As the sun slowly set in the Western skies, two trainers stood alone on the plain, facing each other. Minutes later, the landscape would be a desolate wasteland from the battle that was fought, but only one trainer would remain standing…
TheMaster42’s post-Gamestop, Ubers Mk.II Team
(Scarf Kyogre, Blissey, Mixed Darkrai, Giratina, Extremespeed Arceus, Palkia)
-Justice-‘s Team of Berserker Warriors
(Kyogre, Shedinja, Deoxys-F, Arceus, Metagross, Blissey)
When the Shoddy Battle window opened up, I was presented with the Classic D/P ubers match-up:
TheMaster42 sent out Kyogre.
-Justice- sent out Kyogre.
Kyogre's Drizzle caused a storm! Rain began to fall!
Here’s my take on Kyogre vs. Kyogre. I run Scarf, so I should be able to go first and we can 2HKO each other with Thunder, but then I have to play the, “did I really go first, or are we tied” game. So instead, I switch to Blissey who takes Kyogre Thunder like a pro. Kyogre can’t risk water spout, in case my Kyogre stays in to Thunder.
TheMaster42 switched in Blissey.
-Justice- switched in Shedinja.
Lol, Shedinja. Well that’s different… Before today, I considered Shedinja a gimmick in ubers. Soon you’ll see why you should never underestimate any pokemon.
TheMaster42 switched in Darkrai.
Shedinja used Will-o-wisp.
Shedinja's attack missed!
Well it has Will-o-Wisp. I won’t be switching Arceus into it any time soon. =P
Darkrai used Dark Void.
Shedinja fell asleep!
Shedinja is fast asleep!
At this point, I thought Darkrai would give it bad dreams, but that didn’t happen. Shoddy Battle bug, or the magic of Wonder Guard at work?
Regardless, I expected it to switch out now, so:
Darkrai is tightening its focus!
Shedinja is fast asleep!
Darkrai used Focus Punch.
It doesn't affect Shedinja...
Erm… I guess not.
Well, okay then. Suck Dark Pulse, vile bug!
Darkrai used Dark Pulse.
It's super effective!
Shedinja lost 167,100% of its health.
Shedinja hung on using its Focus Sash!
Darkrai lost 10% of its health. (Life Orb)
Shedinja is fast asleep!
-_- I hate Focus Sash.
Well, you’re only delaying the inevitable!
-Justice- switched in Deoxys-f.
Deoxys-f is exerting its pressure!
Darkrai used Dark Pulse.
It's super effective!
Deoxys-f lost 498% of its health.
Deoxys-f hung on using its Focus Sash!
Darkrai lost 10% of its health. (Life Orb)
I hate hate hate Focus Sash.
Wow, he must really fear my Darkrai to bring Deoxys in like that.
Well, I’m expecting a fighting move next…
TheMaster42 switched in Giratina.
Giratina is exerting its pressure!
Deoxys-f used Superpower.
It doesn't affect Giratina...
Hehe, I’ll take that.
I want to see what he’ll throw at me, so I scout with Protect.
-Justice- switched in Arceus.
Giratina used Protect.
Giratina protected itself!
Oops. The more aggressive option would have been better…
On Shoddy Battle, you can’t tell what type Arceus is from the picture, so I have no idea what it might do. I figure I’ll start by statusing it.
Arceus used Calm Mind.
Arceus's special attack was raised.
Arceus's special defence was raised.
Giratina used Will-o-wisp.
Giratina's attack missed!
Calm Mind? Okay, screw wisp, then. Come back some other time, Arceus.
Arceus used Calm Mind.
Arceus's special attack was raised.
Arceus's special defence was raised.
Giratina used Roar.
-Justice- switched in Deoxys-f.
T_T I just gave Deoxys a free entrance!
Well, I’m not expecting a fighting move now, so I’m wondering if maybe Blissey can finish it off… Man I miss my anti-Deoxys-F Metagross…
-Justice-: make a move already!
Patience, young grasshopper. Maybe if you were more cautious, you wouldn’t get outpredicted…
TheMaster42 switched in Blissey.
Deoxys-f used Shadow Ball.
It doesn't affect Blissey...
Ah, that’s about as good as it gets. I’d find out next round if it had been any other move, this would have turned out badly.
Deoxys-f used Superpower.
