//------------------------------// // 26. Rocking Through the Rock Quarry // Story: Misty's Adventures in Galar // by Brian Sheil //------------------------------// The trio of girls make their way through Route 7 on their way to Circhester, and Misty's next gym battle. "Hey, Misty." Firefly said. "I saw you exchanging your Litwick and Centiskorch and Impidimp. Is there some strategy on your part?" "From what I hear," Misty explained, "the gym leader of Circhester, Gordie, specializes in rock types. And, fire types are vulnerable to rock and ground moves." "Makes sense. But, rock types can also be affected by steel and ground moves. So, with Inteleon, Mudsdale, Klang, and Binacle, you might have a chance." "I think you're right, Firefly" They soon find themselves at a rock quarry as they enter route 8. This could be a tough bit of traveling. They soon saw a long Pokémon that looks like a bunch of heads connected. Misty pulls out her Pokédex. Falinks, the Formation Pokémon. The Pokédex said. This Pokémon comprises of six heads that work well together. "Talk about organized." Paradise commented. "Oh yeah!" Firefly shouted. "I see a Rufflet!" The girls soon saw what Firefly said. It looks like an baby eagle. Rufflet, the Eaglet Pokémon. Said the Pokédex. It always looks for a fight no matter how powerful the opponent. "So, Firefly." Misty said. "Going to bring out Carkol to battle?" "I have a better idea" Firefly replied as she took out a Poké Ball, "Let's do this!" Out pops a vicious looking insect with powerful jaws extending out.Misty was shocked to see this creature. "A Vikavolt, the Stag Beetle Pokémon." Misty's Pokédex comes alive. Vikavolt, the Stag Beetle Pokémon and the evolved form of Charjabug. It can generate electricity through it's powerful jaws. Seeing Vikavolt, Rufflet's wings glowed, ready to use Wing Attack. But, Vikavolt zipped quickly away. "Okay, Vikavolt!" Firefly shouted. "Use Thunderbolt!" Generating electricity through it's jaws, Vikavolt zapped Rufflet hard. Firefly grabbed a Poké Ball and threw it. "Poké Ball, GO!" The ball clicked on the Eaglet Pokémon, and absorbed it. After a few shakes, the Poké Ball clicked. This made Firefly happy. "I have caught a Rufflet!" The girls clapped for their friend. But, Misty had a thought. "How did you evolve Charjabug?" Firefly gave Misty an explanation. "Last night, while you were sleeping, me and Paradise decided to do some training in the Wild Area outside of Hammerlock. While we were training, Charjabug sensed something on the ground. It turned out to be a Thunder Stone. I guess it wanted to evolve." "Just like how my Vulpix decided it was time to evolve into Ninetales." Misty replied. "You guessed it. The Thunder Stone helped Charjabug evolve into Vikavolt. And, training helped Paradise have a new Pokémon." Paradise held up her own Poké Ball. "Nighttime in the Wild Area is how my Linoone evolve into this." Paradise called out a creature that's like a Linoone who can stand up on two legs. Misty was shocked to see this sight as she pulls out her Pokédex. Paradise made an introduction. "Meet Obstagoon, the Blocking Pokémon." Obstagoon, the Blocking Pokémon and the evolved form of the Galarian Linoone. The Pokédex said, It's voice is staggering and vicious. It can automatically learn the move 'Obstruct'. "Whoa." Misty gasped. "This Pokémon looked powerful." Just then, a female doctor arrived and addressed Misty. "How would you like to have a Pokémon battle with me?" "Sure." Misty replied. "I can use a warm up before arriving at Circhester." "Here's your opponent. Go, Hattrem!" A Hattrem popped out, ready for action. Misty made a decision. "Let's go, Impidimp!" The doctor looked at Impidimp, and thought this will be an easy win. "That little Pokémon looks harmless. Hattrem, use Psybeam." But, the blast of psychic energy didn't effect Impidimp.The doctor was shocked. "Impidimp is a Dark and Fairy type." Misty explained. "So, psychic attacks won't work." "Oh no!" The doctor gasped. "You're turn, Impidimp. Dark Pulse!" Impidimp fired rings of Dark energy. They struck at Hattrem, causing her to faint. "Pretty impressive, my dear." The doctor said as she recalled her Hattrem. Good luck on your journey." As the doctor left, Impidimp started to glow. That means it's evolving. When the glow faded, Impidimp became a magenta creature with dark blue hair and a green lower body. Misty was surprised as she pulls out her Pokédex. "My Impidimp evolved into a Morgrem." Morgrem, the Devious Pokémon and the evolved form of Impidimp. The Pokédex said. It will pretend to surrender. Then, it will stab it's opponents with it's spear like hair. Misty was pleased with these results. "Congratulations, Morgrem." Seeing that it's trainer is showing respect, Morgrem hugged her. Paradise and Firefly watch with admiration. The travels through route 8 continue. Meanwhile, in Kalos, Sting is prepared to wrap up his gym battle in Lumiose City. "All right, Gabite!" Sting called out. "Sand Tomb!" Gabite made sand appear underneath a Heliolisk. Being an electric type, Heliolisk was affected by the ground type. Soon, it fainted. "Heliolisk us unable to battle." The referee, Clembot, said. "Gabite wins. The winner of this gym battle is Sting from Dream Valley." "All right!" Sting cheered. "Good work, Gabite!" Sting and Gabite high fived each other as Gym Leader Clemont recalled Heliolisk. "I can see the trust you have in your Pokémon." Clemont said. "Even my little sister, Bonnie, is impressed. You clearly earned the Voltage Badge." Sting gratefully accepts the badge. "Thank you, Clemont." The trainer of Dream Valley leaves the gym to head for the Pokémon Center. "Next stop: Laverre City!" End of Chapter 26 MISTY Inteleon Mudsdale Klang Meowstic Binacle Morgrem At the Sanctuary Corviknight Ninetales Drifloon Litwick Centiskorch FIREFLY Cinderace Vikavolt Carkol Toxtricity Rufflet PARADISE Rillaboom Obstagoon Boltund Drednaw Sinistea