Dark Dragonite Vs. Drew Ref:Ace64

[Dark Dragonite]

Well, Let's get an opponent, and figure out what kind of battle...I'd like to shake my rust off fairly soon.

[Greyfox]

Well, since my match with Watarimono is going nowhere, I'll take you on, DeeD. What're the terms?

-drew

[Dark Dragonite]

Sure, how about a 2V2 out simultaneously?
I'd like to keep it to basic pokes, as I don't think you'd pull them out on me, but you do have a nice arsenal, lol
Do you have any specific rules, or stadiums you prefer using, I'm up for anything, or we could go with the Island stadium I used to use a lot(tweaked up a bit), an island surrounded by water, with sparingly placed trees, and more solid dirt than sand as you get closer to the center, 6 floating platforms starting on each end and ascending to meet in the middle, oh, and a nice little volcano on the North East corner.

[Greyfox]

Most certainly; an island setting would be good. And don't worry, I'm going for experience, so basic pokémon will be the battlers! Who chooses and attacks first, however?

-drew

[Dark Dragonite]

I guess, since you have a bigger team, you choose first, I'll attack first this round...

[Greyfox]

No problems, whatsoever. I've had my two picked out already. I'm going with Düsterus, my male wooper, and Pianissimo, my male abra!

-drew

[Hyperness is a Good Thing]

whoot, I originally volunteered to ref, but I realised that I don't have the time to take up another battle..so... *sits down to spectate* Whee.

*deletes post above*

[Dark Dragonite]

Ok, well, I'm ready with my pair, but I need a question answered before I attack that I posted in the rule tower.

[Ace64]

I'll ref this battle, unless there's an objection..

[Dark Dragonite]

I don't have an objection, I'm also posting attacks soon

[Dark Dragonite]

Ok, these guys used to serve me very well, especially in the old days...

Go..Lucky and Feizhi!!
(Chansey) (KKahn)

Lucky, Safeguard first, then sit back and see who attacks you, if it's Abra, Shadow ball, if it's wooper, use psychic to reflect the attack at Abra or if he tries to touch you(wooper), psychic to throw him at abra or a tree whichever is closer...if noone attacks, relax

Feizhi, Safeguard first, then see who attacks, if it's abra, Shadow ball, if it's wooper, give him a good mega punch , if noone attacks, relax

[Ace64]

I'll try to have the reffings up by tonight or early tommorow, just so you know.

[Greyfox]

Interesting choices, DeeD. However, I've already felled one Kangaskhan before using a small water pokémon, and I'm confident enough to do it again.

Pianissimo, when Lucky casts Safeguard, use 1Snatch to claim its effects, immediately followed by 2Encore to make her cast it over and over again, expelling energy! Whilst she continues using a useless Safeguard, I want you to immediately use 3Psychic to levitate yourself high into the air whilst your ally uses his final attack.

1Snatch [Chansey's Safeguard] / 2Encore [Chansey] / 3Psychic [Abra]

Düsterus, start off by casting 1Safeguard. Your next attack shall wait until Piano is levitating safely in the air. When you seem him there, target both foes with 2Earthquake! Finally, use 3Double Team... just because...

1Safeguard [Wooper] / 2Earthquake [Chansey + Kangaskhan] / 3Double Team [Wooper]

[b][font=Bookman Old Style]-drew

[Ace64]

If there's any problems, let me know. I'm still new, y'know.

Pre-Battle Stats
Lucky (F Chansey)
Health:100%
Energy:100%
Status: Fine
Safeguard~ Shadow Ball[Abra]/ Psychic/Relax~Relax

Feizhi (F Kangaskhan)
Health:100%
Energy:100%
Status: Fine
Safeguard~ Shadow Ball [Abra]/Mega Punch [Wooper]/Relax~Relax

Pianissimo (M Abra)
Health:100%
Energy:100%
Status: Fine
Snatch [Chansey's Safeguard] ~Encore [Chansey] ~Psychic [Abra]

Dusterus (M Wooper)
Health:100%
Energy:100%
Status: Fine
Safeguard [Wooper] / Earthquake [Chansey + Kangaskhan] / Double Team [Wooper]

Pre-Battle

It was a beautiful, sunny day. Your Most Humble Referee was currently enjoying a little vacation of sun and fun at an island resort when an argument broke out. Lines were drawn, harsh words were said, and Pokemon released. Four Pokemon, a Chansey, a Kangaskhan, an Abra, and a Wooper appeared on the field. Only the Wooper, Dusterus, looked at home on the sandy beach. At the whistle, the battle began!

