I went to the Snowbelle Gym, ready to get my eighth Gym Badge in the Kalos region and earn the right to challenge the Elite Four.
My team consisted of:
Gabriel (Talonflame, Fire/Flying, Lv. 62)
Brody (Diggersby, Normal/Ground, Lv. 62)
Axel (Raichu, Electric, Lv. 62)
Cadence (Florges, Fairy, Lv. 63)
Logan (Venusaur, Grass/Poison, Lv. 63)
Jack (Greninja, Water/Dark, Lv. 63)
I talked to the man near the entrance, who only told me the obvious, that the Snowbelle Gym was dedicated to Ice-Type Pokemon.
The Gym was a cylinder designed with four colored rows of square panels and some kind of bridge going to the Gym Leader. There were also colored platforms where Trainers stood, and switches on those platforms. I went onto a pink platform, and battled the Trainer there, and through the battle Axel grew to Level 63.
I stepped onto the pink panel, and found that the pink row spun around in the cylindrical Gym, revealing itself to be a square of different designs on each side, and the side that spun around connected the pink floor to the bridge going to the blue floor.
I went forward, and got into another battle with a Trainer when I stepped onto the blue platform. Through the battle, Gabriel and Brody both grew to Level 63, and then I stepped on the panel to move the blue floor. I had to step on the panel a few times before I realized that I needed to move the pink flooring around to get both blue and pink floor set to allow me to move forward.
Finally I was able to press forward, and I stepped onto the green platform to get into another battle. After the battle, I rotated the green floor a few times, before I was forced to go to the yellow platform to get into another battle. Through the battle Jack grew to Level 64, and then I stepped onto the yellow panel to switch the yellow floor around, then I went to switch the green floor around before I finally reached the Gym Leader.
The Gym Leader, Wulfric, told me about how Ice could be so strong and also so fragile, and how he could either be a very powerful opponent to me or be a pushover, depending on the Pokemon I choose to fight him. He told me that was how it should be, and I found it an interesting viewpoint coming from a Gym Leader.
Wulfric sent out Abomasnow, and I sent out Gabriel against it. Abomasnow's ability, Snow Warning, caused hail to fall before the battle started. Gabriel attacked with Flame Charge and knocked out Abomasnow in a single blow, and he grew to Level 64 and learned Brave Bird in place of Acrobatics.
I kept Gabriel in the fight as Wulfric sent out Cryogonal, and even with Abomasnow knocked out the hailstorm kept on. Gabriel struck with Flame Charge again, and it knocked out Cryogonal instantly, and Logan grew to Level 64.
Finally Wulfric sent out Avalugg, an odd-looking Ice-Type Pokemon I had never seen before. It appeared to be some kind of ice turtle, and I learned later on that it was an evolution of an Ice-Type Pokemon I spotted but missed catching in the Frost Cavern. I had Gabriel attack with Flame Charge, and it did great damage before Avalugg used Curse to lower it's speed and raise it's attack and defense, before the hail actually healed it thanks to it's ability, Ice Body.
Gabriel struck with Flame Charge again for great damage, before Avalugg used Curse again to buff it's attack and defense before hail fell to hurt Gabriel and heal Avalugg. This was turning out to be a long battle, one step forward and two steps back between the relatively little damage that Gabriel was doing before Avalugg was healed by the hail.
Gabriel attacked with Flame Charge once more for good damage, and Avalugg used Curse again to keep building attack and defense, but the hail finally stopped and gave me a breather from damage and Avalugg's healing. Gabriel used Flame Charge again for massive damage, a critical hit, before it used Avalanche to knock out Gabriel.
I sent Jack out against it, and Wulfric used a Hyper Potion to heal Avalugg before Jack struck with Surf for massive damage. Jack used Surf once more, and it did great damage, knocking out Avalugg. Axel and Cadence both grew to Level 64, adn the battle was won!
Wulfric congratulated my Pokemon and I on a fine battle, and he handed over the Iceberg Badge, which would make all Pokemon obey my orders. He also gave me TM13 (Ice Beam), a powerful and accurate Ice-Type move. Before I left, Wulfric told me that being rigid can make you tough but fragile, so I'd be better off being flexible. He told me he was too stubborn to be flexible, but thought that perhaps that was he loves Ice-Type Pokemon.
