[Challenge] Restarting the Random Challenge

[lillipup03]

Final Update on Platinum Run

Plot

Spoiler:

I was stuck in Victory Road for 9 months, but I finally escaped and it's time to take on the Pokémon League! Okay, jokes aside, back in April I was starting to get burned out on Pokémon so I took a bit of a break. With the release of Sword and Shield, I've felt refreshed and ready to go! I decided to go ahead and finish this one off since I'd like to continue working towards being an Ultimate Champion. And... I'm still terrified of Cynthia.

I spent a few hours on a long car trip grinding to get everyone to at least Level 50 (key word at least, because Katie ended up much higher...). I happened to discover an unused heart scale in my bag, so I used it to give Wobble Ice Punch in order to deal with Garchomp. Let's begin!

vs Aaron
For the most part, this battle wasn't too bad. Heracross was quite annoying because with Stone Edge, it's very risky to send Celeste out. Luckily, she was able to live with 12 HP and one shot with Air Slash because Heracross is very weak to flying.

vs Bertha
So... this is an interesting one. In the last battle, I had Wobble in front to get rid of Aaron's Yanmega with Rock Slide (which was obviously successful if I'm even getting to battle Bertha). I intended to lead with Hibiscus to get rid of Whiscash without risking Katie taking a hit... but completely forgot to switch the two. So I was at a disadvantage from the start. I didn't want to risk an underleveled Roserade getting one shot on a switch in, so I just had to do the best I could. But, that meant Medicham took a bit of damage and wouldn't have had a chance to do anything against Gliscor. Nobody else had an Ice type move, though, so it was necessary to keep Wobble healthy. Unfortunately, that meant sacrificing Maddie since she wouldn't really be able to do much against a ground type trainer. Basically, the entire battle I was behind schedule, but found a way to prevail.

vs Flint
After what happened against Bertha, I was extra careful to make sure the right Pokémon was in front. Coincidentally... it's Wobble again because STAB Force Palm plus Pure Power against a Houndoom works very well. The issue with fire types, though, is that on this team, my best weapon against Fire types is also weak to Fire, so it's always a risk to use Katie against them.

vs Lucian
I wish I could say this was the calm before the storm, but... it was far from calm. Mr. Mime set up Reflect, and considering most of my team is made up of Physical attackers, it was tough to damage them much until that time had passed. Fortunately, we also did pretty well defensively in this battle and once the screen was down, I was able to finish things off.

vs Cynthia
Oh my GOSH this is the most intense battle I've ever had. I've battled Cynthia before and as a result am absolutely terrified of her, but none of those were this close (or lucky).

To start with, everyone except Katie was around 6 levels lower than Cynthia's team, if not more. Because of this, I figured status effects and battle hazards were going to be necessary to even give myself a chance. Hibiscus did outspeed Spiritomb, so I was able to get one layer of toxic spikes up. I expected to get one shot, but Roserade survived and got the second layer of toxic spikes up, which came in clutch later. After being knocked out on the second turn, I decided to bring Katie in to set up Stealth Rocks. Although she's weak to Silver Wind, she's also pretty bulky, and it isn't STAB for Spiritomb, so I wasn't too worried. Cynthia actually decided to withdraw Spiritomb and put in Togekiss, so on the next turn I switched as well.

Putting Wobble in was a bit dangerous- her most important role in this battle is to take out Garchomp, and taking any damage before then will really hurt my chances. Here's where the luck really starts: I go for Ice Punch, and get the Freeze on Togekiss. I fully expected her to use a full restore after this, but she didn't and Togekiss fell with absolutely no damage on Wobble.

Next she brought in Lucario, which was easy. It's Aura Sphere hardly did anything to Katie, and she got a critical hit Earthquake to OHKO. Not sure if it mattered, but it's always nice to have one less turn to worry about.

Next was Milotic. I decided to switch in Celeste because I really needed Katie later on. This is where the Toxic Spikes really helped out- even though she could've gone for an Ice Beam, she kept using Mirror Coat and with a combination of Toxic damage and Air Slashes, I was able to knock it out, somehow without triggering a Full Restore.

And now... the single most important moment of the entire playthrough. Garchomp. I'm absolutely terrified of this thing, and aside from Katie, I'm not sure anyone can take a hit from it. With Wobble's high speed, though, I can outspeed and knock it out with Ice Punch, right? Hopefully? Maybe? Please?

