Wedlocke ☁︎ Quoake's Pokémon Sapphire Wedlocke REVENGE ☁︎

Quoake · Jun 28, 2019

Part 00 - Rules

Welcome, to the rules for my next challenge run of a Pokémon game. I conducted a poll shortly after my Silver Wedlocke to see which game I should play and what kind of challenge I should do. The results decided I would be playing Pokémon Sapphire, and that I would doing another Wedlocke. I thought about the Wedlocke challenge while looking at the suggested rules given to me by people who did the poll. I have decided on my rules below:

Fainted Pokémon are considered dead and must be released/permanently boxed.
I may only catch the first Pokémon I encounter in any route or area.
- An exception to this rule is that I cannot catch a Pokémon I have already caught or if I have already caught a Pokémon from the same evolutionary line.
- If I have less than 6 Pokémon, I cannot catch a Pokémon of the same gender as the unpaired Pokémon in my party. I have decided to allow genderless Pokémon to be caught, but their compatibility will be decided upon initial encounter with random.org.
- Shiny Pokémon can be instantly caught due to their rarity and function as a bonus encounter.
- Gift Pokémon that have been given to the player do not count as taking up the encounter of the area where they were received.
All Pokémon must be nicknamed. This is just to create a stronger bond between me and my Pokémon.
Pokémon of opposite genders are partnered into pairs and may only fight in pairs. They cannot switch between other pairs in a battle unless forcibly switched.
Pokémon in the party cannot be deposited in the PC unless they are dead.

I have also decided on one extra rule:

Only one healing item may be used per battle per pair (oh my gosh I'm going to fail)

I am excited about this challenge because I really love the atmosphere of generation 3. However, I realise I won't really be able to use Machamp, Golem or Alakazam as there is no way for me to trade their pre-evolutions to evolve them. Still, that is a very small issue. I am also hoping to add a bit more story with my Pokémon by adding Pokémon thoughts and interactions as a way to get closer to my team and understand their characters a little more. However, I will try to keep this series in the same succinct style I always do. Thanks for bearing with me, and please enjoy this impending adventure!

Quoake · Jun 29, 2019

Part 01 - A Rainy Day

I chose the girl character and named her “Rainy”
I arrived in Littleroot Town in the moving van and set the clock in my room
I went and met Brendan next-door, who went off to catch Pokémon for his dad, who I heard shouting from Route 101
I used random.org to determine my starter, and I got Treecko
I defeated the Poochyena that was harassing Professor Birch and received “Fern” the male Treecko
My challenge does not start until I get Pokéballs, so Fern and I made our way past wild Pokémon on the way to battle Brendan
I found Brendan on Route 103 and beat him in a quick battle
We both returned to the lab, where Professor Birch gave me a Pokédex
On my way out of town, mum gave me some running shoes

Fern: I didn't think I'd win that battle. I'm excited for an adventure with Rainy, I really hope I can be the Pokémon she wants me to be!

On Route 101, I caught “Lucky” the female Zigzagoon and paired her with Fern
On Route 103, I caught “Monsoon” the female Wingull
On Route 102, I caught “Mosaic” the male Wurmple, and paired him with Monsoon
I did some training on Route 101, where Mosaic evolved into Silcoon
I made my way through Route 102, and reached Petalburg City, where I helped Wally catch a Ralts on dad’s request

Mosaic: I evolved! I'm so happy, I'm going to be a Beautifly!

Monsoon: You might end up being more beautiful than me :cheekyazurill:

Mosaic: Well, you'll always be the strong one...

Monsoon: Aww, don't say that Mosaic. You're plenty useful already!

Mosaic: Hehehe

On Route 104, I caught “Dawn” the male Taillow
In Petalburg Woods, I caught “Decaf” the female Slakoth, and paired her with Dawn
I trained my Pokémon around Route 104 for a while, where Mosaic evolved into a Beautifly
I made my way through Petalburg Woods and defeated a troublesome Team Aqua grunt
I reached Rustboro City and used a repel on Route 116 to get to the Rusturf Tunnel
In Rusturf Tunnel, I accidentally knocked out my encounter with a critical-hit
On Route 116, I caught “Yell” the male Whismur

Decaf: Oh dear, I really didn't mean to hit that Whismur so hard...

