Completed Divine Offering - GT Pokémon Challenge

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Members of two rival clans, improvised trainers, set off for the adventure of a lifetime, in search of healing and peace of mind. But the deities they worship won't be so easy to bestow such blessings...

Divine Offering
Get Together 2022 - Pokémon Challenge

- The event is now closed, thanks to everyone for playing along! -


Rules


This challenge involves, as usual, playing a main series Pokémon game from start to finish with some self-imposed rules. This time around, those will be assigned to every new player at sign-up, and will be active since the game starts. They're almost like... curses... and no, there's no way to get rid of them, unless...

🌹 You may complete this challenge on any main line Pokémon game (except Legends:Arceus), as well as any hack that still follows the typical '8 Badges and League' format.
🦴 The challenge is considered completed when you see your game's Credits roll for the first time.
🌹 This challenge will last for the entire duration of the Get-Together!
🦴 You can sign-up with the form below. After that, please wait to get a set of rules assigned to you!
🌹 In detail: this set is made up of three rules with different names. Each set is made up of three "stages" which will have to be unlocked in sequence. Keep reading to find out how that's done!

Yes, you can pray for the two Deities, Marowak or Decidueye, to bestow their blessings. But in order to appease them, you will need to offer the right Pokémon in your team... one that they will deem worthy. How does one Pokémon attain such status? By showing its prowess in an important battle...

🦴 If any of your Pokémon is able to KO an opponent during a Final Battle, which means a regular Gym battle (or for games set in Alola, all Kahuna fights plus the Totem fights at the end of the trials in Verdant Cavern, Wela Volcano Park, Abandoned Supermarket, and Vast Poni Canyon), it will become worthy in the eyes of the Deities. A small number of the player rules may override this, but this is the norm for most situations!
🌹 You may notice that each rule given to players has an "Offer Requirement". Well, let's say you have just completed a Final battle and have a few Worthy Pokémon in your team. If one of them also matches with those requirements, the Ritual can begin! Sacrifice that Pokémon by permanently boxing it or releasing it, and have your rule progress to the next Stage. If you don't sacrifice a Worthy Pokémon right after a Final battle, it will lose its Worthy status. Sacrifices need to happen right away!
🦴 Once a Rule reaches Stage 3, you may once again sacrifice a Worthy Pokémon with the right requirements to get rid of that rule altogether.
🌹 You can sacrifice multiple worthy Pokémon per battle! Can you defeat all of the Gym Leader's Pokémon with different Pokémon of your own? You can sacrifice them all (if you want and are able to)! You may even sacrifice Worthy Pokémon without progressing on any rule... again, if you really want to.

The Deities have recognized your concerted effort, though.

🦴 Good news! This sacrifice can be done not just for yourself, but for a teammate, as well! Got a Worthy Pokémon that fits the bill... of someone else's Offer Requirements? You can go right ahead and, starting from their next Segment, their rules will progress one stage.
🌹 This shouldn't happen very easily but just in case... no, you can't use the method above to have a player skip directly from Stage 1 to Stage 3 of a rule, for example. You can upgrade different rules at a time, sure, but you need to go through all of their stages before you can get rid of them for real.
🦴 Now, all of this can be pretty confusing... we're sorry. But you can always reach out to us, Eleanor and Janp, in this thread or over on Discord, for anything you may need or have doubts on! We'll do our best to help and update all of the player information down below, at least daily.
🌹 That said, please remember to keep track of your progress (and your sacrifices) after every badge. It looks like the Challenge mods are in different teams so... we shall be responsible for our own teams to keep everything recorded!
🦴 Communication will likely be key. This is why it's strongly encouraged to keep track of your progress in this thread after every important fight, but also join the PokéCommunity Discord for faster updates. You can find us in our respective team channels or in the GT Challenge Discord thread inside #gt-general (thanks cube and arc!)

