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Hmm. I wouldn't mind taking a traded one or two, as long as they don't make it completely easy.

Well, I *used* to have access to a second PC. Not anymore.

Sadly, I no longer have access to a second PC, so this won't work for me.

Yeah I know about the guy there, but unfortunately my team struggles against him. I end up losing 9 times out of 10, costing me a buttload of cash.

1) Oooh, I didnt even think about that. I'll give it a shot. 2) Yep, I got it back out after posting this. Its been really tedious grinding it up on wild pokemon though. 3) That would be super useful, but sadly, Braviary can't learn it. None of my pokemon can, actually.

Hey there. So, I'm on my second playthrough of the game (came back for E16) and I'm at Samson right now. He pretty much bodies my entire team, as I don't have a lot of good bulk, and I'm pretty vulnerable to fighting type. Heres what I have: PARTY: Ampharos: Level 62 Modest nature Plus Amplified Rock -Thunder -Power Gem -Signal Beam -Electric Terrain Braviary: Level 55 (Just caught) Rash nature Defiant No item -Shadow Claw -Brave Bird -Crush Claw -Sky Drop Metagross: Level 66 (Traded from old save) Bold nature Clear Body TwistedSpoon -Meteor Mash -Zen Headbutt -Bullet Punch -Hammer Arm Nidoqueen: Level 63 Lonely nature Poison Point No item -Crunch -Iron Tail -Earth Power -Shadow Claw Chandelure: Level 63 Naughty nature Flame Body Charcoal -Flame Burst -Shadow Ball -Dark Pulse -Will-O-Wisp Crawdaunt: Level 61 Naive nature Adaptability Blackglasses -Crabhammer -Swords Dance -Knock Off -Rock Smash BOX: Arcanine: Level 60 Docile nature Justified Charcoal -Crunch -Heat Wave -Outrage -Flare Blitz Gardevoir: Level 47 (Been boxed since I got Metagross, could be very useful) Brave nature Telepathy No item -Calm Mind -Magical Leaf -Draining Kiss -Psychic Venusaur: Level 48 (Turned it into an HM slave when I stopped using it) Calm nature Overgrow No item -Strength -Rock Smash -Flash -Petal Dance Dewgong: Level 39 (Leveling it for a special attacking water type) Bashful nature Ice Body No item -Headbutt -Aurora Beam -Aqua Jet -Ice Shard So, Gardevoir is the only promising thing I can see. But I'm not sure how to level it. My team struggles against the clown with the repeatable fights, so its not really viable for grinding right now. Any suggestions?

EDIT: Completely forgot about the gym leader help thread. Sorry if this is against the rules. I'll paste this there. Hey there. So, I'm on my second playthrough of the game (came back for E16) and I'm at Samson right now. He pretty much bodies my entire team, as I don't have a lot of good bulk, and I'm pretty vulnerable to fighting type. Heres what I have: PARTY: Ampharos: Level 62 Modest nature Plus Amplified Rock -Thunder -Power Gem -Signal Beam -Electric Terrain Braviary: Level 55 (Just caught) Rash nature Defiant No item -Shadow Claw -Brave Bird -Crush Claw -Sky Drop Metagross: Level 66 (Traded from old save) Bold nature Clear Body TwistedSpoon -Meteor Mash -Zen Headbutt -Bullet Punch -Hammer Arm Nidoqueen: Level 63 Lonely nature Poison Point No item -Crunch -Iron Tail -Earth Power -Shadow Claw Chandelure: Level 63 Naughty nature Flame Body Charcoal -Flame Burst -Shadow Ball -Dark Pulse -Will-O-Wisp Crawdaunt: Level 61 Naive nature Adaptability Blackglasses -Crabhammer -Swords Dance -Knock Off -Rock Smash BOX: Arcanine: Level 60 Docile nature Justified Charcoal -Crunch -Heat Wave -Outrage -Flare Blitz Gardevoir: Level 47 (Been boxed since I got Metagross, could be very useful) Brave nature Telepathy No item -Calm Mind -Magical Leaf -Draining Kiss -Psychic Venusaur: Level 48 (Turned it into an HM slave when I stopped using it) Calm nature Overgrow No item -Strength -Rock Smash -Flash -Petal Dance Dewgong: Level 39 (Leveling it for a special attacking water type) Bashful nature Ice Body No item -Headbutt -Aurora Beam -Aqua Jet -Ice Shard So, Gardevoir is the only promising thing I can see. But I'm not sure how to level it. My team struggles against the clown with the repeatable fights, so its not really viable for grinding right now. Any suggestions?

Where would I find Bennett? I can't find him either.

