Gym Battle: MLG vs. Unbraced [Ref: VirtualPlay]

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

You got me on the Uproar. Damn special/physical split.

Now I look like an ignorant fool

[Unbraced]

^ look like?

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Reminder.

[VirtualPlay]

Gym Round 010

Arena:
MLG's new Arena, currently named "The Desert." As the name suggests, it takes place in a sizable desert area. A huge obelisk-like rock stands in the middle. There is a raging Sandstorm that blows for four rounds, subsides for two, then starts up and repeats; weather effects are only useable during those two rounds, as the Sandstorm overrides anything else.

The Sandstorm is currently raging, round 4 of 4.

DQ Time: 1 week
Damage Cap: none
Banned Moves: Rest, Toxic


Gym Leader: MeLoVeGhOsTs
x• Madarame Ikkaku ♂
HP}========-- 79%
EN}========-- 75%
ST: +2 ATTACK, -2 DEFENSE, +2 SPEED, -1 ACCURACY
DynamicPunch ~^~ Brick Break ~^~ Focus Blast
Subs: Focus Punch, Shock Wave

Challenger: Unbraced
x• B-ball ♂
HP}==-------- 24%
EN}=====----- 54%
ST: Poisoned (3)
Protect ~^~ Rock Smash ~^~ Protect

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B-ball doesn't like the sound of the attacks coming his way, so he quickly sets up a Protect screen to deter the attack. MI knows there's no attack coming, so he sets to focusing his energy into a punch. He launches himself at B-ball, but his super-strong punch is blocked by a formerly invisible Protect screen. B-ball doesn't feel the damage, but he had to exert a fair amount of energy to keep his Protect up.

MI then goes and tries to throw a punch that could break bricks. Unfortunately a small slip of his feet in the sand causes his punch to land just a few inches off from B-ball. B-ball takes the opportunity to roll forward and hit MI with a smashing blow again.

Scared of the next move as well, B-ball hastily goes to put another Protect screen up. He has a bit of trouble, but manages to get one created. MI, knowing it was another turn without being attacked, focuses his energy into a punch again. He looks at B-ball, grins, and slams down hard onto yet another Protect screen. B-ball strains to keep it up, and MI is now looking rather irritated. At least the mud in his eyes has dried up enough to wipe away.

The wind whips one last time, giving B-ball some nasty scratches, before finally fading away. B-ball is glad, but his poison isn't helping his position any.

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Battler's Digest Version
B-ball used Protect; B-ball is Protected! [B-ball: -2 EN]
Madarame Ikkaku used Focus Punch; B-ball Protected himself! [MI: -12 EN] [B-ball: -14 EN]

Madarame Ikkaku used Brick Break; it critically failed… [MI: -7 EN]
B-ball used Rock Smash; it hit! [MI: -7 HP] [B-ball: -4 EN]

B-ball used Protect; B-ball is Protected! [B-ball: -2 EN]
Madarame Ikkaku used Focus Punch; B-ball Protected himself! [MI: -12 EN] [B-ball: -14 EN]
Madarame Ikkaku's vision cleared… [MI: +1 ACC]

B-ball is hurt by the poison… [B-ball: -3 HP]
B-ball was buffeted by the Sandstorm... [B-ball: -6 HP]
The Sanstorm subsides. [Arena: -Sandstorm]

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Arena:
The Sandstorm finally subsides, calming down for the next two rounds.


Gym Leader: MeLoVeGhOsTs
x• Madarame Ikkaku ♂
HP}=======--- 72%
EN}=====----- 44%
ST: +2 ATTACK, -2 DEFENSE, +2 SPEED

Challenger: Unbraced
x• B-ball ♂
HP}==-------- 15%
EN}==-------- 18%
ST: Poisoned (3)

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Battle Notes:
Unbraced to attack next.

I apologize for the additional delay, my weekend was full of majorly busy adventures as there was a local con that I went to.

[Unbraced]

Protect-Aqua tail-Protect

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Relax, Counter, Relax.