Nope. I knew it was fast, but didn't realize it was that fast. It goes for Dragon Rush... and misses! Looking back, it's 70% accurate (during the battle, I assumed it was 95%) but it's still a lucky roll to dodge it. So, it all relies on how strong Ice Punch is. It's not STAB, but it's Physical on a Pokémon with Pure Power, and I also gave Wobble the Never Melt Ice that was sitting around in my bag just for this situation. Fingers crossed and... it didn't matter. Another critical hit! Fainting her Garchomp with a Pokémon 8 levels lower is one of the funniest things I've ever seen, considering how strong we all know it is.

Now that that's over, she still has one Pokémon left: Roserade. When it came in, it cleared the Toxic Spikes... so my question to Cynthia, is why didn't you do that earlier? You could've saved your Milotic and made things a lot tougher in general... I'm not complaining though, because Katie was able to take out Roserade very easily, meaning I'm the new champion of the Sinnoh Region, and I've also completed the second part of my Ultimate Random challenge!

Team

Spoiler:

Torterra "Katie" - Level 61
Earthquake
Stealth Rock
Crunch
Razor Leaf

Roserade "Hibiscus" - Level 51
Giga Drain
Toxic Spikes
Toxic
Sludge Bomb

Lopunny "Maddie" - Level 50
Quick Attack
Jump Kick
Dizzy Punch
Drain Punch

Noctowl "Celeste" - Level 52
Extrasensory
Fly
Air Slash
Roost

Medicham "Wobble" - Level 54
Confusion
Force Palm
Ice Punch
Rock Slide

Umbreon "Shadow" - Level 50
Shadow Ball
Quick Attack
Iron Tail
Dark Pulse

Screenshot

Spoiler:

So now that one of the most stressful playthroughs of my life is over, I think I'm gonna play a slightly easier game this time (but hopefully one that'll still challenge me!)


Forum Username: lillipup03
Game Version: Ultra Moon
Number of Pokemon: 6
Exclude NFEs: Yes
National Dex: No
Restrictions: No Trade Evolutions, no Ultra Sun exclusives, at least one Pokemon before Ilima's Trial (not necessarily before his battle), and no more than two Pokemon of the same type (don't count Normal/Flying as Normal type)

(and P.S. Pebblycone I'll roll you a team as soon as I can!)

 

[lillipup03]

I'm so close to finishing my monotype run (I've been busy again with a move), but I'm keen to start this challenge next! I'm hoping to have a bunch of Pokemon I haven't used before.

Forum Username: Pebblycone
Game Version: FireRed
Number of Pokemon: 6
Exclude NFEs: No
National Dex: No
Restrictions: I cannot hack or trade, so FireRed Pokemon only. Can I please have 1-2 NFE Pokemon. And also can I please have at least 1 Pokemon who can learn Surf. *Also can I please have at least 1 Pokemon available before Brock.

Okay, these should work but let me know if you need any rerolled:

 

[Pebblycone]

Forum Username: lillipup03
Game Version: Ultra Moon
Number of Pokemon: 6
Exclude NFEs: Yes
National Dex: No
Restrictions: No Trade Evolutions, no Ultra Sun exclusives, at least one Pokemon before Ilima's Trial (not necessarily before his battle), and no more than two Pokemon of the same type (don't count Normal/Flying as Normal type)

(and P.S. Pebblycone I'll roll you a team as soon as I can!)

Like I've said above, I haven't played either of the Ultra games, but I did check Pokemon locations so I think you will be fine getting these Pokemon. Let me know though if you need a re-roll.
Here are your Pokemon:

1. Sudowoodo
2. Ribombee
3. Weavile
4. Palossand
5. Clefable
6. Cloyster

Okay, these should work but let me know if you need any rerolled:

I hate to be a pain, but I semi-recently did a challenge where I used both Venomoth AND Aerodactyl in the same team (This was from my Pokemon Red Timewarp challenge). Could I please re-roll them both?

