Upon meeting Yammy on the way to Ira City, Ichigo and the others learned that he was the gym leader. If Ichigo can beat him, he'll earn his eighth and final badge. However, after seeing the display of power Yammy and his pokemon possess, Ichigo is seeing this won't be an easy gym battle.
Ichigo and the others stood outside the gym and were ready to see what lies ahead of them.
"Are you ready, Ichigo?" Chad said.
"You bet I am." Ichigo said.
"Yammy won't be easy to defeat. Please be careful." Orihime said.
"I'll be fine. Let's go." Ichigo said. All of them stepped inside and made their way to the battlefield, where Yammy and his grandfather were waiting for him.
"Welcome, Ichigo. I hope you're ready for one of your toughest battle." Yammy said. Ichigo's final gym battle is here, but can he even win?
Pokemon
Every trainer has a choice
To listen to that voice inside
I know the battles maybe long
Winners may have come and gone
I will carry on
Yeah, this dream will last forever
This dream will never die
We will rise to meet the challenge every time
(Advance challenge)
Yeah, this dream keeps us together
This shows that you and I
Will be the best that the world's ever seen
Cause we will always follow this dream
Pokemon
(Ichigo's voice): Heavy Slammer
"The gym battle between Ichigo, the challenger, and Yammy, the gym leader will now begin." Ricardo said as he was the referee. "Both sides will use three pokemon. The battle is over when all three of one side can no longer battle. Furthermore, only the challenger will be allowed to substitute pokemon."
"After seeing that Hariyama, I wonder what else Yammy has." Rukia said.
"I'm betting a bunch of heavyweight pokemon." Chad said. "He's expecting Ichigo to give it his all, going to make sure Ichigo earns that badge." All three of them kept their eyes on the battle, but Orihime saw Absol come over and saw with them.
"Absol? You're not taking part in this battle?" Orihime asked.
"Absol…"
"Makes sense. Dark-types are weak against fighting-types. That's the type Yammy seems to specialize with." Rukia said. Absol wanted to battle, but knew it was outmatched.
"If you're both ready, you may begin!" Ricardo said.
"Oh yeah! Conkeldurr, let's do this!" Yammy said.
"Conkeldurr!"
"Conkeldurr. I know who I'm using." Ichigo said. "Dusclops, let's go!"
"Dusclops!"
"So bringing out a ghost-type. That might be smart, but it won't mean you'll win." Yammy said.
"Let's find out. Dusclops, Shadow Punch!" Ichigo said and Dusclops released a barrage of shadowy punches. Yammy and Conkeldurr didn't show any concern. Conkeldurr used the stone slabs and blocked the attack. All of them couldn't believe that. "They actually used those slabs as a shield?!"
"Conkeldurr, Stone Edge!" Yammy said. Conkeldurr slammed the slabs on the ground and rocks rose out of the ground with them slamming against Dusclops.
"They might be strong, but we're stronger. Dusclops, Night Shade!" Ichigo said. Dusclops unleashed a dark energy wave and tried pushing Conkeldurr back.
"Conkeldurr, Focus Energy and then Fire Punch!" Yammy said. Conkeldurr built some energy and gathered it into a flaming fist. Conkeldurr pushed through Dusclops attack and slammed its fist against Dusclops with Dusclops being pushed back and hit the wall.
"No way!" Ichigo said as he couldn't believe how strong it was. "Dusclops, can you keep going?" Dusclops took some damage, but was still going. "How about we try an attack that you can't avoid? Dusclops use Psychic!" Dusclops used its mind and was able to lift Conkeldurr and was dealing some damage to it. "Now use Shadow Punch!" Dusclops used a barrage of the attack and Conkeldurr couldn't block it this time with Conkeldurr being knocked down.
"Not bad." Yammy said as Conkeldurr got back up.
"We're not done yet. Now use Psychic again to hold Conkeldurr down and use Shadow Punch again!" Ichigo said. Dusclops held Conkeldurr in place and used the attack again. Conkeldurr got hit by the attack and was knocked out.
"Conkeldurr is unable to battle. Dusclops is the winner." The referee said.
"Yes." Orihime said.
"Impressive. By using Pyschic, Conkeldurr couldn't defend itself like before." Rukia said. Yammy returned Conkeldurr and seemed excited.
"You're doing well, but can you keep it up. Machamp, let's do this!" Yammy said.
"Machamp!"
