2004-2006 R/S Monotype Challenge

[Crazy]

I am making this because I am no longer having any trouble breezing through the game. So it's time to make it interesting.Note:This is not my idea.Credit goes to Razor Leaf in RBY.Same as GSC Rules.Post your progress.You haven beaten the challenge when you defeat the Elite 4.Remember one type and one type ONLY.

Basic Rules:
-If your starter is not of your type.You are forbidden to use it.(Except to catch your 1st type.)

-1 Set of TM's

-Trades are allowed as long as they are of that type.

-Update when anything of importance happens.Such as beating a Gym Leader.

-HM Slaves are allowed.

-Duel types are allowed as long as one of those types is your type.

That's all you really need to know.

Name:Zack
Type:Bug(This will be difficult.)

Let the Challenge begin!

[Orion]

Well. Since I lost everything, I had to restart my Ruby some times recently. So, while I get the one-shot Pokémon so I can transfer to LG, then start my Ruby and make it my main Game, and then getting everything from LG and restarting and... you know the drill. I saw this topic and though: Wynaut? Ehhh... I mean: Why not? I've always been interested on trying a Monotype, but the slow-mo nature of the old games made me stay away. But now I'll give it a shot.

I choose Water. I know it's one of the easiest, if not the easiest Monotype, but it's just to get used to it. I've started it, and I like it so far. So, here's my first log:

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Water Challenge

Log #1: Littleroot Town - Rustboro City.

Obviously, I started with Mudkip as I got to know my new hometown. I saved Birch with the help of Mudkip and then went on to battle May. Her Treecko proved to be decent, but my Mudkip stood out at the end.

As I got the Pokédex and five Poké Balls, I started the long path of a Trainer. I used my trusty Mudkip to catch a Zigzagoon, whose destiny was to become an HM Slave. Then, I got on my roll of a Water Trainer and went to Route 103, where I patiently looked for a Wingull. As I found one, I caught it. I trained Wingull some Levels before taking on the Trainers on Route 102. I took them all with my two partners as they grew some levels.

After a short stroll, I got into Petalburg City, where I met my dad in the city's GYM. There, I met Wally and helped him on catching his first Pokémon: Ralts. I then went back with dad, and I found to my dismay that I was too weak to take him on now. So, I followed suit and kept on going.

I went through Route 104 and I defeated two Trainers in my way. I then got immersed into Petalburg Woods. I defeated a Bug Catcher and then met a curious guy that looked for Shroomish. Then, a shady character appeared and stalked the poor man. The man begged for my help and I battled that shady guy, who turned out to be a Team Magma member. His Poochyena was easy prey for my Lv.9 Wingull. The man thanked me with a Great Ball and ran to Rustboro, as the goon said he was after something there. I crossed the last straw of Petalburg Woods, beating a Trainer in the proccess.

I went through the other half of Route 104, defeating some Trainers and getting stronger. I then arrived to Rustboro City at last. I trained heavily before taking on Roxanne. For that, I went into Route 116 and defeated all Trainers there. I checked Rusturf Tunnel, but it was a dead end. I got back to Rustboro and defeated the two Trainers in the GYM. I refrained to confront Roxanne, so I went into Route 116 and trained my first partner: Mudkip. He was already strong, but I trained him enough to make him evolve. As my Mudkip became a Marshtomp, I was ready to take on Roxanne.

Roxanne proved to be an easy challenge. Her Geodude was easily defeated by Wingull, but Nosepass was another issue. I used some Growls to make it weaker, but its Rock Tomb was really strong. As Wingull fell, I sent out Marshtomp. It took a few Water Guns and a final Mud Shot to defeat Nosepass. Roxanne was impressed, and entrusted me with my first Badge. I then got out to find the Magma member running away with something. I met the same man of Petalburg Woods, as he begged me to recover his Goods from the Magma Grunt.

I went all the way through Route 116, and I found that the Grunt was inside the Tunnel. I got inside, and took him on with Wingull, whom grew to Level 15. The Grunt escaped, but returned the Goods and released his hostage: a small Wingull. An old man came in and took the Wingull with him, introducing himself as Mr. Briney. I then made way back to Rustboro.

The man thanked me with another Great Ball, and took me inside Devon Corp. building. There, I met Mr. Stone, whom commended me to a mission. He gave me a PokéNav, and showed his trust on me. I then got out. Near the exit of Rustboro, I found May. She's struggling too, and told me she met Mr. Briney at Petalburg Woods. With that in mind, I knew my next destination, but I thought it was important to take a short rest...

Next target: Mr. Briney's. He might help me on going forward.

Time: 1:35

Badges: 1

Current Team:

Marshtomp (Lv. 16)
Wingull (Lv. 15)

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I'll keep on going. This is fun!

[Thy]

I' join using fire types. I'll edit this post later, I'm trading all my Pokemon from Sapphire to Green.

[Skye]

Hm. Looks interesting. I want to participate. I hope I can use my FR.

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Name: Senshi
ID: 31646
Type: Fire
Game: Ruby
Playing time: 0:04

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Events:

~None yet

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Current location/mission:

Route 101/Getting Jolly Torchic

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Pokemon Stats:

none

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Notes: Just trying to get my Torchic with the right nature...

[Crazy]

Sorry but you have to use R/S versions.I will let this slide for now,but from now on NO ONE use any other version other than R/S.

Progress:I had to start out with a Mudkip.Then I went through beat May and got the poke balls. I then caught female Wurmple who evolved into a Cascoon.I am now searching around for trainers to fight.Cascoon just evolved into Dustox.I also caught a Silcoon and I am now training it.Caught a Naive Nincada.Good enough.Time to train for the 1st Gym.

[Skye]

Okay. I can just use my Ruby version, then. No problem. I'll just edit my stats. BTW, do we make new posts all the time, or do we just stick with older posts?

[Crazy]

Okay. I can just use my Ruby version, then. No problem. I'll just edit my stats. BTW, do we make new posts all the time, or do we just stick with older posts?

Make a new post every time something important happens. Just try not to double post and you'll be fine.Extra Note:You may Shark a pokemon if it cannot be found early or about mid way through the game.As long as it is of your type and starts out at its lowest evolution.Must be lvl 5.

[Whisper in the Wind]

-Trades are allowed as long as they are of that type.

Does that mean you could trade across a starter?

[Crazy]

Sorry I forgot to say this Darkfire.If you have beaten the Elite
4 on FR/LG,and you have the plates.Then you can trade over to your R/S version.I didn't understand what you were asking earlier.Sorry again.Oh and yes you can trade over a starter.

[Whisper in the Wind]

So I could breed a Charmander and trade it over and make it my starter for a fire team then?

[Crazy]

Yes.Less questions please.I want to see this challenge lift off.

[PKMN Master]

Hey! I've wanted to do this since a long time ago!

I'll choose Dragon type... I'll start off with Trapinch or Swablu...

EDIT: Now that I think about it, neither Trapinch or Swablu are dragons per se, they need to evolve to be dragons... so is it ok to use them, or do I have to start with a pure Dragon type? in that case, I'll have to choose between Dratini and Bagon :p

Name: DragonE
Type: Dragon
Version: Ruby

Current status:

[Skye]

Name: Senshi
ID: 31646
Type: Fire
Game: Ruby
Playing time: 2:21

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Events:

~Got Torchic
~Torchic evolved
~Gained a Badge
~Gained a Badge
~Beat Rival
~Gained a Badge
~Caught Numel
~Caught Torkoal


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Current location/mission:

Route 113/Training

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Pokemon Team:

Combusken, M, Jolly, Lv.29
Torkoal, M, Hasty, Lv.16
Numel, M, Bold, Lv.16

HM Slave:
Zigzagoon- Rock Smash

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Notes: Training hard and fast. I'm proud with my advancements.

[Crazy]

Name:Zack
Type:Bug
Version:Sapphire

I evolved my Silcoon to a Beautifly.I have a Dustox and now a Nincada.I have not passed the first Gym.Even with Beautifly's Absorb.Its defense is so low to survive a rock throw.I do have a strategy though(Yay! Haven't used that on a gym leader in a long time).I will harden up with Nincada,and then sand attack the Nosepass until it misses all the time.Then switch to Beautifly and Harden up.Then attack with Absorb.Hope it works.

Pokemon:
Dustox Lvl:14
Beautifly Lvl:13
Nincada Lvl:11

Hard as crap already,I fear the Elite 4.

[have a stammer]

I will go with a Poison team.

Name: Nevets
Type: Poison
Version: Ruby

Current Status:

[Kitcage]

I'll join the challange!
and my type will be, ground!

[Skye]

Name: Senshi
ID: 31646
Type: Fire
Game: Ruby
Playing time: 4:31

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Events:

~Got Torchic
~Torchic evolved
~Gained a Badge
~Gained a Badge
~Beat Rival
~Gained a Badge
~Caught Numel
~Caught Torkoal
~Caught Slugma
~Gained a Badge


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Current location/mission:

Verdanturf Town/Training - About to move on

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Pokemon Team:

Combusken, M, Jolly, Lv.31
Torkoal, M, Hasty, Lv.21
Numel, M, Bold, Lv.31
Slugma, F, Lv.15

HM Slave:
Zigzagoon- Rock Smash

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Notes: Trying to get Pokemon Eggs from FR with the right natures. I need patience. And I have none. LOL. This is fun! I'm training Numel to evolve.

[Orion]

EDIT: Now that I think about it, neither Trapinch or Swablu are dragons per se, they need to evolve to be dragons... so is it ok to use them, or do I have to start with a pure Dragon type? in that case, I'll have to choose between Dratini and Bagon :p

As I see it, those are the same rules as the other Monotype I've seen. This means that as long as the final Evolution belongs to the Type you want to use, it's OK to use it as long as you evolve it. So, there's no problem on using Swablu/Trapinch.

[Crazy]

Name:Zack
Type:Bug
Progress:I beat the first gym and gained a level or two.I am now at Dewford.Time to get meh second badge!

Pokemon: Dustox Lvl:15
Beautifly Lvl:15
Nincada Lvl:12

Status:3 Bug Pokemon
1 Badge(s)
Hours:5:38

[Skye]

Name: Senshi
ID: 31646
Type: Fire
Game: Ruby
Playing time: 5:27

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Events:

~Got Torchic
~Torchic Evolved
~Gained a Badge
~Gained a Badge
~Beat Rival
~Gained a Badge
~Caught Numel
~Caught Torkoal
~Caught Slugma
~Gained a Badge
~Numel Evolved
~Gained a Badge


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Current location/mission:

Petalburg City/About to move on to te next challenge

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Pokemon Team:

Combusken, M, Jolly, Lv.34
Torkoal, M, Hasty, Lv.21
Camerupt, M, Bold, Lv.33
Slugma, F, Lv.15

HM Slave:
Zigzagoon- Rock Smash, Surf

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Notes: I'm "Blazing" right on through! I'm not even using a guide, I'm just using the Serebii Pokedex and playing the rest by heart! ^_^

[Crazy]

Name:Zack
Type:Bug
Progress:Got my second Gym badge.I breezed through it with Gust and Confusion.Now on to my next destination.

Pokemon: Dustox Lvl:16, Female, Naughty
Beuatifly Lvl:16, Male, Rash
Nincada Lvl:15, male, Quirky

[aragornbird]

This sounds interesting. I might participate with my Ruby version, and if I do, my type will be Normal!

[AndrAIa]

I'd like to give this a shot =3 .

( Name: ) AndrAIa
( ID: ) Er... ???
( Type: ) Ground. *has to of her fave pokemon in it (Sandslash/Mudkip) *
( Game: ) Sapphire. *will probibly bring some over from her LG and from her old Sappfire acount if thats ok*
( Playing time: ) 0:00 *is going to start when she can get ahold of her friends GBA to save some of her pokemon from her acount now*

[WaterTrainer]

Seems fun, I'll join
Type: Bug
I might trade some Pokemon from Sapphire, FR and LG to Ruby

Just traded some Bugs over from LG.

Events happened so far:
Got my Starter
Defeated May
Got the Pokedex
Helped Wally catch his Ralts
Helped the Devon Researcher
Reached Rustboro
Defeated Roxanne
Helped recover Mr Briney's Wingull
Got the Pokenav
Reached Dewford
Passed the Letter to Steven

My Team now:
Butterfree Lv 13
Beedrill Lv 13
Beautifly Lv 13
Dustox Lv 13
Surskit Lv 13
Nincada Lv 14

[Kitcage]

[size=9]Progress
Money: 15574
Pokemon Caught: 4
Time Played: 2:00
Badges: 1
Current Location: Devon Corp. recieved PokeNAV.

Pokemon:
Idohori (Nincada) Lv. 11
Deisui (Marshtomp) Lv. 17

PickupCrew 1-5 pickup/HM slaves.

[have a stammer]

How shameful :(

I have decided to not use a Poison only team and decided instead to go with a Rock team, the idea of a poison didn't interest me anymore but I am real excited about the rock team.

Right now breeding to get a good Shuckle and Relicanth.

[Orion]

Well, I'm lazy to post another log, and I'll just post the current stats and some tasty things.

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Water Challenge.

Rustboro City - Slateport City.

*Arrived at Dewford Town. Caught a Tentacool as soon as I got the Old Rod. Traded to LeafGreen to teach Surf, because Moves would suck until Level 19 (Which would be a BIG pain.).

*Trained all my Pokémon (Mainly Wingull) and defeated Brawly shortly after. Wingull's Wing Attack and Supersonic made it easy, even though he defeated me twice.

*Arrived in Slateport, kicked Team Magma out and passed the first Trick House. I trained a bit more and saved afterwards.

Time: 3:27

Next destination: Mauville City.

Badges: 2

Current Team:

Tentacool (Level 18 )
Wingull (Level 21)
Marshtomp (Level 20)

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Damn... it'll be long until I can get another Water Pokémon, unless I trade with LeafGreen...

[aragornbird]

Here we go! BTW, I'm playing as a female character, just for something different. ^_^

Version: Ruby
Type: Normal
Time: 0:51
Current Location: Rustburo City

EVENTS:
Caught Zigzagoon
Caught Taillow
Arrived in Rustboro

CURRENT TEAM:
Taillow (M, Lv. 12) Quick Attack, Growl, Focus Energy, Peck
Zigzagoon (F, Lv. 11) Headbutt, Growl, Tail Whip, Tackle

[WaterTrainer]

Current Status now:
Beat Brawly ( piece of cake )
Arrived in Slateport City
Passed Devon Goods to Stern and thrashed the Magmas
Defeated May again
Arrived in Mauville City
Trained like mad and Defeated Wattson
Got the Mach Bike and Pokeblock Case

Time: 16:16 (I know it's kind of long, but you know how Bug Pokemon are so hard to train)
Last Saved in Mauville

Current Party:
Butterfree Lv 25 Confusion, Sleep Powder, Poisonpowder, Whirlwind
Beedrill Lv 25 Fury Attack, Focus Energy, Twineedle, Rage
Beautifly Lv 25 Mega Drain, Gust, Stun Spore, Morning Sun
Dustox Lv 25 Psybeam, Gust, Protect, Moonlight
Masquerain Lv 25 Bubblebeam, Quick Attack, Water Sport, Sweet Scent
Shedinja Lv 25 Scratch, Leech Life, False Swipe, Swords Dance

And by the way, Orion, you're missing out on Magikarp and Goldeen. You can catch them in shallow waters, like in Petalburg and Route 117

[aragornbird]

Version: Ruby
Type: Normal
Time: 2:59
Current Location: Slateport City

EVENTS:
Caught Zigzagoon
Caught Taillow
Arrived in Rustboro
Caught Whismur
Defeated Roxanne (Very Hard)
Got PokeNav
Arrived in Dewford
Defeated Brawly (Very Easy)
Arrived in Slateport
Zigzagoon evolved!

CURRENT TEAM:
Taillow (M, Lv. 18 ) Quick Attack, Growl, Steel Wing, Wing Attack
Linoone (F, Lv. 20) Headbutt, Growl, Tail Whip, Sand-Attack
Whismur (M, Lv. 18 ) Uproar, Pound, Astonish, Howl

[Crazy]

Name:Zack
Type:Bug
Badges:2
Time:6:08

Progress:I arrived at Slateport. Delivered the package.beat Team Aqua and then defeated May.Now I am on my way to Slateport.I am ready to catch a Volbeat.

Bugs:3
Pokemon:
Dustox Lvl:19 Gust,Protect,Poison Sting,Confusion

Beautifly Lvl:!9 Absorb,Gust,Harden

Nincada Lvl:19 Scratch,Harden,Fury Swipes,Leech Life.

[WaterTrainer]

Current Status now:

Got the Soot Sack
Arrived in Fallabor Town
Defeated Team Magma and got the Meteorite
Arrived in Lavaridge Town
Creamed Flannery with Shedinja's Spite
Defeated Norman with Intimidate

Current Team:
Butterfree Lv 32 Confusion, Gust, Whirlwind, Sleep Powder
Beedrill Lv 32 Fury Attack, Rage, Focus Energy Twineedle
Beautifly Lv 32 Mega Drain, Gust, Attract, Morning Sun
Dustox Lv 31 Psybeam, Gust, Light Screen, Moonlight
Masquerain Lv 32 Bubblebeam, Ice Beam, Gust, Water Sport
Shedinja Lv 31 Confuse Ray, Scratch, Spite, Swords Dance

Time: 23:11
Saved Place: Mauville

[aragornbird]

Version: Ruby
Type: Normal
Time: 4:14
Money: 42210 P
Badges: 3
Current Location: Mauville City

EVENTS:
Whismur evolved!
Completed Trick House Challenge #1
Defeated Rival (Brendan)
Taillow evolved!
Arrived in Mauville
Received Mach Bike
Defeated Wattson

CURRENT TEAM:
Swellow (M, Lv. 25 ) Wing Attack, Quick Attack, Double Team, Steel Wing
Linoone (F, Lv. 25) Headbutt, Growl, Tail Whip, Sand-Attack
Loudred (M, Lv. 25 ) Uproar, Pound, Supersonic, Howl

[Crazy]

Why has everyone stopped posting?
Badges:2
Name:Zack

Progress:Evolved Nincada,and got Ninjask and got Shedinja(Correct spelling id incorrect).Caught a Volbeat.I am still training for the 3rd Gym.

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Why has everyone stopped posting?

I think allot of people have exams going on...

[Wolfsong]

Yeah, i htink that thats why. I'd like to start this soon as well. I'll choose dark but i do have two exams tomorrow O.x and i'll start posting some of my stuff once i breed a houndour ^^; for a little bit later ^^;

[aragornbird]

Well, I just post after I defeat each gym. But I do have 2 projects due this week, so I won't be playing as much.

Version: Ruby
Type: Normal
Time: 6:22
Money: 94562 P
Badges: 4
Current Location: Lavaridge Town

EVENTS:
Defeated Winstrate Family
Arrived in Fallarbor
Caught Zangoose
Defeated Team Magma on Mt. Chimney
Defeated Flannery

CURRENT TEAM:
Swellow (M, Lv. 29 ) Wing Attack, Quick Attack, Double Team, Steel Wing
Linoone (F, Lv. 29) Headbutt, Growl, Tail Whip, Dig
Loudred (M, Lv. 29 ) Stomp, Pound, Supersonic, Howl
Zangoose (M, Lv. 29) Slash, Quick Attack, Leer, Swords Dance

[WaterTrainer]

Current Status:
Saved the Weather Institute
Arrived in Fortree City
Got the Devon Scope
Creamed Winona (Crazy, I think you should get Illumise, its Sp. Atk is higher than Volbeat's)
Arrived in Lilycove City
Got the Red Orb

Current Team:
Illumise Lv 34 Thunderbolt, Silver Wind, Charm, Wish
Pinsir Lv 34 Bind, Seismic Toss, Brick Break, Revenge
Masquerain Lv 35 Ice Beam, Bubblebeam, Gust, Water Sport
Volbeat Lv 34 Signal Beam, Silver Wind, Light Screen, Moonlight
Beautifly Lv 35 Mega Drain, Silver Wind, Attract, Morning Sun
Shedinja Lv 34 Confuse Ray, Fury Swipes, Swords Dance, Silver Wind

Play Time: 33:17
Last Saved: Fortree City

[The Muffin Man]

Quick question - Is it legal to piggyback Ralts with your starter until it learns Confusion if you chose Psychic-type? I ask because I don't think it's fair to force someone to use Growl 40 times, then Struggle endlessly and blow all your money on potions.

[Wolfsong]

I was studying till 11 then i couldn't sleep so i ended up playing for a while x.X.

Name: Amy
Type: Dark
ID: 47617
Game: Ruby

Arrived in Littleroot.
Set the clock.
Introduced myself to Brendan.
Saved Professor Birch wiht Mudkip
Beat Brendan with mudkip.
Got Pokedex and pokeballs.
Got Running shoes from mom.

Caught L.2 F Poochyena - Nahima 0:40
Caught future HM Slave - Zigzagoon.
Caught a second poochyena.
Traded Mudkip and second poochyena for a houndour and an eevee egg.

Trained Nahima till she was L.7 and then entered route 102.
Caught Seedot.
Helped Rally catch Ralts.
Beat the Team Magma dude in Petalburg Woods.
Got the Wailmer pail and bullet seed.
Reached Rostboro.
Gave Cut to Zigzagoon
Began training in Route 116.
Seedot evolved into nuzleaf 4:31

Lost to Roxanne.
trained some more in route 116.

Fang (Houndour) hatched: Rash - Leer, Ember, Reversal, Iron Tail and flash fire

Defeated Roxanne 5:25 using fang's iron tail and Nahima's bite.

Team Stats:
Egg: It's making sounds. It's about to hatch.
Fang L.12 M Houndour Flash Fire (Howl, Ember, Reversal, Iron Tail)
Nahima L.15 F Poochyena Run Away (Tackle, Howl, Sand Attack, Bite)
Nuzleaf L.15 F Nuzleaf Cholorphill (Bide, Harden, Growth, Nature power)

Beat the Magma guy 's poochyena with Fang
Got Devon Goods.
Saved Peeko.
Went to Dewford with Briney.
Entered granite canve.
Got Flash
Delivered letter to steven and got steel wing tm.
Eevee Egg hatched into L.5 male eevee (lonely nature trait run away - Tail whip, helping hand, Iron tail, and wish.)

and i'm currently training everyone in the granite cave x.x Not ready to take on Brawly just yet.

[have a stammer]

Status:

Name: Nevets
Game: Ruby
Type: Rock

Went through most of the beginning of the game with no Rock types, figured I would get a Aron and Geodude when I got to granite cave. But I realized that would take to long so I breed some and sent them over unfortunately came to this conclusion after I beat Roxanne :sweat2:

Have been in Dewford for a little while mostly trying to get eggs hatched and an Aron with the right nature and ability. Wont challenge Brawly till all my pokemon are lv. 23. Now got to breed for a good lileep will update when I have time.

Current Roster:
Aron (lv.9 finally caught one with rock head and a good nature)
Geodude (lv.15)
Shuckle (lv.16)
Relicanth (lv. 5 just hatched)

[Crazy]

Illumise? Those things are hard to find,but I'll look for it.Nothing new has happened yet though.Can I find a Surskit around the third Gym?

[Poryhedron]

Can I find a Surskit around the third Gym?
Surskit are found in several places, one of which was Route 102. I think Route 117 might have them, but I'm not sure. No matter where they are, they're ludicrously rare unless you've recently seen a news report of a mass outbreak of them.

[The Muffin Man]

I strongly suggest avoiding Surskit. I tried training one on my normal team and it was terrible. Neutral personality too.

[WaterTrainer]

I'll continue tomorrow, because I'm kind of held up trying to get Espeon and Umbreon, as well as Groudon, the Regis and Latios for LG. So far I've got the Regis and Umbreon, so it's almost done. By the way, yes, Surskit can be found on the route where you find Illumise and Volbeat, and Masquerain should be considered. I'm considering teaching mine Water Pulse so that it's a Shuffler and a confuser all rolled into one. Lousy stats, I know, but there's no other alternative to get a Bug Pokemon which can actually learn Water and Ice based moves

[WaterTrainer]

By the way, it's an emulator I'm playing on, my other carts are occupied

[Cedrico Ikari]

I have no courage enough to erase my 200 + hours of gameplay =/

[Orion]

Back. Exams just finished! :D

Prepare, LONG log.

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Water Challenge.

Slateport City-Dewford Town

*Trained all my Pokémon a bit, and then defeated Wattson with Marshtomp.
*Wingull evolved into Pelipper.
*Defeated the Winstrate with Tentacool.
*Went all the way to Fallarbor Town, training a lot.
*Followed and defeated Team Magma on top of Mt. Chimney.
*Tentacool evolved into Tentacruel.
*Marshtomp and Tentacruel swept through Flannery, and earned the Heat Badge.
*Trained a lot as I crossed the desert.
*Marshtomp evolved into Swampert.
*Took on Norman with a bit of problems.
*Got the Amulet Coin from mom.
*Got the Good Rod. But as I realized I wouldn't catch any Water Pokémon of my favorites with it, I traded a Slowpoke Egg from LeafGreen.
*Hatched the Egg and trained Slowpoke.
*Helped Wattson with New Mauville and got TM24.
*Now on my way to the Abandoned Ship and a TM13.

Next destination: Abandoned Ship.
Time: 8:45
Badges: 5

Current Team.

Swampert (Level 37)
Tentacruel (Level 34)
Pelipper (Level 29)
Slowpoke (Level 24)
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I won't wait for a fricken' Super Rod until Mossdeep to get my beloved Water Pokés...

[WaterTrainer]

This is going to be one of my longest times...
This update is very, VERY short.

Current Status:
Went to Slateport and found that the sub was stolen
Got to the Magma's Hideout and thrashed the Grunts, but again the sub was taken away
Met Steven in Mossdeep City and got HM08, Dive
Beat Tate and Liza with Silver Wind (I like using that move)

Current Team:
Illumise Lv 36 Thunderbolt, Silver Wind, Charm, Wish
Pinsir Lv 37 Strength, Seismic Toss, Brick Break, Guillotine
Masquerain Lv 36 Ice Beam, Bubblebeam, Gust, Water Sport
Volbeat Lv 36 Signal Beam, Silver Wind, Light Screen, Moonlight
Dustox Lv 37 Psybeam, Silver Wind, Light Screen, Moonlight
Shedinja Lv 38 Confuse Ray, Shadow Ball, Swords Dance, Silver Wind

So far this Monotype poses no problems as of yet.

Play time: 35:17
Last Saved: Mossdeep

Going to defeat Wallace now

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

I'm a little behind on the rest of you guys, but meh...


Monotype Challenge
**************

Version: Sapphire
Monotype: Grass
Motive: I think they are hard to train and there aren't many of them.
Girl character: Maggie

Progress:

I started my new game by getting myself: A timid Treecko(no specific gender) or a Modest, Hasty, Timid FEMALE Treecko.

Then I trained him on route 103until l.10 as usual and then took on my rival/neighboor.

I defeated the trainers on route 102 and ended up in Petalburg City. Got Wally his Ralts and passed on towards Petalburg Forest WITHOUT defeating any trainers.

When I entered the forest, I searched for a couple of Shroomish. I got 2 Hardy ones, 1 Rash and a Quircky.

When I came back out I accidently challenged the Richboy. But my Treecko(l.12 at that time) had only 2 HP left, so I got my most health Shroomish and defeat the Zizagoon. He grew a level as I continued my way back towards Petalburg PC.

I was so stupid so I ran into the beach youngster and had to fight him. Again same story. So after the battle I decided to train THAT Shroomish witch was the Quirky one. No hard feelings since it didn't have a negative Nature, so meh...

I got back to Petalburg, healed my pokemon, quickly defeated the trainers in the woods...

...I encoutered and defeated the Aqua Member and ended up in Rustboro. I went back to route 104 to dish out some heavy damage to the Lass and Lady. Rising my Treecko to l.14 and my Shroomish to l.12.

I healed them again and sweeped route 106(forgot what number it was, the one leading to Verdanturf) rising Treecko to l.16 evolving him into Grovyle!(w000t 2 new attacks! They suck as crap but still w000t 2 =p)

So after the evolution party I found myself capable of deating Roxanne. I went up to the gym(after healing ofcourse) and defeated the gymtrainers bringing Shroomish to a new level: 16. Hurried up and fixed my pokemon once again.

Then it was time to face Rocky Girl. She sent out Geodude but not for long. 2 Absorbs got rid of the rocky fellow. With all HP left Shroomish fought the Nossepass. It used harden 2 times allowing my Shroomish to set up his Leech seed+Stun Spore Technique. Then he brought Nossepass's HP back to 1/6 before one last Rock Tomb killed him. Bringing up my new Grovyl was a total succes, because one Absorb killed Nossepass, leaving me with the Rock Badge and a TM.

I husselt back out of the rocky gym and faced the lovely member who's butt I had kicked before. History repeated himself, handing over Peeko to Mr.Britney. He thanked me and went off.

I accepted the 2 tasks given by Mr.Stone and his employee, asked Mr.Britney for a ride and ended up in Dewford.

I quickly trained my Grovyl to l.20 and delivered the letter to Steven, earning a Steel Wing TM.

I booted out Dewford's Gym and got Shrooomish to l.18. Quickly healed my pokemon before challenging Brawly.

I sweeped Machop with Shroomish's favorite Technique, leaving him with 2/3 HP remaining. Shroomish used the Technique again on Makuhita leaving the Makuhita with 1 HP left before he fainted. Good enough for Grovyl to just come in the arena and see Makuhita faint by the effects of Leech Seed. Another All Shroomish victory. The knuckle badge and the TM in my grasp.

I healed again and saved right before Mr.Britney ready to sail to Slaterport and fase 2 of my Devon mission...

Status:

Badges: 2
Location: Dewford Town
Pokemon:

~Dementor/Grovyl[M] l.20 Timid - Absorb_Pursuit_Leer_Quick attack
~Ares/Shroomish[M] l.19 Quirky - Megadrain_Leech Seed_Stun Spore_Tackle

Time: 3.32

bye :wave:

-MLG-

[aragornbird]

Haven't played too much, but I will some more this weekend

Version: Ruby
Type: Normal
Time: 7:02
Money: 110733 P
Badges: 5
Current Location: Petalburg City

EVENTS:
Defeated Norman
....
Yep, that's it for this session!

CURRENT TEAM:
Swellow (M, Lv. 30 ) Wing Attack, Quick Attack, Double Team, Steel Wing
Linoone (F, Lv. 30) Headbutt, Surf, Tail Whip, Dig
Loudred (M, Lv. 30 ) Stomp, Pound, Supersonic, Howl
Zangoose (M, Lv. 31) Crush Claw, Quick Attack, Leer, Swords Dance

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

To lazy to post something long this time

Progress:

I went over to slaterport
Defeated aqua
Defeated rival
Booted out all the routes towards, in and around mauville
ARES EVOLVED
Trained Grovyl up to l.29 to learn his signature move: Leaf Blade
Got rid of trainers on Cycling Road
Defeated Gym Trainers

Now ready to face Wattson

Status:

Badges: 2
Location: Dewford Town
Pokemon:

~Dementor/Grovyl[M] l.29 Timid - Leaf blade_Pursuit_Screech_Quick attack
~Ares/Breloom[M] l.26 Quirky - Megadrain_Leech Seed_Mach punch_Headbutt

Time: 5.06

bye

-MLG-

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Still exams?

Progress:

Defeated Wattson with 5 Mach punches. 1 on magnemite, 2 on Voltorb and 2 on Magneton. Got 20 damage by a sonicboom =p

Went towards Verdantuf and started searching for a good Roselia. I found a Rash one after 6 other Roselia and decided to quit searching, since I was getting tired of catching the same pokemon.

I trained against trainers on route 111 and he also reached the team level. After that I went over to Fallarbour and trained some more. The meteorite was stolen and I went up on Mt.Chimney. Defeated Archy with just a minor diffeculty of his Supersonic+Wingattack Golbat. But Roselia got him. Then I went down the Jagged Pass into Lavaridge.

The gymtrainers were easily defeated, but Flannery was something else.

Her overheating Slugma(never know it had that TM technique) pwned my Breloom(at l.31 at that time), but Grovyl got rid of him. But the second Slugma put up a nasty Light Screen and defeated my Grovyl before perishing in the hands of Roselia(hands?=p) Then one overheat from Torkoal fainted my Roselia. I was defeated. For the first time.

With more confidence I challenged her again with succes! 4 Mach punches got rid of the Slugma who could only preform a Flamethrower( the second one that was) before he KO'ed Torkoal. Revenge was mine. A new badge and a new TM

I went over to the desert after receiving my GO-GOGGLES from Brendan, to catch my favorite Grass pokemon -- After Nuzleaf(but I hate Shiftry) -- Cacturn. So I caught some Cacnea and defeated some trainers before I was tired. I picked up the Root fossil before I went to the PC and choose the best Cacnea, it was a Hasty one(w000t speed). I trained him in my Father's gym defeating the gymtrainers.(Cacnea was holding exp.share)

I healed and defeated my father. No problem with Ares's Mach punch.

