Competitive League Circuit 11 - LouisCyphre vs Hyjack

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  • Match Type - b6p3 Singles
  • Species Restriction - On
  • Battle Level - 4
  • Substitution Count - 4
  • Recovery Count - 2
  • Chill Count - 5
  • Switching - On
  • Half-start Rule - On
  • Ability Count - All
  • Advanced Techniques - All
  • Technique Control - 1
  • Backpack Size - 10
  • Arena - BBP Arena
Team LouisCyphre
1x :berserk gene:Berserk Gene
1x :choice scarf:Choice Scarf
1x :red card:Red Card
2x :life orb:Life Orb
1x :grassy seed:Grassy Seed
1x :psychic seed:Psychic Seed
1x :safety goggles:Safety Goggles
1x :sticky barb:Sticky Barb
1x :cleanse tag:Cleanse Tag
:tapu fini::gallade::gardevoir::tyranitar::glastrier::spectrier:
:sv/tapu fini:
Namaka (Tapu Fini)
★★ ⭒ ⭒ Level 2 — EXP: 00 / 10
Name Etymology:
An ocean goddess who guards the Pele family in Hawaiian myth. When their namesake and Namaka's younger sister, Pele, caught fire by straying too close to a fire god, Namaka quenched her with the sea.

Attitude and Motive:
A pensive and peaceable guardian spirit. Often listens to the arrythmic tide in silence, contemplating something unknown.

Background:
After crossing the vast ocean, dense jungle, and volcanic cliffs, Lou came to a temple deep underneath the earth. Inside, a shrine filled with still, serene waters was perported to have the ability to drive away anger and the urge to do harm. Lou had brought Ira to this place hoping to quell their tormented nature. The only answer he received was the appearance of this Pokemon from the waters, but in their presence Ira calms down slighty, or seems to.

Serious nature ( +None, -None )
Typing: Water/Fairy
Abilities: Misty Surge Hidden Ability: Telepathy

HP: 85
Attack: 6
Defen.: 8
Sp.Atk: 7
Sp.Def: 9
Speed: 85
Size: 3
Weight: 2


Movepool
Level 0:
Calm Mind
Dazzling Gleam
Defog
Facade
Ice Beam
Ice Punch
Light Screen
Play Rough
Protect
Reflect
Refresh
Rest
Round
Shadow Ball
Sleep Talk
Smart Strike
Snore
Substitute
Surf
Toxic
Waterfall

Level 1:
Confide
Disarming Voice
Double Team
Echoed Voice
Haze
Heal Pulse
Iron Defense
Mist
Misty Terrain
Rain Dance
Safeguard
Swagger
Taunt
Trick
Water Gun
Water Pulse
Whirlpool
Withdraw

Level 2:
Aqua Ring
Blizzard
Grass Knot
Hydro Pump

Level 3:
Nature's Madness (sig)
:sv/gallade:
Janus (Gallade)
★★★★ Level 4 — EXP: -- / 10
Name Etymology:
Two-faced god of beginnings, doorways, and the passage of time in Roman myth. Rituals to other gods would begin and end with rites honoring Janus, to mark the transition between mortal moments and divine ones.

Attitude and Motive:
Boisterous and competitive. Janus seeks always innovate in his technique, and often pesters other Pokemon to annoyance trying to get them to train with him.

Background:
Twin of Juno and former contest competitor, bred and groomed for the role. Forced into pagentry as a Kirlia, Janus moved through the motions in a fog of apathy, until one contest devolved into a battle over a judging dispute. He found a spark in combat that he has chased ever after. He learned of a stone that could bring him closer to his goal and pilfered one as soon as he had the chance. Irreversibly changed from the show-stopper his trainer had made him to be, Janus found himself discarded and adrift, until he crossed paths with Juno and Lou.

The machine lifeform Dark Forest calls him "unintended", "accidental", and "undesigned"; but Janus only ever replies that he has the privilege of getting to "design" his own future self.

Impish nature ( +Defense, -Special Attack )
Typing: Psychic/Fighting
Abilities: Steadfast, Sharpness Hidden Ability: Justified

HP: 85
Attack: 9
Defen.: 7 (+)
Sp.Atk: 4 (-)
Sp.Def: 8
Speed: 80
Size: 3
Weight: 4


Movepool
Level 0:
Aerial Ace
Air Slash
Aqua Cutter
Aura Sphere
Brick Break
Bulk Up
Calm Mind
Dazzling Gleam
Earthquake
Energy Ball
Facade
Fire Punch
Focus Blast
Hyper Voice
Hypnosis
Ice Punch
Leaf Blade
Leer
Light Screen
Night Slash
Poison Jab
Protect
Psychic
Psycho Cut
Reflect
Rest
Rock Slide
Round
Shadow Ball
Shadow Claw
Shadow Sneak
Signal Beam
Sing
Slash
Sleep Talk
Snore
Strength
Substitute
Swords Dance
Thunder Punch
Thunder Wave
Thunderbolt
Toxic
Vacuum Wave
Will-O-Wisp
Work Up
X-Scissor
Zen Headbutt

Level 1:
Agility
Captivate
Charm
Coaching
Confide
Confuse Ray
Confusion
Cut
Defense Curl
Disarming Voice
Double Team
Dual Chop
Echoed Voice
Encore
False Swipe
Flash
Growl
Heal Pulse
Helping Hand
Life Dew
Magical Leaf
Mega Punch
Misty Terrain
Mud-Slap
Night Shade
Pain Split
Power-Up Punch
Psybeam
Psychic Terrain
Quick Guard
Rain Dance
Recycle
Rock Smash
Sacred Sword
Safeguard
Shock Wave
Sunny Day
Swagger
Swift
Taunt
Trick
Wide Guard

Level 2:
Alluring Voice
Close Combat
Disable
Double-Edge
Dream Eater
Expanding Force
Feint
Focus Punch
Grass Knot
Low Kick
Mega Kick
Nightmare
Revenge
Reversal
Secret Power
Solar Blade
Stone Edge
Take Down
Thief
Triple Axel
Upper Hand

Level 3:
Attract
Body Slam
Bulldoze
Charge Beam
Drain Punch
Draining Kiss
Frustration
Fury Cutter
Headbutt
Hex
Icy Wind
Knock Off
Laser Focus
Low Sweep
Lucky Chant
Mystical Fire
Psych Up
Psyshock
Return
Rock Tomb
Telekinesis
Teleport
Throat Chop
Torment

Level 4:
Ally Switch
Destiny Bond
Endure
Fling
Future Sight
Giga Impact
Grudge
Hidden Power (Water)
Hyper Beam
Imprison
Magic Coat
Magic Room
Mean Look
Memento
Metronome
Mimic
Natural Gift
Retaliate
Skill Swap
Snatch
Stored Power
Synchronoise
Tera Blast
Trick Room
Wish
Wonder Room
:sv/gardevoir:
Juno (Gardevoir)
★★★★ Level 4 — EXP: -- / 10
Name Etymology:
Goddess of the state and of women in ancient Rome and an interpretation of the goddess Hera. This version of her mythos was more overtly warlike than her Greek counterpart.

Attitude and Motive:
Short-tempered and outspoken. Thick skin and patience are the key to dealing with this one.

Background:
Twin of Janus and his predecessor as a contest competitor. Whenever she was dragged to compete in a contest by her former trainer, she would bitterly protest. Fed up with managing an unruly and unwilling star, her trainer grew neglectful of her and began training her brother Janus for the role. Easily slipping away, noticed but unmissed, she quickly found trouble with her attitude and fled from neighborhood to neighborhood. Her trail of enemies eventually lead her to Lou's team, where she found tolerance for her barbs.

The machine lifeform Dark Forest has her on a hair-trigger temper as of late, constantly deriding her as being "unintended", "accidental", and "undesigned".