It's super effective!
Blissey lost 93% of its health.
Deoxys-f's attack was lowered.
Deoxys-f's defence was lowered.
Blissey used Thunder.
Deoxys-f lost 110% of its health.
-Justice-'s Deoxys-f fainted.
6 - 5
And that is why you always put Defense EVs on Blissey, even in ubers.
-Justice- switched in Metagross.
Well, Blissey’s pretty much out of this fight. Pursuit will kill me whether I stay in or not, so let’s set up on Metagross.
TheMaster42 switched in Arceus.
Metagross used Meteor Mash.
Arceus lost 54% of its health.
0_0 Gah, that hurt a lot more than I expected. It also wasn’t Pursuit. -_- I guess I shouldn’t assume everyone else plays exactly the way I would…
So much for setting up. I’ve got to get rid of Metagross…
TheMaster42 switched in Palkia.
Palkia is exerting its pressure!
Metagross used Meteor Mash.
It's not very effective...
Palkia lost 45% of its health.
Metagross's attack was raised.
x_x Metagross definitely deserves a place in ubers.
Well, at least I’m faster. STAB Surf in the rain for the win!
-Justice- switched in Shedinja.
Palkia used Surf.
It doesn't affect Shedinja...
A dry wind blew across the landscape, carrying the gentle whisper of half-remembered words to TheMaster42’s ears “…and Shedinja completely walls both Palkia AND Kyogre!”
TheMaster42 switched in Darkrai.
Shedinja is fast asleep!
Alright, this bug is starting to annoy me.
-Justice- switched in Blissey.
Darkrai used Dark Pulse.
Blissey lost 16% of its health.
Darkrai lost 10% of its health. (Life Orb)
Bah, the bug escapes again.
Well no matter, I’ll just sleep Blissey and… No, wait… Shedinja is sucking up Sleep Clause, too!! Argh! That seriously limits Darkrai’s potential.
Well, hmm… let’s see if this is a CM Blissey...
Darkrai is tightening its focus!
Blissey used Calm Mind.
Blissey's special attack was raised.
Blissey's special defence was raised.
Darkrai used Focus Punch.
It's super effective!
Blissey lost 209% of its health.
-Justice-'s Blissey fainted.
Darkrai lost 10% of its health. (Life Orb)
6 - 4
Haha, yes! Fear Voldemort’s wrath!
-Justice- switched in Kyogre.
Hmm, I think I’ll need to sacrifice to get in safely.
TheMaster42 switched in Blissey.
Kyogre used Thunder.
Blissey lost 15% of its health.
TheMaster42's Blissey fainted.
5 - 4
R.I.P. Blissey, Deoxys killer.
TheMaster42 switched in Kyogre.
Now here’s what I don’t like. Who’s really faster?
Kyogre used Thunder.
It's super effective!
Kyogre lost 72% of its health.
Kyogre used Thunder.
It's super effective!
Kyogre lost 66% of its health.
Kyogre is paralysed! It may be unable to move!
Ya’ok. No really… who’s faster?
Kyogre used Thunder.
It's super effective!
Kyogre lost 74% of its health.
TheMaster42's Kyogre fainted.
4 - 4
Years from now, your children’s children will recall the tale of how TheMaster42 valiantly sacrificed his Kyogre to wear down his opponent. (The truth is, I simply didn’t notice the paralyze. T_T)
As a note, you can usually tell which Kyogre is which by comparing their healths. Mine had 34% left, and his had 28%.
TheMaster42 switched in Arceus.
Alright, now I’ll Extremespeed that Kyogre and be done with it!
-Justice- switched in Arceus.
Arceus used Extremespeed.
Arceus lost 38% of its health.
Err, rather… I meant, “Now I’ll Extremespeed his Arceus on the switch!”
Well, I’m at 46% health. I could either Extremespeed twice, or Swords Dance then Extremespeed. Either way, we’re going to find out if he can OHKO me or not.
Arceus used Judgment.
Arceus lost 35% of its health.
Arceus used Swords Dance.
Arceus's attack was sharply raised.
Well it’s not Fighting plate Arceus, lol.
Arceus used Extremespeed.
Arceus lost 77% of its health.
-Justice-'s Arceus fainted.
4 - 3
Whew! My Arceus emerges the victor!
