Completed Midday of a New Day! Gen 9's Sophomore Match (Sonic vs. Snarguffle)

[Ooraloo]

Hello folks! It's your host Maxim, here to bring you another exciting match! Battle By Post has recently undergone a rules change to streamline the game in time for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Today, we are here to test those rules out for the second time!

As always, we need to start with the ruleset for this match.

3v3 Singles
DQ Time: 48hr
Level: 0
Substitutions: 2
All Abilities
Backpack Size: 7
Switch=OK
5 Chills/2 Recoveries
Arena: Beginner Arena. (No Arena Effects)

In the red corner, we have the hedgehog with the plan. Is it a neoliberal? No, it's Neosonic97!

Team Neosonic97

Backpack

Oran Berry x1
Rawst Berry x1
Cheri Berry x1
Rawst Berry x1
Muscle Band x1
Wise Glasses x1

Nessie the Lapras

Nessie [Lapras] (F)
Level 0 00/10 EXP

Type: Water/Ice

Ability: Water Absorb/Shell Armor HA: Hydration

Nature: Serious (Neutral)

Stats:
HP: 105
Atk: 6
Def: 6
SpA: 6
SpD: 7
Spe: 60
Size: 5
Weight: 6

Moves:
Ancient Power
Attract
Avalanche
Confide
Double Team
Dragon Pulse
Facade
Growl
Hyper Voice
Ice Beam
Iron Head
Liquidation
Protect
Psychic
Round
Signal Beam
Sing
Smart Strike
Strength
Surf
Thunderbolt
Toxic
Waterfall
Zen Headbutt

Sheldon the Goomy

Sheldon [Goomy] (M)
Level 0 EXP 00/10

Type: Dragon

Abilities: Sap Sipper/Hydration HA: Gooey

Nature: Serious

Stats:
HP: 80
Atk: 4
Def: 3
SpA: 4
SpD: 6
Spe: 40
Size: 1
Weight: 1

Moves:

Attract
Confide
Counter
Double Team
Dragon Pulse
Facade
Protect
Rock Slide
Round
Tackle
Thunderbolt
Toxic

Trixie the Cutiefly

Trixie [Cutiefly] (F)
Level 0 EXP 00/10

Type: Bug/Fairy

Abilities: Honey Gather, Shield Dust HA: Sweet Veil

Nature: Serious

Stats:
HP: 75
Atk: 4
Def: 3
SpA: 4
SpD: 3
Spe: 84
Size: 1
Weight: 1

Moves:
Aerial Ace
Attract
Bug Bite
Bug Buzz
Confide
Dazzling Gleam
Double Team
Energy Ball
Facade
Play Rough
Protect
Psychic
Round
Signal Beam
Stun Spore
Toxic

And in the blue corner, we have the mastermind behind numerous unsolved grand larceny incidents, Snarguffle!

Team Snarguffle

Backpack

Oran Berry x1
Rawst Berry x1
Cheri Berry x1
Rawst Berry x1
Muscle Band x1
Wise Glasses x1

Polaris - Piplup Lv0

Polaris (Piplup )
Level 0 EXP 0 / 10

Hardy nature. (+N/A, -N/A)

Ability - Torrent: The Pokemon turns to their inner intuition and instinct in a pinch. When the user attacks with a Water-type attack, while the user's HP is at or below a third of their maximum HP (x1/3): Give that attack a power boost of three (3).
Hidden Ability - Defiant (LOCKED): The Pokemon is ruled by their pride and reacts poorly to what they consider to be disrespect. When another Pokemon's effect lowers the user's stat stages: Raise the user's Attack stage by two (2) for their next three (3) turns.

HP: 80
Attack: 4
Defense: 4
Sp.Atk: 5
Sp.Def: 4
Speed: 40
Size: 1
Weight: 1

Moves - Lv0
Aerial Ace
Attract
Brick Break
Confide
Double Team
Drill Peck
Facade
Growl
Ice Beam
Mud-Slap
Protect
Round
Signal Beam
Sing
Surf
Toxic
Waterfall

Lance - Weedle Lv0

Lance (Weedle )
Level 0 EXP 0 / 10

Serious nature. (+N/A, -N/A)

Ability - Shield Dust: The Pokemon is covered in dust that absorbs the main shock of attacks. While the user is being attacked: The Effect Chance of that attack is 0. Frost markers can't be placed on the user.
Hidden Ability - Run Away (LOCKED): The Pokemon is light on its feet in battle, and can avoid almost any obstacle. The user is unaffected by Entry Hazards. Effects can't prevent the user from switching out. Effects can't prevent the user from gaining Switching markers."