Round One, Begin!

The first round of DD’s super comeback extraordinaire begins rather tamely, as three of the battlers form a transparent shield of energy. The last, Pianissimo, waits until the unsuspecting Lucky finishes her Safeguard, before emitting a dark aura. A few moments later, Lucky’s Safeguard shatters as a new shield is set up in front of the Abra. Pianissimo snickers, as Lucky looks rather scandalized.

Abruptly, her scowl disappears as the psychic thief begins to applaud, whistling and cheering raucously. Feeling cheered, Lucky immediately creates another Safeguard. The smirk immediately reappears on the Abra’s face as he concentrates, lifting himself up into the air. Taking the cue, Dusterus jumps as high as he can (which isn’t much) before returning to earth, creating an impressive Earthquake. The sand absorbs his impact, weakening the attack slightly, but both Feizhi and Lucky are rocked at the impact. Lucky is unable to comply with her trainer’s orders, as she is still busy creating another Safeguard, but Feizhi immediately lunges forward and hits the Wooper on the chin with a right cross. Dusterus is sent flying backwards.

Dusterus struggles back to his feet and concentrates, before creating two clones of himself. With no attacks coming, both Lucky and Feizhi relax, as Pianissimo returns to earth. Round One comes to a close….
[center]Post-Battle Stats


Lucky (F Chansey)
Health: 91%
Energy: 93%
Status: Annoyed at Pianissimo for Snatch. Freed from Encore Safeguard active for (4) rounds.

Feizhi (F Kangaskhan)
Health: 91%
Energy: 94%
Status: Doing fine. Safeguard active for (5) rounds.

Pianissimo (M Abra)
Health:100%
Energy:92%
Status: Amused. Safeguard active for (5) rounds.

Dusterus (M Wooper)
Health: 92%
Energy: 90%
Status: Chin aches. Safeguard active for (5) rounds. (2) clones created.
EDIT: Clone and SG, done.

[Dark Dragonite]

Muchos gracias Ace64, but we'll see how tame I get in the upcomming rounds...

>=)

[Greyfox]

Everything looks fine to me except Düsterus should have some clones with him (as noted in the reffing), and because Lucky used Safeguard throughout the round, should at least have one set up for herself... anyway...

Great first round, both of 'ya. Now, Pianissimo, hold Feizi down with 1Psychic long enough for Düsterus to attack. When that's over, blind the both of 'em with 2Flash! Then finally, set up a similar 3Double Team!

1Psychic [Kangaskhan] / 2Flash [Chansey + Kangaskhan] / 3Double Team [Abra]

Düsterus, with Feizi held down, I want you to immediately strike at her with 1Secret Power using the gravel and sands to attack her. Then fire a 2-3Water Pulse at Lucky, then another at Feizi!

1Secret Power [Kangaskhan] / 2Water Pulse [Chansey] / 3Water Pulse [Kangaskhan]

[b][font=Bookman Old Style]-drew

[Dark Dragonite]

Actually, I have a Q too, if Lucky used Safeguard throughout the round, wouldn't she have one up if snatch was only used once?

[Dark Dragonite]

Actually, I didn't read snatch well, I'm behind some games, but instead, my question is if Lucky put up the safeguard first, it wouldn't do anything, snatch has to be used first, before the stat modifier?

[Ace64]

The effects are stolen away by the first Snatch, but since she used it throughout the round, she should have it anyway. Hang on, I'll edit.

[Dark Dragonite]

>=)
I think maybe you should see in the archives what I use to do to powerful pokemon with this combo...

Lucky, you aren't goning to let Abra do that to your teamate, Shadow ball Pianissimo to stop it's psychic, then send an Icy Wind to Dusterus to get rid of those clones, and finish by an Icy wind to take out Pianissimo's clones...

Feizhi, Fire a quick solar beam at Dusterus, then, as revenge, Disable Pianissimo from performing anything, then turn your attention back to Dusterus, giving it a good Body slam...

[Ace64]

[center]Pre-Battle Stats
Lucky (F Chansey)
Health: 91%
Energy: 93%
Status: Annoyed at Pianissimo for Snatch. Freed from Encore. Safeguard active for (4) rounds.

Feizhi (F Kangaskhan)
Health: 91%
Energy: 94%
Status: Doing fine. Safeguard active for (4) rounds.

Pianissimo (M Abra)
Health:100%
Energy:92%
Status: Amused. Safeguard active for (4) rounds.

