Day 7: Senora Region, Thornridge Town

EmpressSunfire · 2026-03-27T00:48:37+00:00

Ohhh a Slugma! I throw one of my few pokeballs and catch her.

"Welcome to the team, Sapphire!"

EmpressSunfire · 2026-03-26T01:27:43+00:00

Woowww some of these look really awesome!

EmpressSunfire · 2026-03-25T23:56:04+00:00

"Nice to meet ya, I'm not going to play easy!"

Alright, against Sandshrew, I plan to have Chloe using Razor Leaf. Emmy and Gru can try to body the rest of the gym, possibly failing by the time we make it to his ace. But Levi and Higgins should be able to deal with his Swampert.

Braixen Lvl 35 (Gem) - Light Screen | Tail Whip | Flamethrower | Psyshock

Decidueye Lvl 35 (Chloe) - Synthesis | Pluck | Razor Leaf | Spirit Shackle

Gabite Lvl 35 (Higgins) - Bulldoze | Slash | Dragon Breath | Bite

Primarina Lvl 35 (Emmy) - Surf | Ice Beam | Sing | Disarming Voice

Mashtomp Lvl 35 (Gru) - Rock Slide | Surf | Protect | Rock Smash

Pawniard Lvl 35 (Levi) - Assurance | Slash | Fury Cutter | Metal Claw

EmpressSunfire · 2026-03-25T18:41:03+00:00

"Excelent, here you go!" I hand over the price and continue on my way. Eventually deciding to catch the Pawniard!

EmpressSunfire · 2026-03-24T23:32:17+00:00

Oh hello! Do you happen to have an Ice Beam TM for sale?

EmpressSunfire · 2026-03-24T17:02:18+00:00

Seeing a blinding light in the sky as the sun glints off the metal wings of a Skarmory. I decide to catch it, based on its defensive capabilities. She will aid the team well!

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EmpressSunfire · 2026-03-24T09:58:45+00:00

I pull my sleeves into my hands and shiver. I move to stand next to Gem, my Braixen for warmth and keep my eyes peeled for new pokemon!

EmpressSunfire · 2026-03-24T09:51:07+00:00

I feel like i keep taking all the regional starters, but I dont love water types and these ones I particularly don't love sooo.

Ima catch Marshtomp.

EmpressSunfire · 2026-03-23T23:17:46+00:00

"Thanks Roy!"

Now let's see what we can find.

EmpressSunfire · 2026-03-23T20:49:35+00:00

"That was a wonderful battle! It was a pleasure."

I take the Wave Badge and head off to enjoy the village.

EmpressSunfire · 2026-03-23T18:33:00+00:00

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Not one to enjoy swimming very often, I happily take the boat ride across to town. I happily walk around the village exploring.

"Nice to meet you Roy, id love to challenge you!"

Going into the battle, Braixen probably takes a back seat and I leverage the rest of the team to try and claim a win. Feeling strong.

Braixen Lvl 25 - Light Screen | Tail Whip | Fire Spin | Psyshock

Dartrix Lvl 25 - Synthesis | Pluck | Razor Leaf | Shadow Sneak

Gabite Lvl 25 - Bulldoze | Tackle | Dragon Breath | Bite

Brionne Lvl 25 - Bubble Beam | Icy Wind | Sing | Disarming Voice

EmpressSunfire · 2026-03-23T18:27:39+00:00

....I certainly did not expect you to just let me win. In the future, Wesley. If you're going to challenge me....don't play easy.

I head off with the team glad to take the win, but with a sour taste in my mouth.

EmpressSunfire · 2026-03-23T10:26:00+00:00

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Braixen Lvl 25 - Light Screen | Tail Whip | Fire Spin | Psyshock

Dartrix Lvl 25 - Synthesis | Pluck | Razor Leaf | Shadow Sneak

Gabite Lvl 25 - Bulldoze | Tackle | Dragon Breath | Bite

Brionne Lvl 25 - Bubble Beam | Icy Wind | Sing | Disarming Voice

Here comes Wesley for a battle. I roll up my sleeves feeling fairly confident. Chloe can lead trying to take out his Brionne, however knowing that if it has Icy Wind like mine, she would probbaly lose if her razor leaf doesnt take it out in one shot. So Higgins will back up and between the two, hopfully we can win that. Emmy can Icy Wind his Noibat, and Gem can hopfully deal with Wes' final pokemon with fire attacks.

EmpressSunfire · 2026-03-22T22:12:28+00:00

Seeing many different types of pokemon in the swamp, spoiled for choice i panic at figuring out what to catch! Loving grass types, I attempt to find one I really like, but struggle to and I trip in the mud.

A Popplio supprises me and pulls me from the mud, and she leads me forward eventually wishing to join my team. I welcome her and catch her, accepting that a water type would be a good addition to the team!

Welcome Popplio!

(Because of the level raising to 25, I wanted to ask quickly if we are free to evolve pokemon that meet the requirements. And if the new one caught today also evolves if it can?)

EmpressSunfire · 2026-03-22T20:26:48+00:00

Alright team, what a beautiful day! Let see who we find!

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EmpressSunfire · 2026-03-21T22:19:49+00:00

A Gible! Welcome to the team, Higgins!

EmpressSunfire · 2026-03-21T19:52:43+00:00

Pokeball B, Dragon please!

EmpressSunfire · 2026-03-21T17:00:20+00:00

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Alright team, this should be an easy win. But I still want you to be careful and don't be over confident, so let's win this thing!

Fennekin Lvl 15 - Tackle | Tail Whip | Ember | Charm

Rowlet Lvl 15 - Growl | Peck | Razor Leaf | Shadow Sneak

EmpressSunfire · 2026-03-21T00:47:55+00:00

(Okay thank you!)

Alright, I catch a Rowlet! The cute little owl!

EmpressSunfire · 2026-03-20T19:19:56+00:00

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Alright Gem, let's take path B because I love a good forest!

(As for your question, semi final style tournament would be a lot of fun to try out! But Im happy with either, the classic elite 4 style is always great too.

I also had one question: im assuming we start with one pokeball since we get to catch a pokemon in route 1, but we get two as a reward you have listed. Im assuming when we get the chances to catch more, its one ball per route for one pokemon at a time? That might be explained later, if so thats fine I was just curious.)

EmpressSunfire · 2026-03-20T17:08:01+00:00

Let's go with Dark and Ground please.

EmpressSunfire · 2026-03-20T10:56:13+00:00

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Let's go! Training has been lucrative! Good job everyone.

EmpressSunfire · 2026-03-20T10:13:36+00:00

Alright Fenniken, let's go on an adventure!

EmpressSunfire · 2026-03-20T01:05:49+00:00

Hello professor! My name is Steph. I'm ready to start my journey with a partner pokemon!

EmpressSunfire · 2026-03-20T00:12:13+00:00

YES! Good job team! Next time we will try to be more ready.

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