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Still haven't even had to use Items in battle. I'm sure I'll appreciate having that rule later on, very likely even against Elesa, but other than that first Cheren fight this hasn't been too tough. Burgh down, off I go to the Desert Resort.
Now, my team does have two Pokémon that evolve by stone, and if I recall, I can get both of their stones before the next gym. So, allow me to explain my plans for them real quick:
Thorn the Petilil is close, and I will be evolving her at 28. This will give her both Aromatherapy and Quiver Dance. My planned moveset for her is Giga Drain, Sleep Powder, Quiver Dance, and Aromatherapy, giving her some great sweeping set-up potential and making her a bit of a mini cleric. Since I'm allowing items, though, I may consider replacing Aromatherapy with Dream Eater later on.
Fang the Growlithe has a bit farther to go. Specifically, 39, where she learns Crunch. Using two Heart Scales to give her a couple of moves after evolution, I plan on her rocking Flamethrower, Crunch, Extreme Speed, and Thunder Fang.