Trainers, which Pokemon is the odd one out?
a) Roggenrola
b) Woobat
c) Drilbur
Hilbert and Hilda ran along Route 2, hoping to get to Striaton City. However, the run was stopped by Bianca, who had finally caught up.
"Huff… huff… you guys are really… really fast… but I saw you fight the man with the green hair… can I… battle…?" Bianca asked, each pause punctuated by a heaving breath.
"Well, I'm OK with it as long as you're OK to not collapse part way through."
"I'll… I'll try…"
Hilda is challenged by PKMN Trainer Bianca!
PKMN Trainer Bianca sent out Lillipup!
Go! Samaur!
Samaur charged forward, spinning his shell around. He threw it up into the air. Lillipup charged, using a Tackle and sending Samaur heeling. The Razor Shell fell down at that moment, dealing its damage.
PKMN Trainer Bianca sent out Oshawott!
Go! Snivy!
Snivy crossed his arms, and charged. Oshawott playfully dodged, as Snivy flipped into a tree. Grabbing onto the branch with one of his long tendrils of vine, he swung across the tree and back again. Using the height, he sent a Vine Whip down at the Oshawott below. He landed on his feet.
Hilda defeated PKMN Trainer Bianca!
"I should've known… you'd be so strong… Hilda… Hilbert… treasure your sister… she's a good one…" Bianca said, before fainting.
"Ooh… Hilbert, little help?" Hilda asked, her arms already under Bianca's arms. Hilbert raised her legs, and together, they got Bianca to Striaton City.
"She'll be perfectly fine in a little while," the scientist Fennel said, having checked her over. "She just overexerted herself."
"Well, that's a relief."
"Anyway, welcome to Striaton City!"
"We know where we are, Fennel. Just where should we visit?" Hilbert asked. Fennel checked a clipboard unnecessarily.
"Go to the Dreamyard. There should be a little something there that will make the Gym challenge easier," she read aloud. Hilda looked at the clipboard.
"It's not on the thing," she whispered. "But we'll go anyway."
"That's the spirit. And Hilda? It's rude to look over people's shoulders."
"Um… hello! Are you one of the Grassside Girls?" a little girl asked in the appointed place. Hilda nodded, and took her hand.
"Thank you! I was looking for the girl named Hilda. I've heard she's a terror in battle and a saint out."
"Yeah, that sounds like my sister. Though I wouldn't call her a saint…" Hilbert said.
"Whatever. The Scoutmaster has asked me to give you these Pokémon two."
Hilda received Pansear!
Hilbert received Panpour!
"Thank you, little girl. I didn't know the Scoutmaster took such an interest in me…"
"Wait, you had a Scoutmaster?" Hilbert asked, attaching his Panpour's Poké Ball to his belt.
"Well, duh. The Scoutmaster was a… well… I don't know exactly what he was about. He was a very fun-loving fellow, alright, but apart from that… Well… I don't know what city he came from."
"Do you think we'll get to meet him?"
"I don't… I just…" Hilda kind of broke down. "Don't think about him. I've got too many questions about him to take any more!"
Hilbert led Hilda to a restaurant in Striaton. He ordered a nice, warm soup to restore Hilda's strength… and maybe a club sandwich for later. It was barely two minutes before a green-haired waiter had returned with both dishes.
"Welcome to our humble establishment. My name is Cilan, and I hope you are well."
"Thank you, Cilan. I am grateful for your fast service."
"We have heard of your girlfriend's plight, and we hope that she will return to her strength."
"Um… she's my sister."
"Of course she is. Well, you make sure she gets well, and then walk behind the curtain when you're ready. …And bring the sandwich. There are folks here who'd nick that given half the chance."
Cilan bowed, and left behind the indicated curtain. Hilbert picked up a spoon, and started to feed Hilda.
"Welcome to the Striaton City Gym!" a blue-haired man said triumphantly, bowing as they arrived in the room.
"Can I have the sandwich? Thanks," the third waiter, a red-haired one, said, nicking the sandwich right out of Hilbert's hands.
"Hey! Cilan, when you said make sure I take the sandwich with me, I didn't expect the waiter was the thief!" Hilbert complained.
"I didn't know, either. Chili, please do not steal the customer's food."
"But I'm just. So. Hungry! If you'd let me eat some of the food, I wouldn't need to steal!"
"Just order some, and then you wouldn't have to. I can't make exceptions because you're a waiter!" Cilan replied.
"…Anyway. We are the bickering brothers three! I am Cress, cool water trainer."
"I am Chili, fiery fire trainer!"
"And I am Cilan …grass trainer."
"So, who did you two start with?" Cress asked.
"I started with Snivy, and Hilda Oshawott," Hilbert established.
"…Just a minute." The three waiters huddled around in a corner, talking so fast Hilbert couldn't follow the conversation. Finally, the three turned back to Hilbert and Hilda.
"Sorry 'bout that. Anyway, we have decided to do something we haven't done before. How much Pokémon do you have?"
"Four."
"Perfect. A four against four. Now… I, Chili, will accept your challenge. Are you ready?"
Hilbert is challenged by Leader Chili!
Leader Chili sent out Lillipup!
Go! Samaur!
Samaur plied the Razor Shell from his chest, and closed his eyes.
What? Samaur is evolving!
Time stood still, as Samaur's blue fur rushed up and down along his body. A dark blue belt appeared at his waist, and two Razor Shells appeared at each hip. He grew a pair of whiskers and a crown of fur.
Congratulations! Your Samaur evolved into Dewott!
