Metallixs Girl vs Knight of Time (Ref: VirtualPlay)

[Knight of Time]

That's fine with me, so I guess that a Ground type wouldn't work so well here...no matter, I have some non-evolvers I can use here once Celeste is down.

[VirtualPlay]

Round 007

Arena:
It's gonna be a bright (bright!), bright, bright sun-shiney day!


Metallixs Girl
x• Topaz ♂
HP}========== 100%
EN}========== 100%
ST: Fresh!
Rain Dance ~^~ Thunder ~^~ Surf

Knight of Time
•• Celeste ♀
HP}===------- 34%
EN}---------- 0%
ST: Paralyzed, Burned 3 (-1 ATTACK); +6 ATTACK, -6 DEFENSE, -2 SPEED, -1 ACCURACY
relax ~^~ relax ~^~ Dig

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Topaz, fresh out of his Pokéball, begins doing a cute little dance. Suddenly the sun disappears behind a thick veil of clouds and water starts to pour down like crazy. The trainers get tossed umbrellas which they open while the ref sends out his Gallade to put up a psychic barrier to keep the rain off. Celeste doesn't care about any of that, though, as she sits down in the still-soft sand to relax.

Celeste continues sitting, regaining more energy. She's suddenly knocked out of her peaceful trance by a huge bolt of electricity that falls straight from the sky. Topaz smiles a cute little smile as he watches Celeste roll in pain.

Topaz then looks out to the sea, his eyes glowing slightly. Thinking fast, he dashes over and grabs one of the surfboards lying in the sand, zipping over to the giant wave that suddenly appeared out of nowhere. With skill that seems so out-of-place for a small electric rodent, Topaz rides the surfboard on top of the wave, guiding the water to crash into Celeste, who was too stunned from the previous attack and too slow to burrow away from getting hit. As Topaz gets off the board and tosses it to the side, Celeste quickly takes action and digs down, though the wetter sand makes it not as easy to dig. She quickly charges the unsuspecting Pichu, who doesn't realize where Celeste is until it's too late. Celeste bursts from the ground, knocking Topaz back a few feet.

As Topaz tumbles and recovers, Celeste winces as her burn gives her some more pain, but the rain gives her the clean water she needs to finish clearing the mud out of her eyes.

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Battler's Digest Version
Topaz used Rain Dance; it started to rain! [Topaz: -6 EN]
The rain continues to fall. [Rain Dance: 12 turns]
Celeste starts to relax; Celeste regained Energy! [Celeste: +6 EN]

Celeste starts to relax; Celeste regained Energy! [Celeste: +6 EN]
Topaz used Thunder; it hit! [Topaz: -10 EN] [Celeste: -13 HP]

Topaz used Surf; it hit! [Topaz: -9 EN] [Celeste: -11 HP]
Celeste used Dig; it hit! [Topaz: -14 HP] [Celeste: -11 EN]

Celeste is hurt by her burn! [Celeste: -3 HP]
Celeste clears her vision a little! [Celeste: +1 ACC]

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Arena:
Oh fine, prove me wrong. Stupid Pokémon changing the weather...


Metallixs Girl
x• Topaz ♂
HP}=========- 86%
EN}========-- 75%
ST: Hurting, but still excited

Knight of Time
•• Celeste ♀
HP}=--------- 7%
EN}---------- 1%
ST: Paralyzed, Burned 3 (-1 ATTACK); +6 ATTACK, -6 DEFENSE, -2 SPEED

The rain continues to fall... [Rain Dance: 10 turns]

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Battle Notes:
Metallixs Girl to attack next.

[Metallixs Girl]

Thanks for clearing that up, MLG. It also answered my curiosity on why they were banned. ^^

[VirtualPlay]

Round 021

Arena:
The arena is back to normal.

DQ Time: 1 week
Damage Cap: 40%
Banned Moves: Non-damaging recovery moves, Toxic, Attract, Captivate, Perish Song, Endeavour, Metal Burst, Destiny Bond, Grudge, and Memento


Metallixs Girl
xx Mint ♂
HP}---------- 4%
EN}=====----- 45%
ST: Badly Poisoned, Paralyzed
Protect +++ Agility +++ Dive

Knight of Time
xx Kirby ♂
HP}=========- 93%
EN}=======--- 65%
ST: -1 ACCURACY; Safeguarded (2 more turns)
Shock Wave ~^~ Shock Wave ~^~ Shock Wave

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Mint, not wanting to go out without a nice fight, attempts to combine all three of his moves into one giant attack. Unfortunately for him, the paralysis in his body won't let him make such a huge move, and he's forced to remain stationary as Kirby's final Shock Wave takes his remaining health away.

Mint floats to the top of the ocean, where Metallixs Girl recalls him. Kirby happily hops over to Knight of Time, ecstatic at his victory.

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Battler's Digest Version
Mint used a Protect/Agility/Dive combo; Mint is fully paralyzed, she can't move!
Kirby used Shock Wave; it was slightly dispersed by the ocean, but hit! [Mint: -6 HP] [Kirby: -6 EN]

Mint has FAINTED!

Knight of Time is the VICTOR!

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Arena:
Still the same.


Metallixs Girl
xx Mint ♂
HP}---------- 0%
EN}=====----- 45%
ST: Fainted.

Knight of Time
xx Kirby ♂
HP}=========- 93%
EN}=======--- 59%
ST: -1 ACCURACY; Safeguarded (1 more turns)

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Battle Notes:
Knight of Time has defeated Metallixs Girl.
Knight of Time receives 6 Points.
Metallixs Girl receives 3 Points.
I receive 6 Points.