I left the Snowbelle Gym with the eighth and final Gym Badge, and as I left the Gym Guide came out to meet me, congratulating me on a job well done. After that he moved aside, and Wulfric came out to meet me as well, and he advised me to trust in my Pokemon as I went through Victory Road.
I went to the Pokemon Center and healed my Pokemon, ready for the journey ahead.
Current Team:
Brody (Diggersby, Normal/Ground, Lv. 63)
Gabriel (Talonflame, Fire/Flying, Lv. 64)
Axel (Raichu, Electric, Lv. 64)
Cadence (Florges, Fairy, Lv. 64)
Logan (Venusaur, Grass/Poison, Lv. 64)
Jack (Greninja, Water/Dark, Lv. 64)
Saturday, January 30, 2016
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Pokemon Y - Snowbelle City and the Pokemon Village
In the corner of the Pokemon Center, I found Mr. Bonding again, who gave me the O-Power PP Restoring Power Lv. 1, which I could use to restore the PP of my lead Pokemon when I use it. That would be a very useful ability no matter where I go, though later on when I would train new Pokemon it could be something to keep me going.
I decided to explore the city, and I took the opportunity to get a nice photo taken for the album. I also went to the nearby boutique to buy myself some new pants and a hat, to keep me warm from the bitter cold of that snow-covered city.
As I explored the city, I received TM08 (Bulk Up) which I could use to raise a Pokemon's attack and defense stats. I talked to the people there, who were all quite friendly, but there was little of note to be found in the city. I decided to go to the Snowbelle Gym to challenge the Gym Leader for my eighth and final Gym Badge in the Kalos region, but I found out that the Gym Leader was somewhere in the nearby Wandering Woods.
With little else to do there, I left Snowbelle City and headed to Route 20, the Winding Woods. The first thing I found there was a mossy rock which I assumed could be used to evolve an Eevee into a Leafeon. I went west and found a Kasib Berry and a Paralyze Heal, but nothing else, so I went back and headed south.
I went as far south as I could, where I found a dead-end, though I was able to get a Meadow Plate before I was forced to turn back. I went west from where I left and found myself in a Double Battle with a pair of Twins. After a short battle I continued along, going south. I got into another battle with a Poke Fan, and after a short battle I went back north.
I went north past the Twins and got into another battle, this time with a Fairy Girl. Through the battle Jack grew to Level 63, and afterwards I went west, where I found a Protein before I got into another battle, this time with a Poke Fan. Through the battle Logan grew to Level 63, and with nothing else to see I went back east, then began my way south.
I continued south past a tree, and then I went east to snag a Mental Herb before I went back and found myself in a new area in the forest. I went south from the new area, and found an X Accuracy, as well as a hidden Balm Mushroom, before I made my way further south.
I had to cut down a tree, then I went west to battle a Hex Girl where Cadence grew to Level 63. After the battle I snagged TM53 (Energy Ball) which was laying on the ground nearby. After that I went back east, and I continued southwest where I found an exit from the forest.
When I left the forest, I found the Gym Leader surrounded by Pokemon in a field of flowers. When I stepped forward the Pokemon were all scared off. He turned to me and told me that the place I found was called the Pokemon Village, and he explained to me that most of the Pokemon there were runaways, escaped from bad people who did awful things to them.
He told me that some of the Pokemon there were too strong and found they didn't really have a place in the outside world, so they went there. When he looked at my Pokemon, he told me that they thought highly of me, and that we've had some good times together. He turned around and called to the Pokemon, telling them I was alright.
They all came running back up to him, and he told me that he sometimes gets worried and goes there to check on everyone. Finally he realized that we hadn't had a proper introduction, and he introduced himself as Wulfric. I told him I wanted to challenge him, and he apologized for the inconvenience, telling me that he'd be waiting for me back at the Snowbelle Gym.
Before he left, Wulfric told me that he thought it would do me some good to spend some time with the Pokemon there. I checked on some of the Pokemon, and from one I received a Chople Berry, and another one gave me a Pretty Wing. I encountered a few powerful Pokemon in the flowers, but I decided to leave them be.
