Showdown in the Playground! Pokemon Showdown

[Happy Gravity]

Showdown in the Playground!
On Pokemon Showdown (http://play.pokemonshowdown.com/), we can play (kind of) competitively without having to go through with all the bother of breeding for the perfect IVs, Natures, and movesets. Not to mention EV training, what a hassle! :smalltongue:

Also, there's no need for any downloads. The only thing you need to do is sign up and make a team, then you're ready!

So I'm considering trying to run a tournament. Pokemon Showdown has already provided us with a handy-dandy format list, ranging from Smogon tiers from the past generations, to a beta system for Gen VI. It's all mostly up in the air! So let's figure something out. How shall we do it? We can do multiple ones for different formats, if some people fancy double battles and so on. So far, I believe the majority favors Gen6, pre-Pokebank, but if you don't speak up I can't hear you, eh? :smalltongue:

Bear in mind, it's still a beta, so things might not be perfect yet. Moves and abilities might not work exactly as they might in-game, but I haven't seen anything particularly egregious yet.

{table=head]Forum Name|Pokemon Showdown Account Name|Availability
Happy Gravity|Deimosaur|MWFSSu
noparlpf|noparlpf|
Qwertystop|Qwertystop|All Afternoons
Dragonus45|Dragonus45|
Togath|Togath|
Derjuin|Derjuin|MTW Nights
geonova|geonova-prime|
Terazul|Terazul|
ScionoftheVoid|ScionoftheVoid|ThFSaSu
OracleofWuffing|Oracle of Wuffing|"Um...yeah."
ChaosArchon|ArceanLegion|
Elhann|Elhann|Evenings
shadowwalker64|shadowwalker64|17:30-22:00
Derjuin|Derjuin|
AstralFire|AstralFire|
Gandariel|Bugcatcher Fabio|
boj0|boj0|Evenings sans Friday and Sunday[/table]

XY Singles: (Beta)
OU
Ubers
LC

Pokebank OU
Pokebank Ubers
Pokebank LC

XY Doubles: (Beta)
Smogon Doubles
Pokebank Smogon Doubles

BW2 Singles: (Gen 5)
Random Battle
OU
Ubers
UU
RU
NU
LC

BW2 Doubles: (Gen 5)
Smogon Doubles
Doubles VGC 2013

Deimosaur vs Dragonus45 (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=16468310&postcount=42).

[noparlpf]

I'd be up for 6th gen pre-Pokébank or 6th gen only. I used to be decent at Smogon Doubled in 5th gen, so I'd be up for doubles or singles. My name is noparlpf over there too, if they still have me. I haven't played since before they updated the servers several months back, I think.

[Qwertystop]

Pre-Bank 6th, and if there's a Triples I'd like that. Singles if not.

I'm qwertystop there too.

[noparlpf]

Any idea when they'll have triples and rotation battles coded? I like rotation.

[Happy Gravity]

I dunno, it's not exactly the most competitive of formats. It's probably an afterthought. :/

Edit - Also, if you could chime in with what days/time you have available, that would be helpful with scheduling later, possibly!

[Dragonus45]

I'm on there as well, name is the same as on here. I'm free just about always, and I'm happy to play in any generation, but i really prefer single battles.. Also i don't own gen 6 so i have no idea what pre pokebank means?

[Togath]

I'd be up for trying an event a swell.
I'm Togath at showdown.

[Derjuin]

I'm Derjuin on Showdown as well. I'd be up for regular Singles OU or pokebank LC, if anyone's down for those.

Generally I'm available nightly, except on thursdays and fridays.

[geonova]

on showdown i'm geonova-prime, but i'm only on sporadically

[ScionoftheVoid]

ScionoftheVoid, same as here. Available pretty much any day except Monday, Tuesday or this Wednesday. Sundays aren't great but are manageable.

Pre-pokebank sounds good. Preference to singles but I could probably do equally well badly in doubles.

[Togath]

Considered trying a trick room team.. How would Goodra be as a special wall?
Is it slow enough to be useful on such a team?

[Shades of Gray]

Considered trying a trick room team.. How would Goodra be as a special wall?
Is it slow enough to be useful on such a team?

With minimal speed IVs and a hindering nature it could be fine. And even as a special wall, acting second against a slow heavy-hitter is not that much of a problem because of its bulk.

[Dragonus45]

Hmm, if the consensus is to do gen 6 i might need some help with a team, i don't have the games yet so i know almost nothing about the new stuff in it. I would go to smogon but they are still setting everything up from what i understand.

[Terazul]

Pre-Bank Gen 6 Singles is cool for me. Not really a fan of the idea of Gen 6 only- there's only like 32 fully evolved pokemon added this gen, 35 if you include the legendaries (another 26 if you include mega-evolutions, and a few more if you include +Fairy changes). Which... looking at it a second time isn't all that bad. But I like some of my oldies that didn't get all the nice updates :smalltongue:

As for the Goodra question, 80 base speed isn't amazing but it's nothing to snark at either. If you really want to use it in Trick Room you can run a speed hindering nature/IV, and possibly run a mixed set given its decent but-not-too-far-apart 100/115 attacking stats. As Shades of Gray point out, the thing is beyond bulky, so it should be fine going second.

[OracleofWuffing]

Okay, I think I got this working. The application itself doesn't run on MacOS 10.6, so I'm just going to use the browser-based thingy and I've at least tossed together a team that should get ridiculously pummeled. I've registered under Oracle of Wuffing, and my schedule is, um... Yeah. Put me down for "Um... Yeah." :smalltongue:

[Happy Gravity]

Hmm, if the consensus is to do gen 6 i might need some help with a team, i don't have the games yet so i know almost nothing about the new stuff in it. I would go to smogon but they are still setting everything up from what i understand.
If you want help, PM me or something. Note that some Pokemon got fewer changes than others, so Smogon should still help you out even with GenV builds for something like, say, Conkeldurr or Rotom-W.

[AstralFire]

Smogon actually does have info available, you just need to peruse its forums (especially Uncharted and Analyses) for it. Conkeldurr is actually very different atm, missing many crucial tutor moves from BW2 as well as facing a meta-game which resists fighting more and throws out moves advantageous against fighting more often.

Thinking about participating, but I've developed an emotional attachment to my team in-game after so much effort putting it together.

[noparlpf]

Smogon actually does have info available, you just need to peruse its forums (especially Uncharted and Analyses) for it. Conkeldurr is actually very different atm, missing many crucial tutor moves from BW2 as well as facing a meta-game which resists fighting more and throws out moves advantageous against fighting more often.

Thinking about participating, but I've developed an emotional attachment to my team in-game after so much effort putting it together.

You can join me in probably trying to use the stats and movesets of my in-game team even if they're not all OU. At least we spent the time to breed up five-31 Pokémon, right?

[Happy Gravity]

One thing that's irking me is that we currently can't store replays due to heavy load (or something). We can still copy-paste the text but it's a bit inconvenient.

[ChaosArchon]

So I have yet to make an account for it but if Legion is open I'll go for that. Chose the name ArceanLegion. Anyway I would be up for X/Y Singles if thats an option (does it have megas cuz I'm fine with that too), but I'd say ban legendaries.

[noparlpf]

So I have yet to make an account for it but if Legion is open I'll go for that. Anyway I would be up for X/Y Singles if thats an option (does it have megas cuz I'm fine with that too), but I'd say ban legendaries.

They're sorted by approximate power level. Showdown uses Smogon tiers mostly.

[Happy Gravity]

I take it everyone here is at least moderately interested in participating, so admissions will be OPEN for the first disorganized tournament, up until Friday! :D

11/22/2013!

[Qwertystop]

Afternoons EST, for me. All day, weekends.

[Dragonus45]

Put me down for the tournament.


Smogon actually does have info available, you just need to peruse its forums (especially Uncharted and Analyses) for it. Conkeldurr is actually very different atm, missing many crucial tutor moves from BW2 as well as facing a meta-game which resists fighting more and throws out moves advantageous against fighting more often.