Dawn: Wow... You gotta share your workout with me! How did you get so buff? :hearteyesazurill:

Decaf: Workout? I usually just hang from trees all day...

Dawn: Wow... You're so modest!

Decaf: is actually just confused

Lucky: I may not be very strong... but I'll help out... I'll look for more ultra balls and super potions...

Fern: Hey, don't say that... I think you're wonderful...

Lucky: You don't have to lie to me like that... I'm not stupid... Everyone knows I'm the weakest link... :seriousazurill:

Fern: I- uh... wait- Lucky, come back, I- :ohnoazurill:

Monsoon: Hey Fern, don't worry too much about it.

Decaf: Yeah. She's just a bit self-conscious but she'll pull through ♪. It's not anything you said. You were only trying to comfort her ♪.

Fern: R- right!

Wow! What a first part. Crazy that I ended up getting Slakoth in Petalburg Woods. Truant has always put me off Slakoth, so I'll be interested to see what Decaf can do. I know I'm going to have trouble with Lucky down the road, because she has a terrible nature for a Zigzagoon, but I'll have to grin and bear it, and have a little faith in her. Training took a while, although my hours are super high because I went to the supermarket and left the game on by mistake and when I came back, my DS was just sitting there unaffected and still running the game. I am worried about Roxanne, but I think I have a strategy, which involves using Lucky to debuff Roxanne's Pokémon and send in Fern to clean up. Hopefully that will go as expected. It's going to be hard with only one healing item during the battle, but I think it will work.

Fern ♂

Level 11
Nature: Modest
Ability: Overgrow
Item: None

-Pound
-Leer
-Absorb
-Quick Attack

Lucky ♀

Level 11
Nature: Calm
Ability: Pickup
Item: None

-Headbutt
-Growl
-Tail Whip
-Tackle

Monsoon ♀

Level 11
Nature: Quirky
Ability: Keen Eye
Item: None

-Water Gun
-Growl
-Supersonic
-

Mosaic ♂

Level 11
Nature: Lonely
Ability: Swarm
Item: None

-Absorb
-String Shot
- Poison Sting
-Harden

Dawn ♂

Level 11
Nature: Rash
Ability: Guts
Item: None

-Peck
-Growl
-Focus Energy
-Quick Attack

Decaf ♀

Level 11
Nature: Gentle
Ability: Truant
Item: None

-Scratch
-Yawn
-Encore
-

No badges acquired

Player: Rainy
Hours: 8:25

"Yell" the male Whismur

None : )

SkylarAlpha · Jun 29, 2019

Interested to see what pair you'll pick for Roxanne. While Monsoon and Mosaic both have super effective moves, they are weak to Rock moves. Lucky might not have anything super effective, but Fern is at the very least not weak to Rock moves. Looking forward to your choice ^^

Quoake · Jul 3, 2019

Part 02 - Roxanne Debris

I trained my Pokémon in the Rusturf Tunnel and around Route 116
I gave Oran berries to Lucky and Fern

Fern: Lucky, I've been working on a plan with Rainy to beat the Gym Leader together.

Lucky: Are you sure I'm important for that? Oh.

Fern: Lucky, I know you think I'm just saying this, but I swear... I know that you really can do this.

Lucky: You can't know that. Especially after all you know about me...

Fern: I can and I do... Let's do this together!

Lucky:

Challenged Leader Roxanne to a battle
- I led the fight with Lucky against her Geodude
- Lucky used Growl five times and dodged two Rock Tombs
- I switched into Fern, who managed to take Geodude out in one hit with Absorb
- I switched back to Lucky against Nosepass, and used Growl 3 times while Nosepass used Harden
- I switched back into Fern, who got hit by a critical-hit Rock Tomb, and survived and ate his berry
- Fern used Absorb to regain some health and damage Nosepass slowly
- Roxanne used a healing item when Nosepass got to 2/5 of it’s initial health
- Fern continued to use Absorb as Nosepass used its weakened Rock Tomb
- Roxanne healed for a second time, and Fern was hit with another critical-hit Rock Tomb
- I used a Super Potion of my own as my healing item in case she got another critical hit
- I used Absorb a couple more times and finally took out Nosepass

Monsoon: You guys did it! I'm so proud of my friends, oh my gosh! Begins to chatter nonstop to everyone in excitement

Lucky: Fern. Thank you for believing in me. :seriousazurill:

Fern: Of course. I care about you Lucky, and I hope you see how awesome you can be now.

