Galladiator vs. danmantincan - Won 2-0 by danmantincan!

We all gathered here today to witness the joining of these two trainers in great combat to the death. Galladiator first threw down the gauntlet:

Galladiator said:

First battle, hope I do this right!

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Galladiator said:

3v3 Singles

DQ: 3 days

0 Reoveries, 5 Chills
No OHKO moves (Sheer Cold, Horn Drill, etc.)​

Arena: Oasis​

An oasis in the middle of the desert. There are a few rocks and trees for shade, and a shallow pool of water, shallow enough to prevent Diving. Since it is the desert, it will never Rain or Hail; instead, the weather alters between blistering sunlight (Sunny Day) and flying sand (Sandstorm). On occasion, however, the weather stops briefly, allowing for a clear view of the battlefield.​

tl;dr: No diving; at end of each round, 35% chance of Sun (if not already sunny), 35% chance of Sandstorm (if not in effect already), 35% chance of clearing current weather, if any.​

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Soon, dan saw this challenge and decided to accept, with his own moderations of the rules:

danmantincan said:

Switch=KO

No Items

All Abilities​

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Okay Irwin, show this guy how we do it in Memphis!



Totodile (*) [Irwin] (M)

Ok, time to start out with you, Dratini!

Let's start this match off with a crippling Thunderwave. Then Wrap up that silly croc and nail it with a Dragon Pulse.

A Dragon-type...Okay Irwin, let's start strong!

Show that snake-thing your Dragon Dance. Next, Aqua Jet into the small pond when it tries to Wrap you, then run over and Ice Punch it!

So Galladiator releases Irwin, the Totodile:


And dan releases Dratini, the Dratini!










Galladiator's Irwin
HP - 73
Energy - 88%
20% Paralysed

<facepalm>

Shouldn't have made Irwin DD on his first action. Rookie mistake.

We'll bounce back, Irwin! See what a Waterfall will do! After that, Dragon Dance again, then hit with another Ice Punch!

Recap:
Waterfall...Dragon Dance...Ice Punch

Ok, good job paralyzing Irwin last round, Dratini!

I want you to start this round by showing your wrath with a Dragon Rage! Then Wrap him up to prevent him from completing his Dragon Dance. I then want you to hit him with another point blank Dragon Pulse.

Galladiator's Irwin
HP - 73
Energy - 88%
20% Paralysed




And so we begin the second round of the bout. Dratini has just been punched hard by a great Ice Punch from Totodile, and it looks ready for revenge. He unleashes a great Dragon Rage at Irwin, but as Irwin flies back he directs a huge volume of water from the oasis at Dratini in a Waterfall-like stream.

They are both knocked back by their opponent's attacks, but with great agility Dratini jumps forward and uses Wrap on Irwin, and while Irwin struggles and twists, he cannot execute a Dragon Dance however hard he tries, but tries he does until he realises that it is futile. He stops for a minute, and waits for Dratini to make his move.

Dratini again uses Dragon Pulse from point-blank range, and again it heavily damages Totodile. However, having now been released, Totodile takes the chance to again run up and deliver a devastating Ice Punch. The Pokemon now face each other across the makeshift arena, staring off before the next round.




Galladiator's Irwin
HP - 46
Energy - 74%
15% Paralysed

Ok, Dratini, I want you to start this round with another Wrap to prevent him from doing another Dragon Dance. Then hit him with Dragon Rage and hit him again with a Dragon Pulse to separate yourself from him.
But if he uses Ice Punch, I want you to use Agility instead to evade his attack.

<double facepalm>

Ok, Irwin, forget about Dragon Dance. When Dratini tries to Wrap you, Ice Punch it across the face! Then Aqua Jet behind a pile of rocks to dodge the Dragon Rage, and finish up with a Waterfall!

Recap:
When Wrapped, Ice Punch across the face...Aqua Jet behind a rock pile...Waterfall

Galladiator's Irwin
HP - 46
Energy - 74%
15% Paralysed


So finally the contestants look like they are really hitting their stride now. They know what works and they zip expertly around the field dodging each other's attacks. First Dratini goes for the Wrap, but Totodile goes quickly for the Ice Punch. Dratini realises just in time, and tries to dart out of the way with Agility, but does quite get completely out of the way, and gets about half of the attack struck to his side, causing him to be thrown off to the side, only about half of his speed-boosting dance done.

