October 13 2015. A young man who went by the name Ice Horse had his sights set on completing the rigorous Dark Horse challenge. Facing the untamed horrors of the ladder itself, duking it out versus Volt-Switch, and the cancerous Chicken Pass, this is only but one battle of many.
As he pressed onto the ladder, he seems a familiar figure. This man emanated an aura unlike any other. One could see the disappointment in his eyes as the tragic event of XY occurred. It wasn't the Knock Off buff, nor the weather nerf, alas it was the fact that Copycat can no longer call out Roar. Punchshroom heeded no words, yet he gave a light grin before taking a Pokeball from his belt. The man was quite determined to end Ice Horse's streak.
Will Ice Horse be able to overcome Punchshroom's superior tactics, or will he be crushed by his toughest adversary yet? Let's find out.
A look into my team:
Since I had to play with the 35% usage limit, A+ rank mon limit, and the fact I had Avalugg, I decided to build fat balance. Notice that I don't have SR (I couldn't make anything else work so I settled with Garbodor.) Audino also provides important cleric support to these fat mons here.
Anyway, let's get into the match!
Format: NU
Ice Horse's team: Audino / Avalugg / Poliwrath / Gourgeist-* / Kecleon / Garbodor
Punchshroom's team: Jumpluff / Golurk / Klinklang / Zangoose / Lanturn / Combusken
At first glance, I was already terrified. A Jumpluff lead could definitely screw me over early, though I was expecting either Golurk or Lanturn. I sent out Pepe Horse (Poliwrath) and hoped for the best.
★Ice Horse: this could mean the death of my run.
Battle between Ice Horse and Punchshroom started!
Go! Pepe Horse (Poliwrath)
Punchshroom sent out Lanturn!
★Punchshroom: I'll drink to that
100% vs
100%
Not a good start for me. Volt Switch is extremely obvious, yet I don't have much of a choice. Poliwrath can definitely threaten a lot of his team members. AV Kecleon and Gourgeist are my two main switch-ins, but I think I'll go for Gourg here.
Turn 1
Pepe Horse, come back!
Go! Spoopy Horse (Gourgeist-Super)!
The opposing Lanturn used Volt Switch!
It's not very effective... Spoopy Horse lost 17.4% of its health!
Spoopy Horse frisked the opposing Lanturn and found its Assault Vest!
The opposing Lanturn used Volt Switch!
It's not very effective... Spoopy Horse lost 17.4% of its health!
★Ice Horse: nice to know.
The opposing Lanturn went back to Punchshroom!
Punchshroom sent out Combusken!
Spoopy Horse restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
89.6% vs
100%
Ah, not good. I was thinking he'd double, so I could definitely get off some Leech Seed, but that would definitely be a risky proposition. After all, I need Gourgeist for Golurk and to soft-check Zangoose. Back to Poliwrath it is.
Turn 2
Spoopy Horse, come back! Go! Pepe Horse (Poliwrath)!
The opposing Combusken used Fire Blast!
It's not very effective... Pepe Horse lost 35.1% of its health!
The opposing Combusken lost some of its HP!
Pepe Horse restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
[Opposing Combusken's Speed Boost!]
The opposing Combusken's Speed rose!
64.9% vs
91% (+1 Spe)
I was this close to clicking Focus Blast, but I decided against it. Though a scald burn would've definitely been handy. I think I'm pretty much tilted at this point, pressured on how I'm going to lose all my progress.
Turn 3
The opposing Combusken used Baton Pass!
Punchshroom sent out Lanturn!
Pepe Horse used Scald!
It's not very effective... The opposing Lanturn lost 9% of its health!
Pepe Horse restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
70% vs
91% (+1 Spe)
Okay, let's try a different approach this time. I'm going Kecleon, perhaps I can get some hits off, provided he doesn't get a scald burn. But he'll most likely VS this turn. (man, I am getting owned.)
Turn 4
Pepe Horse, come back!
