2vs2 single
Style: Set
DQ: 5 days
Damage cap: 30%
Banned moves: OHKOs, recovery moves
Arena: Asber Stadium
Asber Stadium is in slight disrepair from years of disuse. The large electronic scoreboard is cracked and a section of the worn, wooden bleachers is closed off for "safety concerns", whatever that's supposed to mean. This, however, hasn't stopped spectators from filing into the stadium and sitting in other sections of the bleachers, excited to once again be watching Pokemon battles. The white field markings have been freshly repainted for this occasion, and are actually still in the process of drying.
The referee, Dar, and Phantom all enter the stadium one after the other, all eagerly anticipating breaking in the new ASB League by.. breaking the stadium, potentially. The usual pre-battle arrangements take place with little fanfare, and the Trainers are off to their respective sides of the stadium.
Phantom is the first to throw a Pokeball to the stadium floor. In a flash of white light, a Gengar appears, clad in a ragged dark cloth that gives him quite the dramatic silhouette. My Dark Soul the Gengar does a lazy cartwheel in the air and cackles, clearly excited to be out of his Pokeball for the first time in what feels like years.
After a moment of consideration, Dar chooses a Pokeball as well, sending out Dundee the Krokorok. He stretches his claws out and hisses at My Dark Soul, who grins menacingly in response and does a dramatic flourish with his arms. The Gengar's cape billows out behind him despite the lack of a breeze, and Dundee can't help but stare at the odd fabric and its apparent supernatural qualities.
Dundee snaps out of his trance as the Trainers both issue commands, and the referee waves her flags for the battle to begin.
ROUND 1
Phantom (Oo)
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[My Dark Soul] M <Levitate>
Health: 100%
Energy: 100%
Status: Quietly cackling to himself.
Has Intimidate, due to Reaper Cloth.
Dar (Oo)
[Dundee] M <Moxie>
Health: 100%
Energy: 100%
Status: Slightly unnerved, but eager to fight.
-1 Attack
With a dramatic swirl of his Reaper Cloth cloak, My Dark Soul spins around in midair and.. does nothing. He looks down at his still very visible arms with some confusion, then spins around again to the same effect. The Gengar shoots an angry glare over to the referee, who is holding a hand up and shaking her head. My Dark Soul makes a face and turns back to his opponent, clearly irritated with the League's new rules.
Dundee watches this exchange with rapt fascination, then gets to work. He takes a deep breath, and starts to loudly boast and yell insults at My Dark Soul, puffing his chest out and bragging about how tough he is. Dundee continues to strut around, making dismissing tutting noises and gestures towards the Gengar.
Dundee is really getting into it, gesticulating wildly now, but he cuts off abruptly as the Gengar makes a high pitched shriek and flies towards him. My Dark Soul abruptly stops in midair just in front of Dundee and releases a bright flash of pink light with an angry screech, and grins as Dundee yelps in pain and covers his eyes. The Gengar floats backwards and laughs manically as Dundee rubs his sore eyes and groans.
The Krokorok shakes his head to clear his vision of any remaining spots, then looks up sharply at his opponent and catches his gaze. Dundee and My Dark Soul stare each other down for a few tense moments, and slowly, the Gengar's confident smirk turns into an enraged grimace. When Dundee strikes a cocky pose and beckons him forwards with a claw, My Dark Soul flies into a shrieking rage and shoots forwards to give Dundee a nice punch in the face. Dundee stands there until the Gengar is a foot away, then quickly ducks down and slams his tail into My Dark Soul's lower half, tripping him up with his own speed. With a cry of surprise, My Dark Soul goes flying over Dundee's head, and skids to a painful stop on the stadium floor as Dundee stands again and laughs sharply.
My Dark Soul shakily floats back up off the ground, looking quite worse for the wear. The Gengar is breathing hard now and muttering expletives at Dundee under his breath, ready to pay back the Krokorok for his cheap attack. Clenching his small clawed hands, My Dark Soul starts to gather energy within his body, and throws his hands outwards as he releases the energy in a bright pink flash. Dundee yelps and clutches his eyes, falling backwards onto the ground in his surprise. He's starting to get a bit of a headache from the bright light's supernatural qualities.
Dundee gets back to his feet, and without pausing, he launches himself at My Dark Soul headfirst. The Gengar yelps as Dundee sinks his teeth into his left leg, and it starts to burn with unusual pain. Panicked now, My Dark Soul tries to shake his opponent off to no effect, until Dundee releases his opponent of his own volition and backs away with a toothy grin. My Dark Soul floats backwards to nurse his wounds, glaring at Dundee and shaking. He's still spitting curses at Dundee as the referee brings down her flags to signal the end of the round.
Phantom (Oo)
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[My Dark Soul] M <Levitate>
Health: 70% (capped)
Energy: 92%
Status: Frothing with anger.
Has Intimidate, due to Reaper Cloth. Confused (mild).
+2 Attack
Dar (Oo)
[Dundee] M <Moxie>
Health: 74%
Energy: 89%
Status: Very proud of himself, but slightly out of breath.
-1 Attack
-Phasing is
no longer A Thing, sorry.
-My Dark Soul's confusion faded a bit quicker when he hit the damage cap.
-Phantom commands first next round.
Kadan the male Charmeleon <Blaze> @ Razor Claw
My Dark Soul the male Gengar <Levitate> @ Reaper Cloth
Blitz the female Manectric <Lightning Rod> @ Dawn Stone
Boatmurdered the male Gyarados <Intimidate> @ Razor Fang
Fl'hight the male Aerodactyl <Rock Head> @ Shiny Stone
Katrina the female Absol <Pressure>
Dundee the male Krokorok <Moxie>
Drake the male Nuzleaf <Early Bird> @ Leaf Stone
Luna the female Cubone <Rock Head>
Mr. Cuddles the male Joltik <Compound Eyes> @ Insect Plate
Togepi the male Togepi <Serene Grace>
Aquanalee the female Horsea <Sniper>
Flavia the female Lapras <Water Absorb>
Cypress the female Phantump <Harvest>
Fine and Dandy the male Furfrou (Dandy Trim) <Fur Coat>
