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The Duo-Species Challenge II

thenickel09

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    THENICKEL09 PRESENTS...
    [PokeCommunity.com] The Duo-Species Challenge II
    THE DUO-SPECIES CHALLENGE
    [PokeCommunity.com] The Duo-Species Challenge II

    *cue lights and fancy music and sexy dancers*

    Eventually I will get fancy formatting, until then, deal with it!

    What is this challenge you ask? Well sit right down, over-energetic PokeCommunity member, and I'll tell you!

    THE CHALLENGE:
    To play through an entire Pokemon game using not 1, not 3, not 865733.4, but
    TWO, count 'em, TWO Pokemon, which must should be entirely different species.

    RULES:
    1. You may only use the two Pokemon you sign up to use. You can't say: "O, im gonna yewz Grodon 2 set up da sun eech turn, but im only yewzing my 2 pkmn". That's not the point of the challenge. Stick with the two you sign up with. NFEs are allowed! HM Slaves are also allowed, but they cannot be used in battle! if you do, you're horrible and you should feel horrible
    2. Hacking and trading are expressly forbidden, except in the following cases:
    a) You are using Pokemon not native to that region. (e.g. Nidoking in Ruby, Kingdra in White, etc.)
    b) One or both of your Pokemon cannot be obtained reasonably quickly (i.e prior to 1st/2nd gym).
    c) You want egg moves.
    If one of these cases apply, then: you are allowed to hack the most basic form of the Pokemon in @ level 5, or trade over an egg.
    3) The object is:
    -GRBYFRLG- Obtain 8 Badges, Defeat [insert rival's name here].
    -GSCHGSS- Obtain 16 Badges, Defeat the Elite Four and Red.
    -RSE- Obtain 8 Badges, Defeat Steven.
    -DPPt- Obtain 8 Badges, Defeat Cynthia.
    -BWB2W2- Obtain 8 Badges, Defeat Alder/Iris. (Not too sure about B2W2, idk if you can defeat Iris right away)
    4) You may sign up for either a single or ultimate challenge! A single challenge is one region and one game. The ultimate challenge requires using the same two pokemon in all five regions! (You may substitute remakes like FRLGHGSS for their original counterparts, if you'd like more selection.)
    5) No legendaries. Cause then there would be no challenge, amirite?
    6) Have fun.
    7) Optional: Post screenshots of your progress if you are able! Text updates are no big deal, but it's always fun to see your pics. PICS OR IT DIDN'T HAPPEN !!!1!!1
    8) You may play a hack. However, it can't be anything more than a generic 151/251/386/493/649 hack, because then it will be out of control.


    Now if you're really paying attention, put the word "shucks" in your entry, and you'll get a gold star next to your name and acceptance into the challenge.

    So you've read through all that jargon and you're still here? GOOD FOR YOU! You'll finally find out how to sign up!

    Spoiler:


    SIGN-UP:
    Name: (Username on PC)/(Username In-Game)
    Version: (Version of Choice) If this is a hack, please say both the hack name and the ROM base, it will save me tons of trouble.
    Pokemon: (Pokemon 1)/(Pokemon 2) Hey there, Nickel again. POST THE FINAL EVOLUTION OF THE POKEMON OF CHOICE HERE PLEASE. If you don't I'll think you're doing your run with an NFE, which would be incorrect.

    Here's mine:
    Spoiler:

    CHALLENGERS:
    Single Challengers:
    RBYFRLG:


    GCSHGSS:
    -Zero-*-[Charizard/Feraligatr]-Gold
    thenickel09*-[Ariados/Marowak]-Crystal

    RSE:
    thenickel09*-[Tentacruel/Solrock]-Ruby
    TRiGa-[Starmie/Cradily]-Sapphire

    DPPt:
    Pkfire0*-[Gastrodon/Scizor]-Platinum

    MMT*-[Bibarel/Gyarados]-Platinum

    BWB2W2:

    Ultimate Challengers:
    jdthebud*-[Masquerain/Sandslash]




    CHAMPIONS:
    Single Champions:
    RBYFRLG:

    GCSHGSS:

    RSE:
    thenickel09-[Gardevoir/Nidoking], [Kabutops/Ninetales], [Venusaur/Banette]-Ruby

    DPPt:

    BWB2W2:


    Ultimate Champions:




    And now its time for Challenge-ception!
    This section is where I'm gonna post specific Duo-Species runs. Take them on if you wish! They are entirely optional. But you will (eventually) get a special userbar, once I figure out how to make them/get someone to do them for me because I'm lazy!

    #1) Nickel's Historic Challenge
    Game: Ruby
    Pokemon: *image removed* and *image removed*
    This run is "historic" because it was the first ever DSC (and challenge in general, that I ever completed) and I want some of you to share the wealth.
    Challengers:



    Historians:


    #2)
    Syddy's Special
    Game: Black/White/Black 2/White 2
    Pokemon:
    [PokeCommunity.com] The Duo-Species Challenge II
    and *image removed*
    Hey, this is Sydian's Special Challenge, for all you adventurous nubs out there! No evolving Petilil!
    Challengers:


    Masters of the Seed Bby:


    #3)Utterly Useless
    Game: Gold/Silver/Crystal/HeartGold/SoulSilver
    Pokemon: *image removed* and *image removed*
    This run is just utterly "corny", but maybe something like this will "sparce" your challenge appetite.
    Challengers:


    Useless Victors:








    Good luck to all of you!
    -thenickel09
     
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    Name: - Zero -
    Game: Gold
    Pair: Charizard & Feraligatr

    :3
    Shucks, I forgot this!
     