Go! Invisible Horse (Kecleon)!
The opposing Lanturn used Volt Switch!
Invisible Horse lost 18.6% of its health!
The opposing Lanturn went back to Punchshroom!
Punchshroom sent out Golurk!
81.4% vs
100%
Okay, this isn't exactly bad. While he's definitely going to go for Stealth Rock, I'm going to Gourgeist. I'm scared of Colbur really.
Turn 5
Invisible Horse, come back!
Go! Spoopy Horse (Gourgeist-Super)!
Spoopy Horse frisked the opposing Golurk and found its Colbur Berry!
The opposing Golurk used Stealth Rock!
Pointed stones float in the air around your team!
Spoopy Horse restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
95.6% vs
100%
Ha, I was right about the Colbur. This battle's going a bit slow, and I'm definitely in an uphill battle, but since he's switching, I'll have an opportunity to do this.
Turn 6
Punchshroom withdrew Golurk!
Punchshroom sent out Combusken!
Spoopy Horse used Leech Seed!
The opposing Combusken was seeded!
Spoopy Horse restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
The opposing Combusken's health is sapped by Leech Seed!
100% vs
79% (Seeded)
Finally, something done in this match. I'm going to do an odd move here, but it might definitely pay off. I'm sure Punch isn't expecting this.
Turn 7
Punchshroom withdrew Combusken!
Punchshroom sent out Jumpluff!
Spoopy Horse, come back!
Go! Kawaii Horse (Audino)!
Pointed stones dug into Kawaii Horse!
88% vs
100%
I wouldn't mind Audino absorbing the sleep right now.
Turn 8
The opposing Jumpluff used Sleep Powder!
Kawaii Horse fell asleep!
Kawaii Horse is fast asleep.
88% (SLP) vs
100%
Turn 9
Punchshroom withdrew Jumpluff!
Punchshroom sent out Golurk!
Kawaii Horse, come back!
Go! Urban Horse (Garbodor)!
Pointed stones dug into Urban Horse!
88% vs
100%
This play sounds extremely silly, seeing as I need Garbodor for Klinklang/Zangoose, though perhaps they'll read my Gourgeist-XL switch in?
Turn 10
Urban Horse used Toxic Spikes!
Poison spikes were scattered all around the feet of the opposing team!
The opposing Golurk used Earthquake!
It's super effective! Urban Horse lost 87.6% of its health!
Urban Horse fainted!
Go! Spoopy Horse (Gourgeist-Super)!
Pointed stones dug into Spoopy Horse!
Spoopy Horse frisked the opposing Golurk and found its Colbur Berry!
0% (FNT) vs
100%
6-5, he's still in the lead. Toxic Spikes boosts Zangoose, but I think this is for the best. Now I can capitalize on whittling his squad down.
Turn 11
Skarmx2 joined.
Punchshroom withdrew Golurk!
Punchshroom sent out Lanturn!
The opposing Lanturn was poisoned!
Spoopy Horse used Foul Play!
A critical hit! The opposing Lanturn lost 21% of its health!
Spoopy Horse restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
The opposing Lanturn was hurt by poison!
94% vs
58% (PSN)
Foul Play or Leech Seed? What a question. FP would definitely be better, but leeching Combusken would be nice.
Turn 12
The opposing Lanturn used Volt Switch!
It's not very effective... Spoopy Horse lost 15.3% of its health!
The opposing Lanturn went back to Punchshroom!
Punchshroom sent out Jumpluff!
Spoopy Horse used Leech Seed!
It doesn't affect the opposing Jumpluff...
Spoopy Horse restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
96.7% vs
100%
Note to self, go with Foul Play. Okay, this isn't exactly good. I've been playing like a complete moron. I could definitely wisp or FP, but instead I'll go for this.
Turn 13
Punchshroom withdrew Jumpluff!
Punchshroom sent out Zangoose!
The opposing Zangoose was poisoned!
Spoopy Horse, come back!
