3 vs. 3 vs. 3
Set
DQ: 11 days
Damage Cap: 37%
Banned Moves: OHKO's. Uh I think Surf and other stuff should be allowed
but they'll turn into Custard-typed moves.
Arena: Enormous Christmas Pudding
As the name suggests, this field is an enormously large
Christmas pudding, at least two Wailords in diameter, sitting in a bowl with custard. A Pokémon can be commanded to take up an action to eat some of the pudding, restoring 10% health and 5% energy; however, due to the arena being very filling, this can only be carried out three times per Pokémon. At the beginning of the battle, the pudding and custard are extremely hot, so any Pokémon in contact with either of them receive 2% damage per round (increased to 4% for Ice types, reduced to 0% for Fire types) until round three, when it will be cool enough to eat. Any Pokémon attempting to eat the arena until then will suffer 3% damage, a 30% chance of a burn and the inability to use sound or biting based moves for a round due to a burnt tongue. Additionally, the pudding is soaked with some variety of liquor, meaning that any Pokémon eating it has a 25% chance to become
drunk confused, and all Fire-type moves have a 10% chance to set the whole thing alight, dealing 3% Fire damage per round to any Pokémon who doesn't escape into the custard moat until it dies down. Finally, numerous coins are buried in the pudding for lucky and unsuspecting diners to find, and any Pokémon using Dig or any move that upturns the pudding (including eating it) has a 10% chance of gaining $1.
Round Thirteen
Mike the Foxhog (OOO)
Hindenburg (M) <Aftermath>
Health: 74%
Energy: 19%
Status: Exhausted. +5 Attack, +2 Sp. Attack, +1 Defense, +2 Sp. Defense, +1 Speed. Paralyzed (light).
Commands: Chill ~ Weather Ball @Po/Body Slam @Pyrite/Focus Energy ~ Weather Ball @Po/Body Slam @Pyrite/Focus Energy
Lord Shyguy (xOO)
Pyrite (F) <Run Away>
Health: 100%
Energy: 74%
Status: Doing well.
Random Coins: $1
Commands: Attract @Hindenburg ~ Chill/Protect ~ Charm @Hindenburg
BlazieAura (xOO)
Po (M) <Rock Head>
Health: 63%
Energy: 89%
Status: Cold, dejected, and feeling inadequate.
Commands: Sandstorm ~ Eat Pudding/Metal Burst @Pyrite ~ Iron Head @Hindenburg/Metal Burst @Pyrite
Hindenburg all but sagged to the ground in relief when his trainer told him he was free to have a rest. He closed his eyes for a much-needed break when he heard Pyrite calling his name. Mildly irritated that someone was interrupting his rest, Hindenburg reluctantly opened an eye. Pyrite had moved much closer to him – almost
too close – and was regarding him with huge, shiny eyes. For some bizarre reason, Hindenburg found himself staring into the Eevee’s eyes; they were so
big and he felt like he could get lost in their innocent, watery depths. Through it all, Pyrite showered the balloon Pokemon with compliments: how strong he must be, to knock out two Pokemon and remain standing, how persistent… et cetera.
Clearly the referee wasn’t very fond of Attract, as she sat down with a yawn, then turned her attention to Po. The Aron was pounding his feet on the pudding (unfortunately getting squelches instead of the drumming sounds he wanted) in a clumsy yet fascinating dance. Unfortunately, the dance didn’t have the effect that Po wanted. There was practically no sand present in the arena, so beyond whipping up a gale that lasted for only a few moments, Po accomplished little.
As it was still raining, Hindenburg created yet another Weather Ball (making sure to look cool for Pyrite), threw it high into the air, and brought it crashing down on Po’s back. Water droplets splashed everywhere. The targeted Pokemon whimpered pitifully, already flagging.
Since Pyrite was clearly safe from Hindenburg’s wrath, at least for the moment, she took the opportunity to have a quick rest. Truthfully, though, she wasn’t that tired, and she fidgeted a bit as the sounds of battle compelled her to join in the fight.
The “sounds of battle” Pyrite was hearing were little more than Hindenburg jeering at Po while he, of all things, stooped down to eat some pudding. Po was absolutely seething by this point, but he had to admit that the pudding was delicious and soothed his injuries. Finished with his brief meal, the Aron looked up, growled, and glared daggers at Hindenburg.
The Drifloon responded by lashing his appendages in the air once more, quickly crafting the Weather Ball that Po had grown to be painfully familiar with. He braced himself, cursing the stubby legs and heavy body that prevented him from fleeing.
As it turned out, Po had no need to brace himself. With a spectacular splash, the sphere of watery energy landed right next to the cowering Aron, creating a shallow crater and showering him with droplets of liquid. Across from Po, Hindenburg gaped at his miss.
Pyrite rolled her eyes at Hindenburg’s terrible aim, then trotted up to him and purred loudly to get his attention. Hindenburg turned around to be greeted by an Eevee with huge, adorable eyes. Though grimacing inwardly, Pyrite proceeded to plaster a wide, coy smile over her features and swish her tail from side to side. Seeing her endearing display, Hindenburg felt himself relax, some of the fighting spirit drained from him.
He stiffened again, though, this time with pain and indignation, as a certain 132-pound Pokemon rammed into him from behind. Hindenburg twisted around to shake an appendage at Po while rubbing a sore spot on his back with the other. That Aron’s head was
hard.
Mike the Foxhog (OOO)
Hindenburg (M) <Aftermath>
Health: 66%
Energy: 16%
Status:
Exhausted. +3 Attack, +2 Sp. Attack, +1 Defense, +2 Sp. Defense, +1 Speed. Paralyzed (light). Attracted to Pyrite (severe).
Lord Shyguy (xOO)
Pyrite (F) <Run Away>
Health: 100%
Energy: 76%
Status: Almost feeling neglected by the lack of attention she’s getting from the other battlers.
Random Coins: $1
BlazieAura (xOO)
Po (M) <Rock Head>
Health: 57%
Energy: 84%
Status: Tired of water.
Terrain notes
There are two patches of sickly purplish pudding where the two Toxics struck. A short tunnel has been dug under the surface of the pudding, the two entrances/exits roughly six feet apart. Two more tunnels have been excavated: both slope sharply down and then abruptly level off. Both return to the surface.
It’s raining, and will continue to do so for 2 actions.
Final notes
Lord Shyguy attacks first next round, followed by
Mike, and finally,
Blazie.
I debated about it for a while, but in the end I had Sandstorm fail due to a distinct lack of sand in the arena.
Also, tough luck, Mike. The second Weather Ball rolled a 100, and so it missed.