[VirtualPlay]

Gym Round 011

Arena:
MLG's new Arena, currently named "The Desert." As the name suggests, it takes place in a sizable desert area. A huge obelisk-like rock stands in the middle. There is a raging Sandstorm that blows for four rounds, subsides for two, then starts up and repeats; weather effects are only useable during those two rounds, as the Sandstorm overrides anything else.

The Sandstorm is currently subsided, round 1 of 2.

DQ Time: 1 week
Damage Cap: none
Banned Moves: Rest, Toxic


Gym Leader: MeLoVeGhOsTs
x• Madarame Ikkaku ♂
HP}=======--- 72%
EN}=====----- 44%
ST: +2 ATTACK, -2 DEFENSE, +2 SPEED
relax ~^~ Counter ~^~ relax

Challenger: Unbraced
x• B-ball ♂
HP}==-------- 15%
EN}==-------- 18%
ST: Poisoned (3)
Protect ~^~ Aqua Tail ~^~ Protect

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B-ball's not taking any chances this time around, and he quickly starts to set up another Protect screen. Unfortunately he doesn't get as lucky with it this time, and the screen fizzles out before it can set. MI didn't want to waste time on the potentially successful screen, so he simply relaxes.

MI then gets set up for B-ball's next attack, and the little ball of Spheal charges his tail with Water energy. He then rolls straight at MI, slashing his tail at him. MI is ready, though, and catches the tail, lessening the damage a bit. He then uses that damage to fuel a nasty throw, hurling B-ball straight into the obelisk.

B-ball slides down the obelisk, lands at the base, and doesn't move further. Unbraced recalls his Pokémon, and now must decide on his final battler.

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Battler's Digest Version
B-ball used Protect; it failed to work… [B-ball: -2 EN]
Madarame Ikkaku started to relax; MI regained Energy! [MI: +6 EN]

B-ball used Aqua Tail; it hit, but was Countered! [MI: -8 HP] [B-ball: -8 EN]
Madarame Ikkaku used Counter; it succeeded! [MI: -10 EN] [B-ball: -16 HP]

B-ball has FAINTED!

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Arena:
The Sandstorm stays low, but will only stay down for one more round.


Gym Leader: MeLoVeGhOsTs
x• Madarame Ikkaku ♂
HP}======---- 64%
EN}====------ 40%
ST: +2 ATTACK, -2 DEFENSE, +2 SPEED

Challenger: Unbraced
x• B-ball ♂
HP}---------- 0%
EN}=--------- 8%
ST: Fainted; please choose your replacement.

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Battle Notes:
The order of the next posts will be:
1: Unbraced sends out his replacement.
2: MeLoVeGhOsTs chooses his attacks.
3: Unbraced chooses his attacks.

[Unbraced]

I choose Spike, my male cacnea

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Fire Fang x3. Aerial Ace if it tries evasion moves, Focuspunch with a non-attacking move. If it tries Torment, use Flamethrower in the second slot.

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Reminder for VP.

[Unbraced]

Low Kick-Teeter Dance-Ingrain

[VirtualPlay]

Gym Round 012

Arena:
MLG's new Arena, currently named "The Desert." As the name suggests, it takes place in a sizable desert area. A huge obelisk-like rock stands in the middle. There is a raging Sandstorm that blows for four rounds, subsides for two, then starts up and repeats; weather effects are only useable during those two rounds, as the Sandstorm overrides anything else.

The Sandstorm is currently subsided, round 2 of 2.

DQ Time: 1 week
Damage Cap: none
Banned Moves: Rest, Toxic


Gym Leader: MeLoVeGhOsTs

♂ Madarame Ikkaku
HP}=============------- 64%
EN}========------------ 40%
ST: +2 ATTACK, -2 DEFENSE, +2 SPEED
Fire Fang ~^~ Fire Fang/Flamethrower ~^~ Fire Fang
Subs: Aerial Ace, Focus Punch

Challenger: Unbraced

♂ Spike
HP}==================== 100%
EN}==================== 100%
ST: Poisoned (3)
Low Kick ~^~ Teeter Dance ~^~ Ingrain

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MI starts off by charging at the newcomer Spike, biting down hard with his fangs burning hot. Spike falls back from the bite and quickly spins around to give MI a swift and harsh kick to his legs, knocking him down hard.

