Welcome, warstory readers. EonADS here with another warstory.
First of all, the title discribes the type of battle you're going to see here. Since both of us knew each other's moves, strategies, and teams; we had to play several steps ahead, taking dangerous risks in hopes of a windfall. It's just like any casino game, make an intelligent choice and leave the rest to luck.
Second of all, you'll notice that I'm not under my usual moniker of Eon King, but I was using my alt by the name of Pennumbra (and yes, the "typo" is intentional, apparently somebody had already taken Penumbra).
Note: Battle Log in Bolded Black
My Comments in Blue
Current Health in Red
Score will be shown in Bolded Green after each KO. (Pennumbra-Lunar)
Ladder Match
Sleep Clause
Freeze Clause
OHKO Clause
Evasion Clause
Species Clause
Strict Damage Clause
Pennumbra sent out Roserade (lvl 100 Roserade ?).
lunarfoot sent out Azelf (lvl 100 Azelf).
100%
100%
Hm. A fairly common lead matchup. I've battled lunarfoot before, and he had used Taunt for the pervious battle, but this time, I'm betting he's going for an attack move or SR, which will allow me to Sleep him and then get off the Toxic Spikes.
Azelf used Flamethrower.
It's super effective!
A critical hit!
Roserade lost 100% of its health.
Roserade hung on using its Focus Sash!
Roserade used Sleep Powder.
Azelf fell asleep!
1%
100% (asleep)
Bingo, just as predicted. The crit was made moot by Roserade's Focus Sash, so now I'm in the clear to start throwing out Toxic Spikes.
lunarfoot switched in Skarmory (lvl 100 Skarmory ?).
Roserade used Toxic Spikes.
Toxic Spikes were scattered around the foe's team!
1%
100%
Of course, an excellent swtch-in by lunarfoot. Skarmory really forces my hand here, it has every advantage, all the options, and I can't really do anything to it with the Sleep Clause in play. The best I can manage is to throw down the last layer of Toxic Spikes and then switch to something that can deal with Skarmory a bit better.
Roserade used Toxic Spikes.
Toxic Spikes were scattered around the foe's team!
Skarmory used Spikes.
Spikes were scattered around the foe's team!
1%
100%
No surprises there, as both of us make the obvious move and throw down our entry hazzard of choice. Now I'll bring in my Charge Beam Rotom and hopefully drive off his Skarmory before it can start causing problems.
Pennumbra switched in Rotom-h (lvl 100 Rotom-h).
Skarmory used Whirlwind.
Pennumbra switched in Tyranitar (lvl 100 Tyranitar ?).
Tyranitar's Sand Stream whipped up a sandstorm!
A sandstorm brewed!
Tyranitar was hurt by Spikes!
Tyranitar lost 12% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
88%
100%
Ouch, nice prediction. Lunarfoot's really letting me have it this round, he must want to make up for the loss from last time. Since ScarfTtar is here and he'll no doubt repeat the Whirlwind tactic, I'll just spam Stone Edge for this turn.
Tyranitar used Stone Edge.
Tyranitar's attack missed!
Skarmory used Whirlwind.
Pennumbra switched in Roserade (lvl 100 Roserade ?).
Roserade was hurt by Spikes!
Roserade lost 0% of its health.
Pennumbra's Roserade fainted.
The sandstorm rages.
(5-6 Lunar)
0%
100%
Crap, there goes my death fodder. Stone Edge didn't even land. Oh well, Rotom comes out now, just so I can do some damage to Skarmory. Charge Beam's not as strong as T-Bolt and Lunar knows that I don't carry T-Bolt or Discharge, so he won't switch, but he'll Whirlwind me out again.
Pennumbra switched in Rotom-h (lvl 100 Rotom-h).
Rotom-h used Charge Beam.
It's super effective!
Skarmory lost 40% of its health.
Rotom-h's special attack was raised.
Skarmory used Whirlwind.
Pennumbra switched in Tyranitar (lvl 100 Tyranitar ?).
Tyranitar's Sand Stream whipped up a sandstorm!
Tyranitar was hurt by Spikes!
Tyranitar lost 12% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Skarmory's leftovers restored its health a little!
Skarmory restored 6% of its health.
75%
66%
Good, layered a bit of damage into Skarmory, and Ttar pops out again, so none of my other Pokes have been revealed. Not that it makes much difference, since we both know each other's teams already. Spam Stone Edge time.
Tyranitar used Stone Edge.
Tyranitar's attack missed!
Skarmory used Whirlwind.
Pennumbra switched in Swampert (lvl 100 Swampert ?).
Swampert was hurt by Spikes!
Swampert lost 12% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Skarmory's leftovers restored its health a little!
Skarmory restored 6% of its health.
Swampert's leftovers restored its health a little!
Swampert restored 6% of its health.
94%
72%
Argh, again? Stone Edge's accuracy sucks to high heaven. However, now that Swampert is here, I can finally hit the multiple TS immune Pokemon on Lunar's team with Stealth Rock.
lunarfoot switched in Azelf (lvl 100 Azelf).
Swampert used Stealth Rock.
Pointed stones float in the air around the foe's team!
The sandstorm rages.
Azelf is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Azelf lost 6% of its health.
Azelf's leftovers restored its health a little!
Azelf restored 6% of its health.
Swampert's leftovers restored its health a little!
Swampert restored 6% of its health.
100%
100% (asleep)
Unbelieveable, he brought in the one Pokemon that could tip the scales in either of our favors. Selective risk taking at its finest. If Azelf wakes up and Explodes next turn, I have no chance. On the other hand, if I can Roar Azelf out, I can set a phazing chain in motion and really mess him up. Now it's my turn to take the risk, though luck is much more likely to be on my side.