I explored the area for a while, where I found a Full Restore, and a Pixie Plate. I decided while I was there to teach Jack to use Waterfall in place of Hydro Pump, which would probably be necessary to reach Victory Road later on.
With nothing else to do, I left there and flew back to Snowbelle City. Soon enough I would challenge Wulfric for my eighth and final Gym Badge.
Current Team:
Gabriel (Talonflame, Fire/Flying, Lv. 62)
Brody (Diggersby, Normal/Ground, Lv. 62)
Axel (Raichu, Electric, Lv. 62)
Cadence (Florges, Fairy, Lv. 63)
Logan (Venusaur, Grass/Poison, Lv. 63)
Jack (Greninja, Water/Dark, Lv. 63)
I decided to explore the city, and I took the opportunity to get a nice photo taken for the album. I also went to the nearby boutique to buy myself some new pants and a hat, to keep me warm from the bitter cold of that snow-covered city.
As I explored the city, I received TM08 (Bulk Up) which I could use to raise a Pokemon's attack and defense stats. I talked to the people there, who were all quite friendly, but there was little of note to be found in the city. I decided to go to the Snowbelle Gym to challenge the Gym Leader for my eighth and final Gym Badge in the Kalos region, but I found out that the Gym Leader was somewhere in the nearby Wandering Woods.
With little else to do there, I left Snowbelle City and headed to Route 20, the Winding Woods. The first thing I found there was a mossy rock which I assumed could be used to evolve an Eevee into a Leafeon. I went west and found a Kasib Berry and a Paralyze Heal, but nothing else, so I went back and headed south.
I went as far south as I could, where I found a dead-end, though I was able to get a Meadow Plate before I was forced to turn back. I went west from where I left and found myself in a Double Battle with a pair of Twins. After a short battle I continued along, going south. I got into another battle with a Poke Fan, and after a short battle I went back north.
I went north past the Twins and got into another battle, this time with a Fairy Girl. Through the battle Jack grew to Level 63, and afterwards I went west, where I found a Protein before I got into another battle, this time with a Poke Fan. Through the battle Logan grew to Level 63, and with nothing else to see I went back east, then began my way south.
I continued south past a tree, and then I went east to snag a Mental Herb before I went back and found myself in a new area in the forest. I went south from the new area, and found an X Accuracy, as well as a hidden Balm Mushroom, before I made my way further south.
I had to cut down a tree, then I went west to battle a Hex Girl where Cadence grew to Level 63. After the battle I snagged TM53 (Energy Ball) which was laying on the ground nearby. After that I went back east, and I continued southwest where I found an exit from the forest.
When I left the forest, I found the Gym Leader surrounded by Pokemon in a field of flowers. When I stepped forward the Pokemon were all scared off. He turned to me and told me that the place I found was called the Pokemon Village, and he explained to me that most of the Pokemon there were runaways, escaped from bad people who did awful things to them.
He told me that some of the Pokemon there were too strong and found they didn't really have a place in the outside world, so they went there. When he looked at my Pokemon, he told me that they thought highly of me, and that we've had some good times together. He turned around and called to the Pokemon, telling them I was alright.
They all came running back up to him, and he told me that he sometimes gets worried and goes there to check on everyone. Finally he realized that we hadn't had a proper introduction, and he introduced himself as Wulfric. I told him I wanted to challenge him, and he apologized for the inconvenience, telling me that he'd be waiting for me back at the Snowbelle Gym.
Before he left, Wulfric told me that he thought it would do me some good to spend some time with the Pokemon there. I checked on some of the Pokemon, and from one I received a Chople Berry, and another one gave me a Pretty Wing. I encountered a few powerful Pokemon in the flowers, but I decided to leave them be.
I explored the area for a while, where I found a Full Restore, and a Pixie Plate. I decided while I was there to teach Jack to use Waterfall in place of Hydro Pump, which would probably be necessary to reach Victory Road later on.
With nothing else to do, I left there and flew back to Snowbelle City. Soon enough I would challenge Wulfric for my eighth and final Gym Badge.
