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4th Gen Nuzlocke Challenge Thread!

Feeling ready to take on Eterna Forest, I finished up with the trainers on Route 205 and headed on. I met up with Cheryl and took heavy advantage of her healing gift, training up my team quite vigorously (by my standards, lol). I didn't catch anything while there (a Wurmple and Silcoon on first encounter; not worth it imo). I made sure everyone was on level 25 before departing with Cheryl and leaving the forest. (Everyone except Avery, who I'm hesitating about training further now that I have Floona...) It was on the other half of Route 205 that tragedy struck. I was training Christophe, who didn't get much experience in Eterna Forest, and everything seemed fine. I came across a Pachirisu and was using Mega Drain to slowly sap its health.. I was a bit distracted (the X-Files was on). The next thing I knew, Christophe had fainted, fallen in a manner I don't exactly know... ): I was hoping he would be some sort of fancy gentleman Roserade one day. He helped me greatly, especially against Roark, and he will be missed.
Disheartened, I made it to Eterna City, received Cut from Cynthia, BS'd around in the Underground, and grinded a bit more in Route 211/Mt. Coronet. I KO'd the Ponyta I found on Route 211, but caught the Chingling (Rin) I found in Mt. Coronet. Finally, I decided it was high time to fight Gardenia. Quickly disposing of the four gym trainers, I was face to face with the Grass-type fanatic. Her team was easily squashed with Floona's Gust and Goku's Flame Wheel. I received the Forest Badge and am now getting ready to explore the Old Chateau and rescue the bike-shop owner.

;391; Goku, level 26
;404; Lex, level 25
;422; Zoey, level 25
;425; Floona, level 25
;397; Avery, level 19
;399; Slavka, level 4 (HM Slave)

;074; Brock, level 8
;095; Metalix, level 10
;433; Rin, level 13

;406; Christophe, level 4 - level 21
 
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bbbrrritcold

Crazy Trainer
Tragedy struck in Chuck's gym.
And I say tragedy since I was willing to lose Victor and, in all honesty, I hate the Geodude family so Cecelia wasn't that much of a loss.
Anyway, I was going through the trainers with Jenna (Crobat) and Gideon (Pidgeotto). I was about to fight a guy who had Hitmonchan. I figured that even an elemental punch wouldn't 1HKO Gideon and it was bound to have lower Sp. Def that Def., so in Gideon went. Hitmonchan Fire Punched him, twice, burning him the second time. The burn damage killed him...which is truly sad because, had it not, a quick attack would have finished Hitmonchan. RIP Gideon, Lvl 2 - 29.
I wanted to get unique revenge on Chuck's gym. So, after training everyone (but Amy (Poliwhirl), since she wasn't going to be in the party) to 30, I went back.
Nick (Tauros) took out his Primeape with two Zen Headbutts while it attempted to Double Team/Focus Punch me. I then switched in AgentSmith (Magneton) for Poliwrath. A paralyzing Thundershock and a Charge Beam later, I had beaten Chuck with two pokémon weak against fighting. And revenge was sweet.
I then collected the potion that I had neglected and flew back to save Amphy. Baoba called me about the Safari Zone, so I headed there, training Amy on the way. I knocked out the Golbat that I found in the Cliff Edge Cave, but I did catch two others. While I still can't seem to get a Herracross to save my life (next attempt is route 44!) and instead got a Ledyba (Joseph, Boxed), I was very pleased with the female Vulpix (Beans, boxed for now) I found on route 48. I shall explore the Safari Zone next before I train Amy and Beans to beat Jasmine. And Serenity (Quagsire), but she could probably already solo the gym with some luck.

