Chapter 35 (100th chapter, woo!): Fighting Types by daylight.

I had finally made it to Cianwood City. After I got up, I looked out at the sea and saw the Corsola play.

Corsola

171

Water/Rock Type

Coral Pokémon

2'00" (0.6 m)

11 lbs (5 kg)

It continuously sheds and grows. The tip of its head is prized as a treasure for its beauty.

After some moping, I went to pick up the SecretPotion. I went to the Medicine Shop and picked it up.

As I left, I noticed something in the distance; it was Suicune! I went up to it, and it went up to me. Then, it ran off.

"You again?!" It was Eusine. "What is your problem?" he asked. "Oh, so I guess you are trying to catch Suicune before me." He came up to me menacingly. "Well, I guess we will have to see which one of us is really worthy!"

Eusine sent out Drowzee. I sent out Quilava. Quilava used Ember on Drowzee. Drowzee then used Disable, disabling Ember. Quilava used Quick Attack and Drowzee used Confusion. Quilava then used Quick Attack again. It was back and forth between Quick Attack and Confusion, with Quilava coming out on top.

Next, Eusine used Haunter. I used Graveler. Graveler used Magnitude on Haunter. It was Magnitude 9, enough to defeat it.

Finally was Electrode.

Electrode

121

Electric Type

Ball Pokémon

3'11" (1.2 m)

146.8 lbs (66.6 kg)

It is dangerous. If it has too much electricity and has nothing to do, it amuses itself by exploding.

Evolved from Geodude at Lv 30.

Graveler used Magnitude. It was Magnitude 8. Electrode barely hung on. Electrode used Sonicboom. Graveler came back with Rock Throw, knocking out Electrode.

"Unbelievable" said Eusine. "You have it in you kid. But keep away from Suicune." He went off.

I thought that whilst I was here, yeah. I will take on the Gym.

I was greeted in the Gym by some Black Belts who all wanted to challenge me. First was Black Belt Yoshi who used a Hitmonlee. I knew this Pokémon as one of Red's.

Hitmonlee

144

Fighting Type

Kicking Pokémon

4'11" (1.5 m)

109.8 lbs (49.8 kg)

If it starts kicking repeatedly, both legs will stretch even longer to strike a fleeing foe.

Evolved from the Baby Pokémon Tyrogue at Lv 20 when its Attack stat is higher than its Defense stat.

I had Noctowl used Confusion on Hitmonlee. It hit pretty hard. Hitmonlee used Hi Jump Kick, but it missed and Hitmonlee hit the wall. Noctowl used one more Confusion, taking down Hitmonlee.

Next was Black Belt Lao who used Hitmonchan.

Hitmonchan

145

Fighting Type

Punching Pokémon

4'07" (1.4 m)

110.7 lbs (50.2 kg)

Its punches slice the air. They are launched at such high speed, even a slight grave could cause a burn.

Evolved from the Baby Pokémon Tyrogue at Lv 20 when its Defense stat is higher than its Attack stat.

Noctowl was sent out again. It used Confusion, which hit Hitmonchan quite a bit. Hitmonchan came back with Thunder Punch, which was Super Effective against Noctowl. Noctowl used Confusion again, which also confused Hitmonchan. Hitmonchan hurt itself and was knocked out.

One of the Gym's gimmicks was using Strength to push boulders. Before I had left from Cianwood City, I had met a Sailor who gave me HM04 Strength, with the Sailor that this Politoed did belong to saying I should teach it in favour of Double Slap, which I did. Now I could push around rocks.

It was time to go up against another Black Belt named Nob.

Nob sent out Machop and I sent out Noctowl. Noctowl used Peck on Machop, doing Super Effective damage. Machop came back with Seismic Toss, though Noctowl came back with Peck. Machop then used Seismic Toss again. Noctowl used one more Peck, taking down Machop.

Nob then used a Machoke.

Machoke

141

Fighting Type

Superpower Pokémon

4'11" (1.5 m)

155.4 lbs (70.5 kg)

The muscles covering its body teem with power. Even when still, it exudes an amazing sense of strength.

Evolved from Machop at Lv 28.

