Hiya there! Seth Vilo here, registered lurker on Smogon and friends. I recently had a battle with darkartisan on the Shoddy server, and decided (with his help XD) to warstory it! I’ve done one before, long ago, so decided it was time for another shot. The battle is much better, so I think the warstory will be as well. Never know.
In this battle, I’m using a team I composed because of a recent whim. Some of you may recognize it – there was recently a Community Create-A-Team that was similar to this format. I took that base and changed a couple things here and there. That’s right – Head Smash Aggron in OU!
Heading glance at my team:
---[Standard ladder rules]---
Artisan. sent out Azelf (lvl 100 Azelf).
Seth Vilo sent out Sandy (lvl 100 Hippowdon ?).
Sandy's Sand Stream whipped up a sandstorm!
A sandstorm brewed!
Seth Vilo switched in Kitty (lvl 100 Latias ?).
Azelf used Stealth Rock.
Pointed stones float in the air around the foe's team!
The sandstorm rages.
Kitty is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Kitty lost 6% of its health.
Azelf is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Azelf lost 6% of its health.
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He didn’t Taunt. Oh well. 50/50 chance practically there! At least he’s dead now.
Meet the newest and most changeable member of the team, Scarf Latias. Typical set with Surf, Draco Meteor, and Thunderbolt as offensive moves. I want to just make sure this thing faints this turn if it stays. If not, something is gunna eat a Draco Meteor!
Kitty used Draco Meteor.
A critical hit!
Azelf lost 94% of its health.
Artisan.'s Azelf fainted.
Kitty's special attack was harshly lowered.
The sandstorm rages.
Kitty is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Kitty lost 6% of its health.
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OVERKILL! You may be wondering, “Why the !$%@ did you bring out Latias this early?” One reason that I’ve used many times before, and is 33% likely – Scizor. That clever mantis comes in and Pursuits me, knowing I’ll switch out. Yes, Latias dies, but it’s the perfect opportunity for Aggron to come in and start smashing, and considering she (My Aggron’s a girl) can OHKO more than half of OU, I want to get smashin!
Artisan. switched in Gyarados (lvl 100 Gyarados ?).
Gyarados's intimidate cut Kitty's attack!
Curses. Great switch in at this point. With it being stupid to Draco Meteor again, I‘m going to my other Gyarados counter, Tinkerbell.
Seth Vilo switched in Tink (lvl 100 Celebi).
Pointed stones dug into Tink.
Tink lost 12% of its health.
Gyarados used Dragon Dance.
Gyarados's attack was raised.
Gyarados's speed was raised.
The sandstorm rages.
Gyarados is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Gyarados lost 6% of its health.
Tink is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Tink lost 6% of its health.
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
Tink's leftovers restored its health a little!
Tink restored 6% of its health.
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Safe on the Dragon Dance for Celebi to come in. Standard Defensive Celebi set for me, with Hidden Power Ice for silly dragons to have guts to come in and set up (I’m looking at you Salamence – no good counters my eye). I decide instead of switching back to Latias to attempt a Thunderbolt kill, I’m going to neuter this Gyarados with Thunder Wave. That’s another opportunity for Aggron to kill. >=)
Gyarados used Bounce.
Gyarados bounced up!
Tink used Thunder Wave.
Tink's attack missed!
The sandstorm rages.
Gyarados is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Gyarados lost 6% of its health.
Tink is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Tink lost 6% of its health.
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
Tink's leftovers restored its health a little!
Tink restored 6% of its health.
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Way to ruin my fun… All of my usual surprise sets are being used against me… I could risk Latias again, but Paralysis from Bounce would kill me. I don’t have a good switch here, particularly since my team kinda hates Water, so Celebi stays to Paralyze the silly fish when it lands.
Gyarados used Bounce.
It's super effective!
Tink lost 83% of its health.
Tink used Thunder Wave.
Gyarados is paralysed! It may be unable to move!
The sandstorm rages.
Tink is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Tink lost 5% of its health.
Seth Vilo's Tink fainted.
Gyarados is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Gyarados lost 6% of its health.
