>>48803905>>48803965My first Blastoise from Blue version has been with me since I was 8 years old. Thanks to a flashcard, a backup tool, and homebrew I was able to get him on the save for the virtual console Blue version on the 3DS, then onto bank, then into home. This Blastoise is probably older than you are. He could legally drink in the US.
The lesson here is, patience will always be rewarded.