The Ever Expanding Graveyard (Pokémon Nuzlocke Blog)

[Azure Wolf]

Ouch, it's like the game is trying to make Elesa harder.

Also I hoped someone else besides me liked Join Avenue :(

Its more of a fact I just have usually sucked against Elesa. Was the only gym I got stuck on during my first White play through. For Join Avenue, its is mainly the fact I never really go back. I did spend a fair bit while I had White 2 on DS, but I usually use emulators for trying to speed run the game.

 

[spoiler=Chapter 12 - I Aim Above my Station]

Well, once again it has been a few days mainly because I am focusing on getting coursework finished off and I just want to sleep when I get home. But here we are, the team is now at least level 40, so we can go fight Elesa.

 

Well this could be useful.

 

Where are Gym Leaders never in their gyms now?

 

Thank you, Clyde number 4. You are more useful than number 3.

 

You can try mate.

 

This isn’t really fair now is it.

 

In my experience I not allowed to. I’m not allowed to leg it if someone sees me.

 

That is not Elesa. Clyde 4 lied to me.

 

Yes.

 

Clyde 4 can be spared then. Why I couldn’t have waited 15 minutes is beyond me.

 

Annoyed would be a more correct term. Time to attempt to solo with Kong.

 

Time to kill the mascot. I also should’ve healed.

 

Emolga and Electrabuzz the biggest threats here, Elekids on the other hand aren’t.

 

Thought so.

 

This shouldn’t be hard at all.

 

Electroball may be dangerous.

 

Trainer number 2.

 

One of the best electric types, shame I have to kill it.

 

Fleming wants to make her life difficult doesn’t she.

 

Look at the sheep.

 

Bloody confusion.

 

Electric dog versus gluttonous bear.

 

The bear wins. Time to heal.

 

That can happen.

 

Number 1 was easy.

 

Number 2 was annoying with Camouflage.

 

Inverted Pokéball wasn’t difficult.

 

Using you Pokémon as a bulldozer is one way to start clearing a gym.

 

None of mine particularly shine. I do have a Victory Star though.

 

Blonde Elesa is better.

 

How to deal with this.

 

It ran away, so time to do the same. This thing has Cross Chop.

 

And the first KO goes to me.

 

Time to hit its weakness.

 

Air Balloon does not help against blades made of leaves.

 

I have 7 levels on this, so things should go fine.

 

Bounce was annoying. Paralyzing on the first hit.

Now hopefully nothing bad happens here.

 

It ran away, putting both the Cotton Guards it used to waste.

 

The annoyance has started.

 

Hurray for the crit.

 

And it is over.

 

I don’t think using a bear as a bulldozer can be classed as sweet. It could knock you off your feet though.

 

Bolt Badge and Volt Switch get.

 

Yes, yes. I am wonderful. Time to find the tourist.

 

While running around trying to find the tourist we find another Pokémon. I’ll come back for it.

 

Found you. Time for MacCumail to shine.

 

We begin. Magma snail vs Fish.

 

It used Shell Smash, just to get hit by a Quiver Dance, Rain Boosted Water Pulse.

 

More 4x weak to water.

 

That was a completely predicable outcome.

 

Rain (and being 10 levels higher) is very useful.

 

I am probably a bit too high in terms of level.

 

That was easy.

 

This lot can be dealt with later. I want that Meloetta first.

 

God, this was a terrible idea.

 

Very bad.

 

I ran from it. Baron has a Special bulk of 249 and Kong 260, so being able to shave away 123hp was bad. So that is one legendary I have probably lost. From now on I should consult the documents provided before challenging a legendary. It wasn't even suppose to appear before I talk to a Veteran after fight Kyurem. That was terrible mistake. Well, next time we can see what Team Plasma is doing.

 

[Azure Wolf]

We now reach the 13th chapter in this blog where things are suppose to die a lot, which hasn't been happening as much as it was. Which could be a good or bad thing.

 

[spoiler=Chapter 13 - A Legend Dies]

Last time we left off we cleared the Nimbasa Gym and fought Flannery. Then I stupidly went a fought Melotta, which went brilliantly. So, I am probably one “end-game” legendary down. Any right now we have Team Plasma to deal with before we can move one. Time to put Crush to use.

 

Hugh, they are thieves. It shouldn’t be hard to guess.

 

Well, they aren’t lying.

 

Why did you ask that?

 

Hurray, you pissed him off. I want no part in this.

 

I don’t want to be lumped with Hugh.

 

Hugh, the man has a point. You are like 12. Those are four adults. Remove the Pokémon from the equation and you don’t win.

 

Hugh, you dug your own grave. I just want to move on and spend a while running around Charizard Bridge to find a Pokémon.

 

Cool, why am I the only one affected by the Obedience mechanic here. These are not the original trainers.

 

Crush is a bit on the low side, being quite a few levels below the rest of my team but it’s a Scraggy. I should be fine.

 

Almost was a OHK.

 

Since Crush had nothing good against this, Ares can burn it.

 

That was close. Mixed up Mirror Shot and Metal Burst for a minute, so I thought Crush was going to have a very early exit.

 

Neither will I. Now did I remember to buy healing items.

 

It’s a Beldum. X-Scissor and Brick Break hit for neutral, so hopefully nothing bad happens before I can kill it.

 

Hurray for Beldum’s every only having Take Down for some reason. It still managed to crit though, and kill itself at the same time.

 

X-Scissor should kill this. But first more healing.

 

I do like Crush.

 

The final is a Scolipede, which Crush can’t really do anything against. So Sal it is.

 

That was not hard at all.

 

You could easily use physical force, but that apparently isn’t an option.

 

Ooh, what? Do tell.

 

Well, you’re not an idiot.

 

Hugh, the villains didn’t monologue. You don’t get to.

 

Well, sucks to be you. Also stop monologuing.

 

Hugh, has anyone told you that you have a great career in a PokéCenter ahead of you.

