Battle on Osloki Island! RL vs. Ash (ref: Oslo)

[Greyfox]

One could make the same argument about some of your tactics, Ash.

Truth is, you've gotta keep a watchful eye on your opponent's movesets. They can and will take advantage of every scenario if it means they can win.

[Ash0011]

true I just thought that if a move with as high an energy take age as final gambit didn't exceed the cap db wouldn't
but just thought of a new strat utilizing this that will allow me to make a comeback on my dl match
any who go psyshock

[Greyfox]

Final Gambit, Explosion, and Selfdestruct are explosive techniques that cost the user's life in favor of a high damage output. It causes a lot of damage outwardly, but it also must adhere to the damage cap (if one's in place).

Destiny Bond, however, isn't an attack. It can't be avoided because the user it using it on themselves -- if they're KOed while it's being used, then it will outwardly affect the thing that KOed it. Think of it like creating a voodoo doll within yourself.

[RaZoR LeAf]

Okay Saigō, start off with a Taunt then move on to Fury Cutter followed by Night Slash

[Ash0011]

echoed voice to drown out the taunt, then grass knot to tie him up and finish by using thunder wave if ur taunted then use thunderbolt

[Oslo]

TEAM RAZOR LEAF
versus
TEAM ASH0011

Location: Osloki Island
Banned: Swapping and non-damaging healing moves
Abilities: Active
DQ Time: One week



‡ Pre-Round ‡

‡ Round 15 ‡

After the shocker of the century, we're starting fresh as both trainers release new Pokemon to the field. RL, that pesky user of Destiny Bond, summons a Dewott to the field while Ash calls upon his go-to Kirlia. Shenanigans get underway as Dewott begins spouting a rather filthy, transphobic remark I don't care to reproduce here. However, before the Taunt can settle on Psyshock's psyche, the Kirlia lets out a horrific wail that echoes throughout the beach. It sounds like mating bobcats getting run over by a transport truck with a bad muffler. I can't tell whether Saigō is injured or just plain repulsed.

Saigō: <-4 HP; -4 EP>
Psyshock: <-2 EP>

With his Taunt having failed, Saigō zips toward Psyshock and lashes out with a weak Bug-type slashy move. Yowchies! (Yeah, I just said yowchies. Idk.) Grimacing, Psyshock calls beach weeds to poke up through the sand and trip Saigō painfully. The Dewott rolls about but can't seem to get free. Well, that's rather humiliating...

Saigō: <-12 HP; -1 EP>
Psyshock: <-3 HP; -6 EP>

Using his fearsome Dewott claws, Saigō cuts through the grass like some kind of machine that cuts grass (lawnmower! that's the word!) and keeps on going right toward Psyshock. His Night Slash rips into the Kirlia, dealing pretty impressive damage, as Psyshock sizzles with electric current. He discharges a blast just for Saigō. His muscles lock up. Not cool, man. Not cool.

Saigō: <-5 EP; Par>
Psyshock: <-11 HP; -4 EP>

‡ Post-Round ‡

Notes:

> TEAM RAZOR LEAF has five actions left to bless Osloki or else suffer a curse
> TEAM ASH0011 has five actions left to bless Osloki or else suffer a curse
> TEAM ASH0011 to command next

[Ash0011]

safeguard, toxic, reflect
if he safeguards then sg, reflect, light screen

[RaZoR LeAf]

Encore - X-Scissor - Scald

[Oslo]

TEAM RAZOR LEAF
versus
TEAM ASH0011

Location: Osloki Island
Banned: Swapping and non-damaging healing moves
Abilities: Active
DQ Time: One week



‡ Pre-Round ‡

‡ Round 16 ‡

Psyshock begins the round by tossing up a white veil that drifts down over his body and provides him with protection. Saigō, clearly quite impressed by this feat, begins applauding Psyshock vigourously. Encore! Encore!