Thinking about participating, but I've developed an emotional attachment to my team in-game after so much effort putting it together.

Yea i know, my problem is that i have a deep love of the fighting type, and a lot of my teams seem to wind up with two or so on them. Heck when we tried to start a GITP league i was the fighting gym leader. So now i have to start changing my schtick.

[Terazul]

Yea i know, my problem is that i have a deep love of the fighting type, and a lot of my teams seem to wind up with two or so on them. Heck when we tried to start a GITP league i was the fighting gym leader. So now i have to start changing my schtick.

It was a shame that never really took off past the gym/elite placements. Luckily my poison types just got better this gen. Mmm Speed Boost Scoli. And Nidoking got a physical buff, I guess.

I'm up for the tourney too, by the way. Same name as here. Usually free every afternoon, moreso next week.

[Happy Gravity]

Maybe we'll do gimmick tournaments like Pokemon Gyms/Leagues if we get this started, huh? Might be fun. :smallbiggrin:

[Dragonus45]

Scoli got speed boost? Well i guess its time to start playing poison types. Also i'm heading online now to start playingtesting a new x/y team.

[OracleofWuffing]

I'm on now if anyone wants to battle. I, uh, can't really find a way to challenge specific people outside of diving through names in lobby chat.

Edit:
Oracle of Wuffing joined.
Deimosaur joined.
Format:
Pokebank OU (beta)
Sleep Clause Mod: Limit one foe put to sleep
Species Clause: Limit one of each Pokemon
Moody Clause: Moody is banned
OHKO Clause: OHKO moves are banned
Evasion Moves Clause: Evasion moves are banned
HP Percentage Mod: HP is reported as percentages
Oracle of Wuffing's team:
Dusknoir / Probopass / Medicham / Tentacruel / Volcarona / Garchomp
Deimosaur's team:
Krookodile / Xatu / Poliwrath / Snorlax / Chandelure / Aerodactyl

Deimosaur: I think this is a UU pokebank'd team anyways

Battle between Oracle of Wuffing and Deimosaur started!
Go! Dusknoir!
Deimosaur sent out Aerodactyl!
Dusknoir frisked the opposing Aerodactyl and found its Focus Sash!
Turn 1
The opposing Aerodactyl used Taunt!
Dusknoir fell for the taunt!
Dusknoir can't use Gravity after the taunt!
Turn 2
The opposing Aerodactyl used Stealth Rock!
Pointed stones float in the air around your team!
Dusknoir used Shadow Punch!
The opposing Aerodactyl lost 30% of its health!
Turn 3
The opposing Aerodactyl used Earthquake!
Dusknoir lost 19.4% of its health!
Dusknoir used Shadow Punch!
The opposing Aerodactyl lost 30% of its health!
Dusknoir's taunt wore off!
Turn 4
The opposing Aerodactyl used Taunt!
Dusknoir fell for the taunt!
Dusknoir used Shadow Punch!
The opposing Aerodactyl lost 29.0% of its health!
Turn 5
Deimosaur withdrew Aerodactyl!
Deimosaur sent out Krookodile!
Dusknoir used Shadow Punch!
It's not very effective... The opposing Krookodile lost 14.0% of its health!
Turn 6
The opposing Krookodile used Pursuit!
It's super effective! Dusknoir lost 31.3% of its health!
Dusknoir used Brick Break!
It's super effective! The opposing Krookodile lost 49% of its health!
Dusknoir's taunt wore off!
Turn 7
Deimosaur withdrew Krookodile!
Deimosaur sent out Chandelure!
Dusknoir used Gravity!
Gravity intensified!
Turn 8
The opposing Chandelure used Shadow Ball!
It's super effective! Dusknoir lost 49.3% of its health!
Dusknoir fainted!
Go! Tentacruel!
Pointed stones dug into Tentacruel!
Turn 9
Deimosaur withdrew Chandelure!
Deimosaur sent out Xatu!
Tentacruel used Sludge Bomb!
The opposing Xatu lost 37% of its health!
Tentacruel restored HP using its Black Sludge!
The opposing Xatu restored HP using its Leftovers!
Turn 10
Tentacruel used Rapid Spin!
The opposing Xatu lost 4% of its health!
The pointed stones disappeared from around your team!
The opposing Xatu used Psychic!
It's super effective! Tentacruel lost 53.6% of its health!
Tentacruel restored HP using its Black Sludge!
The opposing Xatu restored HP using its Leftovers!
Turn 11
Tentacruel used Hydro Pump!
The opposing Xatu lost 45% of its health!
The opposing Xatu used Psychic!
A critical hit! It's super effective! Tentacruel lost 46.0% of its health!
Tentacruel fainted!
The opposing Xatu restored HP using its Leftovers!
Gravity returned to normal!
Go! Probopass!
Turn 12
The opposing Xatu used Wish!
Probopass used Gravity!
Gravity intensified!
The opposing Xatu restored HP using its Leftovers!
Turn 13
The opposing Xatu used Reflect!
Reflect raised the opposing team's Defense!
Probopass used Stone Edge!
It's super effective! The opposing Xatu lost 25% of its health!
Xatu's wish came true!
The opposing Xatu restored HP using its Leftovers!
Turn 14
The opposing Xatu used U-turn!
It's not very effective... Probopass lost 5.3% of its health!
The opposing Xatu went back to Deimosaur!
Deimosaur sent out Poliwrath!
Probopass used Thunder!
It's super effective! The opposing Poliwrath lost 44% of its health!
The opposing Poliwrath restored HP using its Leftovers!
Probopass restored HP using its Leftovers!
Turn 15
Probopass used Thunder!
It's super effective! The opposing Poliwrath lost 46% of its health!
The opposing Poliwrath used Circle Throw!
It's super effective! Probopass lost 65.6% of its health!
Garchomp was dragged out!
The opposing Poliwrath restored HP using its Leftovers!
Turn 16
Garchomp used Dragon Rush!
The opposing Poliwrath lost 22% of its health!
Garchomp lost some of its HP!
The opposing Poliwrath fainted!
Gravity returned to normal!
Deimosaur sent out Aerodactyl!
Turn 17
The opposing Aerodactyl used Earthquake!
Garchomp lost 22.6% of its health!
Garchomp used Stone Edge!
A critical hit! It's super effective! The opposing Aerodactyl lost 11% of its health!
Garchomp lost some of its HP!
The opposing Aerodactyl fainted!
The opposing team's Reflect wore off!

Deimosaur: crit hax op obv why u win
Deimosaur sent out Krookodile!

Turn 18

Oracle of Wuffing: XD

The opposing Krookodile used Earthquake!
Garchomp lost 46.1% of its health!
Garchomp used Dragon Rush!
The opposing Krookodile lost 37% of its health!
Garchomp lost some of its HP!
The opposing Krookodile fainted!
Deimosaur sent out Xatu!
Turn 19
Garchomp used Stone Edge!
It's super effective! The opposing Xatu lost 69% of its health!
Garchomp lost some of its HP!
The opposing Xatu fainted!
Garchomp fainted!
Deimosaur sent out Chandelure!
Go! Probopass!
Turn 20
The opposing Chandelure used Shadow Ball!
A critical hit! Probopass lost 34.4% of its health!
Probopass fainted!

Deimosaur: nvm I crit too
Oracle of Wuffing: <_< Who's critting who now? XD

Go! Volcarona!
Turn 21
Volcarona used Hurricane!
The opposing Chandelure avoided the attack!
The opposing Chandelure used Shadow Ball!
A critical hit! Volcarona lost 73.6% of its health!
Turn 22

Deimosaur: ...

