[TT2 Round 1] (SOS) Iron Caliber vs (DB) Jayelt413

[Maxim]

"All right, cameras rolling in 3...2...1."

"Hello everybody to the Second Team Tournament of ASB! I hope our battlers are ready with their best strategies and Pokemon. I hope you, the audience, are ready to see one of the inagural battles of one of the fiercest ASB Tournament to date! Everyone give a round of applause to our contestants!"

*thunderous applause*

"That's how I like it, now then, before we begin, let us go over the rules."

• All Abilities

• All Items

• 3 recovers/5 chills

• 3 Substitutions

• 1 Mega

• Switch=KO

• 3 Day DQ for battlers

• 3 Day DQ for refs

• Self-KO clause; in the event of a double KO to end the match, the Pokemon that KOed itself through whatever means (self-KOing move, energy exhaustion, etc) loses.

• ASB Arena

"Without further ado, let's meet our contestants!"

"In the red corner, we have a relatively new comer to ASB. The man of iron, his Pokemon are no less powerful. Is this animated suit of armor out for justice, or revenge! Either way, he hopes to use his iron fist to take down his opponent and crash through to the next round. Ladies and Gentlemen, let us welcome Iron Caliber!"

Team Iron Caliber:

Titania {Aggron} (♀)

Titania [Aggron] (♀)
Nature: Careful (+1 SpD, -1 SpA)

Type: Steel/Rock / Steel (Mega)
Steel: 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.
Rock: Rock STAB; Adds an additional level of Priority on naturally occurring level-up, egg, tutor, or TM attacks that increase only defense, special defense, or prevent damage. 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.

Stats:
HP: 100
Atk: Rank 4
Def: Rank 8
SpA: Rank 1 (-)
SpD: Rank 3 (+)
Spe: 50
Size Class: 4
Weight Class: 8 (10 w/ Heavy Metal)
Base Rank Total: 21

Mega Stats:
HP: 100
Atk: Rank 5
Def: Rank 10
SpA: Rank 1 (-)
SpD: Rank 4 (+)
Spe: 50
Size Class: 4
Weight Class: 8 (11 w/ Heavy Metal)
Base Rank Total: 25

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

Abilities: Sturdy / Rock Head / Heavy Metal / Filter (Mega)
Sturdy (Passive): This Pokemon's body is solidly constructed, reducing the Base Attack Power from an opponents incoming attacks by one (1). The effect is amplified on OHKO Moves, which are reduced by ten (10) Base Attack Power.
Rock Head (Passive): This Pokemon's hard body prevents it from taking recoil damage from moves such as Double-Edge, Flare Blitz, and Head Smash. This does not prevent recoil damage from Struggle.
Heavy Metal (Passive): The Pokemon's body structure is immensely dense, doubling its actual weight.
Filter (Passive) (Mega): This Pokemon has a special energy barrier that reduces the Base Attack Power of any opponent's super effective attack by two (2).

Moves (50/113):
=====Level-Up=====
Tackle
Harden
Mud-Slap
Headbutt
Metal Claw
Iron Defense
Rock Tomb
Protect
Roar
Take Down
Iron Head
Rock Slide
Autotomize
Heavy Slam
Metal Burst
=====Egg=====
Body Slam
Dragon Rush
Endeavor
Head Smash
Reversal
Stealth Rock
Superpower
=====TM/HM=====
Focus Punch
Toxic
Taunt
Smack Down
Earthquake
Dig
Double Team
Aerial Ace
Rest
Shadow Claw
Payback
Rock Polish
Stone Edge
Avalanche
Thunder Wave
Dragon Tail
Sleep Talk
Substitute
=====Tutor=====
Aqua Tail
Block
Counter
Endure
Fire Punch
Ice Punch
Magnet Rise
Mimic
Low Kick
Thunder Punch
=====Other=====

Hendrix {Krookodile} (♂)

Hendrix [Krookodile] (♂)
Nature: Jolly (+15% Speed, +X% Accuracy, -1 SpA)

Type: Ground / Dark
Ground: Ground STAB; immune to Sandstorm. Ignores Arena restrictions on Dig and Seismic Attacks for Arenas in which any land mass exists, Evasive Digging reduced from 6 per action Energy Cost to 5 per action.
Dark: Dark STAB; ignores Attract and Confusion status entirely when using Dark-type damaging and non-damaging attacks.

Stats:
HP: 100
Atk: Rank 5
Def: Rank 3
SpA: Rank 2 (-)
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 106 (+) (+13% accuracy)
Size Class: 3
Weight Class: 4
Base Rank Total: 20

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

Abilities: Intimidate / Moxie / Anger Point
Intimidate (Trigger): 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.
Moxie (Passive): This Pokemon gets psyched after it earns a KO on an opposing Pokemon, increasing its attack by one (1) stage. This boost is maintained at the end of each round.
Anger Point (Passive): When struck with a critical hit, this Pokemon becomes enraged and its Attack rises to maximum (Stage 6). However, its Attack will drop up to two (2) stages at the end of each round instead of one (1) stage until it reaches stage zero (0).

