I healed up my Pokemon, and before starting towards Canalave City, I decided to go back to the Seven Star Hotel to train my Pokemon, and after all those battles Marcus, Alexander, Maximus all grew to Level 33. I didn't get too much experience from those battles, from the level difference, but those three were close enough to leveling up that they grew, and at least I can use this place to get a lot of money.
After that, I decided to use the Bulbapedia guide to find all the places I've gone to where I can use my new ability, Surf. I first went to Oreburgh Gate, down below, and I came across a Veteran Trainer. He sent out Riolu, and I sent out Maria. Maria got hit by Screech, then countered with Mud Bomb for great damage. Maria used her Quick Claw to then hit Riolu with Water Pulse to knock it out, and then he sent out Graveler. Maria used Surf for super effective damage, and knocked it out in one blow. Next up Staraptor was sent out, and I switched out to Maximus. Maximus' attack was lowered by Intimidate, and then he was hit with Take Down for great damage, but he countered with Spark for super effective damage and knocked it out for the win.
I left Oreburgh Gate and headed for Route 204, just north of Jubilife City, where I found a Sea Incense and HP Up. I also used the Vs Seeker while there, and I got into a couple battles with a couple nearby Trainers. Both of the Trainers had very weak Pokemon, and they went down quickly before I moved on. I went north to find the Ravaged Path, and after a lot of rocks smashed and some swimming, I found a Luck Incense, and TM03 (Water Pulse).
I left the cave and then Flew to Floaroma Town, and got a Pecha Berry before heading to the Valley Windworks. I found TM24 (Thunderbolt) on a small bit of land jutting out of the mountain just north of the Valley Windworks, and just south of it I found a Max Elixir next to a wind turbine. I then continued on my way.
I Flew over to Eternia City and got on Route 211, and came across a Hiker I hadn't fought before. He went down easily against Maria, and she grew to Level 33. As I went down to the stream below, I came across a Bird Keeper and took out her Pokemon easily enough. South of her I found TM12 (Taunt), then I went back towards the city, and used Surf up the north pond to find PP Up.
I went into Mt. Coronet, from Oreburgh City, and using Surf I managed to find a Protein, then I continued through. I also found a Dawn Stone, then headed out for more Surfing fun. I left Mt. Coronet on the east side, and found a Fisherman who wanted to fight. I sent out Annabelle, and he sent out Barboach. I had Annabelle use Leech Seed, and Barboach tried using Rest but it was still fully healed, but then got health drained by the Leech Seed. Annabelle hit it with Mega Drain, and it did massive damage to knock it out, and then Annabelle grew to Level 33. Next up was Gyarados, and I decided to keep Annabelle in the fight. Annabelle's attack was halved by Intimidate, then she used Mega Drain for minor damage, and got minor damage in return from Bite. Annabelle then used Cut for minor damage, and another Bite did minor damage to her. I decided to switch out to Maximus, seeing how ineffective Annabelle was, and he got hit by Dragon Rage for good damage. Maximus hit Gyarados with Spark, and it was knocked out by the super effective attack. The battle was won, and I got around $1000 for my effort.
I continued exploring the region with Surf, and in my adventures I found TM19 (Giga Drain), a Rare Candy, a Mystic Water, TM62 (Silver Wind), TM84 (Poison Jab), an Antidote, a Rose Incense, a Water Stone, and several Trainers. After lots of battling, Lucius grew to Level 33, and Maximus grew to Level 34.
While I was getting all this done, something amazing happened; I finally found my original copy of Pokemon Pearl, just before the Elite Four. Using my original copy with my old DS Lite, I did a quick trade, and got Alexander to evolve into Machamp!
Now that I've got my old copy of Pearl back, after I'm done with my adventures with this game, I can go to the old one and grab doubles of all of the legendaries there too! This is gonna be great for trading way beyond into X/Y!
Current Team:
Lucius (Ponyta, Fire, Lv. 33)
Maria (Gastrodon, Water/Ground, Lv. 33)
Marcus (Staravia, Normal/Flying, Lv. 33)
Alexander (Machamp, Fighting, Lv. 33)
Annabelle (Torterra, Grass/Ground, Lv. 33)
Maximus (Luxray, Electric, Lv. 34)
Friday, January 3, 2014
Thursday, January 2, 2014
Pokemon Pearl - Hearthome Gym
I went to Hearthome Gym, and found that the Gym Leader was FINALLY back from wherever she went.
My team consisted of:
Marcus (Staravia, Normal/Flying, Lv. 32)
Alexander (Machoke, Fighting, Lv. 32)
Maximus (Luxray, Electric, Lv. 32)
Annabelle (Grotle, Grass/Ground, Lv. 32)
Lucius (Ponyta, Fire, Lv. 32)
Maria (Gastrodon, Water/Ground, Lv. 32)
I went up a platform, and found a sign with 3 doors behind it. The sign had a simple math question, and each door represented an answer. I took the right door at this first sign, then continued to the next floor. I went through the middle door for this one, then the left door for the next one. The final door I took on the right, and finally reached the Gym Leader, Fantina.
She told me she likes to try new things, and that when she saw the Contest Hall in Hearthome City she planned to be the best Coordinator, and explained that reason was why she dressed the way she did too. Then we started the match.
I sent out Marcus, to fight her Drifblim, and Intimidate cut her Drifblim's attack before the match started. I had Marcus use Aerial Ace for good damage, then it used Minimize to increase it's evasion. I had Marcus use Fly, and he flew up high, but still got hit by Drifblim's Gust attack for massive damage and was brought to the yellow. Marcus Flew down and hit Drifblim for great damage, bringing it to the red, and it used Minimize to raise evasion again. I had Marcus use Aerial Ace, but not before Fantina could use Hyper Potion on Drifblim. I decided to switch out for Maximus, knowing his Electric-Type would do great damage against a Ghost/Flying-Type like Drifblim. I had Maximus try to use Bite, but it missed, and then Drifblim used Minimize again. Maximus used Spark and it hit for massive damage, and knocked out the Driblim!
I sent out Lucius next, against her Mismagius. Lucius got hit by Magical Leaf, though it wasn't very effective, and then he used Fire Spin to trap Mismagius and keep it damaged. Lucius got hit by another Magical Leaf, this time a critical hit that brought him to the yellow, and then used Ember for minor damage. I decided to switch over to Maria, and she got hit by Shadow Ball for good damage. Maria got hit by Confuse Ray on the next turn, and hurt herself in her confusion. Maria got hit by another Shadow Ball, and barely clung on, but she was able to hit Mismagius with Surf for good damage. Mismagius ate a berry to heal up, and I switched over to Maximus again, who got hit by Shadow Ball for massive damage. Maximus then got hit by Psybeam and knocked out before he could attack, and I was forced to use Annabelle. Annabelle got hit by Psybeam for good damage, and her Leech Seed missed. Annabelle got hit by another Psybeam for good damage, then countered with Mega Drain for some damage. Mismagius used Magical Leaf for good damage, and Annabelle tried to use Earthquake to no effect thanks to Mismagius' Levitate Ability. I decided to use Revive on Maximus, knowing his Bite attack would do great damage against Mismagius, but then Annabelle got hit by Confuse Ray. Annabelle got hit by another Psybeam, but clung on, and used Leech Seed against it. I then used a potion to heal Maximus more, and Annabelle was knocked out by Magical Leaf. I sent out Maximus, and he got hit by Magical leaf for good damage, but used Bite on Mismagius and knocked it out.
