Challenge 8 progress tracking and results

Round 1

Snivy-LolliPopGirlMeow(GDA): Hydreigon vs. Heatmor-StepSoneful(VSS): Didn’t choose

Snivy wins the matchup

Durant-Woodenfan(GDA): Eelektross vs. Zebstrika-TheZappingZebstrika(MRS): Klinklang

Steel attacks not very effective on Electric; Durant wins the matchup

Purrloin-dudeski7373(MRS): Swanna vs. Swanna-kevandkeith42120 (KJS): Scrafty

Flying types have the advantage over fighting types; Purrloin wins the matchup

Braviary-PokemonFanKH2(VSS): Durant vs. Garbodor-xtiandg0914(GDA): Dewott

Steel attacks not very effective on Water; Garbodor wins the matchup

Simisage-NegaSub(VSS): Bisharp vs. Panpour-joshytje5(KJS): Eelektross

Steel attacks not very effective on Electric; Panpour wins the matchup

Joltik-ShinyStoutland(GDA): Cofagrigus vs. Axew-yymastaconfuctious(VSS): Scrafty

Dark super effective on Ghost; Axew wins the matchup

Mienshao-TheVaporeon123(KJS): Didn’t choose vs. Escavalier-TheMysterious2634(GDA): Landorus

Escavalier wins the matchup

Cofagrigus-THEDKA3(MRS): Stunfisk vs. Blitzle-kietgreen(VSS): Victini

Ground super effective on fire; Cofagrigus wins the matchup

Pignite-gopokemon121(KJS): Pignite vs. Bouffalant-jacobwinner1999(MRS): Seismitoad

Ground and Water super effective on Fire; Bouffalant wins the matchup

Rule addition: Once you select a Pokemon, you cannot select the same Pokemon nor an evolutionary relative of that Pokemon for the remainder of the tournament. Remember, UNOVA Pokemon only!

And now the 23 contestants that got a bye in Round 1 will join the challenge here in Round 2

Round 2

1.Snivy-LolliPopGirlMeow(GDA) vs. Scolipede-vidiogamemaster101(MRS)

2.Panpour-joshytje5(KJS) vs. Gurdurr-shadethedarksoul8(VSS)

3.Volcarona-wifishark8(VSS) vs. Scraggy-ForrestMightyena247(GDA)

4.Garbodor-xtiandg0914(GDA) vs. Petilil-pokemonand9(VSS)

5.Cofagrigus-THEDKA3(MRS) vs. Virizion-TheLazyRiku(KJS)

6.Scrafty-redfrog45(KJS) vs. Cottonee-eddyjose fuentes(GDA)

7.Ferrothorn-2319mi(GDA) vs. Lilligant-clilmama33830(MRS)

8.Durant-Woodenfan(GDA) vs. Cubchoo-less4u2c(MRS)

9.Escavalier-TheMysterious2634(GDA) vs. Ducklett-shadowkirby10100(KJS)

10.Zoroark-firefang20(VSS) vs. Leavanny-masterofflam(GDA)

11.Carracosta-CharmanderIsAwesome(KJS) vs. Munna-tacoburger22(MRS)

12.Purrloin-dudeski7373(MRS) vs. Keldeo(Resolute)-Franky494(KJS)

13.Tepig-firebid1030(VSS) vs. Pidove-Rhbkblader88(MRS)

14.Axew-yymastaconfuctious(VSS) vs. Cinccino-Bunpuffy(MRS)

15.Bouffalant-jacobwinner1999(MRS) vs. Bisharp-regice112(GDA)

16.Sandile-nintendofan204(KJS) vs. Golurk-PoryfulZ(GDA)

Here's who's left based on teams

VSS: 6 members

MRS: 9 members

KJS: 7 members

GDA: 10 members

The GDA are in the best position right now but MRS are not far behind. Both VSS and KJS will hope to have less casualties this round to give themselves a chance to get back in this.

