Syddy Claus' Challenge

[miltankRancher]

UPDATE:

And so, after nicknaming my Pokemon, i ventured into the mountain that was named Coronet. I have heard, through out my journey, that Coronet is where everything began, where it split Sinnoh in half. And now, this is where Galactic will end. I stocked up on my Hyper Potions and Max Repels, and off I go. I enter via west of Hearthome, and immediately used Max Repel. training could go later. I am here to save my energy for Cyrus. I defeated all those lowly grunts, and the two commanders. Finally I set sight upon Cyrus. But, lo and behold, he had awoken the temporal pokemon, Dialgia. I knew he messes with nature. I taught him his lesson. After a long and grueling battle, where Golem and Volt fainted, Lee finally struck the final blow. Cyrus ran, shame-faced, never to be seen again. Rowan and Dawn went up to me. They said Dialgia is in pain, and I need to ease it. But I, too, am in pain. I decided to simply throw my Master Ball, and release Dialgia afterwards. i caught it, as I fell to the ground, exhausted. I woke up in the Pokemon Center of Pastoria. I knew I succeeded, but not yet. There are still five trainers stronger than me, and I still need to defeat them. Volkner, Sunyshore's Gym Leader. Aaron, the Bug Master. Flint, the Fire Emperor. Bertha, the Ground Mistress. Lucian the Psychic Revenant. And Champion Cynthia. I will never rest until I defeated them all. I proceeded to train west of Sunyshore, and decided to find my last team meber: an aerodactyl. I found one, in the grass, and caught it. Nickname: Erro. I boxed it, vowing to train it further later. For now, it is time to grind.

Spoiler:

Team:

Lee level 50@ Quick Claw
- Flamethrower
- Mach Punch
- Calm Mind
- Grass Knot

Screech level 48 @Smoke Ball
- Bite
- Roost
- Aerial Ace
- Cross Poison

Volt level 45 @Cheri Berry
- Discharge
- Super Fang
- Light Screen
- Toxic

Golem Level 46 @Exp. Share
- Return
- Substitute
- Superpower
- Fire Punch

Yeti Level 46 @ Icicle Plate
- Swagger
- Mist
- Ice Shard
- Ingrain

Erro Level 46 @ Soft Sand
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Ice Fang

 

[DefiningTheDecade]

Update 2:

Birth of the New Year

Spoiler:

'Twas 4 nights past Christmas, but full of holiday cheer
Especially Decade for the coming new year
He hath Sprayer and Hothead and ol' Mistletoe
And also hath his ol' rival and foe
Let least Decade unknowing
That he had been sewing
The birth of a pokemon egg
Since he beat down the flying gym
Then Elm's aid had tried finding him
To carry this pain in the leg
He reached to a cave
Beat down some knaves
And slowly emerged a Champ
He knocked out Team Rocket
Planning threes years and had lost it
Now we continue up the Gym Ramp
After decade set the bugs ablaze
And sent the Farfetch'd into a daze
We continue into the next chapter
Gave Charcoal to Hothead
The happiness unsaid
Giving the chills of his laughter
Giving Mistletoe the seed
And he almost had peed
Togepi came hatching right after

Story telling in poem form is pretty interesting xD

Team:
Hothead the Charmander @ Charcoal Lv. 27
Mistletoe the Bayleaf @ Miracle Seed Lv. 25
Sprayer the Squirtle Lv. 25
New Year the Togepi Lv. 8 (would've been babynewyear if there was enough room -___-)

 

[SyngthaSuyeon]

Username: Sooyun
Game: Diamond
Team:

Spoiler:

Green: Torterra (Not an evergreen, but it does have a tree)
White: Pachirisu
Ice: Glaceon (Yay, ice skating!)
Favorite: Blaziken (I hate cold weather and need a heater T_T)
Unexpected: Brozong (for the churches to ring when baby Jesus was born)

Update 1

Today we meet Gyeoul and her friend named Yuki,
or "Winter" and "Snow".
Where they will journey, nobody knows.
The cold region of Sinnoh holds many a mystery.
Maybe they'll uncover one, or two, or three!
Yuki ever the impatient one, just couldn't sit still.
Gyeoul had no choice but to follow his will.
1 million, 10 million! Simply too much!
Why was this boy always in a rush?
Gyrados Lake was certainly not swan friendly.
Nor was it for them, those pokemon were fiendly!
Following Siddy Claus' list of rules, Gyeoul made a choice.
"What's Christmas without a tree?" She chose the tortoise.
They made it home in one piece, willing the pounding of
their hearts to cease. Mom gave Gyeoul a present before she
flew. Running Shoes are something all trainers should use.
2 Bidoofs later and Sandgem town she went. Would Rowan
be a Scrooch or more of a gent? She named her Turtwig
Sprout, for he was so small. "A little thing like you
can't even hold a ball." Another gift, a Pokedex, and then
a little tour; a back track to home and a journal for where
she'd roam. "5 Pokeballs and potions should be more than enough."
But while playing secret Santa, she received more than she thought.
5 Pokeballs from Lucas and a Map from Yuki. Sprout grew another level. "This season's not rough!"
A few battles won, and more money accrue. Gyeoul saved her game for the time being. "That'll do."
She'd return later in the day with more balls in use in her bag. Red, White, Ice, or maybe a stag.

