[LLAMA - Round 2] TSRD vs Mowtom

[Frosty]

BATTLE RULES
3v3 Singles
Enforced 2 Day DQ Time for players, 3 for referees. Each player has one DQ warning a match. Go over once, you will use your warning. Go over twice, you will be DQed. This will be at the discretion of the player or one of the hosts if the player takes too long. Referees going over DQ will probably be sacked and replaced.
Infinite Recoveries/Chills per Pokémon.
Three Substitutions per player excluding KO Substitutions.
One Mega Evolution
Switch = OK
Abilities = ALL
Items = ON; you do not have to have the item in possession but the item must not be banned, similar to SICK (Banned Items: Soul Dew, Dark Stone, Light Stone, Diancite, Prison Bottle).
Arena: ASB Tournament Arena
If there are matches still going on come Thursday the 26th of March at Midnight (GMT +00:00), then the DQ Times of those matches will shorten to 1 Day Player, 1 Day Referee.


Team TSRD

Hinoka the Dragonite ♀

Types

-1 Base Attack Power on incoming neutral attacks Dragon itself would resist. Unable to have Thrash or Outrage disrupted by oncoming damage.

Able to hit Pokémon in the evasive stage of Bounce, Fly or Sky Drop with single target moves that hit Pokémon on the field regardless of position.
Will always hit foes with Dig (except other Flying types) and Dive. Cannot be hit by Dive unless the attacking Pokémon has a size class greater than four.
Immunity to Ground attacks and the Arena Trap Ability except under the effects of Smack Down and Gravity, even for ground-based flying Pokémon. Unaffected by Spikes or Toxic Spikes when switching in.

Abilities
Inner Focus [Passive]
When an opponent attempts to flinch this Pokémon, it stands firm and continues its attack. If it has another ability that would be activated by flinching, that ability activates.
Multiscale [Passive] (Unlocked)
This Pokémon has sturdy scales to protect it from an opponent's attacks.
If this Pokémon is at their maximum HP when a round starts, all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks with Base Attack Power will be halved.

Stats
|HP: 100|Atk: 5|Def: 4|SpA: 3|SpD: 4|Spe: 80|Size: 4|Weight: 6|BRT: 22|
|EC: 9/9|MC: 0|DC: 5/5|KOC: 0|Nature: Impish (+Def,-SpA)

Moves (40)
Level Up (12)
Agility
Dragon Rage
Fire Punch
Hurricane
Leer
Outrage
Roost
Slam
Thunder Punch
Thunder Wave
Twister
Wrap

Egg (5)
Dragon Dance
Dragon Rush
Extreme Speed
Iron Tail
Light Screen

TM/HM (20)
Bide
Brick Break
Defog
Dive
Double Team
Earthquake
Endure
Fly
Focus Punch
Ice Punch
Protect
Reflect
Rest
Rock Slide
Skull Bash
Sky Drop
Sleep Talk
Substitute
Swagger
Waterfall

Tutor (1)
Superpower

Other (2)
Heal Bell
Whirlwind

Sarasa the Lucario ♀

Types

Ignore weight restrictions on Circle Throw, Seismic Toss, Sky Drop, Storm Throw, Submission, and Vital Throw.

Immune to Sandstorm damage. Immune to Poison/Toxic status, but can be corroded specifically by Acid and Acid Spray, making them susceptible to Poison-type attacks and Poison/Toxic Status.

Abilities
Adaptability [Passive] (Mega)
Moves that match this Pokémon's type have their Base Attack Power increased by two.
Inner Focus [Passive]
When an opponent attempts to flinch this Pokémon, it stands firm and continues its attack. If it has another ability that would be activated by flinching, that ability activates.
Justified [Passive] (Unlocked)
This Pokémon's body reacts to dark energy, invigorating its passions.
When hit by a Dark-type move, the Pokémon's attack will increase one stage. A boost gained this way will be maintained at the end of each round.
Steadfast [Passive]
If this Pokémon is flinched, it becomes aware of the speed difference and increases Speed by one stage to make up the difference. This Speed boost is maintained at the end of each round.

