The Ones That Got Away Challenge

[-Cygnus-]

Update for Pokemon White:

Then gave up challenge as too much temptation from other Pokemon that needed evolving to complete Pokedex such as Solosis and Tirtouga. Sorry guys :(

This makes me sad :( Out of all of the challenges I've done liek 4 this one has got to be my favorite. And no, this post isn't just an unholy bump... Oh! I have epilouge! I'm about to run through the elite four again with my main team, all level 53. I looked at my map and also realized that I've not done Pacifiladog >_< That should be next. I've been thinking about doing this challenge again. Definate Poke's would be Panphy, Girafarig, and Cancea if I do gen III (highly unlikely). I think I'm on a safari zone binge... Oh well.

To everyone reading this: Do this challenge!

Also, Sammu, are you planning on starting your second run anytime soon :)

 

[Sammuthegreat]

Thanks for the testimonial -Cygnus- :) free advertisement... always a good thing.

I will be starting my second run soon, yes. I made the mistake of getting really involved with my 3rd Nuzlocke run in the meantime, and between that and general life responsibilities (who knew getting a law traineeship would be so dang hard) it's taken a while to get going. The Pokemon are all bred and ready to go, just waiting for me to trade them across to a new SS file - it's just a matter of waiting till I finish my current Nuzlocke, because running two challenges at once is more than my poor brain can handle. I am currently training for the E4 in that challenge though, so hopefully it won't be too long.

Don't worry though, I've not forgotten! I removed Hacki101 from the Challengers list (shame - come back and try again soon!) and I look forward to reading your final impressions, -Cygnus-.

 

[Hacki101]

I am still challenging on Hard Gold though! I have lost to Whitney like 10 times but am getting close to beating her! I just havn't had time to play recently as I have been trying to get a job.

I actually really enjoy this challenge- it deserves more love but I was gonna have to do the evolving for the Pokedex and I am using Pokemon I have never used before I was kind of doing the challenge!

So could I be re-added to the challengers list for Hard Gold?

 

[Sammuthegreat]

I am still challenging on Hard Gold though! I have lost to Whitney like 10 times but am getting close to beating her! I just havn't had time to play recently as I have been trying to get a job.

I actually really enjoy this challenge- it deserves more love but I was gonna have to do the evolving for the Pokedex and I am using Pokemon I have never used before I was kind of doing the challenge!

So could I be re-added to the challengers list for Hard Gold?

Apologies, I've re-added you. I did wonder why you were updating on White when you were listed on HG...

I like the looks of your new Challenge by the way. Looks nice and tough, kinda like a twisted Nuzlocke. I'll definitely be looking to give it a go at some point.

 

[Clairissa]

Name: Clair
Game: Platinum
List of Pokemon that got away:

Spoiler:

Rapidash
Magmortar
Camerupt
Dewgong
Lapras
Starmie
Ludicolo
Sharpedo
Walrein
Kabutops
Medicham
Toxicroak
Gallade
Skarmory
Gliscor
Abomasnow
Cradily
Skuntank
Drapion
Luxray
Raichu
Electivire
Flygon
Claydol
Mamoswine
Garchomp
Bronzong
Metagross
Altaria
Kingdra

Number required: 6
Any specific requirements: Just a little diversity in types is all.

 

[Mistyblu]

Clairissa take this team:

Altaria
Kabutops
Claydol
Magmortar
Skunktank
Luxray

 

[Sammuthegreat]

Name: Clair
Game: Platinum
List of Pokemon that got away:

Spoiler:

Rapidash
Magmortar
Camerupt
Dewgong
Lapras
Starmie
Ludicolo
Sharpedo
Walrein
Kabutops
Medicham
Toxicroak
Gallade
Skarmory
Gliscor
Abomasnow
Cradily
Skuntank
Drapion
Luxray
Raichu
Electivire
Flygon
Claydol
Mamoswine
Garchomp
Bronzong
Metagross
Altaria
Kingdra

Number required: 6
Any specific requirements: Just a little diversity in types is all.

Try it with Starmie, Claydol, Camerupt, Altaria, Skuntank and Skarmory. I've added you to the Challengers list, so enjoy!

