ASB HIGHLIGHT MATCH
HLM #4 v2 | WEEK OF 9 / 23 /2012
HLM #4 v2 | WEEK OF 9 / 23 /2012
Welcome, one and all, to the greatest bi-weekly spectacle of ASB talent: the ASB Highlight Match! Highlight matches pit two of the top ASB players against each other for all to see! These matches will test the skills of the players chosen, and will give us a chance to see who comes out on top! Best of all, YOU are the one who gets to choose the participants! That's right, you will be voting on who gets to play who in these matches. It's a fun time for both the players and the spectators. You don't want to miss this battle, folks!
Match #4 v2: 9/23/2012
BATTLE NAME: There are Other Arenas in ASB!
And now, the teams!Format: 3v3
Style: Singles
Chills/Recovery: 2 chills / 5 recoveries
Disqualification: 1 Day DQ / 2 Day Ref DQ
Switch Rules: OK
Item Rules: On
Ability Rules: All
Arena: ???
Arena: Pokemon Stadium
Base Field Type: Neutral
Complexity: Intense
Format: Singles/Doubles/Melee (4 Pokemon on the field max)
Restrictions: The starting field is a floor of linoleum and sod. It cannot be dug through and provides no rocky materials for rock-based field attacks, nor any external supply of water for water-based field attacks. Camouflage and Nature Power treat the base field as Normal-type or neutral.
Description: At the end of every round, the arena changes to one of 8 elemental fields (non-repeating). This type-based field lasts for two full rounds before returning to normal. The field will always remain in the normal state for one full round (including the beginning of the match) before changing again. The field is scaled to about double the size of the stage in Super Smash Bros Brawl/Melee. Layout of the fields is identical to what's shown in the pictures for each stage, however, any floating platforms not attached to part of the stage should be treated as nonexistent. Additionally, the stage is treated as a flat floor that is contiguous with the ground, rather than an elevated platform; any Pokemon knocked out of the arena can return without further penalty. The elemental fields featured in this stage do not repeat until all 8 have been brought up. Each trainer will be given the option to switch Pokemon when the stage shifts; this will proceed in the same turn order as it would if the trainers were attacking, and it does NOT take up a turn in the round. After both trainers decide whether or not to switch, attack orders proceed normally.
Each elemental field brought up in this stage has its own layout that's separate from the base field, which are as follows:
Field Type: Rock
Description: Easily enables the use of Rock-based moves such as Rock Slide and Rock Tomb, reducing the energy cost of all Rock-type moves by one (1). The movement and maneuverability of Flying or airborne Pokemon is greatly reduced by the towering rock masses, lowering their evasion by 50% and adding three (3) extra energy for any flying-related commands. The cacti around the outside of the arena mimic the effects of Spikes, causing damage to any Pokemon that comes in contact with them (acts as a field/movement hazard, NOT an entry hazard).
Field Type: Grass
Description: Grass-type and Bug-type Pokemon feel very at home in this forested environment. Grass-type attacks have their base damage boosted by two (2) and their energy cost reduced by two (2), while Bug-type Pokemon have the energy cost of all commands reduced by one (1).
Field Type: Water
Description: Allows unlimited use of all Water-moves. Environmental moves such as Surf are enabled, and the energy cost of Water-type moves is reduced by two (2). Swift Swim is active for all Pokemon that reside in the pond at one end of the stage. Electric-type attacks aimed at Pokemon in the water have perfect accuracy (akin to Aura Sphere or Swift). Any interaction with the water or the fountains causes a great deal of splashiness to take place, causing the effects of Water Sport to come into effect for as long as this field is up.
Field Type: Fire
Description: The arena blazes with intense heat; If a Pokemon uses a Fire-type attack in this arena it will pick up additional heat, increasing its Base Attack Power by two (2). Pokemon cannot be frozen while this field is active. If a Pokemon uses a Water-type attack in this field some of it will evaporate, reducing its Base Attack Power by two (2). The increase in Firepower and the decrease in effectiveness of Water moves does NOT stack with the effects of Sunny Day. Attacking moves that inflict burns have their chance of doing so raised by 10% (flat).
Field Type: Electric
Description: The spinning turbines in the arena cause a lot of static electricity buildup in the area, boosting the damage output of all Electric-type moves by two (2) damage flat. Additionally, any Pokemon attempting to remain on the treadmill running laterally across the stage must spend three (3) energy per turn to stay in place or to move across the stage, but being on the treadmill doubles the static electricity buildup, boosting the chance of paralysis for all Electricity-based paralyzing moves by 10% flat. Furthermore, the ground is made of Metal and cannot be dug through with an attack stat lower than rank five (5).
