I looked at my team, and knew they weren't quite as varied in abilities as they should be, but one in particular wasn't as strong as I needed them to be. Lucas is a good Pokemon, he has helped me from the very beginning as Pidgey, and has done his best in every battle. Thanks to Lucas I was able to get the Fog Badge, and the Legendary Beasts, as well as to get around the Johto Region easily.
Unfortunately, Lucas doesn't shine in any stat except Speed, with a secondary in Attack, and unfortunately neither are quite at a level where he's able to do much. I decided to change up my team, and I grabbed Rayquaza (Dragon/Flying, Lv. 70) and went about training the rest of my team to around Level 50. I knew Rayquaza would be 20 levels above the most powerful Pokemon the Elite Four had to offer, and with both the power and speed to beat any enemy it might come across.
Through all the training, Seth learned Leaf Blade in place of Razor Leaf, and Samuel learned Fire Spin in place of Leer, but I turned down another couple attacks that I felt weren't going to be a good fit for my team. After days of training, I felt my team was ready. I couldn't wait to finish my journey through Johto and start on the next league.
My team consisted of:
Blake (Feraligatr, Water, Lv. 50)
Seth (Victreebel, Grass/Poison, Lv. 49)
Edward (Electabuzz, Electric, Lv. 50)
Samuel (Infernape, Fire/Fighting, Lv. 50)
Claire (Gengar, Ghost/Poison, Lv. 49)
Rayquaza (Dragon/Flying, Lv. 70)
I wanted to start off with Blake, my starter from this region. I met Will, the first of the Elite Four, in an odd room with glass cubes floating all about. Will told me how he had trained his Psychic-type Pokemon all around the world, and that he'd finally been accepted into the Elite Four. He told me losing wasn't an option, but he was in for a rude awakening.
Will sent out Xatu, and I sent out Blake. Blake used Crunch for massive damage, and Xatu went down instantly. Jynx was sent out next, and Blake used Crunch to knock out Jynx too. Exeggutor was sent out third, and a Crunch from Blake did massive damage, but it clung on and used Psychic for great damage. Another Crunch from Blake knocked out Exeggutor.
Slowbro was sent out next, and Blake used Crunch for massive damage, then Slowbro used Curse to lower it's speed but raise it's attack and defense. Blake used Crunch again for great damage, then Slowbro used Psychic for good damage. Will used a Full Restore to heal Slowbro, then Blake used Crunch yet again for great damage.
I switched to Edward, then Slowbro used Curse again to raise it's attack and defense. Edward used Thunderbolt and did massive damage, and Slowbro was knocked out. I kept Edward in the fight when Xatu was sent out last, and he used Thunderbolt for massive damage, and Xatu went down instantly. With his last Pokemon knocked out, Will lost, and the first battle was over!
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I moved on, and healed Blake before I switched Samuel for first position. I then talked to the second member of the Johto Elite Four, Koga. He bragged about the various status effects his team could cause, and told me that Pokemon aren't only about brute force.
Koga sent out Ariados first, and I sent out Samuel. Samuel used Flame Wheel for massive damage, and Ariados went down. Crobat was up next, and I decided to let Claire have a shot against it. Claire used Shadow Ball for massive damage, then Crobat used a Sitrius Berry to heal a bit before it used Double Team to raise it's evasiveness. Claire missed with Shadow Ball, then Crobat used Wing Attack for good damage. Claire hit Crobat with Hypnosis, and it fell asleep, then Claire used Dream Eater to do massive damage and knock it out while healing herself fully.
Venomoth was sent out third, and I sent out Samuel against it. Samuel used Flame Wheel for massive damage, and it went down instantly like Ariados did. Forretress was sent out next, and I kept Samuel out to fight it. Forretress used Protect, and thus avoided damage by Flame Wheel. Samuel was able to hit it with Flame Wheel afterwards for massive damage, and it was knocked out.
