Hello Smogon Community, I'm new to the forums obviously. I would like to share a warstory of a very close battle I just played. It was very fun and extremely exciting, lots of turns I felt. Well here are the teams...
WinstonShnozwick's Team; (Protagonist)
VS
Cosbykid's Team;
The battle was on the pokemon online server because smogon was down today, however it was on wifi so basically OU. The team I currently have is still in it's beta stages, I've been playing with it for hours today and have won many battles, keeping a ranking above 1000. So to start the battle! /rant
My thoughts
My team's actions
Battle between Cosbykid and WinstonShnozwick started!
Tier: Wifi
Variation: +16, -16
Rule: Rated
Rule: Sleep Clause
Rule: Species Clause
Rule: Wifi Battle
Right away from the team preview I knew almost certainly that the opponent would send out aerodactyl, being a common stealth rock lead. I decided to send out one of my own setup pokemon, Empoleon, which I knew couldn't be hurt by anything the common Aerodactyl carries, as well as being able to KO it with my STAB Scald.
WinstonShnozwick sent out Empoleon!
Cosbykid sent out Aerodactyl!
The foe's Aerodactyl is exerting its Pressure
(100%) VS
(100%)
Start of turn 1
The foe's Aerodactyl used Taunt!
Empoleon fell for the taunt!
Empoleon used Scald!
It's super effective!
The foe's Aerodactyl lost 99% of its health!
The foe's Aerodactyl hung on using its focus sash!
From past experiences being taunted by Aerodactyl and failing to set up, I decided to go the direct route and attack, predicting the taunt. Focus sash was no surprise, I was only going to let him lay rocks or attack, but not both.
(100%) VS
(1%)
Start of turn 2
The foe's Aerodactyl used Stealth Rock!
Pointed stones float in the air around WinstonShnozwick's team!
Empoleon used Scald!
It's super effective!The foe's Aerodactyl lost 0% of its health!
The foe's Aerodactyl fainted!
Cosbykid sent out Jolteon!
(100%) VS
(0%) -->
(100%)
Start of turn 3
WinstonShnozwick called Empoleon back!
WinstonShnozwick sent out Rotom-Grin! (Rotom-C)
Pointed stones dug into Rotom-Grin!
The foe's Jolteon used Volt Switch!
It's not very effective...
A critical hit!
Rotom-Grin lost 57 HP! (23% of its health)
Cosbykid called Jolteon back!
Cosbykid sent out Scizor!
Ahh! I wasn't going to stay in for a potential KO from his electric move. I didn't want to hurt any of my pokemon yet, so I switched to Rotom-C for the resisted damage, aided by his defenses. However I didn't think it would be volt switch, preferably thunderbolt. However, I pack HP Fire for stuff like this.
(100%) -->
(64.5%) VS
(100%) -->
(100%)
Start of turn 4
Rotom-Grin used Hidden Power!
It's super effective!
The foe's Scizor lost 100% of its health!
The foe's Scizor fainted!
Cosbykid sent out Dragonite!
Rotom, you are amazing! I expected an SDef Scizor variant but today was a lucky day. Rotom is simply beautiful, he can do anything you want him to. Every team deserves to have a Rotom varient. It was the awesomeness of the cut form that slayed Scizor, no one can handle that grin. Oh and haha screw you and your priority kills!
(64.5%) VS
(0%) -->
(100%)
Start of turn 5
WinstonShnozwick called Rotom-Grin back!
WinstonShnozwick sent out Empoleon!
Pointed stones dug into Empoleon!
The foe's Dragonite used Dragon Dance!
The foe's Dragonite's Attack rose!
The foe's Dragonite's Speed rose!
Empoleon restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Cursed Dragonite, to always annoy me. This probably isn't a parashuffling set thank gods. I've been swept by this monstrosity too well before to let it happen again. Rotom is useless anyway with a choiced HP Fire, and Empoleon is exactly the one for the job now.
(64.5%) -->
(100%) VS
(100%)
Start of turn 6
Cosbykid called Dragonite back!
Cosbykid sent out Milotic!
Empoleon used Roar!
The foe's Jolteon was dragged out!
First off, I'm glad that he didn't attack and also confused why he wasted his boosts like that. And then I'm angry I didn't get time to set up stealth rock from my penguin yet. But **** this Jolteon, he's going to be an annoyance with his speed if I don't clear him out.
