The Ones That Got Away Challenge

[Kimbo]

Thanks very much! I just had a quick look back through the pages in this thread and it turns out I've not actually updated a challenge of my own for over a year now...! My first Ones that Got Away challenge ended last December, and since then I've been allocated a team but never got round to starting it. There's several reasons for this - life got in the way, Skyrim got in the way, my addiction to Nuzlocke challenges got in the way (I've actually got 4 on the go at once at the moment, all at the pre-E4 training stage except my White challenge which is just post-Nimbasa). I also started to draw out a Nuzlocke comic over on the official Nuzlocke boards.

In other words, I had a million and one other things to do, and as my Soul Silver cartridge is in use (for one of those Nuzlocke challenges) I just never had a chance to start. I think it's probably best that I put my own repeat Ones that Got Away challenge on an official hiatus for now, but rest assured I'll still be checking the board to read updates and fiddle with the original post. I still fully intend to do my second challenge but it'll just be a while before I start. It's possible in fact that I'll bump it up to a White challenge instead, we shall see...

Anyways, thanks again for complimenting my original updates (surprised you read through them as they were so long!) and keep your own coming!

Not a problem, I enjoy and envy guys like you and a couple of others who take time and write really good posts, not bullet pointed updates like myself :P I just don't have time to play AND do long updates.

anyway update
Bugged by Team Rocket.
-Got the Egg and dumped it in the PC, never to be seen again.
-Headed South onto Route 32, defeating all trainers.
-Did Union Cave, fighting trainers, etc.
-Arrived in Azalea Town, spoke to Kurt, took on Slowpoke Well.
-Took on Rocket Exec Proton using Boomerang's Rock Tomb and Headbutt on Zubat and Beamos Psybeam on Koffing.
-Healed, then took on the Azalea Town Gym.
-Defeated Bugsy using Keaton's Bullet Punch, BeastLink's Tackle, Boomerang's Rock Tomb and Kaepora's Peck on Scyther, Beamos' AncientPower on Metapod and Beamos' Psybeam on Kakuna. Got the Hive Badge and U-Turn TM.
TEAM REPORT

Spoiler:

Majora/Staryu@
Mild/Natural Cure/Level 11/Genderless
Moveset:Tackle
Harden
Twister *
Water Gun
Impresions: Mediocre this part, hits hard still, just didn't wanna overuse it in Union Cave, then regretted it .7/10

Boomerang/Cubone@
Adament/Rock Head/Level 12/Male
Moveset:Headbutt
Rock Tomb
Double Kick*
Bone Club
Impressions: Yay for best type coverage/ early game moveset. Hits hard, takes hit, TANK SON!! 9/10

Kaepora /Hoothoot@
Mild/Insomnia/Level 13/Male
Moveset:Peck
Night Shade*
Uproar
Hypnosis
Impressions: Cause it can take hits it is such a useful team member. It's got a +Sp Atk Nature ,so might aswell use Sp Atk's :D.8/10
https://www.serebii.net/pokearth/sprites/hgss/197.png[/ IMG] Beast Link/Umbreon @
Docile/Synchronize/Level 12/Male
Moveset:Tail Whip
Tackle
Sand Attack
Detect*
Impressions:I wish this thing could deal damage :( Also ish Bug wasn't Super Effective against it ( I don't understand that btw). 6/10
[IMG]https://www.serebii.net/pokearth/sprites/dp/343.png Beamos/Baltoy @
Modest/Levitate/Level 13/Genderless
Moveset:Psybeam
Mud Slap
Rapid Spin
AncientPower*
Impressions: Carried on being impressive. I think Psychic types are generally overpowered, especially early game. 8/10

Keaton/Riolu @ Shell Bell
Serious/Steadfast/Level 12/Male
Moveset: Quick Attack
Force Palm
Rock Smash
Bullet Punch*
Impressions:Still has potential, yet to live up to that potential. 7/10

 

[The Slice of Cheese]

TOTGA Pokemon Blue Prolouge

Professor Oak- Hello, and welcome to the world of Pokemon. I am Professor Oak. This is a Nidorino.
Nidorino- Nidorina!
Cheese- What the hell?!
PO- Moving on, people use Pokemon as pets, fights or as I like to do, test subjects. What is your name?
C- Umm... Cheese...
PO- Wha...
C- My mom, she got uncreative.
PO- Anyway... This is my grandson. His name is... uh...
???- Ah, come on, Gramps! Don't you remember?
C- Well, I do. That is Ham.
Ham- No, that is not...
PO- Ah, now I remember! His name is Ham!
H- No, that's not... Oh, forget it.
PO- Ok, your adventure is about to unfold. Go forth and multiply!
C- Eww.
PO- No, wait... Oh, here it is. Explore the world of Pokemon!