After this I got my Root fossil revived. But I decided not to train Lileep yet.

Then came the longest part of my game(so far). The Nav. Al the trainers I ever fought wanted to battle again, leaving me with some major exp.points! I finally defeat the after 1 hour because everytime I passed a route to go to another route they wanted to fight again. And all the training made my Cacnea evolve!

I'm now in Slateport to defeat all the trainers in the water. Allot of work, but it will make Dementor evolve and make my pokemon ready for a gym battle against another weakness of them. Winona here I come.

Status:

Badges: 5
Location: Slateport City
Pokemon:

~Dementor/Grovyl[M] l.34 Timid - Leaf blade_Pursuit_Screech_Quick attack
~Ares/Breloom[M] l.34 Quirky - Megadrain_Leech Seed_Mach punch_Headbutt
~Tanthalos/Cacturne[F] l.36 Hasty - Faintattack_Leech seed_Growth_Ingrain
~Aphrodite/Roselia[M] l.33 Rash - Gigadrain_Leech seed_Grasswhistle_Magical Leaf

Pokemon that are proly be in my team, later:

----/Lileep[M] l.20 Forgot - Constrict_Acid_Forgot

Time: 12.06

bye

-MLG-

[Crazy]

Ah,I haven't played much and now I'm ticked cause I left my Volbeat a little to long in the Day Care and put quick attack in the wrong spot and it got erased instead of Tackle. Now I have a horrble Volbeat set and I have lost the will to play. Sorry,but I'm dropping out. The challenge of course is still on for everyone else.

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Blargh, everybody is quitting...GSC and RES

[DarkPsychicCharizard]

Sounds interesting. I'll try it with Dark types.

Name: Devon
Type: Dark
ID: 23248
Game: Sapphire

First I did all the regular boring beginning stuff. You know, arrived in Littleroot, set the clock, met May, yada yada.

Then I saved Birch using a Mudkip (a female Mudkip!). I also used the Mudkip to beat May's Treecko. Easy. Then I got Poke Balls and Running Shoes and went on to catch my first Dark Pokemon.

Caught Pokemon: Level 4 Male Poochyena - Remus.

I used Remus to catch two Zigzagoon, and then traded them and Lily over to Pokemon Ruby for a Seedot and Houndour and Eevee eggs I prepared.

Caught Pokemon: Level 3 Male Seedot - Nazo.

Then I trained Remus and Nazo a bit. Helped Wally catch his Ralts... then trained my Pokemon some more.

Moved on to Petalburg Woods. Beat Aqua Grunt and got the Great Ball. Moved on and got the Wailmer Pail and my first TM; Bullet Seed.

Moving on... reached Rustboro, got Cut, realized that I have to get an HM slave... eh, I'll catch a Zigzagoon later.

Trained some on Route 116. Then my eggs hatched. They hatched almost one after the other, too! That was nice. =)

Hatched Pokemon: Level 5 Male Houndour - Damien.

Hatched Pokemon: Level 5 Male Eevee - Moonlight.

Trained Damien and Moonlight in all routes according to their progress. Then saved 'cause I got tired.

Team Stats:

-Remus, Level 10 Male Poochyena, Quirky, Run Away (Tackle, Howl, Sand Attack)
-Nazo, Level 13 Male Seedot, Hardy, Early Bird (Bide, Harden, Growth, Nature Power)
-Damien, Level 10 Male Houndour, Adamant, Flash Fire (Ember, Leer, Will-O-Wisp, Howl)
-Moonlight, Level 11 Male Eevee, Quirky, Run Away (Tackle, Tail Whip, Helping Hand, Sand Attack)

[WaterTrainer]

Not much happening here, because I'm not playing much, but I'm almost ready for the Elite Four.

Awakened Groudon
K.O.ed Groudon
Creamed Wallace
That's all, very little isn't it?

Current Team:
Illumise Lv 39 Thunderbolt, Silver Wind, Charm, Wish
Pinsir Lv 39 Strength, Seismic Toss, Brick Break, Guillotine
Masquerain Lv 39 Ice Beam, Bubblebeam, Gust, Water Sport
Volbeat Lv 39 Signal Beam, Silver Wind, Light Screen, Moonlight
Dustox Lv 39 Psybeam, Silver Wind, Toxic, Moonlight
Shedinja Lv 39 Confuse Ray, Shadow Ball, Swords Dance, Silver Wind

Currently in training for Elite Four

Play Time: 37:27

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Progress:

Like I said, I defeat all the sea routes by Dewford, Petalburg and Slateport. It have me some MAJOR expierence.

After that I creamed Route 118 and 119 making my ATTENTION: Dementor evolve into a Sceptile! Defeated Team Aqua at the Weather Institute and defeated my rival. Driving me into Fortree city, but first I tought my Breloom Bulk Up.

I healed, and got the Devon Scope from Steven on Route 120. Made Kecleon flee and entered the gym. The gym trainers were a bit harder then I'd imagended, but still no match for my Grass-types. I defeated them all and healed again.

I challenged Winona for a 4 on 4 and began to battle. Her Swellow got rid of my Aphrodite with ease, but Tantalos creamed Swellow. Then Pelipper and Skarmory were up. Pelipper was no match for my Breloom and fainted, but Skarmory was something diffrent! He took appart my whole team except for Dementor, who killed skarm on his turn, leaving only her most dangerous pokemon to face my fastest.

Altaria danced 2 times while I screeched to times. I managed to hit Altaria 2 times with a Quick Attack before she danced again, leaving her Altaria open for my 1HP-remaining Sceptile to finish the job. I had won another Badge and a usefull TM.

I finished booting out Route 120,121, etc...While checking what Hidden Powers my pokemon have, I found out that Sceptile has ICE! I noticed this AFTER my Flying gym battle! ( I almost grabbed my GBA and threw out of the window)

After this I went on towards Lilycove and defeated the trainers. I got some major expierence again. Then my rival wanted to get smacked once more before I went on towards Mt.Pyre. Then I trained some more on the route below Mt.Pyre.

Team Aqua was quickly defeated at Mt.Pyre and I received the Blue orb. Then their base was no threath to me and I quickly discared of them. So I went on to Mossdeep after healing once more.

The sea routes were excellent training for my pokemon and were quickly cleared of all trainers.

I got to Mossdeep and defeated the gym. The gymtrainers were no challenge at all, because my pokemon had reached l.43 by then. After these battles I went healing again, ready for my next Gym battle.

So Liza and Tate were no problem at all. Faint attack from Tantalos and Leaf Blade from Dementor quickly discared the 2 rock types. Although they did some major Hyperpotion use! The Mind Badge was in my grasp and so was the Calm mind TM.

Then I got all the shards for the stones and defeated route 124 en 125.

Now ready to search for Kyogre while defeating Route 126,127 and 128.

Status:

Badges: 7
Location: Route 124
Pokemon:

~Dementor/Sceptile[M] l.43 Timid - Leaf blade_HP:Ice_Screech_Quick attack
~Ares/Breloom[M] l.43 Quirky - Bulk up_Leech Seed_Sky Uppercut_Headbutt
~Tanthalos/Cacturne[F] l.43 Hasty - Faintattack_Needle arm_Growth_Ingrain
~Aphrodite/Roselia[M] l.43 Rash - Gigadrain_Leech seed_Grasswhistle_Magical Leaf

Pokemon that are proly be in my team, later:

----/Lileep[M] l.20 Forgot - Constrict_Acid_Forgot

Time: 12.06

bye

-MLG-

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

I thought an update deserved a new post(double post that is today), since the Monotype challenge is going a bit slow and everybody stopped posting or playing...Blargh.

Progress:

Not much actually...

Trained some more, defeated Aqua, caught Kyogre with one Pokeball, defeated wallace with ease(Sceptile pwns) and I'm currently training for the 1337 4...

I'm proly going to clear out my Trainers Eye again...*looks and sees ALLOT of trainers*

Status:

Badges: 7
Location: Route 124
Pokemon:

~Dementor/Sceptile[M] l.46 Timid - Leaf blade_HP:Ice_Screech_Quick attack
~Ares/Breloom[M] l.46 Quirky - Bulk up_Leech Seed_Sky Uppercut_Headbutt
~Tanthalos/Cacturne[F] l.45 Hasty - Faintattack_Needle arm_Growth_Ingrain
~Aphrodite/Roselia[M] l.46 Rash - Gigadrain_Leech seed_Grasswhistle_Magical Leaf

Pokemon that are proly be in my team, later:

----/Lileep[M] l.20 Forgot - Constrict_Acid_Forgot

Time: 18.35

bye :wave:

-MLG-

[Skye]

Just thought I'd drop by to say that I've quit the challenge. I'm too busy, and find myself wasting time with it. Maybe another time. ^_~

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Blargh another one down...I don't feel like playing anymore...

[aragornbird]

Well, I'm no quitter.

Version: Ruby
Type: Normal
Time: 10:12
Money: 166313 P
Badges: 6
Current Location: Route 110

EVENTS:
Completed Trick House Challenge #2
Completed Trick House Challenge #3
Shut down Power Plant in New Mauville
Defeated Team Magma at the Weater Station
Defeated Rival
Arrived in Fortree City
Caught Kecleon!
Defeated Winona
Arrived in Lilycove City
Caught Girafarig!

CURRENT TEAM:
Swellow (M, Lv. 37 ) Wing Attack, Quick Attack, Fly, Steel Wing
Linoone (F, Lv. 37) Headbutt, Surf, Tail Whip, Dig
Loudred (M, Lv. 37 ) Stomp, Overheat, Screech, Howl
Zangoose (M, Lv. 37) Crush Claw, Quick Attack, Leer, Swords Dance
Kecleon (F, Lv. 36) Slash, Faint Attack, Psybeam, Screech
Girafarig (M, Lv. 25) Thunderbolt, Confusion, Astonish, Stomp

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Progress:

Cleared out Trainers Eye Again and made some expierence. Defeated Wally at Victory road:

~Thought Dementor how to use Dragonclaw
~Thought Ares how to use Brick Break

Altaria was no match for my Sceptile with is new learned move: Dragonclaw and his Special Ice HP. Delecatty fell for Ares's Brick Break, Roselia died in the hands of my own Roselie(Aphrodite), Magneton got his ass Brick Break'ed and Gardevoir fainted do the lack of Sp.def to defend her from Tantalos's Faint attack.

Trained some more. They all reached fifty except for Ares who's training is onder construction.

Hint: I have always used the TV reporters for training. You fly to Mauville, go up on route 111 defeat them, ride back to mauville, defeated them on route 118 over sea, fly towards Fortree, heal, challenge them on route 120 and fly back to Mauville to repeat as long as you need it.

Surely everybody will know that and I will look like a jackass...

Almost cleared the challenge, the last obstacle is the hardest...

Status:

Badges: 8
Location: Everywhere and Nowhere(aka training)
Pokemon:

~Dementer/Sceptile[M] l.50 Timid - Leaf blade_HP:Ice_Dragonclaw_Quick attack
~Ares/Breloom[M] l.48 Quirky - Bulk up_Leech Seed_Brick Break_Headbutt
~Tanthalos/Cacturne[F] l.50 Hasty - Faintattack_Needle arm_Growth_Ingrain
~Aphrodite/Roselia[M] l.50 Rash - Gigadrain_Leech seed_Grasswhistle_Pental Dance

And I decided to just go with these four...I hate Vileplume and Cradily doesn't have the offence to be considered good for me. I like to have offense pokemon for Ingame...

Time: 21.35

bye

-MLG-

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Progress:

I entered the League, passing the 2 guards, entering Sydney's domain.

Sydney:

He released my favorite Dark-pokemon to the scene: Mightyena. He was rather intimidating, and my Breloom couldn't aggree more. Luckily I had handed him a White herb before the match started and this saved his life. A Brick Break killed the fiercesome beast.

Then Absol popped out. Sidney thought that an Aerial Ace would do the job, he was right. But he didn't seem to notice that my Breloom was 1 level higher and easily outspeeded his strongest pokemon. Again a Brick Break killed Absol.

Shiftry was his next pokemon. The pokemon who had tormented allot of trainers seemed to be no match for my Breloom. He Double teamed once, but 1 Brick break ended his attempt to multiply himself.

Sharpedo was the only pokemon in Sydney's arsenal who was faster then Breloom, thus giving him some minor damage. Brelooms move was obvious: Brick Break

Cacturn fell to the hands(and feet) of Breloom with his trusty move: Brickbreak

(I'll never name the move Brick break again =p)

Phoebe:

I entered the Spooky domain, saved the game and challenged ghost girl herself.

Dusclops fell at the hands of another trusty pokemon of mine: Cacturne. Although not easy because of Dusclops major Sp.def. One Faint attack left Dusclops with little to spare, but enough to confuse my Cacturne and let Phoebe heal him again. I Ingrained, growthed 2 times and sweeped the rest of her team.

(I wouldn't want to tell you how he did Faint attack 5 more times)

Glacia:

Same routine, entering, saving and battling.

This was probably the most difficult opponent in the league so far. She sent out Glalie who flattend 5 of 6 pokemon in my team(2 HM slaves) with Ice beam before he was defeated by my fastest pokemon: Sceptile. Then I killed the 2 Seleo before I revived the rest of my team, leaving Sceptile fainted. I sent out Roselie who used his Grasswhistle to put Walrein asleep. Then I revived Sceptile and Lemonaded my whole team back to full health.

But Roselia had to face the consequences of her noble sacrifece. He was fainted by a huge Blizzard, summoned by the angried and awoken Walrein. Walrein didn't last long since 3 Leaf blades killed him on the spot. Then her last pokemon Glalie did the same as his brother. He almost sweeped my entire team before fainting. Glacia was defeated.

Drake(or I forgot his name)

The normal routine: entering, saving, battling:

My level 53 Sceptile quickly disposed of Shelgon using Hidden Power, but had his speed lowered by a Rock Tomb. Flygon came popping out of his pokeball before he got hit by a Hidden Power.

Then he summoned a Sandstorm leaving Sceptile trapped in the sand vortex, weakening every turn. Suddenly Flygon rose up in the air preforming a Fly. I got a brilliant idea and quickly switched for Tropius(HM SLAVE) who fainted on the spot. But this switch had given Sceptile his speed back! The speedy Sceptile showed no merci as he HP'ed Flygon away into his pokeball. The next Flygon had to share the fate of his compagion, fainting aswell.

The intimidating Salamence formed no threat when he appeared on the scene, since Sceptile does not use any Physical attacks. Then 2 HP: Ice killed salamence, but the heavily hurted Sceptile fainted at the hands of Altaria's take down. Next up was Roselie who got defeated in no time, but managed to hold on long enough for me to revive Sceptile again, who killed Altaria on his turn.

Then I healed all my pokemon back with revives, lemonades and Hyper potions before I saved my game ready to challenge the mighty Champion.

*Well my Monotype Challenge is almost finished, it was fun. I mean it IS fun*

Status:

Badges: 8
Location: Ever Grand League
Pokemon:

~Dementer/Sceptile[M] l.53 Timid - Leaf blade_HP:Ice_Dragonclaw_Detect
~Ares/Breloom[M] l.51 Quirky - Bulk up_Leech Seed_Brick Break_Headbutt
~Tanthalos/Cacturne[F] l.52 Hasty - Faintattack_Needle arm_Growth_Ingrain
~Aphrodite/Roselia[M] l.53 Rash - Aromatherapy_Leech seed_Grasswhistle_Pental Dance

And I decided to just go with these four...I hate Vileplume and Cradily doesn't have the offence to be considered good for me. I like to have offense pokemon for Ingame...

Time: 22.48

bye

-MLG-

[Crazy]

Good luck MeLoveGhosts. Steve will be tough with all of those steel types. I may start on a water or electric challenge later.

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Thanks, I have tried now(just a sec ago) and I lost, I will keep trying and tell you guys how many times I lost, but I will only post the winning log =p

His Skarmory is almost inpossible to beat with Grass, even HP:Ice or Brickbreak are nothing to him. IF you manage to beat him you end up with a Sweeper Cradily :roll: and Metagross ows meh...No pokemon of mine can learn Reflect or Light screen...sigh only Safguard. Overheat and T-Bolt are also out of the question for Grass...I'll be here al loooong time. But then I'm finished!w0000t

I'll do Flying next or Bug, probably flying. I have made a Team post and I need some help since I'm not a real RS expert... thanks in advance

Click here if you want to help me (http://www.pokemasters.net/forums/showthread.php?t=32871)

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

If life is that good why are we all born crying?

[Darkgel]

Hmmm... Monotype.

I may begin one next week. I just need to check what can I actually catch and then I'll decide on a type... XD

(And if my emu works, because I know my Sapphire cart doesn't ;_; )

EDIT: Okay, now I have to take a decision.

The choice depends on a question, and it is:

Until I catch my first Pokémon, am I allowed to use the starter for all the necessary battles (even after defeating the rival)?

If I can, I'll go for Psychic. If not, I'll go for Dark.

Another thing: Is Sharking the first Pokémon possible? (Expects the obvious "NO".)

[Crazy]

Yes,but read the rules next time. You may only shark if your type cannot be found quickly. If you picked Dragon types then you could pick any dragon(in R/S)as long as it starts at its lowest evo at a low level.

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Well well well...Here it comes:

I lost to Steven not 5 but 6 bloody times! He is as hard as hell, because of his medium fast Metagross and his damn Skarmory. AA on Armaldo made it harder for Breloom to take most of his crew.

_-°*Steven*°-_

Steven's Skarmory was the first one he released against me. On all the other matches it preformed Spikes first. I guess I was lucky(very lucky) because he did an Aerial Ace for the first time, leaving my Roselia with only 24 HP to spair. Roselia Grasswhistled Skarm to sleep and I quickly switched to Breloom. He Bulked up twice and then preformed Dynamic punch. Leaving Skarm with half of his HP. 2 Brickbreaks set Skarm to rest.

Second up was Cradily, who had tormented me allot in other games. His sludgebomb was super effective against my Breloom, but couldn't withstand a Brick Break attack after 2 Bulk ups.

Next was Armaldo. The ferious beast had good type coverage with AA, Ancient power, slash and Water Pulse! I Brick Breaked him, but Armaldo had HP left! So he took Breloom down with an Aerial Ace. Darn him! I let out Sceptile and he finished the job.

Then it came. His strongest pokemon: Metagross. He Meteor Mashed at Cacturne(who I switched Sceptile for) who had only 1/20 of his HP left after the hit. But Cacturne managed to give Metagross a Faint attack. Metagross wasn't harmed much, only 1/6 of his total HP before he killed my trusty cactus pokemon. Out came Breloom(who had been revived) and Dynamic punched(luck!) Metagross to 2/6 HP, before Psychic took him down. Sceptile was my man because a Critical Hit Leaf Blade killed Metagross!(luck!).

Then both Aggron and Claydol fainted after receiving 2 Leaf Blades.

I couldn't believe it! I won!

Well you see, I only won by luck. But luck is in the game so you must respect and cherish it.

End Status:

~Dementer/Sceptile[M] l.57 Timid - Leaf blade_HP:Ice_Dragonclaw_Detect
~Ares/Breloom[M] l.56 Quirky - Bulk up_Leech Seed_Brick Break_Headbutt
~Tanthalos/Cacturne[F] l.55 Hasty - Faintattack_Needle arm_Growth_Ingrain
~Aphrodite/Roselia[M] l.54 Rash - Aromatherapy_Leech seed_Grasswhistle_Pental Dance

Time to finish Montype Challenge : Exactly 25.00 hours! w000t(luck=p)

I'm the first one to complete the R/S Monotype Challenge! w000t

*waits for special prize*

Euh...No

Well I'll probably do another one. Flying or Bug. I want to complete my second one before the rest of you finish your first one. You play slow =p. No, I'm sick. I got salmonella and therefore have lot's o' time, since all I do is lay in my bed and play some RS...But I'll proly be better tomorrow!

-MLG-

[Crazy]

Now that you have finished with your grass challenge I will begin my grass challenge soon. They are my favorate type after all. Then I shall do water. Congrats. You now get the title of Grass Master. Enjoy this lame prize.

[Shonen]

Ok,I'll join with flying.....

Progress

Met May
Saved Professor Birch
Recieved Mudkip
Defeated Brandon
Caught Lv.5 Taillow(TJ) and released Mudkip
Caught Zigzagoon(HM Slave)
Trained till Lv.10
Caught Wingull(peeko......real original)
Saved Director in Petalburg Woods
Trained TJ to Lv.14 and Peeko to Lv.13
Faced and Defeated Roxanne
Saved Devon Goods
Recieved Pokenav/Letter/Devon goods

Saved Game

Team:
TJ/Taillow (F) Lv.15 Naughty: Peck,Growl,Wing Attack,Quick Attack
Peeko/Wingull (M) Lv.14 Docile:Water Gun,Supersonic,Growl,Wing Attack

HM Slave
Zigzagoon

I'll start playing after this post.........

[Darkgel]

...Oh.

Heh, I did read the rules, I just thought the rules were too harsh, as I have seen in some contests I've been, where I get disqualified just because there was nothing else to do. I feel hated... XD

Ooooh, you CAN shark. Hmmm... I might even try Ground types.

...Nah, I'll try Dark first.

[baphometboy]

hi, i know im a bit late, but alot of you seem to be dropping out

Player name : LEE

Type : Water

started game as usual, recieved my mudkip (Belial), breezed through the first couple of routes, capturing a zigzagoon as a HM whore on the way, met father, helped Wally catch his first pokemon....

thats its for now, will post later when something intersting happens ^_^

Belial/Mudkip LV 10 (F) (HARDY) tackle/growl/mud slap/water gun

should be intersting guys !

EDIT EDIT : i also decided to do it without ANY guides, so dont post saying, hell thats a bad moveset that poke learns blah blah blah ok! grrrr :P
EDIT: anyone who lives near me, feel free to come and see me and trade me an Eevee egg or a ludicolo, or even a lapras, go on ya no you want to! :P

[Crazy]

Just started on my Grass Challenge.

Name:Zeek
Type:Grass
Progress:I just moved to Littleroot and saved the professor. I got my Treecko and named it Herba. I shall now begin training it.Just caught my 2nd pokemon Phykos(Lotad).Herba grew a couple of levels.Caught a Shroomish and named it Mykes.Raised the team up some levels.

Pokemon:
Herba(Male,Timid) Lvl:10 Pound,Leer,Absorb
Phykos(Male,Calm) Lvl:9 Astonish,Growl,Absorb
Mykes(Male,Hardy) Lvl:10 Absorb,Tackle,Stun Spore,Leech Seed

[baphometboy]

Well poor poor POOR roxane, Belial wrecked its way,single handedly, through her and her lil trainer mates hehe evolving after the last battle and learning mud shot.
Traveled to battle the magmar member in the cave (tryin to avoid battles as i went, this will help later wen training my magikarp!), meet up with the magmar in question, one mudshot later, and he goes running, leaving me to return peko and the stollen goods :)

Belial LV17 Watergun/Mud shot/ tackle/ growl

UPDATE: returned the stolen goods( the owner of devoncorp didnt seem NEARLEY thank full enough!) and to top it all off he asked me to deliver things for him!, ahh well, might get a reward for it, so i might as well, got the old codger whos pokemon i had saved earlier to give me a lift in his boat, the fool gladley obliged hehe, when i arrived in Dewford town, a strange fisherman aproached me and offerd me an old rod, looked prety batterd, but i thought i may catch something with it, i tried it out and managed to catch a Lv6 magikarp with it, which i called Leviathan, and has been added to my team, i am now in the laborious process of Training the blooming thing! update later

Belial/Marshtomp Lv 19 (F) (HARDY) Water gun/mud shot/tackle/growl

Leviathan/Magikarp LV10 (F) (IMPISH) Splash

[Shonen]

Progress:

Went to Dewford
Defeated all the trainers then faced Brawly
Swept Brawlys team with TJ's Wing Attack
Delivered Stevens Letter
Taught TJ Steel Wing
Sailed to Slateport
Delivered Devon Goods and defeated the Goons
Trained a bit
Took on Rival
Swept Numel and Wailmer with Peeko's Wing Attack And TJ took out Sceptile
Started Training again before Wattson,Whom Birds HATE!!!!!

Saved Game.......

Status:

TJ/Taillow (F) Lv.20 Naughty:Steel Wing,Double Team,Wing Attack,Quick Attack

Peeko/Wingull (M) Lv.20 Docile:Water Gun,SuperSonic,Growl,Wing Attack

Zigzagoon(HM Slave)

[baphometboy]

well me belial and leviathan are chuggin along good, i deliverd the letter to steven, and he gave me a TM in return, but god only knows why he was sitting at the end of a cave!!, anyway, after id done this i proceded to the local gym, which was nearly pitch black, and so i stummbled into more then a couple of battles, mud shot finnished of most of the combatants though,Leviathan STILL hasnt evolved!, but were getting there slowly!, anyway, then i jumped back on brineys boat and sailed off to slateport and there we go!

Belial/marshtomp Lv20 Watergun/mud shoot/tackle/growl
Leviathan/magikarp Lv 12 splash

UPDATE: well as soon as i landed on slateport city beach, i was besset upon by a number of trainers not to worry though, Leviathan needed the EXP., anyway, i battled my way up the beach ( though not quite in a normandy landing way!) and cleared out the soda hut, i then sought out Capt. Stern to deliver the devon goods to, i was told he'd gone for a walk, so i looked in the museum for him, i found him and gave him the goods, though not before fighting off two team magma members, i have a sneeking suspision im goin to be seeing alot of these guys!, with not much else to do i decided on a bit of training, and after a long wile i finaly managed to get leviathan to evolve!!!, at least he has a visage mor beffiting his name now!now to find a new and better rod!

Belial/Marshtomp LV23 water gun/mud shot/tackle/growl
Leviathan/Gyrados LV20 bite/tackle/splash

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

You receive the title of Grass master. Enjoy this lame prize

W000t, pwnage!

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Is is ok to give a pokemon that is going to be linked to my game, TM Steel Wing? I know I'll have 2 Steel Wings then, but I'm just not going to use the one I'm receiving from Steven. It is because otherwise my Taillow won't be able to beat Roxanne...

[Crazy]

I guess that will be fine.

[baphometboy]

as i headed north, i noticed a large road above the ground, 'thats looks like fun i thought' but later realised that i couldnt travel this road till i had a bicycle, yeah right like i would EVER be able to afford one of those!, so i was forced to walk to the next town, on the way i battled a few trainers, and met up with that sexy minx from the start of my journy, she offerd me a battle, and i warned her that even though she was a lady i wouldnt hold back!, she agreed and i wiped her @ss across the floor! hehe poor foolish girl!, any way i continued on my way and i reached Mauville city, i imeadiatly ran to the gym, only to have to fight that wimp Wally, which i did and was taken down by laviathans mighty bite attack hehe :P, the battle in the mauville gym were relitavly easy, piggy backing laviathan with belial, and their leader was soon crushed beneath my pokemons feat(fins??) as i travelled to the West, i came across a little fat pokemon staring up atme from the grass, a Marill, wow, that would make a nice addtion to me team i thought and proceded to capture it!, she has now been added to my team, and i am in the process of a hard and fast training regime!(though i doubt she'll stay on the team after i get a rod hehe :P)

BELIAL/marshtomp LV24 (F) (HARDY) water gun/mud shot/tackle/growl
LEVIATHAN/Gyrados LV24 (F) (IMPISH) bite/tackle/splash
ASMODEUS/Marill LV13 (F) (NAUGHTY) Water gun/defensive curl/tackl/tail whip

[Orion]

Back at last...

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Water Challenge

I went inside this mysterious ship. It's named 'Abandoned Ship', but I saw many people inside... tehy were probably exploring, though. After a bunch of Trainers, I met with a scientist that worked for Cap'n Stern. He looked for a Scanner, which location I ignored. I grabbed the key that was in his cabin, and managed to open the storage room door with it. There, I found the TM13: Ice Beam. It was quite the useful move for Water Pokémon. I taught it to Tentacruel. After this small stroll, I went back to Slateport City. As always, I took the time to enter that weird house named the Trick House. The guy is weird, but the prizes are good.

My Slowpoke was trained well. When he was high enough, I used my spare Rare Candies, and he evolved into Slowbro.

After some more training, I got in my way to Fortree City. The rainy way made it a breeze for my Water Pokémon. However, I foud out there was trouble in the Weather Institute. I entered and found those thugs of Team Magma. They wanted to use the power of Castform, the Pokémon living all over the Institute, so they could control the weather. My Water Pokémon beated them easily, including the Admin Courtney. The Institute people thanked me and gave me a Castform. It could be a Water Pokémon in theory, but since I wanted only pure Water Pokémon, I stored it in the PC.

As I got back in the road, I met May again. It seems to me that Pokémon Training isn't really her thing. I defeated her fast, like last times. Still, I can't deny she's a great friend. She gave me an HM to teach Fly to a Pokémon. As I crossed the final straw of Route 119, I finally made it to Fortree City. I went right into the GYM, but something blocked my way...

I was a bit frustrated, but I kept on going. Now on Route 120, I met more Trainers, including the rock-loving Steven. I had met him before in Granite Cave and before entering Route 119. He told me about some invisible Pokémon living around. He handed me a Devon Scope, and it helped me to see something that blocked my way. It was a weird Pokémon named Kecleon. I defeated it, and Steven entrusted me with his Scope. I was intending to go on, but then I thought: could this Kecleon be the thing blocking the Fortree GYM? I went back to Fortree and indeed: a Kecleon blocked the way. It just fled when I saw it. Now I could get inside the GYM!

The Fortree GYM was powerful, indeed. The Trainers weren't that much of a challenge, but the Leader is another story. The gorgeous Winona, expert on Flying Pokémon, accepted my challenge. Her Swellow, while fast, was easy prey for Tentacruel's Ice Beam. Her Altaria was also easily defeated. Then came Skarmory, whom took some hits from Tentacruel's Surf. I eventually made it faint, even if it took long enough. Her Pelipper kept on protecting, but my Slowbro managed to defeat it, slow but steady. Winona accepted my power, and entrusted me with my sixth Badge: Feather Badge. I was satisfied, and even more happy because Tentacruel's new move helped me beyond words.

I traded with that trusty guy of Kanto again. Orion I think was his name. He once handed me a Slowpoke Egg, because he wanted to help me on my challenge to become a Water Master. This time, he handed me a Staryu Egg, as he saw I'd take too long to get one myself. I thanked him again and focused on hatching it. It took a short while, as I went through Slateport City all around. A healthy Staryu hatched, and I dedicated to train it. It eventually reached my prized Pokémon, and with the help of Orion yet again, I taught it Psychic and evolved it into Starmie.

I then kept on going. I crossed Route 120 and Route 121. There, I saw Team Magma again, whom headed to Mt. Pyre... I'd take care of that later. I arrived in Lilycove at last, and healed my weakened Pokémon. There I met May again. She was a bit stronger, but my powerful Water Pokémon made short work of her. She then said that she'd work on Pokédex completion, and returned to Littleoot Town...

After this battle, I went into Mt. Pyre, so I could stop those Magma guys, whatever they were up to. I got to the summit, but when I reached Maxie, it was too late. They took the Blue Orb. The old woman that guarded the small shrine there and the Orbs entrusted me with the Red Orb. I then followed Team Magma to Slateport, as they said it was their next destination. I saw Cap'n Stern being interviewed, but soon after it finished, Team Magma stole Stern's submarine. They said something about a Hideout. While I remained a bit clueless, I remembered a weird cave in Lilycove. I went back there and indeed: that cave was Team Magma Hideout.

I breezed though it as fast as I could, but those goons escaped before I could get hold of them... at least I got some stuff. While I wanted to stop them, I knew a GYM Battle awaited me in Mossdeep City, and I got into rigorous training. I'm ready enough, but no preparation is enough, they say...

Time: 22:29
Badges: 6

Current team:

http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs067.pngTentacruel (LV. 44) Surf/Ice Beam/Acid/Barrier
http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs144.pngStarmie (Lv. 44) Psychic/Surf/Thunderbolt/Recover
http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs009.pngSwampert (Lv. 44) Take Down/Growl/Mud Shot/Muddy Water
http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs256.pngSlowbro (Lv. 44) Confusion/Flamethrower/Surf/Strenght
http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs028.pngPelipper (Lv. 29) Only purpose now is to use Fly...
http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs012.pngZigzagoon (Lv. 2) HM Slave.
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Almost done...

