Dark Sage versus Master of Paradox (Ref: Aragornbird)

[Master of Paradox]

Pudge, now is one of the better openings we'll ever have.

Begin by dining on Atlas's fantasies with a Dream Eater. If he's still asleep afterwards, do it again; if he's awoken by then, blast him with a Secret Power for having the gall to wake up. Either way, get back and knock him about with an Aerial Ace for the last action.

Dream Eater - Dream Eater/Secret Power (if awake) - Aerial Ace

[Dark Sage]

Atlas, use Sleep Talk until you wake up.

When you do wake up, use Brick Break instead.

[aragornbird]

~*Round 12*~
Dark Sage X vs. Master of Paradox X




Pudge (Male Meowth)
Atlas (Male Machop)
Health: 53% |||||
Health: 63% ||||||
Energy: 65% ||||||
Energy: 70% |||||||
Status: Bruised
Status: Angry, Asleep
Commands: Dream Eater – Dream Eater/Secret Power
- Aerial Ace
Commands: Sleep Talk/Brick Break x3


Arena: Courtyard of Castle Paradox
Status: Fine

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

Pudge smirked as the Machop dozed on. As long as Sleep Talk didn’t pick a Fighting-attack, he should be safe for the moment. Pudge used some of the innate psychic abilities within him to channel some of Atlas’s healthy thoughts and dreams into his own body. The Machop cringed and writhed in his troubled sleep as he took a mighty chunk of damage. But he suddenly settled down and murmured something. Then he got up and gave the Meowth a punch in the stomach. This happened to be Smellingsalt, and it was a good thing Pudge wasn’t paralyzed, or else it would have dealt even more damage.

Pudge wasn’t worried about that last attack. He regained some of his health back by feasting some more on his opponent’s dreams. Atlas was still asleep, which meant the randomness of Sleep Talk continued. His mouth glowed orange as he launched a Fire Blast. Pudge wasn’t expecting a fire attack and took some nasty burns as the flames collided into him.

His whiskers fried, the Meowth launched another Aerial Ace at Atlas. The slashing of the Flying move finally woke Atlas up with a start. Remembering his last command, the Machop went over and gave Pudge a hard thrust which his arms, knocking him back while dealing some painful damage.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~




Pudge (Male Meowth)
Atlas (Male Machop)
Health: 26% ||
Health: 30% |||
Energy: 53% |||||
Energy: 59% |||||
Status: Badly bruised, scorched
Status: Angry, head hurts, cut


Arena: Courtyard of Castle Paradox
Status: Fine

[Dark Sage]

Okay, Atlas, it seems the Sleep Talk turned out to our advantage. Now let's go.

Charge into Pudge with a Body Slam.

Follow up with a Seismic Toss.

Then use a Dynamicpunch.

If he puts you to sleep again, use Sleep Talk until you wake up.

[Master of Paradox]

Pudge, we could have done better... but we nearly hit the Damage Cap as is, so let's go for it.

That Body Slam isn't much to be feared, so spit a Secret Power at Atlas's gut when he charges in to deliver it. Spray him down with Payday when he tries to throw you, and Endure the Dynamicpunch.

Secret Power - Payday - Endure

[aragornbird]

~*Round 13*~
Dark Sage X vs. Master of Paradox X




Pudge (Male Meowth)
Atlas (Male Machop)
Health: 26% ||
Health: 30% |||
Energy: 53% |||||
Energy: 59% |||||
Status: Badly bruised, scorched
Status: Angry, head hurts, cut
Commands: Secret Power - Payday - Endure
Commands: Body Slam –Seismic Toss - Dynamicpunch


Arena: Courtyard of Castle Paradox
Status: Fine

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

Neither combatant had time to nurse their bruises and injuries. Atlas ran a couple of steps toward the Meowth before jumping into the air. Pudge fired another Secret Power at him, which almost blasted the Machop away, but not quite. Atlas was knocked off balance, and landed with his shoulder on the Meowth’s gut.

Getting out of that awkward position, Atlas grabbed Pudge by the tail and swung him around and around before releasing him into the air. In midair, Pudge turned to face the Machop and pelted golden coins at him. Free money was nice, but getting hit by them wasn’t. Pudge landed on the floor with a thud, once more dangerously close to the trees.

