[WIN] Windburn Gulch (Hard) - Dogfish44 and Maxim

zarator · Jan 29, 2014

Round 6

Pandora and Naturia start healing Tango, while the Ludicolo tries to gain the foe's attention once more - but Heatran keeps pounding on Cumulus. Luckily though the Castform endures the blow rather well, even thanks to the berry it was holding in store. This allows the rest of the team to keep up the offense with relative impunity.

[

CONSUMED] |Spe 30| HP 100/Energy 19 (Mimic (Hydro Pump))

Atk 2
Def 2
SpA 5
SpD 3
Spe 30
SC 1 / WC 1
Abilities: Chlorophyll, Solar Power, Early Bird
Glyph of Earth Power

[

CONSUMED] |Spe 70| HP 94/Energy 24 (Own Tempo (ON), Light Screen for 6 more actions)

Atk 2
Def 3
SpA 4
SpD 4
Spe 70
SC 3 / WC 4
Abilities: Swift Swim, Rain Dish, Own Tempo
Glyph of Icy Wind

[

CONSUMED] |Spe 85| HP 51/Energy 25

Atk 1
Def 3
SpA 4 (6)
SpD 3
Spe 85
SC 1 / WC 1
Ability: Flower Gift

[

CONSUMED] |Spe 47| HP 90/Energy 31 (Mimic (Hydro Pump))

Atk 3
Def 3
SpA 6
SpD 3
Spe 47
SC 1 / WC 2
Abilities: Chlorophyll, Harvest
Glyph of Reflect

[

1] |Spe 104| HP 90/Energy 28

Atk 2
Def 3
SpA 5
SpD 4
Spe 104
SC 2 / WC 2
Abilities: Natural Cure, Poison Point, Technician

[

1] |Spe 130| HP 78/Energy 35 (Light Screen for 6 more actions)

Atk 1
Def 3
SpA 6
SpD 3
Spe 130
SC 2 / WC 3
Abilities: Levitate, Technician, Mold Breaker
Glyph of Flamethrower

[

CONSUMED] |Spe 202.5| HP 69/Energy 17 (Shell Smash)

Atk 5 (6)
Def 4
SpA 3
SpD 5 (6)
Spe 81
SC 3 / WC 3
Abilities: Forewarn, Telepathy

[

CONSUMED] |Spe 70| HP 86/Energy 37 (Light Screen for 6 more actions, Flame Buffet (3) for 2 more actions, -1 Defense)

Atk 2 (3)
Def 3 (4)
SpA 4 (5)
SpD 3 (4)
Spe 70
SC 1 / WC 1
Ability: Forecast
Glyph of Ice Beam

HP 452, Drenched (2a)

Own Tempo: toggled ON

Shadow Mend (Ludicolo): 20 HP restored, 13 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 9264/10000

Hydro Pump: (11 [BP] + 3 [STAB] - 1.5 [Stat Dif] + 7 [Admiral's Cap] + 3 [Rain]) * 1.5 = 34 damage, 7 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 8740/10000

Mud Shot: (9 [BP] + 1.5 [Stat Dif] + 2 [Expert Belt]) * 2.25 = 28 damage, 5 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 4617/10000

Weather Ball: (10 [BP] + 3 [Rain]) * 1.5 = 20 damage, 7 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 9945/10000
Def drop roll (1-2000): 291/10000

Crunch (Castform): 8 [BP] + 1.5 [Stat Dif] = 10 damage, -1 Defense
Castform gets Flame Buffet (2): increases damage taken from Fire moves by a flat (6).

Crit roll (1-625): 6462/10000

Weather Ball: (10 [BP] + 1.5 [Stat Dif] + 3 [Rain]) * 1.5 = 22 damage, 7 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 7874/10000

Double Team: Threat reduced by 15%, 6 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 6564/10000

Hydro Pump: (11 [BP] + 1.5 [Stat Dif] + 3 [Rain]) * 1.5 = 23 damage, 8 energy

Leppa Berry: 10 energy restored. Consumed.

Crit roll (1-625): 3727/10000

Earth Power: (9 [BP] + 2 [Expert Belt]) * 2.25 = 25 damage, 6 energy

Water Sport for (1) more action
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Crit roll (1-625): 4791/10000
Paralysis (1-1000): 5485/10000

Thunder Fang: 7 [BP] + 1.5 [Stat Dif] + 3 [Drench] + 4 [Stage Dif] = 16 damage, 5 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 8037/10000

Scald: (8 [BP] + 3 [STAB] - 1.5 [Stat Dif] + 7 [Admiral's Cap] + 3 [Rain]) * 1.5 = 29 damage, 5 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 8813/10000

Earth Power: (9 [BP] + 1.5 [Stat Dif] + 2 [Expert Belt]) * 2.25 = 28 damage, 7 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 5903/10000

Hidden Power: (9 [BP]) * 2.25 = 20 damage, 5 energy

Heatran took in sunlight!

Heal Pulse (Ludicolo): 20 HP restored, 14 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 4118/10000

Water Gun: (4 [BP] + 3 [STAB] + 2 [Everstone] + 3 [Rain]) * 1.5 = 18 damage, Heatran is drenched for (3) actions, 2 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 6524/10000

Hidden Power: (6 [BP] + 1.5 [Stat Dif]) * 2.25 = 17 damage, 4 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 2817/10000

Hydro Pump: (11 [BP] + 2 [Expert Belt] + 3 [Rain]) * 1.5 = 24 damage, 8 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 1307/10000

Solarbeam (Castform): (6*0.67 [BP] + 4 [Stat Dif]) * 1.5 = 12 damage

Enigma Berry: 10 HP restored. Consumed.
Castform gets Flame Buffet (3): increases damage taken from Fire moves by a flat (9).

Gravity for 2 more rounds
Rain for 2 more rounds
Water Sport expires

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238

220

184

125

Dogfish44 · Jan 29, 2014

"Conflagrate's coming up soon - I'm going to have Ludi keep attacking, do as you wish. I will say that we will need to make sure that Water Sport goes up again in my honest opinion, and keep an eye on your energy - I don't think we desperately need to chill this round unless you don't have the EN available to attack twice."

Ludicolo: Hydro Pump ~ Scald

Sunflora: Earth Power ~ Hydro Pump

Cherrim: Weather Ball ~ Hidden Power

Exeggutor: Hydro Pump ~ Hidden Power

"If we all attack we leave Heatran at around the 100 HP Point, which means we can chill as needed round 8 and then KO - if you want me to go for a more defensive action set now let me know, ok?"

Maxim · Jan 29, 2014

"Sounds good to me. I think I can get away with not chilling next round actually, since Roserade and Stratagem only use 12 energy for their actions and Castform has plenty of energy left."

Alurani (Roserade): Weather Ball~Hidden Power

Cumulus (Castform): Hydro Pump~Weather Ball

Pandora (Necturna): Chill~Stone Edge

Origin (Stratagem): Mud Shot~Earth Power

zarator · Jan 29, 2014

Round 7

The team goes on an all-out offense with its last remaining energies, but Heatran isn't bowed down yet. After rushing at Tango, it blasts Alurani with a concussive burst of flames that leaves her stunned.