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
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Goal accomplished at the cost of Celebi’s life. Probably a dumb sacrifice on my part. That and Artisan now knows half my team, possibly guessing a couple others accurately *cough*Heatran*cough*. But I did manage to paralyze Gyarados. I think you can piece together what that means…
Seth Vilo switched in Cera (lvl 100 Aggron ?).
Pointed stones dug into Cera.
Cera lost 6% of its health.
Yes. The star member of this team, Choice Band Aggron. Those of you who remember Land Before Time, that explains the name and gender. I wonder what move I’ll do…
Cera used Head Smash.
It's super effective!
Gyarados lost 100% of its health.
Artisan.'s Gyarados fainted.
The sandstorm rages.
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One down to Aggron’s kiler head. Next victim, please!
Artisan. switched in Metagross (lvl 100 Metagross).
Again he ruins my fun. Metagross is one of, if not THE best switch-in to CB Aggron. Drat. Since I’m assuming it’s not an uncommon mixed set, on to my defensive behemoth’s. I have Gyarados (Rest Talk) and Hippowdon. I go with the hippo for reliable recovery, and the possibility of getting Rocks up. You Stealth Rock-happy one should be happy I’m considering it at this point.
Seth Vilo switched in Sandy (lvl 100 Hippowdon ?).
Sandy's Sand Stream whipped up a sandstorm!
Pointed stones dug into Sandy.
Sandy lost 6% of its health.
Metagross used Earthquake.
Sandy lost 28% of its health.
Metagross lost 10% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Sandy's leftovers restored its health a little!
Sandy restored 6% of its health.
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Offensive – check. Physical attacker – check. I’m thinking he’ll switch to something with a special attack, so Rocks it is.
Metagross used Agility.
Metagross's speed was sharply raised.
Sandy used Stealth Rock.
Pointed stones float in the air around the foe's team!
The sandstorm rages.
Sandy's leftovers restored its health a little!
Sandy restored 6% of its health.
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Well. I seem to be predicting wrong today. I seriously doubt that I would be able to KO Metagross at this point with my only attack, Earthquake I decide to Roar and deal with it another time. Good I did too – my Earthquake would have only done 57.1% - 68.1% to the standard Agiligross, courtesy of the Smogon Damage Calculator.
Metagross used Meteor Mash.
Sandy lost 40% of its health.
Metagross lost 10% of its health.
Sandy used Roar.
Artisan. switched in Tyranitar (lvl 100 Tyranitar ?).
Tyranitar's Sand Stream whipped up a sandstorm!
Pointed stones dug into Tyranitar.
Tyranitar lost 12% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Sandy's leftovers restored its health a little!
Sandy restored 6% of its health.
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That took out a good chunk of health! I underestimate the power of Meteor Miss frequently. I’m confident now that it doesn’t have Ice Punch, though, not that it matters much. I’m down to two moves to guess from – Thunderpunch and Explosion. Gyarados must tread carefully now… I decide to try an attack in case he decides to keep Tyranitar in and attempt a KO somehow. I’m running a full 252 Defense stat, though, so he might be in for a surprise…
Artisan. switched in Machamp (lvl 100 Machamp ?).
Pointed stones dug into Machamp.
Machamp lost 6% of its health.
Sandy used Earthquake.
Machamp lost 38% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Machamp is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Machamp lost 6% of its health.
Machamp's leftovers restored its health a little!
Machamp restored 6% of its health.
Sandy's leftovers restored its health a little!
Sandy restored 6% of its health.
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I hate Machamp. Almost as much as I hate Breloom, which is just almost as much as I hate losing appendages (hypothetical). Being low on health, I’m thinking I’ll try my luck a bit by Slacking Off and stalling out the inevitable DynamicPunch’s 8 PP. Having foolishly killed off celebi, I have no real switch in to the four armed confounding menace, so here goes nothing…
Machamp used Dynamicpunch.
Sandy lost 30% of its health.
Sandy became confused!
Sandy is confused!
It hurt itself in its confusion!
Sandy lost 5% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Machamp is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Machamp lost 6% of its health.
Machamp's leftovers restored its health a little!
Machamp restored 6% of its health.
Sandy's leftovers restored its health a little!
Sandy restored 6% of its health.
