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Rate my Emerald Team/stategy

Metronome

Member
Kotentsu/Cacnea
Lv. 24
Exp. Share

Giga Drain/Ingrain
Pin Missile
Leech Seed
Toxic

Right now, I'm trying to raise Kotentsu to a Cacturne, so that's why she has Exp. Share. Leech Seed with Toxic lowers any non-grass, poison, or steel's HP while healing Koten. Giga Drain is to increase HP while adding damage, but I'd change that with Ingrain. Pin Missile is for those pesky Psychics, Darks, and Grasses.

Korotsi/Crawdaunt
Lv. 32
Hyper Cutter

Bubblebeam/Ice Beam
Surf
Aerial Ace
Vicegrip

I have Bubblebeam up there because that is my main move. Surf is for my HM stash. Once I get enough money, I'll add Ice Beam for Dragons, Flying, and Grass. Aerial Ace for Bugs and Fighters. Vicegrip is there just incase I lose all PP and don't have ethers or Leppas.

Sukai/Crobat
Lv. 34
Soothe Bell

Sludge Bomb
Fly
Shadow Ball
Steel Wing

I think that this would cover most of Sukai's weaknesses. I'd add Return later. Fly is for HM. Sukai's current Attack stat is at 79, so I'll give some vitamins to him. I am actually afraid to change the moveset.

Bokumaru/Blaziken
Lv. 41

Blaze Kick
Double Kick
Peck
Quick Attack

For some unknown reason, Boku is my least used pokemon. Peck and Quick Attack is the Just in Case. Maybe I'll add Charcoal. In my mind, Charcoal and any move increasers are not useless.

Metenen/Magneton
Lv. 44
Amulet Coin
Sturdy

Thunderbolt
Tri Attack
Facade/Zap Cannon/Secret Power
Lock-On

Metenen is my fave pokemon. Even though its attack is bad (66), I really like Tri Attack because of its random nature. I really tried to get a Magnemite with Magnet Pull, but for some reason, I never caught one. Amulet Coin is for when I fight Ladies and Rich Boys.

Junkoi/Graveler
Lv. 33
Soft Sand
Sturdy

Magnitude
Rock Throw
Strength
Rock Smash

HM slave. That's what I said. HM slave. Magnitude and Rock Throw are the only attacks I'd use. If I was forced to use Rock Smash, I'd give up.

I'm currently going through Team Magma and Aqua before Mossdeep. That's why I want Cacturne and Crawdaunt. Cacturne's Pin Missile and HP drainer with Crawdaunt's Ice Beam and Surf should cut through Tate and Lisa's team.

Please rate...
 

~Sirnight~

Come along, dear
I"m not exactly sure aobut any strategies. but here's what I ca ntell ya with a couple of movesets:

Crobat@Chioce band
Adamant
Steel Wing
Shadow Ball
Sludge Bomb
Aerial Ace

Blaziken@Leftovers/Scope Lense
Adamant
Swords Dance
Sky Uppercut
Rock Slide
Fire Blast/Overheat

Cacturne@Leftovers
Adamant
Sub
Focus Punch
Leech Seed
Spikes

Simle tihng with Cacturne. In a Double Battle, just spikes with him, then roar with a teammate while setting up Focus Punch.
 

Metronome

Member
I'm the kind of person who thinks Spikes with Roar and Focus Punch are kinda cheap. I'd rather use movesets that cover weaknesses and PP drainers.
 

aragornbird

(。◕‿‿◕。)

Well Cacturne isn’t the best Spiker anyways. But in no way is Focus Punch cheap. SubPunching is a very good strategy. It covers Cacturne’s weakness to Ice types at least.
 

Metronome

Member
I'm saving the Substitute for some other pokemon and the Focus Punch for something else. I also never realized Cacturne had that weakness. If it was a Double, then I'd pair Cacnea with Blaziken or Crobat. I don't think that there are many Ice trainers. I was waiting to add Snorunt or Glalie to my team instead of Graveler.
 

aragornbird

(。◕‿‿◕。)

Ew, Glalie is blah. If you want a good Ice type, get Regice (who will do this team a lot of good). Anyways


Metenen/Magneton
Lv. 44
Leftovers
Sturdy

Thunderbolt
Substitute
Thunder Wave
Metal Sound

Lock-On + Zap Cannon sucks and so do Normal attacks on Magneton.


Korotsi/Crawdaunt
Lv. 32
Hyper Cutter

Bubblebeam/Ice Beam
Surf
Swords Dance
Sludge Bomb
Return/Aerial Ace/Crunch
 

Metronome

Member
I already spent the Sludge Bomb TM and I don't think that any of my friends have two GBAs. (I'm playing on a DS) Nor am I planning to restart.
 
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