[

CONSUMED] |Spe 30| HP 100/Energy 5 (Mimic (Hydro Pump))

Atk 2
Def 2
SpA 5
SpD 3
Spe 30
SC 1 / WC 1
Abilities: Chlorophyll, Solar Power, Early Bird
Glyph of Earth Power

[

CONSUMED] |Spe 70| HP 82/Energy 12 (Own Tempo (ON), Light Screen for 4 more actions, Flame Buffet (1) for 1 more action)

Atk 2
Def 3
SpA 4
SpD 4
Spe 70
SC 3 / WC 4
Abilities: Swift Swim, Rain Dish, Own Tempo
Glyph of Icy Wind

[

CONSUMED] |Spe 85| HP 51/Energy 14

Atk 1
Def 3
SpA 4 (6)
SpD 3
Spe 85
SC 1 / WC 1
Ability: Flower Gift

[

CONSUMED] |Spe 47| HP 90/Energy 19 (Mimic (Hydro Pump))

Atk 3
Def 3
SpA 6
SpD 3
Spe 47
SC 1 / WC 2
Abilities: Chlorophyll, Harvest
Glyph of Reflect

[

1] |Spe 104| HP 16/Energy 16 (Disoriented for 2 more actions)

Atk 2
Def 3
SpA 5
SpD 4
Spe 104
SC 2 / WC 2
Abilities: Natural Cure, Poison Point, Technician

[

1] |Spe 130| HP 78/Energy 23 (Light Screen for 4 more actions)

Atk 1
Def 3
SpA 6
SpD 3
Spe 130
SC 2 / WC 3
Abilities: Levitate, Technician, Mold Breaker
Glyph of Flamethrower

[

CONSUMED] |Spe 202.5| HP 69/Energy 22 (Shell Smash)

Atk 5 (6)
Def 4
SpA 3
SpD 5 (6)
Spe 81
SC 3 / WC 3
Abilities: Forewarn, Telepathy

[

CONSUMED] |Spe 70| HP 86/Energy 25 (Light Screen for 4 more actions)

Atk 2 (3)
Def 3 (4)
SpA 4 (5)
SpD 3 (4)
Spe 70
SC 1 / WC 1
Ability: Forecast
Glyph of Ice Beam

HP 93

Chill: Restores 12 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 6309/10000

Hydro Pump: (11 [BP] + 3 [STAB] - 1.5 [Stat Dif] + 7 [Admiral's Cap] + 3 [Rain]) * 1.5 = 34 damage, 7 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 3466/10000

Mud Shot: (9 [BP] + 1.5 [Stat Dif] + 2 [Expert Belt]) * 2.25 = 28 damage, 5 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 4633/10000

Weather Ball: (10 [BP] + 3 [Rain]) * 1.5 = 20 damage, 7 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 9874/10000
Confusion roll (1-2000): 7158/10000

Rock Climb (Ludicolo): 9 [BP] + 3 [Stat Dif] = 12 damage
Ludicolo gets Flame Buffet (1): increases damage taken from Fire moves by a flat 3.

Crit roll (1-625): 8352/10000

Weather Ball: (10 [BP] + 1.5 [Stat Dif] + 3 [Rain]) * 1.5 = 22 damage, 7 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 919/10000

Hydro Pump: (11 [BP] + 3 [STAB] + 2 [Everstone] + 3 [Rain]) * 1.5 = 29 damage, 7 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 862/10000

Hydro Pump: (11 [BP] + 1.5 [Stat Dif] + 3 [Rain]) * 1.5 = 23 damage, 8 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 5510/10000

Earth Power: (9 [BP] + 2 [Expert Belt]) * 2.25 = 25 damage, 6 energy

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Crit roll (1-1250): 8347/10000

Stone Edge: 10 [BP] + 1.5 [Stat Dif] + 4 [Stage Dif] = 16 damage, 7 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 5555/10000

Scald: (8 [BP] + 3 [STAB] - 1.5 [Stat Dif] + 7 [Admiral's Cap] + 3 [Rain]) * 1.5 = 29 damage, 5 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 1781/10000

Earth Power: (9 [BP] + 1.5 [Stat Dif] + 2 [Expert Belt]) * 2.25 = 28 damage, 7 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 6520/10000

Hidden Power: (9 [BP]) * 2.25 = 20 damage, 5 energy

Target: 5/8
Crit roll (1-625): 1326/10000

Conflagrate (Roserade): (45 [BP] + 3 [STAB] + 4 [Stat Dif] - 3 [Rain]) * 1.5 = 74 damage, Roserade is disoriented for 2 actions
Roserade gets Flame Buffet (1): increases damage taken from Fire moves by a flat 3.

Crit roll (1-625): 7781/10000

Hidden Power: (6 [BP] + 1.5 [Stat Dif]) * 2.25 = 17 damage, 4 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 6558/10000

Weather Ball: (10 [BP] + 3 [STAB] + 2 [Everstone] + 3 [Rain]) * 1.5 = 27 damage, 5 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 1487/10000

Hidden Power: (6 [BP] + 1.5 [Stat Dif]) * 2.25 = 17 damage, 4 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 2234/10000

Hydro Pump: (11 [BP] + 2 [Expert Belt] + 3 [Rain]) * 1.5 = 24 damage, 8 energy

Gravity for 1 more round
Rain for 1 more round

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Maxim · Jan 29, 2014

(Wow, I think we just beat Heatran on Hard Mode, which nobody has ever done, in one try. Well, really more 1.5 tries because hack but whatever)

"Time to finish this and go home!

Alurani (Roserade): Stunned~Stunned

Origin (Stratagem): Mud Shot~Earth Power

Cumulus (Castform): Hydro Pump~Weather Ball

Pandora (Necturna): Stone Edge~Chill

Dogfish44 · Jan 30, 2014

"Well I can be proud of this, good work team!"

Ludicolo: Hydro Pump ~ Chill

Sunflora: Chill ~ Earth Power

Cherrim: Weather Ball ~ Hidden Power

Exeggutor: Hydro Pump ~ Hidden Power

zarator · Jan 30, 2014

Round 8

Heatran retaliates with a furious strike at the Ludicolo, but the combined assault of the faster members of the raid squad quickly brings it down!

[

CONSUMED] |Spe 30| HP 100/Energy 5 (Mimic (Hydro Pump))

Atk 2
Def 2
SpA 5
SpD 3
Spe 30
SC 1 / WC 1
Abilities: Chlorophyll, Solar Power, Early Bird
Glyph of Earth Power

[

CONSUMED] |Spe 70| HP 66/Energy 12 (Own Tempo (ON), Light Screen for 3 more actions, Flame Buffet (2) for 2 more actions)

Atk 2
Def 3
SpA 4
SpD 4
Spe 70
SC 3 / WC 4
Abilities: Swift Swim, Rain Dish, Own Tempo
Glyph of Icy Wind

[

CONSUMED] |Spe 85| HP 51/Energy 7

Atk 1
Def 3
SpA 4 (6)
SpD 3
Spe 85
SC 1 / WC 1
Ability: Flower Gift

[

CONSUMED] |Spe 47| HP 90/Energy 19 (Mimic (Hydro Pump))

Atk 3
Def 3
SpA 6
SpD 3
Spe 47
SC 1 / WC 2
Abilities: Chlorophyll, Harvest
Glyph of Reflect

[

1] |Spe 104| HP 16/Energy 16 (Disoriented for 1 more action)

Atk 2
Def 3
SpA 5
SpD 4
Spe 104
SC 2 / WC 2
Abilities: Natural Cure, Poison Point, Technician

[

1] |Spe 130| HP 78/Energy 17 (Light Screen for 2 more actions)

Atk 1
Def 3
SpA 6
SpD 3
Spe 130
SC 2 / WC 3
Abilities: Levitate, Technician, Mold Breaker
Glyph of Flamethrower

[

CONSUMED] |Spe 202.5| HP 69/Energy 15 (Shell Smash)

Atk 5 (6)
Def 4
SpA 3
SpD 5 (6)
Spe 81
SC 3 / WC 3
Abilities: Forewarn, Telepathy

[

CONSUMED] |Spe 70| HP 86/Energy 25 (Light Screen for 2 more actions)

Atk 2 (3)
Def 3 (4)
SpA 4 (5)
SpD 3 (4)
Spe 70
SC 1 / WC 1
Ability: Forecast
Glyph of Ice Beam

HP 0

Crit roll (1-1250): 6132/10000

Stone Edge: 10 [BP] + 1.5 [Stat Dif] + 4 [Stage Dif] = 16 damage, 7 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 2921/10000

Hydro Pump: (11 [BP] + 3 [STAB] - 1.5 [Stat Dif] + 7 [Admiral's Cap] + 3 [Rain]) * 1.5 = 34 damage, 7 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 1103/10000

Mud Shot: (9 [BP] + 1.5 [Stat Dif] + 2 [Expert Belt]) * 2.25 = 28 damage, 5 energy

Can't act

Crit roll (1-1250): 698/10000

Stone Edge (Ludicolo): 10 [BP] + 3 [Stat Dif] + 3 [Crit] = 16 damage
Ludicolo gets Flame Buffet (2): increases damage taken from Fire moves by a flat 6.

