Day 87

While exploring more of Akala Island, I expanded my team with several new catches. First, I found an Oricorio, its graceful dancing form captivating, then caught a Larvitar deep inside Diglett’s Tunnel. My journey continued as I added a Pyukumuku from the shorelines and a fiery Salandit from Wela Volcano Park. With these new allies, I set my sights on the next challenge—the third island trial, hosted by Kiawe.

The battle was fierce, pitting me against the Totem Pokémon Alolan Marowak, who summoned a Salazzle to aid it. I opened with Wishiwashi, who entered its mighty School Form and set up Aqua Ring to sustain itself. It struck Marowak with Water Gun, but disaster struck—Salazzle poisoned it, and after Wishiwashi fell out of School Form, a Venoshock sealed its fate. My poor Wishiwashi was lost. Determined, Mudbray charged in, using Bulldoze to crush Salazzle before turning its focus on Marowak. Despite taking heavy damage from Flame Wheel, Mudbray held strong and delivered a decisive High Horsepower to finish the trial.

With the victory earned, my Cutiefly evolved into Ribombee, adding both strength and elegance to my team. I pressed onward, continuing my exploration of Akala Island, catching a Stuffel along the way. Finally, I arrived just outside Lush Jungle, where the next island trial awaited.