 

[Sammuthegreat]

TOTGA Pokemon Blue Prolouge

Professor Oak- Hello, and welcome to the world of Pokemon. I am Professor Oak. This is a Nidorino.
Nidorino- Nidorina!
Cheese- What the hell?!
PO- Moving on, people use Pokemon as pets, fights or as I like to do, test subjects. What is your name?
C- Umm... Cheese...
PO- Wha...
C- My mom, she got uncreative.
PO- Anyway... This is my grandson. His name is... uh...
???- Ah, come on, Gramps! Don't you remember?
C- Well, I do. That is Ham.
Ham- No, that is not...
PO- Ah, now I remember! His name is Ham!
H- No, that's not... Oh, forget it.
PO- Ok, your adventure is about to unfold. Go forth and multiply!
C- Eww.
PO- No, wait... Oh, here it is. Explore the world of Pokemon!

I like your style. The beginnings of these games make absolutely no sense.

 

[The Slice of Cheese]

TOTGA Pokemon Blue Part 1

-Cheese: Hi, Mom.
-Mom: ...Right, all boys leave home someday. It said so on TV.
-C: Your kicking me out?!
-M: Yep.
Outside
-C: Damn it. What am I supposed to do now? Well, might as well go to Viridian City for some Pokeballs.
Grassy Area
-Professor Oak: STOP!!! *Tackles*
-C: AAAHHH! What the hell, Oak?
-PO: Were you hurt by the wild Pokemon?
-C: No, just a senile old man.
-PO: Good, follow me.
In the lab
-PO: This is my lab. These are my Pokemon.
-Ham: Gramps, I want Pokemon.
-PO: Wait your turn, child!
-C: Ok, I'll pick the Bulbasaur. Named Slave
-Slave: You are an ass.
-H: I'll take the Charmander. (Haha)
-C: Well, see ya, Ham. (Hehe)
-H: Wait, battle me, bro!
-C: Crap.
One sucky effort by a certain Bulbasaur later...
-H: Haha, smell ya later, loser!
-C: Well, that was a horrible effort, Slave.
-S: Shut up.
We're on the road to Viridian City!
-Pokemart Salesman: Hey, your from Pallet Town?
-C: How the hell did you know that?
-PS: Can you take this to Professor Oak for me?
-C: But really? I just... Fine. Lazy ass.
Back at the lab
-C: Oak, some package for you.
-PO: Thanks. Ah, my new balls are in!
-C: I hope to God you mean Pokeballs.
-H: Gramps, what did you want us for?
-PO: Oh, yeah. I need you to go on a potentially life threatening journey through the country, filling up an encyclopedia of dangerous creatures that could kill you. No big deal.
-H: Ok.
-C: Whoawhoawhoawhoawhoa
End of Episode 1

Pokemon at end of part 1:

Bulbasaur (Slave)
Lv. 5
19/10/11/10/12 (HP/Att./Def./Speed/Spec.)
Tackle
Growl
--
--
Personality: Jerk. Gr*******. Meaniepoo.

 

[XxHarryxX]

I will give this one a shot!

Name: XxHarryxX
Game: Leaf Green
Pokemon: rattata, pidgey, mankey, bellsprout, pikachu, jigglypuff, zubat, geodude, clefairy, sandshrew, diglett, meowth, drowzee, voltorb, machop, eevee, doduo, nidoran m, snorlax, venonat, nidoran f, rhyhorn, slowpoke, goldeen, tentacool, seek, vulpix, grimer, tangela, spearow, ponyta, staryu, magikarp, krabby, magnetite, cubone, kabuto, lapras, hitmolee, aerodactyl, squirtle, farfetch'd
Number: 5
Requirements: I can't trade, really. So at least one pokemon needs to be available before pewter city.

Alright! Let's do this!

 

[The Slice of Cheese]

Ok, you get Squirtle, Eevee, Cubone, Hitmonlee, and Vulpix.

 

[Sammuthegreat]

Added XxHarryxX to the Challengers list. Keep the updates coming people - Slice of Cheese, yours are hilarious.