Samaur nodded, and threw the Razor Shell he was still holding. The Lillipup didn't stand a chance.
Leader Chili sent out Pansage!
Pansage used a Vine Whip, sending Samaur reeling. Samaur got up, and smirked. He charged with a Razor Shell, and avoided Pansage's Vine Whip… by entering his Fury Swipes. With a final Lick, Dewott had been taken down.
Go! Bao!
Bao simply spat out an Incinerate, making short work of the Pansage.
"That was fast."
Leader Chili sent out Panpour!
The Panpour beamed, using a Water Gun. Bao tried to work a Fury Swipes, but the second Water Gun came too quickly.
Go! Snivy!
Snivy planted his feet into the ground. Panpour's Water Gun attack connected, and the water fled into his ankles. Nodding superiorly, Snivy's Vine Whip's power was doubled by the nutrients, and Panpour was taken down.
Leader Chili sent out Pansear!
"A true Trainer wins with the partners he knows!"
Pansear smirked, and used an Incinerate. Snivy was rooted into the ground, and Pansear had all the time he needed to take Snivy down effectively.
Go! Panpour!
Panpour used a Water Gun of her own. Pansear met the beam with his Incinerate. The two attacks met in mid-air, until…
Hilbert defeated Leader Chili!
"Unbelievable. Incredible. That was spectacular! Cilan, Cress, this kind of battle only shows up once in a lifetime!"
"Oh great, now he'll never shut up about it," Cilan murmured.
"Before my brothers get out of hand, I would like to bestow upon you… the Trio Badge!"
Hilbert received the Trio Badge!
"And now… I'm sorry you had to see my brothers bicker. Leave, before you get driven crazy," Cress sighed.
"Greetings, Hilda," Cheren said, completely ignoring Hilbert.
"Hi to you too…" Hilbert muttered.
"So? What do you want?" Hilda asked.
"To battle, of course. I have always wondered what the challenge of facing you would be."
Hilda is challenged by PKMN Trainer Cheren!
PKMN Trainer Cheren sent out Purrloin!
Go! Bao!
Bao spat out an Incinerate attack, burning Purrloin, but not in the permanent sense. Purrloin attempted a Fury Swipes, but was out of luck: Bao had used his own Fury Swipes first.
PKMN Trainer Cheren sent out Tepig!
"We can't lose. Not against someone of your prestige!"
Bao used Incinerate, not as damage, but to burn the Oran Berry Tepig held. Tepig used a Tackle powerful enough to take his revenge.
Go! Samaur!
Samaur used a Double Razor Shell in order to deal a hefty Water-typed penalty to the opposing side.
Hilda defeated PKMN Trainer Cheren!
"Hm… you are a terrific foe to fight, Hilda. Perhaps one day, I can beat you."
"Cheren! Hilbert! Hilda!" Bianca's familiar voice called out from behind them. The three turned, to see her running up, carrying a young girl on her back.
"This girl's Pokémon have been stolen!"
"Which way?" Hilda asked.
"That way!" the little girl said, pointing. Hilbert turned to consult Hilda, but she had already gone. Hilbert and Cheren ran after her.
"So, I knew Team Plasma was up to no good… but I never suspected you'd stoop as low as stealing Pokémon! Though… it does match up with your message…" Hilda said, cornering the Plasma grunts. Hilbert and Cheren appeared at her sides.
"We cannot allow that child to possess Pokémon. She is too young. Well… when she's old enough, there will be no need for Pokémon!" One grunt stated. Hilda spluttered for a few seconds. No more need for Pokémon? That was…
"I will not let your malevolent goals come to fruition! I will punish you!" Hilbert picked up the slack.
"Hilbert! Hilda! We have had each other's back where it counts. Three on three! We will right wrongs and triumph over evil!"
Hilbert, Hilda and Cheren are challenged by Team Plasma Grunt, Team Plasma Grunt and Team Plasma Grunt!
Team Plasma Grunt sent out Patrat!
Team Plasma Grunt sent out Patrat!
Team Plasma Grunt sent out Patrat!
PKMN Trainer Cheren sent out Tepig!
Go! Samaur!
Go! Snivy!
What? Snivy is evolving!
Time stood still, as in the excitement of a Triple Battle, Snivy had harnessed the power of evolution. His body elongated, and his skin loosened to resemble a coat. His snake-like face had pulled back to look less snake-like.
Congratulations! Your Snivy evolved into Servine!
Tepig, Servine and Samaur looked between each other. Tepig sprayed an Ember. Servine had used Vine Whip. Samaur went straight to Razor Shell. Each had picked a Patrat, and destroyed it. Samaur's Razor Shell also went to the side a little, picking up Tepig's unevolved slack.
Hilbert, Hilda and Cheren defeated Team Plasma Grunt, Team Plasma Grunt and Team Plasma Grunt!
"What do we do now?"
"Here, you wretched vigilantes. Have that girl's stinking Pokémon. But we will have it back in time. We are Team PLASMA! We will fight for Pokémon liberation! And now we will say PLASMA! and run away to tell our leaders about you. Yes… I'd quite like to see the bosses rage transplanted upon you!"
"Team Plasma…" Hilda sighed, her hair waving in a non-existent wind. She ventured further into the cave. Hilbert and Cheren exited, to return the Pokémon Plasma had stolen.
Hilda followed behind a minute later, a new Pokémon in hand.
The correct answer is c) Drilbur. He is found by walking in dust clouds, while Roggenrola and Woobat can be encountered by walking around in caves.
Next time, on What is Good, Really?, we will explore Nacrene City with a new Pokemon in tow.