Crit roll (1-625): 5492/10000

Weather Ball: (10 [BP] + 1.5 [Stat Dif] + 3 [Rain]) * 1.5 = 22 damage, 7 energy

Heatran fainted!

Congratulations, Dogfish44 and Maxim, on your success!

Each trainer: 2 CC, 5 Valor Counters, 8 KOC (to be spent only on the Pokemon involved in the raid or as CC)
Each Pokemon: 1 EC, 2 MC, 1 AC or 3 MC or (moves/15) CC
Glyph of Fire Fang: Raises the power of Fire Fang by 3.
Glyph of Lava Plume: Raises the secondary effect chance of Lava Plume to 100%

Fireproof Battlegear: Raises the power of Steel-type attacks by (7) and its Defense rank by (2). If the holder is a Steel-type, reduces the base power of incoming Fire-type attacks by (3).

Badge of Valor x2

You also obtain 200 reputation points with Bright Hope Expedition

You will be able to claim your rewards once your raid is over.

zarator · Jan 30, 2014

Now that the path is clear, you resume advancing. This is easier said than done, though, as the air gets hotter with every step. You feel withered out by the oppressive heat, but nevertheless you keep going. After several more platforms, you arrive to a staggering vista. A caldera extends for a couple miles of diameter below, surrounded on three sides by the ocean. Apparently, only a rocky bridge connects it to the rest of the island.

After some uncertainty, you decide to go anyway, and start descending the narrow route which leads you down and down until you find yourself at the start of the bridge. Looked from here, it seems like a sinuous tongue of land which spans throughout the sea, similar to a snake crawling on the soil. The path is no more perilous than the one you went through so far, thus spurring you to cross the bridge without much fears. After some minutes, you find yourself on the edge of the caldera.

A lake of magma boils before your very eyes, emitting sulphureous gases into the hot air which nurtures red and brown plants which oddily manage to survive in such an hostile environment. Above you, the sun is tremendously shiny, above and beyond what it uses to be at this time of the day. You drink from your water pouches repeatedly to withstand the drought, but you can't hold on for long - unlike the plants. Therefore, you start looking around, in search of any clues of whether something in this place caused the storm which invested the Bright Hope ship.

Fascinating. You are stronger than I expected, after all.

You jump in shock at the sound of the ominous voice which echoed before. Still, as you turn your eyes around frantically, you cannot see anyone.

Looks like I can't help it. Mortals can't be allowed to interfere with the Great Renewal.

Perhaps because of your sixth sense, or perhaps just out of pure fear, you turn your eyes above your heads.

"What's the Great Renewal?", you ask, perplexed.
"The short memory span of your kind always surprises me", comments the genie with a malicious smile. "Even if your ancestors sculpted the myth of the Great Renewal itself in the hallowed vaults within the Shrine of the Old Gods, none of you seems to remember it".
"Wait", says one of you. "So, these ruins... were once inhabited by humans?"
"In a time where humans occupied their right place in the order of the universe, yes", replies the genie. "Now, everything changed... but it will be remedied very soon. Mewtwo is just a means to a greater end. While you... you're just insignificant gnats who must be wiped out".
Before you can respond, he suddenly disappears, as if he teleported himself away somehow. You don't have time to worry about it, though, as the earth starts to tremble intensely. After a few instants, a gigantic creature emerges from the lake of lava!

You ready your Poké Balls in defense, when two beings leap out, flanking the beast and pointing their cannon-like arms against you!

Looks like this WON'T be an even fight!

HP 2650
Atk 8
Def 6
SpA 6
SpD 4
Spe 104
Size Class 6
Weight Class 12
13+10% Accuracy boost

Ability: Drought

Vitality: Groudon is always considered as if he had 100% HP for the use of Eruption
Volcanic Force: Groudon's wide range attacks don't suffer the standard BP reduction for hitting multiple targets

(2 of them)
HP 240
Atk 5
Def 4
SpA 7
SpD 4
Spe 96
Size Class 3
Weight Class 4
11+10% Accuracy boost

Abilities: Vital Spirit, Flame Body

Alertness: Magmortars are immune to Groudon's wide range attacks

The sun is shining (infinite)

Dogfish44 · Jan 30, 2014

Soundtrack

"Well then. We probably need t plan this one out before we do anything stupid."

"Ooooh, it's sunny here!"

"OK, so if I tackle that big brute up there..."

"Then it's substantially likely you'll be squashed. Allow us to set up some defenses first..."

"Less arguing, more dodging of the giant balls of fire that keep getting too close to me..."

Catch me on IRC, k?

Dogfish44 · Jan 31, 2014

"OK, we're focussing on the Magmortar's first. Eggy, you set up a base line of defenses. Ludicolo, I want you to get the attention of our friend before you also help with one of the Magmortars. Sunflora, Cherrim, for the time being you simply need to exist and help us with one of those Magmortar as well."

Ludicolo (Own Tempo Toggle ON [Gain Threat]): Grass Knot (Groudon) ~ Hydro Pump (Magmortar #2)
IF by some miracle Magmortar 2 is KOed by your A2, then Water Gun (Magmortar 1)
IF Groudon underground when you attack A1, THEN Water Gun Magmortar 2 (A1) AND Grass Knot Groudon A2

Exeggutor: Light Screen (Ludicolo, Necturna, Stratagem) ~ Reflect [GLYPH]

Sunflora: Earth Power (Magmortar #2) ~ Helping Hand (Castform)

Cherrim: Hidden Power (Magmortar #2) ~ Helping Hand (Stratagem)

"Well, either this goes well or we're fucked. Or potentially both, since the latter may already be in effect!"

Maxim · Jan 31, 2014

After one final struggle for breath, the Heatran fainted with a thud, all four legs spreading out from under it. I celebrated our victory, but then I remembered that my Aerodactyl had been blown back a bit, so I started searching for both him and whatever I needed to get out of this place. It was easier said than done, though, as the air got hotter with every step. It was exhaustingly hot, and though I was used to it being from the south, it was still felt excruciating. After several more platforms, we arrived at a staggering vista. A caldera extended for a couple miles of diameter below, surrounded on three sides by the ocean. Apparently, only a rocky bridge connected it to the rest of the island.

The route descended and lead us down until we finally reached the bridge. From where I was standing, it seemed like a sinuous tongue of land which spanned throughout the sea, similar to a snake crawling on the soil. I was a bit worried about the bridge, so I crossed with some trepidation. Still, I managed to make it to the caldera without much trouble.

Much to my dismay, all we initially found on the other side was a typical pit of boiling magma. Strangely, I did see some red-brown plants that seemed to thrive, despite the hostile conditions. As if things couldn't be hot enough, the sun bore down on us, which caused me to empty my water canister. I found myself dismayed, if I wasn't careful I could possibly dehydrate myself here. I would definitely need to find Korangir fast in case I needed a quick exit out of here. Alas, no matter where I looked, I couldn't find anything...until I heard that voice again.

Fascinating. You are stronger than I expected, after all.

Oh great, this voice again. Why can't these people leave us alone for two minutes? I looked around again for the source of the voice, but I still couldn't see anything.

Looks like I can't help it. Mortals can't be allowed to interfere with the Great Renewal.