 

[The Slice of Cheese]

TOTGA Pokemon Blue Part 2

-Cheese: Jeez, Slave, you're a real jerk.
-Slave: And you smell like my ass, but you don't see me complaining about it.
-C: Grr... THAT'S IT! You are being switced for the first thing I find in this goddamn grass!
Wild Meowth appears!
-C: Wait a second... Meowths aren't even found here
-The Slice of Cheese: I got lazy, now catch it.
-C: Fine.
You caught Meowth!
-C: I'll call you Whiskers.
-Whiskers: Alright.
-S: Man, you may be the most uncreative perso...
Slave stored (more like stuffed inhumanely) into Box 1
-C: Ok, Whiskers. Let's grind.
One grinding later...
-H: Hey, Cheese. That leads to the Pokemon League. You need 8 badges to go in, but I bet you don't have a single badge. Haha!
-C: Do you?
-H: ...
-C: Hehe!
-H: Just battle me already!
Vs. Ham
-H: Pidgey, Sand Attack!
-C: :king:
Pidgey fainted
-H: Crap! Go, Charmander!
-C: How is Charmander lower leveled than Pidgey?
-H: Shut up.
Cheese won!
-H: Well, you won't win next time! Smell ya later!
-W: Hey, where did that sand come from?
-C: I've learned not to question this world.
-W: I can't help it. This world is weird.
In the Viridian Forest
-Bug Catcher: I am here with my friends for bug Pokemon. If you find them, they might fight you.
-W: Why?
-BC: Well, duh. Why not?
Later...
-BC #3- How did I lose?
-C: Well, all you have is caterpillers and cocoons. They're not that good.
-W: Sweet! I learned Bite! Wait a second... I knew how to bite before...
Out of Viridian Forest
-C: Damn, that was kind of annoying.
-W: But easy.

End of Part 2

Pokemon after part 2

Meowth (Whiskers)
36/18/16/30/17
Scratch
Growl
Bite
--
Personality: Questioner. Thinker. Realist.

 

[XxHarryxX]

Alright... so... first update, not that far in yet. All I have for now is a Squirtle (Who, ironically enough, was my starter of choice in the RBY days, but I hadn't used him yet in FRLG. Odd), since everything else is after Rock Tunnel.

- Picked Squirtle in Professor Oak's Lab
- Destroyed Red in a battle without having to use a potion
- Ventured to Viridian City and did the whole "Oak's Parcel" errand
- Grinded Squirtle to level 10 and beat Red on Route 22
- Went through Viridian Forest
- Got to Pewter City, beat the first trainer in the gym and Squirtle evolved to Wartortle
- Crushed Brock with a couple of Water Guns
- Got the running shoes from Oak's Aide
- Cleared Route 3, Mt. Moon, and Route 4
- Got to Cerulean City, found a hidden Rare Candy
- Beat Red again, though it was a close fight because Sand-Attack hates me.
- Cleared Nugget Bridge and the rest of Rt. 24 and 25.
- Visited Bill and got the SS Ticket
- Journeyed back to Cerulean, ready to fight Misty

Team: Wartortle Lv. 31 (Bite, Tackle, Water Gun, Withdraw)

 

[The Sceptile King]

Name:The Sceptile King
Game:Crystal
List of Pokemon that got away:
Squirtle line
Pidgey line
Ratata line
Spearow line
Clefairy line
Vulpix line
Jigglupuff line
Digglet line
Magnemite line
Drowsee line
Kraby line
Eggsecute line
Cubone line
Hitmonchan
Koffing line
Rhyhorn line
Chansey line
Chickorita line
Cyndaquil line
Chinchou line
Politoed
Aipom
Wooper line
Snubbul line
Heracross
Scizor
Tediursa line
Slugma line
Swinub line
Corsala
Skarmory
Houndour line
Phanpy line
Smeargle
Hitmontop
Larvaitar line

Number required:4
Any specific requirements:N/A

 

[Kimbo]

Name:The Sceptile King
Game:Crystal
List of Pokemon that got away:
Squirtle line
Pidgey line
Ratata line
Spearow line
Clefairy line
Vulpix line
Jigglupuff line
Digglet line
Magnemite line
Drowsee line
Kraby line
Eggsecute line
Cubone line
Hitmonchan
Koffing line
Rhyhorn line
Chansey line
Chickorita line
Cyndaquil line
Chinchou line
Politoed
Aipom
Wooper line
Snubbul line
Heracross
Scizor
Tediursa line
Slugma line
Swinub line
Corsala
Skarmory
Houndour line
Phanpy line
Smeargle
Hitmontop
Larvaitar line

Number required:4
Any specific requirements:N/A

Take Ursaring, Houndoom , Wooper & Koffing. If houndoom is too late swap for cyndauil :)

 

[The Sceptile King]

ok thanks! ;)
I'll get started soon

 

[Lance394]

I was actually thinking of doing this challenge, and then I realized all the Pokemon that I wanted to go for a Poison monotype challenge with this. I'm not sure this is allowed, but there are 6 specific Pokemon that I've always wanted to use. The reason I want to do a mono on this thread and not the other one is the extra challenges I want to include here.

