I challenge The_Missing_Link (ref: Saffire Persian)

[The_Missing_Link]

Psychic x3, widespread if you have to although I doubt Hydronix will have enough strength to do much

Psychic x3

[Knight of Time]

Okay, I'm not sure about recalling Hydronix at this point (knowing that his health and energy are too low), so Rebecca, Saffire Persian, what would happen if the person attacking second on a round recalled their Pokemon when it was very weak?

[The_Missing_Link]

The round would immediately start and end and then we would be on round 11, where you would send out and attack first

[Knight of Time]

Ah. I think I may recall you attempting to recall a Pokemon in some of your battles before it fainted, is that right, Rebecca?

I'd better recall Hydronix. With the fact that he wasn't the best starting choice in my opinion, I should have started with the Pokemon I'm now going to send out, namely Venus my Blissey. At least Hydronix has some experience to evolve with, once I get my points back on the positive side.

[The_Missing_Link]

You need to attack first

[Knight of Time]

And I thought a reffing would have to come first, oh well.

Venus, your opponent is weak to Psychic moves, so first, set up a Safeguard, then, we have to bring Shino down. Crush his windpipe (or whatever it would be) with a Psychic second, in hopes he'll be forced to breathe hard and use up energy, but if he still isn't out, use another Psychic to choke him a second time.

Safeguard ~ Psychic (choke) ~ Psychic (choke)

[The_Missing_Link]

I have recalled Pokemon prematurely in the past but very rarely



Use up all your energy for one big psychic blowout. Then I'll recall you

Psychic

[Saffire Persian]

Out of curiosity, is Shino named after the Shino of Naruto?

ROUND ELEVEN
Knight of Time vs. The_Missing_Link
ØOO | OOO

[u] Stats[u]


Venus the Blissey (Female)
HP: 100%
EP: 100%
Status: Okay
Attacks: Safeguard ~ Psychic ~ Psychic


Shino the Spinarak (Male)
HP: 22%
EP: 9%
Status: Tiring, though doesn’t notice it quite yet. SPD ++ (1 more round)
Attacks: Psychic ~ Psychic ~ Psychic

Arena Status: Muddy from the rain.

~Round 11 Start~

With Hydronix prematurely recalled, Knight of Time sends out his Blissey to take his valiant battler's place. Both Pokémon stare at each other, determined as both Trainers shout out the orders for this round.

Shino already knows that he has very little time left, so, summoning up all his energy, intends to give Venus something to think about before he collapses. He hits her with a powerful Psychic blast that nearly knocks Venus over as she conjures a white, holy veil around her to protect herself from status affects.

She wobbles unsteadily on her feet as she tries to regain her balance from the powerful assault. Her grimace of pain turns into a smirk as she notices her opponent is wobbling on unsteady legs. Hissing at his opponent one last time, Shino collapses onto the ground, blacking out from energy loss.


[center][u] Post-Stats[u]


Venus the Blissey (Female)
HP: 89%
EP: 96%
Status: Okay
Safeguarded: 3 more rounds.


Shino the Spinarak (Male)
HP: 22%
EP: 0%
Status: Energy KOed

Arena Status: . Muddy and wet.

Notes:

The_Missing_Link sends out and attacks first I believe.

Due to Shino using all of his energy in his first attack, Psychic’s power was heightened.

[The_Missing_Link]

*recalls Shino*

I'll use Nightshade (male Alakazam)


Nightshade, first use safeguard and then put up a light screen. Finally, go with shockwave


Safeguard~Light Screen~Shockwave

[Knight of Time]

Okay Venus, I think we can get ourselves to a good start here.

Give Nightshade a Gravijaa Slam (basically, grab him and Teleport VERY high while still holding the Alakazam, then Seismic Toss him to the ground FAR below, headfirst or either arm first if possible), then lower yourself back down gently with a Psychic, doing your best to dodge the Shock Wave if it comes your way.

Gravijaa Slam ~ Psychic (to slow her fall to the ground)

[Saffire Persian]

ROUND TWELVE
Knight of Time vs. The_Missing_Link
ØOO | ØOO

[u] Stats[u]


Venus the Blissey (Female)
HP: 89%
EP: 96%
Status: Okay
Safeguarded: 3 more rounds.