Progress: 5 badges.
Current Team:
;061; Amy - Lvl 29
;128; Nick - Lvl 30
;176; Silver - Lvl 30
;169; Jenna - Lvl 30
;153; Timas - Lvl 30
;195; Serenity - Lvl 30

Boxed but Noteworthy:
;015; Bella - Lvl 21
;037; Beans - Lvl 24
;082; AgentSmith - Lvl 30

Deceased:
;180; Victor - Lvl 16 - 20
;074; Cecelia - Lvl 3 - 24
;017; Gideon - Lvl 2 - 29

I have two questions now...
Question: is it considered cheating if I take my Magneton to Pearl to make it a Magnezone?
Just wondering. I was planning on allowing trading with myself for trade evolutions, so I was just wondering. If it is not, I'll probably also attach a Dawn Stone to it when trading it back to make Silver a Togekiss. Or not. Haven't decided that one yet.
Question: what is the consensus on the Safari Zone? Is it one entity or multiple places?
I have seen both, but I want to know if one use is more widespread and whatnot. Then again, I am pretty happy with my current team thanks to my newest addition, so I may not even train anything I might find, but I was wondering nonetheless.
 
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ashgirl92

Blazing Glory...
After I received Fly and the Secret Potion, I headed back to Olivine City, where I began to climb the Lighthouse. At the top, Jasmine gave Ampy the medicine and left after he was completely healed. Instead of going directly to the gym, I decided to fly to Cherrygrove City.

There, I utilized Surf to obtain all the items that was not accessible to me earlier in my journey. I traveled through several towns, and blazed through the trainers in the lower depths of Union Cave. I even went to Route 35 to battle the three trainers there. I ended my exploring on Route 47, where I plan to train a little and then proceed to the Safari Zone.

Current Team:

;079; Sadie Lvl 35
;181; Chase Lvl 35
;156; Quill Lvl 33
;197; Isabel Lvl 33
;214; Vinny Lvl 33
 

shadow_wolf

Well-Known Member
Just started a Nuzlocke on Silver.
Rules
Must nickname all Pokemon
No Duplicates - even within evolutionary family
No Pidgeys (use on every run!)
Shiny Clause
Can Only buy 10 balls and 5 healing items at a time.

Anyway, started my game with a Totodile, who I named Nipper. Proceeded with the complusory Storyline. Manged to catch a Spearow, named Wingman on Route 46 and a Weedle, Stingers, on Route 30.
Just reached Violet City where I saved.

Current Team
;158; Nippers - Lvl 10
;021; Wingman - lvl 8
;014; Stingers - lvl 7
 
Well I've done a lot of little things since I last posted, so I'll just bullet them instead of typing out some tl;dr paragraphs.

-Visited the Old Chateau, got some items, KO'd a Gastly (too attached to Floona right now, but I'll probably come to regret it)
-Ran Team Galactic out of Eterna City by beating Jupiter (her Skuntank was annoying, as always)
-Rescued the bike-shop owner and received a bike
-Zipped through Route 206/Cycling Road (to return to Wayward Cave later)
-Caught a Ponyta (Firefly)
-Revived my Skull Fossil in Oreburgh to be gifted with Roland, the Cranidos. Started to train him, but changed my mind
-Met Cyrus in Mt. Coronet, and caught a Meditite (Shiva) on ROute 208 (also started to train, but changed my mind)
-Did some junk in Hearthome City and beat my rival
-Box'd the Happiny egg
-Returned to Wayward Cave, where I obtained Doutaku, the Bronzor
-Escorted Mira out of Wayward Cave, while training Doutaku and the others
-Zoey evolved into Gastrodon
-Headed back to Hearthome and Route 209 where I caught a Mime Jr. (Mimey)
-At the Lost Tower, I took a moment to mourn for Christophe, my lost Budew
-Evolved Lex into Luxray and obtained the HM Strength
-Left Doutaku at the Solaceon Daycare while I explored the Solaceon RUins
-Headed north to Route 210, where I caught a Kricketune (Nando)
-Evolved Floona in Drifblim once she learned Omnious Wind
-Picked up Doutaku and went east to Veilstone
-Decided I wasn't ready for Maylene and began grinding on Route 214
-Caught a Hippopotas (Hepa) in the Ruin Maniac Tunnel (with only a 5% encounter rate, wow!), but KO'd the Stunky on Route 214
-Caught a Girafarig (Rodette) at the Valor Lakefront and hatched my Happiny egg (Eggette) (lol originality)
-Reached Pastoria City

