So some guys at Smogon got together and compiled a list of Pokemon based on how good they are in-game. They rated them on How long il you can catch it, how good its stats are, and how good its moves are.
I decided that since I haven't played Ruby in a while, I'd do this. I decided I'd use 1 Top Tier, 2 Middle Tier, 2 Lower Tier, and 1 Untiered.
So here is my planned team and some info on the planned team:
1-Very Early/Starter
2-Early
3-Fairly Early
4-Somewhat Late
5-Late/Cover Legendary
6-Very Late
7-Post Game
I started my quest today on the way to the DMV. I did the usual, chose my starter etc... I beat may in a fairly easy battle, her Leer was no match for pure Tackle!
I beat the first Youngster in the game and skillfully dodged a bug catcher and another youngster.
I'm still on this route, but I will get Jirachi tommorow and continue in the story!
Day 2 -Late 9/22, 9/23/12
So now I got my Jirachi, my second team member. I helped Wally catch his Pokemon and continue on to Rustburo.
Jirachi takes the lead up until the Team Magma member in Petalburg Woods. I decided on not running from any Pokemon. Jirachi is now Lv. 8. Mudkip completely destroys the grunt's Poochyena. Mudkip grows to Lv.9 after this match.
I clear through Petalburg Woods, my Pokemon in decent shape for this point. lets get moving! I now face the first double battle. Mudkip and Jirachi win no trouble. Mudkip is now Lv.11 and Jirachi is Lv.9.
I decide to challenge the Rustburo gym now, skipping the trainers of course .
GYM 1!! ROXANNE! someone call the police
Turn 1
Alan sends out Jenny!
Roxanne uses Geodude!
Jenny uses Water Gun! Geodude lives with 1 HP -_-
Rock Tomb from Geodude! Jenny's HP: 14/33
Turn 2
Roxanne uses Potion on Geodude!
Jenny uses Mud Slap! Critical Hit!
Turn 3
Roxanne uses Potion on Geodude!
Jenny uses Water Gun! Geodude faints!
Jenny grew to Lv.12!
Turn 4
Roxanne sends out Nosepass!
Return Mudkip, Go Jirachi!
Jirachi uses Wish!
Nosepass uses Rock Tomb! Jirachi's HP: 31/37
Turn 5
Return Jirachi, Go Mudkip!
Nosepass used Harden!
Jirachi's wish came true! Jenny's HP:33/35
Turn 6
Nosepass used Harden!
Mudkip used Water Gun! Nosepass's HP:Green
Turn 7
Nosepass used Harden!
Mudkip used Water Gun! Nosepass's HP: Yellow
Turn 8
Nosepass used Rock Throw! Critical Hit! Jenny's HP: 6/35
Mudkip used Water Gun! Nosepass's HP: Red
Turn 9
Nosepass used Tackle! Jenny Fainted!
Turn 10
Jirachi used Confusion! Nosepass fainted!
Jirachi grew to Lv.10!
Defeated Roxanne!
Now, I have to go get Devon's Goods. No problem. The trainers along the way are a nice source of leveling up. But now Jirachi won't obey until I get the next badge . I head up the Devon Corp, to get my messanger quest started.
I now take a ride on the boat and arrive in Dewford Town! I get a SIlk Scarf and give it to Jirachi for a more powerful Swift. I now talk to the fisherman who gives me an old rod, time to catch my next team member!
I catch my Magikarp, Completing the first half of my team. Into Granite Cave! I put Magikarp in front and use the good old lead switching strategy. I give Steven the letter, Jenny evolves in the gym, and I go on to fight Brawly!
I lost...
Now... TO WIN!
Turn 1
Brawly sent out Machop!
Go Magikarp!
Return Magikarp, go Jirachi!
Machop usd Karate Chop! Jirachi's HP: 31/46
Turn 2
Jirachi used Confusion! Machop's HP: Yellow
Machop used Bulk Up!
Turn 3
Jirachi used Confusion! Machop Fainted!
Magikarp grew to Lv.11!
Jirachi Grew to Lv. 13!
Return, Jirachi!
Turn 4
Brawly sent out Makuhita!
Go, Jenny!
Jenny used Water Gun! Makuhita's HP: Green
Makuhita used Arm Thrust! Jenny's HP: 35/50
Turn 5
Jenny used Water Gun! Makuhita's HP: Yellow
Makuhita used Arm Thrust! Jenny's HP: 20/50
This just repeats til Jenny faints...
Go! Jirachi!
Jirachi used Wish!
Brawly used Super Potion
Next Turn
Jirachi used Confusion! Makuhita's HP: Yellow
Makuhita used Bulk Up!
Next Turn
Jirachi used Confusion! Makuhita fainted!
Player defeated Brawly!
Day 2/Part 2-9/23/12
I leave the gym with a shiny new badge and take a ride over to Slateport. I do the little thing where you fight Team Magma/Aqua. Now I go on to the next route and fight some of trainers here. Levels: Jenny Lv.17, Jirachi Lv.16 and Hawthrone Lv.12.
I'm now on a route where I can catch Gulpin, so he will now be caught. I decided to name him Diamonds.
Now... RIVAL BATTLE!
Turn 1
May sent out Wailer!
Go, Diamonds!
Wailer used Water Gun! Diamond's HP: 26/41
Gulpin used Yawn!
Turn 2
Wailer used Splash!
Gupin used Pound! Wailer's HP:Green
Wailer fell asleep!
Turn 3
Return Diamonds, Go Jenny!
Wailmer is still asleep.
Turn 4
Wailmer is still asleep.
Jenny used Mud Shot! Wailmer's HP:Green
Turn 5
Jenny used Mud Shot! Wailmer's HP:Yellow
Wailmer is still asleep
Turn 6
Jenny used Mud Shot! Wailer fainted!
Jenny grew to Lv.18!
Return Jenny, go Diamonds!
Turn 7
May sent out Grovyle!
Grovyle used Pursuit! Diamond's HP: 9/41
Gulpin missed Poison Gas
Turn 8
Grovyle used Quick Attack! Diamonds fainted!
Turn 9
Go Hawthrone!
Return Hawthrone, go Jirachi!
Grovyle used Absorb! Jirachi's HP:56/58
Turn 10
Grovyle used Pursuit! Jirachi's HP: 47/58
Jirachi used Confusion! Grovyle is confused! Grovyle's HP:Green
Turn 11
Grovyle used Pursuit! Jirachi's HP:40/58
Jirachi used Swift! Grovyle's HP:Yellow
Turn 12
Grovyle hurt itself in confusion!
Jirachi used swift! Grovyle fainted!
Hawthorne grew to lv.13!
Return Jirach, Go Jenny!
Turn 13
May sent out Numel!
Jenny used Mud Shot! Numel fainted!
Defeated May!
Now we move on to Mauville. this is a good chance to level up Hawthrone and Gulpin! I soon arrive in the city and do the first thing that comes to mind here...beat down Wally!
Alright, now I will fight Wally, but I won't include it here since its really insignifigant. I will now start preparing for the 3rd gym. But first, I will go get a bike and stock up on things at the local Pokemart. I get a coin case and begin to try to get Thunderbolt TM in the Game Corner. I will update this post when I get Thunderbolt!
Day 3- 10/3/12
Today I continued my quest but I didn't have a computer available so I'm going to summarize what happened. not that much happened, though.
I grinded on the routes beside Maville City, and will soon fight the gym leader. Hawthrone Evolved !