Starting ASB - Tutee dkcpkmn v Tutor YellowAdminSilver, Part 1

[YellowAdminSilver]

Battle rules:
3v3 Singles
DQ: 48h
2 Recoveries, 5 Chills per mon
Two Substitutions per pokemon excluding KO Substitutions.
One Mega Evolution
Switch = OK
Abilities = ALL
Items = Training
Arena: ASB Tournament Arena

Team dkcpkmn

Aron

"Time to bash heads?"
Gender: Female
Nickname: Riza
Types: Steel/Rock
Abilities:
Sturdy / Rock Head / Heavy Metal(H)
Nature: Adamant ( +Atk, -SpA)
Stats:
HP: 90
+Atk:4
Def: 4
-SpA: 1
SpD: 2
Spe: 30
Size Class: 1
Weight Class: 4
Base Rank Total: 15
EC: 3/9
MC: 5
AC: 2/5
Attacks:
Level Up
+Iron Tail
Tackle
Metal Claw
Harden
Headbutt
Rock Tomb
Protect
Mud Slap
Iron Head
Roar
Iron Defense
Take Down
Egg
Head Smash
Dragon Rush
Stealth Rock
Endeavor
Curse
TM/HM
TM 65: Shadow Claw
TM 26: Earthquake
TM : Toxic
HM 04: Strength
TM 01: Hone Claws

Whismur

"SCREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEECH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Gender: Male
Nickname: BASS LORD
Types: Normal
Abilities:: Soundproof / Rattled (H)
Nature: Quiet ( +1 SpA, Speed -1.15, -10% Evasion)
Stats:
HP: 100
Atk: 2
Def: 1
+SpA: 3
SpD: 1
Spe: 24
Size Class: 1
Weight Class: 2
Base Rank Total: 11
EC: 1/9
MC: 1
AC: 1/5
Attacks:
Level Up
-Pound
-Uproar
-Echoed Voice
-Astonish
-Howl
-Screech
-Supersonic
-Stomp
-rest
Egg
Disarming Voice
Endeavor
Extrasensory
Swagger
Fake Tears
TM/HM
Flamethrower
Return
Shadow Ball
Toxic
Strength[/B]

Inkay

"Shenanigans? My specialty!"
Gender: Male
Nickname: Squidward
Types: Dark/Psychic
Abilities:: Contrary/ Suction cups / Infiltrator (H)
Nature: Lonely (+1 Atk, -1 Def)
Stats:
HP: 90
+Atk: 3
-Def: 1
SpA: 2
SpD: 2
Spe: 45
Size Class: 1
Weight Class: 1
Base Rank Total: 12
EC: 0/6
MC: 0
AC: 0/5
Attacks:
Level Up
-Tackle
-Constrict
-Reflect
-Peck
-Foul Play
-Swagger
-Psywave
-Topsy-Turvy
-Psybeam
-Switcheroo
Egg
-Destiny Bond
-Camouflage
-Flatter
-Power Split
-Simple Beam
TM/HM
-Thunderbolt
-Psychic
-Flamethrower
-Dark Pulse
-Return

Team YellowAdminSilver:

Faia - Chimchar

Faia - Chimchar (M).
Type: Fire
Fire STAB; immune to burn status. Brighten Command.

Abilities: Blaze / Iron Fist (U)

Nature: Naive (+15% Spe / +17% Acc / -1 SpD)

Stats:
HP - 90
Atk - 2
Def - 2
SpA - 2
SpD - 1 (-)
Spe - 71 (+)
Size class - 1
Weight class - 1
Total: 13

EC: 9/9
MC: 16
AC: 5/5
KOC: 0

Attacks (20)
Level up:
Scratch
Leer
Ember
Taunt
Fury Swipes
Flame Wheel
Nasty Plot
Torment

Egg:
Assist
Counter
Encore
Fake Out
Quick Guard

TM:
Protect
Dig
Will-O-Wisp
Overheat
Substitute

Tutor:
Fire Punch
ThunderPunch

Shuppet

Shuppet (F)
Type: Ghost
Ghost STAB; immune to the effects of full trapping moves and the Arena Trap, Magnet Pull, and Shadow Tag abilities. Can switch out while affected by a partial trapping move.

Abilities: Insomnia / Frisk / Cursed Body (H)
Nature: Quiet (+1 SpA / -15% Spe / -10% Evasion)

Stats:
HP: 90
Atk: 3
Def: 2
SpA: 4 (+)
SpD: 2
Spe: 39 (-)
Size Class: 1
Weight Class: 1
Total: 14

EC: 0/6
AC: 0/5
MC: 0
KOC: 0

Attacks (19)
Level up:
Knock Off
Screech
Night Shade
Curse
Spite
Shadow Sneak
Will-O-Wisp
Feint Attack
Hex

Egg:
Destiny Bond
Disable
Gunk Shot
Imprison
Pursuit

TM:
Taunt
Protect
Torment
Substitute
Trick Room

Tutor:
.

Helioptile

Helioptile (M)
NATURE: Modest (+1 SpA, -1 Atk)

TYPE: Electric/Normal
ABILITIES: Dry Skin / Sand Veil / Solar Power (H)

STATS
HP: 90
Atk: Rank 1 (-)
Def: Rank 2
SpA: Rank 4 (+)
SpD: Rank 2
Spe: 70
Size Class: 1
Weight Class: 1
Base Rank Total: 14

EC: 0/6
MC: 12
AC: 5/5

ATTACKS
Bulldoze
Charge
Electrify
Mud-Slap
Parabolic Charge
Pound
Quick Attack
Razor Wind
Tail Whip
Thunderbolt
Thunder Shock
Thunder Wave
Volt Switch


Agility
Camouflage
Electric Terrain
Glare
Signal Beam

Dark Pulse
Grass Knot
Protect
Surf
Thunder

​

dkcpkmn: Heads / YellowAdminSilver: Tails

(It's tails!)