Next up was Gengar, and I kept Maximus out to fight. Maximus got hit by Confuse Ray, but powered through it to Bite Gengar for great damage. I decided to use Hyper Potion on Maximus, knowing only he had a Dark-Type attack to do super-effective damage against this last Gengar, and he got hit by Poison Jab for good damage, and was poisoned. Maximus got hit by another Poison Jab, a critical hit that knocked him out, and I had to switch to Marcus. Marcus cut Gengar's attack with Intimidate, and then used Fly to fly up high and avoid an attack. Marcus Flew down and struck the Gengar for massive damage, and knocked out Gengar for victory!
After this tough battle, Fantina told me she was dumbfounded, surprised at how strong my Pokemon and I were, and she gave me the Relic Badge! She also handed over TM65 (Shadow Claw), a move that usually does critical hits. I can now use Surf outside of battle, and I'm sure I'll need to very soon, right after I heal my Pokemon.
Before I could heal my Pokemon though, I came across Cynthia again. She had been looking for me, apparently having gotten word from her Grandma about what I did in Celestic Town. She thanked me for saving the town, but told me that she was growing very concerned with Team Galactic, having previously written them off as just an "eccentric bunch of freaks" until now. She thought they were harmless with how they talked and dressed, but now she realizes that they're becoming big trouble. She told me that I should visit the library in Canalave City if I found the ruins in her town interesting, and that it may help in the completion of my Pokedex. She then left, and I headed straight to the Pokemon Center to heal my team.
Current Team:
Marcus (Staravia, Normal/Flying, Lv. 32)
Alexander (Machoke, Fighting, Lv. 32)
Maximus (Luxray, Electric, Lv. 32)
Annabelle (Grotle, Grass/Ground, Lv. 32)
Lucius (Ponyta, Fire, Lv. 32)
Maria (Gastrodon, Water/Ground, Lv. 32)
My team consisted of:
Marcus (Staravia, Normal/Flying, Lv. 32)
Alexander (Machoke, Fighting, Lv. 32)
Maximus (Luxray, Electric, Lv. 32)
Annabelle (Grotle, Grass/Ground, Lv. 32)
Lucius (Ponyta, Fire, Lv. 32)
Maria (Gastrodon, Water/Ground, Lv. 32)
I went up a platform, and found a sign with 3 doors behind it. The sign had a simple math question, and each door represented an answer. I took the right door at this first sign, then continued to the next floor. I went through the middle door for this one, then the left door for the next one. The final door I took on the right, and finally reached the Gym Leader, Fantina.
She told me she likes to try new things, and that when she saw the Contest Hall in Hearthome City she planned to be the best Coordinator, and explained that reason was why she dressed the way she did too. Then we started the match.
I sent out Marcus, to fight her Drifblim, and Intimidate cut her Drifblim's attack before the match started. I had Marcus use Aerial Ace for good damage, then it used Minimize to increase it's evasion. I had Marcus use Fly, and he flew up high, but still got hit by Drifblim's Gust attack for massive damage and was brought to the yellow. Marcus Flew down and hit Drifblim for great damage, bringing it to the red, and it used Minimize to raise evasion again. I had Marcus use Aerial Ace, but not before Fantina could use Hyper Potion on Drifblim. I decided to switch out for Maximus, knowing his Electric-Type would do great damage against a Ghost/Flying-Type like Drifblim. I had Maximus try to use Bite, but it missed, and then Drifblim used Minimize again. Maximus used Spark and it hit for massive damage, and knocked out the Driblim!
I sent out Lucius next, against her Mismagius. Lucius got hit by Magical Leaf, though it wasn't very effective, and then he used Fire Spin to trap Mismagius and keep it damaged. Lucius got hit by another Magical Leaf, this time a critical hit that brought him to the yellow, and then used Ember for minor damage. I decided to switch over to Maria, and she got hit by Shadow Ball for good damage. Maria got hit by Confuse Ray on the next turn, and hurt herself in her confusion. Maria got hit by another Shadow Ball, and barely clung on, but she was able to hit Mismagius with Surf for good damage. Mismagius ate a berry to heal up, and I switched over to Maximus again, who got hit by Shadow Ball for massive damage. Maximus then got hit by Psybeam and knocked out before he could attack, and I was forced to use Annabelle. Annabelle got hit by Psybeam for good damage, and her Leech Seed missed. Annabelle got hit by another Psybeam for good damage, then countered with Mega Drain for some damage. Mismagius used Magical Leaf for good damage, and Annabelle tried to use Earthquake to no effect thanks to Mismagius' Levitate Ability. I decided to use Revive on Maximus, knowing his Bite attack would do great damage against Mismagius, but then Annabelle got hit by Confuse Ray. Annabelle got hit by another Psybeam, but clung on, and used Leech Seed against it. I then used a potion to heal Maximus more, and Annabelle was knocked out by Magical Leaf. I sent out Maximus, and he got hit by Magical leaf for good damage, but used Bite on Mismagius and knocked it out.
Next up was Gengar, and I kept Maximus out to fight. Maximus got hit by Confuse Ray, but powered through it to Bite Gengar for great damage. I decided to use Hyper Potion on Maximus, knowing only he had a Dark-Type attack to do super-effective damage against this last Gengar, and he got hit by Poison Jab for good damage, and was poisoned. Maximus got hit by another Poison Jab, a critical hit that knocked him out, and I had to switch to Marcus. Marcus cut Gengar's attack with Intimidate, and then used Fly to fly up high and avoid an attack. Marcus Flew down and struck the Gengar for massive damage, and knocked out Gengar for victory!
After this tough battle, Fantina told me she was dumbfounded, surprised at how strong my Pokemon and I were, and she gave me the Relic Badge! She also handed over TM65 (Shadow Claw), a move that usually does critical hits. I can now use Surf outside of battle, and I'm sure I'll need to very soon, right after I heal my Pokemon.
Before I could heal my Pokemon though, I came across Cynthia again. She had been looking for me, apparently having gotten word from her Grandma about what I did in Celestic Town. She thanked me for saving the town, but told me that she was growing very concerned with Team Galactic, having previously written them off as just an "eccentric bunch of freaks" until now. She thought they were harmless with how they talked and dressed, but now she realizes that they're becoming big trouble. She told me that I should visit the library in Canalave City if I found the ruins in her town interesting, and that it may help in the completion of my Pokedex. She then left, and I headed straight to the Pokemon Center to heal my team.
