I've been waiting a while to write one, so here it is. This was done over Shoddy Battle with standard rules in effect.
One note before I start - the story might seem tl;dr, but I think once you get into it you'll like it. The main themes I'm going to outline are: analysis of my mistakes, and effective use of Chain Chomp. But more than anything, I hope I can entertain you here. Enjoy =)
*Note - I'll include the Shoddy battle log, but since I realize it's long and boring, I've included the essentials with my comments in bold.
Anyways, my team was as follows:
My team. It's kind of a "Wtf" at first sight. Suicune/Electivire support each other really well, while the other 4 can benefit from sandstorm at some point in the game if the need to. Instead of being balanced in play, this team tends to do either really well or not so well. Oh well, it makes for exciting battles.
His team:
Looking at his team now, I gotta say I kind of like it. Machamp and Staraptor are always annoying physical threats, and Weezing is one helluva wall.
Alright, to battle!
DEL337ED sent out Bronzong.
bkkinneas sent out Jolteon.
Jolteon used Substitute.
Jolteon lost 25% of its health.
Jolteon made a substitute!
Bronzong used Stealth Rock.
Pointed stones float in the air around your foe's team!
Jolteon's leftovers restored a little health!
Jolteon restored 6% of its health.
We send out our starters (Bronzong and Jolteon respectively) and I set up Stealth Rock, an important thing to note here as it will come into use later in the battle. He's subbing, I'm not sure what will come next.
Jolteon used Thunderbolt.
Bronzong lost 33% of its health.
Bronzong used Earthquake.
It's super effective!
The substitute took damage for Jolteon!
Jolteon's substitute faded!
Bronzong's leftovers restored a little health!
Bronzong restored 6% of its health.
Jolteon's leftovers restored a little health!
Jolteon restored 6% of its health.
Here we have a little skirmish - he uses Thunderbolt (which does more than I thought it would) and I retaliate with Earthquake, breaking his sub. Perhaps I should have poisoned him with Toxic - actually in hindsight this seems like the better of the choices as I keep seeing this Jolteon, and its speed coupled with my fear of HP Ice make me a little timid in my Garchomp usage.
bkkinneas switched in Weezing.
Pointed stones dug into Weezing.
Weezing lost 12% of its health.
Weezing makes ground moves miss with Levitate!
Bronzong used Earthquake.
Bronzong's attack missed!
Bronzong's leftovers restored a little health!
Bronzong restored 6% of its health.
Weezing's Black Sludge restored a little health!
Weezing restored 6% of its health.
Weezing makes his first appearance, and now Bronzong is effectively useless, but before I switch out I decide to try something (stupid)...
Weezing used Will-o-wisp.
Bronzong was burned!
Bronzong used Toxic.
Bronzong's leftovers restored a little health!
Bronzong restored 6% of its health.
Bronzong was hurt by its burn!
Bronzong lost 12% of its health.
Weezing's Black Sludge restored a little health!
Weezing restored 6% of its health.
Weezing burns me and I...use Toxic. Not a huge error, but it is a waste of a move. Time to get out, regardless. Protip - pay more attention at the beginning of the battle to what you're doing!
DEL337ED switched in Suicune.
Suicune is exerting its pressure!
Weezing used Fire Blast.
It's not very effective...
Suicune lost 8% of its health.
Suicune's leftovers restored a little health!
Suicune restored 6% of its health.
Weezing's Black Sludge restored a little health!
Weezing restored 6% of its health.
Easy prediction here - he's gonna use Fire Blast, so I switch to Suicune who easily gobbles it up. Now we have two physical wall-ish Pokemon staring each other down, both at about full health.
bkkinneas switched in Empoleon.
Pointed stones dug into Empoleon.
Empoleon lost 6% of its health.
Suicune used Calm Mind.
Suicune's special attack was raised.
Suicune's special defence was raised.
Suicune's leftovers restored a little health!
Suicune restored 6% of its health.
Empoleon's leftovers restored a little health!
Empoleon restored 6% of its health.
Out goes Weezing, and in comes Empoleon. I was going to use Calm Mind anyway, so now I do. Even if Weezing had stayed in, a thunderbolt is nothing for Suicune to fear. Now I'm faced in a situation where my guy is upping his stats, but he won't do effective damage against the opponent. However, his guy won't hurt me either, so if worse comes to worse I'll end up Calm Minding a bunch of times and using "not very effective" attacks to wear him down...and then possibly sweep his team.
Suicune used Calm Mind.
Suicune's special attack was raised.
Suicune's special defence was raised.
Empoleon used Roar.
DEL337ED switched in Tyranitar.
Tyranitar's Sand Stream whipped up a sandstorm!