Lucky: smiles ever so slightly

Rainy received the Stone Badge from Roxanne
I Followed a thieving Team Aqua grunt to the Rusturf Tunnel
I defeated him and saved Peeko

I'm so glad the gym battle went well. I was very afraid of what Roxanne could do, and for good reason. Roxanne was tricky and her Pokémon were strong, so I'm very proud of my Pokémon for managing to defeat her without casualties. I'm especially proud of Lucky for her help in the battle. It may have been a simple task, but it was important in supporting Fern in the battle.

Fern ♂

Level 15
Nature: Modest
Ability: Overgrow
Item: None

-Quick Attack
-Leer
-Absorb
-Pound

Lucky ♀

Level 14
Nature: Calm
Ability: Pickup
Item: None

-Headbutt
-Growl
-Tail Whip
-Sand Attack

Monsoon ♀

Level 14
Nature: Quirky
Ability: Keen Eye
Item: None

-Water Gun
-Growl
-Supersonic
-Wing Attack

Mosaic ♂

Level 14
Nature: Lonely
Ability: Swarm
Item: None

-Gust
-String Shot
-Absorb
-Harden

Dawn ♂

Level 14
Nature: Rash
Ability: Guts
Item: None

-Wing Attack
-Growl
-Focus Energy
-Quick Attack

Decaf ♀

Level 14
Nature: Gentle
Ability: Truant
Item: None

-Scratch
-Yawn
-Encore
-Slack Off

Player: Rainy
Hours: 10:12

"Yell" the male Whismur

None : )

Quoake · Jul 5, 2019

Part 03 - Dewford Brawl

I returned to Mr. Briny’s Cottage to take the ferry
I arrived in Dewford Town where the locals were buzzing about “LACKS LESSONS”

Fern: What is this "Lack's Lessons"?

Monsoon: Oh, it's this super awesome series with an interesting complicated plot with great characters Monsoon chatters on and on

Fern: (Sorry I asked...)

I went north to Route 106 and battled some Fishermen
On Route 106, I caught “Gelatin” the male Tentacool
In Granite Cave, I caught “Satin” the male Zubat
I staggered through the dark and delivered the letter to Steven Stone
I trained all my Pokémon to level 17, and Fern evolved into Grovyle

Mosaic: Good luck for our gym battle Monsoon!

Monsoon: We're going to be fantastic, just watch us!

Challenged Brawly to a battle
- I led with Mosaic against his Machop and missed a few Stun Spores while Machop used Bulk Up
- I used Gust a few times while Machop suffered paralysis
- When it got to low health, Brawly healed his Machop
- I continued using Gust and got hit with a Karate Chop made more strong with some Leers, and Mosaic was killed
- Monsoon entered the battle and retaliated with a critical-hit Water Gun
- Monsoon was brought down with some more Water Guns as Machop was paralysed
- When Makuhita came out, Monsoon used Supersonic and confused it
- Monsoon used some Water Guns and was hit by some Arm Thrusts
- At one point, I miscalculated, and some critical-hit Arm Thrusts killed Monsoon
- I sent in Dawn to take out Makuhita and defeat Brawly
Rainy received the Knuckle Badge

Lucky: That was wrong. Why did this have to happen.

Fern: Oh Lucky, I feel awful too. It was just a terrible, terrible accident :sadazurill:

Decaf: (I can't believe it... My friends... I can't let this happen again...)

I withdrew Satin the male Zubat, and with no female Pokémon to pair him with, I took the boat to Slateport City and went north to Route 110
On Route 110, I caught “Neon” the female Electrike, and paired him with Satin

Satin: Hehe, nice to meet you Neon, let's have some fun together.

Neon: Well nice to hear that, but I am very focused on doing a good job as a member of this team. I don't want any distractions.