I jumped a bit in shock, as it was much closer to us than the other voices. Having a quick thought, I looked above my head, and sure enough, in the one place I hadn't looked, I saw the source; one big, mean Landorus.

Encounter with the Jinn
(Final Fantasy X, Seymour's Ambition)

"What's the Great Renewal?", I asked him, perplexed.
"The short memory span of your kind always surprises me", the genie said with a malicious smile. "Even if your ancestors sculpted the myth of the Great Renewal itself in the hallowed vaults within the Shrine of the Old Gods, none of you seems to remember it".
"Wait", Harold remarked. "So, these ruins... were once inhabited by humans?"
"In a time where humans occupied their right place in the order of the universe, yes", replied the genie. "Now, everything changed... but it will be remedied very soon. Mewtwo is just a means to a greater end. While you... you're just insignificant gnats who must be wiped out".
Before we could respond or try fighting him, he suddenly disappeared, as if he teleported himself away somehow. Before we could think much about it though, the earth started to tremble. Almost immediately after, a giant creature burst out from the lava. One I had never seen before.

Gaia's Rampage (IoLR Main Boss Battle)
(Final Fantasy X, Summoned Beast Battle)

"What in the---what is that thing?!"

"That would be a Groudon master."

"Oh for the love of...at least we don't have to worry about anything else."

My tempting of fate was soon answered though, as two Magmortars sprung out. I think fate hates me.

"OH COME ON!"

"This is just lovely, everyone into your battle positions!"

"Hmm, a challenge, looks like this Rose Knight has her work cut out for her."

"Hmm, grass types plus two fire types. I don't see this ending well."

"Hehehe, more cuties to puncture! I wonder if I can add one of those two Magmortars to my cadaver collection!"

"Okay, you are seriously creeping me out here."

Alurani (Roserade): Water Sport~Hidden Power (Magmortar 2)
If one of your allies is afflicted with a magic condition when you act A2, then use Dispel on that ally.

Origin (Stratagem): Power Gem (Magmortar 2)~Paleo Wave (Magmortar 2)

Pandora (Necturna): Payback (Magmortar 1)~Gravity

Cumulus (Castform): Thunderbolt (Magmortar 2)~Hydro Pump (Magmortar 2)

zarator · Feb 1, 2014

Round 1

Origin moves swiftly to grab the attention of one of the Magmortars, but unexpectedly Groudon roars mightily. Beneath him, the lava erupts several fiery boulders that rain on the raid squad. Shocked by the intense heat, Alurani immediately sprays water over the battered team, in order to soften the pain, but nevertheless the Magmortar that charges her packs quite the wallop. The same can be said for its sibling, as it chops the poor Stratagem in two. Coco wisely focuses on the team defenses as well, leaving to Cumulus and the other Grass-types the offense duty.

Despite the deep wounds, Origin rises to the challenge, helped by the team mate Sunflora. Meanwhile, Groudon tackles violently the Ludicolo, but Tango is not scared and retaliates without holding back. The same can be said of his team mates, although it's not easy for them to withstand the combined firepower of the two Magmortars. Luckily, as the squad's defenses start to build up, the incoming damage becomes more and more manageable. It's still too early to get comfortable, though, as Groudon places an ominous curse on Alurani, tainting her mind with insanity.

[

1] |Spe 60| HP 98/Energy 81 (Reflect for 8 more actions)

Atk 2
Def 2
SpA 5
SpD 3
Spe 30
SC 1 / WC 1
Abilities: Chlorophyll, Solar Power, Early Bird
Glyph of Earth Power

[

1] |Spe 70| HP 75/Energy 84 (Own Tempo (ON), Reflect for 8 more actions, Light Screen for 7 more actions)

Atk 2
Def 3
SpA 4
SpD 4
Spe 70
SC 3 / WC 4
Abilities: Swift Swim, Rain Dish, Own Tempo
Glyph of Icy Wind

[

1] |Spe 85| HP 71/Energy 81 (Flower Gift, Reflect for 8 more actions)

Atk 1
Def 3
SpA 4 (6)
SpD 3
Spe 85
SC 1 / WC 1
Ability: Flower Gift

[

1] |Spe 94| HP 100/Energy 81 (Reflect for 8 more actions)

Atk 3
Def 3
SpA 6
SpD 3
Spe 47
SC 1 / WC 2
Abilities: Chlorophyll, Harvest
Glyph of Reflect

[

1] |Spe 104| HP 79/Energy 90 (Burned (4a), Reflect for 8 more actions, Ancient Hysteria [Magic] for 6 more actions)

Atk 2
Def 3
SpA 5 (3)
SpD 4 (2)
Spe 104
SC 2 / WC 2
Abilities: Natural Cure, Poison Point, Technician

[

CONSUMED] |Spe 130| HP 62/Energy 89 (Reflect for 8 more actions, Light Screen for 7 more actions, Confused for 2 more actions)

Atk 1
Def 3
SpA 6
SpD 3
Spe 130
SC 2 / WC 3
Abilities: Levitate, Technician, Mold Breaker
Glyph of Flamethrower

[

1] |Spe 81| HP 94/Energy 83 (Reflect for 8 more actions, Light Screen for 7 more actions, Burned)

Atk 5 (6)
Def 4
SpA 3
SpD 5 (6)
Spe 81
SC 3 / WC 3
Abilities: Forewarn, Telepathy

[

2] |Spe 70| HP 87/Energy 85 (Reflect for 8 more actions)

Atk 2 (3)
Def 3 (4)
SpA 4 (5)
SpD 3 (4)
Spe 70
SC 1 / WC 1
Ability: Forecast
Glyph of Ice Beam

HP 2610

(1) HP 215

(2) HP 56

Flower Gift activated!

Own Tempo: toggled ON

Forecast: Castform's appearances change!

Crit roll (1-625): 7420/10000

Power Gem (Magmortar2): (8 [BP] + 3 [STAB] + 3 [Stat Dif] + 2 [Expert Belt]) * 1.5 = 24 damage, 5 energy

Speed Tie: 2/2
Targets: 5/7, 6/6
Crit roll (1-625): 9191/10000

Eruption (Cherrim): (15 [BP] + 3 [Stat Dif] - 2 [Flower Gift] + 3 [Sun]) * 1.5 = 29 damage

Crit roll (1-625): 4529/10000

Eruption (Stratagem): (15 [BP] + 4.5 [Stat Dif] - 2 [Flower Gift] + 3 [Sun]) * 0.67 = 14 damage

Crit roll (1-625): 6619/10000

Eruption (Castform): (15 [BP] + 3 [Stat Dif] - 2 [Flower Gift] + 3 [Sun]) * 0.67 = 13 damage

Water Sport: Water Sport for (6) actions, 5 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 7616/10000
Burn roll (1-1000): 45/10000
Poison Point roll (1-3000): 5121/10000

(1) Flare Blitz (Roserade): (14 [BP] + 3 [STAB] + 3 [Stat Dif] + 3 [Sun]) * 0.5 * 1.5 = 17 damage, Roserade is burned, 5 recoil

Enigma Berry: 10 HP restored. 1 more use.

Crit roll (1-1250): 965/10000

(2) Cross Chop (Stratagem, Critical Hit): (10 [BP] + 3 [Stat Dif] + 3 [Crit]) * 1.5 = 24 damage

Enigma Berry: 10 HP restored. 1 more use.

Light Screen: Ludicolo, Stratagem, and Necturna are protected against special attacks for 9 actions, 9 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 4570/10000

Hidden Power (Magmortar2): (6 [BP] + 3 [Stat Dif]) * 1.5 = 14 damage, 4 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 4523/10000
Flame Body roll (1-3000): 430/10000

Payback (Magmortar1): 10 [BP] + 3 [Stat Dif] + 2 [Flower Gift] = 15 damage, 7 energy

Flame Body: Necturna is burned!

