TML v. Phoenixsong (Ref: DL)

[Phoenixsong]

If Orion tries to use Toxic, Protect against it; if he protects against any of your moves, Calm Mind. Otherwise, Thunder Wave and two Flamethrowers, in that order. If he has any Double Team clones, sweep the flamethrowers around and try to hit them all.

[The_Missing_Link]

Use a safeguard then agility + x-scissor to evade and attack

Safeguard~Agility + X-Scissor

[DarkestLight]

Set limit match!

===Rules===

Battle Arena it is
4v4
No damage cap
No banned moves aside from Rest and Substitute
1 week DQ.

===Battlers===

The Missing Link X X X X
Orion, M Scizor
100/100
Final Battler
Safeguard~Agility+ X Scissor

VS

Phoenixsong X X X X
Theo de Veren, M Absol
100/100
Final Battler
Thunder Wave~Flamethrower x 2
Sub: Calm Mind if Pro
Protect against Txc

===Round 10/12===

Wow, we are in Round 10. Out comes the heavy hitters, an Absol and a Scizor. Scizor backs up one step and tries to melt a veil of immunity around him. Theo feels this isn't right and quickly spits off a Thunderwave, that barely hits Orion after the veil falls competely.

Orion: -4E ==///== Theo: -2E
SG: 2 rounds

Miffed that didn't make it, Theo dashes over and begins spewing out flames to try and melt that overgrown bug. But Orion is on the move, zipping left and right and flipping over the Fire breathing hound. Orion slams its pincers into Theo's side and leaves a large X imprint before buzzing off.

Orion: -11E +2 Spd==///== Theo: -8E/-25H

Hyped up doesn't mean anything. Theo recovered from that hit and was able to pin Orion down under a second Flamethrower berth.

Orion: ACK! -32H ==///== Theo: -8E


===Stats===


The Missing Link X X X X
Orion, M Scizor
68/85
O jeezus Fire!
+2 Spd
SG


VS

Phoenixsong X X X X
Theo de Veren, M Absol
75/82
Turn to SLUDGE!

TML

Score:
TML: 50 + 88 +104
PS: 68 + 69 + 94

[The_Missing_Link]

Get up into the air and use light screen then bug buzz and silver wind. Use your speed to dodge any fire attacks if your screen is gone and if he uses taunt on the first turn, then use focus energy and then proceed with the attacks (light screen second and then bug buzz)

Light Screen~Bug Buzz~Silver Wind

[Phoenixsong]

Snatch that tasty Light Screen for yourself, Theo, and then use Flamethrower--if Orion tries to dodge, sweep the attack around. End with Fire Blast, but wait until he gets in close with X-Scissor before you launch it.

[DarkestLight]

Set limit match!

===Rules===

Battle Arena it is
4v4
No damage cap
No banned moves aside from Rest and Substitute
1 week DQ.

===Battlers===

The Missing Link X X X X
Orion, M Scizor
68/85
O jeezus Fire!
+2 Spd
SG
Light Screen~Bug Buzz~Silver Wind

VS

Phoenixsong X X X X
Theo de Veren, M Absol
75/82
Turn to SLUDGE!
Snatch~Flamethrower~Fire Blast

===Round 11/12===

The middle set begins, and Theo watches anxiously as Orion lunges skyward. Theo runs to the nearest precipice to jump from and lunges up its side, before launching himself at Orion. Orion whips a shield around himself, just in case, but then watches as Theo seems to pull it down..and use it for himself. Damned dog!

Orion: -4E ==///== Theo: -3E
LS: 2 rounds

Landing, Theo looks up at the scowling Orion. The Scowling reaches a fever pitch, and Theo is hard pressed to not be bothered by it, Screen or not. So he shoots a stream of fire to try and stop it. Orion though keeps moving, zipping left and right up and down to avoid the flames. It works long enough for Theo to tire himself out doing that.

Orion: -7E ==///== Theo: -8E/-7H

Feeling he was still able to get the jump on the glowering dog, Orion began to slash the air hectically. Theo stayed put and watched as the bug forced a wind to come sweeping past, before he released that titanic fiery blast. Orion banked left, but teh blast moved faster than expected. Orion didn't get fully hit though. Still hurt..

Orion: -6E/-20H ==///== Theo: -10E/-7H

The Safeguard faded...and Orion felt pressed for time and luck.

