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

[Unbraced]

I challenge the first gym leader to read this Thread!

You make the rules, it's your gym after all.

(if I'm not doing this right, feel free to point it out and make me feel bad)

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

You're on.

Arena: The desert..! Yeah, that's it. I'll write some fancy text later, but that's going to be my new arena. There is one big rock pillar in the middle, more like an obelisk. There's a four turn Sandstorm, then two turns without. So wheatermoves are only usable in the two turns that it's off, as soon as the two turns are over, the sandstorm is back. Also, Earthquake is pretty ineffective, due to all the sand. Dunno what other moves, but just think logically (ref).

DQ: 7 days.
Number of pokemon: 3
I send out first, you attack first.
Banned moves: Toxic and Rest.

I send out Kamon, my male Magcargo.

[VirtualPlay]

I claim this for reffage.

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Wunderbar.

[Unbraced]

Go, Azula My combusken!

[VirtualPlay]

Okay, one thing before I go off and set this up...by "turns" of Sandstorm, do you mean turn in the sense of "3 attacks" or "1 attack"? I would assume the former (although I call them rounds) and will ref it as such unless you correct me.

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

That's correct. 4 turns, twelve attacks.

Also, Unbraced, you attack first.

[Unbraced]

Sky Uppercut-Swift-Double kick

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

First use Yawn, then hit it with Will-o-wisp, finishing by collecting an bundle of energy and shoot out that Earthpower.

[VirtualPlay]

Gym Round 001

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

MLG finds Unbraced issuing a challenge to any Gym Leader, so MLG summons Unbraced to enter his arena and do battle. As this is an official Gym match, there is no damage cap. Rest and Toxic have also been banned for the duration.


Gym Leader: MeLoVeGhOsTs
•• Kamon ♂
HP}========== 100%
EN}========== 100%
ST: Fine
Yawn ~^~ Will-o-wisp ~^~ Earth Power

Challenger: Unbraced
•• Azula ♀
HP}========== 100%
EN}========== 100%
ST: Fine
Sky Uppercut ~^~ Swift ~^~ Double Kick

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The battle starts off with Azula's claws glowing as she rushes forward. She arrives at Kamon and delivers a large rising punch that rakes across him. Kamon reels from the effective hit, but recovers and lets loose a gigantic Yawn, creating a bubble that floats towards Azula, bursting in her face. Azula looks shocked, then drowsy.

She quickly jumps back, launching a barrage of homing stars. They hit, but Kamon isn't as fazed this time. He retaliates by launching blue fireballs at Azula. The fireballs rush into her, but don't actually do anything to her. Kamon looks either confused or irritated, and Azula just smirks.

She's still smirking as she rushes in to give Kamon a good one-two kicking. She takes a flying leap, but miscalculated the angle slightly and sails just to the side of Kamon. Annoyed, she quickly recovers in time to see Kamon glowing yellow. All of a sudden, the sand beneath them glows yellow as well. The sand sifts around as beams of light launch up to hit Azula, knocking her back. The light fades as Azula gets up, only to succumb to her drowsiness and fall asleep.

The raging Sandstorm lashes against the battlers, but Kamon doesn't get hurt. Azula however has a disturbing slumber as the sand scrapes across her.

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Battler's Digest Version
Azula used Sky Uppercut; it hit! [Kamon: -11 HP] [Azula: -8 EN]
Kamon used Yawn; Azula became drowsy... [Kamon: -3 EN]

Azula used Swift; it hit! [Kamon: -5 HP] [Azula: -6 EN]
Kamon used Will-o-wisp; it doesn't affect Azula... [Kamon: -3 EN]

Azula used Double Kick; it missed... [Azula: -4 EN]
Kamon used Earth Power; it hit! [Kamon: -8 EN] [Azula: -11 HP]
Azula fell asleep! [Azula: +SLP]

Azula was buffeted by the Sandstorm... [Azula: -6 HP]
The Sandstorm continues to rage. [Sandstorm: 9 more turns]

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Arena:
The Sandstorm continues to rage on while Azula sleeps in the sand.