Go! Table Horse (Avalugg)!
Pointed stones dug into Table Horse!
The opposing Zangoose was hurt by poison!
75% vs
88% (PSN)
I don't want to eat a Knock off or let Zangoose get to +2, so I might as well stay in. He doesn't know I'm AV yet, and it would be really obvious if I went to Gourgeist.
Turn 14
Punchshroom withdrew Zangoose!
Punchshroom sent out Lanturn!
Table Horse used Superpower!
The opposing Lanturn lost 50% of its health!
Table Horse's Attack fell!
Table Horse's Defense fell!
The opposing Lanturn was hurt by poison!
The opposing Lanturn fainted!
Punchshroom sent out Zangoose!
75% (-1 ATK/-1 DEF) vs
0% (FNT)
Did not expect Lanturn to come in, but I'll take it. Combusken coming in I'm assuming?
Turn 15
The opposing Zangoose used Knock Off!
Table Horse lost 43.2% of its health!
The opposing Zangoose knocked off Table Horse's Assault Vest!
Table Horse used Superpower!
It's super effective! The opposing Zangoose lost 88% of its health!
Table Horse's Attack fell!
Table Horse's Defense fell!
The opposing Zangoose fainted!
Punchshroom sent out Klinklang!
31.8% (-2 ATK/-2 DEF) vs
0% (FNT)
Seeing as I'm already at -1, you'd think I'd switch to Gourgeist. I decided against it and just clicked Superpower. This is what happened.
Turn 16
Table Horse, come back!
Go! Spoopy Horse (Gourgeist-Super)!
Pointed stones dug into Spoopy Horse!
Spoopy Horse frisked the opposing Klinklang and found its Leftovers!
The opposing Klinklang used Shift Gear!
The opposing Klinklang's Speed sharply rose!
The opposing Klinklang's Attack rose!
Spoopy Horse restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
90% vs
100% (+1 ATK/+2 SPE)
It's either Foul Play or Will-o-Wisp here. I'm going for FP, just in fear of Substitute Klinklang.
Turn 17
The opposing Klinklang used Gear Grind!
Spoopy Horse lost 19.3% of its health!
Spoopy Horse lost 19.3% of its health!
Hit 2 times!
Spoopy Horse used Foul Play!
The opposing Klinklang lost 43% of its health!
The opposing Klinklang restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Spoopy Horse restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
57.4% vs
63% (+1 ATK/+2 SPE)
Synthesis. They could either switch out at this point since GG isn't doing any damage, if they try to setup FP kills them, and burn destroys them too.
Turn 18
Winter's Howl joined.
Punchshroom withdrew Klinklang!
Punchshroom sent out Combusken!
The opposing Combusken was poisoned!
Spoopy Horse used Synthesis!
Spoopy Horse regained health!
Spoopy Horse restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
The opposing Combusken was hurt by poison!
100% vs
67% (PSN)
Now that Table Horse has done his job, I can freely sack him. It's the most optimal play at this stage.
Turn 19
Spoopy Horse, come back!
Go! Table Horse (Avalugg)!
Pointed stones dug into Table Horse!
The opposing Combusken used Fire Blast!
Table Horse avoided the attack!
The opposing Combusken was hurt by poison!
[Opposing Combusken's Speed Boost!]
The opposing Combusken's Speed rose!
6.9% vs
55% (PSN)
That's unfortunate. Nothing much I can do about it though. I could go for Rapid Spin I guess, if for some reason they don't kill me. Looking at the remaining pokemon, Jumpluff's the main threat I need to stop, but I have something up my sleeve to beat it.
Turn 20
★Punchshroom: sigh
The opposing Combusken used Fire Blast!
It's super effective! Table Horse lost 6.9% of its health!
The opposing Combusken lost some of its HP!
Table Horse fainted!
The opposing Combusken was hurt by poison!
[Opposing Combusken's Speed Boost!]
The opposing Combusken's Speed rose!
