Ugh...February is the WORST.MONTH.EVER. Well, let's see if Lolcat can SLAY HIS ENEMIES!
DetroitLolcat's Platinum Nuzlocke Challenge
Part 4: Ripping Roark!
After burying the third useless Bidoof, Lolcat walks down Route 203, for once traveling by day instead of by night. A small paved path led up to a natural staircase, and Lolcat and PengWIN looked for Trainers to battle on the way. The first enemy was none other than a Youngster named Dallas (which is funny, as I live close to Dallas) with a Shinx. Lolcat orders PengWIN to execute Operation Intricate Kill, the most complex strategy known to Pokemon: Spamming Pound. After three iterations of that unbelievably difficult strategy, the Shinx fell and Piplup gained a level. However, Lolcat was forced to backtrack to Jubilife Pokemon Center to restore Piplup's health. Lolcat returns to the Youngster, this time merely passing him, ascending a larger staircase and dodging a second Youngster, and walking up to Oreburgh Gate. Lolcat dodged those Trainer battles for a reason, as there was one thing waiting in Oreburgh Gate: Another Pokemon. And it's not a Bidoof. In fact, only three Pokemon can be found in the dimly lit cave:
Zubat, 50%
Psyduck, 35%
Geodude, 15%
Lolcat says a quick prayer to the Hax God Jirachi asking for a Zubat, or at least a Geodude, as Zubat can beat Gardenia and Geodude covers PengWIN's Electric weakness. After searching the cave for barely a minute, the team's second member steps forth:
Psyduck. DAMMIT!!! Completely redundant type coverage with PengWIN. Lolcat bucks up and counts the blessing that he at least gets a pokemon here, naming the Psyduck Quacka. Thank God the first Gym isn't Electric. Lolcat returns to Jubilife for some serious grinding. Quacka is Modest, by the way. The terrible SpA IV balances it out though. Couldn't be a Zubat, huh? All I wanted was a Zubat, or anything besides the stupid Duck. At least it gets EXP medium-fast. Well, I'm not going to bore you with the grinding details, it's just Lolcat running around the greater Jubilife area while training a Psyduck to level 10. He DID solo a trainer with a Level 7 Kricketot and a Level 6 Zubat, and he was only level 5 at the time. Good omen? Grinding wasn't that bad, either. After level 9 it got Water Gun, a 60 Power move with STAB, so Lolcat decided that it could grind on the way to Oreburgh.
Lolcat returns to the dimly lit Oreburgh Gate, this time in order to cross through. For a mining town such as Oreburgh, it seems fitting for the city to be guarded by a cave. Lolcat feels the transition from the sunny field of Route 203 to the dank, moist Gate. He speaks to the nearby Hiker, probably for a battle. Lolcat says the first word,
"It seems you're a Hiker. That means you're asking for a battle, correct?"
"No, son", explains the Hiker, "I'm just observing. I see you're pretty new to this, and what's this...a Poketch? Brand new. You must be a new Trainer. Ehh, we were all new at one point. So, what brings you here? Vying for your first Gym Badge, or are you just on vacation?"
"I'm going to the Gym for my first badge."
"Hmm...you're challenging ol' Roark, aren't you. He's not much older than you, actually. Probably shouldn't be a Gym Leader either, but he's the son of the Leader in Canalave. With Roark leading the Gym, it's no wonder why the Oreburgh Ironers are the worst Pokemon team in the NPL. You an Ironers fan?"
"Can't say that I am", responded Lolcat. "I do like the Snowpoint Phantoms though."
"Ehh, they're pretty good this season. Well, I'm taking up your time. Here, you'll need this later in your journey. Give it to an HM Slave."
The Hiker hands Lolcat a Hidden Machine for the move Rock Smash. Rock Smash is less useless this Gen, as it's base power is now a monumental 40. So it only takes 40 power to smash boulders? Why can't I just use Pound on them? Either way, Lolcat trudges though the Gate until he meets a Trainer with a Starly. Two Water Guns dispatch it. Same with the Shinx. After that massacre, Lolcat runs to the gate's exit, staring at the light at the end of the tunnel, only stopped by one final Trainer. The Trainer's Bidoof took four hits to slay, but it couldn't defeat Quacka. The sun shone on Oreburgh City as Lolcat steps out of the cave. Lolcat walks into the outskirts of Oreburgh, seeing a Youngster as a town guide.
"Hello, Trainer, I'm a town guide, here to make your experience in Oreburgh both exciting and informative. So, Trainer, what brings you to town?"
Lolcat responds, "I'm here to challenge Oreburgh Gym."
