![]() |
The Monotype Challenge Re:Returns
https://i.imgur.com/jk65dhy.png original thread created by Volga under editing ownership of The Undisputed Era co-hosted by Shooting Star title graphic by Fairy Do you really like a certain type? Do you want to live that gym leader fantasy? Want to show everybody that you don't need puny concepts like "type diversity" to be the very best, like no ever was? Well, then you've come to the right place! The Rules
The Ultimate ChallengeIf one game's not enough for you, why not try seven? An Ultimate Challenge is accomplished by successfully completing a run of a given type in Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Alola. Due to the Switch's status as a console, and the subsequent price increase in the hardware and the games, we've chosen to have the Galar and Paldea games remain optional for Ultimate runs for now. These runs may be done in any order and in any main series games that feature them. Rom hacks which don't alter the maps or plot in significant ways (usually marketed as "difficulty hacks" and / or "all Pokémon available") may be used in place of its retail equivalent. Due to being introduced later in the series, and a lack of Pokémon of those types in the games, Dark and Steel ultimate runs can be done without Kanto. As for the Fairy type, only Hoenn, Kalos and Alola are obligatory for Fairy monotypes (seeing as the Galar games and the Sinnoh remakes are Switch games). EndpointsFor the main series games, we consider the game beat when the credits start rolling for the first time. For rom hacks and fan games, it's up to you, but beating the Champion, Elite Four or seeing a credit roll is probably a good enough rule of thumb. And if you want an extra challenge, you don't have to stop there! Here are some suggestions you might find interesting: Spoiler:
Sign-upPlease read the rules carefully and then include the following form in a post. Code:
ChallengersSingles: Spoiler:
Ultimate: Spoiler:
Hall of FameSingles: Spoiler:
Ultimate: Spoiler:
|
Pinging the thread to be on top. I hope the activity will continue to flow here just like it did in the previous thread. Good luck The Undisputed Era.
|
Change log:
1. As of 29/05/2019, Mega evolutions will be allowed for monotype runs, having only 1 of them is advised to stop overpowered runs from taking place. However pokemon that gain a type when mega evolving can not be counted in a standard run, two examples of this would be Sceptile and Ampharos, both gain the dragon type when mega evolving but they cannot be included in a dragon mono run. Note that a pokemon losing a typing is still fine to use so long as the base pokemon itself has the type, an example of this would be Aggron losing its rock typing. 2. Free mode has been removed as a challenge option, I feel as though Free mode and single challenge are too similar to warrant them being needed separately. For people who wish to hack in pokemon outside of their game's regional dex, your run will be included on the "Hacks" section and will be labelled as such. 3. The Pokewalker and Dream radar rule has been removed as I feel nobody even uses these two things when doing runs so they don't warrant needing a rule. 4. Egg moves will be allowed from here on, Not sure why they were restricted in the first place, If you trade yourself an egg which has egg moves, feel free to use it. In a lot of the early games, type coverage for certain types is scarce so this may provide a little breath of fresh air. Update: I think I've managed to update the OP to match every update on the previous thread, if you see anything that is incorrect, please let me know! Happy Challenging! |
Forum User Name: Transwiththeplans
Game(s): Ultra Sun Pokémon Type: Dragon Single/Ultimate: Single |
Ultimate Water Monotype: Ultra Moon, Part 1
I’d meant to save Alola for last, but I needed to start a new save file with Popplio in order to complete the Pokédex on another cartridge, and by the time I unlocked trading I was on a roll with the run, so here we go. Spoiler:
Current Team: Primarina (m) lvl 36 Barboach (f, “Babo”) lvl 34 Poliwhirl (f) lvl 34 @Eviolite Staryu lvl 33 Pelipper (f) lvl 37 @Sharp Beak |
Ultimate Water Monotype: Platinum
I apparently have gaming ADD right now, so while I’m still working on Ultra Moon, I’ve started my run of Platinum too. Spoiler:
Current Team: Pengwing the Prinplup (m), lvl 28 Marina the Buizel (f), lvl 24 Bibi the Bidoof (f), lvl 9 |
For sign up, do you need to start fresh? I started a Poison Run of HeartGold about a week ago and im currently grinding for the E4. Or am I ok, as long as im not breaking any rules?
|
Quote:
|
Ok sweet, well if you want to keep with the organization
Forum User Name: Kezukov Game(s): HG Pokémon Type: Poison Single/Ultimate: Single Currently my team is a Nidoking lv45 Tenacruel lv38 Haunter lv40 Weezing lv40 Weepinbell lv31 Crobat lv38 |
Quote:
|
I honestly probably will, this was fun
|
Forum User Name:ZexceedKeil123
Game(s):OmegaRuby Pokémon Type:Fighting Single/Ultimate: Single Will start this after my Solo Mightyena run |
Hi there. Fancy new thread. I was confused at first lol. I’d like to point out before I update that I finished the Firered Bug monotype a looooong time ago (not that anyone cares) not normal. And my current run is on Soulsilver (also bug type).