Azelf is fast asleep!
Swampert used Roar.
lunarfoot switched in Gyarados (lvl 100 Gyarados ?).
Gyarados's Intimidate cut Swampert's attack!
Pointed stones dug into Gyarados.
Gyarados lost 25% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
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.
100%
75%
Oh god no. That Bulky DD Gyara is probably Lunar's most dangerous Pokemon, it nearly ended up sweeping my team last time before I was able to take it out. I'm not risking it Taunting Swampert and setting up, I'll switch to Jirachi and throw a T-Bolt his way.
Pennumbra switched in Jirachi (lvl 100 Jirachi).
Jirachi was hurt by Spikes!
Jirachi lost 12% of its health.
lunarfoot switched in Scizor (lvl 100 Scizor ?).
Pointed stones dug into Scizor.
Scizor lost 12% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Jirachi's leftovers restored its health a little!
Jirachi restored 6% of its health.
94%
88%
Ah, apparently he didn't want to leave Gyara in and chose to switch to Scizor. Why, I have no idea. However, this gives me a good chance to set up Calm Mind while he tests Jirachi's defenses. So, Calm Mind it is.
Jirachi used Calm Mind.
Jirachi's special attack was raised.
Jirachi's special defence was raised.
Scizor used Pursuit.
Jirachi lost 23% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Jirachi's leftovers restored its health a little!
Jirachi restored 6% of its health.
77% (+1 SpA, +1 SpD)
88%
Perfect, now I can fire off a boosted T-Bolt at whatever he switches in without worry.
lunarfoot switched in Heatran (lvl 100 Heatran ?).
Pointed stones dug into Heatran.
Heatran lost 12% of its health.
Jirachi used Thunderbolt.
Heatran lost 36% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Jirachi's leftovers restored its health a little!
Jirachi restored 6% of its health.
83% (+1 SpA, +1 SpD)
52%
Hm, good. Now I've laid some damage into Heatran, and I can happily switch back to Swampert and Roar him out. I'm starting to regain the upper hand.
Pennumbra switched in Swampert (lvl 100 Swampert ?).
Swampert was hurt by Spikes!
Swampert lost 12% of its health.
Heatran used Flamethrower.
It's not very effective...
Swampert lost 24% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Swampert's leftovers restored its health a little!
Swampert restored 6% of its health.
70%
52%
Perfect. Now since I'm pretty sure he'll switch in his Earthquake immune Azelf or Gyarados, I can Roar his team with near impunity.
lunarfoot switched in Electivire (lvl 100 Electivire ?).
Electivire was badly poisoned!
Electivire was badly poisoned by the Toxic Spikes!
Pointed stones dug into Electivire.
Electivire lost 12% of its health.
Swampert used Roar.
lunarfoot switched in Azelf (lvl 100 Azelf).
Pointed stones dug into Azelf.
Azelf lost 12% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Azelf is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Azelf lost 6% of its health.
Azelf's leftovers restored its health a little!
Azelf restored 6% of its health.
Swampert's leftovers restored its health a little!
Swampert restored 6% of its health.
76%
88% (asleep)
Whoa, did he just predict my Roar and switch in his Electivire to throw off my momentum? If so, that's extremely risky and based on luck, but it worked. He's really pushing me to make the right moves for each situation. His Azelf came back in, and it could wake up this turn, but I'm going to take the risk and Roar it out.
Azelf is fast asleep!
Swampert used Roar.
lunarfoot switched in Scizor (lvl 100 Scizor ?).
Pointed stones dug into Scizor.
Scizor lost 12% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Swampert's leftovers restored its health a little!
Swampert restored 6% of its health.
82%
75%
Good, it paid off. His irritating Scizor is back, so I'm going to repeat my tactic with Jirachi. He'll probably be predicting a switch to Rotom and use Pursuit to hit Swampert on the switch and force me to sacrifice Rotom, but I'm not that easy to fool.
Pennumbra switched in Jirachi (lvl 100 Jirachi).
Jirachi was hurt by Spikes!
Jirachi lost 12% of its health.
Scizor used Superpower.
Jirachi lost 44% of its health.
Scizor's attack was lowered.
Scizor's defence was lowered.
The sandstorm rages.
Jirachi's leftovers restored its health a little!
Jirachi restored 6% of its health.
33%
75% (-1 Atk, -1 Def)
Neither is he, apparently. Lunar is utterly outpredicting me, and Jirachi takes a CB Superpower to the face as a result. Thunderbolt is all I have left, Jirachi will barely survive another turn.
lunarfoot switched in Electivire (lvl 100 Electivire ?).
Pointed stones dug into Electivire.
Electivire lost 12% of its health.
Jirachi used Thunderbolt.
Electivire's Motor Drive increased its speed!
The sandstorm rages.
Electivire is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Electivire lost 6% of its health.
Electivire is hurt by poison!
Electivire lost 6% of its health.
Jirachi's leftovers restored its health a little!
Jirachi restored 6% of its health.
40%
63% (+1 Spe) (Badly Poisoned)
Enough. I'm sick and tired of this, Lunar is chipping away at my defenses while outpredicting me completely. I'll sacrifice Jirachi and then bring in Rotom to regain some of the initiative. I'm done with playing cautiously.
Electivire used Flamethrower.
It's super effective!
A critical hit!
Jirachi lost 40% of its health.
Pennumbra's Jirachi fainted.
The sandstorm rages.
Electivire is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Electivire lost 6% of its health.
Electivire is hurt by poison!
Electivire lost 12% of its health.