 

Or since I am better than you, you back me up.

 

After healing up, we are back to Route 5.

 

Oh look, a dancer. 3 X-Scissors later and I win.

 

Now for a musician. Who also died to Crush. He also gave us an Electric Guitar.

 

I wonder what is going on here.

 

You have the title of Ace Trainer. Don’t go forcing your troubles onto me.

 

Now for my first Rotation Battle in this Nuzlocke.

 

I want that Krokorok.

 

It is a complete shame I can’t get his Krokorok.

 

What is it now?

 

Team Plasma: Civil War. Coming to a theatre near you.

 

You operated on the platform of freeing Pokémon, yet you stole and used them as your own through force. Your entire operation was filled with hypocrisy.

 

Hugh, they were blissfully unaware that I was standing right here gathering information. You’re an idiot.

 

That is an idea. There are things I need to first. Like fish, go to route 6 or get better Fire-moves on Ares.

 

Mate, I don’t want to enter, I want the Move Reminder. I need Fire-moves for Ares.

 

I don’t wanna. Though, it is a simple matter of Leaf Blading my way through with Baron.

 

You really do have to jump through hopes and do stuff before the gyms don’t you.

 

Anyway, Route 6 means another catch. They also got rid of the Driftviel fishing spot in these games.

 

I care so little for this, I am going to kill it.

 

The next two weren’t worth it either, Tranquil would’ve been acceptable. Honestly, Deerling is the only Pokémon I really care about here. Same it is currently Spring, Winter Sawsbuck looks the best.

 

Free Experience. She has a Chansey. Which means I found my farming method. Clay shouldn’t be that hard, as Baron, Yuri and MacCumail are all Super-effective against him.

 

I have an Upgrade. I can use that Porygon. However, since my team is full it can wait. Anyway, let’s head back to see what Team Plasma want.

 

Forced interest yes. Clay isn’t at the gym, the Pokémon World Tournament isn’t ready yet, and I am pretty sure I won’t be able to do much at Chargestone Cave.

 

Experience is always welcome.

 

A Stoutland. Dies to Storm Throw.

 

I want to kill this a lot.

 

Since it had Energy Ball, I did cut my plans short a bit. Couldn’t risk a crit.

 

And finally, a Buffalo.

 

It had to survive a Water Pulse + 3 Quiver Dances, and have Wild Charge didn’t it.

 

Well, revenge is sweet.

 

I now have more reason to hate you than the evil Team Plasma. They haven’t killed any of my Pokémon yet.

 

Hugh, he has directly killed one of mine. Calm down. I am still pissed at him. I will gladly take that Zorua though. Time to bury MacCumail. The Irish legend shall always be remembered.

 

Only problem is, I can’t name this. So, should I use it or not? Nature is good though.

 

Here we have Lulu. Nature is eh, being faster is nice, but at the expense of Sp.Atk isn’t as nice. Shiny though.

 

I can also insta-evolve it. And since there are no moves lost by doing so.

 

Lulu has now become a duck. Now to wait until Route 9 for the Dubious Disk. The damn shopping mall has everything I need, and it is late game.

 

And that shall leave us for this chapter. We gain a Zorua and a Shiny Porygon, at the expense of a living legend. So, shall I use the Zorua, considering I cannot give it a nickname as its OT is N, or basically bury it? Either way, next time we take on Clay in Driftveil Gym and enter the PWT.

 

Entries into the Ever-Expanding Graveyard

MacCumail, the Lumineon. Also from now one I am going to immortalise the dead with Gijinkas.

 

[LordCowCowCowCowCowCowCowCow]

"Hugh, has anyone told you that you have a great career in a PokéCenter ahead of you."

 

This line killed me lol

 

Also I like the gijinka idea.

 

...tbh I didn't expect anything to die with your levels that high, welp

[Azure Wolf]

"Hugh, has anyone told you that you have a great career in a PokéCenter ahead of you."

 

This line killed me lol

 

Also I like the gijinka idea.

 

...tbh I didn't expect anything to die with your levels that high, welp

I just suck at these games half the time, either through cockiness or under planning, Throw Nuzlocke rules onto that, and I am probably going to die at some point.

 

[spoiler=Chapter 14 - Driftveil Slaughter Fest]

Last time we found out about the Team Plasma dispute, lost MacCumail, and got two new Pokémon. Now that that is finished, we can take on Clay at the Gym. Which is also going to be used to level Vodka, the Blitzle for the next gym. So, with Crush and Vodka with my two Exp Shares, it is time to begin.

 

Thank you for rubbing it in. Rood killed my Water, all I have is two Grass-types as super-effectives.

 

More bottled water.

 

This guy fights because he believes he can win. Time to crush that belief.

 

This is not going to go well for him.

 

Look at you with your Study, it didn’t really help.

 

Damn the Diglett for not having enough health for Baron to fully recover.

 

Thankfully Sandshrew exists.

 

Well, Cubone no longer has to miss its mother.

 

Now for the next trainer.

 

Unlike the previous trainer’s Geodude, this doesn’t have Study to save it from Baron’s 4x effective STAB.

 

Being part Ice does not help you win.

 

Damn Gligar surviving a hit, allowing it to use Acrobatics.

 

However, health pool Quagsire is here to help.

 

Our third opponent is Tibor.

 

This gym dies easily. Being at least 10 levels higher than the gym trainers with a STAB move does that.

 

More things with a 4x weakness.

 

Leaf Blade and Giga Drain only hit for normal damage, Dragon Breath on the other hand doesn’t.

 

Now for our fourth challenge.

 

I may have killed the Cubone’s mother.

 

Grass snake beats Rock snake.

 

However, Grass snake doesn’t really work against Steel snake, Fire on the other hand works very well.

 

Now, will anyone have a Graveller.

 

We managed to get Vodka to evolve at any rate.