Deimosaur withdrew Chandelure!
Deimosaur sent out Snorlax!
Volcarona used Hurricane!
The opposing Snorlax lost 25% of its health!
The opposing Snorlax restored HP using its Leftovers!
Turn 23
Volcarona used Fire Blast!
The opposing Snorlax lost 17% of its health!
The opposing Snorlax was burned!
The opposing Snorlax used Body Slam!
Volcarona lost 26.0% of its health!
Volcarona fainted!
The opposing Snorlax restored HP using its Leftovers!
The opposing Snorlax was hurt by its burn!
Go! Medicham!
Turn 24
Deimosaur withdrew Snorlax!
Deimosaur sent out Chandelure!
Medicham has Mega Evolved into Mega Medicham!
Medicham used High Jump Kick!
It doesn't affect the opposing Chandelure...
Medicham kept going and crashed!
Turn 25
Medicham used Rock Slide!
It's super effective! The opposing Chandelure lost 100% of its health!
The opposing Chandelure fainted!
Deimosaur sent out Snorlax!
Turn 26
Medicham used High Jump Kick!
It's super effective! The opposing Snorlax lost 57.0% of its health!
The opposing Snorlax fainted!
Oracle of Wuffing won the battle!

Deimosaur: should have missed
Deimosaur: obviously
Oracle of Wuffing: Totally. ;)
Deimosaur: everyone knows that
Deimosaur: 90% moves
Deimosaur: always miss
Oracle of Wuffing: Yeah, that's why I'm trying out Gravity.
Oracle of Wuffing: Of course it never seems to last me to the end of the game.
Deimosaur: another one?
Oracle of Wuffing: Well, I only have just this one team at the moment, so it'd be kind of boring.
Oracle of Wuffing: But thanks for playing.
Oracle of Wuffing: Shall I post the log to GitP?
Deimosaur: Sure?
Oracle of Wuffing: Alrighty then.
Deimosaur: I'm 75% sure that this is a UU team though
Oracle of Wuffing: I don't know much about how tiers are going, so I wouldn't be the one to ask.
Props

That Thunder prediction.
Dusknoir, for actually managing to do something for once in my pokemon career.

Slops

Why does my Garchomp not have Earthquake?
Using Hydro Pump on Xatu when that Tentacruel has Blizzard and Gravity was up.
Not seeing the switch to Chandelure coming a mile away.

[Elhann]

I'm in. My username there is Elhann, same as here.

I should be available on the evening, GMT during week days.

[Dragonus45]

I say we all claim the sports section in the chat as our hangout area, that way we are all easier to find. I'll be back on for at least a few more hours until work

[Elhann]

uybt867 joined.
Elhann joined.
Format:
OU (beta)
Rated battle
Sleep Clause Mod: Limit one foe put to sleep
Species Clause: Limit one of each Pokemon
OHKO Clause: OHKO moves are banned
Moody Clause: Moody is banned
Evasion Moves Clause: Evasion moves are banned
HP Percentage Mod: HP is reported as percentages
Elhann's team: Ferrothorn / Tentacruel / Garchomp / Volcarona / Gardevoir / Absol
uybt867's team: Volcarona / Rotom-Wash / Tyranitar / Scolipede / Mawile / Absol
Battle timer is now ON: inactive players will automatically lose when time's up. (requested by uybt867)
You have 150 seconds to make your decision.
Battle between uybt867 and Elhann started!
uybt867 sent out Scolipede!
Go! Cthulhu (Tentacruel)!
Turn 1
You have 150 seconds to make your decision.
The opposing Scolipede used Swords Dance!
The opposing Scolipede's Attack sharply rose!
Cthulhu used Scald!
The opposing Scolipede lost 38% of its health!
The opposing Scolipede was burned!
The opposing Scolipede was hurt by its burn!
The opposing Scolipede's Speed Boost raised its Speed!
Turn 2
You have 150 seconds to make your decision.
Cthulhu, come back!
Go! Spike (Ferrothorn)!
The opposing Scolipede used Protect!
But it failed!
The opposing Scolipede was hurt by its burn!
The opposing Scolipede's Speed Boost raised its Speed!
Turn 3
You have 150 seconds to make your decision.
The opposing Scolipede used Baton Pass!
uybt867 sent out Absol!
Spike used Stealth Rock!
Pointed stones float in the air around the opposing team!
Turn 4
You have 150 seconds to make your decision.
Absol has Mega Evolved into Mega Absol!
The opposing Absol used Night Slash!
Spike lost 47.7% of its health!
The opposing Absol is hurt by Spike's Iron Barbs!
Spike used Leech Seed!
Spike's Leech Seed was bounced back by Magic Bounce!
It doesn't affect Spike...
Spike restored HP using its Leftovers!
Turn 5
You have 150 seconds to make your decision.
The opposing Absol used Night Slash!
A critical hit! Spike lost 58.5% of its health!
The opposing Absol is hurt by Spike's Iron Barbs!
Spike fainted!
You have 150 seconds to make your decision.
Go! Hephaestus (Volcarona)!
Turn 6
You have 150 seconds to make your decision.
The opposing Absol used Night Slash!
Hephaestus lost 79.4% of its health!
Hephaestus ate its Ganlon Berry!
The Ganlon Berry raised Hephaestus's Defense!
Hephaestus used Bug Buzz!
It's super effective! The opposing Absol lost 76% of its health!
The opposing Absol fainted!
uybt867 forfeited.
Elhann won the battle!
Ladder updating...
uybt867 left.
uybt867's rating: 1037 → 985
(-52 for losing)
Elhann's rating: 1105 → 1157
(+52 for winning)

I fail to see HOW he forfeited so easily

[shadowwalker64]

Bringing me out of forum lurking...

shadowwalker64 on Showdown as well. Available 17:30-22:00 most weekdays GMT and all day on weekends. Would like to be in an OU tourney of some sort (preferably pre-pokebank, haven't made a refined post pokebank team yet).

[Dragonus45]

Just had a rather funny game, ended kinda funny. Mostly because I had a few misplays and one rather unpleasant miss click. Also if any one wants to play sometime i need help refining my team, i kinda just threw stuff at it until i had it filled out.


Turn 25
The opposing Scizor used Bullet Punch!
It's not very effective... Talonflame lost 39.1% of its health!
Talonflame used Flare Blitz!
It's super effective! The opposing Scizor lost 100% of its health!
Talonflame is damaged by recoil!
The opposing Scizor fainted!
Talonflame fainted!
Tie between Dragonus45 and minger91!
Ladder updating...
Dragonus45's rating: 1429 → 1428
(-1 for tying)
minger91's rating: 1310 → 1314
(+4 for tying)
minger91: lol
Dragonus45: gg
minger91: gg
Dragonus45: that was a close one
minger91: nice game

[Terazul]

My team is just kind of a mismash of things I like/wanna try out for the time being. I'll probably update it soonish. Also just leaving it open on my other screen, matches are welcome so I can see how much of a train wreck this is.

[Qwertystop]

So, uh... how do we challenge each other?

[Terazul]

Go to the Sports channel, click on someone's name, challenge them.

[Dragonus45]

So i'll be online for at least the next few hours.

[noparlpf]

Y'all are taking over a Sports chatroom or something? I should get to practicing in the XY metagame.

[Terazul]

Y'all are taking over a Sports chatroom or something? I should get to practicing in the XY metagame.

Less "taking over" and more "residing in", since it's one of the least populated channels. As usual I'm sitting on taking any challenges. Had some good matches with Dragonus and Qwerty so far!

[Dragonus45]

Y'all are taking over a Sports chatroom or something? I should get to practicing in the XY metagame.

Yea, im starting to really like the team i have been working on but it needs a lot more.

[Derjuin]

I'm on now for a bit, if anyone wants to challenge me. I'm in the Spoqrts room with the name "Derjuin".