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    Shucks, Ima gonna be the first second signup.

    Name: jdthebud/Jay
    Version: Ultimate, starting with FireRed
    Pokemon: Masquerain and either Sandslash or Donphan

    By the way, what is the policy on hacks? I think I may wanna do Storm Silver and/or Bloody Platinum.
     

    By the way, what is the policy on hacks? I think I may wanna do Storm Silver and/or Bloody Platinum.

    As far as I'm concerned, hacks are OK. I'll just list them under the game's base.

    (which I'm now going to mention in the rules) curse you, jd!
     
    Name: Shucks, I think it's Pkfire0
    Version: Platinum
    Pokemon: Gastrodon and Scizor
    Trading a scyther egg in the beginning for night slash
     


    As far as I'm concerned, hacks are OK. I'll just list them under the game's base.

    (which I'm now going to mention in the rules) curse you, jd!

    In that case, I'll revise my signup:

    Name: jdthebud/Jay
    Games: FireRed Omega, Storm Silver, Emerald, Bloody Platinum, Black
    Pair: Sandshrew and Masquerain

    I may change the Hoenn game, but that's good enough for now. Now I gotta find a FireRed Omega rom.
     
    Ah shucks, I do enjoy challenges...
    Name: MMT/Swag
    Version: Platinum
    Pokemon: Because I have a mental problem known as insanity, I will be going with Bibarel and Gyarados. I will however be using other pokemon as HM slaves, mainly because I find it strange not being able to fly.

    This should be fairly easy considering I beat my first pokemon game (red version) with only my charizard :)
     
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    Start of Ultimate Duo Challenge.

    Here's my first update on FireRed Omega.

    Name: Jay
    Rival: Blue
    Starter: Elekid (Rival got Smoochum)

    • After the beginning stuff, I caught Rain the Surskit in Viridian Forest.
    • Beat Blue and got through the forest pretty easily.
    • Brock was really hard. I had to grind a bit and hope for Rock Tomb misses, but Rain finally won.
    • Moved on through Mt. Moon to Cerulean City, and Rain evolved into Masquerain!
    • On Route 4, I caught Spike the Sandshrew, the other half of my duo.
    • Barely beat Blue after a couple lucky crits.
    • After beating Nugget Road, Spike evolved into Sandslash.
    • Saved Bill, then challenged Misty.
    • Lost badly, so I skipped her for now and went south to Vermilion City.
    • Cleared out the SS Anne along with Blue, and got Cut.
    • Went back and defeated Misty with the help of some healing items.
    • Took on Surge and won easily with Spike's Dig.
    • Got the Bike and Went through Rock Tunnel to Lavendar Town.
    • Made my way to Celadon City, where I beat Erika pretty easily.
    • Then I beat up the Rocket Hideout and Giovanni for the Silph Scope. Persian committed suicide with Double-Edge, lol.
    • Saved in Lavender Town.
    Screens:
    Spoiler:

    A note on move changes: Dig is 80 power.


    Team Jay:
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    Spike the Bashful Sandslash, ♀ - L45
    Ability: Sand Veil
    Moves: Dig, Secret Power, Brick Break, Rock Slide
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    Rain the Modest Masquerain, ♀ - L45 @ Mystic Water
    Ability: Intimidate
    Moves: Water Pulse, Giga Drain, Aerial Ace, Stun Spore

    HM Slaves:
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    Ch'Ding/Farfetch'd - Cut, Fly
     
    Hey Nick, I have a little problem. My little brother was using my Nintendo DS, and he broke the cartridge, and I need to fix it, other wise get a new one. So for now, I won't be making many updates.
     
    Hey Nick, I have a little problem. My little brother was using my Nintendo DS, and he broke the cartridge, and I need to fix it, other wise get a new one. So for now, I won't be making many updates.

    No problem. That's totally fine.
     
    Name: Thesyko501
    Game:heart fire red
    Pokemon: Arcanine/Seadra

    /sigh my heart gold rom keeps crashing so i am going to switch to firered to keep going on with the challange. Still using the same pokemon but i will make horse a starter and growelith in route 1 some where to be catchable


    -Started adventure in Fire Red and got horsea from oak
    -Defeated rival green
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    -Went to Viridian City to get Oaks Parcel
    -Returned to pallet town with Oaks Parcel and got pokeballs
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    -Cought level 5 Growlithe on route 1(had to hack him in)
    -Went through Viridian Forest fighting an onslought of Caterpie and weedle eveloutions
    -Made it to Pewter city and defeated Brock with bubbles!
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    -Went through route 3 and now waiting outside of Mt.Moon


    Pokemon:
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    [PokeCommunity.com] The Duo-Species Challenge II
     
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    Update for Ultimate Duo Challenge.