Stats
Normal:
|HP: 100|Atk: 4|Def: 3|SpA: 3|SpD: 3|Spe: 104|Size: 3|Weight: 4|BRT: 20|
|EC: 6/6|MC: 0|DC: 5/5|KOC: 0|Nature: Jolly (+Spe,-SpA) [+12% Accuracy]
Mega:
|HP: 100|Atk: 6|Def: 3|SpA: 4|SpD: 3|Spe: 129|Size: 3|Weight: 4|BRT: 24|
|EC: 6/6|MC: 0|DC: 5/5|KOC: 0|Nature: Jolly (+Spe,-SpA) [+19% Accuracy]

Moves (40)
Level Up (21)
Aura Sphere
Bone Rush
Close Combat
Copycat
Counter
Dark Pulse
Detect
Dragon Pulse
Endure
Extreme Speed
Feint
Force Palm
Foresight
Me First
Metal Claw
Metal Sound
Power-Up Punch
Quick Attack
Reversal
Screech
Swords Dance

Egg (5)
Agility
Blaze Kick
Crunch
High Jump Kick
Iron Defense

TM/HM (12)
Brick Break
Dig
Double Team
Earthquake
Focus Punch
Iron Tail
Rest
Roar
Rock Slide
Sleep Talk
Stone Edge
Substitute

Tutor (2)
Ice Punch
Magnet Rise

Amber the Volcanion

Types

Immune to Burn status. Brighten Command.
Brighten Command: For the next six actions, all this Pokémon's attacks will have their accuracy increased by one stage.
Type Exclusive commands can only be used by Pokémon that are naturally that type, and are still available if the Pokémon changes type.
Command Type: Type Exclusive | Accuracy: -- | Energy Cost: 5 | Priority: 0 | CT: None

Ignores arena restrictions on Water attacks that require an external water source. Evasive Diving reduced from 6 energy per action to 5 per action.

Abilities
Water Absorb [Passive]
This Pokémon absorbs water attacks instead of taking damage from them, recovering 50% of the damage the water attack would have done.

Stats
|HP: 100|Atk: 4|Def: 5|SpA: 5|SpD: 4|Spe: 60|Size: 4|Weight: 5|BRT: 23|
|EC: 0/0|MC: 0|DC: 0/0|KOC: 0|Nature: Sassy (+SpD,-Spe) [-10% Evasion]

Moves (40)
Level Up (11)
Explosion
Flame Charge
Flare Blitz
Haze
Mist
Overheat
Scald
Steam Eruption
Take Down
Water Pulse
Weather Ball

TM/HM (25)
Brick Break
Double Team
Earthquake
Flash Cannon
Focus Blast
Giga Impact
Gyro Ball
Hyper Beam
Incinerate
Protect
Rest
Roar
Rock Slide
Sandstorm
Sleep Talk
Sludge Bomb
Sludge Wave
Smack Down
Solar Beam
Stone Edge
Substitute
Sunny Day
Swagger
Toxic
Will-O-Wisp

Tutor (4)
Earth Power
Heat Wave
Snore
Superpower

Team Mowtom

Paper the Jirachi

Jirachi [Paper] (-)

Types: Steel / Psychic

• Steel STAB; immune to Sandstorm damage, immune to Poison/Toxic status, but can be corroded specifically by Acid and Acid Spray, making them susceptible to Poison-type attacks and Poison/Toxic Status.
• Psychic STAB; can lift and throw opponents with Psychic regardless of Special Attack Rank. Psychic-type attacks are not godlike and cannot be used as a catchall for Disabling, Binding, and redirecting opposing attacks.

Ability:
Serene Grace

• This Pokemon has a blessing which doubles the success chance of its attack's secondary effects (eg paralysis from Thunderbolt).

Nature: Hasty (+Speed, -Defense)

Stats:
HP: 110
Atk: 4
Def: 3 (-)
SpA: 4
SpD: 4
Spe: 115 (+) (+15% Accuracy)
Size Class: 1
Weight Class: 1
Base Rank Total: 24

EC: N/A
MC: 0
AC: N/A

Attacks (40/90):

Level-Up
Wish
Confusion
Rest
Swift
Helping Hand
Psychic
Refresh
Zen Headbutt
Doom Desire

Tutor
Fire Punch
Drain Punch
Ice Punch
Icy Wind
Iron Defense
Iron Head
Magic Coat
Skill Swap
Stealth Rock
Thunder Punch

