Before I replayed Pokemon HeartGold, I never expected to place all my faith into an ice breathing pig.
Pokemon HeartGold overall was a breezy yet fun and relaxing experience for me. That in mind, I had struggled a couple time here and there throughout my journey. That stupid cow, catching the birb on the boxart, and the needless grinding from the wonky level scaling. Nothing, however, compared to Lance.
This dude had three damn dragons which were all ten levels above my own team. Most of my team was equipped to deal with his other party members. Tristessa the Ampharos easily knocked out Gyarados, Beau the Togekiss dealt with Charizard, and both Ozma the Forretress and Souvlaki the Espeon were able to wall long enough to heal my fighters. The only two who were capable of taking on the Dragonites were Toledodile the Feraligatr and Oink Oink the Mamoswine.
Up to this point, I hadn't utilized Oink Oink much. I caught her pretty late into the game, and I couldn't even evolve her into Piloswine until after I beat Claire. She was difficult to use until I fully evolved her, and by that point, what was left? Some trainers along the way that use level 30 Mareep?
Oink Oink had a dastardly trick up her sleeve, however. She knew Ice Shard; an ice type attack that while weak had priority. Her defences weren't the best, and one Dragonite knew Fire Blast; a move that would instantly kill her if it connected. So, she was my last hope. If this didn't work, I was bound to lose and soft reset until my luck finally pulled through.
Because Toledodile is a slow ass bitch, he didn't even survive to throw an icy punch at those dragons. Oink Oink meanwhile took advantage of her specialty and swept through the dragons. She did pass out to Lance's most powerful Dragonite, but a max revive later and she was back on her feet. She barely survived the dragon rushes and evaded the other attacks that I forgot about already. And with one last ice shard, Oink Oink pulled it off. She knocked out all the Dragonites.
I entered the hall of fame with a newfound respect for Oink Oink. She went from my most underutilized team member to the shining star. Which is saying a lot, because up until that point, Tristessa and Beau were doing most of the heavy lifting. Oink Oink proved her worth, however.
Now, I wouldn't call Oink Oink my favourite Pokemon ever. Flaaffy exists, after all. But she's certainly left an impact on both my heart and soul in flavours of silver and gold.
Thank you, Oink Oink.
Pokemon HeartGold overall was a breezy yet fun and relaxing experience for me. That in mind, I had struggled a couple time here and there throughout my journey. That stupid cow, catching the birb on the boxart, and the needless grinding from the wonky level scaling. Nothing, however, compared to Lance.
This dude had three damn dragons which were all ten levels above my own team. Most of my team was equipped to deal with his other party members. Tristessa the Ampharos easily knocked out Gyarados, Beau the Togekiss dealt with Charizard, and both Ozma the Forretress and Souvlaki the Espeon were able to wall long enough to heal my fighters. The only two who were capable of taking on the Dragonites were Toledodile the Feraligatr and Oink Oink the Mamoswine.
Up to this point, I hadn't utilized Oink Oink much. I caught her pretty late into the game, and I couldn't even evolve her into Piloswine until after I beat Claire. She was difficult to use until I fully evolved her, and by that point, what was left? Some trainers along the way that use level 30 Mareep?
Oink Oink had a dastardly trick up her sleeve, however. She knew Ice Shard; an ice type attack that while weak had priority. Her defences weren't the best, and one Dragonite knew Fire Blast; a move that would instantly kill her if it connected. So, she was my last hope. If this didn't work, I was bound to lose and soft reset until my luck finally pulled through.
Because Toledodile is a slow ass bitch, he didn't even survive to throw an icy punch at those dragons. Oink Oink meanwhile took advantage of her specialty and swept through the dragons. She did pass out to Lance's most powerful Dragonite, but a max revive later and she was back on her feet. She barely survived the dragon rushes and evaded the other attacks that I forgot about already. And with one last ice shard, Oink Oink pulled it off. She knocked out all the Dragonites.
I entered the hall of fame with a newfound respect for Oink Oink. She went from my most underutilized team member to the shining star. Which is saying a lot, because up until that point, Tristessa and Beau were doing most of the heavy lifting. Oink Oink proved her worth, however.
Now, I wouldn't call Oink Oink my favourite Pokemon ever. Flaaffy exists, after all. But she's certainly left an impact on both my heart and soul in flavours of silver and gold.
Thank you, Oink Oink.