A missing father, a missing key

Back in Floaroma, a little girl asked me to rescue her father. He had been taken prisoner by Team Galactic. Those guys are becoming annoying. I decided to help. She said he was being held at Valley Windworks, but when I arrived there, another Galactic Grunt was guarding the door. After a short battle, he ran away and locked himself behind the door he was guarding. How am I supposed to get inside now? I think there were some of Team Galactic members in a field north of Floaroma Town, and two more blocking the bridge to Eterna Forest. Maybe one of them would have the key.

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Eterna City can wait...

Mych’l stopped me outside the hotel; he said that he was on his way to Eterna City, but that he couldn’t get through Route 207 without a bicycle. I don’t have a bike either, so I thought I might as well head back to Jubilife City. After all, now that I have a badge, I can enter the GTS.

Once I got to the GTS, I registered my location on the Geonet. It’s a really high-tech globe that updates when I trade Pokémon with others, and adds new locations to the map. I decided to see what Pokémon were available so far. I found someone who was looking for a Magikarp; they wanted to trade it for a Bidoof. I hadn’t caught a Bidoof yet, and since Fiŝon was still useless, even at level 10! I attached a postcard purchased from Oreburgh City, and put her in for the trade. After I received the Bidoof, I registered him, and then I put him back in the GTS to see if I could get a Turtwig. Mych’l has a Turtwig, so it would be good to know its strengths and weaknesses in case we have to battle again.

Since I was in town already, I visited the President of the Pokétch Company. He had finished his new app, Memo Pad, which he then installed on my Pokétch. The Memo Pad app can be used to jot down quick notes.

I saw the professor and Dawn outside of the Jubilife TV station. Two very strange men were harassing them. They called themselves Team Galactic and they were trying to steal Professor Rowan’s work. I just couldn’t let that happen. Dawn and I teamed up and battled against the two Galactic Grunts. A man from the TV station saw us battling and he gave me a Fashion case because he thought it was so exciting. I put it in my key items pocket. It contains accessories that will give my Pokémon more appeal. Plus, there is a photo contest at the TV studio.

Once inside the TV studio I battled it with the cameraman, his Pokémon was a very powerful one, but I defeated him in the end. On the second floor I received Piplup mask from a guy who thought my Pokémon were start material. I happily accepted the mask and put it away in the Fashion Case I had received earlier. I took a picture of my Prinplup wearing the Piplup mask, lol. I thought it was great, I don’t think Pingakvo felt the same way. I also played the lotto at the front desk, but I didn’t win anything. Maybe I’ll have better luck next time I try.

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Bonvenon Hikozeru!

When I arrived in Floaroma today, I noticed there were flowers everywhere. Not only that, but the place is covered in Berry bushes. The townsfolk explained to me that if I picked a berry, I could then plant that berry in some soft soil, and then it would grow a completely new berry bush. Berries are useful for other things. For instance, at the flower shop, you can trade berries for accessories that your Pokémon can wear for contests, photos, etc. In addition, a kind woman gave me the Sprayduck so that I could water the berry bushes. A second woman gave me an Aspear berry, and she said I could visit her every day for another berry. There was even a third woman who enjoyed plucking berries so much, that she gave me the TM88 Pluck for my Pokémon. I wonder how I could use it.

I decided to check in at the GTS and someone from traded a Chimchar for my Psyduck, que suerte! The Chimchar’s name is Hikozeru. I also took a moment to put Hikozeru onto my belt so I could begin training him right away. Then, I checked in with Professor Rowan’s computer. It said that I’ve spotted 20 Pokémon already, neat! I had better head back to Floaroma and continue searching for new Pokémon. Plus I noticed that Hikozeru had been given an Everstone. This stone prevents the will prevent him from evolving. I think that I will let him keep it, because his level is too low right now, and he won't be evolving anytime soon.