However, he quickly gets up after his fall and shoots a terrifying Dragon Rage towards Irwin, but Irwin coats his body in a veil of water and shoots over to some rocks for shelter using Aqua Jet, causing the attack to miss. However, the beam is directed around Irwin's path, following him around the arena until Irwin comes to some rocks, which he hides behind. The pulse destroys the rocks in a loud explosion, but at that moment Dratini runs out of steam and can't keep the attack up. The attack stops and Irwin looks out from behind the rocks, ready for Dratini's next action.

The contestants stop for a bit to gather there breath. They have been going at it hard, and it is beginning to take its toll. Suddenly, Dratini lets off a Dragon Pulse towards Irwin, but Irwin is ready and directs another torrent of water towards Dratini. Fortunatley for dan, Dratini had only just let off the pulse before a huge Waterfall hits Dratini from the side, coming from the lake. Both get blown off their feet as the attacks hit them. They now lie far away from each other across the battlefield, idling until the commands are issued to try to recover some energy in the time they have.



Galladiator's Irwin
HP - 34
Energy - 60%
10% Paralysed

Good job Irwin, now to try and finish this!

I want you to Aqua Jet to close the distance, then use Waterfall. After that use Shadow Claw. If Dratini Wraps you before any of your actions, replace that action with Ice Punch!

Ok, Dratini

Start this round out with a Dragon Pulse, followed by a Dragon Rage and finish with a Dragon Pulse.

Galladiator's Irwin
HP - 34
Energy - 60%
10% Paralysed



The Pokemon idle for a while while the trainers decide on what they should do for the round. Once they are done, however, Dratini and Irwin look very refreshed. Dratini jumps up, and readies a Dragon Pulse, while Totodile jettisons himself towards Dratini once again using the Aqua Jet attack. However, the pulse from Dratini knocks it back just far enough to stop it reaching it, although it has accomplished its main aim of closing the distance.

Now, Dratini unleashes its Dragon Rage attack on Totodile, doing damage but not phasing it, which means Totodile can direct another huge torrent of water from the oasis, which again hits Dratini straight on the side like a Waterfall. This knocks Dratini back a bit, but it still looks ready to attack straight away.

Finally, Dratini uses Dragon Pulse, taking advantage of Irwin's low speed thanks to the paralysis to try to finish off this bout quickly. He jumps up, and from up above delivers a huge blow to Irwin, which is the last straw for the little sea monster. He keels over, fainted, leaving Galladiator having to throw out another Pokemon. As well as this, and as paradoxical as it may seem, the sun has come out and is shining brightly, and will continue to do so for the next round. Dratini just looks on, relieved that this furious 1v1 which they have had for the last while is finished.




Galladiator's Irwin
HP - 0
Energy - 0%

Good job Irwin, you did your best.

Let's finish that Dratini off, Electra!



Eevee (*) [Electra] (F)

Phew, great job Dratini!

Let's start this round off with a Thunder Wave to cut down Electra's Speed. Then take advantage of the sun and use Fire Blast to scorch that dog-ish-like-thing. Then nail it with a Dragon Pulse.

OK Electra, start off by using Sand Attack to keep it from hitting you with Thunder Wave. Then, Double Team to distract the Dratini, and nail it with a Shadow Ball!

Recap:
Sand Attack...Double Team...Shadow Ball

Galladiator's Electra
HP - 90
Energy - 100%




So with Irwin examining the sand on the side of the little arena, Galladiator sends out Electra the Eevee to continue the fight. She looks like she is bouncing with exightment at what is probably her first fight, but I'm sure she will give any of dan's Pokemon a run for their money. To begin, Dratini lets off another Thunder Wave, but as the crack resounds around the desert Electra quickly throws up a Sand Attack from the ground and it gets in the way of the wave of thunder. There is a small explosion as they connect, which blows the sand everywhere, but it results in nothing being done to either Pokemon.

Next, Dratini lets off a large Fire Blast at Electra, but Electra uses Double Team in responce. She seems to come apart into several bodies, and Dratini looks confused. He keeps firing blasts around, nearly hitting people and obstacles alike, but Electra's Double Team attack keeps her one step ahead, resulting in the Fire Blast missing as well. Electra seems to be trying to just wear out Dratini, and it looks like it is working too. As fast as she moves, Dratini is using up precious energy trying to get to here.