Gym Leader: MeLoVeGhOsTs
•• Kamon ♂
HP}========-- 84%
EN}=========- 86%
ST: Fine

Challenger: Unbraced
•• Azula ♀
HP}========-- 80%
EN}========-- 82%
ST: Asleep

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Battle Notes:
MeLoVeGhOsTs to attack next.

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Iron Defense and Earthpower twice.

[Unbraced]

Sleep Talk x3

if you wake up the first turn use Focus Punch if you wake up on the other 2 use Vacuum Wave

[VirtualPlay]

Gym Round 002

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

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


Gym Leader: MeLoVeGhOsTs
•• Kamon ♂
HP}========-- 84%
EN}=========- 86%
ST: Fine
Iron Defense ~^~ Earth Power ~^~ Earth Power

Challenger: Unbraced
•• Azula ♀
HP}========-- 80%
EN}========-- 82%
ST: Asleep
Sleep Talk/Focus Punch ~^~ Sleep Talk/Vacuum Wave ~^~ Sleep Talk/Vacuum Wave

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Azula starts mumbling in her sleep, then suddenly jumps up and attacks Kamon with her beak; it's a weak hit, but it's better than doing nothing. Kamon watches Azula go back to resting, and he makes to power himself up. Concentrating, he makes his hard shell a bit harder, ready to ward off more attacks.

Once again unable to wake up, Azula mumbles, then stands up in her sleep. She very quickly creates a wave of turbulent air, punching it at Kamon. It hits before Kamon can react, but Kamon comes back by focusing on the ground again. The lighted ground show appears once more, knocking into Azula, who still doesn't wake up.

Azula starts talking once more, then stands up into a ready position. Kamon doesn't know what she's doing, but figures it'll either come or not affect him. He calls on the power of the sand once more, blasting Azula back. Azula is unable to retaliate against the special move, and simply rolls over and stays asleep.

The Sandstorm whips against the Pokémon, hurting Azula again, but not affecting Kamon.

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Battler's Digest Version
Azula used Sleep Talk; Sleep Talk became Peck; it hit! [Kamon: -3 HP] [Azula: -5 EN]
Kamon used Iron Defense; Kamon's Defense sharply rose! [Kamon: -4 EN/+2 DEF]

Azula used Sleep Talk; Sleep Talk became Vacuum Wave; it hit! [Kamon: -5 HP] [Azula: -6 EN]
Kamon used Earth Power; it hit! [Kamon: -8 EN] [Azula: -11 HP]

Kamon used Earth Power; it hit! [Kamon: -8 EN] [Azula: -11 HP]
Azula used Sleep Talk; Sleep Talk became Counter; there was nothing to Counter... [Azula: -4 EN]

Azula was buffeted by the Sandstorm... [Azula: -6 HP]
The Sandstorm continues to rage. [Sandstorm: 6 more turns]

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Arena:
The Sandstorm continues to rage on while Azula continues to sleep. The sand around Azula, while being disturbed from the Earth Power attacks, smoothes out again under the heavy winds of the storm.


Gym Leader: MeLoVeGhOsTs
•• Kamon ♂
HP}========-- 76%
EN}=======--- 66%
ST: +2 DEFENSE

Challenger: Unbraced
•• Azula ♀
HP}======---- 58%
EN}=======--- 67%
ST: Asleep

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Battle Notes:
Unbraced to attack next.

[Unbraced]

Sleep talk x3

If you wake up use Focus Blast

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Use Amnesia and let it forget Sleeptalk. Then use Body SLam and Earthpower.

If its awake on the third action, use Yawn again.

[VirtualPlay]

Gym Round 003

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

The Sandstorm is currently raging, round 3 of 4.

