I got to Eterna City and realized that the gym leader is a grass specialist. I managed to catch Ponyta on a route out of town, but it didn’t have any fire attacks. I tried training it by fighting the gym leader’s lackey, but even though it gained a few levels, it still didn’t get any. I saved my game before fighting the gym leader and stopped playing there.

Before I could get to the next gym city, I had to fight Team Galactic, because they have taken over a windmill farm. I also caught a few Pokèmon on the way, including Budew which I plan to train as my current grass Pokèmon.

I defeated the gym master and got my first badge. This allows me to use the Rock Smash move outside of battle. Since the north route (207) is for bikes only, I had to return to Jubilife city. On the way back, I was able to clear a few rocks in the mountain between Orenburgh and Jubilife. This opened a passage to B1 of the dungeon where I caught Psyduck. I’m going for badge number two next.

I’ve arrived to Orenburgh City and am now getting ready to fight the gym master. I caught a bunch of pokèmons like Geodude and Onyx, but nothing major. My Piplup evolved, so getting the first badge should be easy.

This is another game I had to restart. Right now, I’m in Jubilife City with Bidoof, Starly and Shinx already caught. My starting Pokèmon was Piplup. I hope to play some more tomorrow.