Saigō: <-4 EP>
Psyshock: <-4 EP; Sgd; Encored>

Blushing, Psyshock decides to perform another Safeguard just for Saigō. Another white veil drifts down over his body as the effect is renewed. Saigō dreams about zipping in and performing an X-Scissor, but such an act will for now remain a dream deferred: his whole body locks up with Paralysis and prevents him from executing the attack. Ho hum.

Saigō: <Can't move!>
Psyshock: <-4 EP; Sgd>

Giving his head a shake, Psyshock frowns. Hey! That whole Encore thing was a cheap trick! Grimacing, Psyshock erects a silvery barrier than hangs suspended in front of him. It's all purdy and shimmery and such. As nice to look at as the Reflect is, it does absolutely nothing to stop Saigō's Scald which comes ripping through with intense heat. And that's the round.

Saigō: <-6 EP>
Psyshock: <-10 HP; -4 EP; Rft>

‡ Post-Round ‡

Notes:

> Psyshock's Safeguard will remain in effect for seven more actions
> Psyshock's Reflect will remain in effect for five more actions
> TEAM RAZOR LEAF has two actions left to bless Osloki or else suffer a curse
> TEAM ASH0011 has two actions left to bless Osloki or else suffer a curse
> TEAM RAZOR LEAF to command next

[RaZoR LeAf]

Scald on Osloki - Facade - Scald

If you're interrupted in your first slot by whatever, then use your second slot to hit Osloki

[Ash0011]

psychic to grab the scald and hit osloki with it as your own move then use imprison to prevent the facade and finish with a hypnosis

[Oslo]

TEAM RAZOR LEAF
versus
TEAM ASH0011

Location: Osloki Island
Banned: Swapping and non-damaging healing moves
Abilities: Active
DQ Time: One week



‡ Pre-Round ‡

‡ Round 17 ‡

Saigō and Psyshock decide it's time to pay tribute to everybody's favourite tiki god. Saigō releases a burst of steaming water which Psyshock attempts to take control of. However, since water is difficult to manipulate with Psychic, the Kirlia is only able to exercise mental control over half of the Scald attack. Thus, when the water hits, Osloki recognizes the move as two blessings, one from both Saigō and Psyshock.

Saigō: <-6 EP>
Psyshock: <-7 EP>

Osloki: <+10 HP>

Shenanigans continue as Saigō is fully locked up thanks to Paralysis. Jeepers. Psyshock, meanwhile, attempts to Imprison... something? But she doesn't know what. And so it fails.

Saigō: <Can't move!>
Psyshock: <-4 EP>

Saigō then tries to strike with yet another blasts of steamy goodness. However, the blue otter simply does not have Speed on his side. Psyshock locks eyes with Saigō and uses his otherworldly powahz to lull the otter into a deep sleep. Zzz.

Saigō: <Slp; Can't move!>
Psyshock: <-4 EP>

‡ Post-Round ‡

Notes:

> Psyshock's Safeguard will remain in effect for four more actions
> Psyshock's Reflect will remain in effect for two more actions
> TEAM RAZOR LEAF has eight actions left to bless Osloki or else suffer a curse
> TEAM ASH0011 has eight actions left to bless Osloki or else suffer a curse
> TEAM ASH0011 to command next

[Ash0011]

dream eater all the way if it sleep talks imprison that then relax, it will only be able to snore, if it starts to wake then immediately use sing
Ralts knows Sing when purified in Pokémon XD and can evolve into Kirlia.

[RaZoR LeAf]

Snore x3, when you wake up Taunt and if you have any actions free Fury Cutter as much as you can.