Moves (41/87):
=====Level-Up {COMPLETE}=====
Leer
Rage
Bite
Sand-Attack
Torment
Sand Tomb
Assurance
Mud-Slap
Embargo
Swagger
Crunch
Dig
Scary Face
Foul Play
Sandstorm
Thrash
Earthquake
Outrage
=====Egg=====
Fire Fang
Beat Up
Pursuit
Thunder Fang
Counter
Me First
=====TM/HM=====
Smack Down
Bulldoze
Power-Up Punch
Dragon Tail
Taunt
Stone Edge
Aerial Ace
Protect
Sleep Talk
Substitute
Incinerate
=====Tutor=====
Aqua Tail
Focus Punch
Iron Tail
Knock Off
Low Kick
Stealth Rock
=====Other=====

Juggernaut {Drapion} (♂)

Juggernaut {Drapion} (♂)
Nature: Adamant (-1 Special Attack, +1 Attack)

Type: Poison / Dark
Poison: Poison STAB; immunity to Poison/Toxic status. Absorb Toxic Spikes on switch-in unless Flying-typed or using the ability Levitate. -- Accuracy when using Toxic, Poison Gas, or Poison Powder, hitting even during Dig, Fly, etc. Ignore Fog's accuracy reduction. Access to Store Command.
Dark: Dark STAB; ignores Attract and Confusion status entirely when using Dark-type damaging and non-damaging attacks.

Stats:
HP: 100
Atk: Rank 4 (+)
Def: Rank 4
SpA: Rank 1 (-)
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 95
Size Class: 3
Weight Class: 4
Base Rank Total: 18

EC: 6/6
MC: 0
AC: 4/5

Abilities: Battle Armor / Sniper / Keen Eye
Battle Armor (Passive): This Pokemon’s thick armor prevents it from taking critical hits.
Sniper (Passive): This Pokemon has deadly accuracy and strikes sensitive points, increasing its critical hit bonus from +3 to +5 on single attacks, +2 to +3 on two-hit attacks, and +1 to +2 on multi-hit attacks.
Keen Eye (Passive): This Pokemon has extremely good vision and cannot have its accuracy lowered by an opponent through any means (including accuracy lowering attacks, Smogs, Hazes, Fog, etc.). Its vision also enables it to see through any attempts by an opponent to increase their own evasion.

Moves (38/86):
=====Level-Up=====
Thunder Fang
Ice Fang
Fire Fang
Bite
Poison Sting
Leer
Knock Off
Pin Missile
Acupressure
Pursuit
Bug Bite
Scary Face
Toxic Spikes
Poison Fang
Crunch
Cross Poison
=====Egg=====
Agility
Night Slash
Confuse Ray
Whirlwind
Twineedle
Iron Tail
=====TM/HM=====
Torment
Taunt
Protect
Endure
Substitute
Brick Break
Swords Dance
Aerial Ace
Thief
Rock Slide
Poison Jab
Earthquake
Dig
X-Scissor
Sleep Talk
=====Tutor=====
Aqua Tail
=====Other=====

"And in the blue corner we have another newcomer, one that has quickly made a name for himself in the ASB League. He is a dashing man with a unique taste in Pokemon. Will he dash his way past the iron fist to victory? The dashing hero who has a thing for Skyla. Here he is folks, jayelt413!"

Team Jayelt:

The Artist | Greninja

Greninja [M] [The Artist]
Nature: Hasty
Type: Water / Dark

Abilities:
Torrent (Passive)
Protean (Toggle) (H) (Unlocked)

Stats (Normal)
HP: 100
Atk: 3
Def: 2-
SpA: 4
SpD: 3
Spe: 141+
+23% Accuracy
Size Class: 3
Weight Class: 3
Base Rank Total: 21

EC: 9/9
MC: Maxxxed (+4 CC)
AC: 5/5

Moves (74/74)

Acrobatics
Aerial Ace
Attract
Bestow
Blizzard
Bounce
Bubble
Camouflage
Confide
Cut
Dark Pulse
Dig
Dive
Double Team
Echoed Voice
Extrasensory
Facade
Feint Attack
Fling
Frustration
Giga Impact
Grass Knot
Growl
Gunk Shot
Haze
Hidden Power [Fairy]
Hydro Cannon
Hydro Pump
Hyper Beam
Ice Beam
Ice Punch
Icy Wind
Lick
Low Kick
Mat Block
Mind Reader
Mud Sport
Night Slash
Pound
Power-Up Punch
Protect
Quick Attack
Rain Dance
Rest
Return
Rock Slide
Rock Smash
Rock Tomb
Role Play
Round
Scald
Secret Power
Shadow Sneak
Sleep Talk
Smack Down
Smokescreen
Snatch
Snore
Spikes
Spite
Strength
Substitute
Surf
Swagger
Taunt
Thief
Toxic
Toxic Spikes
U-Turn
Waterfall
Water Pledge
Water Pulse
Water Shuriken
Water Sport​

Stalker | Kitsunoh

Kitsunoh [M] [Stalker]
Nature: Jolly
Type: Ghost / Steel

[Abilities]

Frisk (Passive)
Limber (Passive)
Cursed Body (Passive) (H) (Unlocked)
​

[Stats]

HP: 100
Atk: 4
Def: 3
SpA: 1-
SpD: 3
Spe: 127+
+19% Accuracy
Size Class: 3
Weight Class: 4
Base Rank Total: 19​

EC: 6/6
MC: 1
AC: 5/5

[Moves] [60|102]

Bulldoze
Copycat
Curse
Dark Pulse
Dig
Double Team
Earthquake
Endeavor
Endure
Facade
Fake Out
Feint Attack
Foul Play
Giga Impact
Gyro Ball
Hex
Ice Punch
Imprison
Iron Defense
Iron Head
Iron Tail
Knock Off
Lick
Low Kick
Magic Coat
Memento
Metal Burst
Metal Sound
Meteor Mash
Natural Gift
Odor Sleuth
Pain Split
Payback
Perish Song
Phantom Force
Protect
Psycho Shift
Rest
Revenge
Roar
Rock Slide
Scratch
Shadow Claw
Shadow Sneak
Shadowstrike
Sleep Talk
Snatch
Substitute
Sucker Punch
Super Fang
Superpower
Taunt
Thief
Thunder Punch
Torment
Toxic
Trick
Trick Room
U-Turn
Will-o-Wisp​