[aragornbird]

Version: Ruby
Type: Normal
Time: 13:17
Money: 281740 P
Badges: 7
Current Location: Mossdeep City

EVENTS:
Completed Trick House Challenge #4
Defeated Team Magma at Mt. Pyre
Defeated Team Magma at the Secret Base
Arrived in Mossdeep
Loudred evolved!
Defeated Tate and Liza (pretty easy with Zangoose's Shadow Ball and Linoone's Surf)

CURRENT TEAM:
Swellow (M, Lv. 39 ) Aerial Ace, Quick Attack, Fly, Steel Wing
Linoone (F, Lv. 40) Headbutt, Surf, Tail Whip, Dig
Exploud (M, Lv. 40) Stomp, Overheat, Screech, Hyper Beam
Zangoose (M, Lv. 40) Return, Quick Attack, Shadow Ball, Swords Dance
Kecleon (F, Lv. 39) Slash, Focus Punch, Psybeam, Screech
Girafarig (M, Lv. 40) Thunderbolt, Confusion, Calm Mind, Stomp

[Crazy]

Name:Zeek
Type:Grass
Badge(s):1
Progress: I beat the CRAP out of the first gym and evolved Phykos. I leveled up Mykes and Herba some more,and headed to Dewford. There I evolved Herba and attempted to take on the fighting gym. The trainers were easy,but the gym leader defeated me.......I will continue training.

Pokemon: Herba(Male,Timid,Grovyle) Lvl:17 Pursuit,Absorb,Leer,Quick Attack

Phykos(Male,Calm,Lombre)Lvl:17 Astonish,Growl,Absorb,Nature Power

Mykes(Male,Hardy,Shroomish)Lvl:16 Tackle,Mega Drain,Stun Spore,Leech Seed. Item:Miracle Seed.

[WaterTrainer]

I beat the Elite Four!

Sidney: Easy peasy with Brick Break, Signal Beam and Silver Wind

Phoebe: A little hard, but backup with Toxic, Grudge and Volbeat's Shadow Ball helped a lot

Glacia: Pinsir did most of the work, while Sheddy just took its time KO'ing Walrein

Drake: Very tough, but Illumise Charmed its way past Salamence to give Masquerain a chance to KO it using Ice Beam. The rest? Ice Beam pwned them.

Steven: Wow, sure was tough preventing him from Spiking, but tried and tried again till Illumise managed to shock it silly with 2 Thunders. The rest was easy, just Charmed and Intimidated them.

Overall, I used up tons of healing stuff, but I BEAT THE ELITE FOUR!!!

Current Team:
Illumise Lv 47 Thunder, Silver Wind, Charm, Wish
Pinsir Lv 48 Strength, Seismic Toss, Brick Break, Guillotine
Masquerain Lv 50 Ice Beam, Water Pulse, Silver Wind, Stun Spore
Volbeat Lv 48 Signal Beam, Silver Wind, Shadow Ball, Moonlight
Dustox Lv 47 Psybeam, Silver Wind, Toxic, Moonlight
Shedinja Lv 48 Grudge, Shadow Ball, Swords Dance, Silver Wind

Play Time: 43:23

Took quite a long time, but sorry for the delay, I havent bee playing it for a while.

[WaterTrainer]

Might consider an Ice Team. Would it be okay to shark a Kanto Ice type to start off with, 'cause theres not many Ice types in Hoenn.

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Yes actually only 3, with Regice included. What do you do with those kinda types? Fire has only 5 pokemon available in RS aswell?

[Crazy]

Yeah since there are very few Ice Pokemon in Hoenn I will let you use your FR/LG.

[WaterTrainer]

Okay I've only just started with the new monotype challenge, so now I've just sharked a Spheal and a Swinub. Another post will be coming soon.

[Darkgel]

Good! My VBA is working incredibly. I guess I'll be able to play as long as I like in this comp. ^_^

And my Sapphire cart still smells burnt... XD

I'm gonna go for Dark, next post will be my log.

[Darkgel]

Black Tinted Snow
Yuuki's Dark Pokémon Monotype Quest!

- Got to town at 5:00 PM.
- Saved Prof. Bit... Birch, and got Treecko.
- Battled May, beat her humilliatingly. She didn't mind.
- Caught a Seedot! He named him Satire.
- Satire-kun seems to be some kind of Magikarpish Pokémon for its moves. He hopes to find a Poochyena fast.
- Captured a Poochyena (at last)! He named him Anubis.
- Visited his father at Petalburg Gym, and helped Wally catch a Ralts.
- Crossed the Petalburg Woods, got the Wailmer Pail and experiencied 2-on-2 battles for the first time in the game.
- Got a Bullet Seed TM, Satire finally knows something useful.
- Got to Rustboro City successfully. Got HM01 there.
- Entered the GYM and challenged the trainers in there.
- Satire evolved into a Nuzleaf!!! Yuuki officially has 2 Dark Pokémon.

GYM BATTLE CHRONICLE: ROXANNE http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v74/ElHuesudoII/secword/71.png

I actually began to sing the song "Roxanne".

I used Satire. She sent out Geodude. I taught Bullet Seed to Satire, so...
I used Bullet Seed once on Geodude and it went down. Then she sent Nosepass. Oh, Nosepass. I was actually afraid... Geez. I used Bullet Seed and left him in red. Roxanne used a Potion, again I used Bullet Seed, but it missed. Nosepass used Rock Tomb... and guess what: It missed. Then I used Bullet Seed and voila. Fight over.

Eeeeeeeeasy.

GYM BATTLE CHRONICLE END

- Recovered the Devon Goods and now is embarking to deliver a letter to Dewford and a package to Slateport.
- Talked to May, has lots of pokes.

END OF DAY 1

YUUKI'S STATS

Money: $5484
Pokédex: 4
Play Time: 4:08 (it was less, the game's at 2x because the sound is off XD)
Badges: 1

POKEMON:

http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs010.png
Poochyena [ANUBIS] Type: DARK
Ability: Run Away
Hardy nature.
Item: Quick Claw
Tackle / Howl / Sand-Attack / Bite

http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs023.png
Nuzleaf [SATIRE] Type: GRASS/DARK
Ability: Early Bird
Naughty nature. (He's naughty XD)
Bullet Seed / Cut / Nature Power / Bide
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So? Any comments?

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Yeah, why don't you use HM slaves instead of teaching Nuzleaf how to cut? And what level are they?

[baphometboy]

well not much to tel you, ive laid off the pokemon training over the festive season, Leviathan isnt keen on the cold weather, but ive decided to go against the wishes of my faithfull gyrados, and continue training anyway :P, so far ive just battled up to the fire path, and asmodeus evolved whilst clearing out the hiker rif raf up there, update later!

[aragornbird]

Version: Ruby
Type: Normal
Time: 15:46
Money: 340796 P
Badges: 8
Current Location: Sootopolis City

EVENTS:
Defeated Team Magma at Underwater Base
Arrived in Sootopolis
Completed Trick House Challenge #5
Defeated Groudon
Defeated Wallace (Girafarig's Calm Mind/Thunderbolt helped a lot, Kecleon's Substitute/Focus Punch took down his Whiscash)

Almost done! Now its off to train for the Elite Four.

CURRENT TEAM:
Swellow (M, Lv. 44 ) Aerial Ace, Quick Attack, Fly, Steel Wing
Linoone (F, Lv. 43) Headbutt, Surf, Tail Whip, Dig
Exploud (M, Lv. 44) Earthquake, Overheat, Screech, Hyper Beam
Zangoose (M, Lv. 44) Return, Quick Attack, Shadow Ball, Swords Dance
Kecleon (F, Lv. 44) Slash, Focus Punch, Psybeam, Substitute
Girafarig (M, Lv. 44) Thunderbolt, Psychic, Calm Mind, Stomp

[Orion]

And the path goes on...

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Water Challenge

I got fast into Mossdeep City, and I defeated some Swimmers in my way. As I arrived, I met Steven again. I found out he lived there, and he gave me an HM08, that'd allow me to Dive in the ocean. I wanted to use it, but I couldn't do so until I defeated the Mossdeep Leader. And so, I entered the GYM.

It was really easy to defeat the Trainers inside, but the puzzle they had in wasn't that easy. At last, I reached the Leader... well, Leaders. The twins Tate and Liza. I challenged them to a double battle, revealing their Solrock and Lunatone. Starmie and Slowbro made short work of both with their powerful Surf attack. Lunatone managed to Hypnotize the slow-mo Pokémon, but Starmie's high Speed finished both Rocks in the next turn. Tate and Liza entrusted me with the Mind Badge as I defeated them. Now I could use Dive!

My next destination was Sootopolis, the City of the last GYM. I dived in the area of a tall, white mountain. I found my way into Sootopolis, and I felt I was ready. However, the GYM was closed... I was frustrated yet again. Those Leaders were very lazy at times...

Seeing that the GYM wouldn't open anytime soon, I took time to look for the mischievous Team Magma, whom had dived out to the ocean. The question was: where? I roamed all over the ocean floor, completely clueless about their whereabouts. However, I finally found Cap'n Stern's submarine... they were near. I rose to the surface and entered a seafloor cavern. I crossed the small maze there, defeating the Grunts and the Admin, Courtney, again. I finally reached the bottom of the cave, where I found Maxie. He was up to no good, because he was intending to wake up the mythical Groudon, which was in front of us, completely motionless. Maxie wanted to stop my intromision, and challenged me. He was easy, as I used Tentacruel's powers to defeat all of his Pokémon. As I defeated him, the Orb he had stolen from Mt. Pyre started to shien by itself. The mythical Groudon woke up and rose to the surface!

I got out to the surface, as the cave could turn way too dangerous. What I saw outside wasn't what I wanted to see: the place was being showered with intense, endless sunlight. The heat was almost unbearable. Maxie was regretting the happenings, as he was responsible of it... he left with Archei, the Aqua leader. Steven came suddenly, and told me that the origin of the heat was Sootopolis City...

I followed Steven and went all the way through the city. I met Wallace, the GYM Leader, whom was really concerned about the situation. As they saw I had the Red Orb, I was allowed to enter inside the Cave of Origin, where Groudon was. Wallace entrusted me with the destiny of all Hoenn... and maybe even the world.

I went inside the cave. I crossed it fast, delving as much as possible into the engulfing darkness. Groudon's power was causing some tremors around. I finally made it to the bottom, where Groudon awaited. I used the Red Orb, and the Pokémon attacked! I couldn't allow it to create a cataclysm, and I used all my power to defeat it. My Water Pokémon were weakened because of the sunlight Groudon created without cease. Eventually, they prevailed and sent the mythical Pokémon to slumber again...

The Region was saved. Steven thanked me for my brave actions, and told me that Wallace was looking forward to battle me. I went inside the GYM, where I'd get my last Badge at last! I defeated all the girls that followed Wallace, and crossed his creaky puzzle. He was impressed by my powers, but he still wanted to challenge me. My Starmie knew Thunderbolt, which proved useful. It was easy, but his Milotic managed to freeze my Starmie! I was in a tight situation, but my Slowbro saved the day. Wallace gave me the final Badge: Rain Badge, and told me that I was off to Evergrande City, sede of the Pokémon League.

I was proud of my achievements, but the Pokémon Leage wouldn't be a walk in the park. I had much Training to do before htting the road again...

Time: 28:06
Badges: 8

Current team:

http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs067.pngTentacruel (LV. 48 ) Surf/Ice Beam/Waterfall/Barrier
http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs144.pngStarmie (Lv. 51) Psychic/Surf/Thunderbolt/Recover
http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs009.pngSwampert (Lv. 48 ) Take Down/Growl/Mud Shot/Muddy Water
http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs256.pngSlowbro (Lv. 47) Confusion/Flamethrower/Surf/Strenght
http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs028.pngPelipper (Lv. 29) Flyer.
http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs012.pngZigzagoon (Lv. 2) HM Slave.
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Off to the Pokémon Leage...

[Darkgel]

Yeah, why don't you use HM slaves instead of teaching Nuzleaf how to cut? And what level are they?

Satire is level 16, Anubis is nearing it.

And at the moment, it was better to put an attack to Nuzleaf instead of searching for HM slaves, as I have no TMs other than Rock Tomb and well... no HM slave(s).

I am planning on getting an HM slave, though. I'm now worried about Brawly and his x2 damage attacks... *shudders*

[baphometboy]

ZigZagoon make good HM slaves, evoolve to Linoone and it learns strength too, also it picks up helpfull items after battle, i always fill up my empty slots with them, just for the pick up ability

[Darkgel]

ZigZagoon make good HM slaves, evoolve to Linoone and it learns strength too, also it picks up helpfull items after battle, i always fill up my empty slots with them, just for the pick up ability

Right now, I am using a Treecko for the Flash. But I'll switch to Zigzagoon soon.

Iiiiiit's Log Time!
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Black Tinted Snow
Yuuki's Dark Pokémon Monotype Quest!

- Catched a Zigzagoon, first HM slave. Named him Sisiphos.
- Told a person that what was trendy and cool was making anime. XD
- Tried my first at the GYM. It SUCKED.
- So I went to look for my oh so great hope, a Corphish.
- Anubis evolved into a Mightyena!
- Corphish never appeared. Buh.
- I challenged the GYM again, taking a nap to train.

GYM BATTLE CHRONICLE: BRAWLYhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v74/ElHuesudoII/secword/72.png

The first time his Pokémon had actually used Fighting moves. BUT, the second time, they dissapointed me by using Normal moves and Focus Energy. I pulled my loyal Satire out and used pure Nature Power, which turned into Swift in that terrain. Not only I nailed a good 700 EXP to Satire, but I won (EASILY) the second Badge!

He gave me some cash, the Knuckle Badge and an useless TM called Bulk Up.

GYM BATTLE CHRONICLE END

- Pulled out Narcissus (Treecko) to use as a Flash slave...
- Gave Steven the letter and he gave me yet another useless TM, Steel Wing.
- Left Sisiphos in the Box and stuck to Narcissus as a slave.
- Got to Slateport.
- Defeated Team Magma and delivered the Goods.
- Got in the Trick House and got a Rare Candy. (Note: Go there again.)
- Got to Mauville!
- Got the Coin Case and the Acro Bike.

END OF DAY 2

YUUKI'S STATS

Money: $26304
Pokédex: 6
Play Time: 9:24
Badges: 2

POKEMON:

http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs011.png
Mightyena [ANUBIS] Type: DARK Level 26
Ability: Intimidate
Hardy nature.
Item: Quick Claw
Tackle / Odor Sleuth / Thief / Bite

http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs023.png
Nuzleaf [SATIRE] Type: GRASS/DARK Level 27
Ability: Early Bird
Naughty nature.
Bullet Seed / Cut / Nature Power / Fake Out

http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs001.png
Treecko [NARCISSUS] HM Slave
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So? Anymore comments?

[baphometboy]

got past the fire tunnel, and chaed team magma out the mountain thing, and breezed through my fathers gym, got the surf HM and now im gonna go Water pokemon hunting, post agen soon ^_^

Belial/Marshtomp LV 27 Water gun/tackel/mud shot/growl

Leviathan/Gyrados LV27 Bite/Splash/Tackle/Dragon rage

Asmodeus/Azumarill bubblebeam/rollout/tackle/tail whip(sorry for the short ness of my posts, buti want more pokes!!!!!!!!!!)

[baphometboy]

ive found out water pokes BORE me, they are sooooooo dull ! and they maing the gametoo easy too!, anyway, im thusly goin to restart!!!!!!!!!!!, but what type should i do?? is anyone using Ground or maybe poison?

[Darkgel]

ive found out water pokes BORE me, they are sooooooo dull ! and they maing the gametoo easy too!, anyway, im thusly goin to restart!!!!!!!!!!!, but what type should i do?? is anyone using Ground or maybe poison?

Well I'm having lotsa fun with Dark. And I'm gonna do Psychic after this.

Looooooog tiiiiiime!
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Black Tinted Snow
Yuuki's Dark Pokémon Monotype Quest!

- Got to the GYM immediately.

GYM BATTLE CHRONICLE: WATTSON http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v74/ElHuesudoII/secword/73.png

...DAMN. I got trashed in this gym. First, Anubis got paralyzed, and my BITEs weren't going through. I finished his Magnemite fast, but then came Voltorb. I pulled Satire out, and Voltorb used Selfdestruct. Bye Bye Satire! Anubis got out again, and Magneton was intimidated. In fact, the one intimidated should have been Anubis. I used a Super Potion and 2 Soda Pops, and of course, BITEs and lots of BITEs, to win.

...I admire this guy. First hard GYM battle.

GYM BATTLE CHRONICLE END

- He gave me the Dynamo Badge, and an interesting move called Shock Wave. I'm gonna put all TMs received now in the PC to make movesets later.
- Trained with the trainers around all routes, and went to Fallarbor.
- Searching for ashes to do Flutes!
- Caught a Swablu and named her Hermes. She'll be my Fly slave soon...
- Caught a new Seedot and named her Nymph. She'll hopefully be the replacement for Satire, as I messed up and taught him CUT!
- Nymph is doing well for an underlevel Pokémon in my team, but she needs lots more training.
- Cleared the Meteor Fall fiasco and next will be the Mt. Chimney.
- Cleared Mt. Chimney and got to Lavaridge. Straight for Flannery!

GYM BATTLE CHRONICLE: FLANNERY http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v74/ElHuesudoII/secword/74.png

...DAMN AGAIN. I got trashed in this gym. AGAIN. I got Nymph for the start of all battles, exchanging with Anubis. That made poor Anubis faint after defeating the second Slugma.

Juggle time.

I made time with Satire to revive and heal Anubis, and when I got him out... HE FELL IN LOVE! Damn Torkoal's Attract move! I switched for Narcissus, who fainted, of course, and reswitched to Anubis, who ended the fight.

...Whoa... I have to train more. (Or stop training an underleveled in gym balles... ¬_¬() )

GYM BATTLE CHRONICLE END

- Second Badge of the day! Heat Badge and an Overheat TM. If I had a Houndoom...
- Got on the way to train for Petalburg. But first: THE DESERT!

END OF DAY 3

YUUKI'S STATS

Money: $20914
Pokédex: 7
Play Time: 14:28
Badges: 4

POKEMON:

http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs023.png
Nuzleaf [NYMPH] Type: GRASS/DARK Level 25
Ability: Early Bird
Brave nature.
Secret Power / Growth / Fake Out / Nature Power
(Moves in Italic mean I wanna get RID OF THEM!)

http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs011.png
Mightyena [ANUBIS] Type: DARK Level 35
Ability: Intimidate
Hardy nature.
Item: Quick Claw
Tackle / Odor Sleuth / Thief / Bite

http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs023.png
Nuzleaf [SATIRE] Type: GRASS/DARK Level 34
Ability: Early Bird
Naughty nature.
Item: Blackglasses
Bullet Seed / Cut / Nature Power / Faint Attack

http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs001.png
Treecko [NARCISSUS] HM Slave
Flash / Rock Smash / Cut / Strenght
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Expecting comments, people. Please?

[Chris 2.1]

Comments?

I can fully empathise with Mightyena in Wattson's Gym. I taught him Rock Smash -_-;

Anyway you could trade over some other Pokemon. To help cover types I'd suggest Crawdaunt (Corphish evolves at Level 32) or Sharpedo (I think you need Super Rod to catch Carvanha (also Water/Dark) so you could trade an egg).

And since you're on Ruby, no Sableye X_x;. Damn he's good.

[Darkgel]

Comments?

I can fully empathise with Mightyena in Wattson's Gym. I taught him Rock Smash -_-;

Anyway you could trade over some other Pokemon. To help cover types I'd suggest Crawdaunt (Corphish evolves at Level 32) or Sharpedo (I think you need Super Rod to catch Carvanha (also Water/Dark) so you could trade an egg).

And since you're on Ruby, no Sableye X_x;. Damn he's good.

Doin' it on Emu, Chris... My Sapphire cart got BUSTED. ROYALLY. (It still smells like burnt cart...)

And I thought Good Rod was good enough (pun intended, yesh) to catch Carvanha! >_< I think I'm gonna have to check for that on Gamefaqs. Plus, about Corphish, been there, couldn't catch it... XD

I think I'm screwed. And about Sableye... YES. I WANTED SABLEYE. BADLY. I have thought on sharking a Sableye (at level 1 so people don't complain), but I bet it's against the rules. XD

[DarkPsychicCharizard]

Name: Devon
Type: Dark
ID: 23248
Game: Sapphire

I trained my Pokemon some more.

Then I went to battle Roxanne and KICKED HER ARSE. Remus bit Geodude twice and took him out. Nosepass was a little tougher, though... all my Pokemon lashed out at him, and finally, only Moonlight remained. He tackled Nosepass. And Nosepass fell.

I won my first badge and a Rock Tomb TM!

Then I went over to beat the Aqua dude, save the Wingull, and get goodies from Devon's president.

Went back to Petalburg through the forest. Got a Zigzagoon for an HM slave there.

Then I went to Mr. Briney's house and got a lift to Dewford.

There, I trained my Pokemon a bit in Granite cave. Got an HM 05, too. And then I found my next Pokemon!

Caught Pokemon: Level 10 Male Sableye - Mokuba.

Then I trained Mokuba and the others.

Afterwards, I traveled in the Granite Cave IN THE DARK. I need an HM slave. ^^;; Anyway, I found an Everstone and found Steve and delivered the letter to him, and then got his Steel Wing TM. Yay!

Then I hopped at Brawly's for a battle. It was very easy thanks to Mokuba, and Nazo helped a bit with Nature Power.

I got my second badge and a Bulk Up TM!

Then I hitched a ride to Slateport! Joy.

Trained Pokemon on the beach. Got soda pop! Mmmm, soda pop.

Then I went to the Museum and kicked some Team Aqua butt. Go me.

Then I trained and trained everyone to level 20+. Two wonderful things happend then.

Pokemon Evolution: Nazo evolved to Nuzleaf at level 21!

Yes, I held it back a little. I wanted a Nuzleaf with Synthesis.

Pokemon Evolution: Moonlight evolved to Umbreon at level 21!

Remus didn't evolve 'cause I'm holding him back a little till he learns Crunch. Damien will get the same treatment.

With my awesome new evolved Pokemon and the others (which are still as great as ever), I kicked May's butt. Such lame Pokemon, she has.

Then I got back to Mauville and beat Wally. With Remus' Bite. Just to be mean.

Trained a little, got to Verdanturf, got Contest Pass, trained some more.

Then it was time to beat Wattson. Which was hard. Damien was good with his Ember, wiping out Magnemite. Then Remus destroyed Voltorb. And then... then I have problems. Magenton wiped all my Pokemon out except for Moonlight... and then it let out a Shockwave.

I've always loved Umbreon. Now I love Umbreon more. Moonlight's superior endurance let him survive Magneton's attack, and then he made the steely idiot faint with Quick Attack.

I won my third badge and a Shockwave TM!

Then I got around to getting Hidden Power and HM 06.

Then I beat the Winstrate family. And the annoying reporter lady and her cameraman boyfriend.

And now I'm hanging out in the old lady's house on route 111.

-Remus, Level 23 Male Poochyena, Quirky, Run Away (Tackle, Howl, Sand Attack, Bite)
-Nazo, Level 23 Male Nuzleaf, Hardy, Early Bird (Bide, Synthesis, Growth, Nature Power)
-Damien, Level 23 Male Houndour, Adamant, Flash Fire (Ember, Howl, Will-O-Wisp, Smog)
-Moonlight, Level 23 Male Umbreon, Quirky, Synchronize (Tackle, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Sand Attack)
-Mokuba, Level 23 Male Sableye, Hardy, Keen Eye (Scratch, Leer, Astonish, Night Shade)
-HM Slave Zigzagoon (For Cut and Rock Smash so far)

[Darkgel]

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Black Tinted Snow
Yuuki's Dark Pokémon Monotype Quest!

- Got in the Desert! Cacnea time!
- Caught a Cacnea! Named him Satire. Now THIS will be Satire's replacement!
- Now it's Training Time! I wanna have everyone (except Cacnea, maybe) on Level 36 by the time I go challenge Father's Gym.
- As the last thing I wanted to do with Nuzleaf Satire, I put him and Nymph at the Daycare. Now I have a baby Seedot! Yet he has a Lonely nature (awwwwwww...) Now I can leave Satire at the Box (poor him) and train Nymph and her son, Ares.
- Well, my 2 main attackers are Level 37 and 36, and after using his trainees to bulk Ares up (XD), I'll go get my father!

GYM BATTLE CHRONICLE: NORMAN (a.k.a. Father) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v74/ElHuesudoII/secword/75.png

...DAMN AGAIN! I got trashed in this gym. YET AGAIN. As I am YET AGAIN training an undertrained in a GYM Leader battle, I was in deep shit. Anubis ended up with 33 HP after first Slaking battle, so I decided to use Nymph. Focus Punch. OUCH. Bye Bye Nymph! Now it's time to stall.

Holy cow.

I stalled with Narcissus and Satire (the Cacnea), and Narcissus fainted. Anubis got in the way of a Focus Punch (OUCH!) and as for Ares, Anubis stole his Level Up (and I though Ares was the only one with leveling up chances!). Because Focus Punch needs an extra turn, Anubis didn't have to receive any other attack against the second Slaking.

Then came Vigoroth. I stalled with Nymph and Satire to heal Anubis and then it was just BITE and SLASH until the battle ended.

...Whoa... I have to train more. (Or stop training an underleveled in gym balles... ¬_¬() )

GYM BATTLE CHRONICLE END

- Dad gave me a Balance Badge and Facade TM (HUH?!), and I got HM03 from Wally's parents (YEAH, BABY!). Now... What Pokémon can surf?
- Got to Slateport and bought 32 Soda Pops (cheap and useful!) and went to the Trick House again.
- Helped Wattson up and received Thunderbolt TM.
- Narcissus evolved into Grovyle. Just by stalling?!
- Trained everyone up to Level 30+ and bought more soda.
- Caught a Carvanha! Named her Nereid.
- Satire evolved into Cacturne!
- Saved the Weather Institute and didn't receive Castform (a Normal in a Dark Monotype Challenge? Nah.)
- Got to Fortree and went to challenge the GYM.

GYM BATTLE CHRONICLE: WINONA http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v74/ElHuesudoII/secword/76.png

...Even if I was training Nereid in a GYM battle AGAIN, this one came out smooth. I got Nereid at the start of every battle, and then switched to Anubis, which sweeped everyone off. And Nereid got a level up!

GYM BATTLE CHRONICLE END

- Got the Feather Badge and Aerial Ace (which I bet I won't be able to use...)
- Caught an ABSOL! Named her Athena.
- Got to Lilycove, fought May, got Absol stuffed of PokéBlocks and got going to Mt. Pyre.
- Cleared Mt. Pyre, got the Orb.
- Cleared Magma Hideout, got to Mossdeep!

END OF DAY 4

YUUKI'S STATS

Money: $28564
Pokédex: 15
Play Time: 32:14
Badges: 6

POKEMON:

http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs023.png
Nuzleaf [ARES] Type: GRASS/DARK Level 34
Ability: Early Bird
Lonely nature.
HP Ground / Bullet Seed / Fake Out / Faint Attack

http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs011.png
Mightyena [ANUBIS] Type: DARK Level 41
Ability: Intimidate
Hardy nature.
Item: Quick Claw
Tackle / Odor Sleuth / Thief / Bite

http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs120.png
Cacturne [SATIRE] Type: GRASS/DARK Level 37
Ability: Sand Veil
Naughty nature.
Item: Lax Incense
Absorb / Ingrain / Pin Missile / Faint Attack

http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs152.png
Absol [ATHENA] Type: DARK Level 37
Ability: Pressure
Jolly nature.
Item: Soothe Bell
Slash / Quick Attack / Razor Wind / Bite

http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs098.png
Sharpedo [NEREID] Type: WATER/DARK Level 37
Ability: Rough Skin
Impish nature.
Item: Amulet Coin
Slash / HP Water (not proven) / Crunch / Bite

Plus 3 HM slaves.
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[WaterTrainer]

Challenge: Ice
Basically, I had to shark 2 Pokemon to start off with. It's going to be a very tough challenge with Ice.

Current Events:
Arrived in Littleroot.
Beat May.
Got the Pokedex.
Sharked a Spheal and a Swinub and caught one of each.
Helped Wally catch his pathetic Ralts.
Rescued the Devon Researcher in Petalburg Woods.
Had a little tough Gym Battle with Roxanne, and Spheal got K.O.ed, but Swinub emerged victorious.
Helped get the Devon Goods back.
Sharked a Smoochum and caught one.

Current Team:
Spheal Lv 15 Powder Snow, Ice Ball, Water Gun, Encore
Swinub Lv 15 Tackle, Odor Sleuth, Powder Snow
Smoochum Lv 9 Pound, Lick, Sweet Kiss

Saved Place: Rustboro City
Time: 2:31

[baphometboy]

Can a sharked Eevee evolve into an umbreon in Ru/Sa?, theres no night/day, but there is a clock

[andyizcool]

Can a sharked Eevee evolve into an umbreon in Ru/Sa?, theres no night/day, but there is a clock
Eevee will only evolve on Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire because it has a clock whereas Pokemon FR/LG doesn't have a clock. So yes your Sharked Eevee will evolve into Umbreon on Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire.

[baphometboy]

im not sure if i can be arsed to go out and buy a cheat cartride tho hehe

[andyizcool]

im not sure if i can be arsed to go out and buy a cheat cartride tho hehe
If you only own one Pokemon game you might as well buy a cheat device because one of them is cheaper than buying all the other Pokemon games to catch them all. Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire were good new games in Hoenn. Pokemon Colosseum was in the new Orre region but not worth its money just for a few Johto Pokemon. Pokemon FR/LG is alright but it's really just Pokemon RBY remade with a few extras. A cheat device will allow you to have all the Pokemon and even the ones we might never get because they're always at Nintendo Events.

[baphometboy]

yeah true, maybe il have ta seehow the money situation goes hehe

[aragornbird]

ELITE 4 SHOWDOWN!

SIDNEY
Well, I started off with Kecleon and took a gamble by using Focus Punch first. Fortunately, the Mightyena only used Sand-Attack, so the attack quickly KOed him. Then my Zangoose took care of the rest with Swords Dance/Brick Break. But I left Shiftry to Exploud, who blasted it away with an Overheat.

PHOEBE
Luckily, Normal types are immune to Ghost attacks, which meant my Zangoose easily swept all of her Pokemon with Swords Dance and Shadow Ball.

GLACIA
I could've easily used Zangoose's Brick Break again, but decided that he was having too much fun. So I used my Girafarig instead. Sure, the Glailie's Crunch attacks were supereffective against it, but 3 Calm Minds made that damage insignificant. But then it used Light Screen, so I waited for that to fade by maxing out my Calm Minds. With max Special Attack and Special Defense, Girafarig was unstoppable and not even Walrein could survive one Thunderbolt.

DRAKE
Girafarig was weak, so I healed it and used it against Drake's Shelgon. Two Psychics took care of it. But the rest of his dragons were tougher, so I switched to Exploud, who had the only Ice-type attack on the team. Fortunately, all the rest of the creatures were 4x weak against an Ice Beam and that was the end of that.

STEVEN
Time to heal all of my Pokemon before I faced the Champion.
I didn't think my Exploud's Overheat was strong enough for Skarmory, so I used Ice Beam before the fire attack. When he switched to Armaldo, I switched to Zangoose since I was saving Exploud for later. Armaldo's Ancientpowers were wicked strong and Zangoose soon fainted. I stalled with Linoone until I could revive him and finish it off with Brick Break. His Claydol took a couple of Shadow Balls to defeat, but set up a Reflect during that time. No problem. When he used Aggron, Zangoose's Brick Break shattered that wall as well as dealing 4x supereffective damage. Zangoose stuck around to finish Cradily, but then it was time for the big Metagross. I let him defeat my Zangoose, who had the chance to use a strong Brick Break that depleted half of his HP. Then, I sent out Exploud, whose Overheat was powerful enough to faint it.

That's it, I won!

TIME: 20:30

FINAL TEAM:

http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs026.pngSwellow (M, Lv. 50 ) Aerial Ace, Quick Attack, Fly, Steel Wing
http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs013.pngLinoone (F, Lv. 50) Slash, Surf, Tail Whip, Dig
http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs047.pngExploud (M, Lv. 54) Earthquake, Overheat, Ice Beam, Hyper Beam
http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs123.pngZangoose (M, Lv. 56) Return, Brick Break, Shadow Ball, Swords Dance
http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs145.pngKecleon (F, Lv. 53) Return, Focus Punch, Ancient Power, Substitute
http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs164.pngGirafarig (M, Lv. 52) Thunderbolt, Psychic, Calm Mind, Crunch

That's it! I beat the Normal Monotype Challenge.
It was fun and all, but now I have to catch up on some other GBA games. I haven't even played FR/LG yet!

[Loupeitak]

I think i'll try with a very unusual type: FIRE!!!

We can shark some pokes yeah?

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

°oO°*Monotype Challenge*°Oo°

Version: Sapphire
Type: Flying
Motive: Nice dual types there and pretty UU.
Name: Maggie

Progress:

I started by helping the silly professor, getting Torchic, defeating Brendan and catching 2 pokemon.

I traded the 2 pokemon over for a breeded Natu and Skarmory who each held a TM(Calm mind+Steelwing)

I decided to train Natu later and sent him on my PC. I caught a Zigzagoon for HM purpose and went on on route 102 and defeated the trainers there+training, bringing my Skarmory to the nasty l.12. He wouldn't listen anymore.

I battled some more with my annoying Skarmory and made my way through Petalburg woods. I ended up in Rustboro leaving route 104 outside of Petalburg woods. I didn't battle one trainer because my Taillow would need the exp.points.