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


Gym Leader: MeLoVeGhOsTs
•• Kamon ♂
HP}========-- 76%
EN}=======--- 66%
ST: +2 DEFENSE
Amnesia ~^~ Body Slam ~^~ Earth Power/Yawn

Challenger: Unbraced
•• Azula ♀
HP}======---- 58%
EN}=======--- 67%
ST: Asleep
Sleep Talk/Focus Blast ~^~ Sleep Talk/Focus Blast ~^~ Sleep Talk/Focus Blast

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Azula, in her slumber, starts mumbling again before jumping up into the air suddenly. She angles her body and carefully slashes across Kamon with deadly accuracy. Well, it would be deadly if it weren't ineffective and stopped by Kamon's harder skin. As Azula rolls back into a sleeping position, Kamon calls on some psychic forces to mess around with Azula's mind. As Azula sleeps, she suddenly forgets how to talk in her sleep.

Kamon then quickly charges forward, slamming his body into Azula's. Azula rolls over from the impact, then suddenly wakes up. She looks at Kamon, then starts charging a ball of energy between her fists. The power starts getting large and hard to control, so she launches it at Kamon. The ball wavers a bit, but flies true, and quite unlike her last attack, this one is quite effective and isn't affected by Kamon's harder body.

Azula quickly pulls a repeat performance, charging up the energy blast between her fists. She once again fires it at Kamon, but the sheer power causes this blast to fly off wildly and miss Kamon by a few feet. Kamon, seeing that Azula is most definitely awake, creates another yawning bubble, and launches it at Azula, who's too distracted by her missed attack to avoid it.

Azula is, for once, awake to feel the beating of the sandstorm on her, while Kamon lets his rocky nature deter the pain.

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Battler's Digest Version
Azula used Sleep Talk; Sleep Talk became Aerial Ace; it hit! [Kamon: -4 HP] [Azula: -8 EN]
Kamon used Amnesia; Azula forgot Sleep Talk! [Kamon: -5 EN] [Azula: +AMN (Sleep Talk, 4 turns)]

Kamon used Body Slam; it hit! [Kamon: -8 EN] [Azula: -9 HP]
Azula woke up! [Azula: -SLP]
Azula used Focus Blast; it hit! [Kamon: -16 HP] [Azula: -11 EN]

Azula used Focus Blast; it missed... [Azula: -11 EN]
Kamon used Yawn; Azula became drowsy... [Kamon: -5 EN]

Azula was buffeted by the Sandstorm... [Azula: -6 HP]
The Sandstorm continues to rage. [Sandstorm: 3 more turns]

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Arena:
The Sandstorm continues to rage on, leaving the arena back in its normal state.


Gym Leader: MeLoVeGhOsTs
•• Kamon ♂
HP}======---- 56%
EN}=====----- 50%
ST: +2 DEFENSE

Challenger: Unbraced
•• Azula ♀
HP}====------ 43%
EN}====------ 37%
ST: Drowsy (asleep after 2 turns), Amnesia (Sleep Talk, 2 turns)

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Battle Notes:
MeLoVeGhOsTs to attack next.

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Earthpower x3.

[Unbraced]

Dig-after you come back up use Sleep Talk

[VirtualPlay]

Gym Round 004

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

The Sandstorm is currently raging, round 4 of 4.

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


Gym Leader: MeLoVeGhOsTs
•• Kamon ♂
HP}======---- 56%
EN}=====----- 50%
ST: +2 DEFENSE
Earth Power ~^~ Earth Power ~^~ Earth Power

Challenger: Unbraced
•• Azula ♀
HP}====------ 43%
EN}====------ 37%
ST: Drowsy (asleep after 2 turns), Amnesia (Sleep Talk, 2 turns)
Dig (down) ~^~ Dig (attack) ~^~ Sleep Talk

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Kamon starts by charging the ground with energy, but Azula is too quick and quickly dives into the sand, burrowing a deep hole. Unfortunately, while she avoided the full blast of the attack, she still dove into the energized ground, and it damages her as she digs.