Field Type: Flying
Description: Fans blow upward from underneath the stage, reducing gravity for all Pokemon present. The energy penalty for remaining airborne with Fly is eliminated altogether, and the Jump command can be used to avoid Ground-based attacks like Earthquake and Magnitude (effectiveness depends on the user's weight). The energy cost of all wind-based attacks is reduced by one (1). Digging restrictions apply here same as they do on the Electric stage.
Field Type: Ground
Description: The ground is extremely soft and malleable here, reducing Ground-type attacks' energy cost by one (1), and lowering the energy cost for consecutive Digging by two (2). Electric-type attacks have their power greatly reduced here, as if Mud Sport were in effect. The bones and fossils littered throughout the stage can be used as weapons by the Pokemon, supplying them with objects that can be picked up or used with Fling-- including items such as Rare Bones, Thick Clubs, Hard Stones, and more.
Field Type: Ice
Description: Ice-type moves become more powerful due to the frosty air. All Ice-type moves have their base damage boosted by two (2), and the Freeze chance of all moves is boosted by a flat 5%. All effects of burns are neutralized, though not eliminated, while this stage is in effect, though the burn will flame up again when this stage is no longer active. (In other words, the Pokemon is still afflicted with a burn, but it is temporarily treated as if it is not. This also applies to the effects of Facade, etc.) Additionally, the ground is very slippery, and any commands that require dodging or traveling will have a 30% chance of resulting in the Pokemon slipping and falling on the icy floor. Ice-type Pokemon can travel more easily on the ground and are exempt from slipping.
NOTE: Format and Complexity are the same for all fields featured in this Arena, so these sections are left off of the 8 elemental fields.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS: At first glance, this appears to be a standard battle, with completely straightforward rules. But then, you, the spectators and potential battlers, notice that mysterious ??? in the arena slot, and then we all release a coordinated gasp as we realize it is not the ASB Tournament Arena! Its up to you to vote for the arena, as well as the battlers! Make it good, ASB, because its up to you!
Dogfish44
Electivire [Short Fuse] (M)
Type: Electric - Electric STAB; 50% reduction in paralysis chance from other electrical attacks, perfect accuracy and 30% chance of Protect breaking Thunder during Rain. Superior senses in power plant environments.
Nature: Mild (+SpAtk -Def)
Abilities:
Ability 1: Motor Drive (Innate) - This Pokemon nullifies any electrical attack damage and converts the energy from any electrical attack (inc. Thunder Wave) into an energy source that allows it to boost its speed by one (1) level. A boost gained this way by an opponent's attack will be maintained at the end of each round. Self-targeted attacks do not maintain boosts..
Ability 2: Vital Spirit (DW) (Innate) - This Pokemon has a high vitality and alertness making it immune to sleep induced by other Pokemon. Its normal state of sleeplessness makes it take 1 less damage/action from Ghost Curse. If it is put to sleep by a Pokemon with Mold Breaker it will wake up the next action.
Stats:
Electivire
HP: 100
Atk: Rank 5
Def: Rank 2 (-)
SpA: Rank 4 (+)
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 95
Size Class: 3
Weight Class: 5
Base Rank Total: 20
EC: 9/9
MC: 0
DC: 5/5
Attacks:
Attract
Barrier
Bide
Body Slam
Brick Break
Bulldoze
Captivate
Charge Beam
Counter
Cross Chop
Curse
Detect
Dig
Discharge
Dizzy Punch
Double Edge
Double Team
Dual Chop
DynamicPunch
Earthquake
Electro Ball
Electroweb
Endure
Facade
Feint
Fire Punch
Flamethrower
Flash
Fling
Focus Blast
Focus Punch
Follow Me
Frustration
Giga Impact
Hammer Arm
Headbutt
Helping Hand
Hidden Power (Grass,7)
Hyper Beam
Ice Punch
Iron Tail
Karate Chop
Leer
Light Screen
Low Kick
Low Sweep
Magnet Rise
Meditate
Mega Kick
Mega Punch
Metronome
Mimic
Mud-Slap
Natural Gift
Protect
Psychic
Psywave
Pursuit
Quick Attack
Rage
Rain Dance
Reflect
Rest
Return
Rock Climb
Rock Slide
Rock Smash
Rock Tomb
Rolling Kick
Round
Screech
Secret Power
Seismic Toss
Shock Wave
Signal Beam
Skull Bash
Sleep Talk
Snore
Strength
Submission
Substitute
Swagger
Swift
Take Down
Taunt
Teleport
Thief
Thunder
ThunderPunch
Thunder Wave
Thunderbolt
Thundershock
Torment
Toxic
Uproar
Volt Switch
Wild Charge
Zap Cannon
Total Moves: 98 - Movepool Complete
Ludicolo [Tango] (F)
Nature: Modest (+1 SpA, -1 Atk)
Type: Water / Grass
Water: Water STAB; Can breathe and have excellent mobility when underwater, are less capable on land unless they are entirely amphibious.
