Just got to the E4. Nothing worth noting, aside from:
- Slasher and Crusher got their names changed for Ace and V-Gun.
- Parasect solo'D Giovanni after 3 SD with Dig, even if Giovanni's pokes were 13 or 15 levels higher.
- Psycho's a beast with Psychic.
- Sold some TMs, and completely revampled the movesets.
- Caught a Krabby who was my Surf/Strength/Cut slave. Thanks monday sucks!
Anyway, before I start my E4 challenge, let me show you my full, ready team.
V-gun is, I believe, my weakest poke, and also the biggest letdown. While holding massive attack, his lack of movepool make him rather limited. I can't even get EQ. Basically, he attacks stuff on the physical side. Plain and simple. Double-Edge and Submission are there to hit harder whenever I'm getting kinda desperate and am about to lose Pinsir anyway.
This thing just got its Wing Attack, which will be useful for Ghosts. Like V-Gun, Ace is meant for physical side attacking. He can, however, boost up his Speed and Attack in order to attempt a sweep. Also, he Crits often, due to his high speed (which is considered in the critical ratio formula on RBY) and to the fact that, by itself, Slash already provides higher critical ratio.
Funghi was the nicest surprise. Not as slow as I thought he'd be (he's not fast, but he can outspeed on certain ocasions), not only he has the SD + Slash combo Ace also has, but has the all-mighty Spore too. Spore allows you to set-up. Dig is there to deal with the Fire types who get all cocky for getting him with 4x damage, and for Rocks who also SE Funghi.
Not as weak as I'd expect. Actually, Linda is reasonably sturdy. Psychic and Psybeam make a redundant combination, but I need the PP. Razor Wind is normal-type in this gen, which sucks. Solar Beam is just there for Rock/Ground/Water. Not that great, but it's not like I couldn't get much better. Maybe I should have gotten Reflect somewhere in there... I didn't want to have any more status moves (aside maybe from Supersonic, but it has low acc anyway), because...
because Psycho has Toxic. Also has Psychic and Psybeam, and Megadrain for Rocks/Grounds who think they're so smart. Megadrain comboes nicely with Toxic, since it allows more stalling turns. This thing is a freaking beast when it comes to sweeping on the special side.
Well, I'm going now. Wish me luck with the E4!
EDIT: I'm officially done with the 1st gen part of the Ultimate Monotype Challenge, Bug version! Here are the battles with the E4 and Champion:
E4 Lorelei, a.k.a. 'Stop Funghi, Stop!'
E4 Bruno, a.k.a. 'Stop Psycho, Stop!'
E4 Agatha, a.k.a. 'At least I didn't get as humilliated as the last two.'
E4 Lance, a.k.a. 'I R k3wl cuz I haz drag0nz!!!11oneoneoneleven'
Pokemon League Champion Gary, a.k.a. 'Not all criticals are good for you.'