After much struggling, I found out that flame moves are excellent against Lucario.
I asked Josh about it and he said Lucario was part steel.
Makes total sense.
"...OK. You win." Maylene looked serious as she said it. "That was a tough loss. I learned a lot from it. Please, accept this Gym Badge."
She handed me the Cobble Badge, and I attached it to my trainer card as she explained it.
"I should explain about that official Pokemon League Gym Badge. With it you can use Fly outside of battle. Take this as well." She gave me TM60 (Drain Punch)."
I left the Gym with high hopes, and I run into Dawn.
"Donny! Can you help me? Some Team Galactic goons took my Pokedex away from me. I need your help to get it back. I'll be waiting in front of the warehouse. Please come!"
I watch her run off and then promptly go to the Pokemon Center, and then shopping.
Got 50 Lava cookies for 200 each, which Josh says is a good deal.
---
Gonna do the warehouse stuff a little later, so sorry about the short update. Did update the trainer card though.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Monday, December 6, 2010
Part 22: Gym and Unown
"Hello, I'm pleased to meet you."
The gym had been one long annoying puzzle, shoving punching bags around and getting them to knock down huge stacks of tires.
Insurmountable Waist-High Fence.
Geez.
So I finally am standing in front of the Gym Leader, ready and waiting to take her on.
"I'm Maylene, and I'm the Gym leader. I don't really know what it means to be strong, or how I got to be the Gym Leader."
I am confused. Then what the heck is she doing here?
"But I will do the best I can as the Gym Leader." She continued. "I take battling very seriously. Whenever you're ready!"
I was slaughtered.
Okay, let's go to the Ruins.
*few days later*
I opened up my DS this morning and got letters that showed all that I'd done up to that point. I've never seen that before, it was weird.
So now I'm in the Ruins, let's catch some Unown.
I ran across a trainer, and a few of my Pokemon leveled up.
Then, Josh leveled up to 27 and evolved into a Floatzel! It's cute and fluffy-looking!
Found a large room with a few items in it, one of them was a Mind Plate. "Two beings of time and space set free from the Original One."
Now that I've gotten all the items in this place...it's time.
Time to catch 'em all.
I can't just have one letter, I have to get all of them. *glares at Nintendo*
*A few days later*
So I've gotten all the Unowns and their seals. And now my team's pokeballs are decked out in the most of girly ways. Seriously, the letters are really girly...and yet they're SO CUUTE!
Still have to grind up a few levels. It's been a bit busy here, what with different projects going on and such. Shouldn't be too long to where I'm back in the groove.
The gym had been one long annoying puzzle, shoving punching bags around and getting them to knock down huge stacks of tires.
Insurmountable Waist-High Fence.
Geez.
So I finally am standing in front of the Gym Leader, ready and waiting to take her on.
"I'm Maylene, and I'm the Gym leader. I don't really know what it means to be strong, or how I got to be the Gym Leader."
I am confused. Then what the heck is she doing here?
"But I will do the best I can as the Gym Leader." She continued. "I take battling very seriously. Whenever you're ready!"
I was slaughtered.
Okay, let's go to the Ruins.
*few days later*
I opened up my DS this morning and got letters that showed all that I'd done up to that point. I've never seen that before, it was weird.
So now I'm in the Ruins, let's catch some Unown.
I ran across a trainer, and a few of my Pokemon leveled up.
Then, Josh leveled up to 27 and evolved into a Floatzel! It's cute and fluffy-looking!
Found a large room with a few items in it, one of them was a Mind Plate. "Two beings of time and space set free from the Original One."
Now that I've gotten all the items in this place...it's time.
Time to catch 'em all.
I can't just have one letter, I have to get all of them. *glares at Nintendo*
*A few days later*
So I've gotten all the Unowns and their seals. And now my team's pokeballs are decked out in the most of girly ways. Seriously, the letters are really girly...and yet they're SO CUUTE!