Speed Tie: 1/2
Crit roll (1-625): 1612/10000

Grass Knot (Groudon): (18 [BP] + 3 [STAB]) * 1.5 = 32 damage, 9 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 5946/10000
Paralysis roll (1-1000): 8571/10000

Thunderbolt (Magmortar2): 9 [BP] + 1.5 [Stat Dif] = 11 damage, 7 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 6995/10000

Earth Power (Magmortar2): (9 [BP] + 1.5 [Stat Dif] + 2 [Solar Power] + 2 [Expert Belt]) * 1.5 = 22 damage, 6 energy

Solar Power: -1 HP
Roserade suffers 2 damage for the burn
Necturna suffers 2 damage for the burn
Water Sport for (5) more actions
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Helping Hand (Castform): 15 energy

Helping Hand (Stratagem): 13 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 3564/10000

Paleo Wave (Magmortar2): (9*2 [BP] + 3 [STAB] + 3 [Stat Dif] + 2 [Expert Belt]) * 1.5 = 39 damage, 6 energy

Speed Tie: 1/2
Crit roll (1-625): 7140/10000

Hidden Power (Magmortar2): (9 [BP] + 1.5 [Stat Dif]) * 1.5 = 16 damage, 5 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 3024/10000

Double-edge (Ludicolo): 18 [BP] + 6.5 [Stat Dif] = 25 damage, 8 recoil

Crit roll (1-625): 2831/10000

(1) Flare Blitz (Necturna): (14 [BP] + 3 [STAB] + 1.5 [Stat Dif] + 3 [Sun]) * 0.5 * 1.5 = 16 damage, 5 recoil

Enigma Berry: 10 HP restored. 1 more use.

Hit roll (1-7100): 524/10000
Crit roll (1-625): 4860/10000
Confusion intensity roll: 1/3

(2) Dynamicpunch (Stratagem): (10 [BP] + 3 [Stat Dif]) * 1.5 = 20 damage, Stratagem is confused for 2 actions

Enigma Berry: 10 HP restored. Consumed.

Light Screen: The entire team is protected against physical attacks for 9 actions, 9 energy

Gravity: Gravity for 4 rounds, 10 energy

Speed Tie: 1/2
Crit roll (1-625): 7072/10000

Hydro Pump (Magmortar2): (11 [BP] + 3 [STAB] + 7 [Admiral's Cap] - 3 [Sun]) * 1.5 = 27 damage, 7 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 6541/10000

Hydro Pump (Magmortar2): (11*2 [BP] + 1.5 [Stat Dif] - 3 [Sun]) * 1.5 = 31 damage, 8 energy

Solar Power: -1 HP
Roserade suffers 2 damage for the burn
Necturna suffers 2 damage for the burn
Water Sport for (4) more actions
Gravity for 3 more rounds

Target: 5/8

Ancient Hysteria (Roserade) [Magic]: Reduces Sp. Attack and Sp. Defense ranks by 2, raises the energy cost of non-attacking moves by 100%

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30

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15

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43

41

30

31

27

19

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Maxim · Feb 1, 2014

(Unfortunately for us, Mag 2 should have a tiny bit more hp because Thunderbolt was nerfed to 9 BP)

Suddenly, some weird dark energies started to surround Alurani.

"Hehe....HAHAHAHAHA. YoU LooNies CannOT WIn AgAINst mE."

"Oh crap, this place is trying to turn us into madmen! I might be next AAAAAHHHH!"

"Cut it out you guys!"

Naturally, my Porygon-Z Reffing Device Chimed in again.

Ancient Hysteria (Roserade) [Magic]: Reduces Sp. Attack and Sp. Defense ranks by 2, raises the energy cost of non-attacking moves by 100%

"Oh brilliant. We need to stay calm guys. Harold, have Cherrim send in an Aromatherapy to deal with those burns and the confusion if possible. Pandora, send a Dispel over Roserade's way. Everyone else, attack those Magmortars!"

Origin (Stratagem): Power Gem (Mag 2)~Paleo Wave (Mag 2)

Alurani (Roserade): Sludge Bomb (Mag 2)~Hidden Power (Mag 2)

Pandora (Necturna): Dispel (Roserade)~Stone Edge (Mag 2)
If Roserade is still under a Magic condition when you move A2, then use Dispel Roserade A2

Cumulus (Castform): Future Sight (Mag 1)~Hydro Pump (Mag 2)
If Future Sight does not work on bosses, then use Thunderbolt (Mag 2) A1.

For All: If Mag 2 is Knocked out and you are targeting him, then redirect that action to Mag 1.

Dogfish44 · Feb 1, 2014

I think Necty needs her EN loss applied...

"We're already having to use Aromatherapy? Achtung, looks like it's going to be a rough trip..."

Ludicolo (Toggle Own Tempo OFF): Scald (Magmortar 2) ~ Hydro Pump (Magmortar 2)

Exeggutor: Hidden Power (Magmortar 2) ~ Psychic (Magmortar 2)

Sunflora: Earth Power (Magmortar 2) ~ Helping Hand (Stratagem)

Cherrim: Aromatherapy ~ Helping Hand (Castform)

For All: If Magmortar 2 is Knock out and you are targetting Magmortar 2, THEN Redirect your attack to Magmortar 1

zarator · Feb 1, 2014

Round 2

Much to the team's surprise, Groudon shatters the barriers Coco just conjured, allowing the two Magmortars to strike against Pandora and Origin at full strength. Nevertheless, the squad manages to take out one of the Magmortars, and to severely weaken the other. However, Tango is starting to struggle under Groudon's insanely powerful attacks. Moreover, Sol falls prey to the same taint the team mate Necturna dispelled a moment before from Alurani.

[

1] |Spe 60| HP 96/Energy 62 (Ancient Hysteria [Magic] for 6 more actions)

Atk 2
Def 2
SpA 5
SpD 3
Spe 30
SC 1 / WC 1
Abilities: Chlorophyll, Solar Power, Early Bird
Glyph of Earth Power

[

1] |Spe 70| HP 41/Energy 72

Atk 2
Def 3
SpA 4
SpD 4
Spe 70
SC 3 / WC 4
Abilities: Swift Swim, Rain Dish, Own Tempo
Glyph of Icy Wind

[

1] |Spe 85| HP 71/Energy 58 (Flower Gift)

Atk 1
Def 3
SpA 4 (6)
SpD 3
Spe 85
SC 1 / WC 1
Ability: Flower Gift

[

1] |Spe 94| HP 100/Energy 71

Atk 3
Def 3
SpA 6
SpD 3
Spe 47
SC 1 / WC 2
Abilities: Chlorophyll, Harvest
Glyph of Reflect

[

1] |Spe 104| HP 79/Energy 79

Atk 2
Def 3
SpA 5
SpD 4
Spe 104
SC 2 / WC 2
Abilities: Natural Cure, Poison Point, Technician

[

CONSUMED] |Spe 130| HP 62/Energy 78

Atk 1
Def 3
SpA 6
SpD 3
Spe 130
SC 2 / WC 3
Abilities: Levitate, Technician, Mold Breaker
Glyph of Flamethrower

[

1] |Spe 81| HP 68/Energy 69

Atk 5 (6)
Def 4
SpA 3
SpD 5 (6)
Spe 81
SC 3 / WC 3
Abilities: Forewarn, Telepathy

[

2] |Spe 70| HP 87/Energy 69

Atk 2 (3)
Def 3 (4)
SpA 4 (5)
SpD 3 (4)
Spe 70
SC 1 / WC 1
Ability: Forecast
Glyph of Ice Beam

HP 2610

(1) HP 32 (Future Sight (Castform))

(2) HP 0

Own Tempo: toggled OFF

Confusion roll (1 act, 2 confusion): 1/2
Crit roll (1-625): 7452/10000

Power Gem (Magmortar2): (8 [BP] + 3 [STAB] + 3 [Stat Dif] + 2 [Expert Belt]) * 1.5 = 24 damage, 5 energy