Bold nature ( +Defense, -Attack )
Typing: Psychic/Fairy
Abilities: Synchronize, Trace Hidden Ability: Telepathy

HP: 85
Attack: 4 (-)
Defen.: 7 (+)
Sp.Atk: 9
Sp.Def: 8
Speed: 80
Size: 3
Weight: 3


Movepool
Level 0:
Aura Sphere
Calm Mind
Dazzling Gleam
Energy Ball
Facade
Fire Punch
Focus Blast
Heal Bell
Hyper Voice
Hypnosis
Ice Punch
Light Screen
Protect
Psychic
Reflect
Rest
Round
Shadow Ball
Shadow Sneak
Signal Beam
Sing
Sleep Talk
Snore
Substitute
Thunder Punch
Thunder Wave
Thunderbolt
Toxic
Vacuum Wave
Will-O-Wisp
Zen Headbutt

Level 1:
Captivate
Charm
Confide
Confuse Ray
Confusion
Defense Curl
Disarming Voice
Double Team
Echoed Voice
Encore
Flash
Growl
Heal Pulse
Helping Hand
Life Dew
Magical Leaf
Mega Punch
Misty Terrain
Mud-Slap
Night Shade
Pain Split
Psybeam
Psychic Terrain
Rain Dance
Recycle
Safeguard
Shock Wave
Sunny Day
Swagger
Swift
Taunt
Trick

Level 2:
Alluring Voice
Disable
Double-Edge
Dream Eater
Expanding Force
Grass Knot
Mega Kick
Misty Explosion
Nightmare
Secret Power
Thief
Triple Axel

Level 3:
Attract
Body Slam
Charge Beam
Draining Kiss
Frustration
Guard Swap
Headbutt
Icy Wind
Knock Off
Laser Focus
Lucky Chant
Moonblast
Mystical Fire
Power Swap
Psych Up
Psychic Noise
Psyshock
Return
Telekinesis
Teleport
Torment

Level 4:
Ally Switch
Destiny Bond
Endure
Fling
Future Sight
Giga Impact
Gravity
Grudge
Healing Wish
Hidden Power (Ground)
Hyper Beam
Imprison
Magic Coat
Magic Room
Mean Look
Memento
Metronome
Mimic
Natural Gift
Skill Swap
Snatch
Stored Power
Synchronoise
Tera Blast
Trick Room
Wish
Wonder Room
:sv/tyranitar:
Gunhilde (Tyranitar)
★★★★ Level 4 — EXP: -- / 10
Name Etymology:
A historical bolt-throwing weapon, also named the Domina Gunilda, mounted to Windsor Castle in the 1300s to repel intruders. The name spread to other large projectile emplacements, becoming synonymous with heavy artillery and the usage thereof.

Attitude and Motive:
Confident and conceited. Gunhilde is happiest as the center of others' awe and trepidation.

As a consequence of her efforts to grow stronger, she has managed to gain the respect many of Lou's other battling Pokemon, which brings her contentment whether she's willing to admit it or not.

Background:
ch.i: Gunhilde's previous trainer was interested only in her utility, putting her to work in heavy labor. Following his arrest, Gunhilde languished in storage before making her escape the first time she was released from her ball. She lived within city limits for months as a feral Pokemon, wracking up quite the hefty bounty in property damage taking what she needed. Rather than hand Gunhilde over and claim the reward for her capture, Lou offered her a place in his team.

ch.ii: The days of trouble that followed that meeting are as ancient history to the pair, now. Between that day and this one lay uncounted trials, failures, and victories; each of them spurring just a modicrum of growth and reflection. Carried along this tide of time and her own great effort, Gunhilde has blossomed from a street-dwelling petty thief into a highly respected and competent battling Pokemon. And to her credit, she has allowed only some of her success to go to her head.

Techniques:
Mega Evolution
Z-Moves

Impish nature ( +Defense, -Special Attack )
Typing: Rock/Dark
Abilities: Sand Stream Hidden Ability: Unnerve

HP: 95
Attack: 9
Defen.: 10 (+)
Sp.Atk: 6 (-)
Sp.Def: 7
Speed: 61
Size: 4
Weight: 6


:sv/Tyranitar-Mega:
Mega Tyranitar
Typing:
Rock/Dark
Abilities: Sand Stream, Unnerve

HP: 95
Attack: 11
Defen.: 13 (+)
Sp.Atk: 6 (-)
Sp.Def: 9
Speed: 71
Size: 4
Weight: 6


Movepool
Level 0:
Aerial Ace
Avalanche
Brick Break
Crunch
Dark Pulse
Dragon Claw
Dragon Pulse
Dragon Tail
Earth Power
Earthquake
Facade
Fire Fang
Fire Punch
Flamethrower
Focus Blast
Hone Claws
Ice Beam
Ice Punch
Iron Head
Leer
Power Gem
Protect
Rest
Roar
Rock Polish
Rock Slide
Round
Screech
Shadow Claw
Sleep Talk
Snore
Strength
Substitute
Surf
Tackle
Thunder Fang
Thunder Punch
Thunder Wave
Thunderbolt
Toxic
Uproar

Level 1:
Ancient Power
Bite
Brutal Swing
Captivate
Chip Away
Confide
Counter
Curse
Cut
Detect
Double Team
Dragon Breath
Dragon Dance
Helping Hand
High Horsepower
Ice Fang
Incinerate
Iron Defense
Mega Punch
Mud-Slap
Power-Up Punch
Rage
Rain Dance
Rock Climb
Rock Smash
Rock Throw
Sand Tomb
Sandstorm
Scary Face
Seismic Toss
Shock Wave
Stealth Rock
Sunny Day
Swagger
Taunt
Water Pulse
Whirlpool

Level 2:
Aqua Tail
Assurance
Blizzard
Double-Edge
Dynamic Punch
Fire Blast
Focus Energy
Focus Punch
Foul Play
Hydro Pump
Iron Tail
Low Kick
Mega Kick
Nightmare
Payback
Revenge
Rock Blast
Secret Power
Stone Edge
Superpower
Take Down
Thunder

Level 3:
Attract
Body Slam
Breaking Swipe
Bulldoze
Dig
Frustration
Fury Cutter
Hard Press
Headbutt
Heavy Slam
Icy Wind
Knock Off
Lash Out
Mud Shot
Muddy Water
Outrage
Pursuit
Return
Rock Tomb
Smack Down
Snarl
Stomp
Thrash
Torment

Level 4:
Block
Body Press
Endure
Fling
Giga Impact
Hidden Power (Grass)
Hyper Beam
Mimic
Natural Gift
Retaliate
Spite
Stomping Tantrum
Tera Blast
:sv/glastrier:
Helcaraxe (Glastrier)
★★ ⭒ ⭒ Level 2 — EXP: 00 / 10
Name Etymology:
The Grinding Ice or Helcaraxë caps the northmost reaches of the world in Tolkein's fantasy cosmology. The elven king Fingolfin lost two-thirds of his people marching across this frigid wasteland after they were cast out from Valinor.

Attitude and Motive:
Fiercely violent and violently fierce. Helcaraxe abhors the touch or call of allies; rejecting them all and thrashing about.

Background:
A bonechilling steed from beyond the north; shod with rime and crowned in wrath; riding forth from the dawn with no rider to halt their charge.

Serious nature ( +None, -None )
Typing: Ice
Abilities: Chilling Neigh

HP: 95
Attack: 10
Defen.: 9
Sp.Atk: 5
Sp.Def: 8
Speed: 30
Size: 4
Weight: 11


Movepool
Level 0:
Avalanche
Crunch
Facade
Ice Beam
Protect
Rest
Roar
Round
Sleep Talk
Smart Strike
Snore
Substitute
Swords Dance
Tackle
Tail Whip
Uproar
Zen Headbutt

Level 1:
Curse
Double Kick
Hail
High Horsepower
Iron Defense
Mist
Scary Face
Snowscape
Taunt

Level 2:
Assurance
Blizzard
Close Combat
Double-Edge
Icicle Spear
Megahorn
Payback
Superpower
Take Down
:sv/spectrier:
Mandos (Spectrier)
★★ ⭒ ⭒ Level 2 — EXP: 00 / 10
Name Etymology:
The halls housing the dead kept by Námo, also called Mandos himself, in Tolkein's fantasy cosmology. The spirits of Elves that die gather here to await reincarnation, while those of mortal races pass beyond, leaving Arda behind.

Attitude and Motive:
Proudly distant, and distantly proud. Mandos creates as much distance between themselves and others as possible.

Background:
A bonechilling steed from beyond the pale; shod with mist and crowned in sorrow; wallowing in the dusk with no rider to drive their charge.