My Pokemon are decently leveled enough to take on both Maylene and Crasher Wake, but I want to train more (I'm mostly worried about Fantina right now, actually). So I plan on battling my way through Route 212, and then I'll fight 'em all (or whenever Doutaku learns Gyro Ball and I let it evolve).

;391; Goku, level 34
;405; Lex, level 35
;423; Zoey, level 34
;426; Floona, level 34
;436; Doutaku, level 33
;399; Slavka, level 4 (HM Slave)

;074; Brock, level 8
;095; Metalix, level 10
;433; Rin, level 13
;397; Avery, 19
;077; Firefly, 14
;408; Roland, 22
;307; Shiva, 19
;439; Mimey, 16
;402; Nando, 19
;449; Hepa, 22
;203; Rodette, 21
;440; Eggette, 1

;406; Christophe, level 4 - level 21
 

Eivui

Uses of Psychics
I recently started a Nuzlocke Run of Platinum, something I've tried before but never finished, so I'm looking to keep going.

In addition to the traditional rules, I added that if I encounter a shiny (possible but improbable), I may capture it, but may not use it unless it is the first encounter (extremely improbable)

So I started off, naming my male character Noah. Rival was Jake (not a big fan of naming the rival Douche or whatever). Got Chimchar (used the least out of all of them), named it Nicaragua, and defeated Jake's Piplup.

I then Proceeded to Sandgem Town, where I got the Pokèdex! I headed back to home after buying a few P-o-k-accent E-balls, and captured a Starly named America. I also got a Bidoof from Lake Verity named Cuba.

I returned to Route 202, where I defeated a Bidoof out of anger that it wasn't a Shinx. I got the Pokètch, Old Rod, and met Looker in Jubelife. At Route 204, I met a Budew, named Britain. In the Ravaged Path, I got absolutely nothing.

I progressed forward to Oreburgh, but in the cave, I met a Psyduck named Canada. It was boxed. I arrived in Oreburgh, caught a Machop in Route 207, and it was dubbed Russia. I also met a Zubat in the mines, who was dubbed France. I the trained up my team of America, Britain, and Nicaragua, as well as Russia, who I debated not using, as during the training Nicaragua had evolved.

I then challenged the Gym, who I defeated easily using my numerous type-effective Pokèmon. I then decided to trade Marcie or whatever her name was my Machop in exchange for her Abra, which proved to be a mistake, as her Abra doesn't obey me, so I boxed it for later.

I then went back to Jubelife, and headed north to Ravaged Path to the second part of Route 204, where I accidently defeated a Bidoof. I defeated the Galactic Grunts in the fields, and slathered Honey on the tree. I then went to the Windworks, where I captured a Shinx, and then I battled all the Galactic Grunts in the Windworks.

After narrowly defeating Mars without a loss (Nicaragua came close, though, but Mach Punch saved him). I then stopped and saved for the night.

TD;LR: I'm currently preparing to depart for Eterna City. Have obtained the Coal Badge and beaten Mars.

;391; Nicaragua (17)
Doing well so far, definitely a powerhouse.

;397; America (16)
Definitely good, usually finishing off foes in a single shot

;406; Britain (16)
Probably the weakest link, needs evolving, but doing fairly well.

;399; Cuba (2)
HM Slave, nothing to see here.

;418; NewZealand(11)
Considering using this

;041; France (6)

;403; Germany (11)
May use this, but unsure.

;054; Canada (5)
Again, possible team member.

;064; Kazza (16)
I'd like to use this, but it won't obey me.

