Hello Smogon!!! I've have been playing Pokemon since its release in the US (almost 18 years, so basically my whole life). I've never really been involved in a large community like this, mostly only playing with close local friends. But last spring an internet friend of mine turned me on to Pokemon Showdown, and I was instantly drawn into the massive and still growing online world of Pokemon. I have never been much of a competitive battler, but that's something I'm changing at a rapid pace (I'm currently 146 on the LC ladder, which is my first competitive endeavor).
Some of my favorite Pokemon include Gyarados, Beedrill (obviously), Murkrow, Roserade, and Jellicent.
I first played Pokemon Blue version, but my favorite game so far has to be Pokemon Emerald. The introduction of the Battle Frontier in Emerald along with the incorporation of natures and abilities (among many other things) that generation 3 brought has always made it a very special time for me in Pokemon History. Anyway I'll wrap up my long-winded intro here. I look forward to getting to know the community better and sharing some of my uniquely effective battle strategies with the world.
Some of my favorite Pokemon include Gyarados, Beedrill (obviously), Murkrow, Roserade, and Jellicent.
I first played Pokemon Blue version, but my favorite game so far has to be Pokemon Emerald. The introduction of the Battle Frontier in Emerald along with the incorporation of natures and abilities (among many other things) that generation 3 brought has always made it a very special time for me in Pokemon History. Anyway I'll wrap up my long-winded intro here. I look forward to getting to know the community better and sharing some of my uniquely effective battle strategies with the world.