I decided to send Claire out against Koga's final Pokemon, Muk. Claire used Hypnosis to put Muk to sleep, then she used Dream Eater for massive damage, but Muk clung on and woke up to use Minimize to increase it's evasiveness, then Muk used Black Sludge to heal. Koga used a Full Restore to heal Muk fully, then Claire missed with Shadow Ball. Claire missed with Hypnosis after, and Muk used Minimize again. I knew that I would have a tough fight ahead if things kept up like this.
Claire managed to hit Muk with Hypnosis again, then she used Dream Eater for massive damage, a critical hit that managed to knock out Muk. Koga was out of Pokemon, and with that I won the second battle! Koga admitted defeat, and that he hit my Pokemon with everything he could. I moved on, ready to fight the next battle.
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The third member of the Elite Four was Bruno, a master of Fighting-Type Pokemon. He told me he always trained to the extreme because he believed in the potential of his Pokemon. I was ready for his strength, and he could see that. He claimed I would bow down to his overwhelming power, but I knew better.
I sent Claire out against his first Pokemon, Hitmontop. Claire used Shadow Ball for massive damage, then Hitmontop burrowed it's way underground. I had Claire use Destiny Bond, then Hitmontop attempted to use Dig, but Claire's ability, Levitate, stops all Ground-Type moves from hurting her! Claire used Shadow Ball again and knocked out Hitmontop.
Hitmonlee was sent out next, and I kept Claire in the fight. Claire used Hypnosis and put Hitmonlee to sleep, then she used Dream Eater for a one-hit KO. Hitmonchan was sent out next, and I kept Claire in the fight. Claire missed with Hypnosis, and got hit by Ice Punch for great damage, but then Claire managed to hit Hitmonchan with another Hypnosis, and then Dream Eater did massive damage and healed Claire.
Hitmonchan was still asleep, but was woken up when Bruno used Full Restore to heal it fully. Claire hit it with Shadow Ball for massive damage afterward, meaning most of the health it regained was lost. Claire used Shadow Ball again to knock out Hitmonchan, then she grew to Level 50.
Onix was sent out next, and I sent Seth out against it. Seth used Leaf Blade and Onix was knocked out instantly, then Machamp was sent out next, and I decided to send out Rayquaza. Rayquaza flew up high, then Machamp used Revenge for minor damage, before it was hit by Fly for massive damage, and so Bruno's last Pokemon was knocked out.
Bruno accepted his defeat, and realized he had no right to say anything about it. He told me to go face my next challenge, and I was all too glad to do so. I was happy to see all my hard work, all the training my Pokemon went through, had paid off with fairly easy battles up until this point!
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The last member of the Elite Four was in a dark room with large crystals growing near the entrance. She introduced herself as Karen, and told me she loved Dark-Type Pokemon. Karen told me she was known for overpowering tactics. I knew I was up to the challenge, and the battle started.
I sent out Samuel, while Karen sent out Umbreon. Samuel used Close Combat for massive damage, and knocked out Umbreon in a single blow. Samuel's defense and special defense both went down, but he grew to level 51!
Murkrow was sent out next, and I sent out Edward against it. Edward used Thunderbolt on Murkrow for massive damage, and it was knocked out in instantly. Houndoom was sent out next, and I sent Samuel to battle it. Samuel used Close Combat for massive damage, and it was knocked out instantly as well, though his defense and special defense both went down further.
Gengar was the fourth of Karen's Pokemon, and I decided to send Claire out against it. Claire used Shadow Ball for massive damage, and Karen's Gengar was knocked out in a single blow. Vileplume was sent out last, and I sent Samuel out to fight against it. Samuel used Flame Wheel for massive damage, and Vileplume clung on to use Stun Spore to paralyze Samuel.
Karen used a Full Restore to heal Vileplume, and then Samuel missed with Fire Spin. Vileplume used Petal Dance for good damage, then Samuel hit it with Flame Wheel for massive damage. Vileplume clung on, and used Petal Dance for good damage, before Samuel ended the fight with another Flame Wheel. Karen's last Pokemon fell, and I was victorious once more!