[Metallixs Girl]

Now, Pichu, try and spike Celeste over the volleyball net with Seismic Toss. If that doesn't take her out, then Mega Kick and Thunderbolt.

Seismic Toss~Mega Kick~Mega Punch

[Knight of Time]

Okay Celeste, we don't have much left, but let's see if we can do just a little more damage to Topaz before your successor comes out, otherwise, let's just make sure your successor gets an edge one way or another.

When he comes toward you, give him a parting gift, by attempting to paralyze him with a Thunder Wave!

Edit: Guess I should have re-worded my first paragraph, since a successful Thunder Wave would do very little damage...

[VirtualPlay]

Round 008

Arena:
The rain is coming down hard, soaking the sand and making it stiffer. It won't be as easy to dig through, but it'll be firmer for ground-based attacks.


Metallixs Girl
x• Topaz ♂
HP}=========- 86%
EN}========-- 75%
ST: Hurting, but still excited
Seismic Toss ~^~ Mega Kick ~^~ Mega Punch

Knight of Time
•• Celeste ♀
HP}=--------- 7%
EN}---------- 1%
ST: Paralyzed, Burned 3 (-1 ATTACK); +6 ATTACK, -6 DEFENSE, -2 SPEED
Thunder Wave ~^~ Thunder Wave ~^~ Thunder Wave

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Celeste tries to make small sparks appear to paralyze the little Pichu, but she's having trouble putting out the energy required. Topaz takes the opportunity and runs up, grabbing Celeste around her midsection. She jumps up with the little puff and spins around a few times before spiking her hard over the volleyball net. Celeste gets slammed down hard into the sand, her earlier drumming making the pain even worse.

Celeste stays put, her eyes swirling from exhaustion. Topaz lands much more gracefully, even more excited at her victory.

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Battler's Digest Version
Topaz used Seismic Toss; it hit! [Topaz: -4 EN] [Celeste: -10 HP]

Celeste has FAINTED!

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Arena:
Short round, but the arena doesn't care. The rain still falls.


Metallixs Girl
x• Topaz ♂
HP}=========- 86%
EN}=======--- 71%
ST: Now absolutely ecstatic

Knight of Time
•• Celeste ♀
HP}---------- 0%
EN}---------- 1%
ST: Fainted; please choose your replacement.

The rain continues to fall... [Rain Dance: 9 turns]

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Battle Notes:
The order of the next posts will be:
1) Knight of time sends out his replacement and chooses his attacks.
2) Metallixs Girl chooses her attacks.

[Knight of Time]

I'm not going down without a fight...anyway, I'm going to bring out one of my rarely used Pokemon, Spyte, you're up!

Spyte is my male Seviper.

Alright Spyte, it's eventually going to be time to get Topaz back hard, for now, begin this round by Taunting him into attacking until you're successful, then sink your fangs into him with a full power Poison Fang, if you sink them into his skin successfully, try not to let go until you get him poisoned (if you can, that is), finally, rattle him with an Earthquake. But, if the sun comes out and begins to dry the sand and make Earthquake possibly less effective, change your last action to a Flamethrower.

Subs (other than the one above):

If he tries Flash or Mud-Slap while he's facing you, close your eyes as tightly as possible, and use Earthquake to shake him up.

Or, if he goes for Double Team, Snatch the clones away.

[Metallixs Girl]

Okay Topaz, I think I have an idea... turn toward the water, cover your ears and focus on the water. It's so pretty, a gorgeous color. The waves are so fun-looking! You love to Surf, it would be so much fun, and so relaxing! It was awesome just a moment ago, wasn't it? Think about that and don't even pay that big ol' snake any attention! After that, if you aren't angry, Charm the Snake (Hehe), but if you are, use Thunder. If you are able after that, use Magnet Rise, but if you can't then use Surf again.

Concentrate on the sea with ears covered~Charm/Thunder~Magnet Rise/Surf

Edit: Just fixed attack layout

[VirtualPlay]

Round 009

Arena:
The rain is still coming down on the beach. Shame, it was such a nice day too.


Metallixs Girl
x• Topaz ♂
HP}=========- 86%
EN}=======--- 71%
ST: Absolutely ecstatic
Concentrate on the sea with ears covered ~^~ Charm/Thunder ~^~ Magnet Rise/Surf

Knight of Time
x• Spyte ♂
HP}========== 100%
EN}========== 100%
ST: Fresh and snake-y!
Taunt ~^~ Poison Fang ~^~ Earthquake

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Spyte, fresh from his Pokéball, begins shouting out insults at the little Pichu. Topaz, however, decides to ignore the yelling and turns to the ocean, plugging his ears. Spyte, noticing that Topaz is ignoring him, gets smart and moves in front of the ocean, then proceeds to make some rather rude taunting gestures. Topaz suddenly stands up in protest, irritated that Spyte got in between him and his ocean.

He gets a shock, though, as Spyte suddenly jumps at him, digging his fangs into his small body. Topaz feels a bit sick, realizing that those fangs had been properly poisoned before hitting. As Spyte lets go, Topaz sees red and calls up to the skies for another bolt of Thunder on this new annoyance. Spyte takes the hit, but the electricity lingers, giving his muscles some paralytic spasms. Topaz smiles, but then winces a bit as the poison in him starts to take effect.

Topaz then focuses on the sea again, watching as another wave suddenly appears. Putting on a repeat performance, Topaz runs and grabs the surfboard as he dives into the wave. He quickly rises to the top and guides the huge wave to land on Spyte. Spyte rolls back a bit, gets up, then proceeds to slam down into the ground, causing it to shake and crack as Topaz gets hit by some displaced sand. Unfortunately for Spyte it didn't quite hit with the full power, but the rain solidifying the sand certainly improved it. Topaz once again feels the pain of the poison ticking away his health.