Current Team:
Gabriel (Talonflame, Fire/Flying, Lv. 62)
Brody (Diggersby, Normal/Ground, Lv. 62)
Axel (Raichu, Electric, Lv. 62)
Cadence (Florges, Fairy, Lv. 63)
Logan (Venusaur, Grass/Poison, Lv. 63)
Jack (Greninja, Water/Dark, Lv. 63)
Monday, January 11, 2016
Pokemon Y - On the road to Snowbelle City
I went south from Couriway Town and started going through Route 19. I quickly got into a battle with a Hex Girl, and after I won I healed my team and continued on. I left the main road and got into another battle, this time with a Fairy Girl. Through the battle Brody and Gabriel both grew to Level 60, and after that I found a Max Revive before I continued along.
As I continued along I got into a Double Battle with a pair of Pokemon Rangers, and after my victory I got into another battle with a Swimmer. I continued along and got into yet another battle with a Pokemon Ranger, and by the end of it Cadence grew to Level 61. I kept going through the swamp and sneaked past a Pokemon Ranger, only to get into a battle with another one, where Logan, Axel AND Jack all grew to Level 61.
I found a Yache Berry, then I snagged TM36 (Sludge Bomb) before I went back into the swamp to battle the Pokemon Ranger I got by before. Through the battle, Brody and Gabriel both grew to Level 61, and after that I snagged a Toxic Plate before I got back onto the main road. I healed my team and continued along, and when I was crossing a wooden bridge I heard someone calling for me.
I turned around and saw Shauna running up to me. She asked if I knew what was going to happen, and I had to say no, no clue. She declared that we would battle, and so we did, in a rather dangerous place.
Shauna sent out Delcatty, and I sent Jack out against it. Jack attacked with Hydro Pump for massive damage that knocked Delcatty out in a single blow. Goodra was sent out next, and I sent Cadence out against it. Cadence used Moonblast for massive damage, but it clung on and used Sludge Wave for good damage. Cadence attacked with Dazzling Gleam and knocked out Goodra, leaving Shauna with one more Pokemon.
I sent Jack out against Shauna's last Pokemon, Delphox, and Jack used Hydro Pump for massive damage to knock it out in a single blow. The battle was over, and I emerged victorious.
Shauna told me that the battle reminded her of our battle in Aquacorde Town, where we battled when we first got our Pokemon. We heard people calling for us, and it turned out to be Tierno and Trevor, meeting us there on the middle of the bridge.
Before I could do anything Tierno forced me into a battle. I sent Jack out against his Talonflame, and Jack used Surf for massive damage that knocked it out instantly. Tierno sent out Roserade next, and I sent Gabriel against it. Gabriel struck with Flame Charge and did massive damage, but it clung on to use Petal Dance for minor damage. Gabriel attacked again with Acrobatics, and Cadence grew to Level 62.
Tierno was down to one more Pokemon, Crawdaunt, and I sent Logan out against it. Logan attacked with Energy Ball for massive damage which knocked it out, which won me the battle.
When the battle was over, Shauna mentioned how surprised she was that Tierno had actually requested a battle, but he explained that he knew if it weren't for me that he wouldn't still be dancing. He realized he didn't know much about me, and wanted to know about me through a battle.
Trevor was nice enough to heal all our Pokemon, and then decided that he wanted to battle me as well. I was starting to wonder what kind of friends these were if they were going to gang up on me on a bridge to battle...
Trevor sent out Raichu, while I sent out Jack. I switched immediately to Brody, who was immune to Raichu's nuzzle. Raichu struck with Slam for minor damage, then Brody attacked with Earthquake to knock it out.
Jack and Logan both grew to Level 62, and then I sent Gabriel out against Trevor's next Pokemon, Florges. Gabriel attacked with Flame Charge for good damage, then it countered with Confide to lower Gabriel's special attack. Gabriel went up high and avoided Moonblast, and then he struck with Fly for massive damage that knocked Florges out.
Axel and Brody both grew to Level 62, and then I sent out Jack against Trevor's last Pokemon, Aerodactyl. Jack attacked with Hydro Pump for massive damage, and knocked it out to win the battle. Gabriel grew to Level 62, and I hoped I wouldn't have to worry about yet another battle.