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Well that stinks… At this low health, Hippowdon has become death-fodder, I’m sad to say. I Slack off again, knowing my fate is sealed. Pity, with me knowing he has a Tyranitar and Agiligross. I needed to be more careful with ol’ Sandy. Note to self there!
Machamp used Ice Punch.
It's super effective!
Sandy lost 22% of its health.
Seth Vilo's Sandy fainted.
The sandstorm rages.
Machamp is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Machamp lost 6% of its health.
Machamp's leftovers restored its health a little!
Machamp restored 6% of its health.
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I know that Machamp isn’t Choiced! And with Ice Punch, a Rest Talk is less likely. That being said, In comes the other behemoth, Gyarados. I might as well cut his attack down to a more mortal number. I may be able to pull out a Dragon Dance and kill it off if I can take the Stone Edge!
Seth Vilo switched in Gaston (lvl 100 Gyarados ?).
Gaston's intimidate cut Machamp's attack!
Pointed stones dug into Gaston.
Gaston lost 25% of its health.
Yep. Decided. I’m dancing.
Artisan. switched in Jolteon (lvl 100 Jolteon ?).
Pointed stones dug into Jolteon.
Jolteon lost 12% of its health.
Gaston used Dragon Dance.
Gaston's attack was raised.
Gaston's speed was raised.
The sandstorm rages.
Jolteon is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Jolteon lost 6% of its health.
Gaston is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Gaston lost 6% of its health.
Gaston's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gaston restored 6% of its health.
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Oh come on. Was this made to counter me or something? Resistances being what they are I’m sending in Latias to take Thunderbolt. It’s probably a Specs Jolteon, so I should outspeed the thing with my Scarf and be able to kill it.
Seth Vilo switched in Kitty (lvl 100 Latias ?).
Pointed stones dug into Kitty.
Kitty lost 12% of its health.
Jolteon used Thunderbolt.
It's not very effective...
Kitty lost 23% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Kitty is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Kitty lost 6% of its health.
Jolteon is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Jolteon lost 6% of its health.
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Good. I have decent health. I was a half second away from going with Surf for neutral damage on everything left. Then a thought runs through of what on God’s earth will be coming in to Latias. He know’s it’s Scarved, and I figure he knows I like Draco Meteor, so I have it narrowed down to Tyranitar or Metagross. I want to cripple something, so I go with what Platinum gave everything an its brother, Trick. Something’s getting a Scarf, and something probably doesn’t want it…
Artisan. switched in Metagross (lvl 100 Metagross).
Pointed stones dug into Metagross.
Metagross lost 6% of its health.
Kitty used Trick.
Kitty obtained Life Orb!
Metagross obtained Choice Scarf!
The sandstorm rages.
Kitty is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Kitty lost 6% of its health.
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This I can work with. My Modest Latias exchanged Speed for 1.3x more damage. This Metagross is a key opponent I have to kill off – Meteor Mash’s neutrality and power could easily hurt Aggron, Earthquake kills Heatran and Aggron both, and that last move, either Thunderpunch or Explosion has me worried. Not risking healing Jolteon, and with Tyranitar still in the wings, I pick Surf.
Kitty used Surf.
Metagross lost 46% of its health.
Kitty lost 10% of its health.
Metagross used Explosion.
A critical hit!
Kitty lost 31% of its health.
Seth Vilo's Kitty fainted.
Artisan.'s Metagross fainted.
The sandstorm rages.
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Gosh darn it! I didn’t have enough oomph to kill the robot, and it exploded. I lost Latias, but at least Metagross is out as well.
Time to regroup. We both have to send something in, duh. But what to send in? Heatran’s probably not the best choice, fearing Tyranitar and Machamp, as well as Jolteon’s neutral hits. Gyarados is just silly now, as I might be Intimidating Jolteon. That’s useless. That leaves the Smashing Maniac, Cera. Time for redemption.
Artisan. switched in Jolteon (lvl 100 Jolteon ?).
Seth Vilo switched in Cera (lvl 100 Aggron ?).
Thank God I didn’t go with Gyarados. I want to do the most damage possible. I think I was angry or something and not truly thinking. Head Smash is what I decided on.
Pointed stones dug into Jolteon.
Jolteon lost 12% of its health.
Pointed stones dug into Cera.