TM
Psyshock
Toxic
Hidden Power (Ground)
Light Screen
Protect
Safeguard
Thunder
Shadow Ball
Double Team
Reflect
Energy Ball
Endure
Thunder Wave
Grass Knot
Sleep Talk
U-Turn
Substitute
Flash Cannon

Event
Meteor Mash
Moonblast
Teleport

Rock the Tyranitar

Tyranitar [Rock] (F)

Types: Rock / Dark

• Rock STAB; Adds an additional level of Priority (+0 to +1, +3 to +4 etc.) on naturally occurring level-up, egg, tutor, or TM attacks that increase only defense, special defense, or prevent damage (Full list: Acid Armor, Amnesia, Barrier, Defense Curl, Detect, Quick Guard, Harden, Iron Defense, Light Screen, Protect, Reflect, Skull Bash, Stockpile, Wide Guard, Withdraw). Reduced damage from all special attacks by two (2) Base Attack Power during Sandstorm, immune to Sandstorm damage. Ignores Arena restrictions on Rock attacks requiring an external rock source.
• Dark STAB; ignores Attract and Confusion status entirely when using Dark-type damaging and non-damaging attacks.

Abilities:
Sand Stream / Unnerve (Unlocked)

• When entering into battle, this Pokemon summons a massive Sandstorm that lasts for 4 rounds (6 with Smooth Rock), expending 10 EN to do so.
  • Command: Activate Sand Stream - 9 En - Summons sandy weather to the field.
• The Pokemon's presence causes immense tension in the opponent, preventing them from eating a held Berry. Natural Gift may still be used.

Nature: Quiet (+Special Attack, -Speed)

Stats:
HP: 110
Atk: 5
Def: 4
SpA: 4 (+)
SpD: 4
Spe: 53 (-) (-10% Evasion)
Size Class: 4
Weight Class: 6
Base Rank Total: 23

Rock the Mega Tyranitar

Mega Tyranitar [Rock] (F)

Types: Rock / Dark

• Rock STAB; Adds an additional level of Priority (+0 to +1, +3 to +4 etc.) on naturally occurring level-up, egg, tutor, or TM attacks that increase only defense, special defense, or prevent damage (Full list: Acid Armor, Amnesia, Barrier, Defense Curl, Detect, Quick Guard, Harden, Iron Defense, Light Screen, Protect, Reflect, Skull Bash, Stockpile, Wide Guard, Withdraw). Reduced damage from all special attacks by two (2) Base Attack Power during Sandstorm, immune to Sandstorm damage. Ignores Arena restrictions on Rock attacks requiring an external rock source.
• Dark STAB; ignores Attract and Confusion status entirely when using Dark-type damaging and non-damaging attacks.

Abilities:
Sand Stream / Unnerve (Unlocked)

• When entering into battle, this Pokemon summons a massive Sandstorm that lasts for 4 rounds (6 with Smooth Rock), expending 10 EN to do so.
  • Command: Activate Sand Stream - 9 En - Summons sandy weather to the field.
  • A Sand Stream summoned by Mega Tyranitar will last indefinitely until the weather is changed.
• The Pokemon's presense causes immense tension in the opponent, preventing them from eating a held Berry. Natural Gift may still be used.

Nature: Quiet (+Special Attack, -Speed)

Stats:
HP: 110
Atk: 7
Def: 6
SpA: 4 (+)
SpD: 5
Spe: 61 (-) (-10% Evasion)
Size Class: 4
Weight Class: 6
Base Rank Total: 28

EC: 9/9
MC: 0
AC: 5/5

Attacks (40/117):

Level-Up
Thunder Fang
Ice Fang
Fire Fang
Bite
Leer
Sandstorm
Screech
Chip Away
Rock Slide
Scary Face
Thrash
Dark Pulse
Payback
Crunch
Earthquake
Stone Edge
Giga Impact

Egg
Ancient Power
Focus Energy
Iron Head
Pursuit
Stealth Rock

Tutor
Aqua Tail
Counter
Low Kick

TM
Roar
Protect
Taunt
Ice Beam
Endure
Smack Down
Thunderbolt
Dig
Brick Break
Double Team
Fire Blast
Torment
Thunder Wave
Dragon Tail
Substitute