(EDIT: Later, Justice would tell us his Arceus was bug.)
-Justice- switched in Kyogre.
Nah-uh! You may be scarfed, but you’re not faster than Extremespeed!
Arceus used Extremespeed.
Kyogre lost 98% of its health.
-Justice-'s Kyogre fainted.
4 - 2
Yeah! And here’s where I sweep!
-Justice- switched in Metagross.
Metagross, eh? Well I’ll just use my awesome +2 Earthquake, then!
Metagross used Bullet Punch.
Arceus lost 24% of its health.
TheMaster42's Arceus fainted.
3 - 2
T_T Now 2 of 3 ubers warstories on Smogon have Metagross stopping a sweep with Bullet Punch.
(If you’re curious, +2 Extreme Speed would have only done 51% tops.)
TheMaster42 switched in Palkia.
Get out of here, Metagross! (And come on down, Shedinja! Mwahaha!)
TheMaster42 switched in Darkrai.
-Justice- switched in Shedinja.
Hehe. Free attack for me!
-Justice- switched in Metagross.
Darkrai used Dark Pulse.
Metagross lost 52% of its health.
Darkrai lost 10% of its health. (Life Orb)
Yes! That one attack will make all the difference! Now let’s finish this!
Metagross used Bullet Punch.
A critical hit!
Darkrai lost 105% of its health.
TheMaster42's Darkrai fainted.
2 - 2
T_T T_T T_T Wow, Metagross is just the freakin’ all-star, here!
TheMaster42 switched in Giratina.
But now I’m starting to freak out. I’m down to Palkia and Giratina, and Shedinja can completely wall Palkia, and I’ve got Dragon Claw on Giratina.
Well, first things first. Let’s burn Metagross.
-Justice- switched in Shedinja.
Giratina used Will-o-wisp.
But it failed!
??? It failed?!? Now I’m really getting scared. Is that a Shoddy Battle bug, or the magic of Wonder Guard???
Giratina used Will-o-wisp.
But it failed!
Shedinja is fast asleep!
Next turn:
Shedinja woke up!
Shedinja used Shadow Sneak.
It's super effective!
Giratina lost 17% of its health.
Giratina used Will-o-wisp.
Giratina's attack missed!
TheMaster42: wonder guard protects from will-o-wisp?
-Justice-: dunno
Oh man oh man oh man. I’m going to get burned to death while staring at a 1HP, undead flying bug! I prepare to format my hard-drive, to try and erase some of the scar that will form on my soul.
Giratina used Will-o-wisp.
Shedinja was burned!
YES!
Shedinja used Will-o-wisp.
Giratina was burned!
Shedinja was hurt by its burn!
Shedinja lost 100% of its health.
-Justice-'s Shedinja fainted.
2 - 1
Yes yes yes! I’m only unlucky, and not somebody destined to be a laughing stock!
(Although, no, you can’t Will-o-Wisp things that are asleep. Maybe I will be a laughing stock...)
-Justice- switched in Metagross.
Alright, time to finish this! (No, for real! I mean it!)
Giratina used Will-o-wisp.
Metagross was burned!
Metagross used Meteor Mash.
Giratina lost 20% of its health.
Okay, I’m down to 57%, but he’s at 36% and Burn + Protect + Leftovers = game in the bag.
Giratina used Protect.
Metagross used Meteor Mash.
Giratina protected itself!
Giratina’s Leftovers + Burn = 51%
Metagross’ Burn = 24%
Next Turn:
Giratina used Dragon Claw.
It's not very effective...
Metagross lost 5% of its health.
Metagross used Meteor Mash.
Giratina lost 18% of its health.
Giratina’s Leftovers + Burn = 27%
Metagross’ Burn = 5%
Next Turn:
Giratina used Protect.
Metagross used Meteor Mash.
Giratina protected itself!
Metagross was hurt by its burn!
Metagross lost 12% of its health.
-Justice-'s Metagross fainted.
Farewell Metagross. You stopped two of my attempts to sweep, but in the end you died a slow, agonizing death.
====================
Final Result: 2 – 0
====================
Pros:
TheMaster42’s post-Gamestop, Ubers Mk.II Team
(Scarf Kyogre, Blissey, Mixed Darkrai, Giratina, Extremespeed Arceus, Palkia)
-Justice-‘s Team of Berserker Warriors
(Kyogre, Shedinja, Deoxys-F, Arceus, Metagross, Blissey)
When the Shoddy Battle window opened up, I was presented with the Classic D/P ubers match-up:
TheMaster42 sent out Kyogre.