A sandstorm brewed!
The sandstorm rages.
Another Calm Mind, but now he Phazes me out of there with Roar. Still, I'm left wondering about his Empoleon - is it choice item'd, wall-ish, or what? Tyranitar is now dragged out, brewing a sandstorm which I didn't want to happen until later, but oh well.
DEL337ED switched in Bronzong.
bkkinneas switched in Staraptor.
Staraptor's intimidate cut Bronzong's attack!
Pointed stones dug into Staraptor.
Staraptor lost 25% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Staraptor is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Staraptor lost 6% of its health.
Bronzong's leftovers restored a little health!
Bronzong restored 6% of its health.
Bronzong was hurt by its burn!
Bronzong lost 12% of its health.
The thought of a STAB'd surf was too scary, considering that none of my Tyraniboah's (yes, boah) attacks wouldn't hit for Super Effective damage. So I switch out, and in comes Bronzong. He follows suit, switching in Staraptor, everyone's favorite brave bird (lol, pun). Stealth Rock and sandstorm are taking their toll.
Staraptor used Close Combat.
Bronzong lost 42% of its health.
Staraptor's defence was lowered.
Staraptor's special defence was lowered.
Bronzong used Toxic.
Staraptor was badly poisoned!
The sandstorm rages.
Staraptor is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Staraptor lost 6% of its health.
Bronzong's leftovers restored a little health!
Bronzong restored 6% of its health.
Bronzong was hurt by its burn!
Bronzong lost 12% of its health.
Staraptor is hurt by poison!
Staraptor lost 6% of its health.
Ouch, Close Combat really hurt my mixed wall Bronzong. With its speed and power, I'm not sure I can entirely wall this thing, so I poison it to wear it down.
Staraptor used Close Combat.
Bronzong lost 46% of its health.
DEL337ED's Bronzong fainted.
Staraptor's defence was lowered.
Staraptor's special defence was lowered.
The sandstorm rages.
Staraptor is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Staraptor lost 6% of its health.
Staraptor is hurt by poison!
Staraptor lost 12% of its health.
5-6
Alright, the first casualty of the game - Bronzong is down, but thankfully this stupid bird is dying really fast. I have to make a choice now - send in Chain Chomp who will most likely make Staraptor switch out (I'm guessing it's Adamant, doing that much damage, meaning my Chomp is 1 point faster) or I can save the surprise until later. I took the seemingly safer route and kept Chomp hidden out of fear for making the wrong prediction (it could be Jolly, it could stay in and try and take me with it if I Swords Dance, etc).
Looking back, it's hard to say what would've been the best choice here. I took the safer route and sent in my next wall, but the Pokey-Gods decided to punish my lack of ambition with "hax".
DEL337ED switched in Rhyperior.
Staraptor used Close Combat.
It's super effective!
Rhyperior lost 72% of its health.
Staraptor's defence was lowered.
Staraptor's special defence was lowered.
Rhyperior used Stone Edge.
Rhyperior's attack missed!
The sandstorm rages.
Staraptor is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Staraptor lost 6% of its health.
Staraptor is hurt by poison!
Staraptor lost 19% of its health.
Grr, Rhyperior will now die because after taking the first Close Combat, he missed his Stone Edge (EDIT - fucking Motherfucker!). Well, with poison and sandstorm taking their toll, after I take the next Close Combat Staraptor will die, at the cost of my wounded (and incompetent...) Rhyperior.
The funny thing is, I was going to go with Avalanche, but I wanted to cause massive damage with Stone Edge in case he got wise and switched out.
Staraptor used Close Combat.
It's super effective!
Rhyperior lost 75% of its health.
DEL337ED's Rhyperior fainted.
Staraptor's defence was lowered.
Staraptor's special defence was lowered.
The sandstorm rages.
Staraptor is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Staraptor lost 6% of its health.
Staraptor is hurt by poison!
Staraptor lost 25% of its health.
bkkinneas's Staraptor fainted.
4-5
Alright, so Rhyperior takes one for the team and now I've officially stalled my way into a dead Staraptor. Still, I'm a player down. But I do have Stealth Rock and Sandstorm working in my favor, as well as the element of surprise.
DEL337ED switched in Garchomp.
bkkinneas switched in Jolteon.
Pointed stones dug into Jolteon.
Jolteon lost 12% of its health.
DEL337ED switched in Electivire.
Jolteon used Substitute.
Jolteon lost 25% of its health.
Jolteon made a substitute!
The sandstorm rages.
Electivire is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Electivire lost 6% of its health.
Jolteon is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Jolteon lost 6% of its health.
Jolteon's leftovers restored a little health!
Jolteon restored 6% of its health.