So, I just reached the point where you first go to 7th Street, and for some reason, El is nowhere to be found. I looked up a couple of walkthroughs, and in every video I found, El was there immediately. I defeated Radomus and went through the bit with Team Meteor. Is there an event I missed that caused him not to appear?

I'll definitely try that. I just got myself a Meditite from a girl at Apophyll Academy, and it has Bullet Punch, so hopefully that'll be a big help once I level it up! And I'll definitely use that Stealth Rock.

I'll try replacing Venusaur with Gigalith. I haven't really found a fighting type I'd like to get. But... would a Medicham be a good pick? I think I might be able to get one at this point in the game.

Absolutely stuck on Serra right now. My first time playing through this game, I wrecked her with my Magneton's Flash Cannon, but I'd like to avoid using the exact same strategy this time if possible. My team: (In Party) Camerupt - Level 48 Timid nature Anger Point -Lava Plume -Earthquake -Rock Smash -Rock Slide Crawdaunt - Level 47 Naive nature Adaptability -Razor Shell -Swords Dance -Knock Off -Crunch Ampharos - Level 50 Modest nature Plus -Discharge -Power Gem -Charge -Electric Terrain Gardevoir - Level 47 Brave nature Telepathy -Calm Mind -Magical Leaf -Draining Kiss -Psychic Venusaur - Level 46 Calm nature Overgrow -Rock Smash (yeah I know two rock smashers x_x Gotta replace that) -Synthesis -Sleep Powder -Petal Dance Mamoswine - Level 47 Relaxed nature Oblivious -Earthquake -Thrash -Ice Shard -Ancientpower (In PC) Lampent - Level 48 Naughty nature Flame Body -Flame Burst -Hex -Confuse Ray -Will-O-Wisp Dodrio - Level 46 Jolly nature Run Away -Agility -Fury Attack -Pursuit -Drill Peck And I also have a level 54 gigalith lying around that I could common candy down if I thought it'd be at all useful (obtained from a wonder trade) but I don't think it'll help me here. Anyone have any advice?

Wow, I am absolutely stuck at Terra... I don't know if she's technically a gym leader, but I figured I'd post this here rather than creating a new topic.... so here's what I've got (I know I need to grind as well). In party: Lilligant: Level 64 (dreadfully underleveled) Docile nature Rose Incense Leaf Guard -Stun Spore -Petal Dance -Quiver Dance -Giga Drain Rhydon: Level 68 Mild nature No item Rock Head -Stone Edge -Hammer Arm -Earthquake -Megahorn Magnezone: Level 69 Rash nature Iron Plate Sturdy -Spark (need move recommendation) -Flash Cannon -Metal Sound -Discharge Walrein: Level 71 Docile nature No item Oblivious -Dive -Frost Breath -Blizzard -Surf Honchkrow: Level 68 Careful nature Dread Plate Moxie -Wing Attack (need move recommendation) -Sucker Punch -Foul Play -Brave Bird Yanmega: Level 68 Mild nature SilverPowder Speed Boost -Detect -Air Slash -U-turn -Bug Buzz In the PC I have: Bronzong: Level 66 Serious nature No item (Could give Metal Coat to boost Heavy Slam) Heatproof -Extrasensory -Trick Room -Rain Dance -Heavy Slam Golem: Level 61 Relaxed nature No item (Could also give Metal Coat for Heavy Slam) Sturdy -Heavy Slam -Rock Smash (need to replace with Rock Slide or something ) -Earthquake -Brick Break Mienshao: Level 61 Bashful nature No item Regenerator -U-turn -Fake Out -Brick Break -High Jump Kick Infernape: Level 60 Mild nature No item Blaze -Acrobatics -Flame Wheel (Ugh...) -Close Combat -Strength Hawlucha: Level 61 Naughty nature No item Limber -Swords Dance -Strength -Brick Break -Sky Drop Malamar: Level 55 (Would need some grinding) Mild nature No item Infiltrator (can change to Contrary) -Switcheroo -Psycho Cut -Superpower -Foul Play So, I have a lot to work with, I just don't know what to use. Anyone have any suggestions? I'm currently getting swept by her first 2 pokemon. EDIT: Never mind. Managed to beat her with a bit of Trick Room play with my Bronzong and Walrein.

Thank you! I'll give this a try!

So I'm training up for the fire type gym, and I'm planning to use a Heatproof Bronzong with Trick Room and Rain Dance. I've got my strategy planned out but... I need to level this Bronzong. Is there a good way to do it? I've been grinding in Amethyst Cave for the rest of my team, but my Bronzong doesn't have the hitting power to grind effectively, and I really don't wanna switch train if I don't have to. But it has trouble taking down more than one pokemon before needing to heal. I can do it this way if I really have to. Theres a healing machine right next door, but it'd be great if I could find another way to level it. Its currently level 60. Is there a better place to grind that I might not know about?