Name: Blitz
Game: All (Fire Red, Heart Gold, Emerald, Platinum, White)
List of Pokemon that got away: Beedrill, Nidoking, Vileplume, Gengar, Tentacruel, and Crobat
Number required: 6
Any specific requirements: I'm not starting with fully evolved forms, I will start off with the base forms of each.

Again, if this is not allowed and I have to pick from a wider range of Pokemon then I'll do so.

 

[pkfire0]

Name: Pkfire0
Game: Crystal
List of Pokemon that got away: Scyther Larvitar Dratini Cloyster Dunsparce Marowak Ditto Ampharos Quagsire Ponyta Zubat Espeon Noctowl Ariados Snubble Tentacool Kingdra Pincir Herracross
Number required: 5
Any specific requirements: Nope just going to hack one poke in after each gym

 

[jdthebud]

Name: Pkfire0
Game: Crystal
List of Pokemon that got away: Scyther Larvitar Dratini Cloyster Dunsparce Marowak Ditto Ampharos Quagsire Ponyta Zubat Espeon Noctowl Ariados Snubble Tentacool Kingdra Pinsir Herracross
Number required: 5
Any specific requirements: Nope just going to hack one poke in after each gym

Take Dunsparce, Larvitar, Cloyster, Marowak, and Noctowl.

In other news, I'm putting my challenge on hold, SS is really slow and annoying, and I'm not enjoying it as much as the other challenges I'm doing. Hopefully I can get around to finishing it eventually.

For future reference, my team is Wailord, Aerodactyl, Froslass, Pachirisu, Hitmonchan, and Granbull.

 

[Sammuthegreat]

I was actually thinking of doing this challenge, and then I realized all the Pokemon that I wanted to go for a Poison monotype challenge with this. I'm not sure this is allowed, but there are 6 specific Pokemon that I've always wanted to use. The reason I want to do a mono on this thread and not the other one is the extra challenges I want to include here.

Name: Blitz
Game: All (Fire Red, Heart Gold, Emerald, Platinum, White)
List of Pokemon that got away: Beedrill, Nidoking, Vileplume, Gengar, Tentacruel, and Crobat
Number required: 6
Any specific requirements: I'm not starting with fully evolved forms, I will start off with the base forms of each.

Again, if this is not allowed and I have to pick from a wider range of Pokemon then I'll do so.

Seems reasonable to me, if those are the Pokemon you've always wanted to raise, then those are your Ones that Got Away. Go for it!

Added you and pkfire0 to the Challengers list. And The Sceptile King.

Sorry to hear your challenge isn't going too well jdthebud - hopefully you'll get round to it eventually :)

 

[Lance394]

Freakin' sweet man, thanks! I'll start right now.

Spoiler:

I can't tell you how awesome poison Pokemon are. With deadly tactics, they take down any opponent. Well that's just what I'm gonna use. All I will use are poison type Pokemon and none others.

My name, by the way, is Blitz. Skip all the whole select your first Pokemon and first rival battle and the Pokedex. No, I'm going straight to when I caught the first Pokemon to kick off this poison mono run. "Just a Weedle huh? You look pretty wimpy to me." "Grr, that's no way to greet your new teammate huh?!", retorted the Weedle in his most disdainful voice. "Geez, you're a scary one aren't you? I'm gonna call you Wade." "Ah, who am I kidding? I've never been able to live up to anyone's standards... I wanted to be useful and fight when all those fire Pokemon burnt my old home forest down... Hey you there! I don't care who, what, where, or when it is, but if there's ever a fire type Pokemon, I'm going to be the one to take it down and no one's gonna stop me!" "All right, all right, whatever you want to do."

After a little bit of training, Wade evolves into a Kakuna! "All right, so what are we taking on next?" "How about you look over here for the answer?" The one who answered that question was my rival, Cedric. He's always thought he was better than me. Well we're gonna show him this time! "What did you say?! Are you challenging me?!", shouts Wade. "Hahahahaha! You've gotta be kidding me, a Kakuna? What's a Kakuna gonna do, Harden-stall me to death?", laughs Cedric arrogantly. I reply ,"Oh, Wade's gonna do a lot more than that." Cedric sends out his recently caught Pidgey. They were so sure they could win that fight. Boy, he couldn't have been any more wrong. "Yeah, Harden-stall! Well I just took down your Pidgey, no Harden included!" Don't say it, Wade gets hot-headed a lot. It's just the way he is. "Oh, so you think you're all that huh? Well let's see how well you do against a fire type?" "A... fire type?" Just then Cedric sent out his Chardmander; big mistake on his part. Needless to say, Charmander's probably going to have a leg and arm splint for a few days.

