I made some progress! My current team:
Chelona (Grotle Lvl. 23),
Entomo (Kricketune Lvl. 25)
I finished training my
Entomo and he evolved into Kricketune (
1 out of 6). I thought he was going to be no use, but he's actually being very useful. I headed to Oreburgh City and
Chelona made sure to knock Roark's Pokemon out. She grew to level 16.
I got back to Jubilife City and after having a rest (and catching a Bidoof as HM slave), I arrived in Eterna City (I had to go through Eterna Forest accompanied by Cheryl) and without a second thought, I went challenge Gardenia. I must say
Entomo did a great job.
Now, I am waiting for a Combee to appear in one of the Honey Trees where I slathered some honey - I do hate Honey Trees D:
I have another question: Am I allowed to set the DS calendar to Friday? I can't wait till the real Friday to catch a Drifloon.