How stuff will happen:
YAS sends out Pokémon
dkcpkmn sends out Pokémon with item and orders
YAS orders
I ref​

 

[YellowAdminSilver]

"Very well. Let's see what you can do!"

Sending out Helioptile* @ Nothing!​

*Special thanks to our sponsors over at The Legend Run for providing this rental Pokémon today. Don't forget to visit TLR for all your Legendary-related needs!

 

[dkcpkmn]

"I'm ready!"

"Time to make mistakes and learn from them!"
Gender: Male
Nickname: BASS LORD
@Exp.Share
Fake Tears/Uproar/Uproar
IF Helioptile uses a non-damaging, paralysis-inducing move, THEN use Protect that turn, BUT not consecutively, and push actions back.
IF Helioptile is under the effects of a P/E move, THEN use Howl that turn and Push actions back.
Edit: I realized I sent the un-updated profile to you, whereas I bought Sleep Talk for Bass Lord as well. I just re-ordered my sub.

 

[YellowAdminSilver]

Protect - Thunder - Thunder
​

Okay, so a couple things.
-First of all, using Fake Tears is a questionable strategy because of the way that stat boosts and drops work in ASB. Basically, each stage boosts/decreases damage by 2HP. So, instead of doubling your damage output, Fake Tears boosts it by 4HP per action. Over a full round, Fake Tears - Uproar - Uproar would do 35 damage, whereas Uproar - Uproar - Uproar would do 40.5. Basically, in the vast majority of cases, it's more efficient to go all out rather than try and set up boosts. Also, keep in mind I could just switch next round and the stat drops would go away. Basically, to quote a smarter man than me:

Moves that increase your stats are usually lackluster. Moves that decrease stats of your opponents are just outright bad. Except for moves that affect speed as those are always nice to have

-Also, using Uproar isn't the best idea either. The thing with moves like Uproar and Outrage is that they lock you in for three actions, so you're pretty much helpless for the duration of the move. This is especially bad when your opponent has a Normal resist, and guess what? I have a Ghost-type ready to capitalize on it. I realize that Uproar is your strongest move, but Stomp does similar damage, as does Flamethrower (because of Heliolisk's Dry Skin). Basically, try not to spam those moves while ordering first when your opponent can take advantage.
-Now, let's talk about your subs. First, your first sub is illegal. "Paralysis-inducing move" is a valid sub clause, but you can't add "non-damaging" on top of it. Other than that, it's a well-worded sub. Congratulations on mastering Frequency clauses! That's usually something that new people miss and make their subs easily abusable.
-Your second sub I have more issues with. Subbing for P/E is wise when mons have limited movepools like these, but I'm not sure why you'd want to use Howl when you're not ordering any physical moves. You would've been better off subbing Chill instead of Howl to conserve some energy, or doing something like "[IF] P/E, use Howl that action and replace your following actions with Stomp. Do not trigger consecutively." That sub punishes me for protecting by actually boosting your damage output, rather than wasting 4EN on a useless Howl.

Tutee dkcpkmn AOO

BASS LORD (M) @ Exp. Share
Typing: Normal
Abilities: Soundproof
HP/EN: 100 / 100
Stats: 2 / 1 / 3 / 1 / 24
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 2 / 11
Buffs: +1MC
De-buffs: -10% Evasion

Field effects:
N/A​

Tutor YellowAdminSilver AOO

Helioptile (M)
Typing: Electric/Normal
Abilities: Dry Skin / Sand Veil / Solar Power
HP/EN: 90 / 100
Stats: 1 / 2 / 4 / 2 / 70
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 1 / 14
Buffs: N/A
De-buffs: N/A
​

BEGIN ROUND 1!
---

Battle calcs

ACTION ONE
Helioptile used Protect!
A shimmering barrier was formed!
-7 EN (Heliptile)

BASS LORD used Howl!
BASS LORD's Attack rose!
-4 EN (Wishmur)

ACTION TWO
Helioptile used Thunder!
[Hit roll (<=8000): 6166/10000; Yes]
[Crit roll (<=625): 8959/10000; No]
[Effect roll {PAR} (<=3000): 4353/10000; No]
[(11+ 3 + 6 - 1.5) x 1] = 18.5 DMG
-7 EN (Helioptile)

BASS LORD used Fake Tears!
Helioptile's Special Defense harshly fell!
-6 EN (Wishmur)

ACTION THREE
Helioptile used Thunder!
[Hit roll (<=8000): 212/10000; Yes]
[Crit roll (<=625): 205/10000; Yes]
[Effect roll {PAR} (<=3000): 9090/10000; No]
[(11+ 3 + 6 - 1.5 + 3) x 1] = 21.5 DMG
-11 EN (Helioptile)

BASS LORD used Uproar!
BASS LORD caused an uproar!
[Crit roll (<=625): 5395/10000; No]
[(9 + 3 + 4.5 - 3) x 1] + 4 = 17.5 DMG
-5 EN (Wishmur)

END ROUND

Tutee dkcpkmn AOO

BASS LORD (M) @ Exp. Share
Typing: Normal
Abilities: Soundproof
HP/EN: 60 / 85
Stats: 2 / 1 / 3 / 1 / 24
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 2 / 11
Buffs: +1MC / +1Atk
De-buffs: -10% Evasion / Uproar (2a)

Field effects:
N/A​

Tutor YellowAdminSilver AOO

Helioptile (M)
Typing: Electric/Normal
Abilities: Dry Skin / Sand Veil / Solar Power
HP/EN: 73 / 75
Stats: 1 / 2 / 4 / 2 / 70
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 1 / 14
Buffs: N/A
De-buffs: -2SpD
​

Turn order:
YAS orders
dkcpkmn orders
YAS refs​

​

 

[YellowAdminSilver]

Switch Phase initiated!