Nightshade the Alakazam (Male)
HP: 100%
EP: 100%
Status: Ready to begin

Arena Status: Muddy from the rain.

~Round 12 Start~

Shino now fallen and replaced by Link’s male Alakazam, the next round commences. Nightshade quickly erects a holy aura around himself to defend from status attacks, much like his Blissey foe. The scene following is rather comical as the Blissey, with her stubby, and very, very short hands, attempts to clutch the Alakazam to begin the combo known as the Gravijaa Slam.

Closing her eyes, Venus attempts to tighten her very insecure grip around the Alakazam’s waist and manages to Teleport she and him up high into the air. Nightshade doesn’t seem incredibly intimidated by Venus’ unexpected move, and wastes no time conjuring up yet another shield to aid him in battle. The sudden appearance of the shield startles the Blissey, and her hold fumbles, and she only manages a rather lackluster toss (coupled by her arms limitations) that sends the Alakazam on a one way trip to the ground.

Nightshade hits the turf, managing to stand. His twin spoons crackle with electricity, and it isn’t long before he sends several bolts electric energy towards the Venus who is attempting to lower herself slowly to the ground, while trying her best to dodge the electric bolts; however, Shockwave is known for its lethal accuracy, and shows as the bolts “leap” from their place on the ground, crashing into the Blissey’s chest and disturbing her concentration with uncomfortable electric shocks, and she falls the rest of the way to the ground, though not as harmed by the fall as the Alakazam in front of her.


[center][u] Post-Stats[u]


Venus the Blissey (Female)
HP: 79%
EP: 87%
Status: Body bruised
Safeguarded:2 more rounds.


Nightshade the Alakazam (Male)
HP: 92%
EP: 87%
Status: Body Bruised from the fall
Light Screen: 3 more rounds
Safeguard: 4 more rounds

Arena Status: . Muddy and wet.

Notes:

First off, I don’t think Blissey’s “hands” are quite adequate enough to perform moves like Seismic Toss that have a need for a good range of motion – as they're stubby, short, and look like their quite limited in their reach and motions. O.o’ So I don’t think she would be quite as skilled performing the move as other Pokémon, so that affected how the move was used, and how the damage was calculated.

Knight of Time Attacks first

[Knight of Time]

Okay Venus, that didn't go too well, but at least we may have created ourselves a "sensitive" area on your opponent.

First off, try and launch a blinding Flash at him, then, whether or not he closes his eyes, aim a Secret Power aimed for the eyes if possible. Finally, blast his sensitive area with a Shadow Ball.

If he uses Psychic, do your best to Struggle against it to try and make him lose his telekinetic hold on you.

Flash/Struggle ~ Secret Power (aimed for the eyes if possible, whether or not Nightshade closed them against the Flash)/Struggle ~ Shadow Ball/Struggle

[The_Missing_Link]

Close your eyes and use shockwave. Then teleport behind her as she uses secret power and use focus punch

Shockwave~Teleport~Focus Punch

[Saffire Persian]

ROUND THIRTEEN
Knight of Time vs. The_Missing_Link
ØOO | ØOO

[u] Stats[u]


Venus the Blissey (Female)
HP: 79%
EP: 87%
Status: Body bruised
Safeguarded:2 more rounds.
Attacks: Flash/Struggle ~ Secret Power (aimed for the eyes if possible, whether or not Nightshade closed them against the Flash)/Struggle ~ Shadow Ball/Struggle


Nightshade the Alakazam (Male)
HP: 92%
EP: 87%
Status: Body Bruised from the fall
Light Screen: 3 more rounds
Safeguard: 4 more rounds
Attacks: Shockwave ~ Teleport ~ Focus Punch

Arena Status: Muddy from the rain.

~Round 13 Start~

Closing his eyes against the imminent flash, the Alakazam gathers up the electric energy stored somewhere within his body, releasing it just as Venus’ Flash goes off. The heat-seeking tendrils of electricity find their target with ease, barreling into the Blissey’s body and giving her a nice shock while the Alakazam’s eyes remained unharmed.

