[Battling 101] Ooraloo vs Granny Pie

[Ooraloo]

2v2 LC Singles
2 Recoveries, 5 Chills per mon
Substitutions: 2
Switch = OK
Abilities = ALL
Items = Training
Arena: ASB Tournament Arena
Pupil sends first

Ooraloo

Christophe the Lotad

Christophe (M) Lotad
Type: Water/Grass
Ability: Swift Swim/Rain Dish/Own Tempo (H)
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe, -10% Evasion)
Stats:
HP: 90
Atk: 2
Def: 2
SpA: 3 (+)
SpD: 2
Spe: 26 (-)
Size Class: 1
Weight Class: 1
Base Rank Total: 12
EC: 0/9
MC: 0
AC: 0/5

Attacks:
Level Up
Astonish
Growl
Absorb
Bubble
Nature Power
Mist
Natural Gift
Mega Drain
Bubble Beam

Egg
Counter
Giga Drain
Leech Seed
Teeter Dance
Synthesis

TM/HM
Protect
Substitute
Toxic
Surf
Solar Beam

Mohs the Aron

Aron (M) Mohs
Type: Steel/Rock
Abilities: Sturdy/Rock Head/Heavy Metal (H)
Nature: Adamant
Stats:
HP: 90
Atk: 4 (+)
Def: 4
SpA: 1 (-)
SpD: 2
Spe: 30
Size Class: 1
Weight Class: 4
Base Rank Total: 15
EC: 0/9
MC: 0
AC: 0/5

Attacks:
Level Up
Tackle
Harden
Mud-Slap
Headbutt
Metal Claw
Iron Defense
Rock Tomb
Protect
Roar
Take Down
Iron Head
Rock Slide

Egg
Head Smash
Endeavor
Stealth Rock
Superpower
Reversal

TM/HM
Dig
Protect
Substitute
Earthquake
Sandstorm

Granny Pie

Scrappy the Riolu

Riolu [Male] [Scrappy]

Sprite

The Seer

Scrappy is GP's first Pokemon, and best friend for life. Scrappy and GP are almost complete mirrors of each other, and seemed destined to be together from their first meeting, that fateful day in the ancient Sinnoh rock quarry... But that's another story for another time! Now it's time for fun! Scrappy is an incredibly energetic Pokemon, as well as very trusting towards anyone he meets. He's a simple Pokemon, really. He does what's fun, and is always working to cheer up his friends when they feel down. He's playful, boisterous, and a self-entitled "Super-Duper-Party-Planner". All in all, Scrappy is in it for the fun, and for his social needs, and will always be there to put a smile on your face. And for the scarves. He loves scarves.

Types: Fighting
Abilities:
Inner Focus (Passive) When an opponent attempts to flinch this Pokemon, it stands firm and continues its attack. If it has another ability that would be activated by flinching, that ability activates
Steadfast (Passive) If this Pokemon is flinched, it becomes aware of the speed difference and increases its Speed (adjusting the natural stage) by one (1) stage to make up the difference.
Prankster (H) (Passive) (Locked) The Pokemon is always prepared for engaging in sneaky tactics and trickery, giving its non-damaging attacks a +1 increase in priority level. Dark-types are immune to all non-damaging attacks (as well as all moves summoned by a non-damaging move) used by a Pokémon with this ability.
Nature: Naive (+15% Spe, +11% Accuracy, -1 SpD)
Stats:
HP: 90
Atk: 3
Def: 2
SpA: 2
SpD: 2 [1]
Spe: 60 [69]
Size Class: 1
# Weight Class: # 2
Base Rank Total: 13
EC: 1/6
MC: 1
AC: 1/5
Attacks:

Level Up

Foresight
Quick Attack
Endure
Counter
Feint
Force Palm
Copycat
Screech
Reversal

Egg Moves

Bullet Punch
High Jump Kick
Crunch
Vacuum Wave
Blaze Kick

TM/HM Moves

Swords Dance
Focus Blast
Earthquake
Protect
Double Team
Poison Jab

Coloratura the Larvesta

Larvesta [Female] [Coloratura]

Sprite

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The Spectacle

Coloratura was always an odd, somewhat contradictory Pokemon. Even her typing is a contradiction. (I mean, c'mon. Imagine a bug on fire.) Coloratura is always seeking fame and attention from big crowds, but is quite modest, and even a little shy when you meet her face-to-face. Nevertheless, she has lots of confidence, and a burning desire to put on a show for her fans. But she has no greater love than that towards her friends and family, with her intense Unova patriotism coming in close second. She and GP still remain in the Sinnoh Pokemon Contest Hall of Fame, their nomination there being inspired by both their strong connection to each other, and Coloratura's incredible shows with beautiful flames and air-rippling Bug Buzzes. Just know that when Coloratura wants to put on a show, she really puts on a show.