Grass: Grass STAB; Immunity to Leech Seed and Worry Seed. 50% reduction in status effect chance of oncoming "powder" attacks. More mobile in areas with strong natural light sources. Superior senses in tall grass and forest areas. Able to use Wrap and Bind without losing focus.
HP: 100
Atk: Rank 2 (-)
Def: Rank 3
SpA: Rank 4 (+)
SpD: Rank 4
Spe: 70
Size Class: 3
Weight Class: 4
Base Rank Total: 12
Abilities:
Swift Swim (Innate): The Pokemon with this ability moves extremely fast in slick, rainy conditions, doubling (x2) its Speed in the rain.
Rain Dish (Innate): This Pokemon collects water in the rain and absorbs it into its body, healing two (2) HP/action.
Own Tempo (DW) (Innate): This Pokemon moves at its own pace and when confused, it will never harm itself in confusion. If the Pokemon also has Tangled Feet, it will raise Accuracy by one (1) Stage.
EC: 9/9
MC: 0
DC: 5/5
Absorb
Astonish
Bubblebeam
Energy Ball
Fake Out
Fury Swipes
Growl
Hydro Pump
Mega Drain
Mist
Natural Gift
Nature Power
Rain Dance
Thief
Uproar
Water Sport
Zen Headbutt
Counter
Giga Drain
Leech Seed
Synthesis
Brick Break
Endure
Grass Knot
Hidden Power (Ground, 7)
Hyper Beam
Ice Beam
Protect
Scald
Solarbeam
Substitute
Toxic
Icy Wind
Seed Bomb
ThunderPunch
Total Moves: 35
Hydreigon [Teresa] (F)
Nature: Hasty (+15% Speed, +15% Accuracy, -1 Def)
Type: Dark/Dragon: Dragon STAB; More in touch with legendary or special auras in arenas. Able to use Hyper Beam and Giga Impact without losing focus. Dark STAB; Immunity to all telepathic and telekinetic attacks, better performance in all darkened and especially twilight conditions. Can use any Dark-type attack regardless of Attraction.
Abilities:
Levitate (Trait): This Pokemon naturally floats above the earth when released or easily takes flight, evading the Ground moves Bulldoze, Dig, Earthquake, Fissure, and Magnitude. Earth Power will have three (3) less Base Attack Power. All other 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.
Stats:
Hydreigon
HP: 100
Atk: Rank 4
Def: Rank 2 (-)
SpA: Rank 5
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 113 (+)
Size Class: 4
Weight Class: 5
Base Rank Total: 22
EC: 9/9
MC: 0
DC: N/A
Attacks:
Bite
Body Slam
Crunch
Double Hit
Dragon Pulse
Dragon Rage
Dragon Rush
Dragonbreath
Focus Energy
Headbutt
Hyper Voice
Outrage
Roar
Scary Face
Slam
Tackle
Tri Attack
Work Up
Dark Pulse
Earth Power
Fire Fang
Ice Fang
Head Smash
Screech
Thunder Fang
Acrobatics
Charge Beam
Double Team
Earthquake
Fire Blast
Flash Cannon
Fly
Focus Blast
Hidden Power (Grass, 7)
Protect
Reflect
Stone Edge
Substitute
Surf
Taunt
Thunder Wave
Torment
Toxic
U-Turn
Draco Meteor
Total moves: 45
Its_A_Random
Eelektross [Sheeldon] (M)
NATURE: Quiet (-10% Evasion) (NC)
TYPE
Electric: Electric STAB; 50% reduction in paralysis chance from other electrical attacks, perfect accuracy and 30% chance of Protect breaking Thunder during Rain. Superior senses in power plant environments.
ABILITIES
Levitate: (Trait) This Pokemon naturally floats above the earth when released or easily takes flight, evading Ground moves like Bulldoze, Dig, Earthquake, and Magnitude. Other 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.
Glyph of Light Screen: (Raid Glyph) Causes Light Screen to affect the entire team instead of three Pokémon only.