Dusterus (M Wooper)
Health: 92%
Energy: 90%
Status: Chin aches. Safeguard active for (4) rounds. (2) clones created.

Drew: Pianissimo
Psychic~Flash~Double Team
Dusterus:
Secret Power~Water Pulse~Water Pulse

DD: Lucky
Shadow Ball~Icy Wind~Icy Wind
Feizhi:
Solarbeam (weak)~Disable~Body Slam

Round Two, Begin!

Round Two begins to heat up, just as DD promised it would. Pianissimo makes the first move, focusing his psychic energies on Feizhi in order to restrain him. The Kangaskhan struggles, but Dusterus has enough time to form orbs of grit and sand from the beach, and fires them at the beast. A bit of sand splashes into the Kangaskhan’s eye just as he breaks free from the Abra’s hold. Lucky sends a sphere of pure spectral energy at Pianissimo as revenge, while Feizhi fires a beam of solar energy from his maw. The beam, collected hastily, is a bit off the mark because of the sand in Feizhi’s eyes. Nevertheless, the beam crashes in between Dusterus and his clone, shattering the double and sending the true Wooper flying.

The Wooper quickly bounces back, however, rising to his feet and shooting a beam of water at Lucky. It strikes the Chansey just as Feizhi blasts twin beams of red energy at Pianissimo. Pianissimo tries to follow up on his companion’s attack, but finds the crimson energy surrounding him won’t allow him to attack. Lucky takes advantage of the lull to send of blast of cold air at Dusterus, who is chilled, but bears the attack well.

Pianissimo’s Disable wears off in time for him to create three clones. However, another gust of Icy Wind from Lucky soon gives him the chills as well as destroying his body doubles. Dusterus blasts a stream of cold water at Feizhi just as the Kangaskhan leaps high into the air, his shadow looming over the Wooper. The Water Pulse barely slows him down before he comes to earth, smashing Dusterus flat into the sand like so much roadkill. Round Two comes to a close…

[center]Post-Battle Stats


Lucky (F Chansey)
Health: 86%
Energy: 80%
Status: Enthused. Safeguard active for (4) rounds.

Feizhi (F Kangaskhan)
Health: 87%
Energy: 84%
Status: Slightly blinded by sand in eyes. Safeguard active for (4) rounds.

Pianissimo (M Abra)
Health: 87%
Energy: 83%
Status: Annoyed. Safeguard active for (4) rounds.

Dusterus (M Wooper)
Health: 80%
Energy: 82%
Status: Chin is fine. However, entire body aches. Safeguard active for (4) rounds.

EDIT:Fixed damage for Feizhi.

[Greyfox]

Shouldn't have Feizi taken damage during the round?

[b][font=Bookman Old Style]-drew

[Ace64]

Sorry about that. I got the energy, but missed the damage.

Anyhow, it's fixed.

[Dark Dragonite]

Ok Guys...er...Ladies... let's try a little defensive round...
Lucky, start by using a Double team, then make a small substitute, finish with a Blizzard aimed at both if you can, if not, focus on Wooper!!
Feizhi, Double team, Substitute, and Icy wind aimed at both, or focus on Wooper!!

I know, lame, it's late, I'm in pain, sick, and I'm defensive when I post first...

[Greyfox]

[color=#0099cc]Good-good; Piano, immediately 1Taunt the both of 'em so they become so enraged that they're forced to attack you. Then, as they come your way, immediately 2Teleport behind them, shooting off 3Tri-Attack to hit 'em!

1Taunt [Chansey + Kangaskhan] / 2Teleport [Abra] / 3Tri-Attack [Chansey + Kangaskhan]

Düsterus, based on the properties of physics, water, being naturally warmer than ice, will melt it away, thus making it weaker. When the two of 'em use their ice attacks, use 1Rain Dance! Then, use the falling water to strengthen a 2-3Water Pulse volley at Lucky, then Feizi!

1Rain Dance [Arena] / 2Water Pulse [Chansey] / 3Water Pulse [Kangaskhan]

[b][font=Bookman Old Style]-drew

[Ace64]

[center]Pre-Battle Stats
Lucky (F Chansey)
Health: 86%
Energy: 80%
Status: Enthused. Safeguard active for (3) rounds.

Feizhi (F Kangaskhan)
Health: 91%
Energy: 84%
Status: Slightly blinded by sand in eyes. Safeguard active for (3) rounds.

Pianissimo (M Abra)
Health: 87%
Energy: 83%
Status: Annoyed. Safeguard active for (3) rounds.