I healed my pokemon and went on towards route were I would catch a Taillow.

Status:

Skarmory http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_pokemon_normal/227.png
*******
- Level: 15
- Trait: Keen eye
- Type: Steel/Flying
- Nature: Lonely
- Item: None
- Moves: Drillpeck | Swift | Sand-attack | Protect

[Mitch's Bashamo]

Name: Mitch
Type: Dragon
Game: Ruby

-Moved into my new home in Littleroot Town
-Met my new neighbour May who just happened to be the daughter of Prof. Birch
-I went to Route 101 and found Prof. Birch being chased by a Poochyena so I searched his bag for a Treecko
-Treecko defeated Poochyena and Prof. Birch let me keep Treecko.
-Defeated May's Torchic
-Caught a Zigzagoon to use as a HM slave

That's all for now. Happy New Year everyone.

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

@ MB: How are you going to do dragon? Shark some? Trade some?

°oO°*Monotype Challenge*°Oo°

I entered route 116 and caught myself a Taillow. I went back towards route 104 and defeated all the trainers that I have saved for my precious Taillow. Then another trip back to route 116 to train my Taillow to l.16. I thaught it Steel Wing to take on Roxanne and then headed towards the gym.

I quickly defeated the Gym trainers without much difficulty, bringing Taillow to l.17. Then I healed them and got back to face Roxanne.

GYM BATTLE : ROXANNE http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_trainers/71.png- STONE BADGE

Geodude fell to 3 Steelwings, but Taillow had only 4 HP left. I switched to my low leveled HM slave and refreshed Taillow before Zigzagoon fainted. 2 Steelwings made Geodude faint after Roxanne healed it with potion.

I sent Skarmory out to face Nossepass. It was my strategy to Sand-attack Nossepass and then Drill peck it to death, but Skarmory wouln't obey and kept doing swift and Drillpeck. He did Sand-attack Nossepass 3 times before fainting.

Then Taillow came out and growled to the maximum and Steel Wing'ed Nossepass to death. This was rather hard because Nossepass had used Harden 3 times, but the Growl+Sand attack combo worked great. I had my first badge.


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I defeated the Team Aqua Grunt and saved Peeko, witch made me ride free on Mr.Britney's boat. I returned the Devon Goods and was asked to deliver 2 things. The letter and the Devon Goods.

I'm now on my way towards Dewford Town.

Status:

Time: 3.06
Badges: 1

Pokemon:

Skarmory http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_pokemon_normal/227.png
*******
- Level: 16
- Trait: Keen eye
- Type: Steel/Flying
- Nature: Lonely
- Item: None
- Moves: Drillpeck | Swift | Sand-attack | Agility

Taillow http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_pokemon_normal/304.png
*****
- Level: 18
- Trait: Guts
- Type: Normal / Flying
- Nature: Bashfull
- Item: None
- Moves: Wing Attack | Quick Attack | Growl | Steel Wing

[Darkgel]

Am I the only one here who doesn't have enough life to avoid playing the whole day?

[DarkPsychicCharizard]

Name: Devon
Type: Dark
ID: 23248
Game: Sapphire

And so, after leaving the old lady's house on route 111, I happily moved on and trained my Pokemon all the way to Fallarbor. Got the Soot Sack on the way and collected enough for a Blue Flute.

Then I went onward towards Meteor Falls, training my Pokemon in the process. I met that professor guy there, and also EVIL EVIL TEAM AQUA.

After training some more, I scaled Mt. Chimney, where I battled some random Aqua grunts and an Aqua admin (a male Aqua admin? I didn't know that existed. I guess I'm too used to Izumi). And then I went and battled Archie. It was tough, but I managed to beat him in the end. Poor Nazo was at 9 HP and was the only usable Pokemon on my team other than the level 6 HM slave by the end of it.

Then I traveled to Lavaridge. Got an egg, hatched it. Female Wynaut! Wow, that's the first female I've received from this egg. Dropped Lulu the Wynaut off at the computer due to her not being a Dark type.

Then I trained my Pokemon in the Lavaridge Gym. By the time I got to Flannery, my Pokemon were ready for Flannery.

Again, Moonlight proved that endurance is a good thing to have when he survived Slugma I's Overheat. Remus took care of Slugma II, and I wanted him to take care of Torkoal, but sadly, it was too much for him. So I switched to Mokuba. He survived two Overheats, and was about to off Torkoal when she used her secret weapon...

Say hello to Attract.

So he was infatuated! That was bad. But I got lucky, since despite this, he managed to score a Night Shade on Torkoal and she went down.

I won my fourth badge and an Overheat TM!

Then May came over and gave me super-cool Go-Goggles! Whoo, now I can get one of my favorite Pokemon - Cacnea!

So I walked into the desert and battled some guys at the top half of it while searching for a Cacnea. I also discovered fossils, so I got the Claw Fossil for fun.

And after some training, I finally found what I was looking for.

Caught Pokemon: Level 21 Male Cacnea - Jack

Since I had Ziggy the HM slave on the sixth slot of my team, Jack was transfered to the computer. So I went to Mauville to pick him up. Right now I'm in Mauville's Pokemon Center. Can't wait to train Jack!

-Remus, Level 28 Male Poochyena, Quirky, Run Away (Tackle, Howl, Sand Attack, Bite)
-Nazo, Level 28 Male Nuzleaf, Hardy, Early Bird (Cut {had to get rid of Bide and make him useful somehow...}, Synthesis, Torment, Nature Power)
-Damien, Level 28 Male Houndour, Adamant, Flash Fire (Ember, Bite, Will-O-Wisp, Smog)
-Moonlight, Level 28 Male Umbreon, Quirky, Synchronize (Tackle, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Sand Attack)
-Mokuba, Level 28 Male Sableye, Hardy, Keen Eye (Scratch, Leer, Detect, Night Shade)
-Jack, Level 21 Male Cacnea, Impish, Sand Veil (Growth, Leech Seed, Sand Attack, Pin Missile)

And...

-HM Slave Zigzagoon (For Cut and Rock Smash so far)

[Darkgel]

Heh, I did a little this day, but as the log is too small I preferred saving it for Sunday.

Plus, my avatar depicts how I think Castform might look like in a Sandstorm (if it changed in a sandstorm)... Whaddayathink?

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

°oO°*Monotype Challenge*°Oo°

I arrived in Dewford Town and happily made my way up to Granite cave for some training. First up were some louzy fisher man who only got some Karps and stuff.

Then Granite cave was kinda good for meh old 'mon. They got a good work out while I headed towards the end to deliver the Letter to Steven. I received a Steel Wing TM for delivering the letter and caught a Zubat on my way back.

I taught Zubat how to use Steelwing and trained him to l.15, then giving him 2 rarecandys.

GYM BATTLE : BRAWLY http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_trainers/72.png- KNUCKLE BADGE

I used Zubat to confuse and hurt machop. Sadly Machop was able to pull of 3 Bulk ups, sweeping poor old Zubat. Then the disobidient Skarm came out. He managed to Drill peck Machop twice, bringing him to defeat.

Makuhita fell to one Drill Peck. The Badge was mine.


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I asked Mr.Britney if he could sail me to Slateport, and he happily did.

I battled every trainer on Slateport beach and delivered the Devon Goods to Cpt.Stern. But I had to defeat Team Aqua first, witch was no problem.

Then I did Trick House Challenge #1 and trained some more on route 110 and route 103. ATTENTION: Taillow evolved into a Swellow and Zubat in a Golbat while training on Route 110 and 103!

Status:

Time: 3.54
Badges: 2

Pokemon:

Skarmory http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_pokemon_normal/227.png
*******
- Level: 21
- Trait: Keen eye
- Type: Steel / Flying
- Nature: Lonely
- Item: Quick Claw
- Moves: Drillpeck | Swift | Sand-attack | Agility

Swellow http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_pokemon_normal/305.png
*****
- Level: 22
- Trait: Guts
- Type: Normal / Flying
- Nature: Bashfull
- Item: Silk Scarf
- Moves: Wing Attack | Quick Attack | Double Team | Steel Wing

Golbat http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_pokemon_normal/42.png
*****
- Level: 22
- Trait: Inner Focus
- Type: Poison / Flying
- Nature: Impish
- Item: King's Rock
- Moves: Wing Attack | Supersonic | Bite | Steel Wing

[Silent Dragonfly]

Finally decided to start one of these

-------------
Ruby Version
Monotype: GROUND
PLAYER PHIL IDNo.09624
BADGES 0
PLAY TIME: 0:00

Party POKéMON: None

-------------
-Obtained MUDKIP
-Defeated PkMn TRAINER MAY
-Obtained POKéDEX
-Obtained RUNNING SHOES
-Captured ZIGZAGOON
-WALLY captured RALTS
-Obtained HM01

PHIL VS GYM LEADER ROXANNE

(MUDKIP Lv15) (ZIGZAGOON Lv3)

MUDKIP used WATER GUN!
GEODUDE fainted!
---
MUDKIP used WATER GUN!
NOSEPASS used ROCK TOMB!
MUDKIP's SPEED fell!
---
NOSEPASS used ROCK THROW!
MUDKIP used WATER GUN!
MUDKIP's ORAN BERRY restored health!
---
LEADER ROXANNE used POTION!
MUDKIP used WATER GUN!
---
LEADER ROXANNE used POTION!
MUDKIP used WATER GUN!
---
NOSEPASS used ROCK THROW!
MUDKIP used WATER GUN!
A critical hit!
NOSEPASS fainted!
---

-Defeated LEADER ROXANNE
-MUDKIP evolved into MARSHTOMP

-------------
PLAYER PHIL IDNo.09624
BADGES 1
PLAY TIME: 0:48

Party POKéMON:
http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs008.png MARSHTOMP Male Lv16 (Naughty) @ Oran Berry - Torrent - Tackle, Growl, Mud Shot, Water Gun
http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs012.png ZIGZAGOON Male Lv 3 (Quirky) @ Nothing - Pickup - Tackle, Growl, Cut, ---

[Loupeitak]

W00t! Finally decided to start this chalenge:

Name: Pete
Gender: Male
Type: Fire
Game: Sapphire

Goals:

*Met neighbours and met May
*Saved Professor Birch from Poochyena with Torchic
*Named Torchic, Bruce (Bruce Lee :p)
*Beat the crap out of May with Bruce
*Got Pokedex and 5 pokeballs
*Used Gameshark to make Houndour appear
*Found Houndour
*Beat the crap outta it and captured it with pokeball!
*Renamed Houndour, Fangs
*Used Gameshark to make Charmander appear
*Found Charmander
*Barely caught it (it was escaping a lot)
*Renamed Charmander, Firefly
*Went to buy 6 more pokeballs
*Used Gameshark to make Magby appear
*Found Magby
*Houndour swept Magby and then caught it
*Renamed Magby, Lavaman
*Caught Zigzagoon (HM SLAVE!!!)
*Trained pokemon until all of them, except Zigzagoon, to level 15
*Saved inside dad's gym.

Current team:

Bruce (Torchic) -- male -- level 15 -- Scratch, Growl, Ember, Focus Energy
Fangs (Houndour) -- female -- level 15 -- Ember, Leer, Howl, Smog
Firefly (Charmander) -- male -- level 15 -- Scratch, Growl, Ember, Smokescreen
Lavaman (Magby) -- male -- level 15 -- Ember, Leer, Smog
Zigzagoon -- male -- level 3 -- Tackle, Growl

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Status:

Not much happened actually, with newyear and all...

Trained Skarm to l.24 and reached Mauville. Well that's it for now :sweat:

I'm trying to figure out a way to defeat Magnemite and Magneton, this will be hard. I'll probably train my Natu now, since he has Night Shade that will come in handy against Steel pokemon.

Any suggestions? Keep in mind that my type is flying

Pokemon:

Skarmory http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_pokemon_normal/227.png
*******
- Level: 24
- Trait: Keen eye
- Type: Steel / Flying
- Nature: Lonely
- Item: Quick Claw
- Moves: Drillpeck | Swift | Sand-attack | Agility

Swellow http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_pokemon_normal/305.png
*****
- Level: 22
- Trait: Guts
- Type: Normal / Flying
- Nature: Bashfull
- Item: Silk Scarf
- Moves: Wing Attack | Quick Attack | Double Team | Steel Wing

Golbat http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_pokemon_normal/42.png
*****
- Level: 22
- Trait: Inner Focus
- Type: Poison / Flying
- Nature: Impish
- Item: King's Rock
- Moves: Wing Attack | Supersonic | Bite | Steel Wing

[Loupeitak]

Yeah, i have one but you probably cant get it: Gligar ;) Part flying to suit your team and part ground to have protection vs electric moves. Then you can use dig or something to kill them

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

I know that, but as you stated, I can't get him. So anything usefull then?

[have a stammer]

First of all it seems you can trade, since you have a Skarmory and Natu so early. But don't have Colossum. You may want to use Tropius or Jumpluff(if you have FRorLG) both are not weak to electric attacks. And both are cool. You could go a cheaper route and send yourself a Bagon, who will eventually evolve into a flying type, and is not weak to electric attacks. There is also Altaria but that would take a lot of training to get it to evolve from a Swablu so early in the game.

And if anyone is wondering, Yes I am still taking part in the challenge, but I have NO TIME. 2 jobs and other new games taking up my little free time has put my Monotype challenge on hold, but I will finish it.

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

I know, but that trading option was deleted the moment I restarted. And I don't want to train Tropius or Jumpluff. I only train the ones that are worthy in my eyes. And Altaria will be part of my set, but will only be added to the team when I reach Fallabour.

[andyizcool]

The Monotype Challenge can be very easy if you just use one or two Pokemon of that Type and sweep the game. As anyone ever thought of that? ;)

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Yes I did, but I want to make it some more challenging, that's why the monotype Challenge is here. Not to make it easy, but to make it more difficult. If you want the easy way, go for a mixed team...

[andyizcool]

Yes I did, but I want to make it some more challenging, that's why the monotype Challenge is here. Not to make it easy, but to make it more difficult. If you want the easy way, go for a mixed team...
I beat the whole game and ended up with just a Level 61 Blaziken. Doesn't this prove my point that I beat either the Fire or Fighting Type Monochallenge?

[Orion]

Yeah, I have... but I like to use at least 4 Pokémon for the first round. Using 1 Pokémon is easy and fast, but no fun at all.

Now on topic... I'm back with the conclussion of my Water Challenge!

---------------------------------

Water Challenge

I trained a lot with all the Trainers I had met. Those that got a deserving spot in my Trainer's Eyes. It helped me on building my Pokémon up and learning strong moves, such as Earthquake. When all my Pokémon were about Level 52, I followed suit and went toward Ever Grande City. The flowers were beautiful, but I had no time to lose. I went inside the Victory Road, with my sight in the Elite Four.

The intrincated Victory Road was a hard and rough path to the League, but I prevailed. My Pokémon fainted many times, as the Cooltrainers all around were outstandingly strong. Still, I managed to cross the road eventually... at the end, I found a big surprise. Wally, the Trainer I helped back then, managed to reach the end of the Road too! I had a battle with him, as he wanted to make up for the weak contender he was back at Mauville City. Indeed, he proved to be a tough contender this time, as he had a full-fledged Team now. Still, my Tentacruel managed to defeat most of his Team. Swampert handled Magneton with ease, but his Gardevoir was powerful. It took me some tries to defeat it, but my Swampert managed to win at the end. After my victory, he claimed that he'd train even more to catch up on me... something I'd look forward to.

As I bid farewell to Wally, I finally made it out of the Victory Road. I followed the beautiful, red carpet-esque road towards the Pokémon League Building. As I entered, I found a seemingly bigger Pokémon Center. First thing first: I healed my Pokémon, and then bought some Items to ensure my victory over the Elite Four. The two guys guarding the gate just cheked that I indeed had 8 Badges. I then got through the gate and into the stairs. Inside the next room, I met the first Elite Four Trainer...


Sidney
The Dark Trainer was the first challenge. He started with a powerful Mightyena, but I started with my Tentacruel, whose Clear Body rendered the Dark Pokémon's Intimidate useless. It took a few Surfs from Tentacruel to finish the Mightyena off. He then sent two Grass Pokémon in succession. Tentacruel came up against Shiftry, and easily disposed of it with the powerful Ice Beam attack. I used Slowbro against his Cacturne, whom was faster... still, my Slowbro scorched it with Flamethrower fast enough. Sharpedo was easy prey for Starmie's Thunderbolt, and Absoll fell against my trsty Swampert and his Brick Break attack. Sidney was impressed with my power, and opened the next room for me. A new challenge awaited...


Phoebe
A gorgeous girl was the next Trainer in the League. She used Ghost Pokémon, a pretty hard Type to deal with. Her starting Dusclops was awfully strong, but with some help of Starmie's Confuse Ray, I managed to defeat it easily. Her two Banettes were no match against Starmie's powerful and fast attacks. Sableye was intriguing, but weak. Swampert disposed of it easily. Her last Dusclops was as annoying as the last one, and had more moves to cover many Types... still, Starmie did the job, but fainted in the process. Swamper came in and finished it off. The girl was impressed with the relationship I shared with my Pokémon, and then opened the next room. I was halfway at last...


Glacia
Definitely, Glacia and her thorough experience with Ice Pokémon was the hardest challenge of the whole Elite Four Team. Her two Glalies were highly troublesome, as they could easily survive Slowbro's Flamethrower and then use the powerful Dark attack, Crunch. My Slowbro almost passed out, but he managed to win against both Ice heads. Glacia's Sealeo pair was easy prey for Starmie. However, her strongest Pokémon, Walrein, swaggered of sheer power AND luck. He managed to freeze Swampert twice and score many Critical Hits. Eventually, the joined efforts of Swampert and Starmie finished him off. Glacia accepted I wasn't the typical Trainer as I managed to defeat her, and allowed me to go on...


Drake
The Leader of the Elite Four wasn't that much of a trouble. His Dragon Pokémon were tough, especially his strongest one, Salamence. Still, Tentacruel's Ice Beam made it a breeze for me. Shelgon fell against a starting Earthquake from Swampert, and then his two Flygon and his Altaria fell easily against Ice Beam. Salamence was tough, but Swampert and Starmie made the cut again and won. Drake entrusted me with the secret for a better understanding between my Pokémon and myself, and the opened another room. I was wondering why, but he just limited to say: "The Champion is waiting..."


Steven
I was impressed when I saw who was the Champion. Steven, that Trainer I had met several times during my journey, the son of Devon's boss... he was the Champion! I challenged him, so I could win the title on my own. His first Pokémon was the tough Skarmory. My Starmie managed to defeat it easily, but it didn't left without leaving a mark: a bunch of Spikes that hurted my Pokémon when they were called. Still, the battle went on. His Aggron was next, and it fell easily against Swampert's powerful Earthquake. Cradily, the fossil plant was next, and it took many hits from Tentacruel. It took me some time to break its astounding Defenses. Then came Claydol, whom stalled well with Light Screen. Starmie took quite a bundle, withstanding two Earthquakes, but managed to defeat the idol Pokémon at last. Then came his best Pokémon: Metagross. I sent Swampert, but not even his Earthquake could do something. Steven recovered its healt at times, and Metagross' Psychic just took a few hits to make short work of my Swampert. Slowbro entered next, and he managed to stall pretty well while scorching the powerful Steel Pokémon down with Flamethrower. At last, Metagross was downed. His last Pokémon, Armaldo, wasn't much of a challenge, as Slowbro used his powerful Surf attack and finished it fast enough...

I had won at last! Steven bowed and recognized my skill. May and Professor Birch came in to congratulate me. Then I followed Steven inside a last room. There, he helped me on registering my Pokémon. My Water Team, whom managed to get through all those hard tests. My trusty partners that earned this recognition in all respects... their place in the Hall of Fame.

Final Status

Total time: 30:25:50

Final Team.

http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs144.pngStarmie (LV. 54) Psychic/Surf/Thunderbolt/Confuse Ray
http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs067.pngTentacruel (Lv. 53) Surf/Ice Beam/Waterfall/Barrier
http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs256.pngSlowbro (Lv. 53) Confusion/Flamethrower/Surf/Yawn
http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs009.pngSwampert (Lv. 53) Brick Break/Return/Earthquake/Muddy Watter
http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs028.pngPelipper (Lv. 29) Flyer...
http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs289.pngVaporeon (Lv. 5) Filler, so I could have a full Water Type Hall of Fame.

TMs used: TM29, TM24, TM13, TM35, TM31, TM27.

----------------------------------------------------

It's over at last. Water is not that challenging of a Monotype anyway... it was fun nonetheless. I might try another someday in my Emu. One that's actually remotely difficult.

[Silent Dragonfly]

Not a huge update...

-------------
Ruby Version
Monotype: GROUND
PLAYER PHIL IDNo.09624
BADGES 1
PLAY TIME: 0:48

-------------
-Obtained DEVON GOODS
-Obtained LETTER
-Recieved POKéNAV
-Delivered LETTER
-Obtained HM05

PHIL VS GYM LEADER BRAWLY

(MARSHTOMP Lv20) (ZIGZAGOON Lv3)

MARSHTOMP used MUD SHOT!
MACHOP's SPEED fell!
MACHOP used LEER
MARSHTOMP's DEFENSE fell!
---
MARSHTOMP used MUD SHOT!
MACHOP fainted!
---
MARSHTOMP used MUD SHOT!
A critical hit!
MAKUHITA fainted!
---

-Defeated LEADER BRAWLY

-------------
PLAYER PHIL IDNo.09624
BADGES 2
PLAY TIME: 1:11

Party POKéMON:
http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs008.png MARSHTOMP Male Lv21 (Naughty) @ Oran Berry - Torrent - Tackle, Growl, Mud Shot, Water Gun
http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs012.png ZIGZAGOON Male Lv 3 (Quirky) @ Nothing - Pickup - Tackle, Growl, Cut, ---

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Status:

Started training Natu, booted out all the routes around Mauville, Defeated Wally and let Natu evolve! Then trained the rest of my party some more.

Now with a Team of 4 l.25 members I challenged the gym. I defeated the gym trainers with ease, using my Nightshade strategy for the first time. Healing once more and ready to face my worst nightmare...

GYM BATTLE: WATTSON http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_trainers/73.png - DYNAMO BADGE

I started of with Xatu. He fired off a Nightshade, Magnemite managed to use a Supersonic and Xatu got confused. Xatu got hurt by confusion and was hit by Magnemites Thunderschok attack.

Xatu was heavily damaged but managed to pull off a Nightshade attack and send Magnemite back into its pokeball.

I switched to Zigzagoon and healed Xatu in the process before Zigazoon fainted.

Voltorb fainted on the hands(wings?) of my Golbat. He formed no treath.

Then Magneton came out. I switched for my healed Xatu and fired off a Night Shade. Magneton had 3/5 of his HP left. Magneton used Thunderwave, but got paralyezed due the effects off Synchronize. Magneton was Paralyzed. Heh. Then I used a Paralyze heal on Xatu and Magneton fired off a Shock Wave that killed Xatu in one blow! I sent out Golbat and bit him. (2/5) I sent out Skarmory and sacrificed him to revive Xatu and after Skarm was fainted the Night Shade attack killed Magneton. I had a new badge and TM!


*********

After defeating Wattson I trained some more on route 111, etc. and reached Fallarbour were I caught myself a Rash Swablu! I'm now training Swablu and ready to take on Team Aqua at Mt.Chimney.

Pokemon:

Swablu http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_pokemon_normal/358.png
*****
- Level: 20
- Trait: Natural Cure
- Type: Normal / Flying
- Nature: Rash
- Item: Exp.Share
- Moves: Peck | Fury Attack | Sing | Astonish

Xatu http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_pokemon_normal/178.png
****
- Level: 28
- Trait: Synchronize
- Type: Psychic / Flying
- Nature: Naughty
- Item: Cheri Berry
- Moves: Drill Peck | Night Shade | Leer | Protect

Skarmory http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_pokemon_normal/227.png
*******
- Level: 28
- Trait: Keen eye
- Type: Steel / Flying
- Nature: Lonely
- Item: Quick Claw
- Moves: Drillpeck | Swift | Sand-attack | Agility

Swellow http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_pokemon_normal/305.png
*****
- Level: 29
- Trait: Guts
- Type: Normal / Flying
- Nature: Bashfull
- Item: Silk Scarf
- Moves: Wing Attack | Quick Attack | Endeavor | Steel Wing

Golbat http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_pokemon_normal/42.png
*****
- Level: 28
- Trait: Inner Focus
- Type: Poison / Flying
- Nature: Impish
- Item: King's Rock
- Moves: Wing Attack | Confuse Ray | Bite | Steel Wing

[Sceptile_Master]

I thought that you were anti R/S, oh well. If I can find my brothers link for connecting his AR (which I never use, I am a true blue poke fan) to the PC I will safely put my save on the computer while starting a new one. That's if I can find the link.

[andyizcool]

I thought that you were anti R/S, oh well. If I can find my brothers link for connecting his AR (which I never use, I am a true blue poke fan) to the PC I will safely put my save on the computer while starting a new one. That's if I can find the link.
I wouldn't do that if I were you because you can upload your Pokemon save data onto a PC but you can never load it again after downloading it. So basically if you start a new game your old save data will be lost forever. It's to do with the fact Pokemon games have a 128 save file and not the usual 64 save file. You know when your save data is corrupt and it loads the old save file? That's because of this 128 save file which is really two save files like a backup.

[Silent Dragonfly]

All the way up to Wattson

-------------

Ruby Version
Monotype: GROUND
PLAYER PHIL IDNo.09624
BADGES 2
PLAY TIME: 1:11


-------------
-Kicked TEAM MAGMA from OCEANIC MUSEUM
-Delivered DEVON GOODS

PHIL VS PkMn TRAINER MAY

(MARSHTOMP Lv25) (ZIGZAGOON Lv3)

MARSHTOMP used MUD SHOT!
WAILMER's SPEED fell!
WAILMER used SPLASH!
---
MARSHTOMP used TACKLE!
WAILMER fainted!
---
GROVYLE used ABSORB!
MARSHTOMP used MUD SHOT!
A critical hit! (<- Go Hax!!!)
GROVYLE fainted!
---
MASHTOMP used WATER GUN!
NUMEL fainted!
---

-Defeated PkMn TRAINER MAY
-Obtained ITEMFINDER
-Obtained HM06
-Obtained ACRO BIKE
-Defeated PkMn TRAINER WALLY

PHIL VS GYM LEADER WATTSON

(MARSHTOMP Lv28) (ZIGZAGOON Lv3)

MARSHTOMP used MUD SHOT!
A critical hit!
MAGNEMITE fainted!
---
VOLTORB used ROLLOUT!
MARSHTOMP used MUD SHOT!
VOLTORB fainted!
---
MAGNETON used SONICBOOM!
MARSHTOMP used MUD SHOT!
MAGNETON fainted!
---

-Defeated LEADER WATTSON

-------------
PLAYER PHIL IDNo.09624
BADGES 3
PLAY TIME: 1:43

Party POKéMON:
http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs008.png MARSHTOMP Male Lv29 (Naughty) @ Soft Sand - Torrent - Tackle, Growl, Mud Shot, Water Gun
http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs012.png ZIGZAGOON Male Lv 3 (Quirky) @ Nothing - Pickup - Tackle, Growl, Cut, Rock Smash

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

I thought that you were anti R/S, oh well.

Don't go there.

Progress:

- Defeated Archy and Team Aqua at Mt.Chimney
- Trained some more
- Taught Swable Secret Power
- Defeated Flannery
- Trained some more

GYM BATTLE: FLANNERY http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_trainers/74.png - HEAT BADGE

I sent out Swable to counter the first Slugma. He overheated and Swablu sung. 4/5 HP was taken of Slugma before Swable fainted. Skarm got rid of Slugma #1

Skarm got rid of Slugma #2 with 2 drill pecks. No damage.

Torkoal Overheat'ed Skarm and Skarm fainted. Then Xatu Drill peck'ed twice and Torkoal fainted. Easiest Gym so far.


********

Pokemon:

Swablu http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_pokemon_normal/358.png
*****
- Level: 25
- Trait: Natural Cure
- Type: Normal / Flying
- Nature: Rash
- Item: Exp.Share
- Moves: Peck | Secret Power | Sing | Safeguard

Xatu http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_pokemon_normal/178.png
****
- Level: 29
- Trait: Synchronize
- Type: Psychic / Flying
- Nature: Naughty
- Item: Cheri Berry
- Moves: Drill Peck | Night Shade | Leer | Protect

Skarmory http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_pokemon_normal/227.png
*******
- Level: 30
- Trait: Keen eye
- Type: Steel / Flying
- Nature: Lonely
- Item: Quick Claw
- Moves: Drillpeck | Swift | Sand-Attack | Agility

Swellow http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_pokemon_normal/305.png
*****
- Level: 29
- Trait: Guts
- Type: Normal / Flying
- Nature: Bashfull
- Item: Silk Scarf
- Moves: Wing Attack | Quick Attack | Endeavor | Steel Wing

Golbat http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_pokemon_normal/42.png
*****
- Level: 28
- Trait: Inner Focus
- Type: Poison / Flying
- Nature: Impish
- Item: King's Rock
- Moves: Wing Attack | Confuse Ray | Bite | Steel Wing

[WaterTrainer]

Can't play much now that school's reopened, but here goes...

Current Events:
Arrived in Dewford town
Passed the Letter to Steven
Battled Brawly and won with Smoochum!
Arrived in Slateport City
Got rid of Team Magma and passed the Devon Goods to Stern
Sharked a Sneasel and caught one
Defeated May
Arrived in Mauville City

Current Team:
Swinub Lv 22 Oblivious
Tackle, Odor Sleuth, Powder Snow, Endure
Spheal Lv 22 Thick Fat
Body Slam, Ice Ball, Water Gun, Encore
Smoochum Lv 22 Oblivious
Confusion, Lick, Sweet Kiss, Powder Snow
Sneasel Lv 22 Inner Focus
Faint Attack, Screeck, Taunt, Quick Attack

Currently in training against Wattson

Last Saved: Mauville
Play Time: 6:43

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Progress:

- Trained Swablu and the other to l.30.
- GOLBAT EVOLVED AT L.29 in CROBAT!
- Taught Crobat Return.
- Saving money to buy Psychic at Mauville Game Corner.

Now ready to start Petalburg gym.

Pokemon:

Swablu http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_pokemon_normal/358.png
*****
- Level: 30
- Trait: Natural Cure
- Type: Normal / Flying
- Nature: Rash
- Item: Exp.Share
- Moves: Peck | Secret Power | Sing | Safeguard

Xatu http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_pokemon_normal/178.png
****
- Level: 30
- Trait: Synchronize
- Type: Psychic / Flying
- Nature: Naughty
- Item: Cheri Berry
- Moves: Drill Peck | Night Shade | Leer | Protect

Skarmory http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_pokemon_normal/227.png
*******
- Level: 30
- Trait: Keen eye
- Type: Steel / Flying
- Nature: Lonely
- Item: Quick Claw
- Moves: Drillpeck | Swift | Sand-Attack | Agility

Swellow http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_pokemon_normal/305.png
*****
- Level: 30
- Trait: Guts
- Type: Normal / Flying
- Nature: Bashfull
- Item: Silk Scarf
- Moves: Wing Attack | Quick Attack | Endeavor | Steel Wing

Crobat http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_pokemon_normal/169.png
*****
- Level: 30
- Trait: Inner Focus
- Type: Poison / Flying
- Nature: Impish
- Item: King's Rock
- Moves: Wing Attack | Confuse Ray | Return | Steel Wing

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Where did everybody go?

Progress:

- Defeated Norman

GYM BATTLE: NORMAN http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_trainers/75.png - BALANCE BADGE

I send out Swellow to face the first Slaking. It was indeed a smart idea, because I used Endeavor to get rid of 3/5 of Slaking's HP. One Wing attack triggered my Strategy. He used Facade against me, leaving Swellow with little to spare. So then I used that famous Wing attack and left Slaking with 2/5 to spare. Ofcourse Norman would use a Hyper Potion and then Swellow used Endeavor, fainting Slaking :)

Vigoroth slashed Swellow down, but Skarmory Drill Peck'ed him 3 times and sent him down.