Cera lost 6% of its health.
Jolteon used Thunderbolt.
Cera lost 58% of its health.
Cera used Head Smash.
Jolteon lost 62% of its health.
Artisan.'s Jolteon fainted.
The sandstorm rages.
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Goal accomplished. Gyarados can rest a bit easier now (quite literally). Thank God we’re both Sandstorm fans, or Aggron would be toast. Next what to smash?
Artisan. switched in Machamp (lvl 100 Machamp ?).
Pointed stones dug into Machamp.
Machamp lost 6% of its health.
Figured he’d throw out a Rock resist. Doesn’t matter. Head Smash can finish off the thing, which is at around 50% health at this point. Head Smash is that powerful. I’m EV’d to outspeed Skarmory, and I know it’s without a Scarf, so I have no fear of getting hit first.
Cera used Head Smash.
It's not very effective...
Machamp lost 50% of its health.
Artisan.'s Machamp fainted.
The sandstorm rages.
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Blam. I strike first, as I thought. One left. Aggron triumphs again. You guys thought Garchomp was dangerous? Ha!
Artisan. switched in Tyranitar (lvl 100 Tyranitar ?).
Tyranitar's Sand Stream whipped up a sandstorm!
Pointed stones dug into Tyranitar.
Tyranitar lost 12% of its health.
Tyranitar used Dragon Dance.
Tyranitar's attack was raised.
Tyranitar's speed was raised.
Cera used Head Smash.
Cera's attack missed!
The sandstorm rages.
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…..
And that, folks, is how quickly the tables can turn in a Pokemon match. Head Smash’s lousy accuracy lets me down. And this, as you’re about to find out, is why you should never let emotions judge the move you use. Let me prove my point:
96.8% - 114% - this is how much Head Smash would have done if it hit.
Had I considered my options, Earthquake was the best move to have choosen, as it would have killed everything left. Proof, you ask?
Jolteon: duh
Machamp: 50% - 59.1%. That’s EXACTLY what he had left! I’m assuming a RestTalker’s EVs here.
Tyranitar: 86% - 101.8%. With 2 Stealth Rock switches, that’s a KO.
Let this be a lesson to you all. I’m about to cry here cause of that…
Tyranitar used Earthquake.
It's super effective!
Cera lost 30% of its health.
Seth Vilo's Cera fainted.
The sandstorm rages.
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No surprise. Freakin’ Rock-Ground coverage. Heatran’s got his burial in line. I have one last hope in Gyardaos. His Intimidate and (weak) Waterfall might be enough to dispatch this beast… Here goes nothing.
Seth Vilo switched in Gaston (lvl 100 Gyarados ?).
Gaston's intimidate cut Tyranitar's attack!
Pointed stones dug into Gaston.
Gaston lost 25% of its health.
Tyranitar used Crunch.
Gaston lost 47% of its health.
Gaston used Waterfall.
It's super effective!
Tyranitar lost 68% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Gaston is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Gaston lost 3% of its health.
Seth Vilo's Gaston fainted.
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I came so close… It was at (100-68-12.5-12.5) 7% health. A brisk wind could have finished it off. With that speed boost under its belt, Heatran’s grave is already dug.
Seth Vilo switched in Maggie (lvl 100 Heatran ?).
Pointed stones dug into Maggie.
Maggie lost 12% of its health.
It's super effective!
Maggie lost 88% of its health.
Seth Vilo's Maggie fainted.
Artisan. wins!
Artisan.’s team:
Props:
-The overall battle, which was great and a fun one!
-Aggron for being a general beast, and taking a zap pretty well.
-Tyranitar for coming out of nowhere at the end!!
-Machamp and Metagross for scaring me half to death.
-Both Gyarados for being rather different sets than standard. I love Bounce and RestTalk!
Slops:
-Head Smash’s accuracy…
-Heatran in general, as well as poor Celebi.
-My prediction in the beginning. Oh well…
Great game to darkartisan, and I hope to have many more in the future! Possibly without me being “gimmicky’ with a Head Smash Aggron! For those who made it this far, I hope it was a pleasant read for ya’! Apologizing now for spelling and grammar errors I seem to miss…
In this battle, I’m using a team I composed because of a recent whim. Some of you may recognize it – there was recently a Community Create-A-Team that was similar to this format. I took that base and changed a couple things here and there. That’s right – Head Smash Aggron in OU!