Satin: Oh... well ok.

I trained my new pair up to level 17
I returned to Route 109 and defeated the trainers there, and Decaf evolved into Vigoroth
I defeated some Team Aqua grunts that we’re causing problems at the Maritime Museum
On Route 103, we got into a tricky situation
- Neon was put to sleep and threatened by a Skitty’s DoubleSlap, but was saved by Satin
- Satin fell for Cute Charm and I had to use a Super Potion as my one healing item
- Next turn, Satin succeeded in using Bite and knocking out the Skitty

Neon: Thank you for helping me and being a good partner in that battle Satin. It was well-appreciated and very professional.

Satin: Hey, no biggie! I'll always look out for you when you need it, haha.

Neon: (

)

Lucky evolved into Linoone on Route 110, as I did some training and prepared to fight Brendan

I'm very disappointed in the deaths of Mosaic and Monsoon. I think I got to be too confident, and I wish I had been a bit more careful. On the other hand, my new pair is an interesting one. An adamant Electrike isn't very good, but I'll work with it. I have high-hopes especially for Satin so far. I'm very excited for Decaf too, who has become much stronger and more useful as a Vigoroth. I'm looking forward to using her more in serious battles. I am less worried about this Brendan fight, and more terrified about the fight with Wattson coming up, as he is notoriously difficult and I have nothing I can do about Magnemite and Magneton at the moment. I will have to engineer some sort of strategy, or else it could easily be the end of the Wedlocke so soon.

Fern ♂

Level 18
Nature: Modest
Ability: Overgrow
Item: None

-Quick Attack
-Leer
-Absorb
-Pursuit

Lucky ♀

Level 20
Nature: Calm
Ability: Pickup
Item: None

-Headbutt
-Growl
-Tail Whip
-Sand Attack

Satin ♂

Level 18
Nature: Naughty
Ability: Inner Focus
Item: Soothe Bell

-Bite
-Supersonic
-Leech Life
-Astonish

Neon ♀

Level 18
Nature: Adamant
Ability: Static
Item: None

-Quick Attack
-Thunder Wave
-Leer
-Howl

Dawn ♂

Level 20
Nature: Rash
Ability: Guts
Item: Silk Scarf

-Wing Attack
-Double Team
-Focus Energy
-Quick Attack

Decaf ♀

Level 20
Nature: Gentle
Ability: Vital Spirit
Item: Quick Claw

-Fury Swipes
-Yawn
-Encore
-Slack Off

Player: Rainy
Hours: 18:45

"Yell" the male Whismur
"Gelatin" the male Tentacool

Mosaic ♂

Mosaic, you may have been lonely in nature, but I know that you were never alone with Monsoon. You were proud of your growth into a Beautifly, and so was I. I hope you'll forgive me for letting you down in that gym battle, and that you can rest easy now with Monsoon.

Monsoon ♀

I was very excited for my quirky gull and what she would accomplish in her future. Unfortunately, Monsoon did not get the chance she should have had. I wish that things could have gone better for her, but now she and Mosaic will get to fly together forever in peace.

SkylarAlpha · Jul 6, 2019

That Gym Battle was pretty sad to be honest, and gotta say, paralysing Machop might have been the worst strategy? Pretty sure it has Guts so I think you would've been better off immediately using Gust. Same with Confusing Makuhita.. Guts is a terribly ability if you don't watch out for it.

Sad to see Mosaic and Monsoon go like this

Quoake · Jul 6, 2019

SkylarAlpha said:
That Gym Battle was pretty sad to be honest, and gotta say, paralysing Machop might have been the worst strategy? Pretty sure it has Guts so I think you would've been better off immediately using Gust. Same with Confusing Makuhita.. Guts is a terribly ability if you don't watch out for it.

Sad to see Mosaic and Monsoon go like this

Yeah, I completely forgot about Guts and just blanked. Next time I'm going to think things through a lot harder so stuff like this doesn't happen again.

Quoake · Jul 7, 2019

Part 04 - What's with Wattson?

