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Post by Pixel on Jan 23, 2024 6:19:58 GMT 11
"Few get past magneton and fewer yet surpass skarmory. Steel types have many resistances, which make them hard to take down quickly for unprepared trainers. Especially when those steel types have counters for their weaknesses. Defeating me is indeed a test of a trainer's true mettle in battle and their ability to endure, just like the hardened minerals in the ground." Jasmine looked up at her ace then back at the claydol. "Such an unusual pokemon to see in this region. But we're not without recourse. Steelix, use ice fang!" While shaking the earth was a good strategy, Steelix withstood the quakes and rumbled out a defiant growl. Her maw filled with icy frost and she lunged forward, chomping down on Disco with a powerful bite. Before the ground-psychic type could escape her jaws, that icy chill spread deep into its body and soon, ice started to spread over its form, incapacitating it. Steelix dropped her foe and watched it float helplessly, now a block of ice that was unable to attack before it thawed! Jasmine smiled to herself, "You are not the only one getting a little luck with statuses today it seems." What would he do now that the tables turned in her favor? Gym Battle: VS Jasmine Weather: Clear [attr="class","qkt-bkgd"] [attr="class","qkt-wild-pkmn"] Steelix LV 46 HP 53% [73/139]
[attr="class","qkt-wild-imgbox"] [attr="class","qkt-pkmn-img"] ![](https://play.pokemonshowdown.com/sprites/ani/steelix.gif) [attr="class","qkt-trainer-pkmn"] Disco LV 36 HP 64% [64/100]
[attr="class","qkt-trainer-imgbox"] [attr="class","qkt-pkmn-img"] ![](https://play.pokemonshowdown.com/sprites/ani-back/claydol.gif) Jasmine's Steelix [Sturdy]: Status Disco [Levitate]: Frozen!, +1 DEF Disco consumed it's Resist Feather! Defense boosted. SP70 Disco used earth power!SP46 Steelix used ice fang! Disco was frozen!Earthpower Crit? k4RCkZTlp_1-16 Strength? p_1-16Ice Fang Crit? p_1-16 Strength? p_1-16 Freeze? p_1-100 Frozen! 1-16·1-16·1-16·1-16·1-100
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Post by Tiki on Jan 23, 2024 15:37:07 GMT 11
ooc: using 1 of alex's Full Heal, self update to 0 if Claydol still alive then use Earth Power
Ethan nodded and listened as he listened to Jasmine's reply. Of course, she was a strong gym leader of her own, and each of her own Pokemon were able to carry their own weight to give the challengers a difficult challenge. However, he was glad of his progress so far with taking down two of them. The Steelix in front of him, he figured would be down with a similar strategy.
He watched as the two exchanged moves. His ground type's ground moves against his opponent's Ice Fang, not a bad counter to whatever a challenger might brought. However, he wasn't expecting luck to swing back to Jasmine's side. While a freezing effect is rare from a Pokemon move, this event happening in the middle of this gym battle was something that he wasn't expect to happen! "Now, we're even. In the luck department." He commented.
"Well, just luck today to confuse your Magneton and have my Claydol frozen!" He jested, trying to maintain his spirit. He dug into his bag and grabbed a Full Heal, as he approached the frozen Pokemon and sprayed it around the Pokemon, melting the ice gradually. He didn't really like using items in a gym battle, but this one called for such important measure! He could feel the Steelix staring and looming tall above him, so he would have to run back quick to where the trainer stands to avoid being hit by the Steelix's next move. Should his Disco be able to withstand the Steelix's next move, he'll also give an order for yet another Earth Power once more.