Still have to grind up a few levels. It's been a bit busy here, what with different projects going on and such. Shouldn't be too long to where I'm back in the groove.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Part 21: Veilstone Town
I caught a Scyther and a Chansey on Route 210.
My route to Veilstone City was long and wet and torturous. I almost got killed at the very end by a double battle, my poor pokemon were limping out by the end, it was so bad.
I finally make it into the city and start scouring the town for a Pokemon Center.
Before I could find one, I pass in front of the gym and someone calls my name.
"Donny!"
I turn and see Dawn headed for me.
"Are you going to take the Gym challenge? You keep getting tougher and tougher, don't you?"
I shrug. "I suppose so. But my team is good. What have you been up to?"
"Me? I went shopping at the department store, and...well...I've been working on my Pokedex, but..."
Behind her, the doors to the Gym open and what looks like a wrestler drop out stepped through them. He was singing a raucous tune.
"The ring is my roiling sea. The towering waves shaped me! I'm the tidal wave of power to wash you away!" The man saw us and smiled wide. "Hello, dude and young lady! You're challenging the Gym Leader, are you? Let me tell you, she's young but she's a born genius. I tried training with her and I was stunned by how tough she was!"
I sighed inwardly as he continued to talk. I really wanted to heal my Pokemon.
"I'm the triple-threat Gym Leader in Pokemon, wrestling, and song. I'm Crasher Wake of Pastoria Gym! We'll meet again!"
And with that, he walked off south, leaving me and Dawn to ourselves.
Dawn rolled her eyes. "Well, he's kinda odd. Good luck on your Gym challenge, Donny. I've gotta go."
Finally, by myself, I could find a pokemon center.
After healing up my team and giving them a few poffins as a reward, I went shopping and got some healing items as well as a TM called False Swipe. It looks like it might come in handy.
So now we're gonna talk to everyone and see if we get anything. I got another App called a Counter. Looks entirely useless. It counts for you. Whee.
I went into another house and someone had a Pokemon called Porygon that needed taking care of. So I agreed to take it off his hands. Apparently it had run away from the Team Galactic. I nicknamed it Polygon (SO original, I know).
I receive a Coin Case from playing a guessing game with someone. Also got TM63 (Embargo).
I see another building called the Game Corner. It looks interesting.
Okay, the music in this place is EPIC. I start browsing the machines, tried it a few times, but didn't get into the groove of it too much. As I was about to leave, a hand shot out in front of me, startling me.
"Examin, if you will, the reels. The Team Galactic Logo, it is here."
Looker.
"Further investigation is needed, and I'm just the man to do it. Where the masses gather, so too does information." He sighs. "My streak is broken.
I finally wander out and take a look at the Team Galactic building. I had also heard rumors that they had a TM for Fly in there.
I should investigate it...
...next session.
My route to Veilstone City was long and wet and torturous. I almost got killed at the very end by a double battle, my poor pokemon were limping out by the end, it was so bad.
I finally make it into the city and start scouring the town for a Pokemon Center.
Before I could find one, I pass in front of the gym and someone calls my name.
"Donny!"
I turn and see Dawn headed for me.
"Are you going to take the Gym challenge? You keep getting tougher and tougher, don't you?"
I shrug. "I suppose so. But my team is good. What have you been up to?"
"Me? I went shopping at the department store, and...well...I've been working on my Pokedex, but..."
Behind her, the doors to the Gym open and what looks like a wrestler drop out stepped through them. He was singing a raucous tune.
"The ring is my roiling sea. The towering waves shaped me! I'm the tidal wave of power to wash you away!" The man saw us and smiled wide. "Hello, dude and young lady! You're challenging the Gym Leader, are you? Let me tell you, she's young but she's a born genius. I tried training with her and I was stunned by how tough she was!"
I sighed inwardly as he continued to talk. I really wanted to heal my Pokemon.
"I'm the triple-threat Gym Leader in Pokemon, wrestling, and song. I'm Crasher Wake of Pastoria Gym! We'll meet again!"
And with that, he walked off south, leaving me and Dawn to ourselves.
