Lune the Guardian vs. Wolfsong (Referee: Heald)

[Lune the Guardian]

Rules:
- 2 vs. 2
- I'll send out the first pokémon.
- You issue the first attacks.
- DQ time: 1 week
- Arena: A flat grassy meadow. There are a few rocks scattered about, but no trees in sight. There is also a large pond in the area.

I'll choose Legacy, my silver male Dratini.

[Heald]

The pond again? Haha. I'm here and I'm in.

[Lune the Guardian]

Ha, thanks, I've edited the post accordingly. ^_^

Yes, the pond - I cannot figure out a fairer standard arena for all pokémon types. If I remove the pond, some water types will not be function very well there. If I make it an indoor arena, weather-dependent pokémon or flying types won't get to use their full potential. I forgot to add rocks for rock-flinging attacks last time, but they're there now. The arena's not completely balanced, and I'm trying to think of a better fair, simple arena that isn't disadvantageous to any type, but I haven't come across the solution yet. (I'm open to suggestions!)



I know I'm being boring by using Legacy again I've been making way too many mistakes in my other two battles though, so I'm trying to clean up my strategy.

[Heald]

I like balanced arenas that are yet somehow more dramatic. The arena I chose for my battle with Andrew is a large Greek temple ruin with much of the roof missing, but I suppose you wouldn't field a fish there. Maybe I ought to choose the top of a huge waterfall for my next one.

[Lune the Guardian]

Ah, you've got a good point - I've been too lazy to think about that, but now that you've mentioned it, I'll give it some thought for my future battles. Makes it a little more exciting.

I do have an incredibly complicated arena saved as my Elite Four battle location from years back, but I realized that it gave the referees headaches just reading about the wall of text. Come to think of it, it wasn't 100% balanced either - Earthquake didn't work there (it was a floating palace), neither did weather moves, and it was eternally night time.

[Wolfsong]

All right, I think i'm going to use Angel my Female Absol. Angel, start out with Calm Mind. Follow that up with Icy Wind. Finally finish with Night Slash.

Calm Mind ~ Icy Wind ~ Night Slash

[Knight of Time]

That location you mentioned sounds rather familiar...wasn't that your old gym, Lune?

[Lune the Guardian]

Yes, I even said that in my previous post. o_O It was my Elite Four battle location. The arena that challengers would have to battle me on for my medallion. It wasn't a very clever arena to use - I spent a lot of time making it look cool. I used to be a very stupid person. Well, I guess it was good for my starter Dragonair, Legacy - the moat was a good place for him to take cover in when the meteorite showers happened every third round. The ban on Earthquake and weather moves was pretty stupid. I had a lot of powerful Earthquakers. I did have a lot of nocturnal pokémon, though, so the eternal night condition helped me a little.

I usually did 3v3s, had Legacy beat the first pokémon and do a lot of damage to the second one, then sent out a Baton Passer like Umbreon (Moonlight too, yay!), Scyther, Ariados, or Absol... finished off the second pokémon, Baton Passed to a Ghost (Gengar or Misdreavus) then tried to beat the third one. Misdreavus had nifty things like Pain Split, both of them had Destiny Bond which I would use if they were ever losing (or Gengar could use Explosion). And my 2nd slot Baton Passer would be intact.

Oh. I did send out a Pikachu as a joke once there, though, and it came up against a Dragonite... I guess the ban on Earthquake was handy there.

[Lune the Guardian]

I apologize for the clutter and random tangents that I have a tendency to make

Wrap yourself around Angel's neck (the majority of your body should be behind her head) and don't let go if you can help it. Hopefully this places you in a position to avoid her next attacks. Channel a Thunder Wave into her body and complete the round with Toxic.

[Rossymore]

But then you wouldn't be you Lune!

[Lune the Guardian]

True enough I just feel bad for making Heald dig through a bunch of random posts just to figure out what our attacks and the species of our pokémon are.

[Heald]

10 posts in and no reffing? Unacceptable.

Handily, because it is the same arena, I can use the same intro

The two trainers arrive at the plain, glaring at each other intently. Each is grasping a Pokeball, each staring each other in the eye, waiting for the other to make the first move. Suddenly, unexpectedly and inexplicably, a bright light appears in the middle of the pond, and from the pond the referee rises on a cloud, with the music O Verona blaring from his cloud. He looks at both trainers, nods and floats further up into the air, safely out of harms way. He raises both his arms and simply utters,

Begin.