A fresh start - I send out Garchomp, but that Jolteon scares the crap out of me, as most of them run HP Ice. While he's subbing, I decide to switch in Electivire since he can Earthquake and won't get owned by a little Ice.
Another option I could've done was to bait him into Electric attacks with Suicune. Unfortunately, after the speed boost I would eventually be forced to switch out because of Machamp less I want that frail Electivire to die. Another option would've been to switch in Tyranitar, but then substitute + baton pass to Machamp would've been deadly. So I guess sending in Electivire here was a decent choice, but for reasons I didn't know. Weird, huh.
Jolteon used Baton Pass.
bkkinneas switched in Machamp.
Pointed stones dug into Machamp.
Machamp lost 6% of its health.
Electivire used Earthquake.
The substitute took damage for Machamp!
Machamp's substitute faded!
The sandstorm rages.
Electivire is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Electivire lost 6% of its health.
Machamp is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Machamp lost 6% of its health.
Machamp was burned!
Well, the unfortunate scenario of sub + pass to Machamp has happened. I can break the substitute now, but then what? Well I think I know what I have to do - stall Machamp to death! I still don't know what his last Pokemon is, so I don't want to try and revenge kill with Garchomp only to reveal my surprise when I have less Pokemon.
DEL337ED switched in Suicune.
Suicune is exerting its pressure!
Machamp used Close Combat.
Suicune lost 56% of its health.
Machamp's defence was lowered.
Machamp's special defence was lowered.
The sandstorm rages.
Suicune is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Suicune lost 6% of its health.
Machamp is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Machamp lost 6% of its health.
Suicune's leftovers restored a little health!
Suicune restored 6% of its health.
Machamp was hurt by its burn!
Machamp lost 12% of its health.
I send out Suicune to try and stall Machamp to death. Now, since Close Combat has lowered his special defenses, AND he's getting worn down by burn + sandstorm, I figure for sure he'll switch out and live to fight another day. After all, he's probably thinking I'm just gonna go first and Surf. Then he'll switch to Empoleon and wear me down.
So what do I do? I don't surf, of course, but instead I use Calm Mind, almost positive of an upcoming switch.
Suicune used Calm Mind.
Suicune's special attack was raised.
Suicune's special defence was raised.
Machamp used Close Combat.
Suicune lost 62% of its health.
DEL337ED's Suicune fainted.
Machamp's defence was lowered.
Machamp's special defence was lowered.
The sandstorm rages.
Machamp is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Machamp lost 6% of its health.
Machamp was hurt by its burn!
Machamp lost 12% of its health.
3-5
LOL WUT? It stayed in (and thus killed me)? I really can't tell if this is a prediction mistake, an overprediction, or if he just guessed me right. Either way, very good move on his behalf. At least Machamp will die soon...Now I've got to find a way to come from two Pokemon behind. A comeback will require Weezing to die. It's getting late in the game and seeing as I'm two guys behind, if I have any tricks left up my sleeve I better pull them out now.
DEL337ED switched in Garchomp.
bkkinneas switched in Weezing.
Pointed stones dug into Weezing.
Weezing lost 12% of its health.
Garchomp used Draco Meteor.
Weezing lost 89% of its health.
bkkinneas's Weezing fainted.
Garchomp's special attack was harshly lowered.
Garchomp lost 10% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
3-4
Now he switches out the wounded Machamp as I send it Garchomp. Out comes Weezing, and he's perfectly find with this as most Garchomp's end up Dragon Claw-ing Weezing for around 25%. But guess what?
That's right, Draco Meteor (89%) + stealth rock: Boom. He must've been sitting at his computer in disbelief for a while because he didn't send out another guy for a whole minute. Well, that's your Chain Chomp at work!
bkkinneas switched in Jolteon.
Pointed stones dug into Jolteon.
Jolteon lost 12% of its health.
DEL337ED switched in Tyranitar.
Tyranitar's Sand Stream whipped up a sandstorm!
Jolteon used Substitute.
Jolteon lost 25% of its health.
Jolteon made a substitute!
The sandstorm rages.
Jolteon is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Jolteon lost 6% of its health.
Jolteon's leftovers restored a little health!
Jolteon restored 6% of its health.
Annoying Jolteon comes back out, with the threat of HP Ice scarring away Garchomp. In comes Tyranitar, though (I've noticed through my battles with this team that Chain Chomp and Tyraniboah make a good tag-team). Anyways, Jolteon substitutes, probably about to pass it to Machamp. At least this turn I've got the initiative and since people don't EV Machamp's speed, I'm pretty confident I'll get two hits in a row which should be more than enough.
Jolteon used Baton Pass.
bkkinneas switched in Machamp.