A small glossary:


To clarify the way some rules will be worded...
- It's already noted that battles during which your Pokémon can become worthy are... Gym battles (or for games set in Alola, all Kahuna fights plus the totem fights at the end of the trials in Verdant Cavern, Wela Volcano Park, Abandoned Supermarket, and Vast Poni Canyon). These are what we have already called Final Battles... but let's be real, we only did this to be more inclusive towards our Alolan friends. (No, your Pokémon don't become worthy of a sacrifice when you defeat the Champion. You do ♥)
- Why 'final'? Because they mark the end of a segment and the start of a new one. The segment being, anything that happens between those two final battles. Another word we might use in the rules, either above or in the player board.
- You might see the word "Major battles" in some of the rules down in the player board. They are not just Final battles, but also battles against your Rivals, villainous team Admins and Leaders, and Elite 4 / Champions. For Alola Games, the other totem battles at the end of the remaining Trials that weren't mentioned before (Brooklet Hill, Lush Jungle, Mt. Hokulani) also fall in this category.
- You may find that a Pokémon may be eligible for a sacrifice if it "can learn a move". That means, not only it doesn't have to know that move right now, but it can also be a move that it could only learn via Egg move, TM/TR, event or even in a game of a different generation than yours! You could go on Bulbapedia's page for a move and if your Pokémon is in there, it counts!
- The same is true for Abilities! If you see an Offer Requirement that says "A Pokémon who may have" a certain ability and you're playing Gen 2... you're still good to go! And yes, you can sacrifice a Pokémon you've caught even if it doesn't have the ability in question: did you get a Rock Head Geodude while the requirements asks for a Pokémon who may have "Sturdy"? Good news, that Geodude is still eligible. Did you get a Gengar in Pokémon Sword and need to sacrifice a Pokémon who may have Levitate? Gengar used to have Levitate so, you can go right ahead.

Points


🌹 During this challenge you shall gain... Challenge Points, through various means. The main one is to sacrifice Pokémon, which will yield 2, 4 or 8 points depending on the Stage of the rule you're trying to remove. You can sacrifice worthy Pokémon without even removing a rule but that's always giving you back 1 point.
🦴 Careful with what you sacrifice! Offering the same Pokémon twice will halve the points you get, and every subsequent sacrifice will work the same way. So points will become 1, 2 or 4.
🌹Every person who reaches the Hall of Fame will let their team gain 20 Challenge Points!
🦴 We may distribute points to each team based on some Achievements: specifically, if your team has the largest number of different species submitted; if your team has submitted the sacrifice with the highest level or the lowest level; if your team has made the most sacrifices per person playing.
🌹 Individual achievements are also possible for those who complete their game of choice. You may get some boons if you only sacrifice Pokémon for other players, or on the opposite, if you only do it for yourself with no outside help; if you end the run with no more rules left, or if you just... end the run with no rules removed or upgraded at all; if you sacrifice no Pokémon at all, or if you are able to sacrifice 4 Pokémon in a single fight.
🦴 The team who has the highest amount of Challenge Points at the end of the GT is the winner of the challenge! They shall get 150 Get Together points (the real deal), while the opposing team may get a variable amount of points based on how close they got to first place. We'll normalize the results to be on par with the other events, basically.

Sign-up Form


🌹 Name:
🦴 Team: Arqueros or Guerreros?
🌹 Game of choice: let's be real, newer games might give you a slight advantage, but we tried our best to limit the damage ^^;
🦴 Trainer Class: only for cosmetic purposes - we'll put a picture of your trainer class in your Player Board page, in true Challenges fashion!
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GT 2022 Player board:


Divine Offering
PLAYER BOARD


Guerreros: 593 🥇
(150 GT Points)
Arqueros: 358 🥈
(91 GT Points)


The final results can also be found here!

Player Info




Click on a name to see their information!

███████████████ ELEANOR - G

Eleanor


Ruin Maniac • White 2

All of the rules have been canceled, thanks to the Deity's continued blessings!

