Challenge Pokemon Violet Monotype Run (Psychic)

[DetectiveTogekiss]

Cinnamon Rolls

Last time I started exploring the Asado Desert and got swept by a running ostrich.

Well, I still need to get through the desert, if I want to return the wallet.

How about what? A plate of buttered lobster spaghetti?

Ew, Farfalline! Don't trace your opponents when they're so sticky!

Oh no, did Farfalline just lose to this sticky sea slug?

Are those meteor rocks or are those ancient meatballs?

Oh what, you use a move and have all your stats raised? That's cheating!

Considering I don't eat sea slugs, it is ok to poison it.

NO! If you paralyze Spirali, he will die for real!

That sea slug was somehow tougher than a venomous snake to beat. The Pokemon world is truly amazing.

I've always known Pappardelle as a big eater but stealing others' berries might be a little too mean.

In the middle of nowhere, I received a call from Arven telling me a titan is nearby, but I got no time for that right now!

Huh, what is this Pokemon? It kinda looks like my food basket.

Note to self, do not use Icy Wind on Bramblin, 'cause they ride on winds.

That's a cool Pokemon, but it's a little to spooky for me.

I'm relieved I haven't run into that giant ostrich again.

Farfalline, you can't just sip on saps, if you want to grow healthily!

Well, I guess sipping saps can also make you grow stronger, huh.

Oh, I think I wanna grab some cotton candy right now!

I can't be distracted by cotton candy! Let's calm my mind!

A shrimp with a giant meaty arm? Count me in!

I wonder what plants eat in the desert. It seems like chlorophyll won't be too useful here.

Oh my gosh! That Oricorio is so cute! Where did it get a pink dress?

Oh crap, I was too distracted by this pink Oricorio! Its dances are so mesmerizing!

Oh man, I kinda wish I can get one of these Oricorio, instead of the loud yellow ones or the sassy red ones!

Hey, Orecchiette. Are you sre you don't need Calm Mind for your mind training?

Look what I found! A TM for Light Screen! It should be useful for my Psychic-type Pokemon!

I don't really think you can create a sand stream, when there is already a strong sandstorm.

This desert is too dry, and Conchiglie is here to moist it up!

What in the - HAHAHAHAHA! THAT THING LOOKS SO SILLY!!

NO SERIOUSLY, WHAT IS THAT THING, HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Oh, I cannot resist the teamptations to catch this funny little bettle!

Aw man, Rellor is not a Psychic-type Pokemon. I'm not used to train Bug-type Pokemon!

Oh well, Rotelle will still be our funny companion. HE'S JUST SO GOOFY.

Well, I HAVE TO let Rotelle roll around the desert!

Rotelle is a slow roller, but he's definitely having fun with his mud ball.

There is an ancient ruins in the desert! You can even see Bronzor floating by!

This place is littered with TMs! Did someone drop all these or what?

The most useful one is probably this one. This place is SO dry.

Since Rotelle is not a Psychic-type, I'm not leaving him at the back of the team during battles.

Another TM! This one sounds like it'd be useful in an eating marathon!

A Special Episode

(Guess what, it's Aidge's birthday! 7/7 for this lucky girl!)

(Happy birthday to her~ Happy birthday to her~ Let's hunt for a giraffe~ Happy birthday to her~)

(I skipped a little forward just to catch some Girafarig.)

(During this time, our lord and saviour, Boccolotti, evolved in to a Hypno!)

(Took me a few tries, but we finally caught a Girafarig with the Destiny Mark! I'mma give this back to Adige, see ya!)

Woah! Lotty has grown up! She got so much stronger, but her creepiness didn't change at all!

There's also a new Pokemon on the team! Ravioli the Chosen One is a cute little giraffe!

Ravioli is so much taller and stronger than the rest of my Pokemon!

Well, I'll have Ravioli lead the way for right now.

Seems like Ravioli wants to go to the grassfields! That has gotta be better than the desert, right?

Outdoor Buffet

Well, Ravioli really likes this place! It's like her home!

Ravioli wants to play with her fellow Girafarig! So cute!

She's playing with them, right? Not murdering, right? Ok.

Conchiglie, now's not the time to forget things!

Ooh, a sand castle. I loved playing with those when I was a kid!

Oh no, it's Orecchiette's worst nightmare, a moth with big scary wings.

Don't get soaked, Orecchiette! That moth's trying to cook ya!

Oh well, he tries his best already. I guess he just doesn't like fighting enemies with wings.

Wait, Ravioli! I told you to attack, not to turn away!

I think Ravioli is just kinda deciding on what she wants to do, rather than listening to my order ...

Meanwhile, I think Orecchiette wants to slam opponents with his Zen Headbutt!

Ravioli is leading me to the lighthouse. Is something over there?

Good lord, did someone's car break and drop its engine?

Come on, Ravioli! You can't loaf around in battles! Why are you like this?

