Beginner Trainer Battle: Lilblue vs. SP

[Emp]

Another battle is raring to commence as the serene meadows of Stardust Fields bustle with energy. It’s beginning to reach midday on the grassy plains, the yellow sun peaking upon the picturesque sky-blue skies decorated with a few fine streaks of cloud. A tall oak blossoming with cherries sprouts itself at the focal point of the hilly backdrop, the Starly chicks inhabiting it chirping cutely as their mother bird skims the landscape in search for juicy worms. Although you’d expect no other place to be as tranquil as Stardust Fields, a closer inspection provides you with several markings of previous battles. The pasture surrounding the tree is patched with grazes, and the sapling itself looked rather chipped too. Yes, the calm meadow had become a hotspot for trainer battles, the 50x50m section stimulating even the most timid of Pokémon. The two seasoned trainers calmly stroll through the lush hills, occasionally met by an inquisitive Buneary or Budew on their stroll. The Pokémon inhabiting the flourishing prairie were less than used to strangers, thus they gathered in their hoards to spectate the inevitable skirmish. Each trainer makes their way to a boundary on the grassy battlefield, cooed playfully by the wild animals. A warm breeze broke through the air, sending loose flowers bobbing off of the towering oak and into the gust. The hustle and bustle of the playful critters hushed.

SP-Eevee vs. lilbluecorsola
1 vs. 1
Single Battle
No DQ Time
Cloud Garden's Stardust Fields: Gently rolling fields spanning as far as the eye can see. This battlefield is a 50m x 50m section of the large grassy plain with one lone Cherry Blossom tree standing in the centre.

You both make acquaintance with each over, each gripping a Pokeball as you immerse in idle chitchat. The noise of a motor echoes up the rolling hills as you spot a kid sporting a striped shirt and a silver whistle tied round his neck revving a golf caddy. Ambling out of the caddy, he situates himself to the centre of the arena. “Nice to see you both again�, upon finishing a brief welcome, the man nods at each competitor, “This will be a one versus one beginner trainer battle. No recalls…� Another moment passes, and the referee suddenly mauls a glossy Magikarp-coin, "Lilblue, Heads; SP-Eevee, Tails.� Tossing the coin high in the air, he quickly grabs it to reveal the verdict:

“Tails!�

The order of this battle will go as follows:
- Both of you will PM your Pokemon's stats, healing items, and first round moves to me.
- I will ref the first round.
- SP-Eevee will then order their attacks for the next round.
- Lilblue orders their attacks.
- I ref the round, attack order reverses, rinse and repeat!

[Emp]

Originally Posted by lilbluecorsola

Hoshiko Lv. 3 ♀
Birthdate: April 10
Nature: Relaxed
Ability: Overgrow
Pokéball: Leaf Ball
Hold Item: Northern Star Bangle
Beauty (Happiness) Points: 10
Beauty (Contest) Points: 10
Cool Points: 10
Cute Points: 10
Smart Points: 10
Tough Points: 10
Accessories: Fairy Ocarina

Level Up Moves:
Tackle
Growl
Razor Leaf - Lv. 6
Poisonpowder - Lv. 9
Synthesis - Lv. 12
Reflect - Lv. 17
Magical Leaf - Lv. 20
Natural Gift - Lv. 23
Sweet Scent - Lv. 28
Light Screen - Lv. 31
Body Slam - Lv. 34
Safeguard - Lv. 39
Aromatherapy - Lv. 42
Solarbeam - Lv. 45

MT/Advanced Moves:
Swords Dance
Double-Edge
Counter
Mimic
Substitute
Snore
Endure
Mud-Slap
Swagger
Sleep Talk

Egg Moves:
Vine Whip
Leech Seed
Ancientpower
Flail
Nature Power
Ingrain
Grasswhistle
Leaf Storm
Aromatherapy
Wring Out

TMs/HMs/Custom Moves:
Seismic Toss
Mega Drain
Bide
Metronome
Swift
Skull Bash
Headbutt
Curse
Dragonbreath
Detect
Calm Mind
Toxic
Bullet Seed
Sunny Day
Protect
Giga Drain
Frustration
Earthquake
Return
Dig
Sludge Bomb
Secret Power
Rest
Attract
Energy Ball
Flash
Captivate
Poison Jab
Grass Knot
Cut
Thorns

"Fu..."