Lune the Guardian versus Wolfsong

Round 1

Arena
Calm and serene

Legacy
Dratini (M)
100HP/100EP
Fresh

versus

Angel
Absol (F)
100HP/100EP
Fresh

Angel at first doesn't even notice her opponent, or at least that's the impression she is giving. Instead, she closes her eyes and begins to meditate, using Calm Mind to boost her skills (-2). However, Legacy doesn't care about her little ritual and instead launches himself straight at Angel, wrapping tightly around her neck with Wrap (-2)(-2).

Angel opens her eyes and tries to shake the persisent Legacy off her head, but to no avail. She begins then trying to gnash at Legacy, who keeps dodging her head out of the way. Angel growls and suddenly turns her head around, facing Legacy and manages to hit him with Icy Wind (-4)(-12)! Legacy, face now covered in icicles, blinks, shakes off the cold stuff and then closes his eyes down tightly, pulsating with electrical energy, and sends a Thunder Wave through Angel's body, paralyzing her (-2)! Legacy also tightens his grip (-2).

Angel begins to power up for her next attack but suddenly her muscles lock up, leaving her vulnerable! Legacy takes the opportunity to throw up on the back of her head with Toxic (-6). Angel looks none too pleased to be covered with this purplish-green ooze and shudders as the poisonous fumes take their effect on her (-2). Legacy continues to tighten his grip (-2).

Legacy
Dratini (M)
88HP/90EP
Thinks throwing up on people is funny, especially when
you're wrapped around their neck
Speed Reduced

versus

Angel
Absol (F)
92HP/94EP
Eww...sludge
Paralyzed, Badly Poisoned
Special Attack and Special Defence Increased

[Heald]

Lune the Guardian versus Wolfsong


Round 2

Arena
Calm and serene

Legacy
Dratini (M)
88HP/90EP
Thinks throwing up on people is funny, especially when
you're wrapped around their neck
Speed Reduced

versus

Angel
Absol (F)
92HP/94EP
Eww...sludge
Paralyzed, Badly Poisoned
Special Attack and Special Defence Increased

Angel has clearly had enough of this dragon being wrapped around her neck and, with all her might, tries to shake him off with Knock-Off. Legacy is resilient, but finally Angel manages to slam Legacy into the ground, loosening his grip and he falls onto the ground (-2)(-4). Legacy spins around and surprises Angel with a Flamethrower to the face (-4)(-6)!

Angel shakes off the singed hairs and fur and growls at Legacy, who lets out a little yelp of terror. Angel then has a devilish smile and repays the favour from Legacy earlier by opening her mouth and covering her with Toxic sludge, badly poisoning him (-6)! Legacy shakes off the sludge and then lets out a surge of electrical waves from his horn, blasting Angel back with Shock Wave (-2)(-4).

Angel recovers quickly and begins to power up dark energy, however, the paralysis kicks in, locking her muscles up and leaving her defenceless! Legacy grins and crackles with electrical energy, firing off a powerful Thunderbolt, striking Angel with great power (-4)(-8)!

Legacy feels the effect of the poison (-2), as does Angel (-4).

Legacy
Dratini (M)
82HP/80EP
Thinks throwing up on people is funny, especially when
you're wrapped around their neck
Speed Reduced, Badly Poisoned

versus

Angel
Absol (F)
70HP/86EP
Eww...sludge
Paralyzed, Badly Poisoned
Special Attack and Special Defence Increased

[Wolfsong]

Nice work Angel. Now start with another icy wind. Then follow that up with dark pulse. Finally finish with a thunderbolt of your own.

