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Pave Low2 February 17th, 2017 8:13 AM

Forum User Name: Octane
Game(s): Leaf Green
Pokémon Type: Psychic
Single/Ultimate/Free Mode?: Single

keishajay February 18th, 2017 10:27 AM

I've decided to do a new monotype run after my successful Ground run in Emerald. So, here's my sign-up sheet.

Forum User Name: keishajay
Game(s): Fire Red, Soul Silver, Emerald, Platinum, White, X, Sun
Pokémon Type: Ground
Single/Ultimate/Free Mode?: Ultimate

Fire Red 0/8, Soul Silver 0/16, Emerald 8/8, Platinum 0/8, White 0/8, X 0/8, Sun 0/8

keishajay February 18th, 2017 2:58 PM

I just started my first run-through of White, and I've gotten the first badge already. My ground team so far is:

http://pldh.net/media/pokemon/gen5/blackwhite_animated_front/529.gif
Molloy
Lv: 19

http://pldh.net/media/pokemon/gen5/blackwhite_animated_front/535.gif
Snare
Lv: 18

Fire Red 0/8, Soul Silver 0/8, Emerald 8/8, Platinum 0/8, White 1/8, X 0/8, Sun 0/8

Veggieburrito February 18th, 2017 5:00 PM

Forum User Name: Veggieburrito
Game(s): Emerald
Pokémon Type: Bug
Single/Ultimate/Free Mode?: Single, may upgrade to Ultimate if this goes well.

Start to 2nd Gym Badge
Spoiler:
RESH starts journey, chooses Mudkip. Named Mudkip KIPPER
Catches Wurmple and Cascoon, named MIKE and DUSTER. MIKE evolves twice, ending at Beautifly.
HOLY CRAP A SHINY POOCHYENA, named GOLDIE. Too bad this is a Bug-type monotype.

Griffinbane February 19th, 2017 12:03 PM

Forum User Name: Griffinbane
Game(s): Black 2, SoulSilver
Pokémon Type: Ghost, Ice
Single/Ultimate/Free Mode?: Single

Requesting my progress from the last thread transferred over (in the vain goal of maybe one day completing an ultimate challenge).
Or something.

CasualToxicStall February 19th, 2017 4:00 PM

Username: CasualToxicStall
Challenge Mode: Ultimate Water, Fighting, Poison

Update #3: With 90% of Hoenn being water, I had an easy time clearing the region. Shout out to Gulliver the Pelipper with his diverse move pool of Surf, Fly, Ice Beam, and Shock Wave. Truly the MVP of the region. Anyway, on to Platinum!

Type: Water
Games: FireRed, Crystal(8/16), Emerald, Platinum, White, Y, Moon

Fire Red

Crystal
Spoiler:

Emerald


Type: Fighting
Games: FireRed, Crystal, Emerald, Platinum, White, Y, Moon

Type: Poison
Games: FireRed, Crystal, Emerald, Platinum, White, Y, Moon

Volga February 19th, 2017 4:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CasualToxicStall (Post 9575941)
Type: Water
Games: FireRed, Crystal(8/16), Emerald, Platinum, White, Y, Moon

Just saying, Kanto and Red are optional in the Johto games, so your Crystal Run can count as complete if you don't want to do the Kanto part. :)

Ahri February 19th, 2017 7:55 PM

Username: Ahri
Challenge Type: Ultimate
Type: Psychic

Challenge Type: Single
Type: Electric
Game: Yellow

^ Those are my sign ups from my previous thread. They're on going runs.

Username: Ahri
Challenge Type: Single
Type: Bug
Game: Soul Silver

^ New sign-up

Volga February 20th, 2017 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ahri (Post 9576128)
Username: Ahri
Challenge Type: Ultimate
Type: Psychic

Could you post which games? :)
Just editing your post will be fine, I'll see it when I update.

Ahri February 20th, 2017 1:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Volga (Post 9576674)
Could you post which games? :)
Just editing your post will be fine, I'll see it when I update.

I will as soon as I can find my sign-up in the other thread. All I know is I'm in the middle of the Platinum run :P

Skarper February 20th, 2017 3:14 PM

Alpha Sapphire, Fighting
Log #3

Played a lot since the last update: cleared team aqua from the Oceanic Museum, defeated Wattson, Archie, Flannery and dad Norman.
Team:
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/7/70/MDP256.png Ares, lv29
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/9/94/MDP281.png El Cid, lv29
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/d/d8/MDP286.png Amazon, lv28
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/5/5a/MDP067.png Goro, lv28

Veggieburrito February 20th, 2017 7:35 PM

Emerald Bug Monotype update:
  • Beat Roxanne by the skin of my teeth
  • Beat an Aqua Grunt and his pet dog with my pet cicada
  • Pet cicada learned how to throw sand at eyes
  • Got the PokeNav and got hired as a courier
  • Beat May, told about an old sailor

Micro-recap: Chose Mudkip, named him KIPPER. Caught Wurmple named MIKE, Cascoon named DUSTER, Nincada named KALA. Found shiny Poochyena. MIKE evolved into Beautifly, DUSTER into Dustox.