Hardy nature ( +None, -None )
Typing: Ghost
Abilities: Grim Neigh

HP: 95
Attack: 5
Defen.: 5
Sp.Atk: 10
Sp.Def: 6
Speed: 130
Size: 4
Weight: 3


Movepool
Level 0:
Calm Mind
Crunch
Dark Pulse
Facade
Nasty Plot
Protect
Psychic
Psycho Cut
Rest
Round
Shadow Ball
Sleep Talk
Snore
Substitute
Tackle
Tail Whip
Uproar
Will-O-Wisp

Level 1:
Agility
Confuse Ray
Curse
Double Kick
Haze
Night Shade
Pain Split
Scary Face
Swift
Taunt

Level 2:
Assurance
Disable
Double-Edge
Foul Play
Payback
Poltergeist
Take Down


Team Hyjack
:power herb:Power Herb
:shell bell:Shell Bell
:power band:Power Band
:choice scarf:Choice Scarf
:toxic orb:Toxic Orb

:watmel berry:Watmel Berry
:iapapa berry:Iapapa Berry
:shuca berry:Shuca Berry
:jaboca Berry:Jaboca Berry
:rowap berry:Rowap Berry
:astrolotl::aggron::zangoose::hatterene::primarina::plasmanta:
:sv/astrolotl:
SHOGUN (Astrolotl)
Level 4 EXP: -- / 10

Quiet nature ( +Special Attack, -Speed, Evasion -10 )
Typing: Fire/Dragon
Abilities: Regenerator, Vital Spirit Hidden Ability: Magician

HP: 100
Attack: 8
Defen.: 5
Sp.Atk: 8 (+)
Sp.Def: 5
Speed: 99 (-)
Size: 3
Weight: 3


Movepool
Level 0:
Dazzling Gleam
Defog
Dragon Claw
Dragon Pulse
Dragon Tail
Facade
Fire Fang
Fire Punch
Flamethrower
Heal Bell
Light Screen
Protect
Reflect
Rest
Round
Sleep Talk
Snore
Substitute
Tail Whip
Thunder Wave
Toxic
Will-O-Wisp
Work Up

Level 1:
Agility
Charm
Cosmic Power
Dragon Breath
Ember
Encore
Fire Spin
Flame Wheel
Helping Hand
Life Dew
Magical Leaf
Pound
Safeguard
Spikes
Sunny Day
Swift
Taunt
Trick
Twister
Yawn

Level 2:
Dragon Rush
Fire Blast
Flare Blitz
Heat Wave
Meteor Beam
Solar Beam
Take Down

Level 3:
Acrobatics
Attract
Baton Pass
Breaking Swipe
Bulldoze
Fire Lash
Flame Charge
Knock Off
Mystical Fire
Outrage
Scorching Sands

Level 4:
Ally Switch
Draco Meteor
Endure
Explosion
Healing Wish
Hidden Power (Poison)
Hyper Beam
Imprison
Magic Coat
Metronome
Overheat
Stomping Tantrum
Stored Power
Wish
:sv/aggron:
Tachyon (Aggron)
Level 4 EXP: -- / 10

Careful nature ( +Special Defense, -Special Attack )
Typing: Steel/Rock
Abilities: Sturdy, Rock Head Hidden Ability: Heavy Metal

HP: 85
Attack: 8
Defen.: 13
Sp.Atk: 4 (-)
Sp.Def: 7 (+)
Speed: 50
Size: 4
Weight: 8


Movepool
Level 0:
Aerial Ace
Autotomize
Avalanche
Brick Break
Crunch
Dark Pulse
Dragon Claw
Dragon Pulse
Dragon Tail
Earth Power
Earthquake
Facade
Fire Punch
Flamethrower
Flash Cannon
Focus Blast
Hone Claws
Ice Beam
Ice Punch
Iron Head
Metal Sound
Protect
Rest
Roar
Rock Polish
Rock Slide
Round
Screech
Shadow Claw
Sleep Talk
Smart Strike
Snore
Strength
Substitute
Surf
Tackle
Thunder Punch
Thunder Wave
Thunderbolt
Toxic
Uproar

Level 1:
Ancient Power
Brutal Swing
Captivate
Confide
Counter
Curse
Cut
Defense Curl
Double Team
Harden
High Horsepower
Incinerate
Iron Defense
Mega Punch
Metal Claw
Mud-Slap
Power-Up Punch
Rain Dance
Rock Climb
Rock Smash
Sand Tomb
Sandstorm
Scary Face
Seismic Toss
Shock Wave
Stealth Rock
Steel Roller
Sunny Day
Swagger
Taunt
Water Pulse
Whirlpool

Level 2:
Aqua Tail
Blizzard
Double-Edge
Dragon Rush
Dynamic Punch
Fire Blast
Focus Punch
Head Smash
Hydro Pump
Iron Tail
Low Kick
Mega Kick
Metal Burst
Meteor Beam
Payback
Reversal
Rock Blast
Secret Power
Smelling Salts
Solar Beam
Steel Beam
Stone Edge
Superpower
Take Down
Thunder

Level 3:
Attract
Body Slam
Bulldoze
Dig
Frustration
Fury Cutter
Headbutt
Heavy Slam
Icy Wind
Outrage
Return
Rock Tomb
Rollout
Smack Down
Stomp

Level 4:
Block
Body Press
Endeavor
Endure
Fling
Giga Impact
Hidden Power (Fairy)
Hyper Beam
Magnet Rise
Mimic
Natural Gift
Spite
Stomping Tantrum
:sv/zangoose:
Roronoa (Zangoose)
Level 3 EXP: 00 / 10

Jolly nature ( +Speed, -Special Attack, Accuracy +10 )
Typing: Normal
Abilities: Immunity Hidden Ability: Toxic Boost

HP: 85
Attack: 8
Defen.: 5
Sp.Atk: 4 (-)
Sp.Def: 5
Speed: 104 (+)
Size: 3
Weight: 3


Movepool
Level 0:
Aerial Ace
Aura Sphere
Brick Break
Facade
Fire Punch
Flamethrower
Focus Blast
Hone Claws
Ice Beam
Ice Punch
Leer
Night Slash
Poison Jab
Protect
Quick Attack
Refresh
Rest
Roar
Rock Slide
Round
Shadow Ball
Shadow Claw
Slash
Sleep Talk
Snore
Strength
Substitute
Surf
Swords Dance
Thunder Punch
Thunder Wave
Thunderbolt
Toxic
Work Up
X-Scissor
Zen Headbutt

Level 1:
Agility
Captivate
Confide
Counter
Curse
Defense Curl
Detect
Double Hit
Double Kick
Double Team
False Swipe
Helping Hand
Incinerate
Mega Punch
Metal Claw
Mud-Slap
Power-Up Punch
Quick Guard
Rain Dance
Rock Climb
Rock Smash
Scratch
Seed Bomb
Seismic Toss
Shock Wave
Sunny Day
Swagger
Swift
Switcheroo
Taunt
Water Pulse

Level 2:
Blizzard
Close Combat
Disable
Double-Edge
Dynamic Punch
Feint
Fire Blast
Flail
Focus Punch
Fury Swipes
Grass Knot
Gunk Shot
Iron Tail
Low Kick
Mega Kick
Payback
Razor Wind
Revenge
Reversal
Secret Power
Solar Beam
Take Down
Thief
Thunder
Upper Hand

Level 3:
Attract
Baton Pass
Body Slam
Crush Claw
Dig
Frustration
Fury Cutter
Giga Drain
Headbutt
Icy Wind
Knock Off
Low Sweep
Pursuit
Return
Rock Tomb
Rollout
Throat Chop
:sv/hatterene:
Patience (Hatterene)
Level 3 EXP: 03 / 10

Quiet nature ( +Special Attack, -Speed, Evasion -10 )
Typing: Psychic/Fairy
Abilities: Healer, Anticipation Hidden Ability: Magic Bounce

HP: 80
Attack: 7
Defen.: 7
Sp.Atk: 11 (+)
Sp.Def: 7
Speed: 25 (-)
Size: 4
Weight: 1


Movepool
Level 0:
Aromatherapy
Calm Mind
Dark Pulse
Dazzling Gleam
Facade
Light Screen
Play Rough
Protect
Psychic
Psycho Cut
Reflect
Rest
Round
Shadow Ball
Shadow Claw
Sleep Talk
Snore
Substitute
Swords Dance
Thunder Wave