 

I found Clay, but since there are still some areas unexplored, and I want to heal before fighting, we leave him right after arriving.

 

This guy has the highest level of any of the gym trainers, though has the same chance of victory.

 

Gligars and Gliscors are probably the most irritating thing in this gym now. I have no Ice or Water moves.

 

I believe this guy is the last one.

 

Almost one shot this with a crit, but Thunder Bolt doesn’t do much to Grass/Dragons. So it died with no trouble.

 

This managed to get off a Shadow Ball, which still didn’t do much. Ice moves are the most dangerous.

 

Was one short. I do need to heal after this, Baron is running low on Leaf Blade and Giga Drain.

 

4x Weakness, STAB, and it critted. I overkilled it for health.

 

Baron fears no Fire-type.

 

Nor baby hippos.

 

I want that Krokorok.

 

After healing we are back to fight Clay. Was wanting to buy a Dire Hit so I could crit spam, with Leaf Blade and the Scope Lens providing a 25% crit chance, with the Dire Hit bringing it up to 50%, but no. I need access to Shopping Mall Nine, or spend time grinding up the Market in Join Avenue. Anyway, time to continue.

 

Clay had barely any pre-battle dialogue.

 

Turns out I am blind, and had a Dire Hit. This shall be fun.

 

So, at the cost of there now being a Sandstorm, Baron has a 50% chance to crit with Leaf Blade, and 33.3% with any other move.

 

This has Sheer Force and a Life Orb. It also has Ice Beam. It may be the death of me.

 

I won the crit coin flip.

 

This also has Ice Beam.

 

More crits.

 

Look at you trying to survive.

 

Well, it died.

 

Well, unless you Excadrill kills Baron, there will be no hard feelings.

 

This thing is fast.

 

It also survived a Leaf Blade. This may hurt.

 

Clay is going to kill me.

 

I have nothing which can outspeed this thing. Rock Slide kills Crush and Sal, Earthquake kills Vodka, and basically anything will kill Yuri. I should’ve invested in Ulysses. A Blastoise may’ve been useful. My hope relies on it missing with Rock Slide.

 

And thus, we lose to Clay and his stupidly fast Excadrill. Which after looking, has Sand Rush. My damn cockiness got me killed. I should’ve just killed the Krookodile.

 

So, after saying I would read the documents which comes with the patch, and having them open, I promptly forget that Sand Rush is a thing, and just believe that the Excadrill has 140 Spd, rather than less than 102, cause Sal could out speed it after the sandstorm disappeared. So, if I realised that, I could've won with Ares. But no, I screwed up big time. A level 42 Excadrill with a Speed+ Nature with 252 EVs in Speed wouldn't have been able to  out speed Baron, coming up to 129, whereas Baron is 139. So, that went remarkably well. Was my longest run, now to figure out what to do for the next entry.

 

Entries into the Ever-Expanding Graveyard

Baron, the Serperior

 

Yuri, the Petilil

 

Sal, the Fearow

 

Ares, the Victini

 

Crush, the Pinsir

 

Vodka, the Zebstrika.

 

[spoiler=Gijinka]Yuri is a Lilligant as why not. I can dream.

 

 

 

[Mr Dr Professor Spaz]

...tbh I didn't expect anything to die with your levels that high, welp

To be fair, this is a Drayano hack. Drayano is well known among the Nuzlocking community for making some of the most murderously difficult ROM-hacks to Nuzlocke.

 

*after seeing the update*

Refer to my comment directly above this.

[LordCowCowCowCowCowCowCowCow]

Ouch, that's really rough

[Azure Wolf]

Well, I have now decided on the next thing to do after losing to Clay because I forgot Sand Rush was a thing. It is time to begin anew in a new region.

 

[spoiler=Chapter 15 - A New Golden Start]

We have failed in an Emerald Moemon Randomiser, and in Blaze Black 2. Now we head to the Johto reason, for possibly more pain, as we now do a Nuzlocke of Sacred Gold.

 

Oh look, Oak.

 

Yes, that is my name.

 

This piece of mail is not important whatsoever.

 

Early Running Shoes.

 

Early bicycle. Also, I don’t have to hold done X to run.

 

Time to talk to Elm.

 

Suspicious person found.

 

Yes, that is what the mail box says.

 

You are staring through the window or a lab, dressed in black, at night. Forgive me for being suspicious.

 

The guy tossed me. I don’t like him.

 

You do know that there is a suspicious boy looking through your window, right?

 

Cool, I get a Pokémon on the sole condition that I keep it outside of its Pokéball.

 

Now I am an errand boy.

 

I don’t like Chikorita, and since the only changes to the starters are moves and abilities, I am going for Totodile because it has Guts now.

 

I have taken 5 steps. That is not enough for any data.

 

Hasty is fine as a Nature, Jolly would’ve been better as Friedrich is a physical attacker anyway.

 

More free stuff. That is running shoes, a bike, GB Sounds, a Pokémon, and now potions. All before I have even left the town.

 

I have been promoted to chief errand boy by Elm, I don’t have time to waste.

 

You can never escape, can you?

 

Yes, he does. So, can I leave now?

 

Now that our mum has finished marvelling over the invention of the mobile phone, we can finally leave.

 

Dammit. They don’t want me to leave.

 

I am not going to make use of this.

 

Now for our first battle. Which goes easily.

 

I go heal and all sprites become negative.

 

I think the game broke.

 

And it is back. Restarting the ROM works.

 

Oh yeah, Pokéball crafting exists here.

 

Have pockets not been invented yet? Do I not own a bag? Why do I need a specific item to take fruit?

 

My only interest is the PokéCenter and I know where it is.

 

Well, I did get an old rod out of following him, so that is fine. I can catch a Magikarp.

 

Damn Pokéballs being locked until the catching tutorial.

 

I need to remember Kricketots only have Bide during early levels. Cause that hurt.

 

I can now grab Apricorns.