Rather annoyed at her failure, Venus opens her mouth, a beam tinged with purple gathering energy there. She launches it mere seconds later, only to have the Alakazam Teleport away and out of sight.

Looking around in confusion, Venus tries to locate the Alakazam, eyes darting around nervously. She doesn’t notice the air shimmer behind her as Nightshade reappears, and only to late does she notice the Alakazam’s incoming fist, brimming with focused energy.

The punch slams into the Blissey with unparallel force, and the move has no trouble sending her head over heels into through the muddy ground, where she’s too disoriented to respond with an attack – no, she’s too busy seeing stars for that at the moment. Though the dizziness will go away soon.

[center][u] Post-Stats[u]


Venus the Blissey (Female)
HP: 58%
EP: 80%
Status: Disoriented (1 more action); covered in mud.
Safeguarded: 1 more round


Nightshade the Alakazam (Male)
HP: 92%
EP: 68%
Status: Happy at his success.
Light Screen: 2 more rounds
Safeguard: 3 more rounds

Arena Status: . Muddy and wet.

Notes:

The Missing LInk Attacks first

[The_Missing_Link]

I want you to relax and then take it easy with a widespread confusion and then future sight

Relax~Confusion~Future Sight

[Knight of Time]

Okay Venus, we have to get back into this, fast.

Give Nightshade a triple assault of Shadow Balls as best you can. Aim them for any sensitive areas on his body if you can.

Shadow Ball ~ Shadow Ball ~ Shadow Ball

[Saffire Persian]

ROUND FOURTEEN
Knight of Time vs. The_Missing_Link
ØOO | ØOO

[u] Stats[u]


Venus the Blissey (Female)
HP: 58%
EP: 80%
Status: Disoriented (1 more action); covered in mud.
Safeguarded: 1 more round
Attacks: Shadowball ~ Shadowball ~ Shadowball


Nightshade the Alakazam (Male)
HP: 92%
EP: 68%
Status: Happy at his success.
Light Screen: 2 more rounds
Safeguard: 3 more rounds
Attacks:Relax ~ Confusion ~ Future Sight

Arena Status: Muddy from the rain.

~Round 14 Start~

With the Focus Punch having tired out the Alakazam to some extent, he has no problem with relaxing, allowing both his body and mind to recover from the strain of last round. Venus. However, has no such plan in mind. She smirks as her opponent relaxes, even though her head is swimming. Wobbling a bit, she summons up an orb of dark, purple energy. It takes only a few seconds for it to fully form, and with a wave of her stubby hands, she sends the Shadow Ball at the resting Alakazam. Nightshade takes the brunt of the attack, gasping in pain.

He recovers enough to close his eyes, allowing the air to ripple with psychic waves – sparkling with rainbow light. The waves wreck havoc on Venus’ mind, but she still manages to keep a clear head thanks to her Safeguard and sends another Shadow Ball Nightshade’s way as her disorientation subsides. The sphere once again hits the fox-like Pokémon in the chest, sending him staggering back, chest constricting painfully from the ghost-type energy.

Grunting, his eyes begin to glow a light blue. Images – undeterminable to most – flash before his eyes, visions of the future. But just as soon as they came, they’re gone. The trees rustle as an odd wind rushes through them, and even Venus can fill the uneasiness in the air – of a move waiting to be unleashed. Feeling a little disturbed, the Bl6+6ssey once again acts last, following up with her usual move with this round, it hitting with great accuracy.

[center][u] Post-Stats[u]


Venus the Blissey (Female)
HP: 53%
EP: 62%
Status: Covered in mud.
Safeguarded: Gone


Nightshade the Alakazam (Male)
HP: 64%
EP: 64%
Status: Pained from the Ghost-type assult.
Light Screen: 1 more rounds
Safeguard: 2 more rounds

Arena Status: . Muddy and wet.

Notes:

Knight of Time attacks first.