Spike then starts dancing wildly, and MI starts charging up for a large attack. Suddenly Spike glows blue slightly, and MI starts to watch the dance, attempting to mimic it himself. After a moment he realizes how silly this is and goes in for the attack, but the dancing has thrown him off-balance and he swings wildly, falling to the ground instead.

MI gets up and watches as Spike shoots out a long tendril into the sand. Spike tries to use it to absorb energy, but the desert sand is so dry he can't get very many nutrients from it. MI shakes his head clear of his confusion and focuses again, this time getting the giant punch off properly. Spike gets pummeled, his tendril extending as he rolled backwards a bit.

Spike rolls back to his rooting point and focuses on the tendril, drawing what nutrients he can from the dry ground. Meanwhile, the wind starts to howl again, marking the reappearance of the Sandstorm.

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Battler's Digest Version
Madarame Ikkaku used Fire Fang; it hit! [MI: -6 EN] [Spike: -9 HP]
Spike used Low Kick; it hit! [MI: -20 HP] [Spike: -7 EN]

Spike used Teeter Dance; MI became confused! [MI: +CON] [Spike: -3 EN]
Madarame Ikkaku used Focus Punch; it failed due to confusion! [MI: -3 EN/-3 HP]

Spike used Ingrain; Spike rooted himself! [Spike: -5 EN/+ING]
Madarame Ikkaku snapped out of confusion! [MI: -CON]
Madarame Ikkaku used Focus Punch; it hit! [MI: -12 EN] [Spike: -15 HP]

Spike regained health from being Ingrained! [Spike: +3 HP]
The Sandstorm starts to brew… [Arena: +Sandstorm (4 rounds)]

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Arena:
The Sandstorm starts brewing once again.


Gym Leader: MeLoVeGhOsTs

♂ Madarame Ikkaku
HP}=========----------- 41%
EN}====---------------- 19%
ST: +2 ATTACK, -2 DEFENSE, +2 SPEED

Challenger: Unbraced

♂ Spike
HP}================---- 79%
EN}=================--- 85%
ST: Ingrained (+3 health per round)

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Battle Notes:
By "round" I mean set of three actions.

Unbraced to attack next.

[Unbraced]

Low kick-Drain punch-Low kick

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Fireblast + Hyperbeam + Focusblast.

[VirtualPlay]

Gym Round 013

Arena:
MLG's new Arena, currently named "The Desert." As the name suggests, it takes place in a sizable desert area. A huge obelisk-like rock stands in the middle. There is a raging Sandstorm that blows for four rounds, subsides for two, then starts up and repeats; weather effects are only useable during those two rounds, as the Sandstorm overrides anything else.

The Sandstorm is currently raging, round 1 of 4.

DQ Time: 1 week
Damage Cap: none
Banned Moves: Rest, Toxic


Gym Leader: MeLoVeGhOsTs

♂ Madarame Ikkaku
HP}=========----------- 41%
EN}====---------------- 19%
ST: +2 ATTACK, -2 DEFENSE, +2 SPEED
Fire Blast +++ Hyper Beam +++ Focus Blast

Challenger: Unbraced

♂ Spike
HP}================---- 79%
EN}=================--- 85%
ST: Ingrained (+3 health per round)
Low Kick ~^~ Drain Punch ~^~ Low Kick

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MI begins charging up a large combo move, but Spike sees an opportunity and quickly smacks MI with a kick at his legs, causing him to fall down once more. Staying on the ground, MI rolls over a bit and gathers all of his remaining energy. He focuses some into his hands, where he charges a glowing bal of energy, and the rest goes to his mouth, where he starts forming a large fiery shape. Just before launching the two, he also uses what's left of the energy to form a giant beam, then puts both the ball and the flame in front of the beam, aiming it straight at Spike. Spike is too close to avoid it and gets thrown back quite a bit, but his rooting catches him and keeps him from going too far.

