jasonresno

[fight through it]

Age 33
Male
Illinois
Seen February 13th, 2019
Posted November 12th, 2018
1,663 posts
18.3 Years
Dear Journal,

Today I write to you to tell you that I've started my adventure...my journey...my life. In a day I'll never forget I went from a toddling adolescent to a prestigious Pokemon Trainer and it's all thanks to Rowan.

But let me stop and collect myself.

For those eyes that have never seen me my name is Lief. I was born and raised in a middle class family in a small town. I've always loved Pokemon but where I'm from we never really got that option. It was all about the money. But that all changed the day my hyperactive best friend Shaun and I let our imagination unleash to go search for a mystical Red Gyrados in Lake Verity.

We went marching right out of town, braving the nature, and up to the lake and were set to begin our expedition--if you could call it that--when we walked in on a Professor and his student. They were discussing stuff we didn't quite grasp and then they left. We brushed it off and were going to continue our game when we noticed a briefcase laying in the grass.

Shaun was all hot to open it, I was reluctant, but I caved in. In a flash we were attacked by a few bird type Pokemon, Starlys, with no other choice I grabbed a Pokeball and threw it.

Chim, the bold and male Chimchar, appeared.

That was about eleven hours ago and I'm writing this down from a small Pokecenter in Jubilife City. As you can guess Rowan didn't demand we give the Pokemon back but instead charged us with a mission. A mission to help him discover every last Pokemon of the Sinnoh Region. Shaun and I, little more than kids, accepted.

I had hoped we could journey together...the camaraderie would have been nice. But nothing can slow down that kid and he's already, I'm sure, to Oreburgh Town. But it doesn't matter. I'm taking this sweet and slow. That's not to say I haven't been busy though. I spent a ton of time exploring Jubilife and getting to know the people here. They are a lot like back home but they have just a little bit more energy to them.

A few things of note I managed to accomplish: I went on some zany little Clown Hunt for some interesting old man. Turns out he owns a company that produces an item called Poketch. He gave me one. It's not really that useful, yet, but I like it.

I also struck out in an attempt to see more of the outer limits of the town before nightfall and came upon a small fishing hole. I met a Fisherman there and he gave me a fishing pole. Not really knowing much about the sport I cast out and got a bite almost right away.

A few minutes later I'd be the...proud(?) trainer of a Magikarp. I didn't realize it had no abilities at all but I've got a feeling training it will pay off in the end. I named him Future.

But now I'm going to hit the hay. Tomorrow will be busy, I think. I'm going to have a few of my first real Pokemon battles and maybe even get somewhere with Future. I hope he likes me.

Chim is doing great. He's already mastered the ember technique and I can't wait to forge our way through all of Sinnoh!

Peace, and love.
Lief.
  1. Chim -Chimchar- lvl 9. Scratch/Leer/Taunt/Ember
  2. Future -Magikarp- lvl 5. Splash

“As children, we believe that anything is possible. As adults, we must remember.”
[Blog] - [Fiction]

Willoweon

The weird grass evolution

Seen September 9th, 2009
Posted June 6th, 2009
28 posts
14.7 Years
So I got on pearl for a while yesterday.

I desided to go to the contests and I hatch a relaxed ralts and deside 'Oh well, high defence is OK.' So I keep the female ralts and name it Velvet. I fill my inventory with my contest move-pokemon (Mill, Velvet, Villy/Venomoth, Rootdoctor/Cradly, Skitit/Delcatty, and Ironhorn/Aggron.) and head off to Heartomb and fix around the move stats on some. I deside Skittit with a max cute, a pink scarf, -and two ribbons from contests under her belt- should go first! I thankfully won and I got my third ribbon, a great cute ribbon!


T-too bee c-coontinueeedd on *bbzztz*

Azumi

★七色に光る女★

Age 28
Female
SE.RA.PH
Seen January 3rd, 2017
Posted September 7th, 2014
1,631 posts
15.2 Years
Yes. UPDATE TIME. *evil smiles*

Before-hand: I went to catch some legendaries!

