//------------------------------// // 15. Gym Battle 3-Misty vs. Kabu // Story: Misty's Adventures in Galar // by Brian Sheil //------------------------------// The three girls head toward the Motostoke Gym. Misty is prepared for her third Gym battle. "Hey, Misty." Firefly said. "I saw you talking to Miss Catrina earlier. Why did you exchange your Klink for Binacle?" "Steel types are vulnerable to fire moves." Misty explained. "Fortunately, Binacle is a combo of rock and water type." "That makes sense." "So, I've been training Binacle, Mudsdale, and Drizzile. They are my best chance to defeat Kabu." "We'll be here to cheer you on." Paradise said. "We're sure that Opaline and Squirk will be there too." Misty admits that Paradise is right. Later, after changing into her Challenger outfit, she went to a grassy area where Alex is giving her the Gym Mission. "Misty," Alex said, "you will be in Pokémon battles alongside other trainers. If you defeat a Pokémon, you'll get one point. Capturing a Pokémon equals two points. Accumulate five points total, and you won the right to face Kabu." "I get the message." Misty replied. "Excellent. Let the mission begin." Going to one grassy area, she spotted a slim reddish orange bug. She takes out her Pokédex. "It's a Sizzlipede." Sizzlipede, the Radiator Pokémon. The Pokédex said. The yellow spots on it's body can get very hot. "It's time for beginner's luck." Misty said as ahe calls for her Pokémon. "Let's go, Binacle." As Binacle comes out, a female trainer with black hair calls for a black lizard. Misty studies this creature. Sandalit, the Toxic Lizard Pokémon. The Pokédex said. It uses toxic gas to distract opponents. Suddenly, Sandalit struck Binacle with a Scratch attack. Misty was miffed. "Hey, your Sandalit struck Binacle." "Sorry." The other trainer said. "I guess Sandalit wants to stop anyone from beating me." Sizzlipede soon gave a Bite attack to Sandalit. This gives Misty the opportunity she's looking for. "Binacle, use Mud Slap on Sizzlipede!" Binacle splattered mud on the firey bug. Taking an empty Poké Ball, Misty caught Sizzlipede. When the ball clicked and vanished, Misty knew she was successful. "Misty receives two points for the capture." Alex announced. Next, Misty and another trainer battled a Vulpix. The trainer had a Rolycoly use Rapid Spin on Vulpix. But, Misty's Binacle used Water Gun to finish it off. "Misty receives one point for the victory." Alex announced. "Her total is now at three." Next batch, she brought her Corvisquire as she and another trainer with a Sizzlipede faced a candle like creature. " It's a Litwick." Misty said as she pulls out her Pokédex. "The Candle Pokémon." Litwick, the Candle Pokémon. Said the Pokédex. It's flame is said to drain life energy of people to use as fuel. The other trainer steps in. "This Pokémon is mine! Sizzlipede, use Bite!" Sizzlipede gave a big bite to this ghostly candle. But, Litwick weakened Sizzlipede with a Hex attack. Misty stepped in. "Corvisquire, use Pluck!" The Raven Pokémon struck Litwick good. Taking out a Poké Ball, Misty captured Litwick. Soon, Alex's voice was heard. "Misty earned two points for the capture. This brings her total to five." Misty was shocked to hear that. Minutes later, Alex and the trainers went to congratulate. "You have earned your right to face Kabu." Alex said. "And, you captured two fine fire Pokémon too." Misty was happy for this. Soon, she entered the doors to the arena. It is filled to capacity as a female miner with flowing pink hair comes out. "Welcome to Motostoke Stadium!" The girl said. "I'm your MC: Sundance. And, here are your competitors." She points to the right. "In this corner, with a firey spirit in his soul, the Motostoke Gym leader: Kabu!" Kabu jogs out to greet the crowd. Sundance points to the left. "In this corner, the up and comer from Canterlot City who has two Gym badges so far, Misty Brightdawn!" Miaty walks out and receives a round of applause. A miner from Galar Mine walks out to be the referee. "This will be a 3 on 3 battle. It will end when all Pokémon of either side is defeated. Also, only the challenger can substitute Pokémon." "Here's my first Pokémon." Kabu said as he threw his Poké Ball. "Go, Ninetales!" Out pops a white nine tailed kitsune creature. Misty pulls out her Pokédex. "That's what my Vulpix will evolve into." Ninetails, the Fox Pokémon and the evolved form of Vulpix. The Pokédex said. There are many legends about this Pokémon. Misty calls for her first Pokémon. "Let's go, Binacle!" As Binacle comes out, the referee made an announcement. "Let the battle begin!" "Binacle," Misty said, "use Water Gun!" Binacle blew a stream of water towards the nine tailed fox. Kabu fights back. "Ninetales, Fire Spin!" Ninetales blew a tornado of fire. Despite being hit, Binacle still stands. "Stay strong, Binacle." Misty said to her Pokémon. "Use Ancient Power!" Binacle threw a bunch of boulders and struck Ninetales. But, the power of Fire Spin was too much, and Binacle fainted. "Binacle is unable to battle." The miner said. "Ninetales wins." "The gym leader starts strong as Misty's first Pokémon takes a fall." Sundance