Jess sighed and strolled softly through the meadow, admiring its familiar scenery. Today she saw the grass gleaming proudly in shades of gold, unlike the quiet pink moods of morning and memory. The girl was very glad she didn't have to wake herself at sunup today. (Actually, Hermes had been the one to previously wake her.) Now she could fully enjoy the landscape without feeling like a zombie who got up on the wrong side of the grave.

She paused at the foot of the blossoming oak tree. Smiling, she rested a hand on its wounded bark, as if giving an old friend an encouraging pat. The last time she had seen this friend, it had suffered a painful demise at the hand of a Gardevoir’s WILL-O-WISP attack. It was good to see a successor inherit not only medals of war, but its father’s solemnity and grace.

“Chi…”

Jessica looked down at the creature beside her: a green onion blob with four stalks and a gargantuan leaf, which had a star-shaped hole woven in its center. The leaf provided shade for two shining apple eyes, which stared about the magnificent starry fields with wonder and delight. Jessica grinned and bent down to lightly pinch the leaf, waking the young Chikorita from her daze. She beamed sunnily up at her trainer, and trotted eagerly after Jess as she approached a girl arriving from the field’s opposite end.

Jessica smiled and said hello. The two trainers shortly engaged in chat until the referee arrived in his gold caddy. Jess shook hands with Kelly and wished her luck, then retreated to her edge of the field with her Pokémon. She turned to the green bud, who by now shared her trainer’s look of determination.

“Ready for this, Hoshi?”

“Chi!” The Grass Type nodded vigorously.

“Right then. Let’s start by ATTRACTing the opponent. Next, use FLASH, then break off the engagement by showering him with THORNS.”

THORNS (GRASS) - Embeds the opponent in a flurry of stinging Thorns. Once embedded, opponent will be under the condition Thorns and will receive 1/16th of damage per turn until cured or fainted.

THRN - Thorns. HP Will drop by 1/16th health per turn, status can be cured by Pokémon Center, Full Restore, Full Heal or Lum Berry

Originally Posted by SP-Eevee

Pokeball Type:
Obtained: Coins For Prizes @ Level One
Species: Eevee
Name: Lucas
Level: 3
Gender: Male
Nature: Serious
Ability: Adaptability
Hold Item: None
Beauty Points: 10
Contest Statistics: 30
Evolutionary Path: Eevee - ALOT -> Many
Natural Moves: Helping Hand, Tackle, Tail Whip, Sand Attack 8, Growl 15, Quick Attack 22, Bite 29, Baton Pass 36, Take Down 43, Last Resort 50, Trump Card 57
Move Tutor Moves: Body Slam, Double-Edge, Mimic, Swift, Substitute, Snore, Mud-Slap, Endure, Swagger, Sleep Talk, Last Resort
Egg Moves: Charm, Covet, Curse, Endure, Fake Tears, Flail, Tickle, Wish, Yawn
Technical Machines: Shadow Claw, Frustration, Return, Façade, Pluck, Metronome, Snore, Water Gun, U-Turn, Sleep Talk, Protect, Mimic, Attract, Rest, Swagger, Sweet Scent, Embargo, Calm Mind, Bulk Up, Taunt, Softboiled, Detect, Counter, Light Screen, Reflect, Giga Drain, Torment, Snatch, Bide, Swords Dance, Safeguard, Double Team, Rain Dance, Psychic, Payback, Thief, Nightmare, Dig, Dragonbreath, Psych Up, Headbutt, Secret Power
Overall Battling Movepool: Helping Hand, Tackle, Tail Whip, Shadow Claw, Frustration, Return, Façade, Pluck, Metronome, Snore, Water Gun, U-Turn, Sleep Talk, Protect, Mimic, Attract, Rest, Swagger, Sweet Scent, Embargo, Calm Mind, Bulk Up, Taunt, Softboiled, Detect, Counter, Light Screen, Reflect, Giga Drain, Torment, Snatch, Bide, Swords Dance, Safeguard, Double Team, Rain Dance, Psychic, Payback, Thief, Nightmare, Dig, Dragonbreath, Psych Up, Headbutt, Secret Power, Baton Pass, Wish
Overall Contest Movepool: Helping Hand, Tackle, Tail Whip, Shadow Claw, Frustration, Return, Façade, Pluck, Metronome, Snore, Water Gun, U-Turn, Sleep Talk, Protect, Mimic, Attract, Rest, Swagger, Sweet Scent, Embargo, Calm Mind, Bulk Up, Taunt, Softboiled, Detect, Counter, Light Screen, Reflect, Giga Drain, Torment, Snatch, Bide, Swords Dance, Safeguard, Double Team, Rain Dance, Psychic, Payback, Thief, Nightmare, Dig, Dragonbreath, Psych Up, Headbutt, Secret Power, Baton Pass, Wish


