User blog comment:Cfp3157/Pokémon Tournament: Ken Fukusaki vs. Daniel/@comment-422690-20141006003356

Round 1: Killer Croc v Chomper

Ken: Daniel:

This is nearly a mirror match. The same Pokemon with the same ability with a large overlap in their moveset. This fight really boils down to the small things. Chomper’s held item, Leftovers, gives him a passive healing boost. Croc’s Scope Lens gives him an increased critical hit chance. Croc also resists three of Chomper’s attacks, while Chomper only resists two of Croc’s. Ultimately, this will be in favor of Croc, though barely.

Round 2: Fists O’ Fury v Pidgeotto

Ken: Daniel:

This is an… interesting match. Both Pokemon are teched against each other, with several super effective moves. Fists, however, has a far better setup in terms of moves, ability, and item. Pidgeotto’s Keen Eye won’t help him at all here, and the Focus Band will only help once, if it triggers at all. Meanwhile, Fists has Iron Fist and Muscle Band, a combo (first seen with my Shale) that increases effectiveness of his moves by a shit-tonne. This will be a very, very close match thanks to the type advantages both sides have, but overall Fists can put more power behind his moves.

Win: Fists O’ Fury

Round 3: Elefun v Slimer

Ken: Daniel:

Elefun is royally screwed. His trump cards – Dig and Rollout – are completely nullified by Haunter’s type and ability. This leaves his only offensive move as Iron Tail. Slimer’s Torment can effectively prevent any damage from being done any other turn. Elefun isn’t a ghost type, so Curse (which he can’t learn anyway…) is a simple stat boost, like Rock Polish, while Scary Face is a debuff. Slimer is teched very, very well against Elefun.

Win: Slimer

Round 4: LitLeolab v Bastiodon

Ken: Daniel:

LitLeolab is not only a blatant attempt to get a vote from me through attempted flattery, but also completely fucked against Bastiodon. Most of his moves are at a severe (1/4) type disadvantage, and Bastiodon is not only built like a tank, but he has a passive healing item. LL can do little else except chip away at Bastiodon’s health and watch as his efforts are nullified by the Leftovers. And placing your Pokemon that knows an entry hazard move fourth is a really interesting choice.

Win: Bastiodon

Round 5: Phantom v Shadowcat

Ken: Daniel:

Phantom’s injured right out of the ball with Stealth Rock. Her ability also works against her, thanks to Shadowcat’s Synchronization. That being said, her held item will boost the power of her grass type moves, which already get a STAB. This is important to Leech Seed in particular, since that’s her healing move. Shadowcat’s got Leftovers (seriously, you could make a f**ing meal out of all the leftovers Daniel’s pokemon have) as a passive heal, and can strike pretty hard. Ultimately, Phantom’s going to carry a win, though not without taking a severe beating.

Win: Phantom

Round 6: Art v Jetstream

Ken: Daniel:

Right off the bat, Art’s getting hit with Stealth RockNeither of these guys have super effective moves. Art’s held item will boost the power of his attacks, but he has a great deal of support moves. Additionally, he has a type disadvantage against two of his three moves. The third is the highly-potent Fly, which has that semi-invulnerable turn going for it, but Jetstream has defense-boosting moves it can use to block. The biggest nail in Art’s coffin, however, is Rest. Rest is a functionally useless move against high-powered opponents, and actually hinders. The opponent can knock your health right back down, if not farther down, in three turns, and they don’ need to worry about you attacking.

Win: Jetstream

Round 7: Killer Croc v Slimer

Ken: Daniel:

Croc’s hit by Stealth Rock immediately as the fight begins, and he’s going to be weak from his knock down drag-out fight with Chomper. Haunter, on the other hand, is nearly fresh from his victory against Elefun. Croc has a single super effective move, which Torment will keep him from spamming, and two moves that won’t even hit. Meanwhile, that Hypnosis/Nightmare combo will hit hard, and Slimer’s held item gives him passive healing. Overall, Slimer actually pulls a win here.

Win: Slimer

Round 8: Fists O’ Fury v Bastiodon

Ken: Daniel:

Once again, Stealth Rock takes its toll. Fists, however, is resistant to it, so he’s not getting hit too hard. What he will be doing is laying the pain on Bastiodon with Brick Break and Mach Punch, both of which are x4 super effectives. Bring Iron Fist and Muscle Belt into play, this might actually be a one-punch match.

Win: Fists O’ Fury

Round 9: Phantom v Jetstream

Ken: Daniel:

Once again, Stealth Rock hits Phantom, who is utterly fucked in this match. She’s weak from her fight against Shadowcat, two of her moves won’t hit, and two are resisted 1/4x. This isn’t even taking Jetstream’s Mega Evolution into account. Phantom’s just getting bent over and subjected to atrocities here.

Win: Jetstream

Round 10: Fists O’ Fury v Slimer

Ken: Daniel:

Once again, Stealth Rock hits Fists O’ Fury, who is utterly fucked in this match. Not only is he still injured from fighting Pidgeotto, but a majority of his attacks won’t even hit. Slimer, meanwhile, is still nearly fresh, and still has Torment. Fists will fall in this one.

Win: Slimer

Final Count

Ken: Daniel:

Daniel narrowly beats out Ken Fukusaki