 

It doesn’t look like a big battle.

 

Well, look who it is.

 

Didn’t ask, nor care. Can you please step away from the door?

 

That is not overly specific, but probably. So basically, Red exists, and the archaeology of Johto proves that, somehow.

 

Yes, but can you move. I have to collect something. You are holding me up.

 

Now, all I need is a Fire Stone, or a Chilled Ore, depending on nature.

 

That took a while but she is finally leaving.

 

Yup, that is a Flareon. An Adamant or Jolly nature would’ve been preferred, but Naughty is acceptable.

 

That I am. I would’ve arrived earlier, but one of your guests was camping outside to ambush me.

 

Turns out I am delivering dinner.

 

Oh, its Oak.

 

Why are people so interested in me?

 

It never is, is it?

 

Having a reason would be good, but I do have to go back anyway.

 

Oh look, the suspicious person. I haven’t forgiven you.

 

His name shall be Passerby from now on.

 

Well, that adds to his suspicious nature.

 

Adaptability sped that up a bit.

 

Yes, yes, I do.

 

That isn’t a name.

 

Well, I have your name now. That is all that matters.

 

That is a terrible rule, I suspect the person has just left Cherrygrove by now.

 

No, they were in Cherrygrove.

 

Yes, I also told Elm that the boy was looking through his windows.

 

It doesn’t fit. So, let’s omit the ‘e’.

 

Yes, it was.

 

That it is. You could make an omelette from it.

 

Ah, parental permission. Something which is very easy to get in this world.

 

Is your name Bank? But yes, you can save money.

 

And that finishes us for this chapter. Next time we head towards Violet city to take on the Pokémon Gym.

 

[Azure Wolf]

We now continue on with our Johto Journey.

 

[spoiler=Chapter 16 - The Catch Fest]

Last time we got our starter, a gift from Cynthia, and were accused of stealing something. It was nice of Elm to not defend us, instead it was the friend character. So, now we can move on to Violet City for the first gym.

 

Oh boy, I wonder what is happening now.

 

What you are doing is not showing me how to catch a Pokémon, and I am completely fine with that.

 

Not at all. So, I don’t need you to do it again.

 

Praise the lord. The catching tutorial was skipped. Now we can catch something.

 

I could’ve got a Zigzagoon or a Poochyena, but no. I get a rat.

 

Damn it. Oh well, there is water in New Bark Town.

 

We have a bite.

 

Predictable, but we could’ve got a Shellder (35%) or a Chinchou (5%). Either would’ve been nice.

 

It actually has moves.

 

Special Attacker you shall be.

 

Now for our third potential catch.

 

This could come in handy.

 

It is gen 4 so Study sucks, nature is kind of eh, but a Rock type is good to have for the first couple of gyms. Time to heal and train a bit.

 

RIP Garth, you won’t really be missed. Hurray for Wrumple crits.

 

Time for our Cherrygrove catch.

 

Well, it isn’t a Magikarp

 

This Krabby is now tied for my highest level.

 

That nature ain’t that great. Anyway, onwards to route 30.

 

Oh, look. Another Water-type. Maybe I should’ve picked Cyndaquil.

 

Still, it will have a use.

 

More neutral natures.

 

We now begin our second trainer battle.

 

Youngster Joey and his Rattata.

 

Was faster but Adaptability Tackle killed it.

 

And now he wants our phone number.

 

Oooh, flower power. My team is mainly composed of Pokémon which are weak to Grass.

 

However, I don’t think this will be a problem.

 

Okay, so not all of them are going to be Grass. Still doesn’t change anything.

 

RIP my potential Flareon. Why did Bullet Seed have to hit 5 times? Now all I can do is hope for another Eevee.

 

Revenge is sweet.

 

Finally, a Cherubi which didn’t do all that much.

 

I got a Lotad instead of this. I could’ve done with a Galade. Anyway, time for training.

 

I spy with my little eye more glitches.

 

Good, ‘cause I need Friedrich to gain levels.

 

Look at the Jigglypuff.

 

Can I say, screw Cute Charm. Makes the battle longer.

 

One dead Skitty.

 

Ella’s 28 Atk is nice.

 

We can now get another Pokémon.

 

Dammit.

 

And another one.

 

Dammit. I’m not using the dupe clause, so hurray for me. I can now breed rocks.

 

Or not. Nothing of value was lost.

 

Anyway, Alan is fine I guess. Still don’t care for him.

 

Well, that is what you Bug Catchers do isn’t it.

 

He had nothing of interest. But he is offering berries for our phone number. So that is nice.

 

I could’ve got a Shinx, but no. I got a bloody Ledyba.

 

I am so close to a PokéCenter. I don’t want distractions.

 

She got annoyed I got ahead of her, and gave me the Vs Recorder. Now PokéCenter time.

 

We caught a bunch of stuff, and lost a few things. I do not like Alan. I could’ve got a Shinx, which is so much better. Cause Luxray is part Dark, and gains a boost to Speed, and is just awesome. I also want my Eevee back.

 

Entries into the Ever-Expanding Graveyard:

Garth, the Magikarp

 

Leo, the Eevee.

 

[spoiler=Gijinka]

 

 

 

[LordCowCowCowCowCowCowCowCow]

Ouch, poor eevee. But Krabby/Kingler isn't a bad mon in-game honestly. And I like it so gonna cheer for them.

[Azure Wolf]

[spoiler=Chapter 17 - One Flock, Lots of Rocks]
We now begin our third chapter in the Johto region, where we will be looking around Violet City. But first we have a phone call.
 

I am awake. I am nocturnal here.
 

Then get gym badges.
 

He didn’t find any berries. That is the sole reason he is in my phone.
 

I would, but I have no Ryhorn.
 

I’ll be coming back here later. TheBoulder needs a Rock-type move first.
 

Well, we can catch a Pokémon.
 

This will come in handy.
 

