2004-2006 R/S Monotype Challenge

[Crazy]

I am making this because I am no longer having any trouble breezing through the game. So it's time to make it interesting.Note:This is not my idea.Credit goes to Razor Leaf in RBY.Same as GSC Rules.Post your progress.You haven beaten the challenge when you defeat the Elite 4.Remember one type and one type ONLY.

Basic Rules:
-If your starter is not of your type.You are forbidden to use it.(Except to catch your 1st type.)

-1 Set of TM's

-Trades are allowed as long as they are of that type.

-Update when anything of importance happens.Such as beating a Gym Leader.

-HM Slaves are allowed.

-Duel types are allowed as long as one of those types is your type.

That's all you really need to know.

Name:Zack
Type:Bug(This will be difficult.)

Let the Challenge begin!

[Orion]

Well. Since I lost everything, I had to restart my Ruby some times recently. So, while I get the one-shot Pokémon so I can transfer to LG, then start my Ruby and make it my main Game, and then getting everything from LG and restarting and... you know the drill. I saw this topic and though: Wynaut? Ehhh... I mean: Why not? I've always been interested on trying a Monotype, but the slow-mo nature of the old games made me stay away. But now I'll give it a shot.

I choose Water. I know it's one of the easiest, if not the easiest Monotype, but it's just to get used to it. I've started it, and I like it so far. So, here's my first log:

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Water Challenge

Log #1: Littleroot Town - Rustboro City.

Obviously, I started with Mudkip as I got to know my new hometown. I saved Birch with the help of Mudkip and then went on to battle May. Her Treecko proved to be decent, but my Mudkip stood out at the end.

As I got the Pokédex and five Poké Balls, I started the long path of a Trainer. I used my trusty Mudkip to catch a Zigzagoon, whose destiny was to become an HM Slave. Then, I got on my roll of a Water Trainer and went to Route 103, where I patiently looked for a Wingull. As I found one, I caught it. I trained Wingull some Levels before taking on the Trainers on Route 102. I took them all with my two partners as they grew some levels.

After a short stroll, I got into Petalburg City, where I met my dad in the city's GYM. There, I met Wally and helped him on catching his first Pokémon: Ralts. I then went back with dad, and I found to my dismay that I was too weak to take him on now. So, I followed suit and kept on going.

I went through Route 104 and I defeated two Trainers in my way. I then got immersed into Petalburg Woods. I defeated a Bug Catcher and then met a curious guy that looked for Shroomish. Then, a shady character appeared and stalked the poor man. The man begged for my help and I battled that shady guy, who turned out to be a Team Magma member. His Poochyena was easy prey for my Lv.9 Wingull. The man thanked me with a Great Ball and ran to Rustboro, as the goon said he was after something there. I crossed the last straw of Petalburg Woods, beating a Trainer in the proccess.

I went through the other half of Route 104, defeating some Trainers and getting stronger. I then arrived to Rustboro City at last. I trained heavily before taking on Roxanne. For that, I went into Route 116 and defeated all Trainers there. I checked Rusturf Tunnel, but it was a dead end. I got back to Rustboro and defeated the two Trainers in the GYM. I refrained to confront Roxanne, so I went into Route 116 and trained my first partner: Mudkip. He was already strong, but I trained him enough to make him evolve. As my Mudkip became a Marshtomp, I was ready to take on Roxanne.

Roxanne proved to be an easy challenge. Her Geodude was easily defeated by Wingull, but Nosepass was another issue. I used some Growls to make it weaker, but its Rock Tomb was really strong. As Wingull fell, I sent out Marshtomp. It took a few Water Guns and a final Mud Shot to defeat Nosepass. Roxanne was impressed, and entrusted me with my first Badge. I then got out to find the Magma member running away with something. I met the same man of Petalburg Woods, as he begged me to recover his Goods from the Magma Grunt.

I went all the way through Route 116, and I found that the Grunt was inside the Tunnel. I got inside, and took him on with Wingull, whom grew to Level 15. The Grunt escaped, but returned the Goods and released his hostage: a small Wingull. An old man came in and took the Wingull with him, introducing himself as Mr. Briney. I then made way back to Rustboro.

The man thanked me with another Great Ball, and took me inside Devon Corp. building. There, I met Mr. Stone, whom commended me to a mission. He gave me a PokéNav, and showed his trust on me. I then got out. Near the exit of Rustboro, I found May. She's struggling too, and told me she met Mr. Briney at Petalburg Woods. With that in mind, I knew my next destination, but I thought it was important to take a short rest...

Next target: Mr. Briney's. He might help me on going forward.