 

[SuperKirbyFan]

Soo... I just now remembered I haven't done this challenge yet. Since I still have a week, I'll quickly power through this and then go back to my Ultimate Solo Challenge. I'm playing on FireRed since that's the version I'm most familiar with, and unlike normal challenges I'm on an emulator since I don't own FireRed and I don't want to erase my file on LeafGreen. This should be fun since I get to use a bunch of weaker pokemon that I like, but would probably never use on a competitive team, and they also appear late-game normally so I wouldn't really use them on a single-player team either.

Username: SuperKirbyFan
Version: FireRed
Team:
Red Pokemon (Ariados)
Ice-Type Pokemon (Glalie)
Gift Pokemon (Blastoise)
Green Pokemon (Cradily)

EDIT: Well, due to having other commitments, among other things, it looks like I'm not actually going to be doing this.

 

[miltankRancher]

UPDATE:

And so, after a day of grinding, I stood before the final gym leader, Volkner. He looked down upon me, obviously underestimating me. I gave him a battle so hot, it reignited his passion. I walked off successful, holding the beacon badge in my hand. Off to the Victory Road. Trainers inside were surprisingly strong, and I was took by surprise. I realized I still need to train some more. I went out again, grinded then finally entered the Victory Road. Even with my Pokemon on a higher level than before, the cave is not actually a walk in the park. I exit the cave with Golem and Screech fainted, Lee at 9 HP, and no Flamethrower left. I was glad for the sight of a Pokemon Center. After I healed up, I grinded some more, fearing high level Pokemon inside the league. And when I think i am ready... BAM! Rival challenged me. He was no push-over either. I defeated him, Volt and Erro fainted. But I won. I won. Now, to more level grinding. I deduced i need to have all my Pokemon's levels from a range of 55-60. 54 and 55 are not high enough a level. I still needed to train some more. And so it begins. With my remaining Rare Candies helping out to speed up the process, I finally had my team at 60. I guess it was enough for the league. I exhausted my stash of cash, leaving only 34 dollars with me, and I entered the fortress. Aaron was no joke. It killed Erro, but that was it. i won against him. I proceeded to Bertha, and she went down without much resistance. The only thing she probably did is lower my PP's, and my brought Hyper Potion. I have so few of that. Flint and Lucian were hard also, both leaving Erro and Lee down, the latter taking Volt also. I started to fear the champion.

Spoiler:

Team:

Lee level 60 @Quick Claw
- Flamethrower
- Focus Blast
- Calm Mind
- Grass Knot

Screech level 59 @Smoke Ball
- U-turn
- Roost
- Aerial Ace
- Cross Poison

Volt level 59 @Cheri Berry
- Discharge
- Super Fang
- Light Screen
- Toxic

Golem Level 60 @Exp. Share
- Strength
- Zen Headbutt
- Superpower
- Fire Punch

Yeti Level 59 @ Icicle Plate
- Protect
- Wood Hammer
- Ice Shard
- Ingrain

Erro Level 59 @ Soft Sand
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Iron Head

 

[waters_echo]

And then I have an urge to do a second one, seeings as I finished my first.
Aahhh...
Do you think it's okay if I do a Ruby one?
*honestly already picked a team*

Silver team is currently level 54-56, hanging around and training outside Cinnabar island, on the note of the challenge, though no Kanto badges obtained.

 

[miltankRancher]

Final Update:

An so, I stood upon Cynthia's gaze, her dark eyes looking at me unflinchingly. And I knew we had to do it. We battled. And after a long and grueling battle, we were left with one Pokemon each. Golem, Volt, Screech, Erro, Yeti, ll of you had helped me throughout my journey. it is time I lay you to rest. I will end this story with the way I started it. Lee and I stood defiant across the field, with Cynthia and her Roserade still standing, smug. There was hail falling, and both combatants were hit by the rock hard-snow. Lee struck first, and in a cloud of smoke, I saw Roserade fell in a single Flamethrower. The Hail mysteriously stopped as Cynthia recalled her Roserade. I won. I was the Champion..

Spoiler:

FINAL TEAM:

Lee level 61 @Quick Claw
- Flamethrower
- Focus Blast
- Calm Mind
- Grass Knot

Screech level 59 @Smoke Ball
- U-turn
- Roost
- Aerial Ace
- Cross Poison

Volt level 59 @Cheri Berry
- Discharge
- Super Fang
- Light Screen
- Toxic

Golem Level 60 @Exp. Share
- Strength
- Zen Headbutt
- Superpower
- Fire Punch

Yeti Level 59 @ Icicle Plate
- Protect
- Wood Hammer
- Ice Shard
- Ingrain

Erro Level 59 @ Soft Sand
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Iron Head

sorry for the bad time. Too much grinding, and I left my Ds open for seven hours once. with Diamond as the game. Yeah. Sorry.