Back to the adventures of Pest, the bug catcher. I met a team rocket member who knew my name. My reputation exceeds me. He said, “Scram you Pest!” Right outside the radio tower. Haha, I’m famous! I battled Whitney and nearly lost because Zzzt missed String Shot (X speed came in handy though) I caught a male Yanma with my last Lure ball but I might not add it to the team. I rage quit while leveling up Paralysect because Drowzee kept getting Critical Hits and landing so many Hypnosis (and String Shot misses!?) Team: Beedrill x2 (Bzzt and Zzzt) lv 20 & 18 Heracross (Hera) lv 19 Paras (Paralysect) lv 15 Scyther (GRASSHOPPER) lv 15 Boxed: Yanma (Flygon) whatever level you find it in the wild |
Quote:
|
Forum User Name: SetheKing
Game(s): SoulSilver Pokémon Type: Flying Single/Ultimate: Single Have attempted and failed this in the past. Hope to actually finish it this time, so am aiming for something a little less lofty than the Ultimate Challenge. |
Forum User Name: Pebblycone
Game(s): Ruby Version Pokémon Type: Bug Single/Ultimate: Single From doing my current Time Warp Jurassic Jam challenge, I've been interested in using some more bug Pokemon! And I've never used any bug types in Hoenn so I'm excited about the different Pokemon to be trying! |
Well hello there started up the game choose Torchic as my starter beat may and chaught a Shroomish in the forrest trained up and took down Roxanne. Went to Dewford and chaught a Makuhita and used the newly evolved Combusken to peck Brawley's pokemon and talked to Steven now I'm on the way to Slateport.
Team Ryu(Combusken)lvl:18 Scratch Ember Peck Double Kick Luigi(Shroomish)lvl:17 Drain Punch Headbutt Mega Drain Stun Spore Majin Buu(Makuhita)lvl:12 Tackle Fake Out Arm Thrust Focus Energy |
Wait, a new thread already? Oh wow, didn't expect that. Anyway, continuing my challenge from this post, let's get on with it!
X Psychic Monotype - Update #2 Spoiler:
Team: Spoiler:
|
Reached Slateport and did the stuff with Stern then skipped the contest hall stuff beating May on my way to Mauville just barely beat Watson on my first try headed up to route 112 and chaught a Machop and then went to help Cosmo beat some more Magma peeps but they got the meteorite and then headed to Mt.Chimney beat a grunt and Machop evolved so I’m gonna wait till I can get a Machamp to progress anyone wanna help?
Ryu(Combusken)lvl30 Quick Attack Peck Flame Charge Double Kick Luigi(Breloom)lvl29 Drain Punch Headbutt Power Up Punch Rock Smash Majin Buu(Hariyama)lvl28 Strength Vital Throw Smack Down Bulk Up Goro(Machoke)lvl28 Strength Dig Vital Throw Focus Energy |
Ooooooo boy! This challenge is a lot harder than I thought (well DUH!). I am enjoying the challenge a lot though, it's really testing my skills and resourcefulness. Also something I did not take note of when I started, was using Ruby version, where Team Magma will be using more fire types! I'm so used to playing Sapphire version that I didn't think of that :pink_confused: Oh well! More of a challenge for me haha. Anyway, I decided to write a quick little run down of my progess for each Gym! The Journey of Pebbly the Bug Catcher! Roxanne: Spoiler:
Brawly: Spoiler:
Wattson: Spoiler:
Flannery: Spoiler:
Current Team: Spoiler:
Gym Leaders Defeated: https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/e/ef/Spr_RS_Roxanne.png | https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/9/92/Spr_RS_Brawly.png | https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/b/b2/Spr_RS_Wattson.png | https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/b/be/Spr_RS_Flannery.png |
Update on Flying SoulSilver challenge:
Spoiler:
Spoiler:
Badges: 5 |
I have been forced to quit the fighting monotype run cause i lost my omega ruby version but I will be doing a new one on pokemon Y
Forum User Name: ZexceedKeil123 Game(s): Y Pokémon Type: Dragon Single/Ultimate: Single gonna trade in a lvl5 Dratini as my starter |
Forum User Name: sunshinesonia!
Game(s): black 2! Pokémon Type: grass! Single/Ultimate: single! wanted to play black 2 again, but with an interesting twist! i don't know how im going to survive with grass types tbh, especially with three of the gyms being super effective ;; give me strength. i honestly don't know if i can finish this, but i'll try my hardest! black kyurem is not gonna be fun. |
Pokemon Black 2 Grass Run Update!
Spoiler:
|
| All times are GMT -8. The time now is 9:29 PM. |
![]()
© 2002 - 2018 The PokéCommunity™, pokecommunity.com.
Pokémon characters and images belong to The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo. This website is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo, Creatures, GAMEFREAK, The Pokémon Company or The Pokémon Company International. We just love Pokémon.
All forum styles, their images (unless noted otherwise) and site designs are © 2002 - 2016 The PokéCommunity / PokéCommunity.com.
PokéCommunity™ is a trademark of The PokéCommunity. All rights reserved. Sponsor advertisements do not imply our endorsement of that product or service. User generated content remains the property of its creator.
Acknowledgements
Use of PokéCommunity Assets
vB Optimise by DragonByte Technologies Ltd © 2023.