Hoenn/Kanto Journey Journal - Want to share your travelling stories?

[Mac]

I just bought Emerald today and I am really enjoying experiencing my favorite region once again. I picked May and named her Kallen after my favorite anime character from Code Geass.

I started off in Littleroot not really remembering what to do, but eventually I went out to the nearby route and Birch was in trouble! I went to his bag and picked a Pokeball randomly and tossed it, commanding the Pokemon inside to come out and help poor Birch.

To my surprise, Torchic came out and he was ready to fight! He beat that mean Zigzagoon in just three hits and then flexed his chicken muscles. I swooned with love for this Pokemon. I hoped one day to get one just like him.

To my surprise, Birch asked me to join him at his lab. As his thanks, he offered me the Torchic that I adored! I was so excited that I picked up my new Pokemon and hugged him tightly.

I then left Littleroot after checking with my mom who gave me these awesome new running shoes. I started running everywhere with the wind going through my hair that wasn't covered by my bandanna. Soon, I found myself in the grass fighting a wild Lotad outside of a nearby town that I forgot the name of. Curse my memory!

This Lotad had quite the look in its eyes and I got it down to low health with Torchic. Then I tossed my Pokeball and he joined my team! We went to Petalburg to see what Dad was up to but before I met up with him, I decided to train my new Lotad a bit in the nearby grass for a while...

Until next time, see ya!

[NecrumWarrior]

So, I just beat Hoenn for the first time ever. Specifically, Ruby Version. At the time that Ruby and Sapphire came out, my interest in Pokemon was declining. I was entering middle school, and my video game interests shifted towards games like Halo, Oddworld, and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. Pokemon never left my heart, but at the time I had a feeling that it was not as good as GSC. Now, however, I decided to buy a copy and give it a try, since I needed one for Challenges anyway. I have to say, it surprised me quite a bit. While some parts were frustrating, and I even have a few qualms about some of the Pokemon designs in 3rd gen, I found it quite fun.

My starter was Treecko. Most of the time I don't keep my starter, but Sceptile proved itself quite capable, even managing to outspeed many higher level Pokemon in the E4.

After that, I caught a Ralts. I've used Gardevoir before, and I always find it to be quite useful in game, since its not quite as fragile as Alakazam.

I caught a Makuhita as well. Hariyama is one of those Pokemon I always wanted to use, but never really had a chance to. It proved itself a very capable tank, with massive bulk and a nasty attack.

Aron was another Pokemon I always wanted on my team. Aggron was definitely hard to raise, but once I had one it held its own against many Pokemon of higher level in the E4.

My last real catch was Corphish. Once again, Crawdaunt was one of those I always wanted to use. In fact, it was one of the few Pokemon that I actually liked back when I stopped playing Pokemon. Unfortunately, it has almost no physical moves. but it had a high enough SpAtk to function, tearing enemies up with Crab Hammer and Ice Beam.

Last but not least, what would a regular run be without a legendary?! Groudon is definitely not on my list of Pokemon I ever cared about using, but if you're gonna play Ruby, may as well. It was really strong, but I really don't care for it's design or typing. Kyogre is more my style.

I can't wait to start playing challenges on it, but first I have to hunt down the remaining legendary Pokemon, Rayquaza, Latios, and the Regis. Hopefully won't take me long.

[encas]

So I've made significant progress in my latest Emerald file. I've earned six badges, and since my last post, I've caught a Vulpix (Sylvia), as well as two Timid Pikachu from the Safari Zone. The female from the pair was holding a Light Ball, so I bred them to get Billie, my female Pikachu who won't evolve.

Currently, I'm in the Safari Zone seeking Girafarig and Pinsir for my team. :D

Roster:



Sylvia the Vulpix (Lv. 30, Modest female)



Selda the Swampert (Lv. 36, Adamant female)



Lilly the Altaria (Lv. 36, Calm female)



Leon the Breloom (Lv. 36, Jolly male)



Billie the Pikachu (Lv. 36, Timid female)

[Mewhundred]

It was me and Watson, The third gym leader in R/S/E. we were down to our last pokemon
Me:Combusken
Watson:Manetric
I had a third of HP and he had a little more than me. I thought Manetric was gonna finish me with Shock Wave but he used Quick attack but it missed because i hit him with two Sand Attacks. I finished him with Double kick and thats how i got my third badge in Emerald

[TBIF]

Starting a new Emerald save at the moment.

After awaking in the back of a moving truck I was met by my mother. She introduced me to our new house in Littleroot Town. Being prompted to set my clock in my room I decided to also check the computer in the corner. Potion? Booya.

After missing the segment on TV I decided to go check out the "town" I met May next door but she seemed rather busy so I decided I should go check out the town up the road.

Professor Birch was being chased by a wild pokemon! I had to act fast and grabbed the Mudkip pokeball out of his bag.

Shortly after shooing off the wild pokemon Birch asked me to go battle with May. I got past her quickly and made my way back home. Birch gave me this new gadget called a pokedex, May gave me Pokeballs to catch my own pokemon with and then Mom gave me some running shoes. Pretty good haul I must say so myself.

Coming across my first pokemon in the wild I caught Sitka, a Rash Poochyena.

After letting Mudkip go my new team is as follows:

POOCHYENA; Sitka Lv2 (M)
Rash Nature
-Tackle

[TBIF]

Entry 2

Finally leaving Oldale town Cloud set forth on his adventure on route 102.