Event

Scissors the Tomohawk

Tomohawk [Scissors] (F)

Types: Flying / Fighting

• Flying STAB; immunity to Ground attacks and the Arena Trap Ability except under the effects of Smack Down and Gravity, even for ground-based flying Pokemon. Will always hit foes with Dig (except other Flying types) and Dive. Cannot be hit by Dive unless the attacking Pokemon has a size class greater than four (4). Unaffected by Spikes or Toxic Spikes. when switching in. Able to hit Pokemon in the evasive stage of Bounce, Fly or Sky Drop with single target moves that hit Pokemon on the field regardless of position.
• Fighting STAB; ignore weight restrictions on Circle Throw, Seismic Toss, Sky Drop, Storm Throw, Submission, and Vital Throw.

Abilities:
Intimidate / Prankster / Justified (Unlocked)

• 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 their 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 as a Command, and will affect all opponents.
  Command: Activate Intimidate - 5 En - Lowers all foes' Attack by one (1) stage. Only usable if a foe entered play this round.
• The Pokemon is always prepared for engaging in sneaky tactics and trickery, giving its non-damaging attacks a +1 increase in priority level.
• This Pokemon's body reacts to dark energy, invigorating its passions. When hit by a Dark-type move, the Pokémon's attack will increase one (1) stage. A boost gained this way will be maintained at the end of each round.

Nature: Modest (+Special Attack, -Attack)

Stats:
HP: 110
Atk: 1 (-)
Def: 3
SpA: 5 (+)
SpD: 3
Spe: 85
Size Class: 2
Weight Class: 3
Base Rank Total: 19

EC: 6/6
MC: 0
AC: 5/5

Attacks (40/88):

Level-Up
Sunny Day
Aura Sphere
Scratch
Fury Swipes
Baby-Doll Eyes
Harden
Focus Energy
Rock Smash
Roar
Noble Roar
Aerial Ace
Morning Sun
Whirlwind
Earth Power
Air Slash
Heat Wave
Hurricane
Healing Wish

Egg
Baton Pass
Haze
Memento
Rapid Spin
Yawn

Tutor
Bounce
Snatch
Stealth Rock
Tailwind

TM
Toxic
Hidden Power (Ice)
Taunt
Hyper Beam
Protect
Roost
Safeguard
Double Team
Reflect
Focus Blast
Grass Knot
Substitute
Fly

Order of Operations

Heads: TSRD
Tails: Mowtom

(Tails)

Mowtom sends out pokemon with item
TSRD sends out pokemon with item and orders
Mowtom orders
I Ref

 

[Mowtom]

"Hopefully I do better this time. Scissors @ Rare Candy."

 

[TSRD]

Sarasa gently drew the covers closer about Seriho's sleeping form before turning and heading out into the hallway where her team waited.
"Sleeping well?" Sarasa nods and heads in the direction of the stadium. "Well lets let those two rest a bit. Feeling up for another round Sarasa?"
Another nod and soon she stepped out into the stands. A shadow falls over the ground and she looks up to see a pokemon already in flight.
"I see our opponent for this match is already here. Flying eh? Hinoka, want to go play a bit?" The dragonite takes off in a cloud of dust.

Sending out Hinoka the Dragonite with a Rare Candy!

Sky Drop~Sky Drop~Sky Drop
If Tomohawk is under the effects of Substitute when you would act Then Fly
If Tomohawk is under the effects of Reflect when you would act Then Brick Break
If Tomohawk is under the effects of Double Team when you would act Then Rock Slide

 

[Mowtom]

"Who says that it is better to have second order R1 exactly? At least Intimidate cushions the blows..."

*SCREEEEE*
Harden~Double Team (1)~Reflect

 

[Frosty]

How the hell does sky drop work on a mon that can fly -_-? Oh the misteries of pokemon defying physics...

Hp: 100
En: 100
6/4/3/4/80
Other:
Item: Rare Candy

Hp: 110
En: 100
1/3/6/3/85
Other:
Item: Rare Candy​

Round 1!​

Competitive for dummies. Lesson 1: when you know the possible team of your opponent, always bring a good neutral choice. Last-to-order advantage is good and all, but it can't turn a shitty matchup in a less shitty one.​

ACTION 1!