"Wait, you don't have any Gym Badges? Well then we should check out the Gym as soon as possible! Come on, I'll guide you there!"
The two boys walk down a residential area of Oreburgh, seeing that the Gym was located right in the middle of a residential area, so all the nearby Trainers could train there.
"And here we have Oreburgh Gym, home of our town's Leader Roark! Oh, wait, someone's there. Let's see." Lolcat walks up to the person in front of the Gym, realizing that it's Fool. Fool sees Lolcat and engages in conversation.
"Hey Lolcat! You finally got here? You're so slow, always lagging behind me..."
Lolcat responds, "Can it, Fool. You'll never be Gary Motherfuckin Oak, so stop trying. Now what do you want?"
The dejected Fool responds, "This Gym's insanely hard. You should see it. I wonder if he could beat my dad..." Lolcat remembers that Fool's father is a famous battler, though recently he moved to Northeast Sinnoh to challenge the Battle Frontier. "The Leader's over in the coal mine, and he's late to accept challenges! Go find him, Lolcat, and I'll let you get the first match."
Lolcat has been waiting for this opportunity to prove himself as a threat to the Pokemon League, so he relishes the opportunity to cream Roark. Lolcat exits the residential area and enters the Pokemon Center. After healing his tattered team, the newly refreshed Water types charge to the south side of Oreburgh to find the city's leader. Lolcat passes through all the mining equipment, seeing all of the work done to mine coal en masse. Lolcat reads the sign saying, "ENTERING OREBURGH MINE. WILD POKEMON AT WORK. DO NOT DISTURB." Lolcat sees this as his second true opportunity to add to his team. Hopefully the wild pokemon don't show up until the second floor, as the pokmeon are stronger there. After analyzing the situation, Lolcat steps down the wobbly stairs to the bottom of Oreburgh Mine, home of Roark and Lolcat's third teammate. The possibilities of Pokemon include,
Geodude, 65%
Zubat, 25%
Onix, 10%
Unfortunately, none of them are the pick of the litter, as Lolcat cannot evolve a Geodude or Onix, and Zubat gets no good moves until a medium level. Well, I guess the best pokemon is Zubat here, as it provides insurance against Gardenia. However, the hax gods had Geodude in mind. Geodude isn't bad, but Gardenia's looking unbeatable now. Hopefully a Zubat will turn up eventually, or maybe I'll have to go for Rotom. Enough speculation, the Geodude's name will be Stoner. With every new Pokemon comes grinding, so Geodude received three levels of Exp before Lolcat returned to the Mine. Stoner's Base 80 attack helped here, as did that Rock Smash HM from earlier...And Geodude's not all bad. Rock Polish at level 8? Yes, please. Grinding was no hassle, actually. Naive nature, so it gets some Speed in exchange for useless special stat The IVs were okay, there was a 31 or 26 in Special Defense, a 25 in HP, and a 21 is Speed, but the others were bad. Though it was an estimate. Back to the Mine. Lolcat battles a Miner and slays the trademark Geodude with PengWIN. The other Worker had a Geodude and a Machop, but Quacka slew them both. In the back of the mine was the real prize, finding Roark. Roark gives a quick demonstration on how to use Rock Smash then asks Lolcat to challenge him. That beeotch is askin' for it now! After escaping the mine Lolcat returns to the Pokemon Center, then the newly unlocked Gym. The statue in front of the Gym said that Fool had already won here. What an asshole, he said Lolcat could have the first match!
Lolcat trudges though the center of the Gym, seeing the first Gym Trainer. Hmm...it seems you have to win two test battles to see if you're worthy of Roark. Both Lolcat and his first opponent call upon Geodudes to spar. His Geodude was tougher, but Lolcat's knew Rock Smash. Needless to say, gg First Trainer. Stoner picks up Rock Smash, too. The second Trainer became property of PengWIN. Lolcat retreats to the Pokemon Center to heal and debrief his team for the upcoming duel. Lolcat speaks to his three huddled pokemon:
"Okay, we know Roark has Rock-types. Because of that, each of you has a move to hit them super-effectively. Since it's SET mode, switching is going to hurt. I'm going to lead off with Quacka as he can one-shot the Geodude and Onix, when try to get in Stoner for Cranidos. If something goes wrong, PengWIN's serving as backup. He is the strongest, so he should be able to take a Headbutt of two. Ready? BREAK!"
With the battle plans in hand, Lolcat returns to the final battle of Oreburgh Gym.
Roark speaks, "SO, Lolcat! You've met me in the Mine, so I need no introduction. LET US DUEL!"
