Taught by his senior, Harrison, the Ice-Dragon-type Gym Leader, John had learned an important lesson:
"When your Pokemon's type is at a disadvantage, even if you have a counter move, don't rush in blindly. Only strike when you can secure a one-hit knockout. That's the key to victory!"
These words echoed in his mind as he faced the battle ahead.
John watched calmly. He wasn't one for taunts or unnecessary chatter. This was the Chiba Gym's prized battle, and he wasn't about to ruin the mont with words.
Aggron wasn't known for its Special Attack, but thanks to the Rock Head ability, the Fire Blast it unleashed packed an overwhelming punch—110 base power, and with the type advantage, the damage was doubled.
Jack had hoped Torterra could endure the hit with its impressive Special Defense and solid stamina. But luck was against him. The attack not only dealt severe damage but also inflicted a burn. With its last bit of health slipping away, Torterra collapsed.
"Torterra is unable to battle. Aggron wins!" the referee announced.
The crowd of gym disciples erupted into chatter.
"Jack lost two rounds in a row!"
"Torterra had a quadruple weakness to Fire. What's Jack going to do next?"
"Wait... is that a Shiny Pokemon? Aggron's supposed to be Steel and Rock, but it just wiped out Torterra with Fire Blast! I wish I had a Shiny..."
"Co on, Jack! You've got this!"
So disciples still cheered for him, but many were starting to lose confidence.
In a four-on-six format, losing two battles early was already a significant disadvantage.
John studied Jack carefully. Surprisingly, he didn't look discouraged. His eyes were locked onto his opponent, burning with determination.
This guy wasn't here to win easily. He was here for the thrill of battle.
Jack took a deep breath and threw his next Pokeball.
Out ca his ace—the Chiba Gym's signature Pokemon.
Venusaur!
Even though Jack had lost two rounds, his Pokemon hadn't. They were his team, his partners. If he wavered, they would, too. He needed to lead them with confidence.
Venusaur was his first Pokemon, given to him by his ntor, Issac Newton. It had been with him through countless battles, pulling off cobacks when things seed hopeless.
This was just another challenge.
"Venusaur!" Venusaur roared as it landed, fully in sync with its trainer's fighting spirit.
Jack raised his hand, revealing a ring embedded with a Key Stone. It glowed with dazzling energy.
"Venusaur, ga Evolve!"
A brilliant light engulfed Venusaur as its body transford. When the light shattered, ga Venusaur stood tall, its bulkier fra covered in thick vines, a massive red flower blooming atop its head. The air around it pulsed with newfound strength.
The disciples gasped.
"When did Jack get a ga Stone?!"
"If it's ga Venusaur, he still has a chance!"
Recalling Issac Newton's legendary battles using ga Venusaur, their hope reignited.
Jack's brother, Steven, turned to their father. "Did you give him the ga Stone?"
Issac Newton raised an eyebrow. "Of course. Who else?"
"I'm stepping down soon, and you don't want to go pro. Soone has to inherit it."
Steven fell silent.
Issac Newton continued, "Besides, I want him to take over Chiba Gym. If the gym leader changes, who knows if I'll recognize this place when I visit again?"
John, watching from across the battlefield, observed the ga Venusaur. He also had a Venusaur, along with its ga Stone. But unlike Jack, he hadn't built a strong enough bond to unlock its ga Evolution yet.
Now, with its Thick Fat ability, ga Venusaur had gained resistance to both Fire- and Ice-type moves. The very moves that should have countered it were now significantly weaker.
At this point, only Flying- and Psychic-type attacks could deal serious damage.
John considered his options. Between Gyarados and Gardevoir, he decided on the latter.
It would make finishing the battle much easier.
He recalled Aggron and tossed out another Pokeball.
"Gardevoir, ga Evolve!"
Gardevoir twirled gracefully, arms spread wide, embracing the power of ga Evolution. A swirl of colors enveloped it, and when the transformation was complete, ga Gardevoir stood in its place—an elegant, ethereal figure draped in a black gown, its flowing blue hair adding to its regal presence.
The crowd fell silent. Then:
"Wait. Is John's third Pokemon also a Shiny?!"
"And it's a Shiny Gardevoir? With a ga Stone?!"
"ga Shiny Gardevoir... I... I want to be its pet..."
So disciples, lost in their fantasies, suddenly realized they were drooling.
Even the female disciples stared at John with undisguised envy—and a little resentnt.
Issac Newton, watching from the stands, narrowed his eyes.
"So... he wasn't even using his full strength when he fought last ti."
A ga Shiny Gardevoir. A Pokemon so rare it was practically a legend.
Issac Newton sighed, shaking his head.
"Jack's finished."
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