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Post by Caramell 🍬 on Jul 28, 2022 10:44:35 GMT 11
Bugsy raised a curious eyebrow at Tristan’s comment. Although he didn’t get the joke that the blonde-haired water type trainer had made, he didn’t question it. It could have honestly meant anything. Bugsy thought that Tristan was referring to the way the battle was waging like a storm where the tides kept changing from one side to the other. “We’re hoping to change the tides of this storm in our favor, aren’t we girl?” He asked his Scyther with a gentle smile. The large mantis swung her arms at her sides before holding them up in a battle stance as she gave a sharp, shrill cry, “Sccyyytheerr!” She promised to do her best to make Bugsy proud and loved nothing more than impressing her trainer. “Scyther let’s give them another Dual Wingbeat, shall we?” Scyther nodded as Nami stood firm and ready and began preparing the icy blast of energy from her mouth. As a bright light blue light formed inside of the blue turtle’s jaws, the large green mantis sped off across the ground in hot pursuit of her prey. “I’m not so sure keeping Nami on the field was the best move.” Bugsy noted with a worried glance at Tristan’s Pokemon. Part of his job was helping trainers learn more about themselves and their battling styles with their team, so that they could hope to claim a win with their Pokemon. “Unless you were using a priority move, you’re playing a high-stakes game with chances. Even with my Scyther suffering from confusion.” He nodded firmly. Scyther swung around at all of the imaginary visions of Nami as she tried to attack her opponent. Large trees were slashed in half across their base and crashed to the ground around them. The judge slapped a hand to her forehead and shook her head with a loud sigh. “Bugsy!” She cried in exasperation. “I thought we talked about this! That’s gunna require so much work to clean up.” Bugsy smiled sheepishly as he turned to the judge with an embarrassed blush. “This time it’s because she’s having a hard time telling which ones the real opponent.” He noted. Scyther’s long arms slashed into Nami on her right side, kicking her up into the air. Then her arm would swing down on her stomach to slam her back into the ground with a loud plop. “Nami is unable to battle!” The judge lifted up a large white flag and waved it out in front of Tristan and his Pokemon. “Scyther is the winner! The challenger is down to just three Pokemon while the GYM Leader only has one remaining!” She shouted as she lowered the flag expectantly. Both Bugsy and the judge would wait for Tristan to choose his next Pokemon to face off against his Scyther. Scyther landed back down on her side of the battlefield and pumped her arms triumphantly as she applauded her efforts with high-strung, “Sccytheerr sccyyy!” of jubilation. GYM Battle: Bugsy 
Weather: Indoors [attr="class","qkt-bkgd"] [attr="class","qkt-wild-pkmn"]
Scyther ♀ LV 21
HP 79% [52/66]
[attr="class","qkt-wild-imgbox"] [attr="class","qkt-pkmn-img"]  [attr="class","qkt-trainer-pkmn"]
Nami ♀ LV 24
HP 0% [0/69]
[attr="class","qkt-trainer-imgbox"] [attr="class","qkt-pkmn-img"]  Bugsy's Scyther [Technician]: Confused [1/4 Turns] Tristan's Nami [Torrent]  : Normal SP55 Scyther use Dual Wingbeat! Struggled through confusion to land a hit!
SP40 Nami used Water Pulse! Scyther is confused!
++ Scyther's health dropped to 48%! Scyther consumes Sitrus Berry and gained +20 HP! ++
Mod Notes: Neptune has fainted. Nami has fainted.
Nami has fainted!  Please call out your next Pokemon. |
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Post by Hunter on Aug 1, 2022 21:32:29 GMT 11
Tristan noticed Bugsy raise his eyebrow in confusion at the joke the blonde haired teen had made and was a little disappointed that the purple haired bug type enthusiast did not get as much of a kick out of the statement as he had. Tristan had assumed the gym leader would have seen his last name on the registration form that had to be completed before the gym challenge was to commence but completely understood that paperwork was likely the last thing Bugsy wanted to worry about on a daily basis.
Scyther was once again ordered to utilize its beyond effective Dual Wingbeat attack by her trainer, to which Bugsy question Tristan's thought process behind keeping Nami in battle. Tristan was all too aware of the great risk that he was taking, the blonde haired teen wasn't going to be defeated and have any excuses to lean upon, earning a victory today would be through a mixture of grit, determination and of course a sprinkle of luck.
