The first time I play a new generation I always try to catch every pokemon i encounter, especially the new ones. I'm pretty sure the first one I caught on Pearl was a bidoof, but Shinx was the first one I caught and actually trained.
Diamond/Pearl: Both are Starly, which are now the powerful female Staraptor. Main powerhouse of my team.
Platinum: Budew. Now currently an in-training Roserade.
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“Close to the Toyotomi’s left arm, Shima Sakon!
Now, now, the bets have started!”
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