Day 54

I continued training hard for my upcoming Gym battle. Along the way, I caught a quirky Stunfisk and watched as Axew evolved into a fierce Fraxure. While exploring the Moor of Icirrus, I also added a Shelmet to my team. Feeling ready, I returned to Icirrus City and challenged the Ice-type Gym Leader, Brycen.

The battle couldn’t have gone smoother. Darmanitan burned through Vanillish with Fire Punch. Sawk took out Beartic in one swift Brick Break. Finally, Darmanitan came back in and absolutely obliterated Cryogonal with a single Flare Blitz. It was a flawless win—no damage taken, every Pokémon down in one hit.

But there was no time to relax. I learned that Team Plasma had appeared at Dragonspiral Tower, aiming to awaken the legendary Pokémon, Zekrom. I rushed there and battled through waves of Plasma grunts. During the climb, Tynamo evolved into Eelektrik, and I caught a Mienfoo. But at the top, I was too late—N had already awakened Zekrom and disappeared.

Shortly after, I confronted more Team Plasma activity in the Relic Castle. While battling my way through, Krokorok finally evolved into the powerful Krookodile. With the threat rising, I knew my next destination had to be Opelucid City. I needed to learn more about the legendary dragons and what role I was meant to play in what’s to come.