TLDR: Finish the GAME!!! Wahoo!

 

[11wildy]

Well yeah, I came back from holiday, played like HOURS, so idk what I did, I just know I just beat Groudon :3. So yeah, I guess I did the challenge, but I'll continue till the E4.

Team:

Spinda level 41 @ Silk Scarf
Secret Power
Brick Break
Shadow Ball
Teeter Dance

Pelipper level 41 @ Mystic Water
Surf
Ice Beam
Shock Wave
Fly

Bellossom level 42 @ Miracle Seed
Giga Drain
Return
Hidden Power Electric
Stun Spore

Mightyena level 42 @ Blackglasses
Bite
Return
Scary Face
Swagger

Ninetales level 45 @ Leppa Berry
Fire Spin
Overheat
Flamethrower
Will-O-Wisp

From now on I'll be updating more :)

 

[Cid]

Username: Cid
Game: Red
Team:

Spoiler:

Red Pokemon (Electrode)
Ice-type (Dewgong)
In-Game Trade (Mr. Mime)
Gift Pokemon (Charizard)
Legendary Pokemon (Zapdos)
Unexpected Gift (Arbok)

A new year, a new challenge. I'll try to blaze through this to make it. :)

EDIT (UTC-5; 7:45 AM): Classes start tomorrow here. I have to move back to the dorms.
I will not be able to make it, I'm afraid. Sorry.

 

[waters_echo]

Well...
nothing stopping me, I suppose? Just for fun (because seriously, I don't really have much of anything else to do)
Username: Waters_Echo
Game: Ruby
Team:
Crawdaunt Red (use a code to obtain prior to obtaining of good rod?)
Gardevoir White
Sceptile Green/Gift
Swalot Didn't want
Banette(/dusclops?) Didn't expect
Walrein Ice

 

[Darksualc]

Fifth Update:

Got to Mount Pyre and dealt with the magma grunts and got the red orb.
Went to Slateport and saw the submarine then I infiltrated the magma's base.
Got the 7th gym badge by using brute force.
Dived under the ocean and stopped team Magma for the last time.
Caught Groudon since he was impossible to beat for me. He is stupidly strong
Won the last gym badge with a team effort.



Team:
Stantler lvl 40 @Silk Scarf
Natu lvl 39 @King's Rock
Kingler lvl 38 @Quick Claw
Sneasel lvl 40 @Blackglasses

 

[11wildy]

Posting to say I beat the champion. Ninetales walling an Armaldo with an Ancientpower boost ftw!

Team:
Ninetales
Spinda
Manectric
Mightyena
Pelipper
Bellossom

 

[Ramsie]

Update #2

Spoiler:

• Took on Morty and won
• Hastened to Olivine
• Went through Lighthouse
• Went to Cianwood and got SecretPotion
• Defeated Eusine
• After much deliberation, took on the Cianwood Gym and won.
• Returned to Olivine and took on Jasmine and won
• Proceeded through Mt. Mortar to Mahogany Town
• Went to Lake of Rage and caught the Red Gyrados
• Went and got Firestone and evolved Noel
• Went through Rocket Hideout
• Defeated the Mahogany Gym
• About to go to the Radio Tower

Team:
Rocky the Onix Lv.37
Noel the Arcanine Lv.37
Jingles the Espeon Lv.37
Pine the Weepinbell Lv. 37
Blitzen the Stantler Lv. 37

 

[DefiningTheDecade]

Update 3:
apparently final (sadly i only made it to the 5th gym)
Mr. Champ

Spoiler:

Goldenrod was beautiful and I had to take the first chance to look around since there was still a lot of Christmas in the new year's air I received a bike absolutely free, A free TM (still unused), and an earned badge. i found a scyther during a bug contest and named him 2012traded him felt sad traded back got a scizor found bill got surf gave Mystic water to squirtle. gave 2012 back his Metal Coat. got 4th badge. gave togepi quick claw. received eevee. named her Rudolph. Beat Chuck for 5th badge.

had no time to play through mostly and im kinda disappointed

Mistletoe the Meganium Lv. 39 @Miracle Seed
Hothead the Charizard Lv. 45 @Charcoal
Sprayer the Blastoise Lv. 44 @Mystic Water
New Year the Togetic Lv. 38 @ Quick Claw
2012 the Scizor Lv. 33 @Metal Coat
Rudolph the Eevee Lv. 28 @Nugget

 

[SyngthaSuyeon]

Can't screen shot it in Ubuntu, but I did beat Fantina. I'll be back with proof and my team details later when I log into Windows. Not feeling too great at the moment :knockedou

 

[Sydian]

Hello everyone! I hope you all had a great Christmas and happy new year. :) I did...and I'm feeling a bit generous actually I'm feeling lazy because I don't wanna look through this thread and edit the challenger list so as a little gift, everyone that participated will receive an emblem! If you are on the challenger list, you're good to go. However, if you're not listed in the challenger list, please VM me with a link to your sign up post so that you'll get the emblem after it's uploaded. I hope everyone enjoyed this challenge! See you at the next event!

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