[Oslo]

TEAM RAZOR LEAF
versus
TEAM ASH0011

Location: Osloki Island
Banned: Swapping and non-damaging healing moves
Abilities: Active
DQ Time: One week



‡ Pre-Round ‡

‡ Round 18 ‡

Slumbering like a wee little baby, Saigō probably isn't even aware that he's overcome with Paralysis. Naw, he's too busy dreaming about evolving into a sleek, awesome Samurott... except, wtf, is that a Serperior? The Serperior begins strangling the hell out of Saigō. Meanwhile, back in the real world, Saigō's pain is Psyshock's pleasure. The Kirlia begins to regain health.

Saigō: <-12 HP; Can't move!>
Psyshock: <+6 HP; -8 EP>

The nightmare continues for poor Saigō as the big snake continues having its way with the poor Dewott. (Er, but not in the Fredian way. I think.) Saigō continues thrashing around in his sleep and belts out one ugly, massive sonic burst that hits Psyshock in the gut... but the Snore isn't enough to offset the health Psyshock gains through those tasty, tasty dreams. Om nom nom.

Saigō: <-12 HP; -2 EP>
Psyshock: <-4 HP; +6 HP; -8 EP>

Saigō's dreams reach new levels of over the top-ness as the Serprior's head turns into a massive mallet that begins hammering Saigō in the groin. @#$%, whyyy? Back in the real world, yet another Snore rockets Psyshock in the gut. Karma!

Saigō begins to stir. It looks like he's going to wake soon.

Saigō: <-12 HP; -2 EP>
Psyshock: <-4 HP; +6 HP; -8 EP>

‡ Post-Round ‡

Notes:

> Psyshock's Safeguard will remain in effect for one more actions
> TEAM RAZOR LEAF has five actions left to bless Osloki or else suffer a curse
> TEAM ASH0011 has five actions left to bless Osloki or else suffer a curse
> TEAM RAZOR LEAF to command next

[RaZoR LeAf]

Gnn.. Sleep Talk until you wake up, then Facade all the way.

[Ash0011]

sing it back into a deep sleep then imprison sleep talk and relax to get some energy

[Oslo]

TEAM RAZOR LEAF
versus
TEAM ASH0011

Location: Osloki Island
Banned: Swapping and non-damaging healing moves
Abilities: Active
DQ Time: One week



‡ Pre-Round ‡

‡ Round 19 ‡

Shenanigans continue as Saigō finally wakes! Huzzah! However, his whole body goes rigid with Paralysis (d'aww...) as Psyshock begins to put those killer pipes of hers to good use. She sings a dulcet tune that puts Saigō on an express train back to Sleepytime Station. The Dewott looks pretty well-rested, though, so I can't imagine his stay will be particularly long.

Saigō: <Slp no more; Slp; Can't move!>
Psyshock: <-4 EP>

Saigō begins to babble in his sleep. Suddenly, he begins pirouetting like a marionette on crack. Oddly enough, such a tactic raises his offensive prowess. How, exactly? Idk. Either way, Psyshock then uses a sneaky trick of hers to prevent such sleepy tactics from being used again.

Saigō: <-4 EP; +2 Att; Sleep Talk>
Psyshock: <-4 EP>

Once more, Saigō wakes. See? Told you he wouldn't stay under very long. As Psyshock closes her eyes and regains some lost energy, Saigō attacks with a series of random physical blows that are boosted by his status condition and his increased Attack stat. Hiyahh! Eat it, girly boy Kirlia! Eat it!

Saigō: <-5 EP; Slp no more>
Psyshock: <-16 HP; +6 EP>

‡ Post-Round ‡

Notes:

> TEAM RAZOR LEAF has two actions left to bless Osloki or else suffer a curse
> TEAM ASH0011 has two actions left to bless Osloki or else suffer a curse
> TEAM ASH0011 to command next

[Ash0011]

use magical leaf on osloki, if it tries to hit osloki use psychic to stop it and/or take the move for yourself to use on osloki, then shock wave the rest of your actions if tormented then use magical leaf protect=calm mind

[RaZoR LeAf]

Aqua Jet to hit Osloki, then take each hit and use Assurance afterwards.

