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[anexcitableboy]

Well, I made it to Violet. I actually made it here a couple of days ago, but when I showed up...well, Madoka's gone home.

[He's dealing with it okay, but he's obviously hit by it.]

Anyway, I'm getting prepped to take on the Gym here. I've gotten some tips from a buddy of mine, but if anybody's got anymore, I'd appreciate it.

I've never done this before, a big challenge kind of thing. I've got a Marowak, a Buneary, a Sylveon and a Growlithe, all at least level 30 that I'm thinking of using as my main team. And then I got a Chikorita and a Litleo that are a little under level 30, if I need'em. That sound good?

I'm gonna be here a while, so if anybody's in town and wants to hang out, lemme know.

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[rocketralph]

I think Marowak might be your best bet there.

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[anexcitableboy]

Yeah, he's my main buddy. And boy does he like to fight!

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[rocketralph]

Good because that guy? Roost. It's a nightmare.

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[anexcitableboy]

Oh yeah?

What do you think my chances are?

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[veggie_vamp]

You can do it, Johnny!

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[anexcitableboy]

Thanks!

And it's Jimmy. Jimmy Darling.

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[the_pilgrim]

Hey, my team and I are just about ready to try the gym again too! [HE THINKS YOU'RE COOL, JIMMY, HE'S GONNA TRY AND SUCK UP A BIT.]

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[anexcitableboy]

Oh yeah? Tip I got was Fight types and Electrics. Don't got any electrics high enough, myself, but Omi packs a hell of a punch.

You in Violet, or gonna be here soon?

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[the_pilgrim]

I'm in Violet now. Oh, yeah, I've heard electric types are perfect for this gym.

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[anexcitableboy]

Yeah? Where you staying?

I'm still trying to keep straight what types work against what.

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[seasaltkey]

[Hey! Roxas is there, too! But just in case...]

Your team sounds pretty good! I'm in town, too.

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[anexcitableboy]

Oh yeah?

You tried juggling yet?

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[seasaltkey]

Not yet. I wound up with some eggs... been trying to take care of the ones I've got left before I send them to Riku.

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[anexcitableboy]

Good luck with those! I ain't tried messing with eggs yet.

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[freshprints]

I'd advise against using the Chikorita, if you can help it. As a Grass-type, it'll have a difficult time against that gym in particular.

Does your Buneary know an Electric-type move? If not, you might be able to teach it one in advance, to give yourself the advantage.

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[anexcitableboy]

Well, he's kind of just a backup, 'cause of his levels. I ended up with a whole lot of Pokemon and it's tough training everybody. One day I've got two, then all of a sudden I got like over two dozen! But Omi's my main, he's my Marowak, and he's got some pretty tough moves.

Nah, she doesn't. I've never taught one of'em a new move before...

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[freshprints]

It's something worth considering. That kind of strategy can give you the advantage you need quickly, without necessitating raising an entirely different Pokemon of the proper type simply for their natural moveset.

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[anexcitableboy]

How do you do it?

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[pipers_son]

...If ya weren't in another city, I swear I'd come over ta visit ya.

How ya doin'?

[Because 'being okay' is honestly just an easy to do act in Joker's opinion.]

[anexcitableboy]

Thanks.

I'm not doing too bad, though. We weren't as close, we'd only known each other a month or something. We never even met in person.

It still sucks. She's a great kid, I really liked her. I caught her a Litleo, 'cause she didn't have any fire type cats and she wanted one.

[pipers_son]

If yer sure. I'm still sendin' ya a care package, if only because yer off in Violet.

Anyway, that's how it always happens. Ya meet plenty a good folk in this place, but it's rare anyone keeps. Wish I knew how it all worked.

[islandshore]

[Riku cups his chin in his hand, hmming in contemplation.]

If your Marowak's got any rock moves, it'll probably be your best bet. Sylveon might help against his Honchkrow, but for the others, you're gonna have to get creative. Your Buneary might be able to learn an ice or electric type move, but otherwise, you'll want to play it safe. Watch out for Swagger and Hypnosis, and just try to endure it as long as you can.

[anexcitableboy]

Uh....I dunno, I think he's got one.

I've got a couple lower levels guys with ice moves, but I don't like their stats for a Gym battle. Like I did just inherit a Flaafy, but she's only in her low 20s.

I could just hold off again and train her up, I guess.

[islandshore]

It's not just about training-- strategy can make or break a battle. It also helps if you pick up TM's, but that's not required. Just makes things easier, especially since Pokémon like Marowak can learn a pretty wide variety of moves, like Ice Beam.

But I'm biased-- I like to give my team as many moves as possible, but I know that's just one way to battle. I'd say give it a try, and if he gives you a hard time, then worry about training.

[pipers_son]

Ah, Tobias! Good lad, he's amazin' with flyin' types.

Glad ta see the two of ya are doin' well. It's good for ya both.