That is now two Pokémon who can be of good use against Falkner.
 

Rash is decent I guess, I would’ve preferred it if Speed was lowered. Time to train as Falkner out levels me.
 

We have our first evolution.
 

And a second evolution. Didn’t know Lotads evolved at level 14. Now just to finish training Alan.
 

Forgot there was water in Violet City, so time to fish.
 

We found a replacement for Garth at any rate.
 

We now have our replacement.
 

Neutral nature, but since I already have 3 Water-types in my party, Gracia can remain boxed for now.
 

Damn it. Are gym leaders always out of their gyms?
 

Apparently, we have to go through Sprout Tower first. So, more training it is, as well as another catch.
 

This is a nice find. Could’ve got a Drifloon though.
 

Uproar hurts. Crit on TheBoulder, and done a fair amount to Lara.
 

Not sure on the Nature, but Uproar is a 90 power move, and 27 Sp.Atk is respectable right now. So goodbye Alan.
 

Wade found berries.
 

Sitrus Berries are good.
 

And we now have our third evolution. Hurray for fodder trainers.
 

Now for a phone call from our mum.
 

That is not why I gave you my money. Why don’t banks exist?
 

Well, the Pokémart we go. Right after I finish this tower.
 

Oh, look who it is. The thief, Passrby.
 

Well mate, have I got news for you.
 

You were beaten by a person I beat. Everything should be fine.
 

Uproar is going to make this simple, isn’t it?
 

Yeah, it is.
 

It needs nerfed.
 

Uproar is too powerful.
 

Yes, just get Alice to shout and make noise. Works every time.
 

Flareon, however I no longer have an Eevee. And since Lombres evolve from a Water Stone, let’s lie and say Vaporeon.
 

Free Water Stone.
 

 And we get Flash. Which is the boring reward.

 I also beat the crap out of it. Now to proceed to clear Falkner’s Gym.

This does not seem safe at all.

 Look at the bird.

 Rock beats bird. Rinse and Repeat on a Pidgey and Doduo

 

 They are underestimating the power of rocks.

 

 Look at that, TheBoulder wants a move that is not good for a Nuzlocke.

 

 And I am the guy who throws rocks at birds.

 

 Rocks work as well, but lightning is fun too.

 

 Time to murder a birdman.

 

 A full team. Time for fun.

 Look, it’s his ace.

 It’s dead.

 

 Once again. Uproar can hurt.

 

 The Swablu had to have Solar Beam and hold a Power Herb didn’t it.

 

 Uproar still exists though.

 It is very useful.

 

 Very useful. That damn Swablu.

 

 Roost is useful, because I have no Pokémon which can learn it.

 

 I wonder what it could be?

 

 I was getting hungry.

 

 Cool, a Super Potion.

 

 Time to get this egg to hatch.

 

 First of all, who are you?

 Well, mystery woman left without a word on her identity, and now here is Flakner.

 

 Who wanted to give us his phone number.

 

Here we have Terry, the Togepi. So, I’ll be ignoring it until I get the Exp Share. Too much of a pain to level without it.

And that is us. Next time we will proceed on to Azalea Town, as well as going to the Alph Ruins. It is also when I am actually uploading this a few hours later, that I realise Alice is male.

 

Entries into the Ever-Expanding Graveyard:

TheBoulder, the Geodude.

 

[spoiler=Gijinka]

 

[LordCowCowCowCowCowCowCowCow]

Did you not have a gijinka for that or what's up with that spoiler?

[Azure Wolf]

Did you not have a gijinka for that or what's up with that spoiler?

Just forgot to add one in, so there is one in there now.

[Azure Wolf]

Time to reopen the Ever Expanding Graveyard, considering the grave digger has been absent for the past half year. Much like my life during high school. I have had this entry done since mid-June but due to having to clear up the house during that time as I was moving I promptly forgot about it. Anyway, here we move on from Violet City after shouting a gym to death.

 

[spoiler=Chapter 18 - We Go Dungeoneering]

We now begin our 4^th chapter in Johto. Terry has been boxed, as I don’t have a reliable way to train him, so we can now head towards the Ruins of Alph.

 

This is a weird tree. It dances.

 

Not really, no.

 

I much prefer Rock Smash as a TM. Anyway, Alice now has Rock Smash. And if I remember correctly, there was a boulder in Violet City.

 

That bolder gave us access to a hidden Hyper Potion. Anyway, with Route 36 offering nothing currently, we can head south from it to the Ruins of Alph.

 

Another Hyper Potion. I don’t really need these yet.

 

Apparently Unown can’t be found right now. So, let’s explore.

 

Well, this is ominous.

 

Oooh, a puzzle.

 

I am going to break my legs now, aren’t I.

 

That I did. It wasn’t hard. The question is, why did it have to dump me down a level. That could’ve hurt.

 

I can capture 1 Unown here. Not 28.

 

Hurray. I’m being watched by a sentient alphabet.

 

So, my catch is Unown E. Thankfully, Unown do get a boost to BST and moves which end in Power.

 

I have caught a letter.

 

That nature is good for Secret Power, but Sp.Atk would’ve been preferred.

 

After healing up and doing another quick run around the Ruins of Alph, discovering we need surf before we can do anything else, we are back to Route 32.

 

 I have one damaging Grass move, and since Absorb isn’t the best in terms of damage, this could help.

 

After a healthy dose of training, and finding out that El’s Hidden Power is most likely Water, this shouty man, gives us TM05 Roar. Which will never be used.

 

Well, Parasol lady, I don’t think I am tough, just that most others are weaker. And Ruin Maniac, good for you.

 

Well, this shouldn’t be hard. Ice Fang for the Sandshrew, and Psybeam for the Mareep.

 

Well would you look at that, they didn’t die. The Sandshrew basically died though.

 

The Onix is most definitely dying this turn.