Trevor lamented his defeat, wondering if he just didn't have what it takes. Shauna teased Trevor, telling him she's never heard him worry about being weak or strong before. She said he seemed a lot bolder than he used to be, wondering if it was because of the journey we were on, or if it was by learning from his Pokemon and the rest of us.
Shauna suddenly wondered where Serena was, and Tierno told her that she was off training with the Mega Evolution guru. She apparently said that friends are friends even if they can't be together, and Trevor agreed. Trevor and Tierno left, and Shauna remained behind, telling me she was glad she went on a journey.
Shauna said she made some great friends, and thanks to her little Fennekin she was able to visit many places, meet a lot of nice people, and make many wonderful memories. She gave me HM05 (Waterfall) and told me that even without the final Badge that I could use Waterfall. She left, and I was all alone to continue my way down the path and to Snowbelle City.
Current Team:
Jack (Greninja, Water/Dark, Lv. 62)
Logan (Venusaur, Grass/Poison, Lv. 62)
Axel (Raichu, Electric, Lv. 62)
Cadence (Florges, Fairy, Lv. 62)
Brody (Diggersby, Normal/Ground, Lv. 62)
Gabriel (Talonflame, Fire/Flying, Lv. 62)
As I continued along I got into a Double Battle with a pair of Pokemon Rangers, and after my victory I got into another battle with a Swimmer. I continued along and got into yet another battle with a Pokemon Ranger, and by the end of it Cadence grew to Level 61. I kept going through the swamp and sneaked past a Pokemon Ranger, only to get into a battle with another one, where Logan, Axel AND Jack all grew to Level 61.
I found a Yache Berry, then I snagged TM36 (Sludge Bomb) before I went back into the swamp to battle the Pokemon Ranger I got by before. Through the battle, Brody and Gabriel both grew to Level 61, and after that I snagged a Toxic Plate before I got back onto the main road. I healed my team and continued along, and when I was crossing a wooden bridge I heard someone calling for me.
I turned around and saw Shauna running up to me. She asked if I knew what was going to happen, and I had to say no, no clue. She declared that we would battle, and so we did, in a rather dangerous place.
Shauna sent out Delcatty, and I sent Jack out against it. Jack attacked with Hydro Pump for massive damage that knocked Delcatty out in a single blow. Goodra was sent out next, and I sent Cadence out against it. Cadence used Moonblast for massive damage, but it clung on and used Sludge Wave for good damage. Cadence attacked with Dazzling Gleam and knocked out Goodra, leaving Shauna with one more Pokemon.
I sent Jack out against Shauna's last Pokemon, Delphox, and Jack used Hydro Pump for massive damage to knock it out in a single blow. The battle was over, and I emerged victorious.
Shauna told me that the battle reminded her of our battle in Aquacorde Town, where we battled when we first got our Pokemon. We heard people calling for us, and it turned out to be Tierno and Trevor, meeting us there on the middle of the bridge.
Before I could do anything Tierno forced me into a battle. I sent Jack out against his Talonflame, and Jack used Surf for massive damage that knocked it out instantly. Tierno sent out Roserade next, and I sent Gabriel against it. Gabriel struck with Flame Charge and did massive damage, but it clung on to use Petal Dance for minor damage. Gabriel attacked again with Acrobatics, and Cadence grew to Level 62.
Tierno was down to one more Pokemon, Crawdaunt, and I sent Logan out against it. Logan attacked with Energy Ball for massive damage which knocked it out, which won me the battle.
When the battle was over, Shauna mentioned how surprised she was that Tierno had actually requested a battle, but he explained that he knew if it weren't for me that he wouldn't still be dancing. He realized he didn't know much about me, and wanted to know about me through a battle.
Trevor was nice enough to heal all our Pokemon, and then decided that he wanted to battle me as well. I was starting to wonder what kind of friends these were if they were going to gang up on me on a bridge to battle...
Trevor sent out Raichu, while I sent out Jack. I switched immediately to Brody, who was immune to Raichu's nuzzle. Raichu struck with Slam for minor damage, then Brody attacked with Earthquake to knock it out.
Jack and Logan both grew to Level 62, and then I sent Gabriel out against Trevor's next Pokemon, Florges. Gabriel attacked with Flame Charge for good damage, then it countered with Confide to lower Gabriel's special attack. Gabriel went up high and avoided Moonblast, and then he struck with Fly for massive damage that knocked Florges out.
