Cryptica vs. PichuK

[KMew]

Format: 2 vs 2 (one out at a time)
DQ: A week (seven days)
Damage Cap: 30%
Banned Moves: One-hit KO's
Arena: Digital Field

Digital Field is a normal grassy field. Or at least, that's what it seems like at first. The sky is dark and clouds are gray, and a wind always blows. The ground is hard, increasing the power of all Ground-type moves is boosted by 3% after all other factors have been calculated. This excludes Dig. Water-types have no water except the occasional puddle that forms from the slowly-falling raindrops, so Water-type moves' power is lowered by 2% after all other factors have been calcuated. Flying-type Pokemon's moves' power is boosted by the ever-blowing wind, so their damage is raised by 2% after all other factors have been calculated.

Okay, this is my first reffing, so if anything is shaky I apologize. Please, point out any mistakes and don't hesitate!

Cryptica's Active Squad :
[Mist] Magikarp (Female) <Swift Swim>
[Flight] Ledyba (Male) <Early Bird>
[Soelia] Ralts (Female) <Trace>
[Whirlpool] Buizel (Male) <Swift Swim>
[Toko] Machop (Male) <Guts>

PichuK's Active Squad:
Stunky (F) <Aftermath>
[Cleo] Ralts (F)<Trace>
[Yippy] Wooper (M) <Water Absorber>
[Taco Duck]Lotad (M) <Rain Dish>
[Amputee] Hoothoot (M) <Insomnia>
[Fluffles] Pachirisu (F) <Pickup>

Here's how it works:
Cryptica sends out.
PichuK, the orange bird (:P) sends out and attacks.
Cryptica attacks.
I ref.


gogogo!

 

[Mad MOAI]

I choose Flight, my Ledyba.

 

[PichuK]

Huzzah! Let's go, Amputee. (Hoothoot (M) <Insomnia>)

Alriiight, so let's see. You're facing a bug. A fast bug that can punch you and it will probably hurt. D:

So, let's get rid of that 'fast' problem with Agility, try and dodge whatever is thrown at you. Next, let's start simple. Two aerial aces. If it tries to protect, set up a reflect, or chill.

Agility~Reflect (If protect)/Aerial Ace~Chill (If protect)/Aerial Ace

 

[Mad MOAI]

Flight, first use Reflect and then Agility. When you're done with that, use Silver Wind while you're still far away from the enemy.

Reflect ~ Agility ~ Silver Wind

 

[Exdeath]

The arena is suspiciously quiet as Cryptica and PichuK wade through oddly uniform stalks of grass to arrive at the arena, which is no different from the rest of the field except that the grass is cut shorter—all at the same height, of course. The wind has been blowing in the same direction, at the same speed, and there's a definite pattern to the slow and steady rainfall. If either of the trainers are perturbed by the area's unnatural qualities, none of them show it as they take their places on opposite sides of the clearing. Cryptica tosses a pokéball, and Flight the Ledyba appears in a flash of red light, shifting apprehensively at the rain. PichuK likewise sends out Amputee, who looks rather alarmed that the tasty-looking bug is actually larger than he is-a shock, to be sure. The trainers issue their orders and the referee signals the beginning of the round.

Round 1

Cryptica [Oo]

Flight (M)
Early Bird
Health: 100%
Energy: 100%
Status: Wondering what mischief he can get up to.
Reflect ~ Agility ~ Silver Wind

PichuK [Oo]

Amputee (M)
Insomnia
Health: 100%
Energy: 100%
Status: “But prey isn't supposed to be bigger than me.”

Flight would rather do evil things to Amputee, but he knows he has to follow his trainer's orders whether they involve beating up hoothoots or not. With that in mind, the ledyba concentrates, and within seconds a shining dome of light materialises from the ground up. Amputee tilts his head in confusion-he doesn't remember the caterpie doing weird light shows like that-but turns away and starts hopping as fast as he can, flappping his wings for support. It's difficult for him to run on a single stubby leg, but he manages to speed up to a reasonable clip, and when he finally slows down and stops, he feels much more loose and energetic.

...Which, considering what he's about to do, is a huge help. Amputee spreads his wings and lifts off, flying up and away for a second before wheeling around and diving at Flight, using his momentum and the handy wind that's blowing behind him to increase his speed. Flight, thinking he was fleeing, is totally unprepared when a hoothoot rushes at him form above. Although the reflect shield slows Amputee down-much to his annoyance-, he still manages to tear into the ledyba's chest nicely with his beak, leaving a bleeding line. Amputee barely reatreats away form the shield when Flight drops to all sixes and zooms away, running in ever faster circles. Eventually, he slows down and strugles back inside her reflect; his chest stings with pain, but he feels better overall and ready to exterminate some owls.