 

Yup, didn’t fully expect the Drifloon to die in one hit, but that does save PP.

 

By interrupting a phone call, we get a battle.

 

Which went fairly easily. Now to get this poison healed.

 

Now will this fisherman be a challenge?

 

The answer is no, he wasn’t.

 

Food is good.

 

Or maybe not.

 

You thought wrong then mate.

 

That I did. Electric sheep and a dizzy panda makes the world go round.

 

Well, he wasn’t difficult.

 

We can now get another catch.

 

Well, this could be nice.

 

Something else with Uproar. This is going to be fun. Now to the PokéCenter right outside.

 

Would’ve preferred it if Sp.Atk got a boost, but Uproar has been a great move so far, and will probably have better Sp.Atk than Alice has after William evolves so El can go back in the box.

 

After dealing with a couple of hikers and a collector, we get through Union Cave, though I will be heading pack to train up William, and whoever I catch here.

 

I am perfectly fine with this catch.

 

A flying type will help a lot, considering I have a Bug Gym next.

 

I wonder what is happening here.

 

Oh, it’s the salad thieves, not the reshape the universe, create an world entire made of land/water, or other over the top thieves.

 

This must be the exposition grunt.

 

Good for you. Anyway, this grunt does nothing else, so onwards, to the PokéCenter.

 

Neutral nature is fine. Now I just need to get some flying type moves.

 

I have in fact, someone tried to sell it to me. So, can I get in to the gym?

 

Nope. Time to run around and see what needs to be done. Though that can what until next time. Probably will train up William and Kumano off-screen, and hopefully get a flying-type move other than roost.

 

 

Next chapter will hopefully be up tomorrow, or whenever I can be bothered to actually do it which hopefully won't be in another 6 months.

[Azure Wolf]

In our next step to rediscover commitment, we carry on through Johto.

 

[spoiler=Chapter 19 - Time to Start a Business]

Well, we left off in Azalea City unable to get into the Gym, with it being blocked off by Team Salad. And since that was 6 months ago, and I haven’t played Heart Gold in years anyway, time to run around and see what I need to do again. Grind up William and Kumano a few levels to 20 would probably be a good start.

 

First let’s see who Kurt is. Because everyone knows that if you have a letter box you are somewhat important.

 

Oh, he creates Pokéballs. I may have use for him.

 

And now for a call from Falkner, who basically blathers on about bird Pokémon but offers no actual advise.

 

I spy another suspicious person.

 

I am brilliant at finding things.

 

So, he confesses to being a ex-thief, and promotes thievery. And gives us TM46 Thief. Anyway, let’s steal Kurt’s Apricorn.

 

They’re the salad people, right?

 

Unethical farming? Who would’ve thought it.

 

Go on Kurt, they have knives or saws or something. They also out number you. I must also assume as this old man is going to enact vigilante judgement on these unethical salad people, that there is no police force. Anyway, thankfully that moves the plot along.

 

So, before going to the well let’s carry on being a tourist. Next stop, a Charcoal Kiln.

 

Turns out the charcoal people are convinced that some spirit or something is angry, because the Slowpokes have gone poof. So, let’s see if Kurt is alright.

 

He has only went a got himself paralyzed. Though the Salad guard was probably very new. He ran when someone shouted at him.

 

I expect compensation. Such as free Pokéballs. Anyway, since this is a new area, it means a new catch.

 

We get a Slowpoke. Turns out they haven’t disappeared. You just need to climb down a well.

 

We now have a Slowpoke, who we shall call Tristan. I seem to be collecting Water-types a bit.

 

We now prepare to fight the first in a series of salad people.

 

It’s the coward.

 

I’m going to shout at it.

 

Shouting worked.

 

Time to shock the bat.

 

Remember, do be careful when handling live electricity.

 

Battle of the reptiles. Friedrich is superior though.

 

How about a lucrative chain of salad bars? Was animal mutilation really your first thought?

 

Healing items are always nice.

 

Yes, that I do. And sure, I’ll go ahead and defeat you.

 

Toxic sludge versus normal crab.

 

Crab wins, thankfully. Toxic sludge had both mud-slap and minimize, which could’ve gotten annoying.

 

Round 2, dog versus crab.

 

Crab wins, and will have to bow out, as she is down 4 accuracy levels because of bloody Sand Attack.

 

But everything is fine, because Friedrich is here.

 

You have got to hand it to them, they found an organic product, which grows quickly and apparently tastes delicious. They do have a somewhat good business sense. The only downsides are the extremely high prices and the animal mutilation.

 

And with this find the question is, Bro or King?

 

Well, they do say that bad publicity is still good publicity. I still think that Team Rocket would make for a good Salad Bar name. I wonder if they have the name trademarked.

 

Cactus versus Panda.

 

Shouting is always the answer.

 

And in round 2, Rabbit versus Panda, shouting was still the answer. Though it Rabbit did get a double crit kick.

 

Like I have been saying, salad bar. Quit, and set up a salad bar called Team Rocket.

 

An aspiring business person wanting to set up a salad bar with your name.

 

So E.Coli.

 

Or I could do it anyway. Shouting Pandas are very powerful weapons.

 

Voltorbs are fast.

 

Koffings are not.

 

Bats are apparently slower than pandas as well.

 

Shouty panda saves the day again, because cacti are slow.

 

I am now contractually obliged to prove you wrong.

 

Yeah, but shouty panda. Also, I cannot think of a pun involving a salad item and the name Proton. I need it.

 

Nice of you to show up Kurt. When all the work is already done.

 

I know I did.

 

I get a lone Pokéball. A quick one.

 

It’s my fruit, not yours. Anyway, let’s fork over the Apricorn we stole from his garden.

 

And here is Tristan. Neutral nature which is fine, I guess. Probably won’t use him unless absolutely necessary.

 

And after a quick heal, we shall end. Probably will do some off-screen training to get everyone’s levels roughly equal before we fight the gym, as well as think up more salad jokes.