That's the spirit! Knocking down that car engine shouldn't have been an issue!

Oh, I've never seen a Rotom outside of my phone! They are such magical creatures that possess all sorts of stuff!

Do you know that giraffes wake up really easily to avoid getting hunted down?

I reached the lighthouse! Honestly, it's just the same as every other lighthouse I've been to.

Hyper Beam? That sound like a powerful move!

I think this is where the market is at. I just need to get down there.

Well, time to leave the lighthouse behind. I've got serious business!

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

Swarm? Am I getting attacked by a swarm of bugs? NO!

Orecchiette, get rid of that nasty bug! This is what I train you for!

Maybe I'll get to the market through the beach, 'cause why not?

Oh, an outdoor cafe? Yay! Just what I need!

Whoa, you have a Kirlia too? Well, I actually have two!

Sorry, Farfalline is just the better one!

I think pork goes well with pasta, you know. And I don't mind taking a lunch break right now.

The only downside to eating too much is that you grow drowsy easily!

Rotelle, you can do whatever you want with your "mud ball".

I just had some pork for lunch. Think it's time to get some beef for my post-lunch meal.

Ouch. Did I just get stabbed by a bull's horn?

Ok, maybe I shouldn't havee talked about eating beef in front of an angry bull.

Jokes on you! Farfalline is also an intimidating indiviual!

Ok, this bull clearly doesn't have hands. Come on.

Luckily, Tauros is Fighting-type, and Farfalline easily finishes her job!

In fact, Farfalline went and grabbed more beef servings for the team!

Farfalline's reward for defeating all those Tauros was some Magical Leaf for dessert!

You know what, sea urchin is a great option for afternoon tea.

 

[DetectiveTogekiss]

Fillet This Way

Last time, Ravioli the Chosen Girafarig joined the team, but she also started to disobey my orders.

Reaching the port this way wasn't a great idea, 'cause I need to surf my way through!

Surfing is quite tiring, and I can really go for some hake fillets right now.

Good. Can't eat this hake if it is molded.

This Veluza is a vigorous one, and Lotty poisons it to keep it cool.

Veluza is a powerful Pokemon, but luckily Lotty has been hanging on with her best!

But maybe Lotty isn't actually that tough after all.

I know that Conchiglie loves fishing! I bet he'll enjoy this hake meal too!

And the dinner is ready~

Wait ... Veluza is a Psychic-type Pokemon? How?

Well, I have my rules. Maltagliati the Veluza will be the next addition to the team instead of my dinner tonight.

Maltagliati is a sassy one, but he loves to eat! I think I just found myself!

This isn't the right way to the Porto, but I found a TM for Heat Wave! Think that may be helpful for my microwave oven.

Surf a little more and I can see buildings over there! I think I found the place!

I reached land, and it is Porto Marinada, the place I need to go!

It's raining, so I let Conchiglie out and play in the puddles!

It took Conchiglie a while to climb the stairs, but I think he's trying to lead me there!

I finally found the guy who lost his wallet, and it looks like he realizes it now!

Why is the Sand Wet?

If the man needs to buy ingredient, then I've gotta help him out by giving him back his wallet!

Oh come on, this is super important! Let me talk to the man!

And of course, everyone in Paldea settles things with Pokemon battles!

Ouch! That Floatzel is so fast and so strong!

Well Farfalline now knows how to cast leaves magically to hit her opponents! So, take that!

Well, Farfalline is probably still a little seasick from all those surfing. Maybe it's time for her to take a rest.

The seaside is totally Conchiglie's battle court!

Aw man, Conchiglie got bitten and flinched! I mean, that's fair facing againt a giant sea weasel.

And it happens again ... Conchiglie is a little coward.

Nothing I can do when my Pokemon just flinches and does nothing!

Orecchiette, I trust that you are a braver one!

Floatzel hits Orecchiette with an Aqua Jet, but I know he can take a jet head-to-head!

It takes just one High Jump Kick to finish Floatzel! Good job, Orecchiette!

Oh, it's the shrimp Pokemon again! I want some crispy shrimp tempura today!

Wait, you have Aqua Jet too? Luckily, that didn't hit that hard!

Orecchiette's hard meditating didn't go to waste! He almost knocked shrimp mon out with a Zen Headbutt!

And then he swiftly finishes things up with a Feint attack! Nicely done!

Now that the trainer is taken care of, I should be able to speak to old man Kofu.

Hey man, I have your wallet! You almost lost your lunch money!

Kofu is actually here to buy something from the auction.

And that something is ... THE LEGENDARY WAKAME SEAWEED? All the way from the Hoenn region?

I want that! And I'm not the only one here!

Oh my lord! Kofu knows the stuff! He knows exactly why this seaweed is so amazing!

I'll do whatever I can to help Kofu win that seaweed!