Current Team:
Marcus (Staravia, Normal/Flying, Lv. 32)
Alexander (Machoke, Fighting, Lv. 32)
Maximus (Luxray, Electric, Lv. 32)
Annabelle (Grotle, Grass/Ground, Lv. 32)
Lucius (Ponyta, Fire, Lv. 32)
Maria (Gastrodon, Water/Ground, Lv. 32)
Monday, December 30, 2013
Pokemon Pearl - Celestic Town
After I healed my Pokemon at the Pokemon Center, I went toward the center of town. I was quickly stopped by an elderly woman, who told me of a "spaceman" at the front of the ruins, who was angry because there wasn't anything there. He said he would blow the town up with a bomb, and the elderly woman said she'd punish him with her Pokemon if she were younger.
I went to the ruins to stop this guy from blowing up the town. He told me there was nothing there, no reason for the town to exist, and that he would blow it up. He asked if I would try to stop him, and I responded by sending out Alexander, and he sent out Beautifly. Beautifly used Gust for good, super-effective damage, but Alexander countered with Revenge for great damage. Alexander used Submission to bring it into the red, but then the Beautifly countered with Mega Drain. Alexander used Rock Smash to knock out Beautifly, and then I switched to Lucius to fight his Croagunk. Lucius used Ember, and it was a critical hit that knocked out Croagunk and won the battle!
After the battle, the Galactic Grunt said there wasn't anything he could do there, that the place was nothing and that he would happily be rid of the place before running off. The elderly woman came up and complimented me on the battle, and gave me her thanks as Town Elder. I realized that she was Cynthia's grandmother, and handed over the Old Charm. She told me such charms were something they made in honor of a mythical deity said to have created Sinnoh, and that such Old Charms were still discovered now and again. The Town Elder suggested that I look around inside the ruins, and so I went in.
I went to the far side of the ruins and came across an ancient cave painting, plenty of mysterious designs cover the wall, and three strange things formed a triangle, and in the center a shining sphere. The Town Elder came up to me, and somewhat translated the designs on the wall. According to her, there existed a being so powerful, it was considered a deity at the time, and three Pokemon opposed it and kept balance with the being. Afterwards, she handed over something useful she found, HM03 (Surf)! I'll need to get the Hearthome Gym Badge to use it outside of battle, but it will be very useful. I immediately taught it to Maria in place of Rain Dance.
When I left the ruins, I came across the same man I talked to a while ago, at Mt. Coronet, the guy I thought may be working for Team Galactic. He noticed that there was an "insignificant" struggle previously, told me how everyone should step back and view things from a bigger perspective, one that is on a universal scale. He introduced himself as Cyrus, and it seems he was running Team Galactic. He told me that he sought the power to create a new world, one without strife, but such power was unavailable in Celestic Town. He recognized me from before, asking me to inform him if I discover any power derived from the legends of Sinnoh, like I'm just going to give him such information...
After Cyrus left, I went and healed my Pokemon, then explored the Town. I talked to some of the citizens, and happened upon an old man who asked where I came from, and told me that nearby (from Twinleaf Town) Lake Verity is said to be home to Mesprit, the "Being of Emotion" and said it must be watching over me. I continued exploring and found a house where an elderly couple would buy and sell items like a Poke' Mart. A man in the house gave me Wise Glasses, which boost the power of Special moves.
I did some training to the west on Route 211, and after several Trainer and wild Pokemon battles Lucius, Marcus, and Maria grew to Level 32. I also received TM77 (Psych Up) from an Ace Trainer, then I decided to fly back to Hearthome to see if the Gym Leader had finally returned.
Current Team:
Marcus (Staravia, Normal/Flying, Lv. 32)
Alexander (Machoke, Fighting, Lv. 32)
Maximus (Luxray, Electric, Lv. 32)
Annabelle (Torterra, Grass/Ground, Lv. 32)
Lucius (Ponyta, Fire, Lv. 32)
Maria (Gastrodon, Water/Ground, Lv. 32)
I went to the ruins to stop this guy from blowing up the town. He told me there was nothing there, no reason for the town to exist, and that he would blow it up. He asked if I would try to stop him, and I responded by sending out Alexander, and he sent out Beautifly. Beautifly used Gust for good, super-effective damage, but Alexander countered with Revenge for great damage. Alexander used Submission to bring it into the red, but then the Beautifly countered with Mega Drain. Alexander used Rock Smash to knock out Beautifly, and then I switched to Lucius to fight his Croagunk. Lucius used Ember, and it was a critical hit that knocked out Croagunk and won the battle!
After the battle, the Galactic Grunt said there wasn't anything he could do there, that the place was nothing and that he would happily be rid of the place before running off. The elderly woman came up and complimented me on the battle, and gave me her thanks as Town Elder. I realized that she was Cynthia's grandmother, and handed over the Old Charm. She told me such charms were something they made in honor of a mythical deity said to have created Sinnoh, and that such Old Charms were still discovered now and again. The Town Elder suggested that I look around inside the ruins, and so I went in.
I went to the far side of the ruins and came across an ancient cave painting, plenty of mysterious designs cover the wall, and three strange things formed a triangle, and in the center a shining sphere. The Town Elder came up to me, and somewhat translated the designs on the wall. According to her, there existed a being so powerful, it was considered a deity at the time, and three Pokemon opposed it and kept balance with the being. Afterwards, she handed over something useful she found, HM03 (Surf)! I'll need to get the Hearthome Gym Badge to use it outside of battle, but it will be very useful. I immediately taught it to Maria in place of Rain Dance.
When I left the ruins, I came across the same man I talked to a while ago, at Mt. Coronet, the guy I thought may be working for Team Galactic. He noticed that there was an "insignificant" struggle previously, told me how everyone should step back and view things from a bigger perspective, one that is on a universal scale. He introduced himself as Cyrus, and it seems he was running Team Galactic. He told me that he sought the power to create a new world, one without strife, but such power was unavailable in Celestic Town. He recognized me from before, asking me to inform him if I discover any power derived from the legends of Sinnoh, like I'm just going to give him such information...
After Cyrus left, I went and healed my Pokemon, then explored the Town. I talked to some of the citizens, and happened upon an old man who asked where I came from, and told me that nearby (from Twinleaf Town) Lake Verity is said to be home to Mesprit, the "Being of Emotion" and said it must be watching over me. I continued exploring and found a house where an elderly couple would buy and sell items like a Poke' Mart. A man in the house gave me Wise Glasses, which boost the power of Special moves.
