Day 9.

I Surf my way to Cianwood City, catching a Krabby along the way. During the journey, my Flaaffy evolves into a powerful Ampharos, and I also reel in a graceful Mantine. Upon reaching Cianwood, I collect the medicine needed to heal the sick Ampharos at Olivine’s lighthouse. I Surf back across the ocean, deliver the medicine, and watch as the Ampharos recovers—its light shining once again across the coast. With Olivine restored, I hear word that the Safari Zone has finally opened. Though I choose not to enter the zone itself, I explore nearby areas and catch a fierce Tauros, a playful Seel, and a sturdy Onix inside Cliff Cave.

After that detour, I return to Mahogany Town, where I uncover a hidden Team Rocket base. Teaming up with the powerful trainer Lance, I begin an infiltration mission. As we battle through waves of Rocket grunts, I take on two of their Executives—Petrel and Ariana. Against Petrel, my red Gyarados brings down Zubat and Koffing, while Graveler crushes Raticate. During my clash with Ariana, Graveler again leads the charge, smashing her Arbok and Honchkrow. Lance’s Dragonite swoops in to defeat her Gloom. With Team Rocket driven out, peace returns to Mahogany. It turns out their sinister operation involved forcibly evolving Magikarp in the Lake of Rage. Fortunately, we shut it down before they could go any further.