"So it's Machamp this time. We'll take this one down just like Conkeldurr." Ichigo said. "Let's start by using Night Shade!"
"Bulk Up!" Yammy said. Machamp flexed its muscles and increased its power as well resist Dusclops' attack. "Now use Knock Off!" Machamp was able to push through the attack as one of its arms glowed and slammed it right on Dusclops' head and knocked Dusclops out.
"Dusclops is unable to battle. Machamp is the winner." Ricardo said.
"In one hit?!" Orihime said.
"Knock Off is really effective against ghost-types and Bulk Up raised the power." Rukia said. "All of Yammy's pokemon are incredible strong. Ichigo has two pokemon left, but he better think of something or he's in trouble."
"Gyarados, you're up next!" Ichigo said.
"Rrraaarrgh!"
"A big one. I'm starting to like your style." Yammy said.
"Now use Ice Fang!" Ichigo said. Gyarados had cold energy flow through his teeth and bit Machamp, but Machamp was able to hold Gyarados back.
"Machamp, Brick Break!" Yammy said. Machamp held back to arms and kept smacking them against Gyarados until Gyarados was force to let go. "Now use Throat Chop!" One arm glowed purple and slammed it against Gyarados' throat.
"Hang in there, Gyarados. Hold them back with Whirlpool!" Ichigo said. Gyarados generated the whirlpool and slammed it against Machamp with Machamp stuck in it.
"You think a little water will stop Machamp?" Yammy said.
"With a little electricity." Ichigo said and Yammy didn't like the sound of that. "Now use Thunder!" Gyarados used the electric attack and blasted the whirlpool with Machamp getting electrocuted from it.
"Push through, Machamp!" Yammy said. Machamp fought through it and broke free from the attacks. No one could believe Machamp could take that. "Now use Brick Break!" Machamp jumped right at Gyarados and slammed another fist against Gyarados face. Gyarados was knocked down, but was still able to battle.
"Are you okay?" Ichigo asked. Gyarados was holding up okay, but it wasn't looking good.
"I commend you and your pokemon for not giving up, but I think it's time for this battle to end." Yammy said.
"It will with Gyarados winning. Gyarados, Hydro Pump!" Ichigo said.
"Bulk Up!" Yammy said. Machamp tightened its muscles again and used it to endure Gyarados' attack. "Now push through and use Throat Chop!" Machamp tried to push through the Hydro Pump and kept going. It was almost like nothing could stop those pokemon. Machamp made it through and was aiming for Gyarados' throat.
"Gyarados use Thunder quick!" Ichigo said. Gyarados used the attack and blasted Machamp before Machamp could reach Gyarados. That was right when an explosion went off. When the smoke cleared both pokemon were in bad shape and they all waited to see who would fall first. The one that did….was Machamp."
"Machamp is unable to battle. Gyarados is the winner." Ricardo said.
"He won again!" Orihime said.
"Just one more win." Chad said.
"Yeah, but look at Gyarados. Gyarados is in bad shape and won't be able to take much more." Rukia said.
"Not bad." Yammy said as he returned Machamp. "You certainly have some spirit, but now it's time for the final battle. Hariyama, let's do this!"
"Hariyama!"
"There's Hariyama. This will be tough, but we won't back down." Ichigo said. "Gyarados, Hydro Pump!" Gyarados was still able to battle and still used the attack.
"Arm Thrust!" Yammy said. Hariyama thrusted its arms and was able to push through the Hydro Pump more easily than Machamp. It wasn't looking good. "Now use Force Palm!" Hariyama pushed through and placed its hand against Gyarados. Hariyama released some powerful energy and it pushed Gyarados back with Gyarados being knocked down.
"Gyarados is unable to battle. Hariyama is the winner." Ricardo said.
"Oh man. That Hariyama is so strong." Ichigo said. "How am I going to get past those hands?" Ichigo returned Gyarados, but this battle wasn't looking good for Ichigo with Hariyama being a heavy hitter. Ichigo grabbed his last choice. "It's all up to you. Fraxure, let's go!"
"Fraxure!"
"So it's a dragon-type this time, is it? Let's see what this one can do." Yammy said.
"Fracxure, Dragon Rage!" Ichigo said. Fraxure unleashed the attack and it blasted against Hariyama, but it looked like it didn't do much of anything.
"Don't disappoint. You need more powerful attacks than that. Hariyama, Arm Thrust!" Yammy said. Hariyama thrusted its arms at Fraxure, but Fraxure did its best to avoid getting hit.