Jarii joined.
Knew Meta joined.
★Ice Horse: hm
Go! Pepe Horse (Poliwrath)!
Pointed stones dug into Pepe Horse!
63% vs
33% (PSN)
A small misplay here, going for Ice Beam instead of Vacuum Wave. Though, I was really scared of Jumpluff.
Turn 21
Jarii left.
Winter's Howl left.
The opposing Combusken used Fire Blast!
It's not very effective... Pepe Horse lost 31.6% of its health!
The opposing Combusken lost some of its HP!
Pepe Horse used Ice Beam!
It's not very effective... The opposing Combusken lost 22% of its health!
The opposing Combusken fainted!
Pepe Horse restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Punchshroom sent out Jumpluff!
45.4% vs
0% (FNT)
Alrighty, we're in a good spot at the moment. I'll have to sack Poliwrath vs Jumpluff though.
Turn 22
The opposing Jumpluff used Acrobatics!
It's super effective!
Pepe Horse lost 45.5% of its health!
Pepe Horse fainted!
Go! Invisible Horse (Kecleon)!
Pointed stones dug into Invisible Horse!
0% (FNT) vs
100%
Okay, it's Kecleon's time to shine. :]
Turn 23
The opposing Jumpluff used Acrobatics!
Invisible Horse lost 51.4% of its health!
Invisible Horse used Ice Punch!
Invisible Horse's Protean made it the Ice type!
It's super effective! The opposing Jumpluff lost 100% of its health!
The opposing Jumpluff fainted!
★Punchshroom: ok
★Punchshroom: did not see that coming
Punchshroom sent out Golurk!
The opposing Golurk was poisoned!
17.6% vs
0% (FNT)
And there it is! Surprise Ice punch bopping down Jumpluff.
Turn 24
Invisible Horse used Sucker Punch!
Invisible Horse's Protean made it the Dark type!
It's super effective! The opposing Golurk ate its Colbur Berry!
The opposing Golurk lost 42% of its health!
The opposing Golurk used Earthquake!
Invisible Horse lost 17.6% of its health!
Invisible Horse fainted!
The opposing Golurk was hurt by poison!
Go! Spoopy Horse (Gourgeist-Super)!
Pointed stones dug into Spoopy Horse!
0% (FNT) vs
46% (PSN)
I think Gourgeist has this game sealed, though Klinklang is still scary.
Turn 25
★Punchshroom: yeah I won't win
The opposing Golurk used Shadow Punch!
It's super effective! Spoopy Horse lost 40.8% of its health!
Spoopy Horse used Foul Play!
It's super effective! The opposing Golurk lost 46% of its health!
The opposing Golurk fainted!
Spoopy Horse restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
★Punchshroom: can't believe I'm about to lose a someone using AV Avalugg
Punchshroom sent out Klinklang!
53.2% vs
0% (FNT)
Foul play to victory, I guess. I don't wanna risk WoW since a sub might pop up, or if it misses I'm screwed.
Turn 26
The opposing Klinklang used Substitute!
The opposing Klinklang put in a substitute!
The opposing Klinklang lost 25% of its health!
Spoopy Horse used Foul Play!
A critical hit! The opposing Klinklang's substitute faded!
The opposing Klinklang restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Spoopy Horse restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
59.2% vs
44%
Not sure if the crit mattered, if it did, apologies.
Turn 27
The opposing Klinklang used Substitute!
The opposing Klinklang put in a substitute!
The opposing Klinklang lost 25% of its health!
Spoopy Horse used Foul Play!
The opposing Klinklang's substitute faded!
The opposing Klinklang restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Spoopy Horse restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
65% vs
25%
That's good game. I don't think even double crit gear grind kills Gourgeist at this range.
Turn 28
The opposing Klinklang used Gear Grind!
Spoopy Horse avoided the attack!
Spoopy Horse used Foul Play!
The opposing Klinklang lost 25% of its health!
