The notable problem with RBY2k10's version is that they arbitrarily use impossible Pokemon in-game (all level-up and TM / HM moves are usable, but not tradebacks). For a true RBY LC metagame (i.e., playable in-cart and not limited to starters + Viridian City region friends), tradebacks are a necessity. This changes things quite a bit, though. For instance, Nidoran-M, which is LC UU in RBY2k10's version, would now have access to Lovely Kiss or Amnesia.
The main reason I bring this up is WreckDra's thread here. RBY2k10's version is not playable on the carts, so it wouldn't qualify for a new challenge option. That's why I'm proposing we craft our own using tradebacks.
SonicBoom and Dragon Rage are banned for obvious reasons. Wrap has also been banned due to its increase in power at Level 5 and the ease with which Dratini can single-handedly sweep teams with the attack.
Note that Clefairy, Pikachu, and Jigglypuff cannot be bred in GSC as they gained prevos. This means they'll miss out on most level-up moves (Quick Attack Pikachu) and all breeding moves (Sing Pikachu). It also means super-cutey Clefairy is unfortunately banned, as the lowest level you can obtain it in RBY or GSC is 6 ;-;
Finally, Speed tiers for reference:
19: Diglett, Voltorb
18: Abra, Meowth, Pikachu, Poliwag, Ponyta, Staryu
17: Doduo, Gastly, Magikarp
16: Charmander, Mankey, Rattata, Spearow, Tentacool, Vulpix
15: Eevee, Ekans, Goldeen, Growlithe, Horsea, Kabuto, Pidgey, Psyduck, Zubat
14: Bulbasaur, Caterpie, Dratini, Krabby, Magnemite, Nidoran-M, Seel, Venonat, Weedle
13: Bellsprout, Cubone, Drowzee, Exeggcute, Koffing, Machop, Nidoran-F, Omanyte, Sandshrew, Shellder, Squirtle
12: Grimer, Oddish, Paras, Rhyhorn
11: Geodude, Jigglypuff, Slowpoke
Anyone who wants to mess around with this meta, hit me up on PS for some battles.
The main reason I bring this up is WreckDra's thread here. RBY2k10's version is not playable on the carts, so it wouldn't qualify for a new challenge option. That's why I'm proposing we craft our own using tradebacks.
SonicBoom and Dragon Rage are banned for obvious reasons. Wrap has also been banned due to its increase in power at Level 5 and the ease with which Dratini can single-handedly sweep teams with the attack.
Note that Clefairy, Pikachu, and Jigglypuff cannot be bred in GSC as they gained prevos. This means they'll miss out on most level-up moves (Quick Attack Pikachu) and all breeding moves (Sing Pikachu). It also means super-cutey Clefairy is unfortunately banned, as the lowest level you can obtain it in RBY or GSC is 6 ;-;
Finally, Speed tiers for reference:
19: Diglett, Voltorb
18: Abra, Meowth, Pikachu, Poliwag, Ponyta, Staryu
17: Doduo, Gastly, Magikarp
16: Charmander, Mankey, Rattata, Spearow, Tentacool, Vulpix
15: Eevee, Ekans, Goldeen, Growlithe, Horsea, Kabuto, Pidgey, Psyduck, Zubat
14: Bulbasaur, Caterpie, Dratini, Krabby, Magnemite, Nidoran-M, Seel, Venonat, Weedle
13: Bellsprout, Cubone, Drowzee, Exeggcute, Koffing, Machop, Nidoran-F, Omanyte, Sandshrew, Shellder, Squirtle
12: Grimer, Oddish, Paras, Rhyhorn
11: Geodude, Jigglypuff, Slowpoke
Anyone who wants to mess around with this meta, hit me up on PS for some battles.
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