Sending out Shuppet @ Nothing!
dkcpkmn can't counterswitch! (See? this is what I meant about Uproar)

Gunk Shot - Gunk Shot - Gunk Shot
[IF] a confusion-inducing move is used A3, use Taunt that action instead
[IF] Shadow Ball is used A3 [AND] in a combination, use Protect that action instead
​

 

[dkcpkmn]

I see now.
Bass Lord uses Uproar/Uproar/Shadow Ball

 

[YellowAdminSilver]

Not much to say here. You did a good job of taking the one opportunity you had of dealing damage and just using your strongest attack; it's not like you had any other choice.
Also, while we're at it, take this opportunity to see what you get when you spam a single attack over and over again: look at my energy totals :P Shuppet has about the same energy as Wishmur even tho it's only been in the battle for half as long; that might come back to bite me in the ass.

Tutee dkcpkmn AOO

BASS LORD (M) @ Exp. Share
Typing: Normal
Abilities: Soundproof
HP/EN: 60 / 85
Stats: 2 / 1 / 3 / 1 / 24
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 2 / 11
Buffs: +1MC / +1Atk
De-buffs: -10% Evasion / Uproar (2a)

Field effects:
N/A​

Tutor YellowAdminSilver BAO

Shuppet (F)
Typing: Ghost
Abilities: Insomnia / Frisk
HP/EN: 90 / 100
Stats: 3 / 2 / 4 / 2 / 39
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 1 / 14
Buffs: N/A
De-buffs: -10% Evasion

Bench

Helioptile (M)
Typing: Electric/Normal
Abilities: Dry Skin / Sand Veil / Solar Power
HP/EN: 73 / 75
Stats: 1 / 2 / 4 / 2 / 70
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 1 / 14
Buffs: N/A
De-buffs: -2SpD

​

BEGIN ROUND 2!
---

Battle calcs

ACTION ONE
Shuppet used Gunk Shot!
[Hit roll (<=8000): 1873/10000; Yes]
[Crit roll (<=625): 2249/10000; No]
[Effect roll {PSN} (<=3000): 6331/10000; No]
[(12 + 4.5 - 1.5) x 1] = 15 DMG
-8 EN (Shuppet)

BASS LORD's uproar continues!
It doesn't affect Shuppet...
-5 EN (Wishmur)

ACTION TWO
Shuppet used Gunk Shot!
[Hit roll (<=8000): 8574/10000; No]
Shuppet's attack missed!
-12 EN (Shuppet)

BASS LORD's uproar continues!
It doesn't affect Shuppet...
-5 EN (Wishmur)

ACTION THREE
Shuppet used Gunk Shot!
[Hit roll (<=8000): 1538/10000; Yes]
[Crit roll (<=625): 8410/10000; No]
[Effect roll {PSN} (<=3000): 7924/10000; No]
[(12 + 4.5 - 1.5) x 1] = 15 DMG
-16 EN (Shuppet)

BASS LORD used Shadow Ball!
[Crit roll (<=625): 9433/10000; No]
[Effect roll {SpD drop} (<=2000): 8398/10000; No]
[(8 + 4.5 - 3) x 1.5] = 14.25 DMG
-6 EN (Wishmur)

END ROUND

Tutee dkcpkmn AOO

BASS LORD (M) @ Exp. Share
Typing: Normal
Abilities: Soundproof
HP/EN: 30 / 69
Stats: 2 / 1 / 3 / 1 / 24
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 2 / 11
Buffs: +1MC
De-buffs: -10% Evasion

Field effects:
N/A​

Tutor YellowAdminSilver BAO

Shuppet (F)
Typing: Ghost
Abilities: Insomnia / Frisk
HP/EN: 76 / 64
Stats: 3 / 2 / 4 / 2 / 39
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 1 / 14
Buffs: N/A
De-buffs: -10% Evasion

Bench

Helioptile (M)
Typing: Electric/Normal
Abilities: Dry Skin / Sand Veil / Solar Power
HP/EN: 73 / 75
Stats: 1 / 2 / 4 / 2 / 70
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 1 / 14
Buffs: N/A
De-buffs: -2SpD

​

Turn order:
dkcpkmn orders / initiates a switch phase
YAS orders
I ref​

 

[dkcpkmn]

Bass Lord uses Shadow Ball/Shadow Ball/Rest.
IF Shadow ball is Disabled when you act, THEN replace all instances of Shadow Ball with Flamethrower.
IF you are below 20 HP when you act, THEN use Rest that action and replace all consecutive actions with Sleep Talk (Shadow Ball, Flamethrower, Astonish)

 

[YellowAdminSilver]

Torment - Taunt - Chill
​

First of all: remember all those moves that were in the "Other" category that you never used? Well, they're often deadly in ASB. Case in point: this round.
Basically, there's a couple of moves that you must always ALWAYS watch out for; Encore, Taunt, Torment and Imprison come to mind. You did a good job of subbing for Disable, but you missed a more threatening move in Torment. Also, if you're ordering first and your order set includes any non-damaging moves, make absolutely sure that your opponent isn't packing Taunt, or that you can play around it if they have it.

Second: that second sub has several problems. First of all, Sleep Talk can call up to four moves; since you only wrote three moves, the Sleep Talk part of the sub is ignored. (Always check the mechanics to your moves! The NDA is where you find this data) You also missed the frequency clause, so if Wishmur was below 20HP it would keep trying to use Rest even if it were already asleep. Something along the lines of "Only play this substitution once" is very important in substitutions that call for an action string like Rest - Sleep Talk - Sleep Talk.

Finally, I'm not even sure what Wishmur is doing in this matchup. You already saw that it can barely scratch Shuppet, and Shuppet has more than enough tricks (Disable, Torment) to play around Shadow Ball, which is the only move that Wishmur has against it. You also have a good matchup sitting on the bench in Inkay, so don't be afraid to switch. If you had gone to Inkay I would've been forced to switch around (because I really don't want Shuppet on Inkay). That would have given you the chance to order second this time.

Also, you'll see in the calcs that Wishmur was forced to struggle. Struggle is a bit weird so I'll tell you in our PM to avoid making this post even longer.