-Justice- sent out Kyogre.
Kyogre's Drizzle caused a storm! Rain began to fall!
Here’s my take on Kyogre vs. Kyogre. I run Scarf, so I should be able to go first and we can 2HKO each other with Thunder, but then I have to play the, “did I really go first, or are we tied” game. So instead, I switch to Blissey who takes Kyogre Thunder like a pro. Kyogre can’t risk water spout, in case my Kyogre stays in to Thunder.
TheMaster42 switched in Blissey.
-Justice- switched in Shedinja.
Lol, Shedinja. Well that’s different… Before today, I considered Shedinja a gimmick in ubers. Soon you’ll see why you should never underestimate any pokemon.
TheMaster42 switched in Darkrai.
Shedinja used Will-o-wisp.
Shedinja's attack missed!
Well it has Will-o-Wisp. I won’t be switching Arceus into it any time soon. =P
Darkrai used Dark Void.
Shedinja fell asleep!
Shedinja is fast asleep!
At this point, I thought Darkrai would give it bad dreams, but that didn’t happen. Shoddy Battle bug, or the magic of Wonder Guard at work?
Regardless, I expected it to switch out now, so:
Darkrai is tightening its focus!
Shedinja is fast asleep!
Darkrai used Focus Punch.
It doesn't affect Shedinja...
Erm… I guess not.
Well, okay then. Suck Dark Pulse, vile bug!
Darkrai used Dark Pulse.
It's super effective!
Shedinja lost 167,100% of its health.
Shedinja hung on using its Focus Sash!
Darkrai lost 10% of its health. (Life Orb)
Shedinja is fast asleep!
-_- I hate Focus Sash.
Well, you’re only delaying the inevitable!
-Justice- switched in Deoxys-f.
Deoxys-f is exerting its pressure!
Darkrai used Dark Pulse.
It's super effective!
Deoxys-f lost 498% of its health.
Deoxys-f hung on using its Focus Sash!
Darkrai lost 10% of its health. (Life Orb)
I hate hate hate Focus Sash.
Wow, he must really fear my Darkrai to bring Deoxys in like that.
Well, I’m expecting a fighting move next…
TheMaster42 switched in Giratina.
Giratina is exerting its pressure!
Deoxys-f used Superpower.
It doesn't affect Giratina...
Hehe, I’ll take that.
I want to see what he’ll throw at me, so I scout with Protect.
-Justice- switched in Arceus.
Giratina used Protect.
Giratina protected itself!
Oops. The more aggressive option would have been better…
On Shoddy Battle, you can’t tell what type Arceus is from the picture, so I have no idea what it might do. I figure I’ll start by statusing it.
Arceus used Calm Mind.
Arceus's special attack was raised.
Arceus's special defence was raised.
Giratina used Will-o-wisp.
Giratina's attack missed!
Calm Mind? Okay, screw wisp, then. Come back some other time, Arceus.
Arceus used Calm Mind.
Arceus's special attack was raised.
Arceus's special defence was raised.
Giratina used Roar.
-Justice- switched in Deoxys-f.
T_T I just gave Deoxys a free entrance!
Well, I’m not expecting a fighting move now, so I’m wondering if maybe Blissey can finish it off… Man I miss my anti-Deoxys-F Metagross…
-Justice-: make a move already!
Patience, young grasshopper. Maybe if you were more cautious, you wouldn’t get outpredicted…
TheMaster42 switched in Blissey.
Deoxys-f used Shadow Ball.
It doesn't affect Blissey...
Ah, that’s about as good as it gets. I’d find out next round if it had been any other move, this would have turned out badly.
Deoxys-f used Superpower.
It's super effective!
Blissey lost 93% of its health.
Deoxys-f's attack was lowered.
Deoxys-f's defence was lowered.
Blissey used Thunder.
Deoxys-f lost 110% of its health.
-Justice-'s Deoxys-f fainted.
6 - 5
And that is why you always put Defense EVs on Blissey, even in ubers.
-Justice- switched in Metagross.
Well, Blissey’s pretty much out of this fight. Pursuit will kill me whether I stay in or not, so let’s set up on Metagross.