This time, Flight moves first once again; closing his eyes, he starts chanting some ancient rite, and the air around him shimmers and glows as he continues. Suddenly, the ledyba opens his eyes, and with a light push, a strong wind blows towards Amputee, and strange apparitions appear all around the hootoot, lashing out at him and filling his ears with an unearthly noise. After the attacks cease, Amputee ruffles his feathers nervously—that didn't hurt so much as it was creepy. He puts it aside, however, and shifts his attention to more important matters. Once again, the hoothoot takes to the air, flying above his target before shooting downwards. Flight manages to close his eyes before Amputee slashes at his face and pulls up, fluttering towards the opposite end of the arena. Flight has no visible reaction, but he releases anger scent. That hurt! That hoothoot is going to pay for that, he will....

Cryptica [Oo]

Flight (M)
Early Bird
Health: 86%
Energy: 87%
Status: Feeling really greatful for his reflect, and plotting revenge. +2 Speed
Reflect(3 more actions)
Reflect ~ Agility ~ Silver Wind

PichuK [Oo]

Amputee (M)
Insomnia
Health: 96%
Energy: 90%
Status: Satisfied with himself. +2 Speed
Agility ~ Aerial Ace ~ Aerial Ace

Notes

-Amputee used 2% more energy for Agility, since it's hard to run with only one short leg.
-Flight's Reflect will dissipate in three actions unless commanded otherwise.
-Cryptica attacks first next round.

 

[PichuK]

(psst, your forgot to change the percentages. also, Hoothoots have two legs, one is hidden)
Thanks for reffing this, though.

 

[Exdeath]

Further proof my brain is full of sawdust. Fixed.

Also, hoothoot's pokedex entries state that they only stand on one leg at a time. Weird, but that's the way it is.

 

[Mad MOAI]

Okay, Flight. You're doing great so far. Just remember this and believe in yourself:

First of all, I want you to do a Mach Punch if you're feeling really eager to battle. Next, use Bug Buzz; I want to see how your enemy will react. When you're done with that, use Comet Punch.
Mach Punch ~ Bug Buzz ~ Comet Punch

 

[PichuK]

Great job, Amputee! You're doing amazing work here :3
You know what? Attacking is fun. That reflect is not. Let's use our brains to work around it. The big bug is going to hit you. It doesn't matter, just hit it back :>
Also, if one of the air slashes miss, then use it for the third action. If not, use... ehhh... Featherdance.
Air Slash ~ Air Slash ~ Featherdance/Air Slash

 

[Exdeath]

Round 2

Cryptica [Oo]

Flight (M)
Early Bird
Health: 86%
Energy: 87%
Status: Feeling really thankful for his reflect, and plotting revenge. +2 Speed
Reflect(3 more actions)
Mach Punch ~ Bug Buzz ~ Comet Punch

PichuK [Oo]

Amputee (M)
Insomnia
Health: 96%
Energy: 90%
Status: Satisfied with himself. +2 Speed
Air Slash ~ Air Slash ~ Featherdance/Air Slash

Amputee happily considers his trainer's orders. Why, not having to care about that impudent bug's shield-thing would by just grand. In fact, according to his excellent vision, the ledyba appears to be just glaring at him and shaking his fist. Well, his loss. Unfortunately, pain suddenly shoots up his forehead, and Flight appears in front of him, a vindictive glint in his eyes. The hoothoot grunts in pain, wobbling a little off balance. Why, the impudence of that insect, attacking him faster than he can see! This just won't stand. Some liberal application of attacking should be just the thing to remedy this. Amputee suddenly starts whirling around on his foot and flapping his wings wildly, kicking up a small tornado around himself. Flight's eyes widen and he turns around to flee from the impending attack, but too late; Amputee suddenly stops and swipes a wing at the ledyba, followed by a concentrated blade of wind that slices into Flight's back, bowling him over. Flight gets back up and retreats back inside her shield and repairs it to the sound of Amputee snickering.

Safe inside her barrier, the impudent insect seethes with rage. That hoothoot is going to slice up his wings and laugh about it, will he? Well, let's see how the little birdie likes this! Flight opens his wings, taking care not to aggravate his cut, and begins vibrating his wings, working up to an ever faster pace, trying to ignore the stinging pain. The air ripples imperceptibly as sound wave emanates from the ledyba, so Amputee is nearly knocked off his foot in shock when an awful ringing assaults his ears. The hoothoot squirms and covers his ears with his wings, but the incessant sound gets even worse, causing Amputee to screech in pain. After a minute, Flight lets his wings slow to a stop, exhausted from the effort. Her wings throb in pain from being moved so much, and he winces. Curse that owl...!