Feeling the ground vibrations, Azula quickly identifies Kamon's location, digging up rapidly to hit him. Kamon is hurt, but the blow is softened slightly from his hardened skin. Plus, Azula is now in the open, where Kamon easily fires another charged-earth blast at her. She falls back in pain, then stays down as she goes to sleep, unable to deal with the drowsiness any longer. Fortunately as she goes to sleep, she just happens to remember her sleeping attack.

She quickly uses it before she forgets it again, and her talking causes her to stand up. She focuses on the ground next to the obelisk, locating separate rocks below it, then quickly digs them out. As they come out, she hurls them at Kamon, dealing decent damage. Kamon quickly charges yet another golden blast from the ground, knocking Azula back down.

The Sandstorm gives one final harsh whip, hurting Azula, before finally clearing up for a couple rounds.

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Battler's Digest Version
Azula used Dig; Azula dug underground! [Azula: -2 EN]
Kamon used Earth Power; some of it hits Azula! [Kamon: -8 EN] [Azula: -5 HP]

Azula used Dig; it hit! [Kamon: -9 HP] [Azula: -5 EN]
Kamon used Earth Power; it hit! [Kamon: -8 EN] [Azula: -11 HP]
Azula fell asleep! [Azula: +SLP]
Azula's Amnesia faded; she remembered Sleep Talk! [Azula: -AMN]

Azula used Sleep Talk; Sleep Talk became Rock Slide; it hit! [Kamon: -7 HP] [Azula: -9 EN]
Kamon used Earth Power; it hit! [Kamon: -8 EN] [Azula: -11 HP]

Azula was buffeted by the Sandstorm... [Azula: -6 HP]
The Sandstorm subsides. [Arena: -Sandstorm]

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Arena:
The Sandstorm finally subsides, and the next two rounds shall be free of its callous nature. The hole that Azula created was only partially filled in before it subsided, and there is also a large divot from where Azula pulled rocks from underground.


Gym Leader: MeLoVeGhOsTs
•• Kamon ♂
HP}====------ 40%
EN}===------- 26%
ST: +2 DEFENSE

Challenger: Unbraced
•• Azula ♀
HP}=--------- 10%
EN}==-------- 21%
ST: Asleep

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Battle Notes:
Unbraced to attack next.

[Unbraced]

Sleep talk x3

If you awake up first turn use Dig, Second Sand attack, Third Sand attack

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Earthpower, then relax. If she's not gone after that Earthpower, try again.

[VirtualPlay]

Gym Round 005

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

The Sandstorm is currently subsided, round 1 of 2.

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


Gym Leader: MeLoVeGhOsTs
•• Kamon ♂
HP}====------ 40%
EN}===------- 26%
ST: +2 DEFENSE
Earth Power ~^~ relax ~^~ Earth Power

Challenger: Unbraced
•• Azula ♀
HP}=--------- 10%
EN}==-------- 21%
ST: Asleep
Sleep Talk/Dig ~^~ Sleep Talk/Sand Attack ~^~ Sleep Talk/Sand Attack

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Azula, sleeping still, mumbles in her sleep, then suddenly jumps up and launches herself at Kamon with a powerful kick. Kamon's defenses keep the damage low, but it still hurts. Kamon retaliates with another glowing earth attack, sending Azula tumbling and rolling.

Azula comes to a stop, immobile. Seems she couldn't take any more than that. Unbraced recalls his fallen Pokémon and now he must choose her replacement in battle.

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Battler's Digest Version
Azula used Sleep Talk; Sleep Talk became Mega Kick; it hit! [Kamon: -8 HP] [Azula: -12 EN]
Kamon used Earth Power; it hit! [Kamon: -8 EN] [Azula: -11 HP]

Azula has FAINTED!

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Arena:
The Sandstorm continues to stay down, but will only remain that way for one more round.