Team:

Spoiler:

Wade the Kakuna
-Poison Sting
-String Shot
-Harden
Extra Challenge: Must fight any fire types until it faints or he faints.

Extremely hot-headed to the point it's almost demonic, which shows especially when he fights fire types. As said before, they burned his old forest down so there's not much of a good track record with him and fire types, so to speak.

Yeah, that's the first part of my little run here. I'll post another part of it shortly.

Edit: Dude, I am so pumped right now. I just beat the gym leader Brock with a BEEDRILL. Poison Sting, String Shot, Harden, and Fury Attack.

Spoiler:

"Wade, was that necessary? You didn't have to beat his Charmander that bad." "I... I'm sorry. I've got an anger issue and I know it. I wish I could control it better than I do now, but it's just so hard to keep it down." "Listen, you don't have to do this alone. I'm here to help you, and you'll have many other friends that will help. Don't be the loner just because you get a bit angry." "Th... thanks Blitz. I'd like that."

So then we went through Viridian Forest, just me and Wade. He evolved halfway through and became beastly. But then, once we left the forest, our real problem started. "A ROCK type gym?! Like, as in Geodude and Onix?! They're part ground type and all I've got is Poison Sting and Fury Attack! I can't do this alone man, you've gotta get some backup for me." "No. The rules are sacred and I cannot break them. If we're ever going to get anywhere, we need to be strong. You can do this." "...Yeah. You're right! I'm going to take on this gym alone! I can do this!"

"That's kind of funny, you've got only a Beedrill. In case you didn't know, this is a rock type gym. There's not much you can do here. Go Geodude!" It was more a battle of endurance than of power. After a few Poison Stings, Geodude got poisoned. "Great Wade, now start using Harden!" The poisoning would take down the Geodude way faster than Wade could have, and I had potions along with me. I needed the maximum defense boost to stand a chance against Onix. Once again, Onix got poisoned. Wade took the Rock Tomb with little critical damage because his defense was so strong. In the end, Wade became the first known Beedrill to take down Pewter City Gym.

We made our way to the next route. Many trainers spotted the way, but Wade made quick work of each and every one of them. However, we met our next intended target. "Hmph. So you're the trainer and Beedrill that beat Brock?", questioned the Nidoran. "Yeah that's us.", I replied. "I see. I wish to join your team. I will be of great assistance to your team. I'll let you know one thing however, and it's that I'm an all offensive guy. I wouldn't be caught dead using a non-damaging move. Just thought you should know that."

So then, Randall joined our team. We went into the cave, because there was one more Pokemon I wanted to catch. "Oh why hello there! How are you three today?" "Ehh... uhh...", was all that we managed to mutter. "Well look at this! It's the pair that defeated Pewter Gym! Of course, you wouldn't leave a lady like me out of the fun would you? I'll join you guys on one condition, however. Most of the battles I've been in are too easy! It's so boring for me! Just to make my life more exciting, put me up against foes that would probably have a type advantage against me. All right?" "But, that's--" "It's a done deal! Looks like I'm traveling with you guys!"

Team:

Spoiler:

Wade the Beedrill
Male, lvl 16
-Poison Sting
-Focus Energy
-Harden
-Fury Attack
Extra Challenge: Must fight any fire types until it faints or he faints.

A little less hot-headed, he will start getting loud or maybe going wild if he gets into the moment.

Randall the Nidorino
Male, lvl 17
-Peck
-Double Kick
-Leer
-Focus Energy
Extra Challenge: Does not use non-damaging moves.

Kind of like the calm and cool teammate. He doesn't use any strategical moves, however, and just relies on damaging moves to take down foes.

Donna the Zubat
Female, lvl 14
-Leech Life
-Astonish
-Supersonic
Extra Challenge: If participating in a battle, must KO at least one Pokemon that has a type she's weak to.

She's one of the weird ones. Donna is the type of girl that wishes she had more action, risk, and overall excitement in her life.

Yeah, I know the story made it seem like Randall went into Mt. Moon as a Nidoran, but I did a little off screen training before going in there. He evolved shortly before going into Mt. Moon and meeting Donna. By the way, if you guys could recommend any challenges for any Pokemon I have so far I'm open for suggestions here.

Edit 2: All right, since my last update I made immense progress through my challenge run. I won't be able to document what happened exactly and I couldn't possibly do it by memory. So I'm just going to show my team and describe any new Pokemon I catch.

Team:

Spoiler:

Wade the Beedrill
Male, lvl 30
-Poison Sting
-Twin Needle
-Aerial Ace
-Fury Attack
Extra Challenge: Must fight any fire types until it faints or he faints.

