Pokémon thread

[Hursticon]

As it's been eons since I played a Pokemon game through long enough to battle the Elite Four, my last time was on Red - Yes RED!!! , could someone enlighten me as to what the average lvl the Elite Four's Pokemon are at?

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Anyone got Zebrika? What are the thoughts or opinions? An electric Zebra just seems awesome to me, but an electric spider is pretty nice too...

I've got to say, the evolved forms of both these Pokemon look way cooler but it certainly is a nice change of pace from Electric Rodents.
(Mind you I do miss my favourite Pokemon ever, Raichu... )

[i_amtrunks]

As it's been eons since I played a Pokemon game through long enough to battle the Elite Four, my last time was on Red - Yes RED!!! , could someone enlighten me as to what the average lvl the Elite Four's Pokemon are at?

I think Black and White E4 are meant to be about level 45-50, which correlates well with the earlier gens, and also isn't too much of a leap from the final gym.

However I do remember reading that some trainers post game end have level 75+ pokemon to battle, something that the HG/SS games really missed after post story trainers were introduced in D/P/Pt

[Sleeve]

Zebstrika has bugger all defence. Exceptional speed, but just too damn useless against physical attacks. I've gone into battle against lower level Normals and fainted within one move.

[KillinSpoon]

As it's been eons since I played a Pokemon game through long enough to battle the Elite Four, my last time was on Red - Yes RED!!! , could someone enlighten me as to what the average lvl the Elite Four's Pokemon are at?

They're about 45-50 in this game. Normally they're about 60-70 (possible spoilers?)

[KillinSpoon]

Anyone got Zebrika? What are the thoughts or opinions? An electric Zebra just seems awesome to me, but an electric spider is pretty nice too...

Used him as a step in fire/electric hitter until I could get Galvantula(who is awesome and rocks) and Beartic(so-so). Along with Krookodile, who is easily one of the best 5th gen pokemon especially with his ability to kill and get better and killing stuff (Y).
He's fast as, but not so strong...

Also, the starters move pools aren't so bad... Rofl, who am I kidding?

...Well, you can always use Serperior as a sub-seeder...

[i_amtrunks]

Thanks for the heads up of the electric Zebra, maybe a slot filler for early on will be all it is good for.

Already decided that the Krok would be in my party the moment I saw it, the fact it can use the ever useful EQ and rock moves (as well as Crunch) is just a massive bonus.

I know sub seed is about all Serperior is good for, yet I know I'll still pick Snivy as my White Starter, I just cannot help myself picking the grass starters.

Now to figure out a good flying type to have access to for the elite 4, since they seem to counter one another (until the typical Dragon trainer)

[KillinSpoon]

I went without a flying pokemon, which means I was just EQing... Probably not the best strategy, but it worked.

Also, your monkey can learn acrobatics, which is a flying move (Y)

Honestly, the first grass starter I ever chose was Turtwig, and I loved it.
Also, I'm sure you know but Krook can also learn Outrage (Y)
He is a machine, especially with Moxie.

[Hursticon]

Well, just completed my first play-through Black and I've got to say - I quite enjoyed it.
Cheers for the heads up on the Elite 4's Pokemon lvls guys, it helped out a lot - Especially when having a guide (courtesy of Serebii) as to which Trainer had what types.
Mind you, Ghetsis almost owned me as I've no idea on what counters what any more (Beyond the obvious like Electric beats Water ) but good old lvl 70 Emboar saved the day!

Now to finish off the loose ends I've left, venture into the newly opened areas, lvl-up and edit my party before taking on the Elite 4 again and completing the National-Dex... Starting tomorrow.

[KillinSpoon]

I have no idea how you only JUST beat it with level 70s? I did it with 40s man :P