"I have to take any chance I get, you never know when the next opportunity might arise"
A worried look could be seen etched on Tristan's face as Bugsy's Scyther went into a pseudo-rampage attempting to attack Nami, as a result large trees that surrounded the battlefield were slashed in half across the base and crashed onto the battlefield, much to the judge's disgust. Soon enough Scyther's ever powerful attack found its mark and slashed into her water type opponent's right side of the body, consecutively knocking her into the air before the green mantis pokemon's arm swung down onto Nami's stomach slamming her back into the ground, clearly unconscious. Out of the three remaining pokemon in Tristan's team, only Mako the Carvanha posed a possible challenge to Bugsy's Scyther, so stalling to bring Nami, the alpha female of his team back into the swing of things was the move he was going to have to risk moving forward. Tristan retrieved a star-piece like medicinal item known as a revive and a green colored recovery medicine, the blonde haired boy then proceed to release Poseidon the Remoraid onto the battlefield that was now littered with fallen trees. Tristan proceed to release Poseidon the Remoraid from his pokeball and then made his way over to his fainted Wartortle and begun the revival and healing process, while doing so he made sure to let Posiedon know he believed in him,
"Poseidon, I need you to be strong for me, it's not going to be easy but you're a fighter my boy!"
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Post by Caramell 🍬 on Aug 2, 2022 20:43:08 GMT 11
Bugsy smiled as Tristan explained his thought process. It wasn’t the worst strategy that he had heard of. It also made a lot of sense for many trainers when facing off against a GYM Leader such as Bugsy. Perhaps, Tristan had underestimated his bugs more than he realized, and was now starting to pay the price for it? “An opportunity with confusion isn’t the worst plan to have.” Bugsy nodded thoughtfully as he turned his attention towards his bladed mantis. “But I don’t think Nami was fully prepared for the consequences when the plan failed, you know? Sometimes, it’s best to risk a round or two to heal your Pokemon or even switch out for someone stronger.” Bugsy explained his logic. What good was a team if you let them all faint for a chance or even just a single heavy hitter? Tristan called out his next Pokemon which was a strange looking silver suckerfish. The Remoraid flopped about on the ground, managing to hop into a large puddle of water that the previous rain had caused. When Tristan spoke to his Pokemon, Bugsy smiled. It reminded him of the many times he had worked in the fields with his Scyther as they battled side-by-side with one another. How many matches had they lost before they were able to make a name for themselves, all those years ago? Back when Bugsy wasn’t focused on leading a GYM. Back when it wasn’t about giving new challengers the strongest fight they’d had to witness so far? “Your Poseidon looks a little weak for this fight, though, don’t you think?” Bugsy asked quizzically and nodded towards his Scyther. “As much as I’d hate to do this, I do have to do my best as a GYM Leader. Scyther, please use your Dual Wingbeat once more.”Scyther smiled with delight as she swung her blades at her sides. As soon as Tristan readied himself to give Nami the healing revival potion, the large green mantis rushed out across the battlefield. She would slice into the small suckerfish, knocking the little silver scaled Pokemon from one muddied water puddle to another. It only took one long swing of Scyther’s sharp arm to knock the fish out, however, causing the large mantis to jump back on her side of the battlefield near her trainer with her arms crossed. “Scccyyyy!” She seemed to complain about how weak her opponent was. Bugsy nodded with a laugh. “It’s ok, Scyther, I’m sure Tristan isn’t quite done with his plan yet.” He noted with a raised eyebrow, wondering what the water type enthusiast had in store next. GYM Battle: Bugsy
Weather: Indoors [attr="class","qkt-bkgd"] [attr="class","qkt-wild-pkmn"]
Scyther ♀ LV 21
HP 79% [52/66]
[attr="class","qkt-wild-imgbox"] [attr="class","qkt-pkmn-img"] [attr="class","qkt-trainer-pkmn"]
Poseidon ♀ LV 24
HP 0% [0/44]
[attr="class","qkt-trainer-imgbox"] [attr="class","qkt-pkmn-img"]  Bugsy's Scyther [Technician]: Confused [2/4 Turns] Tristan's Poseidon [Sniper]: Normal SP+Tristan uses Revive on Nami!