[The_Missing_Link]

If Kyle doesn't post by Monday, I'm DQing him. He posted his absence note more than a month ago and he hasn't posted since. College is tough but I'm in my second year and I've found enough time to come here every day so I'm not waiting around forever

[Knight of Time]

If Kyle doesn't post by Monday, I'm DQing him. He posted his absence note more than a month ago and he hasn't posted since. College is tough but I'm in my second year and I've found enough time to come here every day so I'm not waiting around forever

Rebecca, when you can, could you view my new post in the Abesnce Tower please? It will explain everything to you and Saffire Persian.

I'm not ready to post right now, though, I wish I had some time to recover, please. I'll edit my post (or make a new one, if necessary) when I'm ready to post my next moves.

Edit: Okay, I guess I'm ready to post my moves.

Venus, you did good in decreasing Nightshade's lead last round, so let's try and keep this going.

First off, aim another quick Shadow Ball at his chest, since it seems to be one of his more sensitive spots right now, then, smash the ground good with an Earthquake. Even with its risks, if we get Nightshade to fall on his chest it may bring some good results our way. Finally, let loose another fast [b]Shadow Ball at his chest!

Shadow Ball (aim at the chest) ~ Earthquake ~ Shadow Ball (again, aim at the chest)

[Knight of Time]

I hate to double post, but Rebecca, you planning to post your moves?

The DQ time has passed (I know this isn't like you to forget about the DQ yourself), but I don't want to have to DQ you (or see you be DQed by Saffire Persian). After all, I think you knew I can't stand opponents being DQed in my battles, right?

I'll be waiting, whenever you're ready.

[The_Missing_Link]

I hate to double post, but Rebecca, you planning to post your moves?

The DQ time has passed (I know this isn't like you to forget about the DQ yourself), but I don't want to have to DQ you (or see you be DQed by Saffire Persian). After all, I think you knew I can't stand opponents being DQed in my battles, right?

I'll be waiting, whenever you're ready.

I think you should know by now that when you edit a post, people won't see it until they're told the post was edited --;

[The_Missing_Link]

Nightshade, use a double team and then use psychic to lift her up and slam her into the ground. Finally, go for a dynamicpunch

Double Team~Psychic~Dynamicpunch

[Saffire Persian]

ROUND FIFTEEN
Knight of Time vs. The_Missing_Link
ØOO | ØOO

[u] Stats[u]


Venus the Blissey (Female)
HP: 53%
EP: 62%
Status: Covered in mud.
Attacks:: Shadowball ~ Earthquake ~ Shadowball


Nightshade the Alakazam (Male)
HP: 64%
EP: 64%
Status: Pained from the Ghost-type assult.
Light Screen: 1 more rounds
Safeguard: 2 more rounds
Attacks: Double Team ~ Psychic ~ Dynamic Punch

Arena Status: Muddy from the rain.

~Round 15 Start~

Acting quickly, Nightshade blurs for a few moments, conjuring up roughly five identical clones while Venus launches another Ghost-type assault. Confused at the number of Alakazam opponents littering the field, she chooses a target at random, sending the Shadowball in its direction. It hits this Alakazam right on target, however upon contact with the ghost energy, it immediately vanishes into nothing.

This gives Nightshade more than enough time to pursue with his attack. Concentrating, the psychic-type soon hones his Psychic energy enough to lift Venus off the ground. The Blissey is unsurprisingly startled as she’s lifted upwards, before being slammed down unmercifully into the ground floor. However, an opposing ripple of ground-type force soon puts a damper on Nightshade’s successful attack, destroying his clones at the ground’s erratic, shaking movements as the land is torn by tectonic vibrations.

Neigther wanting to get in, both attack nearly simultaneously. Nightshade reacts a little faster, his skinny fist glowing with concentrated chi energy. But the fist attack never lands as a Shadowball to the chest throws the Alakazam backwards onto the rocky turf, making the Dynamic Punch miss entirely. Nightshade’s shield runs out as well.

[center][u] Post-Stats[u]


Venus the Blissey (Female)
HP: 44%
EP: 42%
Status: Muddy, a little bruised.
Safeguarded: Gone


Nightshade the Alakazam (Male)
HP: 46%
EP: 47%
Status: Okay
Light Screen: Gone
Safeguard:1 more rounds

Arena Status: . Muddy, ground torn up a bit from the Earthquake.

