Gym Test Run: The Byzantine Blitz! (Cynder vs. Rossymore, Ref: Darkestlight)

[Cynder]

Rereading the reffing, I just realised that you've not factored in the Aura Sphere either DL, not that it makes too much of a difference now xD

[DarkestLight]

Shadow force is a ghost move. Doesn't hit normal types :/ unless I never noticed it bypassed that in the games.....
Sandstorm and toxic knocked arawn out. Will review again when home just to make sure I haven't missed anything.

[Cynder]

I know it was a ghost type move, but in the previous combo I mentioned using Aura Sphere to make it into a fighting type move with the additional Outrage added in this turn. I should'a made that clearer.

[DarkestLight]

Well no, it doesn't change Shadow force into a fighting move, I just calc'd aura sphere rated damage. Sides, Rossy had a substitute up, which is what you hit.

The outrage though, I need to redo since I forgot SF goes through Protect. Myyy fault

[Cynder]

Nooo, you're misunderstanding, my commands for this turn were Shadow Force + Aura Sphere + Outrage; Shadow Force to hide and get around the Protect, Aura Sphere to hopefully make Shadow Force do damage as a fighting type move, and Outrage to make the whole thing a bit stronger to do more damage. I didn't mean the last turn, I knew about the subs, I was just talking about this one xD

[DarkestLight]

OOOOOOOOOOHHHHHH

But Shadow Force-like Dig and Fly, is a two part move, so that wouldn't work cause it eats up two actions. :

So I still gotta edit cause Licki should be lower in health. On it!

[Cynder]

Ahh, I see now. Thanks DL xD

[DarkestLight]

Teams to be revealed tonight...after my comedy show.

[DarkestLight]

Just a hodgepodge of testing.

===Stipulations===

Gym test run.
Lvl 1: London-2 man
Hazards: Cars (GI), less maneuverability, Rush Hour ever 7th round. (70>25%) Rossy: W

Lvl 2: Lotus-4 man
Benefits: Pool=5Hp, Berries=5E
Hazards: Consumption of berry allows opponent no/minimal (Atk >70%) loss of energy if attacking/boosting

Lvl 3: Zeppelin-6 man
Hazards: Missile fire=8-10Hp
Banned moves: Weather alterations except Sun, Hurricane, Whirlwind, Blizzard, Thunder, etc

===Battlers===


===Round 8.5===



C: T: I: ~~~
B: P: R:

===End Stats===

Rossy up!

[Rossymore]

Hmm, dragons. Another legendary for me to smack down and exclusively Gen V Pokes so limited movepools. This should be fun.

Okay, Bak, go for a Fire Blast on Bisharp, then go for Brick Break on Hydreigon. Then go for Earthquake.

Propeller, go for Mud Slap on Reshiram, smack Hydreigon with an Ice Punch, then go for Protect.

Okay, Rolling, fire a Rock Blast at Reshiram, then Hammer Arm on Bisharp then finish with an Earthquake.

[Cynder]

Limited movepools? I think not.

Typhoon; begin by Taunting Propeller, then use Superpower to throw Rolling Stone close to the edge of, if not off, the ship. Finish with an Earth Power at RS if he's still on board (in which case, wait for the Earthquakes to be performed before attacking) or and Earth Power at Bak.

Cassani; shrug off that Mud Slap with a barrier made of Rolling's Rock Blast suspended with a Psychic. Then set up a Reflect on our side of the field for Typhoon and Isao to hide behind while they're being attacked, and finish by Flying up.

Finally, Isao, try using Stone Edge at Bak to deflect some of the flames while attacking by sending the stones right through the centre of the attack, hopefully hitting Bak right in the face. Then Magnet Rise yourself out of the way, and hit Propeller with a Thunder Wave.

[Rossymore]

Going first? Bah humbug. And I knew a Taunt was going to be in there somewhere. At least Propeller takes normal damage from Earthquake.

And for limited movepools, legitimately I do have three generations to choose for two of my Pokemon. At least you had B2W2 to help you out, somewhat. They'll get better as time goes on.