███████████████ JANP - A

Janp


Illusioner • Sapphire[LIST][*]Mind Blowing! - You may only use Pokémon who know or can learn a move that can cause confusion. Offer Requirement: A lv. 10+ Pokémon who may have the Oblivious, Soundproof, or Own Tempo.[*]Tricks of the trade 2 - You may only switch Pokémon during battle if they share a type with each other. This doesn't apply if any of your Pokémon faint and you must send in a new one. Offer Requirement: A lv. 20+ Pokémon resembling an item (Voltorb line, Foongus line, Stunfisk for Pokéball, Onix line for Lagging Tail, Skitty line for Fluffy Tail, Paras line, Shroomish line, Morelull line for mushrooms, Budew line for Miracle Seed)[*]Surprise! 3 - All of your Pokémon must know at least one move learned by TM. Offer Requirement: A lv. 30+ Pokémon who knows a set of damaging moves that gives it perfect neutral coverage on at least 750 known Pokémon (overall). You can calculate it at https://pokemondb.net/tools/type-coverage and the number you wanna look for is the sum of "Super Effective" and "Normal Effectiveness"!

███████████████ CONFUSED PIPLUP - A

_confused_piplup_


Scout • Emerald
  • Steadfast 2 - You may only use Pokémon with 70 Base Speed or higher. Offer Requirement: A lv. 20+ Pokémon who has gained Worthy status by defeating a Pokémon who's had its Speed decreased by at least 1 Stage (ex. by Icy Wind).
  • Prepare the battlefield 2 - At least half of your team must know a move that can cause flinching. You must cause at least one opposing Pokémon to flinch during every major battle (if you get this wrong you can soft-reset and try again). Offer Requirement: A lv. 20+ Pokémon with a current Attack stat of 70 or more.
  • Retreat! - No Pokémon of yours may stay on the field for more than 4 turns in a row (unless it's the last one available). Offer Requirement: A lv. 10+ Pokémon who has stayed on the field for at least 5 turns in a row without getting healed in any means, fanting, or defeating an enemy Pokémon.

███████████████ SHOOTING STAR - A

Shooting Star


Fire Maniac • Sword
All of the rules have been canceled, thanks to the Deity's continued blessings!

███████████████ SANIACHAN - A

saniachan


Sorcerer • Moon
  • Know your enemy 2 - During a major battle, you may not use a damaging move with your Pokémon until it has taken damage while on the field. Everytime you switch out, this condition is reset. Offer Requirement: A lv. 20+ Pokémon who has gained Worthy status by using Counter, Mirror Coat, Mirror Move, Me First, Bide or Shell Trap and successfully defeating an enemy Pokémon this way.
  • No interference 3

███████████████ TAYLOR - A

Starlight


Paladin • Crystal
All of the rules have been canceled, thanks to the Deity's continued blessings!

You've reached the Hall of Fame!

███████████████ TWILIGHT BLADE - A

TwilightBlade


Summoner • Omega Ruby

All of the rules have been canceled, thanks to the Deity's continued blessings!


███████████████ DEVALUE - G

Devalue


Barbarian • X
All of the rules have been canceled, thanks to the Deity's continued blessings!

You've reached the Hall of Fame!

███████████████ MEWTWOLOVER - G

Mewtwolover


Cleric • Alpha Sapphire
  • Healing Powers - You may only use Pokémon who can learn self-healing or HP-draining moves. As soon as a Pokémon is able to learn one of them by level-up or you acquire a TM for it, you must learn that move.
    Offer Requirement: A lv. 10+ Pokémon who has gained the ""worthy"" status while on red HP (20% or less).
  • Generosity - You may only sacrifice Pokémon for the benefit of all your team members, but not yourself. Offer Requirement: A lv. 20+ Pokémon with a current HP stat of 100 or more.
  • Work Safety - You may not use Dark, Poison, Ghost, Bug, Fire, or Dragon-type Pokémon. Offer Requirement: A lv. 10+ Pokémon who knows Bite.

    You've reached the Hall of Fame!

███████████████ CHR DRACO - G

Chr. Draco


Dancer • Ruby

All of the rules have been canceled, thanks to the Deity's continued blessings!


You've reached the Hall of Fame!