Notes:

The Missing Link attacks first.

[The_Missing_Link]

Put up a reflect then use shockwave and tri attack

Reflect~Shockwave~Tri Attack

[Knight of Time]

Venus, use your first action to put up a new Safeguard, then once you see him put up his Reflect barrier, Teleport behind him quickly. Finally, blast him in the head from behind with a painful Shadow Ball, and let's see if that can give him a real headache.

Safeguard ~ Teleport (behind Nightshade) ~ Shadow Ball (to the back of his head)

[Saffire Persian]

ROUND SIXTEEN
Knight of Time vs. The_Missing_Link
ØOO | ØOO

Stats


Venus the Blissey (Female)
HP: 44%
EP: 42%
Status: Muddy, a little bruised.
Safeguard | Teleport | Shadowball


Nightshade the Alakazam (Male)
HP: 46%
EP: 47%
Status: Okay
Light Screen: Gone
Safeguard:1 more rounds
Reflect | Shockwave | Tri-Attack

Arena Status: Muddy from the rain.

~Round 16 Start~

Both Alakazam and Blissey take time to conjure up helpful buffers to protect against incoming attacks. For Venus, it's a pure white shield that resembles a veil, covering her in a white protective aura against ill-wanted status effects; for Nightshade, it's a translucent rectangular shield, hardy against physical blows.

But, the buffers are soon set up and over, and both move to the offensive. Venus' form wavers, shimmering away and out of existance. Nightshade, unsure of the whereabouts of his opponent, allows static energy to form around his silver spoons, sending multiple threads of electric energy to disperse across the ground. And just in time, it seems, as Blissey phases behind Nightshade, and back into existence. The heat-seeking bolts curve about, and lunge like hungry wolves towards the normal-type, striking her with keen, electrical fury.

Surprised, Blissey cries out, and Nightshade spins around. Immediately, his hands move, and a vortex of tri-colored energy form. Venus has to quickly think on her feet, launching a medium-sized Shadowball at Nightshade's head. It hits, (though passing through the barrier helps lessen its power) making the Alakazam's head snap back, but it does not stop the Tri-attack from barreling into Venus' elastic hide, though her safeguard protects her from any shady after-effects.

After that severe case of near-whiplash, Nightshade takes a few moments to stumble back onto his two feet, composing himself while trying to ignore the irritating kink in his neck. His Safeguard also fades away, though the Reflect still stands firm.

Post-Stats


Venus the Blissey (Female)
HP: 30%
EP: 28%
Status: Surprised
Safeguarded: Gone


Nightshade the Alakazam (Male)
HP: 41%
EP: 33%
Status: Well enough off, neck hurting a bit.
Reflect: 3 more rounds

Arena Status: . Muddy, ground torn up a bit from the Earthquake.

Notes:

KoT attacks first.

.. And yes, I know.. It's late. XD I suck.. yes yes... my apologies.

[Knight of Time]

Um, Saffire Persian, before I post, one question.

When Nightshade turned around to face Venus after she Teleported behind him and his Reflect barrier, shouldn't he have turned his back to the barrier? I mean, they are immobile, but I can sort of see them also being used like a cushion in this case (the use of Shadow Ball).

[Saffire Persian]

When Nightshade turned around to face Venus after she Teleported behind him and his Reflect barrier, shouldn't he have turned his back to the barrier? I mean, they are immobile, but I can sort of see them also being used like a cushion in this case (the use of Shadow Ball).

Eh, I ref that the Reflect or Lightscreen kind of 'follows' them around, if you will, and protect them from attacks. So it swiveled to the front of Nightshade, and helped buffer the Shadowball just a bit. I really don't see why it matters, but....

[Knight of Time]

Meh, it doesn't matter too much anyway.

Venus, one of the next couple of rounds could be your final one, so we have to fight extra hard next round.

Let's make Nightshade's neck pain worse. Aim another Shadow Ball at the spot irritating him, then up the pain with a Thunderbolt for a change. Finish with another Shadow Ball.

In the event of Double Team clones, Shock Wave them out of existance.