[Oslo]

TEAM RAZOR LEAF
versus
TEAM ASH0011

Location: Osloki Island
Banned: Swapping and non-damaging healing moves
Abilities: Active
DQ Time: One week



‡ Pre-Round ‡

‡ Round 20 ‡

The twentieth round of our little skirmish begins as Saigō becomes surrounded with watery goodness. He shoots off like an aquatic rocket (an aquocket? no, wait, that just sounds ugly) and, before, Psyshock can respond, he smacks Osloki in the face and offers his blessing. Psyshock scowls. Friggin' priority. The Kirlia then releases an array of shimmering leaves that cut up poor Saigō throughly.

Oi, anyone hungry for diced otter? Yeah, me neither.

Saigō: <-2 EP>
Psyshock: <-4 EP>

Osloki: <+14 HP>

Psyshock bristles with electricky (also not a word) goodness as he shoots off a super-accurate Shock Wave. Saigō then responds with some kind of random Dark-type move and appears almost to expect the move to net some kind of strength boost, but it doesn't happen.

Saigō: <-9 HP; -3 EP>
Psyshock: <-10 HP; -4 EP>

Action two: REDUX. Psyshock and Saigō trade off the same moves and the effects are mostly the same. Well, actually, they're entirely the same.

Whoo, Saigō made it a whole round without getting struck down by Paralysis. Somebody give the boy a sticker, stat.

Saigō: <-9 HP; -3 EP>
Psyshock: <-10 HP; -4 EP>

‡ Post-Round ‡

Notes:

> RL, Assurance is boosted if the target has already received damage that turn, not the user
> I never know what smileys go use at the end of a straightforward, unexciting round
> TEAM RAZOR LEAF has eight actions left to bless Osloki or else suffer a curse
> TEAM ASH0011 has eight actions left to bless Osloki or else suffer a curse
> TEAM RAZOR LEAF to command next

[RaZoR LeAf]

Misread but still 10HP apiece, so not a total loss.

X-Scissor - Night Slash - X-Scissor

[Ash0011]

telekenesis to hold it out of the way for the rest of the round, then future sight and finish with a thunderbolt

[Oslo]

TEAM RAZOR LEAF
versus
TEAM ASH0011

Location: Osloki Island
Banned: Swapping and non-damaging healing moves
Abilities: Active
DQ Time: One week



‡ Pre-Round ‡

‡ Round 21 ‡

After going so long without Paralysis rearing its ugly head, it was only a matter of time: Saigō's body goes rigid and he's unable to move... except he does? A pink glow envelops his body as he rises up off the ground. Ooh. What fun.

Saigō: <Tkn; Can't move!>
Psyshock: <-4 EP>

Psyshock closes his eyes and predicts a powerful Psychic attack in the near-future. Will his prediction come true? Only time will tell! (Spoiler alert: it totally does come true. Sorry about that.) Saigō then wobbles through the air toward Psyshock and lashes out with a sudden Night Slash. Hyaah! Take that you long-haired hippie freak!

Saigō: <-5 EP>
Psyshock: <-13 HP; -8 EP>

Psyshock falls back on that good ol' standby: high-voltage! Woohoo! A powerful Thunderbolt zaps Saigō thoroughly (pretty sure he must be at least medium-rare at this point) but doesn't deter his next attack. He once again wobbles over toward Psyshock and strikes with another slashy move. Methinks we have a widdle budding samurai on our hands.

Saigō: <-15 HP; -6 EP>
Psyshock: <-14 HP; -8 EP>

‡ Post-Round ‡

Notes:

> Saigō will remain under the effects of Telekinesis for two more rounds
> TEAM RAZOR LEAF has five actions left to bless Osloki or else suffer a curse
> TEAM ASH0011 has five actions left to bless Osloki or else suffer a curse
> TEAM ASH0011 to command next

[Ash0011]

flash~confuse ray~relax
it protects/dodges relax

[RaZoR LeAf]

Close your eyes and make a tiny Substitute, then X-Scissor as much as you can.

