Strat: Delay Aroma Lady (Roselia, Roselia, Shroomish) until after Norman Levels lost: - 26 for Numel (must WG) - 28 for Camerupt (can't Torrent WG or +4 Strength) - 28 for Makuhita (must MS) - 31 for Vigoroth (can't lead WG) - 31 for Spinda (HP) - 31 for Vigoroth (53-->36% range) Levels gained: - 30 for Delcatty (speedtie, but must WG+WG+MS) - 30 for Slakoth (no range, and can Strength) Other: - Separate candy menu in Petalburg Gym - Slower Take Down text - Must buy one fewer Heal Powder or Energypowder - Save 3.9 seconds in movement - No Effect Spore (Surf Shroomish) Time evaluation: - Numel: +1.7s - Camerupt: +0.4s with perfect Mud Shot PP - Makuhita: +0.8s - Vigoroth: +0.7s - Spinda: +0.1s - Vigoroth: +1.5s - Delcatty: -0.6s - Slakoth: -0.8s - Candy menu: +2.2s - Take Down: +0.3s - One fewer healing item: +0.5s - Movement: -3.9s - Shroomish NVE text: +1.8s - No Effect Spore: -2.7 if you have Full Heal, -7.5 if not TOTAL: Lose 2 seconds if you have Full Heal, save 2.8 seconds if not CONCLUSION: Optimal with perfect Mud Shot PP and no Full Heal, assuming your muscle memory can handle it