Appendix:Platinum walkthrough/Section 3: Difference between revisions

Roark's first two Pokémon shouldn't be too much trouble. The {{p|Geodude}} knows {{m|Rock Throw}} and {{m|Stealth Rock}}, and its best stat is [[Defense]]. Stealth Rock will damage any Pokémon you switch into battle (Most Pokémon will lose 1/8 of their [[HP]] if hit. It will damage more if the Pokémon is weak to Rock-type moves, and less if it is resistant.). Rock Throw is just an attack, which is thankfully somewhat inaccurate. A good Grass- or Water-type attack will likely take Geodude out in one hit. Roark's {{p|Onix}} may be a bit more challenging, mostly because it has more Defense and [[Speed]], and can use {{m|Screech}} to lower your Pokémon's Defense in addition to Rock Throw and Stealth Rock. If you get hit with Screech, you may want to switch before Roark sends out Cranidos. Cranidos is rather fast for this point of the game, and has a scary amount of [[Attack]] that will do massive damage with {{m|Headbutt}} or {{m|Pursuit}}, particularly if Onix used Screech or if Cranidos previously used {{m|Leer}} against you. Try switching in a Pokémon with Intimidate like Shinx or Luxio to lower Cranidos's threat, but beware of Stealth Rock. It doesn't have the best defenses though, so one Water or Grass-type move should send it out for the count.