Limewire vs. It's_A_Random - Shapeshifting Extravaganza!

[Alchemator]

"What a curious arena, Alch!"
"Indeed, Alch."
"And, what's more, there are two battlers squaring up to each other over there, Alch."
"Yes, Alch."
"I think we should ref them, Alch."
"BLOOPDIBLOOP I'M AN ALIEN"

4 vs 4 Doubles
3 Day DQ
2 Recoveries / 5 Chills

Arena: Shape-Shifting Arena!

Ref Instructions: At the beginning of the match, a random field will be selected from the options below. Every time a Pokemon is fainted, the arena will change again at the end of the round. If more than one Pokemon faints in the same round, then the arena will change only once. Each arena has an equal chance of being chosen. Once the arena changes, all Pokemon will automatically teleport to the center.

The arena is 50 feet wide and 70 feet long. At the beginning of the match, and after a Pokemon is KO'd, the arena can change into the following:

Grass / Standard: The arena is covered with soft grass. The soil is loamy, and Pokemon can dig on it. There are no water source.

Desert: This arena has sand all over it, with a few sand dunes here and there. Although it is possible to dig in the sand, Pokemon who are not of the Ground, Rock, or Steel types may find this a bit difficult. In the center of the arena, a small oasis appears. This oasis is 15 feet deep and 10 feet in diameter. That is not a lot of water, so trainers are advised to use Surf carefully!

Water: This arena is almost completely underwater! There is about 10 feet of space from each side of the arena that is not underwater. In addition, there are three "islands", each with a radius of 10 feet, that are not underwater either. One "island" is at the center of the arena. The other two "islands" are 20 feet directly north and south, respectively, from this center "island". Since these "islands" are made from concrete, it is impossible to use Dig on them. The water itself is 40 feet deep.

Winter: The whole arena is covered with snow. The snow is about 6 feet deep. There is a frozen lake at the center of the arena, 15 feet deep and 30 feet in diameter. In addition, it is also snowing (not hailing), somewhat lowering visibility. Weather moves are permissible, though it will start to snow again once the weather effect is over.

Limewire, consider your challenge accepted.

Switch=OK
Abilities=One
Items=None

Now we need a ref...

And... here come the teams!

Team Limewire

Chomper the Garchomp

Garchomp [Chomper] (Female)
Nature: Adamant

Type:

Ground: Ground STAB; Immune to all electrical attacks, Evasive Digging reduced from 3 per action Energy Cost to 2 per action, superior senses in darkened cave surroundings. Knock Down, Rock Slide, Sandstorm, and Stealth Rock have Energy Cost reduced by one (1).

Dragon: Dragon STAB; Roar has have Energy Cost reduced by one (1).

Garchomp
HP: 110
Atk: Rank 6 (+)
Def: Rank 3
SpA: Rank 2 (+)
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 102
Size Class: 4
Weight Class: 4
Base Rank Total: 22

EC: 9/9
MC: 0
DC: 5/5

Abilities:
Sand Veil: This Pokemon is used to reacting in desert conditions and gets a 20% evasion boost during Sandstorms. Pokemon with this ability are immune to Sandstorm damage.

Rough Skin: When struck with a contact attack, this Pokemon’s abrasive skin causes pain to the opponent, dealing 25% of the damage received to the opponent. (DW)

Attacks:
Tackle(*)
Sand-Attack(*)
Dragon Rage(*)
Sandstorm(*)
Take Down(*)
Sand Tomb(*)
Slash(*)
Dragon Claw
Double Chop
Dragon Rush
Crunch

Outrage(*)
Scary Face(*)
Iron Head(*)

Aqua Tail

Earthquake(*)
Roar(*)
Dig(*)
Rock Slide
Swords Dance
Brick Break

Shuriken the Starmie

Starmie [Shuriken] (Genderless)
Nature: Timid (15% increase in Speed, 18% increase in accuracy, -Atk)

Type:

Water: Water STAB; Can breathe and have excellent mobility when underwater, are less capable on land unless they are entirely amphibious. Splash and Ice Moves have Energy Cost reduced by one (1).

HP: 90
Atk: Rank 2 (-)
Def: Rank 3
SpA: Rank 4
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 133 (115 * 1.15)
Size Class: 2
Weight Class: 4
Base Rank Total: 19

EC: 6/6
MC: 3
DC: 5/5

Abilities:

Illuminate: At any point in a match this Pokemon can illuminate the area without using an action, the light is less powerful than Flash.

Natural Cure: This Pokemon’s body has the ability to heal itself of status afflictions over time, it goes into effect six (6) actions after being inflicted with a status. In switch battles, this Pokemon heals all status effects when switched out.

Analyze: If this Pokemon attacks second during an action, its attack has +5% (flat) more accuracy do two (2) more damage. However, the opponents attacks have +10% (flat) accuracy.