MI is now spent, and barely has enough energy to stand, never mind attack. Spike takes this opportunity to charge his fist with a green-and-yellow glowing aura, then jumps at MI. The blow hits, and MI winces in pain as Spike feels a little refreshed.

With MI still unable to attack, Spike makes another swipe with his stubby legs, tripping up MI yet again. The pain from falling so hard is finally too much for MI, and he is unable to get up again.

Spike takes the time to focus on his root, healing himself as much as he can. The Sandstorm whips him around, though, causing yet more pain.

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Battler's Digest Version
Spike used Low Kick; it hit! [MI: -20 HP] [Spike: -7 EN]
Madarame Ikkaku used a combination of Fire Blast, Hyper Beam, and Focus Blast; MI's energy is low, but attacks with lower power and hits! [MI: -19 EN] [Spike: -22 HP]

Spike used Drain Punch; it hit! [MI: -10 HP] [Spike: -6 EN/+5 HP]

Spike used Low Kick; it hit! [MI: -20 HP] [Spike: -7 EN]

Madarame Ikkaku has FAINTED!

Spike regained health from being Ingrained! [Spike: +3 HP]
Spike was buffeted by the Sandstorm… [Spike: -6 HP]
The Sandstorm continues to rage. [Arena: Sandstorm (3 rounds)]

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Arena:
The Sandstorm continues to rage.


Gym Leader: MeLoVeGhOsTs

♂ Madarame Ikkaku
HP}-------------------- 0%
EN}-------------------- 0%
ST: Fainted; please choose your replacement.

Challenger: Unbraced

♂ Spike
HP}=============------- 62%
EN}=============------- 65%
ST: Ingrained (+3 health per round)

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Battle Notes:
The order of the next posts will be:
1: MeLoVeGhOsTs sends his replacement and chooses his attacks.
2: Unbraced chooses his attacks.

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Here comes Yu, my male Aerodactyl!

Start with Flamethrower, then Air Cutter, finish with Dragonbreath; try to paralyze it.

[Unbraced]

Teeter Dance-ThunderPunch- Substitute

[VirtualPlay]

Gym Round 014

Arena:
MLG's new Arena, currently named "The Desert." As the name suggests, it takes place in a sizable desert area. A huge obelisk-like rock stands in the middle. There is a raging Sandstorm that blows for four rounds, subsides for two, then starts up and repeats; weather effects are only useable during those two rounds, as the Sandstorm overrides anything else.

The Sandstorm is currently raging, round 2 of 4.

MeLoVeGhOsTs sends out his final Pokémon, his Aerodactyl named Yu.

DQ Time: 1 week
Damage Cap: none
Banned Moves: Rest, Toxic


Gym Leader: MeLoVeGhOsTs

♂ Yu
HP}==================== 100%
EN}==================== 100%
ST: Fresh!
Flamethrower ~^~ Air Cutter ~^~ Dragonbreath

Challenger: Unbraced

♂ Spike
HP}=============------- 62%
EN}=============------- 65%
ST: Ingrained (+3 health per round)
Teeter Dance ~^~ Thunder Punch ~^~ Substitute

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Yu moves very quickly upon coming out, breathing out a large stream of fire onto the little Cacnea he's come to fight. Spike winces in pain at the fire, enduring it the best he can. When the fire stops, he starts to dance wildly again. Yu is intrigued at this dance and without realizing it starts to dance himself into a confused state.

But dancing isn't what he's supposed to be doing, and Yu quickly turns and slashes at Spike with his wing, creating a sharp slice of wind. It hurts Spike, but he pushes through the pain to run up to Yu, charging his fist with electricity. Bouncing up, he slams his electrified fist into Yu. Yu feels the pain, but the electricity quickly leaves him. Spike retracts back to his rooted point.