 

[viper8890]

Hopefully I have done this right! I haven't played either of the Ultra games, but I did check Pokemon locations on Bulbapedia so I hope this is okay for you:
1. Parasect
2. Magmortar
3. Beheeyem.
4. Sylveon
5. Crabominable
6. Furfrou

Let me know if you need any re-rolls :)

**I will post an entry soon

Can I get a reroll for parasect, magmortar and beheeyem or atleast to of the above including magmortar as I cannot trade and the others will be available at 3rd island. I would like to have atleast 2 Pokemon at the first island.

 

[lillipup03]

Like I've said above, I haven't played either of the Ultra games, but I did check Pokemon locations so I think you will be fine getting these Pokemon. Let me know though if you need a re-roll.
Here are your Pokemon:

1. Sudowoodo
2. Ribombee
3. Weavile
4. Palossand
5. Clefable
6. Cloyster

Sounds good, confirming Sudowoodo, Ribombee, Weavile, Palossand, Clefable, and Cloyster

I hate to be a pain, but I semi-recently did a challenge where I used both Venomoth AND Aerodactyl in the same team (This was from my Pokemon Red Timewarp challenge). Could I please re-roll them both?

No worries, replace them with Cloyster and Chansey

 

[Pebblycone]

Can I get a reroll for parasect, magmortar and beheeyem or atleast to of the above including magmortar as I cannot trade and the others will be available at 3rd island. I would like to have atleast 2 Pokemon at the first island.

Your 3 new Pokemon are:

 

[Pebblycone]

No worries, replace them with Cloyster and Chansey

THank you!

Confirming my team of Meowth, Blastoise, Tangela, Cloyster, Haunter, and Chansey.

Lt Surge is gonna be fun with Meowth and Wartortle :laugh-squinted: Can't wait to get started!

 

[viper8890]

Your 3 new Pokemon are:

Spoiler:

Thanks, that team will do.
Confirming the team of Alolan Persian, Salamence, Golisopod, Sylveon, Crabominable, Furfrou

 

[metroid711]

So its been a long long time coming, a whole 6 months in fact! I believe I started my final leg of the ultimate run in July, but I finally completed it..only to find that I now have a new final leg to conquer, sword or shield. So when Christmas comes I plan on getting Shield, once I do a normal run of it I'll probably end up doing a run from here. But to celebrate my completion of X finally, I have set up an ultimate hall of fame of all my past teams that I had throughout this run that has taken me at least a year and a half. I've lost motivation for it a lot, but I finally pulled through in the end to get it done. and when I get to shield, I'll do the same for that, but here it is, my hall of fame.
Note: MVP by each pokemon means the pokemon that was my strongest through the specific run with the team.

Spoiler:

Hall of Fame X Completed on December 19, 2019:

Spoiler:

Bart the Simisage Lv. 68
Ability: Gluttony
Item: Amulet Coin
Nature: Lonely
Moves: Fury Swipes, Vine Whip, Leech Seed, Lick

Yolanda the Golduck Lv. 70
Ability: Cloud Nine
Item: None
Nature: Docile
Moves: Zen Headbutt, Strength, Waterfall, Surf

Roxie the Arbok Lv. 60
Ability: Intimidate
Item: Toxic Plate
Nature: Hasty
Moves: Sludge Bomb, Coil, Mud Bomb, Toxic

Chocobo the Chatot Lv. 67
Ability: Keen Eye
Item: Sky Plate
Nature: Mild
Moves: Fly, Hyper Voice, Chatter, Roost

Elsa the Vanilluxe Lv. 58
Ability: Ice Body
Item: Icicle Plate
Nature: Naive
Moves: Uproar, Mirror Coat, Acid Armor, Ice Beam

Gloria the Bisharp Lv. 71 (MVP)
Ability: Inner Focus
Item: King's Rock
Nature: Careful
Moves: Iron Defense, Swords Dance, Iron Head, Night Slash

Hall of Fame Sun Completed July 3rd 2019:

Spoiler:

Amon the Decidueye Lvl 56
Ability: Overgrow
Item: Decidium Z
Nature: Rash
Moves: Spirit Shackle, Leaf Blade, Synthesis, Brave Bird.