Attacks:
Tackle(*)
Harden(*)
Water Gun(*)
Rapid Spin(*)
Recover(*)
Camouflage(*)
Swift(*)
Bubblebeam(*)
Minimize(*)
Gyro Ball(*)
Hydro Pump
Cosmic Power

Psychic
Ice Beam(*)
Thunderbolt(*)
Surf(*)
Hidden Power [Fire]
Grass Knot
Teleport
Protect

Thundah the Magnezone

Magnezone [Thundah] (Genderless)
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, 15% reduction in Speed, 10% increase of accuracy for opponents)
Type:

Steel: Steel STAB; Immune to Sandstorm, highly insusceptible to toxic attacks, but can be corroded specifically by Acid and Acid Bomb, can be magnetized.

Electric: Electric STAB; 50% reduction in paralysis chance from other electrical attacks, perfect accuracy and 30% chance of Protect breaking Thunder during Rain.

HP: 100
Atk: Rank 3
Def: Rank 4
SpA: Rank 6 (+)
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 52 (60/1.15)
Size Class: 3
Weight Class: 5
Base Rank Total: 20

EC: 9/9
MC: 1
DC: 5/5

Abilities:

Sturdy: This Pokemon’s body is solidly constructed, reducing damage from an opponents attacks by one (1) damage. The effect is amplified on OHKO Moves, which are reduced by ten (10) damage.

Magnet Pull: This Pokemon has the ability to generate a magnetic field that can attract or repulse Steel-type Pokemon. When attracted by Magnet Pull, Steel-types cannot move out of the immediate proximity without great difficulty, and can be pulled along by the Magnet Pull Pokemon. When repulsed, the Steel type is thrust violently away and contact attacks have immense difficulty striking the Magnet Pull Pokemon. The effect of both commands lasts for the following three (3) actions.

Analytic (unlocked): If this Pokemon attacks second during an action, its attack has +5% (flat) more accuracy do two (2) more damage. However, the opponents attacks have +10% (flat) accuracy. (DW)

Moves:
Tri Attack
Metal Sound(*)
Tackle(*)
ThunderShock(*)
Supersonic(*)
SonicBoom(*)
Thunder Wave(*)
Spark(*)
Electric Ball(*)
Lock-On(*)
Magnet Rise
Zap Cannon
Mirror Coat

Magic Coat

Rain Dance
Thunderbolt(*)
Flash Cannon(*)
Volt Change(*)
Hidden Power [Ice 7]
Charge Beam
Explosion
Protect

Kax$tar the Togekiss

Togekiss [Kax$tar] (F)
Nature: Bold (+Def, -Atk)

Type:

Normal: Normal STAB; Bite, Claw Sharpen, Crunch, Dig, Double Kick, Hammer Arm, Iron Tail, Rain Dance, Rock Smash, Shadow Claw, Sunny Day, Wild Charge have Energy Cost reduced by one (1).
Flying: Flying STAB; immunity to Ground attacks outside extremely odd circumstances even for ground-based flying Pokemon. Enhanced aerial mobility. Superior senses in open air arenas.

Stats:
HP: 100
Atk: Rank 1 (-)
Def: Rank 4 (+)
SpA: Rank 5
SpD: Rank 4
Spe: 80
Size Class: 3
Weight Class: 3
Base Rank Total: 20

EC: 9/9
MC: 0
DC: 5/5

Abilities:

Serene Grace: (Innate) This Pokemon has a blessing which doubles the success chance of its attack’s secondary effects. (eg paralysis from Thunderbolt)
Hustle: (Can Be Activated) This Pokemon puts immense force and speed in its physical attacks, increasing the base damage of all its physical attacks by three (3), but the haste lowers their accuracy to 80% of normal.
Super Luck: (Innate) This Pokemon’s natural skill doubles (x2) its critical hit levels above other Pokemon, making its normal moves inflict critical hits 12.5% of the time and its high critical hit moves inflict critical hits 1/3rd of the time.

Growl
Charm
Metronome
Sweet Kiss
Yawn
Encore
AncientPower
Follow Me
Bestow
Air Slash
Aura Sphere

Nasty Plot
Morning Sun
Extrasensory
Stored Power
Heat Wave

Protect
Energy Ball
Flamethrower
Thunder Wave
Light Screen

Team Its_A_Random

Choragon the Garchomp

Garchomp Choragon (M)
Nature: Adamant

Type:
Dragon: Dragon STAB; More in touch with legendary or special auras in arenas. Able to use Hyper Beam and Giga Impact without losing focus.

Ground: Ground STAB; Immune to all electrical attacks, can Dig through almost any substance, Evasive Digging reduced from 3 per action Energy Cost to 2 per action, superior senses in darkened cave surroundings.

Stats:
HP: 110
Atk: Rank 6 (+)
Def: Rank 3
SpA: Rank 2 (-)
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 102
Size Class: 4
Weight Class: 4
Base Rank Total: 22

EC: 9/9
MC: 0
DC: 5/5

Abilities:
Sand Veil: (Innate) This Pokemon is used to reacting in desert conditions and gets a 20% evasion boost during Sandstorms. Pokemon with this ability are immune to Sandstorm damage.