Boss Battle: Roark!
Lolcat throws a lone Poke Ball with Quacka inside, PengWIN and Stoner watching from the bench. Roark counters with Geodude, expecting to live a hit. Locat got the drop on the Pokemon, shouting for Quacka to use Water Gun on the mutant rock. Onix was the next foe. Onix is surprisingly fast, but Lolcat commanded for Quacka to stay in the fight, to the benched Pokemon's dismays. The rock snake fires off a Screech, but it was no match for the one-shot justice of Quacks the Psyduck. However, Roark shakes off the defeat of his two Pokemon and sends out Cranidos, the Head Butt pokemon. Since Cranidos can hit like a truck, outspeeds Quacka, and probably OHKOs it with -2 Defense, Lolcat commands Quacka to drop to the bench, congratulating the duck on its performance. Stoner enters the field, taking a Headbutt to the face. Geodude resists, so it was nothing. Cranidos Leers and Geodude Smashes, lowering Defense. Cranidos uses Pursuit, doing 48% of Geodude's remaining health. In theory, Geodude should survive it. Rock Smash sends Cranidos to critical condition, and Lolcat seizes the opportunity. Predicting a Potion, Lolcat commands Geodude to use Rock Polish. With blistering speed and great prediction, Geodude sets up unharmed. Lolcat commands the rock to smash one last time, critting (probably an unnecessary crit), sending the baby dinosaur to the hospital. Good game, Mr. Roark.
Lolcat steps outside the Gym after receiving his prize, and returns to the base aka the Pokemon Center, concluding the story.
End of Part 4
TEAM:
Active:
PengWIN (Piplup)
Impish, Level 14
-Pound
-Bubble
-Water Sport
-Growl
Quacka (Psyduck)
Modest, Level 12
-Scratch
-Water Gun
-Water Sport
-Tail Whip
Stoner (Geodude)
Naive, Level 11
-Tackle
-Rock Throw
-Rock Smash
-Rock Polish
BOXED:
None
DEAD:
Derp (Bidoof) x3
Various Natures, Various levels
-Who
-The
-Hell
-Cares?
Well, thanks for reading. I doubt another update's coming this week as I'm going camping this weekend, but you never know. If there's not a lot of homework over the weekend I might have time Sunday. Gardenia's going to be a bitch... (Just under 2000 words, second longest update!)
DetroitLolcat's Platinum Nuzlocke Challenge
Part 4: Ripping Roark!
After burying the third useless Bidoof, Lolcat walks down Route 203, for once traveling by day instead of by night. A small paved path led up to a natural staircase, and Lolcat and PengWIN looked for Trainers to battle on the way. The first enemy was none other than a Youngster named Dallas (which is funny, as I live close to Dallas) with a Shinx. Lolcat orders PengWIN to execute Operation Intricate Kill, the most complex strategy known to Pokemon: Spamming Pound. After three iterations of that unbelievably difficult strategy, the Shinx fell and Piplup gained a level. However, Lolcat was forced to backtrack to Jubilife Pokemon Center to restore Piplup's health. Lolcat returns to the Youngster, this time merely passing him, ascending a larger staircase and dodging a second Youngster, and walking up to Oreburgh Gate. Lolcat dodged those Trainer battles for a reason, as there was one thing waiting in Oreburgh Gate: Another Pokemon. And it's not a Bidoof. In fact, only three Pokemon can be found in the dimly lit cave:
Zubat, 50%
Psyduck, 35%
Geodude, 15%
Lolcat says a quick prayer to the Hax God Jirachi asking for a Zubat, or at least a Geodude, as Zubat can beat Gardenia and Geodude covers PengWIN's Electric weakness. After searching the cave for barely a minute, the team's second member steps forth:
Psyduck. DAMMIT!!! Completely redundant type coverage with PengWIN. Lolcat bucks up and counts the blessing that he at least gets a pokemon here, naming the Psyduck Quacka. Thank God the first Gym isn't Electric. Lolcat returns to Jubilife for some serious grinding. Quacka is Modest, by the way. The terrible SpA IV balances it out though. Couldn't be a Zubat, huh? All I wanted was a Zubat, or anything besides the stupid Duck. At least it gets EXP medium-fast. Well, I'm not going to bore you with the grinding details, it's just Lolcat running around the greater Jubilife area while training a Psyduck to level 10. He DID solo a trainer with a Level 7 Kricketot and a Level 6 Zubat, and he was only level 5 at the time. Good omen? Grinding wasn't that bad, either. After level 9 it got Water Gun, a 60 Power move with STAB, so Lolcat decided that it could grind on the way to Oreburgh.