[Happy Gravity]

My Attempt At A Battle Narrative:
Format:
OU (beta)
Sleep Clause Mod: Limit one foe put to sleep
Species Clause: Limit one of each Pokemon
OHKO Clause: OHKO moves are banned
Moody Clause: Moody is banned
Evasion Moves Clause: Evasion moves are banned
HP Percentage Mod: HP is reported as percentages
This was our second game. I narrowly won the first one, with a Malamar in place of Drapion. He was useless, so I subbed him.
Deimosaur's team:
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/thumb/e/e8/560Scrafty.png/250px-560Scrafty.pnghttp://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/thumb/3/3e/635Hydreigon.png/250px-635Hydreigon.png http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/thumb/4/46/430Honchkrow.png/250px-430Honchkrow.png http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/thumb/1/13/452Drapion.png/250px-452Drapion.png http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/d/d3/302Sableye.png http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/thumb/7/74/625Bisharp.png/250px-625Bisharp.png
Dragonus45's team:
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/thumb/a/a5/184Azumarill.png/250px-184Azumarill.png http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/thumb/a/ae/663Talonflame.png/250px-663Talonflame.png http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/thumb/a/ad/681Aegislash.png/250px-681Aegislash.png http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/thumb/f/fd/134Vaporeon.png/250px-134Vaporeon.png http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/thumb/c/c6/094Gengar.png/250px-094Gengar.pnghttp://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/thumb/f/fa/445Garchomp.png/250px-445Garchomp.png
Battle between Deimosaur and Dragonus45 started!
Go! Drapion!
Dragonus45 sent out Talonflame!
Turn 1
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/cd/Spr_b_5b_452.png http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h253/Arch-Mogall/Talonflame_zps2396673e.png
From the last game I know this thing runs Bulk Up. I figure he’ll want to set those up because Drapion has stuff like Toxic Spikes in its movepool and who uses Rock Slide, anyways? I do!
The opposing Talonflame used Bulk Up!
The opposing Talonflame's Attack rose!
The opposing Talonflame's Defense rose!
Drapion used Rock Slide!
The opposing Talonflame avoided the attack!

Turn 2
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/cd/Spr_b_5b_452.png http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h253/Arch-Mogall/Talonflame_zps2396673e.png +1 Attack +1 Defense
Deimosaur: real
Deimosaur: game
I’m kind of miffed. 5%? More like 50% miss chance.
The opposing Talonflame used Flare Blitz!
Drapion lost 67.4% of its health!
The opposing Talonflame is damaged by recoil!
Drapion used Rock Slide!
It's super effective! The opposing Talonflame lost 75% of its health!
The opposing Talonflame fainted!
Drapion restored HP using its Leftovers!
Dragonus45 sent out Aegislash!

Turn 3
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/cd/Spr_b_5b_452.png http://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/x-y/pixel/aegislash-shield.png
The opposing Aegislash used King's Shield!
The opposing Aegislash protected itself!
Drapion used Knock Off!
The opposing Aegislash protected itself!
Drapion's Attack harshly fell!
Drapion restored HP using its Leftovers!

Turn 4
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/cd/Spr_b_5b_452.png -2 Attack http://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/x-y/pixel/aegislash-shield.png
Drapion, come back!
Go! Sableye!
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/2/26/Spr_b_5b_302.png http://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/x-y/pixel/aegislash-shield.png
The opposing Aegislash used Sacred Sword!
It doesn't affect Sableye...

Turn 5
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/2/26/Spr_b_5b_302.png http://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/x-y/pixel/aegislash-blade.png
Dragonus45 withdrew Aegislash!
Dragonus45 sent out Azumarill!
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/2/26/Spr_b_5b_302.png http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/2/2e/Spr_5b_184.png
Sableye used Will-O-Wisp!
The opposing Azumarill was burned!
The opposing Azumarill ate its Lum Berry!
The opposing Azumarill healed its burn!

Turn 6
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/2/26/Spr_b_5b_302.png http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/2/2e/Spr_5b_184.png
I know that this thing is a Belly Drummer from the last game (Also, Aqua Jet+Belly Drum being legal in this generation is delicious and I expect a lot of people to run it.)
Sableye used Taunt!
The opposing Azumarill fell for the taunt!
The opposing Azumarill can't use Belly Drum after the taunt!

Turn 7
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/2/26/Spr_b_5b_302.png http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/2/2e/Spr_5b_184.png Taunted!
Now that it can’t set up, it’s time to burn it.
Sableye used Will-O-Wisp!
The opposing Azumarill avoided the attack!
The opposing Azumarill used Play Rough!
It's super effective! Sableye lost 100% of its health!
Sableye fainted!
Or not. Stupid 85% accuracy…
Go! Drapion!

Turn 8
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/cd/Spr_b_5b_452.png http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/2/2e/Spr_5b_184.png
I’m expecting a switch (Drapion is bulky and Azumarill is weak to Poison), so I prepare to inconvenience anyone switching in.
Dragonus45 withdrew Azumarill!
Dragonus45 sent out Garchomp!
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/cd/Spr_b_5b_452.png http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/e/e2/Spr_5b2_445_m.png
Drapion used Knock Off!
The opposing Garchomp lost 46% of its health!
Drapion is hurt by the opposing Garchomp's Rough Skin!
Drapion knocked off the opposing Garchomp's Choice Band!
Drapion restored HP using its Leftovers!

Turn 9
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/cd/Spr_b_5b_452.png http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/e/e2/Spr_5b2_445_m.png
Got his Choice Band, nice. That means he’ll be a bit less predictable, but won’t be hitting as hard.
Drapion, come back!
Go! Scrafty!
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/c3/Spr_b_5b_560.png http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/e/e2/Spr_5b2_445_m.png
The opposing Garchomp used Earthquake!
Scrafty lost 39.5% of its health!
Scrafty restored HP using its Leftovers!

Turn 10
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/c3/Spr_b_5b_560.png http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/e/e2/Spr_5b2_445_m.png
Dragonus45 withdrew Garchomp!
Dragonus45 sent out Vaporeon!
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/c3/Spr_b_5b_560.png http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/3b/Spr_5b_134.png
Scrafty used Drain Punch!
A critical hit! The opposing Vaporeon lost 31% of its health!
The opposing Vaporeon had its energy drained!
The opposing Vaporeon restored HP using its Leftovers!
Scrafty restored HP using its Leftovers!

Turn 11
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/c3/Spr_b_5b_560.png http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/3b/Spr_5b_134.png
The opposing Vaporeon used Scald!
Scrafty lost 27.8% of its health!
Scrafty used Bulk Up!
Scrafty's Attack rose!
Scrafty's Defense rose!
The opposing Vaporeon restored HP using its Leftovers!
Scrafty restored HP using its Leftovers!

Turn 12
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/c3/Spr_b_5b_560.png +1 Attack, +1 Defense http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/3b/Spr_5b_134.png
The opposing Vaporeon used Scald!
Scrafty lost 28.1% of its health!
Scrafty was burned!
Scrafty used Bulk Up!
Scrafty's Attack rose!
Scrafty's Defense rose!
The opposing Vaporeon restored HP using its Leftovers!
Scrafty's Shed Skin activated!
Scrafty's burn was healed.
Scrafty restored HP using its Leftovers!

Turn 13
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/c3/Spr_b_5b_560.png +2 Attack, +2 Defense http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/3b/Spr_5b_134.png
The opposing Vaporeon used Scald!
Scrafty lost 26.3% of its health!
Scrafty was burned!
Scrafty used Crunch!
The opposing Vaporeon lost 22% of its health!
The opposing Vaporeon restored HP using its Leftovers!
Scrafty restored HP using its Leftovers!
Scrafty was hurt by its burn!

Turn 14
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/c3/Spr_b_5b_560.pngBurned, +2 Attack, +2 Defense http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/3b/Spr_5b_134.png
The opposing Vaporeon used Protect!
The opposing Vaporeon protected itself!
Scrafty used Rest!
Scrafty fell asleep!
Scrafty slept and became healthy!
The opposing Vaporeon restored HP using its Leftovers!

Turn 15
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/c3/Spr_b_5b_560.pngZzz! +2 Attack, +2 Defense http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/3b/Spr_5b_134.png
Dragonus45 withdrew Vaporeon!
Dragonus45 sent out Azumarill!
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/c3/Spr_b_5b_560.pngZzz! +2 Attack, +2 Defense http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/2/2e/Spr_5b_184.png
Scrafty is fast asleep.