Shadow Ball (aimed for the kink in Nightshade's neck)/Shock Wave (for Double Team) ~ Thunderbolt/Shock Wave (for Double Team) ~ Shadow Ball/Shock Wave (for Double Team)

Rebecca, earlier in the battle when you wanted for only one sub per round, I just hope I didn't mess up here with my only subsitution for any of the three moves commanded here.

'sometimes messes up in battles when he didn't mean to'

[The_Missing_Link]

No, that looks good


Nightshade, as soon as she sends off that shadowball, teleport behind her and use dynamicpunch. Then use confusion to deflect the other shadowball

Teleport~Dynamicpunch~Confusion

[Saffire Persian]

ROUND SEVENTEEN
Knight of Time vs. The_Missing_Link
ØOO | ØOO

Stats


Venus the Blissey (Female)
HP: 30%
EP: 28%
Status: Surprised
Safeguarded: Gone
Shadowball/Shockwave | Thunderbolt/Shockwave | Shadowball/Shockwave


Nightshade the Alakazam (Male)
HP: 41%
EP: 33%
Status: Well enough off, neck hurting a bit.
Reflect: 3 more rounds
Teleport | Dynamic Punch | Confusion

Arena Status: Muddy from the rain.

~Round 17 Start~

With no hint of clones in sight, Venus begins to gather a orb of ghost-type energy between her hands. It grows quickly as the seconds pass, and with a loud yell, the Blissey throws it super-saiyan style towards Nightshade. Immediately, the Alakazam vanishes into thin air, leaving the Shadowball to collide with with the scenery's vegetation in an explosion of ghostly light.

Grimacing in confusion, Venus begins to charge up electricity as she waits for Nightshade to reappear. Nightshade does, his fist charged with concentrated chi. Venus doesn't notice the humanoid fox behind her until it's too late, however. The fist collides with the Blissey's face, bowling over the pink Pokémon, and making her see stars quite literally. With no Safeguard to protect her from status effects, the confusion takes a heavy toll on the Blissey's mind -- still reeling from the very much dynamic punch. In her confusion, the bolt of electricity spills out into tiny, harmless tendrils of static energy as Venus insists on picking herself up and wobbling about like a drunken thing.

Venus' confused state is only worsened as Nightshade inflicts a Psychic assault upon the normal-type's mind. Already confused, the mind explodes into a million puzzle pieces that futily try to piece themselves together into a coherent thought. Unfortunately for Venus, though, her thoughts are much to scattered to piece together, and the Shadowball her trainer ordered turns more into a Shadow Pebble as she trips over a tree root and faceplants into the wet, soggy ground. Nightshade smiles smugly at the sight, but unlike his opponent, remains fully alert.

Post-Stats


Venus the Blissey (Female)
HP: 11%
EP: 16%
Status: Confused



Nightshade the Alakazam (Male)
HP: 41%
EP: 19%
Status: Amused
Reflect: 2 more rounds

Arena Status: Muddy, ground torn up a bit from the Earthquake.

Notes:

TML attacks first.

[The_Missing_Link]

Good job, Nightshade. Now, use shockwave, relax and then another shockwave. That should do it

Shockwave~Relax~Shockwave

[Knight of Time]

Okay, I may be headed for an unavoidable loss here, but that won't stop me from making my final Pokemon be one that needs experience to evolve, as even in a loss, experience is experience.

Venus, we have to face facts that you won't be able to knock out Nightshade before he does the same to you, but at least we can try and give him some major damage before you fall. Use a Hyper Beam on him, but don't fire it in beam form. Instead, wait for it to expand enough to the point where it will explode, and make sure Nightshade is also caught in the blast.

Even though this move may be "suicidal", it's kinda a last resort, even if it is a bit cheap, which I apologize in advance to both of you if it would be considered cheap.

Hyper Beam (in explosion form, not beam form)

[Saffire Persian]

ROUND NINETEEN
Knight of Time vs. The_Missing_Link
ØØO | ØOO

Stats


Blazer the Cyndaquil (Male)
HP: 100%
EP: 100%
Status: Energetic, mentally preparing to battle.
Fire Spin - Double Team - Flamethrower



Nightshade the Alakazam (Male)
HP: 24%
EP: 22%
Status: Winded
Reflect: 1 more rounds
Psychic (Throw) - Shockwave - Metronome

Arena Status: Muddy from the rain.