Jordan | Gallade

Gallade [M] [Jordan]
Nature: Naive
Type: Psychic / Fighting

Abilities:
Steadfast (Passive)
Justified (Passive) (H) (Unlocked)
Inner Focus (Passive) (Mega)

Stats (Normal)
HP: 100
Atk: 5
Def: 3
SpA: 3
SpD: 3-
Spe: 92+
+10% Accuracy
Size Class: 3
Weight Class: 4
Base Rank Total: 21

Stats (Mega)
HP: 100
Atk: 7
Def: 3
SpA: 3
SpD: 3-
Spe: 127+
+19% Accuracy
Size Class: 3
Weight Class: 4
Base Rank Total: 24

EC: 9/9
MC: Maxxxed (+8 CC)
AC: 5/5

Moves (133/133)

Aerial Ace
Ally Switch
Attract
Body Slam
Brick Break
Bulk Up
Bulldoze
Calm Mind
Captivate
Charge Beam
Charm
Close Combat
Confide
Confuse Ray
Confusion
Cut
Dazzling Gleam
Defense Curl
Destiny Bond
Disable
Disarming Voice
Double-Edge
Double Team
Draining Kiss
Drain Punch
Dream Eater
Dual Chop
Earthquake
Echoed Voice
Encore
Endure
Facade
False Swipe
Feint
Fire Punch
Flash
Fling
Focus Blast
Focus Punch
Frustration
Fury Cutter
Future Sight
Giga Impact
Grass Knot
Growl
Grudge
Headbutt
Heal Pulse
Helping Hand
Hidden Power [Steel]
Hyper Beam
Hyper Voice
Hypnosis
Ice Punch
Icy Wind
Imprison
Knock Off
Leaf Blade
Leer
Light Screen
Low Kick
Low Sweep
Lucky Chant
Magical Leaf
Magic Coat
Magic Room
Mean Look
Memento
Mimic
Misty Terrain
Mud-Slap
Natural Gift
Nightmare
Night Slash
Pain Split
Poison Jab
Power-Up Punch
Protect
Psychic
Psycho Cut
Psych Up
Psyshock
Quick Guard
Rain Dance
Recycle
Reflect
Rest
Retaliate
Return
Rock Slide
Rock Smash
Rock Tomb
Round
Safeguard
Secret Power
Shadow Ball
Shadow Sneak
Shock Wave
Signal Beam
Sing
Skill Swap
Slash
Sleep Talk
Snatch
Snore
Stone Edge
Stored Power
Strength
Substitute
Sunny Day
Swagger
Swift
Swords Dance
Synchronoise
Taunt
Telekinesis
Teleport
Thief
Thunderbolt
Thunder Punch
Thunder Wave
Torment
Toxic
Trick
Trick Room
Vacuum Wave
Wide Guard
Will-o-Wisp
Wish
Wonder Room
Work Up
X-Scissor
Zen Headbutt​

"Wow, both are bringing powerful Pokemon to this matchup. I think this will be a good fight. Now for the coin toss!"

Heads=Jayelt
Tails=Iron Caliber

[20:40] <Maxim_6> !pick Heads, Tails
[20:40] <+ASBot> Tails

That makes our turn order:

Jayelt sends out Pokemon with Item
Iron Caliber sends out Pokemon, Item, and Orders
Jayelt Orders
I referee. Preferably not at the speed of molasses this time

"With that ado, lets get started!"

 

[JJayyFeather]

"Ahh, the first round. Don't you love new beginnings as much as I do? Unfortunately for you, this won't be your favorite beginning, but I sure as hell love it! Time to bring one home for Team Daybreak. Jordan, get us started why don't you?"
Jordan @ Galladite enters!

 

[Iron Caliber]

"Don't think it'll be that easy. Juggernaut!"

@ Razor Claw
"I'M GOING TO ENJOY TEARING YOU APART!"
Cross Poison ~ Cross Poison ~ Cross Poison
IF you are Tormented when you would act, THEN Poison Jab on the first instance, X-Scissor on the second, and Cross Poison on the third.
IF Cross Poison is Disabled AND you are not Tormented THEN replace all remaining actions with Poison Jab.
IF Gallade performs a Ground-type damaging combo THEN replace that action with Substitute (15) and push back.

 

[JJayyFeather]

"Hmm, I like your moxie. But I believe it is a bit misguided."
"To underestimate your opponent is to lose. To lose is unacceptable."
Mega Gallade @ Galladite
[Mega Evolve] Earthquake ~ Drain Punch ~ Earthquake

 

[Maxim]

Team Iron Caliber:

Juggernaut (Drapion):
HP: 100
EN: 100
Atk: Rank 4 (+)
Def: Rank 4
SpA: Rank 1 (-)
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 95
Size Class: 3
Weight Class: 4
Base Rank Total: 18
Item: Razor Claw (+1 Crit, +3 BP "Cut", "Cross", "Claw", "Scissor", "Scratch", "Swipe", or "Slash" moves)
Other: None

Team Jayelt:

Jordan (Gallade):
HP: 100
EN: 100
Atk: 7
Def: 3
SpA: 3
SpD: 3-
Spe: 127+
+19% Accuracy
Size Class: 3
Weight Class: 4
Base Rank Total: 24
Item: Galladite (Allows Mega Evolution)
Other: None

Round 1: Unstoppable Force vs. Immovable Wall

Welcome to the first round of this exciting match folks! To start things off, the Iron Caliber has sent out Juggernaut the Drapion with a Razor Claw. That's a really good item for him, as it boosts one of his best STAB moves, while taking advantage of it's high crit chance and the ability Sniper. Jayelt in the meantime has sent out Jordan the Gallade, a fearsome foe under any circumstance. Especially now that Jay has Mega Evolved that Gallade, it will be sure to leave a mark.