I challenged Brendan to a battle
- I sent out Decaf against his Wailmer and used Fury Swipes a few times while Wailmer Splashed
- When Wailmer was down, he sent out a Combusken and I switched into Dawn, who took it out with Wing attacks
- Dawn did the same for his Shroomish, and Brendan was defeated

Decaf: Did you see me?

Dawn: Yeah babe! You're so strong now it's awesome!

I continued north along route 110
I reached Mauville City
I got a Mach Bike at Rydel's Cycles
On Route 117, I caught "Buoy" the female Marill
I trained my Pokémon up to level 23, where Satin evolved into Golbat, and then into Crobat
Dawn also evolved into Swellow

Decaf: Wow! You look amazing!

Dawn: I feel amazing! I feel like you and I are on our way towards something big together!

Satin: Wow, I feel like I can do anything now!

Neon: You look great, and you've gotten so strong.

Satin: Hey Neon?

Neon: What is it?

Satin: I just wanted to say... if things don't go well in this battle... and I do have to fight... well, I'll fight as hard as I can to save you!

Neon: Dummy... Don't say things like that...

Satin: I really mean it.

Neon:

I challenged Wattson to a battle
- I led with Fern against his Magnemite, and used Screech a couple of times to lower its defence
- Fern was hit by a Thunderwave and struggled with paralysis while being hit by two Sonicbooms, but he ate his Oran Berry and I switched into Lucky
- I started with Rock Smash and got hit by a Thunderwave, which Lucky healed with a Cheri Berry
- Against Voltorb, I switched into Fern and tried to Absorb some health back, but was incapacitated by paralysis twice
- In order to be ready for Magneton, I had to use my healing item - a full restore picked up by Lucky - to heal Fern
- Voltorb used Selfdestruct and hurt Fern greatly
- I managed a Screech, but Magneton's Shock Wave killed Fern
- I brought in Lucky and used Mud Sport, getting paralysed by Thunder Wave
- I only got off one Rock Smash because of paralysis, and Lucky was killed by a Sonicboom
- I sent in Decaf to do as much damage as I could, starting with a Yawn to stall Magneton, getting paralysed in the process
- Magneton woke up very quickly, and used Supersonic
- Unfortunately, Decaf hit herself in confusion at a bad time, and Magneton killed her with a Shock Wave
- Dawn couldn't survive one Shock Wave and died instantly
- I sent in Satin in hopes of flinching it, and Wattson fully healed Magneton
- Satin also couldn't take a Shock Wave, and was killed
- Neon was the last one standing, but just wasn't strong enough to defeat Magneton before being killed, and so my team and my Wedlocke were destroyed
Rainy failed the Sapphire Wedlocke

And so, with that, I have failed the challenge. I knew Wattson was a Nuzlocke-breaker, and I really tried my hardest, but sometimes this is what happens. I really wish it hadn't ended like this, but I guess that goes without saying. I feel bad for the Pokémon that fought so hard on my team and are now dead, with no chance at becoming champions. But this is far from over. I am going to get my revenge, and revenge starts when I destroy Wattson completely. Stay tuned for more...

N/A

FAILED

Player: Rainy
Hours: 18:45

"Yell" the male Whismur
"Gelatin" the male Tentacool
"Buoy" the female Marill

Mosaic ♂

Mosaic, you may have been lonely in nature, but I know that you were never alone with Monsoon. You were proud of your growth into a Beautifly, and so was I. I hope you'll forgive me for letting you down in that gym battle, and that you can rest easy now with Monsoon.

Monsoon ♀

I was very excited for my quirky gull and what she would accomplish in her future. Unfortunately, Monsoon did not get the chance she should have had. I wish that things could have gone better for her, but now she and Mosaic will get to fly together forever in peace.

Fern ♂

Fern, the moment I realised you weren't going to survive the battle, my heart sank. You have been phenomenal from the beginning, in how you battled so well, became so strong, and built Lucky up to create an inseparable bond between to two of you. I'm so proud of everything you have accomplished, and you don't need to be modest about any of it. Now rest with Lucky in peace.

Lucky ♀

You were not the strongest Pokémon, Lucky, but you were determined and you certainly impressed me multiple times. Whether it was dodging attack in Roxanne's gym, or the large quantity of Whismur we plowed through in Rusturf Tunnel, believe me when I say I am proud of you. I wish we could have had more adventures together, and I hope you and Fern are in a better place.

