Second City Challenge

[Haberdasher]

The idea of this challenge is simple. Beat the game with only Pokemon caught before entering the second non-hometown city in the game for the first time. In Gen I and its remakes, that's Pewter City. In Gen II and its remakes, that's Violet City. In Gen III, that's Petalburg City. In Gen IV, Jubilife City.

Alright, onto the rules.
1. No trading, unless it's to evolve a Pokemon and immediately trade it back. This includes in-game trades, unless they occur before the second city.
2. No hacking or cheating, unless it's to create an HM slave not used in battle.
3. Emulators are allowed.
4. HM slaves are allowed.
5. Challenge ends upon beating the Elite Four.


Challengers:
RBY-
Haberdasher (Blue)
myrrhman (Red)
Saiddun Uzkha (Red)
Tony Montana (Yellow)
Porygon Z (Blue)
Pokemaster483 (Blue)
InfernoRogue (Red)
Weavile05 (Red)

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Haberdasher (Crystal)
Hallylicious (Crystal)
Luigi-San (Crystal)

RSE-
Tony Montana (Emerald)
Haberdasher (Emerald)

FRLG-
imevil (FireRed)
ZenTheObscure (LeafGreen)
Hawkfire-the-cat (FireRed)

Champions:
RBY-
Porygon Z (Blue)
Tony Montana (Yellow)
Haberdasher (Blue)
InfernoRogue (Red)

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Haberdasher (Crystal)

Below are lists of which Pokemon can be used in this challenge, as they can be legally obtained before the second city. All evolutions of said Pokemon may also be used.

RBY-

Spoiler:

Bulbasaur/Charmander/Squirtle (Red/Blue)
Rattata
Nidoran f
Nidoran m
Spearow
Caterpie
Weedle(Red/Blue)
Pikachu
Pidgey
Mankey (Yellow)

GSC-

Spoiler:

Chikorita/Cyndaquil/Totodile
Pidgey
Sentret
Rattata
Hoothoot
Geodude
Spearow
Jigglypuff (Gold/Silver)
Caterpie (Gold/Crystal)
Weedle (Silver/Crystal)
Bellsprout
Zubat
Dunsparce
Spinarak (Gold/Crystal)
Ledyba (Silver/Crystal)
Hoppip (Crystal)
Phanpy (Crystal)
Gastly (Crystal)
Poliwag (Crystal)
Teddiursa (Crystal)

RSE-

Spoiler:

Treecko/Torchic/Mudkip
Zigzagoon
Poochyena
Wurmple
Ralts
Wingull
Surskit (Ruby/Sapphire)
Seedot (Ruby/Emerald)
Lotad (Sapphire/Emerald)

FRLG-

Spoiler:

Bulbasaur/Charmander/Squirtle
Pidgey
Rattata
Mankey
Spearow
Caterpie
Weedle
Pikachu

DPPt-

Spoiler:

Turtwig/Chimchar/Piplup
Starly
Bidoof
Shinx
Kricketot
Growlithe (dual-slot)
Seedot (Platinum dual-slot)
Lotad (Platinum dual-slot)

HGSS-

Spoiler:

Chikorita/Cyndaquil/Totodile
Geodude
Zubat
Dunsparce
Bellsprout
Pidgey
Spearow
Hoothoot
Sentret
Caterpie (HeartGold)
Weedle (SoulSilver)
Spinarak (HeartGold)
Ledyba (SoulSilver)

 

[myrrhman]

Yeah, I'll eventually do that accidentally on my own. I'm working on a speed run of Red and I'm only going to end up using Nidoran M and Squirtle. Go ahead and sign me up, maybe it will make me do it faster.

 

[metscolts]

What if you trade in the 2nd city... In GEN2 for Onix

 

[Saiddun Uzkha]

I'll do this, sounds fun! I think I shall do it on... Red! What about Mr. Mime in Gen I? You get him before the city but after you leave.
My team will be (Probably)
Blastoise
Nidoking
Nidoqueen
Raticate
Pidgeot
Butterfree

 

[Tony Montana]

I'm up for this. I'll play on Yellow. Planned team is:

Nidoking
Pidgeot
Pikachu
Primeape

 

[Haberdasher]

The rule is before the second city, not within it, so that trade can't occur, metscolts.
Also, Saiddun, since you can't get there before reaching the second city for the first time, you can't do the trade. Although the point's moot in that case since you can't get an Abra pre-Pewter.
Should I post a spoilered list of which Pokemon are available pre-second-city in the first post? I already have a semi-complete one for my own records, and I think that might help.
Challengers updated in first post.

My Progress:
Named myself Gladius and my rival Saddius.
Got a Bulbasaur, named it Thesaurus.
Lost to my rival in the lab battle.
Delivered Oak's Parcel.
Caught one of everything available (Pikachu, Caterpie, Weedle, Spearow, Nidoran f, Nidoran m, Rattata, Pidgey). Still deciding which will go on my team.
Leveled up Thesaurus, the Caterpie (The Mighty) and the Nidoran m (Beeblebrox) a little.

 

[Saiddun Uzkha]

I just beat Brock and I have Squirtle, Butterfree, Rattata, Pidgey, Nidoran male, and Pikachu

 

[Tony Montana]

I'm training before I enter Mt. Moon. Brock was easy as cake.
Team:

Pikachu Lv 15
Thundershock
Quick Attack
Double Team
Thunder Wave

Mankey Lv 16
Low Kick
Scratch
Leer
Karate Chop(Which for some reason is Normal-type)

Pidgeotto Lv 17
Gust
Sand Attack
Quick Attack

Nidorino Lv 16
Leer
Tackle
Horn Attack
Double Kick

 

[Haberdasher]

Yeah, in the originals, Gust and Karate Chop were Normal-type attacks. Doesn't make a lot of sense in hindsight.
Also, I definitely forgot which levels gave which attacks in the originals. Will definitely have to grind more pre-Mount Moon.

