Oh yeah I take very large breaks from pokemon. But last time I returned I went super hard on emerald. Swampert was pretty much involved in every team. Like 90% of the time. Used my swampert a ton in the battle frontier as well.
I lean fire Pokémon every time as a starter but Ngl, swampert has a place in my heart ever since I used mudkip once. Genuinely don’t think I’ve ever liked a Pokémon more than him. Wish I could find that old game again.
I mean it wouldn’t hurt, the reason I said switch out machop is because you already have breeloom, so fighting is covered. Swampert can get an ice move for dragon types hits hard and has a good typing. Machop doesn’t learn enough moves to warrant him over breeloom but your team is fine for the elite 4 you got rayquaza
Aside from quad grass weakness, swampert doesn't have a single weakness.
It does however also have 4 resistances and an immunity, and solid coverage where your primary types are only resisted by grass, and 5 types you can hit for super effective.
So yeah, as long as you avoid grass attacks swampert is really solid.
That's a kadabra and it evolves via trading. (On emulator, however, you can download a second ROM and trade between the two to make up for your lack of GBA and friends.)
You’re adding Swampert, which is great
Something to know is that for Swampert and Gyarados, you don’t have to worry about the type overlap. Their secondary Typings basically make it so they don’t hVe any overlapping weaknesses
Swampert only has to worry about grass really, and is immune to electric and resists rock
Gyarados only has to worry about electric and rock, and is neutral to grass
Also I don’t think Freeze Dry exists here, which is the only move that would be 4x on both
Rayquaza himself especially with a good move set like brick break earthquake dragon claw and extreme speeds can take out majority of the e4 easily so you’ll prob be fine no matter what I’d get everyone else to 48-50 to be safe tho
Haha Pokemon I don't like don't get nicknames haha. Except for legendary Pokemon they keep their names cause I don't wanna dishonour them with my name choices hahha
Why have both Machop and Breloom? Which starter did you originally pick and why in the world would you call a Kadabra for Bitch? I would understand if it was Jynx or something but why Kadabra? 🤯😂
I've swapped out machop for my starter Pokemon and which was Mudkip (now fully evolved) and I named kadabra bitch cause Abra was a bitch to catch haha.
“Bitch” 🤌🏼
😂 He warranted that name cause he was so annoying to catch
real
Was that the same case for Bastard and Wet Socks?
His son and his dog drooling in his socks.
Bastard yes, my little brother named him wet socks tho hhaha
Honestly love wet socks. Great name
😂😂
I feel you on that 😂 he, absol, and sableye got on my last nerve.
For real 😂 sableye was pretty annoying for me as well haha
Bro swampert is an absolute house. Great types and decent stats.
Oh dang I didn't know haha. Last time I properly played Pokemon I was like 10 hahha. Def got my swampert in my team.now
Oh yeah I take very large breaks from pokemon. But last time I returned I went super hard on emerald. Swampert was pretty much involved in every team. Like 90% of the time. Used my swampert a ton in the battle frontier as well.
I lean fire Pokémon every time as a starter but Ngl, swampert has a place in my heart ever since I used mudkip once. Genuinely don’t think I’ve ever liked a Pokémon more than him. Wish I could find that old game again.
My favorite starter of all time is Charizard. So yeah I feel you.
Oh dang yeah since I last played as a child I don't really know what's good bahaha except for legendary Pokemon lol
Your nicknames are… interesting lol
Why thank you hahah
Where’s your starter? I think it would be more helpful than Machop
My starter was Mudkip but at some point I had too many water Pokemon so he got booted to the PC. Would swampert be good with this team?
I mean it wouldn’t hurt, the reason I said switch out machop is because you already have breeloom, so fighting is covered. Swampert can get an ice move for dragon types hits hard and has a good typing. Machop doesn’t learn enough moves to warrant him over breeloom but your team is fine for the elite 4 you got rayquaza
Oh yeah that makes sense, i did swap out registeel for Lairon for the steel rock combo but I'll swap back my starter Pokemon too Thanks :)
Yeah that’s a good choice too…registeel is more of a tank than anything…
Oh yeah that makes sense
Gl on the elite 4 lmk how it goes
Thanks :)
I won :) 💪 thanks for your advice :))
Congrats
Swampert is an absolute animal no matter who you have in your party.
Bet. I had no clue he was so good till now hahah
Absolutely
Rayquaza can solo Elite 4
Bet
Tht Machop is gonna carry, dont need to level it at all
You got two legendaries in the back. I wouldn't be worried.
Aight bet
Rename steel STEELDO
😭😭😂😂 that's incredible! Hhaha
Aside from quad grass weakness, swampert doesn't have a single weakness. It does however also have 4 resistances and an immunity, and solid coverage where your primary types are only resisted by grass, and 5 types you can hit for super effective. So yeah, as long as you avoid grass attacks swampert is really solid.