(4-6 Lunar)
0%
45% (+1 Spe) (Badly Poisoned)
This match swings in my favor now.
Pennumbra switched in Rotom-h (lvl 100 Rotom-h).
lunarfoot switched in Azelf (lvl 100 Azelf).
Pointed stones dug into Azelf.
Azelf lost 12% of its health.
Rotom-h used Shadow Ball.
It's super effective!
Azelf lost 75% of its health.
lunarfoot's Azelf fainted.
The sandstorm rages.
Rotom-h is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Rotom-h lost 6% of its health.
Rotom-h's leftovers restored its health a little!
Rotom-h restored 6% of its health.
(4-5 Lunar)
100%
0% (asleep)
Lunar death foddered his Azelf, knowing that it's finally a complete deadweight now that I'm shifting gears to offense.
lunarfoot switched in Heatran (lvl 100 Heatran ?).
Pointed stones dug into Heatran.
Heatran lost 12% of its health.
Heatran used Flamethrower.
Rotom-h lost 58% of its health.
Rotom-h used Substitute.
Rotom-h lost 25% of its health.
Rotom-h made a substitute!
The sandstorm rages.
Rotom-h is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Rotom-h lost 6% of its health.
Rotom-h's leftovers restored its health a little!
Rotom-h restored 6% of its health.
17% (Substitute)
40%
Argh, forgot his Heatran is Scarfed. That was stupid. Oh well, HP Fighting will still finish him off.
Heatran used Flamethrower.
The substitute took damage for Rotom-c!
Rotom-h's substitute faded!
Rotom-h used Hidden Power.
It's super effective!
Heatran lost 40% of its health.
lunarfoot's Heatran fainted.
The sandstorm rages.
Rotom-h is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Rotom-h lost 6% of its health.
Rotom-h's leftovers restored its health a little!
Rotom-h restored 6% of its health.
(4-4 Tie)
17%
0%
Bingo. Now I have the initiative, so whatever he sends out will likely not be killing Rotom.
lunarfoot switched in Skarmory (lvl 100 Skarmory ?).
Pointed stones dug into Skarmory.
Skarmory lost 12% of its health.
Rotom-h used Charge Beam.
It's super effective!
Skarmory lost 42% of its health.
Rotom-h's special attack was raised.
Skarmory used Whirlwind.
Pennumbra switched in Suicune (lvl 100 Suicune).
Suicune is exerting its pressure!
Suicune was hurt by Spikes!
Suicune lost 12% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Suicune is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Suicune lost 6% of its health.
Suicune's leftovers restored its health a little!
Suicune restored 6% of its health.
Skarmory's leftovers restored its health a little!
Skarmory restored 6% of its health.
88%
24%
I think what he was trying to do here was make me hesitate on the Charge Beam, since it can potentially set up Electivire, but I saw through that pretty easily. He wants to save his Electivire for my Suicune (which he knows I have), and doesn't want to risk it on Rotom. Now that Suicune is in, I can kill Skarmory off as well.
Suicune used Surf.
Skarmory lost 24% of its health.
lunarfoot's Skarmory fainted.
The sandstorm rages.
Suicune is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Suicune lost 6% of its health.
Suicune's leftovers restored its health a little!
Suicune restored 6% of its health.
(4-3 Pennumbra)
88%
0%
Goodbye, and good riddance. Irritating metal pigeon. Next please :3
lunarfoot switched in Electivire (lvl 100 Electivire ?).
Pointed stones dug into Electivire.
Electivire lost 12% of its health.
Pennumbra switched in Swampert (lvl 100 Swampert ?).
Swampert was hurt by Spikes!
Swampert lost 12% of its health.
Electivire used Thunderbolt.
It doesn't affect Swampert...
The sandstorm rages.
Electivire is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Electivire lost 6% of its health.
Electivire is hurt by poison!
Electivire lost 6% of its health.
Swampert's leftovers restored its health a little!
Swampert restored 6% of its health.
76%
21% (Badly Poisoned)
That Thunderbolt was obvious, so I did the best thing and switched in my Swampert. Earthquake should be more than enough to finish this now.
Electivire used Hidden Power.
It's super effective!
Swampert lost 76% of its health.
Pennumbra's Swampert fainted.
The sandstorm rages.
Electivire is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Electivire lost 6% of its health.
Electivire is hurt by poison!
Electivire lost 12% of its health.
(3-3 Tie)
0%
1% (Badly Poisoned)
WHAT. Ok, that came out of left field and sucker punched me in the face. HP Grass? Unbelieveable. I think I have the advantage for one second and then this happens. Now I'm stunned, but I can pull back. Tyranitar can come in and use Earthquake to finish this. Oh wait, fu-
Pennumbra switched in Tyranitar (lvl 100 Tyranitar ?).
Tyranitar's Sand Stream whipped up a sandstorm!
Tyranitar was hurt by Spikes!
Tyranitar lost 12% of its health.
Tyranitar used Earthquake.
It's super effective!
A critical hit!
Electivire lost 1% of its health.
lunarfoot's Electivire fainted.
The sandstorm rages.
(3-2 Pennumbra)
63%
0%
-ck. God dammit, I just realized how much of a mistake that was. Now his Gyarados can come in and get a free setup. Even though Stone Edge could've made me vulnerable, I should've at least gone with Crunch. No helping that now.
lunarfoot switched in Gyarados (lvl 100 Gyarados ?).
Gyarados's Intimidate cut Tyranitar's attack!
Pointed stones dug into Gyarados.
Gyarados lost 25% of its health.
Pennumbra switched in Rotom-h (lvl 100 Rotom-h).
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.
Rotom-h is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Rotom-h lost 6% of its health.