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Post by Pixel on Jan 27, 2024 6:18:35 GMT 11
"Indeed. Just our luck. There is an element of surprise in every battle," Jasmine mused wryly as she held a hand up for her steelix to hold action. She watched as Ethan scurried over to spray a full heal on his claydol, slowly thawing out the pokemon so it would be able to continue the fight. A wise move. Freeze as a status could be utterly devastating. While it wasn't the main reason her steelix possessed it as a coverage move, it was nice when the status went off. "Steelix, let us see if we can repeat that luck! Use ice fang again!" The steelix lunged forward with frost in her gnarled maw of steel and rock. She crunched down on the claydol again with a devastating blow, but the claydol remained floating. The retaliating earth power knocked the steelix back and forth, and while Jasmine was certain her ace could endure the hit, this time, the attack seemed to do a little more damage. A rock even flew up and smacked the steelix in the head. The behemoth swayed. "Hold on!" But alas, she could not. The looming giant suddenly collapsed, shaking the ground like an earthquake. Jasmine bowed her head, "I see. Steelix is unable to battle. Challenger wins." She giggled and looked up, returning her ace and pressing her cheek to the pokeball as she considered her opponent, "You fought well today, and in many surprising ways. Thank you for a wonderful battle." Jasmine pocketed the pokeball and approached him, a trainer in the gym running up from the sidelines to give Jasmine what she needed. She presented to him a gleaming badge, a TM and his reward money. "For defeating me, you have earned the Mineral badge. Possession of this badge grants you the ability to use the HM Dive outside of battle. And this TM contains Iron Tail, a powerful steel type move that can be used to strike a devastating blow to your opponent. I wish you the best of luck on your journey." Gym Battle: VS Jasmine Weather: Clear [attr="class","qkt-bkgd"] [attr="class","qkt-wild-pkmn"] Steelix LV 46 HP 0% [0/139]
[attr="class","qkt-wild-imgbox"] [attr="class","qkt-pkmn-img"] ![](https://play.pokemonshowdown.com/sprites/ani/steelix.gif) [attr="class","qkt-trainer-pkmn"] Disco LV 36 HP 26% [26/100]
[attr="class","qkt-trainer-imgbox"] [attr="class","qkt-pkmn-img"] ![](https://play.pokemonshowdown.com/sprites/ani-back/claydol.gif) Jasmine's Steelix [Sturdy]: Status Disco [Levitate]: +1 DEF SP+ Alex used Full Heal on ClaydolSP46 Steelix used Ice Fang 70+ Claydol used earth power!
Steelix fainted!
VICTORY
Claydol gained 2300 exp 5121/3997
Disco grew to LV 37
1124/4219 exp to next level
Gulpin gained +1 LV and grew to LV 18
Rewards:
£5,200
Mineral Badge
TM23 Iron Tail Can use HM09 Dive outside of battle
Ice Fang Hit? 3_Kxf|yMp_1-100 Crit? p_1-16 Strength? p_1-16 Freeze? p_1-100Earthpower Crit? p_1-16 Strength? p_1-161-100·1-16·1-16·1-100·1-16·1-16
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Post by Tiki on Jan 28, 2024 3:50:35 GMT 11
Luck was something that Ethan didn't thought would be the element of decision for victory in this battle. Sure, he was thinking to use it during his first battle against the Magneton, but that was it. The freeze effect from the Steelix's Ice Fang was indeed a surprise that he was not expecting, although he wasn't surprised by Jasmine's Pokemon having that move for possible type coverage.
The mighty Steelix used Ice Fang again, which thankfully didn't freeze Disco this time. It would have been pretty bad luck if his Pokemon were to be frozen twice! The Claydol returned the favor by using an Earth Power, shaking the consciousness and fortune out of the Steelix. The giant mineral snake fell to the ground with a loud thud, shaking up a soft cloud of sand and dust one last time. The battle had finally ended, and Jasmine had handed him his prizes as part of the routine.
The trainer exhaled in relief before walking over to receive his prizes. This Steelix certainly was tougher than the one guarding the ore for the blacksmith, which he had completed a few weeks ago. Ethan replied back to Jasmine, "Thanks, you too! This was actually kind of tough, but I am surprised I won. Alright, I should go back to Pokemon Center to warm up before it gets too cold to walk." He pocketed away the items, briefly wondering where would he even get the Dive machine, and what would the move Iron Tail looked like in action.
ooc: taking amulet coin out of Charizard on my way out. the item is back in Penelope's inventory as intended
saw pixel typo but since vs skarmory gulpin went to level 18, it was now level 19 after steelix
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