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Battler's Digest Version
Topaz tries to ignore Seviper; Topaz is focusing on the sea.
Spyte used Taunt; Topaz fell for the Taunt! [Topaz: +TAU (4 turns)] [Spyte: -5 EN]

Spyte used Poison Fang; it hit! Topaz was badly poisoned! [Topaz: -6 HP/+TOX] [Spyte: -3 EN]
Topaz used Thunder; it hit! Spyte was Paralyzed! [Topaz: -10 EN] [Spyte: -13 HP/+PAR]
Topaz is hurt by the poison... [Topaz: -1 HP]

Topaz used Surf; it hit! [Topaz: -9 EN] [Spyte: -11 HP]
Spyte used Earthquake; it hit, but was slightly muffled by the sand! [Topaz: -10 HP] [Spyte: -9 EN]
Topaz is hurt by the poison... [Topaz: -1 HP]

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Arena:
The rain continues to fall. The sand is a bit shaken up from the Earthquake, but the rain is slowly smoothing it out again.


Metallixs Girl
x• Topaz ♂
HP}=======--- 68%
EN}=====----- 52%
ST: Badly Poisoned; Taunted (2 more turns)

Knight of Time
x• Spyte ♂
HP}========-- 76%
EN}========-- 83%
ST: Paralyzed

The rain continues to fall... [Rain Dance: 6 turns]

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Battle Notes:
Metallixs Girl to attack next.

[Metallixs Girl]

Good job, Topaz. Thunder Punch, Relax and Magnet Rise.

In case of Double Team on one of those first two rounds only, substitute Shockwave.

Thunder Punch/Shock Wave~Relax/Shockwave~Magmet Rise

Edit: Fixed color

Edit2: KoT reminded me about not using Endeavor, he didn't mind that I changed it to relax.

[Knight of Time]

Spyte, immediately use Glare when he comes at you to badly frighten him into paralysis as well, then while he's relaxing, use Earthquake to rattle him more, finally, the moment he gets into the air, unleash some green health stealing bubbles on him with a powerful Giga Drain. Don't let him escape up too high, or if he's out of range for it, then use Dark Pulse instead to make him lose his concentration, even if just for a few moments.

[VirtualPlay]

Round 010

Arena:
The rain still falls, and the shaken sand starts to settle back down again.


Metallixs Girl
x• Topaz ♂
HP}=======--- 68%
EN}=====----- 52%
ST: Badly Poisoned; Taunted (2 more turns)
Thunder Punch ~^~ relax ~^~ Magnet Rise

Knight of Time
x• Spyte ♂
HP}========-- 76%
EN}========-- 83%
ST: Paralyzed
Glare ~^~ Earthquake ~^~ Giga Drain/Dark Pulse

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Topaz, still irate from Spyte's Taunting, charges him before he can move, hitting with an electrified fist. Spyte is hurt, but not badly, and he goes to use his attack as well. Unfortunately his muscles spasm up and he winces in pain, unable to keep his eyes open to properly perform a Glare. Topaz giggles, but then winces himself as the poison hurts him again.

Spyte, trying to make it up, stretches out and prepares to shake the ground again. Unfortunately as he goes to slam down, his body seizes up again, and he simply falls back onto the sand. Topaz doesn't know the move he was supposed to use, but a friendly help from MG's opponent allows him to spend time to relax instead. Of course, the poison saps his health anyway.

Still, he does know his next move, and proceeds to collect the magnetic readings of the ground before charging himself with an opposite charge. He feels a bit better as he starts floating, as if he were walking on air (which he basically was). Spyte, annoyed at Topaz taking his one weakness away, begins to drain the life of the little rodent. But once again, the cursed paralysis strikes his whole body, making him unable to move at all. Topaz giggles again, and winces again, this time feeling more of a pain from the poison.

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Battler's Digest Version
Topaz used Thunder Punch; it hit! [Topaz: -6 EN] [Spyte: -8 HP]
Spyte used Glare; Spyte is fully Paralyzed, he can't move!
Topaz it hurt by the poison... [Topaz: -1 HP]

Spyte used Earthquake; Spyte is fully Paralyzed, he can't move!
Topaz started to relax; Topaz regained energy! [Topaz: +6 EN]
Topaz is hurt by the poison... [Topaz: -1 HP]

Topaz used Magnet Rise; Topaz began floating in the air! [Topaz: -5 EN/+LEV (6 turns)]
Spyte used Giga Drain; Spyte is fully Paralyzed, he can't move!
Topaz is hurt by the poison... [Topaz: -2 HP]

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Arena:
As Topaz floats around, the sand has pretty much melted down and solidified from the still-falling rain.


Metallixs Girl
x• Topaz ♂
HP}======---- 64%
EN}=====----- 47%
ST: Badly Poisoned; Levitating (6 more turns)

Knight of Time
x• Spyte ♂
HP}=======--- 68%
EN}========-- 83%
ST: Paralyzed

The rain continues to fall... [Rain Dance: 3 turns]

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Battle Notes:
I swear, the dice kept rolling for Spyte to be Paralyzed.

Knight of Time to attack next.

[Knight of Time]

Ouch, bad round for you Spyte, well, it's payback time!

With Topaz in the air, there's no way he can take damage from Earthquake, unless he's forced to land long enough for it, so just hang in there, and give him a triple Giga Draining to hopefully get back into this and widen our lead some more.