(100%) VS
(100%) -->
(100%) -->
(100%)
Start of turn 7
WinstonShnozwick called Empoleon back!
WinstonShnozwick sent out Rotom-Grin! (Rotom-C)
Pointed stones dug into Rotom-Grin!
The foe's Jolteon used Volt Switch!
It's not very effective...
Rotom-Grin lost 29 HP! (12% of its health)
Cosbykid called Jolteon back!
Cosbykid sent out Dragonite!
Reuse the old tactic, when in doubt, Rotom is your answer. Another Volt Switch and to the Dnite again. However, this time the shoe is on the other foot, I'm not choice locked yet. Dragonite, you will not make me ragequit this time!
(100%) -->
(40%) VS
(100%) -->
(100%)
Start of turn 8
Rotom-Grin used Trick!
Rotom-Grin switched items with the foe's Dragonite!
Rotom-Grin obtained one Leftovers!
The foe's Dragonite obtained one Choice Scarf!
The foe's Dragonite used Fire Punch!
It's super effective!
Rotom-Grin lost 95 HP! (39% of its health)
Rotom-Grin fainted!
WinstonShnozwick sent out Shandara! (Chandelure)
Pointed stones dug into Shandara!
Oh Dragonite, Rotom has some final words; Trollolol" Thanks for the free switch, chubby. I'm glad Dnite won't be setting up on me for this game, Rotom always makes my life easier.
(0%) -->
(75%) VS
(100%)
Start of turn 9
Cosbykid called Dragonite back!
Cosbykid sent out Milotic!
Shandara used Energy Ball!
It's super effective!
The foe's Milotic lost 41% of its health!
The foe's Milotic's Sp. Def. fell!
The foe's Milotic's Flame Orb activated!
The foe's Milotic was burned!
(75%) VS
(100%) -->
(48.5%)
Start of turn 10
Cosbykid called Milotic back!
Cosbykid sent out Dragonite!
Shandara used Energy Ball!
It's not very effective...
The foe's Dragonite lost 3% of its health!
Ten Round Count:
Winston;
(100%)
(100%)
(100%)
(75%)
(0%)
(100%)
Cosbykid;
(0%)
(0%)
(97%)
(100%)
(100%)
(48.5%)
At this point I feel relatively secure, with his Dragonite not able to set up a sweep, which I consider the biggest threat. Scizor being out so quick is a plus, and I'm glad that the Milotic is weakened, I just hope I can stop it from recovering, because as an avid Milotic owner, I know very well how bulky she can be, ESPECIALLY the Flame Orb Marvel Scale variant. Jolteon could be a pain if he starts wearing down my team with Volt Switches to that bulky dragon. Jirachi, not yet showing an appearance in the battle, is a danger I will have to be wary for. I refuse to go down to a completely unfair ParaHax sweep from that demon spawn.
(75%) VS
(48.5%) -->
(97%)
Start of turn 11
WinstonShnozwick called Shandara back!
WinstonShnozwick sent out Froslass!
Pointed stones dug into Froslass!
The foe's Dragonite used Dragon Dance!
The foe's Dragonite's Attack rose!
The foe's Dragonite's Speed rose!
Cosbykid: it wont let me attack
Ohoho, he fell right into my trap. I was going to Destiny Bond for an easy KO since he's a bit too bulky for my team's well being. But it looks like he made a nub move there, so it's time to set up what I can. (Rotom you are the best)
(75%) -->
(75%) VS
(97%)
Start of turn 12
The foe's Dragonite used Dragon Dance!
The foe's Dragonite's Attack rose!
The foe's Dragonite's Speed rose!
Froslass used Substitute!
Froslass made a substitute!
WinstonShnozwick: lol
Cosbykid: oh i missed that lol
Excuse me?! He's either a misunderstood genius or someone's a bit stupid. Froslass begins her set up. Multiscale is broken, so my plan will be to start Hail and KO Dnite with a x4 150 base power Weather Ball. He won't know what hit him. (Note that Froslass is more of a testing concept for the last few battles, I recently replaced Gengar with her because I'm sick of weather wars, no one sees a late game Hail.)
(50% + Sub) VS
(97%)
Start of turn 13
Cosbykid called Dragonite back!
