Nils spent the rest of the day training Blitzle for his rematch with Thalia. During the process, he learned that Blitzle's moves were Spark, Shock Wave, Stomp and Flame Charge. By the end of the day, Blitzle's training was done for the time being and Nils went to bed hoping he would win the badge this time.
The next day, Nils, Ren and Firenze left the Pokemon Center and went back to the Gym for the rematch.
"So, you're back," said Thalia, "I'm guessing you want a rematch?"
"Yup," answered Nils, "And this time, I have something that might be big help to me."
A little bit later, they all went back to the battlefield and prepared for the rematch.
"The rematch between Thalia, the Gym Leader, and Nils, the challenger, will now begin," said the referee, "Same rules as last time and begin."
"Go Electrike," said Thalia as she sent out her Electrike.
"Go Blitzle," said Nils as he sent out Blitzle.
"A Blitzle," asked a surprised Thalia, "Not good."
"Why is that not good," asked Ren who was once again sitting at the stand with Firenze.
"Because either ability that Blitzle can have, Motor Drive or Lightning Rod, make Blitzle immune to Electric Type moves," answered Firenze, "And since three of Electrike's moves are Electric Type, Electrike won't do much against Blitzle."
"Use Stomp," said Nils and Blitzle used the move of choice which did a fair amount of damage to Electrike.
"Use Bite," said Thalia and Electrike managed to hit Blitzle with the selected move.
"Stomp again," said Nils and Blitzle once again used Stomp which managed to flinch Electrike. "Stomp once more," and Blitzle used Stomp yet again.
"Use Bite," said Thalia and Electrike charged at Blitzle while preparing to use the selected attack.
"Finish with Flame Charge," said Nils and Blitzle hit Electrike with the chosen move which knocked out Electrike.
"Electrike is unable to battle," said the referee, "Blitzle wins."
"Not bad for your first battle Blitzle," complimented Nils and Blitzle smiled over his first battle being a win.
"Go Flaaffy," said Thalia who then sent out her Flaaffy.
"Blitzle," said Nils, "I think you did enough for now so return," and Blitzle returned to his Pokeball. "Go Ivysaur," and Ivysaur was sent out. "Use Sleep Powder," and Ivysaur put Flaaffy to sleep with the selected move. "Use Razor Leaf," and Ivysaur attacked the sleeping Flaaffy with the chosen attack.
Flaaffy then woke up after getting hit by Razor Leaf and looked angry due to being put to sleep and then getting attacked.
"Use Confuse Ray," said Thalia and Ivysaur became confused due to Flaaffy's Confuse Ray. "Now use Signal Beam," and Flaaffy used the selected move which gave Ivysaur lots of damage.
Ivysaur then snapped out of the confusion and became angry herself for the retaliation.
"Use Take Down," said Nils and Ivysaur used a new move that she had learned the previous day while helping with Blitzle's training.
"Use Electro Ball," said Thallia and Flaafy started using the move of choice.
"Use Sludge Bomb," said Nils and Ivysaur used the selected move.
Electro Ball and Sludge Bomb crashed into each other and caused an explosion which blew back both Flaaffy and Ivysaur who were both knocked out in the process.
"Both Pokemon are unable to battle," said the referee while both Nils and Thalia returned their Pokemon.
"Go Raichu," said Thalia who then sent out a Raichu.
"Go Spoink," said Nils and Spoink was sent out.
"Since you have done well so far, let me tell you something about my Raichu," said Thalia, "Electrike and Flaaffy are both very powerful as you already know, but Raichu's power is far beyond both of theirs." "When I first became Gym Leader, Raichu was just a Pichu and even then challengers still had a hard time defeating her."
"Well let's see how hard it will be for me," said Nils, "Use Psybeam," and Spoink started to use the move of choice.
"Use Thunderbolt," said Thalia and Raichu used the chosen attack which hit Spoink's Psybeam and caused another explosion.
"Use Bounce," said Nils and Spoink came out of the smoke the explosion created and attacked Raichu with the selected attack. "Now use Power Gem while up close," and Spoink used the chosen move which gave a lot of damage to Raichu and then went back a little.
"Volt Tackle," said Thalia and Raichu used the chosen move which knocked out Spoink.
"Spoink is unable to battle," said the referee, "Raichu wins."
"I'm impressed," said Thalia, "Using a move that's not very effective to get close and then attacking up close, that's an effective strategy but not enough to defeat my Raichu."
"Maybe," said Nils as he returned Spoink, "But at least Spoink was able to weaken Raichu." "Go Blitzle," and Blitzle came back out of his Pokeball, ready for more battling. "Use Flame Charge," and Blitzle used the selected move which hit Raichu.
"Use Brick Break while it's up close," said Thalia and Raichu used the same strategy Spoink used by using a close up Brick Break. "Use Grass Knot," and Raichu then started to use the move of choice but Blitzle dodged.
"Nice job Blitzle," said Nils, "Now use Flame Charge," and Blitzle used the move he was told to use.
"I know what you're up to," said Thalia, "But I won't let it work, use Grass Knot," and Raichu used the move of choice which did hit Blitzle but Blitzle was still able to hit Raichu with Flame Charge.
"Flame Charge again," said Nils and Blitzle once again used Flame Charge but this time had an easier time hitting Raichu because he was much faster.
"Does Flame Charge raise speed," asked Ren.
"It does," answered Firenze, "With both Flame Charge and the immunity to Electric Type moves, Blitzle is difficult for Thalia to defeat."
"Use Brick Break," said Thalia who was getting frustrated by Nils having the upper hand and Raichu tried to use Brick break but Blitzle dodged at incredible speed.
"One more Flame Charge," said Nils and Blitzle sent Raichu flying with a fourth Flame Charge. "Finish with Stomp," and Blitzle used the selected attack which knocked out Raichu.
"Raichu is unable to battle," said the referee, "Blitzle wins which means the victor is Nils, the challenger."
"Great job Blitzle," said Nils who was proud of Blitzle and happy that he managed to defeat Thalia this time.
"That was a fantastic battle," said Thalia who walked over, "It's been a long time since Raichu had that much trouble in a battle." "And since you have defeated me, I now present you with the Thunder Badge," and Thalia gave Nils the Thunder Badge.
"Thank you Thalia," thanked Nils.
"Don't mention it," said Thalia, "And I expect you to do well in the Pokemon League because defeating me is very hard. "One other thing, might I have a suggestion for your next Gym Battle?"
"What is it," asked Nils.
"I'm thinking you should try the Gym in Lavender Town next," said Thalia.
"I didn't know Lavender Town had a Gym," said Firenze after she and Ren went to Nils and Thalia.
"That's because that Gym has only been open for a few months," said Thalia, "Despite the fact however, it has already gotten a huge reputation.
"Well then," said Nils, "I guess Lavender Town is our next destination." "See ya Thalia," and with that, Nils, Ren and Firenze left the Gym, went to the Pokemon Center to heal Nils' Pokemon, and then went back to the journey with Lavender Town as their next destination.