Jordan wastes no time going all out, as it attacks with a fierce Earthquake! The whole arena is shaking from that one, and Juggernaut is definitely feeling the blow. In retaliation, Juggernaut lands a powerful Cross Poison, which thanks to hitting one of Jordan's soft spots does a fair bit of damage, almost as much as the super effective Earthquake! Turn's out Drapion can do quite a number to Gallade, who knew.

Jordan, seeing that Juggernaut might start gaining the upper hand, decides to go for a different approach. He charges at Juggernaut, bladed arms held high, then he punches in a flash, and ends up on the other side of Juggernaut, having stolen some of its health. Juggernaut is undeterred however, and roundhouse slashes Jordan with another Cross Poison attack, this one hitting Jordan badly in the legs.

Jordan decides to make some distance between himself and Juggernaut, and jumps backwards in preparation for his next attack. The Gallade then decides to repeat its first action, causing a huge tremor in the arena to damage Juggernaut. Thank goodness we installed those new Earthquake dampers last year huh? Juggernaut dashes at Jordan this time, slashing right across Jordan and leaving a bit of a gash in the latter's chest. What a powerful Pokemon!

This round ends with both sides having taken just a little over half their health in damage. Surprisingly to a veteran like myself, Drapion is actually keeping up with Jordan, even with the Drain Punch. I would have thought you would need SE STAB to deal with Gallade. Still, Juggernaut is a little bit behind, and both battlers are going to have to plan ahead if they want to gain the upper hand. Which trainer will take the lead? Find out next round!

Calculations

Action One:
Gallade used Earthquake
To Crit: Battle Armor
Damage: [10+4]*1.5=21
[21 Damage Dra] [-7 Energy Gal]

Drapion used Cross Poison
To Crit: [8>= Yes]=6=Yes
To Poison: [10>= Yes]=32=No
Damage: [7+3+3+5+1.5]=19.5
[19.5 Damage Gal] [-4 Energy Dra]

Action Two:
Gallade used Drain Punch
Damage: [8+3+4]=15
Drain: 15/2=7.5
[15 Damage Dra] [+7.5 HP Gal] [-11 Energy Gal]

Drapion used Cross Poison
To Crit: [8>= Yes]=1=Yes
To Poison: [10>= Yes]=76=No
Damage: [7+3+3+5+1.5]=19.5
[19.5 Damage Gal] [-8 Energy Dra]

Action Three:
Gallade used Earthquake
Damage: [10+4]*1.5=21
[21 Damage Dra] [-7 Energy Gal]

Drapion used Cross Poison
To Crit: [8>= Yes]=1=Yes
To Poison: [10>= Yes]=95=No
Damage: [7+3+3+5+1.5]=19.5
[19.5 Damage Gal] [-12 Energy Dra]

Totals:
Drapion: 57 Damage, -24 Energy
Gallade: 51 Damage, -25 Energy

Team Iron Caliber:

Juggernaut (Drapion):
HP: 43
EN: 76
Atk: Rank 4 (+)
Def: Rank 4
SpA: Rank 1 (-)
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 95
Size Class: 3
Weight Class: 4
Base Rank Total: 18
Item: Razor Claw (+1 Crit, +3 BP "Cut", "Cross", "Claw", "Scissor", "Scratch", "Swipe", or "Slash" moves)
Other: None

Team Jayelt:

Jordan (Gallade):
HP: 49
EN: 75
Atk: 7
Def: 3
SpA: 3
SpD: 3-
Spe: 127+
+19% Accuracy
Size Class: 3
Weight Class: 4
Base Rank Total: 24
Item: Galladite (Allows Mega Evolution)
Other: None

Turn order:
jayelt413 orders
Iron Caliber orders
I referee

 

[Iron Caliber]

Juggernaut should have 76 EN, not 86.

 

[Maxim]

*Plugs into calculator* "Oh bother."

Fixed.

 

[JJayyFeather]

"Apologies for the delay, contemplation was needed."
"To rush is to falter. To falter is inexcusable."
Mega Gallade @ Galladite
[Mega Evolve] Drain Punch | Earthquake | Drain Punch
IF Drapion is to use Cross Poison AND you are faster, THEN Torment and push back.
IF Drapion is to use Endure, THEN Initiate Action String {Encore | Focus Punch | Earthquake}. Only do this once.
IF Drapion is to use Torment AND you are faster, THEN Taunt and push back.

 

[Iron Caliber]

"You're right about the contemplation part."

"WHO CARES ABOUT CONTEMPLATION?!"
Cross Poison ~ Cross Poison ~ Cross Poison

regarding the cross poison sub:
6:54:01 PM <dogfish44> we have rules which say "Using Growl when you're Taunted won't trigger a sub for Growl" iirc?
6:56:38 PM <dogfish44> Ugh, I might be mistaken, and mixing it up with ignoring illegal subs?
6:57:15 PM <dogfish44> My interpretation of the handbook as it stands is that it would activate?