Tutee dkcpkmn AOO

BASS LORD (M) @ Exp. Share
Typing: Normal
Abilities: Soundproof
HP/EN: 30 / 69
Stats: 2 / 1 / 3 / 1 / 24
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 2 / 11
Buffs: +1MC
De-buffs: -10% Evasion

Field effects:
N/A​

Tutor YellowAdminSilver BAO

Shuppet (F)
Typing: Ghost
Abilities: Insomnia / Frisk
HP/EN: 76 / 64
Stats: 3 / 2 / 4 / 2 / 39
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 1 / 14
Buffs: N/A
De-buffs: -10% Evasion

Bench

Helioptile (M)
Typing: Electric/Normal
Abilities: Dry Skin / Sand Veil / Solar Power
HP/EN: 73 / 75
Stats: 1 / 2 / 4 / 2 / 70
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 1 / 14
Buffs: N/A
De-buffs: -2SpD

​

BEGIN ROUND 3!
---

Battle calcs

ACTION ONE
Shuppet used Torment!
BASS LORD was subjected to Torment!
-10 EN (Shuppet)

BASS LORD used Shadow Ball!
But it failed...

ACTION TWO
Shuppet used Taunt!
BASS LORD fell for the taunt!
-10 EN (Shuppet)

BASS LORD used Struggle!
[(5 + 3 - 3) x 1] = 5 DMG
BASS LORD is hit with recoil! -2HP
-5 EN (Wishmur)

ACTION THREE
Shuppet used Chill!
Shuppet regained energy!
+12 EN (Shuppet)

BASS LORD used Struggle!
[(5 + 3 - 3) x 1] = 5 DMG
BASS LORD is hit with recoil! -2HP
-5 EN (Wishmur)

END ROUND

​

Tutee dkcpkmn AOO

BASS LORD (M) @ Exp. Share
Typing: Normal
Abilities: Soundproof
HP/EN: 26 / 59
Stats: 2 / 1 / 3 / 1 / 24
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 2 / 11
Buffs: +1MC
De-buffs: -10% Evasion / Tormented (3a) / Taunted (4a)

Field effects:
N/A​

Tutor YellowAdminSilver BAO

Shuppet (F)
Typing: Ghost
Abilities: Insomnia / Frisk
HP/EN: 66 / 56
Stats: 3 / 2 / 4 / 2 / 39
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 1 / 14
Buffs: N/A
De-buffs: -10% Evasion

Bench

Helioptile (M)
Typing: Electric/Normal
Abilities: Dry Skin / Sand Veil / Solar Power
HP/EN: 73 / 75
Stats: 1 / 2 / 4 / 2 / 70
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 1 / 14
Buffs: N/A
De-buffs: -2SpD

​

Turn order:
YAS orders
dkcpkmn orders
I ref​

 

[YellowAdminSilver]

Gunk Shot - Gunk Shot - Gunk Shot
[IF] BASS LORD is at less than 13.5 HP when you would act, use Knock Off that action instead​

 

[dkcpkmn]

"I really wanted to switch Inkay in on the Counter-switch, but I couldn't because of Uproar locking me in. Now, I'm thinking, If I initiate a Switch phase, the opponent can bring in a more advantageous match-up that will be hard to get around even if I order second."

Bass Lord uses Shadow Ball+ Flamethrower/(Cooldown)Astonish/Shadowball.

 

[YellowAdminSilver]

Well, I'm ruling that Shadow Ball + Flamethrower is an infeasible combination because one involves "creating a ball out of shadows" and the other "emmiting a stream of flames". I really don't see the two moves combining together. When a combo is ruled infeasible, the two moves are just separated, and one is used after the other. So, Shadow Ball - Flamethrower - Shadow Ball.

Also, word of advice: in cases like these, it's a good idea to ask the ref beforehand if your combo will be allowed. Or, in this case, ask me.

Tutee dkcpkmn AOO

BASS LORD (M) @ Exp. Share
Typing: Normal
Abilities: Soundproof
HP/EN: 26 / 59
Stats: 2 / 1 / 3 / 1 / 24
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 2 / 11
Buffs: +1MC
De-buffs: -10% Evasion / Tormented (3a) / Taunted (4a)

Field effects:
N/A​

Tutor YellowAdminSilver BAO

Shuppet (F)
Typing: Ghost
Abilities: Insomnia / Frisk
HP/EN: 66 / 56
Stats: 3 / 2 / 4 / 2 / 39
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 1 / 14
Buffs: N/A
De-buffs: -10% Evasion

Bench

Helioptile (M)
Typing: Electric/Normal
Abilities: Dry Skin / Sand Veil / Solar Power
HP/EN: 73 / 75
Stats: 1 / 2 / 4 / 2 / 70
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 1 / 14
Buffs: N/A
De-buffs: -2SpD

​

BEGIN ROUND 4!
---

Battle calcs

ACTION ONE
Shuppet used Gunk Shot!
[Hit roll (<=8000): 1490/10000; Yes]
[Crit roll (<=625): 6807/10000; No]
[Effect roll {PSN} (<=3000): 7510/10000; No]
[(12 + 4.5 - 1.5) x 1] = 15 DMG
-8 EN (Shuppet)

BASS LORD used Shadow Ball!
[Crit roll (<=625): 6259/10000; No]
[Effect roll {SpD drop} (<=2000): 7042/10000; No]
[(8 + 4.5 - 3) x 1.5] = 14.25 DMG
-6 EN (Wishmur)

ACTION TWO
Shuppet used Knock Off!
[(10 + 4.5 - 1.5) x 1] = 13 DMG
BASS LORD fainted!
-7 EN (Shuppet)

END ROUND

Tutee dkcpkmn XOO

BASS LORD (M) @ Exp. Share
Typing: Normal
Abilities: Soundproof
HP/EN: KO / 52
Stats: 2 / 1 / 3 / 1 / 24
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 2 / 11
Buffs: +1MC
De-buffs: -10% Evasion / KO

