Pokemon Pearl Journal: No More Honey Trees!
August 26, 2008
I left a few things out of my previous entries.
Last week, I challenged the Magma Colosseum in Poketopia with my team of Barboach, Snover, Mr. Mime, Wormadam(ground), Tentacreul, and Sneasel. I figured the ice and water pokemon would keep things cool in the blazing hot colosseum. I chose well. Scores are based on how many pokemon are remaining at the end of each battle, and at worst I had one knocked out each time. So I made it to the Colosseum Leader Terrell, who used mostly evolved fire-type starter pokemon as well as other Sinnoh starters. They were no match for Barboach and the others. That puts me at Rank 4 in all available colosseums, as well as making me eligible to compete in the Courtyard Colosseum.
Also the other day (yesterday, actually), I got home very late from work (after midnight late) but of course did my usual sweep of the honey trees. Barboach was swimming off the beaches of Route 213 near Pastoria when Dr. Footstep was passing by on a midnight stroll. He said he saw us training the other day while we were practicing some contest combinations, and he was very impressed with the demonstration. He said we seemed in sync, and the strong bond would carry us far in contests. Because of our hard work, he awarded us the Footstep Ribbon, which would be Barboach's 11th Sinnoh ribbon! Barboach was very excited. I know it wants to enter another contest, but we've been so busy training for gym battles and searching for Munchlax. Soon we'll have to return to Hearthome City to win more ribbons!
So, this evening, Candice battled with me to help me train Noctowl, Chimecho, and Skuntank. Man, that Medicham was just as difficult the second time around. Her Abomasnow used a move called Avalanche, sort of like an ice-type equivalent to the move Revenge. If the pokemon takes a hit, the power of Avalanche is doubled. She offered to teach one of my pokemon the move, but none of my pokemon was able to learn it. So, I went back to the Pokemon Center, where I transferred my pokemon to Hayley on the ranch. Then, Barboach and I were off to check the honey trees.
Summary:
TIME: 336:57
BADGES: 7
RIBBONS: 11
POKeDEX: Seen 136
Obtained 128
August 26, 10:30pm
I was so tired that I almost just went to bed without checking the honey trees. But, I decided to do a sweep anyway.
I'm glad I did.
Sitting there next to the tree on Route 214 eating some berries was a little Munchlax! Finally! Finally finally FINALLY!! Quick Ball, go! I was hoping to catch it fast using the specialty pokeball, but 2 Quick Balls failed. Should I use a Great Ball? No wait, it's night-time right? So, Dusk Ball, go! After 15 months of looking from time to time and over a week straight of hardcore searching, I finally have the pride of yelling: "I CAUGHT... A MUNCHLAX!"
129. Munchlax
August 30, 2008
Now with a Munchlax on my team, I decided it was time to check out Lake Acuity. I went to the Pokemon Center and called Hayley. All my pokemon seem to be doing well. I had her transfer Bibarel, Lopunny, Murkrow, and Remoraid. They are the last four pokemon I have left to train in this rotation. So, along with Barboach and Munchlax, I headed for Lake Acuity.
And obviously, Team Galactic has been long gone.
I did run into Ralph sitting by the lake. He said Jupiter from Team Galactic was here with some grunts and they captured the legendary pokemon from this lake.
"I couldn't do anything to stop them!" he said dismayed. He was talking about getting stronger, and that he was doing some special training in order to confront them. I told him I would go on ahead to their headquarters in Veilstone City and see what I can find out.