HP: 75
Attack: 3
Defense: 3
Sp.Atk: 2
Sp.Def: 2
Speed: 50
Size: 1
Weight: 1

Moves - Lv0
Bug Bite

Bahamut - Trapinch Lv0

Bahamut (Trapinch )
Level 0 EXP 0 / 10

Quirky nature. (+N/A, -N/A)

Ability 1 - Hyper Cutter: The Pokemon's claws, teeth, or pincers are sharp and never lose their edge. The user's Attack stage can't be reduced by the effects of other Pokemon.
Ability 2 - Arena Trap: The Pokemon creates sinkholes with their burrowing that makes the arena difficult to escape. Opposing standing Pokemon can't switch out during Switch Phases, except by an effect.
Hidden Ability - Sheer Force (LOCKED): (This ability can be toggled On or Off. The default is On.) The Pokemon is bold and direct, and has no interest in subtle strategies. While toggled On; When the user attacks, with an attack that has an Effect Chance: Give that attack a power bonus of two (2), and the following additional effects:
● This attack's effect checks automatically fail.
● The effects of moves, items, and abilities can't trigger as a result of hits from this attack.

HP: 80
Attack: 7
Defense: 4
Sp.Atk: 4
Sp.Def: 4
Speed: 10
Size: 1
Weight: 2

Moves - Lv0
Astonish
Attract
Bug Bite
Confide
Crunch
Double Team
Earth Power
Earthquake
Facade
Feint Attack
Mud-Slap
Protect
Rock Slide
Round
Sand Attack
Signal Beam
Strength
Toxic

Snarguffle goes first because I feel like it (and also because that's what a coinflip said to do.)

Turn order:
Snarguffle sends and equips a Pokemon.
Sonic sends and equips a Pokemon and orders with that Pokemon.
Snarguffle orders.
I ref

 

[Snarguffle]

"Let's see if we can change our fortunes. I'll lead off withPolaris the Piplup, holding Wise Glasses."

 

[Neosonic97]

"Piplup, eh...? That means Trixie's out: as a bird species, Piplup will probably have a flying move. Water-types also tend to know ice, so that means Sheldon's out...

Alright, Nessie the Lapras, you're up! Have these Wise Glasses for good measure.

Let's gain an early momentum advantage. First up, try to put it to sleep with Sing! After that, give it a double dose of Thunderbolt!"

Nessie: Sing | Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt

 

[Snarguffle]

"That Lapras is going to be a major problem. Let's cripple it as much as possible, starting with Toxic!"

Protect | Toxic | Brick Break

 

[Ooraloo]

Round One

Neosonic97

Lapras @ Wise Glasses
HP: 105
EN: 100
Type: Water/Ice
Ability: Water Absorb/Shell Armor
Stats: 6/6/6 [7]/7/60
S/W: 5/6

Snarguffle

Piplup @ Wise Glasses
HP: 80
EN: 100
Type: Water
Ability: Torrent
Stats: 4/4/5 [6]/4/40
S/W: 1/1

Calculations

Step One
Piplup used Protect! (12 EN)
Piplup gained Protection.

Lapras used Sing! (7 EN)
Piplup protected itself.

Step Two
Lapras used Thunderbolt! (7 EN)
Crit: 17/24 NO
Effect: 13/100 NO
Damage: (9 + 7 - 4) * 1.5 = 18

Piplup used Toxic! (7 EN)
Hit: 74/100 YES
Lapras was badly Poisoned (2).

Lapras took 2 damage from Poison.

Step Three
Lapras used Thunderbolt! (7 EN)
Crit: 11/24 NO
Effect: 20/100 NO
Damage: (9 + 7 - 4) * 1.5 = 18

Piplup used Brick Break! (6 EN)
Crit: 21/24 NO
Damage: (8 + 4 - 6) * 1.5 = 9

Lapras took 2 damage from Poison.

Lapras's Poison intensified to 4.