███████████████ TENTHCOMPANION - A

tenthcompanion


Ranger • Soul Silver
  • Stick to what you know 2 - Your Pokémon may only learn moves of types that match those of moves it already knows. This doesn't apply to level-up moves. Offer Requirement: A lv. 20+ Pokémon who gained Worthy status by defeating an opponent with a non very effective move.
  • Strike from the distance 3 - Your Pokémon must use the move with the highest base power they know every time they are sent out in a major battle. Offer Requirement: A lv. 30+ Pokémon who gained Worthy status the turn after being sent out in battle.
  • Count on your own strength 3 - During each major battle, you must get at least 3 critical hits on opposing Pokémon (if you get this wrong you can soft-reset and try again). Offer Requirement: A lv. 30+ Pokémon who may have the ability Sniper or Super Luck.

███████████████ AARON - G

Count Dracularc


Performer • Diamond

All of the rules have been canceled, thanks to the Deity's continued blessings!


███████████████ CELESTE - A

Celèste


Mermaid • Brilliant Diamond
  • Adventuring on land 3

███████████████ ALDO - G

Aldo


Scout• Omega Ruby
  • Steadfast 2

███████████████ SOULZZI - G

soulzzi


Cleric • Black 2
  • Healing Powers - You may only use Pokémon who can learn self-healing or HP-draining moves. As soon as a Pokémon is able to learn one of them by level-up or you acquire a TM for it, you must learn that move. Offer Requirement: A lv. 10+ Pokémon who has gained Worthy status while on red HP (20% or less).
  • Generosity - You may only sacrifice Pokémon for the benefit of three random team members, but not yourself. These players are Mewtwolover, 5qwerty, Chr. Draco. Offer Requirement: A lv. 10+ Normal or Fairy-type Pokémon that belongs to one of these three members.
  • Work Safety 2 - During each Gym Leader / Trial battle, you must bring at least one Normal and one Psychic-type Pokémon. Offer Requirement: A lv. 20+ Fire-type Pokémon.

███████████████ 5QWERTY - G

5qwerty


Rogue • Emerald

All of the rules have been canceled, thanks to the Deity's continued blessings!

You've reached the Hall of Fame!

███████████████ APRO - G

apro


Ice Master • Black

All of the rules have been canceled, thanks to the Deity's continued blessings!

You've reached the Hall of Fame Credits!

███████████████ MIAU - G

Miau


Channeler • Shield
All of the rules have been canceled, thanks to the Deity's continued blessings!

███████████████ X_K.V.Jin_X - A

X_K.V.Jin_X


Professor • Red
All of the rules have been canceled, thanks to the Deity's continued blessings!

You've reached the Hall of Fame!


Sacrificed Pokémon


ARQUEROS:
Spoiler:
Taillow, Kadabra (2), Krabby, Pineco (3), Machop, Bidoof, Thievul, Pidove, Croconaw, Paras, Magnemite, Drowzee, Teddiursa, Farfetch'd, Alolan Marowak, Shiftry (2), Jirachi, Litwick, Drednaw, Corvisquire, Pidgeotto (3), Golbat, Alakazam, Drifloon, Poochyena, Marshtomp, Butterfree (2), Dustox, Gardevoir (2), Igglybuff, Wobbuffet, Sirfetch'd, Mightyena, Slowpoke, Haunter, Toxtricity, Scolipede, Pikachu, Ekans, Rhyhorn (4), Nidorino, Cherrim, Goldeen, Diglett, Graveler, Gloom, Machoke, Tangela, Beedrill, Vileplume, Seel, Dewgong, Muk, Kabuto, Minun, Electrode, Aerodactyl, Dugtrio (2), Seadra, Ponyta, Bellossom, Latios, Swampert, Brionne, Gastly, Staraptor, Gastrodon, Luxray, Empoleon.

Total - 81, of which 71 unique species.

