Every so often, I get utterly bored out of my wits by Pokemon. This is not because of a lack of interest in the storylines or challenges, but mostly because I’ve been playing on the same Pearl cartridge for four years now, and I am just eleven shy of completing the Sinnoh Dex.
Seen 150. Obtained 139.
I saw all the Pokemon three years ago. Since then, I’ve been trying to acquire those last thirty-seven. I think I’ve done alright, considering the mere thought of trying to get those last eleven makes me want to cry.
But I’m too close now to give up. Eleven? That’s nothing. Here they are:
#064 – Ambipom
#066 – Drifblim
#075 – Honchkrow
#108 – Spiritomb
#111 – Garchomp
#116 – Lucario
#128 – Drapion
#130 – Toxicroak
#138 – Feebas
#139 – Milotic
#145 – Weavile
Feebas aside, that’s a fairly tame list. Except I don’t have a Dusk Stone, Razor Claw or enough happiness left in my body to make a Riolu smile.
I understand that the Pokedex is supposed to be a challenge. I really do. But for a 21-year old, gathering the necessary 32 friends needed to summon Spiritomb is a bit of a feat. I can’t even finish a single survey for Passerby Analytics HQ. Because none of my friends are eight any more and they certainly don’t take Pokemon as seriously as I do.
That said, I’m absolutely terrible. Do you want a battle? You’ll definitely win.
For four years, I have miserably inched towards completion of the Sinnoh Dex. I’m not sure why, but I have.
Help me.
Kanto to Unova (and beyond) 