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Kozoi November 30th, 2008 8:11 AM

[FR] Pikachu Only Run ™
 
Yes, i am doing a Pikachu only run on FireRed.

I am currently at Nugget bridge and Pikachu is at level 31. I struggled alot with Brock and ended up grinding my way to 17 before beating him. (Thanks to Tail-whip)

Current moveset: Thunderbolt, Thundershock, Megapunch, Megakick.

I Will be teaching it Iron Tail and Dig deffinately.

Pikachu does have quite low stats, even though he is the most well known Pokémon.

Has anyone else done this run on here? :D

Ninja Tree November 30th, 2008 10:56 AM

I'm at the Elite 4 for the second time but I evolved my Pikachu in to Raichu :\
Also, for moves, don't forget Brick Break.

Lavarider November 30th, 2008 3:05 PM

You're nuts! I would never attempt something like that...but of course, I hate Pikachu.

MartinNFLFalcon November 30th, 2008 5:04 PM

Wow.
You have guts to the max...
I think You shouldn't have give pikachu mega kick.
Since it has an okay chance of hitting.
Mega punch is an okay choice.
I'd say Brick Break but it's not very strong.
I say Dig in for Mega Kick.

shanecdavis November 30th, 2008 6:43 PM

Definitely need to upgrade your moveset. This is what I used:

- Focus Punch
- Substitute
- Thunder Wave
- Thunderbolt

TWave first, and then Sub until your opponent is paralyzed so the Sub sticks. From there you have a very strong Fighting move or a STAB Electric move. Make sure you use Leftovers to recover the HP lost in paying for Subs.

To be honest, it was one of the stupidest runs I ever did, finding I had to level up more than normal just to give the rotten rat a fighting chance, but I did it and that is all that matters I guess.

Ninja Tree November 30th, 2008 6:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shanecdavis (Post 4162545)
Definitely need to upgrade your moveset. This is what I used:

- Focus Punch
- Substitute
- Thunder Wave
- Thunderbolt
.

Your moveset is the reason you had such a hard time. Thunderbolt is the only decent thing you have. You should have had Brick Break, Dig, and Iron Tail.

Ninja Caterpie December 1st, 2008 1:09 AM

It's a good competitive moveset, but it's not awfully effective in game. Just go for big hits and wide coverage. :P

shanecdavis December 1st, 2008 2:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheAbsol (Post 4162558)
Your moveset is the reason you had such a hard time. Thunderbolt is the only decent thing you have. You should have had Brick Break, Dig, and Iron Tail.

You obviously aren't familiar with movesets then. Focus Punch is 150 AP while Brick Break is only 75. If I am going to do a two move combo, I would much prefer using Sub for some kind of protection than the craptacular Dig. And Iron Tail? That is actually a completely wasted move since it is only Super Effective against Ice and Rock, which Brick Break is also Super Effective against. Personally I would prefer a 100% accurate 75 AP Fighting move over a 75% accurate 100 AP move any day.

I guess I should have been more clear when I stated I had problems with the rat. It wasn't because the moveset was bad, it was because I prefer a challenge so I keep my Pokemon below the levels of the upcoming gym and I don't use items during battle. Sub is great against an opponent that uses mathematical calculations to attack because there will ALWAYS be a good chance for the Sub to stick. Once up, a yellow rat with max Spd EVs can sweep pretty good, but fails miserably when you compare it to, say a Gengar or Dragonite, which are devastating behind a Sub. THAT is why I had a harder time with the rat.

Milke December 1st, 2008 9:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninja Caterpie (Post 4162967)
It's a good competitive moveset, but it's not awfully effective in game. Just go for big hits and wide coverage. :P

This is more what he meant, I think, shanec.

WaterSplash December 1st, 2008 9:40 AM

Well, I traded my Bulbasaur for a Lv. 5 Pikachu early in the game, and it acted as my "starter" Pokemon. However, I also had a team around it :P. My team by the end of the game was:

Pikachu
Lapras
Golem
Farfetch'd
Primeape
Snorlax

My Pikachu had an excellent Special Attack and Speed but a horrible Defense and Special Defense. Its movesets are: Thunder, Thunderbolt, Double Team, Slam.

Now my LG team is on Diamond :).

shanecdavis December 1st, 2008 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DunderMifflinite (Post 4163415)
This is more what he meant, I think, shanec.

Actually, Fighting and Electric do at least normal damage to all types, so you already have full coverage. Too many people put too much stock in "OMG it's SUPER EFFECTIVE". Personally, I would much rather paralyze my opponent and attack with a 150 AP Fighting move behind a Sub than run the risk that a two-turn Dig move wouldn't KO my opponent and they would have a free shot at the rat with its pathetic defenses. But again, that's just me.

Ninja Tree December 1st, 2008 12:42 PM

The moveset isn't very effective in the game, I'm not talking competitive.

Kozoi December 1st, 2008 2:17 PM

My moveset is fine now.

Pikachu is Lv. 53 and im about to beat Erika.

Moves: Thunder, Thunderbolt, Irontail, Brickbreak.

Quite an ownage little Pikachu with a 'Mild' Nature which means its defense has gone down the pot, but i don't really care for natures too much.

Also, Pikachu is a mouse and not a rat. My next run will most likely be a Wooper only run since i've already done Gardevoir and Mudkip and Jirachi would be just too easy... Long live Wooper!

shanecdavis December 1st, 2008 2:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheAbsol (Post 4163829)
The moveset isn't very effective in the game, I'm not talking competitive.

I'm not talking competitive either. But again, I play in-game differently than most of you because I at least want it to be challenging. Without the benefit of using items during battles or just leveling up Pikachu higher than its opponent, straight up attacking fails, especially with a frail Pokemon like Pikachu. But we are now simply arguing battling styles so I will leave it at that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kozoi (Post 4164096)
My moveset is fine now.