STATS
HP: 100
Atk: Rank 4
Def: Rank 3
SpA: Rank 5 (+)
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 43 (-)
Size Class: 4
Weight Class: 4
Base Rank Total: 19
EC: 9/9
MC: 1
DC: N/A
ATTACKS (54/65)
PHYSICAL
Acrobatics
Aqua Tail
Bind
Brick Break
Crunch
Crush Claw
Cut
Dragon Claw
Dragon Tail
Drain Punch
Facade
Frustration
Giga Impact
Headbutt
Return
Rock Slide
Rock Smash
Rock Tomb
Spark
Strength
Tackle
Thrash
U-Turn
Wild Charge
SPECIAL
Acid
Acid Spray
Charge Beam
Discharge
Flamethrower
Flash Cannon
Giga Drain
Grass Knot
Hidden Power (Ground 7)
Hyper Beam
Round
Thunder
Thunderbolt
Volt Switch
Zap Cannon
OTHER
Attract
Coil
Double Team
Flash
Gastro Acid
Hone Claws
Light Screen
Protect
Rain Dance
Rest
Roar
Substitute
Swagger
Thunder Wave
Toxic
Dusknoir [Caius] (M)
NATURE: Quiet (-10% Evasion)
TYPE
Ghost: Ghost STAB; brief intangibility that nullifies Normal and Fighting-type attacks. Can move through walls for a brief period of time but must remain in motion. Superior senses in low light and inside dark buildings. Have no vision reduction in hazes.
ABILITIES
Pressure: (Innate) This Pokemon’s presence fills the air with intense anxiety, and any damaging or status attack launched at this Pokemon costs the opposing Pokemon two (2) more energy to perform.
STATS
HP: 90
Atk: Rank 4
Def: Rank 5
SpA: Rank 4 (+)
SpD: Rank 5
Spe: 39 (-)
Size Class: 4
Weight Class: 5
Base Rank Total: 21
EC: 9/9
MC: 0
DC: N/A
ATTACKS (49/96)
PHYSICAL
Astonish
Bind
Brick Break
Earthquake
Fire Punch
Ice Punch
Payback
Pursuit
Rock Slide
Shadow Punch
Shadow Sneak
Thunderpunch
SPECIAL
Blizzard
Charge Beam
Dark Pulse
Focus Blast
Future Sight
Hex
Hidden Power (Fire 7)
Hyper Beam
Ice Beam
Night Shade
Psychic
Shadow Ball
OTHER
Calm Mind
Confuse Ray
Destiny Bond
Disable
Double Team
Embargo
Foresight
Gravity
Helping Hand
Imprison
Leer
Mean Look
Pain Split
Protect
Rest
Shadow Mend (R)
Snatch
Substitute
Sunny Day
Taunt
Telekinesis
Torment
Toxic
Trick Room
Will-O-Wisp
Steelix [Iron Chain] (M)
NATURE: Brave (-10% Evasion)
TYPE
Steel: Steel STAB; immune to Sandstorm, highly insusceptible to toxic attacks, but can be corroded specifically by Acid and Acid Spray, can be magnetised. Superior senses in high-metal environments like construction sites or factories.
Ground: Ground STAB; Immune to all electrical attacks, can Dig through almost any substance, Evasive Digging reduced from 6 per action Energy Cost to 5 per action, superior senses in darkened cave surroundings.
ABILITIES
Rock Head: (Innate) This Pokemon’s hard body prevents it from taking recoil damage from moves such as Double-Edge, Flare Blitz, and Head Smash.
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.
Sheer Force (DW): (Can be Enabled) This Pokemon can energise all its attacks with secondary effect chances less than 100%. When Enabled, the Base Attack Power of every move with an effect chance less than 100% increases by two (2), but they will never have a secondary effect.
STATS
HP: 100
Atk: Rank 4 (+)
Def: Rank 8
SpA: Rank 2
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 26 (-)
Size Class: 7
Weight Class: 8
Base Rank Total: 21
EC: 6/6
MC: 0
DC: 5/5
ATTACKS (67/87)
PHYSICAL
Aqua Tail
Bide
Bind
Body Slam
Bulldoze
Crunch
Dig
Double-Edge
Dragon Tail
Earthquake
Explosion
Facade
Fire Fang
Flail
Giga Impact
Gyro Ball
Heavy Slam
Ice Fang
Iron Head
Iron Tail
Payback
Rage
Return
Rock Blast
Rock Slide
Rock Smash
Rock Throw
Rock Tomb
Sand Tomb
Selfdestruct
Slam
Smack Down
Stone Edge
Tackle
Thunder Fang
SPECIAL
Dark Pulse
Dragon Pulse
Dragonbreath
Earth Power
Flash Cannon
Hidden Power (Grass, 7)
Hyper Beam
Snore
Twister
OTHER
Attract
Autotomise
Block
Curse
Double Team
Endure
Harden
Magnet Rise
Mimic
Mud Sport
Protect
Rest
Roar
Rock Polish
Sandstorm
Screech
Sleep Talk
Stealth Rock
Substitute
Swagger
Taunt
Torment
Toxic
And to decide who will be going first, we will play Flip the Bastiodon! [Heads=IAR, Tails=Dogfish44]
1. Dogfish44 sends out his first Pokemon!
2. Its_A_Random sends out his first Pokemon, and gives orders!
3. Dogfish44 gives his orders
4. Orcinus Duo refs!