Subs:

If he tries to use Sweet Kiss or anything else to get you confused, Protect yourself if you can.

Or, if he makes Double Team clones (just incase the rain doesn't eliminate them), Snatch them!

Edit: Kurosakura, Rain Dance was used earlier, need I say more?

[Metallixs Girl]

Great job, Topaz! Light Screen, and Charge a nice huge Thunder while we still have rain.

Light Screen~Charge~Thunder

[VirtualPlay]

Round 011

Arena:
The rain continues its downpour, making sure everything is and will stay wet.


Metallixs Girl
x• Topaz ♂
HP}======---- 64%
EN}=====----- 47%
ST: Badly Poisoned; Levitating (6 more turns)
Light Screen ~^~ Charge ~^~ Thunder

Knight of Time
x• Spyte ♂
HP}=======--- 68%
EN}========-- 83%
ST: Paralyzed
Giga Drain ~^~ Giga Drain ~^~ Giga Drain

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Spyte, really irritated at the last round, manages to push through his paralysis and uses the irritation to move quickly. He manages to jump into the air and close his mouth around Topaz before the little rodent can react. He quickly sucks out a bunch of health, draining some of it into his own body before letting go and dropping to the sand again. Slightly stunned, Topaz finally manages to put up a screen of light in front of him. It doesn't block any of the poison that's already seeping through his body, though.

Topaz continues to do his attacks, and starts charging his body with some of the excess electricity in the air. Sparks start jumping all over his body, and he floats there ready to dish out some damage. Spyte, however, has been having yet more difficulty with his paralysis, and he can't manage to spring up and latch onto Topaz again. Topaz starts to get annoyed as the poison continues its relentless draining.

Deciding to take that annoyance out on Spyte, he calls forth yet another bolt of Thunder, his sparks adding to the power while draining him of a little bit more energy. The bolt hits and Spyte gets really hurt this time. Spyte retaliates by jumping up again to grab hold of Topaz again. Unfortunately it's not as successful as last time as the screen stays between his mouth and Topaz's body, limiting the amount of health that he drains. Despite that, he's still happy to see that the poison he left Topaz continues to work.

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Battler's Digest Version
Spyte used Giga Drain; it hit! [Topaz: -6 HP] [Spyte: -7 EN/+3 HP]
Topaz used Light Screen; Topaz put up a protective barrier! [Topaz: -5 EN/+LS (8 turns)
Topaz it hurt by the poison... [Topaz: -2 HP]

Topaz used Charge; Topaz is charging power! [Topaz: +CHR (6 turns)]
Spyte used Giga Drain; Spyte is fully Paralyzed, he can't move!
Topaz is hurt by the poison... [Topaz: -2 HP]

Topaz used Thunder; it hit! [Topaz: -12 EN] [Spyte: -16 HP]
Spyte used Giga Drain; it hit! [Topaz: -4 HP] [Spyte: -7 EN/+2 HP]
Topaz is hurt by the poison... [Topaz: -2 HP]

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Arena:
The rain finally lets up, allowing the sun to peek through the clouds. The umbrellas go down and Kana dissolves his barrier around the ref.


Metallixs Girl
x• Topaz ♂
HP}=====----- 48%
EN}===------- 30%
ST: Badly Poisoned; Light Screen (6 more turns); Levitating (3 more turns), Charged (5 more turns)

Knight of Time
x• Spyte ♂
HP}======---- 57%
EN}=======--- 69%
ST: Paralyzed

The rain stops. [Arena: -Rain Dance]

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Battle Notes:
Only just noticed while reffing this one that Topaz's attacks changed for the last round. I updated that ref and adjusted this one to match.

Metallixs Girl to attack next.

[Metallixs Girl]

All right, now, if you have any control, try to rise higher than he can physically reach you and just relax the whole time, this can be your time to take a nice intermission while you're up there.

Relax~Relax~Relax
(or if it would take a turn, not sure, up to you, VP) Rise high~Relax~Relax

[Knight of Time]

Spyte, let's make sure that if Topaz plans on relaxing, that he's going to get some trouble if your paralysis doesn't cripple you for the entire round, like it did a couple of rounds ago.

Look up directly at him while he's relaxing, and use Glare until you've successfully given him paralysis too, then use your remaining action(s) to put the heat on him with Flamethrower, if you have any left, that is.

[VirtualPlay]

Round 012

Arena:
The beach is nice and wet still from the rain, but the sun is slowly drying it out.


Metallixs Girl
x• Topaz ♂
HP}=====----- 48%
EN}===------- 30%
ST: Badly Poisoned; Light Screen (6 more turns); Levitating (3 more turns), Charged (5 more turns)
rise high ~^~ relax ~^~ relax

Knight of Time
x• Spyte ♂
HP}======---- 57%
EN}=======--- 69%
ST: Paralyzed
Glare ~^~ Glare/Flamethrower ~^~ Glare/Flamethrower

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Topaz starts out the round by charging his body some more, giving it a little more height off the ground. Spyte is trying his tactic again, and sends a nasty Glare up at Topaz. Without realizing it, Topaz is suddenly looking at Spyte and their eyes lock. Using some weird snake-like ability, Seviper manages to induce a state of paralysis into Topaz. Topaz groans a little, which turns into a lot as the poison starts draining more health from him.

He then goes to follow up with a stream of Flamethrower to hit Topaz. He starts charging up the fire within him, but unfortunately his own paralysis kicks back in, making him unable to use and propel the flames towards Topaz and so they dissipate. Topaz watches in amusement as he simply relaxes from his floating position. His relaxing is interrupted by yet more poison, however, leaving Topaz with more than a bit of annoyance.