GUERREROS:
Spoiler:
Poochyena, Wingull, Treecko, Farfetch'd, Dunsparce, Lillipup (2), Dewott, Timburr, Sableye, Gloom, Swellow, Swalot, Hariyama (2), Nuzleaf, Camerupt, Minun, Graveler, Loudred, Whimsicott, Woobat, Swoobat, Solrock, Cradily, Vibrava, Slaking, Butterfree, Corvisquire, Swablu, Banette, Sharpedo, Manetric, Weezing, Yamask, Simisear, Sandile, Azurill (2), Purrloin, Mareep, Pidove, Carkol, Pikachu (2), Oddish, Altaria, Pelipper, Shedinja, Ducklett, Herdier, Swadloon, Magnemite, Flaaffy, Tynamo, Klink, Galvantula, Prinplup, Excadrill, Gurdurr, Boldore (2), Zubat, Golbat, Pachirisu, Bibarel, Haunter, Gallade, Onix (2), Sliggoo, Sneasel, Machoke, Bellossom, Zangoose, Wobbuffet, Larvesta, Dwebble, Cobalion, Wailord, Exploud, Wigglytuff, Linoone, Aron, Mawile, Gyarados, Meditite, Stunky, Chingling, Roserade, Sandslash, Growlithe, Cinccino, Duosion, Sawsbuck, Drednaw, Copperajah, Greedent, Obstagoon, Indeedee, Silicobra, Boltund, Raboot, Registeel, Skarmory (2), Emboar, Probopass, Zebstrika, Floatzel, Claydol, Virizion, Simipour, Steelix, Golduck, Luxray, Noctowl.

Total - 117, of which 110 unique species.

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And let's start...

🌹 Name: Janp
🦴 Team: Arqueros
🌹 Game of choice: Sapphire
🦴 Trainer Class: Rancher from Gen IV
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_confused_piplup_

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I am in!

🌹 Name: _confused_piplup_
🦴 Team: Arqueros
🌹 Game of choice: Emerald
🦴 Trainer Class: (for cosmetic purposes): Free Diver from ORAS

Janp

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I am in!

🌹 Name: _confused_piplup_
🦴 Team: Arqueros
🌹 Game of choice: Emerald
🦴 Trainer Class: (for cosmetic purposes): Free Diver from ORAS
Your deity looks at you. You can feel its gaze scanning every inch of your body.

"Very well," your deity says. "Be my Scout." Check the Player Board for your rules.
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Let's go ~

🌹 Name: Shooting Star
🦴 Team: Shackled Arqueros
🌹 Game of choice: Pokémon Sword
🦴 Trainer Class: Punk Guy

Janp

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Let's go ~

🌹 Name: Shooting Star
🦴 Team: Shackled Arqueros
🌹 Game of choice: Pokémon Sword
🦴 Trainer Class: Punk Guy
Your deity looks at you. You can feel sudden surge of energy. It feels like you are burning. You know your role in the upcoming event. You are Fire Maniac. Check the Player Board for your rules.
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🌹 Name: Starlight (in game name: Lyra)
🦴 Team: Shackled Arqueros
🌹 Game of choice: Pokémon Crystal
🦴 Trainer Class: Aroma Lady (ORAS)

Spoiler:
I take it I only need to do the first 8 gyms & E4, not all 16?


Edit: here we go!

Spoiler:
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Name: TwilightBlade
Team: Shackled Arqueros
Game of choice: Omega Ruby
Trainer Class: Office clerk from B2W2


Edit #1:
Started new file as a female trainer and picked Mudkip nicknamed Mudslide.

Clause: One Pokemon Per Area - Plan to capture:
Route 101 - Poochyena - caught
Route 102 - Ralts
Route 103 - Zigzagoon
Route 104 - Taillow

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🌹 Name: Devalue
🦴 Team: Guerreros (Marowak)
🌹 Game of choice: X
🦴 Trainer Class: Sky Trainer from X/Y

Decided against the Yellow jank (for this challenge, anyways). Engages with the challenge easier in X.
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Hmm...