Axel and Brody both grew to Level 62, and then I sent out Jack against Trevor's last Pokemon, Aerodactyl. Jack attacked with Hydro Pump for massive damage, and knocked it out to win the battle. Gabriel grew to Level 62, and I hoped I wouldn't have to worry about yet another battle.
Trevor lamented his defeat, wondering if he just didn't have what it takes. Shauna teased Trevor, telling him she's never heard him worry about being weak or strong before. She said he seemed a lot bolder than he used to be, wondering if it was because of the journey we were on, or if it was by learning from his Pokemon and the rest of us.
Shauna suddenly wondered where Serena was, and Tierno told her that she was off training with the Mega Evolution guru. She apparently said that friends are friends even if they can't be together, and Trevor agreed. Trevor and Tierno left, and Shauna remained behind, telling me she was glad she went on a journey.
Shauna said she made some great friends, and thanks to her little Fennekin she was able to visit many places, meet a lot of nice people, and make many wonderful memories. She gave me HM05 (Waterfall) and told me that even without the final Badge that I could use Waterfall. She left, and I was all alone to continue my way down the path and to Snowbelle City.
Current Team:
Jack (Greninja, Water/Dark, Lv. 62)
Logan (Venusaur, Grass/Poison, Lv. 62)
Axel (Raichu, Electric, Lv. 62)
Cadence (Florges, Fairy, Lv. 62)
Brody (Diggersby, Normal/Ground, Lv. 62)
Gabriel (Talonflame, Fire/Flying, Lv. 62)
Friday, January 1, 2016
Pokemon Y - Couriway Town
After taking a much-needed break after defeating Team Flare, I continued my journey, starting back in Anistar City. As I made my way to the next route, I got a Holo Clip from Professor Sycamore, who wanted to talk to me face-to-face in Couriway Town.
I went through Route 18 and got into a wild Pokemon battle, where Gabriel grew to Level 59. While I went around the path I found a Wacan Berry and a PP Up, and I got into a few battles with Trainers. I also found a house that held a Trainer who had the odd ability to change type match-ups, where Water would be weak against Fire or Grass would be weak against Water, but I chose not to try such a battle.
I continued along the road and found a Max Ether, and got into a few more wild Pokemon battles before I soon found myself in Couriway Town.
I went to the Pokemon Center and healed my team, then I searched for Professor Sycamore. I explored the town as I searched, and in one of the houses I met a little girl, who wanted a nuzzle from Axel and gave me a Revive as thanks. I also received TM89 (U-Turn) from a woman at the train station there, and nearby I found a Rare Candy as well.
Eventually I met up with Professor Sycamore, who apologized to me about Lysandre and the trouble he caused. He also wanted to thank me, telling me he was grateful for what I did for all of the Pokemon and people of the world. Sycamore talked to me for a time about his relationship with Lysandre, and of the idea of greed in a world of resource scarcity that Lysandre was worried about.
It was after his little speech that Sycamore told me he wanted to battle with me. I had no issues with that, and the battle began. I sent Logan out, and Sycamore sent out his own Venusaur in return. I quickly switched out to Gabriel, who got hit by Petal Dance for minor damage, though his Flame Body ability burned Sycamore's Venusaur. Gabriel struck with Flame Charge after that, dealing massive damage, and then Venusaur used Petal Dance once more for good damage before it became confused.
I had Gabriel attack once more with Flame Charge to knock Venusaur out, and Blastoise was sent out next while I sent Axel out to deal with it. Axel got hit by Aqua Tail for great damage, and was unable to land a shot with Thunder. The next turn saw Thunder strike Blastoise down, and both Cadence and Logan grew to Level 60.
I sent Jack out against Sycamore's last Pokemon, Charizard, and Jack attacked with Surf for massive damage that knocked out Charizard and won the battle. Jack grew to Level 60, and learned Hydro Pump in place of Smack Down. Axel also grew to Level 60 before the battle was finally done.
With the battle over, Sycamore complimented the strength of my team, and the love and trust I have for my Pokemon. Sycamore went on to tell me that he had a treasure hidden in the town, and suggested that I try to find it. After that Sycamore told me he had to go, that he had a surprise planned for all of us to thank us for fighting Team Flare and saving Kalos.