EDIT: Ninja'd. We both gave you Claydol, Skuntank and Altaria though, so definitely use those three - I'll let you choose 3 from the remaining 6 though, so 3 from Starmie, Luxray, Magmortar, Camerupt, Skarmory and Kabutops.

 

[Clairissa]

Try it with Starmie, Claydol, Camerupt, Altaria, Skuntank and Skarmory. I've added you to the Challengers list, so enjoy!

EDIT: Ninja'd. We both gave you Claydol, Skuntank and Altaria though, so definitely use those three - I'll let you choose 3 from the remaining 6 though, so 3 from Starmie, Luxray, Magmortar, Camerupt, Skarmory and Kabutops.

Heh, well, guess it'll be Skuntank, Claydol, Altaria, Starmie, Magmortar and Luxray =p

 

[Hacki101]

Apologies, I've re-added you. I did wonder why you were updating on White when you were listed on HG...

I like the looks of your new Challenge by the way. Looks nice and tough, kinda like a twisted Nuzlocke. I'll definitely be looking to give it a go at some point.

Thank you! It is harder than I thought it would be and it is interesting to see which Pokemon people choose.

Heh, well, guess it'll be Skuntank, Claydol, Altaria, Starmie, Magmortar and Luxray =p

That is a very strong team! Good luck :)

EDIT: I beat Whitney at like the 14th time trying!!

Drifloon sent out against Clefable as he completely walls him and Whitney uses her only Super Potion on it.
Whitney sends out Togetic I send out Spoink.
Spoink uses Confuse ray
Togetic hurt itself in confusion!
I switch in Remoraid as Togetic hurts itself in confusion
Remoraid uses Aurora Beam, Togetic hurts itself in confusion AGAIN :D
Remoraid uses Aurora Beam Togetic survives on about 3 HP. Togetic uses Magical Leaf, Remoraid fainted.
Send in Drifloon for Speed reasons and kills off Togetic.
Keep in Drifloon to lock Miltank into Rollout.
Switch in Cubone, Miltank uses Attract :(
Switch in Drifloon, Miltank uses Body Slam, it doesn't effect Drifloon
Switch in Cubone, Miltank uses Rollout :D (not very effective)
Rollout, Tail Whip
Rollout, Tail Whip
Rollout, Dig (to stop rollout)
Switch in Drifloon, Body Slam
Super Potion Cubone, Attract :)
Switch in Cubone, Rollout
Rollout, Tail Whip x2
Rollout crits :O Cubone faints
Spoink sent in to confuse/fodder, faints
Drifloon sent in to fodder, rollout misses (bad thing as rollout will start again now)
Switch in Teddiursa w. Silk Scarf from Voltorb Flip, Rollout
Rollout, Headbutt FOR THE WIN!!

That concludes a very very hard gym battle which needed the most strategy I have ever needed on Pokemon games :)

Team: (No impressions beacuse I havn't done a lot since last time)
Drifloon Lv 26: Gust, Payback, Astonish, Cut
Cubone Lv 21: Dig, Headbutt, Tail Whip, Focus Energy
Remoraid Lv 21: Bubblebeam, Aurora Beam, Bullet Seed, Psybeam
Spoink Lv. 23: Psybeam, Flash, Confuse Ray, Payback
Teddiursa Lv. 22: Headbutt, Fake Tears, Rock Tomb, Taunt
Numel Lv.21: Earthquake, Ember, Rock Slide, Take Down

 

[Clairissa]

Ok, first update:
Name: Clair
Rival: Jun
Picked Chimchar as starter (Barry/Jun/Pearl has Empoleon in just about every form of media anyway) and beat him.
Got my pokedex and eventually some pokeballs, and after my 219318th lesson on how to capture pokemon, got some random ones to trade to my other game for some eggs of the rest of my team (once I can trade that is), along with a female Shinx, nicknamed Elesa (I suck at nicknames, but I like Elesa).
Trained my Shinx up to level 10 while on my way to Jubilife, where I get my Poketch and defeat my rival once again.
On my way to Oreburgh, Elesa evolves! Finally able to trade as well! Then I traded over and hatched my eggs, and started the task of grinding them all to level 15... *Phew* took awhile...
Going to take a break... My team is now:

Elesa (Luxio), female, modest, level 15

Stunky, female, adamant, level 15

Baltoy, serious, level 15

Swablu, female, adamant, level 15

Staryu, modest, level 15

Magby, female, modest, level 15

If anyone has any nickname ideas, lemme know =o

 

[adhdguitar]

Arghh... I can't remember how long it's been since I signed up for this challenge, but I finally got it started.