Gym Leader: MeLoVeGhOsTs
•• Kamon ♂
HP}===------- 32%
EN}==-------- 18%
ST: +2 DEFENSE

Challenger: Unbraced
•• Azula ♀
HP}---------- 0%
EN}=--------- 9%
ST: Fainted; please choose your replacement.

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

[Unbraced]

Attack! B-ball the spheal!

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Ok, Kamon, keep it coming. Good work.

First release a Smog to shroud the desert, then Rockslide twice.

If you feel like you're not going to make it, use Endure.

[Unbraced]

Counter the smog with icy wind, then use taunt and Then use Hydro Pump

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Reminder for VP.

[VirtualPlay]

Gym Round 006

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

The Sandstorm is currently subsided, round 2 of 2.

Unbraced sends in his replacement Pokémon, B-ball the male Spheal.

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


Gym Leader: MeLoVeGhOsTs
•• Kamon ♂
HP}===------- 32%
EN}==-------- 18%
ST: +2 DEFENSE
Smog ~^~ Rock Slide ~^~ Rock Slide
Subs: Endure

Challenger: Unbraced
x• B-ball ♂
HP}========== 100%
EN}========== 100%
ST: Fresh!
Icy Wind ~^~ Taunt ~^~ Hydro Pump

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As soon as B-ball is out and ready to battle, Kamon spews out a nice cloud of toxins. Unable to make the cloud spread as wide as he wants, he simply hurls it at B-ball. B-ball starts to focus and gather a chilling breeze to blow it away. But just as he's about to cause it to blow, something goes wrong. The wind doesn't come, and B-ball is left to be confused as the dark cloud rolls over him. Shocked he can't help but breathe some of it, and the toxins slowly seep into his system, poisoning him.

Kamon then focuses on his rock-control ability and pulls a few more chunks from the base of the obelisk. He hurls them at B-ball, and he can't help but wince in pain from the effectiveness of the attack. B-ball goes rolling back a bit, then straightens himself as he goes to use…wait, what was it? B-ball is totally confused, because he's sure he doesn't know how to use this "Taunt" move.

While he's distracted thinking on that, Kamon pulls some more rocks from beneath the ground. He's starting to have some trouble finding enough rocks on this side of the obelisk, and realizes he might have to focus on the other sides soon. Regardless, he has enough for now and hurls them at B-ball. He gets hit hard and suddenly his vision blacks out while his muscles lock up momentarily. It's not for long, but it's long enough that he no longer has the window of time to try and attack.

B-ball winces in pain as the poison in his body decides to announce its presence. Suddenly the wind starts to pick up again, and it starts to hurl sand around the arena.

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Battler's Digest Version
Kamon used Smog; it hit! B-ball was poisoned! [Kamon: -2 EN] [B-ball: -2 HP/+PSN]
B-ball used Icy Wind; it critically failed… [B-ball: -6 EN]

Kamon used Rock Slide; it hit! [Kamon: -7 EN] [B-ball: -10 HP]
B-ball used Taunt; B-ball doesn't know how to use that move!

Kamon used Rock Slide; it hit! [Kamon: -7 EN] [B-ball: -10 HP]
B-ball flinched!

B-ball is hurt by the poison… [B-ball: -3 HP]
A Sanstorm brewed. [Arena: +Sandstorm (12 turns)]

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Arena:
The Sandstorm has started up once more, and will continue for 4 more rounds. The fairly large divot created from the double Rock Slide is slowly getting filled in, but the rocks beneath the ground on the current side of the obelisk are starting to get few and far between.


Gym Leader: MeLoVeGhOsTs
•• Kamon ♂
HP}===------- 32%
EN}---------- 2%
ST: +2 DEFENSE

Challenger: Unbraced
x• B-ball ♂
HP}========-- 75%
EN}=========- 94%
ST: Poisoned (3)

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Battle Notes:
Unbraced to attack next.