Cosbykid sent out Milotic!
WinstonShnozwick: I <3 rotom
Froslass used Hail!
A hailstorm brewed!
Hail continues to fall!
The foe's Milotic is buffeted by the hail!
The foe's Milotic is hurt by its burn!
(50% + Sub) VS
(97%) -->
(29.75%)
Start of turn 14
Froslass used Weather Ball!
It's not very effective...
The foe's Milotic lost 11% of its health!
The foe's Milotic used Scald!
Froslass's substitute faded!
Hail continues to fall!
The foe's Milotic is buffeted by the hail!
The foe's Milotic is hurt by its burn!
I knew I wasn't going to keep a free stride going, but Froslass isn't leaving just yet with all her work. It wasn't very smart to forget about Recover. Now Milotic is dead bait. See what I did there? Milotic has no more porpoise. There's no way to kelp her situation. That's anemone down again.
(50%) VS
(1%)
Start of turn 15
Froslass used Weather Ball!
It's not very effective...
The foe's Milotic lost 10% of its health!
The foe's Milotic fainted!
Hail continues to fall!
Cosbykid sent out Dragonite!
(50%) VS
(0%) -->
(97%)
Start of turn 16
The foe's Dragonite used Fire Punch!
It's super effective!
Froslass lost 141 HP! (50% of its health)
Froslass fainted!
Hail continues to fall!
The foe's Dragonite is buffeted by the hail!
WinstonShnozwick sent out Shandara! (Chandelure)
Pointed stones dug into Shandara!
What the heck?! Froslass is definately faster than that awkwardly cute dragon! I was just going to Destiny Bond him for the riskless kill but then this happe- ...Later I realized that Rotom is a double edged machine sometimes, I can't be too careful when choosing who to give a SPEED boost to. *facepalm*
(0%) -->
(50%) VS
(90.75%)
Start of turn 17
Cosbykid called Dragonite back!
Cosbykid sent out Jolteon!
Shandara used Flamethrower!
The foe's Jolteon lost 77% of its health!
The foe's Jolteon was burned!
The hail subsided!
The foe's Jolteon is hurt by its burn!
There wasn't much I could do here in terms of switching besides Chandelure. He's got a choice locked fire resistance from ol scarfy at the moment and it would be completely stupid to switch to one of my surviving pokemon that are all fire weak (sides Empoleon). I didn't need to tell you guys this, sorry, redundancy. Free switch is the sum of this turn. But I can see now that he must think that his Dragonite is what can give him the win, so he's not going to let it get hurt if necessary. Jolteon is going down now though, thanks to the hax gods. My luck has been nothing but good so far.
(50%) VS
(90.75%) -->
(10.5%)Start of turn 18
The foe's Jolteon used Volt Switch!
Shandara lost 131 HP! (50% of its health)
Shandara fainted!
Cosbykid called Jolteon back!
Cosbykid sent out Jirachi!
WinstonShnozwick sent out Ferrothorn!
Pointed stones dug into Ferrothorn!
Arhg, what a dick move. But he's only prolonged his fate. Now Rachi is out with his infinitely irritating hax. I don't want to risk Empoleon to a thunder strike or Metagross because of his tankiness just yet, so Ferrothorn is up to the stand. Hopefully I can get a leech seed stall and just manage to kill Jirachi. Lets see how this goes.
(0%) -->
(93.75%) VS
(10.5%) -->
(100%)
Start of turn 19
Cosbykid called Jirachi back!
Cosbykid sent out Jolteon!
Ferrothorn used Leech Seed!
The foe's Jolteon was seeded!
The foe's Jolteon's health is sapped by leech seed.
The foe's Jolteon fainted!
Cosbykid sent out Dragonite!
Very interesting. It looks like he's not quite ready to risk his Jirachi, but it was a nonsensical switch anyway, the burn would have killed Jolteon if the Leech Seed hadn't. Looks like Dnite is out again, much to my x4 Fire weak pokemon's displeasure. I'll have to switch.
(93.75%) VS
(100%) -->
(0%) -->
(90.75%)
Start of turn 20
WinstonShnozwick called Ferrothorn back!
WinstonShnozwick sent out Empoleon!
Pointed stones dug into Empoleon!