I have 2/5 Pokemon so far.

*pokemonelite2000 image removed*
Noctowl-Lv22-Bold
Confusion
Reflect
Hypnosis
Peck


"image removed"
Monferno-Lv23-Naughty
Flame Wheel
Ember
Mach Punch
Taunt

Have 2 gym badges so far, not much has happened yet.

Hoothoot was a pain to train at first though.

 

[Fire Walker]

Name: Fire Walker / Amy
Game: Red / Silver / Emerald / Diamond / SoulSilver
List of Pokemon that got away:

Spoiler:

Spoiler:

Sandslash
Nidoqueen
Golduck
Gengar
Kingler
Hitmonlee
Rhyperior
Scizor
Electivire
Gyarados
All of the Eeveelutions except for Vaporeon & Glaceon
Kabutops
Omastar
Aerodactyl
Dragonite
Steelix
Weavile
Houndoom
Kingdra
Tyranitar
Skarmory
Exploud
Aggron
Flygon
Cacturne
Seviper
Armaldo
Bannete
Absol
Gorebyss
Salamence
Metagross
Honchcrow
Garchomp
Toxicroak
Yanmega
Mamoswine
Gallade

Number required: 4 for each game, preferably different but not required
Any specific requirements: 2 HM Slaves of my choice?

 

[-Cygnus-]

Alright, here are my late final team impressions! I'm going to go ahead and use their current levels, since I can't think of a better representation...

The Individual Profiles:

Spoiler:

Xatu- Lvl 55 (Female)
Adamant Nature
Aerial Ace, Wish, Confuse Ray, Psychic
- From day one to the end of the game, Xatu hasn't been the best when it comes to taking hits- in fact its the worst on my team defensively speaking. But what Xatu lacks in defenses is made up with a balanced movepool that includes the uber-powerful Psychic. However, the moveset wasn't always this nice, as I had to keep Natu's original attack, Peck, until after I had beaten Fortree gym! Early and midgame movepools were atrocious, especially SPATK-wise as it never got a chance to use its special stat until I tought it Psychic. Xatu is by far the fastest leveller, and Psychic vs. the Hariyamas Golbats of victory road make the levels fly by even faster. I should have made use of its poor nature by teaching it Shadow Ball, but for some reason I haven't -_- I don't think I will either. To sum up Xatu's performance over the game... Useful at the start and until it evolved. That's when it started to slowly slip down the ladder. I'm afraid Xatu's attacking capabilities just aren't strong, and its defense was even weaker. In spite of this, I had a lot of fun using Xatu. I've never been a fan of psychic types, but I think this one was actually weak enough to be used in game without killing everything :P

---------- 6/10 ----------

Tauros- Level 55 (Male)
Careful Nature
Return, Earthquake, Take Down, Horn Atttack
- Tauros, Tauros, Tauros... Where would my team be without you? I was actually hesitant to use Tauros at the start of the game because this Pokemon's stats are really suited for mid-late game. There wasn't anything that could stand in Tauros' way until about the fourth badge. Up until that point, almost every single Pokemon (minus steel & rocks) that Tauros battled fell in one hit. It's stellar defense lasted even longer, somehow, and the only time in the entire game it fainted was to Steven's Metagross in the Elite Four. Much like Xatu, Tauros' effectiveness began to wane as the game went on, and soon it was taking two Returns to kill 50% of the Pokemon :( I don't have anything to be whining about though. This game changed my opinion of Tauros from "oh what a cool looking 'mon" to "ZOMGROLFCOPTERWINNINGWINNINGWINNING" sorry about that Alas, there is one tiny drawback to all this praise, however: I got bored battling with him. Return, kill, Return, kill gets pretty old after about 6 badges, and I was using my other Pokemon more and more. It wasn't so much that I was bored with him, it was that I knew I could easily just call out Tauros whenever I was in a pinch, and that it would take away so much of the game's challenge. He was used heavily in the Elite Four, though, as he was the only one who could actually dent Glacia's Walerien and the other tanks. After this run, I can now see myself incorporating Tauros into my teams a lot more. Glad I got to discover this "hidden" gem :)