Sorry I didn't get to this sooner; I didn't notice at first because Unbraced's posts were from the same day (I saw him post the Spheal) and for some reason I didn't see the highlighted topic name to show that there were new posts.

[Unbraced]

Do you just hate me or something VP?

Hail-Brine x2

[VirtualPlay]

Um, no? I ref fairly and in an unbiased manner. I actually use physical dice that I roll to determine what effects happen, and this round they just so happened to roll against you. Also, smog has a high-ish chance to poison, not to mention that Spheal learns neither Taunt nor Hydro Pump so the flinching at the end was really a moot point in this case.

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Ok, Kamon, Hail is useless in this Sandstorm. Let's abuse that.

Supernova! (Explosion + Overheat)

[VirtualPlay]

Gym Round 007

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

The Sandstorm is currently raging, round 1 of 4.

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


Gym Leader: MeLoVeGhOsTs
•• Kamon ♂
HP}===------- 32%
EN}---------- 2%
ST: +2 DEFENSE
Explosion +++ Overheat ~^~ relax

Challenger: Unbraced
x• B-ball ♂
HP}========-- 75%
EN}=========- 94%
ST: Poisoned (3)
Hail ~^~ Brine ~^~ Brine

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B-ball starts off by focusing on the weather, attempting to bring in a hailstorm. Unfortunately his attempts are quickly blocked by the special Sandstorm that keeps any other weather away. Kamon chuckles as he goes to use his own combo attack, dubbed Supernova by MLG. Unfortunately his energy is extremely low, and he is unable to muster the required energy to even perform one of the two moves in the combo. Dejected, Kamon recovers a small bit of energy instead.

Without any other attack to use, Kamon just continues relaxing, getting some energy back. B-ball, however, is using his type advantage to his benefit, conjuring up some super-salty water that he launches at Kamon. The water washes over him, his double-weakness increasing the damage, and the extra salt digs into the wounds that he's sustained, hurting him even more.

Excited by the effectiveness, B-ball launches another super-salty blast that overpowers Kamon's double-weakness again, the salt bringing yet more pain. Unable to withstand it anymore, Kamon buckles under the pain before collapsing in a heap.

MeLoVeGhOsTs recalls his fallen Pokémon, now having to send out a replacement. In the meantime, however, B-ball gets whipped by the raging Sandstorm as the poison in his body hurts him again.

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Battler's Digest Version
B-ball used Hail; the Sandstorm prevented the weather from changing. [B-ball: -6 EN]
Kamon used "Supernova," a combination of Explosion and Overheat; Kamon doesn't have the energy and is forced to relax instead... [Kamon: +4 EN]

Kamon started to relax; Kamon regained Energy! [Kamon: +6 EN]
B-ball used Brine; it hit! [Kamon: -20 HP] [B-ball: -6 EN]

B-ball used Brine; it hit! [Kamon: -20 HP] [B-ball: -6 EN]

Kamon has FAINTED!

B-ball is hurt by the poison… [B-ball: -3 HP]
B-ball was buffeted by the Sandstorm... [B-ball: -6 HP]
The Sanstorm continues to rage. [Arena: Sandstorm (3 rounds)]

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Arena:
The Sandstorm continues to rage on, whipping through the arena and filling up the rock divot from the previous round.


Gym Leader: MeLoVeGhOsTs
•• Kamon ♂
HP}---------- 0%
EN}=--------- 12%
ST: Fainted; please choose your replacement.

Challenger: Unbraced
x• B-ball ♂
HP}=======--- 66%
EN}========-- 76%
ST: Poisoned (3)

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

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

I'll send out Madarame Ikkaku, my male Tyranitar.

Start off with a Dragondance, then swat it with Iron Tail, finish with Focusblast.

If it does a non-attacking move, swap your move with Focus Punch.

[Unbraced]

Spheal, wait for it to use Dragon Dance then use...*laughs evilly* Encore. Then yawn, and finish with Mud-Slap,.