Level 1:
Agility
Aromatic Mist
Brutal Swing
Charm
Confusion
Disarming Voice
Heal Pulse
Helping Hand
Life Dew
Magical Leaf
Misty Terrain
Nuzzle
Pain Split
Play Nice
Psybeam
Psychic Terrain
Safeguard
Swift
Trick

Level 2:
After You
Expanding Force
Misty Explosion
Power Whip
Quash

Level 3:
Attract
Baton Pass
Draining Kiss
Giga Drain
Guard Swap
Mystical Fire
Power Swap
Psych Up
Psychic Noise
Psyshock
:sv/primarina:
Syrenity (Primarina)
Level 3 EXP: 00 / 10

Bold nature ( +Defense, -Attack )
Typing: Water/Fairy
Abilities: Torrent Hidden Ability: Liquid Voice

HP: 90
Attack: 4 (-)
Defen.: 7 (+)
Sp.Atk: 9
Sp.Def: 8
Speed: 60
Size: 2
Weight: 3


Movepool
Level 0:
Aqua Jet
Calm Mind
Dazzling Gleam
Energy Ball
Facade
Hyper Voice
Ice Beam
Light Screen
Liquidation
Play Rough
Protect
Psychic
Reflect
Rest
Round
Shadow Ball
Sing
Sleep Talk
Snore
Substitute
Surf
Toxic
Uproar
Waterfall
Work Up

Level 1:
Amnesia
Aromatic Mist
Baby-Doll Eyes
Bubble Beam
Captivate
Charm
Confide
Disarming Voice
Double Team
Echoed Voice
Encore
Growl
Hail
Haze
Helping Hand
Ice Spinner
Life Dew
Misty Terrain
Pound
Rain Dance
Snowscape
Sparkling Aria (sig)
Swagger
Swift
Water Gun
Water Pulse
Weather Ball
Whirlpool

Level 2:
Alluring Voice
Aqua Ring
Aqua Tail
Blizzard
Covet
Double Slap
Hydro Pump
Iron Tail
Misty Explosion
Triple Axel

Level 3:
Acrobatics
Attract
Body Slam
Brine
Chilling Water
Dive
Draining Kiss
Flip Turn
Frustration
Icy Wind
Moonblast
Psych Up
Psychic Noise
Return
Scald
:sv/plasmanta:
Momentai (Plasmanta)
Level 3 EXP: 07 / 10

Bold nature ( +Defense, -Attack )
Typing: Electric/Poison
Abilities: Storm Drain, Vital Spirit Hidden Ability: Telepathy

HP: 85
Attack: 3 (-)
Defen.: 10 (+)
Sp.Atk: 9
Sp.Def: 7
Speed: 100
Size: 7
Weight: 9


Movepool
Level 0:
Aura Sphere
Cross Poison
Dazzling Gleam
Defog
Facade
Flash Cannon
Liquidation
Poison Jab
Protect
Psychic
Rest
Round
Signal Beam
Sleep Talk
Snore
Substitute
Surf
Thunder Wave
Thunderbolt
Toxic
Wild Charge
Zen Headbutt

Level 1:
Acid
Confide
Cut
Discharge
Double Team
Eerie Impulse
Electric Terrain
Encore
Haze
Parabolic Charge
Poison Tail
Psybeam
Psywave
Rain Dance
Shock Wave
Sludge Bomb
Supersonic
Swagger
Taunt
Thunder Shock
Venom Drench
Water Pulse
Wide Guard

Level 2:
Acid Spray
Aqua Tail
Clear Smog
Corrosive Gas
Gunk Shot
Iron Tail
Rising Voltage
Secret Power
Thunder
Venoshock

Level 3:
Attract
Body Slam
Charge Beam
Chilling Water
Electro Ball
Electroweb
Frustration
Gastro Acid
Poison Sting
Psyshock
Return
Sludge Wave
In this latest month of the League Circuit, we have two players that I haven't covered before--Lou and Hyjack--and I must say, I'm really excited for this one, as the teams this time look very cool. Lou has of course brought the quietly formidable trio of Gallade, Gardevoir, and Tyranitar, with all three rocking Defense-boosting natures, but we also see a relatively weak level 2 Tapu Fini alongside supporting backpack items such as the terrain seeds (which, I feel it's important to note, can also be used by Tyranitar if need be). Speaking of backpack items, those Safety Goggles and Cleanse Tag are fascinating and I'm interested in what Lou's team can do with them. Lou has also adopted an interesting strategy of bringing the horses in the back.

On Hyjack's end, the build is completely and entirely different. Lou's build clearly plans to leverage the newly buffed Terrain interactions, but there don't seem to be any similar overarching ideas on Hyjack's team; instead, he seems more focused on fighting it out with individual Pokemon and leaving a possibility space open for ideas to organically form on the battlefield. With Pokemon like Astrolotl or Hatterene for instance, there are a ton of things these Pokemon can do, and I'm really excited to see which way Hyjack chooses to take it. I'd also like to note Hyjack's Backpack, which contains the unconventional Power Herb as well as an entire five berries! The Watmel and Shuca Berries in particular are cool, helping Hyjack's team against problematic attackers such as Ground-types. Overall, big fan of both these builds, but how will they play out in the game? Let's see...

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%roll 1d2

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Both players wait until May 3rd 00:00 UTC (approx. 1 day 3 hours from this post)
LouisCyphre sends and equips
Hyjack sends, equips, and orders (Note: Half-Start is on)
LouisCyphre orders
i ref
 

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We'll lead with the tried-and-true :gallade:Janus the Gallade, holding a :life orb:Life Orb.

:sv/gallade::life orb:
"I don't believe we've been acquainted, but welcome and good luck to you, all the same!"
 
Sending out SHOGUN :astrolotl: the Astrolotl @ :power herb: Power Herb

:sv/astrolotl: @ :power herb:
"Didn't know they sold Nerf Swords"


Taunt ~ Solar Beam
= = =
If Gallade is to order a Fighting-Type Attack
order Protect
- - - -
Start of Priority +1
If Gallade is under the effects of Protection
order Spikes
- - - -
If item is absent from Astrolotl
order Acrobatics
- - - -
Start of Turn, if Able, AND item is absent from Gallade
order Spikes

= = =
 

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"I have just the reply a quarrelsome foe like you deserves... 'I know you are, but what am I?'"

:gardevoir:"I had to teach him that one."

Janus - Magic Coat | Bulldoze
 

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ROUND 1
Team LouisCyphre
Battle Hours: 72
:gallade::poke ball: :poke ball:
@ Life Orb
HP: 85/85
EN: 100/100
Steadfast, Sharpness, Justified
9/7/4/8/80
3/4
Reserve: :tapu fini::gardevoir::tyranitar::glastrier::spectrier:
:berserk gene:Berserk Gene
:choice scarf:Choice Scarf
:red card:Red Card
:life orb:Life Orb
:grassy seed:Grassy Seed
:psychic seed:Psychic Seed
:safety goggles:Safety Goggles
:sticky barb:Sticky Barb
:cleanse tag:Cleanse Tag


Team Hyjack
Battle Hours: 72
:astrolotl::poke ball: :poke ball:
@ Power Herb
HP: 100/100
EN: 100/100
Regenerator, Vital Spirit, Magician
8/5/8/5/99 -eva
3/3
Reserve: :aggron::zangoose::hatterene::primarina::plasmanta:
:shell bell:Shell Bell
:power band:Power Band
:choice scarf:Choice Scarf
:toxic orb:Toxic Orb
:watmel berry:Watmel Berry
:iapapa berry:Iapapa Berry
:shuca berry:Shuca Berry
:jaboca Berry:Jaboca Berry
:rowap berry:Rowap Berry

Step 1

Gallade used Magic Coat!
-10 EN
Gallade shrouded themselves in a reflective barrier!

Astrolotl used Taunt!
-10 EN
The move was reflected!
Astrolotl got really mad! (3 turns)

Step 2

Astrolotl was energized by the Power Herb!

Astrolotl absorbed light!
Astrolotl used Solar Beam!
-8 EN
Crit<=200: 4090 (no)
Damage: (12) = 12
Astrolotl stole Gallade's Life Orb!
[Astrolotl isn't hurt by the Life Orb, because they are not holding it at the time the hit happens.]