I did some training to the west on Route 211, and after several Trainer and wild Pokemon battles Lucius, Marcus, and Maria grew to Level 32. I also received TM77 (Psych Up) from an Ace Trainer, then I decided to fly back to Hearthome to see if the Gym Leader had finally returned.
Current Team:
Marcus (Staravia, Normal/Flying, Lv. 32)
Alexander (Machoke, Fighting, Lv. 32)
Maximus (Luxray, Electric, Lv. 32)
Annabelle (Torterra, Grass/Ground, Lv. 32)
Lucius (Ponyta, Fire, Lv. 32)
Maria (Gastrodon, Water/Ground, Lv. 32)
Friday, December 27, 2013
Pokemon Pearl - Through the fog to Celestic Town
I visited the Hearthome Gym, and found that the Gym Leader was STILL gone. I decided to fly back to Pastoria City and check out the Great Marsh, and managed to catch a Skorupi (Poison/Bug, Male, Lv. 22), then I flew over to the Valley Windworks and caught myself a Drifloon (Ghost/Flying, Male, Lv. 22). I also flew back to Jubilife City to the Poketch Company and got the Marking Map Poketch App. I then decided to head back to Solaceon Town to try using that medicine on the Psyduck blocking the path on Route 210.
I ran into a couple Trainers in a side path to get an item, one a Double Battle won easily enough, and another a single battle also won easily. I grabbed the item, a Great Ball, and then hopped off a ledge to get to the Psyduck. I used the Secret Potion on them, and they were cured of their headaches, then they wandered north together. Right after the Psyduck left, Cynthia came up to me, happy that I used the Secret Potion on them. Cyinthia asked me to deliver an Old Charm to her grandmother in Celestic Town, to which I agreed. She warned me about her grandmother's bossy attitude before she left.
I continued north, getting into a wild Pokemon battle with Lucius, who grew to Level 31, and then kept on going. I soon encountered one of the Ninja Trio, and got into a battle. I sent out Alexander to fight his Geodude. Karate Chop knocked out Geodude, and Alexander grew to Level 31, and I switched out for Maria to fight another Geodude. Water Pulse knocked out Geodude instantly, and another Geodude was sent out only to be knocked out by another Water Pulse, and thus the battle was won.
I continued north, grabbing a Hyper Potion along the way, then an Ultra Ball in some grass, and then I encountered a thick fog. I don't have any of my Pokemon set with Defog, because it seems like it would generally be useless in battle, so I just continued through. I soon encountered the second of the Ninja Trio. Zubat was sent out, and I sent out Maria to fight it, missing a Water Pulse but getting hit for minor damage by Wing Attack. Maria used a Body Slam for a one-hit KO, then another Zubat was sent out. I kept Maria in the fight, and had her use another Body Slam, which took the second Zubat out too. Next up was Golbat, and I kept Maria going. Maria got hit by Wing Attack for minor damage, and then her Body Slam missed. Golbat used Confuse Ray on Maria, and she hurt herself in her confusion. Golbat tried using Wing Attack, but missed, then Maria snapped out of her confusion, but her Body Slam missed too. Body Slam hit Golbat for great damage, while it's Wing Attack missed, then Maria was hit with another Confuse Ray but managed to knock out Golbat with Water Pulse! Finally a Skorupi was sent out, and Maria hurt herself in her confusion, and Skorupi used Accupressure to up it's attack. Maria managed to attack with Mud Bomb, but it missed, and so did Skorupi's attack too. Maria snapped out of confusion and hit Skorupi with Mud Bomb for massive damage, bringing Skorupi into the red, then it countered for great damage and brought Maria into the red. Maria missed with Water Pulse, and got hit by Leer, but she tried again and won the battle. Maria grew to Level 31, and I healed her up before continuing west.
I went west, because I couldn't go further north on that road, and came across an Ace Trainer. She sent out Ponyta, and I sent out Maria again. Maria got hit by Fire Spin which did minimal damage, but her Water Pulse missed. Ponyta was switched out for Grotle, and Maria's Water Pulse missed, before I switched to Marcus. Marcus' Intimidate cut Grotle's attack, and it hit Marcus with Mega Drain for minimal damage. Marcus hit Grotle with Aerial Ace for massive, super effective damage, but Grotle clung onto the red. Marcus hit it with Wing Attack to finish it off, then Ponyta was brought out again. Marcus used Fly, and flew up high, so Ponyta's Fire Spin missed, then it was hit by Fly for an instant knock out! The battle was won, and I continued on my way.
I came across a pair of Ace Trainers, and we got into a Double Battle. I fought them, they sent out a Raichu and a Gyarados, and I sent out Marcus and Lucius. Both pairs were weakened by Intimidate from the other, but I won the battle easily, and Marcus grew to Level 31. I healed up Lucius before going up some stairs, and then further west. I fought another Ace Trainer, Annabelle fought all three of his Pokemon and came out victorious. I went west through a path for bikes only, and came across the third member of the Ninja Trio. He sent out Dustox, and I sent out Annabelle. Dustox tried to use Psybeam, but missed, and then Annabelle hit it with Bite for good damage. Dustox used Psybeam for some good damage, then Annabelle countered with Cut for good damage. Annabelle tried to finish it with bite, but missed, then got hit by Whirlwind and afterward I switched her out with Maximus. I had Maximus use Spark to finish off Dustox and win the battle. Annabelle grew to Level 32, and learned Leech Seed in place of Bite. After the battle finished, Annabelle evolved into her final form, Torterra! After evolving, she wanted to learn the move Earthquake, and I decided to make her forget Razor Leaf to use it.
I healed Annabelle, I tried to find my way through the fog. I went south from where I fought the last of the Ninja Trio, and found TM30 (Shadow Ball). I pocketed the TM, then went back a ways. I fought another Trainer, beat him easily, and kept looking for a way through. I came across another ninja (FOURTH of the Ninja Trio? I don't think someone at Game Freak learned how to count...) and beat him down, snagging the Smoke Ball just past him before going further. Another Trainer, another battle won, and Maximus grew to Level 32. I healed Maximus, and started to wonder if I was EVER going to find my way through to Celestic Town.
I fought yet ANOTHER Trainer (how many assholes are in this fucking fog?) and took him out, though my attacks were running out of PP count at this point! Alexander grew to Level 32, and learned Submission in place of Karate Chop, and then I kept on going. Finally, FINALLY after fighting SO many trainers, I made it to Celestic Town!
First thing's first, heal my Pokemon, and then find Cynthia's grandmother!