Frida the Alolan Raticate Lvl 53
Ability: Gluttony
Item: Silk Scarf
Nature: Jolly
Moves: Crunch, Endeavor, Quick Attack, Sucker Punch

Lucy the Mudsdale Lvl 57 (MVP)
Ability: Stamina
Item: Groundium Z
Nature: Hasty
Moves: Mega Kick, Heavy Slam, Double Kick, Earthquake

Luxbris the Sylveon Lvl 58
Ability: Cute Charm
Item: Amulet Coin
Nature: Hardy
Moves: Swift, Moonblast, Light Screen, Misty Terrain

Peter the Lumineon Lvl 56
Ability: Storm Drain
Item: Mystic Water
Nature: Bashful
Moves: Water Pulse, Ice Beam, Rain Dance, U-Turn

Josephine the Salamence Lvl 56
Ability: Rock Head
Item: Dragonium Z
Nature: Adamant
Moves: Crunch, Zen Headbutt, Fly, Dragon Claw

Hall of Fame Platinum Completed March 19th 2019:

Spoiler:

Ignacio the Garchomp Lvl 56 (MVP)
Ability: Sand Veil
Item: Dragon Fang
Nature: Bashful
Moves: Earthquake, Dragon Rush, Crunch, Rock Climb

Richter the Altaria Lvl 56
Ability: Natural Cure
Item: None
Nature: Lonely
Moves: Dragon Dance, Take Down, Dragon Pulse, Fly

Beetleborg the Magnezone Lvl 56
Ability: Sturdy
Item: Razor Claw
Nature: Relaxed
Moves: Magnet Rise, Thunder Wave, Thunderbolt, Flash Cannon

Rupert the Octillery Lvl 56
Ability: Suction Cups
Item: Never-Melt Ice
Nature: Naughty
Moves: Ice Beam, Psybeam, Hyper Beam, Surf

Jenkins the Absol Lvl 55
Ability: Pressure
Item: None
Nature: Rash
Moves: Swords Dance, Night Slash, Sucker Punch, Slash

GOD the Bibarel Lvl 44
Ability: Unaware
Item: Fist Plate
Nature: Calm
Moves: Rock Smash, Waterfall, Strength, Rollout

Hall of Fame Black 2 Completed February 25th, 2019:

Spoiler:

Dexter the Sunflora Lvl 55
Nature: Serious
Moves: Cut, Sunny Day, SolarBeam, Giga Drain
Item: Miracle Seed
Ability: Solar Power

Majin Buu the Muk Lvl 54
Nature: Gentle
Moves: Minimize, Mud Bomb, Toxic, Sludge Wave
Item: Black Sludge
Ability: Sticky Hold

Logan the Arcanine Lvl 56
Nature: Mild
Moves: Extreme Speed, Leer, Reversal, Fire Fang
Item: Shell Bell
Ability: Intimidate

Helga the Stoutland Lvl 58
Nature: Serious
Moves: Retaliate, Strength, Work Up, Crunch
Item: Leftovers
Ability: Sand Rush

Jessie the Flygon Lvl 56 (MVP)
Nature: Quirky
Moves: Fly, Dragon Claw, Hyper Beam, Earth Power
Item: Dragon Fang
Ability: Levitate

Requiem the Vaporeon Lvl 58
Nature: Gentle
Moves: Waterfall, Ice Beam, Quick Attack, Surf
Item: Splash Plate
Ability: Water Absorb

Hall of Fame Alpha Sapphire Completed January 19 2019:

Spoiler:

Tsundere the Linoone Lvl 57
Moves: Strength, Tail Whip, Double Edge, Cut
Nature: Quiet
Ability: Gluttony
Item: Sitrus Berry

Lil Lass the Hariyama Lvl 56
Moves: Rock Smash, Smelling Salts, Focus Energy, Wake-Up Slap
Nature:Lonely
Ability: Guts
Item: Black Belt

World the Torkoal Lvl 58
Moves: Iron Defense, Body Slam, Heat Wave, Shell Smash
Nature: Gentle
Ability: White Smoke
Item: Expert Belt

Braydon the Flygon Lvl 58 (MVP)
Moves: Earthquake, Hyper Beam, Fly, Dragon Claw
Nature: Relaxed
Ability: Levitate
Item: Soft Sand

Katana the Golduck Lvl 54
Moves: Surf, Dive, Waterfall, Zen Headbutt
Nature: Hardy
Ability: Damp
Item: Sea Incense

OM NOM NOM the Glalie Lvl 55
Moves: Freeze-Dry, Crunch, Ice Fang, Headbutt
Nature: Brave
Ability: Inner Focus
Item: Glalitite

Hall of Fame Crystal Completed January 8 2019:

Spoiler:

So I never saved all the stats for all my pokemon when I did this and I lost the save file a long long time ago. So this is at least all the information I have for them.