Speed Tie: 2/2
Crit roll (1-625): 9743/10000

Brick Break (Ludicolo): 8 [BP] + 6.5 [Stat Dif] = 15 damage, the barriers are shattered

Crit roll (1-625): 3471/10000
Poison roll (1-3000): 3005/10000

Sludge Bomb (Magmortar2): 9 [BP] + 3 [STAB] - 1.5 [Stat Dif] = 11 damage, 6 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 8295/10000

(1) Belch (Necturna): 12 [BP] + 2.5 [Stat Dif] - 2 [Flower Gift] = 13 damage

Crit roll (1-625): 1293/10000

(2) Brick Break (Stratagem): (8 [BP] + 3 [Stat Dif]) * 1.5 = 17 damage

Crit roll (1-625): 8807/10000

Hidden Power (Magmortar2): (6 [BP] + 3 [Stat Dif]) * 1.5 = 14 damage, 4 energy

Aromatherapy: the team is healed from status ailments, 8 energy

Dispel (Roserade): Roserade is dispelled, 7 energy

Speed Tie: 2/2

Castform foresaw an attack, 8 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 740/10000

Scald (Magmortar2): (8 [BP] + 3 [STAB] + 7 [Admiral's Cap] - 3 [Sun]) * 1.5 = 23 damage, 5 energy

(2) Magmortar fainted!

Crit roll (1-625): 4580/10000

Earth Power (Magmortar1): (9 [BP] + 1.5 [Stat Dif] + 2 [Solar Power] + 2 [Expert Belt]) * 1.5 = 22 damage, 6 energy

Solar Power: -1 HP
Water Sport for (3) more actions
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Helping Hand (Castform): 15 energy

Helping Hand (Stratagem): 13 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 1924/10000
Confusion roll (1 act, 2 confusion): 1/2

Paleo Wave (Magmortar1): (9*2 [BP] + 3 [STAB] + 3 [Stat Dif] + 2 [Expert Belt]) * 1.5 = 39 damage, 6 energy

Speed Tie: 1/2
Crit roll (1-625): 34/10000

Hidden Power (Magmortar2, Critical Hit): (9 [BP] + 1.5 [Stat Dif] + 3 [Crit]) * 1.5 = 20 damage, 5 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 8838/10000

Aerial Ace (Ludicolo): (6 [BP] + 6.5 [Stat Dif]) * 1.5 = 19 damage

Crit roll (1-625): 3363/10000

(1) Belch (Necturna): 12 [BP] + 2.5 [Stat Dif] - 2 [Flower Gift] = 13 damage

Crit roll (1-625): 5453/10000

Psychic (Magmortar1): 10 [BP] + 3 [STAB] + 3 [Stat Dif] = 16 damage, 6 energy

Crit roll (1-1250): 2659/10000

Stone Edge (Magmortar1): (10 [BP] + 3 [Stat Dif] + 2 [Flower Gift]) * 1.5 = 23 damage, 7 energy

Speed Tie: 1/2
Crit roll (1-625): 82/10000

Hydro Pump (Magmortar1, Critical Hit): (11 [BP] + 3 [STAB] + 7 [Admiral's Cap] - 3 [Sun] + 3 [Crit]) * 1.5 = 32 damage, 7 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 6033/10000

Hydro Pump (Magmortar1): (11*2 [BP] + 1.5 [Stat Dif] - 3 [Sun]) * 1.5 = 31 damage, 8 energy

Solar Power: -1 HP
Water Sport for (2) more actions
Gravity for 2 more rounds

Target: 1/8

Ancient Hysteria (Sunflora) [Magic]: Reduces Sp. Attack and Sp. Defense ranks by 2, raises the energy cost of non-attacking moves by 100%

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46

35

32

31

25

Dogfish44 · Feb 1, 2014

"Brick Break is banned until further notice. Maxim, if you can catch me on IRC to plan the next part of our attack? At the moment the only thing I know for sure is that I want Ludicolo to have 2 Heals aimed at her, and that Strata needs to attack Magmortar again. Also considering that we probably want to get an active Grassy Terrain out asap to boost healing and damage on Groudon further. Just some general thoughts though..."

Maxim · Feb 2, 2014

Much to my dismay, our protective screens were shattered, meaning the enemies were able to attack us at near full power!

"Blast it, Brick Break this time? Nobody carries that but me! Ugh, anyways, Cumulus, get on that Dispel, Pandora, give Ludicolo some healing, and Alurani...why don't we reveal that secret weapon of yours!"

"With pleasure."

Alurani (Roserade): Grassy Terrain~Giga Drain (Groudon)

Origin (Stratagem): Power Gem (Mag 1)~Giga Drain (Groudon)
If Magmortar still has hp remaining when you are to act A2, then change A2 to Rock Blast (Mag 1)

Pandora (Necturna): Shadow Mend (Ludicolo)~Horn Leech (Groudon)

Cumulus (Castform): Dispel (Sunflora)~Solarbeam (Groudon)

Dogfish44 · Feb 2, 2014

"OK, then, we all seem to have kept our sanity this time..."

"HEHEHEHHEHEHHE EVERYONE DODGE THE FIRE AND SING AND DANCE AND HEHEHEHEHEHEHHE"

"... CLERIC!"

Ludicolo (Toggle Own Tempo ON [Gain Threat]): Giga Drain (Groudon) ~ Grass Knot (Groudon)

Cherrim: Heal Pulse (Ludicolo) ~ Giga Drain (Groudon)

Exeggcutor: Reflect [GLYPH] ~ Mimic (Cherrim's Heal Pulse)

Sunflora: Solarbeam (Groudon) ~ Grass Knot (Groudon)

zarator · Feb 2, 2014

Round 3

With a last ditch effort, the team takes out even the other Magmortar, while laying the bases for the following all-out attack on Groudon. But the land titan doesn't wait passively. Its attacks leave a huge dent in the unfortunate Tango, but his team mates come to his aid with a steady stream of heals. Nevertheless, the major challenge is still ahead, with the team starting to feel the strain of the battle, and Sol falling once more to the looming madness.

[

1] |Spe 60| HP 98/Energy 46 (Reflect for 7 more actions, Ancient Hysteria [Magic] for 6 more actions)

Atk 2
Def 2
SpA 5
SpD 3
Spe 30
SC 1 / WC 1
Abilities: Chlorophyll, Solar Power, Early Bird
Glyph of Earth Power

[

1] |Spe 70| HP 58/Energy 52 (Own Tempo (ON), Reflect for 7 more actions)

Atk 2
Def 3
SpA 4
SpD 4
Spe 70
SC 3 / WC 4
Abilities: Swift Swim, Rain Dish, Own Tempo
Glyph of Icy Wind

[

1] |Spe 85| HP 90/Energy 33 (Flower Gift, Reflect for 7 more actions)

Atk 1
Def 3
SpA 4 (6)
SpD 3
Spe 85
SC 1 / WC 1
Ability: Flower Gift

[

1] |Spe 94| HP 100/Energy 57 (Mimic (Heal Pulse), Reflect for 7 more actions)

Atk 3
Def 3
SpA 6
SpD 3
Spe 47
SC 1 / WC 2
Abilities: Chlorophyll, Harvest
Glyph of Reflect

[

1] |Spe 104| HP 90/Energy 53 (Reflect for 7 more actions)

Atk 2
Def 3
SpA 5
SpD 4
Spe 104
SC 2 / WC 2
Abilities: Natural Cure, Poison Point, Technician

[

CONSUMED] |Spe 130| HP 81/Energy 61 (Reflect for 7 more actions)

Atk 1
Def 3
SpA 6
SpD 3
Spe 130
SC 2 / WC 3
Abilities: Levitate, Technician, Mold Breaker
Glyph of Flamethrower

[

1] |Spe 81| HP 75/Energy 49 (Reflect for 7 more actions)

Atk 5 (6)
Def 4
SpA 3
SpD 5 (6)
Spe 81
SC 3 / WC 3
Abilities: Forewarn, Telepathy

[

2] |Spe 70| HP 91/Energy 54 (Reflect for 7 more actions)

Atk 2 (3)
Def 3 (4)
SpA 4 (5)
SpD 3 (4)
Spe 70
SC 1 / WC 1
Ability: Forecast
Glyph of Ice Beam

HP 2337

(1) HP 0

Own Tempo: toggled ON

Stratagem snaps out of confusion!

