Reading what others have posted here, is really interesting & motivates me so much more!
There's so much that I'd like to do but before anything else, I have to defeat the strongest trainers in Isshu!
It's amazing to think that, only 2 weeks or so ago, I was struggling to beat Cheren, taking me 5 attempts! Yeah, that's right, 5 attempts!
And then losing countless times to Burgh, Elesa and just having the most roller coaster of a ride, phew!
It's been quite a journey, quite a struggle. I've thoroughly enjoyed this play through, there's just been so many dramatic moments, it's unreal :] *
Since my last post, quite a lot has happened. I set off for the Pokemon league, but first I had to pass route 23 & Victory Road.
Fought so many trainers here, all where simple but rather interesting battles. I enjoyed seeing many Pokemon that I have yet to encounter on my journey. The layout of Victory Road on White 2 is interesting, & quite different to that of Black 2.
Some of my Pokemon learnt new moves, with Evire learning Thunder, & Golduck, Hydro Pump.
I like Hydro Pump, such an awesome move :3
On the way I saw N, rather unexpectedly. Hugh also decided to show face, challenging me to one final battle.
He encouraged me further, though I didn't need any right now, I'm really motivated to win, convincingly.
Making final preparations for the Elite 4, I've spent almost £200,000 on items, perhaps even more!
There's a few things I need to do before I move forward, I need to get some TM's for Reuniclus, for starters.
#Update:
Before heading to finally, finally face the Elite 4, I made a few tactical changes :]
Golduck re-learnt Ice beam, found & taught Reuniclus Shadow ball, Ferrothorn Payback.
I gave Ferrothorn the Rocky helmet, they'll think twice before throwing about physical attacks,lol :]
Entered the room. Went South west with no idea which member it would be.
Turns out it's Shautal, again I have no idea what she is leading with, so I'll go with Ferrothorn.
Wo0wow0w! She leads with Cofagrigus! That's not good at all, it can, burn me.
Wait, I have an idea. Straight switch to Flareon, it's all powered up now.
I proceed to bite, trying to flinch. No luck. I then try to overpower it with Fire blast, doesn't work either!
That thing is so damn bulky, I should also probably mention my team before we move any further.
Golduck, Level 58. Electivire, Level 59. Reuniclus, Level 55. Haxorus, Level 55. Ferrothorn, Level 56. Flareon, Level 56
Moving on, she sends out Golurk.
I have two options here, Ferrothorn or Golduck.
I know it has a fighting move, I just know it has so Ferrothorn may be a risk but it can live at least one hit.
Golduck can get an easy KO with Hydro Pump but I'd like to perserve it's PP, and just Golduck in general.
I've decided to go with Ferrothorn, it brick breaks & I live. Meh, I knew it would have something to hit me with.
Ferro hits back with Power Whip which KO's, the iron barbs + Rocky helmet strategy really drained, Golurk.
Next up Chandelure, I sent my Golduck out here, being my best match up.
It outspeeds me! Shadow ball, ouch, I live just about. Phew! Surf is enough to get the kill, that was too close for comfort..
Her next performer is Drifblim, Electivire should wrap things up from here, hopefully.
Debating whether to Thunder or Tpunch, both have their merits..Thunder, strikes her down :]
Her last Pokemon Banette, this could be a problem.
I've decided to try and overpower her, Haxorus being my weapon.
One dragon dance should do it, unless she has will-o-wisp, which is a possibility, uhh, what to do, do..
Shadow claw, I take that fairly well, that's a relief. Dragon claw should get me my first victory here, & it does..almost!
She sucker punches me, leaving me at red, that would have been embarassing.
And then check this out! She takes a dragon claw from a +1 Haxorus, are you kidding meee!
I D-claw again, anticipating her to heal but nope, sucker punches me and Haxorus goes down.
That's really frustrating, just as I was dancing to victory, that happens.
Electivire, Thunder punch, KO, I win.
Just before I head on to the next room, I have to say I'm really impressed with the designs of the E4 Rooms in B2, they're really nice :]
Next up is, let me guess, Grimsley? Yeah, it's him alright. This maybe a tougher battle then the last one, just gonna have to wait & see..
His room, by the way, looks awesome, like really awesome.
Anyways, what should I lead with here, this is tough, I have no idea what he will lead with even though I've been here so many times in the past..I feel like playing aggressive and leading with Haxorus, but something tells me I should keep him as a back up just in case..
I'm leading with...Reuniclus as it's dead weight against the Dark type, I can use it to scout for information..
Liepard, intersting. I really wish I had Focus blast here, would have been so useful!
Uhh, talk about annoying. It Fakes me out, and then attracts me. Really? Like, can't you just kill me off, or must you make this as slow and painful as possible? I break through, HP ice does a surpsingly large amount, 2 Night slashes takes my Reuniclus out though, Ferrothorn, up next. It's speed is a problem, as it may outspeed everything on my team, but that works out as a double-edged swords as Ferro can take advantage with a stronger Gyro ball.
Of course, it attracts me first...I break through! Gyro ball, finishes it easily. Awesome :]
Scrafty up next, *shudders*, I really wish I had Braviary with me here..
I need to hit it hard, tossing between Golduck, Flareon & Haxorus.
Haxorus it is, I just feel that it has enough ammunition for this.
+1 Dragon Claw thankfully puts a huge dent into Scrafty, it Rock Tomb's and does nothing, literally.
The speed drop works to his advantage, he crunches and almost kills my Haxorus, but alas I get the kill.