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
Rotom-h's leftovers restored its health a little!
Rotom-h restored 6% of its health.
17%
50% (+1 Atk, +1 Spe)
Rotom is fodder at this point, and I know that. I'm just dropping it so I can focus more clearly on my remaining options.
Gyarados used Waterfall.
Rotom-h lost 17% of its health.
Pennumbra's Rotom-h fainted.
The sandstorm rages.
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.
(2-2 Tie)
0%
50% (+1 Atk, +1 Spe)
Now, how to salvage this sorry situation? Suicune and Tyranitar are all I have left. With one Dragon Dance up, Gyarados outspeeds and OHKO's my ScarfTar no matter what I do. However, this doesn't apply to Suicune, as Lunar's Gyarados carries Stone Edge and must rely on its unstable accuracy in order to make the kill. It also has to get up at least five Dragon Dances in order to make the KO after three turns of Spikes damage. This, combined with the fact that it has to Taunt Suicune to prevent Roar (which mine carries, and Lunar knows that), means that this battle is still in my favor so long as I play it right. His Scizor is the biggest problem, meaning I have to count on Stone Edge to miss with even just two Dragon Dance boosts. Well, here goes something...
Pennumbra switched in Suicune (lvl 100 Suicune).
Suicune is exerting its pressure!
Suicune was hurt by Spikes!
Suicune lost 12% of its health.
Gyarados used Taunt.
Suicune fell for the taunt!
Suicune used Surf.
It's not very effective...
Gyarados lost 14% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Gyarados is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Gyarados lost 6% of its health.
Suicune is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Suicune lost 6% of its health.
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
Suicune's leftovers restored its health a little!
Suicune restored 6% of its health.
75% (Taunted)
36% (+1 Atk, +1 Spe)
First turn went exactly as I expected it to. I'll bring in Tyranitar now and force him to waste another turn with Waterfall. That'll also give him a Dragon Dance boost, but it'll allow Suicune to come in free of Taunt again, forcing Lunar's hand and another Taunt.
Pennumbra switched in Tyranitar (lvl 100 Tyranitar ?).
Tyranitar's Sand Stream whipped up a sandstorm!
Tyranitar was hurt by Spikes!
Tyranitar 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.
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
51%
36% (+2 Atk, +2 Spe)
N/c, just wait.
Gyarados used Waterfall.
It's super effective!
Tyranitar lost 51% of its health.
Pennumbra's Tyranitar fainted.
The sandstorm rages.
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.
(1-2 Lunar)
0%
36% (+2 Atk, +2 Spe)
As expected, Lunar does the sensible thing and goes in for the KO. However, that plays right into my hands.
Pennumbra switched in Suicune (lvl 100 Suicune).
Suicune is exerting its pressure!
Suicune was hurt by Spikes!
Suicune lost 12% of its health.
Gyarados used Taunt.
Suicune fell for the taunt!
Suicune used Surf.
It's not very effective...
Gyarados lost 13% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Gyarados is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Gyarados lost 6% of its health.
Suicune is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Suicune lost 6% of its health.
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
Suicune's leftovers restored its health a little!
Suicune restored 6% of its health.
63% (Taunted)
23% (+2 Atk, +2 Spe)
Perfect. Two more turns left for Gyara, at best. Lunar will get up another Dragon Dance, but I can hopefully deal with it.
Gyarados used Dragon Dance.
Gyarados's attack was raised.
Gyarados's speed was raised.
Suicune used Surf.
It's not very effective...
Gyarados lost 15% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Gyarados is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Gyarados lost 6% of its health.
Suicune is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Suicune lost 6% of its health.
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
Suicune's leftovers restored its health a little!
Suicune restored 6% of its health.
63% (Taunted)
9% (+3 Atk, +3 Spe)
Alright, moment of truth. I've done everything I can to set it up in my favor, but now all I can do is place my bets on that 1/5 chance that Stone Edge will miss. It's all or nothing, because when Scizor comes back, I'll be down to ~20% health and in KO range for Scizor, while Suicune will 2HKO at best. This is it.
Gyarados used Stone Edge.
Gyarados's attack missed! (<--- HOLY SHIT!)
Suicune used Surf.
It's not very effective...
Gyarados lost 9% of its health.
lunarfoot's Gyarados fainted.
The sandstorm rages.
Suicune is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Suicune lost 6% of its health.
Suicune's leftovers restored its health a little!
Suicune restored 6% of its health.
(1-1 Tie)
63% (Taunted)
0%
And that's why I use Return on a Bulky DD Gyarados instead of Stone Edge. I'd like to say that it's karma for Tyranitar's faulty Stone Edge at the beginning, but that would be just asking for trouble.
Now, what's left is Scizor vs. Suicune. Both are within 2HKO range for Surf and U-Turn, respectively. So, as long as Scizor doesn't crit Suicune, I'll win, barely.
lunarfoot switched in Scizor (lvl 100 Scizor ?).
Pointed stones dug into Scizor.
Scizor lost 12% of its health.
Suicune used Surf.
Scizor lost 34% of its health.
Scizor used U-turn.
Suicune lost 36% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Suicune is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Suicune lost 6% of its health.
Suicune's leftovers restored its health a little!
Suicune restored 6% of its health.
27% (Taunted)
29%
Phew... i guess that's gg.
Suicune used Surf.
Scizor lost 29% of its health.
lunarfoot's Scizor fainted.
Pennumbra wins!
(1-0 Pennumbra)
27% (Taunted)
0%
Alright, time for Props and Slops.
+Props and Slops+
Props:
lunarfoot: For giving me a battle like I haven't had in ages. That was extreme, but a lot of fun.