I recalled Noctowl and sent out Quilava. Quilava used Ember on Machoke. Machoke came back with Seismic Toss, doing 29 damage to Quilava. Quilava used Ember again. This was a Critical Hit and almost took down Machoke. Machoke then used Seismic Toss, but one more Ember took down Machoke.

After a trip to the Pokemon Centre, there was one more Black Belt to face. His name was Lung.

Lung sent out his Pokémon.

Mankey

134

Fighting Type

Pig Monkey Pokémon

1'08" (0.5 m)

61.7 lbs (28 kg)

It is extremely ill-tempered. Groups of them will attack any handy target for no reason.

I sent out Venonat. Venonat used Confusion on Mankey. Mankey came back with Fury Swipes. It kept scratching poor Venonat. Venonat however bounced back with another Confusion. This was a Critical Hit and took Mankey down.

Lung's other Pokemon was Mankey's evolved form, Primeape.

Primeape

135

Fighting Type

Pig Monkey Pokémon

3'03" (1 m)

70.5 lbs (32 kg)

If approached while asleep, it may awaken and angrily give chase in a groggy state of semi-sleep.

Evolved from Mankey at Lv 28.

I sent out Noctowl. Noctowl used Reflect to nullify damage from the upcoming Fury Swipes. After Fury Swipes, Noctowl used Peck. Primeape used Karate Chop. It didn't do that much. A few Pecks and Karate Chops later and Primeape was down.

Another stop via the Pokemon Centre later and I met the Gym Leader, Chuck. "So, you defeated my students! I was just training myself." He moved a rock as if he was using Strength himself. Now its time to battle!"

Chuck's first Pokemon was Primeape. I sent out Venonat. Venonat used Poison Powder on Primeape with poisoned it. Primeape came back with Fury Swipes. Venonat hung on. Primeape was hit with Confusion. Then, Primeape used Focus Energy. Venonat used Confusion again. Then, Primeape used another Fury Swipes. Critical Hit. Venonat was down.

"How do you like Focus Energy? It raises the Critical Hit ratio!" bellowed Chuck.

Next up was Noctowl. Noctowl used Reflect to roughly block Karate Chop. Noctowl used one more Peck to take down Primeape.

Chuck's other Pokemon was Poliwrath.

Poliwrath

074

Water/Fighting Type

Tadpole Pokémon

4'03" (1.3 m)

119 lbs (54 kg)

This strong and skilled swimmer is even capable of crossing the Pacific Ocean just by kicking.

Evolved from Poliwhirl after subjection to a Water Stone which in turn evolves from Poliwag at Lv 25.

Noctowl used Peck on Poliwrath. Poliwrath barely felt it. Poliwrath used Water Gun on Noctowl which did a fair bit. Noctowl used Peck again, but Poliwrath came back with Hypnosis. This put Noctowl to sleep. Poliwrath then used another Water Gun. After that, Reflect wore off. Poliwrath used Submission, knocking out Noctowl. Poliwrath also took recoil damage from the move.

I knew just who to use next. I sent out Politoed. Politoed used Strength on Poliwrath. Poliwrath came back with Submission. This did a lot, but Poliwrath was almost down from that Submission. Politoed finished Poliwrath off with Surf.

"So, you beat my Fighting Types!" Chuck said. "You get the Storm Badge for beating me along with TM01 for Dynamic Punch. It is a strong Fighting Type move which guarantees Confusion, but it has terrible accuracy. Use it well!"

As I went out the Gym, I met Chuck's Wife. "I heard about your mission for Ampharos so I wanted to give you this" she said. She gave me HM02 Fly. "This will Fly you back to any Town or City you have visited. I'm sure Noctowl will make good use of it" she mentioned.

I stopped by a house with a crying man. "All of my Pokemon were stolen" he mentioned. I asked him who stole them. "Some guy named Silver."

That got me mad. I feel that there is something in Silver, but he can't keep doing things like that.

"Please keep my Shuckle for save keeping" he pleaded. I went to the Pokemon Centre and made a space in my Party to receive the Pokemon nicknamed Shuckie.

Shuckle

166

Bug/Rock Type

Mold Pokémon

2'00" (0.6 m)

45.2 lbs (20.5 kg)

It stores berries inside its shell. To avoid attacks, it hides beneath rocks and remains completely still.

I would fly back to Olivine the next day.