-=Ho-oh2001 vs. Weasel Overlord [Ref: Phoenixsong]=-

[Ho-oh2001]

Anybody feel like obliging an old-timer in a little refresher battle? Been years since I've set foot in here and I'm itching to give it another shot.

Rules
Three vs. Three
DQ: One Week
Banned Moves: Non-draining Healing moves (incl. Rest); OHKO moves (incl. Perish Song and Destiny Bond; basically any move that KOs without dealing damage); Attract; Substitute; feel free to suggest others
Other: No fully evolved Pokémon. First tier evolutions are okay (this includes Pokémon that only evolve once), as are Pokémon that don't evolve.
You send first, I'll attack first. That should give us a little more time to find a ref, if such time is needed needed.

Arena
~Earth 2.0~
A planet in extreme miniature, floating inside a gaping metallic chamber. The little planet is still fairly large in and of itself; at a quarter-mile in circumference, it would take about 5 minutes for an average human to walk all the way around it. Several ecosystems are represented: a forest, an ocean, a desert, mountains, a city, two polar ice caps, and wide grasslands. Because the planet's gravity is generated artificially, it is only marginally weaker there than it is on Earth (though there is a discrepancy). Occasionally, between rounds, this gravity will weaken so that the Pokémon begin to float in the air, and then it will randomly spin and set them down on another type of terrain. The planet is subject to similar ecological changes and natural disasters as Earth is (rain, snow, earthquakes, typhoons, etc). Platforms on either side of the planet are where the trainers will stand, well within Pokéball range.

Questions, suggestions, changes you want to see, feel free to post or PM me. I'm pretty obliging. ^_^

[Weasel Overlord]

Yupyup, well, I have a pile of pokemon who need EXP, so I'll be happy to oblige the old friend of my Vulps! ^_^ (Don't worry, you don't know me, hehe, but Vulpix.ck's talked about you before)

For my first pokemon, I choose my female Poochyena, Padfoot, in honour of my re-reading of Half-Blood Prince and sobbing at the first mention of Sirius' death...

[Ho-oh2001]

O_O There's a name I haven't heard in a while! Do you still keep in touch?

Anyway, back to business. For my sparkling debut, I choose Melandru, my female Bulbasaur!

Let's start slow, Melandru: take advantage of the weather with Growth! Then open those leaves and peg Padfoot with Razor Leaf, and let out a spray of Toxic to catch her wherever she moves!

[Weasel Overlord]

Yeah man, she's my best friend! ^_^ We went to school together, in fact. o.O Also, she's coming to my uni this Saturday for ten days! Yaaaaay! ahem.

Right then, Padfoot! Let's begin with a nice Snatch, make off with the effect of that Growth! Follow up with a Double Team to avoid those leaves and finally, use a Taunt, to stop any nasty horrible toxins or anything of the like! ^_^

~Snatch ~Double Team ~Taunt

[Phoenixsong]

Well, since one of my matches just got DQ'd and another appears to be coming close, I'd be happy to "oblige an old-timer" (not that I think you know me...)

I shall see if I can get the reffing done tonight.

[Phoenixsong]

Ho-oh2001 vs. Weasel Overlord, Round One

Pre-Round Stats

Team 2001


Melandru (F)
Health: 100%
Energy: 100%
Status: Eager for her very first battle
Ho-oh2001’s Commands:
Growth ~ Razor Leaf ~ Toxic

Team Overlord


Padfoot (F)
Health: 100%
Energy: 100%
Status: Ready and raring to go
Weasel Overlord’s Commands:
Snatch ~ Double Team ~ Taunt

Arena

Earth 2.0

A planet in extreme miniature, floating inside a gaping metallic chamber. The little planet is still fairly large in and of itself; at a quarter-mile in circumference, it would take about 5 minutes for an average human to walk all the way around it. Several ecosystems are represented: a forest, an ocean, a desert, mountains, a city, two polar ice caps, and wide grasslands. Because the planet's gravity is generated artificially, it is only marginally weaker there than it is on Earth (though there is a discrepancy). Occasionally, between rounds, this gravity will weaken so that the Pokémon begin to float in the air, and then it will randomly spin and set them down on another type of terrain. The planet is subject to similar ecological changes and natural disasters as Earth is (rain, snow, earthquakes, typhoons, etc). Platforms on either side of the planet are where the trainers will stand, well within Pokéball range.

Round One: Begin!