🌹 Name: saniachan
🦴 Team: Shackled Arqueros
🌹 Game of choice: Moon (for a spin~)
🦴 Trainer Class: Gen 5 Lady
🌹 Name: Starlight (in game name: Lyra)
🦴 Team: Shackled Arqueros
🌹 Game of choice: Pokémon Crystal
🦴 Trainer Class: Aroma Lady (ORAS)

Spoiler:
I take it I only need to do the first 8 gyms & E4, not all 16?
As you two stand before your deity, you can feel arcane and divine powers dancing around you. Check the Player Board for your rules.
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🌹 Name: Mewtwolover
🦴 Team: Guerreros
🌹 Game of choice: Alpha Sapphire
🦴 Trainer Class: Ace Trainer
Mewtwo X Espeon 4-ever!
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Name: TwilightBlade
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Game of choice: Omega Ruby
Trainer Class: Office clerk from B2W2
🌹 Name: Devalue
🦴 Team: Guerreros (Marowak)
🌹 Game of choice: X
🦴 Trainer Class: Sky Trainer from X/Y

Decided against the Yellow jank (for this challenge, anyways). Engages with the challenge easier in X.
🌹 Name: Mewtwolover
🦴 Team: Guerreros
🌹 Game of choice: Alpha Sapphire
🦴 Trainer Class: Ace Trainer
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I'm not completely sure I understand what is going on with the rules, so let me just confirm what is going on, is it:

We start with those rules and then we can make a sacrifice to "upgrade" the rule and gain points.
If I do a sacrifice than my teammates who are playing the segment I just finished will need to wait until I beat another segment in order to sacrifice something.

Is that it?

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"Major battles are not just Final battles, but also battles against your Rivals, villainous team Admins and Leaders, and Elite 4 / League members in general. For Alola Games, the other Trials that weren't mentioned before (Brooklet Hill, Lush Jungle, Mt. Hokulani) also fall in this category"

Does this mean you can sacrifice a Pokémon after a rival battle?
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I'm not completely sure I understand what is going on with the rules, so let me just confirm what is going on, is it:

We start with those rules and then we can make a sacrifice to "upgrade" the rule and gain points.
If I do a sacrifice than my teammates who are playing the segment I just finished will need to wait until I beat another segment in order to sacrifice something.

Is that it?
I read it as we can sacrifice for ourselves, or our teammates, or both. You could technically sacrifice 6 Pokémon in one battle if everything was aligned perfectly.
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🌹 Name: Chr. Draco
🦴 Team: Guerreros
🌹 Game of choice: Pokémon Ruby
🦴 Trainer Class: Dragon Tamer
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Update!

I started with Cyndaquil who managed to beat rival Silver with Tackle!

Since I couldn't yet obtain a Pokémon that could learn Protect by level-up, Falkner was defeated with Quilava using Ember. I could then head off to find an Old Rod!

After obtaining the Old Rod on Route 32, I back-tracked all the way to Cherrygrove City to catch a Krabby.

With a qualifying Pokémon by my side, I could finally box Quilava.

Then I grinded, and grinded, and grinded, and grinded, against low level mons to get Krabby up to 23 so it could learn a fourth attacking move before the next gym - more on that in a moment - in which Krabby defeated Bugsy's whole team with Stomp.

I now sacrifice Krabby to the gods since it knows 4 damaging moves (Stomp/Vicegrip/Bubble/Mud-Slap). Goodbye my friend, you have been an awesome companion, but your sacrifice allows me to lift the Divine Shield rule, and I will never forgot what you've done!
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TwilightBlade the Summoner

I am so stoked to replay Gen III remakes with a challenge to shake things up! I've only played through ORAS once, so I am excited to experience it all over again this time with my mud bud here, Mudkip.

Trainer Status: 8 Badges - Game Time 17:19

Active Challenge Clauses
None! All sacrifices were made to the greater gods!


October 9th, 2022:
The intro scene is amazing because my character is playing the original Gen III games on a Game Boy Advance SP. After finishing up moving in and meeting my new neighbor, Brendan, I then make my way towards Route 101. Professor Birch was in a bit of a pickle with Poochyena chasing after him, but I saved his hide. He gifts me with my starter, Mudkip. Afterwards, Brendan is out training ahead.

My first rival battle went very smoothly as the opposing Treecko only used Pound. Brendan gave me a set of Pokeballs and showed me how to use the DexNav to creep up onto unsuspecting Pokemon. I caught a Poochyena through the Dexnav, so it knows a special move, Fire Fang. I also caught a Zigzagoon as it will likely become a future sacrifice. I feel like I spent way too much time looking for Ralts after Wally so easily did so I don't have my first gym badge just yet. I will update once I defeat Roxanne. Until next time...

