Chapter 38: Don't Donphan

We all decided to take a nap on Route 39. Everyone had been working so hard, it made sense to kick back for a while.

At that point, Togepi noticed something coming towards us. It was round, grey and rolling very fast.

We all needed to move. Ampharos got in the way, its hand filling with sparks. It then ran towards the rolling thing, bolts flying off its hand. It then punched the rolling thing, but it didn't do anything, knocking Ampharos back.

I went up to Ampharos. It was fine. Plus, Ampharos had learned ThunderPunch!

The rolling thing finally stopped. It was a Pokémon.

Donphan

196

Ground Type

Armor Pokémon

3'07" (1.1 m)

264.6 lbs (120 kg)

It has sharp, hard tusks and a rugged hide. Its Tackle is strong enough to knock down a house.

Evolved from Phanpy at Lv 25.

At that point, a man came running to Donphan. "Donphan, what have I told you about running, er, rolling off like that?"

I asked the man if he was alright. "I'm fine" he responded. "My name is Syrril. I'm a Pokemon Trainer from Olivine City who regularly visits Kanto." He looked at Donphan. "Why do you keep doing this?"

Donphan looked to be in pain and stomping its foot. I suggested Donphan may have a splinter, so we told Donphan to roll over.

There was something lodged in there. "This looks like a Spike. Me and Donphan had a battle yesterday and that was one of the moves our opponent used. It deals damage to any Pokemon sent out into battle, unless they are a Flying Type."

Syrril then sent out another Pokémon.

Azumarill

131

Water Type

Aqua Rabbit Pokémon

2'07" (0.8 m)

62.8 lbs (28.5 kg)

When it plays in water, it rolls up its elongated wars to prevent their insides from getting wet.

Evolved from Marill at Lv 18.

"Azumarill will just sprinkle some water to soften the Spike." Azumarill sprayed a bit of water on the wound. Donphan squinted. "I know you are weak to Water Type moves, but this will only hurt a little bit". With that, Syrill went in and pulled out the Spike.

Donphan got up and put its foot down. "It may sting for a few more hours."

I guess this relaxing day included helping a Pokémon.