The opposing Klinklang fainted!
Ice Horse won the battle!
65% vs
0% (FNT)
Final score: 2-0 (GG Punchshroom, don't kill me.)
A/N: Hi guys, the warstory thing was approved by Kiyo, so I'm posting it here. Granted this battle wasn't the best, as I've played quite poorly early on, yet this is one of the main highlights of my Dark Horse Challenge.
Pros:
- Gourgeist-XL manhandling Klinklang and Golurk
- Avalugg surprise double kill
- Ice Punch Kecleon
Cons:
- M-Audino didn't do anything this match.
- Missing Gear Grind/Fire Blast.
- My plays early on.
- Posting this way too early by accident.
As he pressed onto the ladder, he seems a familiar figure. This man emanated an aura unlike any other. One could see the disappointment in his eyes as the tragic event of XY occurred. It wasn't the Knock Off buff, nor the weather nerf, alas it was the fact that Copycat can no longer call out Roar. Punchshroom heeded no words, yet he gave a light grin before taking a Pokeball from his belt. The man was quite determined to end Ice Horse's streak.
Will Ice Horse be able to overcome Punchshroom's superior tactics, or will he be crushed by his toughest adversary yet? Let's find out.
A look into my team:
Since I had to play with the 35% usage limit, A+ rank mon limit, and the fact I had Avalugg, I decided to build fat balance. Notice that I don't have SR (I couldn't make anything else work so I settled with Garbodor.) Audino also provides important cleric support to these fat mons here.
Anyway, let's get into the match!
Format: NU
Ice Horse's team: Audino / Avalugg / Poliwrath / Gourgeist-* / Kecleon / Garbodor
Punchshroom's team: Jumpluff / Golurk / Klinklang / Zangoose / Lanturn / Combusken
At first glance, I was already terrified. A Jumpluff lead could definitely screw me over early, though I was expecting either Golurk or Lanturn. I sent out Pepe Horse (Poliwrath) and hoped for the best.
★Ice Horse: this could mean the death of my run.
Battle between Ice Horse and Punchshroom started!
Go! Pepe Horse (Poliwrath)
Punchshroom sent out Lanturn!
★Punchshroom: I'll drink to that
Not a good start for me. Volt Switch is extremely obvious, yet I don't have much of a choice. Poliwrath can definitely threaten a lot of his team members. AV Kecleon and Gourgeist are my two main switch-ins, but I think I'll go for Gourg here.
Turn 1
Pepe Horse, come back!
Go! Spoopy Horse (Gourgeist-Super)!
The opposing Lanturn used Volt Switch!
It's not very effective... Spoopy Horse lost 17.4% of its health!
Spoopy Horse frisked the opposing Lanturn and found its Assault Vest!
The opposing Lanturn used Volt Switch!
It's not very effective... Spoopy Horse lost 17.4% of its health!
★Ice Horse: nice to know.
The opposing Lanturn went back to Punchshroom!
Punchshroom sent out Combusken!
Spoopy Horse restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Ah, not good. I was thinking he'd double, so I could definitely get off some Leech Seed, but that would definitely be a risky proposition. After all, I need Gourgeist for Golurk and to soft-check Zangoose. Back to Poliwrath it is.
Turn 2
Spoopy Horse, come back! Go! Pepe Horse (Poliwrath)!
The opposing Combusken used Fire Blast!
It's not very effective... Pepe Horse lost 35.1% of its health!
The opposing Combusken lost some of its HP!
Pepe Horse restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
[Opposing Combusken's Speed Boost!]
The opposing Combusken's Speed rose!
I was this close to clicking Focus Blast, but I decided against it. Though a scald burn would've definitely been handy. I think I'm pretty much tilted at this point, pressured on how I'm going to lose all my progress.
Turn 3
The opposing Combusken used Baton Pass!
Punchshroom sent out Lanturn!
Pepe Horse used Scald!
It's not very effective... The opposing Lanturn lost 9% of its health!