---------- 10/10 ----------

Magmar- Level 55 (Male)
Rash Nature
Brick Break, Flamethrower, Fire Punch, Strength
- Here's a Pokemon that really blossomed. Magby was the first to hatch, and I will admit that my grudge towards baby Pokemon lingered towards Magby for quite a while... Actually that's a lie, it never went away until Magby evolved haha. Don't get me wrong, Magby wasn't bad or anything, but just the concept of baby Pokemon has always bugged me... He was a good attacker then, and his ember was quite indespensible in a couple battles (here's looking at you, Wattson). And then when he evolved, everything changed. It was like a good Pokemon suddenly becoming great. Any problems I had with Magby disappeared, as Magmar's unbelieveable strength just blew everything out of the water. By the time I got around to using Magmar for major battles, I could tell that it was going to keep excelling as long as I used it. Even against the higher levelled Elite Four, Magmar was about to take out half of Steven and Glacia's teams with its Flamethrower. I'm not sure why I hardly ever use fire types, but this one and Ponyta/Rapidash I will have to say have got to be my favorites. If I had one gripe with Magmar would be just that if it doesn't OHKO something with flamethrower right away, it's VERY vunerable to massive damage due to it's nature, naturally poor defense stats and just being a fire type.

---------- 9/10 ----------

Dewgong- Lvl 56 (Female)
Careful Nature
Take Down, Rest, Surf, Ice Beam
- Forget what I said about Magmar, HERE'S a Pokemon that really blossomed. My expectations were unbelieveably high for Seel- mainly because I've never played with a poor water type before. But when it finally hatched and I used it in battle... Well you know what happened. In case you haven't read my updates, my opinion of Seel as a Pokemon in the game is completley pathetic. It doesn't learn any water type level up moves, the only attacking move I ever had with it was base 70 and it didn't do half as good as Tauros' base 35 horn attack. It died constantly, it took forever and a day to level up, and all I could think about was wanting to box it forever. And then it evolved. I'll admit that my view of Seel was so low by that point that a rock with fins would've impressed me more, but nevertheless Dewgong really really surprised me. The effectiveness and power from Seel to Dewgong was like night and day. Suddenly, I was able to OHKO a Taillow using and ice attack (I'm afraid to report no OHKO's were scored with Seel), and take hits from Pokemon as strong as Tauros. Dewgong could only go up from there, and she did. Once I got Ice Beam, I finally had some offense to take down pesky flying and dragon types. What surprised me the most was her performance in the Elite Four. All of Drake's dragons fell to one Ice Beam, even Salamence who was 4 levels higher at the time. I'd be embarassed if I was Drake... He got destroyed by a Pokemon whose weakest stat was (and still is) SPATK :P I would give Dewgong a higher final rating, but there is no way in hell that I can forget the nightmare that was Seel 0_0

---------- 7/10 ----------

The Awards:

Spoiler:

MVP: Tauros
LVP: Xatu

Most Improved: Dewgong
Least Improved: Tauros

Most Impressed: Tauros
Least Impressed: Dewgong

Most Likely to be Used Again: Tauros
Least Likely to be Used Again: Xatu

-----

Ace in the Sleeve: Tauros
Revive Eater: Xatu
Tank: Dewgong
Crazy MoFo: Magmar
Well Rounded: Xatu (kinda horrible at everything!)
One Trick Pony: Tauros

There you have it, folks. I had a lot of fun with this challenge. It really helped open my eyes to Pokemon I would've never used before. Thanks to Sammu for creating this, and good luck to all you challengers!