Icy Wind ~ Dark Pulse ~ Thunderbolt

[Heald]

Lune the Guardian versus Wolfsong


Round 3

Arena
Calm and serene

Legacy
Dratini (M)
82HP/80EP
Thinks throwing up on people is funny, especially when
you're wrapped around their neck
Speed Reduced, Badly Poisoned

versus

Angel
Absol (F)
70HP/86EP
Eww...sludge
Paralyzed, Badly Poisoned
Special Attack and Special Defence Increased

Legacy begins the round by pumping all the muscles in his worm-like body and then suddenly leaps up about twenty feet into the air, focussing his eyes on Angel below. Angel grins, seeing Legacy is now an easy target and hits him with Icy Wind (-4)(-14). Legacy charges through this breeze, however, taking the brunt of the damage and coming down hard upon Angel with Body Slam (-4)(-10).

Angel begins to power up for another attack, but the paralysis kicks in once again, leaving her vulnerable! Legacy doesn't take the initiative, instead deciding to make a Substitute (-6)(-25).

Angel is not having a good day here, trying yet again to overcome her paralysis but it is just not going away, instead locking up her muscles, leaving her very vulnerable. Legacy charges up much draconic energy and charges towards Angel, slamming her with a powerful Dragon Rush (-6)(-17).

Legacy feels the effect of the poison (-4), as does Angel (-6).

Legacy
Dratini (M)
39HP/64EP
Confident
Speed Greatly Reduced, Badly Poisoned
Substitute Fully Intact

versus

Angel
Absol (F)
47HP/82EP
Stupid paralysis!
Paralyzed, Badly Poisoned
Special Attack and Special Defence Increased

[Heald]

Lune the Guardian versus Wolfsong


Round 4

Arena
Calm and serene

Legacy
Dratini (M)
39HP/64EP
Confident
Speed Greatly Reduced, Badly Poisoned
Substitute Fully Intact

versus

Angel
Absol (F)
47HP/82EP
Stupid paralysis!
Paralyzed, Badly Poisoned

Angel suddenly perks up, her paralysis not taking affect this turn and she surprises the unsuspecting Legacy, or at least his substitute, with a powerful Blizzard (-8)(-26), destroying the substitute entirely! The real Legacy has opted to begin some kind of bizarre ritual, causing the skies to be covered with dark clouds and rain begins to pour as Legacy uses Rain Dance (-8).

Angel doesn't seem too distracted by the rain and fires her next attack, Ice Beam, at the now open Legacy. She scores a direct hit, knocking Legacy away with a powerful icy blow (-6)(-20). Legacy recovers quickly, however, and charges up with electrical energy, firing off a huge bolt of electricity. Thanks to the rain, it finds its target easily, and Angel is hit by a tremendous Thunder attack (-6)(-11)!

Angel shakes off the shocks and darts towards Legacy, firing off weak electrical waves that begin to paralyse him as well, using Thunder Wave (-2). Legacy winces under the effect of these waves, but spies the moment of opportunity and takes the initiative, smacking Angel away with Aqua Tail (-6)(-9).

Legacy feels the effect of the poison (-6), as does Angel (-8).

Legacy
Dratini (M)
13HP/44EP
Cold and ill
Speed Greatly Reduced
Badly Poisoned, Paralyzed

versus

Angel
Absol (F)
19HP/66EP
Shocking!
Paralyzed, Badly Poisoned
Special Attack and Special Defence Increased

[Lune the Guardian]

Hahaha, you mischievous little demon ^_^ Good start. Flamethrower, Shock Wave, Thunderbolt.

[Wolfsong]

Angel, try knocking Legacy off with Knock Off. Then hit him with a toxic of your own. Finally finish with Dark Pulse.

Knock Off ~ Toxic ~ Dark Pulse

[Lune the Guardian]

Get in range with a Body Slam, set up a Substitute, and hit her from point blank range with Dragon Rush.

[Lune the Guardian]

Right. Try to flank her. Approach her from behind, keeping her between you and the Substitute, so that you don't both take area damage. Force her to deal with the Substitute before she deals with you. We'll need to keep our distance for the first two attacks, although the damage may not be as effective. Rain Dance, Thunder, Aqua Tail.

[Wolfsong]

Blizzard until the sub is gone then ice beam. Then if you still have an action left, thunder wave.

Blizzard ~ Blizzard/Ice Beam ~ Blizzard/Ice beam/Thunder Wave

[Lune the Guardian]

Get in close range with Body Slam, then combine Extremespeed with Dragon Rush.

