So, I've been playing Emerald, like you guys suggested!

Started over, I have a level 10 torchic and a level 8 Poochyena named El Charro.

I also have a level 3 weedle and level 4 Marill that I just caught because I'm going to try completing my Pokedex as fast as possible. I'm probably just going to put the weedle in my PC, but I might keep the Marill in my party for now.

Anyway, will update again soon! I'll keep it contained to this thread, I guess haha. Right now I'm trying to level up Torchic, El Charro, and Marill to level 10 before I face the first Gym leader. Maybe Torchic a bit higher, just in case. I don't remember anything about Emerald, so I don't remember gym leaders or what level they are or any of that stuff haha. Oh well, this should be fun!

Also, does anyone remember a pokemon MMO from a fairly long time ago called Pokemon Crator? I used to be obsessed with it, it was really fun, but also kind of old school. It seems like nothing compared to all of the new Pokemon MMOs that everyone is talking about.