First warstory here, constructive criticism is appreciated!
This battle is definitely not the best battle I had but certainly one of the closest and most fast-paced ones.
I had just woke up early to catch Magmortified and complete my battle for the Team Trials tournament. I trembled in anticipation as I sent the challenge, knowing full well that Mag was a better battler than I was. The battle window popped up...
It was getting pretty late in the evening, and I was pretty much ready to go to bed... until a few messages told me that Aquilae was going to be on ABYAY's (at which point I could get the tourney battle over with). I didn't remember my experiences battling Aquilae earlier, so I went in not knowing what to expect. The battle would decide which of our teams would advance (since tennisace0227 was easy prey for Syaoran, and my other teammate, Bass, had already beaten Sikh Assassin). He came on in about five minutes. Breathing deeply, I bit the bullet, and challenged him.
My team
I want this to be epic too, so I'll keep my team out of this 'til the end.
Rules:
Evasion Clause
Freeze Clause
OHKO Clause
Sleep Clause
Species Clause
Timed Battle
Leftovers will be mentioned once, then omitted.
Sandstorm and the message from Tyranitar's Sand Stream will be mentioned once, then omitted.
The log will be in Bold.
Anything to do with me (Aquilae) will be coded in Green and bolded.
Anything to do with Magmortified will be Blue and bolded.
My commentary will be in Dark Green.
Anything to do with the spectators entering and leaving will not be coded.
Mag's epic commentary will show up in a fashionable Dark Blue.
Aquilae sent out Salamence.
Magmortified sent out Gengar.
Salamence's intimidate cut Gengar's attack!
Dark_Azelf has entered the room.
Vance has entered the room.
Team Bidoof has entered the room.
Vance: EPIC BATTLE
Anti-Pop has entered the room.
Hmm, Salamence versus Gengar. At this point I was expecting a Hidden Power [Ice] or a Shadow Ball, since in my past battle with Mag he didn't use Sleep moves from the start, so I don't make the switch to Cresselia because it was at risk from Shadow Ball and it may be a SubGar. I switch to Metagross hoping to catch it with Life Orbed Pursuit / Bullet Punch, but..
I knew Aquilae had battled me before, but I was hoping his memory was as horrible as mine, and that he wasn't running a ScarfMence for some weird reason (like attempting to counter my lead. D:). I decided to take the risk and just use Hypnosis to take something out of the game. He may be sending in a Sleep Talker, but it's still not as effective when it's dozing.
Aquilae switched in Metagross.
Gengar used Hypnosis.
Metagross fell asleep!
Okay, this isn't good, I'm now down 5-6 after a bad play on my part. What makes this more infuriating was that I had a Sleep Absorber - Cresselia, though it was risky to switch it into Gengar, it wouldn't be completely dead weight after it was put to sleep.
Aw, man. Cool. I got a Metagross instead of a ReSTalker! I would've much preferred to send in my awesome Magnezone rather than waste Hypnosis on Metagross, but that's how the cookie crumbles (and I'd much prefer not having to deal with the potential Bullet Punch/Pursuit mindgame that Metagross would've forced on me, anyhow). Since Metagross is going nowhere fast, I decide to Sub up in preparation for something else.
Vance: This is going to be awesome
Vance: Aqui must log this
Aquilae switched in Zapdos.
Zapdos is exerting its pressure!
Gengar used Substitute.
Gengar lost 25% of its health.
Gengar made a substitute!
Gengar's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gengar restored 6% of its health.
I switch to ScarfZapdos to take a hit and surprise Gengar with a faster Thunderbolt. Metagross would be a better switch-in but unfortunately it was put to sleep.
Gengar Substitutes, revealing Leftovers, which meant that it wasn't an LO variant and uses Substitute to scout. I launch an attack:
I was really hoping I wouldn't have to see Zapdos, but I guess Aquilae just likes spiting me. Since I'm reasonably sure Aquilae isn't one to use Agility Passing Zapdos, I make the most of my Sub and aim a Shadow Ball.
Anti-Pop: Zappy <3
Zapdos used Thunderbolt.
The substitute took damage for Gengar!
Gengar's substitute faded!
Gengar used Shadow Ball.
Zapdos lost 52% of its health.
This should reveal that it was a ScarfZapdos. I expected a special wall or tank to switch in and sponge Zapdos, so I switch to ScarfChomp, which also isn't crippled badly if Gengar decides to stay in.
I was surprised to see Shadow Ball do so much damage to Zapdos. I took a halfhearted notice of Scarf (which I quickly forgot) and expected him to predict I'd send in something to wall the rest of Zapdos. So I Sub up again, betting a lot on Aqui switching (though I may as well have been drunk for all the memory I had of the incident later in the battle).
Apostle has entered the room.
Anti-Pop: bold?
Aquilae switched in Garchomp.
Gengar used Substitute.
Gengar lost 25% of its health.
Gengar made a substitute!
My gutsiness pays off! Garchomp comes in (presumably to try and beat the tar out of what I could've switched in). I have a Sub up, and safely lock on with another Shadow Ball.
Dark_Azelf: )_o
Vance: Scarf
Anti-Pop: oh right
ABYAY has entered the room.
Aquilae: hey
Anti-Pop: how'd i miss that lol
ABYAY: This is the match of the century.
Garchomp used Stone Edge.
A critical hit!
The substitute took damage for Gengar!
Gengar's substitute faded!
Gengar used Shadow Ball.