Same with Slaking #2, keep Drill pecking until he fainted

I got a New Badge


************

- I cleared Route 105, 107 and 109 on the sea. Getting some major expierence.
- ATTENTION: Swablu evolved in Altaria!
- Cleared out the Trainer eyes for expierence points.
- Taught Crobat how to use Sludgebomb
- Got enough money to buy TM29: Psychic and taught it to Xatu
- Trained some more
- Went up to Fortree city defeating all the routes
- Got enough money to buy TM35: Flamethrower and taught it to Altaria
- Defeated Brendan
- Arrived in Fortree
- Saved the game

Status:

Badges: 5
Time: 13.45
Pokemon:

Altaria http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_pokemon_normal/359.png
*****
- Level: 35
- Trait: Natural Cure
- Type: Dragon / Flying
- Nature: Rash
- Item: Cheri Berry
- Moves: Flamethrower | Secret Power | Dragonbreath | Safeguard

Xatu http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_pokemon_normal/178.png
****
- Level: 37
- Trait: Synchronize
- Type: Psychic / Flying
- Nature: Naughty
- Item: Cheri Berry
- Moves: Drill Peck | Night Shade | Psychic | Protect

Skarmory http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_pokemon_normal/227.png
*******
- Level: 36
- Trait: Keen eye
- Type: Steel / Flying
- Nature: Lonely
- Item: Quick Claw
- Moves: Drillpeck | Swift | Steel Wing | Agility

Swellow http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_pokemon_normal/305.png
*****
- Level: 37
- Trait: Guts
- Type: Normal / Flying
- Nature: Bashfull
- Item: Silk Scarf
- Moves: Wing Attack | Quick Attack | Endeavor | Steel Wing

Crobat http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_pokemon_normal/169.png
*****
- Level: 35
- Trait: Inner Focus
- Type: Poison / Flying
- Nature: Impish
- Item: King's Rock
- Moves: Wing Attack | Confuse Ray | Return | Sludgebomb

[Darkgel]

Where did everybody go?

Went training my team to Level 50 to get past Victory Road easily. I'm struggling against the damn Hariteyamas... "Ooooh! I have Whirlwind! Let's see what it does XD" AAAAAAAAARGH!

Well, there was one that I fought with a paralyzed Poke that I didn't feel healing. Yet all the Hariteyama did was Belly Drum. XD Easy 1052 EXP!

And my Crawdaunt can OHKO the annoying Arons, Lairons and Makunoshtas in my way. So there.

When I finish Vicky Road up, I'll post the log.

EDIT: Finished Vicky Road! Here's the log:
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Black Tinted Snow
Yuuki's Dark Pokémon Monotype Quest!

- Fought Tate and Liza!

GYM BATTLE CHRONICLE: TATE AND LIZA http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v74/ElHuesudoII/secword/77.png

...Even if I was training Ares in a GYM battle AGAIN, this one came out smooth. I got Ares at the start of every battle, and then switched to Athena, which sweeped everyone off. And Ares got a level up!

GYM BATTLE CHRONICLE END

- They gave me Mind Badge and the Calm Mind TM.
- Got to Pacifidlog and the routes to Slateport to train!
- Caught a Corphish! Named him Neptune, and started training him.
- Got in a fight with Maxie in the Seafloor Cavern and HELL, he fainted most of my pokes!
- Got in a fight with Groudon and HELL, he fainted most of my pokes!
- Hopes the fight with Wallace isn't like the last 2.

GYM BATTLE CHRONICLE: WALLACE http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v74/ElHuesudoII/secword/78.png

...This battle, yet it was a victory, SUCKED AS HELL, DAMMIT! Not only I got 3 Pokémon fainted (including a one-hit KO to Nereid that wasn't from a OHKO attack?!), but it lasted longer than any fight I've had. Hell, against that Milotic, if I had used a Timer Ball and Wallace would had been occupied stratching somewhere in his body (no details here) it would have been a MasterBallish catch. I'm not gonna give details as how I sucked, even if I won. I need to train HARDER. And by harder, I mean dedicating a whole day to it.

GYM BATTLE CHRONICLE END, SUCKILY

- He gave me the Rain Badge and the Water Pulse TM. And to look more pathetic, I fell into a hole when going out.
- I got to Ever Grande and started training everyone up (damn Hariyamas! "I leave you in 1 HP and then Whirlwind!" AAAAAAAAARGH!)
- Finally, Ares learned Extrasensory and I could evolve hin into Shiftry!
- Changed Neptune's name to Poseidon and evolved him to a Crawdaunt!
- Poseidon has an HP Ice!
- I got out of Victory Road successfully. Yay me. Now, to train everyone to Level 60! (SHIT...)

END OF DAYS 4, 5, 6, 7, AND 8

YUUKI'S STATS

Money: $152 (spent totally on healing items)
Pokédex: 18
Play Time: 56:07
Badges: 8

POKEMON:

http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs024.png
Shiftry [ARES] Type: GRASS/DARK Level 51
Ability: Early Bird
Lonely nature.
HP Ground / Extrasensory / Fake Out / Faint Attack

http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs011.png
Mightyena [ANUBIS] Type: DARK Level 50
Ability: Intimidate
Hardy nature.
Item: Quick Claw
Tackle / Iron Tail / Thief / Bite

http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs120.png
Cacturne [SATIRE] Type: GRASS/DARK Level 50
Ability: Sand Veil
Naughty nature.
Item: Soothe Bell
Needle Arm / Ingrain / Pin Missile / Faint Attack

http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs152.png
Absol [ATHENA] Type: DARK Level 52
Ability: Pressure
Jolly nature.
Item: Blackglasses
Slash / Shock Wave / Perish Song / Bite

http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs098.png
Sharpedo [NEREID] Type: WATER/DARK Level 54
Ability: Rough Skin
Impish nature.
Item: Amulet Coin
Slash / HP Water / Crunch / Ice Beam

http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs130.png
Crawdaunt [POSEIDON] Type: WATER/DARK Level 51
Ability: Hyper Cutter
Brave nature.
Item: Smoke Ball
Surf / HP Ice / Water Pulse / Bubblebeam

Plus MANY HM slaves.
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[Darkgel]

My turn to ask where everybody went...

Won't post a log today, as I've done nothing but training and trying to "buy" 2 TMs at Mauville. (Yesss, Thunderbolt and Flamethrower. Steven and Glacia are hated.)

Plus, I did a sprite which depicts what may happen if you interrupt Nincada's evolution... Details in avatar.

[Darkgel]

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Black Tinted Snow
Yuuki's Dark Pokémon Monotype Quest!

This is IT. The maximum of all battles. Versus Elite 4. And this time, I've come in a serious mission: DESTROY.

SYDNEY

Athena came out against Mightyena. Mightyena missed on every attack attempt, and 3 Slashes sent him to Hell. Then Shiftry appeared, and I pulled Nereid out. Ice Beam. Adieu, Shiftry. Then Cacturne came out. Ice Beam. Adieu, Cacturne. Then Sharpedo came out. A Thunderbolt didn't suffice, and Sidney used Full Restore. Then I used Slash and a critical hit made it a OHKO... *slaps forehead* Then Absol came out. For that I pulled Nereid out. Two slashes were needed, and the battle was over.

I used a Hyper Potion on Athena.

PHOEBE

Against her first Dusclops I called Athena. She only had to bite thrice. Then Banette came out, and I chose Anubis for the task. Banette used Will-o-wisp, burning Anubis. She fell in 2 Bites. Then was Sableye. That ****ING Attract Sableye. I quickly switched to Nereid nd hoped she wasn't lesbian. (XD) What Anubis started with a Crunch, Nereid finished... with another Crunch. Banette came out, and Nereid crunched her. OHKO. Then came Dusclops. The Ice Beam Dusclops. I decided just to tell Nereid to crunch it out, and well, it worked. The battle was over.

Used a Hyper Potion on Nereid and a Full Restore on Anubis.

GLACIA

Glalie came out, and I switched from Athena to Poseidon. Athena was gonna have to wait till the Sealeos and the Walrein. What a mistake. I thought Glalie wouldn't be that good, but it didn't receive much damage (specially because it was healed once) and left Poseidon with 21 HP and frozen solid. I used a Full Restore, hoping I wouldn't have to use more until Steven.
Then came Sealeo. I picked Athena. Both Sealeos went down with Thunderbolt, with only 1 hit damaging Athena: Surf. Glacia sent her other Glalie out and I chose Nereid. She managed to weaken Glalie until she finally fainted, and I called Poseidon forth. A Surf made the job. Then Walrein appeared before my eyes. I called Athena again. Tho Thunderbolts and it was down.

Used a Revive and 3 Hyper Potions.

DRAKE

I hoped Nereid would end this job alone. Shelgon managed to strike with Dragon Claw, but he fainted. Then came Altaria. Instead of freezing, which had happened in all battles against it, it was a OHKO. 2 more OHKOs for the Flygon twins, and Salamence fell for the 4th OHKO in the battle. Nereid DID manage the whole ordeal.

Gave Nereid a Hyper Potion and 2 Leppa fruits for Ice Beam and Thunderbolt.

Hell, I'll tell Steven to lay off the stairs. My feet ache excruciatingly.

STEVEN

YUUKI: Lay off the stairs, Steven. What? Wanna feel like Ares in Saint Seiya?
STEVEN: Oh come on, stairs are cool!
YUUKI: Not when they have 100 steps.
STEVEN: What? Does Faggy Yuuki's feet hurt?
YUUKI: Well, at least I'm not faggot enough to come up here on an elevator, don'tcha think?
STEVEN: ...Let's proceed to the battle.

Skarmory and Athena fought fiercely. 4 Thunderbolts and a Slash ended it up, but I had to use a Full Restore. Armaldo would be Nereid's foe. Three Ice Beams leter, Armaldo was in a nostalgic situation for him: Frozen solid, like when Steven recovered it from Idunnowhere. Then came Aggron, and I called Satire. Remembering when I trained Satire against Lairons, Needle Arm was GREAT against the Aron family, so Satire used it. 2 shots and he was down.
Ares stalled against Cradily so Nereid could be recovered. When Nereid came out, both of them knew this battle would be amazing. Nereid fainted after 2 Ice Beams, leaving Cradily extremely weak. Poseidon came to save the day with a Hidden Power and then Claydol showed up. Poseidon cackled evilly as he saw a GROUND opponent in front of him. Steven knew what was gonna happen, and whenever Poseidon used Surf twice, Steven would Full Restore him. Until the critical hit. Claydol fainted and our worst nightmare showed up: Metagross. Every hit was a OHKO.


We lost.
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DAMMIT! Dammit to all HELLS! What do I have to DO to win? I'll try to buy Fire Blast or get a Flamethrower and just hope for the best.

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

If I were you I would so something about the movesets...

[Wolfsong]

sorry i haven't posted that much but i have been playing x.x I finally completed the challenge but i don't think that i can put all the info here so i may have to split hte posts. my good computer's fan died the guy was supposed to come and fix it today but got the flu so hes gonna try tomorrow. this comp freezes up a lot .... x.x anyways here is from where i had left off... (on page 3 ) ^^; Also sorry the notes arent that great but when i did hte first part it was finals week so i didn't have much time to make notes but hope i did this right. My notes did get better when i challenged hte e4. I'll have to wait before i can post the last bit though...

Trained in granite cave and got my team to L.16 before i attemtped to challenge Brawly.

During my training, Nahima evolved into a mightyena. ^^

I got my butt creamed, so i went back and trained some more. Once my team was at L.18 I challenged Brawly again.

Fang L.18 M Houndour Rash Flash Fire (Howl, Ember, Reversal, Iron Tail)
Nahima L.18 F Mightyena Hasty Intimidate (Tackle, Howl, Sand Attack, Bite)
Nuzleaf L.18 F Nuzleaf Careful Cholorphill (Bide, Harden, Growth, Nature power)
Kovu L.18 M Eevee Lonely Run Away (Tail whip, helping hand, Iron tail, and wish

This time i won with Nahima. Nuzleaf and Fang fainted. Didn't try with Kovu or HM slave. Mainly I used sand attack twice then bit till they fainted with Nahima. Time: 9:40

I then delivered the goods to Captain Stern.
I then went to the fan club or whatever its called and received the Soothe Bell. I gae that to Kovu to hold.

I then beat Brandon and got the item finder.

I then reached Mauville.
Received Rock Smash and gave it to Zigzagoon
Received the Mach Bike.

I beat Wally, and the trainers in the gym and then healed my team before challenging Wattson.

Nahima L.20 Mightyena Hasty Intimidate (Tackle,OdorSleuth,SandAttack,Bite)
Fang L.21 M Houndour Rash Flash Fire (Howl, Ember, Reversal, Iron Tail)
Nuzleaf L.21 F Carefull Cholorphyll (Bide, Harden, Growth, Nature Power)
Kovu L.25 M Lonely Eevee (Helping Hand, Quick Attack, Wish, Iron Tail)
Zigzagoon L.6 Pick up Tackle, Rock Smash, Cut, Tail whip

I then took on the Winstrate family and won thus receiving the Macho Brace.

I received the Strength HM
I also received the Soot sack

Kovu evolved into an Umbreon.
Fang evolved into a Houndoom.

Reached Fallabor Town and trained some more.

I beat Magma @ Mt. Chimney and got the metiorite.
I then traveled on to Lavaridge Town.
There I beat Flannery with the followin gteam at 17:07

L.26 FNuzleaf Cholorphyll (Bide, Growth, Nature Power, Torment)
I think she got a torment in before she fainted X.x
Fang L.26 M Houndoom (Howl, Ember, Reversal, Iron Tail)
Nahimaa L.26 F Mightyena (Tackle, Sand Attack, Bite, Odor Sleuth)
Kovu L.30 M Umbreon Wish, Bite, Iron Tail, Confuse Ray
Man one here though i did use Nahima and Fang. Confused then bit when health got close to halfway down used wish.

Got the Go Go Goggles

Caught a Cacnea in the desert ruins.

I traines some till my team was L.23 Cacnea, L.27 nuzleaf and houndoom, L.28 Mightyena, L.30 Umby and L.10 zig zagoon

Challenged norman twice and lost both times. I then went to train some mroe and i won largly thanks to Nahima's intimidate.

L.28 Cacnea, L.27 Nuzleaf, L.28 Houndoom, L.29 Mightyena, L.30 Umby and hte hm slave.

I then traded over 2 more eggs from Fire red.
Caught a new Hm slave outside of the weather institute Linoone M L.27 Jolly

Got Devon Scope.

Route 120 the two eggs hatched into:

L.5 F Carvanah Jolly Rough Skin (Bite, Surf, Toxic, Ice Beam)
L.5 M Absol Mild Pressure (Thunderbolt, Attract, Hidden power Psychic, Return)

I then trained my entire team. After training,

Carvanah L.20 F Jolly Rough Skin (Bite, Surf, Toxic, Ice Beam)
Tanabi L.21 M Absol Mild Pressure (Thunderbolt, HP: Psychic, Attract, Return)
Nahima L.34 F Mightyena Hasty (Swagger, Odor Sleuth, Sand Attack, Bite)
Fang L.34 M Houndoom Rash Flash Fire (Bite, Ember, Reversal, Iron Tail)
Kovu L.34 M Umbreon Lonely Synchronize (Bite, Confuse Ray, Wish, Iron Tail
HM Slave Linoone

I'm ready to challenge Winona. Her underlinghs were realitively easy prey for my absol and his thunderbolt and my carvanah and her ice beam.

Winona was a challenge, and her skarmorpy was tough but Kovu prevailed with his confuse Ray Wish and bite albeith bite wasn't very effective but add that to it hurting itself...

Beat Winona and got the fether badge and tm 47

Carvanah Fang and Kovu all fainted.

Carvanah L.21 Tanabi L.22, Nahima L.35, Fang L.34 Kovu L.34

here are where the notes get slightly better x.x

Arrived at Lillycove.
Tanabi M Absol L.22 (Thunderbolt, Attract, Hp Psychic, Return)
Carvanah L.23 F (Crunch, Surf, Toxic, Ice Beam)
Fang M Houndoom (Bite, Ember, Reversal, Iron Tail)
Kovu L.34 M Umbreon (Bite, Confuse Ray Wish, Iron Tail)
Nahima L.35 F Mightyena (Swagger, Odor Sleuth, Sand Attack, Bite)
Linoone Hm Slave

Battled Rival:
Brendan sent out Swellow and I sent out Tanabi.
2 Thunderbolts took that bird out.
He then sent out his Grovyle, and i Sent in Fang.
Fang used two embers to take out his grass starter.
Brendan then sent out numal and i sent in carvanah.
It only took one surf to knock it out.
He then finally sent out his last pokemon - Wailmer.
I retaliated with Kovu who used bite until that pokemon soon fainted as well.

after battle: L.23 Absol, L.23 Carvanah, L. 35 Houndoom, L.34 Umbreon, L.35 Mightyena, Linone,

Cleared out Mt. Peer (sp?)
Got the Red Orb
Arrived in Slate Port again.
Magma escaped in the sub.

i'll pick up from there when i get more time i have to go soon so this was as much as i could get done from my notes.

[Darkgel]

If I were you I would so something about the movesets...

Movesets aren't a problem. I can beat every single 13374 Poke except for Metagross, and the only problem is Metagross has higher (special?) attack and speed values than most (if not all) of my Pokes. I plan on getting Flamethrower though, if I have the time, and I absolutely have to raise everyone to or beyond Level 60.

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Methinks the moves are a problem. Look at Absol a 1337 attacker and you use sp.atk? Crawdaunt and Sharpedo have better atk stats, but nice special aswell so I won't complain. And flamethrower would go to? Absol? I hope not.

[Darkgel]

Methinks the moves are a problem. Look at Absol a 1337 attacker and you use sp.atk? Crawdaunt and Sharpedo have better atk stats, but nice special aswell so I won't complain. And flamethrower would go to? Absol? I hope not.

As if I had any other choice. Remember that Dark Pokémon in Ruby are way limited. Plus, if I could do movesets, I'd do them, yet I can't. I have no TMs, or should I say no useful TMs? Buh. And breed something that can have a Fire HP? That would take years!

Plus, Absol's Special Attack isn't that bad. And I do use it to attack as well.

Another thing: I would classify movesets as the problem if I could use a move on Metagross, but since he's the first attacker and he Meteor Mashes all my team before I even react, saying movesets are the problem would be like changing the whole structure of a building so it wouldn't fall down, but still use crappy material. Oh, Sableye, where art thou? (The answer is, on Sapphire. XP)

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Sharpedo can learn EQ. Down with meta.

[andyizcool]

Sharpedo can learn EQ. Down with meta.
Metagross' Special Defence is lower than its Defence. Use some Special Attacks and STAB will help too. ;)

[The Muffin Man]

Trade a Houndoom from Colliseum to FR/LG. Breed for Houndour. Train like hell. There you go. A kick-ass Fire-type.

[rinku]

Crawdaunt is immune to its Psychic (like you entire team...), resistant to Metor Mash, and has the defence to be able to take a few hits (unlike Sharpedo). It also has Crabhammer/Surf, which while not super-effective is at least effective vs Metagross' weaker defence, and Protect will waste his PP. Guillotine will work, especially if Metagross is lower level.

Absol could also use Double Team, Protect and/or Substitute to survive while Pressure reduces the PP of Meteor Mash to nil.

But your best bet is this (assuming he is now down to only Metagross):

Lead with an Absol fast enough to go first. Perish Song.

If you have more than 2 other pokémon left in the party, you've won, as he can't kill them quickly enough to win. Use Revives if you need to, but Protect is your friend here:

1: Absol Perish Song; Metagross Metor Mash (Absol Faints); switch in Crawdaunt
2: Crawdaunt Protect; Metagross anything
3: Crawdaunt anything; Metagross does some damage
4: Crawdaunt Protect; Metagross anything
5: Bye bye Metagross.

[Darkgel]

Crawdaunt is immune to its Psychic (like you entire team...), resistant to Metor Mash, and has the defence to be able to take a few hits (unlike Sharpedo). It also has Crabhammer/Surf, which while not super-effective is at least effective vs Metagross' weaker defence, and Protect will waste his PP. Guillotine will work, especially if Metagross is lower level.

Absol could also use Double Team, Protect and/or Substitute to survive while Pressure reduces the PP of Meteor Mash to nil.

But your best bet is this (assuming he is now down to only Metagross):

Lead with an Absol fast enough to go first. Perish Song.

If you have more than 2 other pokémon left in the party, you've won, as he can't kill them quickly enough to win. Use Revives if you need to, but Protect is your friend here:

1: Absol Perish Song; Metagross Metor Mash (Absol Faints); switch in Crawdaunt
2: Crawdaunt Protect; Metagross anything
3: Crawdaunt anything; Metagross does some damage
4: Crawdaunt Protect; Metagross anything
5: Bye bye Metagross.

You know, that's an excellent (Mr. Burns finger-tapping!) idea. Thanks Rinku! You actually made my day, telling me what to do with the movesets I have. The only thing is Crawdaunt has no Protect, but I may have enough stallers for Perish Song to do its job. Plus, I leveled almost everyone to 60 already, so they might be able to stall A LOT.

...Log, please:

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Black Tinted Snow
Yuuki's Dark Pokémon Monotype Quest!

This is IT. The maximum of all battles. Versus Elite 4. And this time, I've come in a serious mission: DESTROY.

...Well, that's what I said last time, but ended up being pounded by a giant metallic Tektite* who took half of my cash.

But now, I had a plan. A very, very good plan.

And everytime Sato-kun says that in the anime series, it works, right? ...Right?

*crickets chirp*

Well, let's try it out.

SIDNEY

First round: Mightyena vs. Ares
Faked out and Faint Attacked. Then Mightyena used Take Down and damaged himself a little. Sidney, being a little paranoid, used a Full Restore on Mightyena, while his HP wasn't in the Red Zone. Two Take Downs later, Mightyena finished himself off.
*Sidney slaps forehead*
Second round: Absol vs. Athena
One Slash. Just One Slash. That's all Absol did, as it was snatching all the fight. 3 Slashes finished it off.
Third round: Shiftry vs. Athena
Idiot Shiftry used Double Team twice. Athena's 2 Slashes did hit, though.
Fourth round: Cacturne vs. Nereid
Ice Beam.
Fifth round: Sharpedo vs. Satire
Damn Sharpedo Surfed Satire up, but a Needle Arm later he was on the floor with swirly eyes.
The fight was over. (Used 2 Hyper Pots after that. ...And by Pot I mean Potion. Seriously. I swear.)

PHOEBE

First round: Dusclops vs. Ares
Faint Attacked and left her almost in zeroes. She laid a curse on Ares and finished herself off.
*Phoebe slaps forehead*
Second round: Dusclops vs. Nereid
Weirdly enough, she didn't use Ice Beam. But she did use Confuse Ray (AAAAARGH!). I had to stop for a turn and use the Yellow Flute (not so AAAAARGH anymore, huh?) and finished her off with Crunch.
Third round: Sableye vs. Nereid
She actually tried to use Attract. Not to be discriminative, but... Whoa. Nereid Crunched twice and that was it.
Fourth and fifth round: Banette vs. Nereid
Crunch!
The fight was over. (Used a Hyper Pot.)

GLACIA

First round: Glalie vs. Poseidon
Haily shit, dude. Glalie used Hail and 2 Ice Beams, and I had to use 3 Surfs.
Second round: Sealeo vs. Athena
That Sealeo kicked Athena's behind. Surf and Surf again, and I had to use a Hyper Pot. YET, I still managed to kick by slashing.
Third round: Sealeo vs. Athena
Blizzard = Fainting.
Fourth round: Sealeo vs. Anubis
Bite = Ownage.
Fifth round: Glalie vs. Poseidon
Poseidon used 2 Surfs and finished Glalie off, but ended up almost fainting, because I used that round to stall and heal Athena for Walrein.
Sixth round: Walrein vs. Athena
Thunderbolt hit critically, yet didn't kill. Walrein's Blizzard missed, and Athena slashed. Didn't kill, and Glacia used a Full Restore. But the Bite left enough damage for a Thunderbolt to finish everything off.
The fight was over. (Used 2 more Hyper Pots.)

DRAKE

First round: Shelgon vs. Ares
Faked Out and used Extrasensory, then Shelgon used Rock Tomb. Not so useful, as another ES made him faint.
The rest of the fight was Nereid Ice Beaming and OHKOing the Flygon twins, Altaria and Salamence.
The fight was over. (Used 2 Leppa Berries.)

STEVEN

STEVEN: What? Gonna complain about the stairs again?
YUUKI: *rubbing his feet* Shut it and fight.

First round: Skarmory vs. Athena
Athena just had to Thunderbolt him twice and his Steel Wing failed. Yet Skarmory did have time to use Spikes.
Second round: Armaldo vs. Nereid
Three Ice Beams did the job. Even though his 2 Ancient Powers left Nereid in 10s.
Third round: Aggron vs. Satire
2 Needle Arms struck Aggron, and he couldn't do anything about it.
Fourth round: Cradily vs. Satire
Could only use Faint Attack.
Fifth round: Cradily vs. Poseidon
OHKO by Hidden Power. Thing that couldn't have happened without Satire's sacrifice. Thanks Satire.
Sixth round: Claydol vs. Poseidon
2 Surfs hit Claydol, and as he only used Light Screen, it was doom fir him.
Seventh round: Everyone vs. Metagross
I took a deep breath and sent Athena. She could Perish Song and Metagross didn't even see it coming. His Meteor Mash missed! XD Athena attacked with Thunderbolt, almost like wanting to race the Perish Song. But failed and fainted by the Meteor Mash. I called Poseidon out and got ready for the win! A Surf did appauling, almost OHKOing damage (and I then saw that the plan would have been unneccesary, as well as Athena's fainting *slaps forehead*) and Metagross Hyper Beamed and used Sitrus Berry. But right then, Perish Song fell to 0 and Metagross fainted!


WE WON!!!

STEVEN: Kudos to you, Yuuki!
YUUKI: I thought you'd say something cooler.
MAY: Yuuki! Some advice to beat Steven!
YUUKI: Too late, May.
MAY: ...WHAT?!
STEVEN: ...Yes, I was defeated.
MAY: ...And I bought popcorn for NOTHING? Prof. Biiiiirch...
BIRCH: What? We got a flat tire! IT IS NOT MY DAMN FAULT!
MAY: YES IT IS! WHY DON'T YOU BU-
STEVEN: Now, Yuuki, come with me.
*May and Birch argue*


THE END

*Tektite: Remember the spider-like enemies in Zelda LTTP and OoT? I mean those.

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And now, to decide what type and what version I'll use for my 2nd Monotype Challenge!

[Wolfsong]

continuing from the last post i posted. had a doctors appoinment yesterday or i woudl have posted...

I entered the Team Magma Hideout.
Carvanah took out four of the Team Magma grunts by herself.
Carvanah then evolved into a sharpedo.
Then i cleared out the rest of the grunts letting the others on my team have their turn.

I arrived in Mossdeep where i challenged Tate and Liza.
They sent out L.42 Lunatona and Solrock.
I sent out L.33 F Sharpedo and L.34 M Absol Tanabi
Sharpedo crunched Lunatone.
Lunatone quickly put Tanabi to sleep before he could even move.
Sharpedo used toxic on solrock
Lunatone put sharpedo to sleep.
I used a Blue flute and full heal, but solrock used solarbeam and KO'ed sharpedo.
I then sent out Nahima my L.35 F Mightyena.
Solrock used flamethrower on her but she retaliated with bite.
Tanabi used thunderbolt on Lunatone which took out its remaining very little health.
Solrock Ko'ed Nahima with another flamethrower so i sent out Kovu my umrbeon.
The two of them attacked Kovu with bite and tanabi with thunderbolt.
We won! I received teh Mind Badga and calm mind.

I then cauht a new sharpedo to replace linoone as an hm slave.
I taught her dive srength and rock smash.
I then went to teh sea floor cavern and defeated Maxie.
Groudon Awakens
Arrived in sootopolis.
I then entered the cave of origin. where i caught groudon in my master ball. he broke out of al my others....

I then healed my pokemon a tthe pokecenter before i attempted hte gym.

My team before i challenged Wallace: Fang L.36 Houndoom, L.36 Sharpedo, Tanabi L.36 Absol, Nahima L.36 Mightyena, Kovu L.37 Umbreon + HM slave

Wallace sent out luvdisc L.40 and i sent in Fang.
2 bites finished off luvdisc.
He then sent out Sealeo
In truen i sent out Tanabi
2 thunderbolts from Tanbi Ko'ed it.
Next he sent out whiscash.
I in turn sent out sharpedo
Sharpedo used toxic on wishcash but was koed by its earthquake.
I then sent out nahima.
She bit until it faint from a combination of damage formt he toxic and the bites.
Wallace then sent out seaking.
She bit seaking untill horn drill took her out.
I then sent in Tanabi who thunderbolted until seaking fainted.
Wallace then sent out milotic.
I kept Tanabi out to stall while i used revives on everyone one.
Tanabi fainted so i sent in kovu.
Kovu used confuse ray then fainted.
Sharpedo used toxic while milotic hurt herselt.
I then used revive on Kovu while milotic fainted sharpedo and i sent Kovu back out and he managed to pull off a win.

I got the Rain Badge.
Taught waterfall to my hm slave sharpedo

Healed then headed for Evergrande.
I entered victory road.
Before i could exit, Wally challenged me.
I won against wally so i left victory road, ready to challenge the elite four.

My team by now consisted of: L.38 F Sharpedo, Tanabi L.37 M Absol, Fang L.37 M Houndoom, Nahima L.37 F Mightyena and my L.30 HM slave sharpedo.

i deposited the hm slave sharpedo and withdrew cacturne.

I ended up challenging the elite 4 - 21 times before i won according to my notes. I'm only posting the log of the one where i had won.


L.44 Mightyena, Cacturne, Absol L.45 Sharpedo, L.48 Umbreon, L.54 Houndoom.

Sidney

He sent out mightyena while i sent out my L.44 cacturne. Mightyena started with take down but Cacturen retaliated with Leech seed. Mightyena Two more take downs but fell to my cacturnes' two pin missiles and the damage sapped from the leech seed. Sidney next sent out his Absol and i retaliated with Fang. Absol used slash while Fang used a flamethrower. Absol used another slash but fell to Fang's Reversal. Next he sent out his Sharpedo, and i sent out Tanabi. Sharpedo used swagger, but Tanabi still managed to hit him with a thunderbolt. Sidney used a full restory on sharpedo but Tanabi threw off his confusion and used another thunderbolt. Sharpedo retaliated with a surf but was easily taken out by another thunderbolt. Next came shiftry and i sent out Fang. Fang took him out with a single Flamethrower. Sidney then sent out his last pokemon, Cacturne. Fang also took him out in a single hit from his flamethrower.

Phoebe

She started by sending out Dusclops, while i sent out Nahima. Nahima used bite while dusclops retaliated with shadow punch. Nahima bit her opponent again while it retaliated with confuse ray. On her next turn, Nahima hurt herself while her opponent hit her with shadow punch. Despite her confusion, Nahima managed to land another bite to her opponent which took the dusclops out. Phoebe then sent out Banette who used spite, but was taken out in one hit by another bite from nahima. Phoebe then sent out her sableye and i was able to use one bite before she hurt herself in her confusion on her next turn and she knocked herself out. i then sent out Kovu who used confuse ray. Despite her confusion the sableye managed to use attract on Kovu. Despite his attraction Kovu used toxic on teh sableye before i switched out Kovu for tanabi. Sableye used shadow ball. Tanabi retaliated by attract. Sableye was immobolized by love but Tanabi used thunderbolt, Sableye was immobolized by love, and tababi hit her with another thunderbolt. Phoebe used a full restore, but Tanabi used another thunderbolt. Sableye then managed to use a attract and tanabi couldn't bring himself to attack. 2 shadowballs from sableye took him out. I then sent out my Sharpedo and she used crunch which took out hte sable eye. Phoebe then sent out Banette and sharpedo used crunch. Banette tried to poisoon sharpedo with toxic but missed. Phoebe then used a full restore, but two crunches from sharpedo she fainted. Next phoebe sent out dusclops. Sharpedo used a crunch while he used ice beam. Sharpedo hung on and used surf, but another ice beam koed her. I then sent out nahima who used bite but was taken out by a critical hit ice beam. I then sent in Tanabi who was hit by a shadow ball. Tanabi managed to use attracte. Dusclops was immobolized by love. Tanabi accidentally used attract again but it failed becuase she was already attracted. Dusclops was impbolized by love. Tanabi then used another thunderbolt, and the dusclops couldn't rbing herslf to attack. Tanabi hit her with antoher thunderbolt before the ghost type used earthquake. The attack was enough to take out my absol so i sent in my cacutne who used a faint attack and took out the dusclops.

I'll try and post some mroe later btu i'm too tired to post anymore atm.

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Finally. I wanted to post for AGES, but me and my lack of multi-tasking ability/focus. (copied Sir Chris =p)


I feel your pain, we males wern't born with multi-tasking skills.

XD

Progress:

- Defeated Winona http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_trainers/76.png

Just sweeping with all of my pokemon. Not much difficulties.

- Got Devon Scope
- Trained
- Defeated Team Aqua at Mt.Pyre
- Defeated Team Aqua at their base in Lilycove.
- Defeated Liza and Tate http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_trainers/77.png

Shadowball from Crobat and Steel Wing from Skamory finished it nice and quickly

- Defeated Team Aqua at underwater cave
- Defeated Archy
- Awoken Kyogre
- Defeated Kyogre
- Trained some more
- Cleared out all sea routes
- Cleared out Trainers eye
- Defeated Wallace http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_trainers/78.png

Rather difficult, that darn Icebeam/Iceball. But managed to get through. Used Endeavor quit often :)

- Trained some more

- Ready to enter Victory road.