[Cynder]

Trust me, I know the feeling about going first xD It's very nice being able to counter everything. While the Pokemon I've chose are all from the 5th gen (something I didn't even notice xD), Hydreigon's movepool is HUGE, Bisharp's augments it pretty nicely, and Reshiram is Reshiram, so there's not really much to complain about there. Although I will admit, Golem's moveset is beastly.

[DarkestLight]

Just a hodgepodge of testing.

===Stipulations===

Gym test run.
Lvl 1: London-2 man
Hazards: Cars (GI), less maneuverability, Rush Hour ever 7th round. (70>25%) Rossy: W

Lvl 2: Lotus-4 man
Benefits: Pool=5Hp, Berries=5E
Hazards: Consumption of berry allows opponent no/minimal (Atk >70%) loss of energy if attacking/boosting

Lvl 3: Zeppelin-6 man
Hazards: Missile fire=8-10Hp
Banned moves: Weather alterations except Sun, Hurricane, Whirlwind, Blizzard, Thunder, etc

===Battlers===


===Round 9===

And that's the end of the Double fight. Now we have to head up and across the skies to reach the airship. And, oh yeah real classy you two! Thanks for taking the helicopter rope ladders and flying there!

*Releases Vigil, flies there*

And we are on this massive airship! It's pretty windy up here already, so I doubt any weather related move would be useful. The teams are set. The battle is ready, so I dunno what they're waiting for.

Typhoon starts to mouth off to the group, aiming for Propellor and calling it a poor man's waterkitsune. Prop sneers and looks around. But they are on a massive stage on a giant airship with smaller ships flying around. Where in the world is the mud gonna come from?

Cassini turns to look at Rolling Stone, who was seemingly shedding layers. The rocks created soared across the field, and met with a wash of invisible energy. As the rocks paused in midair, Isao dashed togh teh field and imbued its blades with some stone, to help make his point to Backbruner. Backburner turned and released the hellish amount of flame, but Isao fearlessly flew through fire and brinstone to smash his point home.

C: -9E T: -3E I: -9E/-20H ~~~
B: -9E/-18H P: Tnt R: -10E

Backburner swiped to get Isao off of him, and Isao lunged skyward, eager to escape. The Typholsion scrambled to its feet, realizing it had to switch targets. Cassini quickly dropped the rocks, and started to flare up. The light began to meld and warp around it, creating a thin but powerful Reflective shade of energy...that Typhoon and Isao eagerly tried to hide behind.

I say tried because they forgot about the now pissed off Propeller.The weasel dashed behind the shield as well. Typhoon flew up to avoid the first attack by Propellor, but the fire weasel caught him off guard. Backburner shattered through that Reflect and knocked Typhoon down a notch. Isao flew back to avoid Propellor's anger-induced Ice punch. Damn. Typhoon got wrecked that round. But it's not even over!

Isao stayed aloft, flipping behind Cassini. Propellor and Backburner each dashed in a different direction as Rolling tumbled across the arena and gained lift. She unfurled and slammed into Isao, bringing them to the ground. Isao bobbed back up while Rolling kept moving. This was further aided by the massive rush of rage released by Typhoon. Three heads biting and bashing the stone mon kept it rolling to the edge of the massive dais. Right at the edge, Typhoon soared up and watched as Rolling rolled off the arena!

C: -4E T: -9E/-24H -Atk/Def I: -6E/-36H ~~~
B: -6E P: -6E R: -9E/-20H

Cassini flared up once more and began to elevate above the stage. Isao shook off that strike, and noticed that Typhoon was already bellowing at the side of the stage. A rocky set of hands was still visible on the edge! Rolling pulled itself up, just as Propellor lunged at Typhoon, biting like a rabid animal. Isao skybounced over and smacked the angered weasel with a static charge that left both tails pointed in opposite directions.

Typhoon flew back a bit, just as Backburner began to create massive upheaval on the dais. The Quake however, had a unfortunate side effect of ripping the dias free of Rolling's grip. Rolling bellowed as she plummeted like a ...Stone! It looked to be over, until an unnatural explosion caem from the side of the ship. The charred flames billowed up and as shrapnel flew over the dais, Cassini got a birds eye view of a LARGE rocky mass streaking right for the dais. It slammed into its center, creating a second Earthquake that knocked Backburner down immensely and left Propellor wincing.