Gallade used Bulldoze!
-5 EN
Crit<=200: 2915 (no)
Damage: (6 + 4) * 3/2 = 15
Astrolotl's Speed fell! (3 turns)

:gallade: -12 HP, -15 EN
:astrolotl: -15 HP, -18 EN


Hyjack leads with Astrolotl against Lou's Gallade, intending to quickly consume the Power Herb and take away Gallade's Life Orb. However, Lou orders Gallade to reflect back Astrolotl's Taunt, and slow them down with Bulldoze, cutting down their options temporarily. It's Lou with first order next up though, so we'll see how much damage he can do without Gallade's item.

Clear​

Team LouisCyphre
Battle Hours: 72
:gallade::poke ball: :poke ball:
@ Nothing
HP: 73/85
EN: 85/100
Steadfast, Sharpness, Justified
9/7/4/8/80
3/4
Reserve: :tapu fini::gardevoir::tyranitar::glastrier::spectrier:
:berserk gene:Berserk Gene
:choice scarf:Choice Scarf
:red card:Red Card
:life orb:Life Orb
:grassy seed:Grassy Seed
:psychic seed:Psychic Seed
:safety goggles:Safety Goggles
:sticky barb:Sticky Barb
:cleanse tag:Cleanse Tag


Team Hyjack
Battle Hours: 72
:astrolotl::poke ball: :poke ball:
@ Life Orb
HP: 85/100
EN: 82/100
Regenerator, Vital Spirit, Magician
8/5/8/5/56 -eva
3/3
Power Herb, Taunted (2 turns), -1 Spe (3 turns)
Reserve: :aggron::zangoose::hatterene::primarina::plasmanta:
:shell bell:Shell Bell
:power band:Power Band
:choice scarf:Choice Scarf
:toxic orb:Toxic Orb
:watmel berry:Watmel Berry
:iapapa berry:Iapapa Berry
:shuca berry:Shuca Berry
:jaboca Berry:Jaboca Berry
:rowap berry:Rowap Berry

LouisCyphre orders
Hyjack orders
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"What's wrong, friend? You seem irate."

:gardevoir:"...He's letting it go to his head."

Janus - Sacred Sword | Sacred Sword | Sacred Sword
Start of step, IF SHOGUN the Astrolotl is to use Reflect, AND Astrolotl is not to use Dragon Tail on any other step, THEN use Laser Focus.​
Start of step, IF SHOGUN is to use a protective move THEN use Role Play on first instance and Trick Room on second instance.​
On your turn, IF you have a Major Status, THEN use Misty Terrain.​
On your turn, IF able, THEN use Earthquake.​
 

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ROUND 2
Clear​

Team LouisCyphre
Battle Hours: 72
:gallade::poke ball: :poke ball:
@ Nothing
HP: 73/85
EN: 85/100
Steadfast, Sharpness, Justified
9/7/4/8/80
3/4
Reserve: :tapu fini::gardevoir::tyranitar::glastrier::spectrier:
:berserk gene:Berserk Gene
:choice scarf:Choice Scarf
:red card:Red Card
:life orb:Life Orb
:grassy seed:Grassy Seed
:psychic seed:Psychic Seed
:safety goggles:Safety Goggles
:sticky barb:Sticky Barb
:cleanse tag:Cleanse Tag


Team Hyjack
Battle Hours: 72
:astrolotl::poke ball: :poke ball:
@ Life Orb
HP: 85/100
EN: 82/100
Regenerator, Vital Spirit, Magician
8/5/8/5/56 -eva
3/3
Power Herb, Taunted (2 turns), -1 Spe (3 turns)
Reserve: :aggron::zangoose::hatterene::primarina::plasmanta:
:shell bell:Shell Bell
:power band:Power Band
:choice scarf:Choice Scarf
:toxic orb:Toxic Orb
:watmel berry:Watmel Berry
:iapapa berry:Iapapa Berry
:shuca berry:Shuca Berry
:jaboca Berry:Jaboca Berry
:rowap berry:Rowap Berry

Step 1

Gallade used Earthquake!
-7 EN
Crit<=200: 1554 (no)
Damage: (10 + 4) * 3/2 = 21

Astrolotl used Fire Lash!
-6 EN
Crit<=200: 2294 (no)
Damage: (8 + 3 + 3 + 1) = 15
Astrolotl's life force was drained by the Life Orb! (-2 HP)
Gallade's Defense fell! (3 turns)

Step 2

Gallade used Earthquake!
-7 EN
Crit<=200: 3900 (no)
Damage: (10 + 4) * 3/2 = 21

Astrolotl used Fire Lash!
-6 EN
Crit<=200: 710 (no)
Damage: (8 + 3 + 3 + 1) + 4 = 19
Astrolotl's life force was drained by the Life Orb! (-2 HP)
Gallade's Defense fell! (3 turns)
Astrolotl calmed down.

Step 3

Gallade used Earthquake!
-7 EN
Crit<=200: 3697 (no)
Damage: (10 + 4) * 3/2 = 21

Astrolotl used Fire Lash!
-6 EN
Crit<=200: 903 (no)
Damage: (8 + 3 + 3 + 1) + 8 = 23
Astrolotl's life force was drained by the Life Orb! (-2 HP)
Gallade's Defense fell! (3 turns)
Astrolotl's Speed stage returned to 0.

:gallade: -57 HP, -21 EN
:astrolotl: -69 HP, -18 EN


Gallade puts down the swords and uses sheer strength to cause an earthquake, but Hyjack orders Astrolotl to fight back relentlessly with a series of lashes. In the end, both Pokemon are extremely weakened and whichever one emerges victorious is likely to be finished off quickly by their next opponent. Still, this is quite a critical moment; Astrolotl seems to have the upper hand due to their higher Speed, but Gallade is one of those Pokemon that you can never really count out. Who will be the one to score the first knockout?

Clear​

Team LouisCyphre
Battle Hours: 72
:gallade::poke ball: :poke ball:
@ Nothing
HP: 16/85
EN: 64/100
Steadfast, Sharpness, Justified
9/7/4/8/80
3/4
-3 Def (3 turns)
Reserve: :tapu fini::gardevoir::tyranitar::glastrier::spectrier:
:berserk gene:Berserk Gene
:choice scarf:Choice Scarf
:red card:Red Card
:life orb:Life Orb
:grassy seed:Grassy Seed
:psychic seed:Psychic Seed
:safety goggles:Safety Goggles
:sticky barb:Sticky Barb
:cleanse tag:Cleanse Tag


Team Hyjack
Battle Hours: 72
:astrolotl::poke ball: :poke ball:
@ Life Orb
HP: 16/100
EN: 64/100
Regenerator, Vital Spirit, Magician
8/5/8/5/99 -eva
3/3
Power Herb
Reserve: :aggron::zangoose::hatterene::primarina::plasmanta:
:shell bell:Shell Bell
:power band:Power Band
:choice scarf:Choice Scarf
:toxic orb:Toxic Orb
:watmel berry:Watmel Berry
:iapapa berry:Iapapa Berry
:shuca berry:Shuca Berry
:jaboca Berry:Jaboca Berry
:rowap berry:Rowap Berry

Hyjack orders
LouisCyphre orders
i ref
 
:sv/astrolotl: @ :life orb:

Flame Charge ~ Flame Charge ~ Flame Charge
= = =
If Gallade is under the effects of Protection
order Spikes
- - - -
If Gallade is to order a Priority Attack in combination
order Protect
= = =
 

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"Look, sis! They stayed in, just as we planned! Now you can clean up!"

:gardevoir:"Stop running your mouth!"