Lolcat returns to the dimly lit Oreburgh Gate, this time in order to cross through. For a mining town such as Oreburgh, it seems fitting for the city to be guarded by a cave. Lolcat feels the transition from the sunny field of Route 203 to the dank, moist Gate. He speaks to the nearby Hiker, probably for a battle. Lolcat says the first word,
"It seems you're a Hiker. That means you're asking for a battle, correct?"
"No, son", explains the Hiker, "I'm just observing. I see you're pretty new to this, and what's this...a Poketch? Brand new. You must be a new Trainer. Ehh, we were all new at one point. So, what brings you here? Vying for your first Gym Badge, or are you just on vacation?"
"I'm going to the Gym for my first badge."
"Hmm...you're challenging ol' Roark, aren't you. He's not much older than you, actually. Probably shouldn't be a Gym Leader either, but he's the son of the Leader in Canalave. With Roark leading the Gym, it's no wonder why the Oreburgh Ironers are the worst Pokemon team in the NPL. You an Ironers fan?"
"Can't say that I am", responded Lolcat. "I do like the Snowpoint Phantoms though."
"Ehh, they're pretty good this season. Well, I'm taking up your time. Here, you'll need this later in your journey. Give it to an HM Slave."
The Hiker hands Lolcat a Hidden Machine for the move Rock Smash. Rock Smash is less useless this Gen, as it's base power is now a monumental 40. So it only takes 40 power to smash boulders? Why can't I just use Pound on them? Either way, Lolcat trudges though the Gate until he meets a Trainer with a Starly. Two Water Guns dispatch it. Same with the Shinx. After that massacre, Lolcat runs to the gate's exit, staring at the light at the end of the tunnel, only stopped by one final Trainer. The Trainer's Bidoof took four hits to slay, but it couldn't defeat Quacka. The sun shone on Oreburgh City as Lolcat steps out of the cave. Lolcat walks into the outskirts of Oreburgh, seeing a Youngster as a town guide.
"Hello, Trainer, I'm a town guide, here to make your experience in Oreburgh both exciting and informative. So, Trainer, what brings you to town?"
Lolcat responds, "I'm here to challenge Oreburgh Gym."
"Wait, you don't have any Gym Badges? Well then we should check out the Gym as soon as possible! Come on, I'll guide you there!"
The two boys walk down a residential area of Oreburgh, seeing that the Gym was located right in the middle of a residential area, so all the nearby Trainers could train there.
"And here we have Oreburgh Gym, home of our town's Leader Roark! Oh, wait, someone's there. Let's see." Lolcat walks up to the person in front of the Gym, realizing that it's Fool. Fool sees Lolcat and engages in conversation.
"Hey Lolcat! You finally got here? You're so slow, always lagging behind me..."
Lolcat responds, "Can it, Fool. You'll never be Gary Motherfuckin Oak, so stop trying. Now what do you want?"
The dejected Fool responds, "This Gym's insanely hard. You should see it. I wonder if he could beat my dad..." Lolcat remembers that Fool's father is a famous battler, though recently he moved to Northeast Sinnoh to challenge the Battle Frontier. "The Leader's over in the coal mine, and he's late to accept challenges! Go find him, Lolcat, and I'll let you get the first match."
Lolcat has been waiting for this opportunity to prove himself as a threat to the Pokemon League, so he relishes the opportunity to cream Roark. Lolcat exits the residential area and enters the Pokemon Center. After healing his tattered team, the newly refreshed Water types charge to the south side of Oreburgh to find the city's leader. Lolcat passes through all the mining equipment, seeing all of the work done to mine coal en masse. Lolcat reads the sign saying, "ENTERING OREBURGH MINE. WILD POKEMON AT WORK. DO NOT DISTURB." Lolcat sees this as his second true opportunity to add to his team. Hopefully the wild pokemon don't show up until the second floor, as the pokmeon are stronger there. After analyzing the situation, Lolcat steps down the wobbly stairs to the bottom of Oreburgh Mine, home of Roark and Lolcat's third teammate. The possibilities of Pokemon include,
Geodude, 65%
Zubat, 25%
Onix, 10%
Unfortunately, none of them are the pick of the litter, as Lolcat cannot evolve a Geodude or Onix, and Zubat gets no good moves until a medium level. Well, I guess the best pokemon is Zubat here, as it provides insurance against Gardenia. However, the hax gods had Geodude in mind. Geodude isn't bad, but Gardenia's looking unbeatable now. Hopefully a Zubat will turn up eventually, or maybe I'll have to go for Rotom. Enough speculation, the Geodude's name will be Stoner. With every new Pokemon comes grinding, so Geodude received three levels of Exp before Lolcat returned to the Mine. Stoner's Base 80 attack helped here, as did that Rock Smash HM from earlier...And Geodude's not all bad. Rock Polish at level 8? Yes, please. Grinding was no hassle, actually. Naive nature, so it gets some Speed in exchange for useless special stat The IVs were okay, there was a 31 or 26 in Special Defense, a 25 in HP, and a 21 is Speed, but the others were bad. Though it was an estimate. Back to the Mine. Lolcat battles a Miner and slays the trademark Geodude with PengWIN. The other Worker had a Geodude and a Machop, but Quacka slew them both. In the back of the mine was the real prize, finding Roark. Roark gives a quick demonstration on how to use Rock Smash then asks Lolcat to challenge him. That beeotch is askin' for it now! After escaping the mine Lolcat returns to the Pokemon Center, then the newly unlocked Gym. The statue in front of the Gym said that Fool had already won here. What an asshole, he said Lolcat could have the first match!