Rolling stood up from the smoldering pile, and growled. Yeah, falling into a missile saved her, but its still not something she would want to do again. But it was not done. A mass of earthen energy threw Rolling back again. Rolling grounded herself though and roared-that was more than enough explosions for one day.

C: -4E T: -8E I: -3E ~~~
B: -9E/-22H P: par, Tnt over -26H R: -8E/-36H

===End Stats===


Yes, RS fell off, but was hit by a missile and thrown back on the arena.

[Cynder]

Alright, this can be to our favour with a little luck! (can't believe I forgot about Brick Break's side effect... Whoops!)

Cass, start by using Dragon Dance while you're safe in the air, wait a round and then swoop down and hit Propeller with a Fly + close range Dragon Pulse combo.

Typhoon, you're doing well! Live up to your name by hitting Backburner with an Aqua Tail and then Roost on one of the smaller ships nearby. Finish with a Surf, but if you aren't able to summon enough water then use Focus Blast at Rolling Stone.

Isao; hone your skills with a Swords Dance while you're still airborne (magnet rise is still in effect, right?) then use Brick Break on Rolling and finish with a Stone Edge at Backburner.

[DarkestLight]

Ah, that's what I forgot. Yeah MR is still there for 4 actions.

[DarkestLight]

Ross

[Rossymore]

I'll get something up after I've handed in an essay tomorrow. 300 words to goooooo!

[Rossymore]

Okay, now I don't have to worry about that essay until I resit it later because of how terrible it is, but regardless. It is time for strategy: Smack Down strategy!

Okay, whilst Cass is dawdling, use Smack Down, Rolling, and knock it out of the sky. Now that should stop its combo and make it vulnerable for a turn. Since it's not going anywhere, hit it with a Stone Edge. Then hit Isao for a Smack Down, or Typhoon, depending who's still around.

Prop, Brick Break x2 at Isao. That should take care of it. Then hit Cass with a Waterfall.

Back, use your own Brick Break at Typhoon, then when it's resting, let's hope you can hit a Focus Blast at a still target. Finish with Earthquake.

[DarkestLight]

Just a hodgepodge of testing.

===Stipulations===

Gym test run.
Lvl 1: London-2 man
Hazards: Cars (GI), less maneuverability, Rush Hour ever 7th round. (70>25%) Rossy: W

Lvl 2: Lotus-4 man
Benefits: Pool=5Hp, Berries=5E
Hazards: Consumption of berry allows opponent no/minimal (Atk >70%) loss of energy if attacking/boosting

Lvl 3: Zeppelin-6 man
Hazards: Missile fire=8-10Hp
Banned moves: Weather alterations except Sun, Hurricane, Whirlwind, Blizzard, Thunder, etc

===Battlers===


===Round 10===

This is getting outrageousl. Cass and Isao are both airborne, and Rolling looks really peeved atteh lot of them. She starts off by ripping panelling from the stage itself, and flinging it skyward at Cass. Cass dances in the air evading the first two shingles, but the third hits her squarely in the face and she plummets like a rock-right onto a nearby ship. Lucky her.

Isao runs on air itself to try and help, but Isao forgot all about Propellor. Asa Isao sharpened up its blades, there was a thud on his back. All off a sudden, Isao and Propellor are in a no holds bar scuffle, Propellor punching the crap out of Isao's face! It was nuts! Typhoon takes note, and watched the scuffle, before havong to deal with the lunging Backburner. Instead of flying away, Ty just completed a mid-air flip-so Brick Breaking fist and Aqueous tail connected. Both Pokemon reeled back from their respective blows-shaking out said appendages.

C: -3E/-10H +Atk/Spd T: -8E/-12H I: -3E/-24H +2Atk ~~~
B: -6E/-12H P: -6E R: -5E

Grounded, Cassini looked as the battle waged on. But she bided her time, knowing that once her ship she was on raised in altitude..she'd have a clear shot. But right now, Typhoon was making a break for another ship as well!

Backburner had Ty in its sights and began welling up a mass of energy to slam that dragon down with. But he didn't aim for the dragon, no. He was aiming for the ship! Back lurched back, and then felt giddy as it fired.