Dusterus (M Wooper)
Health: 80%
Energy: 82%
Status: Chin is fine. However, entire body aches. Safeguard active for (3) rounds.


DD: Lucky
Double Team~Substitute~Blizzard
Feizhi:
Double Team~Substitute~Icy Wind

Drew: Pianissimo
Taunt~Teleport~Tri Attack
Dusterus:
Rain Dance~Water Pulse~Water Pulse

Round Three, Begin!

DD’s team chooses to become more defensive this round, as both Lucky and Feizhi create three clones each. However, their ploy is ruined as the previously sunny skies darken, and a downpour begins, destroying the copies. Pianissimo makes few obscene gestures, which seems to concern DD’s mother, a large tomato, and a shower. Needless to say, the Abra succeeds in enraging his opponents, and even the ref feels a bit angry.

Forgetting their substitute orders, Lucky and Feizhi charge as one, determined to beat the tar out of poor Pianissimo. Just as the two Normal-type Pokemon converge, Pianissimo vanishes in a flash of light. Feizhi and Lucky exchange puzzled looks moments before a spiral of multi-colored energy strikes them from behind. To add insult to injury, a powerful stream of water from Dusterus bowls Lucky over.

Feizhi is still seething about how badly Pianissimo embarrassed him, and centers his Blizzard solely on the Abra. The ice attack is weakened by the falling rain, but half-melted chunks of ice pelt Pianissimo nonetheless. Lucky follows up, centering the cold air on Pianissimo as well. Unperturbed, Dusterus launches another Water Pulse, this time at Feizhi, who nearly trips and falls from the impact. Round Three comes to a close…

Post-Battle Stats

Lucky (F Chansey)
Health: 75%
Energy: 70%
Status: Safeguard active for (3) rounds. Taunted, soaking wet.

Feizhi (F Kangaskhan)
Health: 79%
Energy: 76%
Status: Battered, soaking wet. Safeguard active for (3) rounds. Taunted.

Pianissimo (M Abra)
Health: 79%
Energy: 83%
Status: Feeling pleased. Quite cold. Safeguard active for (3) rounds.

Dusterus (M Wooper)
Health: 80%
Energy: 72%
Status: Feeling…cheerful. Safeguard active for (3) rounds.

[Greyfox]

Good work, team. Start off with a medium-sized 1Substitute; then, Pianissimo, since they're both water-logged, hit Feizi, then Lucky, with two swift 2-3Thunder Punches!

1Substitute*10% [Abra] / 2Thunder Punch [Kangaskhan] / 2Thunder Punch [Chansey]

Düsterus, once your substitute is up, I want you to use 2Belly Drum; then, once Lucky's been struck by Piano's Thunder Punch, you follow it up with 3Mud Shot!

1Substitute*10% [Wooper] / 2Belly Drum [Wooper] / 3Mud Shot [Chansey]

-drew

[Greyfox]

[color=#0099cc]Up for DeeD's sake...

-drew

[Dark Dragonite]

Ok, I can think clearly now, the pain is gone...well...the pain isn't so bad...

Lucky, Use your Rage on Abra, then Calm Mind to focus, and finish with a Psychic to send that mud right back to Wooper!

Feizhi, Since you are mad at being Taunted, I say go for a Facade which should destroy that sub, followed up by a new combo I thought I'd invent for this occaision...Lock Jaw...since you're mad and Abra is going to punch you, latch onto it's arm with a Bite, and keep your grip using your Rage as your inspiration, so he can't hurt your friend and teamate!!


Yes, Lock Jaw= pissed off pokemon + Bite & Rage Combo

[Ace64]

[center]Pre-Battle Stats
Lucky (F Chansey)
Health: 75%
Energy: 70%
Status: Safeguard active for (2) rounds. Taunted, soaking wet.

Feizhi (F Kangaskhan)
Health: 79%
Energy: 76%
Status: Battered, soaking wet. Safeguard active for (2) rounds. Taunted.

Pianissimo (M Abra)
Health: 79%
Energy: 83%
Status: Feeling pleased. Quite cold. Safeguard active for (2) rounds.

Dusterus (M Wooper)
Health: 80%
Energy: 72%
Status: Feeling…cheerful. Safeguard active for (2) rounds.



Drew: Pianissimo
Substitute~Thunder Punch(Feizhi)~Thunder Punch(Lucky)
Dusterus:
Substitute~Belly Drum~Mud Shot

DD: Lucky
Rage~Calm Mind~Psychic
Feizhi:
Facade~Bite+Rage

Round Four, Begin!