Lolcat trudges though the center of the Gym, seeing the first Gym Trainer. Hmm...it seems you have to win two test battles to see if you're worthy of Roark. Both Lolcat and his first opponent call upon Geodudes to spar. His Geodude was tougher, but Lolcat's knew Rock Smash. Needless to say, gg First Trainer. Stoner picks up Rock Smash, too. The second Trainer became property of PengWIN. Lolcat retreats to the Pokemon Center to heal and debrief his team for the upcoming duel. Lolcat speaks to his three huddled pokemon:
"Okay, we know Roark has Rock-types. Because of that, each of you has a move to hit them super-effectively. Since it's SET mode, switching is going to hurt. I'm going to lead off with Quacka as he can one-shot the Geodude and Onix, when try to get in Stoner for Cranidos. If something goes wrong, PengWIN's serving as backup. He is the strongest, so he should be able to take a Headbutt of two. Ready? BREAK!"
With the battle plans in hand, Lolcat returns to the final battle of Oreburgh Gym.
Roark speaks, "SO, Lolcat! You've met me in the Mine, so I need no introduction. LET US DUEL!"
Boss Battle: Roark!
Lolcat throws a lone Poke Ball with Quacka inside, PengWIN and Stoner watching from the bench. Roark counters with Geodude, expecting to live a hit. Locat got the drop on the Pokemon, shouting for Quacka to use Water Gun on the mutant rock. Onix was the next foe. Onix is surprisingly fast, but Lolcat commanded for Quacka to stay in the fight, to the benched Pokemon's dismays. The rock snake fires off a Screech, but it was no match for the one-shot justice of Quacks the Psyduck. However, Roark shakes off the defeat of his two Pokemon and sends out Cranidos, the Head Butt pokemon. Since Cranidos can hit like a truck, outspeeds Quacka, and probably OHKOs it with -2 Defense, Lolcat commands Quacka to drop to the bench, congratulating the duck on its performance. Stoner enters the field, taking a Headbutt to the face. Geodude resists, so it was nothing. Cranidos Leers and Geodude Smashes, lowering Defense. Cranidos uses Pursuit, doing 48% of Geodude's remaining health. In theory, Geodude should survive it. Rock Smash sends Cranidos to critical condition, and Lolcat seizes the opportunity. Predicting a Potion, Lolcat commands Geodude to use Rock Polish. With blistering speed and great prediction, Geodude sets up unharmed. Lolcat commands the rock to smash one last time, critting (probably an unnecessary crit), sending the baby dinosaur to the hospital. Good game, Mr. Roark.
Lolcat steps outside the Gym after receiving his prize, and returns to the base aka the Pokemon Center, concluding the story.
End of Part 4
TEAM:
Active:
PengWIN (Piplup)
Impish, Level 14
-Pound
-Bubble
-Water Sport
-Growl
Quacka (Psyduck)
Modest, Level 12
-Scratch
-Water Gun
-Water Sport
-Tail Whip
Stoner (Geodude)
Naive, Level 11
-Tackle
-Rock Throw
-Rock Smash
-Rock Polish
BOXED:
None
DEAD:
Derp (Bidoof) x3
Various Natures, Various levels
-Who
-The
-Hell
-Cares?
Well, thanks for reading. I doubt another update's coming this week as I'm going camping this weekend, but you never know. If there's not a lot of homework over the weekend I might have time Sunday. Gardenia's going to be a bitch... (Just under 2000 words, second longest update!)
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