Time: 1:35

Badges: 1

Current Team:

Marshtomp (Lv. 16)
Wingull (Lv. 15)

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I'll keep on going. This is fun!

[Thy]

I' join using fire types. I'll edit this post later, I'm trading all my Pokemon from Sapphire to Green.

[Skye]

Hm. Looks interesting. I want to participate. I hope I can use my FR.

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Name: Senshi
ID: 31646
Type: Fire
Game: Ruby
Playing time: 0:04

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Events:

~None yet

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Current location/mission:

Route 101/Getting Jolly Torchic

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Pokemon Stats:

none

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Notes: Just trying to get my Torchic with the right nature...

[Crazy]

Sorry but you have to use R/S versions.I will let this slide for now,but from now on NO ONE use any other version other than R/S.

Progress:I had to start out with a Mudkip.Then I went through beat May and got the poke balls. I then caught female Wurmple who evolved into a Cascoon.I am now searching around for trainers to fight.Cascoon just evolved into Dustox.I also caught a Silcoon and I am now training it.Caught a Naive Nincada.Good enough.Time to train for the 1st Gym.

[Skye]

Okay. I can just use my Ruby version, then. No problem. I'll just edit my stats. BTW, do we make new posts all the time, or do we just stick with older posts?

[Crazy]

Okay. I can just use my Ruby version, then. No problem. I'll just edit my stats. BTW, do we make new posts all the time, or do we just stick with older posts?

Make a new post every time something important happens. Just try not to double post and you'll be fine.Extra Note:You may Shark a pokemon if it cannot be found early or about mid way through the game.As long as it is of your type and starts out at its lowest evolution.Must be lvl 5.

[Whisper in the Wind]

-Trades are allowed as long as they are of that type.

Does that mean you could trade across a starter?

[Crazy]

Sorry I forgot to say this Darkfire.If you have beaten the Elite
4 on FR/LG,and you have the plates.Then you can trade over to your R/S version.I didn't understand what you were asking earlier.Sorry again.Oh and yes you can trade over a starter.

[Whisper in the Wind]

So I could breed a Charmander and trade it over and make it my starter for a fire team then?

[Crazy]

Yes.Less questions please.I want to see this challenge lift off.

[PKMN Master]

Hey! I've wanted to do this since a long time ago!

I'll choose Dragon type... I'll start off with Trapinch or Swablu...

EDIT: Now that I think about it, neither Trapinch or Swablu are dragons per se, they need to evolve to be dragons... so is it ok to use them, or do I have to start with a pure Dragon type? in that case, I'll have to choose between Dratini and Bagon :p

Name: DragonE
Type: Dragon
Version: Ruby

Current status:

[Skye]

Name: Senshi
ID: 31646
Type: Fire
Game: Ruby
Playing time: 2:21

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Events:

~Got Torchic
~Torchic evolved
~Gained a Badge
~Gained a Badge
~Beat Rival
~Gained a Badge
~Caught Numel
~Caught Torkoal


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Current location/mission:

Route 113/Training

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Pokemon Team:

Combusken, M, Jolly, Lv.29
Torkoal, M, Hasty, Lv.16
Numel, M, Bold, Lv.16

HM Slave:
Zigzagoon- Rock Smash

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Notes: Training hard and fast. I'm proud with my advancements.

[Crazy]

Name:Zack
Type:Bug
Versionapphire

I evolved my Silcoon to a Beautifly.I have a Dustox and now a Nincada.I have not passed the first Gym.Even with Beautifly's Absorb.Its defense is so low to survive a rock throw.I do have a strategy though(Yay! Haven't used that on a gym leader in a long time).I will harden up with Nincada,and then sand attack the Nosepass until it misses all the time.Then switch to Beautifly and Harden up.Then attack with Absorb.Hope it works.

Pokemon:
Dustox Lvl:14
Beautifly Lvl:13
Nincada Lvl:11

Hard as crap already,I fear the Elite 4.

[have a stammer]

I will go with a Poison team.

Name: Nevets
Type: Poison
Version: Ruby

Current Status:

[Kitcage]

I'll join the challange!
and my type will be, ground!

[Skye]

Name: Senshi
ID: 31646
Type: Fire
Game: Ruby
Playing time: 4:31

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Events:

~Got Torchic
~Torchic evolved
~Gained a Badge
~Gained a Badge
~Beat Rival
~Gained a Badge
~Caught Numel
~Caught Torkoal
~Caught Slugma
~Gained a Badge


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Current location/mission:

Verdanturf Town/Training - About to move on

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Pokemon Team:

Combusken, M, Jolly, Lv.31
Torkoal, M, Hasty, Lv.21
Numel, M, Bold, Lv.31
Slugma, F, Lv.15

HM Slave:
Zigzagoon- Rock Smash

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Notes: Trying to get Pokemon Eggs from FR with the right natures. I need patience. And I have none. LOL. This is fun! I'm training Numel to evolve.