Status:

Badges: 8
Time: 22.15
Pokemon:

Altaria http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_pokemon_normal/359.png
*****
- Level: 48
- Trait: Natural Cure
- Type: Dragon / Flying
- Nature: Rash
- Item: Cheri Berry
- Moves: Flamethrower | Solarbeam | Dragonclaw | Sunny day

Xatu http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_pokemon_normal/178.png
****
- Level: 48
- Trait: Synchronize
- Type: Psychic / Flying
- Nature: Naughty
- Item: Cheri Berry
- Moves: Drill Peck | Night shade | Psychic | Lightscreen

Skarmory http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_pokemon_normal/227.png
*******
- Level: 48
- Trait: Keen eye
- Type: Steel / Flying
- Nature: Lonely
- Item: Quick Claw
- Moves: Drillpeck | Spikes | Steel Wing | Metal sound

Swellow http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_pokemon_normal/305.png
*****
- Level: 48
- Trait: Guts
- Type: Normal / Flying
- Nature: Bashfull
- Item: Silk Scarf
- Moves: Aerial Ace | Quick Attack | Return | Fly

Crobat http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_pokemon_normal/169.png
*****
- Level: 48
- Trait: Inner Focus
- Type: Poison / Flying
- Nature: Impish
- Item: King's Rock
- Moves: Aerial Ace | Shadowball | Return | Sludgebomb

[Darkgel]

I still haven't decided what to use: Bug, Ghost, Normal or Flying.

Bug has Shedinja. Oh, Shedinja.
Ghost has incredible defense against many, MANY attacks. And Shedinja. Oh, Shedinja.
Normal has versatility (and Kecleon! HE ROCKS!)
Flying has 13 pokes to choose from, and I can easily do a team different to MeLoVeGhOsTs while choosing the same type.

So, what should I do? Wait until you guys comment on what should I pick or use Randomizer.org?

[rinku]

Ruby or Sapphire? If Sapphire (or able to trade from it), I'd say Ghost since you get Sableye easily.

[Darkgel]

I'll play Sapphire.

I'd normally pick Ghost if it wasn't for Sydney and his damn Dark pokes. Plus, I'd have to hack 3 pokes from the start (Ghastly, Misdreavus and Duskull) to complete a team of all different Pokes.

I was gonna go for Normal because of Kecleon, which kicks SERIOUS ass because of Color Change and its extremely high stats, and the fact that most Normal pokes can learn multi-type attacks by TMs (or by level up, like Psychic/Dark Spinda).

[rinku]

Duskull is available in Sapphire, just rare. Without trading you have four types, though you could make a case for treating Duskull and Dusclops as separate since they have different special abilities. Duskull is certainly useful vs Ground types who also have Normal attacks (though Shedinja is as well if they don't have SE attacks).

Sableye with Brick Break can deal some pain to Dark. Bug moves are also SE, though Shedinja isn't likely to last long enough to take advantage of the fact.

But yeah... it is a tough type.

[Darkgel]

Hmmm... Sableye + Brick Break... Nice stuff.

Well, I'll obviously discard Flying. I may do either Ghost or Normal.

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Take Ghost since you can shark :) And I think the nicest flying pokemon are taken by me;) but since you can shark you can get the FROG pokemon aswell...I still say Ghost.

Well:

Progress:


Sidneyhttp://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_trainers/79.png

It was kinda easy actually. I just used Sunny day with Altaria and then solarbeamed the party to death. Easiest victory ;)µ


Phoebehttp://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_trainers/80.png

The defenses of Dusclops were good, but not good enough for Crobat's shadowball attack. 2 Shadowballs for Dusclops #1, 2 for the two Bannete. 3 for Sableye and again 2 for Dusclops #2. Not much trouble here aswell...


Glaciahttp://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_trainers/81.png

My worst nightmare. BUT it went easy. I used Altaria and Sunny day'ed the Hail away. Altaria didn't stand a change against the 4x effective Icebeam from Glalie and fainted quickly. Then Xatu came out and Lightscreen'ed. Afterwards 3x calm mind+Full restore. Then Hail stopped and Lighscreen ended. Another Lightscreen and a Icebeam against Xatu. Then 5x Psychic finished all the pokemon off. :) My Weakness was defeated!


Drakehttp://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_trainers/82.png

Not the easiest battle, but DEFINETLY the most boring one. Only Dragonclaw with Altaria and heal him when needed. End of story *sigh*


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Well then Steven is going to be hard, but I'll spike his team to death while my pokemon are immune to it :)

btw: I'll post my team when I finished monotype challenge: Flying.

I'm on 23.56. I'll beat my previous time;)

[Darkgel]

Take Ghost since you can shark :) And I think the nicest flying pokemon are taken by me;) but since you can shark you can get the FROG pokemon aswell...I still say Ghost.

Today I found out that I can't shark my ROMs. No matter what, no matter the code or the source of the code, they can't be sharked. AT ALL. So I'll stick to Normal.

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Hmm...Well still take Ghost:) You still have 4. I only used 4 for my Grass monotype team.

[Darkgel]

Hmm...Well still take Ghost:) You still have 4. I only used 4 for my Grass monotype team.

I'd have to do with just the starter a LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG part of the game. And it wouldn't even be a Ghost poke.

Started a Normal Monotype Challenge, caught 5 Pokes and quickly upped them to Level 20 and Roxanne STILL OHKOs me, while I damage her Pokes MINIMALLY (we're talking about 2 HP difference, and if I ever damage more, a Potion ends my hopes). The lack of TMs available and the impossibility of making movesets/catching other pokes/etc has made me do something extreme: End the challenge early.

I don't know which to begin, and if I'll begin another one (remember: can't shark anything, of course I can't shark any pokes...), so there.

[The Muffin Man]

I currently have a Dark-type*yeah yeah I know...* goin on my Sapphire version.

Gotta dig up the Ruby version so I can give something else a try, I s'pose.

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

I'd have to do with just the starter a LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG part of the game. And it wouldn't even be a Ghost poke.

You could have caught Nincada? :s: and raise it up to l.25 to evolve it AND learn Swordsdance. But I guess Shedninja isn't really a good pokemon to have on your team alone ;)

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Stevenhttp://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/e_trainers/81.png

It was hard, but I managed to defeat him in one shot.

I send out my own Skarm to counter his. 3 Spikes and then switch to a HM Slave, who could absorb a Steel Wing. I healed Skarm while the HM Slave got slaughtered. Then I sent out Altaria who set up a Sunny Day. Altaria received a Steel Wing. A Flamethrower killed Skarm in one shot.

Claydol was next. Altaria used a Solarbeam to get 3/5 of Claydoll's HP. Claydol set up a Reflect. Another Solarbeam left Claydoll with 1 HP. He full restore'd Claydoll and I set up another Sunny Day. Claydoll used Ancient Power and got lucky. All of his stats increased, raising his speed above mine. He used Reflect again and I finished him with 2 Solarbeams.

Cradily came out, but easily fell to 2 Sunny Day boosted Flamethrowers.

Armaldo got 1 shot at an Ancient Power and then fainted aswell, by the hands of a mighty Flamethrower.

Aggron came out of his pokeball, but I switched for Swellow. I used Endeavor, but realised after pressing the commands that the Spikes made sure that Aggron had MORE HP then Swellow. Stupid me. Aggron released a thunder attack and it hit Swellow. 5 HP was all that Swellow had left. He released a mighty Endeavor attack and made Aggron hanging by a thread. A full restore healed Aggron while I used Endeavor again. Swellow fainted after another Thunder. No worries since Altaria's Flamethrower fainted Aggron 5 seconds afterwards.

Then came Steven's most dangerous pokemon. Metagross. I sent out Crobat. 1/5 of Metagross's HP was gone because of Spikes. I then managed get rid of another 2/5 of his HP, leaving him with only 2/5 to spare. Since he wasn't in the red part of his HP, steven didn't heal him with a Full Restore. Instead he used Psychic to kill my Crobat. Stupid mistake since shortly afterwards, Altaria finished him with a Flamethrower.

I won!! In 24.21! A new record!! *faints*



Final Status:



Trainer: Maggie http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/e_trainers/92.png
Badges: 8
Time: 24.21
Pokemon:

Altaria http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_pokemon_normal/359.png
*****
- Level: 55
- Trait: Natural Cure
- Type: Dragon / Flying
- Nature: Rash
- Item: Cheri Berry
- Moves: Flamethrower | Solarbeam | Dragonclaw | Sunny day

Xatu http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_pokemon_normal/178.png
****
- Level: 52
- Trait: Synchronize
- Type: Psychic / Flying
- Nature: Naughty
- Item: Cheri Berry
- Moves: Drill Peck | Calm Mind | Psychic | Lightscreen

Skarmory http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_pokemon_normal/227.png
*******
- Level: 53
- Trait: Keen eye
- Type: Steel / Flying
- Nature: Lonely
- Item: Quick Claw
- Moves: Drillpeck | Spikes | Steel Wing | Toxic

Swellow http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_pokemon_normal/305.png
*****
- Level: 51
- Trait: Guts
- Type: Normal / Flying
- Nature: Bashfull
- Item: Silk Scarf
- Moves: Aerial Ace | Quick Attack | Return | Endeavor

Crobat http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_pokemon_normal/169.png
*****
- Level: 53
- Trait: Inner Focus
- Type: Poison / Flying
- Nature: Impish
- Item: King's Rock
- Moves: Aerial Ace | Shadowball | Return | Sludgebomb



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It was fun, but difficult. I had MUCH more trouble with the Flying MTC then with the Grass one. The lach of EQ and some other good TM's was really frustrating. Ofcourse I could have used the DD set on Altaria WITH EQ, but then I had nothing special except for Xatu, who could do much against Steven ;). This is something worth while if you want something difficult. Yes, I'm talking to you Orion =p

I'm going to quit the MTC quests for a while. I had 2 and it was enough. I'm going to play Crystal now or a normal Challenge in RS.

Bye...

[Darkgel]

You could have caught Nincada? :s: and raise it up to l.25 to evolve it AND learn Swordsdance. But I guess Shedninja isn't really a good pokemon to have on your team alone ;)

Hmmm... Roxanne would OHKO me.

If only I could hack...

[The Muffin Man]

Alright, started my quest with Mudkip, and caught Poochyena first:

Poochyena: ADAMANT!*Score*

Second, traded over a Houndour(retraded another one, this one bred with the female Houndoom I had and thus didn't get Flamethrower...bred with my male Flareon, and bam ;) Bite, Secret Power, Flamethrower, and Firespin(Now Howl). As well as Larvitar, Seedot(this is Sapphire) and made sure to catch Zigzagoon.

Next, I beat Roxanne pretty easily(Seedots Bullet Seed made quick work of the Rock-types, and Poochyena Bit through the trainers) and made my way to Dewford. Quickly caught a Sableye and beat Brawley easily.

Now, I've worked my way slowly towards Mauville and have a Mightyena and a Nuzleaf - Now only have Larvitar to lvl up(to 50+ X_X) to get my full dark team, and capture Sharpedo/Carvanha and Absol. But first, gotta make sure I didn't blow my LeafGreen Earthquake TM(my Blastoise on that cart is Modest, and I have a Dugtrio) so I can give it to Larvitar on FireRed(Attach to Blastoise, take it off, teach, return Blastoise) and take out Wattson that much more easily.

[Toxicity]

I've been giving this a go. I think I have one that'll be somewhat challenging.

Blades of Grass
[The Grass monotype quest of Laura]

Started with Treecko. Scored 1 "point" early on considering how he was of Modest nature. Considering how this was Sapphire, I went on and caught Lotad to have on the team. On the way back from Rustboro in Petalburg Woods I caught Shroomish (still in training...). I probably gotta figure out how I can trade some over and what.

Obviously, Roxanne was no problem at all. I pitted out both Treecko and Lotad and they Absorbed their way through with ease. They didn't evolve 'til Route 116, however.

Now I'm in Dewford. Saved right before Brawly, but Grovyle cannot cut it so far. Look who's gonna have to train some more in Granite Cave...>_>

Current Squad:
http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs002.png Grovyle(Modest, L19) ~ Absorb, Leer, Pursuit, Quick Attack
http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs020.png Lombre(Rain Dish)(Bold, L17) ~ Astonish, Growl, Absorb, Nature Power
http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs034.png Shrromish (Quiet, L10) ~ Absorb, Tackle, Stun Spore, Leech Seed

[Darkgel]

Is Penny Arcade a fashion now?

If all goes well I'll start a Psychic Monotype soon.

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

I think I have one that'll be somewhat challenging.


Have to set you down. Grass is easy. Good variety and you can use EQ and some other good TM's:)

[The Muffin Man]

Have to set you down. Grass is easy. Good variety and you can use EQ and some other good TM's:)

Yes but save for Ludicolo(who only takes normal damage) Flannery is gonna be scraping her team off the walls for a week.

[Rabid_Cow]

Would anyone mind if I started a FRLG Monotype challenge? I've actually been playin through with a poison one. Just thought I'd ask you guys first...

[andyizcool]

Would anyone mind if I started a FRLG Monotype challenge? I've actually been playin through with a poison one. Just thought I'd ask you guys first...
Maybe someone should make a new Topic for a Pokemon Fire Red/Leaf Green Monotype Challenge. Remember the Elite 4 are stronger on Pokemon Fire Red/Leaf Green and you have all the Islands to cover. Not just beating the Champion like the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire Monotype Challenge.

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Well I saved Ludicolo. I don't like him. Just check my posts with the grass MTC. It was easy.

[Darkgel]

Okay, a question: If my Pokémon has NO CHANCE EVER to defeat another Pokémon, no matter what, am I allowed to use my HM slave, even if it isn't Psychic (and has no HMs whatsoever) to beat the Pokémon and move on?

I can't escape, as it's a trainer battle.

[The Muffin Man]

Okay, a question: If my Pokémon has NO CHANCE EVER to defeat another Pokémon, no matter what, am I allowed to use my HM slave, even if it isn't Psychic (and has no HMs whatsoever) to beat the Pokémon and move on?

I can't escape, as it's a trainer battle.

Nope, it's 100% illegal to use anything but your starter to catch your first pokemon. Why, whats your problem? If it's Ralts, stock up on Potions and Growl 40 times. It can be done.



EDIT - Update for my mono-dark team!

Houndour evolved to Houndoom! Yay!
Flamethrower - Secret Power - Bite - Howl

Larvitar evolved into Pupitar! Yay! 25 more lvls! Boo!
Rock Slide - Dig - Thrash - Bite

Caught Carvanha
Rage - Facade - Focus Energy - Bite

Nuzleaf
Bullet Seed - Nature Power - Torment - *forgot, not important I guess*

Mightyena
Bite - Secret Power - Swagger - Roar

Zigzagoon - HM Bitch
Surf - Cut - Rock Smash - ????(going to ditch it for Linoone and get Strength)

Beat Wattson - Houndours Flamethrower and Larvitar made it easy enough.
Beat Flannery - Kinda tough, but in the end I just pummeled it with Houndoom.
Beat Norman - Easy. Pupitar used Dig every turn on the first Slaking, then when it fainted, Mightyena Howled whenever Slaking loafed and S.Powered whenever he Focused. Easy win.

Gonna go catch an Absol soon! Yay! Giving it and Sharpedo Ice Beam just for Dragons/Flying when Pupitars out. Currently leveling up on the Water route around Dewford.

[Darkgel]

Nope, it's 100% illegal to use anything but your starter to catch your first pokemon. Why, whats your problem? If it's Ralts, stock up on Potions and Growl 40 times. It can be done.

...Haven't thought about that... Thanks for the tip.

EDIT: No, it's useless to try. Specially if the enemy dark Pokémon OHKOs you ALL THE DAMN TIME and there're NO REVIVES IN SALE ANYWHERE.

...This is gonna be tough, and I'm actually thinking of quitting...

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Go to wild pokemon and growl/doubleteam/confusion until you struggle. Heal with potions and sweep away. My friend at GHPF did it that way with his mono psychic team.

[The Muffin Man]

Or:
Send a bred Meditite egg over. That's always fun.
"Accidently" stumble into the Poochyena trainers line of site before catching Ralts. It's not technically cheating, just really unfair.

[Darkgel]

Go to wild pokemon and growl/doubleteam/confusion until you struggle. Heal with potions and sweep away. My friend at GHPF did it that way with his mono psychic team.

That's exactly what I'm doing.

Kirlia: Struggle
Carvanha: Rage
2HKO (OHKO if critical hit)
I'm doomed, folks!


Or:
Send a bred Meditite egg over. That's always fun.
"Accidently" stumble into the Poochyena trainers line of site before catching Ralts. It's not technically cheating, just really unfair.

The problem is I already have a Kirlia, and I'm using emulator (I already stated lots of times that my Sapphire cart was destroyed. My mother already threw it to the trash...), and oddly enough, it's unsharkable. NO CODES will work ever. (Not even the United Kingdom ones, even though it's supposed to be an UK version.)

Know what? Tried a few times more, and it just won't work. I QUIT THE CHALLENGE EARLY.

[The Muffin Man]

It's a Kirlia and you're fighting a Carvanha?

Dude, you should HAVE Shockwave somewhere. And unless this a mono-Pokemon game, Abra should be on your team too.

[Darkgel]

It's a Kirlia and you're fighting a Carvanha?

Dude, you should HAVE Shockwave somewhere. And unless this a mono-Pokemon game, Abra should be on your team too.

...SHOCKWAVE? Let me laugh. I am stuck at SLATEPORT.

And Abra is useless as well, without any TMs, I pretty much think I'm doomed.

[The Muffin Man]

"The Abra is useless without TMs"
*CoughThiefcoughcough*

Or power-level. That's how my Fire-team(read: Charmeleon) beat Misty. I leveled him up to like 25-28 or so and took her Pokemon down as fast as possible.

[Darkgel]

"The Abra is useless without TMs"
*CoughThiefcoughcough*

Or power-level. That's how my Fire-team(read: Charmeleon) beat Misty. I leveled him up to like 25-28 or so and took her Pokemon down as fast as possible.

Well, that would work... If they didn't 2HKO me with no revives anywhere...

Power-leveling? It would take weeks, but it's a nice idea...

[The Muffin Man]

Well, that would work... If they didn't 2HKO me with no revives anywhere...

Power-leveling? It would take weeks, but it's a nice idea...

Makuhita is weak to psychic.

And pack ALOT of Potions.

Or stop crying and make a Normal mono-type team.

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Just train like TMM said. Keep training and you'll win eventualy. Btw: Abra is good, just train him up. And Futur sight DOES hit dark pokemon.

[Darkgel]

...OK, NOW I have a non-whining post (yes, TMM, you can open a champagne up.)

Abra is actually leveling up fast, and Moira, my Zigzagoon Cut slave, is picking up lotsa good stuff (Rare Candies and Revives, mostly)... I guess it's not gonna be as hard as I thought.

I gotta thank ya, TMM and MLG, for putting up with my whining and helping me up... XD

And TMM, I already tried a Normal Monotype. Not even powerleveling saved me from 7 defeats against Roxanne. XD

EDIT: YEEEEEEEEES! Abra with Thief and Recover rocked. Thanks everyone for helping.

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Well I started with a Bug MTC. Wanted to that for a long time. It's quit the challenge.

- Got Torchic
- Defeated Rival
- Caught Adamant Wurmple(for Dustox)
- Caught another Wurmple
- Ditched Adamant Wurmple
- Wurmple evolved into Silcoon
- Wurmple evolved into Beautifly
- Defeated Aqua Grunt
- Arrived at Rustboro
- Traded over Illumise
- Trained my pokemon
- Defeated Roxanne (not easy)
- Saved Peeko and defeated TA Grunt
- Arrived at Dewford
- Delivered Letter to Steven
- Trained my pokemon
- Defeated Brawly (really easy)
- Got to Slaterport
- Defeated Team Aqua (TA)
- Trained my pokemon
- Completed Trick House Challenge #1
- Arrived in Mauville
- Caught Volbeat
- Searched for Surskit. Stopped after 28 min.
- Trained my pokemon
- Defeated Wattson (really hard)
- Searched for Surskit. Stopped after 22 min.
- Trained my pokemon and continued.
- Defeated TA at Mt.Chimney
- Trained my pokemon
- Arrived in Lavaridge Town
- Challenged Flannery, but lost

- Searching for Surskit at the moment (*sigh*)

Status:

Name: Matt
Type: Bug
Reason: Almost all of them are UU, so a challenge.
Time: 8.35
Pokemon: 3

http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_pokemon_normal/386.pngVolbeat / Apollo [M] *L.32*: Signal Beam / Return / Moonlight / Confuse Ray
http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_pokemon_normal/387.pngIllumise / Venus [F] *L.29*: Shock Wave / Secret Power / Moonlight / Encore
http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_pokemon_normal/292.pngBeautifly / Honey [F] *L.32*: Megadrain / Gust / Stun Spore / Morning Sun

I hate it! I need to defeat Flannery before Illumise will obey my commands over l.30 >_<

So far the challenge is going good, rather hard though. *Curses Surskit*

[Darkgel]

Aroma of Spring
Haruka's Psychic Monotype Adventure!
*Haruka, as a female name, actually means Spring's Perfume.

NOTE: I am a guy, mind you. But I'll write the whole challenge log role playing as Haruka, as I have found that NPC Yuuki has more character development than NPC Haruka throughout the game, and hell, I need to practice my roleplaying skills. So don't be surprised if you see cutesy lines, really aggressive (or girly, depending) curses, or mentioning being a girl, as this is roleplay. Don't think I'm like Heath (you know, the showgirl-looking Frontier leader in Emerald...) please...

- Started the challenge at 6:00 PM (I am a nocturne person!)
- Visited the neightbor's house. That guy, Brendan, thought I was a guy. Typical. ¬_¬ But he was actually surprised to know my gender, he was blushing wildly, and he acted SO gentlemanly when he asked me if I wanted him to catch me a Pokémon. He's cute, but at first glance I thought he was a little weird...
- I also met Brendan's father, the renowned Prof. Bit... er, Birch... heeheehee ^_^ He's reeeeeally clumsy, as he pissed some Poochyena off and asked for my help... I tried hard not to laugh and took Mudkip!
- After fighting the Poochyena off, I went to Birch's lab and he gave me the Mudkip! The Mudkip was very happy, and when I named him Poseidon, he acted as he thought it was cool.
- He told me to go find Brendan, and I went. But in the way, I noticed another Poochyena. It was very weird, as instead of being a dirty gray color, it was somewhat yellowish green... Weird stuff. I wanted to catch it, but I had no Pokéballs so I just ran away, in fright of making the same mistake as Birch...

(Darkgel's note: DAMN SHINY POOCHYENA! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! >_<)

- I beat Brendan in a Pokémon battle, and he acted really strange about his loss... Kinda like... me? Buh, anyway, we got to Birch's lab again, and he granted me 5 Pokéballs to catch Pokémon with (as if I didn't know what they were for... duh ¬_¬) and a Pokédex! Wow! I SO wanted one of these! [/sarcasm] And then he bid me farewell, sending his most cordial sallutations to my father (I know he called him friend, but at first he was gonna say another thing... I think I heard "ex"... Buh, my imagination.) I packed my stuff and got going!
- My mother got me some cash, gave me running shoes (I SO wanted ones! And it's not sarcasm! ^_^) And was glad I could meet Prof. Birch (she addressed him as Dad's friend, but... I swear I heard an "ex" before she interrupted herself and said Friend... There's something fishy here)
- After a lot of search (and some nosey beginners) I finally got a Ralts! I named her Artemis.
- I visited Petalburg Gym, and Dad greeted me greatly. I asked him about the ex thing, but he was interrupted by a green-haired kid named Wally, who mubmled something about a promise my father did to him. Dad lent him a Zigzagoon and told me to go look after him, as he was frail and sickly (or lazy and whiny, who knows...) He caught a Ralts! STUPID COPYCAT! >_<
- Struggled to defeat a Team Aqua Grunt and received a Great Ball! Great! (...yes, the puns sucked)
- Caught my second HM slave! It's a Zigzagoon, named him Moira.
- Battled all the Gym Leader's lesser men (they were actually hurt by me saying that... I wonder why?) and got to fight Roxanne!

GYM LEADER BATTLE: ROXANNE

Artemis didn't have a problem with Geodude, as it just Defense Curled the entire fight. Nosepass did connect some Rock Tombs, but I healed Artemis with Potions and Nosepass hardened away... 3 Confusions nailed it down.

GYM LEADER BATTLE END

- I struggled to retrieve the Devon Goods and saved a Wingull belonging to Mr. Briney, who offered me a ride to Dewford! Wow! There ARE nice people around!
- I spoke to Mr. Devon Stone in person! My brother talks about him all the time. He asked me to deliver a package to Slateport's Shipyard, and a letter to a guy named Steven in Dewford. He also gave me a Pokénav, with a GPS installed! Just when I was thinking of going back home and ripping my map off the wall...
- I found Brendan on the way to meet Mr. Briney. He said he caught a lot of Bug Pokémon in the Petalburg Woods. I don't get men... What's with them and bugs?

(Darkgel's note: I don't know the rest of the people, but I find bugs really neat and complex... I once considered being an enthomologist, to tell you the truth...)

- I got Mr. Briney to get me to Dewford and I battled Brawly. He's SO dreamy... Those muscles...

(Darkgel's note: I think I'm making Haruka waaaaaay off the normal japanese girl. Attraction to muscley guys? THAT'S ABSOLUTELY UNLIKELY!)

GYM LEADER BATTLE: BRAWLY

He sent out a puny Machop, not a problem for Artemis. In fact, 1 Confusion left it in the floor. Then came Makuhita. One Confusion didn't KO, but he used... BULK UP. *slaps forehead* I just finished him off and voila. Plus, Artemis evolved into Kirlia!

GYM LEADER BATTLE END

- Got to Slateport fast, and my troubles began... Got beat by damn Team Aqua! Those bastards...
- Went to Dewford and caught an Abra! Named him Perseus and taught him Thief (that'll show those... those... meanies!)
- Moira sure is a darling, picking Rare Candies for me! ^_^ That made Abra level up to 20!
- Moira picked up a Revive! YAY!
- Whoo, I found a weird Electrike in the road! It was blue instead of green! But Perseus got out of hand and fainted it...

(Darkgel's note: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! ...Whatever, it wasn't psychic.)

- Abra + Thief + Recover = Defeated Team Aqua Grunts (Not very effective, huh?)
- I got the package to Captain Stern and he seemed... somewhat attracted to me... He's an odd guy. Anyway, my Perseus and my Artemis are at a very high level!
- I got to Mauville, and went straight for the gym!

GYM LEADER BATTLE: WATTSON

This old bastard was tough. As Steel is resistant to Psychic (although Perseus' spoons would say otherwise), I had a hard time. But Perseus was sturdy and nailed them all with a few Psybeams.

GYM LEADER BATTLE END

- While training, Artemis evolved into a Gardevoir! *_*
- Got to Fallarbor and found out Team Aqua is at Meteor Falls! Time to sweep the bastards!
- I caught a Swablu! Named him Hermes.
- Caught 2 Lunatone! Named them Phobos and Deimos.
- I was gonna battle Team Aqua, but some guys called Team Magma came and made them flee! Archie was SO cool when he made his speech... Even though his grunts had annoyed looks on their faces...
- Got to Mt. Chimney and battled Team Aqua! It almost fainted eveyone in my team, but as I taught Shockwave to Artemis, it was a breeze.
- I caught a Spoink! Named him Dionisio.
- Got through the soot a few times and made the Red, Yellow and Blue Flutes!
- I got to Lavaridge!

GYM LEADER BATTLE: FLANNERY

I sent Perseus and 4 Psybeams got rid of all her Pokes, Torkoal tried to flirt, though, and I had to use my Red Flute.

GYM LEADER BATTLE END

- An old woman left an egg for me to take care of. I wonder what's inside?
- I went to the desert and caught a Baltoy! Named it Pandora.
- Wynaut hatched from the egg! I named it Hades (for being as patient as the dead XD)

HARUKA'S STATS:
Money: $4027
Pokédex: 12
Play time: 11:24

POKÉMON:

Lunatone [Phobos] LV 24
Types: Rock / Psychic
Naughty nature (It's naughty XD)
Tackle / Hypnosis / Confusion / Rock Throw

Lunatone [Deimos] LV 23
Types: Rock / Psychic
Timid nature
Tackle / Hypnosis / Confusion / Rock Throw

Gardevoir [Artemis] LV 32
Type: Psychic
Timid nature
Confusion / Calm Mind / Psychic / Shock Wave

Kadabra [Perseus] LV 34
Type: Psychic
Modest nature
Thief / Psychic / Recover / Future Sight

Wynaut [Hades] LV 5
Type: Psychic
Lax nature
Splash / Charm / Encore

Spoink [Dionisio] LV 22
Type: Psychic
Rash nature
Psywave / Odor Sleuth / Psybeam / Psych Up

Other Pokes:

Baltoy [Pandora] LV 20
Types: Ground / Psychic
Hardy nature
Mud-slap / Psybeam / Rock Tomb / Selfdestruct

Plus HM slaves.
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[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

You seem to have good luck with the natures ^_^

[The Muffin Man]

As far as the monotype challenges go, I believe the species clause(no 2 of the same species) is in effect.

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

That is correct.

Update:

- CAUGHT SURSKIT!!!! After 30 min (again.)! A mild one! *does happy dance*
- Training him at the moment

End Update.

Oh well, I got carried away there. But it's nice to have him at last. It's not the best, but Masquerain is one of my favorites. Meh...

[Darkgel]

I always have or Phobos or Deimos in the team (that colocation was just a box misorganization). I'll see who's better at what, and use them separately as needed. For example, Phobos' Special Attack is bigger than Deimos', but Deimos' Attack is bigger than Phobos'. Or something among that lines. If I am not allowed to do that, though (stick to using one only for the entire game, and releasing the other one) I'll do so.

And now, I'll dedicate my time to train...

[The Muffin Man]

Do you have Ruby? If so, I suggest Solrock as your second. Also, Baltoy/Claydol would fit perfectly on your team.

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Take the Lunatone with Sp.atk up. Atk is for Solrock.

[Sceptile_Master]

He has a Baltoy in his team TMM.

[Silent Dragonfly]

It's been a looong time since I updated, but I found some time to continue my challenge...


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Ruby Version
Monotype: GROUND
PLAYER PHIL IDNo.09624
BADGES 3
PLAY TIME: 1:43

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-Captured NUMEL
-Defeated TRICK HOUSE Lv1
-Defeated TRICK HOUSE Lv2
-Defeated the WINSTRATEs
-Captured SKARMORY
-Captured SANDSHREW
-Obtained HM04
-SANDSHREW evolved into SANDSLASH
-Obtained SOOT SACK
-Defeated MAGMA LEADER MAXIE at MT.CHIMNEY
-Obtained METEORITE
-Returned METEORITE

PHIL VS GYM LEADER FLANNERY

(SANDSLASH Lv29) (NUMEL Lv30) (MARSHTOMP Lv31) (ZIGZAGOON Lv3) (SKARMORY Lv16)

SANDSLASH used SLASH!
SLUGMA used OVERHEAT!
SLUGMA's SP.ATK harshly fell!
---
SANDSLASH used SLASH!
SLUGMA fainted!
---
NUMEL used MAGNITUDE!
MAGNITUDE 7!
SLUGMA fainted!
---
NUMEL used MAGNITUDE!
MAGNITUDE 7!
TORKOAL used BODY SLAM!
NUMEL became paralyzed!
---
TORKOAL used BODY SLAM!
NUMEL is paralyzed!
---
TORKOAL used BODY SLAM!
NUMEL fainted!
---
MARSHTOMP used WATER GUN!
TORKOAL used BODY SLAM!
---
LEADER FLANNERY used HYPER POTION
MARSHTOMP used WATER GUN!
---
MARSHTOMP used WATER GUN!
TORKOAL used ATTRACT!
MARSHTOMP fell in love!
---
MARSHTOMP used WATER GUN!
TORKOAL fainted!
---

-Defeated LEADER FLANNERY

PLAYER PHIL IDNo.09624
BADGES 4
PLAY TIME: 4:52

Party POKéMON:
http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs113.png SANDSLASH Female Lv30 (Brave) @ Nothing - Sand Veil - Slash, Defense Curl, Sand-Attack, Poison Sting
http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs101.png NUMEL Female Lv30 (Jolly) @ Nothing - Focus Energy, Return, Ember, Magnitude
http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs008.png MARSHTOMP Male Lv31 (Naughty) @ Soft Sand - Torrent - Strength, Growl, Mud Shot, Water Gun
http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs012.png ZIGZAGOON Male Lv 3 (Quirky) @ Nothing - Pickup - Tackle, Growl, Cut, Rock Smash
http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs115.png SKARMORY Female Lv16 (Quirky) Peck, Sand-Attack, Swift, Agility

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Skarm is a future Fly slave by the way

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Update:

- Trained Surskit
- Surskit learned Bubblebeam and evolved.
- Defeated Flannery ( difficult, but Watersport and Bubblebeam got rid of the nasty fire pokemon)
- Obtained Claw Fossil
- Obtained Anorith.
- Decided to train Anorith later.
- Defeated Petal Burg Gym Trainers.