"Will this work for you? Fraxure, Rock Smash!" Ichigo said. Fraxure was able to get through Hariyama's arms and smashed its fist against Hariyama. "Rock Smash again and again!" Fraxure kept the attacks going as Hariyama was doing its best to fight back.
"Is Rock Smash even doing anything?" Orihime questioned.
"Wait. It just might. I think Ichigo is trying to go for Rock Smash's secondary effect." Rukia said. "I think they're trying to weaken Hariyama's defensive power."
"But will it be enough?" Chad said.
"Force Palm!" Yammy said. Hariyama was able to slip through Fraxure's defenses and sent Fraxure flying into the wall.
"Fraxure! You're not hurt, are you?!" Ichigo said. Fraxure was able to get up and was able to keep battling.
"Fraxure!"
"That's what I like to see. I don't want my challengers to be defeated so easily." Yammy said.
"You want that? You got it." Ichigo said. "Fraxure, let's show them with Dragon Tail!" Fraxure charged right in and slammed its tail against Hariyama. "That's great. Now let's use Dual Chop!" Fraxure's tusks glowed and slammed them against Hariyama as well.
"Hariyama use Surf!" Yammy said. Hariyama slammed its hands against the ground and generated a wave with Fraxture getting caught in it. "Excellent. Now use Heavy Slam!"
"Heavy Slam?!" Ichigo said as he didn't like the sound of that. Hariyama jumped into the air and glowed with a silver aura. Hariyama came right down and crashed right on Fraxure and caused the whole place to shake. "Fraxure, no!"
"What was that?!" Orihime said.
"Heavy Slam is a steel-type move." Rukia said. "The bigger the difference in weight between the two, the more effective the attack is."
"Fraxure, can you hear me?! Get out of there!" Ichigo called, but it wasn't looking good. Hariyama thought it was over, but it felt something under it and was being lifted off the ground. Yammy and the others were surprised as they saw Fraxure was able to lift Hariyama and tossed Hariyama right off.
"Unreal!" Yammy said.
"Yeah! That's what I like to see! Way to go!" Ichigo said.
"I can't believe Fraxure was able to lift and throw Hariyama!" Chad said.
"No doubt. That was impressive." Rukia said.
"I'm not surprised. Ichigo and his pokemon are amazing." Orihime said.
"Let's finish this. Fraxure use Dragon Tail!" Ichigo said. Fraxure jumped at Hariyama and slammed its tail against Hariyama. However, Hariyama slammed its hand against Fraxure and knocked it back.
"I don't think Fraxure will be able to take another attack. Heavy Slam!" Yammy said. Hariyama jumped up and had a silver aura around it again.
"Here it comes. Dual Chop!" Ichigo said. Fraxure readied its attack as Hariyama slammed down on Fraxure again. All of them were worried what the outcome of this battle was. They did see that Fraxure was able to climb out from under Hariyama and was still standing. "Yes!" All of them thought that was great.
"What about Hariyama?" Yammy said. Upon closer look, it appeared that Hariyama was defeated.
"Hariyama is unable to battle. Fraxure is the winner. That means that victory goes to the challenger!" Ricardo said.
"Yes! We won!" Ichigo cheered with Fraxure jumping right in Ichigo's arms.
"Way to go, Ichigo!" Orihime said.
"You did great!" Rukia said with Chad giving the thumbs-up.
"That was an excellent battle. You gave it your all in that one." Yammy said as he came over. "You and your pokemon have a lot of strength and spirit. So here is your badge." He handed Ichigo's final badge, one shaped like an anvil. "This is the heavy badge."
"Thanks a lot, Yammy." Ichigo said as he took it and felt great. "I finally did it. I have all eight badges."
"Congrats, Ichigo." Rukia said.
"You deserve it." Orihime said.
"You now have eight badges. That means you're qualified for the Johto League. It will be happening at Silver Hills." Yammy said.
"Silver Hills?" Rukia said as she pulled out a map. "It comes after Platinum Valley."
"So Orihime's Ultimate Talent Star first. After that, we can head to the Johto League." Ichigo said.
"Seeing your battle has gotten me excited. I can't wait." Orihime said.
Ichigo has succeeded in winning all eight badges. The Johto League will be coming soon. First, they have Orihime's chance in the Ultimate Talent Star to go through first. So you're not going to want to miss this excitement. As the journey continues.
To Be Continued….