Round One

Neosonic97

Lapras @ Wise Glasses
HP: 92
EN: 79
Type: Water/Ice
Ability: Water Absorb/Shell Armor
Stats: 6/6/6 [7]/7/60
S/W: 5/6
Bad Poison (4)

Snarguffle

Piplup @ Wise Glasses
HP: 44
EN: 75
Type: Water
Ability: Torrent
Stats: 4/4/5 [6]/4/40
S/W: 1/1

Snarguffle orders
Neosonic97 orders

 

[Snarguffle]

"Ouch, those thunderbolts are going to ruin our day. Polaris, come back.Lance the Weedle, it's your turn!"
"Alright Lance, it's all you. Take this Oran Berry and show that Lapras how it's done!"

 

[Neosonic97]

"Right, best to not overextend. Nessie, return! You're up, Trixie the Cutiefly!

From my knowledge, Weedles learn Bug Bite, so... No item. Not like a Cutiefly could use the Muscle Band, anyway...

Let's lead off with Stun Spore, then follow up with two shots of Psychic!"

Trixie: Stun Spore | Psychic | Psychic

 

[Snarguffle]

"Alright Lance, spam Bug Bite til we win!"

Bug Bite | Bug Bite | Bug Bite

 

[Ooraloo]

Round Two

Neosonic97

Bench

Lapras @ Wise Glasses
HP: 92
EN: 79
Type: Water/Ice
Ability: Water Absorb/Shell Armor
Stats: 6/6/6 [7]/7/60
S/W: 5/6
Bad Poison (4)

Cutiefly
HP: 75
EN: 100
Type: Bug/Fairy
Ability: Honey Gather/Shield Dust
Stats: 4/3/4/3/84
S/W: 1/1

Snarguffle

Bench

Piplup @ Wise Glasses
HP: 44
EN: 75
Type: Water
Ability: Torrent
Stats: 4/4/5 [6]/4/40
S/W: 1/1

Weedle @ Oran Berry
HP: 75
EN: 100
Type: Bug/Poison
Ability: Shield Dust
Stats: 3/3/2/2/50
S/W: 1/1

Calculations

Step One
Cutiefly used Stun Spore! (7 EN)
Weedle was Paralyzed (3).

Paralysis: 15/100 YES
Weedle was fully Paralyzed (0).

Step Two
Cutiefly used Psychic! (7 EN)
Crit: 4/24 NO
Damage: (9 + 4 - 2) * 1.5 = 16.5 -> 17
Weedle consumed its Oran Berry and restored 10 HP.

Weedle used Bug Bite! (4 EN)
Crit: 15/24 NO
Damage: (6 + 3 + 3 - 3) * 0.75 = 6.75 -> 7

Step Three
Cutiefly used Psychic! (7 EN)
Crit: 17/24 NO
Damage: (9 + 4 - 2) * 1.5 = 16.5 -> 17

Weedle used Bug Bite! (4 EN)
Crit: 1/24 YES
Damage: (6 + 3 + 3 + 3 - 3) * 0.75 = 9

Weedle's Paralysis intensified (1).

Round Two

Neosonic97

Bench

Lapras @ Wise Glasses
HP: 92
EN: 79
Type: Water/Ice
Ability: Water Absorb/Shell Armor
Stats: 6/6/6 [7]/7/60
S/W: 5/6
Bad Poison (4)

Cutiefly
HP: 59
EN: 79
Type: Bug/Fairy
Ability: Honey Gather/Shield Dust
Stats: 4/3/4/3/84
S/W: 1/1

Snarguffle

Bench

Piplup @ Wise Glasses
HP: 44
EN: 75
Type: Water
Ability: Torrent
Stats: 4/4/5 [6]/4/40
S/W: 1/1

Weedle
HP: 51
EN: 92
Type: Bug/Poison
Ability: Shield Dust
Stats: 3/3/2/2/50 [25]
S/W: 1/1
Paralysis (1)

Snarguffle
Neosonic97

 

[Snarguffle]

"Keep the pressure on!"

Bug Bite | Bug Bite | Bug Bite
IF Protect THEN Bug Bite and push back actions
IF Psychic THEN Bug Bite and push back actions

 

[Neosonic97]

"If it works, it works. No need to come up with any fancy plans here!"