No deaths yet!

So, the Question is, which box member should I add to my team? I'd like to use Kazza, but he isn't obeying me, so if I do use him (which I probably will) I must wait 'till I get the next Gym Badge.
 

bbbrrritcold

Crazy Trainer
So, the Question is, which box member should I add to my team? I'd like to use Kazza, but he isn't obeying me, so if I do use him (which I probably will) I must wait 'till I get the next Gym Badge.

Personally, I thing that NewZeland sounds like the best choice, especially since it can learn pursuit and crunch, which would be helpful for the third gym in Platinum. But that is just me.

Good luck!
 

Grassmen

Novice Breeder

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Since completing my LG Nuzlocke at the end of last week, I've started a HG run. I started with Cole the Cyndaquil, but it lost to Falkner's Pidgeotto in pretty much the same way I lost Fry the Charmeleon in my LG run; tackle misses, the foe about to faint gets a crit (in this case, gust). Pidgeotto then died to an earlier burn.

I've had a fair bit of luck Pokemon wise, mainly with Herali. I also have a Stantler in my box (actually caught before the 3rd gym, which is pretty rare). Hovver was caught using Rock Smash and repelling the wild pokemon just in the cave, so that wasn't really luck, but just strategy so that I wouldn't end up with another run infested by Geodude and Zubat.

Overall, I've had three deaths so far. Cole, then Wampi the Wooper against Bugsy's Scyther, and later, Chomp the Rattata, who fell to a critical confusion from a trainer's Kadabra. This is about the same death count I'd experienced at this point in LG. Mainly due to stupid decisions and the 'no grinding' rule I'm using. Wampi was only Level 11, so it was silly of me to think it could survive Scyther's U-turn, even at full health and under normal conditions.

I've just beaten Whitney to earn my third badge. Oddly, she was by far the easiest gym leader I've faced so far, but I suppose that was because I actually had a team able to face her. Hovver took down Clefairy with mutliple Rock Smashes (the 100% defense drop given by Serene Grace works wonders), and of course, Herali's Brick Break tore Miltank to pieces.

I have more Pokemon in boxes, but none of them really fit the team, so I'm leaving a spot open for now. Once the main adventure is complete, I'm (crazily), attempting a Battle Frontier Nuzlocke using all survivors of this Nuzlocke and my LG adventure. It's going to mean training a lot of the pokemon who weren't used during the main adventures.
 
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TRO's Gym Leader Saga (Because I obtained badges 3-6 in quick succession):

When I felt trained enough (everyone at level 35), I took on Crasher Wake (before Maylene because it was just the direction I happened to be traveling). I took down his Floatzel and Gyarados with Lex's Spark and his Quagsire with Floona (just to avoid Ground type attacks). After winning, I realized the TG event isn't triggered until you help Lucas/Dawn in Veilstone (and here I thought I was saving time) so I traveled back to Veilstone. Maylene was incredibly easy as well. With Doutaku the Bronzong and Floona the Drifblim on my side, she fell easily.

I helped Lucas get his PokeDex back, obtained Fly, went back to Pastoria, fought my rival and won with no issues, and scared off that one TG member outside Lake Valor. Cynthia appeared and gave me the Secret Potion and from then on made me her *****.
I fought through the fog and made it to Celestic Town, where I ran off Team Galactic once again. Cynthia's grandmother gave me Surf and to use it, I needed Fantina's badge.

So I flew to Hearthome City, took care of all the gym trainers, before facing Fantina. She didn't give me too much trouble, except Drifblim with its high HP. I had Lex's Crunch and Doutaku's Extrasensory (for Gengar) on my side. I beat her and obtained the Relic Badge. With the ability to Surf, I took some time to travel around Sinnoh, accessing new places due to Surf and getting helpful items here and there. After the detour, I Surfed my way to Canalave City.