Yu then goes to breathe a large stream of energy, but he suddenly had flashes of the dancing in his mind again. Without realizing it, he began to dance again as well; his erratic movements caused him to smack himself a couple of times. Spike, oblivious to this, is setting about making a clone of himself. He focuses and builds a replica out of the sand, fills it with some of his health, then puts a mental block on Yu. He then sits back, pleased with his work.

Spike focuses on his root, drawing what little energy he can from it. Meanwhile, the Sandstorm gave a severe slash of sand, and both Spike and his Substitute got whipped.

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Battler's Digest Version
Yu used Flamethrower; it hit! [Yu: -9 EN] [Spike: -11 HP]
Spike used Teeter Dance; Yu became confused! [Yu: +CON] [Spike: -3 EN]

Yu used Air Cutter; it hit! [Yu: -5 EN] [Spike: -7 HP]
Spike used Thunder Punch; it hit! [Yu: -9 HP] [Spike: -7 EN]

Yu used Dragonbreath; it failed due to confusion… [Yu: -3 EN/-3 HP]
Spike used Substitute; Spike created a clone! [Spike: -7 EN/-7 HP] [Spike(SUB): +7 HP]

Spike regained health from being Ingrained! [Spike: +3 HP]
Spike was buffeted by the Sandstorm… [Spike: -6 HP]
Spike's Substitute was buffeted by the Sandstorm… [Spike(SUB): -6 HP]
The Sandstorm continues to rage. [Arena: Sandstorm (2 rounds)]

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Arena:
The Sandstorm continues to rage.


Gym Leader: MeLoVeGhOsTs

♂ Yu
HP}==================-- 88%
EN}=================--- 83%
ST: Confused

Challenger: Unbraced

♂ Spike
HP}=========----------- 41%
EN}==========---------- 48%
ST: Ingrained (+3 health per round), Substitute (1 HP)

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Battle Notes:
Unbraced to attack next.

[VirtualPlay]

Friendly reminder for Unbraced: you have 3 days left to post.

You don't want to see my unfriendly reminder.

[Unbraced]

Swords dance-Thunder punch-Drain punch

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Relax and clear your head. Then use Heatwave and finish with Aerial Acee.

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Big rminder for VP

[VirtualPlay]

Gym Round 015

Arena:
MLG's new Arena, currently named "The Desert." As the name suggests, it takes place in a sizable desert area. A huge obelisk-like rock stands in the middle. There is a raging Sandstorm that blows for four rounds, subsides for two, then starts up and repeats; weather effects are only useable during those two rounds, as the Sandstorm overrides anything else.

The Sandstorm is currently raging, round 3 of 4.

DQ Time: 1 week
Damage Cap: none
Banned Moves: Rest, Toxic


Gym Leader: MeLoVeGhOsTs

♂ Yu
HP}==================-- 88%
EN}=================--- 83%
ST: Confused
relax ~^~ Heat Wave ~^~ Aerial Ace

Challenger: Unbraced

♂ Spike
HP}=========----------- 41%
EN}==========---------- 48%
ST: Ingrained (+3 health per round), Substitute (1 HP)
Swords Dance ~^~ Thunder Punch ~^~ Drain Punch

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Yu starts relaxing, trying to clear his mind from the confusion. Unfortunately it doesn't seem to work, but fortunately he does get a nice rest in. Spike doesn't seem to care about it, and starts doing an intricate dance to sharpen his attacks.

Yu fights with his confusing visions, then lets out a gigantic breath of piping-hot air at Spike. However, the angle wasn't quite right and it sears over the head of the cactus. Spike takes the chance and rushes over to Yu, giving him an electric uppercut fueled by his earlier dancing. Yu feels the pain, but the electricity clears quickly.

Finally, Yu manages to free his vision, locates Spike, and gives an accurate blow across his body, which promptly dissipates into nothingness. The real Spike reappears for Yu, just in time for him to give Yu a green-glowy punch. Yu feels his health sapping again, and Spike takes a little of that health for himself.