Topaz just relaxes again to let off the steam and regain the energy he needs. Spyte tries once more for a Flamethrower, but his body won't even move to conjure up the flames inside him this time. Topaz lets out a chuckle of glee that his Thunder had given such good paralysis, but he lets out a moan as the poison saps more health from him.

Topaz feels the electric aura around him start to subside, and he watches as the ground starts getting closer. He lands on the softening sand, slightly annoyed that he was unable to stay up in the air.

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Battler's Digest Version
Topaz started to rise up; Topaz floated higher! [Topaz: -2 EN]
Spyte used Glare; Topaz was Paralyzed! [Topaz: +PAR] [Spyte: -2 EN]
Topaz it hurt by the poison... [Topaz: -4 HP]

Spyte used Flamethrower; Spyte is fully Paralyzed, he can't move!
Topaz started to relax; Topax regained Energy! [Topaz: +6 EN]
Topaz is hurt by the poison... [Topaz: -4 HP]

Topaz started to relax; Topaz regained Energy! [Topaz: +6 EN]
Spyte used Flamethrower; Spyte is fully Paralyzed, he can't move!
Topaz is hurt by the poison... [Topaz: -4 HP]

Topaz was grounded... [Topaz: -LEV]

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Arena:
The sun has dried the sand a bit to be softer and more pliable, but it's still slightly damp and stuck together in places.


Metallixs Girl
x• Topaz ♂
HP}====------ 36%
EN}====------ 40%
ST: Badly Poisoned, Paralyzed; Light Screen (3 more turns); Charged (2 more turns)

Knight of Time
x• Spyte ♂
HP}======---- 57%
EN}=======--- 67%
ST: Paralyzed

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Battle Notes:
I think I need to get out my real dice from now on instead of the online page of dice generators. I think that page is secretly communicating with this forum and favoring people in the battles I ref. This isn't the first battle I've had where the dice roll as if they're favoring someone.

Knight of Time to attack next.

[Knight of Time]

Alright Spyte, good work on giving Topaz a taste of his own medicine with the paralysis. Now, let's try and see if we can increase our lead over him more.

Taunt him to start, then use Night Slash x2 on him.

Subs:

if he manages to conjure up any electric attack, Surf, Facade, or Sweet Kiss, Protect yourself.

Or, if he comes up with Double Team, Snatch his clones.

[Metallixs Girl]

Ahhh I think we can use this, Topaz. Sweet Kiss, then Thunderbolt and then Facade.

Sweet Kiss~Thunderbolt~Facade

[VirtualPlay]

Round 013

Arena:
The sun has been drying the sand, making it softer but still slightly damp.


Metallixs Girl
x• Topaz ♂
HP}====------ 36%
EN}====------ 40%
ST: Badly Poisoned, Paralyzed; Light Screen (3 more turns); Charged (2 more turns)
Sweet Kiss ~^~ Thunderbolt ~^~ Façade

Knight of Time
x• Spyte ♂
HP}======---- 57%
EN}=======--- 67%
ST: Paralyzed
Taunt/Protect ~^~ Night Slash/Protect ~^~ Night Slash/Protect

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Spyte, knowing that he needs to defend against certain moves, carefully watches to see if Topaz will be able to use the move he's been told to. As Topaz starts bouncing towards him, he quickly puts up a shield to Protect against the kiss that's coming his way. Sure enough, Topaz stops right in front of Spyte and blows him a very cute, very sweet kiss. The effects of it bounce right off of the Protect screen as Topaz feels the poison take hold again.

Topaz then starts to charge with electricity, and Spyte quickly goes to Protect against it. Unfortunately he's not able to properly conjure another shield, and it just fizzles and disappears. Topaz's attack doesn't, though, and Spyte gets hit with a charged-up Thunderbolt. Topaz, however, is feeling the increasing pain from the toxins inside him, as well as the loss of his charge.

Topaz then starts fuming from the pain, putting into fueling his next attack. Spyte can see him charging and tries to put up yet another screen. With immense luck, it manages to solidify just in time. Topaz slams into the screen, causing Spyte to hold onto the screen tightly. Topaz bounces back, falling into even more poison pain.

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Battler's Digest Version
Spyte used Protect; Spyte is Protected! [Spyte: -2 EN]
Topaz used Sweet Kiss; Spyte Protected himself! [Topaz: -2 EN] [Spyte: -2 EN]
Topaz is hurt by the poison... [Topaz: -4 HP]

Spyte used Protect; it failed! [Spyte: -2 EN]
Topaz used Thunderbolt; it hit! [Topaz: -11 EN] [Spyte: -13 HP]
Topaz is hurt by the poison... [Topaz: -8 HP]
Topaz loses his Charge... [Topaz: -CHR]

Spyte used Protect; Spyte is Protected! [Spyte: -2 EN]
Topaz used Façade; Spyte Protected himself! [Topaz: -6 EN] [Spyte: -8 EN]
Topaz is hurt by the poison... [Topaz: -8 HP]

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Arena:
The sand is pretty much dry except for the shady places under the umbrellas and chairs.


Metallixs Girl
x• Topaz ♂
HP}==-------- 16%
EN}==-------- 21%
ST: Badly Poisoned, Paralyzed

Knight of Time
x• Spyte ♂
HP}====------ 44%
EN}=====----- 51%
ST: Paralyzed

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Battle Notes:
Just so you know, Protect failing and succeeding was not because it alternated; Spyte got lucky in the third turn.

Metallixs Girl to attack next.

[Metallixs Girl]

Topaz, now Charge again, with your eyes and ears covered and put all you have got into two Volt Tackles.