October 12, 2022:
On Route 104, I caught a Taillow. In Petalburg Woods, I caught a Slakoth. I obtained the Exp Share, which will make training my weaker Pokemon significantly easier.

Gym 1: Rustboro City - No sacrifices offered.
Mudkip steamrolled this gym. Practically Mudkip and Taillow are steamrolling this entire first section with retrieving the Devon Parts. I make my way to Dewford Town to deliver the letter from Devon Corp to Steven.

Gym 2: Dewford Town - No sacrifices offered.
Level 16 Taillow defeated Level 14 Machop (Brawley healing it made no difference to me). Newly level 17 Taillow defeated Level 16 Makuhita. Easy peasy. I make my way to Granite Cave to deliver the letter to Steven. In return, I receive the TM for Steel Wing, which I promptly teach to Taillow.

Clauses Update:
Shooting Star sacrificed Shiftry - Power Limits - You may only use Pokémon with a Base Stat Total of 380 or less. Offer Requirement: A lv. 10+ Pokémon who evolves or has evolved at lv. 25 or less.
Shooting Star sacrificed Farfetch'd - Time limits - You may not switch Pokémon during battle. Offer Requirement: A lv. 10+ Flying-type Pokémon.
https://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?p=10559402#post10559402

October 17th, 2022
On Route 110 north of Slateport, I caught Oddish named Basil. I hope to evolve her into Bellossom if I can find a Sun Stone. I backtrack to Slateport to defeat the several Team Magma Grunts and deliver the Devon Parts to Captain Stern in the Oceanic Museum.
Rival Battle #2 - Taillow defeats Slugma in 3 hits. Oddish defeats Wailmer in 4 hits (with two of those being crits LOL). I used Poochyena for Grovyle, but I forgot it knew Fury Cutter so Poochyena did not last. My level 21 Taillow defeated Grovyle in 2 hits. I evolved Taillow into Swellow.

October 19th, 2022
I continue through Route 110 under the cycling road. Upon reaching Mauville City, I run into Wally. His Ralts did not stand a chance. I evolved my Mudkip at level 22 as I needed a reliable Ground type to take on the next gym. Also, I evolved Poochyena at level 18.

Gym 3: Mauville City - Sacrifices: Mightyena for Option Limit #1
Mightyena and Marshtomp were the MVPs here. Due to the Time Limit clause, I rotated in Oddish and Ralts that had fainted. I obtained the badge and the TM for Volt Switch.

I make my way through Fiery Path to reach Route 112. I catch a Machop knowing Ice Punch with the Dex Nav. Onto Route 111, I continue beating up trainers with my starter. My Zigzagoon and Oddish evolved as well. I reached Route 113 (which has amazing music to go with the soot-covered route). I've now reached Fallarbor Town. I caught up with Team Magma in Meteor Falls and made quick work with them.

October 22, 2022
I chase Team Magma up to Mt. Chimney. Wherever possible, the Team Magma grunts and leaders used Roar to switch up my Team, but it only just helped me get in a couple free attacks. Nothing difficult here. I do some level grinding in Jagged Pass and reach Lavaridge town.

Gym 4: Lavaridge Town - Sacrifices: Machoke for Option Limit #2
https://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?p=10563815#post10563815
Gotta say, this gym's puzzle is creative with the use of hot springs and a lot of fun. I used Machoke against Slugma, Marshtomp against Torkoal, and Swellow against Numel.

Once I step outside the Gym, my rival Brendan handed me the Goggles to navigate the desert. He offered to take me directly to Petalburg, so I go. In Petalburg words, I caught a Wurmple that quickly evolved into a Cascoon. I also caught a Seedot if I end up needing to replace Gloom. I also used the boat to travel to Slateport to catch a Voltorb for the Red Pokemon sacrifice.

Gym 5: Petalburg City - Sacrifices: Shiftry for Power Limits #3
https://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?p=10563901#post10563901
Basically I had to reshuffle my team by catching them in three different kinds of Pokeballs. I used Kirlia against Slaking, Shiftry against Vigoroth, and Marshtomp to defeat Norman's Pokemon.