Garchomp lost 42% of its health.
I switch back to Zapdos to scout his switchin, since it was pretty obvious that Garchomp was Scarfed. Again I felt that Zapdos was the safest choice since it could use U-turn if it gains a favourable or unfavourable matchup, scouting potential switchins and causing a bit of damage.
Well, okay, I remember that that was Scarfed. Probably because I see a lot more ScarfChomps than I do Scarf Zapdos, and it's more likely to register. Anyhow, I don't want to press my luck, and just go to switch in my handy Rock resist: Magnezone (Metagross is snoozing anyways, so its main purpose is freed up).
Vance: 6-0 Gengar sweep? (uhhhh.....)
Aquilae: ...
Aquilae switched in Zapdos.
Zapdos is exerting its pressure!
Magmortified switched in Magnezone.
Magnezone can take on Zapdos easily, so I U-turn out to Tyranitar to sponge its attacks and beat it.
I feel good about this. Zapdos usually can't touch Magnezone, and if Aquilae had a Special sponge he'd probably have sent it in on Gar already (hopefully). I decide to Sub up for the inevitable switch.
Zapdos used U-turn.
It's not very effective...
A critical hit!
Magnezone lost 12% of its health.
Archer has entered the room.
Aquilae switched in Tyranitar.
Tyranitar's Sand Stream whipped up a sandstorm!
A sandstorm brewed!
Magnezone used Substitute.
Magnezone lost 25% of its health.
Magnezone made a substitute!
Magnezone's leftovers restored its health a little!
Magnezone restored 6% of its health.
I Crunched since I did not want to get locked into Earthquake and let Magnezone Magnet Rise thus making it immune, and I did not want to become setup fodder for Garchomp assuming he has one. It didn't make a significant difference either way.
Blegh. This is a risky situation. With a Sub up, I could easily knock down Tar's HP with Thunderbolt. On the other hand, it may also be an invitation for DDTar to come busting down my door. I take the risk and Thunderbolt anyways.
Magnezone used Thunderbolt.
Tyranitar lost 33% of its health.
Tyranitar used Crunch.
It's not very effective...
The substitute took damage for Magnezone!
Magnezone's substitute faded!
Magnezone used Magnet Rise.
Magnezone became immune to ground attacks!
Tyranitar used Crunch.
It's not very effective...
Magnezone lost 30% of its health.
Hokay, so, it's apparently not DDTar. I chalk up Crunch breaking the Substitute (since I'm so trusting in Magnezone's Defense) to the crit U-Turn I got earlier (Aquilae: It hit before the Substitute =P), but I want to make sure, since I'm aware of how strong Tar is. Since it's 99% likely to be CB, I feel fine using Tbolt again.
Apostle: >:<
Anti-Pop: lol
Magnezone used Thunderbolt.
Tyranitar lost 29% of its health.
Tyranitar used Crunch.
It's not very effective...
Magnezone lost 35% of its health.
At this point I thought that Mag was sacrificing Magnezone and shaving off a big chunk of HP from Tyranitar in the process, so I go to Garchomp on the Thunderbolt to down it. 38% is better than Tyranitar being at critical health anyway.
Well, Tar's tough enough to break a Sub on its own, I guess. D: I decide to have Magnezone go for broke and just take most of Tar down with it. Sadly, I make a huge prediction mistake. It should've been obvious that Aquilae would send in Garchomp when I have an unSubbed Magnezone slinging Tbolts around. Accurses.
Aquilae switched in Garchomp.
Magnezone used Thunderbolt.
It doesn't affect Garchomp...
Except that Garchomp didn't have Fire Blast as I had accidentally placed Stone Edge over it.. =/
I have no choice but to Outrage to down Magnezone.
I just decided to sacrifice Magnezone, since it was obviously a ScarfChomp. Fire Blast would let me get in Gyarados or Swampert, while Earthquake would give Gengar an easy time switching in (and that really caused problems for Aquilae earlier in the match). I must say I really wasn't expecting an Outrage. But I guess I shouldn't really be complaining, since it was just asking for a revenge-kill.
Anti-Pop: predikshun!!!!!
Oxymoron has entered the room.
Apostle: lol
Dark_Azelf: packed room
Garchomp used Outrage.
Garchomp went on a rampage!
It's not very effective...
Magnezone lost 34% of its health.
Magmortified's Magnezone fainted.
I draw first blood...
Wah. D:
6-5 Aquilae
Magmortified switched in Gyarados.
Gyarados's intimidate cut Garchomp's attack!
I'm locked into Outrage, so I have no choice but to continue attacking...
It's a -1 ScarfChomp Outrage. I'm pretty confident with Gyarados' defenses, so I decide to end the misery and use Ice Fang, since it'd leave my Scarfed Gyarados in the best position to attack Salamence and Zapdos (here's where I forget that Zapdos is also Scarfed) after Chomp dies.
Garchomp used Outrage.
Gyarados lost 59% of its health.
Gyarados used Ice Fang.
It's super effective!
Garchomp lost 88% of its health.
Aquilae's Garchomp fainted.
Gyarados is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Gyarados lost 6% of its health.
No Leftovers or LO, it should be choiced, so I bring in an Ice resist, Tyranitar, to inflict more damage.
EDIT:
Oof. More damage than I was expecting. Curse you, Garchomp. Even though Tar's at about 30%, I don't think a weak unSTAB'd Ice Fang would do the job, so I make the switch.
And, for the record, Aquilae, Rock don't resist Ice, foo!