Meanwhile, Amputee lifts his wings from his ears, his eardrums pounding, greatful that the annoying buzzing seems to have ceased. The hoothoot glares at Flight, who looks to be fussing over the wounds he gave her. Injured, is he? Well, he's about to give him a healthy dosage of pain. Flight gives off waves of disappointment scents as he notices Amputee doing the familiar twirl, and when the hoothoot sends the air slash shooting towards him, he manages to turn so that the blade of air strikes his side instead of a more vulnerable area.

Amputee closes his eyes and takes a deep breath. So the impudent bug tried to dodge? No matter. Suddenly, he springs into action, jumping and spinning to some unknown tune. Flight suppresses a chortle as he eyes Amputee. Really, he looks like some pogo stick! Well, whatever – it doesn't matter if the owl is insane or not, he's going to make him pay for putting him through this. Flight notices that his reflect is quickly fading away, becoming increasingly harder to see as he steps out of his shield, but that doesn't matter either – fat lot of good it did for him lately. The ledyba runs towards Amputee, who seems oblivious to the danger of the vengeful bug.

...Or at least it seems that way. Flight pulls back his fist and tries to hit the hoothoot with a flurry of punches, but to no avail; Amputee simply bounces out of the way, and Flight's fists hit thin air. Before he can turn around and rip the bird a new one, Amputee has already stopped. With a flourish of his wings, he throws a small cloud of exquisitely soft feathers on Flight. The ledyba is covered by the feathers and completely forgets about putting the hurt on Amputee, instead preferring to roll about. Amputee hoots smugly as he watches his handiwork; the ledyba is distracted, which is just perfect, considering the circumstances.

Cryptica [Oo]

Flight (M)
Early Bird
Health: 58%
Energy: 77%
Status: Completely absorbed in the feathers. +2 Speed, -2 Attack
Mach Punch ~ Bug Buzz ~ Comet Punch

PichuK [Oo]

Amputee (M)
Insomnia
Health: 86%
Energy: 79%
Status: “Mwahahaha.” +2 Speed
Air Slash ~ Air Slash ~ Featherdance

Notes
-Comet Punch missed.
-Ledyba and Hoothoot have similar speed values, so I had the reffing reflect that.
-Flight's Reflect has dissipated.
-PichuK attacks first next round.

 

[PichuK]

Horray, we're doing good so faaaar.
That bug is unimpressed. Let us change tactics! More destruction!
We'll put it to sleep. In the case that it uses protect, then curses! Just chill.
Then, assuming it is asleep by this point, let's give it something to remember. Start charging a Sky Attack. If it is not asleep, just use Air Slash.
Hypnosis/Chill ~ Sky Attack (charge)/Air Slash ~ Sky Attack (boom haha that poor bug)/Air Slash

 

[Mad MOAI]

Hey Flight. You're losing. Show that owl what you've got! No bird's gonna beat you!
Let's turn the tide of battle and surprise that clock owl. Try to use Double Edge as quickly and thouroughly as you can, and strike as hard as possible. Once that's done, use Supersonic, and then take a nice chill.

Double-Edge ~ Supersonic ~ Chill

 

[Exdeath]

Ahhh, sorry I'm so late. I have no real excuse.

Cryptica [Oo]

Flight (M)
Early Bird
Health: 58%
Energy: 77%
Status: Completely absorbed in the feathers. +2 Speed, -2 Attack
Double Edge ~ Supersonic ~ Chill

PichuK [Oo]

Amputee (M)
Insomnia
Health: 86%
Energy: 79%
Status: “Mwahahaha.” +2 Speed
Hypnosis/Chill ~ Sky Attack(charge)/Air Slash ~ Sky Attack(release)/Air Slash

Flight sighs impatiently. He'd much rather focus on those amazing feathers than some stupid owl, but orders are orders. The ledyba rises and backs off a few steps, training his eyes on Amputee – It wouldn't do to miss now. Still, his mind wanders back to the feathers anyway, and when he begins charging towards Amputee, the hoothoot can see it coming plain as day. Flight leaps at Amputee, who manages to fly upwards in time; Flight slams into his stomach and lands in a heap on the ground, not having expected such an awkward angle. Amputee keenly watches the ledyba shuffle back to the pile of feathers – soon, he'll be able to put that ridiculous bug out of comission. The moment Flight stops and turns around, Amputee's eyes emit a pulsating red glow, sending out signals to the ledyba's brain...or it would be if that ludicrous bug would get around to being cooperative and making eye contact. Try as he might, Amputee can't get Flight to look into his eyes; the ledyba is playing with the feathers, completely ignoring him. Amputee eventually gives up, frustrated and fuming.

His mood is not improved when Flight suddenly makes an awful screeching sound. Once again, Amputee covers his ears with his wings as best he can, but the supersonic quickly tapers off, leaving a slight ringing in the hoothoot's head. Amputee shudders uncormfortably aven as he spins around, whipping up a concentrated blade of wind – he doesn't want to be deaf by the end of this, thank you very much. Finished, he sends it at Flight, hooting appreciatively when it slices into Flight's chest, eliciting a satisfying yell.