Suicune: For being so bulky and able to withstand so much damage.
Skarmory: For the ability to make this match a lot harder than it would've been otherwise.
Swampert: For doing so much passive damage and bringing lunar's team down to a level I could deal with.
Slops:
Me: For making a couple of blatant miscalculations that nearly cost me the match, the foremost being using Tyranitar's Earthquake.
Stone Edge: For being wholly innacurate. That applies to both of us.
Electivire: For that sucker punch of an HP Grass. That came out of nowhere. Also, for still being OU even when you suck.
Cheers folks, hopefully you enjoyed this. Until next time!
First of all, the title discribes the type of battle you're going to see here. Since both of us knew each other's moves, strategies, and teams; we had to play several steps ahead, taking dangerous risks in hopes of a windfall. It's just like any casino game, make an intelligent choice and leave the rest to luck.
Second of all, you'll notice that I'm not under my usual moniker of Eon King, but I was using my alt by the name of Pennumbra (and yes, the "typo" is intentional, apparently somebody had already taken Penumbra).
Pennumbra's Team:
Note: Battle Log in Bolded Black
My Comments in Blue
Current Health in Red
Score will be shown in Bolded Green after each KO. (Pennumbra-Lunar)
Ladder Match
Sleep Clause
Freeze Clause
OHKO Clause
Evasion Clause
Species Clause
Strict Damage Clause
Pennumbra sent out Roserade (lvl 100 Roserade ?).
lunarfoot sent out Azelf (lvl 100 Azelf).
Hm. A fairly common lead matchup. I've battled lunarfoot before, and he had used Taunt for the pervious battle, but this time, I'm betting he's going for an attack move or SR, which will allow me to Sleep him and then get off the Toxic Spikes.
Azelf used Flamethrower.
It's super effective!
A critical hit!
Roserade lost 100% of its health.
Roserade hung on using its Focus Sash!
Roserade used Sleep Powder.
Azelf fell asleep!
Bingo, just as predicted. The crit was made moot by Roserade's Focus Sash, so now I'm in the clear to start throwing out Toxic Spikes.
lunarfoot switched in Skarmory (lvl 100 Skarmory ?).
Roserade used Toxic Spikes.
Toxic Spikes were scattered around the foe's team!
Of course, an excellent swtch-in by lunarfoot. Skarmory really forces my hand here, it has every advantage, all the options, and I can't really do anything to it with the Sleep Clause in play. The best I can manage is to throw down the last layer of Toxic Spikes and then switch to something that can deal with Skarmory a bit better.
Roserade used Toxic Spikes.
Toxic Spikes were scattered around the foe's team!
Skarmory used Spikes.
Spikes were scattered around the foe's team!
No surprises there, as both of us make the obvious move and throw down our entry hazzard of choice. Now I'll bring in my Charge Beam Rotom and hopefully drive off his Skarmory before it can start causing problems.
Pennumbra switched in Rotom-h (lvl 100 Rotom-h).
Skarmory used Whirlwind.
Pennumbra switched in Tyranitar (lvl 100 Tyranitar ?).
Tyranitar's Sand Stream whipped up a sandstorm!
A sandstorm brewed!
Tyranitar was hurt by Spikes!
Tyranitar lost 12% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Ouch, nice prediction. Lunarfoot's really letting me have it this round, he must want to make up for the loss from last time. Since ScarfTtar is here and he'll no doubt repeat the Whirlwind tactic, I'll just spam Stone Edge for this turn.
Tyranitar used Stone Edge.
Tyranitar's attack missed!
Skarmory used Whirlwind.
Pennumbra switched in Roserade (lvl 100 Roserade ?).
Roserade was hurt by Spikes!
Roserade lost 0% of its health.
Pennumbra's Roserade fainted.
The sandstorm rages.
(5-6 Lunar)
Crap, there goes my death fodder. Stone Edge didn't even land. Oh well, Rotom comes out now, just so I can do some damage to Skarmory. Charge Beam's not as strong as T-Bolt and Lunar knows that I don't carry T-Bolt or Discharge, so he won't switch, but he'll Whirlwind me out again.
Pennumbra switched in Rotom-h (lvl 100 Rotom-h).
Rotom-h used Charge Beam.
It's super effective!
Skarmory lost 40% of its health.
Rotom-h's special attack was raised.
Skarmory used Whirlwind.
Pennumbra switched in Tyranitar (lvl 100 Tyranitar ?).
Tyranitar's Sand Stream whipped up a sandstorm!
Tyranitar was hurt by Spikes!
Tyranitar lost 12% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Skarmory's leftovers restored its health a little!
Skarmory restored 6% of its health.
Good, layered a bit of damage into Skarmory, and Ttar pops out again, so none of my other Pokes have been revealed. Not that it makes much difference, since we both know each other's teams already. Spam Stone Edge time.
Tyranitar used Stone Edge.
Tyranitar's attack missed!
Skarmory used Whirlwind.
Pennumbra switched in Swampert (lvl 100 Swampert ?).
Swampert was hurt by Spikes!
Swampert lost 12% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Skarmory's leftovers restored its health a little!
Skarmory restored 6% of its health.
Swampert's leftovers restored its health a little!
Swampert restored 6% of its health.
Argh, again? Stone Edge's accuracy sucks to high heaven. However, now that Swampert is here, I can finally hit the multiple TS immune Pokemon on Lunar's team with Stealth Rock.
lunarfoot switched in Azelf (lvl 100 Azelf).
Swampert used Stealth Rock.
Pointed stones float in the air around the foe's team!
The sandstorm rages.
Azelf is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Azelf lost 6% of its health.