Pepe Horse restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Okay, let's try a different approach this time. I'm going Kecleon, perhaps I can get some hits off, provided he doesn't get a scald burn. But he'll most likely VS this turn. (man, I am getting owned.)
Turn 4
Pepe Horse, come back!
Go! Invisible Horse (Kecleon)!
The opposing Lanturn used Volt Switch!
Invisible Horse lost 18.6% of its health!
The opposing Lanturn went back to Punchshroom!
Punchshroom sent out Golurk!
Okay, this isn't exactly bad. While he's definitely going to go for Stealth Rock, I'm going to Gourgeist. I'm scared of Colbur really.
Turn 5
Invisible Horse, come back!
Go! Spoopy Horse (Gourgeist-Super)!
Spoopy Horse frisked the opposing Golurk and found its Colbur Berry!
The opposing Golurk used Stealth Rock!
Pointed stones float in the air around your team!
Spoopy Horse restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Ha, I was right about the Colbur. This battle's going a bit slow, and I'm definitely in an uphill battle, but since he's switching, I'll have an opportunity to do this.
Turn 6
Punchshroom withdrew Golurk!
Punchshroom sent out Combusken!
Spoopy Horse used Leech Seed!
The opposing Combusken was seeded!
Spoopy Horse restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
The opposing Combusken's health is sapped by Leech Seed!
Finally, something done in this match. I'm going to do an odd move here, but it might definitely pay off. I'm sure Punch isn't expecting this.
Turn 7
Punchshroom withdrew Combusken!
Punchshroom sent out Jumpluff!
Spoopy Horse, come back!
Go! Kawaii Horse (Audino)!
Pointed stones dug into Kawaii Horse!
I wouldn't mind Audino absorbing the sleep right now.
Turn 8
The opposing Jumpluff used Sleep Powder!
Kawaii Horse fell asleep!
Kawaii Horse is fast asleep.
Turn 9
Punchshroom withdrew Jumpluff!
Punchshroom sent out Golurk!
Kawaii Horse, come back!
Go! Urban Horse (Garbodor)!
Pointed stones dug into Urban Horse!
This play sounds extremely silly, seeing as I need Garbodor for Klinklang/Zangoose, though perhaps they'll read my Gourgeist-XL switch in?
Turn 10
Urban Horse used Toxic Spikes!
Poison spikes were scattered all around the feet of the opposing team!
The opposing Golurk used Earthquake!
It's super effective! Urban Horse lost 87.6% of its health!
Urban Horse fainted!
Go! Spoopy Horse (Gourgeist-Super)!
Pointed stones dug into Spoopy Horse!
Spoopy Horse frisked the opposing Golurk and found its Colbur Berry!
6-5, he's still in the lead. Toxic Spikes boosts Zangoose, but I think this is for the best. Now I can capitalize on whittling his squad down.
Turn 11
Skarmx2 joined.
Punchshroom withdrew Golurk!
Punchshroom sent out Lanturn!
The opposing Lanturn was poisoned!
Spoopy Horse used Foul Play!
A critical hit! The opposing Lanturn lost 21% of its health!
Spoopy Horse restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
The opposing Lanturn was hurt by poison!
Foul Play or Leech Seed? What a question. FP would definitely be better, but leeching Combusken would be nice.
Turn 12
The opposing Lanturn used Volt Switch!
It's not very effective... Spoopy Horse lost 15.3% of its health!
The opposing Lanturn went back to Punchshroom!
Punchshroom sent out Jumpluff!
Spoopy Horse used Leech Seed!
It doesn't affect the opposing Jumpluff...
Spoopy Horse restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Note to self, go with Foul Play. Okay, this isn't exactly good. I've been playing like a complete moron. I could definitely wisp or FP, but instead I'll go for this.
Turn 13
Punchshroom withdrew Jumpluff!
Punchshroom sent out Zangoose!
The opposing Zangoose was poisoned!
