Versus Espeon: Yamask will lead, throwing up a Crafty Shield first turn to protect from status moves. Livio will focus on using Shadow Ball for the chance of lowering Espeon's special defense. If at any point Espeon uses a super-effective move (looking at you, Bite) Yamask will Disable it. Yamask resists Psychic and is immune to Normal moves, so hopefully Yamask can solo Espeon.
But if Yamask seems to be in trouble, Livio will switch it out for Scovillain, who will Crunch until Espeon goes down.
Versus Mr. Mime: Enter Clodsire, holding a Payapa Berry, to halve one super-effective Psychic attack while Clod sets up. In order: Yawn first, then Toxic to inflict Poison, then Amnesia to raise its own Special Defense as preparation for when Mr. Mime wakes up. His plan of attack will center on Poison Tail for the increased crit ratio. If Clodsire looks like he'll be KO'd in a few turns, he will Substitute for the chance to get off a Toxic Spikes first.
Regardless of whether Clodsire goes down or not, after the Toxic Spikes, Skiploom will sub in for it to wait out Mr. Mime's inevitable KO to Poison. She will use Bounce for the physical STAB, and Synthesis if necessary to outlast Mr. Mime...
Versus Alakazam: ... because Livio has her pop a Leech Seed on Alakazam before switching to Bramblin!
Bramblin leads with Infestation, so all told, Alakazam will suffer damage over time from Poison, Leech Seed, and Infestation! (Livio may be retired, but he still recognizes that overkill is how you survive...) He will use Hex for damage as its power is doubled as long as Alakazam is Poisoned. Should Bramblin still end up in deeper trouble than Alakazam, he uses Pain Split to further harm it before Ursaluna takes his place.
Ursaluna moves pretty slow, so she will bide her time with Payback and Rest if necessary while waiting for all the damage over time to take down Alakazam.
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Badge/Gym Leader: sabrina / marsh badge
Elite/Regular: regular
Team: Ursaluna (68) | Skiploom (65) | Scovillain (62) | Bramblin (62) | Clodsire (60) | Yamask (58)
Battle Details: Baby's first Gym Battle! Livio has been studying strategy and is in town, so... why not!
Versus Espeon:
Yamask will lead, throwing up a Crafty Shield first turn to protect from status moves. Livio will focus on using Shadow Ball for the chance of lowering Espeon's special defense. If at any point Espeon uses a super-effective move (looking at you, Bite) Yamask will Disable it. Yamask resists Psychic and is immune to Normal moves, so hopefully Yamask can solo Espeon.
But if Yamask seems to be in trouble, Livio will switch it out for Scovillain, who will Crunch until Espeon goes down.
Versus Mr. Mime:
Enter Clodsire, holding a Payapa Berry, to halve one super-effective Psychic attack while Clod sets up. In order: Yawn first, then Toxic to inflict Poison, then Amnesia to raise its own Special Defense as preparation for when Mr. Mime wakes up. His plan of attack will center on Poison Tail for the increased crit ratio. If Clodsire looks like he'll be KO'd in a few turns, he will Substitute for the chance to get off a Toxic Spikes first.
Regardless of whether Clodsire goes down or not, after the Toxic Spikes, Skiploom will sub in for it to wait out Mr. Mime's inevitable KO to Poison. She will use Bounce for the physical STAB, and Synthesis if necessary to outlast Mr. Mime...
Versus Alakazam:
... because Livio has her pop a Leech Seed on Alakazam before switching to Bramblin!
Bramblin leads with Infestation, so all told, Alakazam will suffer damage over time from Poison, Leech Seed, and Infestation! (Livio may be retired, but he still recognizes that overkill is how you survive...) He will use Hex for damage as its power is doubled as long as Alakazam is Poisoned. Should Bramblin still end up in deeper trouble than Alakazam, he uses Pain Split to further harm it before Ursaluna takes his place.
Ursaluna moves pretty slow, so she will bide her time with Payback and Rest if necessary while waiting for all the damage over time to take down Alakazam.