Azelf's leftovers restored its health a little!
Azelf restored 6% of its health.
Swampert's leftovers restored its health a little!
Swampert restored 6% of its health.
Unbelieveable, he brought in the one Pokemon that could tip the scales in either of our favors. Selective risk taking at its finest. If Azelf wakes up and Explodes next turn, I have no chance. On the other hand, if I can Roar Azelf out, I can set a phazing chain in motion and really mess him up. Now it's my turn to take the risk, though luck is much more likely to be on my side.
Azelf is fast asleep!
Swampert used Roar.
lunarfoot switched in Gyarados (lvl 100 Gyarados ?).
Gyarados's Intimidate cut Swampert's attack!
Pointed stones dug into Gyarados.
Gyarados lost 25% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
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.
Oh god no. That Bulky DD Gyara is probably Lunar's most dangerous Pokemon, it nearly ended up sweeping my team last time before I was able to take it out. I'm not risking it Taunting Swampert and setting up, I'll switch to Jirachi and throw a T-Bolt his way.
Pennumbra switched in Jirachi (lvl 100 Jirachi).
Jirachi was hurt by Spikes!
Jirachi lost 12% of its health.
lunarfoot switched in Scizor (lvl 100 Scizor ?).
Pointed stones dug into Scizor.
Scizor lost 12% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Jirachi's leftovers restored its health a little!
Jirachi restored 6% of its health.
Ah, apparently he didn't want to leave Gyara in and chose to switch to Scizor. Why, I have no idea. However, this gives me a good chance to set up Calm Mind while he tests Jirachi's defenses. So, Calm Mind it is.
Jirachi used Calm Mind.
Jirachi's special attack was raised.
Jirachi's special defence was raised.
Scizor used Pursuit.
Jirachi lost 23% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Jirachi's leftovers restored its health a little!
Jirachi restored 6% of its health.
Perfect, now I can fire off a boosted T-Bolt at whatever he switches in without worry.
lunarfoot switched in Heatran (lvl 100 Heatran ?).
Pointed stones dug into Heatran.
Heatran lost 12% of its health.
Jirachi used Thunderbolt.
Heatran lost 36% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Jirachi's leftovers restored its health a little!
Jirachi restored 6% of its health.
Hm, good. Now I've laid some damage into Heatran, and I can happily switch back to Swampert and Roar him out. I'm starting to regain the upper hand.
Pennumbra switched in Swampert (lvl 100 Swampert ?).
Swampert was hurt by Spikes!
Swampert lost 12% of its health.
Heatran used Flamethrower.
It's not very effective...
Swampert lost 24% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Swampert's leftovers restored its health a little!
Swampert restored 6% of its health.
Perfect. Now since I'm pretty sure he'll switch in his Earthquake immune Azelf or Gyarados, I can Roar his team with near impunity.
lunarfoot switched in Electivire (lvl 100 Electivire ?).
Electivire was badly poisoned!
Electivire was badly poisoned by the Toxic Spikes!
Pointed stones dug into Electivire.
Electivire lost 12% of its health.
Swampert used Roar.
lunarfoot switched in Azelf (lvl 100 Azelf).
Pointed stones dug into Azelf.
Azelf lost 12% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Azelf is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Azelf lost 6% of its health.
Azelf's leftovers restored its health a little!
Azelf restored 6% of its health.
Swampert's leftovers restored its health a little!
Swampert restored 6% of its health.
Whoa, did he just predict my Roar and switch in his Electivire to throw off my momentum? If so, that's extremely risky and based on luck, but it worked. He's really pushing me to make the right moves for each situation. His Azelf came back in, and it could wake up this turn, but I'm going to take the risk and Roar it out.
Azelf is fast asleep!
Swampert used Roar.
lunarfoot switched in Scizor (lvl 100 Scizor ?).
Pointed stones dug into Scizor.
Scizor lost 12% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Swampert's leftovers restored its health a little!
Swampert restored 6% of its health.
Good, it paid off. His irritating Scizor is back, so I'm going to repeat my tactic with Jirachi. He'll probably be predicting a switch to Rotom and use Pursuit to hit Swampert on the switch and force me to sacrifice Rotom, but I'm not that easy to fool.
Pennumbra switched in Jirachi (lvl 100 Jirachi).
Jirachi was hurt by Spikes!
Jirachi lost 12% of its health.
Scizor used Superpower.
Jirachi lost 44% of its health.
Scizor's attack was lowered.
Scizor's defence was lowered.
The sandstorm rages.
Jirachi's leftovers restored its health a little!
Jirachi restored 6% of its health.
Neither is he, apparently. Lunar is utterly outpredicting me, and Jirachi takes a CB Superpower to the face as a result. Thunderbolt is all I have left, Jirachi will barely survive another turn.
lunarfoot switched in Electivire (lvl 100 Electivire ?).
Pointed stones dug into Electivire.
Electivire lost 12% of its health.
Jirachi used Thunderbolt.
Electivire's Motor Drive increased its speed!
The sandstorm rages.
Electivire is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Electivire lost 6% of its health.
Electivire is hurt by poison!
Electivire lost 6% of its health.
Jirachi's leftovers restored its health a little!
Jirachi restored 6% of its health.
Enough. I'm sick and tired of this, Lunar is chipping away at my defenses while outpredicting me completely. I'll sacrifice Jirachi and then bring in Rotom to regain some of the initiative. I'm done with playing cautiously.
Electivire used Flamethrower.
It's super effective!
A critical hit!
Jirachi lost 40% of its health.
Pennumbra's Jirachi fainted.
The sandstorm rages.
Electivire is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Electivire lost 6% of its health.