 

[JJayyFeather]

Maxim
It's been a week bro.

 

[Maxim]

Team Iron Caliber:

Juggernaut (Drapion):
HP: 43
EN: 76
Atk: Rank 4 (+)
Def: Rank 4
SpA: Rank 1 (-)
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 95
Size Class: 3
Weight Class: 4
Base Rank Total: 18
Item: Razor Claw (+1 Crit, +3 BP "Cut", "Cross", "Claw", "Scissor", "Scratch", "Swipe", or "Slash" moves)
Other: None

Team Jayelt:

Jordan (Gallade):
HP: 49
EN: 75
Atk: 7
Def: 3
SpA: 3
SpD: 3-
Spe: 127+
+19% Accuracy
Size Class: 3
Weight Class: 4
Base Rank Total: 24
Item: Galladite (Allows Mega Evolution)
Other: None

Round 2: The Best Laid Plans

"Maxim, you're up to ref. It's been a week."

"Ah don't worry about it, I'll ref when I feel like it. It's not like they're going to DQ me."

"Ref the Tournament match now or I will torch your freaking behind so hard you'll scream for days!"

"Okay..."

Welcome back folks! Last round we saw Iron Caliber and jayelt engaged in a fierce damage race. Will they continue?

Apparently not, as Jordan decides to send Tormenting images to Juggernaut to keep it from using that devastating series of Cross Poisons. Juggernaut...attempts to take another slash at Jordan, but seems to have stopped in his tracks. It seems to the Torment has seriously hampered his ability to use that move. As Juggernaut continues trying to use the move, Jordan smiles evilly, and uses another Draining Punch to----

"Woah woah woah hold the phone. Shouldn't Gallade be Tormenting three times as per jayelt's first sub?"

Ah, excellent question Nora. Let me go ahead and bring up one of the substitution rules up on screen, with emphasis added.

5. Substitutions based on knowing something can only trigger after that thing is known. (e.g if the opponent crits a2 then counter that action is legal if you were already going to move second a2, but illegal otherwise). (If you know something, your Pokemon knows it). Attack clauses activate based on what would currently be used according to the main order set.

As you can see, this means that the substitution only activates if the move would actually be used. Since Struggle is being used due to our other substitution rules, this means jayelt's sub no longer applies. Which is bad news for Juggernaut, as he takes the brunt of Jordan's assault, including a draining punch and an Earthquake, while doing only a little bit in return. Jayelt has really swung this matchup in his favor. Can Iron Caliber turn the tables? Find out next round!

Calculations

Action One:
Gallade used Torment
Drapion was Tormented!
[-10 Energy Gal]

Drapion used Cross Poison
But it failed

Action Two:
Gallade used Drain Punch
Damage: [8+3+4]=15
Drain: 15/2=7.5
[15 Damage Dra] [+7.5 HP Gal] [-11 Energy Gal]

Drapion used Struggle
To Crit: [2<=Yes]=13=No
Damage: [5+1.5]=6.5
Recoil: 6.5*.4=2.6
[6.5 Damage Gal] [2.6 Damage Dra] [-5 Energy Dra]

Action Three:
Gallade used Earthquake
Damage: [10+4]*1.5=21
[21 Damage Dra] [-7 Energy Gal]

Drapion used Struggle
To Crit: [2<=Yes]=8=No
Damage: [5+1.5]=6.5
Recoil: 6.5*.4=2.6
[6.5 Damage Gal] [2.6 Damage Dra] [-9 Energy Dra]

Totals:
Gallade: 6 Damage, -28 Energy
Drapion: 41 Damage, -14 Energy

Team Iron Caliber:

Juggernaut (Drapion):
HP: 2
EN: 62
Atk: Rank 4 (+)
Def: Rank 4
SpA: Rank 1 (-)
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 95
Size Class: 3
Weight Class: 4
Base Rank Total: 18
Item: Razor Claw (+1 Crit, +3 BP "Cut", "Cross", "Claw", "Scissor", "Scratch", "Swipe", or "Slash" moves)
Other: None

Team Jayelt:

Jordan (Gallade):
HP: 43
EN: 47
Atk: 7
Def: 3
SpA: 3
SpD: 3-
Spe: 127+
+19% Accuracy
Size Class: 3
Weight Class: 4
Base Rank Total: 24
Item: Galladite (Allows Mega Evolution)
Other: None

Turn Order:
Iron Caliber orders
jayelt413 orders
I referee

 

[Iron Caliber]

"Do you understand why we need correct contemplation, Juggernaut? Your instincts are much too dull to rely on."

"ARE YOU TELLING ME I WASN'T SUPPOSED TO LISTEN TO THE VOICES IN MY HEAD SCREAMING 'STRUGGLE, STRUGGLE, STRUGGLE' AT GRADUALLY INCREASING VOLUME?!"

"Well...yes."

"EVERYTHING HURTS AND I DON'T KNOW WHAT I'M DOING ANYMORE!"
Endure ~ Cross Poison ~ Night Slash
IF Gallade is to Encore AND Chill on any future action THEN replace string with Cross Poison ~ Night Slash ~ Cross Poison.
IF Gallade is to Will-O-Wisp on A1 or A2 THEN replace string with Cross Poison ~ Night Slash ~ Cross Poison.
IF Gallade is to Reflect THEN replace that action with Brick Break and push back.

 

[JJayyFeather]

Technical Things: Drapion's first sub does not specify an action to replace with that queue, meaning it should replace the queue on the action of activation. With that...

