Must get extended manip at least to Route 208 Catch Bidoof on Route 202, Bibarel on Route 208, Staravia on Route 209 Skip Hearthome gym trainer, do Rival 3 at Lv26 (only realistic with early Bibarel) Staravia + Lucky egg manip Skip Porygon & choice specs Use Bibarel & Staravia in doubles Timesave: -Skip Hearthome gym trainer -Skip Porygon -Skip choice specs Timeloss: -Slower Rival 3 and higher risk -Less exp (may need extra candy) -Staravia is worse to catch than Starly -Fly taught over move -Slower doubles without Porygon Real life timeloss: -Must get extended manip at least to Route 208