My Progress:
Beat my rival on Route 22.
Entered Pewter.
Level grinded.
Beat Brock.

My Team:
Thesaurus, Lv 11 Bulbasaur
The Mighty, Lv 10 Butterfree
Cole, Lv 10 Pikachu
Saria, Lv 9 Spearow
Beeblebrox, Lv 10 Nidoran m
Pettigrew, Lv 9 Rattata

 

[Tony Montana]

Okay, I made a lot of progress. To make a long story short, I'm in the entrance of dark Rock Tunnel. God bless the old games in which you don't need lousy Flash to get throgh dark places (you can see the walls and stairs).

Team:

Pikachu Lv 26
Thunderbolt
Body Slam
Quick Attack
Thunder Wave

Primeape Lv 28
Dig
Karate Chop
Low Kick
Leer

Nidoking Lv 27
Seismic Toss
Leer
Thrash
Double Kick

Pidgeotto Lv 27
Gust
Whirlwind
Sand Attack
Quick Attack

 

[Porygon Z]

Will do this on Blue.
Already started 'cause I didn't posted earlier.

Name: Haru.
Badges: 5.
Pokèdex: 9.

Now training in Silph Co.

- Lv. 47 - Mega Kick, Dig, Flamethrower, Slash

- Lv. 47 - Ice Beam, Toxic, Horn Drill, Earthquake

- Lv. 46 - Thunderbolt, Mega Punch, Rock Slide, Focus Energy

- Lv. 5 - Cut, Surf, Strength, Flash​

 

[Haberdasher]

At the beginning of the Rock Tunnel.

Cole, Lv 22 Pikachu
Saria, Lv 23 Fearow
Beeblebrox, Lv 23 Nidorino
Pittigrew, Lv 22 Raticate
The Mighty, Lv 22 Butterfree
Thesaurus, Lv 24 Ivysaur

 

[Porygon Z]

Name: Haru.
Badges: 8.
Pokèdex: 10.

Going to Victory Road.

- Lv. 53 - Mega Kick, Fissure, Flamethrower, Skull Bash

- Lv. 54 - Ice Beam, Toxic, Horn Drill, Earthquake

- Lv. 54 - Thunderbolt, Thrash, Rock Slide, Focus Energy

- Lv. 5 - Cut, Surf, Strength, Flash

- Lv. 5 - Gust, Sand Attack, Fly​

 

[Tony Montana]

I've beaten Giovanni earning the Earth Badge and made him disband Team Rocket. I'm currently in VIridian City, about to go into Victory Road to get to the other side.

Team:

Pikachu Lv 49
Thunderbolt
Thunder
Body Slam
Quick Attack

Pidgeot Lv 48
Fly
Wing Attack
Double-Edge
Quick Attack

Nidoking Lv 49
Surf
Ice Beam
Earthquake
Skull Bash

Primeape Lv 49
Dig
Rock Slide
Low Kick
Thrash

 

[Haberdasher]

About to surf to Cinnabar. Because I'm not evolving Beeblebrox until he learns Double Kick, I'm using my old Nidoran f as an HM slave.

My Team:
Saria, Lv 40 Fearow
Thesaurus, Lv 37 Venusaur
Cole, Lv 38 Pikachu
Pettigrew, Lv 39 Raticate
The Mighty, Lv 39 Butterfree
Jupiter, Lv 16 Nidoqueen

(Beeblebrox, Lv 38 Nidorino currently in Box.)

 

[Porygon Z]

Name: Haru.
Badges: 8.
Pokèdex: 10.

Challenge complete.

- Lv. 58 - Mega Kick, Fissure, Flamethrower, Skull Bash

- Lv. 58 - Ice Beam, Toxic, Horn Drill, Earthquake

- Lv. 57 - Thunderbolt, Thrash, Rock Slide, Focus Energy​

 

[Tony Montana]

I am now the Kanto Champion. It was easier than I expected.

Team:

Pikachu Lv 52
Thunderbolt
Thunder
Mega Punch
Body Slam

Nidoking Lv 52
Ice Beam
Surf
Earthquake
Mega Kick

Primeape Lv 52
Submission
Thrash
Dig
Rock Slide

Pidgeot Lv 51
Wing Attack
Fly
Quick Attack
Double-Edge

I might do this challenge again sometime in the future. It was really fun. Good luck to those who haven't finished. Farewell.

 

[Haberdasher]

Congrats, Tony and Porygon! Updated the first post for you.

EDIT: Just beat the Elite Four. Challenge on Blue complete. Will probably try the challenge on Silver or Crystal next.

My Team:
Pettigrew, Lv 45 Raticate
The Mighty, Lv 46 Butterfree
Thesaurus, Lv 46 Venusaur
Saria, Lv 47 Fearow
Cole, Lv 49 Raichu
Beeblebrox, Lv 51 Nidoking

 

[Tony Montana]

I think I'm gonna do this on Emerald. I just have to find where I stashed my GameBoy (with Emerald in it) and I'll begin. Team would be:

Blaziken
Ludicolo
Gardevoir
and a couple HM Slaves.

 

[Haberdasher]

Alright, I'll go update the first post to reflect that. I've started my Crystal game, already beat Faulkner.

My Team:
Champagne, Lv 12 Poliwag
McFeldspar, Lv 12 Geodude
Haberdash, Lv 12 Cyndaquil
Guano, Lv 12 Zubat
Roosta, Lv 12 Hoothoot
Loki, Lv 12 Gastly