Electivire is hurt by poison!
Electivire lost 12% of its health.
(4-6 Lunar)
This match swings in my favor now.
Pennumbra switched in Rotom-h (lvl 100 Rotom-h).
lunarfoot switched in Azelf (lvl 100 Azelf).
Pointed stones dug into Azelf.
Azelf lost 12% of its health.
Rotom-h used Shadow Ball.
It's super effective!
Azelf lost 75% of its health.
lunarfoot's Azelf fainted.
The sandstorm rages.
Rotom-h is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Rotom-h lost 6% of its health.
Rotom-h's leftovers restored its health a little!
Rotom-h restored 6% of its health.
(4-5 Lunar)
Lunar death foddered his Azelf, knowing that it's finally a complete deadweight now that I'm shifting gears to offense.
lunarfoot switched in Heatran (lvl 100 Heatran ?).
Pointed stones dug into Heatran.
Heatran lost 12% of its health.
Heatran used Flamethrower.
Rotom-h lost 58% of its health.
Rotom-h used Substitute.
Rotom-h lost 25% of its health.
Rotom-h made a substitute!
The sandstorm rages.
Rotom-h is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Rotom-h lost 6% of its health.
Rotom-h's leftovers restored its health a little!
Rotom-h restored 6% of its health.
Argh, forgot his Heatran is Scarfed. That was stupid. Oh well, HP Fighting will still finish him off.
Heatran used Flamethrower.
The substitute took damage for Rotom-c!
Rotom-h's substitute faded!
Rotom-h used Hidden Power.
It's super effective!
Heatran lost 40% of its health.
lunarfoot's Heatran fainted.
The sandstorm rages.
Rotom-h is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Rotom-h lost 6% of its health.
Rotom-h's leftovers restored its health a little!
Rotom-h restored 6% of its health.
(4-4 Tie)
Bingo. Now I have the initiative, so whatever he sends out will likely not be killing Rotom.
lunarfoot switched in Skarmory (lvl 100 Skarmory ?).
Pointed stones dug into Skarmory.
Skarmory lost 12% of its health.
Rotom-h used Charge Beam.
It's super effective!
Skarmory lost 42% of its health.
Rotom-h's special attack was raised.
Skarmory used Whirlwind.
Pennumbra switched in Suicune (lvl 100 Suicune).
Suicune is exerting its pressure!
Suicune was hurt by Spikes!
Suicune lost 12% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Suicune is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Suicune lost 6% of its health.
Suicune's leftovers restored its health a little!
Suicune restored 6% of its health.
Skarmory's leftovers restored its health a little!
Skarmory restored 6% of its health.
I think what he was trying to do here was make me hesitate on the Charge Beam, since it can potentially set up Electivire, but I saw through that pretty easily. He wants to save his Electivire for my Suicune (which he knows I have), and doesn't want to risk it on Rotom. Now that Suicune is in, I can kill Skarmory off as well.
Suicune used Surf.
Skarmory lost 24% of its health.
lunarfoot's Skarmory fainted.
The sandstorm rages.
Suicune is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Suicune lost 6% of its health.
Suicune's leftovers restored its health a little!
Suicune restored 6% of its health.
(4-3 Pennumbra)
Goodbye, and good riddance. Irritating metal pigeon. Next please :3
lunarfoot switched in Electivire (lvl 100 Electivire ?).
Pointed stones dug into Electivire.
Electivire lost 12% of its health.
Pennumbra switched in Swampert (lvl 100 Swampert ?).
Swampert was hurt by Spikes!
Swampert lost 12% of its health.
Electivire used Thunderbolt.
It doesn't affect Swampert...
The sandstorm rages.
Electivire is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Electivire lost 6% of its health.
Electivire is hurt by poison!
Electivire lost 6% of its health.
Swampert's leftovers restored its health a little!
Swampert restored 6% of its health.
That Thunderbolt was obvious, so I did the best thing and switched in my Swampert. Earthquake should be more than enough to finish this now.
Electivire used Hidden Power.
It's super effective!
Swampert lost 76% of its health.
Pennumbra's Swampert fainted.
The sandstorm rages.
Electivire is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Electivire lost 6% of its health.
Electivire is hurt by poison!
Electivire lost 12% of its health.
(3-3 Tie)
WHAT. Ok, that came out of left field and sucker punched me in the face. HP Grass? Unbelieveable. I think I have the advantage for one second and then this happens. Now I'm stunned, but I can pull back. Tyranitar can come in and use Earthquake to finish this. Oh wait, fu-
Pennumbra switched in Tyranitar (lvl 100 Tyranitar ?).
Tyranitar's Sand Stream whipped up a sandstorm!
Tyranitar was hurt by Spikes!
Tyranitar lost 12% of its health.
Tyranitar used Earthquake.
It's super effective!
A critical hit!
Electivire lost 1% of its health.
lunarfoot's Electivire fainted.
The sandstorm rages.
(3-2 Pennumbra)
-ck. God dammit, I just realized how much of a mistake that was. Now his Gyarados can come in and get a free setup. Even though Stone Edge could've made me vulnerable, I should've at least gone with Crunch. No helping that now.
lunarfoot switched in Gyarados (lvl 100 Gyarados ?).
Gyarados's Intimidate cut Tyranitar's attack!
Pointed stones dug into Gyarados.
Gyarados lost 25% of its health.
Pennumbra switched in Rotom-h (lvl 100 Rotom-h).
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.
Rotom-h is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Rotom-h lost 6% of its health.
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
Rotom-h's leftovers restored its health a little!
Rotom-h restored 6% of its health.