Pointed stones dug into Machamp.
Machamp lost 6% of its health.
Tyranitar used Dark Pulse.
It's not very effective...
The substitute took damage for Machamp!
Machamp's substitute faded!
The sandstorm rages.
Machamp is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Machamp lost 6% of its health.
Machamp was hurt by its burn!
Machamp lost 12% of its health.
So I was right - he sub-passed to Machamp, and he's about to die.
Tyranitar used Thunderbolt.
Machamp lost 33% of its health.
bkkinneas's Machamp fainted.
The sandstorm rages.
3-3
And there we go, down goes Machamp. Lol, comeback.
bkkinneas switched in Empoleon.
Pointed stones dug into Empoleon.
Empoleon lost 6% of its health.
DEL337ED switched in Electivire.
Empoleon used Grass Knot.
A critical hit!
Electivire lost 71% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Electivire is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Electivire lost 6% of its health.
Empoleon's leftovers restored a little health!
Empoleon restored 6% of its health.
I figure here I should get Tyranitar out, let Electivire take a hit from Empoleon, and then retaliate with Earthquake. I could've done the same thing with Garchomp, alternatively. But if EQ doesn't kill him, Ice Beam will kill me, and I don't feel like risking the Chomp man, still not knowing his last guy.
Electivire used Earthquake.
It's super effective!
Empoleon lost 89% of its health.
Empoleon used Surf.
Electivire lost 70% of its health.
DEL337ED's Electivire fainted.
The sandstorm rages.
Empoleon's leftovers restored a little health!
Empoleon restored 6% of its health.
2-3
Electivire's Earthquake doesn't kill Empoleon. I really should learn more about this guy, I don't know what spreads people use. Arg, I'm behind again, but I've got my super-happy-awesome-best-friends-forever Chain Chomp and Tyraniboah!
DEL337ED switched in Garchomp.
Garchomp used Earthquake.
It's super effective!
Empoleon lost 134% of its health.
bkkinneas's Empoleon fainted.
Garchomp lost 10% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Garchomp comes in with Earthquake for the kill. I guess he thought it was all special? Most people don't seem to know of the awesomeness of Chain Chomp yet.
Also, I could've done that before and saved Electivire. Now he's in the hospital with a broken pelvis =(
bkkinneas switched in Jolteon.
Pointed stones dug into Jolteon.
Jolteon lost 12% of its health.
DEL337ED switched in Tyranitar.
Tyranitar's Sand Stream whipped up a sandstorm!
Jolteon used Hidden Power.
Tyranitar lost 13% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Jolteon is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Jolteon lost 6% of its health.
bkkinneas's Jolteon fainted.
Tyranitar's leftovers restored a little health!
Tyranitar restored 6% of its health.
2-1
Tyranitar on Jolteon now. The two duke it out, but with all the chocolate rain coming from above (wait, I mean sandstorm >_>), Jolteon faints, and I finally get to see the Mystery Pokemon he's been saving.
Something tells me I've won, or else he would have been shuffling that last Pokemon in-and-out throughout the match.
His last Pokemon turns out to be Vaporeon. What follows is the Shoddy Battle log of how my Tyraniboah dominates it with powerful Thunderbolts, and sandstorm support:
bkkinneas switched in Vaporeon.
Pointed stones dug into Vaporeon.
Vaporeon lost 12% of its health.
Vaporeon used Surf.
It's super effective!
Tyranitar lost 43% of its health.
Tyranitar used Thunderbolt.
It's super effective!
Vaporeon lost 41% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Vaporeon is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Vaporeon lost 6% of its health.
Tyranitar's leftovers restored a little health!
Tyranitar restored 6% of its health.
Vaporeon's leftovers restored a little health!
Vaporeon restored 6% of its health.
---
Vaporeon used Protect.
Vaporeon protected itself!
Tyranitar used Thunderbolt.
Vaporeon protected itself!
The sandstorm rages.
Vaporeon is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Vaporeon lost 6% of its health.
Tyranitar's leftovers restored a little health!
Tyranitar restored 6% of its health.
Vaporeon's leftovers restored a little health!
Vaporeon restored 6% of its health.
---
Vaporeon used Wish.
Vaporeon made a wish!
Tyranitar used Thunderbolt.
It's super effective!
Vaporeon lost 41% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Vaporeon is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Vaporeon lost 6% of its health.
bkkinneas's Vaporeon fainted.
DEL337ED wins!
bkkinneas: gg
Good game indeed.
To everyone who got here, I would like to say thanks for reading my first war story. Hopefully it's interesting enough for a first draft not to be locked <_< I might make some edits later, as well.
Feel free to ask any questions about this war story, and please leave feedback!