I have to say that Wade has done extremely well with his extra challenge. Every single time we've had to battle our rival he managed to take out his starter (took out Charmeleon with ease in Pokemon Tower).

Randall the Nidoking
Male, lvl 30
-Water Pulse
-Brick Break
-Counter
-Dig
Extra Challenge: Must Counter at least one attack in battle.

Now he's going to require a bit more strategic use now that he has Counter and has his challenge altered.

Donna the Golbat
Female, lvl 30
-Leech Life
-Astonish
-Wing Attack
-Bite
Extra Challenge: If participating in a battle, must KO at least one Pokemon that has a type she's weak to.

She's also been doing extremely well with her challenge. She is quite fast and can usually take down most Pokemon before they make two moves.

Christie the Vileplume
Female, lvl 30
-Giga Drain
-Cut
-Acid
-Bullet Seed

Introducing Christie, who joined the team at Route 24, right outside Cerulean City. She and Donna have hung out with each other and are best friends. She owns a pistol (Bullet Seed) and a katana (Cut) which she uses skillfully in battle. Essentially training to become a ninja.

That's it for this update. Right now, I'm at the point where I have to go into the Rocket Hideout and fight the Rocket Boss Giovanni for the first time.

Edit 3: Once again, I have made immense progress (why does no one else post in this topic? lol). Right now I'm at Cinnabar and preparing to enter Pokemon Mansion to search for the key. The next update will have some story to it, but for now I can just update the team.

Team:

Spoiler:

Wade the Beedrill
Male, lvl 39
-Poison Sting
-Twin Needle
-Aerial Ace
-Pin Missile
Extra Challenge: Must fight any fire types until it faints or he faints.

The last rival battle at Silph Co. didn't go so well for him. It's gonna be a challenge from here on out to beat that Charizard with him.

Randall the Nidoking
Male, lvl 39
-Flamethrower
-Brick Break
-Counter
-Dig
Extra Challenge: Must Counter at least one attack in battle.

The most powerful physical attacker on the team. Flamethrower gives him an advantage over other types. I would have had Flamethrower and Water Pulse, but I don't want to get rid of Brick Break or Dig and Counter is his most awesome moves.

Vince the Tentacruel
Male, lvl 38
-Ice Beam
-Surf
-Bubble Beam
-Acid

Vince is the long-awaited water type addition to the team. He's a scholar who's immersed into studying and learning new things.

Donna the Golbat
Female, lvl 39
-Air Cutter
-Steel Wing
-Wing Attack
-Bite
Extra Challenge: If participating in a battle, must KO at least one Pokemon that has a type she's weak to.

I couldn't tell you how many times she's leveled up and had the beginning of the evolution sequence play, just to end abruptly. As a result, this gives her great frustration and she's in a hurry to beat the Elite 4 so she can evolve.

Christie the Vileplume
Female, lvl 38
-Giga Drain
-Cut
-Acid
-Bullet Seed

The second best special attacker. Bullet Seed does a lot of damage with her awesome special attack stat ("BOOM! HEADSHOT!" anyone?). She's my first and main offense against water type Pokemon. Any battle damage she receives is also cut down greatly by use of Giga Drain.

Sarah G. the Gengar
Female, lvl 41
-Shadow Ball
-Psychic
-Thunderbolt
-Shadow Punch

The second new addition to the team, Sarah G. (do not ask me what the "G" means, as I just added it there for literally no reason). She as well is a scholar and is extremely knowledgeable. Vince and Sarah share a great interest in learning, even as classmates way back in high school. She was the first person to discover and successfully conjure a magical spell, which brought her into it for the rest of her life.

As you can see, I added a bit of backstory for our final additions to the team. By the way, before anyone asks I am playing this on emulator and I did use VBA Link to aqcuire Gengar. Well, until the next update!

Edit 4:

Spoiler:

We all took one look at each other before walking into Pokemon Mansion. Slowly, step by step, we each took a look around and gazed at the amazing sight. "All right guys, let's get started." I told everyone. Sarah G. replied, "Remind us, again, what we're in this creepy place for?" "I believe it was for the key to the Gym. But what would tell you it's in here Blitz?", responded Randall in a low tone of voice. As I pulled my cap down over my eyes, I said, "Pure instinct."

After a few minutes of searching the floor, we headed upstairs. I let Vince, Sarah G., and Christie split off and search the floor by themselves. Randall, Wade, and Donna stayed with me and we headed upstairs, where we would once again split off. All of us met back in the middle of the top floor. "Sarah G., Christie, and I found some items on that floor. But I really think you should see this.", Vince said as he handed me two books. They seemed pretty faded, but they were still decipherable. "...new Pokemon... Mew?" "We found a book as well. Read it.", said Randall. "Hmm... mew gave birth...? Mewtwo? This isn't sounding very good here. There's more to this place. I saw a huge hole in the ground. We may find more answers in there.", I told everyone. This "Mewtwo" Pokemon sounded like bad news to me...