He ran a couple of feet back to where he used to be, but then saw the Machop charging towards him. He stopped, crossed his arms in front of him, and braced himself. Atlas stopped too, but only to prepare for his next attack. His fist glowed green as he brought it forward for a Dynamicpunch. There was a loud sound, but Pudge only moved back a few inches. However, when he was done enduring the attack, he wobbled in confusion.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~




Pudge (Male Meowth)
Atlas (Male Machop)
Health: 1%
Health: 19% |
Energy: 46% ||||
Energy: 48% ||||
Status: Badly bruised, scorched, confused
Status: Angry, head hurts, cut


Arena: Courtyard of Castle Paradox
Status: Fine

[Master of Paradox]

Pudge, I apologize for that last round. I miscalculated.

If you can, Aerial Ace until you drop.

Aerial Ace x3

[Dark Sage]

Atlas, we'll show mercy since he only has 1% health left, and you can't miss because he isn't making any defensibe action.

Use Karate Chop until you take him out.

Since you'll then be able to use non-attacking moves, just relax for the rest of the round.

[aragornbird]

Note that the round ends as soon as a Pokemon faints.

~*Round 14*~
Dark Sage X vs. Master of Paradox X




Pudge (Male Meowth)
Atlas (Male Machop)
Health: 1%
Health: 19% |
Energy: 46% ||||
Energy: 48% ||||
Status: Badly bruised, scorched, confused
Status: Angry, head hurts, cut
Commands: Aerial Ace x3
Commands: Karate Chop


Arena: Courtyard of Castle Paradox
Status: Fine

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

Pudge panted heavily as he was on his last legs now. His last attack for this battle was another Aerial Ace, which took a chunk out of Atlas’s health. The Machop had no problem with that, since his opponent was going down anyways. He brought his hand down onto the Meowth’s forehead in a powerful chop. Pudge fell backwards with the squiggly eyes to show that he had fainted.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~




Pudge (Male Meowth)
Atlas (Male Machop)
Health: 0%
Health: 10% |
Energy: 43% ||||
Energy: 45% ||||
Status: Fainted
Status: Angry, head hurts, cut


Arena: Courtyard of Castle Paradox
Status: Fine

Paradox sends out next and Dark Sage attacks first.

[Master of Paradox]

Good try, kitty. Pudge, return.

*As the red light of the Pokeball's beam snaps back to it, the Master of Paradox tucks it into his robe, withdrawing another Pokeball.*

The situation is... delicate. If I sent Cici out, your entire lineup could dismantle her. So I won't. Instead, meet one of the other Starting Four! Go, Roulette, my male Abra!

*The Pokeball opens, and a vaguely leonine humanoid sits in front of the Master of Paradox. He seems to be asleep, but Abras always look that way.*

[Dark Sage]

An Abra... Oo-kay...

Atlas, this may be your last round. So let's make sure Roulette remembers us.

Use Cross Chop, and if you're still standing after he makes his first move, do it again until you fall.

I'm proud of you.

[Master of Paradox]

The Machop fought well, Abra, but we're going to make sure he never forgets us, either.

Pick him up with Psychic and give him a good squeezing. That will probably be enough. If not, repeat as necessary.

Psychic (squeeze) x3

[aragornbird]

~*Round 15*~
Dark Sage X X vs. Master of Paradox X




Roulette (Male Abra)
Atlas (Male Machop)
Health: 100% ||||||||||
Health: 10% |
Energy: 100% ||||||||||
Energy: 45% ||||
Status: Fine
Status: Angry, head hurts, cut
Commands: Psychic x3
Commands: Cross Chop


Arena: Courtyard of Castle Paradox
Status: Fine

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

A Psychic type was an obvious choice against a Machop. Atlas knew this was game over for him, so he attempted one last attack. But the Abra, fresh from his PokeBall, was faster and caught Atlas in his Psychic grip and proceeded squeeze the muscles on every inch of his body. When he was done, Atlas collapsed on the ground.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~




Roulette (Male Abra)
Atlas (Male Machop)
Health: 100% ||||||||||
Health: 0% |
Energy: 96% |||||||||
Energy: 45% ||||
Status: Fine
Status: Fainted


Arena: Courtyard of Castle Paradox
Status: Fine

Dark Sage sends out next and Paradox attacks first.

[Dark Sage]

Atlas, return!

(Atlas turns into red energy, and is drawn into his pokeball)

Take a breather, old friend.

Okay, Paradox, I hope you're ready for a clash of the titans...

I choose Oak, my male Shiftry!

I choose you!

