So, just a minor update. I've defeated Venam, who wasn't too difficult. She did manage to get two layers of Toxic Spikes, which almost won her the battle (you can't get rid of them, which sucks), but it came pretty late, so her earlier Venoshocks didn't do as much. Jasper the Geodude was a great Pokemon, managing to KO her Stunky and her Seviper. It was actually a pretty clutch ending, since my other two Pokemon alive were all Poisoned and would die from the entry hazards of the Field. Jasper was the only one who could live a hit. Luckily for me, Seviper used Swagger, boosting Jasper's Attack, and Jasper broke through the confusion and killed it with a Magnitude!
After getting my badge, I helped out Dr. JenLEL, and caught myself another Shadow Sewaddle and Shadow Froakie. The more the merrier! I also caught a few more Pokemon, but was too lazy to look for them all. Luckily, most of the ones I'm currently missing are ones I can get in future areas, so I can proceed onwards!
Important items I have are the Thunderstone and the two Ability Capsules I can get from this point.
RANKINGS:
Badges: 1/18
Pokemon: 37/721 (Shadow Pokemon: 2/11 (4/13))
"Oh, you've got some n-new Pokemon! That wasn't a huge improvement, but I bet you were busy battling for your first Gym Badge. Anyways, k-keep up the work!"
Changes to the Rotating Team:
Bowser has evolved!
Sarabi the Litleo has joined the party, having decent IVs. She was useful during Venam's battle, managing to defeat Venam's Whirlipede. I do need a Fire type.
Cruella the Purrloin is a Pokemon I've wanted to use for a while, since it can get some pretty useful moves. Doesn't have Prankster due to the bug, but that's okay. She's replacing Prada the Espurr until I can get a better Espurr with better IVs and its Hidden Ability.
The Current Team:
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Other New Pokemon Caught:
Buizel
Nidoran-M
On the Hunt for:
Koffing
Hoothoot
Bidoof
Swoobat -> Mankey
Patrat
Grimer
Burmy
Route 2 Pokemon