5-5 Tie
Archer: Woah, thats beefy.
Aquilae switched in Tyranitar.
Dark_Azelf: newb dos
Vance: TTar <3333
Anti-Pop: lol
Archer: Oh, no Yache, lol
Magmortified switched in Swampert.
Tyranitar used Crunch.
Swampert lost 61% of its health.
Swampert's leftovers restored its health a little!
Swampert restored 6% of its health.
Hmm, he didn't give Swampert enough Def EVs to survive CBtar's Crunch, so I Crunch again for the kill.
I was kind of hoping for a Stone Edge, but I guess I haven't really given Aquilae enough reason to use it. I'm using a Curse Swampert, so, sadly, I didn't stock up on needed Defense EVs.
Vance: Death fodder? =[
Tyranitar used Crunch.
Swampert lost 63% of its health.
5-4 Aquilae
Swampert down means Zapdos and Metagross will have an easier time, assuming the latter wakes up though >_> It should have been EV'd in SpD so I guess its easier to sweep with Mence now too.
Nooooooo. My best way to take down Zapdos... dead! D:
Magmortified switched in Gengar.
Hmm, Gengar, I don't want to risk Zapdos being KOed with another Shadow Ball, so I went to Salamence to attempt to beat Gengar (no good switchins besides that at this point). Salamence also resists Focus Blast if he decided to use it.
Here's where I make this really gutsy move, only to waste it by making the predictable move. I was thinking that Aquilae'd anticipate another Sub or something and stay in for at least one more round, but I guess no dice.
Anti-Pop: i thoguht garchomp was unbeatable said match disappoints me =(
Archer: Seems that way.
Archer: CB, though
Archer: I assume.
Anti-Pop: cb is the best
Aquilae switched in Salamence.
Salamence's intimidate cut Gengar's attack!
Gengar used Focus Blast.
Gengar's attack missed!
Gengar is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Gengar lost 6% of its health.
Salamence is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Salamence lost 6% of its health.
A little luck on my side is always nice, right now I don't want to risk giving a free switchin for Gyarados, so I Draco Meteor Gengar.
Ah, well, miss didn't matter too much in the end. I'm worried about this being a DDMence, since that'd kill me off right now. I'll just suicide Gengar and hope for the best (though I really should've subbed, which'd help for scouting. Note to self: Stop battling when it's late. You're stupid past 8:30.
Note to everybody: Battle Mag only when its past 8:30
Anti-Pop: lol
Anti-Pop: Mence <3 <3 <3
Gengar used Shadow Ball.
Salamence lost 55% of its health.
Salamence used Draco Meteor.
Gengar lost 154% of its health.
Magmortified's Gengar fainted.
Salamence's special attack was harshly lowered.
Salamence lost 10% of its health.
Salamence's Draco Meteor demolishes Gengar, and I keep my advantage..
If I had FB'ed I wouldn't have got the SpA drop, oh well.
Thank the Lord, it's only MixMence! Though I would've liked SpecsMence a lot better, I guess I can't be choosy. I send in Gyarados, to revenge-kill the thing, since it's half-dead anyways (is saving Chomp for the end-game).
5-3 Aquilae
Magmortified switched in Gyarados.
Gyarados's intimidate cut Salamence's attack!
Hmm, either Banded or Scarfed. If it was Scarfed I expect Waterfall or Earthquake to hit Metagross and Tyranitar on the switchin, so I kept Salamence in. I didn't think of Stone Edge at this point =/
Based on what I knew of Aquilae's team, Stone Edge seemed the best move. So I'd just let it fly, and see if Aquilae's going to bring out any new surprises, or if my Gyarados could feast on Mence-flesh.
Dark_Azelf: Aquilae r coming back
Vance: Ouch
Apostle: RAWR
Anti-Pop: suicune is hard to revenge
Anti-Pop: lol
Gyarados used Stone Edge.
Gyarados's attack missed!
Salamence used Draco Meteor.
Gyarados lost 47% of its health.
Magmortified's Gyarados fainted.
Salamence's special attack was harshly lowered.
Salamence lost 10% of its health.
Apostle: lol
Apostle: :<
Vance: Owwwww
Aquilae: oh
Dark_Azelf: oh snap lol
Anti-Pop: hahahahaha
Magmortified: Oh come on.
Team Bidoof: =[
What... just.... happened? Stone Edge's 80% accuracy hinders Mag as it fails to hit Salamence allowing Salamence to down it with Draco Meteor. Thank you hax gods ^_^
Awwww... crap. That's horrible. Now I have to put Chomp in the line of fire, when I should be saving it for the very end.
5-2 Aquilae
Magmortified switched in Garchomp.
Garchomp used Dragon Claw.
It's super effective!
A critical hit!
Salamence lost 317% of its health.
Aquilae's Salamence fainted.
4-2 Aquilae
I didn't want to switch in Cresselia as right now the SDYache or CB variants would down it, so I stay in hoping to catch it on the setup with Draco Meteor or sacrifice Mence - although I am unable to KO it, I can bring in Zapdos to revenge-kill it.
Well, that did me some good, since MixMence could've done horrifying damage after I switched Chomp out.
Aquilae switched in Zapdos.
Zapdos is exerting its pressure!
Okay, I have the game in the bag right now...
It's not that I remember this thing is Scarfed, it's that I saw it as a good oppurtunity to clean up using DDTar.
Magmortified switched in Tyranitar.