Pikachu is Lv. 53 and im about to beat Erika.

Moves: Thunder, Thunderbolt, Irontail, Brickbreak.

Quite an ownage little Pikachu with a 'Mild' Nature which means its defense has gone down the pot, but i don't really care for natures too much.

Also, Pikachu is a mouse and not a rat. My next run will most likely be a Wooper only run since i've already done Gardevoir and Mudkip and Jirachi would be just too easy... Long live Wooper!

This is EXACTLY what I am referring to. A Lv53 Pikachu taking on Erika, whose highest level Pokemon is 29. ANY moveset with 4 attacking moves will be successful, even two of the same type like the one above. Now, try battling Erika with a Lv29 Pikachu without using items during battle and that same moveset and see how successful you are. That is where the benefit of TWave and Sub come in and make it a terrific IN-GAME moveset.

But again, we are still talking about different battling styles. To each their own.

Kozoi December 1st, 2008 2:24 PM

My battle style usually consists of the most powerful moves i can obtain, while keeping different elements so i don't get a type disadvantage. I don't do competative battling.

shanecdavis December 1st, 2008 2:33 PM

Your only problem is you are limiting yourself with two Electric moves and a Steel and Fighting move. What you don't understand is that Steel is only "Super Effective" against Ice and Rock, which Fighting is also "Super Effective" against. So you are basically only using two moves - two high powered inaccurate moves and two accurate not so powerful moves. By diversifying your moveset you can actually make your battling much easier without having to level up so high to defeat your opponents.

True Reign December 1st, 2008 3:21 PM

I see what you mean, Shane. Using Thunder Wave + Substitute + Focus Punch would help you in the long run espeically with the most idiotic Pokemon ever made.

I checked on Serebii and I found that Pikachu could learn Return which could also be useful if you maxed its happiness.

Kozoi December 1st, 2008 11:43 PM

Yeah, i have TM27 on hold in my backpack if i need it later on. I also have a copy of Brickbreak and Dig too, depending on the opponent i battle.

Also, two electric attacks will be useful since electric is x1 against ghost and dragon. I will struggle with the elite four if i replace Brick Break with a move like Return.

shanecdavis December 2nd, 2008 5:40 AM

Actually, Electric is .5x against Dragon, and that is still no reason to have two Electric attacks. Just PP Up your Thundbolt and you will be fine. I promise. I have done it. Also a Focus Punch (150 AP) behind a Substitute does TWICE the damage than a Brick Break (75 AP) can. Thunder Wave also paralyzes your opponent, makes sure your rat is faster than its opponent, and can prevent its opponent from even attacking and breaking your Sub. Trust me, I wouldn't be trying to convince you to improve your moveset if it wasn't effective. Well, that and to make you a more skilled trainer, especially if you ever want to stop battling against the terribly weak AI and take on a real opponent.

Kozoi December 2nd, 2008 7:26 AM

By Dragon i mean Dragonite and it is x1. I don't plan on teaching Focus Punch and Substitute because i have no clue where to get either of those TMs and its too much of a hastle.

Dragonite is Dragon/Flying so it is a x1 weakness, rather than a 0.5. This is because Lance only uses Pokemon that will be easy to KO. And i do not battle against 'Real' opponents, AI are enough for me.

shanecdavis December 2nd, 2008 8:23 AM

To each their own, I guess.

Akeraz December 2nd, 2008 8:54 AM

Glad to hear it's going well Joe.

Might have to try this myself, I dunno though

:P

Kozoi December 2nd, 2008 9:31 AM

Hey Jack, get on MSN Nao lol.

Akeraz December 2nd, 2008 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kozoi (Post 4165565)
Hey Jack, get on MSN Nao lol.

Freind is round mai house.

otherwise I would go on MSN.

SkyPioneer December 3rd, 2008 12:32 AM

I think your set should look something like this
Brick Break
Thunderbolt/thunder
Light Screen/Rest
Any other move of your choice

I don't recommend Iron tail. Poor accuracy and pitiful type coverage?
No thanks.

Ninja Tree December 3rd, 2008 12:47 PM

Iron tail is just fine when a pokemon is resistant to both electric AND fighting. Plus with X Accuracy there is no problem with accuracy.

shanecdavis December 3rd, 2008 1:51 PM

Here are the types that resist both Electric AND Fighting:

Bug/Grass (2 Pokemon)
Dragon/Psychic (2 Pokemon - Both RSE ONLY)
Grass/Poison (10 Pokemon - 1 RSE ONLY)
Grass/Psychic (3 Pokemon - 1 you will NEVER see in-game)
Ground/Flying (1 Pokemon)
Ground/Psychic (2 Pokemon - Both RSE ONLY)
Poison/Ground (2 Pokemon)

So that leaves 16 Pokemon that you need to carry around Iron Tail for. I will take a Sub and 150 AP Fighting move to break through a .5x weakness any day.

ONECSM December 3rd, 2008 5:28 PM

i kinda did this, but i got my pikachu in viridian forest and later evolved it into a raichu.
ps. i also used mega punch and kick for a while to. they come in handy later from where you say you are.
When i finally got to the elite four i pwned the first person(name slipped my mind) but could never beat bruno with just him so i was forced to get another poke after 32 tries. (yes i was determined)

Keep on trying and beat us all! im sure you can......unless your lazy lol

blitzbear December 4th, 2008 8:37 PM

on lg i did a pichu run only eventally it refused to listen but after a while i manage it to evolve the legue was aproblem so it had to be a lv 80 raichu for me to beat league it cost me a lot in potions


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