~Round 19 Start~

With Venus finally out of the picture, Nightshade snorts in relief, as KOT recalls his fallen battler, and sends out a young, chipper Cyndaquil in her place. The young hedgehog looks around excitedly, a little on the nervous side, but more than prepared to give it his all.

At KOT's command, the Cyndaquil scuttles a few feet forward, towards the menacing Vulpine fox. No sooner do flames begin to rise and swirl up his throat and out of his mouth, does he suddenly find that he's being lifted psychically off the ground. Startled, Blazer squeals, shooting out bits of flame in surprise as he is tossed across the terrain, Fire Spin expelled harmlessly onto a patch of dirt.

Hurt, Blazer rises to his paws, his back blazing with fire as he shakes the bits of dirt and debris off his back. Still energetic and nimble as he was before, Blazer kicks back into action with a burst of speed. As he runs, his body begins to waver and split, until he finally duplicates himself into three additional beings, though only one has any substance. Nightshade, having seen this all before, snorts in derision, letting the Shockwave play across his spoons for a few moments -- to give Blazer a small taste of success - before sending the bolts scattering across the ground in many directions.

The Shockwave tears through the clones, and shocks the running Blazer as he skids to a halt. The fire-mouse grimaces in dismay, trying to shake the sparks off his body and figure out why his clones aren't around anymore.

Yelling aloud his kind's battle cry, Blazer sends a torrent of flames out of his mouth as he runs into firing range. The attack takes a few moments to reach the Alakazam, spoons moving back and forth in a very rhythmic motions, but still scorches him nonetheless. But Blazer's victory is sort lived, as he becomes suddenly -- painfully -- aware that the ground is quacking, and he is suddenly beset upon by rocks jolting up from the earth at a rapid pace, leaving the Cyndaquil rattled as the Ancient Power disappears back deep within the earth from whence it came.

Post-Stats


Blazer the Cyndaquil (Male)
HP: 79%
EP: 85%
Status: Startled and starting to lose confidence.



Nightshade the Alakazam (Male)
HP: 15%
EP: 8%
Status: Tiring, but satisfied.
Reflect: Gone

Arena Status: Muddy, ground torn up a bit from the Earthquake. Some foliage a bit charred from the explosion

Notes:

~ TML attacks first.

[Knight of Time]

Okay, well, that plan did work, so return, Venus.

Okay, time for me to send out a Pokemon whose evolution is long overdue after this battle is over. My last choice will be Blazer, my male Cyndaquil.

Blazer, let's immediately start with giving the Alakazam some trouble. Use a Fire Spin on him, but make it tight enough so that it can hit him multiple times if successful, then use a Double Team, finish with a Flamethrower.

If the Alakazam tries any move that can deal a status condition instantly if successful (e.g. Thunder Wave, Toxic), run out of the range of the move as best you can. One status condition could spell a surefire loss in the very end.

Fire Spin (made to be tight so that it can hit Nightshade multiple times if successful) ~ Double Team ~ Flamethrower

Rebecca, if we battle again, could we possibly be allowed to use type advantages on both sides, please? Besides, if you don't mind a double/triple battle someday, it may be a "forced" possibility.

[The_Missing_Link]

I personally think no type advantages allow the trainers to get more creative but I'm not against the idea

Nightshade, psychic to lift him up and throw him into the side of the mountain. Then shockwave and metronome

Psychic~Shockwave~Metronome

[Saffire Persian]

ROUND NINETEEN
Knight of Time vs. The_Missing_Link
ØØO | ØOO

Stats


Blazer the Cyndaquil (Male)
HP: 100%
EP: 100%
Status: Energetic, mentally preparing to battle.
Fire Spin - Double Team - Flamethrower



Nightshade the Alakazam (Male)
HP: 24%
EP: 22%
Status: Winded
Reflect: 1 more rounds
Psychic (Throw) - Shockwave - Metronome

Arena Status: Muddy from the rain.