Thanks again for reading =)
One note before I start - the story might seem tl;dr, but I think once you get into it you'll like it. The main themes I'm going to outline are: analysis of my mistakes, and effective use of Chain Chomp. But more than anything, I hope I can entertain you here. Enjoy =)
*Note - I'll include the Shoddy battle log, but since I realize it's long and boring, I've included the essentials with my comments in bold.
Anyways, my team was as follows:
My team. It's kind of a "Wtf" at first sight. Suicune/Electivire support each other really well, while the other 4 can benefit from sandstorm at some point in the game if the need to. Instead of being balanced in play, this team tends to do either really well or not so well. Oh well, it makes for exciting battles.
His team:
Looking at his team now, I gotta say I kind of like it. Machamp and Staraptor are always annoying physical threats, and Weezing is one helluva wall.
Alright, to battle!
DEL337ED sent out Bronzong.
bkkinneas sent out Jolteon.
Jolteon used Substitute.
Jolteon lost 25% of its health.
Jolteon made a substitute!
Bronzong used Stealth Rock.
Pointed stones float in the air around your foe's team!
Jolteon's leftovers restored a little health!
Jolteon restored 6% of its health.
We send out our starters (Bronzong and Jolteon respectively) and I set up Stealth Rock, an important thing to note here as it will come into use later in the battle. He's subbing, I'm not sure what will come next.
Jolteon used Thunderbolt.
Bronzong lost 33% of its health.
Bronzong used Earthquake.
It's super effective!
The substitute took damage for Jolteon!
Jolteon's substitute faded!
Bronzong's leftovers restored a little health!
Bronzong restored 6% of its health.
Jolteon's leftovers restored a little health!
Jolteon restored 6% of its health.
Here we have a little skirmish - he uses Thunderbolt (which does more than I thought it would) and I retaliate with Earthquake, breaking his sub. Perhaps I should have poisoned him with Toxic - actually in hindsight this seems like the better of the choices as I keep seeing this Jolteon, and its speed coupled with my fear of HP Ice make me a little timid in my Garchomp usage.
bkkinneas switched in Weezing.
Pointed stones dug into Weezing.
Weezing lost 12% of its health.
Weezing makes ground moves miss with Levitate!
Bronzong used Earthquake.
Bronzong's attack missed!
Bronzong's leftovers restored a little health!
Bronzong restored 6% of its health.
Weezing's Black Sludge restored a little health!
Weezing restored 6% of its health.
Weezing makes his first appearance, and now Bronzong is effectively useless, but before I switch out I decide to try something (stupid)...
Weezing used Will-o-wisp.
Bronzong was burned!
Bronzong used Toxic.
Bronzong's leftovers restored a little health!
Bronzong restored 6% of its health.
Bronzong was hurt by its burn!
Bronzong lost 12% of its health.
Weezing's Black Sludge restored a little health!
Weezing restored 6% of its health.
Weezing burns me and I...use Toxic. Not a huge error, but it is a waste of a move. Time to get out, regardless. Protip - pay more attention at the beginning of the battle to what you're doing!
DEL337ED switched in Suicune.
Suicune is exerting its pressure!
Weezing used Fire Blast.
It's not very effective...
Suicune lost 8% of its health.
Suicune's leftovers restored a little health!
Suicune restored 6% of its health.
Weezing's Black Sludge restored a little health!
Weezing restored 6% of its health.
Easy prediction here - he's gonna use Fire Blast, so I switch to Suicune who easily gobbles it up. Now we have two physical wall-ish Pokemon staring each other down, both at about full health.
bkkinneas switched in Empoleon.
Pointed stones dug into Empoleon.
Empoleon lost 6% of its health.
Suicune used Calm Mind.
Suicune's special attack was raised.
Suicune's special defence was raised.
Suicune's leftovers restored a little health!
Suicune restored 6% of its health.
Empoleon's leftovers restored a little health!
Empoleon restored 6% of its health.
Out goes Weezing, and in comes Empoleon. I was going to use Calm Mind anyway, so now I do. Even if Weezing had stayed in, a thunderbolt is nothing for Suicune to fear. Now I'm faced in a situation where my guy is upping his stats, but he won't do effective damage against the opponent. However, his guy won't hurt me either, so if worse comes to worse I'll end up Calm Minding a bunch of times and using "not very effective" attacks to wear him down...and then possibly sweep his team.
Suicune used Calm Mind.
Suicune's special attack was raised.
Suicune's special defence was raised.
Empoleon used Roar.
DEL337ED switched in Tyranitar.
Tyranitar's Sand Stream whipped up a sandstorm!
A sandstorm brewed!
The sandstorm rages.