Decaf ♀

You were a very rare find, Decaf, and all of your truancy at the beginning was well-worth the beast you became. You were an amazing powerhouse, dedicated to protecting the peace and protecting your friends the best you could. I'm just sorry your best wasn't enough to destroy Magneton. I won't forget you soon, Decaf.

Dawn ♂

I knew from the start I would be able to trust you to do well, and you did not disappoint me. You were all that a Taillow and a Swellow should be, and I know you could have gone on to do so much more. I'm sorry your time was cut short by Wattson. I hope that you and Decaf will find peace, working out together forever in the next life.

Satin ♂

It took a long time to train you Satin, but it was so worth it. You became so strong and independent, I know you wanted to impress Mosaic and her attitude to the team. Well, I know she would be very proud of you, just as I am. You can now rest with her forever.

Neon ♀

While your nature threw me off a bit at first, I now know you were so Adamant because you were trying to compensate for some of your flaws with hard-work and determination. I think you were a bit of a team role-model, especially for mischievous Satin. Unfortunately, you couldn't go as far as you wanted. In your last moments, I'm proud that you stood your ground and didn't give up. I will miss you, and I will miss Satin.

Kaori · Jul 7, 2019

Oof. That's rough. > <

If you do attempt this challenge again, I recommend picking either one of the other starters since their secondary STAB will help you a lot against Wattson.

I also think the one healing item per pair is a little rough. Perhaps you could change it to three? (I believe this is how Marriland does it in his own Wedlockes)

Quoake · Jul 7, 2019

Kaori said:
Oof. That's rough. > <

If you do attempt this challenge again, I recommend picking either one of the other starters since their secondary STAB will help you a lot against Wattson.

I also think the one healing item per pair is a little rough. Perhaps you could change it to three? (I believe this is how Marriland does it in his own Wedlockes)

That's a good point. Grovyle doesn't have anything it can do against Wattson really, and just one healing item makes it super difficult. I'm planning, for my revenge, to up it to two healing items instead, and hopefully that will make a good difference. I did want to challenge myself and not use three, but yeah, one healing item is brutal enough (I can just imagine using none in a Wedlocke :surprisedazurill:

).

Quoake · Jul 8, 2019

Part 01b - Oddly Familiar

Preface: I have decided to increase the item limit from 1 to 2 healing items per pair per battle. I now recognise that the limit imposed previously was a bit overkill for me.

I restarted the game as Storm
I met with May next door, who went off to help her dad catch Pokémon
I heard screaming and found Professor Birch being attacked by a Poochyena
Using random.org, I chose "Puddles" the male Mudkip

Puddles: I think Storm and I are going to be pretty good friends. He seems really intense about becoming the champion, but like, I'm sure he'll mellow-out eventually or whatever. Yeah, things are going to be pretty great.

I went north through Route 103, where I defeated May in a battle
I returned home and received the Pokédex and some running shoes
On Route 101, I caught "Fortune" the female Zigzagoon and paired her with Puddles

Puddles: Like, welcome to the party Fortune!

Fortune: Well thanks! Looks like we're going to have fun. Even though our trainer seems pretty intense if you ask me.

On Route 103, I caught "Steele" the male Poochyena
On Route 102, I caught "Polly" the female Lotad and paired her with Steele
I trained my Pokémon on Route 101
I reached Petalburg city and helped Wally catch a Pokémon
On Route 104, I caught "Birdnado" the female Wingull
In Petalburg Woods, I accidentally knocked out my encounter (Wurmple)
I reached Rustboro City
In Rusturf Tunnel, I caught "Resonance" the male Whismur and paired him with Birdnado
On Route 116, I caught "Skyknight" the male Taillow
I trained my Pokémon to level 14, and Polly evolved into a Lombre

Polly: Wow! Finally I'm evolved and ready for action!

Steele: Yeah! That gym won't know what hit it! We got this, gang!

Birdnado: Yeah! Woo!

Fortune: Do we?

Resonance: Guess we'll find out anyway.

Steele: Don't be like that. Storm is counting on us to do well! So, let's do well!