[Lune the Guardian]

Pretty nasty attack for something that Dragon is resistant against... Before I send out my next pokémon and attacks, I would just like to confirm that that's really the intended damage? Just checking since Legacy did less damage with his Thunder and Angel is not resistant to Electric attacks. I realize that Angel has some Special Attack increase too, but I'd like to make sure anyway Thanks!

[Heald]

I know Dragons are resistant to electricity but I've figured that both Pokemon will now be soaking wet, thus more susceptible to electrical attacks. I also scale the Special Attack increase in relation to how powerful the attack is. Also, Angel has a special defence increase, hence why Thunder did not do as much damage. I took all these factors and I also use a random number generator to determine the scale of Angel's attack and Angel rolled very high. Similarly, last round Legacy rolled low for damage.

I'm sorry if you feel aggrieved but I feel I've explained my method as best as I can.

[Lune the Guardian]

Ah, I should've used Extremespeed first then. I need to stop making assumptions. Thanks for the explanation.

I'll choose Phobia, my female Misdreavus.

Substitute, Thunderbolt, Ice Beam

[Wolfsong]

Angel, I know you're tired but you've done a great job so far. I want you to start with Taunt. Then, if you can still go, use Torment. Finally finish with icy wind.

Taunt ~ Torment ~ Icy Wind

[Lune the Guardian]

Shadow Ball, Psychic, Ice Beam.

[Lune the Guardian]

On Crystal apparently, by the Move Tutor there ^_^; It lists on veekun. Also it does not show on her main page on Bulbapedia, but if you search Ice Beam then Misdreavus shows on the list. I think they should list the moves all in one spot but they don't list anything other than current generation learnsets by current generation TM, breeding, level, etc.

In the future though, if it does turn out that I'm an idiot and ordered an invalid move, don't give me a chance to change it Make me pay for my mistake, my pokémon will not do anything for that action.

Also don't worry about taking too long - stuff happens, we understand. ^_^

[Lune the Guardian]

Same, it seemed weird to me that Misdreavus could learn Ice Beam too. I never owned a Crystal so I was surprised.

Calm Mind, Icy Wind, Psychic

[Wolfsong]

Nice Work, Abs. Start with another flash. Then follow that up with discharge. If the substitute was destroyed, use thunder wave. Otherwise, finish up with another discharge.

Flash ~ Discharge ~ Thunder Wave/Discharge

[Lune the Guardian]

All right, good to know, thanks

[Wolfsong]

sorry things have been hectic irl lately. Good work, Abs. Now, start with Discharge. Then charge and finish up with another discharge.

Discharge ~ Charge ~ Discharge

[Lune the Guardian]

Fire off Thunder Wave till you're successful, followed by Ice Beam, then Psychic if you have time.

[Heald]

Hey, sorry for the delay. Basically, this week has been so hectic, had 3 really major exams so haven't had a lot of time for other stuff. Finished my last exam today, but now I'm moving house, so the earliest I'll be able to see to this reffing is tomorrow evening.

Again, sorry for the delay. It is coming.

[Heald]

Lune the Guardian versus Wolfsong


Round 9

Arena
Cloudy

Phobia
Misdreavus (F)
75HP/60EP
Wincing from the Flash
Paralyzed
Special Attack and Special Defence Increased

versus

Abby
Shinx (F)
75HP/80EP
Confident

Abby commences this round of battle by firing off a wild Discharge , striking Phobia with a large amount of electrical energy (-4)(-12). Phobia shakes off the shocks and retaliates with a precise Thunder Wave, causing Abby's muscles to lock-up as paralysis sets in (-2).

Abby begins to Charge herself as she stores up lots of electrical energy in order to boost her next attack (-2). Phobia decides to go on the offensive and fires up a powerful Ice Beam, blasting Abby with a freezing ray (-6)(-13).

Abby shakes off the icicles and attacks again with an even more powerful Discharge, boosted by her charged electrical energy (-4)(-19)! Phobia again manages to shake off the shocks and fires a Psychic blast at Abby, knocking her away with a powerful attack (-6)(-12).