The foe's Dragonite used Fire Punch!
Empoleon lost 92 HP! (27% of its health)
Empoleon restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
4 Points of Def investment and you still can't do much with your supposedly great attack. Ha
Ten Round Count:
Winston;
(100%)
(100%)
(73%)
(0%)
(0%)
(0%)
Cosbykid;
(0%)
(0%)
(90.75%)
(100%)
(0%)
(0%)
I've gotten pretty far now, having taken out two potential sweepers and a potential wall that could have impeded my efforts. Empoleon has to do something to stop Dragonite's rampage before it Fire Punches my last two Fire vulnerable pokemon to death, and Jirachi is still extremely deadly, able to sweep me without letting me get a single move off. So at this point with Froslass and Chandelure out for the count, I'm feeling pretty bad.
WinstonShnozwick's Team; (Protagonist)
VS
Cosbykid's Team;
The battle was on the pokemon online server because smogon was down today, however it was on wifi so basically OU. The team I currently have is still in it's beta stages, I've been playing with it for hours today and have won many battles, keeping a ranking above 1000. So to start the battle! /rant
My thoughts
My team's actions
Opponent's team's actions
Battle between Cosbykid and WinstonShnozwick started!
Tier: Wifi
Variation: +16, -16
Rule: Rated
Rule: Sleep Clause
Rule: Species Clause
Rule: Wifi Battle
Right away from the team preview I knew almost certainly that the opponent would send out aerodactyl, being a common stealth rock lead. I decided to send out one of my own setup pokemon, Empoleon, which I knew couldn't be hurt by anything the common Aerodactyl carries, as well as being able to KO it with my STAB Scald.
WinstonShnozwick sent out Empoleon!
Cosbykid sent out Aerodactyl!
The foe's Aerodactyl is exerting its Pressure
Start of turn 1
The foe's Aerodactyl used Taunt!
Empoleon fell for the taunt!
Empoleon used Scald!
It's super effective!
The foe's Aerodactyl lost 99% of its health!
The foe's Aerodactyl hung on using its focus sash!
From past experiences being taunted by Aerodactyl and failing to set up, I decided to go the direct route and attack, predicting the taunt. Focus sash was no surprise, I was only going to let him lay rocks or attack, but not both.
Start of turn 2
The foe's Aerodactyl used Stealth Rock!
Pointed stones float in the air around WinstonShnozwick's team!
Empoleon used Scald!
It's super effective!The foe's Aerodactyl lost 0% of its health!
The foe's Aerodactyl fainted!
Cosbykid sent out Jolteon!
Start of turn 3
WinstonShnozwick called Empoleon back!
WinstonShnozwick sent out Rotom-Grin! (Rotom-C)
Pointed stones dug into Rotom-Grin!
The foe's Jolteon used Volt Switch!
It's not very effective...
A critical hit!
Rotom-Grin lost 57 HP! (23% of its health)
Cosbykid called Jolteon back!
Cosbykid sent out Scizor!
Ahh! I wasn't going to stay in for a potential KO from his electric move. I didn't want to hurt any of my pokemon yet, so I switched to Rotom-C for the resisted damage, aided by his defenses. However I didn't think it would be volt switch, preferably thunderbolt. However, I pack HP Fire for stuff like this.
Start of turn 4
Rotom-Grin used Hidden Power!
It's super effective!
The foe's Scizor lost 100% of its health!
The foe's Scizor fainted!
Cosbykid sent out Dragonite!
Rotom, you are amazing! I expected an SDef Scizor variant but today was a lucky day. Rotom is simply beautiful, he can do anything you want him to. Every team deserves to have a Rotom varient. It was the awesomeness of the cut form that slayed Scizor, no one can handle that grin. Oh and haha screw you and your priority kills!
Start of turn 5
WinstonShnozwick called Rotom-Grin back!
WinstonShnozwick sent out Empoleon!
Pointed stones dug into Empoleon!
The foe's Dragonite used Dragon Dance!
The foe's Dragonite's Attack rose!
The foe's Dragonite's Speed rose!
Empoleon restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Cursed Dragonite, to always annoy me. This probably isn't a parashuffling set thank gods. I've been swept by this monstrosity too well before to let it happen again. Rotom is useless anyway with a choiced HP Fire, and Empoleon is exactly the one for the job now.