First up, Dialga and Palkia. Some idiotic dude on Youtube said I needed to fight Heatran to get them, but later, I realised I just had to go to Celestic Town and do some talking.
Well, those two were quite a pain. I managed to catch them both in Pokeballs. Dialga was easier, cuz I think my stroke of luck came and saved me.

Second, the bird trio. Well, I never caught ONE of them, but I managed to meet them in battle. I threw a Pokeball at them, but, nah, no such luck.

Now it's Cresselia. I still can't find her.

------Chapter 2:

Starking Disaster!

Hono and I ventured around Route 226 and 228 to get to Stark Mountain. I heard something happened there, and I wanted to find out. On the way, we met Crasher Wake and Shiro! We all had a talk, then I set off for Stark Mountain.

Continuing on, Hono spotted a strange man. He noticed us, and walked over. I think he was Buck.

So Hono and I biked on. (I was surprised that Hono could fit on the bike, but oh well.) And almost there, we saw-!

Team Galactic! What ARE they doing here? I thought Cyrus disbanded from them!

Seems like they had to do with the event I heard about in the Fight Area. After their talking, I followed them in.

******

...What the...

Jupiter, Mars and that Pluto guy were actually expecting me and Hono (they've seen it for multiple times, of course they can recognize him). It seems that the two grunts noticed my existence, and they told the commanders beforehand, knowing that I would follow them.

The conversation went as follows.

"Oh, it's you." Mars said, tapping her foot. "We were expecting your arrival."

Huh? They were expecting me?

Jupiter sneered at me. "These two grunts here told us they noticed a girl with a white hat biking around the mountain. And we never expected that stinking Infernape to show up too!"

Infernape growled in anger.

"Whatever," Pluto said distastefully. "Dispose of that kid."

Mars and Jupiter went full battle on me. Though it was a total disaster, I managed to pull off with a Flare Blitz and won those battles.

After the battle, Mars pushed me away. Hono caught me in his arms, preventing me from falling. Mars headed for the exit.

"Damn!" Mars spat angrily. "I'm out of this! Things are getting boring! Why were we here in the first place?!" With that said, she stomped out. I've never seen her so... angry.

Jupiter eyed me for a while, then Pluto, then me again. "You know, girl, it may not fully be your fault, but things were even fun when Cyrus was here." She stabbed a finger at an alarmed Pluto's direction. "Now, THIS guy, is useless. Do what you want to him. I don't care anymore." She walked out, leaving me in confusion.

I did all this? Jupiter and Mars left the team just because of... me? I made Cyrus leave the team because of... me?

Pluto warned me not to follow them. Then, he left me and Hono alone.

Not to follow. Yeah, right. I decided to follow them, after having some rest with all my Pokemon. They worked hard. I should let them rest.

------

Current Team:

Infernape (Hono) Lv. 64
Flame Wheel
Mach Punch
Close Combat
Flare Blitz

Luxray (Ray) Lv. (forgot)
Discharge
Crunch
Thunder Fang
Spark

Gastrodon (Shai) Lv. (forgot)
Waterfall
Surf
Muddy Water
Mud Bomb

Glaceon (Glaci) Lv. 57
Ice Fang
Bite
Icy Wind
Mirror Coat

Beautifly (Rui) Lv. 16
Absorb
Gust
-
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Staraptor (Stara) Lv. 37
Close Combat
Fly
Aerial Ace
Wing Attack




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Seen December 10th, 2013
Posted October 17th, 2009
5,583 posts
14.6 Years
ALRIGHT!!! I told you my journey wasn't over as yet!!! After makingmy way through all the three new areas on that outside Island, I decided to breed for a great Riolu to travel with me, WELL...let me tell you that this little guy is only lv. 1 and knows Blaze Kick, Bullet Punch, Swords Dance, and FORCE PALM, which I wasn't expecting at all!!! He also won EVERY singel normal rank contest on his first try!!! He did it at only lv. 1 and not too long started having hearts for me that I checked on my poketch! I also breeded a squirtle with a floatzel and now I have a trustworthy Squirtle who knows AQUA JET!!! hooray...When I decided to travel back to Snowpoint City I ran into a CUTE little Teddirusa, and I just couldn't let it get away from me, so since it was late at night, I managed to catch it with a dusk ball...who would have guess that it liked sour food which was PERFECT for tough contests!!! Since I had a pretty decent journey back in the Hoenn I also decided to migrate over my big eyes shuppet who I adored so much...she likes to eat basically anything, but I'm going to use her for SMART contests, and let me tell u she's very mischevious!!! lol... As I EV train my Riolu, Squirtle, and the rest of my team, I am also waiting patiently for a swarm of skitties so I can chain for a shiny one...