The slow moving energy blast flew over Isao and Propellor, whom were still locked in combat. Propellor was fast though, and kicked off Isao in order to evade the massive burst. Isao rolled over to the side, but that retaliatory strike left it out of the game.

The Burst made a beeline for the ship and Cass tried to warn the fellow dragon. Ty landed and sat down, only to be privy to a massive explosion. Ty went flying off of the ship, and barely recovered early enough to fly and save itself from complete annihilation. Things aren't looking good now.

This left Rolling, who no-AMAGAD SHE'S AIRBORNE. The spherical Pokemon once again lunges off the main ship, gaining enough speed from being spherical, and rams herself directly into Cass! Jees I didn't think she was gonna make it! Cass falls off but holds on to avoid certain annhilation, and Rolling stands on that ship, stepping on her wingclaw grips. Man, sinister!

C: -20H T: -30H -Atk/Def I: -6E/Dead ~~~
B: -10E P: -6E R: -8E

Unable to fly, Cass was a sitting duck. Propellor and Back both looked over the railing of the main ship to see where Ty and Cass were, and began plotting their final attacks. Backburner couldn't make that jump. Propellor though had an idea. Typhoon roared and flew to help Cass, but ended up in a world of hurt. Rolling ripped up some panelling and threw it at the incoming dragon. Typhoon fired off its blast with its side heads, and flew up to try and reach a safe height. But those metal pieces, they clipped Ty's wings.

Ty reached out to grab the main ship's railing, only to have Propellor run down the side of the dirigible, past him. Typhoon looked down with its right arm head only to watch Cass be uppercutted hard enough to land back on the main platform. Propellor scampered back onto the platform, and then groaned as Backburner committed an Earthquake that left Cassini decimated.

Typhoon finally pulled itself back on the ship, and looked down. That Focus Blast slammed into Rolling and she was shoved right off the ship. Bye Rolling!

C: -40H T: -10E/-6H ~~~
B: -9E P: -8E R: -5E deadededed

===End Stats===


Rossy

[Rossymore]

Ooh, this is going to be close. And that's just how I like it!

Okay, Back, Rock Tomb Cass, then I think another Brick Break on Typhoon is in order. Rock Slide to finish.

Prop, Ice Beam Typhoon, then Waterfall Cass. Finish with another Ice Beam, this time on Cass.

[Rossymore]

The Gym Leader-to-be better not vanish! I've got a badge to win!

...wait, do I even get a badge from this?

[DarkestLight]

Actually, since she is....you might..

[Cynder]

NOT DISAPPEARED I am here xD Uhh as for the badge, doesn't really bother me too much but since it was a test run and was started before I was gym leader? I dunno, it's up to Darkly or Grey I guess c:


Cass, Earth Power Backburner and try to shoot him off the side off the ship then Draco Meteor them who's left. Finish up with a single Outrage against whoever's left.

Typhoon, help Cass out by Aqua Tailing Backburner while he's being attacked to assist throwing him off the ship, then Charge Beam and Thunder Fang Propeller.

[DarkestLight]

Just a hodgepodge of testing.

===Stipulations===

Gym test run.
Lvl 1: London-2 man
Hazards: Cars (GI), less maneuverability, Rush Hour ever 7th round. (70>25%) Rossy: W

Lvl 2: Lotus-4 man
Benefits: Pool=5Hp, Berries=5E
Hazards: Consumption of berry allows opponent no/minimal (Atk >70%) loss of energy if attacking/boosting

Lvl 3: Zeppelin-6 man
Hazards: Missile fire=8-10Hp
Banned moves: Weather alterations except Sun, Hurricane, Whirlwind, Blizzard, Thunder, etc

===Battlers===


===Round 11===

The die has been cast. Cass and Typhoon both attack as one massive dragon arsenal, right for Backburner. Propellor jumps out of Typhoons way, but not before firing a hefty swath of ice that strikes Typh in the wing! Typhoon makes a crash landing alongside the left side of Backburner. The Typholsion looks down for a mere moment, and then rips up the platform a bit in order to bury Cass as she fires a heathen amount of energy at him.