===Stats===


The Missing Link X X X X
Orion, M Scizor
48/68
Really....hate...fire...
+2 Spd

VS

Phoenixsong X X X X
Theo de Veren, M Absol
59/61
LS: 1 Rd.
Cash4Scizor? Yes plz

PS starts the final round!!!

Score:
TML: 50 + 88 +104
PS: 68 + 69 + 94

[Phoenixsong]

If Orion tries a physical attack, Counter it; if he protects or detects or is otherwise unreachable in any way, relax. Otherwise, combine Pursuit with Fire Blast to tail him wherever he goes and then reduce him to slag once you've caught him; if that doesn't work/he hasn't fainted, try another sweeping Flamethrower.

[The_Missing_Link]

For the third action, it seems like Orion is performing X-Scissor or something, even though he was asked to use attacks that doesn't require him to physically damage him


Let him come to you and use a double team. Then spit a toxic into his eyes. If he's successfully blinded, wait for him to use flamethrower then use superpower. If not, use bug buzz

Double Team~Toxic~Superpower/Bug Buzz

[DarkestLight]

o.O Tf is wrong with me? I keep seeing one thing, and its not that.

Edited last round for clarity.

Set limit match!

===Rules===

Battle Arena it is
4v4
No damage cap
No banned moves aside from Rest and Substitute
1 week DQ.

===Battlers===

The Missing Link X X X X
Orion, M Scizor
48/68
Really....hate...fire...
+2 Spd
Double Team~Toxic~Superpower/Bug Buzz

VS

Phoenixsong X X X X
Theo de Veren, M Absol
59/61
LS: 1 Rd.
Cash4Scizor? Yes plz
Pursuit+Fire Blast~Flamethrower

===Round 12/12===

The final set is on. This is for all the marbles. Orion knows what's at stake, and he speeds off. Theo smirks and gives chase, attaining a rate of land speed previously thought impossible. As he gives chase, that glowering fiery breath starts to trail out of his mouth. He's almost caught the zipping bug, when suddenly Orion splits into 4. Theo fires..and a set of clones evaporate into the mist. Theo stops...and watches as Orion and the last clone circle around and fly up. He'd been duped..and how!

Orion: -6E (Double team+Speed) 1 cl.==///== Theo: -13E

Theo's really ticked off. So ticked off actually, that he doesn't realize that he's been spat on until his eyes are searing with pain. He howls and tries to swat his vision clear. Bleary eyed, he tries to fire a Flamethrower all willy nilly, but Orion backs away, knowing full well what that thing could do.

Orion: -3E ==///== Theo: -8E Txc

Theo's freaking out! It doesn't help that now Orion is holding his pincers up, creating a massive energy ball that he flings down on the darkhound. Theo goes barreling across the arena, slamming into a wall! The pup barely manages to stand, but that hit rocked him something fierce. Orion drops down in flight-that amount of energy cost him his clone and a bit of alertness..

Orion: -11E -Atk/Def ==///== Theo: -22H

The Light Screen faded, Theo hacked (2) and Orion landed for good. This match is over...

===Stats===


The Missing Link X X X X
Orion, M Scizor
48/48
Really....hate...fire...
+2 Spd
-Atk/Def

VS

Phoenixsong X X X X
Theo de Veren, M Absol
35/40
Damn crazy Bug!
Txc lvl 1

Its over. Final tallies!!

Score:
TML: 50 + 88 + 104 + 96 = 338
PS: 68 + 69 + 94 + 60 = 291

TML wins the battle 8 points for you.
PS gets 4 points
I get 8 and that's another July battle finished.

[The_Missing_Link]

Phoenix, I don't think I've ever had a battle that's irritated me so much because of the fact that your strategies kept on thwarting me left and right. I also didn't want to lose, but that's beside the point. Seriously, good battle

[Phoenixsong]

I'm glad you had fun; I enjoyed it too. Well played, and congratulations.

Don't beat yourself up, Darkly, we all have days when we can't read. I have reffings to get to myself and I think I feel one coming on. >| Remember how to read, Phoenix, remember how to read, remember how to read...

[DarkestLight]

These types of limited strike/round strategy infused battles..I really like reffing these. The feel faster and rely less on stalling and what not. Thanks for letting me ref.