Tyranitar's Sand Stream whipped up a sandstorm!
Zapdos used Hidden Power.
Tyranitar lost 15% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Zapdos is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Zapdos lost 6% of its health.
Arrgh! This is about the worst thing that can happen to me right now, and I don't think I can win with Garchomp down.
Whoo! Okay, then. DD up, and we'll be rocking.
Anti-Pop: U GOT HAX DERE DAT MAKE UP 4 IT
Vance: DDANCE
Aquilae switched in Metagross.
Tyranitar used Dragon Dance.
Tyranitar's attack was raised.
Tyranitar's speed was raised.
I switch in Metagross in anticipation of a Choiced variant, but it turns out to be a Dragon Dance Tyranitar. If it setups once more my whole team would be swept. Wake up... Wake up...
He sends me bait. I really don't want to risk Dragon Dancing a second time, since Metagross waking up could spell instant death. I decide to play it safe and kill it outright.
Aquilae: crap
Dark_Azelf: gg lol
Aquilae: its gg for me now
Tyranitar used Earthquake.
It's super effective!
A critical hit!
Metagross lost 254% of its health.
Aquilae's Metagross fainted.
Tyranitar lost 10% of its health.
Okay, its Life-Orbed, which means I might have a chance to win if I wear it down and conserve Zapdos for Garchomp..
3-2 Aquilae
Dark_Azelf: ._.
Aquilae switched in Zapdos.
Zapdos is exerting its pressure!
Vance: uh ohz
Zapdos used U-turn.
It's super effective!
Tyranitar lost 25% of its health.
Aquilae switched in Cresselia.
Tyranitar used Crunch.
It's super effective!
Cresselia lost 92% of its health.
Tyranitar lost 10% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Cresselia is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Cresselia lost 6% of its health.
Cresselia's leftovers restored its health a little!
Cresselia restored 6% of its health.
I rack up the damage on Tyranitar by throwing U-turn at it, and go to Cresselia. If Tyranitar uses an attack again, I have a chance... Eww... I should've remembered that U-Turn's pretty much the only reason he'd send Zapdos out at me (well, that and it's Scarfed). If I had Dragon Danced again it would have been an uncontested gg. *Slaps self*
Tyranitar used Crunch.
It's super effective!
Cresselia lost 95% of its health.
Aquilae's Cresselia fainted.
Tyranitar lost 10% of its health.
2-2 Tie
And here I am wondering why he didn't send that out a lot earlier.
Dark_Azelf: olol
Vance: He's a beast
Aquilae switched in Zapdos.
Zapdos is exerting its pressure!
Magmortified: Is that Zapdos Scarfed or something?
Dark_Azelf: yes
Dark_Azelf: it is
Anti-Pop: lol
Magmortified: If so I'm screwed.
Dark_Azelf: scarfed
Zapdos used Thunderbolt.
Tyranitar lost 33% of its health.
Magmortified's Tyranitar fainted.
Thunderbolt finally downs the beast, and I have a decent chance of winning now. In hindsight I should have used U-turn incase Garchomp switched in, Tar would die from LO recoil if it attacked anyway.
And only now do I remember. Dam. It comes down to Garchomp. I know it can kick his Tar's ass, but Scarf Zapdos will pretty much end me after that.
2-1 Aquilae
Magmortified switched in Garchomp.
Aquilae switched in Tyranitar.
Garchomp used Outrage.
Garchomp went on a rampage!
Tyranitar lost 73% of its health.
Aquilae's Tyranitar fainted.
I brought in Tyranitar to serve as death fodder as Zapdos was locked into Thunderbolt.
Rrgh, I are doomed, I think to myself. Tar's going to suicide, leaving a Scarfed HP Ice to take me down. I pray to the hax gods, which had already done suitable punishment to me in the form of a missed Stone Edge (along with a missed Focus Blast, but... well...). I put faith in Chomp's bulkyness and the power of Sand Veil hax. Manifest my beliefs, Shoddybattle!
1-1 Tie
Aquilae switched in Zapdos.
Zapdos is exerting its pressure!
Magmortified: gg
66% chance to down Garchomp with Zapdos... 80% chance to hit through Sand Veil... 52.8% chance to win the game!
Zapdos used Hidden Power.
It's super effective!
Garchomp lost 96% of its health.
Garchomp used Outrage.
Zapdos lost 120% of its health.
Aquilae's Zapdos fainted.
Magmortified wins!
Vance: Oh god
Dark_Azelf: rofl
Aquilae: gg
Magmortified: Ahahahaha.
Vance: So epic
Team Bidoof: CLOSE
Magmortified: Oh my God.
Anti-Pop: wow good game that was
Aquilae: man
Magmortified: That was awesome.
Dark_Azelf: log
Dark_Azelf: nao
Aquilae: good game dude
Anti-Pop: now
Vance: Oh my god this was so damn close
Garchomp hangs on my a silver of health and smacks Zapdos hard with Outrage. Mag manages to pull off a win after that unfortunate Stone Edge miss. A great game and an epic ending.
PARTY TIME. I hang on and win with just 3% left in the tank. Truly, truly epic. Thank you, Chomp's bulkyness, and hax gods.
Props:
In all its glory!
This battle is definitely not the best battle I had but certainly one of the closest and most fast-paced ones.
I had just woke up early to catch Magmortified and complete my battle for the Team Trials tournament. I trembled in anticipation as I sent the challenge, knowing full well that Mag was a better battler than I was. The battle window popped up...