Dawn rolled her eyes. "Well, he's kinda odd. Good luck on your Gym challenge, Donny. I've gotta go."
Finally, by myself, I could find a pokemon center.
After healing up my team and giving them a few poffins as a reward, I went shopping and got some healing items as well as a TM called False Swipe. It looks like it might come in handy.
So now we're gonna talk to everyone and see if we get anything. I got another App called a Counter. Looks entirely useless. It counts for you. Whee.
I went into another house and someone had a Pokemon called Porygon that needed taking care of. So I agreed to take it off his hands. Apparently it had run away from the Team Galactic. I nicknamed it Polygon (SO original, I know).
I receive a Coin Case from playing a guessing game with someone. Also got TM63 (Embargo).
I see another building called the Game Corner. It looks interesting.
Okay, the music in this place is EPIC. I start browsing the machines, tried it a few times, but didn't get into the groove of it too much. As I was about to leave, a hand shot out in front of me, startling me.
"Examin, if you will, the reels. The Team Galactic Logo, it is here."
Looker.
"Further investigation is needed, and I'm just the man to do it. Where the masses gather, so too does information." He sighs. "My streak is broken.
I finally wander out and take a look at the Team Galactic building. I had also heard rumors that they had a TM for Fly in there.
I should investigate it...
...next session.
Part 20: Solaceon Town
Okay, I took the suggestion of a comment and had Belle learn Shadow Claw. Should be fun to use, and I do like experimenting with moves and such.
I walk out onto a pier, and talk to a trainer standing there. He turns to me and says that a Good Rod is awesome.
I kinda nod, and then all of a sudden he says that we're of like mind and shoves a fishing rod into my hands.
Well...let me just put that in my pocket here.
While I'm walking along route 209, I come across a broken tower made of stone...and I notice that there's a spot that would be a perfect fit for an Odd Keystone some guy handed to me while I was in Hearthome. I push the Odd Keystone into the stone tower and see what happens.
I notice that the keystone fits perfectly. "Hallowed Tower" is written on it. Unsure of what it does yet, but we'll see.
I finally made it to Solaceon Town, but my rival ran into me.
"Donny! I got something cool. I'll show you as a special favor!" He looked surprised. "Huh? What the...what's this all about? I got some Seals, but I forgot to put them on. Oh...right, it's because I was at the ruins...they're cool, you'll have to check them out. I even found a Hidden Machine, Defog! Anyway, I'll battle you another time, see ya!"
And before I could get a word in, he just ran off.
Sometimes I worry about that boy.
I got into town and talked to a few people, and recieved the Pokemon History App.
Suddenly, I noticed a sign.
"Wanted! Pro Pokemon Catcher!"
I knocked on the door and a man answered it. "HI! You saw the notice outside about us hiring, right?" He pointed. "Is that a Pokedex there? You must know Professor Rowan! You are JUST the Pokemon searching expert we've been looking for!"
He went quiet, then all of a sudden...
"BURMY."
I blink. "Excuse me?"
"I want you to bring me one. You must bring it today, or we're not gonna be able to run our main article. I'll pay you with a Heart Scale and some Poke Balls for it."
I grin. I have one in the PC. I go over to the Pokemon Center and go right back.
"Oh! That's it! BURMY! Thanks, let me get a closer look!" He stared intently at the Burmy. "I see...hmm...that's it! Thank you, now I can write a great article!"
He hands me some Pokeballs and a Heart Scale.
After a bit more exploration, a woman lets me have a Seal Case and some Seals. With a bit of experimentation, it seems it changes the way the Pokemon enter the battle. Just a neat little asthetic change.
The little boy in the house says that if I can find some pokemon that look like letters, he can give me some seals.
I fight a few trainers and also put in a Pokemon into the Daycare center to raise Sheldon a level and also to try it out.
I eye the Lost Tower. This is where departed Pokemon are laid to rest.
I go into the building and an ominous feeling washes over me. The steps creak as I walk up. On the third floor, the fog becomes too much for me to see, and I have to retreat. Instead, I'll go to the Solaceon Ruins.