Charge with eyes and ears covered~Volt Tackle~Volt Tackle

[Knight of Time]

Spyte, Topaz has no hope of surviving this round, so let's make sure he doesn't get to do as much damage.

Double Team first, then throw as much sand (wet or dry, it doesn't matter) into his face as you can with a pair of Mud-Slaps. The fewer hits he can get in this round, the better.

[VirtualPlay]

Round 014

Arena:
The sand has dried under the sun, leaving the shaded parts under the umbrellas and chairs still damp.


Metallixs Girl
x• Topaz ♂
HP}==-------- 16%
EN}==-------- 21%
ST: Badly Poisoned, Paralyzed
Charge ~^~ Volt Tackle ~^~ Volt Tackle

Knight of Time
x• Spyte ♂
HP}====------ 44%
EN}=====----- 51%
ST: Paralyzed
Double Team ~^~ Mud-Slap ~^~ Mud-Slap

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Topaz starts off by charging himself again with electricity. Spyte doesn't like the look of that and decides to try and avoid being hit. He concentrates and manages to put up two extra copies of himself to throw off Topaz. Fully charged, Topaz looks unhappily at the clones, then winces as the poison saps his health again.

Relying on luck, Topaz takes his newly charged body and creates a bright electric aura around him as he rushes towards one of the Seviper. The ball of electricity with a Pichu in the middle rams into and through a clone, causing Topaz to come to a rolling stop in the sand. Spyte responds by slapping some of said sand towards Topaz, blinding her a bit. Topaz turns and suddenly falls down, crying out in pain as the poison takes hold again.

Topaz stays still, not moving, as Spyte looks over happily. MG calls back her Pokémon and now must send out her final battler.

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Battler's Digest Version
Topaz used Charge; Topaz is charging power! [Topaz: +CHR (3 turns)]
Spyte used Double Team; Spyte's Evasion rose! [Spyte: -5 EN/+2 Clones]
Topaz is hurt by the poison... [Topaz: -8 HP]

Topaz used Volt Tackle; it hit a clone instead... [Topaz: -12 EN] [Spyte: -1 Clone]
Spyte used Mud-Slap; it hit! [Topaz: -3 HP/-1 ACC] [Spyte: -2 EN]
Topaz is hurt by the poison... [Topaz: -8 HP]

Topaz has FAINTED!

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Arena:
There's a spray of dry sand towards the ocean where Spyte slapped it. The rest of the sand has finally dried up too.


Metallixs Girl
x• Topaz ♂
HP}---------- 0%
EN}=--------- 9%
ST: Fainted; please choose your replacement.

Knight of Time
x• Spyte ♂
HP}====------ 44%
EN}====------ 44%
ST: Paralyzed; 1 DT Clone

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Battle Notes:
The order of the next posts will be:
1) Metallixs Girl sends out her replacement.
2) Knight of Time chooses his attacks.
3) Metallixs Girl chooses her attacks.

[Metallixs Girl]

I know I didn't have him when the match started, but if you have no objections, KoT, I'd like to call out Mint the male Horsea. ^^

[Knight of Time]

I'm fine with your choice, Metallix's Girl, I sometimes catch a new battler in the middle of a battle as well, just incase.

Spyte, Mint may be a tough opponent here, so let's do our best to make sure he gets a good battle from you before you're out of it.

Taunt him, then start siphoning some health from him with a double Giga Drain. The more damage you can cause to him before he knocks you out, the easier it should be for your successor.

Sub:

If he Double Teams, Snatch the clones.

[Metallixs Girl]

Cool. All right, Mint, it's up to you to avenge Jade and Topaz! Dive and try to escape the Taunt. If you have to attack with Dive, go ahead and do so, then use Brine. If you don't have to attack with Dive, use Agility to dodge the Giga Drain and then Brine.

Dive~Dive/Agility~Brine

[VirtualPlay]

Round 015

Arena:
Mint the Horsea appears on the scene, squeaking happily in the ocean. The arena is pretty much the way it was when the battle started.


Metallixs Girl
xx Mint ♂
HP}========== 100%
EN}========== 100%
ST: Fresh!
Dive ~^~ Dive/Agility ~^~ Brine

Knight of Time
x• Spyte ♂
HP}====------ 44%
EN}====------ 44%
ST: Paralyzed; 1 DT Clone
Taunt ~^~ Giga Drain ~^~ Giga Drain

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Spyte goes to shout out his taunts once more on the new Pokémon, but Mint will have none of it. Acting quickly, he dives underwater, away from the taunts. Spyte moves closer to the water, but realizes that there's no way his taunting can get through the water in any form of coherency and so he gives up.

Mint, ecstatic at his evasion, speeds up his body, zipping through the ocean like a natural. Spyte, the natural predator, waits for his opportunity to strike. As Mint speeds by, Spyte suddenly snaps out and grabs Mint from the ocean, draining his life. But Mint is too fast and struggling and manages to escape the jaw before Spyte was finished.

Irritated that he lost his prey, Spyte quickly snaps out again and catches Mint before he can react. This time he manages to complete his draining before Mint escapes. Mint quickly dives down and collects some of the saltiest water before jumping back up to launch it at Spyte. Unfortunately for Mint he had lost track of which Spyte was real and the clone disappears under the sudden slew of water.

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Battler's Digest Version
Mint used Dive; Mint dove underwater! [Mint: -2 EN]
Spyte used Taunt; Mint avoided the attack! [Spyte: -2 EN]

Mint used Agility; Mint's Speed sharply rose! [Mint: -3 EN/+2 SPD]
Spyte used Giga Drain; it partially hit! [Mint: -6 HP] [Spyte: -7 EN/+3 HP]

Spyte used Giga Drain; it hit! [Mint: -7 HP] [Spyte: -7 EN/+3 HP]
Mint used Brine; it hit a clone instead... [Mint: -4 EN] [Spyte: -1 Clone]

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Arena:
The arena is still basically the same.