It was getting pretty late in the evening, and I was pretty much ready to go to bed... until a few messages told me that Aquilae was going to be on ABYAY's (at which point I could get the tourney battle over with). I didn't remember my experiences battling Aquilae earlier, so I went in not knowing what to expect. The battle would decide which of our teams would advance (since tennisace0227 was easy prey for Syaoran, and my other teammate, Bass, had already beaten Sikh Assassin). He came on in about five minutes. Breathing deeply, I bit the bullet, and challenged him.
My team
I want this to be epic too, so I'll keep my team out of this 'til the end.
Rules:
Evasion Clause
Freeze Clause
OHKO Clause
Sleep Clause
Species Clause
Timed Battle
Leftovers will be mentioned once, then omitted.
Sandstorm and the message from Tyranitar's Sand Stream will be mentioned once, then omitted.
The log will be in Bold.
Anything to do with me (Aquilae) will be coded in Green and bolded.
Anything to do with Magmortified will be Blue and bolded.
My commentary will be in Dark Green.
Anything to do with the spectators entering and leaving will not be coded.
Mag's epic commentary will show up in a fashionable Dark Blue.
Aquilae sent out Salamence.
Magmortified sent out Gengar.
Salamence's intimidate cut Gengar's attack!
Dark_Azelf has entered the room.
Vance has entered the room.
Team Bidoof has entered the room.
Vance: EPIC BATTLE
Anti-Pop has entered the room.
Hmm, Salamence versus Gengar. At this point I was expecting a Hidden Power [Ice] or a Shadow Ball, since in my past battle with Mag he didn't use Sleep moves from the start, so I don't make the switch to Cresselia because it was at risk from Shadow Ball and it may be a SubGar. I switch to Metagross hoping to catch it with Life Orbed Pursuit / Bullet Punch, but..
I knew Aquilae had battled me before, but I was hoping his memory was as horrible as mine, and that he wasn't running a ScarfMence for some weird reason (like attempting to counter my lead. D:). I decided to take the risk and just use Hypnosis to take something out of the game. He may be sending in a Sleep Talker, but it's still not as effective when it's dozing.
Aquilae switched in Metagross.
Gengar used Hypnosis.
Metagross fell asleep!
Okay, this isn't good, I'm now down 5-6 after a bad play on my part. What makes this more infuriating was that I had a Sleep Absorber - Cresselia, though it was risky to switch it into Gengar, it wouldn't be completely dead weight after it was put to sleep.
Aw, man. Cool. I got a Metagross instead of a ReSTalker! I would've much preferred to send in my awesome Magnezone rather than waste Hypnosis on Metagross, but that's how the cookie crumbles (and I'd much prefer not having to deal with the potential Bullet Punch/Pursuit mindgame that Metagross would've forced on me, anyhow). Since Metagross is going nowhere fast, I decide to Sub up in preparation for something else.
Vance: This is going to be awesome
Vance: Aqui must log this
Aquilae switched in Zapdos.
Zapdos is exerting its pressure!
Gengar used Substitute.
Gengar lost 25% of its health.
Gengar made a substitute!
Gengar's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gengar restored 6% of its health.
I switch to ScarfZapdos to take a hit and surprise Gengar with a faster Thunderbolt. Metagross would be a better switch-in but unfortunately it was put to sleep.
Gengar Substitutes, revealing Leftovers, which meant that it wasn't an LO variant and uses Substitute to scout. I launch an attack:
I was really hoping I wouldn't have to see Zapdos, but I guess Aquilae just likes spiting me. Since I'm reasonably sure Aquilae isn't one to use Agility Passing Zapdos, I make the most of my Sub and aim a Shadow Ball.
Anti-Pop: Zappy <3
Zapdos used Thunderbolt.
The substitute took damage for Gengar!
Gengar's substitute faded!
Gengar used Shadow Ball.
Zapdos lost 52% of its health.
This should reveal that it was a ScarfZapdos. I expected a special wall or tank to switch in and sponge Zapdos, so I switch to ScarfChomp, which also isn't crippled badly if Gengar decides to stay in.
I was surprised to see Shadow Ball do so much damage to Zapdos. I took a halfhearted notice of Scarf (which I quickly forgot) and expected him to predict I'd send in something to wall the rest of Zapdos. So I Sub up again, betting a lot on Aqui switching (though I may as well have been drunk for all the memory I had of the incident later in the battle).
Apostle has entered the room.
Anti-Pop: bold?
Aquilae switched in Garchomp.
Gengar used Substitute.
Gengar lost 25% of its health.
Gengar made a substitute!
My gutsiness pays off! Garchomp comes in (presumably to try and beat the tar out of what I could've switched in). I have a Sub up, and safely lock on with another Shadow Ball.
Dark_Azelf: )_o
Vance: Scarf
Anti-Pop: oh right
ABYAY has entered the room.
Aquilae: hey
Anti-Pop: how'd i miss that lol
ABYAY: This is the match of the century.
Garchomp used Stone Edge.
A critical hit!
The substitute took damage for Gengar!
Gengar's substitute faded!
Gengar used Shadow Ball.
Garchomp lost 42% of its health.
I switch back to Zapdos to scout his switchin, since it was pretty obvious that Garchomp was Scarfed. Again I felt that Zapdos was the safest choice since it could use U-turn if it gains a favourable or unfavourable matchup, scouting potential switchins and causing a bit of damage.