Tomohawk used Harden! (-5en)
+1def

Dragonite used Sky Drop! (-5.5en)
Crit: 13 (no)
Damage: (9+3+1+4.5)*1.5-2-2= 22.25hp
-2.225hp due to obscure harden effect

ACTION 2!

Tomohawk used Double Team! (-4en)

Dragonite used Rock Slide! (-6en)
Hit: 32 (yes)
Crit: 4 (no)
Damage: (6+4.5)-2-2= 6.5hp

ACTION 3!

Tomohawk used Reflect! (-10en)

Dragonite used Brick Break! (-6en)
Crit: 15 (no)
Damage: (8+4.5)*0.67-2-2= 4.37hp
screen shattered

- - -

Hp: 98
En: 82
6/4/3/4/80
Other: -1atk
Item: Rare Candy

Hp: 77
En: 81
1/3/6/3/85
Other: +1def
Item: Rare Candy​

Mowtom
TSRD
I Ref

 

[Mowtom]

"Rock Slide has the spread reduction penalty, so it should have 6 BAP. And yes, I realize there was no reason not to bring Greninja. I don't know what I was thinking. And of course, it isn't like initiating a switch phase here gives me a better matchup."

*caw* :-(
Hidden Power~Hidden Power~Hidden Power
IF Bide THEN replace actions with Stealth Rock~Morning Sun~Hidden Power from use of Bide
IF Light Screen AND Dragonite is not Taunted THEN Taunt
IF Dragonite has Double Team clones THEN Aura Sphere

 

[TSRD]

"Nice try Hinoka! Keep going, he can't delay forever." Hinoka replies with a warbling cry and a determined expression.
Quickly she picks up speed and begins streaking through the sky, striking harshly while avoiding her opponent's counterattacks.

Agility[Boost]~Fly~Fly

 

[Frosty]

Hp: 98
En: 82
6/4/3/4/80
Other: -1atk
Item: Rare Candy

Hp: 77
En: 81
1/3/6/3/85
Other: +1def
Item: Rare Candy
​

Round 2!

This, folks, is when of the instances where lack of experience shows: forgetting to sub for a potentially devastating strategy. Speed-boosting + Damaging Evasive is a common strategy, but if you haven't seen it screwing up someone you usually don't consider it.

So watch battles. Its like you have anything better to do anyway :) .
​

DATA:

ACTION 1!

Tomohawk used Hidden Power! (-4en)
Crit: 13 (no)
Damage: (6+3)*2.25= 20.25hp

Dragonite used Agility! (-7en)
+2spe

ACTION 2!

Dragonite flew up high!

Tomohawk used Hidden Power! (-8en)
miss

Dragonite used Fly! (-10en)
Crit: 14 (no)
Damage: (9+3+1+4.5)*1.5-4=22.25hp

ACTION 3!

Dragonite flew up high!

Tomohawk used Hidden Power! (-12en)
miss

Dragonite used Fly! (-14en)
Crit: 9 (no)
Damage: (9+3+1+4.5)*1.5-4=22.25hp

- - -

Hp: 78
En: 51
6/4/3/4/80
Other: -1atk, +1spe
Item: Rare Candy

Hp: 32
En: 57
1/3/6/3/85
Other:
Item: Rare Candy

​

TSRD
Mowtom
I Ref

 

[TSRD]

A mesmerizing aerial ballet was winding to a close in the skies over the arena, the two figures beginning to tire.
"Don't let your guard down Hinoka! Opponents are always at their most desperate near the end of a match!"

Sky Drop~Sky Drop~Sky Drop
If Tomohawk is under the effects of Double Team when you would act Then Twister
If Tomohawk is ordered to use a Damaging Ice Type Combination Then Substitute[15] [Once]
If Tomohawk is under the effects of Substitute when you would act Then Ice Punch the first instance, Thunder Punch the second instance, Ice Punch the third instance

 

[TSRD]

This is your warning for going over DQ Mowtom.

 

[Mowtom]

"Sorrysorrysorry I thought I ordered already."
Protect~Hidden Power~Protect

 

[Frosty]

Hp: 78
En: 51
6/4/3/4/80
Other: -1atk, +1spe
Item: Rare Candy

Hp: 32
En: 57
1/3/6/3/85
Other:
Item: Rare Candy​

Round 3!

