Recent Happenings Thread (check first post: new rule!)

[Ciccone]

I went through the gates right before arriving at Victory Road. My badges were checked there, although the process itself was long and tedious. I finally arrived at the foot of Victory Road, and I went inside. I battled a wild Deino as soon as I got there and I captured it for my collection. I battled some Durant and Woobat as I moved along, until I spotted a trainer. I won that match easily, but I started finding more trainers. I went back outside through one of the caves, and I had to slide down the cliff in order to access another cave. I kept repeating the pattern until I met some more trainers. I managed to find a doctor-class trainer at one point, and I had him heal my injured Pokemon. I went back outside to capture a wild Heatmor, then I headed inside again. I collected items and battled the last trainers, then I arrived at the Pokemon League. I healed my Pokemon there and saved the game.

[youririshskin]

Got the seventh badge quite easily. Actually, I didn't have to use anyone other than my Empoleon. My team's all at least Lv43 and Empoleon OHKO'd all of the leader's Pokes with Metal Claw. I'm in Dragonspiral Tower farming Goletts, but I really want one that just hatched to train it as much as possible. Golurk will fit in perfectly with my dual-type team, I'll just switch out Krookodile for Golurk and I'll have covered as many types as I can. Feeling really good about my team (see my signature). This gen is really growing on me. I feel like there are a lot of theme-teams I can try out that I didn't really want to before because of the ease of trading with wi-fi and whatnot.

[Ciccone]

I bought some stuff at the Pokemon Center at the Pokemon League, but my Pokemon weren't quite powerful enough to challenge the Elite Four, so I left. I flew over to Opelucid City and I battled at the local Battle House. I headed to Route 9 after that and then I went to Route 10 to grind against the wild Audino there. Unfortunately, that training didn't seem to pay off much, so I just flew over to Nimbasa City to challenge the Small Court and Big Stadium. After I defeated the athletes there, I healed my Pokemon and I went to the Battle Subway station. I took the brown subway train to Anville Town, and I talked to the people there. I returned to Nimbasa City, and I flew back to Opelucid City after battling the trainer at the Ferris wheel. I trained my Pokemon some more at Victory Road for about 45 minutes straight, then I returned to the Pokemon League to prepare for the Elite Four challenge.

[youririshskin]

Got all eight badges and went through the check points. I finished grinding my team up to at least 50 in Victory Road, but I think I'm going to wait to go through it and challenge the Elite Four. I want to get a Golett and level it up to finish my team up before I challenge them.

[Ciccone]

I entered the Pokemon League courtyard, and I headed into Marshal's room first. I challenged him to a battle, and I used my Unfezant against his Throh. I defeated it with a couple of Aerial Ace attacks, but Unfezant got hurt in the process. I switched to my Gothitelle when Marshal sent out his Conkeldurr. I defeated it with a critical hit Psychic attack, then I used my Lilligant against Sawk. I defeated it and I defeated Marshal's Mienshao with Unfezant's Fly attack. I defeated Marshal and I moved out to the courtyard after that. I decided to challenge Caitlin next, so I went into her chamber. I used my Zoroark against her Reuniclus, and I defeated it with Foul Play. I had to battle against Musharna after that, but my Lilligant defeated it without much trouble. I used my Zoroark against Gothitelle, and then my Zebstrika against her Sigilyph. I won the battle and I saved the game in the courtyard.

[youririshskin]

It's late and I have to work in 8 hours, but I finally got a Ditto over the random wi-fi trades! It cost me a Mesprit, but whatever, I don't use legendaries. Now I can breed anything I want, basically! I finally got the low level Golett I've been wanting... I dunno what it is, but I like to raise Pokemon from low levels, preferably under level 20. I guess I EV train a bit, but that's not even the whole reason. Whatever, I'm going to raise it to a Golurk and challenge the Elite Four finally. Maybe Wednesday or Thursday.

[Ciccone]

I went into Grimsley's room next, and I battled against him. I used my Emboar against his Liepard and I won that match with Arm Hammer. I switched to Lilligant when Grimsley sent out his Krookodile, and I beat it with Petal Dance. I switched to Unfezant when Grimsley sent out his Scrafty and I won that battle with Aerial Ace. All that was left was Bisharp, but Emboar took care of it with Heat Crash. I headed out again and I went to Shauntal's room. I defeated her Cofagrigus with Zoroark, then I used my Lilligant against her Golurk. Petal Dance defeated it, and I used Zebstrika against her Jellicent. Thunderbolt was enough to beat it, then I used my Seismitoad against her Chandelure. I won that match with Surf, and I headed back to the courtyard. I healed my Pokemon with Full Restores, and I headed down after talking to the statue. I arrived in Alder's room and I saved before talking to him.