The blast is weakened by the flying debris, but Backburner is struck hard still, and staggers back, only to trip over a watery obstacle!

C: -8E/-10H -Spd T: -8E/-16H ~~~
B: -5E/-28H P: -8E

Backburner lets off some intense flame right now, as he stomps over to Typhoon, and slams his hand right into the downed Dragon's back, right as Typhoon's left most head looks back at Propellor. 'Prop looks odd, twitching maniacally. Back turns to look at his partner, and then looks up at the shining star coming their way. Well, coming his way....and it's not a star.

Suddenly Cass erupts out of her tomb and stares up at the Meteor hurtling for Backburner. She backs away, and Typhoon makes his move, lunging and striking Propellor with a well aimed Charge Beam!

Backburner stood his ground and tried to stop the meteor with his bare arms. Have you ever been so mad you tried to catch a Meteor? Well, Backburner was not mad enough, cause it flattened him.

C: -15E -2 SpA T: -6E/-12H +SpA ~~~
B: -6E/-20H P: par -12H

That only left Propellor. Cassini stomped through the smoke and rustled air, and bellowed her discontent for the surviving member of their rival. Propellor didn't quit though, and sprinted right for Cassini. An Ice Beam was crated, but Typhoon blindsided him from the darkness with a Thunder Fang. The Beam flew haywire, and Cass struck out with an Outrageous set of strikes. Damn, beat down.

C: -8E T: -5E ~~~
P: -8E/-24H

===End Stats===


Cynder

[Cynder]

Oh what the hell, Cass, continue using Outrage and when you're done go with Giga Impact.

Typhoon, go with Tri Attack, Dragon Rush and Dark Pulse.

[Rossymore]

Hmm, Endue + Reversal combo? FLOATZEL CAN'T LEARN REVERSAL!

Okay, finish this up with an Aqua Jet + Double Hit + Brick Break combo to hopefully knock Typhoon out. Giratina I can beat, Reshiram, I cannot.

[DarkestLight]

Just a hodgepodge of testing.

===Stipulations===

Gym test run.
Lvl 1: London-2 man
Hazards: Cars (GI), less maneuverability, Rush Hour ever 7th round. (70>25%) Rossy: W

Lvl 2: Lotus-4 man
Benefits: Pool=5Hp, Berries=5E
Hazards: Consumption of berry allows opponent no/minimal (Atk >70%) loss of energy if attacking/boosting

Lvl 3: Zeppelin-6 man
Hazards: Missile fire=8-10Hp
Banned moves: Weather alterations except Sun, Hurricane, Whirlwind, Blizzard, Thunder, etc

===Battlers===


===Round 12===

Cass and Typhoon looked at each other, and a smile crossed both their faces. Cass turned her sights back onto Propeller, whom took a step back. Cass whirled and blazed up, before rushing at the Floatzel. Typhoon came in from the west, firing at Floatzel.

A swell of energy flew upward, and Typhoon stared as his Tri Attack flew right for Cass! Cass's Outrage led her right into the path of the spheres, and Typhoon could only watch as his partner was stopped in her tracks. As for Typhoon, there was a wash of water coupled with a severe series of strikes that felt damn near crippling.

C: -8E/-6H T: -5E/-32H ~~~
P: -19E

Propellor landed, watching as Typhoon struggled to get up from that last hit. Shoulda looked behind him. Cass continued her Outrage for another round, slamming into Propellor with a bit of pent up rage. This gave Typhoon the time to thrust himself forward.

I think Typhoon is playing for the other team. Cause now his Rush missed and landed him on the other side of the field.

C: -8E T: -9E ~~~ P: -12H

Now came a problem. Cassini was under a nice confusion haze, and nothing was as it seemed. Propellor knew this, and backed away from the legend.

Typhoon roared to try and get Cassini's attention, before firing off a Dark Pulse at the immobilized Floatzel. Propeller fell to his knees, gasping for air, but at least he was still alive. Who knew!

C: @_@ T: -7E ~~~
P: par -12H

===End Stats===


Rossy

[Rossymore]

Aqua Jet + Ice Beam at Typhoon. Then Brick Break. If I'm going down, then something else is!