For now, I have to stop, so more a little bit later!
I walk out onto a pier, and talk to a trainer standing there. He turns to me and says that a Good Rod is awesome.
I kinda nod, and then all of a sudden he says that we're of like mind and shoves a fishing rod into my hands.
Well...let me just put that in my pocket here.
While I'm walking along route 209, I come across a broken tower made of stone...and I notice that there's a spot that would be a perfect fit for an Odd Keystone some guy handed to me while I was in Hearthome. I push the Odd Keystone into the stone tower and see what happens.
I notice that the keystone fits perfectly. "Hallowed Tower" is written on it. Unsure of what it does yet, but we'll see.
I finally made it to Solaceon Town, but my rival ran into me.
"Donny! I got something cool. I'll show you as a special favor!" He looked surprised. "Huh? What the...what's this all about? I got some Seals, but I forgot to put them on. Oh...right, it's because I was at the ruins...they're cool, you'll have to check them out. I even found a Hidden Machine, Defog! Anyway, I'll battle you another time, see ya!"
And before I could get a word in, he just ran off.
Sometimes I worry about that boy.
I got into town and talked to a few people, and recieved the Pokemon History App.
Suddenly, I noticed a sign.
"Wanted! Pro Pokemon Catcher!"
I knocked on the door and a man answered it. "HI! You saw the notice outside about us hiring, right?" He pointed. "Is that a Pokedex there? You must know Professor Rowan! You are JUST the Pokemon searching expert we've been looking for!"
He went quiet, then all of a sudden...
"BURMY."
I blink. "Excuse me?"
"I want you to bring me one. You must bring it today, or we're not gonna be able to run our main article. I'll pay you with a Heart Scale and some Poke Balls for it."
I grin. I have one in the PC. I go over to the Pokemon Center and go right back.
"Oh! That's it! BURMY! Thanks, let me get a closer look!" He stared intently at the Burmy. "I see...hmm...that's it! Thank you, now I can write a great article!"
He hands me some Pokeballs and a Heart Scale.
After a bit more exploration, a woman lets me have a Seal Case and some Seals. With a bit of experimentation, it seems it changes the way the Pokemon enter the battle. Just a neat little asthetic change.
The little boy in the house says that if I can find some pokemon that look like letters, he can give me some seals.
I fight a few trainers and also put in a Pokemon into the Daycare center to raise Sheldon a level and also to try it out.
I eye the Lost Tower. This is where departed Pokemon are laid to rest.
I go into the building and an ominous feeling washes over me. The steps creak as I walk up. On the third floor, the fog becomes too much for me to see, and I have to retreat. Instead, I'll go to the Solaceon Ruins.
For now, I have to stop, so more a little bit later!
Monday, November 29, 2010
Part 19: Rival Battle
I step out of the gym and breathe the cool night air. I check my map and eye the east road. That looks like a good way to get to Solaceon Town.
After a stop at the Pokemon Center, I wrap my scarf tighter and continue along the way, coming to the building marking the start of the route. As I walk in, Tim is standing there with his arms crossed and a dangerous look in his eye.
"I've come a long way since I've seen you last. I say we have a battle to see who's Pokemon are best."
I look at my healthy pokemon and grin.
"Let's duel!"
Having a lot of faith in the team, I have a fantastic battle, soundly defeating Tim. At the end, his pokemon unable to battle, he just looked terrible.
"It goes to show my surefire winning strategy doesn't work." He quieted a moment before continuing. "Remember what I told you before? Make sure all your attacks hit! Avoid every enemy attack!"
He let out a sigh. "I thought that was a wicked strategy, but it doesn't work beans. I guess I have to grind it out and toughen up the team a bit at a time. Anyway! I'm off to Solaceon Town! See ya, Donny!" He stuck a thumbs-up pose and gave a wide grin.
"You'll be shocked by my growth the next time we meet!"
And with that, he ran off, leaving me with my own journey.