Spoopy Horse, come back!
Go! Table Horse (Avalugg)!
Pointed stones dug into Table Horse!
The opposing Zangoose was hurt by poison!
I don't want to eat a Knock off or let Zangoose get to +2, so I might as well stay in. He doesn't know I'm AV yet, and it would be really obvious if I went to Gourgeist.
Turn 14
Punchshroom withdrew Zangoose!
Punchshroom sent out Lanturn!
Table Horse used Superpower!
The opposing Lanturn lost 50% of its health!
Table Horse's Attack fell!
Table Horse's Defense fell!
The opposing Lanturn was hurt by poison!
The opposing Lanturn fainted!
Punchshroom sent out Zangoose!
Did not expect Lanturn to come in, but I'll take it. Combusken coming in I'm assuming?
Turn 15
The opposing Zangoose used Knock Off!
Table Horse lost 43.2% of its health!
The opposing Zangoose knocked off Table Horse's Assault Vest!
Table Horse used Superpower!
It's super effective! The opposing Zangoose lost 88% of its health!
Table Horse's Attack fell!
Table Horse's Defense fell!
The opposing Zangoose fainted!
Punchshroom sent out Klinklang!
Seeing as I'm already at -1, you'd think I'd switch to Gourgeist. I decided against it and just clicked Superpower. This is what happened.
Turn 16
Table Horse, come back!
Go! Spoopy Horse (Gourgeist-Super)!
Pointed stones dug into Spoopy Horse!
Spoopy Horse frisked the opposing Klinklang and found its Leftovers!
The opposing Klinklang used Shift Gear!
The opposing Klinklang's Speed sharply rose!
The opposing Klinklang's Attack rose!
Spoopy Horse restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
It's either Foul Play or Will-o-Wisp here. I'm going for FP, just in fear of Substitute Klinklang.
Turn 17
The opposing Klinklang used Gear Grind!
Spoopy Horse lost 19.3% of its health!
Spoopy Horse lost 19.3% of its health!
Hit 2 times!
Spoopy Horse used Foul Play!
The opposing Klinklang lost 43% of its health!
The opposing Klinklang restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Spoopy Horse restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Synthesis. They could either switch out at this point since GG isn't doing any damage, if they try to setup FP kills them, and burn destroys them too.
Turn 18
Winter's Howl joined.
Punchshroom withdrew Klinklang!
Punchshroom sent out Combusken!
The opposing Combusken was poisoned!
Spoopy Horse used Synthesis!
Spoopy Horse regained health!
Spoopy Horse restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
The opposing Combusken was hurt by poison!
Now that Table Horse has done his job, I can freely sack him. It's the most optimal play at this stage.
Turn 19
Spoopy Horse, come back!
Go! Table Horse (Avalugg)!
Pointed stones dug into Table Horse!
The opposing Combusken used Fire Blast!
Table Horse avoided the attack!
The opposing Combusken was hurt by poison!
[Opposing Combusken's Speed Boost!]
The opposing Combusken's Speed rose!
That's unfortunate. Nothing much I can do about it though. I could go for Rapid Spin I guess, if for some reason they don't kill me. Looking at the remaining pokemon, Jumpluff's the main threat I need to stop, but I have something up my sleeve to beat it.
Turn 20
★Punchshroom: sigh
The opposing Combusken used Fire Blast!
It's super effective! Table Horse lost 6.9% of its health!
The opposing Combusken lost some of its HP!
Table Horse fainted!
The opposing Combusken was hurt by poison!
[Opposing Combusken's Speed Boost!]
The opposing Combusken's Speed rose!
Jarii joined.
Knew Meta joined.
★Ice Horse: hm
Go! Pepe Horse (Poliwrath)!
Pointed stones dug into Pepe Horse!
A small misplay here, going for Ice Beam instead of Vacuum Wave. Though, I was really scared of Jumpluff.
Turn 21
Jarii left.
Winter's Howl left.