SP55 Scyther use Dual Wingbeat! Struggled through confusion to land a hit!
Mod Notes: Neptune has fainted. Poseidon has fainted. Nami HP 51% [35/69] participated! Deducting -1 Revive from Tristan's bag.
Poseidon has fainted!  Please call out your next Pokemon. ;_; I'm so sorry, rng is not letting you get one confused round in yet! Also, because Poseidon fainting on round 1 you still have the Full Restore in your bag! |
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Post by Hunter on Oct 10, 2023 19:54:07 GMT 11
Tristan's real long term plan to lead him along the path to victory was a real roll of the dice, to him it was well worth the gamble in order to emerge victorious from the gym challenge against the formidable leader Bugsy. The bug type gym leader was an encyclopedia of knowledge as Tristan had already learnt first hand, the purple haired male appeared prepared for any and all situations that Tristan and his team presented to him.
The blonde haired male felt a guilty conscience weighing upon him, it was never going to be easy to watch your own pokemon faint in battle for the purpose of enabling a teammate to take the shot for the win. Poseidon flopped around in a large puddle of water that lied on the battlefield, the silver suckerfish like pokemon was like a lamb to the slaughter as Bugsy's instructed his menacing Scyther to again utilize its devastating Dual Wingbeat attack.
"Thank-you Poseidon for that, I will do my best to not let this opportunity go to waste!"
Tristan returned the fainted Poseidon back into his pokeball to allow him to rest and recover, immediately after doing so the blonde haired male provided Nami with a golden crystal like medicine that returned the previously fainted pokemon back to consciousness. Nami surveyed her surroundings and noticed the menacing mantis pokemon still on the opposite side of the battlefield, her immediate realization was that she was the last one left standing as she sprung back to life and prepared to battle,
"Welcome back Nami girl, rest up for a little longer"
Nami turned and looked at Tristan with a confused look, was she not the last one standing ready to battle? As it was soon revealed, Tristan released Mako the Carvanha from his pokeball. Nami moved back towards her trainers side as she observed her hot-headed piranha like teammate who appeared to be eyeing off his mantis like opponent, Mako was salivating at the sheer thought of defeating such a beast as the one that currently opposed him.
"Mako, welcome to the fight of our lives! Let's hit Bugsy's Scyther with your Aqua Jet attack!"
You wouldn't have to tell Mako an order twice, the piranha pokemon was raring and tearing to get a taste of the action. Mako's body became surrounded by water as it shot itself like a rocket towards Bugsy's Scyther in hopes of slamming into it with his rough skinned exterior.
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Post by Pixel on Oct 12, 2023 11:27:07 GMT 11
Aqua Jet. Too fast for even scyther to out speed. "Counter with a U-Turn," Bugsy commanded, curious as to what this monotype trainer would bring out next. Was this another play to give his horsea a chance to rest? No? He chose an aggressive attack, which was meant to deal damage. Was he dragging out time in hopes the confusion would whittle down scyther's health? All Bugsy knew was that the dark type would not be able to withstand a strong bug move from scyther before getting knocked out too. "You know, that is a bit of an unusual pokemon for me to see. It is always fascinating to get to know trainers through their party members. I think it shows a lot about a person." He smiled. "I'm still curious about your big plan. How are you going to rise to the challenge? I see a gleam in your eye. You've got something cooking." As he chattered, Scyther surged forth, scythes splayed, ready to meet the fish head on. But that was when things suddenly went awry. She tried to bring her claws down on top of Mako as he collided with her abdomen, however, the force of the impact sent her dizzied self staggering. She blinked hard, fighting for focus, before zipping as fast as she could in return at Mako, hoping this time to hit...only to plow past...right into one of the trees lining the sides of the arena. Leaves fell from the force of the impact. A confused caterpie even flailed and dangled from the branch it was dislodged from, crying out in panic. "...A coin flip," Bugsy murmured. "It seems the confusion tactic is paying off at last." GYM Battle: Bugsy
Weather: Indoors [attr="class","qkt-bkgd"] [attr="class","qkt-wild-pkmn"]
Scyther ♀ LV 21
HP 38% [25/66]
[attr="class","qkt-wild-imgbox"] [attr="class","qkt-pkmn-img"] [attr="class","qkt-trainer-pkmn"]
Mako LV 23
HP 100% [63/63]
[attr="class","qkt-trainer-imgbox"] [attr="class","qkt-pkmn-img"]  Bugsy's Scyther [Technician]: Confused [3/4 Turns] Tristan's Mako [Rough Skin]: Normal SP+ Mako uses Aqua Jet!