Janus - Protect + Magic Coat | Shadow Sneak | Shadow Sneak
 

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Clear​

Team LouisCyphre
Battle Hours: 72
:gallade::poke ball: :poke ball:
@ Nothing
HP: 16/85
EN: 64/100
Steadfast, Sharpness, Justified
9/7/4/8/80
3/4
-3 Def (3 turns)
Reserve: :tapu fini::gardevoir::tyranitar::glastrier::spectrier:
:berserk gene:Berserk Gene
:choice scarf:Choice Scarf
:red card:Red Card
:life orb:Life Orb
:grassy seed:Grassy Seed
:psychic seed:Psychic Seed
:safety goggles:Safety Goggles
:sticky barb:Sticky Barb
:cleanse tag:Cleanse Tag


Team Hyjack
Battle Hours: 72
:astrolotl::poke ball: :poke ball:
@ Life Orb
HP: 16/100
EN: 64/100
Regenerator, Vital Spirit, Magician
8/5/8/5/99 -eva
3/3
Power Herb
Reserve: :aggron::zangoose::hatterene::primarina::plasmanta:
:shell bell:Shell Bell
:power band:Power Band
:choice scarf:Choice Scarf
:toxic orb:Toxic Orb
:watmel berry:Watmel Berry
:iapapa berry:Iapapa Berry
:shuca berry:Shuca Berry
:jaboca Berry:Jaboca Berry
:rowap berry:Rowap Berry


Step 1

Gallade used Double-Magic Barrier!
-44 EN
Gallade protected themselves!
Gallade shrouded themselves in a reflective barrier!

Astrolotl used Spikes!
-8 EN
The move was reflected!
Team Hyjack was surrounded by a layer of spikes!

Step 2

Gallade used Shadow Sneak!
-4 EN
Crit<=200: 104 (yes)
A critical hit!
Damage: (4 + 3 + 4) = 11

Astrolotl used Flame Charge!
-4 EN
Crit<=200: 4585 (no)
Damage: (5 + 3 + 3 + 1) + 12 = 24
Astrolotl's life force was drained by the Life Orb! (-2 HP)
Astrolotl's Speed rose! (3 turns)

Gallade fainted!

:gallade: -16 HP, -48 EN
:astrolotl: -13 HP, -12 EN


In the end, it is Hyjack and Astrolotl who score the first knockout with a speedy Flame Charge, but that signature Gallade trickery I talked about does come into play here with a protective combination reflecting Astrolotl's Spikes, making Hyjack's slight advantage not so clear. A key critical hit also leaves Astrolotl more vulnerable than they otherwise would be. At any rate, I'm interested in seeing not only what Pokemon Lou chooses next but how Hyjack responds.

Clear​

Team LouisCyphre
Battle Hours: 72
:gallade::poke ball: :poke ball:
@ Nothing
HP: 0/85
EN: 0/100
Steadfast, Sharpness, Justified
9/7/4/8/80
3/4
Knocked Out
Reserve: :tapu fini::gardevoir::tyranitar::glastrier::spectrier:
:berserk gene:Berserk Gene
:choice scarf:Choice Scarf
:red card:Red Card
:life orb:Life Orb
:grassy seed:Grassy Seed
:psychic seed:Psychic Seed
:safety goggles:Safety Goggles
:sticky barb:Sticky Barb
:cleanse tag:Cleanse Tag


Team Hyjack
Battle Hours: 72
Spikes
:astrolotl::poke ball: :poke ball:
@ Life Orb
HP: 3/100
EN: 52/100
Regenerator, Vital Spirit, Magician
8/5/8/5/174 -eva
3/3
Power Herb, +1 Spe (3 turns)
Reserve: :aggron::zangoose::hatterene::primarina::plasmanta:
:shell bell:Shell Bell
:power band:Power Band
:choice scarf:Choice Scarf
:toxic orb:Toxic Orb
:watmel berry:Watmel Berry
:iapapa berry:Iapapa Berry
:shuca berry:Shuca Berry
:jaboca Berry:Jaboca Berry
:rowap berry:Rowap Berry

LouisCyphre replaces Gallade and orders
Hyjack orders
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"We're exactly where we want to be. Keep it up!"

We'll next send out :gardevoir:Juno the Gardevoir holding :red card:Red Card.

:sv/gardevoir::red card:
"No more backseating, now. I'll handle this myself."

We'll decline to Trace anything.

Juno - Misty Terrain + Vacuum Wave | Vacuum Wave | Vacuum Wave
At the start of your turn, only once, IF Hyjack's field has Light Screen THEN use Laser Focus and push down.​
At the start of your turn, IF SHOGUN the Astrolotl is subject to Protection THEN use Future Sight and push down on first instance and Chill and push down on second instance.​
At start of step, IF SHOGUN is to use Endure THEN use Taunt and push down.​
Don't use :red card:Red Card this round.​
 

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Clear​

Team LouisCyphre
Battle Hours: 72
:gardevoir::poke ball:
@ Red Card
HP: 85/85
EN: 100/100
Synchronize, Trace, Telepathy
4/7/9/8/80
3/3
Reserve: :tapu fini::tyranitar::glastrier::spectrier:
Knocked Out: :gallade:
:berserk gene:Berserk Gene
:choice scarf:Choice Scarf
:life orb:Life Orb
:grassy seed:Grassy Seed
:psychic seed:Psychic Seed
:safety goggles:Safety Goggles
:sticky barb:Sticky Barb
:cleanse tag:Cleanse Tag


Team Hyjack
Battle Hours: 72
Spikes
:astrolotl::poke ball: :poke ball:
@ Life Orb
HP: 3/100
EN: 52/100
Regenerator, Vital Spirit, Magician
8/5/8/5/174 -eva
3/3
Power Herb, +1 Spe (3 turns)
Reserve: :aggron::zangoose::hatterene::primarina::plasmanta:
:shell bell:Shell Bell
:power band:Power Band
:choice scarf:Choice Scarf
:toxic orb:Toxic Orb
:watmel berry:Watmel Berry
:iapapa berry:Iapapa Berry
:shuca berry:Shuca Berry
:jaboca Berry:Jaboca Berry
:rowap berry:Rowap Berry

Step 1

Gardevoir used Mist Wave!
-28 EN
The battlefield became misty! (5 rounds)
Crit<=200: 4083 (no)
Damage: (4 + 3 + 4) = 10

Astrolotl fainted!

Glastrier neighed!
Glastrier’s Attack rose sharply! (6 turns)
Spectrier neighed!
Spectrier’s Special Attack rose sharply! (6 turns)

:gardevoir: -0 HP, -28 EN
:astrolotl: -3 HP, -0 EN


Lou brings in Gardevoir next, using a tricky combo to set up Misty Terrain while finishing off Astrolotl before they can manage a response. With the Misty Terrain-boosted horses, Spikes up, and second order in the incoming round, he looks to be in quite a strong position, though I’m excited to see what response Hyjack comes up with to this.

Misty Terrain (4r)​

Team LouisCyphre
Battle Hours: 72
:gardevoir::poke ball:
@ Red Card
HP: 85/85
EN: 72/100
Synchronize, Trace, Telepathy
4/7/9/8/80
3/3
No Combo
Reserve: :tapu fini::tyranitar:
:glastrier: +2 Atk (6 turns)
:spectrier: +2 SpA (6 turns)
Knocked Out: :gallade:
:berserk gene:Berserk Gene
:choice scarf:Choice Scarf
:life orb:Life Orb
:grassy seed:Grassy Seed
:psychic seed:Psychic Seed
:safety goggles:Safety Goggles
:sticky barb:Sticky Barb
:cleanse tag:Cleanse Tag


Team Hyjack
Battle Hours: 72
Spikes
:astrolotl::poke ball: :poke ball:
@ Life Orb
HP: 0/100
EN: 0/100
Regenerator, Vital Spirit, Magician
8/5/8/5/174 -eva
3/3
Knocked Out
Reserve: :aggron::zangoose::hatterene::primarina::plasmanta:
:shell bell:Shell Bell
:power band:Power Band
:choice scarf:Choice Scarf
:toxic orb:Toxic Orb
:watmel berry:Watmel Berry
:iapapa berry:Iapapa Berry
:shuca berry:Shuca Berry
:jaboca Berry:Jaboca Berry
:rowap berry:Rowap Berry

Hyjack replaces Astrolotl and orders
LouisCyphre orders
i ref
 
Sending out Tachyon the Aggron :aggron: @ :iapapa berry: Iapapa Berry

:sv/aggron: @ :iapapa berry:

Steel Roller ~ Head Smash ~ Iron Tail
= = =
If Aggron is confused
order Sandstorm first instance, Rollout later instances
- - - -
If opponent is under the effects of protection
Push orders back and order Sandstorm first instance, Stealth Rock later instances
- - - -
If Aggron is slower than Gardevoir AND Decoy is absent from field
push orders back and order [Rock Tomb + Stealth Rock] first instance, Rock Tomb later instances
- - - -
If Able, and confusion is absent from Aggron
Push orders back and order Heavy Slam
= = =
 
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"Brute. Approach me with finesse next time."