Start of turn 6
Cosbykid called Dragonite back!
Cosbykid sent out Milotic!
Empoleon used Roar!
The foe's Jolteon was dragged out!
First off, I'm glad that he didn't attack and also confused why he wasted his boosts like that. And then I'm angry I didn't get time to set up stealth rock from my penguin yet. But **** this Jolteon, he's going to be an annoyance with his speed if I don't clear him out.
Start of turn 7
WinstonShnozwick called Empoleon back!
WinstonShnozwick sent out Rotom-Grin! (Rotom-C)
Pointed stones dug into Rotom-Grin!
The foe's Jolteon used Volt Switch!
It's not very effective...
Rotom-Grin lost 29 HP! (12% of its health)
Cosbykid called Jolteon back!
Cosbykid sent out Dragonite!
Reuse the old tactic, when in doubt, Rotom is your answer. Another Volt Switch and to the Dnite again. However, this time the shoe is on the other foot, I'm not choice locked yet. Dragonite, you will not make me ragequit this time!
Start of turn 8
Rotom-Grin used Trick!
Rotom-Grin switched items with the foe's Dragonite!
Rotom-Grin obtained one Leftovers!
The foe's Dragonite obtained one Choice Scarf!
The foe's Dragonite used Fire Punch!
It's super effective!
Rotom-Grin lost 95 HP! (39% of its health)
Rotom-Grin fainted!
WinstonShnozwick sent out Shandara! (Chandelure)
Pointed stones dug into Shandara!
Oh Dragonite, Rotom has some final words; Trollolol" Thanks for the free switch, chubby. I'm glad Dnite won't be setting up on me for this game, Rotom always makes my life easier.
Start of turn 9
Cosbykid called Dragonite back!
Cosbykid sent out Milotic!
Shandara used Energy Ball!
It's super effective!
The foe's Milotic lost 41% of its health!
The foe's Milotic's Sp. Def. fell!
The foe's Milotic's Flame Orb activated!
The foe's Milotic was burned!
Start of turn 10
Cosbykid called Milotic back!
Cosbykid sent out Dragonite!
Shandara used Energy Ball!
It's not very effective...
The foe's Dragonite lost 3% of its health!
Ten Round Count:
Winston;
Cosbykid;
At this point I feel relatively secure, with his Dragonite not able to set up a sweep, which I consider the biggest threat. Scizor being out so quick is a plus, and I'm glad that the Milotic is weakened, I just hope I can stop it from recovering, because as an avid Milotic owner, I know very well how bulky she can be, ESPECIALLY the Flame Orb Marvel Scale variant. Jolteon could be a pain if he starts wearing down my team with Volt Switches to that bulky dragon. Jirachi, not yet showing an appearance in the battle, is a danger I will have to be wary for. I refuse to go down to a completely unfair ParaHax sweep from that demon spawn.
Start of turn 11
WinstonShnozwick called Shandara back!
WinstonShnozwick sent out Froslass!
Pointed stones dug into Froslass!
The foe's Dragonite used Dragon Dance!
The foe's Dragonite's Attack rose!
The foe's Dragonite's Speed rose!
Cosbykid: it wont let me attack
Ohoho, he fell right into my trap. I was going to Destiny Bond for an easy KO since he's a bit too bulky for my team's well being. But it looks like he made a nub move there, so it's time to set up what I can. (Rotom you are the best)
Start of turn 12
The foe's Dragonite used Dragon Dance!
The foe's Dragonite's Attack rose!
The foe's Dragonite's Speed rose!
Froslass used Substitute!
Froslass made a substitute!
WinstonShnozwick: lol
Cosbykid: oh i missed that lol
Excuse me?! He's either a misunderstood genius or someone's a bit stupid. Froslass begins her set up. Multiscale is broken, so my plan will be to start Hail and KO Dnite with a x4 150 base power Weather Ball. He won't know what hit him. (Note that Froslass is more of a testing concept for the last few battles, I recently replaced Gengar with her because I'm sick of weather wars, no one sees a late game Hail.)
Start of turn 13
Cosbykid called Dragonite back!
Cosbykid sent out Milotic!
WinstonShnozwick: I <3 rotom
Froslass used Hail!
A hailstorm brewed!
Hail continues to fall!