Crit roll (1-625): 4152/10000

Power Gem (Magmortar1): (8 [BP] + 3 [STAB] + 3 [Stat Dif] + 2 [Expert Belt]) * 1.5 = 24 damage, 5 energy

Speed Tie: 1/2

Grassy Terrain: Grassy Terrain for 4 rounds, 9 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 7820/10000

Mega Kick (Ludicolo): 12 [BP] + 6.5 [Stat Dif] = 19 damage

Crit roll (1-625): 8295/10000
Burn roll (1-1000): 1999/10000

(1) Flamethrower (Necturna): (9*0.67 [BP] + 3 [STAB] + 2.5 [Stat Dif] - 2 [Flower Gift] + 3 [Sun]) * 0.5 * 1.5 = 12 damage

Reflect: the entire team is protected against physical attacks for 9 actions, 9 energy

Heal Pulse (Ludicolo): 20 HP restored, 14 energy

Shadow Mend (Ludicolo): 20 HP restored, 13 energy

Speed Tie: 1/2
Crit roll (1-625): 7474/10000[/I]

Giga Drain (Groudon): (8 [BP] + 3 [STAB] + 3 [Grassy Terrain]) * 1.5 = 21 damage, 11 HP restored, 11 energy

Dispel (Sunflora): Sunflora is dispelled, 7 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 4580/10000

Solarbeam (Groudon): (12 [BP] + 3 [STAB] + 1.5 [Stat Dif] + 2 [Solar Power] + 2 [Expert Belt] + 3 [Grassy Terrain]) * 1.5 = 35 damage, 7 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 1385/10000

Future Sight (Magmortar1): 12 [BP] + 1.5 [Stat Dif] = 14 damage

(1) Magmortar fainted!

Solar Power: -1 HP
Sunflora restores 2 HP for Grassy Terrain
Ludicolo restores 2 HP for Grassy Terrain
Cherrim restores 2 HP for Grassy Terrain
Roserade restores 2 HP for Grassy Terrain
Stratagem restores 2 HP for Grassy Terrain
Necturna restores 2 HP for Grassy Terrain
Castform restores 2 HP for Grassy Terrain
Groudon restores 2 HP for Grassy Terrain
Water Sport for (1) more action
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Crit roll (1-625): 130/10000

Giga Drain (Groudon, Critical Hit): (8 [BP] + 3 [Stat Dif] + 2 [Expert Belt] + 3 [Grassy Terrain] + 3 [Crit]) * 1.5 = 29 damage, 15 HP restored, 12 energy

Speed Tie: 1/2
Crit roll (1-625): 1862/10000

Giga Drain (Groudon): (8 [BP] + 3 [STAB] + 1.5 [Stat Dif] + 3 [Grassy Terrain]) * 1.5 = 23 damage, 9 HP restored, 17 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 6902/10000

Double-edge (Ludicolo): 18*0.67 [BP] + 6.5 [Stat Dif]) * 1.5 = 19 damage, 6 recoil

Crit roll (1-625): 4726/10000

Giga Drain (Groudon): (8 [BP] + 3 [STAB] + 3 [Stat Dif] + 2 [Rare Candy] + 3 [Grassy Terrain]) * 1.5 = 29 damage, 15 HP restored, 11 energy

Mimic (Cherrim): Exeggutor learns Heal Pulse, 5 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 285/10000

Horn Leech (Groudon, Critical Hit): (8 [BP] + 3 [STAB] + 1 [Rare Candy] + 2 [Flower Gift] + 3 [Grassy Terrain] + 3 [Crit]) * 1.5 = 30 damage, 15 HP restored, 7 energy

Speed Tie: 1/2
Crit roll (1-625): 3700/10000

Grass Knot (Groudon): (18 [BP] + 3 [STAB] + 3 [Grassy Terrain]) * 1.5 = 36 damage, 9 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 7260/10000

Solarbeam (Groudon): (12 [BP] + 1.5 [Stat Dif] + 3 [Grassy Terrain]) * 1.5 = 25 damage, 8 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 7615/10000

Grass Knot (Groudon): (18 [BP] + 3 [STAB] + 1.5 [Stat Dif] + 2 [Solar Power] + 2 [Expert Belt] + 3 [Grassy Terrain]) * 1.5 = 44 damage, 9 energy

Solar Power: -1 HP
Sunflora restores 2 HP for Grassy Terrain
Ludicolo restores 2 HP for Grassy Terrain
Cherrim restores 2 HP for Grassy Terrain
Stratagem restores 2 HP for Grassy Terrain
Necturna restores 2 HP for Grassy Terrain
Castform restores 2 HP for Grassy Terrain
Groudon restores 2 HP for Grassy Terrain
Water Sport expires
Grassy Terrain for 3 more rounds
Gravity for 1 more round

Target: 1/8

Ancient Hysteria (Sunflora) [Magic]: Reduces Sp. Attack and Sp. Defense ranks by 2, raises the energy cost of non-attacking moves by 100%

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Maxim · Feb 2, 2014

"Keep the pressure on guys!"

Alurani (Roserade): Water Sport~Grass Knot

Origin (Stratagem): Energy Ball~Giga Drain

Pandora (Necturna): Seed Bomb~Leaf Blade

Cumulus (Castform): Dispel (Sunflora)~Solarbeam

(Why does Castform not have Energy Ball...ugh)

Dogfish44 · Feb 3, 2014

"OK, you feeliing better Sunflora?"

"HOHOHOHOOHHOOHO AND AROUND THE CRIMSON DEVIL WE SING AND HOHOHOHOOO!"

"...any BETTER clerics in the house?"

Sunflora: Solarbeam (Groudon) ~ Grass Knot (Groudon)

Ludicolo: Giga Drain (Groudon) ~ Grass Knot (Groudon)

Cherrim: Solarbeam (Groudon) ~ Grass Knot (Groudon)

Exeggutor: Heal Pulse (Ludicolo) ~ Grass Knot (Groudon)

zarator · Feb 3, 2014

Round 4

Now that there are no more interferences, the team is free to go on a full-fledged offense against Groudon. The land titan keeps retaliating against Tango, but between the heals from Coco, and the nourishment it saps from its foe, the Ludicolo handles the blows with relative ease. The same can't be said for Groudon itself, but it remains to be seen for how long will the raid squad manage to dish out such a strong barrage of attacks. Especially when it has to deal with issues such as Sol falling once more into the depths of insanity.