Metallixs Girl
xx Mint ♂
HP}=========- 87%
EN}=========- 91%
ST: Annoyed, but fine

Knight of Time
x• Spyte ♂
HP}=====----- 50%
EN}====------ 28%
ST: Paralyzed

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Battle Notes:
Metallixs Girl to attack next.

[Metallixs Girl]

Great job, Mint! Now use Dragon Dance and Bounce, unless he uses Protect. If he is told to Protect on the last action, then use Ice Beam and Waterfall as your last actions.

Dragon Dance~Bounce/Ice Beam~Bounce/Waterfall

[Knight of Time]

Spyte, do your best to Snatch that Dragon Dance from Mint, then use two fully powered Poison Fangs on him when he's on the ground or falling from the air (best to have your mouth wide open incase of the chance he lands close enough for you to sink your fangs into his skin), hopefully preparing your razor sharp fangs like you did before with Topaz. Show Mint why he doesn't want to underestimate you!

[VirtualPlay]

Round 016

Arena:
The beach arena has returned to its original state.


Metallixs Girl
xx Mint ♂
HP}=========- 87%
EN}=========- 91%
ST: Annoyed, but fine
Dragon Dance ~^~ Bounce (air) ~^~ Bounce (attack)

Knight of Time
x• Spyte ♂
HP}=====----- 50%
EN}====------ 28%
ST: Paralyzed
Snatch ~^~ Poison Fang ~^~ Poison Fang

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Spyte watches Mint intently and begins to focus on his movement. Mint, unaware of this, begins doing a little dance. He calls on the power of dragons to give him a boost. Just as he starts feeling stronger and faster, the feeling disappears as Spyte zips by, stealing the boost from him.

Irritated, Mint sees Spyte smile a fanged grin as he comes in for a bite. Mint quickly squishes down into a ball before springing up into the air, leaving Spyte to clamp down on empty air. Now it's Spyte's turn to be irritated.

Mint reaches the peak of his bounce, and begins angling himself to land on Spyte. The toothy grin of Spyte distracts her a bit, and she tries to avoid landing in his jaws. Unfortunately he can't focus properly and misses hitting Spyte, leaving a divot in the sand. Spyte quickly slithers over and gives Mint a toothy welcome, complete with poisoning. Mint jumps back, still dripping with poison that stings him.

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Battler's Digest Version
Spyte used Snatch; Spyte prepared himself! [Spyte: -2 EN]
Mint used Dragon Dance; it was Snatched by Spyte! [Mint: -3 EN] [Spyte: -2 EN/+1 ATK/+1 SPD]

Mint used Bounce; Mint bounced into the air! [Mint: -2 EN]
Spyte used Poison Fang; Mint is in the air... [Spyte: -2 EN]

Mint used Bounce; it missed... [Mint: -7 EN]
Spyte used Poison Fang; it hits! Mint was badly poisoned... [Mint: -6 HP/+TOX] [Spyte: -3 EN]
Mint is hurt by the poison... [Mint: -1 HP]

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Arena:
The arena is still basically the same, but with a small divot in the sand where Mint landed.


Metallixs Girl
xx Mint ♂
HP}========-- 80%
EN}========-- 79%
ST: Badly Poisoned

Knight of Time
x• Spyte ♂
HP}=====----- 50%
EN}==-------- 19%
ST: +1 ATTACK, +1 SPEED; Paralyzed

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Battle Notes:
Knight of Time to attack next.

I apologize for the delay, many things have been coming up that have been taking my life away...

[Knight of Time]

Alright Spyte, the longer we can last in this, the better.

Taunt Mint until successful, then use the sharpness of your tail for a couple of Night Slash attacks!

Subs:

If he uses any move that is Snatchable (e.g. Dragon Dance, Double Team), go ahead and try to Snatch[ it.

Or, if he tries to use a move with which to blind you, close your eyes, and cut him up with a Swift.

[Metallixs Girl]

Mint, I think we might be able to take him down if we keep focused. Use Water Pulse, Ice Beam, and Brine!

Water Pulse~Ice Beam~Brine

[VirtualPlay]

Round 017

Arena:
There's a small divot where Mint landed from his failed Bounce.


Metallixs Girl
xx Mint ♂
HP}========-- 80%
EN}========-- 79%
ST: Badly Poisoned
Water Pulse ~^~ Ice Beam ~^~ Brine

Knight of Time
x• Spyte ♂
HP}=====----- 50%
EN}==-------- 19%
ST: +1 ATTACK, +1 SPEED; Paralyzed
Taunt ~^~ Night Slash ~^~ Night Slash

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Mint starts out, determined to take down this snake. He quickly charges a ball of energy from his mouth as he starts swimming out to sea. He launches the ball, and as it passes over the waves it collects the water around it. The pulse of water smacks into Spyte, but he just shakes it off and starts yelling insults again since he wasn't able to get his point across earlier. Mint hears them and starts fuming, coming closer to the shore again, even as his poison starts to hurt him again.

Mint once again charges a ball of energy from his mouth, this time an icy blue, and shoots from it a beam of icy energy at Spyte. He launches it at Spyte, and the beam of cold washes over him, chilling and hurting him. He composes himself, then charges his tail with dark energy, making it glow a deep purple, before rushing at Mint. He stops his head suddenly, letting his tail whip around to hit Mint. Mint reels back, but comes back toward the shore as the poison ticks away at him again.