Rotom is fodder at this point, and I know that. I'm just dropping it so I can focus more clearly on my remaining options.
Gyarados used Waterfall.
Rotom-h lost 17% of its health.
Pennumbra's Rotom-h fainted.
The sandstorm rages.
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.
(2-2 Tie)
Now, how to salvage this sorry situation? Suicune and Tyranitar are all I have left. With one Dragon Dance up, Gyarados outspeeds and OHKO's my ScarfTar no matter what I do. However, this doesn't apply to Suicune, as Lunar's Gyarados carries Stone Edge and must rely on its unstable accuracy in order to make the kill. It also has to get up at least five Dragon Dances in order to make the KO after three turns of Spikes damage. This, combined with the fact that it has to Taunt Suicune to prevent Roar (which mine carries, and Lunar knows that), means that this battle is still in my favor so long as I play it right. His Scizor is the biggest problem, meaning I have to count on Stone Edge to miss with even just two Dragon Dance boosts. Well, here goes something...
Pennumbra switched in Suicune (lvl 100 Suicune).
Suicune is exerting its pressure!
Suicune was hurt by Spikes!
Suicune lost 12% of its health.
Gyarados used Taunt.
Suicune fell for the taunt!
Suicune used Surf.
It's not very effective...
Gyarados lost 14% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Gyarados is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Gyarados lost 6% of its health.
Suicune is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Suicune lost 6% of its health.
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
Suicune's leftovers restored its health a little!
Suicune restored 6% of its health.
First turn went exactly as I expected it to. I'll bring in Tyranitar now and force him to waste another turn with Waterfall. That'll also give him a Dragon Dance boost, but it'll allow Suicune to come in free of Taunt again, forcing Lunar's hand and another Taunt.
Pennumbra switched in Tyranitar (lvl 100 Tyranitar ?).
Tyranitar's Sand Stream whipped up a sandstorm!
Tyranitar was hurt by Spikes!
Tyranitar 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.
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
N/c, just wait.
Gyarados used Waterfall.
It's super effective!
Tyranitar lost 51% of its health.
Pennumbra's Tyranitar fainted.
The sandstorm rages.
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.
(1-2 Lunar)
As expected, Lunar does the sensible thing and goes in for the KO. However, that plays right into my hands.
Pennumbra switched in Suicune (lvl 100 Suicune).
Suicune is exerting its pressure!
Suicune was hurt by Spikes!
Suicune lost 12% of its health.
Gyarados used Taunt.
Suicune fell for the taunt!
Suicune used Surf.
It's not very effective...
Gyarados lost 13% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Gyarados is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Gyarados lost 6% of its health.
Suicune is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Suicune lost 6% of its health.
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
Suicune's leftovers restored its health a little!
Suicune restored 6% of its health.
Perfect. Two more turns left for Gyara, at best. Lunar will get up another Dragon Dance, but I can hopefully deal with it.
Gyarados used Dragon Dance.
Gyarados's attack was raised.
Gyarados's speed was raised.
Suicune used Surf.
It's not very effective...
Gyarados lost 15% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Gyarados is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Gyarados lost 6% of its health.
Suicune is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Suicune lost 6% of its health.
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
Suicune's leftovers restored its health a little!
Suicune restored 6% of its health.
Alright, moment of truth. I've done everything I can to set it up in my favor, but now all I can do is place my bets on that 1/5 chance that Stone Edge will miss. It's all or nothing, because when Scizor comes back, I'll be down to ~20% health and in KO range for Scizor, while Suicune will 2HKO at best. This is it.
Gyarados used Stone Edge.
Gyarados's attack missed! (<--- HOLY SHIT!)
Suicune used Surf.
It's not very effective...
Gyarados lost 9% of its health.
lunarfoot's Gyarados fainted.
The sandstorm rages.
Suicune is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Suicune lost 6% of its health.
Suicune's leftovers restored its health a little!
Suicune restored 6% of its health.
(1-1 Tie)
And that's why I use Return on a Bulky DD Gyarados instead of Stone Edge. I'd like to say that it's karma for Tyranitar's faulty Stone Edge at the beginning, but that would be just asking for trouble.
Now, what's left is Scizor vs. Suicune. Both are within 2HKO range for Surf and U-Turn, respectively. So, as long as Scizor doesn't crit Suicune, I'll win, barely.
lunarfoot switched in Scizor (lvl 100 Scizor ?).
Pointed stones dug into Scizor.
Scizor lost 12% of its health.
Suicune used Surf.
Scizor lost 34% of its health.
Scizor used U-turn.
Suicune lost 36% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Suicune is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Suicune lost 6% of its health.
Suicune's leftovers restored its health a little!
Suicune restored 6% of its health.
Phew... i guess that's gg.
Suicune used Surf.
Scizor lost 29% of its health.
lunarfoot's Scizor fainted.
Pennumbra wins!
(1-0 Pennumbra)
lunarfoot's Team:
Alright, time for Props and Slops.
+Props and Slops+
Props:
lunarfoot: For giving me a battle like I haven't had in ages. That was extreme, but a lot of fun.
Suicune: For being so bulky and able to withstand so much damage.
Skarmory: For the ability to make this match a lot harder than it would've been otherwise.
Swampert: For doing so much passive damage and bringing lunar's team down to a level I could deal with.
Slops:
Me: For making a couple of blatant miscalculations that nearly cost me the match, the foremost being using Tyranitar's Earthquake.
Stone Edge: For being wholly innacurate. That applies to both of us.
Electivire: For that sucker punch of an HP Grass. That came out of nowhere. Also, for still being OU even when you suck.
Cheers folks, hopefully you enjoyed this. Until next time!