[Ash0011]

question: is substitute priority? I don't think it is, but I might be wrong

[BTPoke]

unless if you have prankster ability or something, no, it's not.

[Oslo]

TEAM RAZOR LEAF
versus
TEAM ASH0011

Location: Osloki Island
Banned: Swapping and non-damaging healing moves
Abilities: Active
DQ Time: One week



‡ Pre-Round ‡

‡ Round 22 ‡

Can you believe Round 22 is already upon us? Fancy that! Right on schedule, Saigō's body goes stiff as a board as Psyshock lets off a dazzling Flash of light from underneath his, er, entirely gender-neutral skirt thing. Unable to close his eyes against the harsh glare, he becomes blinded. Turns out open eyelids can even come under the effects of Paralysis, too. The More You Know!

Saigō: <-1 Acc; Can't move!>
Psyshock: <-2 EP>

Psyshock lets out another light-based attack, except this one has an awfully different effect. He releases a pulsating blast of light that drifts toward Saigō and then immediately scrambles the Dewott's brain. Unable to tell up from down, Saigō merely begins smacking himself in the face with his big random shell thing. Masochism ftw.

Saigō: <-5 HP Cfn; Cfn>
Psyshock: <-1 EP; -1 HP fatigue>

Happy to still be alive, Psyshock closes his eyes and decides to take a load off. He is at the beach, after all! However, his Relaxing day of surf and sun comes to a sudden halt as Saigō, still Confused, lumbers toward him and lashes out with a mighty X-Scissor. Ahh! Psycho beach otter! Run!

Suddenly, Future Sight hits. Saigō goes down.

Saigō: <-6 EP>
Psyshock: <-14 HP; +6 EP>

‡ Post-Round ‡

Notes:

> TEAM RAZOR LEAF has two actions left to bless Osloki or else suffer a curse
> TEAM ASH0011 has two actions left to bless Osloki or else suffer a curse
> TEAM RAZOR LEAF to release and command next

[RaZoR LeAf]

Ah well, I figured that paralysis would be the death of me.

I'll send out Hopkirk; Shedinja with Wonder Guard

Medium Substitute - Shadow Ball Osloki - Will O Wisp

[Ash0011]

confuse ray before it subs, charge beam osloki (also use the beam to diffuse the shadow ball) aaaaand safeguard
doesn't shendja only have 1hp?

[RaZoR LeAf]

In the games they have 1 HP, because pokemon can only learn 4 moves. This isn't the games.

[Oslo]

TEAM RAZOR LEAF
versus
TEAM ASH0011

Location: Osloki Island
Banned: Swapping and non-damaging healing moves
Abilities: Active
DQ Time: One week



‡ Pre-Round ‡

‡ Round 23 ‡

RL's fallen Dewott returns to his Pokeball (hooray for me not having to pull up that ō symbol again and again!) and is promptly replaced by a new selection: a Shedinja! I've never reffed one of those before! As the battle begins, Psyshock uses another Confuse Ray, which has the exact same effect as the last: Hopkirk is promptly thrust into a world of Confusion and begins dive-tackling the ground recklessly.

Hopkirk: <-3 HP Cfn; Cfn>
Psyshock: <-4 EP>

It's now time for that part of the battle where Osloki receives a little love! Hopkirk and Psyshock fire off a Shadow Ball and a Charge Beam respectively, bringing Osloki that much closer to being maxed out.

Hopkirk: <-6 EP>
Psyshock: <-2 EP; -1 HP fatigue; +1 SpA>

Osloki: <+13 HP>

Still Confused, Hopkirk just barely manages to fire off a Will-O-Wisp. However, it's not fast enough: Psyshock tosses up a Safeguard and is rendered immune. Nah nah nah nah naaah naah!