Natsu Lvl 60 (MVP)

Cushion Lvl 60

Kingpin Lvl 55

Fwoof Lvl 50

ToohTooh Lvl 50

Ophiucus Lvl 50

Hall of Fame Firered Completed December 13 2018:

Spoiler:

Jeff the Nidoking Lvl 60

Sneezy the Parasect Lvl 60

Grouchy the Arcanine Lvl 60

Doc the Porygon Lvl 60 (MVP)

Happy the Dodrio Lvl 60

Dopey the Lapras Lvl 60

Until then, everyone take care! I'll be back eventually, but its been a long run. and I will finish it.

 

[lillipup03]

Update #1 on Ultra Moon run

Plot

Spoiler:

School and other real life stuff delayed me a bit, but I'm happy to have finally gotten started with the third part of my ultimate random challenge! The beginning of this game is actually really hard without other Pokemon... the trainer school was an absolute nightmare with just my starter, and there are a few trainers that are not friendly to you when you have nothing but a Cutiefly. Still, I was able to get through Ilima and Hala's trials, so we're off to Akala Island!

Team

Spoiler:

Cutiefly "Bella" - Level 17
Silver Wind
Draining Kiss
Stun Spore
Struggle Bug

Bonsly "Rocky" - Level 14
Copycat
Flail
Low Kick
Rock Throw

 

[metroid711]

So I'm in the middle of my shield playthrough. So for the future I thought I'd ask so I can just do my last leg whenever.
Forum Username: metroid711
Game Version: Shield
Number of Pokemon: 6
Exclude NFEs: Yes
National Dex: No
Restrictions: No duplicate typings and at least 1 of the pokemon of my team can be obtained before the first gym challenge and no sword exclusive pokemon

 

[Janp]

So I'm in the middle of my shield playthrough. So for the future I thought I'd ask so I can just do my last leg whenever.
Forum Username: metroid711
Game Version: Shield
Number of Pokemon: 6
Exclude NFEs: Yes
National Dex: No
Restrictions: No duplicate typings and at least 1 of the pokemon of my team can be obtained before the first gym challenge and no sword exclusive pokemon

Okay, let's see. I hope this team is okay:
Orbeetle
Steelix
Ninetales
Morpeko
Eiscue
Toxapex

 

[metroid711]

Okay, let's see. I hope this team is okay:
Orbeetle
Steelix
Ninetales
Morpeko
Eiscue
Toxapex

Perfect! This team works fine.

 

[lillipup03]

Update #2 on Ultra Moon run

Plot

Spoiler:

I expected Totem Araquanid to be hard, but oh my ARCEUS that thing was tough. I failed the first attempt, and ended up having to grind Bella up to level 22 to even have a remote chance to win (and I hate level grinding...). Then, it took an X Special Defense to be able to live for more than 1 turn. I typically don't use X items, but this time it definitely saved me. Once I got it to where Araquanid plus Dewpider's bubbles were doing less than half, I was able to paralyze the totem and stall it out with Draining Kiss. I would've preferred to use Silver Wind and get stat boosts, but I really needed to get health back because there was a damage range of 2 HP for each of the totem's bubbles, and those extra points I gain can be the difference between living and fainting. Yeah, it was that close. Not to mention, I was deathly afraid of crits, because a single one from EITHER Araquanid or Dewpider would be the end. So it took a mix of luck and stalling, and a battle style I'm not particularly proud of, but it got the job done.

Once that was over with, I was able to head back to Melemele Island and catch Frostbite the Shellder, so now I have two good options for the fire trial!

Team

Spoiler:

Cutiefly "Bella" - Level 22
Silver Wind
Draining Kiss
Stun Spore
Struggle Bug

Sudowoodo "Rocky" - Level 20
Feint Attack
Flail
Brick Break
Rock Throw

Shellder "Frostbite" - Level 18
Withdraw
Supersonic
Icicle Spear
Protect

 

[wackrat4]

Hey guys. Just thought I'd do a monotype challenge run of Pokemon Moon. Please leave suggestions for a team I should use.