No sooner as she left the Cloud Garden she was back at the Stardust Fields. Her opponent had been right however, the place was perfect way to start both their Pokemon's first real fight, especially since they were both equally as young if level was anything to go by.
"Since our opponent doesn't have any super effective moves to do to use agaisnt us we won't use any of ours, ok?" she whispered to the small ball containing her partner for the battle, assuming he could hear her through the object's walls.
Facing her opponent she gripped the ball and flung it onto the open field revealing a small fox-like Pokemon who promptly began stretching on release, pricking his ears aprehensively and given his trainer an odd look.
"Right Lucas, this is our first battle together but i'm sure you'll do find. Our opponent's a tough one but don't concede an inch!" The Eevee pricked one ear as if to say 'what the heck are you talking about'. Scratching her head nervously the girl went straight onto her orders, figuring it a better idea than trying to continue her failing pep talk, "Okay Lucas, first I want you to Taunt our opponent, just incase she tries anything funny. Now we need you to fire a nasty Toxic on that Chikorita as soon as you see an opening. Now let's end the round with a Bulk Up." He seemed to understand this however as he assumed a battle-like pose, falling flat on his face as he realized, maybe, he was trying a bit too hard. Picking himself up he assumed a slightly less over-the-top battle position, awaiting the rounds start.

“In the red corner, is none other than Kelly and her vivacious Eevee!” The boy yells as he flicks one of his fluttering flags in the young girl’s direction. She seemed quite timid in the midst of such a seasoned opponent, yet she held a carroty coloured ball to her face before swiftly pitching it forward. The black-striped level ball spun in mid-air before lightly bouncing against the soft blades of grass, cracking open with a brilliant shimmer of light. A small fox cub hopped from the burst of white, shivering his warm tan coat and sneezing cutely as a pink stream of pollen breezed against his fresh face from the blossoming oak.

“And in the blue corner, the veteran trainer Jessica stands along side her captivating Chikorita!” The ref continued, extending his other streamer in course of the adolescent brunette, “It should be noted that a win for Jessica will kick start her Level One Gym Challenges... Boy this should be fun”. The girl then blushed slightly, a limegreen sphere nestled within her hands as she stood directly affront the fresh cherry tree that had grown from the ashes of the one she and Nick had unintentionally destroyed in a previous scrap. With a light underthrow the ball twirled forward and split open just like Kelly’s. With an explosion of green light, the ball jarred close to reveal a stout dinosaur which leisurely hopped toward her trainer and playfully nuzzled the thickets of fluffy dandelions in awe with the environment.

As the two trainers volleyed their orders, it wasn’t before long that the two quadrupeds sprung into action and met eyes beside the rosy sakura. Right off the bat, Lucas hollers toward the grass type with some playful Taunts, growling with a slight tease in his tone as if to say, “Hit me with your best shot!” The onion coloured sauropod frowns slightly, her blood vessels boiling filling her with a passion to smack that cocky grin right off of Lucas’ face. Whilst the plant-Pokémon fidgets and mumbles to herself with an upped attack stat, the idea of status moves didn’t even enter her head. Thus, Hoshiko sits still, slightly shrouded by the thick grass surrounding the cherry tree so she doesn’t look so helpless. Lucas grins maliciously, strolling circles around the large oak until he’s a few inches from the Chikorita, hocking up a blob of Toxic which he spits forward. The purple sludge cuffs the shrub on the side of her face, taking no damage but seeping into her glossy skin and causing her pale face to drop even whiter. She grumbles weakly as the tip of her star-shaped leaf tips with poison! Lucas then begins tensing and barking gruffly as his limbs Bulk Up and his body becomes buff. Still under Eevee’s mind tricks, Hoshiko can do nothing but sit tight – knowing full well her flash wouldn’t cause a dent to the fox, she was eager to deal damage but still at a loss for commands. She decides to follow up with her finale, enveloping in an apple-green aura as the foliage surrounding Lucas’ paws began to rustle violently. Suddenly! Hoshiko swiftly spun her head-leaf like helicopter, a spitfire of thick Thorns protruding from it and spitting at the fox like a staple gun. Unfortunately taking the role of the paper, Lucas whimpers as the thorns cause trickles of blood to dye his fur red. The attack then saps away a good sixteenth of his health, whilst Chikorita’s poison chips away some health too.