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The ravaged road to Floaroma Town

I found a Paralyz Heal near a fence on Route 204, the road that leads north to Floaroma Town, and I placed it in my Medicine Pocket. Then I decided to see if I could catch anything there. There are many ponds; surely, they would have wild Pokémon in them.

Inside a cave, I found a ravaged path, there were many boulders blocking the way. It’s a good thing my Geodude knows Rock smash. I also found antidote and TM39. TM39 contained information on how to train my Pokémon Rock Tomb. When I exited the cave, I was back on Route 204 again. That is where I found an Awakening. It would come in handy if ran into any wild Pokémon that could my Pokémon to sleep. There was also a TM09, which would allow me to teach a Pokémon Bullet Seed.

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Excelsior!

I stopped by GTS to check on my trade status, and what luck, there was a Turtwig waiting for me where I had left the Bidoof. Now that I’ve seen Dawn’s Chimchar in action, I had better trade for one of those too. She’s a fairly good trainer, I hope I never have to battle against her. I put a wild Psyduck that I had caught earlier in the GTS.

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Oreburgh City Gym Leader, Roark!

It was a long battle, but I eventually beat Roark and I earned my first badge, the Coal Badge! Everything the townspeople had told me was true. Roark was a very skilled Pokémon trainer, and he did really like Rock type Pokémon. He had level 12 Geodude, a level 12 Onix, and a Cranidos that was level 14! I didn’t think I would be able to finish the battle, but thanks to Pingakvo’s water attacks. We quickly defeated the gym leader. Plus! When Pingakvo evolved, he changed into a completely different Pokémon. He is now a level 16 Prinplup, and he learned a new attack, Metal Claw. Pingakvo may look a little different now, but he’s still the same on the inside.

It’s been a very long day and I think that I should stay the night and get some sleep. Who knows where my travels will take me tomorrow.

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It's mine time!

The Wi-Fi club in the Pokémon Center opened up today, how exciting. I was given a Pal Pad to keep a list of all my friend codes in, that way I can contact them to trade and battle Pokémon. My friend code is 2363 2106 7568, if anybody would like to add me.

A person on the second floor of the condominium in town asked if he could see my Zubat. After I should him, he thought he was so cool that he wanted to start collecting Pokémon too! He also gave me a Heal Pokéball, which I stored in my Pokéballs pocket. In addition, a girl in the lobby wanted to trade her Abra for a Machop. I don’t have a Machop right now, so I’ll have to come back to her later. Abras a very hard to find, and they are even harder to catch. If I had hers, I could add it to my Pokédex.

Later I went through the Oreburgh City min to find Roark, but the mine was filled with wild Pokémon. Many of them were Rock type, I heard that Rock type Pokémon are a favorite for the townsfolk as well as the Gym Leader. I also battled a few of the miners who had snuck their Pokémon in to work with them. I eventually ran into someone who showed me a move called Rock Smash. He explained that in order to learn it, I would have to defeat the Oreburgh City Gym Leader; he claimed that he was the Gym Leader, and ran off. Maybe he went back to the gym. I should go check; my first badge depends on it!

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Take me to your Gym Leader.

When I arrived in Oreburgh City, a man offered me HM06 to assist me in my Pokémon training. An HM is a Hidden Machine that will allow me to teach a hidden ability to one of my Pokémon. HM06 just happens to be for rock smash, equipping a Pokémon with it will allow that Pokémon to smash large boulders that may be blocking my path in the field. However, I can only use it after I get the Oreburgh City gym badge. Another bonus is HMs can be used repeatedly.

I ran into Mych’l again outside of the Oreburgh City gym, but the gym was closed. Mych’l said the Gym Leader Roark was out training in the mines. I can't believe, he already defeated the Gym Leader and earned the Coal Badge. I need to find him soon, so that I can challenge him to a battle to win my first badge.

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A mysterious mine, a new city awaits!

I guess someone lost a Pokéball, but it had no name on it, and there were no Pokémon inside, so I decided to keep it for myself.

Youngster Dallas had a Bug type Pokémon called Kricketot. I’ll have to capture one too, so that I can add to my Pokédex. I earned 120 monies for beating him.