 

[Mistyblu]

FireWalker you want one for each game? I assume you can trade for pokemon not normally found in-game (if not just let me know, i'll change it)

Red:
Omastar
Hitmonlee
Flareon
Nidoqueen

Silver
Jolteon
Kingdra
Skarmory
Tyranitar

Emerald
Exploud
Cacturne
Banette
Gorebyss

Diamond
Honchkrow
Toxicroak
Leafeon
Golduck

Soulsilver
Kabutops
Yanmega
Steelix
Absol

As for my challenge (if anyone was wondering at all) I can finally resume it at the end of this week, yay for semester break \o/

 

[Sammuthegreat]

Good to read your impressions -Cygnus-, and I'm glad Dewgong ended up improving enough to not be considered your worst Pokemon! I also really liked your awards, which has inspired me to ask a question of the regular (or irregular) posters on this thread.

On the original post in this thread, under the rules, I'm going to put a little section of example awards for people's post-Challenge impressions roundup. So, could any of you suggest an award you'd like to see people giving to their Got Away Pokemon? Clearly awards like MVP and LVP are standard, but I was thinking of the less normal ones, like -Cygnus-'s "One Trick Pony" Award, and the like.

Stick it in this thread or PM me, either works for me.

 

[Cathar]

After several attempts to restart Platinum which have all failed due to the team being boring, I'll give this challenge a try.

Name: Cathar
Game: Platinum
List of Pokemon that got away:

Spoiler:

Arbok, Rapidash, Electrode, Scyther, Flareon, Kabutops, Houndoom, Zangoose, Dusclops, Glalie, Abomasnow, Leafeon, Slowbro, Cloyster, Kangaskhan, Bellossom, Sharpedo, Salamence, Rampardos, Vespiqueen, Floatzel

Number required: 5 (but you can pick 6 and I'll either eliminate one or use one as an HM Slave)
Any specific requirements: One should be able to learn Surf, not more than two of the same type, otherwise go crazy ^^
I'll probably hack in the first two before the first gym and if I can't get the rest before the third, I'll hack them all in between first and third gym. Is that okay?

Cheers,
Peter

 

[Clairissa]

After several attempts to restart Platinum which have all failed due to the team being boring, I'll give this challenge a try.

Name: Cathar
Game: Platinum
List of Pokemon that got away: Scyther, Electrode, Houndoom, Abomasnow, Salamence, Floatzel
Number required: 5 (but you can pick 6 and I'll either eliminate one or use one as an HM Slave)
Any specific requirements: One should be able to learn Surf, not more than two of the same type, otherwise go crazy ^^
I'll probably hack in the first two before the first gym and if I can't get the rest before the third, I'll hack them all in between first and third gym. Is that okay?

Cheers,
Peter

Whichever one you wanna dump/use as an HM slave is up to you =p

 

[Sammuthegreat]

I'll probably hack in the first two before the first gym and if I can't get the rest before the third, I'll hack them all in between first and third gym. Is that okay?

Yeah that's cool. Take the team Clairissa assigned you - I like people to get their teams as soon as they can so they get a full impression of each team member, and hacking is often the easiest way of doing that.

I've added you to the Challengers list, enjoy!

 

[thenickel09]

Name: TheNickel09
Game: Either Ruby or Emerald
List of Pokemon that Got Away:

Spoiler:

Rhydon*
Noctowl*
Metagross
Kingdra
Poliwrath
Electabuzz
Tauros
Pinsir
Swellow
Tropius
Nidoqueen*
Azumarill
Starmie
Raticate
Linoone
Hariyama
Wigglytuff
Arcanine
Gengar
Aggron

Note: * means something I would really like to use

# Of Required Pokemon: 5

I'll be hacking in all the Pokemon in their baby form ASAP.
Thanks :D

 

[Cathar]

@thenickel09: Take: Aggron, Nidoqueen, Starmie, Noctowl and Hariyama. That's 2 of those you really wanted and you can always take Rhydon as the sixth ^^

Does that work?

And I'll be editing this post later, I'm currently hacking in my first three Pokémon