Should I try to get a Roggenrola and a Sandile before Elesa in White?

Question

I'm going to do White as a Nuzlocke, now that I really know how one works and have a bit of experience. I'm picking Oshawott, and I just now realized there's Elesa, who's is a big problem. I'm gonna hope to get a Roggenrola and a Sandile to make up for it, but can you get to where they are before her? (Wellspring Cave and Route 4/Desert Resort) Also, is this a good strategy, or should I try something else?

Comments

Route 4 is before Elesa, you can access it when you get to Castelia city.

Answer 1

The Wellspring Cave is on Route 3, letting you catch Roggenrola right after the first Gym. The Desert Resort is available through Route 4 after defeating Burgh.

Sandile is stronger than Roggenrola against Elesa, so try to prioritise the former.

Hope I helped!

Comments

Okay, I just wanted it to cover the Emolga's, as they're immune to Ground

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True -- I mistakenly thought that Sandile could learn Rock Tomb in time for Elesa. Good luck!

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You might want to use an Excadrill instead of Sandile. Excadrill evolves faster and learns swords dance at a relatively low level.

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That's true, I'll use it right when it's available(after Clay, which is after Elesa.)

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You can get Drilbur in Wellspring Cave, which I think is earlier than Elesa.

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Oh, I thought it was only Chargestone, and some others, HOWEVER, Wellspring's the only place you can get a Roggenrola, and Drilbur's in other places, plus, in Wellspring, it can only be found in the shaking and bubbling spots, which I am not even 100% sure what those are.