TheMaster42 switched in Arceus.
Metagross used Meteor Mash.
Arceus lost 54% of its health.
0_0 Gah, that hurt a lot more than I expected. It also wasn’t Pursuit. -_- I guess I shouldn’t assume everyone else plays exactly the way I would…
So much for setting up. I’ve got to get rid of Metagross…
TheMaster42 switched in Palkia.
Palkia is exerting its pressure!
Metagross used Meteor Mash.
It's not very effective...
Palkia lost 45% of its health.
Metagross's attack was raised.
x_x Metagross definitely deserves a place in ubers.
Well, at least I’m faster. STAB Surf in the rain for the win!
-Justice- switched in Shedinja.
Palkia used Surf.
It doesn't affect Shedinja...
A dry wind blew across the landscape, carrying the gentle whisper of half-remembered words to TheMaster42’s ears “…and Shedinja completely walls both Palkia AND Kyogre!”
TheMaster42 switched in Darkrai.
Shedinja is fast asleep!
Alright, this bug is starting to annoy me.
-Justice- switched in Blissey.
Darkrai used Dark Pulse.
Blissey lost 16% of its health.
Darkrai lost 10% of its health. (Life Orb)
Bah, the bug escapes again.
Well no matter, I’ll just sleep Blissey and… No, wait… Shedinja is sucking up Sleep Clause, too!! Argh! That seriously limits Darkrai’s potential.
Well, hmm… let’s see if this is a CM Blissey...
Darkrai is tightening its focus!
Blissey used Calm Mind.
Blissey's special attack was raised.
Blissey's special defence was raised.
Darkrai used Focus Punch.
It's super effective!
Blissey lost 209% of its health.
-Justice-'s Blissey fainted.
Darkrai lost 10% of its health. (Life Orb)
6 - 4
Haha, yes! Fear Voldemort’s wrath!
-Justice- switched in Kyogre.
Hmm, I think I’ll need to sacrifice to get in safely.
TheMaster42 switched in Blissey.
Kyogre used Thunder.
Blissey lost 15% of its health.
TheMaster42's Blissey fainted.
5 - 4
R.I.P. Blissey, Deoxys killer.
TheMaster42 switched in Kyogre.
Now here’s what I don’t like. Who’s really faster?
Kyogre used Thunder.
It's super effective!
Kyogre lost 72% of its health.
Kyogre used Thunder.
It's super effective!
Kyogre lost 66% of its health.
Kyogre is paralysed! It may be unable to move!
Ya’ok. No really… who’s faster?
Kyogre used Thunder.
It's super effective!
Kyogre lost 74% of its health.
TheMaster42's Kyogre fainted.
4 - 4
Years from now, your children’s children will recall the tale of how TheMaster42 valiantly sacrificed his Kyogre to wear down his opponent. (The truth is, I simply didn’t notice the paralyze. T_T)
As a note, you can usually tell which Kyogre is which by comparing their healths. Mine had 34% left, and his had 28%.
TheMaster42 switched in Arceus.
Alright, now I’ll Extremespeed that Kyogre and be done with it!
-Justice- switched in Arceus.
Arceus used Extremespeed.
Arceus lost 38% of its health.
Err, rather… I meant, “Now I’ll Extremespeed his Arceus on the switch!”
Well, I’m at 46% health. I could either Extremespeed twice, or Swords Dance then Extremespeed. Either way, we’re going to find out if he can OHKO me or not.
Arceus used Judgment.
Arceus lost 35% of its health.
Arceus used Swords Dance.
Arceus's attack was sharply raised.
Well it’s not Fighting plate Arceus, lol.
Arceus used Extremespeed.
Arceus lost 77% of its health.
-Justice-'s Arceus fainted.
4 - 3
Whew! My Arceus emerges the victor!
(EDIT: Later, Justice would tell us his Arceus was bug.)
-Justice- switched in Kyogre.
Nah-uh! You may be scarfed, but you’re not faster than Extremespeed!
Arceus used Extremespeed.
Kyogre lost 98% of its health.
-Justice-'s Kyogre fainted.
4 - 2
Yeah! And here’s where I sweep!
-Justice- switched in Metagross.
Metagross, eh? Well I’ll just use my awesome +2 Earthquake, then!