CasualToxicStall February 21st, 2017 3:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Volga (Post 9575957)
Just saying, Kanto and Red are optional in the Johto games, so your Crystal Run can count as complete if you don't want to do the Kanto part. :)

Well in that case, consider my Crystal entry in the water monotype complete then.

Quick question about items in the game, could I import the secret key so I could grab rotom wash form? I still have my platinum physical copy with my key in it so it is in the game, just 7-8 years ago.

Volga February 21st, 2017 7:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CasualToxicStall (Post 9577883)
Quick question about items in the game, could I import the secret key so I could grab rotom wash form? I still have my platinum physical copy with my key in it so it is in the game, just 7-8 years ago.

Since it's an event item, I'll have to say no.
It would be a different answer if it was obtainable in-game, but since you can't get it while playing the game, then I can't allow it.

Also, fyi, assuming this question is for your Water Monotype, all Rotom formes are Electric/Ghost in gen 4, and didn't get separate typings until gen 5, so you wouldn't be able to use it anyways. :p

Skarper February 21st, 2017 7:22 PM

Alpha Sapphire, Fighting
Log #4

Game's going good, just defeated Matt inside team aqua's hideout. This playthrough is going very good, enjoying it a lot!
Team:
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/7/7d/MDP257.png Ares, lv40
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/9/94/MDP281.png El Cid, lv36
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/d/d8/MDP286.png Amazon, l36
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/5/5a/MDP067.png Goro, lv38
http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/2/21/MDP214.png Man-bug, lv37

Volga February 23rd, 2017 12:15 PM

Pokemon Y - Fighting Monotype Update #1:
Badges: 4/8

Currently in the Power Plant. I currently cannot check my levels/moves as I don't have my 3DS with me, but here's my team so far.

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I also added a note regarding Oricorio forms, allowing Nectars being traded in to use any form from the first island.
They don't change base stats, and the only thing that changes is the type and the move Revelation Dance, so I felt it would be acceptable to allow this.

Veggieburrito February 23rd, 2017 7:40 PM

Emerald Bug Monotype Update 2:
  • Completely skipped Brawly for the time being
  • Delivered the letter to Steven Stone after wandering in a cave for a while
  • Made it to Slateport
  • Stopped Team Aqua from learning
  • KALA reached Level 20 and evolved, gained a new party member in the form of MALTA the Shedinja
  • Beat May again, KALA tore down Wingull and Grovyle pretty easily

Made some pretty good progress. Current plan: Catch an Illumise, use MALTA against Wattson for all but his Voltorb.

Current Team:
MIKE the Beautifly, Level 20
DUSTER the Dustox, Level 20
KALA the Ninjask, Level 21
and MALTA the Shedinja, Level 20

Update 2.5:
  • Beat Wally's Ralts in one hit
  • Beat Wattson

Ditched the plan about Illumise. I'll wait for Anorith, then Heracross. Now, off to some more plot (and also Flannery).

Current Team:
MIKE the Beautifly, Level 21
DUSTER the Dustox, Level 22
KALA the Ninjask, Level 21
and MALTA the Shedinja, Level 22

And if it isn't too much trouble, may I be added to the original post? ;)

MiKyu22 February 25th, 2017 12:19 PM

Forum User Name: MiKyu22
Game(s): Emerald
Pokémon Type: Grass
Single/Ultimate/Free Mode?: Single

Pekin February 26th, 2017 1:24 AM

Here are my sign-ups for my old challenges:

Forum User Name: Pekin
Game(s): Red, Crystal, Emerald, Platinum, Black 2, Y, S/M (0/8 - haven't decided on Sun or Moon yet)
Pokémon Type: Fire
Single/Ultimate/Free Mode?: Ultimate

Forum User Name: Pekin
Game(s): LeafGreen, Crystal, Emerald, Platinum, Black 2, Y, S/M (0/8 - haven't decided on Sun or Moon yet)
Pokémon Type: Grass
Single/Ultimate/Free Mode?: Ultimate