[amittal12]

In my Black nothing much has happened as I was very busy.I played just little two weeks ago.I battled the few trainers in Black City again for some Experience.I defeated all the trainers on Route 14 and arrived in Undella Town.I saved after healing my team.The next place on my mind to visit is the Abundant Shrine.

Team:

Fiery Pig Lv.55 Male Timid (Heat Crash/Hammer Arm/Wild Charge/Earthquake) Ability:Blaze Held Item:Expert Belt

Dream Lv.55 Female Jolly (Psychic/Shadow Ball/Charge Beam/Yawn) Ability:Synchronize Held Item:Quick Claw

Cacti Lv.56 Female Brave (Petal Dance/Poison Jab/Aerial Ace/Sucker Punch) Ability:Water Absorb Held Item:Miracle Seed

Sea Turtle Lv.57 Male Quiet (Aqua Tail/Rock Slide/Earthquake/Crunch) Ability:Sturdy Held Item:Rocky Helmet

Garbage Lv.56 Female Naughty (Gunk Shot/Body Slam/Payback/Smack Down) Ability:Stench Held Item:Black Sludge

Armor Ant Lv.56 Female Relaxed (X-Scissor/Iron Head/Rock Slide/Crunch) Ability:Hustle Held Item:SilverPowder

[Ciccone]

I saw N talking to Alder after the latter's defeat. I walked up to him and he summoned his castle out of the ground around the Pokemon League building. After the cut-scene, N went inside the castle and Cheren arrived. He and Alder stayed behind and I went inside the castle to stop N's plans. I encountered six of the Team Plasma sages when I arrived inside N's Castle, and they wanted to stop me from proceeding. Luckily, the Unova Gym Leaders arrived to stop them and I was allowed to find N's throne room. I eventually encountered a Shadow Triad member and I entered some of the rooms inside the castle. I found Team Plasma grunts inside them and I picked up some items. I returned to the hall and I climbed some stairs. I found more rooms and I was teleported to Pokemon League's Pokemon Center by one of the Team Plasma grunts. I healed my Pokemon and saved after shopping.

[gamer_legend]

Right. I was progressing through Chargestone Cave with Tirtouga at the head of my party to help it gain experience and also search for a Joltik with compoundeyes which after a while I did manage to capture one with a mild nature but the glory moment was in the basement where I managed to capture a very special shiny Tynamo with a serious nature and decided to add it to my team. At the moment I've just left mistralton city and raising my tirtouga so it can evolve into Carracosta and abuse the hell out of shell smash. I've also re-arranged my boxes by name so to make it easier to organise my options.

Currently my team consists of: Emboar, Zoroark, Carracosta & Tynamo. I'm about to enter the Celestial Tower to continue my little champions training.

[amittal12]

Today I did a few things in Black.I went to Abundant Shrine and defeated the few trainers there and got some items including TM Flamethrower.I also battled the three trainers in Black City again for experiene.I then visited Undella Town.It was very bland because the season of the game is winter.I got Prism Scale and TM Dive there and had a battle with the first of the Riches.I then headed to Undella Bay and defeated all the trainers there.I didn't bother to explore Abyssal Ruins because I find it a boring place with no wild Pokemon and even the items found there are not worth it.So,after healing I saved the game.

Team:

Fiery Pig Lv.57 Male Timid (Heat Crash/Hammer Arm/Wild Charge/Earthquake) Ability:Blaze Held Item:Expert Belt

Dream Lv.57 Female Jolly (Psychic/Shadow Ball/Charge Beam/Yawn) Ability:Synchronize Held Item:Quick Claw

Cacti Lv.58 Female Brave (Petal Dance/Poison Jab/Aerial Ace/Sucker Punch) Ability:Water Absorb Held Item:Miracle Seed

Sea Turtle Lv.57 Male Quiet (Aqua Tail/Rock Slide/Earthquake/Crunch) Ability:Sturdy Held Item:Rocky Helmet

Garbage Lv.57 Female Naughty (Gunk Shot/Body Slam/Payback/Smack Down) Ability:Stench Held Item:Black Sludge

Armor Ant Lv.58 Female Relaxed (X-Scissor/Iron Head/Rock Slide/Crunch) Ability:Hustle Held Item:SilverPowder

[Ciccone]