Juno - Skill Swap | Aura Sphere | Aura Sphere
(Do activate Red Card, as soon as possible.)​
 

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ROUND 5
Misty Terrain (4r)​

Team LouisCyphre
Battle Hours: 72
:gardevoir::poke ball:
@ Red Card
HP: 85/85
EN: 72/100
Synchronize, Trace, Telepathy
4/7/9/8/80
3/3
No Combo
Reserve: :tapu fini::tyranitar:
:glastrier: +2 Atk (6 turns)
:spectrier: +2 SpA (6 turns)
Knocked Out: :gallade:
:berserk gene:Berserk Gene
:choice scarf:Choice Scarf
:life orb:Life Orb
:grassy seed:Grassy Seed
:psychic seed:Psychic Seed
:safety goggles:Safety Goggles
:sticky barb:Sticky Barb
:cleanse tag:Cleanse Tag


Team Hyjack
Battle Hours: 72
Spikes
:aggron::poke ball:
@ Iapapa Berry
HP: 85/85
EN: 100/100
Sturdy, Rock Head, Heavy Metal
8/13/4/7/50
4/11
Reserve: :zangoose::hatterene::primarina::plasmanta:
Knocked Out: :astrolotl:
:shell bell:Shell Bell
:power band:Power Band
:choice scarf:Choice Scarf
:toxic orb:Toxic Orb
:watmel berry:Watmel Berry
:shuca berry:Shuca Berry
:jaboca Berry:Jaboca Berry
:rowap berry:Rowap Berry
[Note: I’m pretty sure “enters play” is a different phase than “at the start of the round”, meaning the Berry and Spikes are not sorted by simultaneous trigger sort.]

Aggron was hurt by the spikes! (-8 HP)
Aggron ate the Iapapa Berry! (+18 HP)

Step 1

Gardevoir used Skill Swap!
-7 EN
Gardevoir and Aggron swapped abilities!
Aggron acquired Synchronize, Trace, and Telepathy.
Gardevoir acquired Sturdy, Rock Head, and Heavy Metal.

Aggron used Rock Trap!
-32 EN
Hit<=4560: 2595 (yes)
Team LouisCyphre was surrounded by sharp rocks!
Crit<=200: 2418 (no)
Damage: (6 + 3 + 1 - 1) = 9
Gardevoir’s Speed fell! (3 turns)
Gardevoir held up the Red Card!
Aggron was disqualified!

Step 2

Aggron used Heavy Slam!
-9 EN
Crit<=200: 551 (no)
Damage: (8 + 3 + 1 - 1) * 3/2 = 17

Gardevoir used Aura Sphere!
-6 EN
Crit<=200: 1095 (no)
Damage: (8 + 2) * 2 = 20

Step 3

Aggron used Heavy Slam!
-9 EN
Crit<=200: 4106 (no)
Damage: (8 + 3 + 1 - 1) * 3/2 = 17

Gardevoir used Aura Sphere!
-6 EN
Crit<=200: 3375 (no)
Damage: (8 + 2) * 2 = 20

:gardevoir: -43 HP, -19 EN
:aggron: -40 HP, -50 EN


Hyjack deals a good amount of damage with that sturdy Aggron despite Lou taking away Heavy Metal with a well-timed Skill Swap (also allowing Red Card to activate). However, Aggron has taken a lot of damage in return and is going to additionally have to deal with a spike on re-entry. Can Hyjack make the most of this slow Pokemon and pick a strong last? Can Lou effectively order first in the coming round? Let’s see…

Misty Terrain (3r)​

Team LouisCyphre
Battle Hours: 72
Stealth Rock
:gardevoir::poke ball:
@ Nothing
HP: 42/85
EN: 53/100
Sturdy, Rock Head, Heavy Metal
4/7/9/8/45
3/6
No Combo, Skill Swap, -1 Spe (1 turn)
Reserve: :tapu fini::tyranitar:
:glastrier: +2 Atk (6 turns)
:spectrier: +2 SpA (6 turns)
Knocked Out: :gallade:
:berserk gene:Berserk Gene
:choice scarf:Choice Scarf
:life orb:Life Orb
:grassy seed:Grassy Seed
:psychic seed:Psychic Seed
:safety goggles:Safety Goggles
:sticky barb:Sticky Barb
:cleanse tag:Cleanse Tag


Team Hyjack
Battle Hours: 72
Spikes
:aggron::poke ball:
@ Nothing
HP: 45/85
EN: 50/100
Synchronize, Trace, Telepathy
8/13/4/7/50
4/8
Skill Swap, No Combo, Phazing, 1 Recovery
Reserve: :zangoose::hatterene::primarina::plasmanta:
Knocked Out: :astrolotl:
:shell bell:Shell Bell
:power band:Power Band
:choice scarf:Choice Scarf
:toxic orb:Toxic Orb
:watmel berry:Watmel Berry
:shuca berry:Shuca Berry
:jaboca Berry:Jaboca Berry
:rowap berry:Rowap Berry

Hyjack replaces Aggron
LouisCyphre orders
Hyjack orders
i ref
 

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:sv/gardevoir:
"The damage is already done. What are you hoping for?"

Juno - Pain Split | Icy Wind | Icy Wind
At start of step, IF Momentai the Plasmanta is to use Taunt THEN use Magic Coat and push down.​
On your turn IF Momentai has a Decoy THEN use Night Shade and push down.​
On your turn IF Momentai is subject to Protection THEN use Future Sight and push down on first instance, and Light Screen on second instance.​
On your turn IF Momentai is not holding a Rowap Berry THEN replace Icy Wind with Psychic.​
 

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ROUND 5
Misty Terrain (3r)​

Team LouisCyphre
Battle Hours: 72
Stealth Rock
:gardevoir::poke ball:
@ Nothing
HP: 42/85
EN: 53/100
Sturdy, Rock Head, Heavy Metal
4/7/9/8/45
3/6
No Combo, Skill Swap, -1 Spe (1 turn)
Reserve: :tapu fini::tyranitar:
:glastrier: +2 Atk (6 turns)
:spectrier: +2 SpA (6 turns)
Knocked Out: :gallade:
:berserk gene:Berserk Gene
:choice scarf:Choice Scarf
:life orb:Life Orb
:grassy seed:Grassy Seed
:psychic seed:Psychic Seed
:safety goggles:Safety Goggles
:sticky barb:Sticky Barb
:cleanse tag:Cleanse Tag


Team Hyjack
Battle Hours: 72
Spikes
:plasmanta::aggron:
@ Rowap Berry
HP: 85/85
EN: 100/100
Storm Drain, Vital Spirit, Telepathy
3/10/9/7/100
7/9
@ Nothing
HP: 45/85
EN: 50/100
Sturdy, Rock Head, Heavy Metal
8/13/4/7/50
4/8
No Combo, 1 Recovery
Reserve: :zangoose::hatterene::primarina:
Knocked Out: :astrolotl:
:shell bell:Shell Bell
:power band:Power Band
:choice scarf:Choice Scarf
:toxic orb:Toxic Orb
:watmel berry:Watmel Berry
:shuca berry:Shuca Berry
:jaboca Berry:Jaboca Berry
Plasmanta was hurt by the spikes! (-8 HP)

Step 1

Gardevoir used Magic Coat!
-10 EN
Gardevoir shrouded themselves in a reflective barrier!
Gardevoir’s Speed stage returned to 0.

Plasmanta used Taunt!
-10 EN
The move was reflected!
Plasmanta got really mad! (3 turns)

Step 2

Plasmanta used Acid Spray!
-5 EN
Crit<=200: 2493 (no)
Damage: (4 + 3 + 1 - 1) * 3/2 = 11
Gardevoir’s Special Defense fell harshly! (3 turns)

Gardevoir used Pain Split!
-12 EN
Gardevoir shared their pain with Plasmanta!
Difference: 77 - 32 = 44 -> 36
Gardevoir gained 18 HP.
Plasmanta lost 18 HP.