Current Team:
Alexander (Machoke, Fighting, Lv. 32)
Lucius (Ponyta, Fire, Lv. 31)
Maximus (Luxray, Electric, Lv. 32)
Annabelle (Torterra, Grass/Ground, Lv. 32)
Maria (Gastrodon, Water/Ground, Lv. 31)
Marcus (Staravia, Normal/Flying, Lv. 31)
I ran into a couple Trainers in a side path to get an item, one a Double Battle won easily enough, and another a single battle also won easily. I grabbed the item, a Great Ball, and then hopped off a ledge to get to the Psyduck. I used the Secret Potion on them, and they were cured of their headaches, then they wandered north together. Right after the Psyduck left, Cynthia came up to me, happy that I used the Secret Potion on them. Cyinthia asked me to deliver an Old Charm to her grandmother in Celestic Town, to which I agreed. She warned me about her grandmother's bossy attitude before she left.
I continued north, getting into a wild Pokemon battle with Lucius, who grew to Level 31, and then kept on going. I soon encountered one of the Ninja Trio, and got into a battle. I sent out Alexander to fight his Geodude. Karate Chop knocked out Geodude, and Alexander grew to Level 31, and I switched out for Maria to fight another Geodude. Water Pulse knocked out Geodude instantly, and another Geodude was sent out only to be knocked out by another Water Pulse, and thus the battle was won.
I continued north, grabbing a Hyper Potion along the way, then an Ultra Ball in some grass, and then I encountered a thick fog. I don't have any of my Pokemon set with Defog, because it seems like it would generally be useless in battle, so I just continued through. I soon encountered the second of the Ninja Trio. Zubat was sent out, and I sent out Maria to fight it, missing a Water Pulse but getting hit for minor damage by Wing Attack. Maria used a Body Slam for a one-hit KO, then another Zubat was sent out. I kept Maria in the fight, and had her use another Body Slam, which took the second Zubat out too. Next up was Golbat, and I kept Maria going. Maria got hit by Wing Attack for minor damage, and then her Body Slam missed. Golbat used Confuse Ray on Maria, and she hurt herself in her confusion. Golbat tried using Wing Attack, but missed, then Maria snapped out of her confusion, but her Body Slam missed too. Body Slam hit Golbat for great damage, while it's Wing Attack missed, then Maria was hit with another Confuse Ray but managed to knock out Golbat with Water Pulse! Finally a Skorupi was sent out, and Maria hurt herself in her confusion, and Skorupi used Accupressure to up it's attack. Maria managed to attack with Mud Bomb, but it missed, and so did Skorupi's attack too. Maria snapped out of confusion and hit Skorupi with Mud Bomb for massive damage, bringing Skorupi into the red, then it countered for great damage and brought Maria into the red. Maria missed with Water Pulse, and got hit by Leer, but she tried again and won the battle. Maria grew to Level 31, and I healed her up before continuing west.
I went west, because I couldn't go further north on that road, and came across an Ace Trainer. She sent out Ponyta, and I sent out Maria again. Maria got hit by Fire Spin which did minimal damage, but her Water Pulse missed. Ponyta was switched out for Grotle, and Maria's Water Pulse missed, before I switched to Marcus. Marcus' Intimidate cut Grotle's attack, and it hit Marcus with Mega Drain for minimal damage. Marcus hit Grotle with Aerial Ace for massive, super effective damage, but Grotle clung onto the red. Marcus hit it with Wing Attack to finish it off, then Ponyta was brought out again. Marcus used Fly, and flew up high, so Ponyta's Fire Spin missed, then it was hit by Fly for an instant knock out! The battle was won, and I continued on my way.
I came across a pair of Ace Trainers, and we got into a Double Battle. I fought them, they sent out a Raichu and a Gyarados, and I sent out Marcus and Lucius. Both pairs were weakened by Intimidate from the other, but I won the battle easily, and Marcus grew to Level 31. I healed up Lucius before going up some stairs, and then further west. I fought another Ace Trainer, Annabelle fought all three of his Pokemon and came out victorious. I went west through a path for bikes only, and came across the third member of the Ninja Trio. He sent out Dustox, and I sent out Annabelle. Dustox tried to use Psybeam, but missed, and then Annabelle hit it with Bite for good damage. Dustox used Psybeam for some good damage, then Annabelle countered with Cut for good damage. Annabelle tried to finish it with bite, but missed, then got hit by Whirlwind and afterward I switched her out with Maximus. I had Maximus use Spark to finish off Dustox and win the battle. Annabelle grew to Level 32, and learned Leech Seed in place of Bite. After the battle finished, Annabelle evolved into her final form, Torterra! After evolving, she wanted to learn the move Earthquake, and I decided to make her forget Razor Leaf to use it.
I healed Annabelle, I tried to find my way through the fog. I went south from where I fought the last of the Ninja Trio, and found TM30 (Shadow Ball). I pocketed the TM, then went back a ways. I fought another Trainer, beat him easily, and kept looking for a way through. I came across another ninja (FOURTH of the Ninja Trio? I don't think someone at Game Freak learned how to count...) and beat him down, snagging the Smoke Ball just past him before going further. Another Trainer, another battle won, and Maximus grew to Level 32. I healed Maximus, and started to wonder if I was EVER going to find my way through to Celestic Town.
I fought yet ANOTHER Trainer (how many assholes are in this fucking fog?) and took him out, though my attacks were running out of PP count at this point! Alexander grew to Level 32, and learned Submission in place of Karate Chop, and then I kept on going. Finally, FINALLY after fighting SO many trainers, I made it to Celestic Town!
First thing's first, heal my Pokemon, and then find Cynthia's grandmother!
Current Team:
Alexander (Machoke, Fighting, Lv. 32)
Lucius (Ponyta, Fire, Lv. 31)
Maximus (Luxray, Electric, Lv. 32)
Annabelle (Torterra, Grass/Ground, Lv. 32)
Maria (Gastrodon, Water/Ground, Lv. 31)
Marcus (Staravia, Normal/Flying, Lv. 31)
Pokemon Pearl - Path to the Pokemon Mansion
I went to the Poke' Mart to stock up on healing items, and then I headed west to Route 212. I encountered my first Trainer along the way, and I sent out Marcus to fight, and she sent out Luxio. I switched over to Alexander because of Marcus' Type weakness to Electric attacks. Alexander used Vital Throw, and it was a critical hit that took out Luxio in one go. Buizel was sent out next, and I kept Alexander in the fight. The Buizel used Swift for minor damage, then Alexander countered with a powerful Karate Chop for the win.
I continued on, and found TM06 (Toxic) along the way. I got into another battle with a Trainer, and I sent out Marcus to fight her Goldeen, and Intimidate cut it's attack. I had Marcus use Aerial Ace to take it out easily before it could do anything, and Marcus grew to level 30. Next up was Buizel, and I sent out Alexander. Buizel used a Quick Attack for little damage, and then Alexander used Vital Throw to knock it out and win the battle. Alexander also grew to Level 30 upon victory.
Right next to the Trainer I beat was a house with a sign out front saying that Shards were wanted, in payment for TMs. I went in with the bunch of shards I had, wondering what I could get my hands on. I talked to one of the women in there, and she said she would hand over a TM if I gave her 10 similar-colored shards. I didn't have 10 of any shard, and so left and continued on my way.
