Prog Rocker's on request only one Pokémon challenge.

[charlycicero]

Can't do SwSh because I don't have Switch, which is why neither it nor LGPE are on my list of games, specially since I would need either a second Switch that I could hack or getting a better computer that can run Yuzu once the games are compatible.

On the case of the Kanto/Johto/Hoenn/Unova/Alola games, could you be more specific (as in, normal or remake/update/second pair?).

That being said... how about...

Jynx in FireRed or LeafGreen
Smeargle in SoulSilver or HeartGold
Salamence in Ruby or Sapphire
Zebstrika in Black or White
Pyroar or Florges in X or Y

 

[prog rocker]

Adding to the queue.

 

[prog rocker]

Cascade Badge get! Hopefully things will pick up level wise soon.

Level 75
Sharp Beak
Return, Sand-Attack, Fly, Thief
HP 245/Atk 179/Def 170/Sp. Atk 162/Sp. Def 162/Spd 195

 

[prog rocker]

Erika got beaten. I think I need to discover a way to do this at a reasonable rhythm while juggling other games. Also, Pidgeot finally got his final move... that might be only useful against Brock and Blue's Rhydon. Oh well...

Level 76
Sharp Beak
Return, Steel Wing, Fly, Thief
HP 249/Atk 182/Def 173/Sp. Atk 165/Sp. Def 165/Spd 198

I guess this will be everything for today.

 

[prog rocker]

I decided I'll finish everything today. Janine's out, by the way.

Level 80
Sharp Beak
Return, Steel Wing, Fly, Thief
HP 264/Atk 194/Def 185/Sp. Atk 176/Sp. Def 176/Spd 211

 

[prog rocker]

Brock was easier than I thought. Teaching Pidgeot Steel Wing was a good call. No change of stats, though.

 

[prog rocker]

Just defeated Blaine. I keep forgetting how... somber Blue is when you meet him at Cinnabar Island, although what he says is true(I feel weird that I agree with the character I hate the most). Also, how come a random girl that you meet in a department store has a better team than your rival?

Level 83
Sharp Beak
Return, Steel Wing, Fly, Thief
HP 279/Atk 206/Def 197/Sp. Atk 187/Sp. Def 187/Spd 224

 

[prog rocker]

And now all the Kanto badges are mine.

Level 85
Sharp Beak
Return, Steel Wing, Fly, Thief
HP 282/Atk 209/Def 199/Sp. Atk 190/Sp. Def 190/Spd 226

Red's next...

 

[prog rocker]

I finally did it.

Level 86
Sharp Beak
Return, Steel Wing, Fly, Thief
HP 286/Atk 212/Def 202/Sp. Atk 192/Sp. Def 192/Spd 230

I actually found myself enjoying a Pidgeot, a Pokémon that I originally looked with disdain thanks to the HM mechanic, but now that I have used one from start to finish I can say it was better than I expected. However, I found two problems: the lack of move variety (granted, this is Gen II so it was a given) and how long it took me to get two other moves, since you can get only Thief at the Rocket Hideout and Steel Wing is available until the Rock Tunnel. I'll have to check later if those issues have been fixed.

Thanks @Giant Octopodes for suggesting this one, and I wonder what else you could suggest. Let's see what is next on the list...

Sapphire Emerald with Camerupt

Okay, I'm not tired yet, so I'll start immediately

 

[prog rocker]

Okay, just posting the initial stats for Numel here.

HP: 21
Attack: 12
Defense: 9
Special Attack: 9
Special Defense: 10
Speed: 8

 

[prog rocker]

And now for the actual post-Roxanne update.

Level 16
Quick Claw
Oblivious
Impish Nature
Growl, Tackle, Ember
HP 47/Atk 29/Def 19/Sp. Atk 22/Sp. Def 21/Spd 17

According to Datadex, Numel will learn its first Ground move (Magnitude) at level 19, so there's a chance that it either learns it before reaching Brawly. Also, seeing how it learns Rock Tomb, I wonder if I should teach it to him. Thoughts?

 

[prog rocker]

...I hate May's Torkoal. Brawly was also a headache.

Level 20
Quick Claw
Oblivious
Impish Nature
Magnitude, Tackle, Ember, Rock Tomb
HP 57/Atk 35/Def 24/Sp. Atk 27/Sp. Def 25/Spd 21

...At least Wattson will be easier...

 

[Nicolas721]

Magnitude's randomness will make this part of the challenge either a blessing or a curse...

 

[prog rocker]

Magnitude's randomness will make this part of the challenge either a blessing or a curse...

So far, blessing since I have been lucky and only gotten 5-8. On the other hand, I feel that Numel is leveling up slower than most mons, and May is going to be a nightmare if this is true. Time to buy more X Attacks, then.

 

[prog rocker]

Finally defeated Wattson. Also, I forgot that May's Torkoal is replaced by a Slugma by the time you fight her on Route 110. Numel is close to evolving, too.

Level 32
Quick Claw
Oblivious
Impish Nature
Magnitude, Tackle, Ember, Rock Tomb
HP 87/Atk 53/Def 35/Sp. Atk 43/Sp. Def 38/Spd 34

 

[prog rocker]

Just defeated Flannery. Numel evolved while I was on the second Trick House challenge, and learned Rock Slide, which for some reason has better power and accuracy than Rock Tomb. It also learned Earthquake soon after, which was a nice surprise. Also, did you know that Numel learns Flamethrower naturally, but Camerupt can't? Which means I'm poor now since I had to buy TM35 from the Game Corner. It also felt good showing Maxie who's the actual Camerupt master.

Level 44
Charcoal
Magma Armor
Impish Nature
Earthquake, Tackle, Flamethrower, Rock Slide
HP 128/Atk 110/Def 79/Sp. Atk 93/Sp. Def 78/Spd 52

Now I need suggestions on what to do with Tackle.

 

[Daren]

Also, did you know that Numel learns Flamethrower naturally, but Camerupt can't?

I remember starters began doing that sort of thing a lot in gen 3 (Treecko learns Giga Drain comedically early from ORAS onward), but I had no idea Numel pulled that trick with Flamethrower.

Now I need suggestions on what to do with Tackle.

Keep it for knocking out Wallace's Milotic as a power move.
Honestly looking at Camerupt's learn pool I'm not seeing much your other moves won't cover when you consider Camerupt's level advantage.

 

[prog rocker]

Keep it for knocking out Wallace's Milotic as a power move.
Honestly looking at Camerupt's learn pool I'm not seeing much your other moves won't cover when you consider Camerupt's level advantage.

Maybe Return?

 

[Daren]

Return is the the best I can think of, too. I figure Camerupt's Friendship will be maxed for most of the run.

 

[prog rocker]

Just defeated Norman. It wasn't as bad as with previous playthroughs, even with the fragile defenses that Camerupt has (at least compared to the other stats), I was also surprised that Slaking of all things outspeeds it.

Level 47
Charcoal
Magma Armor
Impish Nature
Earthquake, Return, Flamethrower, Rock Slide
HP 137/Atk 118/Def 85/Sp. Atk 99/Sp. Def 84/Spd 57