I love difficulty, and it makes me feel so good. I know I can skip the second gym, but I want to battle it, and holy fuck, brawly is difficult with his powerful as hell lvl 19 makuhita with vital throw. Has anyone else struggled with emerald, or am I just a pussy that can't play pokemon right? I don't have the best team members out there. I have a level 18 grovyle, a level 17 taillow, a level 16 marill, and a level 15 electrike. I still can't beat brawly.