Krooko, Krookodileee next.. I want to send out Ferro here, but something is telling me it has a fighting type move like Superpower, or maybe even Fire Fang? Whatever, Ferrothorn it is.
Ughh, it intimdates me. That's not good at all, I hope I have enough to take it out..
Earthquake does a good amount of damage, unfortunately my Iron Barbs/Rocky Helmet didn't activate here.
POWER WHIP DOES SO MUCH DAMAGE! That's amazing, now I just need one more plus a Gyro ball, after he heals.
Ohh but I end up getting a critical hit, omnom, nom, teehee :]
Absoooool, Electivire should deal with this, it somehow lives a Thunder, and finishes me with Night Slash, okay..
Flareon is back out again, well since the previous battle. Quick attack, finishes it, serves him right!
Bisharp is in for a reality check, as..or maybe not, IF HE CRITS ME AGAIN!
Didn't expect it to outspeed Flareon, but if he's gonna crit me, what does it matter?
Golduck's up next, Bisharps Quick claw activates..Quick claw? Night slashes, crits me AGAIN! I live somehow, Hydro pump should finish things off, NOT UNLESS I MISS AGAIN! Wo0w! What's with all the hax?
That's terrible, well I'll have to sack Ferrothorn & heal Golduck in the process, stupid RNG, stupid Bisharp.
As I heal Golduck, Grimsley is seriously showing off his stupidity as he's attacks my Ferrothorn with X-scissor?
Iron barbs & Rocky Helmet takes it's toll, brings me down to 6HP, with all that residual damage Ferro finishes him with Power Whip.
How utterly embarrassing, Iron Barbs & Rocky Helmet just trolled him so hard, he deserves it.
I beat Grimsley, that should have been a little more straight forward, not for the numerous crits and misses though.
That battle has took a lot out of my team, frustratingly. Where's the justice?
Healing up, just thinking that if I do get past Caitlin & Marshall, what will I do of Iris?
In Black 2, I scraped past her but back then my team was better prepared for him.
This time it's on challenge mode, and I feel like my team doesn't match up too well against her.
I do have Electivire & Golduck with Ice attacks, Reuniclus & Ferrothorn who could do some damage, hmm..
Next room to the right of Grimsely, I guess right last time, uhh Caitlin? Yeah, it's her :]
She has a beautiful room, the glittery effect is, it's amazing.
By the way, I've decided to lead with Haxorus. The more EXP it gets here the better, I want it to be ready for Iris, level wise.
She leads with Munna, that's frightening, almost. I know how strong Munna's can be from battling her in the past.
Dragon dance, she Hypnosis & here it comes, oh but it misses! Ahaha, that's great.
Dragon dance, again! Hypnosis, she hits this time.
I heal, & Dragon dance again.
I know, I'm getting greedy here, & asking for a crit, which with my recent luck is not impossible at all.
Hypnosis again, bleh, how boring!
I'm not healing, lets see what she can throw at me! Dream eater? Ouch, that almost knocks Haxorus out.
Well, that was very smart of me, I'm healing!
Well, that's something, Munna lives a +3 Dragon claw and puts me to sleep, what is this madness?
I know she's healing, I know that I am too, she won't escape this time!
Uhhhh, she lives again! And puts me to sleep, how bloody annoying.
Well, I don't usually use items too much, but I feel that this is the right time, Full heal!
Munna is down, Sigilyph next. I really hate Sigilyphs, or the experience of fighting one.
I feel like Haxorus could sweep here, which would be an amazing feet.
Though with some luck, & over powering tactics,
Sigilyph down, Reuniclus finished, easily with Haxorus finally reaching his next level, 56.
Ohh, Metagross, that's interesting. Can dig kill Metagross? It does, surprisingly.
Only Gothitelle remaining, I take it out & Haxorus gets a clear sweep!
Caitlin was relatively easy, I guess that's down to me setting up with Haxorus but I deserved that, after what happened against Grimsley.
There's only one E4 member left here, Marshall. I know he's tough & I won't get away with the tactic I used against Caitlin.
Marshall's room is really well designed, I really like it, I like all the rooms so far!
First match up is Golduck vs Throh. From my experience on Victory Road, I know how bulky they are.
Hydro Pump does huge damage, another will kill from here! & it does, nice work Golduck :]
Mienshao is up next, I send out Reuniclus but he U-turns, does a lot of damage and switches in to Lucario.
Luke is down pretty low from the incoming pyshchic, he's obviously going to heal, so I'll just recover.
I recover again, and guess what? Luke Calm minds, the nerve! Trying to set up on me.
I send out Ferrothorn as a pivot switch, Aura sphere takes it out.
Flareon next, who gets OHKO'd by Aura Sphere, ughh, this is annoying.
Electivire seems to be my best option, it out speeds Lucario, Thunder punch brings it down low, Aura sphere takes me out, great.
Well, at the very least, I've weakened it.
Golduck out speeds him, phew! That was intense, gets the kill :]
Stupid Mineshao again, it's all because of this, I got put under pressure...
Mienshao misses HJK! YES! & I hit Hydro pump, burn Marshall, burn!
Conkeldurr? I have the perfect answer, Reuniclus.
Psychic finishes it easily, Sawk is his last Pokemon & the only thing standing in the way of a battle with Iris :3
Payback does nothing to me, Psychic brings Sawk down to sturdy, but alas Shadow ball finishes it, I beat Marshal.
Pheeew! I could have easily been swept by a CM Lucario, but thankfully I got through.
Marshal was really tough, & if I never had Reuniclus, this would have been much tougher.
The champion awaits, finally Iris, finally :]
This battle will have to wait, but..
Wish me luck :]