Spike also draws a bit of health from his tendril, but the Sandstorm whips all his health gains away.

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Battler's Digest Version
Yu started to relax; Yu regained Energy! [Yu: +6 EN]
Spike used Swords Dance; Spike's Attack sharply rose! [Spike: -4 EN/+2 ATK]

Yu used Heat Wave; it missed… [Yu: -9 EN]
Spike used Thunder Punch; it hit! [Yu: -11 HP] [Spike: -7 EN]

Yu used Aerial Ace; Yu snapped out of confusion; it hit the Substitute! [Yu: -6 EN] [Spike(SUB): -7 HP]
Spike's Substitute broke! [Spike: -SUB]
Spike used Drain Punch; it hit! [Yu: -7 HP] [Spike: -7 EN/+3 HP]

Spike regained health from being Ingrained! [Spike: +3 HP]
Spike was buffeted by the Sandstorm… [Spike: -6 HP]
The Sandstorm continues to rage. [Arena: Sandstorm (1 round)]

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Arena:
The Sandstorm continues to rage.


Gym Leader: MeLoVeGhOsTs

♂ Yu
HP}==============------ 70%
EN}===============----- 74%
ST: No longer confused.

Challenger: Unbraced

♂ Spike
HP}=========----------- 41%
EN}======-------------- 30%
ST: Ingrained (+3 health per round)

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Battle Notes:
MeLoVeGhOsTs to attack next.

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Taunt. Then Heatwave. Finish with Aerial Ace.

[Unbraced]

Focus Punch-Thunder punch-Destiny Bond

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Reminder for VP.

[VirtualPlay]

Gym Round 016

Arena:
MLG's new Arena, currently named "The Desert." As the name suggests, it takes place in a sizable desert area. A huge obelisk-like rock stands in the middle. There is a raging Sandstorm that blows for four rounds, subsides for two, then starts up and repeats; weather effects are only useable during those two rounds, as the Sandstorm overrides anything else.

The Sandstorm is currently raging, round 4 of 4.

DQ Time: 1 week
Damage Cap: none
Banned Moves: Rest, Toxic


Gym Leader: MeLoVeGhOsTs

♂ Yu
HP}==============------ 70%
EN}===============----- 74%
ST: No longer confused.
Taunt ~^~ Heat Wave ~^~ Aerial Ace

Challenger: Unbraced

♂ Spike
HP}=========----------- 41%
EN}======-------------- 30%
ST: Ingrained (+3 health per round)
Focus Punch ~^~ Thunder Punch ~^~ Destiny Bond

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As the battle and Sandstorm both rage, Yu takes a break from attacking and starts yelling out insults at Spike. Spike doesn't take kindly to that, and starts fuming. Fortunately he's already preparing a nice large attack, and after focusing for a bit he launches his body, fist-first at Yu. Yu reels in pain as Spike retracts back to his root.

Irritated, Yu lets loose a humongous blast of hot air that washes over Spike. Spike feels so hot it's as if the air is actually on fire, and he curls up in pain as he waits for it to pass. Interestingly enough, it's so hot that clusters of flying sand start forming together into little glass balls, which pelt Spike as well. As the roar of the fiery wind dies down, Spike pops out and charges his fist with electricity, giving Yu a nice shocking punch.

Spike then starts calling upon a ghostly essence to pull Yu with him should he fall. But he can't focus on that properly with Yu's taunting face in his mind, so he cancels that attack to lash out at Yu again. Yu takes the hit, then flies up and focuses his body on being accurate. He quickly slashes across Spike, who rolls around the ground for a bit before retreating to his root.

Spike sucks up as much nutrient as he can from the dry desert, but it gets whipped away by the Sandstorm that finally subsides.