Turn 16
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/c3/Spr_b_5b_560.pngZzz! +2 Attack, +2 Defense http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/2/2e/Spr_5b_184.png
Azumarill’s in and has a free turn to do whatever it wants. I’m expecting a Belly Drum, but there’s nothing I can do to it. So I switch in a water resist.
Scrafty, come back!
Go! Hydreigon!
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/cf/Spr_b_5b_635.png http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/2/2e/Spr_5b_184.png
“Hey guys, what’s going on here-“
The opposing Azumarill used Play Rough!
It's super effective! Hydreigon lost 100% of its health!
Hydreigon fainted!
Sorry, Hydreigon…you didn’t get to do anything.
Go! Bisharp!

Turn 17
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/e/ea/Spr_b_5b_625.png http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/2/2e/Spr_5b_184.png
Bisharp used Iron Head!
The opposing Azumarill lost 44% of its health!
The opposing Azumarill flinched and couldn't move!

Turn 18
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/e/ea/Spr_b_5b_625.png http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/2/2e/Spr_5b_184.png
That Flinch was lucky. What I should have done, was Substitute to scout out what Azumarill was going to do.
Bisharp used Substitute!
Bisharp put in a substitute!
Bisharp lost 24.9% of its health!
The opposing Azumarill used Superpower!
It's super effective! Bisharp's substitute faded!
The opposing Azumarill's Attack fell!
The opposing Azumarill's Defense fell!
Bisharp restored HP using its Leftovers!

Turn 19
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/e/ea/Spr_b_5b_625.png http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/2/2e/Spr_5b_184.png -1 Attack, -1 Defense
Just like that. If he stayed in and kept using Superpower, I would have Substituted until his defense was low enough to KO with Iron Head.
Dragonus45 withdrew Azumarill!
Dragonus45 sent out Garchomp!
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/e/ea/Spr_b_5b_625.png http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/e/e2/Spr_5b2_445_m.png
Bisharp used Substitute!
Bisharp put in a substitute!
Bisharp lost 24.9% of its health!
Bisharp restored HP using its Leftovers!

Turn 20
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/e/ea/Spr_b_5b_625.png Hiding behind a stuffed animal http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/e/e2/Spr_5b2_445_m.png
The opposing Garchomp used Earthquake!
It's super effective! Bisharp's substitute faded!
Bisharp used Iron Head!
The opposing Garchomp lost 44% of its health!
Bisharp is hurt by the opposing Garchomp's Rough Skin!
Bisharp restored HP using its Leftovers!

Turn 21
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/e/ea/Spr_b_5b_625.png http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/e/e2/Spr_5b2_445_m.png
Bisharp used Sucker Punch!
The opposing Garchomp lost 10% of its health!
Bisharp is hurt by the opposing Garchomp's Rough Skin!
The opposing Garchomp fainted!
Bisharp restored HP using its Leftovers!
Dragonus45 sent out Gengar!

Turn 22
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/e/ea/Spr_b_5b_625.png http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/2/21/Spr_5b_094.png
I used Substitute. I thought it was a Sub-Disable variant…
Gengar has Mega Evolved into Mega Gengar!
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/e/ea/Spr_b_5b_625.png http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2013/279/3/6/mega_gengar_sprite_by_noscium-d6ph3r6.png
The opposing Gengar used Focus Blast!
It's super effective! Bisharp lost 49.7% of its health!
Bisharp fainted!
I was wrong. Should have Sucker Punched.
Go! Honchkrow!

Turn 23
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/6/63/Spr_b_5b_430.png http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2013/279/3/6/mega_gengar_sprite_by_noscium-d6ph3r6.png
Honchkrow used Sucker Punch!
It's super effective! The opposing Gengar lost 100% of its health!
The opposing Gengar fainted!
Honchkrow's Moxie raised its Attack!
Dragonus45 sent out Aegislash!

Turn 24
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/6/63/Spr_b_5b_430.png +1 Attack http://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/x-y/pixel/aegislash-shield.png
Honchkrow used Substitute!
Honchkrow put in a substitute!
Honchkrow lost 25% of its health!
The opposing Aegislash used Swords Dance!
The opposing Aegislash's Attack sharply rose!
Honchkrow restored HP using its Leftovers!

Turn 25
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/6/63/Spr_b_5b_430.png Hiding behind a stuffed animal, +1 Attack http://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/x-y/pixel/aegislash-shield.png +2 Attack
The opposing Aegislash used King's Shield!
The opposing Aegislash protected itself!
Honchkrow used Brave Bird!
The opposing Aegislash protected itself!
Honchkrow's Attack harshly fell!
Honchkrow restored HP using its Leftovers!
Nerf King’s Shield. OP. The only thing I can really do is keep Brave Birding when I’m sure he won’t King’s Shield, or somehow get a Sucker Punch in.

Turn 26
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/6/63/Spr_b_5b_430.png Hiding behind a stuffed animal, -1 Attack http://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/x-y/pixel/aegislash-shield.png +2 Attack
The opposing Aegislash used Shadow Sneak!
It's not very effective... Honchkrow's substitute faded!
Honchkrow used Brave Bird!
It's not very effective... The opposing Aegislash lost 37% of its health!
Honchkrow is damaged by recoil!
Honchkrow restored HP using its Leftovers!
The opposing Aegislash restored HP using its Leftovers!

Turn 27
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/6/63/Spr_b_5b_430.png “Rhydon! Nooo!”, -1 Attack http://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/x-y/pixel/aegislash-blade.png +2 Attack
The opposing Aegislash used King's Shield!
The opposing Aegislash protected itself!
Honchkrow used Substitute!
Honchkrow put in a substitute!
Honchkrow lost 25% of its health!
Honchkrow restored HP using its Leftovers!
The opposing Aegislash restored HP using its Leftovers!

Turn 28
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/6/63/Spr_b_5b_430.png Bought a new stuffed Rhydon. -1 Attack http://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/x-y/pixel/aegislash-shield.png +2 Attack
Honchkrow used Brave Bird!
It's not very effective... The opposing Aegislash lost 17% of its health!
Honchkrow is damaged by recoil!
The opposing Aegislash used Swords Dance!
The opposing Aegislash's Attack sharply rose!
Honchkrow restored HP using its Leftovers!
The opposing Aegislash restored HP using its Leftovers!

Turn 29
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/6/63/Spr_b_5b_430.png Behind a Sub, -1 Attack http://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/x-y/pixel/aegislash-shield.png +4 Attack
Honchkrow used Brave Bird!
It's not very effective... The opposing Aegislash lost 16% of its health!
Honchkrow is damaged by recoil!
The opposing Aegislash used Sacred Sword!
Honchkrow's substitute faded!
Honchkrow restored HP using its Leftovers!
The opposing Aegislash restored HP using its Leftovers!

Turn 30
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/6/63/Spr_b_5b_430.png Subless, -1 Attack http://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/x-y/pixel/aegislash-blade.png +4 Attack
The opposing Aegislash used Shadow Sneak!
It's not very effective... Honchkrow lost 52.7% of its health!
Honchkrow used Substitute!
It was too weak to make a substitute!
Honchkrow restored HP using its Leftovers!
The opposing Aegislash restored HP using its Leftovers!
aaaugh. D:

Turn 31
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/6/63/Spr_b_5b_430.png -1 Attack http://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/x-y/pixel/aegislash-blade.png +4 Attack
Honchy’s low, so I try to Roost in case he doesn't finish me for some reason, and...
The opposing Aegislash used King's Shield!
The opposing Aegislash protected itself!
Honchkrow used Roost!
Honchkrow regained health!
Honchkrow restored HP using its Leftovers!
The opposing Aegislash restored HP using its Leftovers!
Back in business! Now I’ve got him right where I want him: With +6 Attack and a Priority move!