This interesting Pokemon battle will be taking place on a tiny, artificial Earth. Earth 2.0 is a place full of many different environments that each promise to provide a unique spin on any battle. The two trainers, Ho-oh2001 and Weasel Overlord, stand on platforms that flank the miniature planet. They each fling a Pokeball onto the grassland area, releasing a Bulbasaur and a Poochyena, both female. Melandru the Bulbasaur is itching for her first battle, as is Padfoot the Poochyena; both Pokemon square off on opposite ends of the tiny plains and await their first orders.

Melandru kicks off her first battle with gusto, leaping into the center of the miniature grassland and opening her bulb up wide to take in the artificial sunlight. The petals of the little pink flower inside begin to swell a little bit, taking in more energy. Before Melandru has too much time to bask in this Growth, Padfoot sneaks up behind her and rests her forepaws on the reptile’s sides. The sunlight and subsequent power boost that Melandru’s flower takes in is Snatched away by the conniving little hyena, who scampers back to her side, sniggering, before her foe can do anything about it.

Upset at her less-than-auspicious first move, Melandru tries a different tactic. The Bulbasaur closes her bulb up again, does a handstand so that the bulb is angled towards Padfoot and then contracts it forcefully, expelling a barrage of Razor-like Leaves right at the thieving little Poochyena. Padfoot has no intention of being sliced up by those sharp-edged leaves and vibrates her body as hard and fast as she can, ending up with two identical Poochyena next to her. The Double Team comes too late, however; Melandru’s attack was already aimed in her general direction and is so widespread that the leaves slice through the clones and cut into her sides and muzzle.

A second contraction of Melandru’s bulb sends a thin, purplish mist out across the grasslands and towards Padfoot. The Poochyena is already upset about her cut face and cries out as the Toxic spray seeps into the wounds; dammit, that stings! Angry at Melandru’s successes, Padfoot starts shouting and sneering at her foe. Is that the best you’ve got, frog? You’re pathetic. You’re nothing but an annoying little newbie who thinks she has a chance… ha! Stop standing around throwing junk at me; come up here and fight, frog! The Taunts sting Melandru just as much as the poison stings Padfoot, and the Bulbasaur becomes angry. How dare that fluffy mutt insult her! Ooh, Padfoot is in for it next round…

It appears that the first round did not quite turn out as either trainer had planned. Melandru’s moves succeeded, for the most part, but she’s now seeing red and can think of nothing other than drawing and quartering Padfoot. Both of Padfoot’s attempts at avoiding her foe’s attacks, on the other hand, have failed, and in addition to having a tender face she is beginning to feel a little sick. Ho-oh2001 and Weasel Overlord stand on their platforms and think for a moment as to how these developments will work into their new plans.

Round One: Close

Post-Round Stats

Team 2001


Melandru (F)
Health: 100%
Energy: 95%
Status: Taunted (unable to use non-offensive moves for two more rounds); pretty darn annoyed and ready to thrash the nasty little rat-dog

Team Overlord


Padfoot (F)
Health: 93%
Energy: 87%
Status: Special Attack +1 (+2% special damage); Badly poisoned (2% damage this round, 4% next round); face stings something awful

Arena Status

A few leaves are scattered across the grass; nothing else significant has occurred.

Ref’s Notes
-Weasel Overlord didn’t specify how many clones Padfoot should create with Double Team, so I defaulted it to two clones.

-I’m doing this at work, so I had to rush it a bit. If something seems wrong or is confusing, let me know and I’ll fix it when I get home.

-Weasel Overlord attacks first next round.

[Weasel Overlord]

Okay Pads, no worries! Let's begin this round with a Heal Bell, get rid of that nasty poison! Follow up with a Crunch and finish the round with a Secret Power, methinks.

~Heal Bell ~Crunch ~Secret Power

[Ho-oh2001]

Melandru, calm down! You want to thrash her? Time for some stress relief, then.

Since Padfoot's trying to heal herself of your Toxic, blast her with a Sludge Bomb right after to see if you can get her again! Then, when she comes at you with fangs bared, ward her off with a lashing Vine Whip and blast away her final attack with a Secret Power of your own!

DBZ, anyone?

[Phoenixsong]

My profuse apologies for the lateness. Here we go!

