Still didn't really answer my question though... sorry I had the wrong number of Pokemon. Well, I could have gotten...

Rattata
Raticate
Jigglypuff
Wigglytuff
Clefairy
Clefable
Meowth
Persian

... before the Rock Tunnel, if I'm only allowed normal types. Am I missing some? Anyways, that would require 2 moon stones, also.

But I already fought my way through the Rock Tunnel.

Right now I just beat the Rocket Game Corner, and I am trying to choose a good third Pokemon for my team. I've now got Clefable lv41 and Raticate lv38. Porygon is 6,500 coins, which is way more than I have (only 4,000 coins at this point, tops). Debating which one to go with. Hm. I don't want to wait for Snorlax, either...

So yeah, there's my update. My friend joined me with fire types today ^_^ I'll keep you guys posted on his slow, dedicated process as well. Other than that, I guess I'm sort of a loner in this challenge..?