16 players will move on to Round 3. So pm me saying which Pokemon you choose and you have 12 hours! Of course knowing me I might take longer than that but I'm doing my best haha :) Let me know if you have any questions

Round 2 results(Updated 9/10/2013 12:30 PM PST)

Round 2

1.Snivy-LolliPopGirlMeow(GDA): Haxorus vs. Scolipede-vidiogamemaster101(MRS): Kyurem

Ice and Dragon>Dragon; Scolipede wins the matchup

2.Panpour-joshytje5(KJS): Virizion vs. Gurdurr-shadethedarksoul8(VSS): Scolipede

Bug and Poison resistant to Scolipede’s types; Gurdurr wins the matchup

3.Volcarona-wifishark8(VSS): Eelektross vs. Scraggy-ForrestMightyena247(GDA): Scolipede

Random tiebreaker: Base Stat Total; Volcarona wins the matchup

4.Garbodor-xtiandg0914(GDA): Haxorus vs. Petilil-pokemonand9(VSS)

Garbodor wins matchup by default

5.Cofagrigus-THEDKA3(MRS): Samurott vs. Virizion-TheLazyRiku(KJS): Excadrill

Water super effective against Ground; Cofagrigus wins the matchup

6.Scrafty-redfrog45(KJS): Scrafty vs. Cottonee-eddyjose fuentes(GDA): Eelektrik

Random tiebreaker: Base Stat Total; Scrafty wins the matchup

7.Ferrothorn-2319mi(GDA): Dewott vs. Lilligant-clilmama33830(MRS): Chandelure

Water super effective against Dewott; Ferrothorn wins the matchup

8.Durant-Woodenfan(GDA): Ferrothorn vs. Cubchoo-less4u2c(MRS): Beartic

Steel supereffective on Ice; Durant wins the matchup

9.Escavalier-TheMysterious2634(GDA): Eelektross vs. Ducklett-shadowkirby10100(KJS)

Escavalier wins matchup by default

10.Zoroark-firefang20(VSS): Chandelure vs. Leavanny-masterofflam(GDA): Eelektross

Random tiebreaker: Eelektross learns a supereffective move VIA level up; Leavanny wins the matchup

11.Carracosta-CharmanderIsAwesome(KJS) vs. Munna-tacoburger22(MRS): Emboar

Carracosta is busy with school so Munna wins the matchup automatically

12.Purrloin-dudeski7373(MRS): Alomomola vs. Keldeo(Resolute)-Franky494(KJS): Liepard

Random tiebreaker: Alomomola learns a Fighting type move via level up; Purrloin wins the matchup

13.Tepig-firebid1030(VSS): Tepig vs. Pidove-Rhbkblader88(MRS): Samurott

Water super effective on Fire; Pidove wins the matchup

14.Axew-yymastaconfuctious(VSS): Tornadus vs. Cinccino-Bunpuffy(MRS): Stoutland

Random tiebreaker: Base Stat Total; Axew wins the matchup

15.Bouffalant-jacobwinner1999(MRS): Scrafty vs. Bisharp-regice112(GDA): Eelektross

Random Tiebreaker: First choice advantage; Bouffalant responded first and wins the matchup

16.Sandile-nintendofan204(KJS) vs. Golurk-PoryfulZ(GDA): Eelektross

Sandile didn’t respond; Golurk wins the matchup

I used the random tiebreakers to keep you guys guessing. Don't want this challenge to be that much easier for you guys.

Remaining in the challenge

VSS: 3 members

KJS: 1 members

MRS: 6 members

GDA: 6 members

Scrafty is officially carrying the team on her back in this challenge. Whether or not KJS wins depends on how far Scrafty can go. VSS are also dwindling to their last few players. With 6 players a piece, MRS, and GSS are in very good positions.