Glad I have a team now that isn't all dead. I think I'm going to be pretty happy with this team. It is odd to get used to a whole new bunch of characters when I was just starting to get used to the previous team. Nonetheless, I'm determined we'll beat Roxanne and go farther than we did in the last attempt. I'm looking forward to using the talents of Mudkip in the upcoming fights, and it's nice to have a Zigzagoon whose attack stat isn't decreased by its nature. I am worried about Brawly though, but I'm getting ahead of myself a bit. I plan to use Puddles in this upcoming gym battle, and I think he will do well. Anyways... here's to a hopefully-successful second attempt!

Puddles ♂

Level 14
Nature: Lax
Ability: Torrent
Item: None

-Water Gun
-Growl
-Mud-Slap
-Tackle

Fortune ♀

Level 14
Nature: Sassy
Ability: Pickup
Item: None

-Headbutt
-Growl
-Tail Whip
-Tackle

Steele ♂

Level 14
Nature: Bold
Ability: Run Away
Item: None

-Bite
-Howl
-Sand-Attack
-Tackle

Polly ♀

Level 14
Nature: Hasty
Ability: Swift Swim
Item: None

-Absorb
-Growl
-Astonish
-Nature Power

Birdnado ♀

Level 14
Nature: Adamant
Ability: Keen Eye
Item: None

-Water Gun
-Growl
-Supersonic
-Wing Attack

Resonance ♂

Level 14
Nature: Sassy
Ability: Soundproof
Item: None

-Pound
-Uproar
-Astonish
-

NO BADGES OBTAINED

Player: Storm
Hours: 6:36

"Skyknight" the male Taillow

Attempt 1:
Mosaic ♂

Mosaic, you may have been lonely in nature, but I know that you were never alone with Monsoon. You were proud of your growth into a Beautifly, and so was I. I hope you'll forgive me for letting you down in that gym battle, and that you can rest easy now with Monsoon.

Monsoon ♀

I was very excited for my quirky gull and what she would accomplish in her future. Unfortunately, Monsoon did not get the chance she should have had. I wish that things could have gone better for her, but now she and Mosaic will get to fly together forever in peace.

Fern ♂

Fern, the moment I realised you weren't going to survive the battle, my heart sank. You have been phenomenal from the beginning, in how you battled so well, became so strong, and built Lucky up to create an inseparable bond between to two of you. I'm so proud of everything you have accomplished, and you don't need to be modest about any of it. Now rest with Lucky in peace.

Lucky ♀

You were not the strongest Pokémon, Lucky, but you were determined and you certainly impressed me multiple times. Whether it was dodging attack in Roxanne's gym, or the large quantity of Whismur we plowed through in Rusturf Tunnel, believe me when I say I am proud of you. I wish we could have had more adventures together, and I hope you and Fern are in a better place.

Decaf ♀

You were a very rare find, Decaf, and all of your truancy at the beginning was well-worth the beast you became. You were an amazing powerhouse, dedicated to protecting the peace and protecting your friends the best you could. I'm just sorry your best wasn't enough to destroy Magneton. I won't forget you soon, Decaf.

Dawn ♂

I knew from the start I would be able to trust you to do well, and you did not disappoint me. You were all that a Taillow and a Swellow should be, and I know you could have gone on to do so much more. I'm sorry your time was cut short by Wattson. I hope that you and Decaf will find peace, working out together forever in the next life.

Satin ♂

It took a long time to train you Satin, but it was so worth it. You became so strong and independent, I know you wanted to impress Mosaic and her attitude to the team. Well, I know she would be very proud of you, just as I am. You can now rest with her forever.

Neon ♀

While your nature threw me off a bit at first, I now know you were so Adamant because you were trying to compensate for some of your flaws with hard-work and determination. I think you were a bit of a team role-model, especially for mischievous Satin. Unfortunately, you couldn't go as far as you wanted. In your last moments, I'm proud that you stood your ground and didn't give up. I will miss you, and I will miss Satin.

Attempt 2:
None :)

Kaori · Jul 8, 2019

Hopefully the Mudkip line will carry you to victory!