Well, okay, I remember that that was Scarfed. Probably because I see a lot more ScarfChomps than I do Scarf Zapdos, and it's more likely to register. Anyhow, I don't want to press my luck, and just go to switch in my handy Rock resist: Magnezone (Metagross is snoozing anyways, so its main purpose is freed up).
Vance: 6-0 Gengar sweep? (uhhhh.....)
Aquilae: ...
Aquilae switched in Zapdos.
Zapdos is exerting its pressure!
Magmortified switched in Magnezone.
Magnezone can take on Zapdos easily, so I U-turn out to Tyranitar to sponge its attacks and beat it.
I feel good about this. Zapdos usually can't touch Magnezone, and if Aquilae had a Special sponge he'd probably have sent it in on Gar already (hopefully). I decide to Sub up for the inevitable switch.
Zapdos used U-turn.
It's not very effective...
A critical hit!
Magnezone lost 12% of its health.
Archer has entered the room.
Aquilae switched in Tyranitar.
Tyranitar's Sand Stream whipped up a sandstorm!
A sandstorm brewed!
Magnezone used Substitute.
Magnezone lost 25% of its health.
Magnezone made a substitute!
Magnezone's leftovers restored its health a little!
Magnezone restored 6% of its health.
I Crunched since I did not want to get locked into Earthquake and let Magnezone Magnet Rise thus making it immune, and I did not want to become setup fodder for Garchomp assuming he has one. It didn't make a significant difference either way.
Blegh. This is a risky situation. With a Sub up, I could easily knock down Tar's HP with Thunderbolt. On the other hand, it may also be an invitation for DDTar to come busting down my door. I take the risk and Thunderbolt anyways.
Magnezone used Thunderbolt.
Tyranitar lost 33% of its health.
Tyranitar used Crunch.
It's not very effective...
The substitute took damage for Magnezone!
Magnezone's substitute faded!
Magnezone used Magnet Rise.
Magnezone became immune to ground attacks!
Tyranitar used Crunch.
It's not very effective...
Magnezone lost 30% of its health.
Hokay, so, it's apparently not DDTar. I chalk up Crunch breaking the Substitute (since I'm so trusting in Magnezone's Defense) to the crit U-Turn I got earlier (Aquilae: It hit before the Substitute =P), but I want to make sure, since I'm aware of how strong Tar is. Since it's 99% likely to be CB, I feel fine using Tbolt again.
Apostle: >:<
Anti-Pop: lol
Magnezone used Thunderbolt.
Tyranitar lost 29% of its health.
Tyranitar used Crunch.
It's not very effective...
Magnezone lost 35% of its health.
At this point I thought that Mag was sacrificing Magnezone and shaving off a big chunk of HP from Tyranitar in the process, so I go to Garchomp on the Thunderbolt to down it. 38% is better than Tyranitar being at critical health anyway.
Well, Tar's tough enough to break a Sub on its own, I guess. D: I decide to have Magnezone go for broke and just take most of Tar down with it. Sadly, I make a huge prediction mistake. It should've been obvious that Aquilae would send in Garchomp when I have an unSubbed Magnezone slinging Tbolts around. Accurses.
Aquilae switched in Garchomp.
Magnezone used Thunderbolt.
It doesn't affect Garchomp...
Except that Garchomp didn't have Fire Blast as I had accidentally placed Stone Edge over it.. =/
I have no choice but to Outrage to down Magnezone.
I just decided to sacrifice Magnezone, since it was obviously a ScarfChomp. Fire Blast would let me get in Gyarados or Swampert, while Earthquake would give Gengar an easy time switching in (and that really caused problems for Aquilae earlier in the match). I must say I really wasn't expecting an Outrage. But I guess I shouldn't really be complaining, since it was just asking for a revenge-kill.
Anti-Pop: predikshun!!!!!
Oxymoron has entered the room.
Apostle: lol
Dark_Azelf: packed room
Garchomp used Outrage.
Garchomp went on a rampage!
It's not very effective...
Magnezone lost 34% of its health.
Magmortified's Magnezone fainted.
I draw first blood...
Wah. D:
6-5 Aquilae
Magmortified switched in Gyarados.
Gyarados's intimidate cut Garchomp's attack!
I'm locked into Outrage, so I have no choice but to continue attacking...
It's a -1 ScarfChomp Outrage. I'm pretty confident with Gyarados' defenses, so I decide to end the misery and use Ice Fang, since it'd leave my Scarfed Gyarados in the best position to attack Salamence and Zapdos (here's where I forget that Zapdos is also Scarfed) after Chomp dies.
Garchomp used Outrage.
Gyarados lost 59% of its health.
Gyarados used Ice Fang.
It's super effective!
Garchomp lost 88% of its health.
Aquilae's Garchomp fainted.
Gyarados is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Gyarados lost 6% of its health.
No Leftovers or LO, it should be choiced, so I bring in an Ice resist, Tyranitar, to inflict more damage.
EDIT:
Mag said:
Oof. More damage than I was expecting. Curse you, Garchomp. Even though Tar's at about 30%, I don't think a weak unSTAB'd Ice Fang would do the job, so I make the switch.
And, for the record, Aquilae, Rock don't resist Ice, foo!
5-5 Tie
Archer: Woah, thats beefy.
Aquilae switched in Tyranitar.
Dark_Azelf: newb dos
Vance: TTar <3333
Anti-Pop: lol
Archer: Oh, no Yache, lol
Magmortified switched in Swampert.