Rough Skin (DW Unlocked): (Innate) When struck with a contact attack, this Pokemon’s abrasive skin causes pain to the opponent, dealing 25% of the damage received to the opponent.

Attacks:
Tackle
Sand-Attack
Dragon Rage
Sandstorm
Take Down
Sand Tomb
Slash
Fire Fang
Crunch

Outrage
Body Slam
Iron Head

Earthquake
Dragon Claw
Hone Claws
Shadow Claw
Rock Slide
Brick Break
Dragon Tail

Aqua Tail

Blind the Simipour

Simipour Blind (M)
Nature: Hasty (+15% Accuracy)

Type:
Water: Water STAB; Can breathe and have excellent mobility when underwater, are less capable on land unless they are entirely amphibious.

Stats:
HP: 100
Atk: Rank 4
Def: Rank 2 (-)
SpA: Rank 4
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 116 (+)
Size Class: 2
Weight Class: 3
Base Rank Total: 21

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

Abilities:
Gluttony: (Innate) This Pokemon devours healing and stat increasing berries at 50% health (flat) instead of 25% health (flat).

Torrent (DW Unlocked): (Innate) When this Pokemon’s HP is lower than 33%, the base damage of any water attack is increased by two (2). (eg Water Pulse goes from 6 to 8, Hydro Pump from 12 to 14)

Attacks:
Scratch
Leer
Lick
Water Gun
Fury Swipes
Water Sport
Bite
Scald
Taunt
Brine
Crunch

Nasty Plot
Low Kick
Aqua Tail
Hydro Pump

Ice Beam
Grass Knot
Acrobatics
Shadow Claw
Brick Break

Sheeldon the Eelektross

Eelektross Sheeldon (M)
Nature: Brave (-10% Evasion)

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.

Stats:
HP: 100
Atk: Rank 5 (+)
Def: Rank 3
SpA: Rank 4
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 43 (-)
Size Class: 4
Weight Class: 4
Base Rank Total: 19

EC: 9/9
MC: 1
DC: N/A

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.

Attacks:
Tackle
Thunder Wave
Spark
Charge Beam
Headbutt
Bind
Acid
Discharge
Crunch
Thunderbolt
Coil
Wild Charge
Acid Spray
Gastro Acid
Zap Cannon
Thrash
Crush Claw

Acrobatics
Brick Break

Caius the Dusknoir

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.

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

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.

Attacks:
Leer
Night Shade
Disable
Foresight
Astonish
Confuse Ray
Shadow Sneak
Pursuit
Will-O-Wisp
Hex
Fire Punch
Ice Punch
Thunderpunch
Gravity
Bind
Shadow Punch
Payback

Dark Pulse
Destiny Bond
Pain Split

Shadow Ball
Ice Beam
Charge Beam
Psychic
Earthquake
Torment

Looks like we're playing in the sandbox to start off - the Desert Arena!

Limewire sends out.
Its_A_Random sends out and orders.
Limewire orders.
I procrastinate.
I ref.

 

[Limewire]

It looks like I'm going with Chomper the Garchomp and kax$tar the Togekiss.

 

[Its_A_Random]

Choragon, Blind, take the stage!

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Abilities: Rough Skin | Torrent

"Choragon, show Chomper you're the superior Garchomp! Blind, cripple kax$tar & then help out Choragon!"

Choragon: Dragon Claw Chomper > Brick Break Chomper > Dragon Claw Chomper

Blind: Taunt kax$tar > Ice Beam Chomper > Acrobatics Chomper
IF kax$tar uses Protect A1, THEN swap A1 with A2, AND replace A3 with Ice Beam Chomper

 

[Limewire]

Oh, I forgot to choose abilities. Garchomp = Sand Veil, Togekiss = Serene Grace.

Chomper: IAR's Garchomp may be more powerful, but he can't beat us if he can't hit us!

Dig (stay submerged underground, pop up at end of 2nd action) ~ (pop up and hit Choragon) ~ Sandstorm

Kax$tar: Aw crap, a Taunter. I hate these things. Good thing you still have Serene Grace. SpD drop go go go!

Energy Ball (Blind) ~ Air Slash (Blind) ~ Energy Ball (Blind)

 

[Alchemator]

It's time for both of the trainers' Pokémon to take this sandy stage by sandy sandstorm sand... err, whatever. Here they come!

Limewire OOO

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Garchomp [Chomper] | Togekiss [Kax$tar]
HP: 110 | 100
Energy: 100 | 100
Other: - | -
Actions: Dig Choragon ~ Stay under ~ Sandstorm | Energy Ball Blind ~ Air Slash Blind ~ Energy Ball Blind

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Its_A_Random OOO

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Garchomp [Choragon] | Simipour [Blind]
HP: 110 | 100
Energy: 100 | 100
Other: - | -
Actions: Dragon Claw Chomper ~ Brick Break Chomper ~ Dragon Claw Chomper | Taunt Kax$tar ~ Ice Beam Chomper ~ Acrobatics Chomper

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Let's take a look at the battle now! It looks like Blind the Simipour is diving into the fray to launch an incredible attack... what, it's just Taunting Kax$tar? Seems a little underwhelming, but Kax$tar has certainly been enraged by it! And now it seems it's up to the two Dragons, who look scarily alike. However, after a little stand-off Chomper is the first to move, digging into the desert sands. Choragon's BIG POWERFUL DRAGON personality has never had to contend with this before, so he resorts to the BIG POWERFUL DRAGON back-up plan of "try to hit it", and that he does! However, his Dragon Claw pounds harmlessly into the sand. The enraged Kax$tar finally makes his moves, firing off an Energy Ball at the offending monkey, who didn't seem to see it coming. That's gotta hurt! It even scored a critical hit!