Field effects:
N/A​

Tutor YellowAdminSilver BAO

Shuppet (F)
Typing: Ghost
Abilities: Insomnia / Frisk
HP/EN: 52 / 41
Stats: 3 / 2 / 4 / 2 / 39
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 1 / 14
Buffs: N/A
De-buffs: -10% Evasion

Bench

Helioptile (M)
Typing: Electric/Normal
Abilities: Dry Skin / Sand Veil / Solar Power
HP/EN: 73 / 75
Stats: 1 / 2 / 4 / 2 / 70
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 1 / 14
Buffs: N/A
De-buffs: -2SpD

​

Turn order:
dkcpkmn sends out Pokémon with item and orders
YAS orders
I ref​

 

[dkcpkmn]

Hmm, sure!
I'll send out Squidward the Inkay @ Exp.share!
Night Slash/Night Slash/Night Slash
IF Shuppet uses Torment AND you have used Night Slash the previous action, THEN use Knock Off that action instead. Activate only once.
IF Shuppet Disabled Night Slash, AND the previous sub did NOT activate, THEN replace all following actions with Knock Off.
-------
Please tell me if the subs are illegal so I can re-sub.

 

[YellowAdminSilver]

So, I was going thru your orders, and there's a couple of things to keep in mind:

-Always check if your mons have the moves you're ordering! Idk if Inkay's profile is not up to date or something, but Inkay doesn't actually know Knock Off. In a live battle, I could have just as easily Disabled Night Slash and you would've just struggled twice.
-"IF Shuppet uses Torment AND you have used Night Slash the previous action, THEN use Knock Off that action instead. Activate only once." This isn't a bad sub per se, but it's still exploitable. For example, I could've used Torment on A1. This wouldn't have triggered your sub, so your actions would have still been Night Slash - Night Slash - Night Slash and, due to Torment, you would've struggled on A2. Here's an example of a better way to word that sub.
-You can only equip an item on one mon at a time. I went thru your profile and you only have one Exp. Share; therefore, Inkay needs to hold a different item since Wishmur already had the Exp. Share.

Also, I checked Inkay again after writing the above paragraph and it doesn't know Night Slash either! Again, make sure your mons know the moves that you're trying to use!

Finally, let's talk about the move choices themselves. I don't really get Night Slash or Knock Off; you have a much stronger STAB in Foul Play and a nice secondary STAB in Dark Pulse, with a cool flinch chance to boot. Also, remember what I told you about Torment! You can easily play around it by not using the same move twice, so an action string of Foul Play - Dark Pulse - Foul Play would've saved you the need to make a substitution for Torment.

Will-O-Wisp - Hex - Hex
[IF] you miss, push actions back
​

Tutee dkcpkmn XAO

Squidward (M) @ nothing yet
Typing: Dark/Psychic
Abilities: Contrary / Suction Cups
HP/EN: 90 / 100
Stats: 3 / 1 / 2 / 2 / 45
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 2 / 12
Buffs: N/A
De-buffs: N/A

Bench

BASS LORD (M) @ Exp. Share
Typing: Normal
Abilities: Soundproof
HP/EN: KO / 52
Stats: 2 / 1 / 3 / 1 / 24
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 2 / 11
Buffs: +1MC
De-buffs: -10% Evasion / KO

Field effects:
N/A​

Tutor YellowAdminSilver BAO

Shuppet (F)
Typing: Ghost
Abilities: Insomnia / Frisk
HP/EN: 52 / 41
Stats: 3 / 2 / 4 / 2 / 39
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 1 / 14
Buffs: N/A
De-buffs: -10% Evasion

Bench

Helioptile (M)
Typing: Electric/Normal
Abilities: Dry Skin / Sand Veil / Solar Power
HP/EN: 73 / 75
Stats: 1 / 2 / 4 / 2 / 70
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 1 / 14
Buffs: N/A
De-buffs: -2SpD

​

BEGIN ROUND 5!
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Battle calcs

ACTION ONE
Squidward used Struggle!
[(5 + 4.5 - 3) x 1] = 6.5 DMG
Squidward is hit with recoil! -2.6HP
-5 EN (Squidward)

Shuppet used Will-O-Wisp!
[Hit roll (<=8500): 2134/10000; Yes]
Squidward was burned!
-7 EN (Shuppet)

Squidward was hurt by its burn! -2HP

ACTION TWO
Squidward used Struggle!
[(5 + 4.5 - 3 - 3) x 1] = 3.5 DMG
Squidward is hit with recoil! -1.4HP
-5 EN (Squidward)

Shuppet used Hex!
[Crit roll (<=625): 9693/10000; No]
[(13 + 3 + 6 - 3) x 1] = 19 DMG
-7 EN (Shuppet)

Squidward was hurt by its burn! -2HP

ACTION THREE
Squidward used Struggle!
[(5 + 4.5 - 3 - 3) x 1] = 3.5 DMG
Squidward is hit with recoil! -1.4HP
-5 EN (Squidward)

Shuppet used Hex!
[Crit roll (<=625): 4563/10000; No]
[(13 + 3 + 6 - 3) x 1] = 19 DMG
-11 EN (Shuppet)

Squidward was hurt by its burn! -2HP

END ROUND

Tutee dkcpkmn XAO

Squidward (M) @ nothing yet
Typing: Dark/Psychic
Abilities: Contrary / Suction Cups
HP/EN: 41 / 85
Stats: 3 / 1 / 2 / 2 / 45
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 2 / 12
Buffs: N/A
De-buffs: BRN

Bench

BASS LORD (M) @ Exp. Share
Typing: Normal
Abilities: Soundproof
HP/EN: KO / 52
Stats: 2 / 1 / 3 / 1 / 24
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 2 / 11
Buffs: +1MC
De-buffs: -10% Evasion / KO

Field effects:
N/A​

Tutor YellowAdminSilver BAO

Shuppet (F)
Typing: Ghost
Abilities: Insomnia / Frisk
HP/EN: 39 / 16
Stats: 3 / 2 / 4 / 2 / 39
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 1 / 14
Buffs: N/A
De-buffs: -10% Evasion

Bench

Helioptile (M)
Typing: Electric/Normal
Abilities: Dry Skin / Sand Veil / Solar Power
HP/EN: 73 / 75
Stats: 1 / 2 / 4 / 2 / 70
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 1 / 14
Buffs: N/A
De-buffs: -2SpD

​

Turn order:
YAS orders
dkcpkmn orders
I ref​

 

[YellowAdminSilver]

Switch Phase initiated!