[Orion]

EDIT: Now that I think about it, neither Trapinch or Swablu are dragons per se, they need to evolve to be dragons... so is it ok to use them, or do I have to start with a pure Dragon type? in that case, I'll have to choose between Dratini and Bagon :p

As I see it, those are the same rules as the other Monotype I've seen. This means that as long as the final Evolution belongs to the Type you want to use, it's OK to use it as long as you evolve it. So, there's no problem on using Swablu/Trapinch.

[Crazy]

Name:Zack
Type:Bug
Progress:I beat the first gym and gained a level or two.I am now at Dewford.Time to get meh second badge!

Pokemon: Dustox Lvl:15
Beautifly Lvl:15
Nincada Lvl:12

Status:3 Bug Pokemon
1 Badge(s)
Hours:5:38

[Skye]

Name: Senshi
ID: 31646
Type: Fire
Game: Ruby
Playing time: 5:27

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Events:

~Got Torchic
~Torchic Evolved
~Gained a Badge
~Gained a Badge
~Beat Rival
~Gained a Badge
~Caught Numel
~Caught Torkoal
~Caught Slugma
~Gained a Badge
~Numel Evolved
~Gained a Badge


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Current location/mission:

Petalburg City/About to move on to te next challenge

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Pokemon Team:

Combusken, M, Jolly, Lv.34
Torkoal, M, Hasty, Lv.21
Camerupt, M, Bold, Lv.33
Slugma, F, Lv.15

HM Slave:
Zigzagoon- Rock Smash, Surf

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Notes: I'm "Blazing" right on through! I'm not even using a guide, I'm just using the Serebii Pokedex and playing the rest by heart! ^_^

[Crazy]

Name:Zack
Type:Bug
Progress:Got my second Gym badge.I breezed through it with Gust and Confusion.Now on to my next destination.

Pokemon: Dustox Lvl:16, Female, Naughty
Beuatifly Lvl:16, Male, Rash
Nincada Lvl:15, male, Quirky

[aragornbird]

This sounds interesting. I might participate with my Ruby version, and if I do, my type will be Normal!

[AndrAIa]

I'd like to give this a shot =3 .

( Name: ) AndrAIa
( ID: ) Er... ???
( Type: ) Ground. *has to of her fave pokemon in it (Sandslash/Mudkip) *
( Game: ) Sapphire. *will probibly bring some over from her LG and from her old Sappfire acount if thats ok*
( Playing time: ) 0:00 *is going to start when she can get ahold of her friends GBA to save some of her pokemon from her acount now*

[WaterTrainer]

Seems fun, I'll join
Type: Bug
I might trade some Pokemon from Sapphire, FR and LG to Ruby

Just traded some Bugs over from LG.

Events happened so far:
Got my Starter
Defeated May
Got the Pokedex
Helped Wally catch his Ralts
Helped the Devon Researcher
Reached Rustboro
Defeated Roxanne
Helped recover Mr Briney's Wingull
Got the Pokenav
Reached Dewford
Passed the Letter to Steven

My Team now:
Butterfree Lv 13
Beedrill Lv 13
Beautifly Lv 13
Dustox Lv 13
Surskit Lv 13
Nincada Lv 14

[Kitcage]

[size=9]Progress
Money: 15574
Pokemon Caught: 4
Time Played: 2:00
Badges: 1
Current Location: Devon Corp. recieved PokeNAV.

Pokemon:
Idohori (Nincada) Lv. 11
Deisui (Marshtomp) Lv. 17

PickupCrew 1-5 pickup/HM slaves.

[have a stammer]

How shameful

I have decided to not use a Poison only team and decided instead to go with a Rock team, the idea of a poison didn't interest me anymore but I am real excited about the rock team.

Right now breeding to get a good Shuckle and Relicanth.

[Orion]

Well, I'm lazy to post another log, and I'll just post the current stats and some tasty things.

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Water Challenge.

Rustboro City - Slateport City.

*Arrived at Dewford Town. Caught a Tentacool as soon as I got the Old Rod. Traded to LeafGreen to teach Surf, because Moves would suck until Level 19 (Which would be a BIG pain.).

*Trained all my Pokémon (Mainly Wingull) and defeated Brawly shortly after. Wingull's Wing Attack and Supersonic made it easy, even though he defeated me twice.