[

1] |Spe 60| HP 100/Energy 30 (Reflect for 5 more actions, Ancient Hysteria [Magic] for 6 more actions)

Atk 2
Def 2
SpA 5
SpD 3
Spe 30
SC 1 / WC 1
Abilities: Chlorophyll, Solar Power, Early Bird
Glyph of Earth Power

[

1] |Spe 70| HP 63/Energy 32 (Own Tempo (ON), Reflect for 5 more actions)

Atk 2
Def 3
SpA 4
SpD 4
Spe 70
SC 3 / WC 4
Abilities: Swift Swim, Rain Dish, Own Tempo
Glyph of Icy Wind

[

CONSUMED] |Spe 85| HP 94/Energy 27 (Flower Gift, Reflect for 5 more actions)

Atk 1
Def 3
SpA 4 (6)
SpD 3
Spe 85
SC 1 / WC 1
Ability: Flower Gift

[

1] |Spe 94| HP 100/Energy 35 (Mimic (Heal Pulse), Reflect for 5 more actions)

Atk 3
Def 3
SpA 6
SpD 3
Spe 47
SC 1 / WC 2
Abilities: Chlorophyll, Harvest
Glyph of Reflect

[

1] |Spe 104| HP 90/Energy 39 (Reflect for 5 more actions)

Atk 2
Def 3
SpA 5
SpD 4
Spe 104
SC 2 / WC 2
Abilities: Natural Cure, Poison Point, Technician

[

CONSUMED] |Spe 130| HP 97/Energy 42 (Reflect for 5 more actions)

Atk 1
Def 3
SpA 6
SpD 3
Spe 130
SC 2 / WC 3
Abilities: Levitate, Technician, Mold Breaker
Glyph of Flamethrower

[

1] |Spe 81| HP 79/Energy 38 (Reflect for 5 more actions)

Atk 5 (6)
Def 4
SpA 3
SpD 5 (6)
Spe 81
SC 3 / WC 3
Abilities: Forewarn, Telepathy

[

2] |Spe 70| HP 95/Energy 39 (Reflect for 5 more actions)

Atk 2 (3)
Def 3 (4)
SpA 4 (5)
SpD 3 (4)
Spe 70
SC 1 / WC 1
Ability: Forecast
Glyph of Ice Beam

HP 1919

Crit roll (1-625): 3587/10000

Energy Ball: (9 [BP] + 3 [Stat Dif] + 2 [Expert Belt] + 3 [Grassy Terrain]) * 1.5 = 26 damage, 7 energy

Speed Tie: 2/2
Crit roll (1-625): 7820/10000
Paralysis roll (1-3000): 6408/10000[/I]

Body Slam (Ludicolo): 12*0.67 [BP] + 6.5 [Stat Dif] = 15 damage

Water Sport: Water Sport for 6 actions, 5 energy

Heal Pulse (Ludicolo): 20 HP restored, 13 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 6499/10000

Solarbeam: (12 [BP] + 3 [STAB] + 3 [Stat Dif] + 2 [Rare Candy] + 3 [Grassy Terrain]) * 1.5 = 35 damage, 7 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 3116/10000

Seed Bomb: (8 [BP] + 3 [STAB] + 2 [Flower Gift] + 1 [Rare Candy] + 3 [Grassy Terrain]) * 1.5 = 26 damage, 5 energy

Speed Tie: 1/2
Crit roll (1-625): 3251/10000[/I]

Giga Drain: (8 [BP] + 3 [STAB] + 3 [Grassy Terrain]) * 1.5 = 21 damage, 11 HP restored, 11 energy

Dispel (Sunflora): Sunflora is dispelled, 7 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 7992/10000

Solarbeam: (12 [BP] + 3 [STAB] + 1.5 [Stat Dif] + 2 [Solar Power] + 2 [Expert Belt] + 3 [Grassy Terrain]) * 1.5 = 35 damage, 7 energy

Solar Power: -1 HP
Sunflora restores 2 HP for Grassy Terrain
Ludicolo restores 2 HP for Grassy Terrain
Cherrim restores 2 HP for Grassy Terrain
Stratagem restores 2 HP for Grassy Terrain
Necturna restores 2 HP for Grassy Terrain
Castform restores 2 HP for Grassy Terrain
Groudon restores 2 HP for Grassy Terrain
Water Sport for (5) more actions
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Crit roll (1-625): 4703/10000

Giga Drain: (8 [BP] + 3 [Stat Dif] + 2 [Expert Belt] + 3 [Grassy Terrain]) * 1.5 = 24 damage, 12 HP restored, 12 energy

Speed Tie: 2/2
Crit roll (1-625): 6902/10000

Mega Kick (Ludicolo): 12*0.67 [BP] + 6.5 [Stat Dif]) * 1.5 = 15 damage

Crit roll (1-625): 8974/10000

Grass Knot: (18 [BP] + 3 [STAB] + 1.5 [Stat Dif] + 3 [Grassy Terrain]) * 1.5 = 38 damage, 9 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 5330/10000

Grass Knot: (18 [BP] + 3 [STAB] + 3 [Stat Dif] + 2 [Rare Candy] + 3 [Grassy Terrain]) * 1.5 = 44 damage, 9 energy

Leppa Berry: 10 energy restored. Consumed.

Crit roll (1-625): 7271/10000

Grass Knot: (18 [BP] + 3 [STAB] + 3 [Stat Dif] + 3 [Grassy Terrain]) * 1.5 = 41 damage, 9 energy

Crit roll (1-1250): 8753/10000

Leaf Blade: (9 [BP] + 3 [STAB] + 1 [Rare Candy] + 2 [Flower Gift] + 3 [Grassy Terrain]) * 1.5 = 27 damage, 6 energy

Speed Tie: 2/2
Crit roll (1-625): 633/10000

Grass Knot: (18 [BP] + 3 [STAB] + 3 [Grassy Terrain]) * 1.5 = 36 damage, 9 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 6392/10000

Solarbeam: (12 [BP] + 1.5 [Stat Dif] + 3 [Grassy Terrain]) * 1.5 = 25 damage, 8 energy

Crit roll (1-625): 9636/10000

Grass Knot: (18 [BP] + 3 [STAB] + 1.5 [Stat Dif] + 2 [Solar Power] + 2 [Expert Belt] + 3 [Grassy Terrain]) * 1.5 = 44 damage, 9 energy

Solar Power: -1 HP
Sunflora restores 1 HP for Grassy Terrain
Ludicolo restores 2 HP for Grassy Terrain
Cherrim restores 2 HP for Grassy Terrain
Stratagem restores 2 HP for Grassy Terrain
Necturna restores 2 HP for Grassy Terrain
Castform restores 2 HP for Grassy Terrain
Groudon restores 2 HP for Grassy Terrain
Water Sport for 4 more actions
Grassy Terrain for 2 more rounds
Gravity expires

Target: 1/8

Ancient Hysteria (Sunflora) [Magic]: Reduces Sp. Attack and Sp. Defense ranks by 2, raises the energy cost of non-attacking moves by 100%

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Dogfish44 · Feb 3, 2014

"OK, this round went well - we only need to do 240 Damage per round at this point (Or, if we dedicate a round to chilling, 274), which I'm confident we can manage - especially with the way that last round went. After this round I do fear we're going to run into energy-related issues, so there's that to consider - even so, the offensive mons can eventually switch to Chill ~ Grass Knot - the 5 Grass Knots this round did a combined 203 damage, which is insane. I don't think we'll reset Gravity now - that did it's job wonderfully vs. the Magmortars, but I don't think it'll be needed here. My big concern is in two rounds, where we have to reset both Grassy Terrain and Water Sport, which I think actually gives us a great oppertunity to have everyone chill before we go back to attacking. My other concern is...."

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"... that our local sunflower is going clinically insane."

Dogfish44 · Feb 3, 2014

"Anyway..."

Ludicolo: Giga Drain (Groudon) ~ Grass Knot (Groudon)

Exeggutor: Chill ~ Grass Knot (Groudon)

Cherrim: Chill ~ Grass Knot (Groudon)

Sunflora: Solarbeam (Groudon) ~ Grass Knot (Groudon)

Maxim · Feb 3, 2014

For some reason, Groudon kept using his weird energies to make Sunflora insane. Worse, Sunflora's definition of insane is apparently doing Satanic rituals or something crazy like that. Does it have a grudge against sunflowers for some reason?

"Well, that is certainly odd..."

Alurani (Roserade): Solarbeam~Grass Knot

Origin (Stratagem): Dispel (Sunflora)~Energy Ball

Pandora (Necturna): Shadow Mend (Ludicolo)~Leaf Blade

Cumulus (Castform): Ice Beam~Solarbeam

[WIN] Windburn Gulch (Hard) - Dogfish44 and Maxim

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