Blind moves first again and, convinced that she can do better than her unintelligent partner, fires an Ice Beam at Chomper. However, it only clumps some sand together at Chomper's former position. Choragon is getting quite frustrated by now, and, instead of clawing at the sand, punches it, using a Brick Break attack. Unfortunately for the monkey-dragon duo, it fails yet again. Suddenly, a few grains of sand begin to move, and Choragon remains, confused, above them. Chomper uses this opportunity to launch his Dig attack, knocking Choragon backwards. However, it was not without consequence, as Chomper winces at his foe's Rough Skin. Kax$tar, quite removed from the action, fires off an Air Slash at Blind, who takes it like a female water monkey (however female water monkeys take sharp blades of air).

Noticing that her opponent has once-again graced the battle with his presence, Blind leaps forward in a style that can only be found in action movies, bashing Chomper with her Acrobatics! The Garchomp looks set to retaliate, but instead simply kicks up some sand around its feet, which somehow starts a fierce Sandstorm! Pokémon logic never ceases to amaze me. However, Choragon has no time for any kind of thinking, as he finally exacts his revenge with a Dragon Claw against Chomper. Kax$tar sends another Energy Ball at Blind, seeming rather bored. Blind and Kax$tar are then buffeted by the sandstorm (I thought buffeted involved food, I was so disappointed :c).

So at the end of that round, here are the scores on the floors!

End of Round 1

Limewire OOO

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Garchomp [Chomper] | Togekiss [Kax$tar] (F)
HP: 70 | 98
Energy: 78 | 83
Other: - | Taunted (3 actions)

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Its_A_Random OOO

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Garchomp [Choragon] | Simipour [Blind]
HP: 97 | 47
Energy: 84 | 76
Other: - | -

[Apologies if the calcs are wrong, I haven't done this in ages. I'm pretty sure they aren't though.]

So at the end of that round, it seems that Limewire's team is in the lead. However, Chomper's burrowing tactics didn't leave it unscathed! Despite not seeming to be fully involved in the battle yet, Kax$tar has still inflicted some mighty blows. Over to Limewire for actions!

 

[Limewire]

Kax$tar: This should be easy. Simply use Energy Ball, Air Slash, and Energy Ball again on that water monkey.

Energy Ball ~ Air Slash ~ Energy Ball, all at Simipour.

Chomper: Ugh, Ice Beam. That move will kill you for sure, and digging won't work since you are slower. First, start things off with a DWAGON CLAW at the enemy Garchomp, followed by Earthquake and Outrage. However, if your HP falls below 45 at the start of the second action, then use Outrage instead.

Dwagon Claw (enemy Garchomp) ~ Earthquake (if HP is above 45)/Outrage(if at or below 45) ~ Outrage.

 

[Its_A_Random]

"Sand Veil Sucks. Choragon, continue to show your superiority! Blind, go out with a loud bang!"

Choragon: Dragon Tail Chomper > Dragon Claw Chomper > Dragon Tail kax$tar
Blind: Ice Beam Chomper x3
IF Chomper faints, redirect all remaining attacks to kax$tar

Remember folks, this IS Switch=OK, so...yeah.

 

[Alchemator]

It's time again for both of the trainers' Pokémon to take this even-more-sandy sandy stage by even-more-sandy sandy sandstorm sand... err, whatever. Here they come!

Limewire OOOO

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Garchomp [Chomper] | Togekiss [Kax$tar] (F)
HP: 70 | 98
Energy: 78 | 73
Other: - | Taunted (3 actions)
Actions: Dragon Claw Choragon ~ Earthquake / Outrage Choragon ~ Outrage Choragon | Energy Ball Blind ~ Air Slash Blind ~ Energy Ball Blind

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Its_A_Random OOOO

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Garchomp [Choragon] | Simipour [Blind]
HP: 97 | 30
Energy: 84 | 76
Other: - | -
Actions: Dragon Tail Chomper ~ Dragon Claw Chomper ~ Dragon Tail Kax$tar | Ice Beam Chomper thrice.

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It appears that Blind is in dire straits, and so decides to make the most of her time in the mortal realm. How, you might ask? By shooting an Ice Beam at a land shark, of course! Unfortunately, it sails wide due to Chomper's Sand Veil! It's now down to the hax-abuser himself, who gives Choragon a taste of his own medicine, and it tastes of Dragon Claw! Choragon recoils in pain, but once again the attack is not without consequence for Chomper due to his opponent's Rough Skin! As for revenge, Choragon seems to be lagging slightly, and it's actually Kax$tar who acts first, once again using an Energy Ball to batter Blind - old habits die hard, eh? Well at least it seems Blind is going to die hard... Choragon tries to get rid of his foe with a hefty Dragon Tail, but it once again misses! The sand didn't seem to affect that though...