 

[Azure Wolf]

Last time we took on Team Rocket, and tried to convince them that starting up a chain of salad bars could be a good idea. But Executive E.Coli didn't want to listen to a child, so we beat him up. And now we move onto the next chapter.

 

[spoiler=Chapter 20 - An Azalea Grave]

Time for part 6 in our journey through Johto. Was doing a bit of training, but then found out that Kumano won’t learn any Flying-type moves through levelling, and only having Astonish and Fury Attack as damaging moves is annoying. But first looking through the documents with the hack, you can get a Hoenn starter in Azalea Town. So, let dump William.

 

First hurdle, a quiz.

 

I believe so.

 

Hurray.

 

Nope.

 

It’s 200.

 

Final question time.

 

It does.

 

Hurray. Torchic would help in both this gym and against Whitney, but Treecko would be preferred. Though if I go for Treecko I miss out on Turtwig when I reach Goldenrod. Let’s leave it to a coin. Heads for Treecko, tails for Torchic.

 

It’s tails. Torchic it is.

 

Here we have Stephen, named as such as Christmas is coming up and Boxing Day is also St Stephen’s Day. Time to level him a bit, so he is on par with the level 18-21 Bugsy has.

 

With everyone, bar Kumano, at level 22 or higher we can begin going through Azalea Town’s gym.

 

Some are cool, others less so.

 

Male Combee falls under not cool.

 

Kumano does annoy me with her low damaging moves.

 

Pinecos are good, only because Forretress is cool.

 

Oh yeah, Self Destruct is a thing.

 

Kricketune is an eh. Crabhammer is a good move.

 

Cool, most of them remain flammable though.

 

And with a Paras up first I think I can easily prove my point.

 

Bug/Grass burns very easily.

 

So does Bug/Ninja.

 

Ledian was somewhat irritating, confusing Stephen but did end up paralyzing itself of Static.

 

All you need to win is a sheep and a chicken.

 

My first intention was to beat the small fodder first, but that is the end goal.

 

First off these are part Electric, so Friedrich is going to leave. And second I can’t shout this battle without risking collateral.

 

Bloody hell. Air Cutter had to crit didn’t it. Also, Moonlight is getting annoying. Anyway, the had a Dustox as well, which did bugger all. Anyway, time to heal.

 

On trip to the Pokecenter later, and I forget to heal. Thankfully, this is only a Gym Trainer.

 

Yeah, but I don’t use Bug-types.

 

Cool, good for you. I just want to be finished with this gym. It has already killed two of my Pokémon. One I only got today.

 

I am going to convert all my annoyance into shouting.

 

U-turn doesn’t save you Heracross.

 

Your Pinsir also fell. And Shouty panda will have to tag out to be on the safe side.

 

Bugsy likes his U-turn.

 

Shame it isn’t good enough. Now all he has left are Bug/Flying.

 

A two-for-one paralysis. Static gets Butterfree, and Thunder Wave gets Yanma.

 

Now for the final boss.

 

Bloody Swords Dance.

 

Revenge is sweet.

 

Anyway, we get the Hive Badge and U-turn, and find out our mother is spending our money on crap. Regardless, time to bury Mary and then stop. I need to train up more things.

 

Our mum got us berries. Ones I don’t have any use for.

 

Anyway, that is me done. I lost three Pokémon during that gym and I already am dreading Whitney. I hate her Miltank. I wonder if there are any Rock or Steel-types between now and then.

 

Entries into the Ever Expanding Graveyard:

Kumanon, the Swablu

 

Stephen, the Combusken

 

Mary, the Flaffly.

 

[LordCowCowCowCowCowCowCowCow]

Holy cow that was savage, and it's not even like you're underleveled, this game is no joke.

[Azure Wolf]

Holy cow that was savage, and it's not even like you're underleveled, this game is no joke.

My main issue surfaces. I get cocky, and then everything starts tumbling down.

 

Anyway time for chapter 21, this time with whatever song I had on loop the entire time I was doing the thing.

 

[spoiler=Chapter 21 - A Forest of Distractions.]

We are now back after losing 3 team members to Bugsy’s gym. And after some training, we now have had 3 evolutions.

 

William evolved into a Loudred.

 

Friedrich evolved into a Feraligatr.

 

And Ella evolved into a Kingler. So, with that it is time to head towards Goldenrod.

 

Why is this passer-by talking to me?

 

Yes. And I ruined one of their business ventures. If they start opening salad bars, you can thank me.

 

It is true. I have also beat your thieving arse before as well.

 

Deadly serious, you should remember it.

 

Time for a rival fight.

 

Heavy training pays off. Two rounds of shouting wins.

 

Now for Shouty Panda. One Faint Attack and it goes down.

 

Honestly, the only reason I have 9 levels on him is because I fear Whitney’s Miltank. And the damn Bayleaf survived an Ice Fang.

 

Never use Mean Look on a Pokémon 8 levels higher which may have a STAB super-effective move.

 

Like yourself. You only dealt damage because your Murkrow was faster than William.

 

Which is why I was proposing a rebranding of the organisation to them.

 

And with Passrby leaving, we can carry on through Ilex Forest.

 

And our catch is a Murkrow.

 

And it died. I also forgot to buy more Pokeballs, so I had 1 left when it died. Not great forward planning.

 

And why would that be?

 

Okay, losing something important to your business would be reason enough.

 

Why are you shifting your work onto me?

 

Now can I have payment for doing your work?

 

Those aren’t very creative names.

 

Oh, thank god for that. I need it. Time to teach it to Ella, which does give her more coverage with a Grass-type move.

 

A nice little shrine for the protector of the forrest.

 

This would’ve been useful, if I still had Leo. But no, I probably won’t get Leafeon in this playthrough. Also, I technically can’t complete this hack as the end goal is catch Arceus, which requires all other 492 Pokémon to be caught. But I’ll settle for aiming to beat Red.