Another Calm Mind, but now he Phazes me out of there with Roar. Still, I'm left wondering about his Empoleon - is it choice item'd, wall-ish, or what? Tyranitar is now dragged out, brewing a sandstorm which I didn't want to happen until later, but oh well.
DEL337ED switched in Bronzong.
bkkinneas switched in Staraptor.
Staraptor's intimidate cut Bronzong's attack!
Pointed stones dug into Staraptor.
Staraptor lost 25% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Staraptor is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Staraptor lost 6% of its health.
Bronzong's leftovers restored a little health!
Bronzong restored 6% of its health.
Bronzong was hurt by its burn!
Bronzong lost 12% of its health.
The thought of a STAB'd surf was too scary, considering that none of my Tyraniboah's (yes, boah) attacks wouldn't hit for Super Effective damage. So I switch out, and in comes Bronzong. He follows suit, switching in Staraptor, everyone's favorite brave bird (lol, pun). Stealth Rock and sandstorm are taking their toll.
Staraptor used Close Combat.
Bronzong lost 42% of its health.
Staraptor's defence was lowered.
Staraptor's special defence was lowered.
Bronzong used Toxic.
Staraptor was badly poisoned!
The sandstorm rages.
Staraptor is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Staraptor lost 6% of its health.
Bronzong's leftovers restored a little health!
Bronzong restored 6% of its health.
Bronzong was hurt by its burn!
Bronzong lost 12% of its health.
Staraptor is hurt by poison!
Staraptor lost 6% of its health.
Ouch, Close Combat really hurt my mixed wall Bronzong. With its speed and power, I'm not sure I can entirely wall this thing, so I poison it to wear it down.
Staraptor used Close Combat.
Bronzong lost 46% of its health.
DEL337ED's Bronzong fainted.
Staraptor's defence was lowered.
Staraptor's special defence was lowered.
The sandstorm rages.
Staraptor is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Staraptor lost 6% of its health.
Staraptor is hurt by poison!
Staraptor lost 12% of its health.
5-6
Alright, the first casualty of the game - Bronzong is down, but thankfully this stupid bird is dying really fast. I have to make a choice now - send in Chain Chomp who will most likely make Staraptor switch out (I'm guessing it's Adamant, doing that much damage, meaning my Chomp is 1 point faster) or I can save the surprise until later. I took the seemingly safer route and kept Chomp hidden out of fear for making the wrong prediction (it could be Jolly, it could stay in and try and take me with it if I Swords Dance, etc).
Looking back, it's hard to say what would've been the best choice here. I took the safer route and sent in my next wall, but the Pokey-Gods decided to punish my lack of ambition with "hax".
DEL337ED switched in Rhyperior.
Staraptor used Close Combat.
It's super effective!
Rhyperior lost 72% of its health.
Staraptor's defence was lowered.
Staraptor's special defence was lowered.
Rhyperior used Stone Edge.
Rhyperior's attack missed!
The sandstorm rages.
Staraptor is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Staraptor lost 6% of its health.
Staraptor is hurt by poison!
Staraptor lost 19% of its health.
Grr, Rhyperior will now die because after taking the first Close Combat, he missed his Stone Edge (EDIT - fucking Motherfucker!). Well, with poison and sandstorm taking their toll, after I take the next Close Combat Staraptor will die, at the cost of my wounded (and incompetent...) Rhyperior.
The funny thing is, I was going to go with Avalanche, but I wanted to cause massive damage with Stone Edge in case he got wise and switched out.
Staraptor used Close Combat.
It's super effective!
Rhyperior lost 75% of its health.
DEL337ED's Rhyperior fainted.
Staraptor's defence was lowered.
Staraptor's special defence was lowered.
The sandstorm rages.
Staraptor is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Staraptor lost 6% of its health.
Staraptor is hurt by poison!
Staraptor lost 25% of its health.
bkkinneas's Staraptor fainted.
4-5
Alright, so Rhyperior takes one for the team and now I've officially stalled my way into a dead Staraptor. Still, I'm a player down. But I do have Stealth Rock and Sandstorm working in my favor, as well as the element of surprise.
DEL337ED switched in Garchomp.
bkkinneas switched in Jolteon.
Pointed stones dug into Jolteon.
Jolteon lost 12% of its health.
DEL337ED switched in Electivire.
Jolteon used Substitute.
Jolteon lost 25% of its health.
Jolteon made a substitute!
The sandstorm rages.
Electivire is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Electivire lost 6% of its health.
Jolteon is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Jolteon lost 6% of its health.
Jolteon's leftovers restored a little health!
Jolteon restored 6% of its health.