Sending out Faia the Chimchar @ Exp. Share!

Counterswitch?
​

 

[dkcpkmn]

Switchin in
Riza the Aron@ Lucky Egg
Hone Claws/Rock Tomb/Head Smash
IF you are Taunted when you would use Hone Claws, THEN use Rock Tomb instead.
IF Faia uses Will-o-wisp, THEN use Protect that action instead.

 

[YellowAdminSilver]

Okie dokie.

-First of all, let me congratulate you on having the courage to counterswitch. Many people are too terrified of ordering first to realize that it's just the better alternative sometimes, instead of sticking in an unfavorable matchup.
-Remember when I told you about frequency clauses? Use them! In your second sub, a simple "Do not trigger consecutively" would save you from disaster. Remember that Protect fails if used on consecutive actions, so it's paramount that you use frequency clauses on any sub involving Protect.
-You seem to have caught on to how deadly Taunt and Torment are; that's great. That being said, Chimchar also knows two other moves that are just as good: Encore and Counter. A lot of people (myself included) are of the opinion that Encore is the best move in the game, since it heavily restricts your opponent's options. Counter is just something that must be accounted for if you're using a physical attacker--same thing for Mirror Coat and special attackers. You'll see why this is the case once you read thru the calcs.
-Finally, damaging evasives. Dig, Dive, Bounce and friends aren't as useless as in-game; far from it. Since they evade at priority 0 and strike at priority -1 or -2 (depending on the move), you can avoid your opponent's attacks completely and still do damage. In this particular instance, using Earthquake would heavily punish me for using Dig, since EQ's power is doubled when the mon is underground.

Fire Punch - Counter - Counter
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Tutee dkcpkmn XBA

Riza (M) @ Lucky Egg
Typing: Rock/Steel
Abilities: Sturdy / Rock Head
HP/EN: 90 / 100
Stats: 4 / 4 / 1 / 2 / 30
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 4 / 15
Buffs: +1LEC
De-buffs: N/A

Bench

BASS LORD (M) @ Exp. Share
Typing: Normal
Abilities: Soundproof
HP/EN: KO / 52
Stats: 2 / 1 / 3 / 1 / 24
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 2 / 11
Buffs: +1MC
De-buffs: -10% Evasion / KO

Squidward (M) @ nothing yet
Typing: Dark/Psychic
Abilities: Contrary / Suction Cups
HP/EN: 41 / 85
Stats: 3 / 1 / 2 / 2 / 45
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 2 / 12
Buffs: N/A
De-buffs: BRN

Field effects:
N/A​

Tutor YellowAdminSilver BBA

Faia (M) @ Exp. Share
Typing: Fire
Abilities: Blaze / Iron Fist
HP/EN: 90 / 100
Stats: 2 / 2 / 2 / 1 / 71
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 1 / 13
Buffs: +17% Accuracy
De-buffs: N/A

Bench

Helioptile (M)
Typing: Electric/Normal
Abilities: Dry Skin / Sand Veil / Solar Power
HP/EN: 73 / 75
Stats: 1 / 2 / 4 / 2 / 70
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 1 / 14
Buffs: N/A
De-buffs: -2SpD

Shuppet (F)
Typing: Ghost
Abilities: Insomnia / Frisk
HP/EN: 39 / 16
Stats: 3 / 2 / 4 / 2 / 39
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 1 / 14
Buffs: N/A
De-buffs: -10% Evasion

​

BEGIN ROUND 6!
---

Battle calcs

ACTION ONE
Faia used Fire Punch!
[Crit roll (<=625): 7764/10000; No]
[Effect roll {BRN} (<=1000): 1578/10000; No]
[(10 + 3 + 3 - 6 - 1) x 1] = 9 DMG
-5 EN (Chimchar)

Riza used Hone Claws!
Riza's Attack rose! Riza's Accuracy rose!
-6 EN (Aron)

ACTION TWO
Riza used Rock Tomb!
[Crit roll (<=625): 4145/10000; No]
[(6 + 3 + 6 - 3) x 1.5] + 2 = 20 DMG
Faia's Speed fell!
-3 EN (Aron)

Faia used Counter!
(20 x 1.5) = 30 DMG
-16 EN (Chimchar)

ACTION THREE
Riza used Head Smash!
[Crit roll (<=625): 8463/10000; No]
[(15 + 3 + 6 - 3) x 1.5] + 2 = 33.5 DMG
-9.6 EN (Aron)

Faia used Counter!
(33.5 x 1.5) = 50.25 DMG
-26.75 EN (Chimchar)

END ROUND

Tutee dkcpkmn XBA

Riza (M) @ Lucky Egg
Typing: Rock/Steel
Abilities: Sturdy / Rock Head
HP/EN: 1 / 81
Stats: 4 / 4 / 1 / 2 / 30
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 4 / 15
Buffs: +1LEC / +1 Atk / +1 Acc
De-buffs: N/A

Bench

BASS LORD (M) @ Exp. Share
Typing: Normal
Abilities: Soundproof
HP/EN: KO / 52
Stats: 2 / 1 / 3 / 1 / 24
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 2 / 11
Buffs: +1MC
De-buffs: -10% Evasion / KO

Squidward (M) @ nothing yet
Typing: Dark/Psychic
Abilities: Contrary / Suction Cups
HP/EN: 41 / 85
Stats: 3 / 1 / 2 / 2 / 45
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 2 / 12
Buffs: N/A
De-buffs: BRN