October 23, 2022
Gym 6: Fortree City - Sacrifices: Electrode for Option Limits #3 and Minun for Celeste's Adventuring on Land #2.
https://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?p=10564031#post10564031
I defeated Winona using Electrode, Swampert, Swellow, and Minun. Electrode and Minun were sacrificed.

Gym 7: Mossdeep City - Sacrifices: Bellossom for Time Limits #3
https://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?p=10564053#post10564053
I defeated Liza & Tate using Swampert, Bellossom, and Latios. Bellossom was sacrificed.

Gym 8: Sootopolis City - Sacrifices: Latios for saniachan's Mind Power #3, Swampert for saniachan's No Interference #2, and Gardevoir/Swellow for no particular rules
https://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?p=10564080#post10564080
I defeated Wallace using Gardevoir, Latios, Swampert, and Swellow, all sacrificed!

✦ current party


Linoone - Lv. 47
Black Magic the Absol - Lv. 32


☾ boxed pokemon

Slakoth - Level 13
Nincada - Level 13
Cascoon - Level 8
Zubat - Level 16
Skarmory - Lv. 28

☁ sacrificed pokémon

Mightyena - Lv. 19
Jagermeister the Machoke - Lv. 28
Blackroot the Shiftry - Lv. 30
Minun - Lv. 30
Electrode - Lv. 37
Basil the Bellssom - Level 39
Gardevoir - Lv. 46
Swellow - Lv. 50
Latios - Lv. 39
Mudslide the Swampert - Lv. 53

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Update!

I started with Cyndaquil who managed to beat rival Silver with Tackle!

Since I couldn't yet obtain a Pokémon that could learn Protect by level-up, Falkner was defeated with Quilava using Ember. I could then head off to find an Old Rod!

After obtaining the Old Rod on Route 32, I back-tracked all the way to Cherrygrove City to catch a Krabby.

With a qualifying Pokémon by my side, I could finally box Quilava.

Then I grinded, and grinded, and grinded, and grinded, against low level mons to get Krabby up to 23 so it could learn a fourth attacking move before the next gym - more on that in a moment - in which Krabby defeated Bugsy's whole team with Stomp.

I now sacrifice Krabby to the gods since it knows 4 damaging moves (Stomp/Vicegrip/Bubble/Mud-Slap). Goodbye my friend, you have been an awesome companion, but your sacrifice allows me to lift the Divine Shield rule, and I will never forgot what you've done!
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UPDATE 1:

I started my journey with treecko, which is the only Hoenn starter who has a speed stat higher that def and sp def. Luckily, with MT, it can learn rock slide that can cause flinch. It was def my starter!
Going ahead with the game, I got a zigzagoon (speed > def, sp def) which can learn headbutt. Lastly, quite randomly I was blessed by luck and found a Ralts and got it. Since it can learn Snore with MT, I could use it on my team.
The first gym was pretty easy but I wanted zigzagoon to defeat a pokemon, so that I could try to sacrifice it. Well, the first match didn't go as expected and I lost. Did some calculations and got zigzaggon to level 10 to resist Nosepass' rock tomb. Treecko stayed more than 4 turns because of Nosepass' block and then when Nosepass' life was on red, Treecko went K.O. and it was zigzagoon's moment. it learnt headbutt and used it three times to finally defeat Nosepass, but no low HP, so no sacrifice yet.
Going ahead, I found a Tailow, which I caught since it can learn air slash by leveling up.

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"Major battles are not just Final battles, but also battles against your Rivals, villainous team Admins and Leaders, and Elite 4 / League members in general. For Alola Games, the other Trials that weren't mentioned before (Brooklet Hill, Lush Jungle, Mt. Hokulani) also fall in this category"

Does this mean you can sacrifice a Pokémon after a rival battle?
I think my question was missed 😊

Edit: answered by Eleanor on Discord ty!!!

"Nope, the idea is that you can only sacrifice pokemon if they land a KO during a final battle proper. Which is basically, the 8 gym leaders."
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