Types: Fire/Bug
Abilities: Flame Body (Passive) 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 (H) (Passive) (Locked) When this Pokemon's HP is lower than 33% (flat), the Base Attack Power of any Bug-typed attack is increased by 3. (eg Silver Wind goes from 6 to 9, X-Scissor from 8 to 11)
Nature: Modest (+1 SpA, -1 Atk)
Stats:
HP: 90
Atk: 3 [2]
Def: 2
SpA: 2 [3]
SpD: 2
Spe: 60
Size Class: 2
# Weight Class: # 3
Base Rank Total: 13
EC: 0/6
MC: 0
AC: 0/5
Attacks:

Level Up

Ember
String Shot
Leech Life
Take Down

Egg Moves

Morning Sun
Magnet Rise
Endure
Foresight
Zen Headbutt

TM/HM Moves

Solar Beam
Fire Blast
Overheat
Struggle Bug
Sunny Day

"Hello, young miss. Let me and my Pokemon offer you a warm welcome to ASB!"

Granny Pie sends
I send and order
Granny Pie orders

"Pick your match-ups carefully. And don't forget to equip a training item!"

 

[Granny Pie]

Young miss? Good teacher, please excuse my taking offense at such matters, but I assure you, my name belongs under the category of "ironically misleading". *bows* Samuel here, under your valued tutelage! I'm excited to learn!

As am I! Thank you for taking valuable time out to teach us.

Hahahaha! They thought you were a girl!
NOW EAT MY SCARFED GLORY!

Riolu @ Lucky Egg

 

[Ooraloo]

"Pardon my mistake, young lady."

Lotad @ Heart Scale
Surf | Giga Drain | Surf
If Riolu uses Poison Jab, then use Counter.
If Riolu uses High Jump Kick, then use Protect.

"See how using substitutions can limit your opponent's options? Identify your opponent's most damaging/disruptive moves and sub to counter them. Also, make sure that your substitutions aren't abuse-able by making them specific and thorough."

Granny Pie orders

 

[Granny Pie]

*carefully nodding, clearly deep in thought*

lol! Teacher still thinks you're a girl!

Just get out there and don't let me fuck this up.

Riolu:
Screech --> High Jump Kick --> High Jump Kick

 

[Ooraloo]

Round One

Ooraloo

Lotad (M) [Christophe]
Type: Water/Grass
Ability: Swift Swim/Rain Dish
Item: Heart Scale
HP: 90
EN: 100
Stats: 2/2/3/2/26 (-10% Evasion)
S/W/BRT: 1/1/12
Status: OK

Granny Pie

Riolu (M) [Scrappy]
Type: Fighting
Ability: Inner Focus/Steadfast
Item: Lucky Egg
HP: 90
EN: 100
Stats: 3/2/2/1/69 (+11% Accuracy)
S/W/BRT: 1/2/13
Status: OK

Calculations

Action One
Riolu used Screech! (6 EN)
Lotad's DEF harshly fell.

Lotad used Surf! (6 EN)
Crit: 4/16 NO
Damage: (9 + 3 + 4.5 - 1.5) = 15

Action Two
Lotad used Protect! (7 EN)

Riolu used High Jump Kick! (7 EN)
Riolu crashed and took 15 damage.

Action Three
Lotad used Protect! (11 EN)
But it failed.

Riolu used High Jump Kick! (11 EN)
Crit: 7/16 NO
Damage: (13 + 3 + 4.5 - 3) + 4 = 21.5

Round One

Ooraloo

Lotad (M) [Christophe]
Type: Water/Grass
Ability: Swift Swim/Rain Dish
Item: Heart Scale
HP: 68
EN: 76
Stats: 2/2/3/2/26 (-10% Evasion)
S/W/BRT: 1/1/12
Status: -2 Def

Granny Pie

Riolu (M) [Scrappy]
Type: Fighting
Ability: Inner Focus/Steadfast
Item: Lucky Egg
HP: 60
EN: 76
Stats: 3/2/2/1/69 (+11% Accuracy)
S/W/BRT: 1/2/13
Status: OK

Granny Pie orders

"Nice catch on the Protect substitution. Always remember to make a Protect sub nonconsecutive by putting '[Nonconsecutive]' in front of it, or something to that effect. Still, the crash damage from HJK hurts Riolu quite a bit. Also, Screech and other stat-changing moves are pretty lackluster in ASB because of how the damage formula works. Most times, you're better off just attacking. -2 Def adds 4 extra damage to HJK, but Focus Blast would've dealt 15 damage and given you the HP lead."

