Day 5

In Azalea Town, I uncover a disturbing plot—Team Rocket is harvesting Slowpoke Tails for profit. Determined to stop them, I descend into Slowpoke Well to confront the grunts. During the skirmishes, my Mareep evolves into a proud Flaaffy, and I manage to catch a Slowpoke amid the chaos. The showdown with Executive Proton follows. Geodude makes short work of his Zubat with a solid Rock Throw, and when Hoothoot is poisoned by Proton’s Koffing, Geodude steps in again to finish the fight. With Team Rocket driven out, peace returns to the town—for now. I continue through Ilex Forest and catch an Oddish among the lush foliage. Then comes my next challenge: Azalea Gym Leader Bugsy. His Scyther, a dangerous Bug/Flying type, goes down instantly to Geodude’s Rock Throw. Ghastly handles Metapod easily, exploiting its limited move pool, and Hoothoot finishes Kakuna with a flurry of Pecks. Victorious once more, I set off toward Goldenrod City. Along the way, I encounter and catch a Drowzee before finally arriving in the bustling heart of Johto—Goldenrod, where new opportunities (and challenges) await.