[VirtualPlay]

Gym Round 008

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

The Sandstorm is currently raging, round 2 of 4.

MeLoVeGhOsTs sends out his second Pokémon, his Tyranitar named Madarame Ikkaku, a mouthful of a name for a monster of a Pokémon.

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


Gym Leader: MeLoVeGhOsTs
x• Madarame Ikkaku ♂
HP}========== 100%
EN}========== 100%
ST: Fresh!
Dragon Dance ~^~ Iron Tail ~^~ Focus Blast/Focus Punch

Challenger: Unbraced
x• B-ball ♂
HP}=======--- 66%
EN}========-- 76%
ST: Poisoned (3)
Encore ~^~ Yawn ~^~ Mud-Slap

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Madarame Ikkaku (henceforth MI for simplicity), fresh from his Pokéball, starts off by stomping around in a very dragon-like dance. As he does this, he focuses his energy into increasing his power and speed. B-ball watches this impressive display, then once it finishes, he gives MI a "Spheal of Approval" round of applause. The special clapping he does hypnotizes MI slightly, though he doesn't notice.

MI then goes to use…what was it again? He thought it was something else, but the command ringing in his head is another dance to pump stats. So once again he starts stomping around, his speed and power rising once more. He stops and looks at B-ball, who suddenly lets out a gigantic Yawn. He creates a bubble in his mouth that floats straight at MI, who's too busy yawning himself to avoid it. The bubble pops on his face, and suddenly MI feels drowsy for real.

But he's not about to sleep yet. Focusing and using his speed to his advantage, MI puts his fists together and starts charging up a ball of pure fighting energy. B-ball watches in awe, then suddenly gets hurled backwards by the ball as MI launches it without warning. B-ball rolls back towards MI, then spits up a little water into the sand. He quickly slaps it up at MI, and the gunk sets in his face, making it a little harder for him to see.

The Sandstorm lets out a particularly harsh whip of wind, and B-ball gets wailed on again. MI, however, doesn't feel anything thanks to his hard rock body. B-ball recovers from the whip of sand only to get hurt by the poison in his system once more.

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Battler's Digest Version
Madarame Ikkaku used Dragon Dance; MI's Attack and Speed rose! [MI: -4 EN/+1 ATK/+1 SPD]
B-ball used Encore; MI fell for the Encore! [B-ball: -5 EN]

Madarame Ikkaku used Iron Tail; it Encored to Dragon Dance; MI's Attack and Speed rose! [MI: -4 EN/+1 ATK/+1 SPD]
B-ball used Yawn; MI became drowsy… [B-ball: -3 EN]

Madarame Ikkaku used Focus Blast; it hit! [MI: -10 EN] [B-ball: -14 HP]
B-ball used Mud-Slap; it hit! MI's Accuracy fell! [MI: -2 HP/-1 ACC] [B-ball: -2 EN]

B-ball is hurt by the poison… [B-ball: -3 HP]
B-ball was buffeted by the Sandstorm... [B-ball: -6 HP]
The Sanstorm continues to rage. [Arena: Sandstorm (2 rounds)]

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Arena:
The Sandstorm continues to rage on, whipping through the arena for another two rounds.


Gym Leader: MeLoVeGhOsTs
x• Madarame Ikkaku ♂
HP}========== 98%
EN}========-- 82%
ST: +2 ATTACK, +2 SPEED, -1 ACCURACY; Drowsy (asleep after 1 turn)

Challenger: Unbraced
x• B-ball ♂
HP}====------ 43%
EN}=======--- 66%
ST: Poisoned (3)

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Battle Notes:
Unbraced to attack next.

[Unbraced]

Rock smash x3

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Ok, start by using Uproar and prevent sleeping. Then use Torment and finish with Focuspunch.

If you did happen to fall asleep, use Sleeptalk.

[VirtualPlay]

Gym Round 009

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

The Sandstorm is currently raging, round 3 of 4.