Elekato and Flugado moved up to level six each.

Lass Kaitlin had a Budew in her possession. It seems like every battle I’m involved in, the more new Pokémon I see. I defeated her and earned 64 monies from her.

Youngster Sebastion challenged me with a Machop. Pingakvo grew to level 12, Flugado jumped to level seven, Fiŝino is still useless.

I found a Repel that someone had carelessly left by the pond in route 203. When used properly, a Repel will keep weak wild Pokémon from attack for 100 steps after I use it. It would be good then next time I have to cross a lot of tall grass.

I battled Lass Madeline, who had already earned a gym badge from the Oreburgh City gym. I defeated her and earned 80 monies doing so. If I can’t beat her, it should be easy to beat the gym leader of Oreburgh City.

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So it's true, we really are rivals...

I had to face Mych’l today, and he was a very tough opponent. I earned 900 monies for defeating him. Pingakvo also Leveled up and Learned Water Sport. Elekato also leveled up to level five and learned Leer. Fiŝino is still pretty much useless.

I also had to battle many trainers on route 203 that leads to Oreburgh City. Youngster Michael had a Zubat, a nocturnal Pokémon. I had never seen one of those before. Flugado and Fiŝino both grew to level five and Flugado learned Quick Attack. Fiŝino hasn’t learned anything besides Splash, and is still useless. I also earned 80 monies for winning.

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The city of joy

Dawn was already in Jubilife City. She said she saw Mych’l at the Pokémon Trainer’s School. I think I should head over there so I can give him his parcel.

I tried to visit the Global Trade Station (GTS), but they would not allow me inside because I had not earned any badges yet. I’m going to have to train even harder if I’m going to win a badge and gain access to the GTS.

I battled School Kid Harrison and School Kid Christine, earning 240 monies for me, and they gave me a Technical Machine (TM). TM10 to be exact, I stored it in my TMs and HMs pocket. TMs contain moves for Pokémon, which you can use to instantly teach a Pokémon a new move. How great it that! Too bad you can only use them once. I had better not waste it.

It turns out that the parcel held two maps, Mych’l didn’t need both of them, so he gave one to me to keep. I stored it in my Key Items pocket.

There was a man giving away free Pokétches, which is short for Pokémon watches. He invented them, and if I found three clowns about the city, I would win a free Pokétch, piece of cake. He also told me that there are new applications that will be available in the future for the Poketch. As of now, it can tell time, has a calculator, a pedometer and a list of my Pokémon, neat!

I met a girl in town who gave me a quick claw. I have heard that this useful, so I gave it Pingakvo to hold onto for me. People in this city sure are nice. Later a man gave me a fishing rod because I thought that old rods are the best. With the Old Rod he gave me, I was able to catch a Magikarp, another water type Pokémon. I have named her Fiŝino, or Lady Fish. She is also my first female Pokémon.

I think that tomorrow I will head off to Oreburgh City for a chance to win my first badge.

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A hard day's fight

I captured my first Pokémon, #017 Shinx, an electric type Pokémon. I registered him in the Pokédex and nicknamed him Elekato, short for electric cat. He is only a level four. He was badly injured during the battle, so I will have to wait to heal him at the next town before I can use him in a battle.

After the battle, Pingakvo leveled up – level eight now – and learned the skill Bubble, that gives him three attacks if you include Pound and Growl, which he already had.

I battled the following trainers: Youngster Tristan, Lass Natalie, Youngster Logan, from my battles with them I earned 208 monies.

I also captured a Starly, a normal-flying type Pokémon. His nickname is Flugado, which simply means “flying”.

I managed to find another Potion, which I stored in the medicine pocket of my rucksack. It’s a good thing too, because all of the battles with trainers and wild Pokémon were starting to weaken my Pokémon.