The opposing Combusken used Fire Blast!
It's not very effective... Pepe Horse lost 31.6% of its health!
The opposing Combusken lost some of its HP!
Pepe Horse used Ice Beam!
It's not very effective... The opposing Combusken lost 22% of its health!
The opposing Combusken fainted!
Pepe Horse restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Punchshroom sent out Jumpluff!
Alrighty, we're in a good spot at the moment. I'll have to sack Poliwrath vs Jumpluff though.
Turn 22
The opposing Jumpluff used Acrobatics!
It's super effective!
Pepe Horse lost 45.5% of its health!
Pepe Horse fainted!
Go! Invisible Horse (Kecleon)!
Pointed stones dug into Invisible Horse!
Okay, it's Kecleon's time to shine. :]
Turn 23
The opposing Jumpluff used Acrobatics!
Invisible Horse lost 51.4% of its health!
Invisible Horse used Ice Punch!
Invisible Horse's Protean made it the Ice type!
It's super effective! The opposing Jumpluff lost 100% of its health!
The opposing Jumpluff fainted!
★Punchshroom: ok
★Punchshroom: did not see that coming
Punchshroom sent out Golurk!
The opposing Golurk was poisoned!
And there it is! Surprise Ice punch bopping down Jumpluff.
Turn 24
Invisible Horse used Sucker Punch!
Invisible Horse's Protean made it the Dark type!
It's super effective! The opposing Golurk ate its Colbur Berry!
The opposing Golurk lost 42% of its health!
The opposing Golurk used Earthquake!
Invisible Horse lost 17.6% of its health!
Invisible Horse fainted!
The opposing Golurk was hurt by poison!
Go! Spoopy Horse (Gourgeist-Super)!
Pointed stones dug into Spoopy Horse!
I think Gourgeist has this game sealed, though Klinklang is still scary.
Turn 25
★Punchshroom: yeah I won't win
The opposing Golurk used Shadow Punch!
It's super effective! Spoopy Horse lost 40.8% of its health!
Spoopy Horse used Foul Play!
It's super effective! The opposing Golurk lost 46% of its health!
The opposing Golurk fainted!
Spoopy Horse restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
★Punchshroom: can't believe I'm about to lose a someone using AV Avalugg
Punchshroom sent out Klinklang!
Foul play to victory, I guess. I don't wanna risk WoW since a sub might pop up, or if it misses I'm screwed.
Turn 26
The opposing Klinklang used Substitute!
The opposing Klinklang put in a substitute!
The opposing Klinklang lost 25% of its health!
Spoopy Horse used Foul Play!
A critical hit! The opposing Klinklang's substitute faded!
The opposing Klinklang restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Spoopy Horse restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Not sure if the crit mattered, if it did, apologies.
Turn 27
The opposing Klinklang used Substitute!
The opposing Klinklang put in a substitute!
The opposing Klinklang lost 25% of its health!
Spoopy Horse used Foul Play!
The opposing Klinklang's substitute faded!
The opposing Klinklang restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Spoopy Horse restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
That's good game. I don't think even double crit gear grind kills Gourgeist at this range.
Turn 28
The opposing Klinklang used Gear Grind!
Spoopy Horse avoided the attack!
Spoopy Horse used Foul Play!
The opposing Klinklang lost 25% of its health!
The opposing Klinklang fainted!
Ice Horse won the battle!
Final score: 2-0 (GG Punchshroom, don't kill me.)
A/N: Hi guys, the warstory thing was approved by Kiyo, so I'm posting it here. Granted this battle wasn't the best, as I've played quite poorly early on, yet this is one of the main highlights of my Dark Horse Challenge.
Pros:
- Gourgeist-XL manhandling Klinklang and Golurk
- Avalugg surprise double kill
- Ice Punch Kecleon
Cons:
- M-Audino didn't do anything this match.
- Missing Gear Grind/Fire Blast.
- My plays early on.
- Posting this way too early by accident.
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