*Arrived in Slateport, kicked Team Magma out and passed the first Trick House. I trained a bit more and saved afterwards.

Time: 3:27

Next destination: Mauville City.

Badges: 2

Current Team:

Tentacool (Level 18 )
Wingull (Level 21)
Marshtomp (Level 20)

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Damn... it'll be long until I can get another Water Pokémon, unless I trade with LeafGreen...

[aragornbird]

Here we go! BTW, I'm playing as a female character, just for something different. ^_^

Version: Ruby
Type: Normal
Time: 0:51
Current Location: Rustburo City

EVENTS:
Caught Zigzagoon
Caught Taillow
Arrived in Rustboro

CURRENT TEAM:
Taillow (M, Lv. 12) Quick Attack, Growl, Focus Energy, Peck
Zigzagoon (F, Lv. 11) Headbutt, Growl, Tail Whip, Tackle

[WaterTrainer]

Current Status now:
Beat Brawly ( piece of cake )
Arrived in Slateport City
Passed Devon Goods to Stern and thrashed the Magmas
Defeated May again
Arrived in Mauville City
Trained like mad and Defeated Wattson
Got the Mach Bike and Pokeblock Case

Time: 16:16 (I know it's kind of long, but you know how Bug Pokemon are so hard to train)
Last Saved in Mauville

Current Party:
Butterfree Lv 25 Confusion, Sleep Powder, Poisonpowder, Whirlwind
Beedrill Lv 25 Fury Attack, Focus Energy, Twineedle, Rage
Beautifly Lv 25 Mega Drain, Gust, Stun Spore, Morning Sun
Dustox Lv 25 Psybeam, Gust, Protect, Moonlight
Masquerain Lv 25 Bubblebeam, Quick Attack, Water Sport, Sweet Scent
Shedinja Lv 25 Scratch, Leech Life, False Swipe, Swords Dance

And by the way, Orion, you're missing out on Magikarp and Goldeen. You can catch them in shallow waters, like in Petalburg and Route 117

[aragornbird]

Version: Ruby
Type: Normal
Time: 2:59
Current Location: Slateport City

EVENTS:
Caught Zigzagoon
Caught Taillow
Arrived in Rustboro
Caught Whismur
Defeated Roxanne (Very Hard)
Got PokeNav
Arrived in Dewford
Defeated Brawly (Very Easy)
Arrived in Slateport
Zigzagoon evolved!

CURRENT TEAM:
Taillow (M, Lv. 18 ) Quick Attack, Growl, Steel Wing, Wing Attack
Linoone (F, Lv. 20) Headbutt, Growl, Tail Whip, Sand-Attack
Whismur (M, Lv. 18 ) Uproar, Pound, Astonish, Howl

[Crazy]

Name:Zack
Type:Bug
Badges:2
Time:6:08

Progress:I arrived at Slateport. Delivered the package.beat Team Aqua and then defeated May.Now I am on my way to Slateport.I am ready to catch a Volbeat.

Bugs:3
Pokemon:
Dustox Lvl:19 Gust,Protect,Poison Sting,Confusion

Beautifly Lvl:!9 Absorb,Gust,Harden

Nincada Lvl:19 Scratch,Harden,Fury Swipes,Leech Life.

[WaterTrainer]

Current Status now:

Got the Soot Sack
Arrived in Fallabor Town
Defeated Team Magma and got the Meteorite
Arrived in Lavaridge Town
Creamed Flannery with Shedinja's Spite
Defeated Norman with Intimidate

Current Team:
Butterfree Lv 32 Confusion, Gust, Whirlwind, Sleep Powder
Beedrill Lv 32 Fury Attack, Rage, Focus Energy Twineedle
Beautifly Lv 32 Mega Drain, Gust, Attract, Morning Sun
Dustox Lv 31 Psybeam, Gust, Light Screen, Moonlight
Masquerain Lv 32 Bubblebeam, Ice Beam, Gust, Water Sport
Shedinja Lv 31 Confuse Ray, Scratch, Spite, Swords Dance

Time: 23:11
Saved Place: Mauville

[aragornbird]

Version: Ruby
Type: Normal
Time: 4:14
Money: 42210 P
Badges: 3
Current Location: Mauville City

EVENTS:
Whismur evolved!
Completed Trick House Challenge #1
Defeated Rival (Brendan)
Taillow evolved!
Arrived in Mauville
Received Mach Bike
Defeated Wattson

CURRENT TEAM:
Swellow (M, Lv. 25 ) Wing Attack, Quick Attack, Double Team, Steel Wing
Linoone (F, Lv. 25) Headbutt, Growl, Tail Whip, Sand-Attack
Loudred (M, Lv. 25 ) Uproar, Pound, Supersonic, Howl

[Crazy]

Why has everyone stopped posting?
Badges:2
Name:Zack

Progress:Evolved Nincada,and got Ninjask and got Shedinja(Correct spelling id incorrect).Caught a Volbeat.I am still training for the 3rd Gym.