On the count of three, we all jumped. I rode the top of Christie's petals, Wade and Donna hovered down with Vince being carried by two of his tentacles. Sarah G. floated down, but the only person missing here was Randall. "Hey guys, did Randall already--". Just then "THUMP!"

With no one suppressing his fall, Randall had to jump down on his own. Of course, we were all scared half-to-death. "Randall, did you seriously have to do that?!", shouted Wade. Randall, in his defense, retorted, "Hey, there was absolutely no one else to carry me down. I seriously don't think anyone here would have wanted to take me down here." Absolutely no one answered.

I decided to cut into the awkward silence, "All right guys, let's get back on track here." We, again, split off into different directions. After a short while, Vince and Sarah G. came back with results. "This seems to be the final book", said Sarah G. "'Mewtwo is far too powerful. We have failed to curb its vicious tendencies... We wanted to create the most powerful Pokemon... and we succeeded.' Guys... this is not good news.", I told everyone in my most grim voice.

Just then, something fell out of the middle of the book. With an ember design, I could tell that this was the key to Cinnabar Gym. "We're going to get answers, and we're going to get answers now.", I said to no one in particular.

Team:

Spoiler:

Wade the Beedrill
Male, lvl 41
-Poison Sting
-Twin Needle
-Aerial Ace
-Pin Missile

Randall the Nidoking
Male, lvl 42
-Flamethrower
-Brick Break
-Counter
-Dig

Vince the Tentacruel
Male, lvl 41
-Ice Beam
-Surf
-Bubble Beam
-Acid

Donna the Golbat
Female, lvl 41
-Air Cutter
-Steel Wing
-Wing Attack
-Bite

Christie the Vileplume
Female, lvl 41
-Giga Drain
-Cut
-Acid
-Bullet Seed

Sarah G. the Gengar
Female, lvl 41
-Shadow Ball
-Psychic
-Thunderbolt
-Shadow Punch

I think I'm a bit over-leveled for Cinnabar Gym this time. We may or may not go after the legendary birds. I'll deal with that when I feel like it (not any time soon lol). Of course, there's going to be the whole fiasco with the Sevii Islands. I think I'll go there after I beat the 8th gym and the 7th(?) rival battle if I think I need training.

Edit 5:

Team:

Spoiler:

Wade the Beedrill
Male, lvl 43
-Poison Sting
-Twin Needle
-Aerial Ace
-Pin Missile

Randall the Nidoking
Male, lvl 42
-Flamethrower
-Brick Break
-Counter
-Dig

Vince the Tentacruel
Male, lvl 41
-Ice Beam
-Surf
-Bubble Beam
-Acid

Donna the Golbat
Female, lvl 41
-Air Cutter
-Steel Wing
-Wing Attack
-Bite

Christie the Vileplume
Female, lvl 41
-Giga Drain
-Cut
-Acid
-Bullet Seed

Sarah G. the Gengar
Female, lvl 41
-Shadow Ball
-Psychic
-Thunderbolt
-Shadow Punch

Pre-Viridian Gym

Spoiler:

"Guys... we've finally made it." Even though we had rested the night before, there was still a sense of exhaustion within all of us. "We've gone all around the region and defeated almost every single gym leader. Once we beat this gym, we'll be on our way to the Indigo League and fight the Elite 4. You guys ready for what could be your most difficult battle?"

"There's no way we're turning back! We're with you all the way!", replied Wade enthusiastically.

"Nowhere to go but forward. No goal except to be the best. And we're gonna fight until that happens.", said Randall.

"With all that we know, nobody's gonna get in our way!", exclaimed Vince.

"Let's get this done already. I'm ready to evolve right now!", shouted Donna.

"We'll not falter. Defeat is not an option.", said Christie

"Of course, there's no one better than we are. With our superior tactics, we'll definitely win!", said Sarah G..

"All right guys. Let's get this done."

Edit 5: Finally, I've beaten the Elite 4! It took only a little bit of grinding, but we've pulled through. It truly wasn't too much trouble, but it did take a few healing items.

Team:

Spoiler:

Randall the Nidoking
Male, lvl 48
-Megahorn
-Brick Break
-Counter
-Dig

Awards: MVP, Unstoppable Force, Gym Destroyer, Feared by Rival
Best Move: Counter

Randall took down pretty much everything. Every physical attack that took out a third or fourth of his health brought almost every opponent to a near-KO. Megahorn was also a good move, but I wish I used it more.

