[] Gym Battlers Open 2: This Time, It's Woopersonal

I sort of oppose the no Psychics/Dragons as a secondary typing rule because that does rule out some good choices for otherwise less-than-ideal types. For example, if someone gets Steel, then it means Metagross and Bronzong are both disqualified. The same goes for Fighting - Medicham and Gallade are lost. Water loses Kingdra. These are significant setbacks.

It only seemed unfair when a person's team was overloaded with Dragons or Psychics. I don't think they should be banned altogether. I would suggest that any team's roster cannot have more than two of any combination of Psychics or Dragons.

That said, I'll still participate.

I choose 14.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

I'll take 2 this time and hope for the best.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

I've got my team pretty much set to go. I'm iffy about my chances; my type is decent but comes with two very common weaknesses and doesn't have that many dual-type Pokemon to cover the spread. What I do get is a decent offense, but they can also be rather frail. I'm gonna have trouble if someone gets Water.

I got FIRE.

I was hoping for Normal, Fighting or Steel. Oh well, this makes things interesting.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

No, you will take your Froslass and deal.

How ya doing, buddy?

Dude, I was being a wiseass.

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When we have our team ready to go, do we have to send you the roster? We did that last time to prevent massive cheating, and it wound up being interesting since everyone had a way to plan against their opponents.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

But you get Rotom!! The fun value of Rotom is through the roof.

(Not that Electivire, Lanturn and Magnezone are anything to sneeze at either. I was hoping for Steel just so I could field my own Magnezone.)

FELIPE NO

If Kairyu gets to use an Articuno, is there any chance I could use a Heatran? Fire is sorely lacking for many decent dual-types. It's stats are comparable to Articuno.

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

Originally Posted by NinjaguyDan

Ok I have my team planned out and I should have them made and all set by tomorrow. Sounds like things are in full swing already.

You'll need to let us know your friend code so we can even attempt to connect to you.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

For what it's worth, I've used Pokesav to get extra TMs. I suspect a couple others have too.

As long as Sousuke's Pokemon have legal movesets and legal stats, I don't have a huge issue with using a hack device. I'll submit to the same scrutiny if anyone wishes.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

At any rate, my wi-fi is up and I'm ready to battle whenever someone else is.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Do you want a Voltorb with a Thunder Stone? I can arrange that for you.

In the meantime, I'm free to battle at any time now. Send me a PM or find me on AIM as "AltheRake" and we can rumble.

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

Crash VS. Sousuke: Fire VS. Poison

Round One: This was short. Sousuke starter poisoned me and I burned him, so we were chipping each other away slowly. I knocked his starter out first, then surprised his follow-up with a powerful move. I then brought in a sweeper. Sousuke almost KO'd it, but I managed to power up with 16 HP remaining. Salac Berry activated and I swept his bench for the remainder of the match.

Crash Wins
Crash's Pokemon lost: 1
Sousuke's Pokemon lost: 6

Round Two: I brought out a tank to begin, which Sousuke promptly poisoned. We traded heavy blows; I KO'd his lead, but succumbed to poison and a quick jab not long after. I brought out something fast and laid on the flame for a quick revenge KO. I then switched out for something with ground immunity. So he Toxic Spiked me. GRR. I powered up again but my attack missed on a switch. Fortunately, the Salac Berry strategy worked and I amost died to a Sucker Punch but held on to sweep for the finish again.

Crash Wins
Crash's Pokemon lost: 1
Sousukes's Pokemon lost: 6

Round Three: We switched to 3-on-3 for the remaining battles. I led with something well-rounded, Sousuke brought out the same. A quick burn reduced the damage from a Poison Jab, and I finished it off next turn. He turned around and hit me pretty freakin' hard but I got lucky and held onto 9 life, and took it out with an elemental attack. He Sucker Punched me with his replacement, and I lost my starter. But I had anticipated that he'd use that particular Pokemon and had a counter for it. One attack later, he was down.

Crash Wins
Crash's Pokemon lost: 1
Sousuke's Pokemon lost: 3

Total Lost:
Crash - 3
Sousuke - 15


Fun match, Sousuke. Sorry for beating you so handily. I had access to EQ, which probably didn't help you.

EDIT: I am now wondering why Sousuke didn't bring Tentacruel out against me. It's fast as hell and has access to Surf. It would've given me a lot of problems.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Crash vs. Identity Crisis - Fire VS. Ghost

Round One: This was a battle of attrition. We traded off KO's for several rounds until he managed to bring out a staller and pass off some powerups. He then turned the tables on me and took advantage of my own advantage. Fortunately, I'd laid some traps that helped me maintain the balance. We both whittled the other down to our final Pokemon, and I'd been saving the best for last. His tank was met with a rather punishing move and it was enough to score the win.

Crash Wins
Crash's Pokemon lost: 5
I.C.'s Pokemon lost: 6

Round Two: We dropped to 3 Vs. 3 for speed and suspense reasons. I opened with a tank and managed to seriously injure his opener with some serious firepower and an incidental burn. But he was laying on the ground assault and it was really cutting into my HP. Thankfully, I predicted well and brought in something that was immune. I dispatched his opener but made the error of attempting to power up instead of immediately attacking. Two turns later (thanks to some mojo on I.C.'s part) I lost my sweeper. I brought in my specialist and got a lucky flinch which prevented a sure OHKO. That was enough to get the victory.

Crash Wins
Crash's Pokemon lost: 1
I.C.'s Pokemon lost: 3

Round Three: I opened with a different tank and immediately burned his opener. I was right to do so and immediately burned it, saving my hide. He still hit me hard but I managed to get a significant dent in before my Pokemon fell. I brought the sweeper out again and finished off I.C.'s Pokemon quickly. Unfortunately, he had an answer and I was unable to do enough damage before I.C. got in a devastating attack. Down to our last Pokemon, I knew he'd be using the one that caused me the most grief, and I the same for him. He pulled some of his mojo again and took a nasty chunk out of me but he was weak to my STAB attack and, thanks to some planning by my opener, the cumulative damage was enough to do I.C. in. I barely squeaked by in the last match.

Crash Wins
Crash's Pokemon lost: 2
I.C.'s Pokemon lost: 3

Total lost:
Crash: 8
Identity Crisis: 12

Very intense matches. Ghosts aren't easy to play as a team but I.C. managed it well. He knows which one really pissed me off.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

I'll be available for matches all day. I still have to face GB, Chaotic, Black Mage and NinjaGuyDan. Find me on AIM at AltheRake or send me a PM if you're ready.

FELIPE NO

Another one bites the dust.

At least it was the person whose type I am weak to.

Still, bummer. I was willing to lose just for a good match.

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?