Trixie: Psychic | Psychic | Psychic

 

[Ooraloo]

Round Three

Neosonic97

Bench

Lapras @ Wise Glasses
HP: 92
EN: 79
Type: Water/Ice
Ability: Water Absorb/Shell Armor
Stats: 6/6/6 [7]/7/60
S/W: 5/6
Bad Poison (4)

Cutiefly
HP: 59
EN: 79
Type: Bug/Fairy
Ability: Honey Gather/Shield Dust
Stats: 4/3/4/3/84
S/W: 1/1

Snarguffle

Bench

Piplup @ Wise Glasses
HP: 44
EN: 75
Type: Water
Ability: Torrent
Stats: 4/4/5 [6]/4/40
S/W: 1/1

Weedle
HP: 51
EN: 92
Type: Bug/Poison
Ability: Shield Dust
Stats: 3/3/2/2/50 [25]
S/W: 1/1
Paralysis (1)

Calculations

Step One
Cutiefly used Psychic! (7 EN)
Crit: 17/24 NO
Damage: (9 + 4 - 2) * 1.5 = 16.5 -> 17

Paralysis: 69/100 NO
Weedle used Bug Bite! (4 EN)
Crit: 22/24 NO
Damage: (6 + 3 + 3 - 3) * 0.75 = 6.75 -> 7

Step Two
Cutiefly used Psychic! (7 EN)
Crit: 8/24 NO
Damage: (9 + 4 - 2) * 1.5 = 16.5 -> 17

Paralysis: 92/100 NO
Weedle used Bug Bite! (4 EN)
Crit: 22/24 NO
Damage: (6 + 3 + 3 - 3) * 0.75 = 6.75 -> 7

Step Three
Cutiefly used Psychic! (7 EN)
Crit: 14/24 NO
Damage: (9 + 4 - 2) * 1.5 = 16.5 -> 17
Weedle fainted.

Round Three

Neosonic97

Bench

Lapras @ Wise Glasses
HP: 92
EN: 79
Type: Water/Ice
Ability: Water Absorb/Shell Armor
Stats: 6/6/6 [7]/7/60
S/W: 5/6
Bad Poison (4)

Cutiefly
HP: 45
EN: 58
Type: Bug/Fairy
Ability: Honey Gather/Shield Dust
Stats: 4/3/4/3/84
S/W: 1/1

Snarguffle

Bench

Piplup @ Wise Glasses
HP: 44
EN: 75
Type: Water
Ability: Torrent
Stats: 4/4/5 [6]/4/40
S/W: 1/1

Weedle
HP: KO
EN: KO
Type: Bug/Poison
Ability: Shield Dust
Stats: 3/3/2/2/50
S/W: 1/1

Snarguffle sends and equips a replacement Pokemon
Neosonic97 orders
Snarguffle orders

 

[Snarguffle]

"You may have beaten Lance, but don't think you'll get away easy!Bahamut the Trapinch is up next!"
(Equipping Muscle Band)

 

[Neosonic97]

"Alright, got a good rhythm going, but I don't want to lose Trixie yet; her Stun Spore might come in handy for that Piplup-

Wait, oh, shoot, Trapinch has Arena Trap! Trixie's trapped!

Alright, new plan! We cripple this thing as well! Same first verse, Trixie! Let's open up with Stun Spore, then try to hit weaknesses with Energy Ball! Try to exploit any points where it might use Protect to recover your energy! And I think this should go without saying, but if you see rocks flying at you, that's your cue to use your own Protect!"

Trixie: Stun Spore | Energy Ball | Energy Ball
IF Protect THEN Chill and push back actions.
IF Rock Slide THEN Protect and push back actions.

 

[Snarguffle]

"I see a small hole in your plan. Bahamut, spam Rock Slide! Don't give your opponent even a single opening!"