Heading glance at my team:
---[Standard ladder rules]---
Artisan. sent out Azelf (lvl 100 Azelf).
Seth Vilo sent out Sandy (lvl 100 Hippowdon ?).
Sandy's Sand Stream whipped up a sandstorm!
A sandstorm brewed!
Alright. To begin, my hippo vs a pixie. I’m used to Taunt leads that have been popping up more and more often. My sandstorm will kill off his Sash next turn, so instead of this hippo possibly getting Taunted, I switch in order to kill it off next turn.
Seth Vilo switched in Kitty (lvl 100 Latias ?).
Azelf used Stealth Rock.
Pointed stones float in the air around the foe's team!
The sandstorm rages.
Kitty is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Kitty lost 6% of its health.
Azelf is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Azelf lost 6% of its health.
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He didn’t Taunt. Oh well. 50/50 chance practically there! At least he’s dead now.
Meet the newest and most changeable member of the team, Scarf Latias. Typical set with Surf, Draco Meteor, and Thunderbolt as offensive moves. I want to just make sure this thing faints this turn if it stays. If not, something is gunna eat a Draco Meteor!
Kitty used Draco Meteor.
A critical hit!
Azelf lost 94% of its health.
Artisan.'s Azelf fainted.
Kitty's special attack was harshly lowered.
The sandstorm rages.
Kitty is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Kitty lost 6% of its health.
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OVERKILL! You may be wondering, “Why the !$%@ did you bring out Latias this early?” One reason that I’ve used many times before, and is 33% likely – Scizor. That clever mantis comes in and Pursuits me, knowing I’ll switch out. Yes, Latias dies, but it’s the perfect opportunity for Aggron to come in and start smashing, and considering she (My Aggron’s a girl) can OHKO more than half of OU, I want to get smashin!
Artisan. switched in Gyarados (lvl 100 Gyarados ?).
Gyarados's intimidate cut Kitty's attack!
Curses. Great switch in at this point. With it being stupid to Draco Meteor again, I‘m going to my other Gyarados counter, Tinkerbell.
Seth Vilo switched in Tink (lvl 100 Celebi).
Pointed stones dug into Tink.
Tink lost 12% of its health.
Gyarados used Dragon Dance.
Gyarados's attack was raised.
Gyarados's speed was raised.
The sandstorm rages.
Gyarados is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Gyarados lost 6% of its health.
Tink is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Tink lost 6% of its health.
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
Tink's leftovers restored its health a little!
Tink restored 6% of its health.
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Safe on the Dragon Dance for Celebi to come in. Standard Defensive Celebi set for me, with Hidden Power Ice for silly dragons to have guts to come in and set up (I’m looking at you Salamence – no good counters my eye). I decide instead of switching back to Latias to attempt a Thunderbolt kill, I’m going to neuter this Gyarados with Thunder Wave. That’s another opportunity for Aggron to kill. >=)
Gyarados used Bounce.
Gyarados bounced up!
Tink used Thunder Wave.
Tink's attack missed!
The sandstorm rages.
Gyarados is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Gyarados lost 6% of its health.
Tink is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Tink lost 6% of its health.
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
Tink's leftovers restored its health a little!
Tink restored 6% of its health.
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Way to ruin my fun… All of my usual surprise sets are being used against me… I could risk Latias again, but Paralysis from Bounce would kill me. I don’t have a good switch here, particularly since my team kinda hates Water, so Celebi stays to Paralyze the silly fish when it lands.
Gyarados used Bounce.
It's super effective!
Tink lost 83% of its health.
Tink used Thunder Wave.
Gyarados is paralysed! It may be unable to move!
The sandstorm rages.
Tink is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Tink lost 5% of its health.
Seth Vilo's Tink fainted.
Gyarados is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Gyarados lost 6% of its health.
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
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Goal accomplished at the cost of Celebi’s life. Probably a dumb sacrifice on my part. That and Artisan now knows half my team, possibly guessing a couple others accurately *cough*Heatran*cough*. But I did manage to paralyze Gyarados. I think you can piece together what that means…
Seth Vilo switched in Cera (lvl 100 Aggron ?).
