Day 6

Before facing Goldenrod City’s Gym, I decide to grind and strengthen my team. I head north and catch a Nidoran, then enter the Bug-Catching Contest in the National Park. I manage to catch a Kakuna—not exactly a prizewinner, but it'll have to do. I also catch a wild Stantler roaming nearby. With my team bolstered, I return to Goldenrod, ready to challenge the infamous Gym Leader, Whitney—though I’ll admit, her... distracting presence nearly threw me off. Once the battle began, Geodude crushed her Clefairy with two clean Rock Smashes. Then Flaaffy came in clutch, paralyzing the dreaded Miltank with Thunder Wave. With the cow slowed, Geodude hammered her down with more Rock Smashes and sealed the win. My third Johto Gym Badge in hand, I set out for Ecruteak City. On the way, some milestones unfold—Chikorita evolves into a proud Bayleef, and Geodude transforms into a mighty Graveler. I even catch a fiery Growlithe before stepping into the historic streets of Ecruteak, where ghosts and legends await.