Field effects:
N/A​

Tutor YellowAdminSilver BBA

Faia (M) @ Exp. Share
Typing: Fire
Abilities: Blaze / Iron Fist
HP/EN: 37 / 52
Stats: 2 / 2 / 2 / 1 / 71 [40]
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 1 / 13
Buffs: +17% Accuracy
De-buffs: -1 Speed

Bench

Helioptile (M)
Typing: Electric/Normal
Abilities: Dry Skin / Sand Veil / Solar Power
HP/EN: 73 / 75
Stats: 1 / 2 / 4 / 2 / 70
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 1 / 14
Buffs: N/A
De-buffs: -2SpD

Shuppet (F)
Typing: Ghost
Abilities: Insomnia / Frisk
HP/EN: 39 / 16
Stats: 3 / 2 / 4 / 2 / 39
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 1 / 14
Buffs: N/A
De-buffs: -10% Evasion

​

Turn order:
YAS orders
dkcpkmn Orders
I ref​

 

[YellowAdminSilver]

Ember - Ember - Ember
[IF] a P/E move is used, Chill that action instead and push back. Do not trigger consecutively.​

 

[dkcpkmn]

Riza uses Rock Tomb.
"I'm gonna lose anyway, so yeah. I guess you can see what's wrong with me, hehe."

 

[YellowAdminSilver]

Tutee dkcpkmn XBA

Riza (M) @ Lucky Egg
Typing: Rock/Steel
Abilities: Sturdy / Rock Head
HP/EN: 1 / 81
Stats: 4 / 4 / 1 / 2 / 30
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 4 / 15
Buffs: +1LEC / +1 Atk / +1 Acc
De-buffs: N/A

Bench

BASS LORD (M) @ Exp. Share
Typing: Normal
Abilities: Soundproof
HP/EN: KO / 52
Stats: 2 / 1 / 3 / 1 / 24
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 2 / 11
Buffs: +1MC
De-buffs: -10% Evasion / KO

Squidward (M) @ nothing yet
Typing: Dark/Psychic
Abilities: Contrary / Suction Cups
HP/EN: 41 / 85
Stats: 3 / 1 / 2 / 2 / 45
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 2 / 12
Buffs: N/A
De-buffs: BRN

Field effects:
N/A​

Tutor YellowAdminSilver BBA

Faia (M) @ Exp. Share
Typing: Fire
Abilities: Blaze / Iron Fist
HP/EN: 37 / 52
Stats: 2 / 2 / 2 / 1 / 71 [40]
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 1 / 13
Buffs: +17% Accuracy
De-buffs: -1 Speed

Bench

Helioptile (M)
Typing: Electric/Normal
Abilities: Dry Skin / Sand Veil / Solar Power
HP/EN: 73 / 75
Stats: 1 / 2 / 4 / 2 / 70
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 1 / 14
Buffs: N/A
De-buffs: -2SpD

Shuppet (F)
Typing: Ghost
Abilities: Insomnia / Frisk
HP/EN: 39 / 16
Stats: 3 / 2 / 4 / 2 / 39
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 1 / 14
Buffs: N/A
De-buffs: -10% Evasion

​

BEGIN ROUND 7!
---

Battle calcs

ACTION ONE
Faia used Ember!
Riza fainted!
-2 EN (Chimchar)

END ROUND

Tutee dkcpkmn XBA

Riza (M) @ Lucky Egg
Typing: Rock/Steel
Abilities: Sturdy / Rock Head
HP/EN: KO / 81
Stats: 4 / 4 / 1 / 2 / 30
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 4 / 15
Buffs: +1LEC / +1 Atk / +1 Acc
De-buffs: N/A

Bench

BASS LORD (M) @ Exp. Share
Typing: Normal
Abilities: Soundproof
HP/EN: KO / 52
Stats: 2 / 1 / 3 / 1 / 24
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 2 / 11
Buffs: +1MC
De-buffs: -10% Evasion / KO

Squidward (M) @ nothing yet
Typing: Dark/Psychic
Abilities: Contrary / Suction Cups
HP/EN: 41 / 85
Stats: 3 / 1 / 2 / 2 / 45
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 2 / 12
Buffs: N/A
De-buffs: BRN

Field effects:
N/A​

Tutor YellowAdminSilver BBA

Faia (M) @ Exp. Share
Typing: Fire
Abilities: Blaze / Iron Fist
HP/EN: 37 / 50
Stats: 2 / 2 / 2 / 1 / 71 [40]
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 1 / 13
Buffs: +17% Accuracy
De-buffs: N/A

Bench

Helioptile (M)
Typing: Electric/Normal
Abilities: Dry Skin / Sand Veil / Solar Power
HP/EN: 73 / 75
Stats: 1 / 2 / 4 / 2 / 70
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 1 / 14
Buffs: N/A
De-buffs: -2SpD

Shuppet (F)
Typing: Ghost
Abilities: Insomnia / Frisk
HP/EN: 39 / 16
Stats: 3 / 2 / 4 / 2 / 39
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 1 / 14
Buffs: N/A
De-buffs: -10% Evasion

​

Turn order:
dkcpkmn sends out Squidward with item and orders
YAS orders
I ref​

 

[dkcpkmn]

Squidward @ Amulet Coin
Dark Pulse/Foul Play/Dark Pulse
IF a D/E move,AND you do not have a Reflect up THEN Reflect tho we'll lose anyway. Only once
IF a P/E move, AND you do not have a Reflect up, THEN use Reflect and push back actions. Only once

 

[YellowAdminSilver]

Not much to say here, to be honest. With Chimchar's speed decaying back to normal and Inkay being burned and weakened, I don't think that you could've avoided the KO. Your subs are also fine for the most part. I do have two bits of advice, tho.
-First of all, remember when I said that Encore was the best move in the game? I could've taken advantage of your subs with a simple Dig - Encore - something else. This orderset would've forced you to do Reflect A1, and then you would've been encored into Reflect for A2 and A3. Something like "IF a P/E move, AND you do not have a Reflect up, AND Chimchar is not to use Encore on the following action, THEN use Reflect and push back actions. Only once" would've saved you from Encore on this particular instance.
-Second, this is mostly me being nitpicky because you didn't have much choice anyway, but I think you could've worked Trick Room into your subs to try and regain the speed advantage. I do see the merits of Reflect tho, so either one is fine, really.