Round 3

1.Bouffalant-jacobwinner1999(MRS) vs. Leavanny-masterofflam(GDA)

2.Golurk-PoryfulZ(GDA) vs. Pidove-Rhbkblader88(MRS)

3.Scrafty-redfrog45(KJS) vs. Garbodor-xtiandg0914(GDA)

4.Purrloin-dudeski7373(MRS) vs. Durant-Woodenfan(GDA)

5.Ferrothorn-2319mi(GDA) vs. Volcarona-wifishark8(VSS)

6.Cofagrigus-THEDKA3(MRS) vs. Gurdurr-shadethedarksoul8(VSS)

7.Axew-yymastaconfuctious(VSS) vs. Scolipede-vidiogamemaster101(MRS)

8.Escavalier-TheMysterious2634(GDA) vs. Munna-tacoburger22(MRS)

Alright so pick a Pokemon. The following Pokemon cannot be chosen by these players
Purrloin: Ducklett evolution line and Alomomola
Munna: Tepig evolution line
Pidove: Oshawott evolution line
Gurdurr: Venipede evolution line
Leavanny: Tynamo evolution line
Scolipede: Kyurem
Scrafty: Scraggy evolution line
Cofagrigus: Oshawott evolution line and Stunfisk
Garbodor: Oshawott and Axew evolution lines
Escavalier: Tynamo evolution line and Landorus
Ferrothorn: Oshawott evolution line
Axew: Scraggy evolution line and Tornadus
Golurk: Tynamo evolution line
Bouffalant: Tympole and Scraggy evolution lines
Durant: Tynamo and Ferroseed evolution lines
Volcarona: Tynamo evolution line

This round ends in about 12 hours so send me your choices ASAP! Let me know if you have any questions.

Round 3 results

1.Bouffalant-jacobwinner1999(MRS): Sawk vs. Leavanny-masterofflam(GDA): Ferroseed

Fighting supereffective against Steel; Bouffalant wins the matchup

2.Golurk-PoryfulZ(GDA): Haxorus vs. Pidove-Rhbkblader88(MRS): Seismitoad

Dragon is resistant to Water; Golurk wins the matchup

3.Scrafty-redfrog45(KJS): Thundurus vs. Garbodor-xtiandg0914(GDA): Ferroseed

Flying>Grass, Electric resistant to Steel, Flying resistant to Grass; Scrafty wins the matchup

4.Purrloin-dudeski7373(MRS): Bisharp vs. Durant-Woodenfan(GDA): Bouffalant

Steel resistant to Normal; Purrloin wins the matchup

5.Ferrothorn-2319mi(GDA) vs. Volcarona-wifishark8(VSS): Chandelure

No response from Ferrothorn; Volcarona wins the matchup

6.Cofagrigus-THEDKA3(MRS): Stoutland vs. Gurdurr-shadethedarksoul8(VSS): Darmanitan

Random Tiebreaker: Darmanitan learns Fighting attacks via level up; Gurdurr wins the matchup

7.Axew-yymastaconfuctious(VSS): Liepard vs. Scolipede-vidiogamemaster101(MRS)

No response from Scolipede; Axew wins the matchup

8.Escavalier-TheMysterious2634(GDA): Musharna vs. Munna-tacoburger22(MRS): Terrakion

Psychic supereffective against Fighting; Escavalier wins the matchup

Now for the next round

Round 4

1.Axew-yymastaconfuctious(VSS) vs. Purrloin-dudeski7373(MRS)

2.Golurk-PoryfulZ(GDA) vs. Volcarona-wifishark8(VSS)

3.Scrafty-redfrog45(KJS) vs. Gurdurr-shadethedarksoul8(VSS)

4.Escavalier-TheMysterious2634(GDA) vs. Bouffalant-jacobwinner1999(MRS)

Ok so you guys know what you have to do. Pick a Pokemon! In about 12 hours the round ends. Victini's Searing Shots take the lead with 3 players left in the final 8, MRS and GDA have 2 left each, and Scrafty continues to carry the team on her back in this challenge. Also check the updated list of Pokemon you cannot choose.