[Master of Paradox]

This is a battle of mind against nature, I see. Roulette, you'll have to keep your wits sharp - because with our separate types and move lists, neither of us really walk into this one with an advantage!

Start the fight by Taunting Oak - once he's mad, we won't need to worry about protective skills, which could wreck us in this bout. Then get in and light up his leaves with a Fire Punch, before snapping his head around with a Mega Kick.

Taunt - Fire Punch - Mega Kick

[Dark Sage]

Oak, avoid the Taunt by using Faint Attack on Roulette.

Then, meet his Fire Punch with a Brick Break try to slam him into those trees.

Finally, when he comes at you for a Mega Kick, lock him up with a Rock Tomb.

[aragornbird]

~*Round 16*~
Dark Sage X X vs. Master of Paradox X X




Roulette (Male Abra)
Oak (Male Shiftry)
Health: 100% ||||||||||
Health: 100% ||||||||||
Energy: 96% |||||||||
Energy: 100% ||||||||||
Status: Fine
Status: Fine
Commands: Taunt - Fire Punch - Mega Kick
Commands: Faint Attack – Brick Break – Rock Tomb


Arena: Courtyard of Castle Paradox
Status: Fine

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

Out came a menacing Shiftry to face the Abra. A Dark type would have the advantage against a Psychic, but Abra can use its speed and versatility to its advantage.

Roulette was brave in the face of this sinister-looking creature and gave him a few harsh insults. But he was disappointed when Oak seemed to vanish into thin air. Oak was angry, of course, but he could let his anger out if he keeps hitting the Abra. Roulette got a quick, but heavy blow on his backside from Oak’s leafy hand.

Their next moves were a direct face-off. Roulette’s fist erupted into flames and Oak brought his hands forward for a fighting move. The two attacks struck each other at the same time and both Pokémon were knocked away by the force of the impact. Oak’s hands seared in pain as the flames burnt them black. The Abra didn’t suffer too much damage as the fire energy in his fist partially deflected the blow.

Roulette looked like a karate fighter as he prepared for his final move this round. But before he could make his move, Oak stomped on the ground and out popped four jagged rocks to trap the psychic in place.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~




Roulette (Male Abra)
Oak (Male Shiftry)
Health: 80% ||||||||
Health: 86% ||||||||
Energy: 88% |||||||
Energy: 90% |||||||||
Status: Trapped
Status: Burnt hands


Arena: Courtyard of Castle Paradox
Status: Rocks in arena

[Dark Sage]

Okay, Oak, he's likely going to Teleport out of there, so here's what we'll do...

First, use Sunny Day to brighten this place up.

Then, use Solarbeam to get him. If he doesn't Teleport out, use Rock Smash to break him out.

Then, use Shadow Ball, unless you didn't use Solarbeam on your second move. If that is the case, use it now.

Change tactics if he turns the sun to rain. If he does, substitute Solarbeam with Shadow Ball.

[Master of Paradox]

Okay, Roulette, we're going to play a game I call "Pop-Up Surprise".

First, relax while you're in the Rock Tomb - let him make it sunny (the trees could use more sun, anyway). Then, once the Shiftry goes for a Rock Smash, Teleport directly behind him. After that, do your best DBZ impression and Mega Punch him into the floor.

If we screw up the timing on the Teleport and he launces a Solarbeam on the second action, Protect yourself.

Take a break - Teleport (behind him)/Protect (if Solarbeam is used) - Mega Punch

[aragornbird]

~*Round 17*~
Dark Sage X X vs. Master of Paradox X X




Roulette (Male Abra)
Oak (Male Shiftry)
Health: 80% ||||||||
Health: 86% ||||||||
Energy: 88% |||||||
Energy: 90% |||||||||
Status: Trapped
Status: Burnt hands
Commands: Relax - Teleport - Mega Punch
Commands: Sunny Day – Solarbeam/Rock Smash –
Solarbeam/Shadow Ball


Arena: Courtyard of Castle Paradox
Status: Rocks in arena

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

Despite the rocks pressing uncomfortably into his joints, Roulette didn’t really mind his current position. He relaxed as Oak released a beam of fire energy into the heavens, making the arena Sunny Day.

Looking around and seeing how there was no Abra in sight, Oak could only surmise that he was still trapped in those rocks. Grinning, he rushed over and give the rock pile a heavy handed blow. It stung a bit as his hands were still burnt and the sun wasn’t helping. But when the rocks crumbled away, the Abra wasn’t there! He turned around and…there was Roulette.