"If it ain't broke, don't fix it". Unfortunately for Blind, it is "broke" and miraculously (for Chomper of course) Ice Beam misses once again! Hope isn't completely lost, however, as Choragon finally manages to land a Dragon Claw against his land shark foe! After that hefty blow, Chomper decides to forego his original idea of shaking things upon, and decides to Outrage instead! Choragon bears the full force of Chomper's angry tackle, which manages to level the field between the competing dragons. Kax$tar, still quite disconnected from the action after all this time, returns to the tried-and-true strategy of using Air Slash on Blind.

As the Pokémon leap into the fray for the third time this round, Blind finally manages to land the damn Ice Beam, leaving Chomper in the critical "red bleep-y" position. We aren't playing normal Pokémon, but whatever. Naturally, Chomper isn't too happy about the whole affair, and bashes once again into Choragon with Outrage - it looks like the two are going neck-and-neck! Kax$tar once again blasts Blind with an Energy Ball, also leaving her looking worse for wear, but receives an unwelcome surprise - more specifically, a Garchomp's Dragon Tail in his face! It seems that Kax$tar doesn't look getting involved in the fight, and swaps itself out for Shuriken the Starmie!

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End of Round 2

Limewire

End of Round 2

OOOO

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Garchomp [Chomper] | Togekiss [Kax$tar] | Starmie [Shuriken]
HP: 15 | 80 | 90
Energy: 58 | 78 | 100
Other: Outrage (1 Action) | - | -

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Its_A_Random OOOO

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Garchomp [Choragon] | Simipour [Blind]
HP: 16 | 10
Energy: 76 | 43
Other: - | -

Three Pokémon are now on the verge of fainting, but the verge isn't quite good enough, so the arena stays the same. Its A Random, your actions please.

 

[Its_A_Random]

"End of the line, folks! Shake this place with all your might!"
Choragon: DRAGON CLAW SPAM (Priority Chomper, then Shuriken)
Blind: Ice Beam Chomper until he dies > Spam Grass Knot (Shuriken)

 

[Limewire]

"KAMIKAZE! Kax$tar, I need you to- oh wait. Well, this is a surprise. Shuriken, I thought you would wait until we get a water arena, but whatever float your boat, I guess."

Garchomp: continue Outrage ~ Outrage ~ Outrage

Shuriken: Thunderbolt (Blind) ~ Ice Beam (Choragon) ~ Surf

 

[Alchemator]

Let's get to it!

Limewire OOOO

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Garchomp [Chomper] | Starmie [Shuriken]
HP: 15 | 90
Energy: 58 | 100
Other: Outrage (1 Action) | - | -
Actions: Outrage thrice. | Thunderbolt Blind ~ Ice Beam Choragon ~ Surf

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Its_A_Random OOOO

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Garchomp [Choragon] | Simipour [Blind]
HP: 16 | 10
Energy: 76 | 43
Other: - | -
Actions: Dragon Claw Chomper thrice. | Ice Beam Chomper until it dies.

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The new face, even though it doesn't seem to have a face, begins the round by nabbing a KO on Blind with a Thunderbolt. That must have been both a literal and figurative shock to the Pokémon which has been starting every action first up to this point! Chomper also grabs the upper hand speed-wise and KOs Choragon with an Outrage, however, he's left intensely confused (4 actions).

Actually, it seems both of Limewire's Pokémon are confused, since there's nothing left to do... Its_A_Random grumbles and throws his two remaining Pokéballs into the arena, which has transformed into... a lovely grassy field!

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Eelektross [Sheeldon] | Dusknoir [Caius]
HP: 100 | 90
Energy: 100 | 100
Other: - | -

End of Round 3

Limewire OOOO

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Garchomp [Chomper] | Starmie [Shuriken]
HP: 11 | 88
Energy: 50 | 93
Other: Confused (4 Actions) | -

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Its_A_Random XXOO

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Garchomp [Choragon] | Simipour [Blind]
HP: KO | KO
Energy: 76 | 43
Other: - | -

If I'm honest, not one of the most stressful reffings going!

 

[Limewire]

"Hmmm. One one hand, we managed to knock out two Pokemon by the first action. On the other hand, Chomper is nearly dead, and with an Electric AND Ghost-type enemy, things do not look good for you Shuriken."

Chomper: Use Dragon Claw three times at Caius. However, if any of the two Pokemon attempt to attack Shuriken on action 1, Bodyblock it.

Dragon Claw (Caius) / Bodyblock Shuriken ~ Dragon Claw (Caius) ~ Dragon Claw (Caius)

Shuriken: You need to be very careful. It is time to go defensive.