I came across some fishermen, and while I was wary of going into elective battles when I didn't know how much further I had to go, I decided I may as well take them on and build up my Pokedex. I fought two of them, and beat them easily enough. In those battles, Annabelle grew to level 31, and Lucius grew to Level 30.
I continued on my way, fought another Trainer, and sent out Maria against his Geodude. Maria used Water Pulse to knock it out, and another Geodude was brought out to suffer the same fate. A third Geodude was sent out, and it too was taken out by Water Pulse. I won the battle, and Maria grew to Level 30, then she evolved into Gastrodon!
Going further down the path I encountered a pair of Trainers, and we got into a Double Battle. The Pokemon Rangers sent out Aipom and Prinplup, and I sent out Maximus and Alexander. I had Maximus use Spark on Prinplup for an instant knock-out, and then Aipom attacked Alexander with Fury Swipes for minimal damage. Alexander hit Aipom with Vital Throw for an instant knock-out, and then the Rangers sent out Marill and another Prinplup. I had Maximus use Spark against Marill, which knocked it out, then Prinplup used Peck for effective, but minor damage against Alexander, then Alexander countered with Vital Throw for the win. Maximus grew to Level 31 upon victory, and I continued on my way.
Finally I made my way to the Pokemon Mansion, and fought another Trainer nearby. There were plenty of Trainers outside but avoided them for now. I found TM11 (Sunny Day) nearby, before I headed inside. I talked to a few of the Maids in the house, and got a Soothe Bell from one of them, and also got a Great Ball in one room. I talked to Mr. Backlot in his office, and found TM87 (Swagger), but he didn't say anything about any particular special Pokemon in his Trophy Garden. I wonder if he'll brag later?
I decided to check out the Trophy Garden, and found a Pichu and Pikachu, but my Pokemon were too powerful and knocked them out. I decided to just head back to the city, heal my Pokemon, and see if the Hearthome Gym is open.
Current Team:
Lucius (Ponyta, Fire, Lv. 30)
Alexander (Machoke, Fighting, Lv. 30)
Maximus (Luxray, Electric, Lv. 31)
Maria (Gastrodon, Water/Ground, Lv. 30)
Marcus (Staravia, Normal/Flying, Lv. 30)
Annabelle (Grotle, Grass, Lv. 31)
I continued on, and found TM06 (Toxic) along the way. I got into another battle with a Trainer, and I sent out Marcus to fight her Goldeen, and Intimidate cut it's attack. I had Marcus use Aerial Ace to take it out easily before it could do anything, and Marcus grew to level 30. Next up was Buizel, and I sent out Alexander. Buizel used a Quick Attack for little damage, and then Alexander used Vital Throw to knock it out and win the battle. Alexander also grew to Level 30 upon victory.
Right next to the Trainer I beat was a house with a sign out front saying that Shards were wanted, in payment for TMs. I went in with the bunch of shards I had, wondering what I could get my hands on. I talked to one of the women in there, and she said she would hand over a TM if I gave her 10 similar-colored shards. I didn't have 10 of any shard, and so left and continued on my way.
I came across some fishermen, and while I was wary of going into elective battles when I didn't know how much further I had to go, I decided I may as well take them on and build up my Pokedex. I fought two of them, and beat them easily enough. In those battles, Annabelle grew to level 31, and Lucius grew to Level 30.
I continued on my way, fought another Trainer, and sent out Maria against his Geodude. Maria used Water Pulse to knock it out, and another Geodude was brought out to suffer the same fate. A third Geodude was sent out, and it too was taken out by Water Pulse. I won the battle, and Maria grew to Level 30, then she evolved into Gastrodon!
Going further down the path I encountered a pair of Trainers, and we got into a Double Battle. The Pokemon Rangers sent out Aipom and Prinplup, and I sent out Maximus and Alexander. I had Maximus use Spark on Prinplup for an instant knock-out, and then Aipom attacked Alexander with Fury Swipes for minimal damage. Alexander hit Aipom with Vital Throw for an instant knock-out, and then the Rangers sent out Marill and another Prinplup. I had Maximus use Spark against Marill, which knocked it out, then Prinplup used Peck for effective, but minor damage against Alexander, then Alexander countered with Vital Throw for the win. Maximus grew to Level 31 upon victory, and I continued on my way.
Finally I made my way to the Pokemon Mansion, and fought another Trainer nearby. There were plenty of Trainers outside but avoided them for now. I found TM11 (Sunny Day) nearby, before I headed inside. I talked to a few of the Maids in the house, and got a Soothe Bell from one of them, and also got a Great Ball in one room. I talked to Mr. Backlot in his office, and found TM87 (Swagger), but he didn't say anything about any particular special Pokemon in his Trophy Garden. I wonder if he'll brag later?
I decided to check out the Trophy Garden, and found a Pichu and Pikachu, but my Pokemon were too powerful and knocked them out. I decided to just head back to the city, heal my Pokemon, and see if the Hearthome Gym is open.
Current Team:
Lucius (Ponyta, Fire, Lv. 30)
Alexander (Machoke, Fighting, Lv. 30)
Maximus (Luxray, Electric, Lv. 31)
Maria (Gastrodon, Water/Ground, Lv. 30)
Marcus (Staravia, Normal/Flying, Lv. 30)
Annabelle (Grotle, Grass, Lv. 31)
Sunday, December 22, 2013
Pokemon Pearl - Chasing the Galactic Grunt
I did some Berry gathering, then I checked out the Great Marsh to see if there were any worthwhile Pokemon, and after that I went back to the Seven Stars Restaurant to do some battling. When I was done with the Trainers there, Alexander and Maria grew to Level 29, and she learned Body Slam in place of Hidden Power. I also earned plenty of cash from all those diners.
I came back to Pastoria City after the battles, and went to check up on that Team Galactic asshole with the package. He didn't notice me as I came up, talking to himself about how he just got the package from Veilstone, and how he needed to bring it to the nearby lake at any cost. He turned around and finally noticed me there, and told me that his mission was too important to stick around and deal with me, and not to follow him.
I ran after the Grunt, finding him right by the path to Route 213, and he ran again. Before I could chase after him again, Simon ran into me and wanted to battle. I wish I could tell the little shit to 1) pay attention and stop fucking running into me, and 2) that there may be a bomb being delivered to the nearby lake! But of course he's too fucking stupid to listen to either point, and I had to battle him.