Tyranitar used Crunch.
Swampert lost 61% of its health.
Swampert's leftovers restored its health a little!
Swampert restored 6% of its health.
Hmm, he didn't give Swampert enough Def EVs to survive CBtar's Crunch, so I Crunch again for the kill.
I was kind of hoping for a Stone Edge, but I guess I haven't really given Aquilae enough reason to use it. I'm using a Curse Swampert, so, sadly, I didn't stock up on needed Defense EVs.
Vance: Death fodder? =[
Tyranitar used Crunch.
Swampert lost 63% of its health.
5-4 Aquilae
Swampert down means Zapdos and Metagross will have an easier time, assuming the latter wakes up though >_> It should have been EV'd in SpD so I guess its easier to sweep with Mence now too.
Nooooooo. My best way to take down Zapdos... dead! D:
Magmortified switched in Gengar.
Hmm, Gengar, I don't want to risk Zapdos being KOed with another Shadow Ball, so I went to Salamence to attempt to beat Gengar (no good switchins besides that at this point). Salamence also resists Focus Blast if he decided to use it.
Here's where I make this really gutsy move, only to waste it by making the predictable move. I was thinking that Aquilae'd anticipate another Sub or something and stay in for at least one more round, but I guess no dice.
Anti-Pop: i thoguht garchomp was unbeatable said match disappoints me =(
Archer: Seems that way.
Archer: CB, though
Archer: I assume.
Anti-Pop: cb is the best
Aquilae switched in Salamence.
Salamence's intimidate cut Gengar's attack!
Gengar used Focus Blast.
Gengar's attack missed!
Gengar is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Gengar lost 6% of its health.
Salamence is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Salamence lost 6% of its health.
A little luck on my side is always nice, right now I don't want to risk giving a free switchin for Gyarados, so I Draco Meteor Gengar.
Ah, well, miss didn't matter too much in the end. I'm worried about this being a DDMence, since that'd kill me off right now. I'll just suicide Gengar and hope for the best (though I really should've subbed, which'd help for scouting. Note to self: Stop battling when it's late. You're stupid past 8:30.
Note to everybody: Battle Mag only when its past 8:30
Anti-Pop: lol
Anti-Pop: Mence <3 <3 <3
Gengar used Shadow Ball.
Salamence lost 55% of its health.
Salamence used Draco Meteor.
Gengar lost 154% of its health.
Magmortified's Gengar fainted.
Salamence's special attack was harshly lowered.
Salamence lost 10% of its health.
Salamence's Draco Meteor demolishes Gengar, and I keep my advantage..
If I had FB'ed I wouldn't have got the SpA drop, oh well.
Thank the Lord, it's only MixMence! Though I would've liked SpecsMence a lot better, I guess I can't be choosy. I send in Gyarados, to revenge-kill the thing, since it's half-dead anyways (is saving Chomp for the end-game).
5-3 Aquilae
Magmortified switched in Gyarados.
Gyarados's intimidate cut Salamence's attack!
Hmm, either Banded or Scarfed. If it was Scarfed I expect Waterfall or Earthquake to hit Metagross and Tyranitar on the switchin, so I kept Salamence in. I didn't think of Stone Edge at this point =/
Based on what I knew of Aquilae's team, Stone Edge seemed the best move. So I'd just let it fly, and see if Aquilae's going to bring out any new surprises, or if my Gyarados could feast on Mence-flesh.
Dark_Azelf: Aquilae r coming back
Vance: Ouch
Apostle: RAWR
Anti-Pop: suicune is hard to revenge
Anti-Pop: lol
Gyarados used Stone Edge.
Gyarados's attack missed!
Salamence used Draco Meteor.
Gyarados lost 47% of its health.
Magmortified's Gyarados fainted.
Salamence's special attack was harshly lowered.
Salamence lost 10% of its health.
Apostle: lol
Apostle: :<
Vance: Owwwww
Aquilae: oh
Dark_Azelf: oh snap lol
Anti-Pop: hahahahaha
Magmortified: Oh come on.
Team Bidoof: =[
What... just.... happened? Stone Edge's 80% accuracy hinders Mag as it fails to hit Salamence allowing Salamence to down it with Draco Meteor. Thank you hax gods ^_^
Awwww... crap. That's horrible. Now I have to put Chomp in the line of fire, when I should be saving it for the very end.
5-2 Aquilae
Magmortified switched in Garchomp.
Garchomp used Dragon Claw.
It's super effective!
A critical hit!
Salamence lost 317% of its health.
Aquilae's Salamence fainted.
4-2 Aquilae
I didn't want to switch in Cresselia as right now the SDYache or CB variants would down it, so I stay in hoping to catch it on the setup with Draco Meteor or sacrifice Mence - although I am unable to KO it, I can bring in Zapdos to revenge-kill it.
Well, that did me some good, since MixMence could've done horrifying damage after I switched Chomp out.
Aquilae switched in Zapdos.
Zapdos is exerting its pressure!
Okay, I have the game in the bag right now...
It's not that I remember this thing is Scarfed, it's that I saw it as a good oppurtunity to clean up using DDTar.
Magmortified switched in Tyranitar.
Tyranitar's Sand Stream whipped up a sandstorm!
Zapdos used Hidden Power.
Tyranitar lost 15% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Zapdos is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Zapdos lost 6% of its health.
Arrgh! This is about the worst thing that can happen to me right now, and I don't think I can win with Garchomp down.