A fresh start - I send out Garchomp, but that Jolteon scares the crap out of me, as most of them run HP Ice. While he's subbing, I decide to switch in Electivire since he can Earthquake and won't get owned by a little Ice.
Another option I could've done was to bait him into Electric attacks with Suicune. Unfortunately, after the speed boost I would eventually be forced to switch out because of Machamp less I want that frail Electivire to die. Another option would've been to switch in Tyranitar, but then substitute + baton pass to Machamp would've been deadly. So I guess sending in Electivire here was a decent choice, but for reasons I didn't know. Weird, huh.
Jolteon used Baton Pass.
bkkinneas switched in Machamp.
Pointed stones dug into Machamp.
Machamp lost 6% of its health.
Electivire used Earthquake.
The substitute took damage for Machamp!
Machamp's substitute faded!
The sandstorm rages.
Electivire is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Electivire lost 6% of its health.
Machamp is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Machamp lost 6% of its health.
Machamp was burned!
Well, the unfortunate scenario of sub + pass to Machamp has happened. I can break the substitute now, but then what? Well I think I know what I have to do - stall Machamp to death! I still don't know what his last Pokemon is, so I don't want to try and revenge kill with Garchomp only to reveal my surprise when I have less Pokemon.
DEL337ED switched in Suicune.
Suicune is exerting its pressure!
Machamp used Close Combat.
Suicune lost 56% of its health.
Machamp's defence was lowered.
Machamp's special defence was lowered.
The sandstorm rages.
Suicune is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Suicune lost 6% of its health.
Machamp is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Machamp lost 6% of its health.
Suicune's leftovers restored a little health!
Suicune restored 6% of its health.
Machamp was hurt by its burn!
Machamp lost 12% of its health.
I send out Suicune to try and stall Machamp to death. Now, since Close Combat has lowered his special defenses, AND he's getting worn down by burn + sandstorm, I figure for sure he'll switch out and live to fight another day. After all, he's probably thinking I'm just gonna go first and Surf. Then he'll switch to Empoleon and wear me down.
So what do I do? I don't surf, of course, but instead I use Calm Mind, almost positive of an upcoming switch.
Suicune used Calm Mind.
Suicune's special attack was raised.
Suicune's special defence was raised.
Machamp used Close Combat.
Suicune lost 62% of its health.
DEL337ED's Suicune fainted.
Machamp's defence was lowered.
Machamp's special defence was lowered.
The sandstorm rages.
Machamp is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Machamp lost 6% of its health.
Machamp was hurt by its burn!
Machamp lost 12% of its health.
3-5
LOL WUT? It stayed in (and thus killed me)? I really can't tell if this is a prediction mistake, an overprediction, or if he just guessed me right. Either way, very good move on his behalf. At least Machamp will die soon...Now I've got to find a way to come from two Pokemon behind. A comeback will require Weezing to die. It's getting late in the game and seeing as I'm two guys behind, if I have any tricks left up my sleeve I better pull them out now.
DEL337ED switched in Garchomp.
bkkinneas switched in Weezing.
Pointed stones dug into Weezing.
Weezing lost 12% of its health.
Garchomp used Draco Meteor.
Weezing lost 89% of its health.
bkkinneas's Weezing fainted.
Garchomp's special attack was harshly lowered.
Garchomp lost 10% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
3-4
Now he switches out the wounded Machamp as I send it Garchomp. Out comes Weezing, and he's perfectly find with this as most Garchomp's end up Dragon Claw-ing Weezing for around 25%. But guess what?
That's right, Draco Meteor (89%) + stealth rock: Boom. He must've been sitting at his computer in disbelief for a while because he didn't send out another guy for a whole minute. Well, that's your Chain Chomp at work!
bkkinneas switched in Jolteon.
Pointed stones dug into Jolteon.
Jolteon lost 12% of its health.
DEL337ED switched in Tyranitar.
Tyranitar's Sand Stream whipped up a sandstorm!
Jolteon used Substitute.
Jolteon lost 25% of its health.
Jolteon made a substitute!
The sandstorm rages.
Jolteon is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Jolteon lost 6% of its health.
Jolteon's leftovers restored a little health!
Jolteon restored 6% of its health.
Annoying Jolteon comes back out, with the threat of HP Ice scarring away Garchomp. In comes Tyranitar, though (I've noticed through my battles with this team that Chain Chomp and Tyraniboah make a good tag-team). Anyways, Jolteon substitutes, probably about to pass it to Machamp. At least this turn I've got the initiative and since people don't EV Machamp's speed, I'm pretty confident I'll get two hits in a row which should be more than enough.
Jolteon used Baton Pass.
bkkinneas switched in Machamp.
Pointed stones dug into Machamp.