Once again I encounted my rival, but he was no match for my decently leveled Pokemon. They weren't leveled enough for my taste (I'm trying to increase them 5 levels between gym battles so they end up at 55 after Volkner) so I traveled to Iron Island. I spent a while there grinding as Riley helpfully healed my Pokemon. We got rid of the Galactic Grunts and Riley gave me a (unfortunately unusable) Riolu egg.

I then went back to Canalave to fight Byron. All of his Pokemon were OHKO'd by either Goku or Zoey, and with that I got my 6th badge. I was called to the Canalave Library to meet with Rowan, Lucas, and Barry when there was a tremor felt all the way across Sinnoh.
I immediately headed to Lake Valor where I saw TG was the cause of a massive explosion. In the cave, I fought Saturn. He was no match for me, and hinted that Lake Verity was the next place of action. There, I found Lucas being harassed by Mars, and I took it upon myself to take her down. Again, no issues there. Lake Acuity is my next destination, where both Barry and Jupiter await.


;392; Goku, level 46
;405; Lex, level 44
;423; Zoey, level 45
;426; Floona, level 44
;437; Doutaku, level 44
;399; Slavka, level 4 (HM Slave)

;074; Brock, level 8
;095; Metalix, level 10
;433; Rin, level 13
;397; Avery, 19
;077; Firefly, 14
;408; Roland, 22
;307; Shiva, 19
;439; Mimey, 16
;402; Nando, 19
;449; Hepa, 22
;203; Rodette, 21
;440; Eggette, 1
;194; Pooper, 18
;183; Lyra, 25
;419; Jet, 28
;447; (Egg)

;406; Christophe, level 4 - level 21
 
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Eivui

Uses of Psychics
Well, I lost.

After going through Eterna Forest, I suffered the loss of Nicaragua the Monferno, my beloved starter. Upon arriving at the city, I attempted to train first NewZealand the Buizel and later India the Meditite, but both were killed.

After defeating Gardenia, I added Kazza the Kadabra, as my next badge would keep it in check. I continued on (I accidently killed the Gastly in the Chateau (stupid Curse)) down Cycling Road.

I eventually made it to Hearthome, where I obtained Italy the Eevee. I trained all my Pokèmon to 28. I thought I could handle her...

Fantina's Duskull went easily, but her Mismagius swept me. I have no will or ability to train my underleveled remaining boxed 'Mons, so I'm giving up the challenge.

I am, however, going to attempt a run of SoulSilver, as it is supposed to be easier. Wish me luck!
 

Grassmen

Novice Breeder
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Travelled up to Ecruteak, beat my rival with ease in the Burned Tower and unleashed the dogs. Travelled to Olivine to pick up a Good Rod, then retraced my steps all the way back to New Bark Town to capture water types. I got incredibly lucky. Caught a plain old Magikarp (Coynot) in Olivine, then a Krabby (Acea) on Route 34 (I'd avoided the grass to catch a water type here later). These were pretty predictable captures. In Cherrygrove however, I managed to find a Corsola (Cocora) (3% encounter rate) which was brilliant, and then in New Bark, encountered a Chinchou! (Lumina) (7%) ^^

Morty was really easy - Wyse and Fable easily beat the ghosts types (ghost immunity + super effective moves = win).

I've been training up a Sassy Eevee (, but it seems like it be suited best to an Umbreon, which isn't particularly effective in-game (though may be useful for my battle Frontier challenge later on), or perhaps a Vaporeon.

I'm not sure which of my water types would be most effective for the in-game play. Any suggestions?
  • Magikarp - don't really want to use. Not a Gyarados fan, and the weaker Surf is annoying.
  • Krabby - It has pretty good IVs, but awful SpA. Same Surf issue.
  • Corsola - unfortunately, it has Hustle (and a 0 IV in Attack). Interesting Pokemon though, and one I've not really used before.
  • Chinchou - mediocre IVs, but great typing, ability, and versatility. I've used Lanturn quite a lot before though, might be a bit boring.
  • Poliwag - Has Damp, which is not necessarily a bad thing in a Nuzlocke. Same as Chinchou though, I've used it before (though not as much), so not sure whether it's the most interesting choice.
  • Vaporeon - a bit predictable. Feels like I'd be wasting Eevee when I have so many other water types available.
 