I returned to N's Castle after taking care of some stuff at the Pokemon Center. I found a room that had computers and scientists, but I didn't need to stay there long. I eventually found N's throne room and after talking to Ghetsis, I entered it. N was there and he summoned his Reshiram. The Dark Stone that I had with me activated and Zekrom materialized out of it. I had to challenge it and capture it to fight N. I accidentally defeated it once, but I captured it in an Ultra Ball the second time I tried. I then faced off against N. I used Zekrom to battle his Reshiram; I had it use Dragon Claw many times until Reshiram fainted. N sent out his Klinklang after that, and I used Darmanitan's Superpower to defeat it, but it was only Zoroark using Illusion. I switched to Zebstrika and I beat N's Carracosta with that. I then used Darmanitan again when N used his real Klinklang. I beat it with Fire Punch.

[DW_Bystander]

Was grinding in chargestone cave when I realised that my Swoobat isn't going to do well in the long run, so I'm now heading back to Driftveil, dodging as many trainers as I can. Hoping to get another pokemon to replace her.
Problem is I don't have any other flying pokemon. So I have to go catch one, or stumble upon something better. Still need someone to use Fly with...
Current Team:

Solidus - Simisear - Lv31
Revolver - Dewott - Lv34
Volgin - Zebstrika - Lv32
Tatyana - Liepard - Lv30
Otacon - Herdier - Lv30
Psycho Bat - Swoobat - Lv26

[gamer_legend]

Was grinding in chargestone cave when I realised that my Swoobat isn't going to do well in the long run, so I'm now heading back to Driftveil, dodging as many trainers as I can. Hoping to get another pokemon to replace her.
Problem is I don't have any other flying pokemon. So I have to go catch one, or stumble upon something better. Still need someone to use Fly with...
Current Team:

Solidus - Simisear - Lv31
Revolver - Dewott - Lv34
Volgin - Zebstrika - Lv32
Tatyana - Liepard - Lv30
Otacon - Herdier - Lv30
Psycho Bat - Swoobat - Lv26

Yeah I had the same problem...ended up catching Trapinch and evolving it. Turns out I didn't need a flying type I just needed a pokemon that could learn the HM.

[Ciccone]

I defeated N's Archeops with Zebstrika and his Vanilluxe with Darmanitan, but then Ghetsis appeared on the scene and he confirmed that he was only using N to further his goals to rule over Unova. I had to battle him as well and I used my Zekrom against his Cofagrigus. I switched to Zoroark instead since Zekrom wasn't doing too well, and I beat Cofagrigus with Night Daze. I switched to Darmanitan when Ghetsis sent out his Hydreigon, and I beat it with Superpower. I used my Zoroark against Bouffalant and beat it with Focus Blast, then my Samurott against Ghetsis's Seismitoad. I won that battle with a few Surf attacks, but then I had to switch over to Darmanitan again in order to battle Eelektross. That match was close, but I managed to beat it after swapping out to Zekrom. I used my Darmanitan again to beat Bisharp, and then Ghetsis was finally defeated and N left the castle. The credits rolled.

[Arlo]

Ahh... just finished EV training my Leavanny.

I got into Opelucid City a few days ago, but I haven't gotten around to doing Iris' gym yet - first I got distracted with catching a Rufflet and a Bouffalant, then I trained the Rufflet a bit, then I started training other stuff, then I decided I needed to catch and train a new Excadrill (my first one was just from the Drilbur I happened on early in the game and was only so-so and had some unknown assortment of EVs) and while I was at that, I decided to catch and train a new Leavanny (same deal as the Drilbur/Excadrill - I caught a Sewaddle early on and it was so-so and had some random combination of EVs). So... Caught an Adamant Drilbur with good stats and EV trained it the way I wanted it, then started searching for a good Swadloon in Lostlorn Forest. And I searched and searched and searched and searched. I caught so many of them that after a while, I didn't even have to run their stats through an IV calculator - I could tell what they were like just by looking at them. And they were all somewhere between mostly garbage and entirely garbage. However - in a brilliant stroke of luck - I did encounter and catch a shiny Swadloon. Terrible stats though. I did finally catch a female Adamant, so I decided to put an Everstone on it and breed it. It didn't have much for stats, but it at least had the nature I wanted. Curiously though, after about a dozen eggs (mostly Adamant, but still terrible), I finally got one with good stats, except that it (she) was Jolly. That's perfectly fine though, so I finally had one to train. Since she needed a full 252 of attack, I just took her out as a level 1 Sewaddle and started fighting the Patrats and Lillipups on Route 1. She had to switch out from the first three or four of them, but by the time she hit level 3, she was holding her own and by about level 8, she was outspeeding everything (even with the Macho Brace) and one-shotting them to boot. Picked up a little bit of Special Defense from the Frillish on Route 17 (since she's Bug/Grass, she's going to be facing everything from Psychics to Grounds, so I wanted even defenses) and some HP from the Audinos on Route 1 and rounded it out with lots of speed from the Basculin on Route 1 (exactly enough to bring her to 264 at level 100). She evolved into Swadloon on schedule at level 20, then evolved into Leavanny at 21 (I have no idea why people complain about friendship evolutions - I never have any problem with them).