Step 3

Plasmanta used Electroweb!
-5 EN
Hit<=4560: 3892 (yes)
Crit<=200: 1061 (no)
Damage: (6 + 3 + 1 - 1) + 8 = 17
Gardevoir’s Speed fell! (3 turns)

Gardevoir used Icy Wind!
-5 EN
Hit<=4560: 2112 (yes)
Crit<=200: 3701 (no)
Damage: (6 + 2) = 8
Plasmanta’s Speed fell! (3 turns)
Plasmanta ate the Rowap Berry!
Gardevoir was hurt! (-16 HP)

:gardevoir: -26 HP, -27 EN
:plasmanta: -34 HP, -20 EN


Very funny to see the second Taunt into Magic Coat in this battle, this time turning out much better for the Taunt user. Anyway, the last Pokemon on Hyjack’s side is Plasmanta, bringing a forbidding Ground weakness but helping a lot in this matchup thanks to the Rowap Berry. Despite Lou managing to land a brutal max swing Pain Split, Hyjack and Plasmanta are able to lock down Gardevoir and threaten a quick KO next round. A good round from Hyjack that shows that this match is still far from over.

Misty Terrain (2r)​

Team LouisCyphre
Battle Hours: 72
Stealth Rock
:gardevoir::poke ball:
@ Nothing
HP: 16/85
EN: 26/100
Sturdy, Rock Head, Heavy Metal
4/7/9/8/45
3/6
No Combo, Skill Swap, -1 Spe (2 turns), -2 SpD (1 turn), 1 Recovery
Reserve: :tapu fini::tyranitar:
:glastrier: +2 Atk (6 turns)
:spectrier: +2 SpA (6 turns)
Knocked Out: :gallade:
:berserk gene:Berserk Gene
:choice scarf:Choice Scarf
:life orb:Life Orb
:grassy seed:Grassy Seed
:psychic seed:Psychic Seed
:safety goggles:Safety Goggles
:sticky barb:Sticky Barb
:cleanse tag:Cleanse Tag


Team Hyjack
Battle Hours: 72
Spikes
:plasmanta::aggron:
@ Nothing
HP: 51/85
EN: 80/100
Storm Drain, Vital Spirit, Telepathy
3/10/9/7/57
7/9
-1 Spe (3 turns), Taunted (1 turn)
@ Nothing
HP: 45/85
EN: 50/100
Sturdy, Rock Head, Heavy Metal
8/13/4/7/50
4/8
No Combo, 1 Recovery
Reserve: :zangoose::hatterene::primarina:
Knocked Out: :astrolotl:
:shell bell:Shell Bell
:power band:Power Band
:choice scarf:Choice Scarf
:toxic orb:Toxic Orb
:watmel berry:Watmel Berry
:shuca berry:Shuca Berry
:jaboca Berry:Jaboca Berry

Hyjack orders
LouisCyphre orders
i ref
 
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(Gardevoir should take 11 from Acid Spray (4+3+9-9)*1.5 =10.5 -> 11 and be at 16 HP. But also whatever)

:sv/plasmanta: @ nothin:

Charge Beam ~ Sludge Wave ~ Sludge Wave
= = =
Step 1: Start of Turn
If protection is absent from opponent
order Parabolic Charge
= = =
 

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ROUND 6
Misty Terrain (2r)​

Team LouisCyphre
Battle Hours: 72
Stealth Rock
:gardevoir::poke ball:
@ Nothing
HP: 16/85
EN: 26/100
Sturdy, Rock Head, Heavy Metal
4/7/9/8/45
3/6
No Combo, Skill Swap, -1 Spe (2 turns), -2 SpD (1 turn), 1 Recovery
Reserve: :tapu fini::tyranitar:
:glastrier: +2 Atk (6 turns)
:spectrier: +2 SpA (6 turns)
Knocked Out: :gallade:
:berserk gene:Berserk Gene
:choice scarf:Choice Scarf
:life orb:Life Orb
:grassy seed:Grassy Seed
:psychic seed:Psychic Seed
:safety goggles:Safety Goggles
:sticky barb:Sticky Barb
:cleanse tag:Cleanse Tag


Team Hyjack
Battle Hours: 72
Spikes
:plasmanta::aggron:
@ Nothing
HP: 51/85
EN: 80/100
Storm Drain, Vital Spirit, Telepathy
3/10/9/7/57
7/9
-1 Spe (3 turns), Taunted (1 turn)
@ Nothing
HP: 45/85
EN: 50/100
Sturdy, Rock Head, Heavy Metal
8/13/4/7/50
4/8
No Combo, 1 Recovery
Reserve: :zangoose::hatterene::primarina:
Knocked Out: :astrolotl:
:shell bell:Shell Bell
:power band:Power Band
:choice scarf:Choice Scarf
:toxic orb:Toxic Orb
:watmel berry:Watmel Berry
:shuca berry:Shuca Berry
:jaboca Berry:Jaboca Berry

Plasmanta was hurt by the spikes! (-8 HP)

Step 1

Gardevoir used Protect!
-12 EN
Gardevoir protected themselves from incoming attacks!
Gardevoir's Special Defense stage returned to 0.

Plasmanta used Charge Beam!
-6 EN
[Charge Beam's Special Attack boost is an effect check, so it doesn't work unless the move connects.]
Gardevoir protected themselves!
Plasmanta calmed down.

Step 2

Gardevoir used Vacuum Wave!
-4 EN
Crit<=200: 4334 (no)
Damage: (4 + 2) * 3/4 = 5

Plasmanta used Sludge Wave!
-7 EN
Crit<=200: 3559 (no)
Poison<=480: 2546 (no)
Damage: (10 + 3 + 1 - 1) * 3/2 = 20

Gardevoir fainted!

:gardevoir: -16 HP, -16 EN
:plasmanta: -5 HP, -13 EN


Lou has second order with Gardevoir here, but with lowered speed and no Combo Token there's only so much the psychic Pokemon can do here and Hyjack is able to score the second KO without much stress. Lou will have to clean up the match with just one Pokemon, incoming Stealth Rock, and first order, but Hyjack's team has certainly seen better days as well. This next round will likely be hugely pivotal, so keep a close eye on the following proceedings.

Misty Terrain (1r)​

Team LouisCyphre
Battle Hours: 72
Stealth Rock
:gardevoir::poke ball:
@ Nothing
HP: 0/85
EN: 0/100
Sturdy, Rock Head, Heavy Metal
4/7/9/8/45
3/6
Knocked Out
Reserve: :tapu fini::tyranitar:
:glastrier: +2 Atk (6 turns)
:spectrier: +2 SpA (6 turns)
Knocked Out: :gallade:
:berserk gene:Berserk Gene
:choice scarf:Choice Scarf
:life orb:Life Orb
:grassy seed:Grassy Seed
:psychic seed:Psychic Seed
:safety goggles:Safety Goggles
:sticky barb:Sticky Barb
:cleanse tag:Cleanse Tag


Team Hyjack
Battle Hours: 72
Spikes
:plasmanta::aggron:
@ Nothing
HP: 46/85
EN: 67/100
Storm Drain, Vital Spirit, Telepathy
3/10/9/7/57
7/9
-1 Spe (1 turn)
@ Nothing
HP: 45/85
EN: 50/100
Sturdy, Rock Head, Heavy Metal
8/13/4/7/50
4/8
No Combo, 1 Recovery
Reserve: :zangoose::hatterene::primarina:
Knocked Out: :astrolotl:
:shell bell:Shell Bell
:power band:Power Band
:choice scarf:Choice Scarf
:toxic orb:Toxic Orb
:watmel berry:Watmel Berry
:shuca berry:Shuca Berry
:jaboca Berry:Jaboca Berry

LouisCyphre replaces Gardevoir and orders
Hyjack orders
i ref
 

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"Time for what might be the first horse to make an appearance in the Circuit!"

We'll send out :spectrier:Mandos the Spectrier holding a Life Orb.

:sv/spectrier:
"........"

Mandos - Uproar | Uproar | Uproar
On your turn, IF Momentai the Plasmanta does not have a Decoy AND Momentai is not subject to Protection AND Momentai has 31 or less HP THEN use Psychic.​
On your turn, IF Momentai is to use Electroweb AND you are faster than Momentai THEN use Disable (Electroweb).​
On your turn, during steps 1 or 2, IF Momentai is subject to Protection AND you do not have a Decoy THEN use Substitute.​
On your turn, IF Momentai does not have a Decoy THEN use Psychic.​
 

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