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Five are better than none

I ran into Dawn on route 202, just outside of Sandgem Town. She showed me how to capture wild Pokémon. She and her Chimchar are an amazing team, and they work really well together. Basically, when you battle a wild Pokémon, after its health becomes low enough – the lower, the better – you can capture in an empty Pokéball. Simple enough I think.

You can also making capturing Pokémon easier if you can successfully put them to sleep. She also gave me five Pokéballs to get started. I’m so excited, five free Pokéballs, now I don’t have to spend any of that money my mom gave before I left to buy some. I stored them in my Pokéballs Pocket for safe keeping.

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Que suerte!

Wow, lucky me! While exploring route 219, which is just south of Sandgem Town, I found an antidote on the beach. I’m sure it will come in handy if I need to cure Pingakvo of any status changes, like poison.

I can’t go any further south. The path leads out into the ocean, and so it’s impassible for right now. I’ll just have to head north to Jubilife City and see if I can find on route 202.

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My adventure begins...

I woke up, and coaxed Pingakvo back into his Pokéball, he slept in the bed with me last night. Then I loaded his Pokéball into my rucksack, along with HP potion I had received from the day before, and then I headed downstairs. My mom was already awake and she had made a farewell breakfast for me. She had placed a gift-wrapped package on the table as well. When I opened it, there was an electronic journal inside. She wanted me to keep track of my adventures, and with this I could do it from anywhere in the world. She said to make sure to write in it everyday, so that she could read them from home and make sure I was still doing well.

After breakfast, Mych’l’s mom came over, and she was very upset. Apparently, Mych’l had already headed off to Jubilife City, that’s to the north of Sandgem Town. He had left before she could say goodbye, and she had a going away present for him, just as my mom had given to me. I wasn’t sure what was inside the parcel, but she made me promise to give it to him when I saw him. I promised I would give him the parcel, but could I really keep that promise now that Mych’l and I were rivals?

I double-checked to make sure I had everything stored in my rucksack. Now, my adventure as the world's newest Pokémon trainer can begin.

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My last night at home

Before leaving Sandgem Town, I stopped by Professor Rowan's lab again. He noticed that my Piplup health was low, and he told me to visit the Pokémon Center where they would heal him free of charge. He also suggested I give him a nickname, which will make the Pokémon happier and strengthen our bond. I decided to call him Pingakvo, short for “water penguin”. I also registered myself as Pokémon trainer on the second floor, and they had me sign the back of my card. I think my signature looks horrible.

My mom was happy that I returned safely home from Sandgem Town. On the way back, Pingakvo evolved two whole levels! He’s now a level seven Piplup. I wonder what will happen if he keeps evolving. I had explained to my mother what happened at the professor’s lab, and although she seemed sad, she agreed that I should keep my promise to Professor Rowan. I would have to wait until tomorrow, because my mom wants to spend one more night with me before I head off on my adventure.

I’m almost so excited that it’s going to be very hard getting to sleep tonight!

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New friends... new rivals...

After I awoke from my nap, I grabbed the Pokéball from my TV stand next to my Wii, and I headed downstairs. Even though Sandgem Town is not too far away, my mom asked me to take my Running Shoes along, so that I could get to the professor’s lab quicker. I tossed the Pokéball in my rucksack, and head off to Sandgem Town to see the professor.

On the way there, I had to cut through some tall grass, and a different wild Pokémon attacked me again! This time it was a Bidoof, I had no choice but to use the Piplup again to defend myself. He took some damage during the fight, but it wasn’t very much.

I also ran into a person who said she worked at the Pokémart, and she gave me a free potion for recovering a Pokémon’s health points (HP). What luck! I decided to save it until I got to Sandgem Town, so that I could use it on Piplup before I finally returned him to Professor Rowan.

When I arrived in Sandgem Town, I came across that mysterious girl again, the one from Lake Verity. I guess this is the town she where she lives. I followed her to the professor’s lab with the intent of apologizing for the incident earlier, but when I spoke to Professor Rowan, He still didn’t seem upset at all. He examined the Pokémon and then he returned it to me. He said that because the Pokémon had already begun to bond with me, it would only be fair to let me keep him. There was, however, one catch. He asked if would help him collect data on Pokémon for him. Of course I accepted and he gave me a Pokédex to keep track of the many Pokémon that I would encounter so that he could study the information about them later.