After a stop at the Pokemon Center, I wrap my scarf tighter and continue along the way, coming to the building marking the start of the route. As I walk in, Tim is standing there with his arms crossed and a dangerous look in his eye.
"I've come a long way since I've seen you last. I say we have a battle to see who's Pokemon are best."
I look at my healthy pokemon and grin.
"Let's duel!"
Having a lot of faith in the team, I have a fantastic battle, soundly defeating Tim. At the end, his pokemon unable to battle, he just looked terrible.
"It goes to show my surefire winning strategy doesn't work." He quieted a moment before continuing. "Remember what I told you before? Make sure all your attacks hit! Avoid every enemy attack!"
He let out a sigh. "I thought that was a wicked strategy, but it doesn't work beans. I guess I have to grind it out and toughen up the team a bit at a time. Anyway! I'm off to Solaceon Town! See ya, Donny!" He stuck a thumbs-up pose and gave a wide grin.
"You'll be shocked by my growth the next time we meet!"
And with that, he ran off, leaving me with my own journey.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Part 18: Hearthome Gym
"Thank you for waiting. We've restored your Pokemon to full health. Hope to see you again!"
I give the nurse a strange look. She blinks.
"What?"
"You...want my pokemon to be hurt?"
Her mouth opened in a surprised look. "Uhh..."
So here I am. The battle between me and Fantina. She uses Ghost type pokemon, this much I know.
I step out of the confusing dark hallways of the Gym and into a brightly-lit room with its single occupent: Fantina.
She smiles as I walk in. "Ohohoho! Finally you have arrived!"
She stands and does this weird twirl before landing her hands on her hips in a strong pose. "Since I came to this country, always I try to learn new things. They hold Contests? I say to myself that I will excel. That is why I dress this way."
I look at her purple hair and dress. Hmm.
"C'est une performance! Also, I study Pokemon very much. I have come to be a Gym Leader. And, uh, so it shall be that you challenge me. But I shall win. That's what a Gym Leader does, non?"
We prepared our Pokeballs and I send out Waffle. With a flick of her wrist, a Duskull appears. I grit my teeth.
Time to get my determined face on.
A few Flame Wheels from Waffle take it down easy enough. I switch out to Belle as a Mismagius appears.
The battles goes well and pretty much according to plan. The Mismagius was a bit of trouble, but I had Belle use Hypnosis and then was able to take it down with a few Faint Attack moves. Then, when it fainted, I switched to Starbit and Haunter was taken out with one Bite.
Fantina was shocked. "I am dumbfounded! You...your pokemon! So very strong! I admire your power with this Gym Badge!"
She handed over the Relic badge and explained I could use the move Defog outside of battle. I also got TM65 (Shadow Claw).
End of Gym Status:
Everyone except Waffle is at level 25
I give the nurse a strange look. She blinks.
"What?"
"You...want my pokemon to be hurt?"
Her mouth opened in a surprised look. "Uhh..."
So here I am. The battle between me and Fantina. She uses Ghost type pokemon, this much I know.
I step out of the confusing dark hallways of the Gym and into a brightly-lit room with its single occupent: Fantina.
She smiles as I walk in. "Ohohoho! Finally you have arrived!"
She stands and does this weird twirl before landing her hands on her hips in a strong pose. "Since I came to this country, always I try to learn new things. They hold Contests? I say to myself that I will excel. That is why I dress this way."
I look at her purple hair and dress. Hmm.
"C'est une performance! Also, I study Pokemon very much. I have come to be a Gym Leader. And, uh, so it shall be that you challenge me. But I shall win. That's what a Gym Leader does, non?"
We prepared our Pokeballs and I send out Waffle. With a flick of her wrist, a Duskull appears. I grit my teeth.
Time to get my determined face on.
A few Flame Wheels from Waffle take it down easy enough. I switch out to Belle as a Mismagius appears.
The battles goes well and pretty much according to plan. The Mismagius was a bit of trouble, but I had Belle use Hypnosis and then was able to take it down with a few Faint Attack moves. Then, when it fainted, I switched to Starbit and Haunter was taken out with one Bite.