Thunderbolt (Caius) ~ Protect ~ Cosmic Power

 

[Its_A_Random]

"Grassy field, eh? Things look grim for us, folks. I don't like this situation, so proceed with caution. Sheeldon, distract the Garchomp & allow Caius to move in & banish that thing. Then start to focus on what's at hand."

Sheeldon: Brick Break Shuriken > Coil > Wild Charge Shuriken

Caius: Ice Beam Chomper > Earthquake > Thunderpunch Shuriken
IF Chomper is still alive after A1, THEN keep using Ice Beam on Chomper until he faints, before resuming actions as normal.

 

[Alchemator]

Go reffing, go!

Limewire OOOO

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Garchomp [Chomper] | Starmie [Shuriken]
HP: 11 | 88
Energy: 50 | 93
Other: Confused (4 Actions) | -
Actions: Dragon Claw Caius thrice. | Thunderbolt Caius ~ Protect ~ Cosmic Power

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Its_A_Random XXOO

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Eelektross [Sheeldon] | Dusknoir [Caius]
HP: 100 | 90
Energy: 100 | 100
Other: - | -
Actions: Brick Break Shuriken ~ Coil ~ Wild Charge Shuriken | Ice Beam Chomper ~ Earthquake ~ ThunderPunch Shuriken

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It seems as if Chomper was going to be the one to attack first, but seeing that his teammate is in danger, he gallantly shields Shuriken from the oncoming Brick Break, only to be himself KO'd! Shuriken attempts to avenge his valiant partner, but his Thunderbolt only scratches the somehow-incredibly-bulky Caius, who retaliates with an even-less-effective Ice Beam.

Noting that he's now facing two opponents at once, Shuriken takes the decision to throw up a Protect to - you guessed it - protect himself from... Sheeldon using Coil? No wait, here comes the attack - an Earthquake! It did diddly-squat, however, as even Caius' teammate avoided the attack with Levitate.

In order to further increase his defenses, Shuriken calls out to the stars (even though he's one himself?) for guidance, drawing from their Cosmic Power. It isn't enough to stop him getting badly hurt, however, from the combined efforts of his opponents, using Wild Charge and ThunderPunch!

End of Round 4

Limewire XOOO

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Garchomp [Chomper] | Starmie [Shuriken]
HP: KO | 39
Energy: 50 | 73
Other: - | +1 Def, +1 SDef

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Its_A_Random XXOO

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Eelektross [Sheeldon] | Dusknoir [Caius]
HP: 90 | 77
Energy: 78 | 80
Other: +1 Atk, +1 Def, +1 Acc | -

At the fall of Chomper, the arena morphs into a Water Arena! But is this too late for Shuriken? At least Limewire will release another Pokémon to help him!

Oh, and the sandstorm has subsided.

 

[Limewire]

"A water arena! This could change the whole match. Thundah the Magnezone, go out there and help Shuriken."

EDIT: oh yeah, Shuriken should have +1 Defense and Special Defense now.

EDIT 2: Ability for Magnezone is Sturdy.

 

[Its_A_Random]

On the subject of abilities, Caius & Sheeldon only have 1 Ability anyway...Seeing the arena become water was music to Random's ears. They say water conducts electricity...Well, let's see...

"Time for some good old RPing!"

Sheeldon: Brick Break Magnezone, trying to push it into the water > Thunderbolt @ the water > Brick Break Magnezone
IF Magnezone issues Protect A2, THEN replace that action with chill & push all actions back.

Caius: Command: Levitate > Charge Beam @ the water > Shadow Punch Starmie
IF Starmie issues Protect A2, THEN replace that action with chill & push all actions back.

 

[Limewire]

"Cool, it's time to get creative too!

Thundah: It's a good thing that you can float. Use Protect on the first action to prevent any damage from Brick Break. The sheer impact of Sheeldon's move might knock you into the water, but fear not! Use Magnet Rise to hover over the water- you may recieve some splash from the electricity, but it should not be too serious. Now, finish this round with a powerful Thunderbolt at Caius.

Protect ~ Magnet Rise ~ Thunderbolt (Caius)

Shuriken: You might not survive this round, so go out with a bang. Use a combination of Hydro Pump + Rapid Spin to create a gigantic spinning blade of water. Since Hydro Pump comes from your 10 points, the goal is to hit every single Pokemon on the field with it (even Thundah, but don't worry) for more damage with Surf, and your Timid nature should hopefully balance out the accuracy. Recharge, and if you are still alive, Hydro Pump at Caius."

Hydro Pump + Rapid Spin combo (all Pokemon) ~ Recharge ~ Hydro Pump (Caius)

 

[Alchemator]

I'm going to ref this soon guys, I've been very busy recently. Sorry for the delay!

 

[Alchemator]

Hello I'm alive! Many apologies for the delay, influx of school work and such.