Restrictions: All Pokemon must have the same type in common. Other then that, you are free to suggest whatever you want.

 

[Janp]

Hey guys. Just thought I'd do a monotype challenge run of Pokemon Moon. Please leave suggestions for a team I should use.

Restrictions: All Pokemon must have the same type in common. Other then that, you are free to suggest whatever you want.

Hi and welcome to the forum. I got you Flying monotype with this team. Let me know, if there are any problems with this team:

Also there is a Monotype thread if you would rather post your updates there or you can even make your own thread in Challenge Logs.

 

[wackrat4]

Thank you that team should be good.Also, I didn't know about the monotype thread so thanks for telling me about that too.

 

[lillipup03]

Update #3 on Ultra Moon run

Plot

Spoiler:

After quite the though battle with Totem Araquanid, the next two were much less stressful. Totem Marowak was a bit tougher than expected, mostly due to its SOS partner in Salazzle, but I was still able to beat it. Despite having serious issues with it in my previous playthroughs, Totem Lurantis was actually very easy, because I nearly one shot it with Frostbite (Icicle Spear is essentially a base 125 power move with Skill Link, which is VERY useful) and was able to finish it off with a couple of Pollen Puffs from Bella (it kept healing just enough to survive with Synthesis, but once the sunlight faded it was easy to take out).

After that, I made my way to Hano Grand resort to catch my Sandygast and... it was blocked. See, I used a Palossand in one playthrough of Sun and remember it taking an annoyingly long time to unlock the area it can be caught considering it's in the first city on the island, but I didn't realize that it took THIS long. My plan was to kill Olivia's rock types with a new Ground type member of the team, but I guess that won't be happening, which makes this battle a lot more stressful. Ugh... at least once I finish this battle, I'm pretty confident about the rest of the trials.

Team

Spoiler:

Ribombee "Bella" - Level 27
Pollen Puff
Draining Kiss
Stun Spore
Silver Wind

Sudowoodo "Rocky" - Level 28
Feint Attack
Flail
Brick Break
Rock Tomb

Cloyster "Frostbite" - Level 24
Smart Strike
Water Pulse
Icicle Spear
Protect

 

[Janp]

Random Challenge in Pokémon Soul Silver

FINAL PART

​

On 25th of December 2018 I requested random team for Soul Silver. On 25th of June 2019, I started the save and caught Ledyba. On 30th of December 2019 I beat first Gym and hatched Togepi. And on 11st of January 2020 I beat Red.

It was a long journey and throughout the whole time, I had this run on the back of my mind, still thinking about beating it. The hardest part was probably getting up early in the morning and catching Ledyba. And then actually training it to beat Falkner. But then I pretty much speedrun the whole game. I was so fast that I didn't even catch Chansey, one of the rolled Pokémon. I just couldn't wait for it to be available in Safari Zone and didn't realize I can catch it in Kanto. But then, I found out I couldn't even be able to use it, since I needed few HMs to get to Red, so I made decision to use only 5 Pokémon for the whole game. I hope this decision is okay with everyone.

Overall, this was pretty interesting run, even though I don't think I've used other Pokémon than Heracross and Xatu in Kanto. Well, I used them as fodder against Red when I had to heal my MVPs.

And here's few screenshots as proofs:

Spoiler:

Team

Celeb, Careful Male Ledian
lvl 62, Swarm
- Bug Buzz
- Supersonic
- Swift
- Mach Punch

Stan, Naughty Male Heracross
lvl 67, Guts
- Brick Break
- Aerial Ace
- Close Combat
- Megahorn

Zuzu, Jolly Female Xatu
lvl 65, Synchronize
- Shadow Ball
- Psychic
- Confuse Ray
- Fly

Felix, Hasty Male Espeon
lvl 64, Synchronize
- Psychic
- Swift
- Quick Attack
- Flash

Tim, Naive Male Togetic
lvl 62, Serene Grace
- Extrasensory
- Yawn
- Double-Edge
- AncientPower​

 

[IrishAurum]

Forum Username: IrishAurum
Game Version: Black 2
Number of Pokemon: 6
Exclude NFEs: Yes
National Dex: Yes
Restrictions: Um no thanks.

I usually don't like replaying the games but I really REALLY want an excuse to play B2 again so I figure this would be a fun way to do it !~