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Why has everyone stopped posting?

I think allot of people have exams going on...

[Wolfsong]

Yeah, i htink that thats why. I'd like to start this soon as well. I'll choose dark but i do have two exams tomorrow O.x and i'll start posting some of my stuff once i breed a houndour ^^; for a little bit later ^^;

[aragornbird]

Well, I just post after I defeat each gym. But I do have 2 projects due this week, so I won't be playing as much.

Version: Ruby
Type: Normal
Time: 6:22
Money: 94562 P
Badges: 4
Current Location: Lavaridge Town

EVENTS:
Defeated Winstrate Family
Arrived in Fallarbor
Caught Zangoose
Defeated Team Magma on Mt. Chimney
Defeated Flannery

CURRENT TEAM:
Swellow (M, Lv. 29 ) Wing Attack, Quick Attack, Double Team, Steel Wing
Linoone (F, Lv. 29) Headbutt, Growl, Tail Whip, Dig
Loudred (M, Lv. 29 ) Stomp, Pound, Supersonic, Howl
Zangoose (M, Lv. 29) Slash, Quick Attack, Leer, Swords Dance

[WaterTrainer]

Current Status:
Saved the Weather Institute
Arrived in Fortree City
Got the Devon Scope
Creamed Winona (Crazy, I think you should get Illumise, its Sp. Atk is higher than Volbeat's)
Arrived in Lilycove City
Got the Red Orb

Current Team:
Illumise Lv 34 Thunderbolt, Silver Wind, Charm, Wish
Pinsir Lv 34 Bind, Seismic Toss, Brick Break, Revenge
Masquerain Lv 35 Ice Beam, Bubblebeam, Gust, Water Sport
Volbeat Lv 34 Signal Beam, Silver Wind, Light Screen, Moonlight
Beautifly Lv 35 Mega Drain, Silver Wind, Attract, Morning Sun
Shedinja Lv 34 Confuse Ray, Fury Swipes, Swords Dance, Silver Wind

Play Time: 33:17
Last Saved: Fortree City

[The Muffin Man]

Quick question - Is it legal to piggyback Ralts with your starter until it learns Confusion if you chose Psychic-type? I ask because I don't think it's fair to force someone to use Growl 40 times, then Struggle endlessly and blow all your money on potions.

[Wolfsong]

I was studying till 11 then i couldn't sleep so i ended up playing for a while x.X.

Name: Amy
Type: Dark
ID: 47617
Game: Ruby

Arrived in Littleroot.
Set the clock.
Introduced myself to Brendan.
Saved Professor Birch wiht Mudkip
Beat Brendan with mudkip.
Got Pokedex and pokeballs.
Got Running shoes from mom.

Caught L.2 F Poochyena - Nahima 0:40
Caught future HM Slave - Zigzagoon.
Caught a second poochyena.
Traded Mudkip and second poochyena for a houndour and an eevee egg.

Trained Nahima till she was L.7 and then entered route 102.
Caught Seedot.
Helped Rally catch Ralts.
Beat the Team Magma dude in Petalburg Woods.
Got the Wailmer pail and bullet seed.
Reached Rostboro.
Gave Cut to Zigzagoon
Began training in Route 116.
Seedot evolved into nuzleaf 4:31

Lost to Roxanne.
trained some more in route 116.

Fang (Houndour) hatched: Rash - Leer, Ember, Reversal, Iron Tail and flash fire

Defeated Roxanne 5:25 using fang's iron tail and Nahima's bite.

Team Stats:
Egg: It's making sounds. It's about to hatch.
Fang L.12 M Houndour Flash Fire (Howl, Ember, Reversal, Iron Tail)
Nahima L.15 F Poochyena Run Away (Tackle, Howl, Sand Attack, Bite)
Nuzleaf L.15 F Nuzleaf Cholorphill (Bide, Harden, Growth, Nature power)

Beat the Magma guy 's poochyena with Fang
Got Devon Goods.
Saved Peeko.
Went to Dewford with Briney.
Entered granite canve.
Got Flash
Delivered letter to steven and got steel wing tm.
Eevee Egg hatched into L.5 male eevee (lonely nature trait run away - Tail whip, helping hand, Iron tail, and wish.)

and i'm currently training everyone in the granite cave x.x Not ready to take on Brawly just yet.