announced. "Return, Binacle." Misty said. She then makes her next choice. "Drizzile, you're up!" Drizzile cones out, ready for battle. "I'll make this quick!" Kabu said. "Ninetales, Quick Attack!" Ninetales comes on fast. But, Misty was ready. "Dodge, then use Water Pulse!" Drizzile avoided the attack and blasted a stream of water at Ninetales. The attack of Ancient Power weakened the fox as the water finishes it off. "Ninetales is unable to battle." The miner announced. "Drizzile wins." "Great comeback!" Sundance said. "Misty quickly evens the battlefield." "Return, Ninetales." Kabu said. He then turns to his opponent. "I love a good challenge. Let's see how Drizzile handles this. Go, Arcanine!" Out comes a big firey dog. Misty's Pokédex comes alive. Arcanine, the Legendary Pokémon. There are many eastern folklore about this Pokémon. Misty decides to stick with Drizzile. Kabu strikes first. "Arcanine, Flame Wheel!" Arcanine charges, then rolls into a ball. It strikes at Drizzile. Being a water type, Drizzile wasn't effected that much. "Time for something different." Misty said. "Use Tearful Look." Drizzile looks at Arcanine like it's crying. However, this lowers Arcanine's Attack and special attack power. Misty then makes her move. "Drizzile, use Water Pulse!" Drizzile fires its water stream at Arcanine. This time Arcanine was confused. This worried Kabu. "Oh no!" Arcanine soon ran into a wall, and got knocked out. "Arcanine is unable to battle." The miner announced. "Drizzile wins." As Kabu recalls Arcanine, he compliments Misty. "I'll give you credit. You don't give up." "Thank you, Kabu." Misty replied. "Now, here's my third and final Pokémon. Go, Centiskorch!" Kabu calls for a larger version of Sizzlipede. Misty studies this Pokémon. Centiskorch, the Radiator Pokémon and the evolved form of Sizzlipede. The Pokédex said. It can use it's firey tail like a whip. Seeing Drizzile getting tired, she changed her strategy. "Drizzile, return." Misty said. She then calls for her next choice. "Mudsdale, let's go!" Mudsdale comes out, ready to fight. Kabu soon recalls Centiskorch. His band made his Poké Ball grew. "Time for Gigantamax Power!" Throwing his ball in the air, he called for Centiskorch and it grew. It's firey whiskers grew larger. Misty recalled her Mudsdale and enlarged her Poké Ball too. "Let's do this, Mudsdale. Dynamax!" Her Mudsdale grew gigantic too. This excited Sundance. "Here we go, folks. Let's see who will prevail." Opaline and Squirk watch with interest. Paradise and Firefly watch with worry. "Gigantamax will win!" Kabu announced. "Centiskorch, use G Max Centiferno!" Centiskorch soon unleashed a firey vortex at Mudsdale. The Donkey Pokémon survived. Misty got her composure back. "Impressive move, Kabu." Misty said. "But, Centiskorch has a bit of a weakness. Besides being a fire type, it's also a bug type. Mudsdale, use Max Rockfall!" Mudsdale stomped on the ground, and made a giant stone appear. Then, the stone fell on Centiskorch. The Radiator Pokémon soon fainted and shrunk back to normal size. "Centiskorch is unable to battle." The miner announced. "Mudsdale wins. The winner of this battle is Misty Brightdawn!" "Just when her chances went up in smoke," Sundance said, "Misty rose from the ashes to put out Kabu's fire and win this battle!" The audience cheered for Misty's as her Mudsdale returned to normal size. Kabu recalled Centiskorch and went over to Misty. "That rock move was real powerful." Kabu said. "You figured since Centiskorch is particularly a bug type, rock moves would be super effective." "Pretty good strategy on my part." Misty replied. Kabu took out a golden piece with red fire designs. "I proudly give you the Fire Badge." Misty accepts the badge, and holds it high. "I have the Fire Badge! That's badge number 3!" Later, Misty reunites with Paradise and Firefly when Hop showed up. "That was intense!" Hop said happily. "You were amazing out there." "Thanks, Hop." Misty replied. The whole group were approached by Kabu. Hop was shocked. "What brings you here?" "To see you guys continue your journey." Kabu said. "Many who face me, often give up after their battle. Those like you two don't give up. You keep fighting." The two trainers and friends felt proud. Suddenly, the other gym leaders, Milo and Nessa arrived. "We're here!" Nessa said with relief. "Thank goodness for flying taxis." "What are you two doing here?" Firefly asked. "It's Hop and Misty we're here to see. It's not often that gym challengers would defeat all three of us." "The Gym Leaders you will face are more powerful than you ever faced." Milo added. Everyone realized that the gym leaders are right as Kabu gives Misty and Hop advise. "Begin your next part of your journey in the city of Hammerlocke. Just cross another area of the Wild Area." Filled with energy and a fresh purpose, Misty and her friends prepared to head for Hammerlocke. They know that Hop is excited too. End of Chapter 15 MISTY Drizzile Corvisquire Vulpix Espurr Mudsdale Binacle In the Sanctuary Klink Drifloon Sizzlipede Litwick FIREFLY Raboot Charjabug Carkol Toxel PARADISE Thwackey Linoone (Galarian) Boltund Chewtle