"Jordan, let's get ready for the next one!"
*clears throat* "Alright, wise one mode over with. Time to get rolling!"
Mega Gallade @ Galladite
Vacuum Wave | Will-o-Wisp | Feint

 

[JJayyFeather]

*sighs* Maxim

 

[Maxim]

Team Iron Caliber:

Juggernaut (Drapion):
HP: 2
EN: 62
Atk: Rank 4 (+)
Def: Rank 4
SpA: Rank 1 (-)
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 95
Size Class: 3
Weight Class: 4
Base Rank Total: 18
Item: Razor Claw (+1 Crit, +3 BP "Cut", "Cross", "Claw", "Scissor", "Scratch", "Swipe", or "Slash" moves)
Other: None

Team Jayelt:

Jordan (Gallade):
HP: 43
EN: 47
Atk: 7
Def: 3
SpA: 3
SpD: 3-
Spe: 127+
+19% Accuracy
Size Class: 3
Weight Class: 4
Base Rank Total: 24
Item: Galladite (Allows Mega Evolution)
Other: None

Round 3: Shenanigans

Welcome back folks! Last round we saw Jayelt get ahead in the damage race. Will we see---

Oh...that was so quick I barely saw it. Unfortunately for Iron Caliber a poorly worded substitution meant that Juggernaut did not use Endure, due to seeing a Will-o-Wisp coming Action 2. Only we are not going to see that action, because before Juggernaut could even blink Jordan slices the air, creating a Vacuum Wave that knocks Juggernaut out. What a short round.

And with that, Jayelt has come out ahead at a 3-2 advantage. Jordan even has a little less than half of his health left, meaning he can still do some damage. However, I would not count Iron Caliber out yet, as he has quite the Pokemon waiting in the wings, one that can give even Gallade issues. What will happen next? Find out next time!

Calculations

Action One:
Gallade used Vacuum Wave
Damage: [4+3]=7
[7 Damage Dra] [-3 Energy Gal]
Drapion fainted!

Team Iron Caliber:

Juggernaut (Drapion):
HP: KO
EN: 62
Atk: Rank 4 (+)
Def: Rank 4
SpA: Rank 1 (-)
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 95
Size Class: 3
Weight Class: 4
Base Rank Total: 18
Item: Razor Claw (+1 Crit, +3 BP "Cut", "Cross", "Claw", "Scissor", "Scratch", "Swipe", or "Slash" moves)
Other: None

Team Jayelt:

Jordan (Gallade):
HP: 43
EN: 44
Atk: 7
Def: 3
SpA: 3
SpD: 3-
Spe: 127+
+19% Accuracy
Size Class: 3
Weight Class: 4
Base Rank Total: 24
Item: Galladite (Allows Mega Evolution)
Other: None

Turn order:
Iron Caliber sends out next Pokemon with items
jayelt413 orders
Iron Caliber orders
I referee

 

[Iron Caliber]

"You did your best, despite your...attitude, Juggernaut. I'll need more than brute force from now on. Hendrix, old friend, it's your turn."

Hendrix @ Rare Candy
"Lemme at 'em, boss! That scrawny sword-man ain't got nothin' on me!"

 

[JJayyFeather]

"One down, two to go!"
"This one will follow his friend's path."
Mega Gallade @ Galladite
Drain Punch - Brick Break - Drain Punch
IF Krookodile is to use Counter, THEN Focus Blast the odd instances, Chill the even instances, pushing back each instance.
IF Krookodile is underground when you are to act, THEN Earthquake the odd instances, Bulldoze the even instances, pushing back each instance.
IF Krookodile is to use a Protective/Evasive move, THEN Feint and push back. Do not activate on consecutive actions.

 

[Iron Caliber]

"No amount of advantage will cause us to give up."

Hendrix @ Rare Candy
"Ready, set, go!"
Protect ~ Bulldoze ~ Taunt

 

[Maxim]

Team Iron Caliber:

Hendrix (Krookodile):
HP: 100
EN: 100
Atk: Rank 5 [6]
Def: Rank 3
SpA: Rank 2 (-)
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 106 (+) (+13% accuracy)
Size Class: 3
Weight Class: 4
Base Rank Total: 20
Item: Rare Candy (+1 Attack, +1 BAP Dark and Ground)
Abilities: Intimidate, Moxie, Anger Point
Other: None

Bench

Juggernaut (Drapion):
HP: KO
EN: 62
Atk: Rank 4 (+)
Def: Rank 4
SpA: Rank 1 (-)
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 95
Size Class: 3
Weight Class: 4
Base Rank Total: 18
Item: Razor Claw (+1 Crit, +3 BP "Cut", "Cross", "Claw", "Scissor", "Scratch", "Swipe", or "Slash" moves)
Other: None

Team Jayelt:

Jordan (Gallade):
HP: 43
EN: 44
Atk: 7
Def: 3
SpA: 3
SpD: 3-
Spe: 127+
+19% Accuracy
Size Class: 3
Weight Class: 4
Base Rank Total: 24
Item: Galladite (Allows Mega Evolution)
Abilities: Steadfast, Justified, Inner Focus
Other: None

Round 4: Tricks Aplenty

Welcome back folks! Last round, Iron Caliber fell a little behind, losing 2-3 against Jayelt. However, it seems he has not lost his spirit to fight, as he sends out Hendrix the Krookodile. Krookodile is a fun Pokemon, it usually stands outclassed by Colossoil who boasts a wider movepool and higher hp. However, Krookodile is not nearly as weak to Low Kick and Grass Knot as Colossoil, and with an Intimidating glare has managed to make even Jordan shiver in his boots a little bit.