SP55 Scyther hits herself in confusion!
Mod Notes: Neptune has fainted. Poseidon has fainted. Nami HP 51% [35/69] participated!
Confusion? 7ZDW4Cwa1-100
Aqua Jet:
Crit? 1-16 Strength? 1-16
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Post by Hunter on Oct 12, 2023 17:57:37 GMT 11
Leaving a battle as important as this up to a game of chance was a risky strategy to follow, Tristan however remained as calm as a cucumber under the growing pressure. One would have thought that Tristan having a Carvanha on his team was a confusing decision in itself, especially given his past encounter with its evolved form Sharpedo back home in Pacifidlog Town in the Hoenn Region. Bugsy made note of the gleam in the eye that appeared to be abundantly obvious to those paying attention, Tristan smiled and responded,
"Everything is worth taking a chance, I would kick myself if I left here knowing I didn't exhaust each and every opportunity that presented itself!"
Both Bugsy and Tristan intently watched as the latest round of the battle unfolded. Mako's aqua jet attack was lightning quick, the impact of the move forced the mantis pokemon to wildly attempt to return serve, only to unleash the vicious fury of its scythe like arms into a tree that lined the side of the arena. While Bugsy's Scyther had proven to be Tristan's toughest challenge to date, the mantis pokemon wasn't unbeatable, it was just going to take a combination of skill and a sprinkle of luck,
"Lady luck stay on my side, Mako let's finish her off before she finishes us off! Use your Aqua Jet attack again for me!"
Despite the fact that there was only a few stray pools of water lying around on the battlefield, Mako could smell the presence of blood as his lust to vanquish his mantis like foe was at large. Much like he had previously done moments before, the vicious piranha like pokemon's body became surrounded by water with his sights set firmly on the mantis pokemon on the opposite side of the arena to him. Tristan with a smile on his face could only keep the situation light hearted despite how hot-headed his Carvanha was in battle,
"Sometimes a trainer and pokemon can be completely different personalities, like this little dude is vicious, meanwhile I would be lucky to be able to hurt a fly"
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Post by Pixel on Oct 14, 2023 4:04:03 GMT 11
"Scyther, you can do this. Counter with U-Turn," Bugsy called out. He watched with a partial smile as the fish jetted as fast as possible across the arena to plow into Scyther again. But this time, Scyther seemed to at last snap out of her confused state and focus on the battle properly. In a snap decision, she launched forward as fast as she could, meeting the fish halfway. They sprang apart, Mako flopping to the ground, out cold...and Scyther panting. She even knelt for a moment, her abdomen looking chaffed and scuffed from Mako's rough skin. But even though she was barely holding on, she was still in the fight. This wasn't over. "Your Mako was very impressive," Bugsy praised. "Smart choice going for priority moves. He did well. But I believe this fight isn't over yet. You healed one of your party, yes? So...what next?" He grinned. His eyes sparkled with enthusiasm. Scyther was growing tired, but a good, hard, fight was always appreciated by the mantis. They both loved a challenge. GYM Battle: Bugsy
Weather: Indoors [attr="class","qkt-bkgd"] [attr="class","qkt-wild-pkmn"]
Scyther ♀ LV 21
HP 3% [2/66]
[attr="class","qkt-wild-imgbox"] [attr="class","qkt-pkmn-img"] [attr="class","qkt-trainer-pkmn"]
Mako LV 23
HP 0% [0/63]
[attr="class","qkt-trainer-imgbox"] [attr="class","qkt-pkmn-img"] Bugsy's Scyther [Technician]: Confused [4/4 Turns] Tristan's Mako [Rough Skin]: Normal SP+ Mako uses Aqua Jet!
SP55 Scyther used U-Turn! Scyther broke free of confusion
Scyther is hurt by rough skin!
Mako fainted!
Please choose next pokemon
Mod Notes: Neptune has fainted. Poseidon has fainted. Nami HP 51% [35/69] participated!