Thus this is what has happened so far since I became Sinnoh Champ!!! I also want to get my team ready to take on the Battle Tower!!!
Age 28
Male
Under your Nose :P
Seen November 29th, 2018
Posted May 31st, 2018
98 posts
14.4 Years
I visited the great marsh and found aild skourpio i threw a ball and it failed and then it ran off. I used my Canarvine sweetsent to luckily draw in another skourpio and this time it kept watching after a few balls i caught it and thne later caught a paras afterwards i wnet to the Pok'emon Centre and to my surprise see said my pok'emon had pkrus (Lucky me :) )

The Fourteenth Doctor

The little... Daleks

Age 33
Male
Hull, UK
Seen November 16th, 2019
Posted February 26th, 2017
531 posts
14.9 Years
Just heading through stark mountain again to catch up with Buck who has gone to put the magma stone back, i am training my team to match my Empoleon's level of 78

My Team:

Empoleon Lv78
Fearow Lv55
Sceptile Lv55
Dialga Lv56
Machoke Lv58
and Rapidash Lv56

jasonresno

[fight through it]

Age 33
Male
Illinois
Seen February 13th, 2019
Posted November 12th, 2018
1,663 posts
18.3 Years
Dear Journal,

So my first night on my own came and went. It was interesting, it was scary, and it was exciting. I've seen a few new things and I've tried a few new things as well. I think I'm getting the hang of this being out on my own thing. At least I hope.

After a decent nights rest in the Jubilife City PokeCenter I decided to get up early and start on my way. Chim was a bit reluctant to be awake so early and Future just stared at me with those big fish eyes...sigh.

What am I going to do with Future? I talked to a few other trainers about Magikarps and they all scoffed at him and told me I was wasting my time. I'm afraid I might be starting to believe them. He seems to learn slow, doesn't put out a lot of effort, and most of all he's extremely handicapped. He knows zero attacks.

What's done is done though and I decided to just roll with it. If he comes around then I'll be ecstatic but if not...well I've always wanted a pet fish.

So today I managed to explore most of the surrounding areas of Jubilife. Nothing was too interesting but I saw a bunch of new trainers and a few different Pokemon. But too many of those damn Bidoofs. I want to catch them all if just to be rid of them.

And then I saw it. On the path to Oreburgh City I ran into the next part of my team. A small purple and yellow creature. My Pokedex let me know it was a female Shinx. A shinx! Well, I sent out Chimchar and let him take care of business. A short while later Shia the level 8 female Shinx joined my team. I gotta tell you, I was proud to have her. She was relaxed instantly as part of my team. It made things easier.

Scooping up the newly filled Pokeball I continued on my way, through some cave--and a few dedicated Rock Type trainers--and found myself in Oreburgh. I explored every building and the museum and talked with the people. They all seem so nice, it's great.

I ran into Shaun at the Oreburgh Gym and he told me, not too kindly, that he had already gotten his first badge! Well, of course he would. I bet he hasn't taken the time to enjoy his journey like I have.

So I turned around and headed up to the Northern Hills above the town. A female trainer I had come across had mentioned that she was trying to trade her Abra for a Machop. Well, Machop are pretty common around here and I've never had the chance to capture an Abra so I took that idea and went and captured myself a Machop. I named him Champ but I did't really get too attached to him. After all, my eyes were on that rare Abra.

About an hour later I was a proud owner of the phsychic type Pokemon but I was sort of confused. If Machop were so common around here...why was she trying to trade away such a good Pokemon for one? It confused me but I didn't dwell on it as I was too busy admiring Kazza the Abra. I've got big plans for him.

After a bit more snooping I find out that Roark, the Gym Leader, is out carousing in the caves at the southern end of town and that if I'd want to battle him I'd have to go get him myself. Some gym leader.