Eivui

Uses of Psychics
So, I started my new Nuzlocke of Pokèmon SoulSilver.

Rules:
*You may only catch the first Pokèmon you encounter on each route/city

*You must nickname all captured Pokèmon (I'm naming them after countries)

*If a Pokèmon faints, it is dead, and must be boxed in a box marked DEAD.

*In the first routes when you can not have a Pokèball, you may return and capture a Pokèmon later. This rule only applies before I can obtain Pokèballs.

*Gift Pokèmon do not count as obtained Pokèmon

So I started off, named my character Noah as usual, and did the normal stuff for starting off. Since I'd never used it, I decided to use Cyndaquil. I named it America. I then ventured out to Cherrygrove, where a strange old guy gave me the Running Shoes. I smiled and made no sudden movements as I healed, and then continued to the House.

Along the way, another wierd old guy gave me an Apricorn Box. Along the way, I grinded to Lv. 8.

After getting back to Cherrygrove, I healed and went back to New Bark. However, I was stopped by a red-headed boy, who battled me. I beat him easily. I learned his name as he escaped.

When I got back, I told the police the boy was named Devon. I then was instructed to defeat the League. I left, and then got the Pokèballs from Lyra. I then caught my first Pokèmon, a Sentret named Bulgaria. I then went to Route 46, where I caught a Geodude named Greece. On Route 30, I caught and boxed a Pidgey.

I trained Greece to Lv. 8, and now I'm heading off to Violet City!

;074; Greece
Pretty good, defense is nice. Attack is weak, though.

;155; America
Doing fair, haven't used it enough to tell, though.

;016; Canada

Nobody yet!

I'm not sure which of my water types would be most effective for the in-game play. Any suggestions?

I'd recommend either Corsola for uniqueness or Poliwag for more power. Probably Poliwag just because it'd be stronger and you've used it less than Chinchou.
 
I'm not sure which of my water types would be most effective for the in-game play. Any suggestions?

Chinchou! But I'm probably just biased because I used it (for the first time actually) in my SoulSilver version, and adored it. And if it has Volt Absorb as opposed to Illuminate then you won't be adding a third team mate that's weak to Electric attacks...
Corsola might be interesting though, if you really want to go for uniqueness or something you've never used. I've personally never used one before, but I heard it can be all right.
 

Eivui

Uses of Psychics
So after training Greece, I headed off to Violet City.

At Route 31 I caught a Kakuna named Russia, who I boxed. I then headed to Violet City. I got TM Rock SMash before heading south and catching a Bellsprout. I admit now that I should've waited 'till nightfall so I could get a Wooper. But it's too late now.

Sprout Tower was very easy. America swept the Bellsprout, and Greece took down the Hoothoot. The Elder was a piece of cake, and I now had a nifty Flash TM. I also caught a Ratata for an HM Slave.

I then went off and beat the Gym. Greece powerhoused his way through them, no trouble at all.

With my newfound badge, I decided to catch a Dunsparce, something I'd never trained before. With a bit of research, I Repeled, then smashed a rock, and voilá! Japan was caught.

I then headed south and arrived at Union Cave, where hopefully I won't run out of Repels. I'd like a Lapras. Anyways, I'm almost at Azalea town.

;206; Japan (11)
Doing pretty well, needs better moves.

;156; America (14)
Quite strong, but also needs better moves.

;074; Greece (14)
Might be my strongest member, good attacks.

;019; Denmark (4)
Just an HM slave.

;016; Canada (3)

;014; Russia (6)

;161; Bulgaria (3)

None yet!
 