Once again pulling water from the ocean, Mint launches a stream of especially salty water at Spyte. It collides, and the extra saltiness burns Spytes already present wounds, dealing further damage. Spyte is now getting angry, and he lashes out with another slash of darkness, his glowing purple tail sending Mint out a ways into the ocean again. Mint straightens himself, but winces as the poison continues to hurt.

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Battler's Digest Version
Mint used Water Pulse; it hit! [Mint: -5 EN] [Spyte: -7 HP]
Spyte used Taunt; Mint fell for the Taunt! [Mint: +TAU (7 turns)] [Spyte: -5 EN]
Mint is hurt by the poison... [Mint: -1 HP]

Mint used Ice Beam; it hit! [Mint: -9 EN] [Spyte: -10 HP]
Spyte used Night Slash; it hit! [Mint: -8 HP] [Spyte: -5 EN]
Mint is hurt by the poison... [Mint: -1 HP]

Mint used Brine; it hit! [Mint: -5 EN] [Spyte: -14 HP]
Spyte used Night Slash; it hit! [Mint: -8 HP] [Spyte: -5 EN]
Mint is hurt by the poison... [Mint: -1 HP]

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Arena:
The divot has been smoothed over by the wind. The arena returns to its original state.


Metallixs Girl
xx Mint ♂
HP}======---- 61%
EN}======---- 60%
ST: Badly Poisoned; Taunted (5 more turns)

Knight of Time
x• Spyte ♂
HP}==-------- 19%
EN}---------- 4%
ST: +1 ATTACK, +1 SPEED; Paralyzed

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Battle Notes:
Metallixs Girl to attack next.

[Metallixs Girl]

Fantastic Job, Mint, I think he's yours! Use Waterfall, Surf, and another Brine for good measure.

[Knight of Time]

Spyte, since Mint has high hopes for KOing you, let's give him a parting gift before you're out of this. Glare at Mint until you either get him paralyzed, or unless he manages to KO you first. Either way, you've done excellent against him despite your paralysis, and I promise your successor will give Mint a run for his sand dollars (aka "money").

[VirtualPlay]

Round 018

Arena:
The arena is just as it was to begin with. A nice beach, plenty of sun, and a calming breeze.


Metallixs Girl
xx Mint ♂
HP}======---- 61%
EN}======---- 60%
ST: Badly Poisoned; Taunted (5 more turns)
Waterfall ~^~ Surf ~^~ Brine

Knight of Time
x• Spyte ♂
HP}==-------- 19%
EN}---------- 4%
ST: +1 ATTACK, +1 SPEED; Paralyzed
Glare ~^~ Glare ~^~ Glare

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Focusing on his sole task, Spyte starts staring intently at Mint, causing the two of them to lock eyes. Spyte then sends a psionic signal to Mint's mind that makes him start to lock up from Paralysis. Breaking free, Mint overcomes this and pushes a large stream of water from the ocean, riding it to ram into Spyte. He bounces off of Spyte and lands back in the ocean just as the pain of the poison starts to intensify.

Spyte now isn't sure what to do. He was only told to Glare until Mint was Paralyzed, which he is now. So he decides to rest, just in case. Mint isn't letting go that easily, and suddenly pulls a great wave from the ocean, riding it to land on Spyte. The snake gets hit by the wave, and as the water subsides, Spyte is lying on the sand, unmoving.

Knight of Time recalls his fallen Pokémon, and now must choose his final battler. Mint, no longer having Spyte around, stops feeling the pressure of the taunting voices.

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Battler's Digest Version
Spyte used Glare; Mint was Paralyzed! [Mint: +PAR] [Spyte: -2 EN]
Mint used Waterfall; it hit! [Mint: -7 EN] [Spyte: -9 HP]
Mint is hurt by the poison... [Mint: -2 HP]

Spyte started to relax; Spyte regained Energy! [Spyte: +6 EN]
Mint used Surf; it hit! [Mint: -9 EN] [Spyte: -10 HP]
Mint is hurt by the poison... [Mint: -2 HP]

Spyte has FAINTED!
Mint is freed from the Taunt. [Mint: -TAU]

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Arena:
The arena has remained the same.


Metallixs Girl
xx Mint ♂
HP}======---- 57%
EN}====------ 44%
ST: Badly Poisoned, Paralyzed

Knight of Time
x• Spyte ♂
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: Knight of Time sends out his replacement and chooses his attacks.
2: Metallixs Girl chooses her attacks.

[Knight of Time]

Good work Spyte, you were great in your first battle.

Alright, time to wrap this up, Kirby, you're up!

Kirby is my male Igglybuff.

Alright Kirby, Spyte has done almost half of the work to bring down Mint, so let's finish what he started.

Close your eyes and Safeguard yourself from any status conditions he may try to throw your way (whether by his own luck or not), then open your eyes for a split second to bring on some electricity with a Shock Wave, finally, use a Secret Power, being ready to arc it incase he tries to evade it (I guess arcing a beam-type move would use up a little more energy, am I right?).

Subs:

If he tries to dive underwater to evade your Shock Waves, then use Psychic to put the squeeze on him while he's under the water, that is, if you can still manage to spot him just incase he does go for evasion.

Or, if he tries Facade, Counter it!

[Metallixs Girl]

Very nice job, Mint, now let's see... Disable Kirby from using Safeguard! If that works, use Ice Beam and try to freeze him. If it doesn't, use Smokescreen. Then finish with Water Pulse.

Disable~Ice Beam/Smokescreen~Water Pulse