"Now it's your turn to order. Pick your subs carefully."​

 

[Granny Pie]

Poison Jab --> High Jump Kick --> Poison Jab
IF Lotad is under the effect of Protect when you are to act, THEN use Swords Dance first instance, Feint second instance, pushing back each time.
IF Lotad is to use a damaging Grass-Type combo, THEN use Detect that action, and push back actions.

 

[Ooraloo]

"Good. It seems like you have a solid grasp on substitution rules. But Protect usually isn't a very threatening move. In ordinary cases, there's no need to sub for it, especially in a simple damage race like this one. A move like Counter, for instance, is much higher on the thread list."

Lotad @ Heart Scale
Counter | Counter | Giga Drain

 

[Ooraloo]

Round Two

Ooraloo

Lotad (M) [Christophe]
Type: Water/Grass
Ability: Swift Swim/Rain Dish
Item: Heart Scale
HP: 68
EN: 76
Stats: 2/2/3/2/26 (-10% Evasion)
S/W/BRT: 1/1/12
Status: -2 Def

Granny Pie

Riolu (M) [Scrappy]
Type: Fighting
Ability: Inner Focus/Steadfast
Item: Lucky Egg
HP: 60
EN: 76
Stats: 3/2/2/1/69 (+11% Accuracy)
S/W/BRT: 1/2/13
Status: OK

Calculations

Action One
Riolu used Poison Jab! (6 EN)
Crit: 3/16 NO
Effect: 85/100 NO
Damage: (8 + 4.5 - 3) * 1.5 + 4 = 18.25

Lotad used Counter! (15.125 EN)
Damage: (18.25 * 1.5) = 27.375

Action Two
Riolu used High Jump Kick! (11 EN)
Crit: 16/16 NO
Damage: (13 + 3 + 4.5 - 3) + 4 = 21.5

Lotad used Counter! (20.75 EN)
Damage: (21.5 * 1.5) = 32.25
Riolu fainted.

Round Two

Ooraloo

Lotad (M) [Christophe]
Type: Water/Grass
Ability: Swift Swim/Rain Dish
Item: Heart Scale
HP: 28
EN: 76
Stats: 2/2/3/2/26 (-10% Evasion)
S/W/BRT: 1/1/12
Status: -1 Def

Granny Pie

Riolu (M) [Scrappy]
Type: Fighting
Ability: Inner Focus/Steadfast
Item: Lucky Egg
HP: KO
EN: KO
Stats: 3/2/2/1/69 (+11% Accuracy)
S/W/BRT: 1/2/13
Status: KO

Granny Pie sends​

 

[Granny Pie]

*nodding slowly on the outside*
*crying on the inside*
Alright, Coloratura! Let's finish dis Lotad!

You got beat by a Lotad??? And now you want ME to handle it??

Larvesta @ EXP Share

 

[Ooraloo]

"Show me what you can do!"

Lotad @ Heart Scale
Surf | Bubble Beam | Surf

Granny Pie

 

[Granny Pie]

How the hell have I not given you Bug Buzz???

It's at level 70, and, by my counts, I haven't finished a single battle yet.

Oh. Dang. Sorry, Rara.

Not a problem, darling. I'll show this lilypad what-for!

Larvesta:
Leech Life + Leech Life --> Cooldown (Leech Life + Leech Life) --> Struggle Bug

 

[Ooraloo]

Round Three

Ooraloo

Lotad (M) [Christophe]
Type: Water/Grass
Ability: Swift Swim/Rain Dish
Item: Heart Scale
HP: 28
EN: 76
Stats: 2/2/3/2/26 (-10% Evasion)
S/W/BRT: 1/1/12
Status: -1 Def

Granny Pie

Larvesta (F) [Coloratura]
Type: Fire/Bug
Ability: Flame Body
Item: Exp Share
HP: 90
EN: 100
Stats: 2/2/3/2/60
S/W/BRT: 2/3/13
Status: OK

Calculations

Action One
Lotad used Surf! (6 EN)
Crit: 8/16 NO
Damage: (9 + 3 + 4.5 - 3) * 1.5 = 20.25

Larvesta used Leech Life + Leech Life! (48 EN)
Crit: 7/16 NO
Damage: (18 + 3 + 3 - 3) * 1.5 + 2 = 33.5
Recovery: (28 * 0.5 )= 14
Lotad fainted.