Drew’s team acts as one, both creating a small plush replica of themselves from out of nothingness. The dolls fall to the ground, and Feizhi and Lucky’s eyes follow them, fooled by the seemingly useless deception. Their eyes seem to be smoldering, filled with hate towards Pianissimo, and they rush the tiny doll. Lucky punches it with one hand (does she have fingers?) and Feizhi stamps it into oblivion. Reluctantly, Pianissimo steps back to the field in place of the doll.

Feizhi is close, and the Abra moves fast. His hand glowing with electric energy, Pianissimo smacks the Kangaskhan with a nice left hook. Feizhi bears the blow well, and fastens his teeth on the Abra’s arm after the punch, his tooth covered in a shadowy aura. Lucky tries to meditate on the calm and quiet, but the Taunt, along with Pianissmo’s cries of pain, incite her to continue her Rage attack, punching the helpless Abra silly. Dusterus plays a jaunty tune on his tummy, a silly grin on his face. He hurts himself in his enthusiasm, but he suddenly feels bolder.For the rest of the match, his attacks will be at maximum power, but in doing so, he doesn't feel the need to avoid anything coming at him. Will a fall come along with his pride?

Pianissimo tries to wrench free of Feizhi’s grip, but the Kangaskhan’s fury only motivates him to keep a tighter grip. Try as he might, the Abra can’t summon up the focus for a Thunderpunch, much less hit anyone. Dusterus inhales a mouthful of muddy sand and chews twice, before spitting it at Lucky. The Chansey barely stops the projectile in time, before sending it back-SPLAT!- right back at the Dusterus’ doll. Round Four comes to a close…

[center]Post-Battle Stats

Lucky (F Chansey)
Health: 75%
Energy: 59%
Status: Safeguard active for (2) rounds. No longer taunted. Mindset- angry (may be hard to perform psychic/psychic manipulation moves.)

Feizhi (F Kangaskhan)
Health: 71%
Energy: 66%
Status: Battered. Safeguard active for (2) rounds. No longer taunted

Pianissimo (M Abra)
Health: 58%
Energy: 74%
Status: Forearm aching badly, may affect future ‘punches’. Safeguard active for (2) rounds.

Dusterus (M Wooper)
Health: 70%
Energy: 60%
Status: Mud in his face,(his Sub, actually) feels like a disgrace. Safeguard active for (2) rounds. Sub- 4% remaining.Attack- MAX! Evasion-None.

[Dark Dragonite]

Wow, very rad, how much HP does wooper's doll have?

[Ace64]

Knew I should have noted that. Fixed.

[Greyfox]

Wait... how did Düsterus lose 50% health when his Substitute (which was only supposed to take 10% health) was still active?

-drew

[Ace64]

I assumed Belly Drum cuts HP for attack, like in the game. If I'm wrong, let me know. If it's not HP, then I'll make the change to energy (because max attack doesn't come free.)

[Greyfox]

[color=#0099cc]This is according to the attack list:

"Belly Drum: The user slams its fists into its belly, mentally psyching itself up for battle. The user reaches a sort of battle frenzy, totally ignoring all defense in favor of crushing the opponent with highly-buffed attacks. This is the strongest attack buff in the game, but the user cannot even attempt to dodge or reduce damage from enemy attacks. Excellent accuracy."

-drew

[Ace64]

Yeah, I just saw it. Okay. I'll fix the health, and instead of energy loss, I'll go with the loss of evasion.

[Dark Dragonite]

I've actually never faced anyone who used Belly drum before, so I have no clue...

[Dark Dragonite]

I thought to ask the mods:
http://www.pokemasters.net/forums/in...4133#msg634133

Chris said:
"Belly Drum: The user slams its fists into its belly, mentally psyching itself up for battle. The user reaches a sort of battle frenzy, totally ignoring all defense in favor of crushing the opponent with highly-buffed attacks. This is the strongest attack buff in the game, but the user cannot even attempt to dodge or reduce damage from enemy attacks. Excellent accuracy.


There's no indication the user sacrifices HP, unlike Curse. From the description it seems to lower its defence to fully boost its attacks. It may also deal some damage to itself (3-5%) seeing as it 'slams its fists into its belly'. So it will, in short, take more damage from attacks in order to deal more damage itself."

[Ace64]

It's been fixed.

[Ace64]

You're up, DD, unless anything else is wrong..