Pointed stones dug into Cera.
Cera lost 6% of its health.
Yes. The star member of this team, Choice Band Aggron. Those of you who remember Land Before Time, that explains the name and gender. I wonder what move I’ll do…
Cera used Head Smash.
It's super effective!
Gyarados lost 100% of its health.
Artisan.'s Gyarados fainted.
The sandstorm rages.
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One down to Aggron’s kiler head. Next victim, please!
Artisan. switched in Metagross (lvl 100 Metagross).
Again he ruins my fun. Metagross is one of, if not THE best switch-in to CB Aggron. Drat. Since I’m assuming it’s not an uncommon mixed set, on to my defensive behemoth’s. I have Gyarados (Rest Talk) and Hippowdon. I go with the hippo for reliable recovery, and the possibility of getting Rocks up. You Stealth Rock-happy one should be happy I’m considering it at this point.
Seth Vilo switched in Sandy (lvl 100 Hippowdon ?).
Sandy's Sand Stream whipped up a sandstorm!
Pointed stones dug into Sandy.
Sandy lost 6% of its health.
Metagross used Earthquake.
Sandy lost 28% of its health.
Metagross lost 10% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Sandy's leftovers restored its health a little!
Sandy restored 6% of its health.
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Offensive – check. Physical attacker – check. I’m thinking he’ll switch to something with a special attack, so Rocks it is.
Metagross used Agility.
Metagross's speed was sharply raised.
Sandy used Stealth Rock.
Pointed stones float in the air around the foe's team!
The sandstorm rages.
Sandy's leftovers restored its health a little!
Sandy restored 6% of its health.
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Well. I seem to be predicting wrong today. I seriously doubt that I would be able to KO Metagross at this point with my only attack, Earthquake I decide to Roar and deal with it another time. Good I did too – my Earthquake would have only done 57.1% - 68.1% to the standard Agiligross, courtesy of the Smogon Damage Calculator.
Metagross used Meteor Mash.
Sandy lost 40% of its health.
Metagross lost 10% of its health.
Sandy used Roar.
Artisan. switched in Tyranitar (lvl 100 Tyranitar ?).
Tyranitar's Sand Stream whipped up a sandstorm!
Pointed stones dug into Tyranitar.
Tyranitar lost 12% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Sandy's leftovers restored its health a little!
Sandy restored 6% of its health.
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That took out a good chunk of health! I underestimate the power of Meteor Miss frequently. I’m confident now that it doesn’t have Ice Punch, though, not that it matters much. I’m down to two moves to guess from – Thunderpunch and Explosion. Gyarados must tread carefully now… I decide to try an attack in case he decides to keep Tyranitar in and attempt a KO somehow. I’m running a full 252 Defense stat, though, so he might be in for a surprise…
Artisan. switched in Machamp (lvl 100 Machamp ?).
Pointed stones dug into Machamp.
Machamp lost 6% of its health.
Sandy used Earthquake.
Machamp lost 38% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Machamp is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Machamp lost 6% of its health.
Machamp's leftovers restored its health a little!
Machamp restored 6% of its health.
Sandy's leftovers restored its health a little!
Sandy restored 6% of its health.
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I hate Machamp. Almost as much as I hate Breloom, which is just almost as much as I hate losing appendages (hypothetical). Being low on health, I’m thinking I’ll try my luck a bit by Slacking Off and stalling out the inevitable DynamicPunch’s 8 PP. Having foolishly killed off celebi, I have no real switch in to the four armed confounding menace, so here goes nothing…
Machamp used Dynamicpunch.
Sandy lost 30% of its health.
Sandy became confused!
Sandy is confused!
It hurt itself in its confusion!
Sandy lost 5% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Machamp is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Machamp lost 6% of its health.
Machamp's leftovers restored its health a little!
Machamp restored 6% of its health.
Sandy's leftovers restored its health a little!
Sandy restored 6% of its health.
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Well that stinks… At this low health, Hippowdon has become death-fodder, I’m sad to say. I Slack off again, knowing my fate is sealed. Pity, with me knowing he has a Tyranitar and Agiligross. I needed to be more careful with ol’ Sandy. Note to self there!