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


Gym Leader: MeLoVeGhOsTs
x• Madarame Ikkaku ♂
HP}========== 98%
EN}========-- 82%
ST: +2 ATTACK, +2 SPEED, -1 ACCURACY; Drowsy (asleep after 1 turn)
Uproar ~^~ Torment ~^~ Focus Punch
Subs: Sleep Talk

Challenger: Unbraced
x• B-ball ♂
HP}====------ 43%
EN}=======--- 66%
ST: Poisoned (3)
Rock Smash ~^~ Rock Smash ~^~ Rock Smash

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MI knows he doesn't want to fall asleep, so he does the only thing he can do: he starts to cause an Uproar! He goes rampaging around, screaming in a ridiculously loud manner. The noise is so loud it actually hurts B-ball! B-ball reels in pain, but during a time that MI isn't focused on him, he charges forward. He hits MI with a smashing blow that strikes him deep to the core, lowering his defenses.

MI turns, but B-ball rolls around him and smashes him with another hard blow, lowering his defenses again. MI is now really mad, and continues his Uproar, ignoring the command for Tormenting the little Spheal. B-ball gets blown back by the loud noises coming from MI again. MI slowly calms down, feeling better that he got that out of his system.

MI then sets on focusing on his last attack. B-ball starts rushing at MI again, then launches himself at the towering beast. He connects with yet another superbly-effective smash that sends MI tottering. Losing his focus, it takes everything just to stay balanced and not fall over.

MI is annoyed that he lost his last attack, but it's eased as he watches B-ball take damage from the Sandstorm that he doesn't feel pain from. The poison damage doesn't hurt his mood, either.

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Battler's Digest Version
Madarame Ikkaku used Uproar; MI began causing an Uproar! It hit! [MI: -4 EN/+UPR] [B-ball: -5 HP]
B-ball used Rock Smash; it hit! MI's Defense fell! [MI: -6 HP/-1 DEF] [B-ball: -4 EN]
Madarame Ikkaku's Uproar made it impossible for him to fall asleep!

B-ball used Rock Smash; it hit! MI's Defense fell! [MI: -6 HP/-1 DEF] [B-ball: -4 EN]
Madarame Ikkaku is still causing an Uproar! It hit! [MI: -3 EN] [B-ball: -5 HP]
Madarame Ikkaku calmed down… [MI: -UPR]

B-ball used Rock Smash; it hit! [MI: -7 HP] [B-ball: -4 EN]
Madarame Ikkaku used Focus Punch; MI lost concentration!

B-ball is hurt by the poison… [B-ball: -3 HP]
B-ball was buffeted by the Sandstorm... [B-ball: -6 HP]
The Sanstorm continues to rage. [Arena: Sandstorm (1 round)]

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Arena:
The Sandstorm continues to rage on, whipping through the arena for one more round.


Gym Leader: MeLoVeGhOsTs
x• Madarame Ikkaku ♂
HP}========-- 79%
EN}========-- 75%
ST: +2 ATTACK, -2 DEFENSE, +2 SPEED, -1 ACCURACY

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

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Battle Notes:
MeLoVeGhOsTs to attack next.

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Shouldn't that second Rock Smash do more damage than the first one? Since Ikkaku lost defense afterall? I only see a 1HP increase at the last Rock Smash.

Same for Uproar, since I have a two increase Attack stat.

Ok, Ikkaku, my fault. Let's do this. Dynamicpunch, then Brickbreak, then Focusblast. If B-ball does a no-damage attack then Focuspunch it. If it tries double team, use Shockwave.

[VirtualPlay]

My calculations for damage modification aren't simple addition/subtraction modifications; stats cause moves to scale, and Rock Smash is a pretty weak move that's only doing so much because MI is doubly-weak to Fighting. If I were to take off the decimal damage rather than rounding, you would notice the difference.

Also, Uproar is Special, and therefore Attack has no effect on it.

[Unbraced]

Protect-Rock Smash-Protect