Simon sent out Starly, and I sent out Lucius. Lucius Stomped on Starly for great damage, and made it flinch. In the next turn, Starly used Quick Attack for minor damage, and Lucius countered with Ember to knock it out. Simon sent out Buizel next, and in turn I sent out Annabelle. Buizel used Quick Attack for minor damage, and then I had Annabelle use Razor Leaf to knock it out. Next up was Monferno, and I sent out Marcus, with his Intimidate cutting it's attack. Monferno used Mach Punch for minor damage, and then Aerial Ace did great damage against Monferno and brought it to the red. Marcus finished Monferno off with a Wing Attack, and then I sent out Lucius again against Simon's Roselia. I had Lucius start out with Fire Spin, but it missed, and then Lucius was poisoned by Roselia's Poison Sting. Lucius used Ember for great damage, then Roselia countered with Mega Drain for minimal damage. Lucius got hurt by poison, but finished Roselia off with another Ember.
After the battle, Simon realized just how strong I've become since our last battle, and wondered what that Galactic Grunt was panicking about, and told me to chase after him. Simon figured if you're not a Pokemon, and you run away like that, then you must be a bad guy. He ran down the path to Route 213, and I had to halt my chase to heal my Pokemon up (Thanks, Simon...).
I came across the Galactic Grunt again at the beach heading toward the hotel, saying how they needed the energy from the Valley Windworks to make whatever was in that package. It seems the package was made by his leader, something of such complexity that only a scientist could make it. He ran again after he noticed me, and I gave chase. I found him again at the hotel, and he wondered why he was running, talking about how this package would help make a new universe like his boss had planned. Again he ran, and again I chased after him.
Just past the hotel, within sight of the lakefront, he decided to battle me. The Galactic Grunt sent out Glameow, and I sent out Lucius to fight. Lucius used Take Down for great damage, and suffered minor damage in return, then he was hit by a couple Fury Swipes for some damage. Lucius finished off Glameow with Stomp, and thus won the battle.
After the battle, the Grunt told me that he didn't have the energy, he would have to give the package to the Commander instead. I switched around my Pokemon and then continued to the lakefront. When I got to the lakefront, I met up with Cynthia. She came to research the folklore about the lake, but found it closed to the public. It seems there's an island inside the lake, and within it is a mirage of a Pokemon. She suddenly brought up the group of Psyduck I had seen on the way to Pastoria City that were blocking the path on Route 210, and gave me a Secret Potion to give to them for their headaches.
There were two assholes stopping everyone from entering the lakefront, and since I couldn't do anything otherwise I went back to Pastoria City to heal my Pokemon, and grab more healing items. When I'm ready, I'll continue west through Route 212 to check out this Pokemon Mansion I've heard the citizens of Pastoria City talk about...
Current Team:
Marcus (Staravia, Normal/Flying, Lv. 29)
Alexander (Machoke, Fighting, Lv. 29)
Lucius (Ponyta, Fire, Lv. 29)
Maximus (Luxray, Electric, Lv. 30)
Maria (Shellos, Water, Lv. 29)
Annabelle (Grotle, Grass, Lv. 30)
I came back to Pastoria City after the battles, and went to check up on that Team Galactic asshole with the package. He didn't notice me as I came up, talking to himself about how he just got the package from Veilstone, and how he needed to bring it to the nearby lake at any cost. He turned around and finally noticed me there, and told me that his mission was too important to stick around and deal with me, and not to follow him.
I ran after the Grunt, finding him right by the path to Route 213, and he ran again. Before I could chase after him again, Simon ran into me and wanted to battle. I wish I could tell the little shit to 1) pay attention and stop fucking running into me, and 2) that there may be a bomb being delivered to the nearby lake! But of course he's too fucking stupid to listen to either point, and I had to battle him.
Simon sent out Starly, and I sent out Lucius. Lucius Stomped on Starly for great damage, and made it flinch. In the next turn, Starly used Quick Attack for minor damage, and Lucius countered with Ember to knock it out. Simon sent out Buizel next, and in turn I sent out Annabelle. Buizel used Quick Attack for minor damage, and then I had Annabelle use Razor Leaf to knock it out. Next up was Monferno, and I sent out Marcus, with his Intimidate cutting it's attack. Monferno used Mach Punch for minor damage, and then Aerial Ace did great damage against Monferno and brought it to the red. Marcus finished Monferno off with a Wing Attack, and then I sent out Lucius again against Simon's Roselia. I had Lucius start out with Fire Spin, but it missed, and then Lucius was poisoned by Roselia's Poison Sting. Lucius used Ember for great damage, then Roselia countered with Mega Drain for minimal damage. Lucius got hurt by poison, but finished Roselia off with another Ember.
After the battle, Simon realized just how strong I've become since our last battle, and wondered what that Galactic Grunt was panicking about, and told me to chase after him. Simon figured if you're not a Pokemon, and you run away like that, then you must be a bad guy. He ran down the path to Route 213, and I had to halt my chase to heal my Pokemon up (Thanks, Simon...).
I came across the Galactic Grunt again at the beach heading toward the hotel, saying how they needed the energy from the Valley Windworks to make whatever was in that package. It seems the package was made by his leader, something of such complexity that only a scientist could make it. He ran again after he noticed me, and I gave chase. I found him again at the hotel, and he wondered why he was running, talking about how this package would help make a new universe like his boss had planned. Again he ran, and again I chased after him.
Just past the hotel, within sight of the lakefront, he decided to battle me. The Galactic Grunt sent out Glameow, and I sent out Lucius to fight. Lucius used Take Down for great damage, and suffered minor damage in return, then he was hit by a couple Fury Swipes for some damage. Lucius finished off Glameow with Stomp, and thus won the battle.
After the battle, the Grunt told me that he didn't have the energy, he would have to give the package to the Commander instead. I switched around my Pokemon and then continued to the lakefront. When I got to the lakefront, I met up with Cynthia. She came to research the folklore about the lake, but found it closed to the public. It seems there's an island inside the lake, and within it is a mirage of a Pokemon. She suddenly brought up the group of Psyduck I had seen on the way to Pastoria City that were blocking the path on Route 210, and gave me a Secret Potion to give to them for their headaches.
There were two assholes stopping everyone from entering the lakefront, and since I couldn't do anything otherwise I went back to Pastoria City to heal my Pokemon, and grab more healing items. When I'm ready, I'll continue west through Route 212 to check out this Pokemon Mansion I've heard the citizens of Pastoria City talk about...
Current Team:
Marcus (Staravia, Normal/Flying, Lv. 29)
Alexander (Machoke, Fighting, Lv. 29)
Lucius (Ponyta, Fire, Lv. 29)
Maximus (Luxray, Electric, Lv. 30)
Maria (Shellos, Water, Lv. 29)
Annabelle (Grotle, Grass, Lv. 30)
Saturday, December 21, 2013
Pokemon Pearl - Pastoria Gym
I left the Great Marsh to go beat the Pastoria Gym.