Machamp used Ice Punch.
It's super effective!
Sandy lost 22% of its health.
Seth Vilo's Sandy fainted.
The sandstorm rages.
Machamp is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Machamp lost 6% of its health.
Machamp's leftovers restored its health a little!
Machamp restored 6% of its health.
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I know that Machamp isn’t Choiced! And with Ice Punch, a Rest Talk is less likely. That being said, In comes the other behemoth, Gyarados. I might as well cut his attack down to a more mortal number. I may be able to pull out a Dragon Dance and kill it off if I can take the Stone Edge!
Seth Vilo switched in Gaston (lvl 100 Gyarados ?).
Gaston's intimidate cut Machamp's attack!
Pointed stones dug into Gaston.
Gaston lost 25% of its health.
Yep. Decided. I’m dancing.
Artisan. switched in Jolteon (lvl 100 Jolteon ?).
Pointed stones dug into Jolteon.
Jolteon lost 12% of its health.
Gaston used Dragon Dance.
Gaston's attack was raised.
Gaston's speed was raised.
The sandstorm rages.
Jolteon is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Jolteon lost 6% of its health.
Gaston is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Gaston lost 6% of its health.
Gaston's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gaston restored 6% of its health.
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Oh come on. Was this made to counter me or something? Resistances being what they are I’m sending in Latias to take Thunderbolt. It’s probably a Specs Jolteon, so I should outspeed the thing with my Scarf and be able to kill it.
Seth Vilo switched in Kitty (lvl 100 Latias ?).
Pointed stones dug into Kitty.
Kitty lost 12% of its health.
Jolteon used Thunderbolt.
It's not very effective...
Kitty lost 23% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Kitty is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Kitty lost 6% of its health.
Jolteon is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Jolteon lost 6% of its health.
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Good. I have decent health. I was a half second away from going with Surf for neutral damage on everything left. Then a thought runs through of what on God’s earth will be coming in to Latias. He know’s it’s Scarved, and I figure he knows I like Draco Meteor, so I have it narrowed down to Tyranitar or Metagross. I want to cripple something, so I go with what Platinum gave everything an its brother, Trick. Something’s getting a Scarf, and something probably doesn’t want it…
Artisan. switched in Metagross (lvl 100 Metagross).
Pointed stones dug into Metagross.
Metagross lost 6% of its health.
Kitty used Trick.
Kitty obtained Life Orb!
Metagross obtained Choice Scarf!
The sandstorm rages.
Kitty is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Kitty lost 6% of its health.
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This I can work with. My Modest Latias exchanged Speed for 1.3x more damage. This Metagross is a key opponent I have to kill off – Meteor Mash’s neutrality and power could easily hurt Aggron, Earthquake kills Heatran and Aggron both, and that last move, either Thunderpunch or Explosion has me worried. Not risking healing Jolteon, and with Tyranitar still in the wings, I pick Surf.
Kitty used Surf.
Metagross lost 46% of its health.
Kitty lost 10% of its health.
Metagross used Explosion.
A critical hit!
Kitty lost 31% of its health.
Seth Vilo's Kitty fainted.
Artisan.'s Metagross fainted.
The sandstorm rages.
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Gosh darn it! I didn’t have enough oomph to kill the robot, and it exploded. I lost Latias, but at least Metagross is out as well.
Time to regroup. We both have to send something in, duh. But what to send in? Heatran’s probably not the best choice, fearing Tyranitar and Machamp, as well as Jolteon’s neutral hits. Gyarados is just silly now, as I might be Intimidating Jolteon. That’s useless. That leaves the Smashing Maniac, Cera. Time for redemption.
Artisan. switched in Jolteon (lvl 100 Jolteon ?).
Seth Vilo switched in Cera (lvl 100 Aggron ?).
Thank God I didn’t go with Gyarados. I want to do the most damage possible. I think I was angry or something and not truly thinking. Head Smash is what I decided on.
Pointed stones dug into Jolteon.
Jolteon lost 12% of its health.
Pointed stones dug into Cera.
Cera lost 6% of its health.
Jolteon used Thunderbolt.
Cera lost 58% of its health.