I've been using one in my Alpha Sapphire Nuzlocke Scramble and he hasn't disappointed me yet!

Calaf · Jul 8, 2019

Oof, losing a challenge like that is just heartbreak. I commend you for trying again though! That really takes some persistence.

As much as I like the Treecko line, I agree with Kaori that Mudkip should serve you much better for this challenge. Mudkip is incredibly solid in-game, with a favorable matchup against three out of the first four Gym Leaders. I also think upping the amount of healing items is a good decision. One healing item might've been a bit too ambitious. ^^' Two should still give you somewhat of a challenge though! I look forward to seeing how this second attempt will unfold. Good luck!

Quoake · Jul 11, 2019

Part 02b - Roxanne Returns

I gave Oran Berries to Puddles and Fortune

Puddles: Like, are you ready?

Fortune: Who do you think you're talking to? I was born ready!

I challenged Roxanne to a battle
- I led with Puddles against her Geodude and used Mud-Slap for a bit of damage while it used Defence Curl
- I followed up with Water Gun to knock it out and switched into Fortune
- I used Growl a few times as Nosepass went for Harden, and then switched back into Puddles
- I used Water Gun a few times as Nosepass chipped away at Puddles with Rock Tomb
- Roxanne used a couple of Potions when Nosepass’ health got low, but Puddles was able to bring it back down and defeat it without too much worry, and with that, Roxanne was defeated
Storm received the Stone Badge

Fortune: We did it Puddles! Not too shabby, hey?

Puddles: Haha, yeah :uwuazurill:

Polly: Hehe! It was fantastic! Right Steele?

Steele: Huh? Oh, yeah, it was great you guys!

Resonance: (Hmm... it's not like that one to be distracted. I wonder what's up with him...)

I Went north to pursue a Team Aqua Grunt
I defeated him with Polly and rescued Peeko
I took Mr. Briny’s boat to Dewford Town and heard about “Approved Movie”
On Route 106, I caught “Jellette” the female Tentacool
In Granite Cave, I caught “Crusher” the female Aron
I did some training around Granite Cave, and Puddles evolved into Marshtomp

Steele: All my friends are getting so much stronger, which is great; that's what I wanted. But, I can't help but wonder... What if I get left behind? Can I be strong enough for Storm? Are my friends just going to keep getting better and better?

I'm glad that we had another successful and quite familiar battle with Roxanne. Fortune is impressing me with her ability to hit harder than Lucky did (even though she doesn't find me as many cool items, she's still great). Puddles is strong now and I'm looking forward to a rematch with Wattson, but first, I need to deal with Brawly, and I might have to try and solo it with Birdnado. Every pair has a Pokémon weak to fighting in it, so I think I should lead with my best foot forward. I'll not make the same mistakes as last time though, and two healing items will make it much more manageable. I will do some more training and take on the gym in the next fews days and hopefully continue towards our main revenge battle. I know my Pokémon are as psyched for it as I am :cheekyazurill:

. I have been a bit worried about Steele though, who has maybe the lowest stats in the party (his attack is higher than Fortune's, but Fortune's special attack is higher than his, and he's the one who would need it more if anything.

Puddles ♂

Level 16
Nature: Lax
Ability: Torrent
Item: None

-Water Gun
-Growl
-Mud Shot
-Tackle

Fortune ♀

Level 14
Nature: Sassy
Ability: Pickup
Item: None

-Headbutt
-Growl
-Tail Whip
-Tackle

Steele ♂

Level 14
Nature: Bold
Ability: Run Away
Item: None

-Bite
-Howl
-Sand-Attack
-Tackle

Polly ♀

Level 16
Nature: Hasty
Ability: Swift Swim
Item: None

-Absorb
-Growl
-Astonish
-Nature Power

Birdnado ♀

Level 16
Nature: Adamant
Ability: Keen Eye
Item: None

-Water Gun
-Growl
-Supersonic
-Wing Attack

Resonance ♂

Level 14
Nature: Sassy
Ability: Soundproof
Item: Silk Scarf

-Pound
-Uproar
-Astonish
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Player: Storm
Hours: 8:28

"Skyknight" the male Taillow
"Jellette" the female Tentacool
"Crusher" the female Aron