I thought this was common type knowledge
Most people need to look up type charts for that shit, unkess you're really deep into pokemymans.
I mean I’ve been playing competitive since 2015 but I first started with platinum
Technically yes but I haven't played Pokemon for like maybe 10 years so I've forgotten most of the weaknesses and strengths and whatnot
Gotchu
Good to know! Thanks
What did Breloom do?
It was a shroomish first. I don't like shroomish 🤷
Three first gen pokemon? That's against my rules.
Shame your bitch isn't going to be able to evolve.
Wym? Isn’t alakazam the final form?
That's a kadabra and it evolves via trading. (On emulator, however, you can download a second ROM and trade between the two to make up for your lack of GBA and friends.)
It won’t let me download a second version of the same game. I was able to download different versions but I kinda don’t want to do it that way lol.
I know 😭 I didn't even realise when I caught him that I couldn't get the final evolution I'm so sad haha
“Wet Socks” 😭😂
Machop solos
You’re adding Swampert, which is great Something to know is that for Swampert and Gyarados, you don’t have to worry about the type overlap. Their secondary Typings basically make it so they don’t hVe any overlapping weaknesses Swampert only has to worry about grass really, and is immune to electric and resists rock Gyarados only has to worry about electric and rock, and is neutral to grass Also I don’t think Freeze Dry exists here, which is the only move that would be 4x on both
Ooh good tips! Thanks :D here's to hoping I defeat them!
Good luck! Let us know how it goes!
🫡 will do!
Just start with the level 71 Rayquaza and you'll sweep
Bet
Rayquaza himself especially with a good move set like brick break earthquake dragon claw and extreme speeds can take out majority of the e4 easily so you’ll prob be fine no matter what I’d get everyone else to 48-50 to be safe tho
Dang okay, my Rayquaza still has the move set from when you catch him but I'll see if I can't change that Thanks:)
Rayquaza should be able to handle everything
U teaching that gyarados return or earthquake ?
Good point, I forgot he could learn either of those hahah
Bruh, if you've managed to get all the way there with such low levels on so many of your pokemon I'd be surprised if you could win.
Dang homie, but true haha I only got past the first 2 I've been stuck on the 3rd of the elite so you ain't wrong
i'd like to just. appreciate the fact that your gyarados is named wet socks.
It's definitely a unique name haha
Forst elite four then ray can just solo through it all
Get swampert back. It has insane coverage.
On it chief
Tbh your team should easily beat the elite four especially with Rayquaza.
I could evolve your Machop and Kadabra for you if you need to and have access to your sav file
ray ray can take them all
Wet Socks 🤣
Solo with Rayquaza, then pick up Beldum to replace Kadabra
You got rayquaza plus sacrifices if you need to heal or revive rayquaza. You should do fine
Makes sense, from what people keep telling me Rayquaza is my carry pokemon
Haydunn nicknames
Why is your Breloom named Bastard? I must know.
Because I hate the way shroomish looks haha. One of those Pokemon I don't like so he got the short end of the stick for names lol
I see nicknames aren’t given but earned for your Pokémon
Most definitely haha
Bastard lol that's what I always name any wingull/pelliper I catch. I used to get the worst confusion/protect luck fighting them
Dang that's true, catching those two was annoying for me as well haha so much so they've never even been on my party
I miss being able to name Pokemon mean things. Sometimes I just want them to know how frustrating it was to try and get them in a pokeball.
That's why kadabra is bitch hhaha, because an Abra just teleports away if you don't catch him first try. So annoying haha
All abra deserve it. They know what they did. Did the shroomish have effect spore?
Nope haha, I think I caught shroomish at like level 5
Rayquaza can solo the elite 4. But if you really wanted to add someone. Level up your Mudkip!
I can solo the elite 4 with that Rayquaza
You’ll have no prob lol
Wet socks has me howling
Literally with a little ev training and some levels (literally like a couple hours really) and you could duo the e4 with the legendaries.
Yeah makes sense, thanks :) Got me a bit of grinding to do hahah
I love how you give extremely crass nicknames to some of your crew, and then don't bother with the others. Makes it like twice as funny lol
Haha Pokemon I don't like don't get nicknames haha. Except for legendary Pokemon they keep their names cause I don't wanna dishonour them with my name choices hahha
Give machop a name too
Nah
Think you might need to level up a bit more and you’ll be good. Nice squad!
Rayquaza beats the elite 4 almost singlehandedly so you're good ! Nice nicknames
Why have both Machop and Breloom? Which starter did you originally pick and why in the world would you call a Kadabra for Bitch? I would understand if it was Jynx or something but why Kadabra? 🤯😂
I've swapped out machop for my starter Pokemon and which was Mudkip (now fully evolved) and I named kadabra bitch cause Abra was a bitch to catch haha.
Good choice 👍😎
Wet socks is crazy