My team consisted of:
Alexander (Machoke, Fighting, Lv. 28)
Marcus (Staravia, Normal/Flying, Lv. 29)
Annabelle (Grotle, Grass, Lv. 29)
Maximus (Luxio, Electric, Lv. 29)
Lucius (Ponyta, Fire, Lv. 29)
Maria (Shellos, Water, Lv. 28)
I entered the Gym, and saw that the layout was different paths at different levels, surrounded by water, and what looked like floating bridges. It seems that as I go through, I'll need to raise and lower the water level to get over to the Gym Leader. I stepped on a switch to lower the water level, and then came across a young Trainer. He sent out Buizel, and I sent out Maximus, and one Spark knocked out Buizel and won the battle.
I went through the bottom level, then came across another Trainer. Barboach was sent out, and I sent out Maximus against it. I had Maximus use Spark against it, but it did nothing, then Barboach used Water Pulse for little damage against him. I switched out to Annabelle, and she used Razor Leaf to take it out and win the battle.
I raised the water level and went through the middle level, then came across another Trainer. The Sailor sent out Wingull, and I sent out Maximus. I knew one Spark attack would do massive damage against a Water/Flying Type, and it was knocked out immediately. Another Wingull was sent out, and again it was taken out with Spark, and I won the battle.
I raised the water level to maximum, and continued on to battle yet another Trainer. The young girl sent out Azurill, and I sent out Maximus to continue fighting these Water Types. Spark knocked it out easily enough, then I switched to Annabelle to fight her Marill. One Razor Leaf took it out, and I won this battle too.
I fought another Trainer, a tough fight that saw Maximus grow to Level 30 and then evolve into a Luxray! I healed my Pokemon up after the battle, then lowered the water level. I went further through the Gym, found myself in another battle with yet ANOTHER Trainer (just how many are in this fucking place?) and took him out easily enough. Annabelle grew to Level 30, and I raised the water level before moving further through the Gym.
I finally made it to the Gym Leader, Crasher Wake. I was glad to finally be able to challenge him, and I sent out Maximus against his Gyarados, and Intimidate cut Maximus' Attack. I was lucky that Gyarados had such a weakness to Electric attacks, because Spark managed to take it out in one shot. I then sent out Annabelle to fight his Quagsire, and Razor Leaf took it out in one shot before it could attack. Floatzel was sent out last, and I kept Annabelle in the fight after all the Trainers that Maximus fought against. Annabelle got hit by Swift for some damage, but Razor Leaf did great damage against it, at least until it ate a berry to regain health. Floatzel used Brine for some damage, then Annabelle countered with Mega Drain for good damage. Crasher Wake used a Super Potion to heal Floatzel, and then Razor Leaf did great damage to bring it to the red. Floatzel used Brine again against Annabelle, but she countered with Cut to knock it out and win the battle.
I received $3600 and the Fen Badge from Crasher Wake, as well as TM55 (Brine), a Water-Type attack that does more damage if the opponent is at half health. I can also use Defog outside of battle now, but I'm not sure I really want to use such a limited HM on Marcus unless I really have to.
Four Gym Badges down, four more to go. I just hope that my Pokemon will be strong enough to fight the rest of the Gym Leaders without much difficulty.
Current Team:
Maximus (Luxray, Electric, Lv. 30)
Annabelle (Grotle, Grass, Lv. 30)
Marcus (Staravia, Normal/Flying, Lv. 29)
Alexander (Machoke, Fighting, Lv. 28)
Lucius (Ponyta, Fire, Lv. 29)
Maria (Shellos, Water, Lv. 28)
My team consisted of:
Alexander (Machoke, Fighting, Lv. 28)
Marcus (Staravia, Normal/Flying, Lv. 29)
Annabelle (Grotle, Grass, Lv. 29)
Maximus (Luxio, Electric, Lv. 29)
Lucius (Ponyta, Fire, Lv. 29)
Maria (Shellos, Water, Lv. 28)
I entered the Gym, and saw that the layout was different paths at different levels, surrounded by water, and what looked like floating bridges. It seems that as I go through, I'll need to raise and lower the water level to get over to the Gym Leader. I stepped on a switch to lower the water level, and then came across a young Trainer. He sent out Buizel, and I sent out Maximus, and one Spark knocked out Buizel and won the battle.
I went through the bottom level, then came across another Trainer. Barboach was sent out, and I sent out Maximus against it. I had Maximus use Spark against it, but it did nothing, then Barboach used Water Pulse for little damage against him. I switched out to Annabelle, and she used Razor Leaf to take it out and win the battle.
I raised the water level and went through the middle level, then came across another Trainer. The Sailor sent out Wingull, and I sent out Maximus. I knew one Spark attack would do massive damage against a Water/Flying Type, and it was knocked out immediately. Another Wingull was sent out, and again it was taken out with Spark, and I won the battle.
I raised the water level to maximum, and continued on to battle yet another Trainer. The young girl sent out Azurill, and I sent out Maximus to continue fighting these Water Types. Spark knocked it out easily enough, then I switched to Annabelle to fight her Marill. One Razor Leaf took it out, and I won this battle too.
I fought another Trainer, a tough fight that saw Maximus grow to Level 30 and then evolve into a Luxray! I healed my Pokemon up after the battle, then lowered the water level. I went further through the Gym, found myself in another battle with yet ANOTHER Trainer (just how many are in this fucking place?) and took him out easily enough. Annabelle grew to Level 30, and I raised the water level before moving further through the Gym.
I finally made it to the Gym Leader, Crasher Wake. I was glad to finally be able to challenge him, and I sent out Maximus against his Gyarados, and Intimidate cut Maximus' Attack. I was lucky that Gyarados had such a weakness to Electric attacks, because Spark managed to take it out in one shot. I then sent out Annabelle to fight his Quagsire, and Razor Leaf took it out in one shot before it could attack. Floatzel was sent out last, and I kept Annabelle in the fight after all the Trainers that Maximus fought against. Annabelle got hit by Swift for some damage, but Razor Leaf did great damage against it, at least until it ate a berry to regain health. Floatzel used Brine for some damage, then Annabelle countered with Mega Drain for good damage. Crasher Wake used a Super Potion to heal Floatzel, and then Razor Leaf did great damage to bring it to the red. Floatzel used Brine again against Annabelle, but she countered with Cut to knock it out and win the battle.
I received $3600 and the Fen Badge from Crasher Wake, as well as TM55 (Brine), a Water-Type attack that does more damage if the opponent is at half health. I can also use Defog outside of battle now, but I'm not sure I really want to use such a limited HM on Marcus unless I really have to.
Four Gym Badges down, four more to go. I just hope that my Pokemon will be strong enough to fight the rest of the Gym Leaders without much difficulty.
Current Team:
Maximus (Luxray, Electric, Lv. 30)
Annabelle (Grotle, Grass, Lv. 30)
Marcus (Staravia, Normal/Flying, Lv. 29)
Alexander (Machoke, Fighting, Lv. 28)
Lucius (Ponyta, Fire, Lv. 29)
Maria (Shellos, Water, Lv. 28)
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