Hopkirk: <-4 EP>
Psyshock: <-2 HP fatigue; Sgd>

‡ Post-Round ‡

Notes:

> If Psyshock's Charge Beam is aimed for Osloki, it can't be used to disrupt Hopkirk's Shadow Ball
> TEAM RAZOR LEAF has nine actions left to bless Osloki or else suffer a curse
> TEAM ASH0011 has nine actions left to bless Osloki or else suffer a curse
> TEAM ASH0011 to command next

[Ash0011]

I return kirlia and send out slash who uses an aerial ace/double hit combo if it protects/substitutes then swords dance(slash) if it tries a statuses then safeguard(slash) if it pursuits then db(kirlia)

[RaZoR LeAf]

Silver Wind Osloki, let Slash take the curse; then Aerial Ace followed by Gust. Don't concern yourself with the combo, only half of it will do anything.

[Oslo]

TEAM RAZOR LEAF
versus
TEAM ASH0011

Location: Osloki Island
Banned: Swapping and non-damaging healing moves
Abilities: Active
DQ Time: One week



‡ Pre-Round ‡

‡ Round 24 ‡

Hopkirk's Confusion peters away as the next round begins. Ash makes a sudden swap, calling Psyshock back to its Pokeball before summoning his beloved Scyther to the field. It's Bug-on-Bug; however, rather than striking his rival outright, Hopkirk decides to get Osloki to do his dirty work. Hopkirk attacks the island tiki with a blast of silver-laced wind that maxes out Osloki's damage meter. Uh-oh. Osloki's eyes glow purple as it attacks Slash with an invisible projectile. It also puts the kibosh on Slash's purdy ability.

Hopkirk: <-4 EP; Cfn no more>
Slash: <-15 HP; Technician>

Osloki: <+5 HP>

It's Aerial Ace time! Both Hopkirk and Slash exchange the same move, slicing into one another using whatever means possible. Being an actual Flying-type, Slash is able to execute the move a little more efficiently; however, he also adds a second Normal-type move into the mix which does zero damage. So. Yeah.

Hopkirk: <-11 HP; -4 EP>
Slash: <-9 HP; -9 EP>

The round ends as Hopkirk kicks up a perilous Gust that sends Slash crashing into the ocean. How can the little Bug use Gust when it lacks movable wings? Anime physics, man. Shit's cray.

Hopkirk: <-2 EP>
Slash: <-6 HP>

‡ Post-Round ‡

Notes:

> Psyshock has been locked into the battle with 6 HP and 0 EP
> Slash's Safeguard will remain in effect for five more actions
> TEAM RAZOR LEAF has eight actions left to bless Osloki or else suffer a curse
> TEAM ASH0011 has six actions left to bless Osloki or else suffer a curse
> TEAM RAZOR LEAF to command next

[RaZoR LeAf]

Works for me

Swords Dance - Agility - Silver Wind

If it uses Aerial Ace again then Spite it

[Ash0011]

the combo was supposed to make aerial ace hit twice
also how do i get my ability back? plus shouldn't the silver wind have hit slash too?
anyways swagger, toxic, wing attack

[Oslo]

the combo was supposed to make aerial ace hit twice
also how do i get my ability back? plus shouldn't the silver wind have hit slash too?
anyways swagger, toxic, wing attack

You'd be better off using "Aerial Ace + Aerial Ace" instead. Also, you can't get Technician back. Also also, moves aren't allowed to hit Osloki and an enemy at the same time, which is why Slash wasn't affected.

Will have this up tomorrow.

[Ash0011]

As well, because Osloki is so vain, he refuses to be blessed by any attack used to damage an opposing Pokemon. For example, if you try to Earthquake Osloki and your opponent in one fell swoop, Osloki won't accept the Earthquake as a blessing. No hitting two birds with one stone.
May affect anyone adjacent to the user

and if osloki is in the middle of the beach the silver wind should've trickled past and hit slash as well