I explored more of Couriway Town, and received a Mystic Water for answering some questions. I got a picture taken by the waterfall there near the hotel, before I went inside to explore. While at the hotel I received TM55 (Scald) and a Relax Ribbon which I gave to Brody. I also found Mr. Bonding, who gave me the O-Power Stealth Power Lv. 1, which I could use to reduce random encounters in tall grass.
With all that done, I healed my team and got ready to continue on my journey through Kalos.
Current Team:
Brody (Diggersby, Normal/Ground, Lv. 59)
Gabriel (Talonflame, Fire/Flying, Lv. 59)
Cadence (Florges, Fairy, Lv. 60)
Axel (Raichu, Electric, Lv. 60)
Logan (Venusaur, Grass/Poison, Lv. 60)
Jack (Greninja, Water/Dark, Lv. 60)
I went through Route 18 and got into a wild Pokemon battle, where Gabriel grew to Level 59. While I went around the path I found a Wacan Berry and a PP Up, and I got into a few battles with Trainers. I also found a house that held a Trainer who had the odd ability to change type match-ups, where Water would be weak against Fire or Grass would be weak against Water, but I chose not to try such a battle.
I continued along the road and found a Max Ether, and got into a few more wild Pokemon battles before I soon found myself in Couriway Town.
I went to the Pokemon Center and healed my team, then I searched for Professor Sycamore. I explored the town as I searched, and in one of the houses I met a little girl, who wanted a nuzzle from Axel and gave me a Revive as thanks. I also received TM89 (U-Turn) from a woman at the train station there, and nearby I found a Rare Candy as well.
Eventually I met up with Professor Sycamore, who apologized to me about Lysandre and the trouble he caused. He also wanted to thank me, telling me he was grateful for what I did for all of the Pokemon and people of the world. Sycamore talked to me for a time about his relationship with Lysandre, and of the idea of greed in a world of resource scarcity that Lysandre was worried about.
It was after his little speech that Sycamore told me he wanted to battle with me. I had no issues with that, and the battle began. I sent Logan out, and Sycamore sent out his own Venusaur in return. I quickly switched out to Gabriel, who got hit by Petal Dance for minor damage, though his Flame Body ability burned Sycamore's Venusaur. Gabriel struck with Flame Charge after that, dealing massive damage, and then Venusaur used Petal Dance once more for good damage before it became confused.
I had Gabriel attack once more with Flame Charge to knock Venusaur out, and Blastoise was sent out next while I sent Axel out to deal with it. Axel got hit by Aqua Tail for great damage, and was unable to land a shot with Thunder. The next turn saw Thunder strike Blastoise down, and both Cadence and Logan grew to Level 60.
I sent Jack out against Sycamore's last Pokemon, Charizard, and Jack attacked with Surf for massive damage that knocked out Charizard and won the battle. Jack grew to Level 60, and learned Hydro Pump in place of Smack Down. Axel also grew to Level 60 before the battle was finally done.
With the battle over, Sycamore complimented the strength of my team, and the love and trust I have for my Pokemon. Sycamore went on to tell me that he had a treasure hidden in the town, and suggested that I try to find it. After that Sycamore told me he had to go, that he had a surprise planned for all of us to thank us for fighting Team Flare and saving Kalos.
I explored more of Couriway Town, and received a Mystic Water for answering some questions. I got a picture taken by the waterfall there near the hotel, before I went inside to explore. While at the hotel I received TM55 (Scald) and a Relax Ribbon which I gave to Brody. I also found Mr. Bonding, who gave me the O-Power Stealth Power Lv. 1, which I could use to reduce random encounters in tall grass.
With all that done, I healed my team and got ready to continue on my journey through Kalos.
Current Team:
Brody (Diggersby, Normal/Ground, Lv. 59)
Gabriel (Talonflame, Fire/Flying, Lv. 59)
Cadence (Florges, Fairy, Lv. 60)
Axel (Raichu, Electric, Lv. 60)
Logan (Venusaur, Grass/Poison, Lv. 60)
Jack (Greninja, Water/Dark, Lv. 60)
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