Limewire XOOO

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Magnezone [Thundah] | Starmie [Shuriken]
HP: 100 | 39
Energy: 100 | 73
Other: - | +1 Def, +1 SDef
Actions: Protect ~ Magnet Rise ~ Thunderbolt Caius | Hydro Pump + Rapid Spin ~ cool ~ Hydro Pump (Caius)

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Its_A_Random XXOO

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Eelektross [Sheeldon] | Dusknoir [Caius]
HP: 90 | 77
Energy: 78 | 80
Other: +1 Atk, +1 Def, +1 Acc | -
Actions: Brick Break Thundah ~ Thunderbolt the water ~ Brick Break Thundah | Levitate ~ Charge Beam the water ~ Shadow Punch Shuriken

As this exciting doubles battle begins to reach its climax, Thundah the Magnezone takes the field for Limewire's side, which is faring rather well - leading by a Pokémon! However, everything is still up for grabs in this match. Eager to make a good impression, Thundah acts first and throws up an originally-named Protect to protect himself. It seems that he acted just in time, as Sheeldon leaps forward and attempts to strike him with a Brick Break, but all it does is knock the Magnezone into the water. Caius just decides to sit back and Levitate. The eerie calm of parried blows soon comes to an end however, as the unusually-sluggish Shuriken begins to gather water from the deep pool, forming a Water Vortex which strikes all Pokémon on the field! ...except Thundah of course, who remains calmly protected underwater.

After that impressive display of water control, Shuriken decides to cool off and not participate in this bout. Thundah, however, decides to stay firmly in the game. Well, as firmly as you can when using elusive tactics, as he uses Magnet Rise to lift himself out of the water. Sheeldon and Caius decide to stick to their original orders, and fire a Thunderbolt and Charge Beam respectively, doing absolutely nothing.

Time successfully bought and spend with great efficiency, Shuriken jumps back into the action (ohohohoho) with a Hydro Pump, which Caius takes admirably. It seems Limewire's team is ganging up on the dastardly Dusknoir, however, as Thundah launches its first offensive move of the match - a Thunderbolt! Caius now seems to be flagging slightly... Sheeldon takes out its anger with another Brick Break, dealing relatively hefty damage. Dusknoir throws a Shadow Punch at Shuriken too - I doubt it can take too many more of those!

End of Round 5

Limewire XOOO

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Magnezone [Thundah] | Starmie [Shuriken]
HP: 87 | 25
Energy: 67 | 47
Other: Levitating (3 Actions) | -

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Its_A_Random XXOO

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Eelektross [Sheeldon] | Dusknoir [Caius]
HP: 73 | 34
Energy: 59 | 65
Other: - | Levitating (4 Actions)

 

[Limewire]

"Well, if it worked once, it will work again.

Thundah: Focus on Caius! If IAR has only one Pokemon left, we win.

Thunderbolt (Caius) ~ Metal Sound (Caius) ~ Thunderbolt (Caius)

Shuriken: Since we're going first this round, I doubt our previous combo will be effective. Go offensive.

Hydro Pump (Caius) ~ Ice Beam (Sheldon) ~ Hydro Pump (Caius)."

 

[Its_A_Random]

"Heh, heh, heh...Caius, you should live through those first two assaults & have enough to cripple Magnezone! Sheeldon, take out the Starmie & then focus on Magnezone! We can turn the tables!"

Sheeldon: Thunderbolt Shuriken > Wild Charge Shuriken > Brick Break Thundah
Caius: Pain Split Thundah > Disable Thundah's Thunderbolt > Fire Punch Thundah
IF your energy drops below 12 at any point, THEN replace your next action with Chill

 

[Alchemator]

Sorry about this, I've had so much work.

Limewire XOOO

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Magnezone [Thundah] | Starmie [Shuriken]
HP: 87 | 25
Energy: 67 | 47
Other: Levitating (3 Actions) | -
Actions: Thunderbolt Caius ~ Metal Sound Caius ~ Thunderbolt Caius | Hydro Pump Caius ~ Ice Beam Sheeldon ~ Hydro Pump Caius

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Its_A_Random XXOO

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Eelektross [Sheeldon] | Dusknoir [Caius]
HP: 73 | 34
Energy: 59 | 65
Other: - | Levitating (4 Actions)
Actions: Thunderbolt Shuriken ~ Wild Charge Shuriken ~ Brick Break Thundah | Pain Split Thundah ~ Disable [Thunderbolt] ~ Fire Punch Thundah

Starmie, because somehow it's an incredibly fast starfish with Psychic powers, spins into action once again, dousing Caius with a Hydro Pump - it's certainly starting to look quite weary! Thundah decides to aid his ally in adding to the pain, by launching a - you guessed it - Thundahbolt. Caius definitely looks to be on its last legs - another attack could finish it off! Sheeldon doesn't seem to be too concerned for his partner, however, and strikes Shuriken with a Thunderbolt of his own - unfortunately with "er" rather than "ah". Despite the different phonetics, the attack hits Shuriken hard, leaving it even more tired than Caius, who - as I already explained - is... err, what? Oh, a Pain Split! Conniving, I must say. While the attack saps a lot of Caius' HP, it's quite the reversal!