Grassmen

Novice Breeder
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Decided on Cocora (Corsola) in the end, simply because she was the most interesting option - (thanks for the suggestions). Travelled up to the Lake of Rage and caught the Red Gyarados (Atrocity), then cleared out the Rocket Lair in Mahogany with Lance. Headed back to Olivine, met Jasmine and Amphy, and then surfed across to Cianwood to collect the Secretpotion. There, Herali and Fable beat Chuck's team (slightly more difficult than the last two gyms, mainly because of Poliwrath's Hypnosis).

Once the Secretpotion was given to Amphy, I fought against Jasmine for my 6th badge - this was the hardest battle which didn't end in any deaths; Silk's Dig OHKO'd both of her Magnemite, but Cocora struggled against Steelix due to the Sandstorm special defense boosts, and an Iron Tail critical. Thankfully, Cocora survived (just), and Heracross was able to finish up with Brick Break.

Travelling back to Mahogany to try and earn my 7th badge.

I've noticed that I'm still pretty underlevelled. The 'no grinding' rule is really going to hurt me when the league comes round.
 
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FlairGuy77

A New Start
I caught a Starly and Bidoof and Route 201 and Lake Verity respectively. Whilst leveling up, they both came close to death but luckily they survived. Decided to raise Starly and keep Bidoof alive as an HM slave. Caught a Shinx on the way to Jubilife City. Managed to get the Poketch in Jubilife City. Just before I logged off, I caught a Budew. I saved in Jubilife.

Team:
;390; - level 12
;396; - level 10
;406; - level 5
;399; - level 8 - HM slave

Boxed:
;403; - level 4

Dead:
None yet.
 

bbbrrritcold

Crazy Trainer
Not a whole lot has happened, but soon that will change. STILL waiting on a second DS so that AgentSmith can get to Pearl and evolve (and come back) so that I can finish up training and destroying some gyms.

Anyway, I figured I would post this small update about my safari zone adventures.
I went 6 for 12. I got one of the two things I really wanted though (and didn't even see the other...).
Anyway, I first caught a Geodude (Trevor) who may actually be trained, but not for the moment. Then I ran around and failed at a Haunter and a Raticate before succeeding again. I got another Wooper (Kiley, boxed) who will be a great spare if Serenity bites the dust. I then missed a Jigglypuff before getting my big catch of the zone: a Murkrow! It waited and waited and on the sixth safari ball, Joaquim (party for Silver) was mine. Joaquim has a pretty good nature that will let it be a great mixed player in my party. Plus, he may be a nice single flying type who can do both of what Silver and Jenna do (though currently, Jenna is still there).
Anyway, After that run, I took my shot at the other six zones. I first missed a Lickitung, but then caught a Nidoran Male (Octavius, boxed) and a Machop (Clark, boxed) in the next two zones. It was only later I found out they both have terrible natures. Next I missed out on a Slowbro...and then a Weezing...but ended by catching a Sandslash (Jesse, boxed) who could be a nice backup.
Anyway, I checked natures and saved. Some bug catching contests for grinding later, Beans (now a Ninetails thanks to a Pokéthalon Fire Stone) is ready and Joaquim is getting there.

Progress: 5 badges.
Current Team:
;198; Joaquim - Lvl 23
;061; Amy - Lvl 29
;128; Nick - Lvl 30
;169; Jenna - Lvl 30
;153; Timas - Lvl 30
;038; Beans - Lvl 30

Boxed but Noteworthy:
;015; Bella - Lvl 21
;195; Serenity - Lvl 30
;082; AgentSmith - Lvl 30
;176; Silver - Lvl 30

Deceased:
;180; Victor - Lvl 16 - 20
;074; Cecelia - Lvl 3 - 24
;017; Gideon - Lvl 2 - 29
 

FlairGuy77

A New Start
Grinded Budew up to level 10. She then beat my rival after being handicapped due to me not healing. Luckily no one died. I then grinded Budew to level 12. Starly is now level 11. Caught an Abra at level 5 and saved there still by Jubilife.