Flight winces as he tries to settle into a comfortable position; the many cuts criscrossing his body make any sort of movement rather painful, but he manages to lie down for a quick catnap. Amputee scoffs as he generates the now familiar blade and aims it at the ledyba. Oh well, the bug's just making his job easier. The bug is completely unprepared for the air slash, and it strikes his neck, causing the ledyba to jerk upwards painfully. Amputee enjoys a mocking laugh at Flight, congratulating himself on his acts.

Cryptica [Oo]

Flight (M)
Early Bird
Health: 28%
Energy: 76%
Status: Covered in cuts and bleeding heavily. +2 Speed, -2 Attack
Double Edge ~ Supersonic ~ Chill

PichuK [Oo]

Amputee (M)
Insomnia
Health: 79%
Energy: 69%
Status: Smug and very self-assured. +2 Speed
Hypnosis ~ Air Slash ~ Air Slash

Notes
-Flight's Chill was interrupted, so he received less energy.
-Cryptica attacks first next round.

 

[Mad MOAI]

Okay, Flight, I know. It was a bad choice pitting you against a bird like this. But I'll try to make it better!

First of all, do a Comet Punch, and make sure that you concentrate well. I'm just about to give up, and that's probably best, but keep going. The thing you should do next is a good ol' Mach Punch, and when that's over do a Double-Edge to keep the tide turning towards that frinkin' bird's next opponent. Remember, everything counts.

Comet Punch ~ Mach Punch ~ Double-Edge

 

[PichuK]

Hurray, Amputee! \o/
Let's go out with a bang.

Wing Attack ~ Sky Attack ~ Chill.

 

[Exdeath]

Cryptica [Oo]

Flight (M)
Early Bird
Health: 28%
Energy: 76%
Status: Covered in cuts and bleeding heavily. +2 Speed, -2 Attack
Comet Punch ~ Mach Punch ~ Double-Edge

PichuK [Oo]

Amputee (M)
Insomnia
Health: 79%
Energy: 69%
Status: Smug and very self-assured. +2 Speed
Wing Attack ~ Sky Attack ~ Chill

Flight does not want to even move after the beating he's received, but his trainer does not answer his pleading looks, so once again he rises. In his weakened state, the ledyba only lands a couple halfhearted blows on Amputee; in fact, his efforts leave him in perfect range for attacking, which Amputee promptly takes advantage of. The hoothoot leans backwards, takes aim, and forcefully smacks Flight with the upper end of his wing, sending the ledyba crashing to the ground.

Wincing, Flight gets back to his feet, blinking stars out of his eyes. If he's going to lose, which looks likelier by the second, than he might as well take it standing up. The ledyba zooms towards Amputee and quickly punches him, but once again the owl barely notices. Clicking his beak in amusement, Amputee spreads his wings and shoots upwards, covered in a faint golden glow. That bug's attacks were so futile...time for something spectacular. After a while of rising, and still not seeing any clouds despite the rain, Amputee stops and hovers, eyeing where he thinks Flight is. The hoothoot takes a deep breath, then dives downward, the glow around him shining brilliantly, going down ever faster. He catches sight of Flight and at once angles towards him, the wind whipping by him. Flight looks up and gapes. One moment there was nothing, then this gold streak appeared. Half a second later, Amputee rockets into him, carrying him in front for a mere moment before Flight is launched upwards, then drops like a stone seconds later; he twitches once, then falls still. Meanwhile, Amputee skids wildy, cutting grooves into the soil. He staggers a moment before hooting in triumph at the sight of Cryptica kneeling down before Flight. He feels dead on his feet, but it's worth it for seeing his opponent defeated.

Cryptica [Xo]

Flight (M)
Early Bird
Health: 0%
Energy: 69%
Status: Unconscious, and sporting a nasty bruise on his chest.
Comet Punch ~ Mach Punch

PichuK [Oo]

Amputee (M)
Insomnia
Health: 76%
Energy: 58%
Status: Reveling in his victory. +2 Speed
Wing Attack ~ Sky Attack

Notes
-Bad reffing is bad.
-Amputee will use 4% more energy for attacking until he has a chance to recover.
-Cryptica sends out, PichuK attacks, then Cryptica attacks.

 

[Exdeath]

DQ warning for Cryptica.

 

[Mad MOAI]

I'll send out Whirlpool, my Buizel.

 

[Exdeath]

DQ warning for PichuK.

 

[Exdeath]

PichuK is disqualified and is banned from making and accepting challenges until April 12th. Amputee gets two experience points, and Flight receives one. Cryptica gets $8, PichuK gets nothing, and I get $2, since Whirlpool didn't battle.