Hendrix is no fool though, even he knows that a direct confrontation would be disastrous, so he starts with...a protective barrier? It is a bit passive of a move, but it easily deflects Jordan's Draining Punch attack, as the Gallade's punch skids off the barrier and is forced to the ground.

As soon as the barrier drops though, Jordan attacks with powerful Brick Breaking punches, dealing just as much damage as the Drain Punch would have done. Jordan's speed is too much for Hendrix, as he decides to send a tremor through the ground to attack Jordan. Unlike the earlier earthquakes though, this Bulldoze attack kicks up a lot of rocks and ripples the ground, making it hard for Jordan to move so quickly.

Hendrix soon takes advantage of his increase in speed to Taunt Jordan into attacking. Whatever he said in Pokespeak, it must have been brutal, as Jordan lays a Drain Punch right into Hendrix's snout. Jordan is healed a little bit from that attack, but is still just as angry. What I do not understand is what Iron Caliber is planning here...actually, maybe I do.

Regardless of his strategy, Iron Caliber still needs to play a bit of catch up here. Yes the Gallade only hit Hendrix twice, but those punches were powerful enough to almost take out half of the Krookodile's health. What will happen next, and is Iron Caliber plotting what I think he's plotting? Find out next round!

Calculations

Pre-Round:
Krookodile's Intimidate
-1 Attack Gal

Action One:
Krookodile used Protect
It defended itself from attacks!
[-8.05 Energy Kro]

Gallade used Drain Punch
But Krookodile was protected!
Normal Damage: [8 + 3 + 5.5]*1.5-2=22.75
[-11 Energy Gal]

Krookodile's Protect wore off
Energy: [7+(22.75/2.5)]=16.1
[-8.05 Energy Kro]

Action Two:
Gallade used Brick Break
To Crit: [1=Yes]=7=No
Damage: [8+3+5.5]*1.5-2=22.75
[22.75 Damage Kro] [-5 Energy Gal]

Krookodile used Bulldoze
To Crit: [1=Yes]=11=No
Damage: [6+3+4.5+1]=14.5
[14.5 Damage Gal] [-4 Energy Kro]
-1 Speed Gal

Action Three:
Krookodile used Taunt
Gallade was Taunted!
[-9 Energy Kro]

Gallade used Drain Punch
To Crit: [1=Yes]=10=No
Damage: [8+3+5.5]*1.5-2=22.75
Drain: 22.75/2=~11.38
[22.75 Damage Kro] [+11.38 HP Gal] [-11 Energy Gal]

Totals:
Gallade: 3 Damage, -27 Energy
Krookodile: 46 Damage, -29 Energy

Team Iron Caliber:

Hendrix (Krookodile):
HP: 54
EN: 71
Atk: Rank 5 [6]
Def: Rank 3
SpA: Rank 2 (-)
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 106 (+) (+13% accuracy)
Size Class: 3
Weight Class: 4
Base Rank Total: 20
Item: Rare Candy (+1 Attack, +1 BAP Dark and Ground)
Abilities: Intimidate, Moxie, Anger Point
Other: None

Bench

Juggernaut (Drapion):
HP: KO
EN: 62
Atk: Rank 4 (+)
Def: Rank 4
SpA: Rank 1 (-)
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 95
Size Class: 3
Weight Class: 4
Base Rank Total: 18
Item: Razor Claw (+1 Crit, +3 BP "Cut", "Cross", "Claw", "Scissor", "Scratch", "Swipe", or "Slash" moves)
Other: None

Team Jayelt:

Jordan (Gallade):
HP: 40
EN: 17
Atk: 7
Def: 3
SpA: 3
SpD: 3-
Spe: 127+ [72]
+19% Accuracy
Size Class: 3
Weight Class: 4
Base Rank Total: 24
Item: Galladite (Allows Mega Evolution)
Abilities: Steadfast, Justified, Inner Focus
Other: -1 Attack (Natural), -1 Speed (1R), Taunt (5A)

Turn order:
Iron Caliber orders
jayelt413 orders
I ref

 

[Iron Caliber]

"Let's get this match moving along, shall we?"

Hendrix @ Rare Candy
"You got it, boss!"
Earthquake ~ Earthquake ~ Earthquake
IF Gallade is to Close Combat AND not in a combination THEN Dig that action and push back.
IF Gallade is to perform a damaging Fighting-type combination THEN Protect and push back, but not consecutively.
IF Gallade is to Drain Punch AND is not under the effects of Torment THEN Torment that action and push back.

 

[JJayyFeather]

"Your predictions are oddly terrifying how accurate they are."
"I know, we've been over this."
Mega Gallade @ Galladite
Low Sweep - Drain Punch - Low Sweep

 

[Iron Caliber]

Psssst. Maxim .