Team
;390; - level 12,
;396; - level 11,
;406; - level 12,
;063; - level 5,
;399; - level 8 - HM slave

Boxed:
;403; - level 4

"Dead":
None yet.
 

Eivui

Uses of Psychics
Unfortunately, I ran out of Repels and was almost at the exit when I encountered...a Ratata. Curse you! The grass outside the cave wielded an Ekans which was accidently defeated.

After getting to Azalea, my Egg hatched into a Togepi! I dubbed it S. Korea. I started training it in the Well, which gave me a Zubat that was also defeated. Darn it!

I quickly defeated all the Rockets in the cave, including Proton. I then trained my team (of Bellsprout, Geodude, Quilava and Togepi) to Lv. 14.

I figured I could defeat Devon (my rival) and challenged him outside of the Forest. I defeated him, but lost South Korea in the process by trying to defeat his Croconaw with Metronome rather than Extrasensory. Curse you!

I decided to save the forest for later, and went through the Gym. Greece's Rock Throw and America's Ember made short work of everyone, including Bugsy. I obtained my second Badge! I then decided to box Japan, as it was lagging in terms of strength. I replacedi it with Venezuela, my Bellsprout, for some Water-countering. I trained it up to standards.

I bought a ton of Repels, wanting to get a Heracross from a Headbutted tree. So, I got the kid his Farfetch'd, got the Charcoal, and went through. I did get a Pokèmon from a tree, but it was a Hoothoot. I named it China and decided to train it later.

Going through the forest was easy, and the next route posed no problems. I encountered a Ratata, but the Repeat Clouse was in effect so I didn't need to catch it.

Arriving in Goldenrod, I got the Radio Card, got the Bicycle, and got Kenya, who didn't count as an obtained Pokèmon as it's for a sidequest. I also visited the Underground and fought all the trainers there for some EXP.

I beat all the Trainers north of the City, and decided to battle the Gym. I caught an Exeggcute from a tree, and I beat the trainers all pretty easily, but then came Whitney. She was as awful as usual, taking out Kenya and nearly killing Greece, but I hung on and won that badge!

I then went to the bug-Catching Contest. I decided that I could catch any Pokèmon there, but could only keep one, as that one would be the only one added to my party at any point.

So I was definitely glad when I found a Butterfree! I caught it, dubbed it Taiwan, and decided to add it to my team.

I decided to train my team a little in the Park. It was going great until I fought a Raichu. It. Killed. America. NOOO!

I sucked it up and decided to get rid of that Sudowoodo. Unfortunately, it brutally murdered my delicate butterfly by chucking rocks at it. Goodbye, Taiwan. I will miss you...Fortunately, Venezuela evolved at that point, so it wasn't a total loss.

I then decided to fish on Route 34, and caught a Krabby through sheer luck! I decided to Day-Care my new Krabby (Peru) and China for some cheap levels. Saved there.

;074; Greece (22)
Doing well, my unofficial starter now that America's dead.

;070; Venezuela (21)
Stronger now that it's evolved.

;019; Denmark (4)
HM Slave

;016; Canada (4)

;014; Russia (5)

;161; Bulgaria (3)

;102; Vietnam (13)

;206; Japan (16)
Formerly used, too weak.

Also have in the Daycare:

;163; China (11)

;098; Peru (10)

;175; South Korea (1-14)
Killed by Rival's Croconaw's Bite. You shall be missed.

;012; Taiwan (14-15)
Killed by the Sudowoodo's Rock Throw, which I hadn't known about. You are gone, but not forgotten.

;156; America (5-21)
Killed by a Raicu's Thunderbolt when I accidently switched it in. You will always be in our hearts.

Wish me Luck!
 
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