[Cynder]

TAKE THAT THING DOWN ALREADY

Typh - Protect ~ Giga Impact+Thunder Fang
Cass - Outrage until it's down

[DarkestLight]

Just a hodgepodge of testing.

===Stipulations===

Gym test run.
Lvl 1: London-2 man
Hazards: Cars (GI), less maneuverability, Rush Hour ever 7th round. (70>25%) Rossy: W

Lvl 2: Lotus-4 man
Benefits: Pool=5Hp, Berries=5E
Hazards: Consumption of berry allows opponent no/minimal (Atk >70%) loss of energy if attacking/boosting

Lvl 3: Zeppelin-6 man
Hazards: Missile fire=8-10Hp
Banned moves: Weather alterations except Sun, Hurricane, Whirlwind, Blizzard, Thunder, etc

===Battlers===


===Round 13===

Propellor seriously wanted to win this match. You could tell. The rush on its face when it expelled that deluge of water and dashed at Typhoon, it was astounding. The strike was impressive as well, Typhoon's body barely holding up that barrier against all of Prop's wishes and desires. While Prop was preoccupied with shattering that Protect, Cassini welled up the nerve and completed another Outrageous series of strikes, lashing the unknowing Propellor from his focus and into the jaws of a proverbial destiny.

C: -8E T: -10E ~~~
P: -14H/-17E

And folks...that's the match.

===End Stats===


Cynder wins the match.

Point wise...1+2+6-9 for Cyn
2+4+3=9 for Rossy
and...2+6+9=17 WAS right! Huh, go fig. Later!

[Rossymore]

Yes, Cynder did win that round, however, I did defeat four of her Pokemon, whereas she defeated three of mine. Is that not what we were doing, giving me a 2-1 victory points wise?

[Oslo]

Aren't tournament-style matches scored based on the winner of each set? So it should be... 1+2+6 for Cynder, 2+4+3 for Rossy and 2+4+6 for DL, oui? Resulting in a tie overall?

[DarkestLight]

See what happens when I'm tired. Uhh lets see. I went by the rules with the points, and by her breakdown of the battles, so I went Single, Double, Triple.

I see. You did beat her in the first and second rounds, I did overlook that. So that gets swapped. I have to relook this over. I'll post later when I get a break from work-sorry about that confusion.

Ok.

Verse 1: Rossy won, 1 pokemon. (Meaning Cyn lost 1, Rost lost 0)
Verse 2: Rossy won, 1 Pokemon(meaning Cyn lost 2, and Ros lost one)
Verse 3: Cyn won, 2 Pokemon (meaning Cyn lost 1, Ros lost 3)

This weirdly enough, creates a tie scenario. As reflected by the points. :/ So no badge for Rossy. :p My point totals stay the same though, so I'll re edit that.

Wow, that might happen alot Cyn, with this battle breakdown.

[Cynder]

Maybe I should add in a tiebreaker round for situations like this in the future? 1 on 1 to the death sorta thing using one of the Pokemon already used.

[DarkestLight]

Hrm. Well no, not necessarily. If its a tie, its a tie, there's not much to be said about that. After a few battles we'll see if it comes up alot, and then we'll make a proviso for it. :0

[Oslo]

The weird thing is that if the challenger wins the 1 on 1, they absolutely have to also win the 3 on 3 to get the badge, meaning the 2 on 2 is kind of just a waste of time. Points are given, of course, but in that situation the 2 on 2 has no bearing on whether a badge is awarded.

[DarkestLight]

o.O :Writes this out.


Challenger loses 1 0/1
Challenger wins 2 (2/1, 1/2 or 1/1)
Challenger needs to win 3 if its 1/1, but if its 2/1, so if Cyn wins the third, she'll only eliminate 4, while the Challenger will have eliminated 5 (granted he takes all three out..ooooh >.>) . So second round battle is huh.

Maybe the surviving Pokemon can be the ones that eliminate ties...if need be

[Oslo]

I was referring a situation in which the challenger won the 1 on 1. If the challenger loses the 1 on 1, then yeah, the 2 on 2 is still relevant.

[DarkestLight]

Hrm. There are more leeway's for ties in this , now that I did the Challenger win side as well. Interesting.