Phobia
Misdreavus (F)
44HP/56EP
Recovered from the Flash
Paralyzed
Special Attack and Special Defence Increased

versus

Abby
Shinx (F)
50HP/70EP
Paralyzed

FYI: 1EP = 1HP
Relaxing 1 action will recover 8EP

[Heald]

Lune the Guardian versus Wolfsong

Round 10

Arena
Cloudy

Phobia
Misdreavus (F)
44HP/56EP
Recovered from the Flash
Paralyzed
Special Attack and Special Defence Increased

versus

Abby
Shinx (F)
50HP/70EP
Paralyzed

Phobia begins the round by staring at Abby, who is readying a stance to dodge any incoming attack. However, Phobia locks up, paralysis taking effect! Abby uses Protect, although there is nothing to protect against (-6).

Phobia manages to shake off the paralysis and as Abby prepares an attack, Phobia uses Flash to blind her (-2)! Abby winces through her now blinded eyes and attempts to seek out Phobia. She fires a wild Thunderbolt in an attempt to hit Phobia, and it strikes! Phobia is blasted away by the attack (-4)(-14)!

Phobia shakes off the shocks and powers up cold energy, blasting an oncoming Abby with Ice Beam (-6)(-13)! Abby resists the freezing torrent and powers up dark energy, charging towards Phobia and striking her with Crunch (-4)(-16)!

Phobia
Misdreavus (F)
14HP/48EP
Paralyzed
Special Attack and Special Defence Increased

versus

Abby
Shinx (F)
37HP/56EP
Paralyzed
Blinded

FYI: 1EP = 1HP
Relaxing 1 action will recover 8EP

[Wolfsong]

Shock Wave three times. If for some reason you're unable to use shock wave anymore switch to crunch and fire fang as your last moves.

Shock Wave ~ Shock Wave/Crunch ~ Shock Wave/Fire Fang

[Heald]

Lune the Guardian versus Wolfsong


Round 11

Arena
Cloudy

Phobia
Misdreavus (F)
14HP/48EP
Paralyzed
Special Attack and Special Defence Increased

versus

Abby
Shinx (F)
37HP/56EP
Paralyzed
Blinded

Abby begins the round by firing a ferocious Shock Wave at Phobia, who, although hit, manages to weather the blow (-2)(-6). Phobia closes her eyes and her life-force and the life-force of her opponent mix, until it is divided between them with Pain Split (-2)(+16.5)! (Abby -14.5).

Phobia then phases out of sight briefly, confusing Abby beforing reappearing and slamming Abby with Sucker Punch (-8)(-8)! Abby shakes off this sneak attack and fires yet another Shock Wave (-2)(-8).

Phobia yet again phases out and although Abby is expecting yet another sneak attack, this doesn't help her avoid it as Phobia appears from behind and strikes her with Sucker Punch (-8)(-8). Abby snarls and fires another Shock Wave to bring an end to this round (-2)(-8).

Phobia
Misdreavus (F)
6.5HP/28EP
Paralyzed
Special Attack and Special Defence Increased

versus

Abby
Shinx (F)
6.5HP/48EP
Paralyzed
Blinded

FYI: 1EP = 1HP
Relaxing 1 action will recover 8EP

[Heald]

Lune the Guardian versus Wolfsong


Round 12

Arena
Cloudy

Phobia
Misdreavus (F)
6.5HP/28EP
Paralyzed
Special Attack and Special Defence Increased

versus

Abby
Shinx (F)
6.5HP/48EP
Paralyzed
Blinded

Both Pokemon are panting. This looks like it could be the final round, with both Pokemon on the brink of victory or defeat. Phobia disappears from view, leaving Abby confused, until she reappears and strikes Abby with Astonish (-2)(-5)! Abby recovers, bites her lips and charges at Phobia, opens up her jaws that are crackling with dark energy and gnashes at Phobia with Crunch (-4)(-16)!

Phobia begins to falter at this final strike and finally falls to the ground, unconscious. The referee teleports over Phobia on his cloud, inspects the fallen Pokemon and shakes his head.

"The winner of the match is Abby and her trainer Wolfsong!"

Phobia
Misdreavus (F)
0HP/24EP
Fainted
versus

Abby
Shinx (F)
1.5HP/44EP
Victory!

Congratulations to our victor and commiserations to the opponent! I award Wolfsong with 4 points and Lune the Guardian with 2 points!

[Lune the Guardian]

Good luck with moving, hope everything goes smoothly