Metagross used Bullet Punch.
Arceus lost 24% of its health.
TheMaster42's Arceus fainted.
3 - 2
T_T Now 2 of 3 ubers warstories on Smogon have Metagross stopping a sweep with Bullet Punch.
(If you’re curious, +2 Extreme Speed would have only done 51% tops.)
TheMaster42 switched in Palkia.
Get out of here, Metagross! (And come on down, Shedinja! Mwahaha!)
TheMaster42 switched in Darkrai.
-Justice- switched in Shedinja.
Hehe. Free attack for me!
-Justice- switched in Metagross.
Darkrai used Dark Pulse.
Metagross lost 52% of its health.
Darkrai lost 10% of its health. (Life Orb)
Yes! That one attack will make all the difference! Now let’s finish this!
Metagross used Bullet Punch.
A critical hit!
Darkrai lost 105% of its health.
TheMaster42's Darkrai fainted.
2 - 2
T_T T_T T_T Wow, Metagross is just the freakin’ all-star, here!
TheMaster42 switched in Giratina.
But now I’m starting to freak out. I’m down to Palkia and Giratina, and Shedinja can completely wall Palkia, and I’ve got Dragon Claw on Giratina.
Well, first things first. Let’s burn Metagross.
-Justice- switched in Shedinja.
Giratina used Will-o-wisp.
But it failed!
??? It failed?!? Now I’m really getting scared. Is that a Shoddy Battle bug, or the magic of Wonder Guard???
Giratina used Will-o-wisp.
But it failed!
Shedinja is fast asleep!
Next turn:
Shedinja woke up!
Shedinja used Shadow Sneak.
It's super effective!
Giratina lost 17% of its health.
Giratina used Will-o-wisp.
Giratina's attack missed!
TheMaster42: wonder guard protects from will-o-wisp?
-Justice-: dunno
Oh man oh man oh man. I’m going to get burned to death while staring at a 1HP, undead flying bug! I prepare to format my hard-drive, to try and erase some of the scar that will form on my soul.
Giratina used Will-o-wisp.
Shedinja was burned!
YES!
Shedinja used Will-o-wisp.
Giratina was burned!
Shedinja was hurt by its burn!
Shedinja lost 100% of its health.
-Justice-'s Shedinja fainted.
2 - 1
Yes yes yes! I’m only unlucky, and not somebody destined to be a laughing stock!
(Although, no, you can’t Will-o-Wisp things that are asleep. Maybe I will be a laughing stock...)
-Justice- switched in Metagross.
Alright, time to finish this! (No, for real! I mean it!)
Giratina used Will-o-wisp.
Metagross was burned!
Metagross used Meteor Mash.
Giratina lost 20% of its health.
Okay, I’m down to 57%, but he’s at 36% and Burn + Protect + Leftovers = game in the bag.
Giratina used Protect.
Metagross used Meteor Mash.
Giratina protected itself!
Giratina’s Leftovers + Burn = 51%
Metagross’ Burn = 24%
Next Turn:
Giratina used Dragon Claw.
It's not very effective...
Metagross lost 5% of its health.
Metagross used Meteor Mash.
Giratina lost 18% of its health.
Giratina’s Leftovers + Burn = 27%
Metagross’ Burn = 5%
Next Turn:
Giratina used Protect.
Metagross used Meteor Mash.
Giratina protected itself!
Metagross was hurt by its burn!
Metagross lost 12% of its health.
-Justice-'s Metagross fainted.
Farewell Metagross. You stopped two of my attempts to sweep, but in the end you died a slow, agonizing death.
====================
Final Result: 2 – 0
====================
Pros:
- Switching to immune pokes for the win!
- Double-switching to favorable pokes for the win!
- Extremespeed Arceus is better than mystery-type, CM Arceus! =P
- Blissey for lucking out and killing Deoxys-F, lol.
- Switching Arceus into Meteor Mash for no reason.
- Seriously lucking out switching Blissey into Deoxys, and not Arceus.
- Not knowing Will-o-wisp was failing because Shedinja was asleep.
- Palkia didn’t do anything except draw out Shedinja.
- Always put Defense EVs on Blissey, even in ubers!
- Bullet Punch on Metagross is good!
- Darkrai can be mixed!
- Have a Deoxys-F counter in ubers!