Forum User Name: Pekin
Game(s): LeafGreen, SoulSilver, Emerald, Platinum, Black 2 (7/8), Y, S/M (0/8 - haven't decided on Sun or Moon yet)
Pokémon Type: Flying
Single/Ultimate/Free Mode?: Ultimate

Forum User Name: Pekin
Game(s): Blue, SoulSilver, Emerald, Platinum, Black 2, Y (0/8), S/M (0/8 - haven't decided on Sun or Moon yet)
Pokémon Type: Bug
Single/Ultimate/Free Mode?: Ultimate

EDIT - Quick question: would you consider allowing Mega Stones and Z-Crystals? They're a pretty large feature in the games they're introduced, and personally I think there's something special about having a "team mega". I care less about Z-crystals, though, but I think it should be up to the player whether or not they want to use megas or Z-moves. Just my two cents.

Volga February 26th, 2017 7:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pekin (Post 9581788)
EDIT - Quick question: would you consider allowing Mega Stones and Z-Crystals? They're a pretty large feature in the games they're introduced, and personally I think there's something special about having a "team mega". I care less about Z-crystals, though, but I think it should be up to the player whether or not they want to use megas or Z-moves. Just my two cents.

As it says in the OP, they're too overpowered, imo. They make games that are already easy a lot easier with basically no challenge at all.

kitarei February 26th, 2017 7:02 PM

Would it be too much trouble for me to change the Gen IV section of my Ultimate Fire run from Platinum to Pearl?

I began playing Platinum on an emulator on my phone but I'm finding it runs a little sluggish compared to the older games. I was hoping to play on my handheld DS instead for a smoother experience but I own Pearl and not Platinum.

I started a progression post for Platinum which I will edit and restart for Pearl if this is ok.

Volga February 26th, 2017 7:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kitarei (Post 9582501)
Would it be too much trouble for me to change the Gen IV section of my Ultimate Fire run from Platinum to Pearl?

I began playing Platinum on an emulator on my phone but I'm finding it runs a little sluggish compared to the older games. I was hoping to play on my handheld DS instead for a smoother experience but I own Pearl and not Platinum.

I started a progression post for Platinum which I will edit and restart for Pearl if this is ok.

Yeah, no prob. I'll be sure to keep this in mind when I update.

MiKyu22 February 28th, 2017 11:26 AM

MK Grassy Journey
Progress: FINISHED

Team:
https://pldh.net/media/pokemon/gen5/blackwhite_animated_front/254.gif
Zoro (Sceptile) Lv. 51
https://pldh.net/media/pokemon/gen5/blackwhite_animated_front/272.gif
Luffy (Ludicolo) Lv. 56
https://pldh.net/media/pokemon/gen5/blackwhite_animated_front/286.gif
Tsunayoshi (Breelom) Lv. 48
https://pldh.net/media/pokemon/gen5/blackwhite_animated_front/357.gif
Big T (Tropius) Lv. 42


HM Slaves:
In honor of:

Poochyena (BOXED)
Spheal
Nincada (BOXED)
Skarmory

Rustboro Gym:
Spoiler:

- Got treecko and named him Zoro
- After winning May, i caught a lotad, which i named Luffy
- in the woods i caught a shroomish, and named him Tsunayoshi
-After some battling i beat Roxanne (which Nosepass is not exactly hard, but my treecko as underleved(because of my lazyness)


Dewford Gym:
Spoiler:

-Caught a nincada, my first HM slave(Muahaha)
-Rescued the old guy wingull (Zoro evolved in a groyvle and Luffy in a Lombro)
-Traveled to Dewford and i challenged the Fighting Gym... I lost to Brawly
-Some grinding after... And i beat Brawly
-Went to the cave and delivered the letter to Steven


Mauwile Gym:
Spoiler:

-Went to Slateport, talked to the ship guy and went to the museum... Defeated team Aqua
-Fought May in route i-dont-know.
-Fought Wally(PS:I defeated him kirlia with a ASTONISH!
-I did some grinding and my Tsuna evolved to Breelom
-Won that Big Fat (in my mind lol) Wattson and got the Rock Smash
-I needed to catch a poochyena (Humilation)
-Broke some rock in the cave and a love-crazy guy gave me Strengh (LOL)


Lavaridge Gym:
Spoiler:

-After a Lot of walk and battle finally i talked to the scientist in the cave... I need to return (*sigh*)
-I boxed the Poochyena (pooor soul, hahaha) and caught a skarmory (Best HM slave)
-After returning i went to Mt. Something and fought the team magma leader (i won by a Breelom)
-Went to Lavaridge, and challenged the fire gym... I hoped to be more hard than it was (again, i won by a breelom)


Petalburg Gym:
Spoiler:

- After a LONG way i won from all the trainers (Zoro evolved to Sceptile, so cool)
- Won from Dad and i got Surf from Wally Uncle? (finaly a water move to lombro!!)
- Went to Fortree City, and in the path i caught a Tropius (i called him Big T... dont ask me why.
- Went to the Weather Whatever (not for option, i really dont care for this castform), defeated team aqua and exited.
- When i stepped my foot in the grass, the rival of mine (May) went in my path... i crushed her.
- Reached that cool city.