    Update #2 on FireRed Omega.

    • Beat some trainers I skipped earlier, then scaled Pokemon Tower, crushing Blue along the way.
    • Saved Mr. Fuji and got the Poke Flute, then killed both Snorlax.
    • Went into Sliph Co. and beat up the Rockets there. Blue was a tough fight, as was Giovanni, but I defeated them both.
    • Tried to fight Sabrina but she was too tough, so I trained up on the way to Fushia City.
    • Got Surf and Strength, then challenged Koga. He wasn't too difficult to defeat.
    • Then I went back to fight Sabrina and beat her easily thanks to some crits.
    • Surfed down to Cinnabar Island and explored the Pokemon Mansion.
    • Defeated Blaine easily with Spike.
    • After beating a bunch of ocean trainers, I took on the final gym.
    • Giovanni was as easy as ever to defeat.
    • Beat Blue again with difficulty, then made my way through Victory Road.
    • Got my duo to L78, then took on the Elite Four.
    • None of them were too difficult to defeat thanks to Spike's sheer power and Rain's coverage moves.
    • Finally it was time to face Blue for the title of Champion.
    • Here's the video and play-by-play of the battle:

      Video:
      Spoiler:

    Screens:
    Spoiler:

    A note on move changes: Giga Drain has 10 base PP.
    Also, I am planning on doing the postgame as well.


    Team Jay:
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    Rain the Modest Masquerain, ♀ - L79 @ Sitrus Berry (poof!)
    Ability: Intimidate
    Moves: Water Pulse, Aerial Ace, Ice Beam, Giga Drain
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    Spike the Bashful Sandslash, ♀ - L80 @ Persim Berry
    Ability: Sand Veil
    Moves: Earthquake, Return, Rock Slide, Brick Break

    HM Slaves:
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    Ch'Ding/Farfetch'd - Cut, Fly
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    Mudkip - Strength, Surf, Rock Smash

     
    Well shucks, I'm gonna go for it.

    Name: Seraphimon-sama/Takuya
    Version(s): Storm Silver (hack of Soul Silver), Sol Platinum (hack of Platinum), Pitch Black (hack of Black)
    Pokemon:

    Storm Silver - Glaceon/Gardevoir
    Sol Platinum - Magmortar/Gardevoir
    Pitch Black - Alakazam/Gardevoir
     
    Shucks, I think this will be mighty fun.

    Name: Relith/Relith
    Version: FireRed
    Pokemon: Blissey/Dragonite

    Should be a hard challenge.
    Can I catch pokemon for getting the pokedex rating up?
     
    This Challenge Does not Shuck(s)!
    So Shucks to that

    Name: Lezza
    Version: Diamond
    Pokemon:
    Gallade/Scisor
     
    Update for Ultimate Duo Challenge.

    Final Update (#3) on FireRed Omega.

    • Well, first I went over to Cerulean City to grab the Luck Egg I missed earlier.
    • Then I quickly headed back over to the Sevii Islands to complete the postgame arc there.
      Got the Ruby easily enough, then the Scientist foiled my attempt to grab the Sapphire.
    • Beat up the pre-Rockets of Johto fame and got it this time.
    • Headed over to Island 7 to train for the upgraded Elite Four.
    • Got my duo to L98, then challenged the Pokemon League again.
    • The Elite Four wasn't too difficult, though they had some weird team members, lol. Lance probably was the hardest to defeat.
    • Finally it was time to face Blue for the title of Champion...again. He was one tough cookie, especially with Jynx.
    Screens:
    Spoiler:

    Hall of Fame:
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    A note on move changes: Giga Drain has 10 base PP.


    Team Jay:
    [PokeCommunity.com] The Duo-Species Challenge II

    Rain the Modest Masquerain, ♀ - L100 @ NeverMeltIce
    Ability: Intimidate
    Moves: Water Pulse, Aerial Ace, Ice Beam, Giga Drain
    Final Stats: 268/135/177/248/201/171
    Elite 4 2 co-MVP, Elite 4 2 co-MVP
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    Spike the Bashful Sandslash, ♀ - L100 @ Leftovers
    Ability: Sand Veil
    Moves: Earthquake, Body Slam, Rock Slide, Swords Dance
    Final Stats: 289/265/274/129/143/196
    Kanto MVP, Elite 4 1 co-MVP, Blue 1 MVP, Elite 4 2 co-MVP, Blue 2 MVP

    HM Slaves:
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    Ch'Ding/Farfetch'd - Cut, Fly [boxed]
    [PokeCommunity.com] The Duo-Species Challenge II

    Mudkip - Strength, Surf, Rock Smash, Waterfall [boxed]
     
    Name: Buzz Buzz / Han
    Version: Silver
    Pokémon: ... Shucks... I'm trying the utterly, utterly useless combination of Dunsparce and Sunkern ... I'm so going to regret it later though :(
     
    Name: Rafael P
    Version: Ruby
    Pokemon: Sceptile/Raichu
    Shucks this is going to be fun n.n
     
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