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Battler's Digest Version
Yu used Taunt; Spike fell for the Taunt! [Yu: -5 EN] [Spike: +TAU (6 turns)]
Spike used Focus Punch; it hit! [Yu: -15 HP] [Spike: -12 EN]

Yu used Heat Wave; it critically hit! [Yu: -9 EN] [Spike: -14 HP]
Spike used Thunder Punch; it hit! [Yu: -9 HP] [Spike: -7 EN]

Spike used Destiny Bond; Spike is Taunted and lashes out instead! [Yu: -5 HP] [Spike: -5 EN]
Yu used Aerial Ace; it hit! [Yu: -6 EN] [Spike: -9 HP]

Spike regained health from being Ingrained! [Spike: +3 HP]
Spike was buffeted by the Sandstorm… [Spike: -6 HP]
The Sandstorm subsides. [Arena: -Sandstorm]

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Arena:
The Sandstorm continues to rage.


Gym Leader: MeLoVeGhOsTs

♂ Yu
HP}==========---------- 46%
EN}===========--------- 54%
ST: No longer confused.

Challenger: Unbraced

♂ Spike
HP}====---------------- 19%
EN}==------------------ 6%
ST: Ingrained (+3 health per round)

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Battle Notes:
Unbraced to attack next.

[Unbraced]

Thunder Punch x3

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Hit it with Outburst (Fireblast + Hyperbeam). If it didn't die yet, use Aerial Ace.

[VirtualPlay]

Gym Round 017

Arena:
MLG's new Arena, currently named "The Desert." As the name suggests, it takes place in a sizable desert area. A huge obelisk-like rock stands in the middle. There is a raging Sandstorm that blows for four rounds, subsides for two, then starts up and repeats; weather effects are only useable during those two rounds, as the Sandstorm overrides anything else.

The Sandstorm is currently subsided, round 1 of 2.

DQ Time: 1 week
Damage Cap: none
Banned Moves: Rest, Toxic


Gym Leader: MeLoVeGhOsTs

♂ Yu
HP}==========---------- 46%
EN}===========--------- 54%
ST: Fine
Outburst (Fire Blast +++ Hyper Beam) ~^~ Aerial Ace

Challenger: Unbraced

♂ Spike
HP}====---------------- 19%
EN}==------------------ 6%
ST: Ingrained (+3 health per round), Taunted (4 more turns)
Thunder Punch ~^~ Thunder Punch ~^~ Thunder Punch

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With the desert clear from the whipping sand finally, Yu starts charging up a large attack, creating a ball of energy in his mouth. As he starts breathing fire around the beam, Spike rushes over and uses the last of his energy to smack Yu with an electrifying punch. The shock washes over Yu, but he ignores it as he forms the flaming shape in front of his mouth. Aiming carefully, he blasts the humongous beam at Spike who had retracted to his rooting point. A large explosion rocks the arena, and when the dust settles, Spike is seen in a small glassy divot in the sand.

Spike tries to move, but he can't seem to gather enough energy to and collapses. Unbraced recalls his final Pokémon, defeated.

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Battler's Digest Version
Spike used Thunder Punch; it hit! [Yu: -8 HP] [Spike: -6 EN]
Yu used Outburst, a combination of Fire Blast and Hyper Beam; it hit! [Yu: -20 EN] [Spike: -29 HP]

Spike has FAINTED!

MeLoVeGhOsTs is the VICTOR!

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Arena:
There's a nice glass divot in the Sandstorm-free arena as the battle comes to a close.


Gym Leader: MeLoVeGhOsTs

♂ Yu
HP}========------------ 38%
EN}=======------------- 34%
ST: Content.

Challenger: Unbraced

♂ Spike
HP}-------------------- 0%
EN}-------------------- 0%
ST: Fainted.

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Battle Notes:
Gym Leader MeLoVeGhOsTs has defeated Challenger Unbraced.
MeLoVeGhOsTs receives 6 Points.
Unbraced receives 3 Points
I receive 6 Points.

Finally finished; I apologize for all the delays in the refs.

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Not a problem. Thank you for reffing.

Thank you for a good match VP. Your Cacnea made a great comeback.