I am now the very best in the Kanto region. I think it is poetic that I beat Alakazam (the rival's last monster) with Sandshrew and Butterfree. I am also always amused that I named the rival Smelly.
This champion fight was much easier than Platinum. For the most part, just getting in STAB moves seemed more important than the move itself. I blew through almost all my max revives and potions in the last two fights.
Lapras was probably the MVP against the elite 4 for me. Maltres (which was a last minute sub for Ninetales) had a key revive in the final battle, tanking a few hits from Charzard. Venusaur didn't do much, but did provide a critical sleep against alakazam.
I may muck around with the post game and get Mewtwo, but I still haven't tired of this series yet, so will probably jump to Heart Gold (or the other one?) next.