Round Three

Ooraloo

Lotad (M) [Christophe]
Type: Water/Grass
Ability: Swift Swim/Rain Dish
Item: Heart Scale
HP: KO
EN: KO
Stats: 2/2/3/2/26 (-10% Evasion)
S/W/BRT: 1/1/12
Status: KO

Granny Pie

Larvesta (F) [Coloratura]
Type: Fire/Bug
Ability: Flame Body
Item: Exp Share
HP: 84
EN: 52
Stats: 2/2/3/2/60
S/W/BRT: 2/3/13
Status: Cooldown (1a)​

 

[Ooraloo]

"While you did manage to kill Lotad without taking much damage, you paid quite a cost for it. KOing on a combo means that you will have to cool down on the next round, which leaves you especially vulnerable. Also, Leech Life + Leech Life is expensive in terms of energy, draining almost half of your EN in one move."

Aron @ Heart Scale

"Let's see how you fare in this matchup."

Granny Pie orders

 

[Granny Pie]

Was it the only way to KO Lotad in one turn, or would using a move, specifically Struggle Bug, over two actions have put me in a slightly better position?

I have to feel like, in hindsight, it would have.

Larvesta:
Cooldown --> Sunny Day --> Fire Blast
IF Aron is to use a damaging Rock-type combo A3, AND you would be KOd by it, THEN Dodge that action.
IF Aron is under the effect of Protect when you are to act A3, THEN use Morning Sun.

...
Boy, I don't feel good about this.

You don't feel good about this??? I might have to dodge a Head Smash!!!

 

[Ooraloo]

"Here are my super-elegant orders."

Aron @ Heart Scale
Head Smash | Head Smash | Head Smash

 

[Ooraloo]

Round Four

Ooraloo

Aron (M) [Mohs]
Type: Steel/Rock
Ability: Sturdy/Rock Head
Item: Heart Scale
HP: 90
EN: 100
Stats: 4/4/1/2/30
S/W/BRT: 1/4/15
Status: OK

Granny Pie

Larvesta (F) [Coloratura]
Type: Fire/Bug
Ability: Flame Body
Item: Exp Share
HP: 84
EN: 52
Stats: 2/2/3/2/60
S/W/BRT: 2/3/13
Status: Cooldown (1a)

Calculations

Action One
Larvesta is cooling down.

Aron used Head Smash! (9.6 EN)
Hit: 27/100 YES
Crit: 13/16 NO
Damage: (15 + 3 + 6 - 3) * 2.25 = 47.25

Action Two
Larvesta used Sunny Day! (9 EN)
The sunlight became harsh.

Aron used Head Smash! (13.6 EN)
Hit: 82/100 NO

Action Three
Larvesta used Fire Blast! (7 EN)
Hit: 49/100 YES
Crit: 11/16 NO
Effect: 90/100 NO
Damage: (11 + 3 + 3 + 4.5 - 3 - 1) = 17.5

Aron used Head Smash! (17.6 EN)
Hit: 1/100 YES
Crit: 4/16 NO
Damage: (15 + 3 + 6 - 3) * 2.25 = 47.25
Larvesta fainted.

Round Four

Ooraloo

Aron (M) [Mohs]
Type: Steel/Rock
Ability: Sturdy/Rock Head
Item: Heart Scale
HP: 72
EN: 59
Stats: 4/4/1/2/30
S/W/BRT: 1/4/15
Status: OK

Granny Pie

Larvesta (F) [Coloratura]
Type: Fire/Bug
Ability: Flame Body
Item: Exp Share
HP: KO
EN: KO
Stats: 2/2/3/2/60
S/W/BRT: 2/3/13
Status: KO
​

"Nice job. You've shown that you have a solid grasp on the game's mechanics. There are a couple things for you to keep in mind in the future.

"If you are ordering first and you did not initiate a switch phase in the previous round, you can initiate a switch phase and switch out your Pokemon. If your opponent initiates a switch phase, you can counterswitch a different Pokemon in, but you'll have to order first if you do."

"Scan your opponent's movepool for threatening moves like Counter, Bide, Encore, or Taunt that can disrupt your strategies or deal a lot of damage."

"Overall, you did a very good job. Play a couple matches with other people, then let me know when you want to start the second battle that goes in-depth about ASB strategy. Now here are your rewards."

Granny Pie: 3 CC
Riolu: 1 AC, 2 MC, 1 EC, 1 LEC, 2 KOC
Larvesta: 1 AC, 3 MC, 1 EC, 2 KOC

Me: 2 CC, 17 UC
Lotad: 1 AC, 2 MC, 1 EC, 2 KOC
Aron: 1 AC, 2 MC, 1 EC, 2 KOC