Grinding Sitka to level 7 gave me some breathing room for whats to lie ahead.

Youngster Calvin asked me to battle, his Poochyena didn't last long against mine. I leveled up and made 80 dollars. Bug Catcher Rick was next... Taking out his Wurmples in two hits earned me another 62 much needed dollars. Youngster Allen caught me off guard as I had my eyes set on a tree. His Zigzagoon and Tailow were no match for Sitka as he leveled up and earned me 48 more dollars.

Found some berries, which should come in handy later. Lass Tiana bit off abit more than she could chew making short work of her Zigzagoon, her Shroomish went down easily enough but left me poisoned. She handed over 64 dollars and I was on my way.

Arriving in Petalburg city in timely fashion I got Sitka to the PC.

Currently:

Cloud; 8 Pokemon Seen 2 Owned.
268 Dollars


POOCHYENA; Sitka Lv10 (M)
Rash Nature
-Tackle
-Howl
-Sand Attack

[TBIF]

Entry 3

Spending the night in Petalburg after a long day of traveling Cloud awoke to go speak with his father.

I went to the Gym to go speak with my father, Norman. Although quickly we were interrupted by some kid named Wally. Dad lent him a pokemon and I went with him to overlook everything. Kid got a Ralts.

Finally a chance to speak with Dad, he suggested I head to Rustboro City next. The gym leader Roxanne resides there. On route to the next city I was abruptly stopped by some guy in the search of new trainers or something. What a doorknob.

After making a quick round of the trainers I entered Petalburg forest. I went toe to toe with a Team Aqua Grunt. He sent out his Poochyena but couldn't crack it against Sitka. He handed over 180 Dollars and scrammed. The guy I rescued gave me a great ball too!

After the battle however I realized I couldn't rely so heavily on Sitka, and back tracked to Route 101 and caught Cali, a bashful Poochyena at level 2.

After a bit of training I felt I was prepared for Roxanne, and luckily it appeared I was right. The trainers infront of her stood no match and by the time I arrived at Roxanne I felt nothing could stop me. Sitka rolled through her Geodude and leveled her Nosepass into the ground. I scored the Stone Badge, a TM and some more bucks as I moved on in my adventure.

Team:

POOCHYENA; Sitka Lv17 (M)
Rash Nature
-Tackle
-Howl
-Sand Attack
-Bite

POOCHYENA; Cali Lv7 (F)
Bashful Nature
-Tackle
-Howl

[blahblahblacksheep]

uhm.. starting emerald once more.. just got a female shiny torchic..:3 awesome..:D

[kazadoo]

Well i've started emerald with a treecko (selected cause i love lizards :3) So far have beaten the first gym leader and i have my treecko at level 20 (Yes it evolved but i forgot the name D: ) , And i picked up a Slakoth and have it upto level 7 (Picked it up cause my friend loves sloths and thus named it after her :D) now just running into random bug catchers and all that now, should give my slakoth some extra so as i have good back up incase of something bad happening to zashie (my treecko)

[encas]

This weekend, I decided to start up a new LeafGreen file. My player character, Joan, started her journey with a Charmander named Leon. The duo continued along for a while, and Leon singlehandedly defeated Brock's party - largely due to a lucky critical hit when using Metal Claw against Brock's prized Onix.

With their first badge fresh in hand, Joan and Leon trekked through Mt. Moon alone. But by the time she reached Cerulean City, Joan knew that Leon would fare poorly against Misty, a skilled Water type user and the local gym leader. So, Joan headed up to Cerulean Cape, and caught Calliope - a Bellsprout, who would make short work Misty's Staryu and Starmie.

Afterward, Joan and her party headed south toward Vermillion City. Before cruising aboard the S.S. Anne, she ventured onto Route 11 and encountered a Drowzee. This Drowzee, dubbed Henry, accompanied the trio aboard the liner, and assisted his team in defeating Joan's rival, *******.

With one more Gym Badge under their belt, Joan's party is now traversing the Rock Tunnel.

Permanent party:

Henry the Drowzee (Calm male, Lv. 26)


Calliope the Bellsprout (Timid female, Lv. 27)



Leon the Charmeleon (Timid male, Lv. 27)



Temporary party:

Meowthx2 (HM/Pickup slaves)

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[PichuVSLink]

Starting a new FR save, I'll document it here.
Entry 1

So I'm a boy, name's Preston (after me) and my rival's name: Donkey. Sounds legit.

I picked squirtle and named him DJ Shellz.

Went through the game as normal, after I got through viridian forest and healed, I went back in and hunted in the tall grass for a long time before I found what I was looking for: A Pikachu!

...At level 3. It was hard to catch him since I couldn't risk hurting him since he was such a low level, and the only balls I had were poké. Got lucky and got him on the third ball!
I went and did the optional rival battle right outside of viridian to train up my pikachu.

Current Team:

PIKACHU/Cheeks - Lv. 6 - female - RASH nature.
-Thundershock
-Growl
-Tail whip
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SQUIRTLE/DJ Shellz - Lv. 13 - male - SASSY nature.
-Tackle
-Tail whip
-Water gun
-Withdraw

(Sorry, can't post images yet, so I won't be doing the images for my team until... I can.)