Ho-oh2001 vs. Weasel Overlord, Round Two

Pre-Round Stats

Team 2001


Melandru (F)
Health: 100%
Energy: 95%
Status: Taunted (unable to use non-offensive moves for three more actions); pretty darn annoyed and ready to thrash the nasty little rat-dog
Ho-oh2001’s Commands:
Sludge Bomb ~ Vine Whip ~ Secret Power

Team Overlord


Padfoot (F)
Health: 93%
Energy: 87%
Status: Special Attack +1 (+2% special damage); Badly poisoned (2% damage this round, 4% next round); face stings something awful
Weasel Overlord’s Commands:
Heal Bell ~ Crunch ~ Secret Power

Arena

Earth 2.0

A planet in extreme miniature, floating inside a gaping metallic chamber. The little planet is still fairly large in and of itself; at a quarter-mile in circumference, it would take about 5 minutes for an average human to walk all the way around it. Several ecosystems are represented: a forest, an ocean, a desert, mountains, a city, two polar ice caps, and wide grasslands. Because the planet's gravity is generated artificially, it is only marginally weaker there than it is on Earth (though there is a discrepancy). Occasionally, between rounds, this gravity will weaken so that the Pokémon begin to float in the air, and then it will randomly spin and set them down on another type of terrain. The planet is subject to similar ecological changes and natural disasters as Earth is (rain, snow, earthquakes, typhoons, etc). Platforms on either side of the planet are where the trainers will stand, well within Pokéball range.

Round Two: Begin!

Melandru the Bulbasaur is seeing red. Bright, angry, screaming neon red. Her opponent, Padfoot the Poochyena, had the gall to fling a bunch of vicious insults at her for no good reason; the nasty sore loser little rat-dog… Padfoot would be smirking at her foe’s anger if she weren’t so sick from a well-aimed Toxic. Both of the unhappy Pokémon glare at one another from opposite ends of the Plains of Earth 2.0 and receive their new commands.

Padfoot is not feeling so hot, to say the least; the numerous cuts on her muzzle have allowed some nasty toxic poison to seep into her bloodstream. Unwilling to deal with this illness any longer, the Poochyena closes her eyes and concentrates, focusing her energy into intense mental prayer. Suddenly, the sound of a bell ringing can be heard in the distance; Padfoot allows the sound to flow over her body, soothing her stinging nerves. The little hyena is feeling much better after the Heal Bell… that doesn’t last for very long, however, due to the massive glob of purple poison Melandru has just launched into her stinging face. The Bulbasaur smiles wickedly. Sludge Bombs are fun, yessireebob. Nasty little weasel-dog, calling her an annoying newbie…

Melandru stops grinning when she sees a very angry and very goopy-faced Poochyena charging at her, mouth agape. She cries out as Padfoot Crunches down on her leg with viciously sharp fangs. As Padfoot finally releases her, smiling as a bit of blood drips from her teeth, Melandru lets out a snarl and snaps a pair of long vines straight at her foe. The Vine Whips smack painfully into Padfoot’s already tender face and throw her backwards across the tiny plains and toward the miniscule forest.

Shaking her head gingerly to try and remove some of the sludge without aggravating her stinging face, Padfoot picks herself up and opens her mouth again. A ball of whitish energy, born of some strange, Secret Power, begins to form in her open mouth, growing steadily larger and larger until… the ball of energy quickly flashes a light green before sailing through the air and striking Melandru. Not to be outdone, the little green reptile launches her own Secret Power in retaliation. Padfoot is thrown backward a second time; she stands again and glowers angrily at her opponent.

Melandru lets out a sigh of relief. Smacking the nasty rat-dog around has made her feel so much better… now she’s settled the score with her for all of that ridiculous name-calling. Padfoot, on the other hand, is seething with anger. How dare that insolent toad mess with her beautiful face again?! Those open cuts might just leave some gnarly scars… but this match is far from over, and the Poochyena hopes fervently that she’ll be able to give Melandru a few scars of her own before this battle is through.

Round Two: Close

Post-Round Stats

Team 2001


Melandru (F)
Health: 84%
Energy: 77%
Status: Feeling pretty cocky

Team Overlord


Padfoot (F)
Health: 70%
Energy: 69%
Status: Special Attack +1 (+2% special damage); face stings something awful

Arena Status

A few leaves are scattered across the grass. A few splotches of sludge are also visible; the grass beneath them is sizzling away.

Ref’s Notes
-I made an itsy bitsy error last time (I knew I would mess something up, rushing like that…) Melandru’s stats should have said “Taunted (unable to use non-offensive moves for three more actions)”, not two more rounds. It didn’t really affect anything, but I apologize for the mistake.

-Ho-oh2001 attacks first next round.

[Phoenixsong]

DQ warning for Ho-oh2001. You've got two days to post attacks. *sigh* Not again...

[Phoenixsong]

Ah, well... Ho-oh2001 is disqualified and the match goes to Weasel Overlord. The match did not progress far enough for anyone to earn any points.