The girl introduced herself as Dawn, and she said that she was working for Professor Rowan too! Dawn’s Pokémon was a Chimchar, and because we were now both Pokémon trainers, that also makes us rivals. Does this mean Mych’l and I are rivals too?

She should me around Sandgem Town, there was a Pokémon Center, and Pokémart, but I didn’t have any money yet, so there was nothing that I could afford. I also got the chance to meet her father, who also works for Professor Rowan in the Pokémon Lab. At her house, I met her grandfather and her little sister as well. They all live together in Sandgem Town not far from the lab.

I have to head back home tonight and tell mom all of the exciting news!

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Oh noes!

I went my friend Mych'l's house, and he seemed very excited about something. He almost knocked me over trying to rush out the door. He kept going on and on about heading to the lake. I could not get a word in edgewise, but he had forgotten something in room. He's a bit of a scatterbrain. I waited for him, but when he did not come back outside, I decided to see what he was up to.

By the time I got to his room, I guess he had already found what he was looking for because he was already bolting back downstairs, and out the front door. His mom suggested I check Route 201 as he was probably already on his way to the lake. I had to run just to catch up to him.

When I finally caught him, began talking about trying to find his own red Gyarados at the lake. Is he crazy?! He's not a Pokémon trainer, there's no way he could capture one.

When we arrived at the lake we ran into an old guy and he was with a younger girl. I overheard their conversation, but I didn't understand what it meant. When they noticed us, the old man introduced himself as Professor Rowan. Then they headed off down Route 201, but they had left a briefcase by the lakefront.

It was in the tall grass, so Mych'l dared me to get the briefcase. I refused at first, because I remembered my mother's warning about wild Pokémon, but we had to get the case and return it the old man. Eventually, we both decided to go in together.

As soon as we reached the case, a Starly leaped out and began to attack us. We jumped out of the way and he hit the briefcase instead, knocking it open, and three Pokéballs rolled out of it. I had no choice, I snatched up the one closest and a Piplup popped out. I ordered it to attack the wild Starly. The Piplup must have been a much higher level than the Starly, because it soon fainted in defeat. However, another showed up seemingly from nowhere. Mych'l grabbed one of the two remaining Pokéballs and revealed a Turtwig, which quickly ordered to attack the other wild Pokémon.

After both wild Pokémon had fled, the girl we saw earlier returned for the briefcase. She seemed very upset when she found out we had used the Pokéballs that were inside, but she took the briefcase anyway and left.

On our way back home, we ran into them again on Route 201. The professor had already heard about us opening the Pokéballs, but he didn't seem that angry. I thought that was odd. He just turned around and left. The girl he was with told us to come to their lab later, and she would try to explain things there.

When I got home, I told my mom about what had happened, and she suggested I go visit the professor's lab in Sandgem Town, the next town over. I think that's the best idea, I could apologize, and maybe explain what had happened. But, first, I think I'll take a nap.

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Twinleaf Town

This morning when I woke up, I didn't think it would be any different than any other day. Just another 24 hours in the dull as dishwater Twinleaf Town. My name is Motaku by the way, and I started this blog to keep track of events -- or lack thereof -- in my day-to-day activities.
There was a special on TV about the mysterious Red Gyarados that everyone has been looking for. It does not look like anyone has actually spotted it so far.When I went downstairs, my mom told me that my friend Mych'l had stopped by and mentioned something about going to Lake Verity. He was long gone before I had woken up, he just can't sit still. I wonder who he takes after? Well I guess I am off to the lake for now. Mom mentioned that I should stay out of tall grass, because wild Pokeémon like to hide there. I think she is worried one may try to attack me, and without any Pokéemon of my own, I would be completely defenseless.
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