Fantina was shocked. "I am dumbfounded! You...your pokemon! So very strong! I admire your power with this Gym Badge!"
She handed over the Relic badge and explained I could use the move Defog outside of battle. I also got TM65 (Shadow Claw).
End of Gym Status:
Everyone except Waffle is at level 25
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Part 17: Poffins
Spent WAY too much time in the Underground stuffs digging.
Went for a stroll with my Pokemon. I was a little peeved to see I could only stroll with what is deemed a "cute" pokemon.
What, do they not want to SOIL the LANDSCAPE with any of my other pokemon? I was mad when I saw that, I wanted to stroll with Drifloon, who is SUPER cute, and also needs the happiness points, and Glameow is cute too.
I just don't get it, why and what constitutes a "CUTE" Pokemon? >_>
Found TM43
THERE'S SOMEONE WITH A DRIFLOON! I want to stroll with Oswald! D:
*A few minutes later*
Oh, okay, I can choose Oswald, but apparently ONLY Sheldon and Oswald are cute.
*rage* ALL MY POKEMON ARE CUTE! How dare they judge what is cute and what isn't!?
I got something called a Poffin Case from a guy. Poffin is apparently some sort of cake...I dunno, I guess I'll give it a shot.
I'll go ahead and write down what each kind of food my Pokemon likes.
Belle: Eats anything
Starbit: Eats anything
Sheldon: Eats anything
Waffle: Eats anything
Josh: Likes sweet food
Oswald: Likes Spicy food
Okay, so all I have to concentrate on is Josh and Oswald. Now, I did look upo a guide on this, because I have NO idea what I'm doing.
Josh has a hasty nature, so he likes sweet, dislikes sour.
Drifloon has a naughty nature, so he likes spicy, dislikes bitter.
The berries I have that would fit these are:
Sweet:
Pecha
Lum
Bluk
Cornn
Spicy:
Cheri
Razz
Pinap
That should do for right now. Let's go and try this out, shall we?
That was...kinda fun...
My first time I made a Sweet Poffin (Lv. 11)
Must...make....more...
*later*
Okay...I'll stop making them...anytime now...
*later*
WHY IS IT SO ADDICTING?!
Went for a stroll with my Pokemon. I was a little peeved to see I could only stroll with what is deemed a "cute" pokemon.
What, do they not want to SOIL the LANDSCAPE with any of my other pokemon? I was mad when I saw that, I wanted to stroll with Drifloon, who is SUPER cute, and also needs the happiness points, and Glameow is cute too.
I just don't get it, why and what constitutes a "CUTE" Pokemon? >_>
Found TM43
THERE'S SOMEONE WITH A DRIFLOON! I want to stroll with Oswald! D:
*A few minutes later*
Oh, okay, I can choose Oswald, but apparently ONLY Sheldon and Oswald are cute.
*rage* ALL MY POKEMON ARE CUTE! How dare they judge what is cute and what isn't!?
I got something called a Poffin Case from a guy. Poffin is apparently some sort of cake...I dunno, I guess I'll give it a shot.
I'll go ahead and write down what each kind of food my Pokemon likes.
Belle: Eats anything
Starbit: Eats anything
Sheldon: Eats anything
Waffle: Eats anything
Josh: Likes sweet food
Oswald: Likes Spicy food
Okay, so all I have to concentrate on is Josh and Oswald. Now, I did look upo a guide on this, because I have NO idea what I'm doing.
Josh has a hasty nature, so he likes sweet, dislikes sour.
Drifloon has a naughty nature, so he likes spicy, dislikes bitter.
The berries I have that would fit these are:
Sweet:
Pecha
Lum
Bluk
Cornn
Spicy:
Cheri
Razz
Pinap
That should do for right now. Let's go and try this out, shall we?
That was...kinda fun...
My first time I made a Sweet Poffin (Lv. 11)
Must...make....more...
*later*
Okay...I'll stop making them...anytime now...
*later*
WHY IS IT SO ADDICTING?!
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