Turn 32
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/6/63/Spr_b_5b_430.png -1 Attack http://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/x-y/pixel/aegislash-shield.png +4 Attack
Honchkrow used Brave Bird!
It's not very effective... The opposing Aegislash lost 17% of its health!
Honchkrow is damaged by recoil!
The opposing Aegislash used Swords Dance!
The opposing Aegislash's Attack sharply rose!
Honchkrow restored HP using its Leftovers!
The opposing Aegislash restored HP using its Leftovers!

Turn 33
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/6/63/Spr_b_5b_430.png -1 Attack http://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/x-y/pixel/aegislash-shield.png +6 Attack
Honchkrow used Substitute!
Honchkrow put in a substitute!
Honchkrow lost 25% of its health!
The opposing Aegislash used Sacred Sword!
Honchkrow's substitute faded!
Honchkrow restored HP using its Leftovers!
The opposing Aegislash restored HP using its Leftovers!
Alright! Here’s the situation. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jiBeQctWa8)

We have a very precarious situation here, and I have a lot more to lose. A +6 Aegislash is nothing to scoff at. However, it’s not as bad as it looks. I have a chance.

He has three possible moves to use. Swords Dance has served its purpose - He’s maxed on attack, there’s no reason to use it except to stall and let us both heal from Leftovers.

Similarly, I have only three possible moves to use at this point. Roost will make me vulnerable to Sacred Sword (even more…) and won’t serve much of a purpose as I’m already healed.

Substitute, Brave Bird, and Sucker Punch vs King’s Shield, Sacred Sword, and Shadow Sneak. Our metaphorical Rock, Paper, and Scissors.

If he Shadow Sneaks to break a Substitute, he’s lowering his defenses and my Brave Bird will hit much harder. 3-4 Brave Birds will knock him out, and I’ve already managed to get a few hits in. I’ve managed to slip in attacks during his Swords Dances and his attacking turns. I will probably be able to live a Shadow Sneak, allowing me to revenge kill him with another Pokemon if I get that hit with Brave Bird. My entire team is Dark type, so most of my Pokemon resist Ghost. My bulkier Pokemon should be able to take a +6 Shadow Sneak. Shadow Sneak loses to Brave Bird and beats Substitute (and Sucker Punch, but this is a metaphor shut up).

King’s Shield will reduce my attack again if I Brave Bird. That’ll make Honchkrow completely useless here. I’d have to switch or stay and die. If he Shields on my Sub, though, I get a free hit with Brave Bird or a Roost. King’s Shield loses to Substitute, ties with Sucker Punch (nothing happens), and beats Brave Bird.

The third option is Sacred Sword. With this option, if I hit him with Brave Bird, it’ll be reduced damage because he’s still in Shield mode when I hit him. Then Sacred Sword will wreck me. He’ll also kill my Substitute if I try that, meaning that Substitute isn’t a sustainable option. Sucker Punch, however, will likely take him out in one hit. Sacred Sword loses to Sucker Punch, ties with Substitute (kind of, he gets leftovers and I lost 19% of my HP), and beats Brave Bird.

It’s not an entirely fair game of Rock Paper Scissors, but it’s an analogy anyways. I’m going for the Sucker Punch.

Turn 34
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/6/63/Spr_b_5b_430.png-1 Attack http://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/x-y/pixel/aegislash-shield.png +6 Attack
Honchkrow used Sucker Punch!
It's super effective! The opposing Aegislash lost 62% of its health!
The opposing Aegislash fainted!
Crisis averted. I’m not dying to a +6 Aegislash, at least.
Honchkrow's Moxie raised its Attack!
Honchkrow restored HP using its Leftovers!
Dragonus45 sent out Vaporeon!

Turn 35
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/6/63/Spr_b_5b_430.png Finally back to normal Attack http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/3b/Spr_5b_134.png
Dragonus45: bravo
Honchkrow used Brave Bird!
The opposing Vaporeon lost 48% of its health!
Honchkrow is damaged by recoil!
The opposing Vaporeon used Ice Beam!
It's super effective! Honchkrow lost 48.8% of its health!
Honchkrow fainted!
The opposing Vaporeon restored HP using its Leftovers!
If I Roosted, I would have taken neutral damage from Ice Beam, but I had no proof he actually carried it and Scald had a 30% chance of ruining Honchkrow. In hindsight perhaps I should have switched out or Roosted.
Go! Drapion!

Turn 36
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/cd/Spr_b_5b_452.png http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/3b/Spr_5b_134.png
Drapion used Cross Poison!
The opposing Vaporeon lost 24% of its health!
The opposing Vaporeon used Wish!
Drapion restored HP using its Leftovers!
The opposing Vaporeon restored HP using its Leftovers!
And unfortunately, Drapion is not up to the job of finishing Vaporeon off.

Turn 37
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/cd/Spr_b_5b_452.png http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/3b/Spr_5b_134.png
The opposing Vaporeon used Protect!
The opposing Vaporeon protected itself!
Drapion used Cross Poison!
The opposing Vaporeon protected itself!
Vaporeon's wish came true!
Drapion restored HP using its Leftovers!
The opposing Vaporeon restored HP using its Leftovers!

Turn 38
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/cd/Spr_b_5b_452.png http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/3b/Spr_5b_134.png
Drapion used Cross Poison!
The opposing Vaporeon lost 22% of its health!
The opposing Vaporeon used Scald!
Drapion lost 36.0% of its health!
Drapion restored HP using its Leftovers!
The opposing Vaporeon restored HP using its Leftovers!
Drapion is pretty low at this point. Retreat!

Turn 39
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/cd/Spr_b_5b_452.png http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/3b/Spr_5b_134.png
Drapion, come back!
Go! Scrafty!
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/c3/Spr_b_5b_560.png Snoozing. http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/3b/Spr_5b_134.png
The opposing Vaporeon used Protect!
But it failed!
The opposing Vaporeon restored HP using its Leftovers!
Scrafty's Shed Skin activated!
Scrafty woke up!
The Shed Skin and him Protecting was very fortunate. Scrafty can’t beat Azumarill without a ton of Bulk Ups and -2 turns of set up, plus damage from Vaporeon would just make things worse. I was worried for the next few turns that he would switch and start Playing Rough. Azumarill resists both my moves.

Turn 40
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/c3/Spr_b_5b_560.png http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/3b/Spr_5b_134.png
The opposing Vaporeon used Wish!
Scrafty used Bulk Up!
Scrafty's Attack rose!
Scrafty's Defense rose!
The opposing Vaporeon restored HP using its Leftovers!

Turn 41
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/c3/Spr_b_5b_560.png +1 Attack, +1 Defense http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/3b/Spr_5b_134.png
The opposing Vaporeon used Scald!
Scrafty lost 25.1% of its health!
Scrafty used Bulk Up!
Scrafty's Attack rose!
Scrafty's Defense rose!
Vaporeon's wish came true!
Scrafty restored HP using its Leftovers!
I can tank Scalds and not worry about Burns (as much) because of Shed Skin.

Turn 42
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/c3/Spr_b_5b_560.png +2 Attack, +2 Defense http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/3b/Spr_5b_134.png
The opposing Vaporeon used Scald!
Scrafty lost 28.7% of its health!
Scrafty was burned!
Scrafty used Bulk Up!
Scrafty's Attack rose!
Scrafty's Defense rose!
Scrafty's Shed Skin activated!
Scrafty's burn was healed.
Scrafty restored HP using its Leftovers!
As demonstrated here.

Turn 43
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/c3/Spr_b_5b_560.png +3 Attack, +3 Defense http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/3b/Spr_5b_134.png
The opposing Vaporeon used Scald!
Scrafty lost 27.2% of its health!
Scrafty was burned!
Scrafty used Drain Punch!
The opposing Vaporeon lost 27% of its health!
The opposing Vaporeon had its energy drained!
The opposing Vaporeon restored HP using its Leftovers!
Scrafty restored HP using its Leftovers!
Scrafty was hurt by its burn!