The psychic gave the Shiftry a taste of his own physical attack. A powerful punch swung into Oak’s chest, which knocked him over onto the pile of crumbled rocks. Oak became pretty angry after this and fired a large beam of solar energy, which did significant damage to his opponent.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~




Roulette (Male Abra)
Oak (Male Shiftry)
Health: 68% ||||||
Health: 78% |||||||
Energy: 87% |||||||
Energy: 79% |||||||
Status: Fine
Status: Burnt hands


Arena: Courtyard of Castle Paradox
Status: Crumbled rocks in arena

[Master of Paradox]

Roulette, let's move from "Pop-Up Surprise" to "Lightspeed Juggle".

Begin by throwing a Fire Punch. If it hits, move into a Seismic Toss, and from there into a Mega Punch. If it misses or is blocked, Teleport behind Oak and launch the Seismic Toss from there.

Fire Punch - Seismic Toss (Fire Punch hit)/Teleport behind Oak (Fire Punch failed) - Mega Punch (Fire Punch hit)/Seismic Toss (Fire Punch failed)

[Dark Sage]

Oak, start with a Fake Out.

Since we know that will make Roulette Teleport behind you, turn to greet him, and then hit him with a Hyper Beam!

It should knock him into next week, and since it will leave you exhausted, sit out the rest of the round.

[aragornbird]

~*Round 18*~
Dark Sage X X vs. Master of Paradox X X




Roulette (Male Abra)
Oak (Male Shiftry)
Health: 68% ||||||
Health: 78% |||||||
Energy: 87% |||||||
Energy: 79% |||||||
Status: Trapped
Status: Burnt hands
Commands: Fire Punch – Seismic Toss/Teleport
- Mega Punch/Seismic Toss
Commands: Fake Out – Hyper Beam - Relax


Arena: Courtyard of Castle Paradox
Status: Crumbled rocks in arena

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

Roulette was about to ready a fist full of flames, but suddenly, Oak had rushed towards him with lightning fast speed. The Abra was startled as Oak slammed into him, then rushed back to his starting place.

The psychic-type got back up. Well, the last attack didn’t work. Seeing his opponent charge up some energy, he knew what to do. The Abra disappeared in a flash and reappeared behind the unsuspecting Shiftry. Or so he thought. Oak quick turned around, with an orb of orange energy in front of him. The orb turned into a large beam, crackling through the arena as it slammed into the Abra and knocked him into a wall. Roulette slumped down, his entire body in pain.

Oak sat down too, panting a bit. Roulette was definitely angry and used this opportunity to lift the Shiftry, spin him around rapidly, and fling him into the air. Oak landed several yards away, hitting the ground with a thud.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~




Roulette (Male Abra)
Oak (Male Shiftry)
Health: 49% ||||
Health: 71% |||||||
Energy: 76% ||||||
Energy: 74% |||||||
Status: Angry
Status: Burnt hands


Arena: Courtyard of Castle Paradox
Status: Crumbled rocks in arena

[Dark Sage]

Whadaya know, it worked.


Oak, use Faint Attack.

Then, use Double Team.

Finish with Giga Drain this time.

[Master of Paradox]

That's the problem with setting up attack routines. It's not your fault, Roulette.

Okay, now we're motivated. Protect yourself when the Shiftry tries to land a Faint Attack. Counter his Double Team with a Shock Wave, and when he tries to perform Giga Drain, hop in and break his nose with a good Dynamicpunch.

Protect - Shock Wave - Dynamicpunch

[aragornbird]

~*Round 19*~
Dark Sage X X vs. Master of Paradox X X




Roulette (Male Abra)
Oak (Male Shiftry)
Health: 49% ||||
Health: 71% |||||||
Energy: 76% ||||||
Energy: 74% |||||||
Status: Angry
Status: Burnt hands
Commands: Protect - Shock Wave - Dynamicpunch
Commands: Faint Attack – Double Team – Giga Drain


Arena: Courtyard of Castle Paradox
Status: Crumbled rocks in arena

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

Oak used his Dark type stealth to go into a Faint Attack. Roulette said no to this supereffective move by forming an impenetrable shield in front of him. The Shiftry reappeared as he slammed into the shield, to no avail.

He tried to use another evasive move – creating five identical Shiftrys with his Double Team technique and surrounded the Abra. Roulette was well prepared for this. He launched a burst of electricity in every direction. The sparks rippled outwards and hit every Shiftry on the field, including the real one.