Cera used Head Smash.
Jolteon lost 62% of its health.
Artisan.'s Jolteon fainted.
The sandstorm rages.
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Goal accomplished. Gyarados can rest a bit easier now (quite literally). Thank God we’re both Sandstorm fans, or Aggron would be toast. Next what to smash?
Artisan. switched in Machamp (lvl 100 Machamp ?).
Pointed stones dug into Machamp.
Machamp lost 6% of its health.
Figured he’d throw out a Rock resist. Doesn’t matter. Head Smash can finish off the thing, which is at around 50% health at this point. Head Smash is that powerful. I’m EV’d to outspeed Skarmory, and I know it’s without a Scarf, so I have no fear of getting hit first.
Cera used Head Smash.
It's not very effective...
Machamp lost 50% of its health.
Artisan.'s Machamp fainted.
The sandstorm rages.
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Blam. I strike first, as I thought. One left. Aggron triumphs again. You guys thought Garchomp was dangerous? Ha!
Artisan. switched in Tyranitar (lvl 100 Tyranitar ?).
Tyranitar's Sand Stream whipped up a sandstorm!
Pointed stones dug into Tyranitar.
Tyranitar lost 12% of its health.
Tyranitar used Dragon Dance.
Tyranitar's attack was raised.
Tyranitar's speed was raised.
Cera used Head Smash.
Cera's attack missed!
The sandstorm rages.
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…..
And that, folks, is how quickly the tables can turn in a Pokemon match. Head Smash’s lousy accuracy lets me down. And this, as you’re about to find out, is why you should never let emotions judge the move you use. Let me prove my point:
96.8% - 114% - this is how much Head Smash would have done if it hit.
Had I considered my options, Earthquake was the best move to have choosen, as it would have killed everything left. Proof, you ask?
Jolteon: duh
Machamp: 50% - 59.1%. That’s EXACTLY what he had left! I’m assuming a RestTalker’s EVs here.
Tyranitar: 86% - 101.8%. With 2 Stealth Rock switches, that’s a KO.
Let this be a lesson to you all. I’m about to cry here cause of that…
Tyranitar used Earthquake.
It's super effective!
Cera lost 30% of its health.
Seth Vilo's Cera fainted.
The sandstorm rages.
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No surprise. Freakin’ Rock-Ground coverage. Heatran’s got his burial in line. I have one last hope in Gyardaos. His Intimidate and (weak) Waterfall might be enough to dispatch this beast… Here goes nothing.
Seth Vilo switched in Gaston (lvl 100 Gyarados ?).
Gaston's intimidate cut Tyranitar's attack!
Pointed stones dug into Gaston.
Gaston lost 25% of its health.
Tyranitar used Crunch.
Gaston lost 47% of its health.
Gaston used Waterfall.
It's super effective!
Tyranitar lost 68% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Gaston is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Gaston lost 3% of its health.
Seth Vilo's Gaston fainted.
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I came so close… It was at (100-68-12.5-12.5) 7% health. A brisk wind could have finished it off. With that speed boost under its belt, Heatran’s grave is already dug.
Seth Vilo switched in Maggie (lvl 100 Heatran ?).
Pointed stones dug into Maggie.
Maggie lost 12% of its health.
Tyranitar used Earthquake.
It's super effective!
Maggie lost 88% of its health.
Seth Vilo's Maggie fainted.
Artisan. wins!
No surprise at this point. A truly fun battle with a truly skilled trainer, particularly in prediction I might add!
Artisan.’s team:
Props:
-The overall battle, which was great and a fun one!
-Aggron for being a general beast, and taking a zap pretty well.
-Tyranitar for coming out of nowhere at the end!!
-Machamp and Metagross for scaring me half to death.
-Both Gyarados for being rather different sets than standard. I love Bounce and RestTalk!
Slops:
-Head Smash’s accuracy…
-Heatran in general, as well as poor Celebi.
-My prediction in the beginning. Oh well…
Great game to darkartisan, and I hope to have many more in the future! Possibly without me being “gimmicky’ with a Head Smash Aggron! For those who made it this far, I hope it was a pleasant read for ya’! Apologizing now for spelling and grammar errors I seem to miss…