Turn 44
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/c3/Spr_b_5b_560.png +3 Attack, +3 Defense http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/3b/Spr_5b_134.png
The opposing Vaporeon used Wish!
Scrafty used Rest!
Scrafty fell asleep!
Scrafty slept and became healthy!
The opposing Vaporeon restored HP using its Leftovers!

Turn 45
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/c3/Spr_b_5b_560.png +3 Attack, +3 Defense http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/3b/Spr_5b_134.png
Dragonus45 withdrew Vaporeon!
Dragonus45 sent out Azumarill!
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/c3/Spr_b_5b_560.png +3 Attack, +3 Defense http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/2/2e/Spr_5b_184.png
Scrafty is fast asleep.
Vaporeon's wish came true!
Scrafty's Shed Skin activated!
Scrafty woke up!
Don’t ask me how shedding your skin wakes you up. The moment of truth is here: Can I take a Play Rough?

Turn 46
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/c3/Spr_b_5b_560.png +3 Attack, +3 Defense http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/2/2e/Spr_5b_184.png
Scrafty used Bulk Up!
Scrafty's Attack rose!
Scrafty's Defense rose!
The opposing Azumarill used Play Rough!
It's super effective! Scrafty lost 61.1% of its health!
Scrafty's Attack fell!
Scrafty restored HP using its Leftovers!
OW. Jeeze! Here’s the next question: Can I 2KO with Drain Punch?

Turn 47
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/c3/Spr_b_5b_560.png +2 Attack, +3 Defense http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/2/2e/Spr_5b_184.png
Scrafty used Drain Punch!
It's not very effective... The opposing Azumarill lost 39% of its health!
The opposing Azumarill had its energy drained!
The opposing Azumarill used Play Rough!
It's super effective! Scrafty lost 65.9% of its health!
Scrafty restored HP using its Leftovers!
Well. I could either try to drain-tank with Drain Punch or bank on Rest for a full heal.

Turn 48
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/c3/Spr_b_5b_560.png +2 Attack, +3 Defense http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/2/2e/Spr_5b_184.png
The opposing Azumarill used Aqua Jet!
Scrafty lost 7.2% of its health!
Scrafty used Rest!
Scrafty fell asleep!
Scrafty slept and became healthy!
Scrafty's Shed Skin activated!
Scrafty woke up!
I had about 5% left after the Aqua Jet. And then Shed Skin activated immediately after I Rested. :/

Turn 49
Deimosaur: wow
Deimosaur: lucked out
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/c3/Spr_b_5b_560.png +2 Attack, +3 Defense http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/2/2e/Spr_5b_184.png
Dragonus45 withdrew Azumarill!
Dragonus45 sent out Vaporeon!
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/c3/Spr_b_5b_560.png +2 Attack, +3 Defense http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/3b/Spr_5b_134.png
Scrafty used Drain Punch!
The opposing Vaporeon lost 56.0% of its health!
The opposing Vaporeon restored HP using its Leftovers!
Not sure why he switched here.

Turn 50
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/c3/Spr_b_5b_560.png +2 Attack, +3 Defense http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/3b/Spr_5b_134.png
The opposing Vaporeon used Wish!
Scrafty used Bulk Up!
Scrafty's Attack rose!
Scrafty's Defense rose!
The opposing Vaporeon restored HP using its Leftovers!
Ok, he’s setting up Wish. Is he going to switch back to heal Azumarill? Or is he going to try to fight me with Vaporeon?

Turn 51
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/c3/Spr_b_5b_560.png +2 Attack, +3 Defense http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/3b/Spr_5b_134.png
The opposing Vaporeon used Scald!
Scrafty lost 29.0% of its health!
Scrafty used Bulk Up!
Scrafty's Attack rose!
Scrafty's Defense rose!
Vaporeon's wish came true!
The opposing Vaporeon restored HP using its Leftovers!
Scrafty restored HP using its Leftovers!

Turn 52
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/c3/Spr_b_5b_560.png +3 Attack, +4 Defense http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/3b/Spr_5b_134.png
The opposing Vaporeon used Scald!
Scrafty lost 28.1% of its health!
Scrafty used Bulk Up!
Scrafty's Attack rose!
The opposing Vaporeon restored HP using its Leftovers!
Scrafty restored HP using its Leftovers!
Well, I’m looking to the future. I don’t feel threatened by Vaporeon and need more defense to tank Azumarill.

Turn 53
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/c3/Spr_b_5b_560.png +4 Attack, +5 Defense http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/3b/Spr_5b_134.png
The opposing Vaporeon used Scald!
Scrafty lost 27.8% of its health!
Scrafty used Drain Punch!
A critical hit! The opposing Vaporeon lost 100% of its health!
The opposing Vaporeon had its energy drained!
The opposing Vaporeon fainted!
Scrafty restored HP using its Leftovers!
Dragonus45 sent out Azumarill!
That crit was…not needed. Probably.

Turn 54
Dragonus45: well i tried
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/c3/Spr_b_5b_560.png +4 Attack, +5 Defense http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/2/2e/Spr_5b_184.png
Scrafty used Crunch!
It's not very effective... The opposing Azumarill lost 61% of its health!
The opposing Azumarill fainted!
Deimosaur won the battle!
Deimosaur: gg
Dragonus45: gg
Deimosaur: Scrafty finally did something
Deimosaur: he always fails on ladder

Final Score: 2-0

Which Pokemon were the MVPs of each team? I don't know you tell me. D:

The formatting took SO LONG OH MY GAAAAAAAAAWD.

[AstralFire]

Pretty well played on your part. Odd that he started with Bulk Up against a Drapion though. IMO, Talonflame should restrain itself from using boosting moves unless it's clearly forcing a switch or something similar.

[Elhann]

Oh, how I LOVE to defeat a sore loser.
No fancy formatting, sorry.

Elhann joined.
JustinTheWhite joined.
Format:
OU (beta)
Rated battle
Sleep Clause Mod: Limit one foe put to sleep
Species Clause: Limit one of each Pokemon
OHKO Clause: OHKO moves are banned
Moody Clause: Moody is banned
Evasion Moves Clause: Evasion moves are banned
HP Percentage Mod: HP is reported as percentages
Elhann's team: Ferrothorn / Tentacruel / Garchomp / Volcarona / Gardevoir / Absol
JustinTheWhite's team: Kangaskhan / Skarmory / Garchomp / Starmie / Talonflame / Aegislash
Battle between Elhann and JustinTheWhite started!
Go! Hephaestus (Volcarona)!
JustinTheWhite sent out Talonflame!

Turn 1
Hephaestus, come back!
Go! Cthulhu (Tentacruel)!
The opposing Talonflame used Brave Bird!
Cthulhu lost 71.7% of its health!
The opposing Talonflame is damaged by recoil!
The opposing Talonflame restored HP using its Leftovers!
Cthulhu restored HP using its Black Sludge!

Turn 2
Cthulhu, come back!
Go! Spike (Ferrothorn)!
The opposing Talonflame used Brave Bird!
Spike lost 27.6% of its health!
The opposing Talonflame is damaged by recoil!
The opposing Talonflame is hurt by Spike's Iron Barbs!
The opposing Talonflame restored HP using its Leftovers!
Spike restored HP using its Leftovers!

Turn 3
Spike, come back!
Go! Cthulhu (Tentacruel)!
The opposing Talonflame used Flare Blitz!
A critical hit! It's not very effective... Cthulhu lost 34.3% of its health!
The opposing Talonflame is damaged by recoil!
Cthulhu fainted!
The opposing Talonflame restored HP using its Leftovers!
Go! Lord Nibbler (Garchomp)!

Turn 4
JustinTheWhite: what are you doing n00b
The opposing Talonflame used Tailwind!
The tailwind blew from behind the opposing team!
Lord Nibbler used Rock Slide!
It's super effective! The opposing Talonflame lost 53% of its health!
Lord Nibbler lost some of its HP!
The opposing Talonflame fainted!
Elhann: improvising
JustinTheWhite sent out Garchomp!