- Ready to take on Norman.

End Update.

Status:

Name: Matt
Type: Bug
Reason: Almost all of them are UU, so a challenge.
Time: 10.18
Badges: 4
Difficulty: Flannery fell to my powerfull Masquarain *cough*
Pokemon: 4

http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_pokemon_normal/386.pngVolbeat / Apollo [M] *L.33*: Signal Beam / Return / Moonlight / Confuse Ray
http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_pokemon_normal/387.pngIllumise / Venus [F] *L.30*: Shock Wave / Secret Power / Moonlight / Encore
http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_pokemon_normal/292.pngBeautifly / Honey [F] *L.32*: Megadrain / Gust / Stun Spore / Morning Sun
http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_pokemon_normal/312.png Masquerain / Erar(get it?) [M] *l.30*: Bubblebeam / Gust / Icebeam / Water Sport
http://pokefor.greenchu.de/meowth346/sprites/rs_pokemon_normal/390.png Anorith / Forgot [M] *l.20* Scratch / Mud Sport / Water Gun / Harden

[Silent Dragonfly]

Im not gonna post my gym battles anymore, because I'm too lazy to write them out

Ruby Version
Monotype: GROUND
PLAYER PHIL IDNo.09624
BADGES 4
PLAY TIME: 4:52

-Obtained GO-GOGGLES
-Captured TRAPINCH
-Obtained CLAW FOSSIL
-Captured BALTOY
-Deposited SKARMORY
-Withdrew BALTOY
-Defeated LEADER NORMAN

-Obtained HM03
-Defeated TRICK HOUSE Lv3
-Defeated TRICK HOUSE Lv4
-Obtained COIN CASE
-Obtained BASEMENT KEY
-Obtained GOOD ROD
-NUMEL evolved into CAMERUPT
-Kicked TEAM MAGMA from WEATHER INSTITUTE
-Defeated PkMn TRAINER MAY
-Obtained HM02
-Obtained DEVON SCOPE
-Defeated LEADER WINONA

PLAYER PHIL IDNo.09624
BADGES 6
PLAY TIME: 8:41


Party POKéMON:
http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs116.png
TRAPINCH--Male---Lv33-(Sassy)---@ Nothing----Arena Trap--Crunch, Sand-Attack, Faint Attack, Sand Tomb
http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs131.png
BALTOY----???----Lv31-(Brave)---@ Hard Stone-Levitate----Sandstorm, Psybeam, Ancientpower, Selfdestruct
http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs113.png
SANDSLASH-Female-Lv33-(Brave)---@ Nothing----Sand Veil---Slash, Aerial Ace, Sand-Attack, Poison Sting
http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs102.png
CAMERUPT--Female-Lv34-(Jolly)---@ Nothing----Magma Armor-Rock Slide, Return, Ember, Magnitude
http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs008.png
MARSHTOMP-Male--Lv34-(Naughty)-@ Soft Sand--Torrent-----Strength, Growl, Mud Shot, Surf
http://www.pokemasters.net/images/games/ruby_sapphire/rs012.png
ZIGZAGOON-Male---Lv 3-(Quirky)--@ Nothing----Pickup------Tackle, Growl, Cut, Rock Smash

[Silent Dragonfly]

Been a while since anyone posted here....



Ruby Version
Monotype: GROUND
PLAYER PHIL IDNo.09624
BADGES 6
PLAY TIME: 8:41

-MARSHTOMP evolved into SWAMPERT
-Defeated PkMn TRAINER MAY
-TRAPINCH evolved into VIBRAVA
-Deposited SANDSLASH
-Withdrew CAMERUPT
-Obtained RED ORB
-BALTOY evolved into CLAYDOL
-Defeated TEAM MAGMA at the BASE
-Defeated LEADERS TATE&LIZA
-Deposited CAMERUPT
-Withdrew SANDSLASH
-Released ZIGZAGOON
-Obtained SUPER ROD
-Captured WAILMER
-Defeated MAGMA LEADER MAXIE
-GROUDON awoke
-Captured GROUDON
-Deposited WAILMER
-Withdrew CAMERUPT
-Defeated GYM LEADER WALLACE (eventually)
-Deposited CLAYDOL
-Withdrew WAILMER
-Deposited SKARMORY
-Withdrew CLAYDOL
-VIBRAVA evolved into FLYGON
-Got out of VICTORY ROAD
-Deposited WAILMER
-Used 6 RARE CANDY

Begin Pokémon Leauge Challenge

-Defeated SIDNEY
-Defeated PHOEBE
-Defeated GLACIA
-Defeated DRAKE
-Defeated STEVEN (damned cradily)

Final Stats:

CAMERUPT (F) Lv50 Jolly Magma Armor @Sitrus Berry Rock Slide/Return/Eruption/Earthquake
FLYGON (M) Lv50 Sassy Levitate @None Crunch/Flamethrower/Dragonbreath/Return
SANDSLASH (F) Lv48 Brave Sand Veil @Sitrus Berry Slash/Aerial Ace/Sand-Attack/Earthquake
SWAMPERT (M) Lv48 Naughty Torrent @Soft Sand Strength/Gorwl/Mud Shot/Surf
CLAYDOL (?) Lv47 Brave Levitate @Hard Stone Shadow Ball/Psybeam/Ancientpower/Selfdestruct

Monotype: GROUND
PLAYER PHIL IDNo.09624
PLAY TIME: 18:00

[Everoy]

Ooh, fun, I'll try this. I'll do Water, but when I beat it I'll probably start over with a new type.

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Name: Takeru
ID: 46476
Type: Water
Game: Ruby

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Events:
-LITTLEROOT TOWN
Game starts. Name: Takeru. Money: $3000. ID: 46476.
Withdrawed Potion from computer in room. Set clock for 3:01 PM.

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Current location:
Littleroot Town

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Pokemon Stats:

None

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I'll start a notebook to record everything.

[Everoy]

Sorry for the double post:

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Name: Takeru
ID: 46476
Type: Water
Game: Ruby

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Events:
Started Game.
Recieved MUDKIP, name Vienna.
Vienna learned MUD-SLAP.
Defeated MAY.
Obtained POKEDEX.
Met WALLY.
Vienna learned WATER GUN.
Vienna learned BIDE in place of GROWL.
Defeated ROXANNE of RUSTBORO GYM!
Vienna evolved into MARSHTOMP!
Vienna learned MUD SHOT in place of TACKLE.
Rescued PEEKO and DEVON GOODS.
Caught WINGULL, name Paris.
Caught HM Slave (Zigzagoon).
Taught HM SLave CUT.
Paris learned SUPERSONIC.
Defeated BRAWLY of DEWFORD GYM!
Caught TENTACOOL, name Cancun.
Caught MAGIKARP, name Cape Hope.
Caught second HM Slave (Shroomish).
Thaught HM Slave 2 FLASH.
Delivered LETTER to STEVEN.
Delivered DEVON GOODS to CAPT. STERN.
Obtained RARE CANDY in TRICK HOUSE, gave it to Cape Hope.
Paris learned WING ATTACK.

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Current location:
Slateport

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Pokemon Stats:

Vienna (Sassy Marshtomp)
Level 23, F, Torrent
Mud Shot, Bide, Mud-Slap, Water Gun

Paris (Mild Wingull)
Level 13, M, Keen Eye
Growl, Water Gun, Supersonic, Wing Attack

Cancun (Modest Tentacool)
Level 11, M, Clear Body
Poison Sting, Supersonic

Cape Hope (Quiet Magikarp)
Level 11, F, Swift Swim
Splash :(

HM Slave (Calm Zigzagoon)
Level 4, M, Pickup
Tackle, Growl, Cut

HM Slave 2 (Careful Shroomish)
Level 5, M, Effect Spore
Absorb, Tackle, Flash
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Once I'm done or if I use my Sapphire game, I'll be doing either Dark, Psychic, or Bug.

[Musourenka]

I'm surprised I didn't see this earlier. It seems like a rather interesting challenge and I hope I'm not too late for this.

So what type have I chosen? Poison. Why? I get Tentacruel and a pseudo-Venomoth in Dustox. Poison is also one of my favorite types in the game due to the tendency of its pokemon to be annoyances in battle (much like Grass and a handful of Bugs). Fortunately, I can get a poison type early on, Dustox, so I don't have to worry about Gamesharking one in. Thus, I begin...

Name: CECIL
Type: POISON
Game: RUBY

The first Poison pokemon available to me would be Bug/Poison Dustox which evolves from a Wurmple. With that in mind, I chose water-type Mudkip as my starter. Water Gun would do enough damage to wound wild pokemon, but not enough to kill them (like Ember would). Thus, I ran through the game as quickly as possible until I reached Petalburg Woods.

What came next was rather annoying. Wurmples can evolve into either Silcoon or Cascoon, but you don't know which one they will become until you evolve them. I nab two of them, raised them both to Level 7.... both Silcoons. I nabbed a few more, reseting until I got one with good stats that wasn't a Silcoon. Finally, I caught a decent Wurmple-turned Cascoon and I went on my way. "Airduster", as I named her, was going to be my only pokemon for a while and, for the purposes of this challenge, my starter.

With Dustox's Confusion, I was pretty much able to handle any wild pokemon or trainer that I encountered. After clearing out the area north of Rustboro, I thought it was time to go up against Roxanne (I'm level 14 at this point by the way). Bad idea. Potion-whoring Roxanne and her Geodude waste me. I try again at Level 16 (I think that is when Dustox learns Protect). I make it past the Geodude but the Nosepass kills me. I level up to 18 and try again. The third time's a charm but it was more like a fluke here. I nail the Geodude with Confusion and get a lucky first-turn confusion. Geodude misses with Rock Tomb. I nail the Geodude again, and it hurts itself in its confusion. Roxanne tosses a Potion, I use Confusion. I use Confusion again, dropping the Geodude down to 2 or 3 HP. Geodude hurts itself again, KOing itself. So far so good. I toss up an X-Defend and eat Rock Throw while whittling down Nosepass's HP. I manage to confuse it after two hits (it hurt itself on that round). I then pull off a critical and Nosepass nails me with Rock Tomb. It apparantly was just above the minimum HP for Roxanne to use a potion, as I Confused it once more and Nosepass hurt itself and KOed itself. Victory!

After my victory, I pick up a Nincada and name it the appropriate "SLAVE-ONE" as it's going to be my HM slave. I toss Cut on it and head to Dewford. Picking up the Old Rod, I fish a Tentacool and I nab a Zubat in the Granite Cave (the Zubat has a Bold personality.... meh). Realizing I need to beat Brawly now to use Flash, I headed to the Gym. Ridiculously easy. Bug/Poison with a Psychic attack > Fighting types. Heck, Brawly's pokemon only used Bulk Up during that entire fight. With the Knuckle Badge in tow, I march off to Granite Cave. My Nincada flashlight (Bateries not included) helps me to Steven quickly (Rock and Steel types are there; I really don't want to fight them). With Dewford complete, I head off to Slateport. Additionally, I dumped the Steel Wing TM on my Zubat, just so it has an attack that can do a bit of damage.

I've cleared the trainers on the beach, the Soda House (Fresh Soda Pop! YAY!), and the Team Magma event. I'm now heading north to face a ton of trainers, as well as pick up Oddish and Roselia.

Current Team:
AIRDUSTER (Dustox) L21 F Serious
CNIDOCYTOR (Tentacool) L15 M Docile
LOSEFANG (Zubat) L13 F Bold

[Ceipe]

If I may join in:
Type: Electric

If I'm allowed, I'll make my "strater" an electric type trading from FR/LG to my Ruby.

EDIT: Is there a chance I can do this on my Emerald? I mean it;s basically the same.

[Speedy]

I'm joining the challenge.

Trainer Apoc ID: 25604
Type: Grass
Game: Sapphire

Got Treeko as stater
Defeat Rival
Got Pokedex
Caught Lotad
Met father and help Wally
Defeated Aqua Grunt for first time
Caught Shroomish
Defeated Roxanne
Defeated Aqua Grunt for second time and resured Peeko and Devon Goods
Got Pokenav and Letter
Lotad evolved to Lombre
Treeko evolved to Grovyle

Current Stats:
Grovyle
Lv. 16
Hardy Nature
Attacks:
Quick Attack
Fury Cutter
Absorb
Bullet Seed

Lombre (Poke Power Rain Dish)
Lv. 18
Calm Nature
Attack:
Astonish
Nature Power
Absorb
Growl

Shroomish
Lv. 15
Calm Nature
Attack:
Absorb
Tackle
Stun Spore
Leech Seed

Nincada (HM Slave)
knows Cut
will know Flash after I beat Brawly

Until next time
Speedy the Fast Dragon

[Loupeitak]

I guess i'll try this out with Ground types.

Name: Peter
Type: Ground
Game: Ruby

-set clock
-talked with neighbor May
-Chose mudkip and beat the poochyena easily
-Battled May:

May sent her treecko after my trusty Neptune, a Modest Male Mudkip (triple "m" lol)
She started off with a pound attack on Neptune. Neptune countered back with a nice tackle attack. Treecko, kept pounding Neptune.
Neptune had the advantage as he got the Treecko to yellow. Treecko attacked once more still leaving Neptune's health at green. Neptune attacked once more leaving Treecko in low yellow. Suddenly Treecko managed to get a critical pound attack on the poor Mudkip leaving him at deep red health.

But Treecko was no match when Neptune delivered the final blow right after the critical showing that he was much superior even having a type disadvantage

-Went back to pokemon centre
-Saved

Edit: Team as of now:

Neptune (Mudkip) - Modest
Tackle, Growl
Lvl 6

[chavajo]

I have a question. Do we use the information from our actual games for this, or can we make it up?

[Number1ChanseyFan]

I have a question. Do we use the information from our actual games for this, or can we make it up?

You are supposed to use actual info from your Ruby/Sapphire games. This challenge is basically for people that have already beaten the game multiple times and aren't really challenged by the game anymore. So, they play like this to try something new, to try and make the game a little more difficult. So, this isn't like making up a story or anything, this is actual game play.

[chavajo]

Oh thanks. I have beaten Sapphire multiple times, but the thing is that I gave it away. I still have my Emerald. Oh well.

[Crazy]

Sorry I haven't been active at all. Congrats to all who have completed this challenge,you all win a worthless title of master of whatever type you used. I think my old grass team is still on Sapphire,and I will try to complete the challenge.

[Ceipe]

Name: Ceipe
Type: Electric
Number: 23116
Game: Ruby

Switched starter to pichu
Evolved to Pikachu
Traded Magnemite
Defeated Roxanne
Defeated Brawly
Caught Electrike
Defeated Watsson
Eltrike Evolved to Manectric
Magmeite Evolved to Magneton
Defetaed Team Magma at Mt. Chimney
Defeated Norman
Caught Voltrob
Defeated Winona
Voltrob evolved to Electrode
Caught Chinchou
Defeated Liz and Tate
Chinchou evolved to Lanturn

[KaleeyJ]

Ahahahahaha! I love these challenges!

I'm doing a "Mono poke" challenge through Emerald. One critter - just my starter.

Name: Quinn (Female)
Pokemon: Torchic (Chikky)

Current status: I have caught a Wingull, Marill, and a Lotad for HM slaves (resting in their boxes right now), and a Zigzagoon for HM slaving as well as pickup. I wind up spending most of my money right now keeping a healthy supply of potions, antidotes, and such. As of just before Rustboro, Chikky is now a Lv. 16 Combusken (I had to have the fighting type in there for Roxanne). My pokedex has all of 6 entries seen in it, and I can only double battle if I let Zigzagoon get killed in the first round. The first double battle (the twins north of Petalburg woods) made me knock out Ziggy on my first turn.... Oh well, he comes in handy.

Eventually I'll have a kickin' Blaziken. I'm working on a MS later today.

~KJ

[SR-71 EKFTS]

If i can find my Ruby game, i'll join with a complete dark team.

[Skye]

Rejoining!

Name: Storm
Game: Ruby
Type: Dragon

Log -
**Chose Treecko as my starter and saved Birch's sorry rear.
**Defeated my rival
**Recived Pokeballs and Dex

Just need a new shark, hopefully will get one tomorrow.

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Yeah blowing new life into this. MTC Fighting.

Name: Matt
Type: Fighting
Reason: They're awesome and not used THAT much, except for Blaziken
Badges: 3
Progress:

So I started out picking a Torchic with a Hasty nature. I trained him up on various wild pokemon before challeging my rival. After that I went on my quest defeating trainers and raising up my Ares (the name of Torchic). I saved that Devon Guy from Team Aqua and blablabla. Then I trained some more and challenged Roxanne with my newly evolved Ares ^^

Roxanne:

Yeah piece of cake. Double Kick smashed Geodude and another Critical hit Double Kick put Nosepass to rest.

*End*

Then I went to the cave, saved Peeko, went to the president, yadayadayada. Followed up by a boattrip. (free boattrip mind you!) I arrived at Dewford and immediatly caught a Makuhita. I trained him up by fighting Aron, Makuhita, and Zubat (who I taught him Rock Tomb for). Then I delivered the letter to steven and challenged the gym.

Brawly

So I got rid of the gymtrainers first, leveling up Makuhita up some more. Then came Brawly himself. Machop fell to two Vital throws and a Tackle. Other Makuhita, KO'ed my Makuhita, but got finished by a Double Kick from Ares. Hurray!

*End*

So I continued my journey to Slateport where I trained some more, defeated Team Aqua (I'm a meddling kid), picked up a TM, did some more training, beat rival to finally arive in Mauville. Makuhita evolved by now ^_^

Yeah Mauville, what did I do there? Well, guess. A bit of training -___- So both my pokemon were l.28 and I decided to challenge the gym. I first disposed of the trainers and then went to Wattson.

Wattson

Yeah, Double Kick, Double Kick, Double Kick, winnah!

*End*

I received strenght from the guy in the tunnel and saved before the rock at the Winstrate house. Going to update later.

Pokemon:

Hariyama http://veekun.com/dex-images/rusa/297.png
*******
- Level: 28
- Trait: Guts
- Type: Fighting
- Nature: Naive
- Item: Quick Claw
- Moves: Tackle | Rock Tomb | Vital Throw | Fake Out

Ares (Combusken) http://veekun.com/dex-images/emerald/256.png
**************
- Level: 29
- Trait: Blaze
- Type: Fire / Fighting
- Nature: Hasty
- Item: None
- Moves: Double Kick | Ember | Bulk Up | Scratch

- Have a nice day ^^

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Name: Matt
Type: Fighting
Reason: They're awesome and not used THAT much, except for Blaziken
Badges: 3
Progress:

Yeah, did some playing. Raised Ares and Hariyama a level and then caught a Machop in the Fiery Path. Raised him against wild pokemon and various trainers. He evolved against some pokemaniac with an Aron at Meteor Falls. I saved there.

Pokemon:

Machoke http://veekun.com/dex-images/emerald/067.png
*******
- Level: 28
- Trait: Guts
- Type: Fighting
- Nature: Adamant
- Item: None
- Moves: Revenge | Low Kick | Strenght | Karate Chop

Hariyama http://veekun.com/dex-images/rusa/297.png
*******
- Level: 29
- Trait: Guts
- Type: Fighting
- Nature: Naive
- Item: Quick Claw
- Moves: Tackle | Rock Tomb | Vital Throw | Fake Out

Ares (Combusken) http://veekun.com/dex-images/emerald/256.png
**************
- Level: 30
- Trait: Blaze
- Type: Fire / Fighting
- Nature: Hasty
- Item: None
- Moves: Double Kick | Ember | Bulk Up | Scratch

- Have a nice day ^^

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

My computerscreen crashed so I was cut from society. I did some MAJOR playing seeing that I had nothing else to do, except for studying...

Name: Matt
Type: Fighting
Reason: They're awesome and not used THAT much, except for Blaziken
Badges: 8
Progress:

So I rushed through all of Hoenn defeating all Gymleaders and catching a new pokemon: Medite. So I'm not in the mood for telling my whole progress, but I defeated all gymleaders and am currently training for the league. Hurrah!

Pokemon:

Medicham http://veekun.com/dex-images/emerald/308.png
********
- Level: 44
- Trait: Pure Power
- Type: Fighting / Psychic
- Nature:
- Item: None
- Moves: Confusion | Thunderpunch | Hi Jump Kick | Calm Mind

Machoke http://veekun.com/dex-images/emerald/067.png
*******
- Level: 44
- Trait: Guts
- Type: Fighting
- Nature: Adamant
- Item: None
- Moves: Revenge | Low Kick | Strenght | Karate Chop

Hariyama http://veekun.com/dex-images/rusa/297.png
*******
- Level: 44
- Trait: Guts
- Type: Fighting
- Nature: Naive
- Item: Quick Claw
- Moves: Smellingsalt | Rock Tomb | Vital Throw | Fake Out

Ares (Combusken) http://veekun.com/dex-images/emerald/257.png
**************
- Level: 44
- Trait: Blaze
- Type: Fire / Fighting
- Nature: Hasty
- Item: None
- Moves: Double Kick | Blaze Kick | Bulk Up | Slash

- Have a nice day ^^

[Elec Man EXE]

I started a mono-type game this weekend (what... its only 2 years late :p).

Name: Thorne
Type: Rock
Reason: Because Rock has a good variety of pokemon (and quite a few I like)
Badges: 3
Progress:

~ Started out with Treeko
~ Went and defeated May so I could get Pokeballs to catch pokemon
~ Since the earliest Rock type you can get is Geodude in the Dewford caves, transfered an Omanyte egg and then hatched it to use as my starter (Egg Moves: Haze and Bubblebeam)
~ Easily went through the Routes leading up to Rustburough
~ Got the Cut TM (and taught to my Zigzagoon HM slave)
~ Completely destroyed Roxanne with my sole team member, Omayte and his Bubblebeam (1 for Geodude, 2 for Nosepass)
~ Obtained the Stone Badge and TM39

~ Still feeling that my team is a bit lacking, traded over a Rhyhorn egg for my second team member (I don't like to wait until the Safari Zone to get a fairly vital team member)
~ Retrieved the Devon Goods and saved Peko, then recieved the Letter and Devon Goods from Mr. Stone
~ Set off for Dewford after training my Rhyhorn a few levels (Omanyte and Rhyhorn both take FOREVER to level...)
~ Went to fight Brawly and was defeated with ease by his Machop
~ Spent a signifigant amount of time training both Omanyte and Rhyhorn in the Dewford cave in preperation of my rematch with Brawly
~ After another defeat where Brawly got 2 lucky Criticals with his Machop's Karate Chop, finally defeated him mainly using Omanyte and Bubblebeam
~ Obtained the Knuckle Badge and TM08

~ Team is still feeling a bit lonely (and I already trained a Geodude, so I won't be using him), so I traded in a Lileep egg and hatched it (Egg moves: Recover and Mirror Coat), this will be my final traded team addition
~ Spent for-freakin'-ever training my Lileep after teaching it Bullet Seed for a decent attack... note to self, fossils (and Rhyhorn too) need way too much experience to level up nicely in the beginning of the game, never get fossils in the beginning ever again
~ Got the Flash TM, taught it to my Treeko (which I kept for the sole reason of having a Flash able pokemon)
~ Went through the cave and gave the Letter to Steven, got the TM47
~ Set off for Slateport
~ Defeated May again (easy battle, Lileep took out Wailmer and Shroomish with Bullet Seed and Acid respectively with a Recover here and there, and Omanyte destroyed Combusken)
~ Reached Mauville, got the Mach Bike (thank god)
~ Defeated Wally, who was blocking my way to Wattson
~ Faced Wattson... Magnemite and Voltorb fell easily (and Voltorb self destructed on my Lileep, silly bomb, rocks don't care if you explode), but I was forced to use multiple potions until his Magneton ran out of PP for Sonicboom before I Tail Whipped and Stomp'd it into defeat with Rhyhorn, I still lack a Ground attack or anything thats effective against that evil steel type
~ Recieved the Dynamo Badge and TM34

~ Got the Rock Smash HM, taught to Zigzagoon
~ Broke the rocks in the tunnel and got the Strength HM
~ Returned to Rust and got my Exp. Share
~ Went back to Slateport and took the boat back to Dewford
~ Delved back into the depths of the Dewford cave and smashed rocks until finally catching a Nosepass... my 4th team member
~ Spent some time training Nosepass to catch up with the rest of my pokemon after teaching him Shock Wave

*Current Team*
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/emespr/emespr138.png @ None - Withdraw / Haze / Bite / Bubblebeam
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/emespr/emespr111.png @ Quick Claw - Tail Whip / Fury Attack / Horn Attack / Stomp
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/emespr/emespr345.png @ Miracle Seed - Recover / Mirror Coat / Acid / Bullet Seed
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/emespr/emespr299.png @ None - Harden / Tackle / Shock Wave / Rock Throw

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Why Nosepass? He sucks ass. Really.

[DaBlackBandit]

Why Nosepass? He sucks ass. Really.


Probably the only one on his team that can use Electric attacks. And he thought that he could use Nosepass against waters. Either that or he is using it because he like Nosepass.

[Poryhedron]

People who've been following my Monotype Challenges across the face of TPM know that I've been planning on doing a Ruby MTC next. The only question was, which type would I use?

Steel...Poison...Ice...I've already used these types in other Monotype Challenges; I didn't feel like repeating myself.
Bug...Dark...Flying...Grass...Ground...Normal...Wa ter...all of those types have been successfully cleared by others in the Ruby/Sapphire Monotype Challenge, so what would be the point in me doing any of them?
Many other types have also been started, but most have been abandoned partway through...I decided not to do Fighting or Rock, though, because those have at least been updated within the last year. So has Dragon, but I don't know if I'd really count that...but still, I've already done a Dragon monotype in Ruby (I used Game Shark to get Horsea and Bagon early, though.)
So what types are left? Electric...Fire...Ghost...and Psychic.
For its interesting variety of types, I ended up selecting Psychic.

http://www.pokemology.com/hosting/MindsEye.gif

Name: Min
Type: Psychic

I started with Mudkip, beat Brendan quite decisively, and then, as soon as I had the Pokéballs, caught myself an HMer Zigzagoon. (I thought long and hard on a good set of nicknames for the nine pokémon I intend to use, but couldn't come up with anything satisfactory...so I'm not going to bother with nicknames this time around.) Then I headed into Route 103 and tussled with wild pokémon for a while, building up a cache of items courtesy of Zigzagoon...and searching for two other pokémon to catch. After a longer while than I'd thought it would take, I found a Seedot and caught it to use as another HMer. Then I settled in for the long haul. My third catch, and the last I'd make for a while, was going to be long in finding.

Team:

(I tried switching to DP sprites, but I couldn't get all three lines of text sitting to the right of the sprite with only the board code to work with, and the DP sprites are just too large to look good otherwise.)

http://veekun.com/dex-images/rusa/263.png Zigzagoon L5
Tackle, Growl, Tail Whip
HMer. Just wait and see what I have planned! ;)

http://veekun.com/dex-images/rusa/258.png Mudkip L8
Tackle, Growl, Mud-Slap
HMer. Just wait and see what I have planned! ;)

http://veekun.com/dex-images/rusa/273.png Seedot L4
Bide, Harden
This guy's only going to serve one purpose: lighting my way through Granite Cave.

Next: Still looking for you-know-who...

[Poryhedron]

Name: Min
Type: Psychic

After fooling around in Route 103 for quite a while, I finally found a Ralts. I caught her, and then crash-raised her against the Route 103 trainers. That wasn't quite enough to get her up to level 6 and her first attack, so I went through the scene with Wally catching a Ralts of his own and then took on Youngster Billy in Route 104. The EXP from that battle was enough for Ralts to pick up Confusion.

Team:

http://veekun.com/dex-images/rusa/280.png Ralts L6
Confusion, Growl
She'll be my only fighter for a while...

http://www.pokemology.com/hosting/Min/Mudkip.gif Mudkip L9
Tackle, Growl, Mud-Slap
HMer. Just wait and see what I have planned! ;)

http://www.pokemology.com/hosting/Min/Zigzagoon.gif Zigzagoon L9
Headbutt, Growl, Tail Whip, Tackle
HMer. Just wait and see what I have planned! ;)

http://www.pokemology.com/hosting/Min/Seedot.gif Seedot L8
Bide, Harden, Growth
This guy's only going to serve one purpose: lighting my way through Granite Cave.

Next: The Struggle to Overcome!

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Great, I was looking forward to this. Psychic eh, one of the less interesting types I think, but great power that's for sure! So, you go rocking out that game, I'll be a loyal spectator and commentator. Ciao.

[Poryhedron]

Name: Min
Type: Psychic

I knew there was going to be a battle with a Poochyena coming up, Ralts doesn't learn any attacks naturally that aren't Psychic-type, and I'm too early in the game to have any TMs, so I hung around the lower part of Petalburg Woods for a while, training against the wild forest pokémon. When I found a wild Silcoon, I took the opportunity to Growl at it 40 times, but I had to break off near the end when I was reminded that Harden only has 30 PP. Not that Silcoon's attacks were a threat after that many Growls, but I wanted to keep damage taken right now to a minimum.
After Ralts had run out of Confusion PP, achieving level 10 in the process, I used a Potion, saved and went north. After the cut scene, I entered battle with the game's first Team Magma Grunt.
I opened with Growl, since I still had some PP left for it. Poochyena opened with Sand-Attack. As a result, I missed with my second Growl, and Poochyena used Howl to cancel my first one. The next two turns perfectly mirrored the first two, and I realized I was in danger of going nowhere. Sure enough, by the time Ralts ran out of Growl PP and started Struggling, Poochyena had a higher Attack than it had started with. Luckily for me, though, Poochyena was so enamoured of Howling and Sand-Attacking that I managed a win anyway, without having to use a single Potion, because it almost never bothered using Tackle!
"You're kidding me! You're tough!" No, you're just stupid is all...
After that little adventure, I accepted the Great Ball reward and then ran back to Petalburg to heal. The Struggle to Overcome went a bit easier than I'd thought it would, but I still hope I won't have to do that again...

Team:

http://veekun.com/dex-images/rusa/280.png Ralts L10
Confusion, Growl
She'll be my only fighter for a while...

http://www.pokemology.com/hosting/Min/Mudkip.gif Mudkip L9
Tackle, Growl, Mud-Slap
HMer. Just wait and see what I have planned! ;)

http://www.pokemology.com/hosting/Min/Zigzagoon.gif Zigzagoon L9
Headbutt, Growl, Tail Whip, Tackle
HMer. Just wait and see what I have planned! ;)

http://www.pokemology.com/hosting/Min/Seedot.gif Seedot L9
Bide, Harden, Growth
This guy's only going to serve one purpose: lighting my way through Granite Cave.

Next: the First Badge! (Don't worry, posts will probably have a little more meat to them from here on out...)

[Poryhedron]

Name: Min
Type: Psychic

I got through the rest of Petalburg Woods and reached Rustboro City (I skipped the Double-Battle Twins because I don't have two battlers yet. Are there any mandatory double battles other than the seventh Gym?) I picked up HM 1 and the Quick Claw and gave them to Zigzagoon and Ralts, respectively, then visited the Rustboro Gym.
The two junior Gym trainers weren't a problem, but Roxanne proved a challenge. Potions flew on both sides, and I only beat Geodude after spamming Double Teams. Even after that, her Nosepass scored a lucky critical hit and knocked Ralts flat on her keister.
I decided to train a bit more before trying her again, so I went to Route 116 and beat all the trainers I could reach. That brought me up to level 15, equalling Nosepass, so I decided to train a bit more against wild pokémon, until I reached level 16. When I did, Ralts learned Teleport, so I rode the move back to the Pokémon Center, healed, and then challenged Roxanne again. This time I was able to defeat her.
When I left the Gym, the Team Magma thug blew past with the stolen Devon Goods, so I healed at the Pokémon Center again and then set off after him. Too late, though, I realized this was going to be another Ralts vs. Poochyena battle! I opened by spamming Double Teams, but he got in a couple Sand-Attacks first. I proceeded to Growl at Poochyena 40 times, but Ralts' accuracy had taken hits, so we struggled with Growl vs. Howl for a while. Every so often Poochyena would Tackle me to see how his Attack was doing. By the time I ran out of Growls, I had gotten his attack pretty low...but then, I still had twenty Teleport PP and about that many Confusions to dump. While I was doing that, Poochyena started Howling unopposed, and before long he was taking off half my life with each Tackle he managed to get through my Double Teams. I lost.
To prepare for the rematch, I headed back down to Petalburg Woods, grabbing the items that you need Cut to reach; then, belatedly recalling that Teleport actually works against wild pokémon, I returned to Route 116, Cut my way onto the plateau and challenged the Schoolboy with the Ralts. I opened against him with nine Double Teams in a row so that I could pretty much ignore his Ralts' actions, then ate through my Teleport PP while his level-10 Ralts struggled to affect me with Confusion (when it wasn't pointlessly Growling.) Finally, with no more Teleports remaining, I used my own Confusion and defeated him.
After that, I went back into Rusturf Tunnel and used up the rest of my Confusion PP beating up Whismur, reaching level 17 in the process. This left me with 6 Double Team PP and 40 Growls. With that arsenal, I stepped up and challenged the Magma Grunt again. I actually had worse luck this time, never getting Poochyena's Attack down very far, but I at least managed to keep him in check, and when I started Struggling, Poochyena didn't have enough of an advantage to overcome my six-level lead and the fact that I had six Double Teams and only four Sand-Attacks. The Magma Grunt finally went down, Mr. Briney got Peeko back, and I got the Devon Goods, a Great Ball, a Letter, and a Pokénav. Nice swag for beating a Magma Grunt, and I deserved it too, even if I'm only keeping half of it.