The foe's Milotic is buffeted by the hail!
The foe's Milotic is hurt by its burn!
Start of turn 14
Froslass used Weather Ball!
It's not very effective...
The foe's Milotic lost 11% of its health!
The foe's Milotic used Scald!
Froslass's substitute faded!
Hail continues to fall!
The foe's Milotic is buffeted by the hail!
The foe's Milotic is hurt by its burn!
I knew I wasn't going to keep a free stride going, but Froslass isn't leaving just yet with all her work. It wasn't very smart to forget about Recover. Now Milotic is dead bait. See what I did there? Milotic has no more porpoise. There's no way to kelp her situation. That's anemone down again.
Start of turn 15
Froslass used Weather Ball!
It's not very effective...
The foe's Milotic lost 10% of its health!
The foe's Milotic fainted!
Hail continues to fall!
Cosbykid sent out Dragonite!
Start of turn 16
The foe's Dragonite used Fire Punch!
It's super effective!
Froslass lost 141 HP! (50% of its health)
Froslass fainted!
Hail continues to fall!
The foe's Dragonite is buffeted by the hail!
WinstonShnozwick sent out Shandara! (Chandelure)
Pointed stones dug into Shandara!
What the heck?! Froslass is definately faster than that awkwardly cute dragon! I was just going to Destiny Bond him for the riskless kill but then this happe- ...Later I realized that Rotom is a double edged machine sometimes, I can't be too careful when choosing who to give a SPEED boost to. *facepalm*
Start of turn 17
Cosbykid called Dragonite back!
Cosbykid sent out Jolteon!
Shandara used Flamethrower!
The foe's Jolteon lost 77% of its health!
The foe's Jolteon was burned!
The hail subsided!
The foe's Jolteon is hurt by its burn!
There wasn't much I could do here in terms of switching besides Chandelure. He's got a choice locked fire resistance from ol scarfy at the moment and it would be completely stupid to switch to one of my surviving pokemon that are all fire weak (sides Empoleon). I didn't need to tell you guys this, sorry, redundancy. Free switch is the sum of this turn. But I can see now that he must think that his Dragonite is what can give him the win, so he's not going to let it get hurt if necessary. Jolteon is going down now though, thanks to the hax gods. My luck has been nothing but good so far.
The foe's Jolteon used Volt Switch!
Shandara lost 131 HP! (50% of its health)
Shandara fainted!
Cosbykid called Jolteon back!
Cosbykid sent out Jirachi!
WinstonShnozwick sent out Ferrothorn!
Pointed stones dug into Ferrothorn!
Arhg, what a dick move. But he's only prolonged his fate. Now Rachi is out with his infinitely irritating hax. I don't want to risk Empoleon to a thunder strike or Metagross because of his tankiness just yet, so Ferrothorn is up to the stand. Hopefully I can get a leech seed stall and just manage to kill Jirachi. Lets see how this goes.
Start of turn 19
Cosbykid called Jirachi back!
Cosbykid sent out Jolteon!
Ferrothorn used Leech Seed!
The foe's Jolteon was seeded!
The foe's Jolteon's health is sapped by leech seed.
The foe's Jolteon fainted!
Cosbykid sent out Dragonite!
Very interesting. It looks like he's not quite ready to risk his Jirachi, but it was a nonsensical switch anyway, the burn would have killed Jolteon if the Leech Seed hadn't. Looks like Dnite is out again, much to my x4 Fire weak pokemon's displeasure. I'll have to switch.
Start of turn 20
WinstonShnozwick called Ferrothorn back!
WinstonShnozwick sent out Empoleon!
Pointed stones dug into Empoleon!
The foe's Dragonite used Fire Punch!
Empoleon lost 92 HP! (27% of its health)
Empoleon restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
4 Points of Def investment and you still can't do much with your supposedly great attack. Ha
Ten Round Count:
Winston;
Cosbykid;
I've gotten pretty far now, having taken out two potential sweepers and a potential wall that could have impeded my efforts. Empoleon has to do something to stop Dragonite's rampage before it Fire Punches my last two Fire vulnerable pokemon to death, and Jirachi is still extremely deadly, able to sweep me without letting me get a single move off. So at this point with Froslass and Chandelure out for the count, I'm feeling pretty bad.