~Round 19 Start~

With Venus finally out of the picture, Nightshade snorts in relief, as KOT recalls his fallen battler, and sends out a young, chipper Cyndaquil in her place. The young hedgehog looks around excitedly, a little on the nervous side, but more than prepared to give it his all.

At KOT's command, the Cyndaquil scuttles a few feet forward, towards the menacing Vulpine fox. No sooner do flames begin to rise and swirl up his throat and out of his mouth, does he suddenly find that he's being lifted psychically off the ground. Startled, Blazer squeals, shooting out bits of flame in surprise as he is tossed across the terrain, Fire Spin expelled harmlessly onto a patch of dirt.

Hurt, Blazer rises to his paws, his back blazing with fire as he shakes the bits of dirt and debris off his back. Still energetic and nimble as he was before, Blazer kicks back into action with a burst of speed. As he runs, his body begins to waver and split, until he finally duplicates himself into three additional beings, though only one has any substance. Nightshade, having seen this all before, snorts in derision, letting the Shockwave play across his spoons for a few moments -- to give Blazer a small taste of success - before sending the bolts scattering across the ground in many directions.

The Shockwave tears through the clones, and shocks the running Blazer as he skids to a halt. The fire-mouse grimaces in dismay, trying to shake the sparks off his body and figure out why his clones aren't around anymore.

Yelling aloud his kind's battle cry, Blazer sends a torrent of flames out of his mouth as he runs into firing range. The attack takes a few moments to reach the Alakazam, spoons moving back and forth in a very rhythmic motions, but still scorches him nonetheless. But Blazer's victory is sort lived, as he becomes suddenly -- painfully -- aware that the ground is quacking, and he is suddenly beset upon by rocks jolting up from the earth at a rapid pace, leaving the Cyndaquil rattled as the Ancient Power disappears back deep within the earth from whence it came.

Post-Stats


Blazer the Cyndaquil (Male)
HP: 79%
EP: 85%
Status: Startled and starting to lose confidence.



Nightshade the Alakazam (Male)
HP: 15%
EP: 8%
Status: Tiring, but satisfied.
Reflect: Gone

Arena Status: Muddy, ground torn up a bit from the Earthquake. Some foliage a bit charred from the explosion

Notes:

~ TML attacks first.

[The_Missing_Link]

Shockwave him until you fall. You did a good job

[Knight of Time]

Blazer, if Nightshade wants to knock himself out, we have to defend well from the electricity he's throwing.

Try and endure (note: not the actual move; that would force me to capitalize the first e) the electricity as best as you can for the whole round, throwing it off if possible.

endure ~ endure ~ endure

[Saffire Persian]

ROUND TWENTY
Knight of Time vs. The_Missing_Link
ØØO | ØOO

Stats


Blazer the Cyndaquil (Male)
HP: 79%
EP: 85%
Status: Startled and starting to lose confidence.
Endure - Endure - Endure


Nightshade the Alakazam (Male)
HP: 15%
EP: 8%
Status: Tiring, but satisfied.
Shockwave - Shockwave - Shockwave

Arena Status: Muddy from the rain.

~Round 20 Start~

Knowing he has little energy remaining, Nightshade attempts to make the best of it. Taking a deep breath, he channels the static electricity up his arms and into his two silver spoons, concentrating the bolts of unavoidable electric there, before releasing them to speed across the ground.

Cyndaquil, meanwhile, has hunched over in a ball, hoping to better defend himself from the attacks, but his curled up position does little to lesson the special damage, the electricity surging through his body like they would through wire. Squirming uncomfortably, Blazer is forced to take another Shockwave, making his whole body shudder from the after-effects until the electricity finally disappears into the soil. Then, Blazer's keen ears pick up a thud, and he peeks his head out of his self-contained ball, noticing that Nightshade has finally fainted, much to his relief.

Post-Stats


Blazer the Cyndaquil (Male)
HP: 70%
EP: 85%
Status: Relieved.


Nightshade the Alakazam (Male)
HP: 15%
EP: 0%
Status: KOed

Arena Status: Muddy, ground torn up a bit from the Earthquake. Some foliage a bit charred from the explosion

Notes:

~ TML sends out, KOT attacks, TML attacks.