Wade the Beedrill
Male, lvl 48
-Poison Sting
-Twin Needle
-Aerial Ace
-Pin Missile

Awards: Overachieved, Beat the Odds (Defied low stats), Leveled up the Quickest
Best Move: Twin Needle

I have to say that there's a lot he outsped and I didn't expect him to. He also took a few attacks very well, considering he has only 53 defense right now. Aerial Ace made him a menace to other Grass and Bug Pokemon. Twin Needle also did a lot more damage than I expected it to (50 base damage+STAB generally made it more powerful than Aerial Ace).

Vince the Tentacruel
Male, lvl 49
-Ice Beam
-Surf
-Bubble Beam
-Acid

Awards: Trick Pony, Annoyed the Most Opponents
Best Move: Ice Beam

He was extremely useful in the Elite 4. I was actually a bit worried about Lance, but Vince's Ice Beam swept through most of his team. He made quick work of two Onix, two Dragonair, a Dragonite, and a Rhydon.

Donna the Golbat
Female, lvl 47
-Air Cutter
-Steel Wing
-Wing Attack
-Bite

Awards: Beat the Odds (Defeated type disadvantages), I'll Use Again, Most Patient (Evolution)
Best Move: Wing Attack

I wish she could evolve, but not until I get the National Dex. It helps that I have a very specific Rare Candy to provide that when I get it, but whatever. She was very consistent in beating opponents she has a disadvantage against. She's probably one of my most reliable Pokemon.

Christie the Vileplume
Female, lvl 47
-Giga Drain
-Cut
-Acid
-Bullet Seed

Awards: Most Awesome Typing
Best Move: Giga Drain

She had done excellent against all water types. She even managed to withstand Lapras' Ice Beam. She can also take a lot of physical hits before going down.

Sarah G. the Gengar
Female, lvl 50
-Shadow Ball
-Psychic
-Thunderbolt
-Strength

Awards: Best Moveset, E4 Destroyer
Best Move: Thunderbolt

The E4 was absolutely wrecked by her. She took down most of Lorelei's team with Thunderbolt. Psychic destroyed Bruno's and Agatha's Pokemon. She literally took part in every single battle, which is why I gave her E4 Destroyer.

I also have photo evidence of my awesome team in the Hall of Fame. Now it's for more Sevii Isles junk after obtaining my national dex. And I only have 25 owned Pokemon entries... How fun.

 

[Kimbo]

Hey guys I've had a ROM failure on both my HG and SS roms, they both crash like every 5 minutes so can I have a new team of 6 for crystal. Sprry for being a pain.

Spoiler:

Beedrill
Raticate
Sandslash
Nidoqueen
Ninetails
Wigglytuff
Venomoth
Victreebel
Farfetch'd
Muk
Cloyster
Hypno
Kingler
Lickitung
Rhydon
Weezing
Seaking
Jynx
Pinsir
Tauros
Ditto
Flareon
Omastar
Kabutops

Ledian
Ariados
Lanturn
Xatu
Bellosom
Azumarill
Sudowoodo
Politoed
Jumpluff
Sunflora
Slowking
Wobbuffet
Steelix
Granbull
Qwilfish
Scizor
Shuckle
Ursaring
Magcargo
Corsola
Octillery
Delibird
Mantine
Kingdra
Donophan
Stantler
Smeargle
Hitmontop
Miltank
Tyranitar

 

[~Hot n' Cold~]

Name: ~Hot n' Cold~
Game: All [Red / Silver / Emerald / Diamond / White]
List of Pokemon that got away: Torterra / Butterfree / Shedinja / Cryogonal / Castform / Stantler / Emboar / Solrock / Dunsparce / Beedrill / Rotom / Granbull / Shuckle / Mantime
Number required: 4
Any specific requirements: No

 

[Kimbo]

Name: ~Hot n' Cold~
Game: All [Red / Silver / Emerald / Diamond / White]
List of Pokemon that got away: Torterra / Butterfree / Shedinja / Cryogonal / Castform / Stantler / Emboar / Solrock / Dunsparce / Beedrill / Rotom / Granbull / Shuckle / Mantime
Number required: 4
Any specific requirements: No

Red Team:Butterfree & Beedrill (You only put two so I couldn't give you a team of 4)
Silver:stantler,Granbull, Shuckle, Mantine
Emerald:Shedninja,Castform,Solrock,Mantine (I believe you can catch them).
Diamond:Torterra, Rotom, Butterfree, Stantler
White:Emboar, Crygonal, Dunsparce, Castform

If any of this isn't possible then just tell me what I've done wrong :)