trainingblitz | 1. The Story Begins [Video]

[The camera is on a new face today. Ludwig stares into the camera with an even gaze, then begins his little introductory speech.]

Hello. I am Ludwig Beilschmidt, a new arrival to Johto. The first matter I would like to ask about is... I was recently informed by a nurse at the Pokemon Center here in New Bark Town that I have been started on what is called a "Pokemon journey." I received some details on what to do, but I would like to ask the rest of you... how should I start this "journey?" I think I'll stay in New Bark Town for a day or two before I begin traveling, but I need to know what to do from there.

The second matter is about the flyers for the breeding center that I have seen posted around town. I would like to take advantage of the "newbie deal" to get another Pokemon, but I'm unsure of what Pokemon I should get. Can you give me any recommendations? My first Pokemon is Elekid, an electric-type, so that should factor in your recommendations. [The camera pans to an Elekid, who jumps and gives a cheery "Ele!" in response to the camera being pointed at him. The camera then goes back to Ludwig's face.] See?

My final request is that, if you have encountered any people who refer to themselves as "countries" or "nations," please tell me who they are. I might know them. Thank you, and goodbye.

[The video feed ends here.]

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

It can, yes. You evolve it with the help of a Fire Stone — which you can purchase through the Goldenrod Department Store — and it will grow from the size of a medium-sized dog to one fully capable of carrying a human being.

That's quite an impressive change. I wonder how that works... I will have to evolve my Growlithe as soon as possible, then.

I wouldn't be too hasty about it, unless you're buying one with a hefty moveset from the start. Once you evolve Growlithe into Arcanine, it'll stop learning moves as it levels up — stunting its growth, effectively.

Thank you for telling me! I would have made a very drastic mistake. I'll have to look up what level it stops learning moves at. I'll be good on my own two feet for a while.

As I said, if it's immediate transportation you're looking for, you'd be better off with something that starts out large when it hatches. If you can spare the time to raise a young Pokemon, on the other hand — or if you can find someone to breed you one with a full moveset from the start, as some people do — then it wouldn't make a difference either way.

What Pokemon would you recommend I find, then? Aside from Onix, which you mentioned before. Where can I find an Onix, by the way?

I can't say for certain, but you might try in caves or other rocky areas. They seem to be fond of those particular environments.

As for other Pokemon, I suppose you might try a Rhyhorn or a Tauros, if you can find one.

The nearest cave is, according to my map, Union Cave... I won't be able to reach it for over a week. I've been on my feet for long periods of time, though.

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