Karen commented on the views of Pokemon being strong or weak, saying how that was only the selfish perception of people. She told me that skilled Trainers should try to win with their most beloved Pokemon, and for the most part I agreed, though I knew I had switched out Lucas for Rayquaza for this fight. Karen told me she liked my style, that I understood what was important, then told me to go on and fight the Champion.
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I continued on, and found myself in a golden room with statues nearby and gears moving in the walls. I thought it was a bit much, but I guess if you're the Champion you can do whatever you want... I was surprised when I went up and found Lance waiting for me!
Lance told me he had been waiting for me, that he knew I would eventually reach him. He told me that there was no need for words, that battle would determine which of us was stronger. I was ready, this was why I brought along Rayquaza!
Lance sent out Gyarados, and I sent out Rayquaza, but his attack was cut by Gyarados' Intimidate ability. Rayquaza used Dragon Claw for massive damage, then Gyarados used Ice Fang for great damage. Lance used a Full Restore to heal Gyarados, then Rayquaza hit it with Dragon Claw for massive damage. Rayquaza went high, and avoided another Ice Fang, then it hit Gyarados hard with Fly to knock it out!
Dragonite was sent out next, and I kept Rayquaza in the fight. Rayquaza used Dragon Claw for massive damage, and it went down instantly. Another Dragonite was sent out, and I kept Rayquaza out to fight it, with another Dragon Claw from Rayquaza to knock it out too.
Aerodactyl was sent out, and I sent out Blake against it. Blake's Bell activated and allowed him to hit Aerodactyl with Waterfall, and it's massive damaged knocked out Aerodactyl instantly. Blake grew to Level 51, and then I sent out Rayquaza again against Lance's next Pokemon, another Dragonite.
Rayquaza used Dragon Claw against Dragonite for massive damage, and it went down with a single blow. Rayquaza grew to Level 71, and then I decided to send Edward out against Lance's last Pokemon, Charizard.
Edward hit Charizard with Thunderbolt, and it did massive damage, but Charizard countered with Shadow Claw for great damage. Lance used a Full Restore to heal Charizard, then Edward used Thunder Punch for massive damage. Edward finished Charizard off with Thunderbolt, and the battle was over. I had beaten Lance, and become Champion of the Johto League!
Lance saw that I had become powerful, and told me that my Pokemon had responded to my strong and upstanding nature. Lance said that I would continue to grow strong with my Pokemon, and then the doors behind him opened, and a woman named Mary ran up with Professor Oak. Apparently they would have witnessed the battle, had Professor Oak slowed her down.
It had been some time since I had last talked to Professor Oak, and he told me I looked more impressive than last we talked. He complimented me on my conquest of the Johto League, and told me my dedication, trust and love for my Pokemon made this happen. Professor Oak told me that because my Pokemon believed in me as a Trainer, they persevered.
Mary wanted to interview me, but Lance told me it was getting too noisy, and asked that I come with him. I went in through the doors behind him, avoiding the interview for now, and I entered my information into the computer. Lance told me it had been a long time since he had been there, and told me I AND my team would be commemorated with the other League Champions for all eternity.
I am now Champion of the Hoenn, Sinnoh, AND Johto Leagues, and I've got a ways to go yet. Still, I'm glad to have achieved such an easy victory after so many difficulties getting to the Elite Four. I started to wonder about my team, if they were able to stand up to the power of the Elite Four, but fortunately hard work and good tactics won the Championship.
Current Team:
Rayquaza (Dragon/Flying, Lv. 71)
Seth (Victreebel, Grass/Poison, Lv. 49)
Edward (Electabuzz, Electric, Lv. 50)
Blake (Feraligatr, Water, Lv. 51)
Samuel (Infernape, Fire/Fighting, Lv. 51)
Claire (Gengar, Ghost/Poison, Lv. 50)
Seth (Victreebel, Grass/Poison, Lv. 49)
Edward (Electabuzz, Electric, Lv. 50)
Blake (Feraligatr, Water, Lv. 51)
Samuel (Infernape, Fire/Fighting, Lv. 51)
Claire (Gengar, Ghost/Poison, Lv. 50)
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