 

[Maxim]

Team Iron Caliber:

Hendrix (Krookodile):
HP: 54
EN: 71
Atk: Rank 5 [6]
Def: Rank 3
SpA: Rank 2 (-)
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 106 (+) (+13% accuracy)
Size Class: 3
Weight Class: 4
Base Rank Total: 20
Item: Rare Candy (+1 Attack, +1 BAP Dark and Ground)
Abilities: Intimidate, Moxie, Anger Point
Other: None

Bench

Juggernaut (Drapion):
HP: KO
EN: 62
Atk: Rank 4 (+)
Def: Rank 4
SpA: Rank 1 (-)
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 95
Size Class: 3
Weight Class: 4
Base Rank Total: 18
Item: Razor Claw (+1 Crit, +3 BP "Cut", "Cross", "Claw", "Scissor", "Scratch", "Swipe", or "Slash" moves)
Other: None

Team Jayelt:

Jordan (Gallade):
HP: 40
EN: 17
Atk: 7
Def: 3
SpA: 3
SpD: 3-
Spe: 127+ [72]
+19% Accuracy
Size Class: 3
Weight Class: 4
Base Rank Total: 24
Item: Galladite (Allows Mega Evolution)
Abilities: Steadfast, Justified, Inner Focus
Other: -1 Attack (Natural), -1 Speed (1R), Taunt (5A)

Round 5: Clash of Blades

Welcome back folks! Last round we saw Hendrix make some headway in defeating Jordan, but Jordan is far from finished.

Hendrix, instead of stalling for time like I predicted, decides to just go ahead and end this. Yet another tremor shakes the arena, the Earthquake dealing decent damage to Jordan. It appears they're really shaking up this match!

*boos*

Uh, anyways. Jordan responds with a very critical move. He sweeps his leg under Hendrix's, causing Hendrix to trip and injure his leg. It looks like Hendrix is moving a bit slower now, which is bad news for Iron Caliber.

Jordan swiftly takes advantage of the switch in speed order to send in yet another Drain Punch into Hendrix's face! That had to hurt quite a bit. Angry, Hendrix spends his time Tormenting the enemy, not realizing it is not going to do much in this matchup.

Incensed at both the Taunt and the Torment, Jordan sweeps the leg of Hendrix yet again. With a loud thump on the ground, Hendrix is knocked out! However, not all is well with Jordan, as in his anger he seems to have exhausted himself, as he falls on the ground, fainted! A double knock out!

Despite Jordan falling, he has devastated Iron Caliber's team. Iron Caliber, and his team the SOS Brigade have an uphill battle going for them. However, one thing he has going for him is his Mega Evolution, Mega Aggron, which Kitsunoh in particular is going to have a hard time getting past. Can Iron Caliber even hope to pull out a victory here, or will Jayelt prove too difficult to handle? Find out next time!

Calculations

Action One:
Krookodile used Earthquake
To Crit: [1=Yes]=6=No
Damage: [10+3+1+4.5]=18.5
[18.5 Damage Gal] [-6 Energy Kro]

Gallade used Low Sweep
To Crit: [1=Yes]=3=No
Damage: [7+3+5.5]*1.5-2=21.25
[21.25 Damage Kro] [-4 Energy Gal]
-1 Speed Kro

Action Two:
Gallade used Drain Punch
To Crit: [1=Yes]=3=No
Damage: [8+3+5.5]*1.5-2=22.75
Drain: 22.75/2=~11.38
[22.75 Damage Kro] [+11.38 HP Gal] [-11 Energy Gal]

Krookodile used Torment
Gallade was Tormented!
[-9 Energy Kro]

Action Three:
Gallade used Low Sweep
To Crit: [1=Yes]=16=No
Damage: [7+3+5.5]*1.5-2=21.25
[21.25 Damage Kro] [-4 Energy Gal]
-1 Speed Kro
Krookodile fainted!
Gallade fainted from lack of energy!

Totals:
Gallade: 19 Damage, -19 Energy, FAINT
Krookodile: 65 Damage, -15 Energy, FAINT

Team Iron Caliber:

Hendrix (Krookodile):
HP: KO
EN: 56
Atk: Rank 5 [6]
Def: Rank 3
SpA: Rank 2 (-)
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 106 (+) (+13% accuracy)
Size Class: 3
Weight Class: 4
Base Rank Total: 20
Item: Rare Candy (+1 Attack, +1 BAP Dark and Ground)
Abilities: Intimidate, Moxie, Anger Point
Other: -2 Speed

Bench

Juggernaut (Drapion):
HP: KO
EN: 62
Atk: Rank 4 (+)
Def: Rank 4
SpA: Rank 1 (-)
SpD: Rank 3
Spe: 95
Size Class: 3
Weight Class: 4
Base Rank Total: 18
Item: Razor Claw (+1 Crit, +3 BP "Cut", "Cross", "Claw", "Scissor", "Scratch", "Swipe", or "Slash" moves)
Other: None

Team Jayelt:

Jordan (Gallade):
HP: 21
EN: KO
Atk: 7
Def: 3
SpA: 3
SpD: 3-
Spe: 127+ [72]
+19% Accuracy
Size Class: 3
Weight Class: 4
Base Rank Total: 24
Item: Galladite (Allows Mega Evolution)
Abilities: Steadfast, Justified, Inner Focus
Other: -1 Attack (Natural), Torment (4A), Taunt (2A)

Turn order:
Iron Caliber sends out next Pokemon
jayelt413 sends out next Pokemon and orders
Iron Caliber Orders
I ref

 

[Iron Caliber]

"Titania @ Aggronite, show him what we're made of."

"Maybe if you'd stop using me as a last resort, you wouldn't be losing so often."

"We don't need to have this talk right now."

"Fine, fine. It's your funeral."

 

[JJayyFeather]

"Well, that's two down. Stalker, let's set this one up to end!"
"Do I have to do this? -_-"
Kitsunoh @ Rocky Helmet
Perish Song - Dig - Phantom Force
IF Damaging Ground Move OR Taunt, THEN Imprison (Earthquake, Dig, Taunt) and push back.
IF Magnet Rise, THEN replace the instance of Dig in your actions with Low Kick. Do this once.