Turn 5
Lord Nibbler, come back!
Go! Spike (Ferrothorn)!
The opposing Garchomp used Outrage!
It's not very effective... Spike lost 17.9% of its health!
The opposing Garchomp is hurt by Spike's Iron Barbs!
Spike restored HP using its Leftovers!

Turn 6
The opposing Garchomp used Outrage!
It's not very effective... Spike lost 17.0% of its health!
The opposing Garchomp is hurt by Spike's Iron Barbs!
Spike used Leech Seed!
The opposing Garchomp was seeded!
The opposing Garchomp's rampage ended!
The opposing Garchomp became confused!
Spike restored HP using its Leftovers!
The opposing Garchomp's health is sapped by Leech Seed!

Turn 7
JustinTheWhite withdrew Garchomp!
JustinTheWhite sent out Kangaskhan!
Spike used Stealth Rock!
Pointed stones float in the air around the opposing team!
Spike restored HP using its Leftovers!
The opposing team's tailwind petered out!

Turn 8
Kangaskhan has Mega Evolved into Mega Kangaskhan!
The opposing Kangaskhan used Fake Out!
A critical hit! It's not very effective... Spike lost 9.4% of its health!
The opposing Kangaskhan is hurt by Spike's Iron Barbs!
It's not very effective... Spike lost 3.4% of its health!
The opposing Kangaskhan is hurt by Spike's Iron Barbs!
Hit 2 time(s)!
Spike flinched and couldn't move!
Spike restored HP using its Leftovers!

Turn 9
The opposing Kangaskhan used Earthquake!
Spike lost 21.6% of its health!
Spike lost 11.4% of its health!
Hit 2 time(s)!
Spike used Leech Seed!
The opposing Kangaskhan was seeded!
Spike restored HP using its Leftovers!
The opposing Kangaskhan's health is sapped by Leech Seed!

Turn 10
JustinTheWhite withdrew Kangaskhan!
JustinTheWhite sent out Skarmory!
Pointed stones dug into the opposing Skarmory!
Spike, come back!
Go! Hephaestus (Volcarona)!
The opposing Skarmory restored HP using its Leftovers!

Turn 11
Hephaestus used Flamethrower!
It's super effective! The opposing Skarmory lost 94% of its health!
The opposing Skarmory fainted!
JustinTheWhite sent out Starmie!
Pointed stones dug into the opposing Starmie!

Turn 12
The opposing Starmie used Surf!
It's super effective! Hephaestus lost 84.2% of its health!
The opposing Starmie lost some of its HP!
Hephaestus ate its Ganlon Berry!
The Ganlon Berry raised Hephaestus's Defense!
Hephaestus used Quiver Dance!
Hephaestus's Special Attack rose!
Hephaestus's Special Defense rose!
Hephaestus's Speed rose!

Turn 13
Hephaestus used Bug Buzz!
It's super effective! The opposing Starmie lost 78% of its health!
The opposing Starmie fainted!
JustinTheWhite: bs
JustinTheWhite sent out Kangaskhan!
Pointed stones dug into the opposing Kangaskhan!

Turn 14
The opposing Kangaskhan used Fake Out!
Hephaestus lost 12.8% of its health!
The opposing Kangaskhan was burned!
Hephaestus lost 2.9% of its health!
Hit 2 time(s)!
Hephaestus fainted!
The opposing Kangaskhan was hurt by its burn!
Go! Spike (Ferrothorn)!

Turn 15
JustinTheWhite: enjoy the win hacker
JustinTheWhite forfeited.
Elhann won the battle!
Ladder updating...
JustinTheWhite left.
Elhann's rating: 1542 → 1550
(+8 for winning)
JustinTheWhite's rating: 1514 → 1510
(-4 for losing)

I mean, how can you hack at this?

[AstralFire]

Alright, I signed up under the same name I use here...

[noparlpf]

I'm going to see if I can find an email to myself with my old team in it, then I'll switch it up a bit with XY Pokémon. Same name as here, of course.

[Gandariel]

Name is Bugcatcher Fabio, i'm online sometimes. I have a Pokebank Ubers and a 5th gen UU team (with mostly legendaries, i actually use it against OU and Ubers, it's really fun).

Trying OU too, but i'm pretty bad at it.

I'd be happy to share my teams if anyone's interested

[Dragonus45]

Pretty well played on your part. Odd that he started with Bulk Up against a Drapion though. IMO, Talonflame should restrain itself from using boosting moves unless it's clearly forcing a switch or something similar.

I wasn't thinking straight, i still have a bit to learn. But yea that game was fun.

:EDIT: Also i wanted to say that the number of people i have made ragequit with that breloom is up to 13.

[Derjuin]

Man, I don't know what it is, but playing Showdown around 9-11 pm EST seems to draw out all the bad players. I'm not talking skill bad - I mean the players you don't want to battle with. The ones that complain you're taking too long, or say GG U LOOSE halfway through the match, or do nothing but try to talk trash.

I've had one battle out of maybe twelve this evening that didn't make me want to choke a trainer. :smallsigh: Earlier today (1pm-3pm EST) was chock full of silent and/or nicely spoken folk.

[Happy Gravity]

I take it everyone here is at least moderately interested in participating, so admissions will be OPEN for the first disorganized tournament, up until Friday! :D

11/22/2013!
I almost forgot. Um...

Can I assume everyone that has posted so far is interested in participating?

[boj0]

Eh, why not? I'm open most evenings except Friday and Sunday; name is boj0 on the simulators.

[ScionoftheVoid]

I don't think I'll be participating, actually. I've kind of overestimated my interest in creating and testing a team.

[Elhann]

I almost forgot. Um...

Can I assume everyone that has posted so far is interested in participating?
I'm in, sure.

[noparlpf]

Yeah. I'll just use my in-game team even though they're not all OU.

[Happy Gravity]

Alright, if I'm looking at things correctly and if everyone who hasn't spoken up is still interested (maybe not, I know...), we have 16 people.

I'll be sending out a mass PM asking for confirmation. I'm thinking that after that's done, I'll randomize the matchups and have you guys work out when to battle your opponent by yourselves. I'd like to spectate on these too, so let me know that as well.

Edit: Togath's PM box is full. o.O If anyone else currently on the list (Read: Not ScionoftheVoid, noparlpf, or Elhann) didn't get the PM, let me know.

Confirmed:
noparlpf
Elhann
Qwertystop
boj0
Derjuin
Terazul
Dragonus45
Astralfire
Gandariel
shadowwalker64

[Dragonus45]

do we want to the the bracketing program they use for all the other tournaments on there.

http://challonge.com/

[Qwertystop]

do we want to the the bracketing program they use for all the other tournaments on there.

http://challonge.com/

Sure, why not.

[AstralFire]

I am down.

[Dragonus45]

I can set up the roster for us, are we doing single or double elimination.

[Happy Gravity]

I can set up the roster for us, are we doing single or double elimination.
Hm...we don't need to make this a big deal, so howsawbout singles. If we find that to be not enough, we can make adjustments for the next time.

[Dragonus45]

I present it here, GiTP Pokemon tourny, the first (challonge.com/GiTP_1st/)

[Happy Gravity]

Um, how does one join that? :<

[shadowwalker64]

I'm assuming this will be singles, but will the tourny be prepokebank or pokebank?

[Gandariel]

Yeah, can we get a clear Date and rules? tier, pre or post pokebank, etc.

[noparlpf]

OU pre-Pokébank seems fair, right?

[Qwertystop]

I present it here, GiTP Pokemon tourny, the first (challonge.com/GiTP_1st/)

Why not use the Bracket Generator instead so we don't need to all make accounts?

Here (http://challonge.com/tournaments/bracket_generator?ref=wffq22piyL). And we can just use the picture and keep track of wins and losses on this board.

[Happy Gravity]

Time/Date: Dependent on your opponent! Probably.
Format: OU, pre-Pokebank seems to be the consensus.