So I head to the mine and dodging quickly working Machops manage to find my way into the cave. I instantly didn't like it. It was damp and closed and a bit hard to breath. To top it off I was almost instantly attacked by a Zubat! Not caring too much for the bat creature I tried to knock it out but the thing was resilient and I end up just throwing a Dusk Ball at it to get it out of my way. I named him Temp.

And then I found Roark at the butt end of the cave just training his Pokemon using the HM Rock Smash (a kind man had given me this earlier, I still couldn't use it--some gift huh?). Grimy as the leader was I could tell he was a true blue trainer and he'd be a challenge. He let me know he'd be ready for me when I was ready to face him and I nodded my thanks. I whipped out an escape rope and dissapeared to the exit.

Suddenly my prospects were looking pretty good. I had almost a full team:
  • Kazza the Abra
  • Shia the Shinx
  • Temp the Zubat
  • Future the Magikarp
  • Chim the Chimchar
How could I not win?

Well, with little reason to hold off I barged head first into the gym and straight into a couple of Youngsters. They were stronger than most of the other trainers I had faced but Kazza set down their Pokemon like chess peices with his Hidden Power technique. It was great. And suddenly I realized that, according to my Poketch, that Kazza was as strong as my Chimchar. Little did I know how bad that really was.

"Roark, I'm ready for you!"

"Alright young trainer. Let's battle!" Roark pointed a confident and unwavering finger at me as a Geodude appeared between us.

I didn't let it get to me as I tossed a Pokeball into the air. Kazza appeared with a "Bra!" and was practically rippling with power and energy.

"Abra, let's take him down! Use your Hidden Power technique!"

I screamed the words fully believing he'd heed them and almost fell flat on my face when the Pokemon sat down abruptly and yawned.

My face flushed red as Roark gave a giant laugh, "Seems he's gotten a bit strong for you, kid. Looks like you NEED this gym badge!"

Geodude surged forward and by some instinct I didn't understand only THEN did Kazza decide to defend himself and unleash his Hidden Power.

I had the joy of seeing Roark choke up as Geodude was knocked out in one hit. But then I saw the veins bulging and knew I was in trouble.

"Craniados, go!"

Craniados?

Suddenly a reptillian Pokemon on two legs with a heavy dome shaped head appeared. It didn't look too tough.

"Kazza, use Hidden Pow--"

"Craniados, use Pursuit!"

"Craiiiinnn!"

And before I could gasp out the rest of my sentence Kazza was sent flying against a nearby wall already unconcious. I returned the Pokemon with shaking hands. How could that thing be so strong!

"Temp, it's time to get goin' out there!"

I sent the Zubat out with little hope and wasn't surprised when I was shortly calling the fainted Pokemon back.

The same story with Shia.

It was Chims turn. I felt a surge of confidence. He'd never let me down before.

"Chimchar, use your ember technique! Let's roast some reptile!"

"Chim!!"

The chimp Pokemon leapt forward and expulged a stream of red hot fire. I saw a smirk light up Roarks face and I gasped as the lizard merely turned it's head and whipped at the flames with it's sturdy large tail. I blanched and Chimchar mimicked.

"I'm sorry kid..."

What was he talkin' about?

"Craniados, use your headbutt...now!"

"CRAAIINN!!"

The lizard Pokemon shot forward and Chimchar vainly tried to leap to the side. No dice. Instead he was hit solidly in the hip and was sent flying to the ground. I reached quickly for a potion but I caught the eyes of my loyal first Pokemon and saw him shake his tiny head.

We weren't ready yet.

Holding in hot tears I pulled up my Pokeball and returned Chim. I didn't even bother to try putting Magikarp on the field. It was no use.

Without a word I turned on my heel and walked steadily out of the Gym. Roark was pleasant enough not to send a taunt my way and the Youngsters I had had my way with were silent as well.

How had Shaun gotten through here so fast? How come I wasn't able to.

I'd figure it out. I had to.

Lief.

