric mouse pokemon who promptly fainted alongisde the dazed whale. 2-2
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Announcer: This battle is drawing to a conclusion...
The spectator's strained their necks upward as Noctowl and Altaria circled each other warily. Gasps echoed throughout the stadium as hypnotised by Noctowl, the dragon plummeted toward the ground. Cheers rang out as it awakened mere moments before impact, although undamaged the shock of the incident was clearly etched upon its majestic features. Jumpluff was sent out once more, in an attempt to wear down the sagacious bird, only to be promptly put to sleep, leaving a stealth rock weakened Altaria to face a barrage of Night Shade blasts, that, alas, proved to much for her. 2-1 Shiny Oddish
The Trainer smiled knowing that all that stood between him and victory was a sleeping Jumpluff, who emerging from its poke ball was caught upon the stealth rocks, fainting, never emerging from its slumber.
Announcer: We have a winner ...
Announcers post battle analysis.
Well of course the stars of The Trainer's team were undoubtedly Noctowl, Magcargo and Meganium.
Noctowl having successfully walled Jumpluff and Hypno earlier in the battle, proved too resiliant for Altaria and that same Jumpluff at the end.
Of course, we should not underestimate the significance of Magcargo's contribution, stopping what could have essentially been an sweep by Altaria and setting up those Stealth Rocks that proved oh so valuable toward the end of the battle.
And of course Meganium who possibly saved the match for The Trainer by eliminating that fearsome Poliwrath.
Unfortunately both Scyther amd Hypno, failed to impress.
Of course I should also like to convey my thanks to His Opponent (Fade Away), who battled so valiantly and made the match such a closely run contest.
The Rules: Evasion Clause, Freeze Clause, OHKO Clause, Sleep Clause, Species Clause, Timed Battle
What you need to know: My pokemon are always referenced in Green my opponent's Blue. Coloured stars after a pokemon's name refer to status conditions: Burn, Leech Seed or Poison.
*Edit*
The battle is divided into sections, clearly marked by the pretty pokemon pictures. However all the pictures indicate is what pokemon appear in that section, so where you see w & x vs. y & z, it just means that each of these pokemon were used at some point, rather than being a double battle.
The scenario: Two battlers competing in the opening rounds of the prestigious UU Shoddy Cup.
(Please note the Shoddy Cup is completely fictitious - please don't go bothering Colin or any other Shoddy Battle mods asking where you can sign up)
The Battlers: The Trainer(Shiny Oddish) & His Opponent (Fade Away)
The Battle
Announcer: Its the opening round of the UU Shoddy Cup as The Trainer and His Opponent square off in what is hoped to be a hotly contested battle. Both combatants appear ready, as here come their first pokemon.
The two pokemon speedsters faced each other, the arena lights glistening off Scyther's blades, Jumpluff bobbing in the gentle breeze blowing through the stadium, both eagerly awaiting a command from their trainer. A slight nod was all it took for Scyther to launch a blinding Quick Attack, which slammed straight into the flating weed. It clearly caused little damage as the nimble Jumpluff quickly turned releasing a cloud of spores that sent the hissing mantis into a deep slumber.
Announcer: Oh no! It appears to have fallen asleep. How will this affect the battle?
Announcer: What will The Trainer do?
Recalling Scyther The Trainer sends out his trusted Meganium, that emerged from its pokeball with a startling cry, His Opponent capitalised upon the switch by having Jumpluff disappear behind a hastily constructed Substitute. The Trainer was unfazed as his Meganium had Hidden Power,and within moments the decoy was crumbling, destroyed by the icey bolt. Alas a second blast was met only by the waiting form of Hypno, the cotton weed having already sought the sanctuary of its pokeball. The hypnosis pokemon attempted to taunt the grass type, but with little affect, Meganium having already realeased its fragrant aroma, awakening the sleeping Scyther.
Announcer: Oh, it's Noctowl!
Predicting some sort of status attack The Trainier recalled Meganium, sending Noctowl to battle its fellow Insomniac. The gamble was rewared as Hypno unleashed a deadly toxin, but its aim was off its effort wasted. Pressing the advantage The Trainer ordered his Noctowl to attack, black energy crackling as the Night Shade attack struck home. Hypno responded once more with Toxic, this time successfully poisoning the wse owl. His Opponent's growing smile quickly turned into a grimace as Noctowl's eyes flashed, the toxins that had coursed through its system were drawn out, forming a purple haze that drifted ominously back toward Hypno, poisoning it.
Noctowl launched into another Night Shade attack, only to find that Jumpluff had reappeared to take the blow, its health bolstered thanks to Hypno's parting Wish. Taking the offensive His Opponent ordered Jumpluff to seed its opponent, before once more retreating behind a subtitute. The decoy was no match for Noctowl's* ghostly onslaught, but no sooner had one sub been destroyed another took its place. Frustrated His Opponent commanded Jumpluff to release its Sleep Powder once more, forgetting that the owl was an Insomniac, although Noctowl* did take a rest of sorts, using this opportunity to Roost off the effects of Jumpluff's Leech Seed. Realising that the little plant had little chance of stopping the wise bird His Opponent recalled it, sending sending Hypno* back into the fray, to be immediately met by another Night Shade.
Announcer: This heated battle continues. Who will emerge victorious?