Machamp lost 6% of its health.
Tyranitar used Dark Pulse.
It's not very effective...
The substitute took damage for Machamp!
Machamp's substitute faded!
The sandstorm rages.
Machamp is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Machamp lost 6% of its health.
Machamp was hurt by its burn!
Machamp lost 12% of its health.
So I was right - he sub-passed to Machamp, and he's about to die.
Tyranitar used Thunderbolt.
Machamp lost 33% of its health.
bkkinneas's Machamp fainted.
The sandstorm rages.
3-3
And there we go, down goes Machamp. Lol, comeback.
bkkinneas switched in Empoleon.
Pointed stones dug into Empoleon.
Empoleon lost 6% of its health.
DEL337ED switched in Electivire.
Empoleon used Grass Knot.
A critical hit!
Electivire lost 71% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Electivire is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Electivire lost 6% of its health.
Empoleon's leftovers restored a little health!
Empoleon restored 6% of its health.
I figure here I should get Tyranitar out, let Electivire take a hit from Empoleon, and then retaliate with Earthquake. I could've done the same thing with Garchomp, alternatively. But if EQ doesn't kill him, Ice Beam will kill me, and I don't feel like risking the Chomp man, still not knowing his last guy.
Electivire used Earthquake.
It's super effective!
Empoleon lost 89% of its health.
Empoleon used Surf.
Electivire lost 70% of its health.
DEL337ED's Electivire fainted.
The sandstorm rages.
Empoleon's leftovers restored a little health!
Empoleon restored 6% of its health.
2-3
Electivire's Earthquake doesn't kill Empoleon. I really should learn more about this guy, I don't know what spreads people use. Arg, I'm behind again, but I've got my super-happy-awesome-best-friends-forever Chain Chomp and Tyraniboah!
DEL337ED switched in Garchomp.
Garchomp used Earthquake.
It's super effective!
Empoleon lost 134% of its health.
bkkinneas's Empoleon fainted.
Garchomp lost 10% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Garchomp comes in with Earthquake for the kill. I guess he thought it was all special? Most people don't seem to know of the awesomeness of Chain Chomp yet.
Also, I could've done that before and saved Electivire. Now he's in the hospital with a broken pelvis =(
bkkinneas switched in Jolteon.
Pointed stones dug into Jolteon.
Jolteon lost 12% of its health.
DEL337ED switched in Tyranitar.
Tyranitar's Sand Stream whipped up a sandstorm!
Jolteon used Hidden Power.
Tyranitar lost 13% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Jolteon is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Jolteon lost 6% of its health.
bkkinneas's Jolteon fainted.
Tyranitar's leftovers restored a little health!
Tyranitar restored 6% of its health.
2-1
Tyranitar on Jolteon now. The two duke it out, but with all the chocolate rain coming from above (wait, I mean sandstorm >_>), Jolteon faints, and I finally get to see the Mystery Pokemon he's been saving.
Something tells me I've won, or else he would have been shuffling that last Pokemon in-and-out throughout the match.
His last Pokemon turns out to be Vaporeon. What follows is the Shoddy Battle log of how my Tyraniboah dominates it with powerful Thunderbolts, and sandstorm support:
bkkinneas switched in Vaporeon.
Pointed stones dug into Vaporeon.
Vaporeon lost 12% of its health.
Vaporeon used Surf.
It's super effective!
Tyranitar lost 43% of its health.
Tyranitar used Thunderbolt.
It's super effective!
Vaporeon lost 41% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Vaporeon is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Vaporeon lost 6% of its health.
Tyranitar's leftovers restored a little health!
Tyranitar restored 6% of its health.
Vaporeon's leftovers restored a little health!
Vaporeon restored 6% of its health.
---
Vaporeon used Protect.
Vaporeon protected itself!
Tyranitar used Thunderbolt.
Vaporeon protected itself!
The sandstorm rages.
Vaporeon is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Vaporeon lost 6% of its health.
Tyranitar's leftovers restored a little health!
Tyranitar restored 6% of its health.
Vaporeon's leftovers restored a little health!
Vaporeon restored 6% of its health.
---
Vaporeon used Wish.
Vaporeon made a wish!
Tyranitar used Thunderbolt.
It's super effective!
Vaporeon lost 41% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Vaporeon is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Vaporeon lost 6% of its health.
bkkinneas's Vaporeon fainted.
DEL337ED wins!
bkkinneas: gg
Good game indeed.
To everyone who got here, I would like to say thanks for reading my first war story. Hopefully it's interesting enough for a first draft not to be locked <_< I might make some edits later, as well.
Feel free to ask any questions about this war story, and please leave feedback!
Thanks again for reading =)
