Joey Challenge

**Ris_Grestar** · 22nd February 2013, 6:37 AM

Hey guys, recently I started the Joey Challenge on Crystal version, and I was wondering who else here has done it. How was it for you? Or if you haven't tried it yet, have you heard about it? lol I got a bit caught up in the idea when I first heard about it, and I've been having fun so far.

**paperchainchomp** · 23rd February 2013, 6:45 PM

is it just going through the game with rattata?

**Ris_Grestar** · 24th February 2013, 4:09 AM

Oh, yeah, um...Lemme post the rules as I know them:

1. Your name must be Joey.
2. You must have a Rattata throughout the whole game. No other Pokémon can be used (except for use of HMs).
3. You are not allowed to evolve Rattata.
4. You may teach Rattata any applicable TMs.
5. You cannot use cheats of any kind.
6. You may attempt this challenge on any Pokémon version/game.
7. You may only have your Rattata with you while challenging the Elite Four.

**call911rightnow** · 24th February 2013, 8:04 AM

No, actually I haven't. It sounds much harder than a Nuzlocke challenge, so I suppose I will try it. Wonder if Crystal will be harder to play in Challenge mode than Gold...

**ToeyJoey** · 24th February 2013, 3:48 PM

Why can't you evolve your Rattata? Joey did.

**Ris_Grestar** · 25th February 2013, 4:09 AM

Originally Posted by call911rightnow

No, actually I haven't. It sounds much harder than a Nuzlocke challenge, so I suppose I will try it. Wonder if Crystal will be harder to play in Challenge mode than Gold...

lol I don't know. First time for me, too, so I can't compare. But I am playing on Crystal.

Originally Posted by ToeyJoey

Why can't you evolve your Rattata? Joey did.

Did he? Huh. I wasn't aware of that.

Though I didn't make the rules, so I can't say for sure why they are as they are. But I think it's a cool concept, sticking with the scrappy little rat until the end. :P

**Kutie Pie** · 25th February 2013, 4:32 AM

I've heard of this challenge, but I don't have any interest in it. Even though the fact my Silver version can't save anymore shouldn't hinder it for me (because I can't ever bring myself to start over a save file), I just don't think I'll do a very good job at it xD. It sounds fun, because challenges are fun, but it doesn't sound like something I would do personally. And I had an over-powered Pikachu on Yellow when I first played it.

**Ris_Grestar** · 25th February 2013, 6:52 AM

So I looked it up, and yeah, Joey did evolve his Rattata...

So I'll go one step beyond and not evolve my little Rattata. Besides, I've grown to love him <3 lol

Originally Posted by Kutie Pie

I've heard of this challenge, but I don't have any interest in it. Even though the fact my Silver version can't save anymore shouldn't hinder it for me (because I can't ever bring myself to start over a save file), I just don't think I'll do a very good job at it xD. It sounds fun, because challenges are fun, but it doesn't sound like something I would do personally. And I had an over-powered Pikachu on Yellow when I first played it.

I know, right? I've erased a few of my games, but it's so hard XD But I'm a sentimental person. lol It helps that I'm playing with an emulator.

So I take it you mainly used Pikachu, right? :P

**Shymain** · 27th February 2013, 3:05 AM

Well, this is interesting. I have honestly never heard of the 'Joey Challenge' before. I have got to try this.

Can you only have 1 rattata?

What will happen once you reach Red (if you do?)

**Dragontail** · 28th February 2013, 5:00 AM

I have actually never heard of this challenge. I might have a go at it sometime, though.

**Ris_Grestar** · 28th February 2013, 8:31 AM

Originally Posted by Shymain

Well, this is interesting. I have honestly never heard of the 'Joey Challenge' before. I have got to try this.
Can you only have 1 rattata?

What will happen once you reach Red (if you do?)

Yep, just one Rattata. Once/if you reach Red...best of luck!

Originally Posted by Dragontail

I have actually never heard of this challenge. I might have a go at it sometime, though.

haha Yeah, go for it! It's been fun.

I like to think I'm doing fairly well myself, though maybe I'm taking longer to complete the challenge than I should lol

Spoiler:- Click for links to images that summarize my uploaded progress!:

**Ris_Grestar** · 4th March 2013, 8:53 PM

Rattata
Lv. 25
Mud-slap
Tail Whip
Quick Attack
Hyper Fang
Rattata, up to this point, has still done pretty well overall. After all, we've beaten Whitney and gotten the Plainbadge! But...we did run into a bit of a problem...

It isn't good to only have Normal-type moves.

Spoiler:- Normal-Type Troubles:

But yes, as I said, I've beaten Whitney!

Spoiler:- Leader Whitney was defeated!:

**Ris_Grestar** · 7th March 2013, 11:04 AM

Rattata
Lv. 34
Mud-slap
Super Fang
Quick Attack
Hyper Fang

I had some issues fighting Morty due to his Gengar having Hypnosis and Dream Eater, and Haunter proved difficult with Spite (he repeatedly drained the PP of Mud Slap, the only move my Rattata knows to counter Ghost-type Pokemon).

Spoiler:- Leader Morty was defeated!:

**Ris_Grestar** · 9th March 2013, 9:04 AM

Rattata
Lv. 40
Mud-slap
Super Fang
Quick Attack
Hyper Fang

Well, I didn't have many major issues with Chuck. I didn't defeat him the first time I fought him, but he was much easier than Morty (and that rather surprised me, given that Chuck is the Fighting-type gym leader.)

Spoiler:- Leader Chuck was defeated!:

**Zoruagible** · 10th March 2013, 12:30 AM

This looks tough. I can get through a game with just my starter but using only Rattata seens impossible.

**Ris_Grestar** · 15th March 2013, 1:46 AM

lol Yeah, it certainly has its moments...The Ghost-type gym took a while. :P

Rattata
Lv. 49
Mud-slap
Super Fang
Quick Attack
Hyper Fang

I haven't taught Rattata any new moves yet. So far, the ones he has are pretty good--Quick Attack for weak enemies, Hyper Fang for strong enemies, Mud-slap for specific types (e.g. Ghost), and Super Fang for those with high defense (e.g. Rock and Steel).

I defeated Pryce and obtained the Glacierbadge from Mahogany Town! But yes...I did skip a certain young lady.

Spoiler:- Leader Pryce was defeated!:

**Ris_Grestar** · 18th March 2013, 2:28 AM

Rattata
Lv. 50
Mud-slap
Super Fang
Quick Attack
Hyper Fang

Jasmine was definitely the most difficult gym leader so far. I had trouble with Morty, yes, and I didn't defeat Chuck the first time I fought him, but Jasmine...It took many attempts. I even tried her before going to fight Pryce, and that didn't work out at all.

But now, the Mineralbadge is mine!

Spoiler:- Leader Jasmine was defeated!:

**Shiny Espeon0429** · 20th March 2013, 6:48 PM

I did it a while ago.

From my emulator:

http://oi50.tinypic.com/20f9bhe.jpg

**Raiin** · 20th March 2013, 7:49 PM

Originally Posted by Shiny Espeon0429

I did it a while ago.

From my emulator:

http://oi50.tinypic.com/20f9bhe.jpg

That's an awesome Rattata! lol Anyway I my try this on my silver sometime, I've been wanting an excuse to play it again

**Ris_Grestar** · 21st March 2013, 2:10 AM

Originally Posted by Shiny Espeon0429

I did it a while ago.

From my emulator:

http://oi50.tinypic.com/20f9bhe.jpg

lol And it's pretty fun, isn't it?

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