Whoo! Okay, then. DD up, and we'll be rocking.
Anti-Pop: U GOT HAX DERE DAT MAKE UP 4 IT
Vance: DDANCE
Aquilae switched in Metagross.
Tyranitar used Dragon Dance.
Tyranitar's attack was raised.
Tyranitar's speed was raised.
I switch in Metagross in anticipation of a Choiced variant, but it turns out to be a Dragon Dance Tyranitar. If it setups once more my whole team would be swept. Wake up... Wake up...
He sends me bait. I really don't want to risk Dragon Dancing a second time, since Metagross waking up could spell instant death. I decide to play it safe and kill it outright.
Aquilae: crap
Dark_Azelf: gg lol
Aquilae: its gg for me now
Tyranitar used Earthquake.
It's super effective!
A critical hit!
Metagross lost 254% of its health.
Aquilae's Metagross fainted.
Tyranitar lost 10% of its health.
Okay, its Life-Orbed, which means I might have a chance to win if I wear it down and conserve Zapdos for Garchomp..
3-2 Aquilae
Dark_Azelf: ._.
Aquilae switched in Zapdos.
Zapdos is exerting its pressure!
Vance: uh ohz
Zapdos used U-turn.
It's super effective!
Tyranitar lost 25% of its health.
Aquilae switched in Cresselia.
Tyranitar used Crunch.
It's super effective!
Cresselia lost 92% of its health.
Tyranitar lost 10% of its health.
The sandstorm rages.
Cresselia is buffetted by the sandstorm!
Cresselia lost 6% of its health.
Cresselia's leftovers restored its health a little!
Cresselia restored 6% of its health.
I rack up the damage on Tyranitar by throwing U-turn at it, and go to Cresselia. If Tyranitar uses an attack again, I have a chance... Eww... I should've remembered that U-Turn's pretty much the only reason he'd send Zapdos out at me (well, that and it's Scarfed). If I had Dragon Danced again it would have been an uncontested gg. *Slaps self*
Tyranitar used Crunch.
It's super effective!
Cresselia lost 95% of its health.
Aquilae's Cresselia fainted.
Tyranitar lost 10% of its health.
2-2 Tie
And here I am wondering why he didn't send that out a lot earlier.
Dark_Azelf: olol
Vance: He's a beast
Aquilae switched in Zapdos.
Zapdos is exerting its pressure!
Magmortified: Is that Zapdos Scarfed or something?
Dark_Azelf: yes
Dark_Azelf: it is
Anti-Pop: lol
Magmortified: If so I'm screwed.
Dark_Azelf: scarfed
Zapdos used Thunderbolt.
Tyranitar lost 33% of its health.
Magmortified's Tyranitar fainted.
Thunderbolt finally downs the beast, and I have a decent chance of winning now. In hindsight I should have used U-turn incase Garchomp switched in, Tar would die from LO recoil if it attacked anyway.
And only now do I remember. Dam. It comes down to Garchomp. I know it can kick his Tar's ass, but Scarf Zapdos will pretty much end me after that.
2-1 Aquilae
Magmortified switched in Garchomp.
Aquilae switched in Tyranitar.
Garchomp used Outrage.
Garchomp went on a rampage!
Tyranitar lost 73% of its health.
Aquilae's Tyranitar fainted.
I brought in Tyranitar to serve as death fodder as Zapdos was locked into Thunderbolt.
Rrgh, I are doomed, I think to myself. Tar's going to suicide, leaving a Scarfed HP Ice to take me down. I pray to the hax gods, which had already done suitable punishment to me in the form of a missed Stone Edge (along with a missed Focus Blast, but... well...). I put faith in Chomp's bulkyness and the power of Sand Veil hax. Manifest my beliefs, Shoddybattle!
1-1 Tie
Aquilae switched in Zapdos.
Zapdos is exerting its pressure!
Magmortified: gg
66% chance to down Garchomp with Zapdos... 80% chance to hit through Sand Veil... 52.8% chance to win the game!
Zapdos used Hidden Power.
It's super effective!
Garchomp lost 96% of its health.
Garchomp used Outrage.
Zapdos lost 120% of its health.
Aquilae's Zapdos fainted.
Magmortified wins!
Vance: Oh god
Dark_Azelf: rofl
Aquilae: gg
Magmortified: Ahahahaha.
Vance: So epic
Team Bidoof: CLOSE
Magmortified: Oh my God.
Anti-Pop: wow good game that was
Aquilae: man
Magmortified: That was awesome.
Dark_Azelf: log
Dark_Azelf: nao
Aquilae: good game dude
Anti-Pop: now
Vance: Oh my god this was so damn close
Garchomp hangs on my a silver of health and smacks Zapdos hard with Outrage. Mag manages to pull off a win after that unfortunate Stone Edge miss. A great game and an epic ending.
PARTY TIME. I hang on and win with just 3% left in the tank. Truly, truly epic. Thank you, Chomp's bulkyness, and hax gods.
Props:
- Zapdos for being an invaluable member of this team
- Tyranitar for downing Magnezone and Swampert with its immense power
- Mag for a great match
- Says Mag: Garchomp for being such a bulky beast.
- Says Mag: Aquilae for general epicness. MATCH OF THE YEAR.
- Cresselia for being dead weight (=X)
- Metagross for not haxing a Hypnosis miss =P
- Says Mag: Me sucking up with my horrible late-game prediction skills and forgetting that Zapdos was Scarfed.
In all its glory!