Now I need to get back to working on stuff for Iris' gym. Though my Emboar could use some work too....

[JohtoTyphlosion]

Got my Carracosta up to level 70, my Excadrill up to Level 56 and my Dragonite up to level 57. Owned the elite 4 for around the 55th time. That's all i did.. and will be doing for the next week or so..
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Team(s):
Main: (so far)
Haxorus: Lv. 100
Dragon Claw
Dragon Dance
Rock Slide
Payback

Chandelure: Lv. 100
Flamethrower
Shadow Ball
Energy Ball
Double Team

Scizor: Lv. 100
Swagger
Double Team
Brick Break
X-Scizzor

Excadrill: Lv. 56 (still training)
Drill Run
Arial Ace
Horn Drill
Earthquake

Starmie: Lv. 71
Surf
Thunder
Ice Beam
Psychic

[Ciccone]

I arrived in my house after I defeated Ghetsis at the Pokemon League. I stepped downstairs and I saw my mother there with Looker who was disguised as my mother. He revealed that he was going after the other Team Plasma Sages and he asked for my help. I obtained the Super Rod key item after agreeing to help him in his search, and I left the house. I met Cheren and Bianca outside and Cedric Juniper arrived to upgrade our Pokedexes. Once my Pokedex had been upgraded to the National Pokedex, I flew to Castelia City and I visited the Game Freak building. I battled against the guy there, but his Pokemon were so powerful that I had no choice but to use Max Revives on a few of my Pokemon just to continue the battle. I flew to Nimbasa City after healing my Pokemon and I proceeded to battle the trainers at the Small Court and Big Stadium to level up my weak team of Pokemon.

[amittal12]

I did few things today.I went to and defeated all the trainers on Route 13 and got many items including TM Psychic.I returned the Grams to Wingull and got TM U-Turn.I arrived in Lacunosa Town and healed my team.Then I went to Giant Chasm and got many items there including TM Ice Beam and TM Psyshock.After some time,I found the lake at the centre and the whole forest area froze giving me access to Kyurem's Chamber.I caught Kyurem after a few Ultra Balls.It has Calm Nature.I returned to Lacunosa Town and saved the game.

Team:

Fiery Pig Lv.58 Male Timid (Heat Crash/Hammer Arm/Wild Charge/Earthquake) Ability:Blaze Held Item:Expert Belt

Dream Lv.58 Female Jolly (Psychic/Shadow Ball/Charge Beam/Yawn) Ability:Synchronize Held Item:Quick Claw

Cacti Lv.58 Female Brave (Petal Dance/Poison Jab/Aerial Ace/Sucker Punch) Ability:Water Absorb Held Item:Miracle Seed

Sea Turtle Lv.59 Male Quiet (Aqua Tail/Rock Slide/Earthquake/Crunch) Ability:Sturdy Held Item:Rocky Helmet

Garbage Lv.58 Female Naughty (Gunk Shot/Body Slam/Payback/Smack Down) Ability:Stench Held Item:Black Sludge

Armor Ant Lv.59 Female Relaxed (X-Scissor/Iron Head/Rock Slide/Crunch) Ability:Hustle Held Item:SilverPowder

[Ciccone]

I left the Small Court and Big Stadium after training there for a bit. My Pokemon were all injured from the battles, so I took them to the Nimbasa City Pokemon Center to heal them. I bought some items there as well before I set out to Route 16. I captured a Pineco that appeared due to an outbreak in the area. I then arrived at Marvelous Bridge and I bought a Magikarp from the salesman there. I went to deposit it in the PC before returning to the bridge, and I met the Shadow Triad there. They told me more about Ghetsis and then they gave me the Sinnoh Dragon Orbs before departing. I captured a wild Swanna that appeared in a shadow on the bridge and I picked up some of those wing items as well. I arrived at Route 15 after that, and I battled some trainers there. I captured a wild Kangaskhan and a wild Marowak in the tall grass, and I visited the Poke Transfer building. I saved inside.