Abras weren’t good at showing emotion, but Oak just knew his opponent was smirking with satisfaction. He decided to regain some health back with a Giga Drain. While he did manage to suck some health away, Roulette was preparing a grand finale to this round. Oak’s head was met with a powerful burst of Fighting energy – a Dynamicpunch! The Shiftry didn’t get a concussion, but he did receive temporary confusion.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~




Roulette (Male Abra)
Oak (Male Shiftry)
Health: 43% ||||
Health: 53% |||||
Energy: 62% |||||
Energy: 65% ||||||
Status: Satisfied
Status: Burnt hands, confused


Arena: Courtyard of Castle Paradox
Status: Crumbled rocks in arena

[Master of Paradox]

A pity we couldn't invert Oak's nose into his head, but we've still regained some lost ground, Roulette. Let's continue that.

In order to dampen future attacks, begin with a Light Screen - unlike with Lily, we needn't fear Brick Breaks. Then turn your attention to Oak and launch a Fire Punch before ending the round with a Seismic Toss.

Light Screen - Fire Punch - Seismic Toss

[Dark Sage]

You are about to be proven wrong, Paradox.

Oak, use Brick Break.

Shiftry can use that move too.

Then, use Protect to fend off the Fire Punch.

When he comes at you for a Seismic Toss, meet him with a Mega Kick.

[aragornbird]

~*Round 20*~
Dark Sage X X vs. Master of Paradox X X




Roulette (Male Abra)
Oak (Male Shiftry)
Health: 43% ||||
Health: 53% |||||
Energy: 62% |||||
Energy: 65% ||||||
Status: Satisfied
Status: Burnt hands, confused
Commands: Light Screen – Fire Punch – Seismic Toss
Commands: Brick Break – Protect – Mega Kick


Arena: Courtyard of Castle Paradox
Status: Crumbled rocks in arena

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

Roulette liked how the last round turned out, so he quickly set up another shield. This time, the barrier glowed bright yellow as it served to ward off all energy based attacks. Oak wobbly awkwardly towards it, the confusion severely impacting his ability to battle. He thrust both arms forward and smashed the screen to pieces, but hit it at such an angle that it missed the Abra.

No matter, Roulette readied another fist full of flames. A Protect shield required a lot of concentration, and unfortunately, Oak’s disoriented mind could not focus on this move. The Fire Punch impacted against his body, leaving a large scorch mark on Oak’s forehead.

That hit to the head seemed to clear the Shiftry of his confusion. Next, the Abra grabbed one of his arms. But Oak quickly swung his foot forehead and delivered a powerful kick into the Abra’s gut, sending him flying right into the grove of hostile trees. As if mimicking their Pokemon “cousin”, one of the trees kicked Roulette back onto the field for minor damage.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~




Roulette (Male Abra)
Oak (Male Shiftry)
Health: 29% ||
Health: 38% |||
Energy: 53% |||||
Energy: 59% |||||
Status: Badly Bruised
Status: Scorched


Arena: Courtyard of Castle Paradox
Status: Crumbled rocks in arena

[Dark Sage]

Oak, first use Double Team.

Then, use Sunny Day.

Finally, hit him with Solarbeam.

[Master of Paradox]

You're falling into a pattern, my friend...

Roulette, drop a Shock Wave to counter the Double Team. Perform a Rain Dance to render the Sunny Day worthless, and since he should have to charge the Solarbeam afterward, leap in and give him a good Dynamicpunch. (If we blow the timing and he gets off the Solarbeam afterwards, forget dealing damage this round and Protect yourself.)

Shock Wave - Rain Dance - Dynamicpunch/Protect (if Solarbeam still fires)

[aragornbird]

~*Round 21*~
Dark Sage X X vs. Master of Paradox X X




Roulette (Male Abra)
Oak (Male Shiftry)
Health: 29% ||
Health: 38% |||
Energy: 53% |||||
Energy: 59% |||||
Status: Badly Bruised
Status: Scorched
Commands: Shock Wave - Rain Dance
- Dynamicpunch/Protect
Commands: Double Team – Sunny Day - Solarbeam


Arena: Courtyard of Castle Paradox
Status: Crumbled rocks in arena

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

Oak went on the evasive by creating several copies of himself. The Abra was not bothered by this at all. He simply fired off a jolt of electricity that zipped around the arena until it found the real Shiftry and gave it quite a shock.