I wonder what exactly is mowtom trying to accomplish here.

Other than infuriating me, of course.

I suppose Dragonite is wasting a good amount of energy. Maybe that is his plan?
​

ACTION 1!

Tomohawk used Protect! (-7en)

Dragonite used Sky Drop! (-5.5en)
Damage: (9+3+1+4.5)*1.5-2= 24.25hp (-9.7en)

ACTION 2!

Dragonite grabbed Tomohawk!

Tomohawk used Hidden Power! (-4en)
Crit: 4 (no)
Damage: (6+3)*2.25= 20.25hp

Dragonite used Sky Drop! (-9.5en)
Crit: 1 (yes)
Damage: (9+3+1+4.5+3)*1.5-2= 28.75hp

ACTION 3!

Tomohawk used Protect! (-7en)

Dragonite used Sky Drop! (-13.5en)
Damage: (9+3+1+4.5)*1.5-2= 24.25hp (-9.7en)

- - -

Hp: 58
En: 22
6/4/3/4/80
Other: -1atk
Item: Rare Candy

Hp: 3
En: 20
1/3/6/3/85
Other:
Item: Rare Candy​

Mowtom
TSRD
I Ref

​

 

[Mowtom]

"I didn't want to die ordering second."

*nod*
Hidden Power~Hidden Power~Hidden Power
IF P/E THEN Stealth Rock, but only once

 

[TSRD]

Tired of the evasive tactics her opponent continued to use, Hinoka struck with blinding speed...

Extreme Speed~Chill~Chill

 

[Frosty]

Round 4!

Tomohawk fainted and I lived happily ever after.

​

ACTION 1!

Dragonite used ExtremeSpeed! (-6en)
KO!

- - -

Hp: 58
En: 16
6/4/3/4/80
Other: -1atk
Item: Rare Candy

Hp: KO
En: KO
1/3/6/3/85
Other:
Item: Rare Candy
​

- - -

Mowtom sends out pokemon with item
TSRD orders
Mowtom orders
I Ref

 

[Mowtom]

"Rock @ Tyranitarite (I think hat's how it's spelled)."

 

[TSRD]

Hinoka warbled a cry of satisfaction and victory. "A fine performance Hinoka."
Suddenly a veritable mountain of stone appeared on the field. "Uh oh..."

Superpower~Brick Break~Superpower
If Tyranitar is ordered to use Counter Then Chill, Restart Queue
If Tyranitar is ordered to use Protect Then Chill, Restart Queue
If Tyranitar is ordered to use Substitute A1 or A2 Then initiate action string Whirlwind~Chill started on the action after Tyranitar is to use Substitute [Once]

 

[Mowtom]

"OK this is getting ridiculous."

*ROAR*
[Mega Evolve] Substitute (15)~Taunt~Stealth Rock

 

[TSRD]

It'll be interesting to see how the sub interactions play out here:
I think it will end up Whirlwind[Failed]~Superpower but I could be wrong.
Either way we certainly have the proper ref for finding out.

 

[Mowtom]

"My thoughts exactly!"

 

[Its_A_Random]

Apparently Sky Dropping a Flying-type Pokémon results in no damage and this would affect this battle.

However, because the mechanics at the time dictated that it does deal damage, it will stay that way for this battle (general protocol is that changes to mechanics is only effective in all new battles).

Carry on as normal.

That is unless both parties want to agree to no DMG Sky Drop in which case you can go back to the Sky Drop round or something.

 

[Mowtom]

:o(

 

[TSRD]

*Responding to the question posed*: Sorry Mowtom but the only way we could roll this back would be to restart the entire match (since skydrop was the first move used).
Given that I don't think it would really change the outcome in the end (EBelt Ice Punch + Fly seems like it would be enough to get us back to this spot), I think we should just continue on.

 

[Mowtom]

Pretty much what I expected

 

[TSRD]

If you're willing to post quicker and can get Frosty on board with a restart and quicker reffing time (I somewhat doubt his desire to do so, and I have no desire to increase his work load further) then I would be fine restarting.
I gave my answer with the consideration on how unlikely I think that is. I'm not trying to steal a win here, I was even the one who brought this mistake to light. *sigh*