Hoshiko
Health 98%
Energy 95%
Status PSN Under the effects of Taunt

Lucas
Health 94%
Energy 91%
Status THRN Muscles are Bulked Up

[SP-Eevee]

Kelly had mixed feelings about the first round, although she'd managed to poision her opponent which could come in handy as the battle wears on Lucas was ensnared by the damaging thorns, one-sixteenth of health per turn was nothing to laugh at. The girl started to feel an incline of regret choosing to use Bulk Up, in retrospect, the limit attacks Lucas could take advantage of combined with the increased energy loss in using those phsyical-based moves seemed rather counter-productive. Maybe i'm thinking way too deeply into this... It seemed silly to worry about things like that when battles were meant to be fun. Though it didn't seem Lucas was having too much fun with those thorns. Hmm, then again, maybe she could use that to her advantage.

"Ok Lucas, we're first up so I want you to quickly Mimic and then use those Thorns right back at her. If you need a break feel free to take a breather, no point in straining ourselves. Though if at any time Hoshiko's Taunt has worn off Taunt her again to be sure."

[lilboocorsola]

"I know you're angry right now, but let's think things through rationally. MUD-SLAP him in the face, then quickly DIG underground to avoid his return fire. You'll still surface and attack him, don't worry. If ambushing him doesn't satisfy your revenge, then continue by unleashing any leftover FRUSTRATION."

[Emp]

Right off the bat, the stout fox hops forward, ignoring the net of thorns squeezing against his fur as he concentrates a decent portion of energy into Mimicking his opponent. The attack works a charm with Lucas acquiring the Custom Move Thorns to his repertoire. The poisoned dinosaur pouts crossly at its mammalian adversary, hopping a few feet across the grassy prairie whilst scraping its leaf against the tarnished ground. Scooping up a good clump of dirt and grass, Hoshiko then twirls her head-leaf like a helicopter as a large tuft of Mud slaps the Eevee square in the face. The pup whimpers in astonishment, hard-pressed to see ahead but still determined to fight back. The fox opens its mouth pulsing with a greenish aura, a sudden net of Thorns flinging forward. The web of ivy is swiftly dodged by the starter Pokémon who burrows beneath, making it all too easy with the recent accuracy drop. Not much happens for a second as the mammalian paws at his face in an attempt to scratch off some of the dirt. Suddenly! The Chikorita leaps from below, tackling the foe for a decent amount of damage from the Dig. Eevee flounders rearward, managing to regain his feet in midair as a few chips of mud clear from his mug. The frenzied Hoshiko doesn’t leave time for recovery however, adding insult to injury as she kicks and punches the defenceless fox. Tossing Lucas against the tall tree in Frustration, the grass type’s nose begins flaring as she attempts to calm down. But what’s this!? Lucas isn’t keen to let that happen, buffering the reptile’s rage with a second Taunt and crushing any thoughts of defensive moves on their part. With the round at an end, the toxic seeps further into Hoshiko and the thorns leave deeper cuts on Lucas... Ouch...

Hoshiko
Health 94%
Energy 80%
Status PSN Very frustrated. Taunted.

Lucas
Health 77%
Energy 80%
Status THRN Bulk Up. Vision impaired.

Lilblue, followed by SP

[lilboocorsola]

"Use SECRET POWER. Then grab the opponent with VINE WHIP and slam him against the tree. Finish with a blast of DRAGONBREATH."

[SP-Eevee]

"Try and get some of that stuff out your eyes, your main priority should be Psych Up however to gain your opponent's state of mind, Frustration once you recover form Vine Whip using your sense of hearing rather than sight if needed. Then remember those inflicted statuses by finishing with Facade again use that sensitive hearing of yours if your eyes continue to fail you."