 

I spy with my little eye, someone who isn’t here normally. I may regret this.

 

Right before this, she got Ivysaur to use Vine Whip.

 

I saw absolutely nothing. Nothing.

 

I now have a knot of grass for seeing absolutely nothing.

 

Yes, because who is going to believe the 10-year-old who says they say a woman telling an Ivysaur to whip them in the middle of a forest.

 

This forest is filled with strange women. First a masochist, now this.

 

Then it must be a case of same face syndrome, which affects 90% of the region’s population. Donate to the New Bark Foundation now to help bring more awareness to this affliction.

 

Yes, because that means free healing. And both William and Alice got badly poisoned by a Carnavine.

 

Freidrich is trying to steal my spotlight.

 

Friedrich, that was a dick move.

 

 

The good news is we were basically out. The bad news is, more people. I need antidotes.

 

Can I just get to the damn PokéCenter now?

 

I am not going back to Azalea Town just for a Spiritomb.

 

Screw it. I’m heading back. New route means a new Pokémon and I am not fighting this double battle when two of my Pokémon are poisoned.

 

Since I am back in Azalea Town, and have stocked up on 30+3 Pokéballs, let’s try to catch Spiritomb. As a Ghost/Dark can be useful.

 

Oh Jesus, that was close. If that crit did a bit more damage, that would’ve been annoying.

 

We now have a Spiritomb. I’ll need to level him, but first let’s call him Philip.

 

A neutral nature is fine, I guess. It was of it though to only try and use Shadow Sneak. Anyway, back though Ilex Forest.

 

Yeah, but do you have to bug me about it.

 

I’ll still win.

 

Yeah, I have 8 levels on them minimum.

 

That wasn’t hard. Time to see what our catch is.

 

I honestly don’t give a damn if this ends up dying.

 

Hurray for Tristan. This Bonsly will be known as Gerald.

 

Please don’t lead to a battle. I just want to get to Goldenrod.

 

And I am annoyed. How many interruptions exist between Azalea Town and Goldenrod City.

 

I can answer that question. No. Anyway, let’s dump some stuff in here.

 

And after dodging each trainer and dumping Terry and El in the Day-Care, we arrive in Goldenrod City. Next time, I’ll go through the trainers I dodged to get Philip up a few levels as well as get Turtwig from the quiz guy in the PokéCenter. Then figure out what else there is to do in Goldenrod before having to fight Whitney and her bloody Miltank.

 

 

[Azure Wolf]

Meant to get this up a bit early, when I am not ready to sleep, but Christmas stuff happened.

 

[spoiler=Chapter 22 - Journey Down the Golden Road]

Last time we arrived in Goldenrod City. This time we are going to run around and level up Philip on skipped trainers before going to fight Whitney. Probably, depends how long everything else takes.

 

First thing, though is to get a Turtwig.

 

He does not.

 

No, it cannot.

 

Once again, no.

 

And finally, yes.

 

And here we have David, named as such as it is the first name I saw looking at a bookcase. +Sp.Def/-Defense is kinda eh. Anyway, time to level up stuff.

 

And I am confident in my ability to win stuff.

 

Philip vs an otter.

 

Sleep is a powerful thing.

 

Having more people to rematch is always good.

 

Yes, but you aren’t in class anymore.

 

He switched from Mankey to this. Which now will die to Dream Eater.

 

Bingo.

 

How to win, put things to sleep. Anyway, he has a Mankey left which probably can’t do damage.

 

It used Focus Energy.

 

Sure, I need to get training done.

 

First up a Hoppip.

 

It tried to use Poison Powder right after Stun Spore.

 

Now for an Ivysaur.

 

Dream Eater + Shadow Sneak means win.

 

And finally, it was a Skiploom. Which going by how both it and the Hoppip used only powder moves they only had Normal-type damaging moves. And with that all the skipped trainers are beaten.

 

Who is this suspicious character standing outside the radio tower?

 

That isn’t very nice.

 

Time to win a radio card.

The answers were Yes, Yes, No, Yes, and No.

 

Oh, look who it is. My nightmare. Yes, you would think that if it weren’t for the small little things called apricorns. It is “rn” not “t”. And then she runs off. Time to head north or Goldenrod.

 

New route means a new potential partner and more trainer fodder.

 

Right now, I am actively avoiding that place.

 

Normal ones.

 

Anyway, double battle time.

 

Yeah, pulling David out at the start was a good idea.

 

Then prepare to be disappointed.

 

Damn poison.

 

Like I said, prepare to be disappointed. Anyway, time to challenge his girlfriend.

 

Is that a response to the loss right in front of you, or does it happen a lot?

 

Start to fear the tortoise.

 

Now you can be weak together.

 

I use the internet and personal experience.

 

Damn Diglett and Dig making the match last 2 turns longer.

 

Thankfully this could only Tail Whip apparently.

 

This also couldn’t do anything.

 

And because of that battle, David evolved.

 

Well, don’t do it in my direction. Thankfully, this route is almost done.

 

Crab beats skunk.

 

Crab also beats weird fire creature thing.

 

Cool, danger is also active during the day.

 

Don’t shout at police dogs. It’ll probably only make matters worse.

 

I shouldn’t have pushed my luck. Fire Fang had to crit.

 

Oh well, Hammer Arm is there for revenge purposes.

 

And our catch is a Nidoran.

 

I would’ve preferred something else, but this’ll do for now. Time to head back to Goldenrod.

 

We are now back in Goldenrod. Still have a bit to do on Route 35 such as Bug Catcher, but that is us. Just need to do off-screen training to bring Philip up to level 28~ and then we can go fight Whitney. Probably won't have anything tomorrow as I'm going to be out basically all day for birthday related stuff, but Sunday there will be stuff.

 

Entries into the Ever Expanding Graveyard:

David, the Grotle.