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In order to (hopefully) somewhat round out my party prior to the gym, I head to the Rustorf Tunnel. Inside, the young knight SIRTHOMPSN the Magby hears my pleas, and lends his aid to my cause. After much grinding within the tunnel (bunch of baby pokemon in there, pretty safe if not the greatest xp) and woods (SIRTHOMPSN became an accomplished bugslayer) , I feel my party is ready for whatever the gym can throw at me. KAZBAR evolving to Groyvle should ensure my survival.
Party
KAZBAR the Jolly Groyvle, Lvl. 18
NATWAFAKID the Naive Nuzleaf, Lvl. 15
PERIL the Naughty Paras, Lvl. 14
BOSHY the Bold Spinarak, Lvl. 16
GENESIS the Gentle Surskit, Lvl. 14
SIRTHOMPSN the Relaxed Magby, Lvl. 14
A rock gym, eh... Looks like it's down to KAZBAR to solo it, as everyone else is weak to Rock (except NATWAFAKID, but who knows what attack he'd get in there)... BOSHY joins him for a double battle, and Roxanne is reached without incident.
Roxanne proves to almost be my demise... leading with a potion fueled Aron, KAZBAR barely manages to triumph, landing the killing blow at 2 HP. Fortunately, an Onix and Rhyhorn generously donate their hp, nearly topping off KAZBAR. Roxanne's final pokemon (first two gym leaders only have 4, missed that fine print before) Nosepass winds up threatening a wipe, dropping KAZBAR into killing range with a single Rock Tomb. KAZBAR proves his place as leader however, landing a clutch critical hit to kill Nosepass, averting sure death for both him and his compatriots (Rock tomb would've one-shotted them all, I'm sure). KAZBAR hits 20 as a result of his victory.
Got pretty lucky there, gotta admit :/ Now, onwards through the tunnel!
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