Confusion? T58Uu7V91-100
Aqua Jet:
Crit? 1-16 Strength? 1-16
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Post by Hunter on Oct 14, 2023 13:27:49 GMT 11
The battle between Bugsy and Tristan was exceptionally back and forth, as one gained momentum, the other would halt that and switch it into their favor, only to soon reverse in the opposites favor. The collision between Bugsy's Scyther and Mako the Carvanha was like two trucks colliding head on, unfortunately for the piranha like pokemon he had came off second best as he flopped to the ground unconscious from the devastating impact of the collision with the mantis pokemon. Tristan's body language was still jovial as he returned the fainted Mako into his pokeball for a well earned rest, the battle wasn't yet over but the finale was just around the corner, a smile could still be seen etched on the blonde haired male's face,
"What a showcase of talented pokemon all around, this has been a practical learning experience I'll never forget so thank-you Bugsy for the opportunity!"
Bugsy's Scyther was clearly on her last legs, a resilient beast that wasn't going to be pushed over by any random trainer who walked into the Azalea Town gym in hopes of wiping the floor with her and her bug type teammates. Nami stood aside Tristan realizing that she had a second chance to finish off the job she couldn't previously. The turtle pokemon moved to stand in front of Tristan in preparation for his upcoming attack command in what was likely to be the final chapter in this battle,
"We'll fight to the very end Nami, you're the inspirational leader of this squad, I have full faith in you girl! Let's try to finish this off with your Ice Beam attack"
The destructive ice type attack had not been utilized against Bugsy's Scyther, if it were to be successful it would no doubt freeze the mantis pokemon in its tracks and put an icy conclusion to the battle, however the speed advantage was abundantly in the bug type pokemon's favor, despite how worn down it was from the multiple opponents it had faced in battle. Nami took a deep breath to focus herself as she begun preparing her attack. |
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Post by Pixel on Oct 17, 2023 5:11:05 GMT 11
Both pokemon were weary, but it was keenly obvious what would happen given Scyther's speed advantage. When Tristan didn't heal another of his pokemon (such as that aqua jet fish), it became clear to Bugsy that this might very well be the end. "It's been a good fight! We've both given each other a few surprises," Bugsy admitted. "I guess we will see if you will walk out of here with a badge of not. Scyther, counter that ice beam with a dual wing beat!" Scyther, though ragged and ready to kneel with exhaustion, was quick to zip around that icy beam and slam Nami with a devastating dual wingbeat. And with that...it was over. Unless Tristan had an ace up his sleeve... "Do you have another pokemon?" Bugsy asked. Curious. "I got the impression from your tone that Nami might have been your last. If so..." The referee would lift a flag to declare Bugsy the winner. "You're welcome to come back and try again at any time. I look forward to your challenge."
Nami is unable to battle. Tristan is out of usable pokemon. (Tag me if I'm wrong, Hunter, and I will correct my post, but I believed you mentioned that this was your last viable pokemon)
DEFEAT
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Post by Hunter on Oct 17, 2023 12:48:29 GMT 11
The ending to the battle between Bugsy's Scyther and Tristan's Wartortle was not the happy storybook like ending that most trainers would come to expect. as the mantis pokemon's devastating Dual Wingbeat attack fainted the weary Nami. Despite how physically beat down the mantis pokemon was from the numerous opponents it had faced in this gym challenge, she continued to fight with every last morsel of energy in her body. The unshakable determination of Bugsy and his bug type team had proven to be too much for Tristan and his water type team of pokemon on this day,
"I sadly don't have another pokemon prepared for this challenge!"
Bugsy's Scyther had proven to be a formidable foe, one that wasn't simply going to be pushed over by anybody without a concrete plan in place on how to best approach defeating it. This gym battle against Bugsy had proven to be a litmus test for Tristan and his team of water type pokemon, albeit they may have been unsuccessful this time around, it would provide invaluable experience for the teenage male pokemon trainer to learn from and move forward with. Tristan returned his fainted partner Nami into her pokeball for a well earned rest, after the effort she and her teammates had put into the back and forth contest, they all deserved some rest. Tristan made his way across the arena and held his hand out to shake Bugsy's as a sign of respect and gratitude for providing him with the opportunity to challenge the Azalea Town Pokemon Gym,
"Again thank-you Bugsy for the opportunity you've provided myself and my team, I very much look forward to our next contest in the near future!"
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