Realising that His Opponent would commence by commanding Hypno* to Wish, The Trainer used this opportunity to recall Noctowl*, and replace it with the recently awakened Scyther. It would seem that His Opponent had prepared for this eventually, having unleased Altaria to effortlessly bear the brunt of Scyther's immediate U-Turn. Within moments Hypno* was once more in play, ready to face the expected Ice Beam of Wailord, the scarfed behemoth that had replaced Scyther.
Knowing that there was little Wailord could do to Hypno*, The Trainer sent Scyther out once more, only to see it cruelly poisoned. Scyther's U-Turn was once again met by a waiting Altaria, who fled immediately at the sight of the returning Wailord. Expectingas much The Trainer asked the great whale to lauch an awesome Water Spout, which sent the rapidly weakening Hypno* staggering. Unable to withstand a second blast, the hypnosis pokemon was out for the count.
Announcer: It's out of here!
6-5 The Trainer
When His Opponent released his own Scyther onto the battlefield, The Trainer immediately recalled Wailord, replacing him with Magcargo. Using that time to increase its Agility, Scyther launched an effective Brick Break attack upon the fiery snail, only to be met by a display of Ancient Power. Battered and bruised by the devastating rock attack it was all Scyther could do to Baton Pass its speed boost to the waiting Poliwrath, Magcargo using this opportunity to Recover off some of the damage.
Announcer: The trainer has recalled that pokemon. That must not be the right pokemon.
Expecting that his snail would be hypnotised, The Trainer sent out his own Hypno. His Opponent proceeded to have Poliwrath work itself into a battling frenzy, furiously drumming its fists into its belly. A Psychic blast from Hypno failed to fell the now furious amphibian who promptly KO'd it, unleashing a vicious waterfall attack. 5-5
Scyther* sprang from its poke ball launching once more into a Quick Attack hoping to stop Poliwrath's rampage, unfortunately another deadly torrent saw it meet the same watery fate as Hypno. 4-5 His Opponent
His heart sinking The Trainer knew that all his hope rested on Meganium, he silently prayed that his opponent lacked any ice type attacks. The poke gods must have taken pity on the trainer, as the chargings tadpole's Return attack failed to fell the herbacious grass type, whilst Meganium's green globe of energy sent the fighting frog flying. 4-4
Announcer: It's all even, as this exciting match continues...
Although Meganium had survived Poliwrath's attack it was visibily weakened, its legs shaking unsteadily, and so The Trainer recalled it sending out Magcargo. This proved to be a prudent move as His Opponent's Scyther emerged hissing from its pokeball, unleashing what would have been a deadly Aerial Ace. Knowing Scyther would be recalled recalled, The Trainer had his lava pokemon scatter Stealth Rocks across the battlefield, just in time to Altaria return to battle. It immediately began a graceful but deadly Dragon Dance, apparently unconcerned by Magcargo bombarding it with its Ancient Power. The situation began looking hopeless as it effortlessly Roosted off the damage, only to then deliberately crash to the ground, triggering a massive Earthquake. This tremor would have surely felled the fiery slug had its mysterious rock attacks not previously boosted its abilities. Barely able to focus Magcargo launched its final assault, a Lave Plume, which despite doing little damage to the resistant dragon, succeeded in burning it. A second Earthquake made short work of the incredibly weakened snail, which sank back into its shell, unable to battle further.
3-4 His Opponent
Announcer: Oh it's Wailord! Will this pokemon avenge the honour of its fallen teammate?
The Trainer smiled bitterly for His Opponent had predicted Wailord's reappearance, and replaced his Altaria*, thus curing its burn, with Scyther. The smile broadened quickly broadened when the weakened bug collapsed immediately, its wings and body torn and bloody from Magcargo's Steal Rock. 3-3
Jagged stones and an icy blast greeted the oncoming Raichu, but alas neither could prevent its Volt Tackle hit Wailord solidly. Sparks flew and the exhauseted behemoth collapsed under the pressure of the mighty blow. Unfortunately Raichu's momentum was too great, the impact proving too much for the electric mouse pokemon who promptly fainted alongisde the dazed whale. 2-2
Announcer: This battle is drawing to a conclusion...
The spectator's strained their necks upward as Noctowl and Altaria circled each other warily. Gasps echoed throughout the stadium as hypnotised by Noctowl, the dragon plummeted toward the ground. Cheers rang out as it awakened mere moments before impact, although undamaged the shock of the incident was clearly etched upon its majestic features. Jumpluff was sent out once more, in an attempt to wear down the sagacious bird, only to be promptly put to sleep, leaving a stealth rock weakened Altaria to face a barrage of Night Shade blasts, that, alas, proved to much for her. 2-1 Shiny Oddish
The Trainer smiled knowing that all that stood between him and victory was a sleeping Jumpluff, who emerging from its poke ball was caught upon the stealth rocks, fainting, never emerging from its slumber.
Announcer: We have a winner ...
Announcers post battle analysis.
Well of course the stars of The Trainer's team were undoubtedly Noctowl, Magcargo and Meganium.
Noctowl having successfully walled Jumpluff and Hypno earlier in the battle, proved too resiliant for Altaria and that same Jumpluff at the end.
Of course, we should not underestimate the significance of Magcargo's contribution, stopping what could have essentially been an sweep by Altaria and setting up those Stealth Rocks that proved oh so valuable toward the end of the battle.
And of course Meganium who possibly saved the match for The Trainer by eliminating that fearsome Poliwrath.
Unfortunately both Scyther amd Hypno, failed to impress.
Of course I should also like to convey my thanks to His Opponent (Fade Away), who battled so valiantly and made the match such a closely run contest.