“As children, we believe that anything is possible. As adults, we must remember.”
[Blog] - [Fiction]
Seen December 10th, 2013
Posted October 17th, 2009
5,583 posts
14.6 Years
Currently I am waiting until the day comes for when a swarm of skitties arrives still...but for the time being a caught a female lv.3 wobbafet, a lv.FOUR staravia, a bonsly, and I am currently planting EV reducing berries for when I am ready to EV riolu and squirtle!!! Also, after a few battles, my little Teddiursa evolved into a powerhouse Ursaring...I know a lot of ppl think Ursaring's are mean and scary, but mines is just a little baby...and so my journey conitnues!
Female
South Carolina
Seen July 13th, 2015
Posted May 27th, 2015
432 posts
14.7 Years
In Pearl:

I deposited Mismagius into the PC, and brought Lucario back into the team. This was a difficult decision, but I want to work on the training the best that I can. I went to Pastoria City to the Move Tutor's house. I exchanged a Heart Scale for Lucario to learn the move Foresight. I also went to Sunyshore City and traveled west to Route 222.

I decided to fly to the Battle Tower, and challenge the trainers. My goal is to accumulate enough Battle Points to trade in for TM 26, Earthquake. I still have quite a ways to go.

In Diamond:

After battling a couple of trainers, I was beginning to run low on supplies, so I went back to Jubilife City's Pokemart and bought some more Potions. I stopped by the Pokemon Center to heal my team. I traveled to Route 204 into the Ravaged Path, where I caught a Zubat. As soon as I came to Route 203, my Rival wanted a battle. It was a good fight. When I arrived in Oreburgh City, I took a break for the night.
Seen May 27th, 2016
Posted October 18th, 2012
563 posts
14.7 Years
Well this post is for my lil bro here at PC! You know who you are! I was so proud of you when you told me about your first chain that it motivated me to get this particular shiny pokemon I had wanted a for a long time but everytime I'd try to chain for it, I'd mess up. I didn't want a shiny so bad since Kai my shiny espeon. I wanted to keep it a secret until I got it. So I was diligent and I got my hands on a shiny Caterpie! It's also a female with a bold nature -atk +def So I began training her since I don't need her attack high and defense can always come in handy! :D So I got her to evolve into a metapod. It was the first time I saw a brown one! It was pretty neat but I was waiting for the last evolution :D I finally got her to evolve into a butterfree and man is she beautiful! I just taught her psychic and I'm going to infect her with pokerus and strap her with a macho brace and begin intense training! Now I have a good bit of shinies! Man I've been wanting this one for awhile though. I don't think I could have done it without the motivation of my lil bro. Thanks man. Until next time!

The Fourteenth Doctor

The little... Daleks

Age 33
Male
Hull, UK
Seen November 16th, 2019
Posted February 26th, 2017
531 posts
14.9 Years
After swapping my Lv56 Rapidash for a Lv70 Heatran i decided to replace my Lv59 Fearow with what will soon be an equivalent levelled Dragonite (Lv59-62)

My Team

Empoleon Lv79
Heatran Lv70
Sceptile Lv62
Dialga Lv62
Machoke Lv60
Dragonair Lv37

Team update:

Empoleon Lv80
Heatran Lv70 (currently in pc)
Sceptile Lv63
Dialga Lv63
Machoke Lv60
Seen May 27th, 2016
Posted October 18th, 2012
563 posts
14.7 Years
Well trying to get the moveset for my Shiny butterfree the way I want it, I had to go get a energy ball from the battle tower. So I spent a lot of time there. I did a little experiment with my gf. I told her to go through my pc boxes and pick any 3 pokemon at or over lv 50 to compete in the Battle Tower. She was up to the task! It was kind of cool cause to me I had so many pokemon it's like I had a battle fatory with rental pokemon :D At first she chose, Pory2, Combusken, and shiny butterfree. She did very well with them then she asked me to beat the next 7 in our streak. I agreed and picked my team. You know I chose Kai (shiny espeon), Pory2, and Quilava. After running through my 7 easily, my gf became fond of my well trained Quilava and Pory2. So she Switched up her team roster and chose my Umbreon, Raichu, and Pory2. She got to the Tower Tycoon Palmer and beat him! I was honestly shocked! So now my Umbreon is a proud owner of the ability ribbon which was really cool. Then she wanted to try her hands at double battling. So she chose Kai, Shiny butterfree, Pory2, and quilava. Together, we went on a 31 winning streak which isn't too bad. All in all it was very fun and it put me at 50 odd battle points so I'm really close to an energy ball! Until next time!