[Emp]

With her trainer’s go-ahead, Hoshiko leaps forward with a look of sheer frenzy. She closes the distance between her and the brown fox, her mouth cracking open as a white beam of light bursts forward. The blast sends Lucas back a few paces, causing him decent pain before he shifts back to an upright stance. He seems fine at first glance, however the Secret side-effect of the attack hastily takes course as sparks of yellow jump up and down the furry brown coat. The small Eevee whimpers in pain, far too locked in paralysis to offer a decent rebuttal! Of all the rotten luck! Hoshiko doesn’t seem to mind this at all, the saurapod snorting to herself before extending a twosome of slender Vines from her dotted collar. The green ropes easily wrap around the stiff foe, flinging him from the frazzled grassland and against the hefty cherry tree. Pink petals suddenly shake loose from the giant sakura in wake of the attack, the small Eevee landing headfirst before dropping lifelessly to the roots of the shrub. The duo of appendages Whip back into Hoshiko’s neck as she cackles maliciously, steadily becoming impartial to taunts effects due to her decent footing. The bruised Lucas stutters back to his paws after a few moments, a nasty bruise on his forehead saying more than enough about his riffled rage. It looked as though the Psych Up was unnecessary at this point, the angry fox cub speeding forward with a slight limp before throwing himself onto the enemy grass type. A flurry of unruly kicks and punches ensue, Chikorita screaming in pain as the mammal’s claws dig into her glossy skin in light of Eevee’s Frustration. The attack does decent damage, although Lucas’s Beauty Points are only just compensated by his Adaptability. The dinosaur then throws off its foe with a spell of Draconic energy puffed from her mouth. The glittery Breath of purple sends Eevee onto its back again, the fox soon ricocheting from where he rolled with a hardened Facade. The plethora of status conditions thwarting the evolution Pokémon only fuel the strike of force, Chikorita taking yet another drop in health as bruises and scrapes form up her body. The Toxic seeps even further into Chikorita as the lattice of Thorns continue to squeeze Eevee. Conversely it looked as though the nasty statuses didn’t have long to last, their bitter sting usually not as permanent in anime styled battles.

Hoshiko
Health 56%
Energy 70%
Status PSN Very frustrated.

Lucas
Health 59%
Energy 70%
Status THRN PAR Bulk Up.

SP, followed by Lilblue

[SP-Eevee]

"Right, show her your own Secret Power, test your luck with Metronome and get in there with another Facade."

[lilboocorsola]

"GIGA DRAIN, then try to CALM your MIND. COUNTER his FACADE."

[Emp]

The small fox starts off with a dose of Secret Power, her glossy fur shimmering a blinding white as she sends forth a beam laced with... Confusion! Yep, the beam sends Hoshiko back a pace, her mind suddenly rattled with a purple cloud as bewilderment settles in. She attempts to return the favour with Giga Drain, but the nasty status is all too much as she hurts herself in confusion. Lucas giggles cutely, hopping onto his hind-legs and waggling his paws. The mitts begin glowing a blinding white, the Metronome turning his fangs a yellow green as he pounces forward. The cub gnaws on Hoshiko’s side causing her to howl in pain, Bug Bite proving super effective. Whilst feeling weak and confused, the Chikorita tries best to relax, enhancing her brainwaves and Calming her Mind which blows away the cloud of confusion. Maintaining his winning streak, Lucas staggers forward yet again, unleashing a flurry of kicks and punches with a nasty Facade! The attack takes serious damage, the twofold status, Same-Type-Attack-Bonus, Bulked-Up muscles and Eevee’s ability all coming into consideration. However the nasty twinge in Hoshiko’s neck is nothing compared to the plethora of energy she was able to produce through Counter. The red wave discharges from the leafy sauropod, causing twice the damage she just received with Lucas shooting rearward from the massive blow. He barely manages to get to his feet, whimpering in pain. However, the net of thorns continue their chokehold, this time proving fatal as the fox with little less than 10% health previously is squeezed to a KO. Just a second later, Toxic seeps further too, the progresive poison also draining what little life Chikorita had stored...

Hoshiko
Health 00%
Energy 50%
Status KO'd

Lucas
Health 00%
Energy 45%
Status KO'd

"Lucas was first to go down... Jess and Hoshiko are the winners!"
Hoshiko receives 2 levels for her victory. Lilblue on the other hand receives this nifty little
That's three trophies, you're on your way to the gym challenge! Congradulations and Good Luck!

Wow... What's funny is I was ready to post up with both Pokemon having less than 10% hp left, then I realised I hadn't even taken the status damage. That was a good game girls, I'm suprised it didn't last longer but that's what high-damage moves and heavy status does to a battle. See ya both next time *flees*

[lilboocorsola]

Originally Posted by empoleon dynamite

Hoshiko receives 2 levels for her victory. Lilblue on the other hand receives this nifty little
That's three trophies, you're on your way to the gym challenge! Congradulations and Good Luck!

Raising Hoshiko to Lv. 5 and picking up my third Beginner Trophy. ^-^ Thanks for the great battle, Speevee. And thanks for reffing us, emp.

*flees*