Shuriken, making its final attack of its long stint in battle, stings Sheeldon with an Ice Beam, though to little effect. Thundah pre-emptively laments the loss of his partner, letting out an ear-piercing Metal Sound, which makes Caius shiver and lower his Special Defense.In fact, Sheeldon hears it too, and his Special Defense is also lowered. Italics. Right on cue, Sheeldon finishes Shuriken off with a Wild Charge, and Limewire's Pokémon is soon...

SEEING STARS
YEEAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH

Err, yes. Caius finishes off that bout by using Disable to make Thundah forget... um... what was it again? Never mind.

In the next skirmish, Thundah is still pondering what it was that he had forgotten, while both of his opponents gang up on him with super effective attacks - Fire Punch and Brick Break! Ouch... Thundah is certainly looking to be in a bad way, though Caius is feeling the strain of using so much energy.

Fortunately for Thundah, his friend Kax$tar pops out to lend a hand.

And with the fainting of a Pokémon, the arena begins to writhe and sway, contorting and twisting into... well, nothing seemed to change. How disappointing.

End of Round 6

Limewire XXOO

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Magnezone [Thundah] | Starmie [Shuriken] | Togekiss [Kax$tar]
HP: 20 | KO | 80
Energy: 49 | 33 | 78
Other: - | - | -

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Its_A_Random XXOO

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Eelektross [Sheeldon] | Dusknoir [Caius]
HP: 60 | 44
Energy: 41 | 19
Other: -2 SDef | Levitating (1 Action), -2 SDef

Can Its_A_Random maintain this momentum?

 

[Its_A_Random]

"Alright you two, time to banish the robot once & for all & start focusing on the flinchinator!"

Sheeldon: Brick Break Thundah > Thunderbolt kax$tar > Chill
IF Brick Break fails for whatever reason, THEN push actions back.
IF Thundah uses Protect successfully when you are going to use Brick Break, THEN swap Brick Break with the next action in line.

Caius: Fire Punch Thundah > Chill > Chill
IF Fire Punch fails for whatever reason, THEN push actions back.
IF Thundah uses Protect successfully when you are going to use Fire Punch, THEN swap Fire Punch with the next action in line.

 

[Limewire]

"Ugh, Pain Split. I would be raging like crazy if it weren't for the fact that Pain Split saved my Dunsparce's ass like three times...

*ahem*

Thundah: I should have seen this coming *headdesk*. All we can do now is stall.

Metal Sound (all) ~ EXPLOSION ~ KAPSLOSION

Kax$tar: Do not worry, kaxtar, for the hax gods are on our side."

Protect ~ Air Slash (Caius) ~ Air Slash (Caius)

man, I'm so tempted to do an Air Slash + Heat Wave combo but I really need Air Slash's flinch rate

 

[Alchemator]

I hope you guys are enjoying your periodic reffings, with a spacing of four whole days ;_;

Limewire XXOO

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Magnezone [Thundah] | Togekiss [Kax$tar]
HP: 20 | 80
Energy: 49 | 78
Other: - | -
Actions: Metal Sound ~ Explosion ~ SUPER EXPLOSION | Protect ~ Air Slash Caius ~ Air Slash Caius

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Its_A_Random XXOO

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Eelektross [Sheeldon] | Dusknoir [Caius]
HP: 60 | 44
Energy: 41 | 19
Other: -2 SDef | Levitating (1 Action), -2 SDef
Actions: Brick Break Thundah ~ Thunderbolt Kax$tar ~ Chill | Fire Punch Thundah ~ Chill ~ Chill

New to the field, Kax$tar begins the round in his -- now-trademark -- passive way: he uses Protect! From what is he protecting himself? Well, I haven't got the foggiest, but Thundah does decide, in his final mechanical breath, to lament his own death as he did Shuriken's, using Metal Sound. Its_A_Random's Pokémon don't seem perturbed, however, as they finally finish Thundah off with their respective attacks.

Now alone against two rather-healthy opponents, the future isn't looking so bright for Kax$tar as it once had. Regardless, he lays on the pain with an Air Slash, which -- especially due to the aforementioned Metal Soudns -- strikes Caius for a strong amount of damage. Unfortunately for Kax$tar, however, the hax gods do not shine. It seems that they've abandoned him completely, in fact, as Sheeldon brings him back to reality with one of his nasty Thunderbolts. Caius, despite taking quite a beating, simply Chills.

Kax$tar now realises that he's in a bit of a pickle, and uses Air Slash on Caius again. He feels reassured, as it flinches Caius. Could there be a comeback, due to hax, on the horizon? Sheeldon couldn't seem to care less, however, as he both Chills.

End of Round 7

Limewire XXXO

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Magnezone [Thundah] | Togekiss [Kax$tar]
HP: KO | 59
Energy: 42 | 73
Other: - | -

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Its_A_Random XXOO

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Eelektross [Sheeldon] | Dusknoir [Caius]
HP: 60 | 26
Energy: 40 | 26
Other: -2 SDef | -2 SDef

With the fall of Thundah, the arena clunks and whirrs, and magical sparks fly, and the arena transforms into... a Desert field! Could this new arena change Limewire's fortunes?