Well, that certainly didn’t work for Oak. He tried setting up for his final attack this round. A beam of fire energy was released into the atmosphere. But at the same time, Roulette launched water energy into the sky as well. There was a small burst of light, and some clouds rolled in, but after that, nothing happened. The two weather moves had hit each other and cancelled each other out.

Oak grumbled. That’s another plan that the Abra messed up. Oh well, at least it wasn’t raining. The Shiftry charged up some solar energy, although it took a while due to the overcast weather. Meanwhile, Roulette had plenty of time to go over and hit the Shiftry squarely in the jaw with a Dynamic Punch. The Shiftry fell backwards just as he fired the beam. It went over Roulette’s head and missed it by just a couple of inches.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~




Roulette (Male Abra)
Oak (Male Shiftry)
Health: 29% ||
Health: 17% |
Energy: 45% ||||
Energy: 48% ||||
Status: Badly Bruised
Status: Scorched, bruised, confused


Arena: Courtyard of Castle Paradox
Status: Cloudy

[Master of Paradox]

Roulette, we need to be careful - this is a very serious situation, since both of us are in the danger zone. But we can bring down Oak this turn if we play it right (and if he doesn't try to blow up).

Begin with a Fire Punch. If Oak guards against it with Protect or another move, Seismic Toss him on the rebound; if he takes it, drop him with a Mega Kick. If he's still standing on the last move, flatten him with an Iron Tail.

If at any point he tries to force a draw by blowing up, Protect yourself.

Fire Punch - Seismic Toss (Fire Punch fails)/Mega Kick (Fire Punch succeeds) - Iron Tail
Sub move: Protect (if Oak uses Explosion)

[Dark Sage]

Well, since he's prepared for Explosion, we can't do that. Maybe next time, Oak, I promise.

Start with Fake Out.

Then meet his Mega Kick with Brick Break.

Then, fire off a Shadow Ball if you can.

[Dark Sage]

I'd like to ask Aragornbird if he can ref this battle soon. It has been a while.

[aragornbird]

Yeah it has. Sorry, classes started last week and I'm all blargh and everything. I'll have the reffing up later today.

[aragornbird]

~*Round 22*~
Dark Sage X X vs. Master of Paradox X X




Roulette (Male Abra)
Oak (Male Shiftry)
Health: 29% ||
Health: 17% |
Energy: 45% ||||
Energy: 48% ||||
Status: Badly Bruised
Status: Scorched, bruised, confused
Commands: Fire Punch - Seismic Toss/Mega Kick - Iron Tail
Commands: Fake Out – Brick Break – Shadow Ball


Arena: Courtyard of Castle Paradox
Status: Cloudy

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

Both Pokémon were feeling hurt but neither wanted to be the first to go down. The disoriented Shiftry still managed to rush over and smacked the Abra with a Fake Out. But Roulette had seen this trick before only a few rounds earlier. It wasn’t going to work twice and he countered with a powerful Fire Punch that brought Oak down to a critical level.

Seeing how his Fire Punch worked so well, the psychic brought one glowing foot forward for a fierce Mega Kick. It hit the Shiftry squarely in the gut and the Grass/Dark Pokémon groaned, paused for a second, then slumped forward.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~




Roulette (Male Abra)
Oak (Male Shiftry)
Health: 25% ||
Health: 0%
Energy: 38% |||
Energy: 44% ||||
Status: Badly Bruised, Tired
Status: Fainted


Arena: Courtyard of Castle Paradox
Status: Cloudy

Dark Sage sends out next (and last Pokémon) and attacks first.

[Dark Sage]

Oak, return!

Oak transforms into energy and retreats into his pokeball.


I choose Kandy, my female Spheal! I choose you! Go!


Kandy, first stun him with Mud-Slap.

Then hit him with Iron Tail.

Then, use Earthquake!

[Master of Paradox]

Well, she's cute, but I'm afraid mercy is not on the agenda this morning.

Roulette, Teleport out of the way of the Mud-Slap and Thunderpunch Kandy from behind. When the Earthquake starts, give her a sold Dynamicpunch.

Teleport - Thunderpunch - Dynamicpunch

[aragornbird]

Argh, I'm sorry for the delay again. It's partly college, partly because of the website I'm maintaining, and partly because I'm kinda tired lately. But it's not gonna stop me from ASBing, nosirree. Expect a reffing tomorrow.