Rock Slide | Rock Slide | Rock Slide

 

[Ooraloo]

Round Four

Neosonic97

Bench

Lapras @ Wise Glasses
HP: 92
EN: 79
Type: Water/Ice
Ability: Water Absorb/Shell Armor
Stats: 6/6/6 [7]/7/60
S/W: 5/6
Bad Poison (4)

Cutiefly
HP: 45
EN: 58
Type: Bug/Fairy
Ability: Honey Gather/Shield Dust
Stats: 4/3/4/3/84
S/W: 1/1

Snarguffle

Bench

Piplup @ Wise Glasses
HP: 44
EN: 75
Type: Water
Ability: Torrent
Stats: 4/4/5 [6]/4/40
S/W: 1/1

Trapinch @ Muscle Band
HP: 80
EN: 100
Type: Ground
Ability: Hyper Cutter/Arena Trap
Stats: 7 [8]/4/4/4/10
S/W: 1/2

Calculations

Step One
Cutiefly used Protect! (12 EN)
Cutiefly gained Protection.

Trapinch used Rock Slide! (6 EN)
Cutiefly protected itself.

Step Two
Cutiefly used Protect! (12 EN)
But it failed.

Trapinch used Rock Slide! (6 EN)
Crit: 3/24 NO
Damage: (8 + 8 - 3) * 1.5 = 19.5 -> 20

Step Three
Cutiefly used Protect! (12 EN)
Cutiefly gained Protection.

Trapinch used Rock Slide! (6 EN)
Cutiefly protected itself.

Round Four

Neosonic97

Bench

Lapras @ Wise Glasses
HP: 92
EN: 79
Type: Water/Ice
Ability: Water Absorb/Shell Armor
Stats: 6/6/6 [7]/7/60
S/W: 5/6
Bad Poison (4)

Cutiefly
HP: 25
EN: 22
Type: Bug/Fairy
Ability: Honey Gather/Shield Dust
Stats: 4/3/4/3/84
S/W: 1/1

Snarguffle

Bench

Piplup @ Wise Glasses
HP: 44
EN: 75
Type: Water
Ability: Torrent
Stats: 4/4/5 [6]/4/40
S/W: 1/1

Trapinch @ Muscle Band
HP: 80
EN: 82
Type: Ground
Ability: Hyper Cutter/Arena Trap
Stats: 7 [8]/4/4/4/10
S/W: 1/2

Snarguffle
Neosonic97

 

[Snarguffle]

"Alright, let's finish it off! But watch out for that Stun Spore!"

Rock Slide | Rock Slide | Rock Slide
At the start of the step, IF Cutiefly is to use Stun Spore AND you are not Paralyzed THEN Protect and push back actions. Do not activate consecutively.
At the start of the step, IF Cutiefly is to use Protect THEN use Double Team and push back actions.

 

[Neosonic97]

"If we're going down, then we're going down swinging! Leave it a parting shot with Stun Spore and Energy Ball!"

Stun Spore | Stun Spore | Energy Ball

 

[Ooraloo]

Round Five

Neosonic97

Bench

Lapras @ Wise Glasses
HP: 92
EN: 79
Type: Water/Ice
Ability: Water Absorb/Shell Armor
Stats: 6/6/6 [7]/7/60
S/W: 5/6
Bad Poison (4)

Cutiefly
HP: 25
EN: 22
Type: Bug/Fairy
Ability: Honey Gather/Shield Dust
Stats: 4/3/4/3/84
S/W: 1/1

Snarguffle

Bench

Piplup @ Wise Glasses
HP: 44
EN: 75
Type: Water
Ability: Torrent
Stats: 4/4/5 [6]/4/40
S/W: 1/1

Trapinch @ Muscle Band
HP: 80
EN: 82
Type: Ground
Ability: Hyper Cutter/Arena Trap
Stats: 7 [8]/4/4/4/10
S/W: 1/2

Calculations

Step One
Trapinch used Protect! (12 EN)
Trapinch gained Protection.

Cutiefly used Stun Spore! (7 EN)
Trapinch protected itself.

Step Two
Cutiefly used Stun Spore! (7 EN)
Trapinch was Paralyzed (3).

Paralysis: 17/100 YES
Trapinch was fully Paralyzed (0).

Step Three
Cutiefly used Energy Ball! (7 EN)
Crit: 22/24 NO
Effect: 55/100 NO
Damage: (9 + 4 - 4) * 1.5 = 13.5 -> 14

Trapinch used Rock Slide! (6 EN)
Crit: 4/24 NO
Damage: (8 + 8 - 3) * 1.5 = 19.5 -> 20

Trapinch's Paralysis intensified (1).