Purrloin: Ducklett evolution line, Alomomola, Pawniard evolution line
Gurdurr: Venipede evolution line, Darumaka evolution line
Scrafty: Scraggy evolution line, Thundurus
Escavalier: Tynamo evolution line, Landorus, Munna evolution line
Axew: Scraggy evolution line, Tornadus, Purrloin evolution line
Golurk: Tynamo evolution line, Axew evolution line
Bouffalant: Scraggy and Tympole evolution lines, Sawk
Volcarona: Tynamo evolution line, Litwick evolution line

Round 4

1.Axew-yymastaconfuctious(VSS): Bisharp vs. Purrloin-dudeski7373(MRS): Emolga

Electric resists Steel; Purrloin wins the matchup

2.Golurk-PoryfulZ(GDA): Ferrothorn vs. Volcarona-wifishark8(VSS): Hydreigon

Steel resist Dragon; Golurk wins the matchup

3.Scrafty-redfrog45(KJS): Escavalier vs. Gurdurr-shadethedarksoul8(VSS): Swanna

Water resists Steel; Bug>Flying; Gurdurr wins the matchup

4.Escavalier-TheMysterious2634(GDA): Bouffalant vs. Bouffalant-jacobwinner1999(MRS): Eelektross

Random Tiebreaker: First one to respond wins; Bouffalant wins the matchup

Remaining in the challenge

VSS: 1

MRS: 2

GDA: 1

Keldeo Justice Swords finish in 4th place

Round 5

1.Purrloin-dudeski7373(MRS) vs. Golurk-PoryfulZ(GDA)

2.Gurdurr-shadethedarksoul8(VSS) vs.Bouffalant-jacobwinner1999(MRS)

Pokemon you cannot pick

Purrloin: Ducklett, Emolga, Alomomola, Pawniard, or any of their evolutions
Gurdurr: Venipede, Darumaka, Ducklett, or any of their evolutions
Golurk: Ferroseed, Tynamo, Axew, or any of their evolutions
Bouffalant: Tympole, Sawk, Scraggy, Tynamo, or any of their evolutions

It's really coming down to the wire. At least one team will be eliminated in this round. If both Purrloin and Bouffalant win their matches, Meloetta's Relic Singers win immunity for sure and they decide whether Victini's Searing Shots or Genesect's Drive Arsenal win immunity. Since Scrafty is out, Keldeo's Justice Swords are out of the challenge and they take last place.

Round 5 results

1.Purrloin-dudeski7373(MRS): Sawsbuck vs. Golurk-PoryfulZ(GDA): Excadrill

Steel resists Grass and Normal; Golurk win the matchup

2.Gurdurr-shadethedarksoul8(VSS): Eelektross vs.Bouffalant-jacobwinner1999(MRS): Meloetta Aria

Random tiebreaker: Base Stat Total; Bouffalant wins the matchup

With Gurdurr eliminated, Victini's Searing Shots will head to elimination in 3rd place. It all comes down to Meloetta's Relic Singers vs. Genesect's Drive Arsenal. Who will be their team's hero? Golurk or Bouffalant.

Final match(Round 6)

Golurk-PoryfulZ vs. Bouffalant-jacobwinner1999

Pokemon you cannot pick

Golurk: Ferroseed, Tynamo, Axew, Drilbur or any of their evolutions
Bouffalant: Tympole, Sawk, Scraggy, Tynamo, or any of their evolutions; Meloetta

It all comes down to this!
Golurk selected Victini
Bouffalant selected Keldeo
Water is strong against Fire!

Meloetta's Relic Singers win their first immunity challenge! Final standings

1st place: Meloetta's Relic Singers (immunity)
2nd place: Genesect's Drive Arsenal (vote 1 player off)
3rd place: Victini's Searing Shots (vote 1 player off)
4th place: Keldeo's Justice Swords (Vote 2 players off)

Since YouTube Maintenance took place during this challenge and likely affected the results in some way, I will not give out any strikes this challenge. So everyone has a clean slate. However, people are gonna look at how well you did and some people will still be bigger targets than others. There's a lot of people I think are in trouble tonight so you better get your strategy on or you could be blindsided.

1.Send Confessionals please :)
2.Tell me your reaction to this challenge in the blogpost. Did you like it? Did you hate it? Did you have fun?
3.If your team lost, make sure you vote for the correct amount of people and explain your vote
4.Luck of the Tiebreakers: Even numbered elimination so it'll come down to who got their votes first in the event of a tie.

Alright voting ends sometimes between 2 and 6 pm tomorrow (September 14th). If you have any questions, let me know. Good luck and get voting!

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