The Fourteenth Doctor

The little... Daleks

Age 33
Male
Hull, UK
Seen November 16th, 2019
Posted February 26th, 2017
531 posts
14.9 Years
Currently waiting for my sister to find her DS (which has my game in it!!!!!!!!) so that i can carry on training.

My team at the moment is;

Empoleon Lv81
Girantina Lv70
Heatran Lv70
Sceptile Lv65
Dialga Lv65
Dragonite Lv65
Seen December 10th, 2013
Posted October 17th, 2009
5,583 posts
14.6 Years
Well currently I just finished EVing my masquerain and caught tons of new pokemon as well. I now have a female nidoran that I'm wanting to use for the BT and tough rank contests as well.
Also, thanks to my Big Bro on PC (you know who you are!!!) I got my swarm of SKITTY!!! so currently my sis and I are working on chaining myself a shiny Skitty...I'm hoping it doesn't break and I'm hoping I catch a shiny that enjoys eating ANYTHING or bitter food...wish me luck everyone, until I return to make my next post as well...

The Fourteenth Doctor

The little... Daleks

Age 33
Male
Hull, UK
Seen November 16th, 2019
Posted February 26th, 2017
531 posts
14.9 Years
Found my game :D, just heading to the survival area for 15-20 minutes of training, i managed to pick up a lucky egg from a chansey (first one i battled and caught lol), so now training with that

Team same as earlier post

22:34- Update- after 20 minutes of training i have the following updates to my team

Sceptile Lv66
Dialga Lv66
Dragonite Lv66
the first 3 are the same as my earlier post
Seen May 27th, 2016
Posted October 18th, 2012
563 posts
14.7 Years
Well I began chaining for a Skitty today with my trusty chaining pokemon Manectric. and at chain 13 I found a shiny patch! I did a double take and ran towards the patch without any hesitation. And sure enough I got a shiny Skitty. I caught her in a heal ball. She's a modest nature who is a bit stubborn but we will work on that! I decided not to evolve her and to use her in beauty contests. But she was the first shiny I could actually take in Amity square! I dubbed her my Shiny Amity park pokemon :D I was walking around with her showing her off to the the people in amity park. I finally got the moveset I wanted for her to enter in contests but I have to make sure I have enough berries so I can condition her for contests the right way. For now I'm going to take a break though. So until next time! :D
Seen December 10th, 2013
Posted October 17th, 2009
5,583 posts
14.6 Years
Well no luck trying to get my shiny skitty, but I'm very happy and OVERJOYED with my bashful natured female skitty I got today...together we are going to OWN those smart contests...that's right my skitty and I in SMArt contests...but I decided I will chain for a shiny minun instead tomorrow at the trophy gardens...oh and I've also got planned to EV my skitty and make it a beautiful yet powerful delcatty...
Seen May 27th, 2016
Posted October 18th, 2012
563 posts
14.7 Years
I just chained for a shiny pachirisu tonight. I got 2 out of a chain of 76! My highest chain yet! I got 2 because my gf wanted one so I tried my hardest for her so I got it done! I caught mine in a luxury ball and caught hers in a ultra ball to tell them apart. Mine has run away when hers has pickup. And hers has a serious nature and mine has a Bashful nature. Clearly not meant for battling but cool to have ya know! I think I'm really getting good at chaining now though. I have a good bit of shinies so I have marked my shinies with a star. So they are apart of what I like to call the shiny club! :D So until next time! :D

The Fourteenth Doctor

The little... Daleks

Age 33
Male
Hull, UK
Seen November 16th, 2019
Posted February 26th, 2017
531 posts
14.9 Years
currently defeating the elite 4 for the fifth time for some training, and also to train my newly obtained gallade

My Team so far

Empoleon Lv81 (in PC until one of the pokemon below is replaced)
Sceptile Lv68
Heatran Lv71
Dialga Lv68
Girantina Lv70
Dragonite Lv69
Gallade Lv20