Round Five

Neosonic97

Bench

Lapras @ Wise Glasses
HP: 92
EN: 79
Type: Water/Ice
Ability: Water Absorb/Shell Armor
Stats: 6/6/6 [7]/7/60
S/W: 5/6
Bad Poison (4)

Cutiefly
HP: 5
EN: 1
Type: Bug/Fairy
Ability: Honey Gather/Shield Dust
Stats: 4/3/4/3/84
S/W: 1/1

Snarguffle

Bench

Piplup @ Wise Glasses
HP: 44
EN: 75
Type: Water
Ability: Torrent
Stats: 4/4/5 [6]/4/40
S/W: 1/1

Trapinch @ Muscle Band
HP: 66
EN: 64
Type: Ground
Ability: Hyper Cutter/Arena Trap
Stats: 7 [8]/4/4/4/10 [5]
S/W: 1/2
Paralysis (1)

Neosonic97
Snarguffle

 

[Neosonic97]

"Trixie, I am so, so proud of you right now for toughing that out. We can keep pushing for just a bit more! Energy Ball, full throttle!"

Trixie: Energy Ball | Energy Ball | Energy Ball
IF Trapinch gains Protection, THEN Chill and push back actions.

 

[Snarguffle]

Rock Slide | Rock Slide | Rock Slide

 

[Ooraloo]

Round Six

Neosonic97

Bench

Lapras @ Wise Glasses
HP: 92
EN: 79
Type: Water/Ice
Ability: Water Absorb/Shell Armor
Stats: 6/6/6 [7]/7/60
S/W: 5/6
Bad Poison (4)

Cutiefly
HP: 5
EN: 1
Type: Bug/Fairy
Ability: Honey Gather/Shield Dust
Stats: 4/3/4/3/84
S/W: 1/1

Snarguffle

Bench

Piplup @ Wise Glasses
HP: 44
EN: 75
Type: Water
Ability: Torrent
Stats: 4/4/5 [6]/4/40
S/W: 1/1

Trapinch @ Muscle Band
HP: 66
EN: 64
Type: Ground
Ability: Hyper Cutter/Arena Trap
Stats: 7 [8]/4/4/4/10 [5]
S/W: 1/2
Paralysis (1)

Calculations

Step One
Cutiefly used Energy Ball! (7 EN)
Crit: 20/24 NO
Effect: 47/100 NO
Damage: (9 + 4 - 4) * 1.5 = 13.5 -> 14
Cutiefly fainted from EN exhaustion.

Paralysis: 18/100 YES
Trapinch was fully Paralyzed (0).

Trapinch's Paralysis intensified (1).

Round Six

Neosonic97

Bench

Lapras @ Wise Glasses
HP: 92
EN: 79
Type: Water/Ice
Ability: Water Absorb/Shell Armor
Stats: 6/6/6 [7]/7/60
S/W: 5/6
Bad Poison (4)

Cutiefly
HP: KO
EN: KO
Type: Bug/Fairy
Ability: Honey Gather/Shield Dust
Stats: 4/3/4/3/84
S/W: 1/1

Snarguffle

Bench

Piplup @ Wise Glasses
HP: 44
EN: 75
Type: Water
Ability: Torrent
Stats: 4/4/5 [6]/4/40
S/W: 1/1

Trapinch @ Muscle Band
HP: 52
EN: 64
Type: Ground
Ability: Hyper Cutter/Arena Trap
Stats: 7 [8]/4/4/4/10 [5]
S/W: 1/2
Paralysis (1)

Neosonic97 sends out
Snarguffle orders

 

[Neosonic97]

"You did good, Trixie. Alright, things are about to get slimy! Let's go, Sheldon! Show 'em what a Goomy can do! And have this Oran Berry for good measure!"

 

[Snarguffle]

"So it's Goomy this time, is it? Polaris, your turn again!"
(Switching inPolaris the Piplup.)

"Start by putting it to sleep, then hit it with your Ice Beam!"

Sing | Ice Beam | Ice Beam
At the start of the step, IF Goomy is to use Protect, THEN use Double Team and push back actions. Do not activate consecutively.

 

[Neosonic97]

"Hmm, risky situation here... We need to wear it down. First, try to evade the Sing with Double Team, Then cripple it with Toxic before blasting away with Thunderbolt!"

Sheldon: Double Team | Toxic | Thunderbolt