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Back in '04 when I played Pokemon Crystal I heard the rumor about 3 super rare Pokemon in Ecruteak City, and like any kid, I went there as fast as I could to find them. So, off to the Tin Tower I go, and I see the Pokemon my friends were talking about. Excited, I approached. However when they fled the tower I was so sad because I thought you couldn't catch them after that. A few weeks later, I was onto Olivine City and really wanted a Meowth. Luckily the Route just before Olivine City has them, so I hunted for this Meowth. 5 encounters later, I get this weird new music and the silhouette of a Pokemon I'd never seen before.
Raikou! I never did catch him in Crystal, but I went out of my way to catch him in HeartGold. And I'm glad I did, he became my third favorite Pokemon after Ho-oh and Celebi and is even in my Sun Battle Tree Team!
The set is an admittedly simple Volt-Scarf set but I love it. And just 2 weeks ago I caught a Shiny Raikou in Pokemon Omega Ruby.
Thanks for all the good times~