Fortree City
Spoiler:

- I went to the route after the city for two reasons: Grinding and getting that invi-googles
- Now i went to the gym, and that battle with the leader was more easy than i thought, like really.
- Now its sea turn (my domain! because my team is grass and the pokes and water so... you got it.


Lilycove Gym:
Spoiler:

- Now i are travelling through the not so wild waters of Hoenn, fighting trainers, exploring a ship with a KID, where is he parents?, and finally arived in lilycove (one of my favourite citys)
- Went to the gym (basicaly my only option), made the hard puzzle and fought that cute twins... I lost :l, yeah, i was kind underleved, so i went more training and... I won that easy battle.
- Went to the Pokemon version of NASA, saw team magma in the way, that is bad (or not, more free exp :D)
- Defeated some grunts (which i dont care for) and did that double battle with my bro, Steven
- They escaped (obvious), and i went to steven house for you know what...
- Obvious it is for HM 08 Dive, what you thought?
- I returned to the ship and got the water stone, which i used in Luffy... and him evolved to Ludicolo!
- This time i went to stop (or not) team aqua (because i are they 10 years old babysitter)
- Some battles and puzzles after... the aqua leader summoned kyogre (which escaped... again), and he took his anger on me (do you believe in he?)
- After crushing him and his dreams, magma leader showed up, we escaped, and after some redemption phrases after they dissapear, Steven shows up and some talk which i dont care he makes me go to some hidden city why not?
- Went to some old cave to caught a spheal to me (i boxed nincada... so sad, i will miss him), put some HM's and went to Sootopolis City
- Reaching it, some cool cutscene happended, and steven made me go to another stranger cavern, and after to some old hidden tower in ocean (normal) and awakens some sleeping dragon legendary
- After another cool cutscene, Aqua and Magma leaders dissapear (forever), and i went defeat Juan


Sootopolis City:
Spoiler:

- I went to the gym, did the puzzles without missing it, and one ko-ed that guy called Juan
- After that i gained the hm 07 waterfall (put in spheal)
- Went to Victory Road...
- SO hard, that devious Golbats.
- After Some walk and walkthroughs,i finally reached that EXIT!
- Now, it's time to... Elite Four!


ELITE FOUR:
Spoiler:
- After some bad grinding and wasting all my money in medicines, i went to the final challenger
- The first E4, dont made trouble, my Tsuna destroyed his pokes
- The second E4 is not exactly a hard battle, but the coverage moves of my pokes are not made for this battle
- The third one as a kind of hard battle, bacause on Luffy as capable of taking the ice moves, used tropious as only sacrifice, but in the end... i won
- The fourth one as easy because of Luffy's Ice Beam, only Kingdra resisted but Zoro's Leaf Blades as finished the job
- Now... the champion, the big one... Wallace! He's a water typ, so its easy right? right?... NOPE, he crushed my whole team THREE times, he's team as a whole is easy BUT that Milotic, OH BOY, that milotic is a wolf in sheep clothes, only with a lucky move i as capable of eliminating the only threat of his team.
- I finally won, may and prof. reached only to see my great triunf, he took me to Hall of Fame, and... the credits roll.


The End
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Soooo, i won... you need a picture? something? porcorn?, you will put my name when you update your post, or something?
Just kidding, this challenge as funny and i really liked it, soooo thanks for this oportunid :D (but really, you put my name riiighhtt?... please?)

kitarei February 28th, 2017 4:40 PM

Quick question. Rule 5 states you can trade in version exclusives so long as they are in the regional dex.

I switched from Platinum to Pearl which cuts down my fire types significantly, I can only obtain my starter and Ponyta pre-E4.

I wanted to trade over a Platinum exclusive or two so it's not just a two Pokemon bulldoze through the game, but I've realised that Platinum and Pearl do not share a regional pokedex - the fire types available in Platinum are not in Pearl's dex.

Does this mean this challenge must be completed with just the two Pokemon available in Pearl?

Volga February 28th, 2017 5:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kitarei (Post 9584158)
Does this mean this challenge must be completed with just the two Pokemon available in Pearl?

Yes.


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