Also btw, good job on working around Taunt and Torment with your orders. Doing that frees your subs for other things, which might come in handy later on.

Fire Punch - Fire Punch - Flame Wheel​

Tutee dkcpkmn XAX

Squidward (M) @ Amulet Coin
Typing: Dark/Psychic
Abilities: Contrary / Suction Cups
HP/EN: 41 / 85
Stats: 3 / 1 / 2 / 2 / 45
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 2 / 12
Buffs: +1CC
De-buffs: BRN

Bench

BASS LORD (M) @ Exp. Share
Typing: Normal
Abilities: Soundproof
HP/EN: KO / 52
Stats: 2 / 1 / 3 / 1 / 24
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 2 / 11
Buffs: +1MC
De-buffs: -10% Evasion / KO

Riza (M) @ Lucky Egg
Typing: Rock/Steel
Abilities: Sturdy / Rock Head
HP/EN: KO / 81
Stats: 4 / 4 / 1 / 2 / 30
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 4 / 15
Buffs: +1LEC / +1 Atk / +1 Acc
De-buffs: KO

Field effects:
N/A​

Tutor YellowAdminSilver BBA

Faia (M) @ Exp. Share
Typing: Fire
Abilities: Blaze / Iron Fist
HP/EN: 37 / 50
Stats: 2 / 2 / 2 / 1 / 71
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 1 / 13
Buffs: +17% Accuracy
De-buffs: N/A

Bench

Helioptile (M)
Typing: Electric/Normal
Abilities: Dry Skin / Sand Veil / Solar Power
HP/EN: 73 / 75
Stats: 1 / 2 / 4 / 2 / 70
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 1 / 14
Buffs: N/A
De-buffs: -2SpD

Shuppet (F)
Typing: Ghost
Abilities: Insomnia / Frisk
HP/EN: 39 / 16
Stats: 3 / 2 / 4 / 2 / 39
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 1 / 14
Buffs: N/A
De-buffs: -10% Evasion

​

BEGIN ROUND 8!
---

Battle calcs

ACTION ONE
Faia used Fire Punch!
[Crit roll (<=625): 8711/10000; No]
[(10 + 3 + 3 - 1.5) x 1] = 14.5 DMG
-5 EN (Chimchar)

Squidward used Dark Pulse!
[Crit roll (<=625): 933/10000; No]
[(8 + 3 + 3 - 1.5) x 1] = 12.5 DMG
-5 EN (Inkay)

Squidward was hurt by its burn! -2HP

ACTION TWO
Faia used Fire Punch!
[Crit roll (<=625): 2059/10000; No]
[(10 + 3 + 3 - 1.5) x 1] = 14.5 DMG
-9 EN (Chimchar)

Squidward used Foul Play!
[Crit roll (<=625): 1484/10000; No]
[(10 - 3 + 3 + 3 - 3) x 1] = 10 DMG
-6 EN (Inkay)

Squidward was hurt by its burn! -2HP

ACTION THREE
Faia used Flame Wheel!
[Crit roll (<=625): 8711/10000; No]
[(6 + 3 + 3 - 1.5) x 1] = 10.5 DMG
Squidward fainted!
-3 EN (Chimchar)

END ROUND

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Tutee dkcpkmn XXX

Squidward (M) @ Amulet Coin
Typing: Dark/Psychic
Abilities: Contrary / Suction Cups
HP/EN: KO / 74
Stats: 3 / 1 / 2 / 2 / 45
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 2 / 12
Buffs: +1CC
De-buffs: BRN / KO

Bench

BASS LORD (M) @ Exp. Share
Typing: Normal
Abilities: Soundproof
HP/EN: KO / 52
Stats: 2 / 1 / 3 / 1 / 24
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 2 / 11
Buffs: +1MC
De-buffs: -10% Evasion / KO

Riza (M) @ Lucky Egg
Typing: Rock/Steel
Abilities: Sturdy / Rock Head
HP/EN: KO / 81
Stats: 4 / 4 / 1 / 2 / 30
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 4 / 15
Buffs: +1LEC / +1 Atk / +1 Acc
De-buffs: KO

Field effects:
N/A​

Tutor YellowAdminSilver BBA

Faia (M) @ Exp. Share
Typing: Fire
Abilities: Blaze / Iron Fist
HP/EN: 15 / 33
Stats: 2 / 2 / 2 / 1 / 71
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 1 / 13
Buffs: +17% Accuracy
De-buffs: N/A

Bench

Helioptile (M)
Typing: Electric/Normal
Abilities: Dry Skin / Sand Veil / Solar Power
HP/EN: 73 / 75
Stats: 1 / 2 / 4 / 2 / 70
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 1 / 14
Buffs: N/A
De-buffs: -2SpD

Shuppet (F)
Typing: Ghost
Abilities: Insomnia / Frisk
HP/EN: 39 / 16
Stats: 3 / 2 / 4 / 2 / 39
SC/WC/BRT: 1 / 1 / 14
Buffs: N/A
De-buffs: -10% Evasion

​

Rewards will be up in a second.​

 

[YellowAdminSilver]

Tutor YellowAdminSilver wins!

dkcpkmn receives 2CC + 1CC from Amulet Coin
BASS LORD the Wishmur receives 1EC/2MC/1AC + 1MC from Exp. Share + 2MC from tutoring
Riza the Aron receives 1EC/2MC/1AC + 1LEC + 2MC from tutoring
Squidward the Inkay receives 1EC/2MC/1AC + 2MC from tutoring

YellowAdminSilver receives 2CC from battling + 10UC from reffing + 5UC from tutoring
Faia the Chimchar receives 3MC​