Team:

http://veekun.com/dex-images/rusa/280.png Ralts L17
Confusion, Growl, Double Team, Teleport
She'll be my only fighter for a while...

http://www.pokemology.com/hosting/Min/Mudkip.gif Mudkip L9
Tackle, Growl, Mud-Slap
HMer. Just wait and see what I have planned! ;)

http://www.pokemology.com/hosting/Min/Zigzagoon.gif Zigzagoon L9
Headbutt, Growl, Tail Whip, Cut
HMer. Just wait and see what I have planned! ;)

http://www.pokemology.com/hosting/Min/Seedot.gif Seedot L9
Bide, Harden, Growth
This guy's only going to serve one purpose: lighting my way through Granite Cave.

Next: Smooth Sailing!

[Chris 2.1]

So when *is* the next psychic type?

Edit: Found out myself. Abra in Granite Cave, Natu, Wobbufet and Girafarig in Safari Zone, Spoink near Lavaridge, Meditite and Chimecho at Mt Pyre, Lunatone/Solrock @ Meteor Falls, Baltoy in the desert.

Hm.

[Poryhedron]

So when *is* the next psychic type?

Edit: Found out myself. Abra in Granite Cave, Natu, Wobbufet and Girafarig in Safari Zone, Spoink near Lavaridge, Meditite and Chimecho at Mt Pyre, Lunatone/Solrock @ Meteor Falls, Baltoy in the desert.

Hm.

I'm not bothering with an Abra, especially since they're mind-bogglingly difficult to catch when you're restricted in what you can use against them. And, you actually missed a Psychic-type, one I am planning on using.

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Name: Min
Type: Psychic

After selling a bunch of worthless items, I headed back south to Mr. Briney's seaside cottage and sought his services in delivering the Letter and Goods. We sped along the waters of Routes 105-6, arriving at Dewford where a most delightful concept was in vogue: "KIND WORLD". I heartily approved.
I trekked up to Granite Cave, where I recieved HM 5 and a warning: it wouldn't work without the local Gym Badge. I taught Flash to Seedot, and visited the Gym. Thanks to my elemental advantage, Dewford Gym was smooth sailing compared to Rustboro. I quickly picked up the KnuckleBadge and then went back to Granite Cave and explored.
Having Seedot's light was very nice. In a lot of my Ruby or Emerald playthroughs lately, I haven't even bothered teaching Flash to anyone, so it was a pleasant surprise to be reminded of how much easier (and more graphically detailed) Granite Cave is with it.
Since this is Ruby and not Sapphire or Emerald, there were no Dark/Ghost-types to annoy me in here. There were some Aron who proved annoyingly resilient, and knew Mud-Slap besides, but I stuck it out and defeated them...and after two such wins, Ralts evolved into Kirlia! ^_^
I delivered the letter, recieved a TM I'll never use, and then returned to Mr. Briney and set off for the distant shore of Slateport. After beating all of the beach and Seashore House trainers, I entered the city itself, and streamlined my party a bit by depositing Seedot. Then I talked to Dock at the shipyard, unlocking the Museum, and headed into the thug-infested center of learning.
I got TM 46 from Mr. My-Poochyena-lost-to-a-Psychic-type-twice, and immediately taught it to Kirlia. Now I had a non-Psychic-type attack to use on Dark-types...but it turned out I needn't have bothered. The two grunts who tried to attack Capt. Stern didn't use Poochyena, and since this is Ruby, that meant they didn't have any Dark-types at all. Much like my last Gym Battle, this Magma encounter was smooth sailing. (What, did you think I was referring to the ocean travel? Silly, that's not a sailboat!)

Team:

http://veekun.com/dex-images/rusa/281.png Kirlia L22
Confusion, Calm Mind, Double Team, Thief
She'll be my only fighter for a while...

http://www.pokemology.com/hosting/Min/Mudkip.gif Mudkip L9
Tackle, Growl, Mud-Slap
HMer. Just wait and see what I have planned! ;)

http://www.pokemology.com/hosting/Min/Zigzagoon.gif Zigzagoon L9
Headbutt, Growl, Tail Whip, Cut
HMer. Just wait and see what I have planned! ;)

Next: Coming Full Circle!

[DaBlackBandit]

So when *is* the next psychic type?

Edit: Found out myself. Abra in Granite Cave, Natu, Wobbufet and Girafarig in Safari Zone, Spoink near Lavaridge, Meditite and Chimecho at Mt Pyre, Lunatone/Solrock @ Meteor Falls, Baltoy in the desert.

Hm.


I hope your going to use Metagross, you could Use Starmie, right?

[Poryhedron]

I hope your going to use Metagross, you could Use Starmie, right?
...Metagross? How exactly would I be able to use Metagross? You can't get a Beldum until you've beaten the Elite Four, and the R/S MTC is cleared when you beat the Elite Four.

[DaBlackBandit]

I hope your going to use Metagross, you could Use Starmie, right?


Oh yeah, I forgot about that.

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Starmie? Slowbro? I hope it's Slowbro it's one of my alltime favorites. Good progress, although I hate Ralts.

[DarkestLight]

o.O..Ummm...thought this was a monotype challenge. Aren't all the psychics listed with the exception of Spoink Dual Types? {I know Abra too..but he already discounted Abra..}

EDIT: Wobbuffet too. Leaving only one type...that I don't remember being able to catch in R/S..O.o I'll just wait until he does it though, cause its Pory and Pory rox like that lol.

[Blademaster]

-Duel types are allowed as long as one of those types is your type.

It's legit.

[Poryhedron]

Starmie? Slowbro? I hope it's Slowbro it's one of my alltime favorites. Good progress, although I hate Ralts.

Aww... ;3; I like Gardevoir. ^_^ Oh well...I'll be getting another battler before the fourth badge, I promise.



o.O..Ummm...thought this was a monotype challenge. Aren't all the psychics listed with the exception of Spoink Dual Types? {I know Abra too..but he already discounted Abra..}

EDIT: Wobbuffet too. Leaving only one type...that I don't remember being able to catch in R/S..O.o I'll just wait until he does it though, cause its Pory and Pory rox like that lol.

There is only one monotype challenge at TPM that forbids dual-types: Crazy's Limited Pure Monotype Challenge for Fire Red/Leaf Green. Everywhere else, dual-types are permitted and even expected. I can use any pokémon that is Psychic-type, regardless of what other type it may have.

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Name: Min
Type: Psychic

Having finished with business in Slateport, I headed north, beating all of the trainers (again, except for the Double-battle Twins on Route 103) and clearing the Trick House. A Youngster on Route 110 had a Poochyena, but being almost twice its level allowed me to beat it easily with Thief. Brendan, on the other hand, was a surprising challenge, since his Grovyle had Pursuit. His Wailmer was also a bit of a pain when it started using Rollout. I Double Teamed three times and it still kept hitting, and I finally had to use a Super Potion and pray it didn't hit a fourth. It didn't.
When I finally reached Mauville, I picked up HM 6, taught Zigzagoon Rock Smash, grabbed a Mach Bike and headed back south.
While I was clearing Cycling Road, Kirlia learned Psychic, which helped against the myriad Magnemite. After I'd beaten all of the Triathletes, I went back to the north end, and then did a speed run through Cycling Road, scoring 9.30 seconds and 0 collisions. I may try for 9.16 later, or I might not bother.
After hopping off Cycling Road at the south end, I headed down to Slateport and used the Itemfinder to find a bunch of nice stuff on the beach. Then, while I was at it, I had Mr. Briney take me back to Dewford where I used Itemfinder some more...and then, while I was there, I withdrew Seedot from the PC and went through the secret area in Granite Cave that you can only access with the Mach Bike.
With that taken care of, I deposited Seedot again, returned to Mauville and defeated Wally in front of the Gym. It was embarrasingly easy; one Thief and his Ralts was down. Then I considered taking on the Gym itself, but the trouble Brendan had given me made me reconsider. I decided to clear the nearby trainers first. I defeated all of the trainers on Route 117 and this side of Route 118, except for the double-battle schoolgirls...and, when I had finished beating the last of them, the Hiker in Rusturf Tunnel, Kirlia evolved into Gardevoir!
With Gardevoir by my side, I entered Mauville Gym and proceeded to clean house. Wattson's trapmaking skill is horribly overrated ingame...I defeated all of the junior trainers without stepping on any switches, and then hit one switch and marched up to Wattson. (I seem to recall it being a bit trickier than that in Emerald...) A couple Calm Minds and I swept Wattson without too much trouble (hilariously, all three of his pokémon got caught by Gardevoir's Synchronize!)
I accepted the Shock Wave TM, and used it on Gardevoir, replacing Thief. Since there aren't any Dark/Ground-types, Shock Wave is always at least as good as Thief against Dark-types, and is better rather often. Plus, it has double the PP, which is kinda important right now with Psychic having only 10. Then I pedaled back to Verdanturf and used Zigzagoon's Rock Smash to open Rusturf Tunnel. I recieved Strength in gratitude, and taught it to Mudkip.
I picked up my rewards (a Repeat Ball and an Exp. Share) for completing Devon's errands, and then called it a day.

Team:

http://veekun.com/dex-images/rusa/282.png Gardevoir L31
Psychic, Calm Mind, Double Team, Shock Wave
She'll be my only fighter for a while...

http://www.pokemology.com/hosting/Min/Mudkip.gif Mudkip L9
Tackle, Growl, Mud-Slap, Strength
HMer. Just wait and see what I have planned! ;)

http://www.pokemology.com/hosting/Min/Zigzagoon.gif Zigzagoon L9
Headbutt, Growl, Rock Smash, Cut
HMer. Just wait and see what I have planned! ;)

Next: My Next Party Member Awaits!

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Gardy is allright, but I despise Ralts and am not to fond of Kirilia. Oh well ^^ you seem to make a good progress, I'm eagerly waiting for your new catch.

[Poryhedron]

Name: Min
Type: Psychic

I returned to Mauville and headed north. I thought about taking on the Winstrates, but decided to save them for later. As with every other double-battler, I also skipped the interviewers Ty and Gabby. I beat every other trainer on the road, though, from Route 111 onto Route 112, back onto Route 111 and then down Route 113 (whoops, skipped the double-battle Twins here, too!) to finally arrive in Fallarbor Town. I healed, picked up and sold the Nugget at the impact crater in town, grabbed TM 28 and taught Dig to Mudkip, and continued on down Route 114, beating trainers as I went.
As I approched Meteor Falls, though, I decided to start skipping more trainers. I was almost to the site of my next catch, and I was eager to make it. I crossed the large bridge, beat the Picnicker on the other side and then tried to skip every other trainer between her and the cave. I got caught by one Hiker, but made it otherwise.
I entered the cave, and met a couple of Zubat before watching the cut scene with Team Magma, Prof. Cosmo and Team Aqua. Shortly after that, I ran into a level 16 Solrock. I sent out Gardevoir, she used Shock Wave...and Solrock fainted.
;3; This is not good...curse my level-35-ness...
I kept looking, and found another Solrock, but it too fell to a single Shock Wave. On the third Solrock I tried Psychic out of desperation, even though I'd done the math and knew it would be stronger even when ineffective, and sure enough the third Solrock fainted as well. It probably didn't help that it was level 14 instead of level 16...
I spent the next few minutes scrambling all around the Meteor Falls cave. What I was looking for was a Solrock with high enough HP and SDF IVs to survive a Shock Wave. What I ended up finding was a Solrock that was level 18 instead of level 16...and this one took a Shock Wave and held on with 3 HP. I sighed with relief, tossed an Ultra Ball that Zigzagoon had found some time ago, and finally caught myself a Solrock.

Team:

http://veekun.com/dex-images/rusa/338.png Solrock L18
Rock Throw, Tackle, Confusion, Harden
Should come in handy against the Fire, Normal and Flying Gyms.

http://veekun.com/dex-images/rusa/282.png Gardevoir L35
Psychic, Calm Mind, Double Team, Shock Wave
The first, and still the strongest.

http://www.pokemology.com/hosting/Min/Mudkip.gif Mudkip L9
Tackle, Dig, Mud-Slap, Strength
HMer. Just wait and see what I have planned! ;)

http://www.pokemology.com/hosting/Min/Zigzagoon.gif Zigzagoon L9
Headbutt, Growl, Rock Smash, Cut
HMer. Just wait and see what I have planned! ;)

Next: Whole Lotta Trainin' Goin' On!

[Poryhedron]

I'm actually kinda glad I took so long to update this...it means I didn't lose any posts when we moved back to vB and lost a week's worth of activity.

Name: Min
Type: Psychic

The first thing I did with Solrock was head back to Route 113 and collect ash. I also battled the double-battle Twins on that Route. I raised Solrock against the wild pokémon until I had collected enough Ash to get Blue and Yellow Flutes. Then I went back down Route 114, battled the trainers I had skipped, passed through Meteor Falls and battled my way down Route 115 to Rustboro. I made a quick stop in Route 104 to battle the Twins there, then passed through Rusturf Tunnel and cleared Route 116's double-battle schoolgirls and Route 103's Twins.
Returning to Mauville, I headed north again and battled Gabby and Ty, then climbed Mt. Chimney and defeated Team Magma there. Then I climbed down Jagged Pass, entered Lavaridge and took on Flannery's Gym. As I'd hoped, Solrock clobbered all of the Fire-types there with its Rock Throw, earning me the Heat Badge with ease.
I left Lavaridge, and rode the Cable Car back up to Mt. Chimney to battle the trainers up there and buy a ton of Lava Cookies. Then, just to be a completionist, I went back down Jagged Pass, since I don't have an Acro Bike and it's not possible to fight all of the trainers in one trip without it. I beat the trainer I'd missed last time, then left the area (really this time) and headed south.
I returned to Petalburg and challenged Norman's Gym, again relying on the Rock-type in my party. I made sure to battle all seven junior trainers, padding Solrock's level nicely; I knew I'd need to be strong because at least one of Norman's pokémon had Faint Attack.
Norman's first Slaking spammed Yawn like crazy. Every single time it acted it used Yawn, despite the fact that if I ever decided not to blow my Blue Flute it would be a waste of a move. I defeated the Slaking without much fuss, but (and this is probably what Norman was going for) its last Yawn took effect right as Vigoroth took the stage, giving Vigoroth a free Faint Attack on Solrock while I played the Blue Flute again.
Vigoroth only got the one attack, because next turn I used a Rock Slide that took off just over half its life and made it flinch, and a second one finished it off. Then I finished off the other Slaking with similar ease, despite the fact that it, too, used Faint Attack after getting its Focus Punch foiled only once.
I picked up Surf, taught it to Zigzagoon and called it a day.

Team:

http://veekun.com/dex-images/rusa/282.png Gardevoir L36
Psychic, Calm Mind, Double Team, Shock Wave
My first battler. Temporarily overshadowed by Solrock the Gym Crusher.

http://veekun.com/dex-images/rusa/338.png Solrock L39
Rock Throw, Rock Slide, Confusion, Fire Spin
Should come in handy against the Fire, Normal and Flying Gyms.

http://www.pokemology.com/hosting/Min/Zigzagoon.gif Zigzagoon L9
Surf, Growl, Rock Smash, Cut
HMer. Just wait and see what I have planned! ;)

http://www.pokemology.com/hosting/Min/Mudkip.gif Mudkip L9
Tackle, Dig, Mud-Slap, Strength
HMer. Just wait and see what I have planned! ;)

Next: Another Catch?

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Since this stupid new board deleted my long update (+start) post I'll shall now retype.

Well, I looked over the types and selected Bug, Steel, Ground, Rock, Dark and Poison. So I though, Dark is overused, Poison is a bit boring in RSE, Bug failed me once, since I haven't retook it. Steel is only available in Granite cave (with Aron) as is Rock. So Ground it was. Strangely, it evolved into a Rock MTC...Go fish.

Name: Sandy
Type: Rock
Reason: They're solid.
Badges: 6
Progress:

So I started out and named myself Sandy. Uninspired and the only Ground-esk name I could come up with. I proceeded and took Mudkip (duh), trained up, beat rival, yadayadayada (no real explaination here, since it's not a Ground MTC). I went further and defeated Team Aqua twice, then hurried into Rustboro and trained some more. Mudkip evolved and learned Mudshot.

I entered the gym and disposed of the gymtrainers with ease. Next up was Roxanne.

Roxanne: Yeah, Mudshot on Geodude, Mudshot twice on Nosepass, yay badge!

I picked up the favor by Mr.Birttany and sailed to Dewford. I arrived in Granite cave and started training some more, delivered the letter, picked up Steelwing and decided to challenge the gym. Three steps before the entrance I ran into a Geodude. 'Hey! Geodude is ground AND rock! I'll train him'. Thus, caught him, raised him back at Rusturf Tunnel and sailed back to Dewford when he reached l.15. I decided to train him some more in Granite cave.

When training in Granite cave, I faced an Aron. 'Hey, another Rock pokemon!' So I thought. If I did a rock challenge from the beginning I would have been obligated to start the 'real' challenge at Dewford, where I would capture my first rock pokemon obtainable. So technically I didn't do anything wrong with my starter pokemon. With a big smile on my face, because of my own cleverness and luck, I started the rock challenge from that moment.

Training up Aron was big deal. He didn't raise that easy as Geodude, AT ALL! I even had to sail to Slateport and defeat the beach trainers there, before coming back to Dewford and facing a gym who had tons of advantage over me. I got rid of the gymtrainers with difficulty, but it worked.

Brawly: Yeah Brawly. I scored some lucky hits with Magnitude from Geodude and managed to obtain the badge, since Aron got smacked with one low kick. YAY badge!

So, I sailed back to Slateport, entered the museum at once and defeated Team Aqua again, then more training, Trick House #1, defeated rival, more training, arrived in Mauville, more training, more training, defeated Winstrates, defeated Wally, won Tough Contest with Aron, received bike, obtained HM06 and entered the gym. Yeah, Geodude had evolved by then and Magnitude defeated them all.

Wattson: Yeah, Magnitude x3. YAY badge.

So yeah, received HM04 by using Rocksmash in the tunnel, grabbed the blackglasses and reached Route111, did some more training, got Soothsack and finally arrived in Fallarbor town. Did some more training on my way to Meteor Falls and Aron finally evolved! (Note to self: Aron is a bitch to train, never train him again.) Skipped one Hiker and entered Falls.

Yeah, Team Aqua did another Cameo, I picked up the Hidden Nugget and so on. Captured my new pokemon!! Jubbles, the Lunatone! Trained him up (a whole lot easier then Aron), defeated the Hiker, trained in Route 115 and went up to Mt.Chimney.

So yeah, Team Aqua was easy, although Archie's Golbat, bit my Lunatone to death. After that Lairon defeated everything. More training, more training down Jagged pass, reached Lavaridge, defeated Gymtrainers.

Flannery: Yeah easy, Rockthrow disposed of the entire party. YAY for Jubbles! YAY for badge!

Went to the dessert, picked up Root fossil, picked up Sandstorm, revived Lilleep, starting training him with exp share and decided to drop Graveler. He had reached his full potential since I have no means of trading. Yeah, Lileep required alot of exp so I couldn't handle that many pokemon. Back in Petalburg, defeated the gymtrainers at Norman's gym. The old man himself was up next.

Norman: Yeah so Dad fell quite easy. I wouldn't have moved to Hoenn for opening a gym with only such skills..Lol. More rock throw and confusion work from Lunatone, Lileep sucking up the exp. YAY badge!

Picked up Surf from Wally's parents and cleared out the sea from petalburg to Slateport, meanwhile picking up TM13 and thus teaching Lunatone Icebeam. Decided to drop Lileep aswell, I realised that Rockslide and Recover both needed Breeding and my Lileep was male...Oh well, he was to slow to train anyway. Checked my PokeNav and defeated all available trainers.

Then crossed the sea at Route 118, trained up, cleared out Weather station, received Castform, dropped Castform, caught Tropius as HMer and entered Fortree. Then, Route 120, picked up Devonscope after defeating Kecleon, defeated Gymtrainers and finally Winona.

Winona: Yeah, Icebeam, Rockthrow, finished. YAY badge!

The, more training, Lairon evolved!! Reached Lilycove, defeated Rival for last time, received Lumberry from the 'T' guy, planted it (very good berry), watered it and entered the safarizone. I caught myself a Rhyhorn in the Safari zone and started training it up with my Double battle method. (For those of you who don't know what it is, it's just defeated Ty and Gabby over and over again with a strong pokemon and a weak pokemon. Lightningrod really helped me here, since both pokemon got rid of Exploud and then Magneton was a piece of cake.) Did so until Rhyhorn was l.30 and then entered the Trickhouse. Did Trickhouse #2 and decided to call it a day. Saved.

Pokemon:

Ragnarak (Aggron)http://veekun.com/dex-images/emerald/306.png
********
- Level: 45
- Nature: Relaxed (+Def, -Spd)
- Trait: Sturdy
- Moves: Headbutt | Metal Claw| Protect | Irontail
This is the powerhouse and physical wall of the team.

Jubbles (Lunatone)http://veekun.com/dex-images/emerald/337.png
*******
- Level: 44
- Nature: Lax (+Def, -Sp.Def)
- Trait: Levitate
- Moves: Psychic | Rockthrow | Icebeam | Hypnosis
Special Attacker of the team, in a Rockteam this is highly needed.

Icarus (Rhyhorn)http://veekun.com/dex-images/emerald/111.png
******
- Level: 30
- Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -Sp.atk)
- Trait: Lightningrod
- Moves: Stomp | Tail Whip | Rock Blast | Scary Face
Will be the sweeper with attacks like Earthquake, etc.

HMer (Linoone)
Surf | Strenght | Cut | Rocksmash
Will be replaced by Wailmer

HMer (Tropius)
Secret Power | Fly | Razorleaf | Stomp
Will receive Rocksmash and cut aswell.

Pokemon previously owned: Graveler, Lileep.

Anycomments?

[Poryhedron]

Wow, you just barreled through that, didn't you?

[DarkestLight]

Well, he did have the unabridged version up. Nevertheless, I was hoping he'd reach the Elite 4, and save right at Steven. That, to me, would have been funny.

But yeah, speedy over here flew right through it.

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Well I had played until Norman in one day, since I was sick and couldn't do much. After that I posted, but the board changed fucked things up. Meanwhile I had proceeded and yeah I didn't feel like posting because of this new board thingy, then after some more playing I finally updated and yeah, 'twas a long post. My apologies.

[Poryhedron]

I'm not slow, I'm just velocity-challenged!

Name: Min
Type: Psychic

Before doing anything else, I used my new Surf to retrieve the three items hidden in Petalburg. Then I grabbed the one hidden in Route 104. I decided to save the northern reaches of Route 115, as well as Routes 105 through 109, for later. I did take the time, though, to visit the Trick House (getting a perfect 9.16 seconds on Cycling Road on the way) and clear the second, third, and fourth challenges.
Then it was off toward Fortree. I crossed the river in Route 118, beat the trainers here, went north and defeated the entire Mimic Circle. Shortly after trouncing the last of them, on my way out of the large patch of tall grass they perform in, I ran across a Tropius! I'd been planning on catching one, but I'd never expected to find one this early! I gleefully caught it and loaded it with HMs; aside from being my Flyer, it is also replacing both Seedot and Zigzagoon (mostly.)
I was getting low on PP, so I had to skip some trainers to reach the Weather Institute. I rested, then went back south to clear the skipped trainers before kicking Team Magma out of the Institute.
I deposited Castform and the Mystic Water in their respective PCs and healed before battling Brendan; he was much easier this time than last time. I taught Fly to Tropius, and then continued on through Fortree to Route 120, where I showed Steven an impressive display of cunning in turning Kecleon's Special Ability against itself, accepted the Devon Scope from him and headed back to Fortree to challenge Winona's Gym.
I breezed through the junior trainers and door puzzles, then took on Winona. For the third and final time, Solrock's type gave it an easy edge...except against Skarmory, a problem I solved with Gardevoir's Shock Wave.
Now able to fly, I celebrated by picking up the Amulet Coin, Sludge Bomb, and Return, and then cleared the fifth Trick House challenge just for the heck of it.

Team:

http://veekun.com/dex-images/rusa/338.png Solrock L43
Rock Throw, Rock Slide, Confusion, Fire Spin
Came in handy against the Fire, Normal and Flying Gyms.

http://veekun.com/dex-images/rusa/282.png Gardevoir L41
Psychic, Shock Wave, Double Team, Calm Mind
My first battler. Temporarily overshadowed by Solrock the Gym Crusher.

http://www.pokemology.com/hosting/Min/Zigzagoon.gif Zigzagoon L9
Surf, Growl, Rock Smash, Cut
Largely replaced by Tropius; will hang on as long as it still has a monopoly on Surf.

http://www.pokemology.com/hosting/Min/Mudkip.gif Mudkip L9
Tackle, Dig, Mud-Slap, Strength
Won't be getting Surf. ;)

http://www.pokemology.com/hosting/Min/Tropius.gif Tropius L25
Fly, Flash, Cut, Rock Smash
It even makes Julienne Fries! Well, okay, no it doesn't.

Next: The Changing of the Guard!

[DarkestLight]

LOL.
Tropius: Outta my way small fires, its MY time to shine!
Zig and Mudkip: ._. ._.

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Name: Sandy
Type: Rock
Reason: They're solid.
Badges: 8
Progress:

Yup so I grabbed my l.30 Rhydon and trained some more. Cleared out Mt.Pyre on the inside and outside, grabbed the orb and gave chase to Team Aqua. Aqua base, fight, fight, fight, teaching Dig to Icarus and finally getting some work done. So once defeated, I had to cross the sea...

Basically Icarus died from any water attacks with a higher base power then 35, so it was pretty pointless in training him, but I did. Loads of Revives and Lemonades, but I did it. Cleared out Shoal Cave and various water routes, only to arrive in Mossdeep city where I visited Steven and received Dive and a Kingsrock. Proceeded to the gym, sweeped out the poorly defended Psychic pokemon with Icarus and healed, ready for the twins.

Liza and Tate: Yeah, Lunatone and Aggron vs Lunatone and Solrock. Jubbles (my Lunatone) did Hypnosis on enemy Lunatone, Solrock did 2/5 HP Flamethrower on Aggron, Aggron did Iron tail on Solrock, solrock died. Then, Lunatone slept, my Lunatone did Icebeam and Aggron did Metal Claw. YAY! Badge.

Then some more training over water, did some Dive work, picking up the coloured shards. Then paid a visit to Sootopolis Pokecenter and picked up Brick Break. Finally arrived at Aqua cave, did them in again, revived Kyogre, flew to Sootopolis, defeated Kyogre, did some more training and challenged Wallace. (Not before finishing off the Gymtrainers ofcourse, but you should know by now.)

Wallace: This was my hardest battle so far. Rhydon got sweeped by one waterpulse from Luvdisc *flinch*. Then Lunatone got rid of most pokemon using Psychic. Dreaded Milotic came out. Hypnosis, Psychic, Psychic, Hypnosis, Psychic, dead Milotic. Only Whiscash was left, fainted from two icebeams. Hurray! 8 badges!

So I figured, what to do now? I planted some berries, since I received a Lum (heals all status!!!) berry from a guy in Lilycove and decided to do a contest. Caught myself various pokemon, but chose Wingull in the end. I blended pink pokeblocks fur cuteness, give him all he could eat and defeated Normal, Super and Hyper contest with it. Master failed. I had Attract on my movepool, but it sucked in contest and looked up only to find that Pelliper can have Watersport! I brought a Heartscale and flew to Fallarbor. Big dissapointment: Only Pelliper can learn it not Wingull and he was l.14. Hmm. Exp.Share and finished up the last Trickhouse challenges. Wingull evolved, taught him Watersport and won the Master Contest! Hurray! So far for my contest intermezzo.

So now I'm training up my Rhydon to l.52 for EQ, then I'm going to clear out all the oceans and start my way up to Victory road.

Pokemon:

Ragnarak (Aggron)http://veekun.com/dex-images/emerald/306.png
********
- Level: 48
- Nature: Relaxed (+Def, -Spd)
- Trait: Sturdy
- Moves: Headbutt | Metal Claw| Aerial Ace | Irontail
This is the powerhouse and physical wall of the team.

Jubbles (Lunatone)http://veekun.com/dex-images/emerald/337.png
*******
- Level: 50
- Nature: Lax (+Def, -Sp.Def)
- Trait: Levitate
- Moves: Psychic | Explosion | Icebeam | Hypnosis
Special Attacker of the team, in a Rockteam this is highly needed.

Icarus (Rhyhorn)http://veekun.com/dex-images/emerald/111.png
******
- Level: 47
- Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -Sp.atk)
- Trait: Lightningrod
- Moves: Stomp | Dig | Rock Blast | Horn Drill
Yeah keeping him Rhydon until he reaches l.52: EQ.

HMer (Wailmer)
Surf | Dive | Waterfall | Rocksmash
My ticket to underwater resorts.

HMer (Tropius)
Secret Power | Fly | Strenght | Cut
Usefull indeed.

Pokemon previously owned: Graveler, Lileep.

Any Comments?

[Poryhedron]

Name: Min
Type: Psychic

I headed down Route 120, beating all of the trainers, and then started on Route 121, until I spotted the Team Magma members gathering to go to Mt. Pyre. After they left, I ducked into the Safari Zone. Solrock got me through the three Gyms it was meant to; now I needed to collect the team that would take me through the Elite Four. First on my list: Girafarig, the Psychic team's perfect answer to Ghost-types.
I walked up to the counter...and was told I lacked a Pokéblock Case. Sighing, I stepped outside, flew to Slateport and picked one up. While I was there, I decided I might as well go ahead and try using Pokéblocks for this...Girafarig would need to get mileage out of Shadow Ball, so I decided to use Red Pokéblocks to attract one with a Nature favoring Attack. I crossed the contest hall to the Berry Blender, tossed in one of my eight Cheri Berries and blended a Red Pokéblock (for attracting Safari Zone pokémon, Level and Feel don't much matter.) Then I flew back to Fortree, made my way back into the Safari Zone, put the Pokéblock in the feeder and started looking.
I didn't fare very well. It was ignorant of me to make only one Pokéblock, for one thing. For another, Girafarig seem to be a bit more shy-and able to break out of Safari Balls-than I was expecting. When I met my first, I crept closer to her once and then threw a Ball. She broke out and then ran. After that, I always tried to creep closer twice; some fled after the first, some fled after the second, and the rest fled after breaking out of a single ball. The only ones that didn't run from me were the ones I ran from because they were male; I'm using this Girafarig against Phoebe and I don't need Sableye infatuating it.
After I ran out of steps, I returned to Rustboro, grabbed the Wailmer Pail and planted all seven of my remaining Cheri Berries in the loamy soil on the Route. I watered them lovingly and wound up with twenty-one berries. Then I flew back to Slateport and blended fourteen of them, saving seven just in case my second try at the Safari Zone went as splendidly as the first.
This time I had a bit better luck, and I finally managed to catch a Girafarig. With that settled, I ran around the place, collecting items and catching a Doduo, an Oddish and a Psyduck just for fun.
On my way out of the Safari Zone, I deposited Solrock. Where I was going, I would want an open slot...

Team:

http://veekun.com/dex-images/rusa/282.png Gardevoir L44
Psychic, Shock Wave, Double Team, Calm Mind
My senior battler. I'm toying with the idea of replacing Shock Wave with Thunderbolt.

http://veekun.com/dex-images/rusa/203.png Girafarig L25
Astonish, Confusion, Stomp, Odor Sleuth
Anti-Ghost Personnel. Will be getting Shadow Ball.

http://www.pokemology.com/hosting/Min/Zigzagoon.gif Zigzagoon L9
Surf, Growl, Rock Smash, Cut
Largely replaced by Tropius; will hang on as long as it still has a monopoly on Surf.

http://www.pokemology.com/hosting/Min/Mudkip.gif Mudkip L9
Tackle, Dig, Mud-Slap, Strength
Won't be getting Surf. ;)

http://www.pokemology.com/hosting/Min/Tropius.gif Tropius L25
Fly, Flash, Cut, Rock Smash
It even makes Julienne Fries! Well, okay, no it doesn't.

Next: A Spiritual Journey!

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

So Solrock is gone now or just temporairly deposited?

[Poryhedron]

I'm not planning on using Solrock again. It was just to help Gardevoir through those Gyms until I could make these late-game catches.

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Strange. All that wasted exp.