Finally, Dratini lets out a Dragon Pulse. This time, unable to dodge an omnidirectional pulse, Electra stands strong and delivers a strong Shadow Ball attack, and both Pokemon take their first and last hits for the round. Electra now stands tall, waiting for the order to finish off a battered and bruised Dratini.






Galladiator's Electra
HP - 78
Energy - 79%

Well done Electra! Time to finish this off!

Use Quick Attack, followed by another Shadow Ball! If it's still up after that, use Quick Attack again; if not, just Chill.

Recap:
Quick Attack...Shadow Ball...Quick Attack/Chill

Let's go Dratini!

Start off by attempting another Thunder Wave. Then hit Electra with another Dragon Pulse and if you're still alive, Chill since you'll be out of energy.

Galladiator's Electra
HP - 78
Energy - 79%





Galladiator gives the order, and Electra springs forward in a very Quick Attack to try to finish off Dratini. It makes contact almost faster than the eye can follow, and Dratini is knocked back several paces (yeah it has no legs. meh). It teeters for a moment, but eventually props itself up and lets off a Thunder Wave towards Electra. It finally catches up with her, and she is stunned briefly as she is paralysed all over.

With this paralysis, Dratini has just enough time to let off a final Dragon Pulse with all of its energy. It look completely out of it, but the hurt Electra gets pounded by the dragon pulse, before it goes to finish off Dratini with Shadow Ball. But Oh, no! It looks so crippled by the electricity that it can't move at all, and it is stuck where it is, not moving.

Unfortunately for Dratini, he cannot make use of the sitting duck that Electra now is because he has no energy left. He sits (yeah, no legs) in the sand and chills, trying to gather enough energy for a final few frantic attacks if it gets the chance, hoping that Electra will still be unable to move. But Electra manages to overcome to paralysis and uses Quick Attack to finish off the little serpent, leaving Dratini face down in the sand, and the score tied at 2-2.






Galladiator's Electra
HP - 65
Energy - 75%
20% Paralysis



dan, you send out a Pokemon now.

EDIT: Yes, it most definitely should have done. Here you go:
Suddenly, the ref notices that Electra seems to have dodged the Dragon Pulse. Unfornately, this dodge was not authorised by the ref, so he throws a Homing Thunderbolt of Moderate Physical Harm at Electra, which hits her between the eyes and does exactly as much damage as Dratini's Dragon Pulse would have. The score thus settled, dan may send out a Pokemon.

Shouldn't Electra have taken some damage from Dragon Pulse?

Anyways, time to send out


*Growlithe(M)-Scar
Nature: Naive (A 15% increase (rounded up) in Base Speed and a +5% increase in accuracy (e.g. 85 becomes 90) on this Pokemon's attacks. Subtracts * from Special Defense)

Type: Fire
Fire: Fire STAB; immune to burn, 50% reduction in freeze chance, emit a low glow in dark places, takes additional damage if active open flames are exposed to a water attack. Solarbeam has Energy Cost reduced by one (1).

Stats:
HP: 90
Atk: ***
Def: **
SpA: ***
SpD: *(-1)
Spe: 69(+)

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

Abilities:
Intimidate: (Can be Activated) When this Pokemon initially goes out into the battlefield, it generates an intimidating roar or war cry that shakes all opponents on the battlefield, reducing thier Attack stage by one (1). The attack drop is maintained at the end of each round. If an opponent switches in a new Pokemon, Intimidate can be activated again.
Flash Fire: (Innate) This Pokemon thrives in high temperatures, and takes the energy of any fire attack, nullifies the damage, and uses the additional power to boost its own fire attack’s Base Attack Power by two (2).

EDIT: Never mind.

Good job, Electra! Now I want you to Work yourself Up, followed by a Sand Attack! After that, use Shadow Ball to knock that dog back into the water!

I don't think it has Close Combat, but if it does, and it uses it, evade using Quick Attack!

Recap:
Work Up...Sand Attack...Shadow Ball it into the water
If it uses Close Combat, use next action to evade with Quick Attack

If you knock out a Pokemon, your opponent sends out their new Poke and you issue commands.

I'll edit my commands into this post

Ok, Scar, use Odor Sleuth so any attempts to evade your attacks are useless, then Roar to negate the boosts from Work Up, then hit Eevee with a Fire Blast. If it is FPed on the Work Up, use Flame Wheel insteadof Roar.

Odor Sleuth~Roar/Flame Wheel~Fire Blast

Useless space is useless.

Move along, nothing to see here.