Nobody can stop me buying this seaweed! Sell to me please!

Well, I used Kofu's money for it, so the seaweed does rightfully belong to Kofu ...

I hope he treats the seaweed nicely ... I wonder if he knows how to cook.

And since I helped Kofu out, I can now challenge his Gym.

The Surging Chef (No Gameplay)

Before I go back to Cascarrafa for the Gym battle, I took a tour with Conchiglie looking at the beautiful wall paintings in Porto Marinada.

Kofu also left me with some bonus cash, and the wise thing to do here is of course to use them all at Artisan Bakery.

Let's treat ourselves with a Marmalade Sandwich before setting off again!

The port isn't too big of a place, so I think it's finally time to go.

I need to go back to the Cascarrafa Gym to report to Kofu's staff.

I don't wanna walk through the desert again, so I just flew my way back.

I did quite a lot of Pokemon battles in the desert, and I was rewarded with a TM for Earthquake!

Earthquake is a strong move! I can give it to either Conchiglie or Ravioli, but I'm saving it for right now!

I went back to the Cascarrafa Gym, but I was greeted by Nemona. She always shows up when I least expect it!

Nemona claims that it was a sheer coincidence we run into each other, but I don't believe her.

Thankfully, she wasn't going to challenge me this time! But I think that means she will challenge me next time!

Nemona gave me some Ethers and just ran away. Sometimes, she just gets way too excited.

So, I actually didn't finish the official Gym Test here, but the staff lady let me through, 'cause I helped her out!

Wait, Kofu is the Surging what now?

Kofu owns a restaurant, and he's super popular among the residents here?

Being a Gym Leader is only part of Kofu's work. His real identity is a chef of a restaurant!

Kofu's gonna make some great dishes with the seaweed I bit for him!

I can't believe it! Kofu's the famous chef I've been searching for this whole time!

Bring it on, Kofu! You need to treat me with a nice seaweed dish after this battle!

 

[DetectiveTogekiss]

In Deep Water

Last time, I delivered the wallet to Mr. Kofu, who ends up being the chef I've been looking for!

I need to beat Mr. Kofu in a Gym Battle before I can visit his restaurant!

There we go! And of course Mr. Kofu has a Veluza! He's a certified gourmet!

I prefer cutting the Veluza to getting cut by the Veluza, 'cause it hurts so much!

Spirali tried to shine Veluza with some shiny gems, but it didn't do much!

Well, I need to do something, so how about switching Spirali out for Conchiglie to take his spot?

Conchiglie doesn't mind getting cut by water, 'cause he goes swimming all the time!

Conchiglie, you have to hang on! Getting your throat slashed shouldn't stop you from gobbling down that hake!

Conchiglie's plan is to make Veluza tired with a Yawn! *yawn* Oh no, I think I'm the one catching it.

Conchiglie got slashed again! Luckily, he's quite oblivious to his cuts.

Conchiglie isn't taking much damage, but he isn't doing much damage either. I need a new strategy!

Veluza finally goes to sleep after seeing Conchiglie yawn! That's honestly how most people fish.

I called for another switch, this time bringing Farfalline out!

I need to treasure this opportunity while Veluza is still asleep!

Time for some Magical Leaf! Show everyone your magic!

Veluza might not be catching any small fish, but it's certainly catching some Z's.

One more Magical Leaf, and we're almost there! Farfalline, you need some slightly more magical magic.

Veluza woke up and chose violence. Farfalline almost got knocked out instantly! That hake is powerful!

Farfalline can't wait to eat her dinner! Let's give Veluza a final Draining Kiss! It was so good that Farfalline felt so energized!

Oh, finally. This might be my longest battle with a fish as of yet, and I've had some wild bluefin tuna.

What, you can't just send out three sausages at once!

Oh never mind, it's a Pokemon called Wugtrio, which doesn't look as edible as Mr. Kofu's first Pokemon.

And it hits hard. Farfalline got knocked out after those three (?) headbutts!

Well, I think Lotty should be able to deal with this three-headed monster right here. I'm sure she's seen some shits.

Lotty, you're not really telling me the important information.

Wugtrio hit Lotty with a Headbutt! Who would've thought?

Our team has been taking so much damage, so Lotty put up a Reflect screen to protect her teammates!

Wugtrio switches things up and hits Lotty with Water Pulse this time! I'm sure Lotty is fine with that!

Lotty has always been good at taking hits but not so much doing damage. At least that's some progress made.

Ew! Wugtrio is so gooey Lotty became slower after touching it!

Another Water Pulse and Lotty's still unfazed.

'Cause she can get her health back with Drain Punch!

The drawback is that Lotty becomes even slower after that.

Wugtrio goes back to using Headbutt, but Lotty is still not taking too much damage! She's so strong!

One more Drain Punch and Wugtrio's gone! I've always trusted Lotty with this!

Of course, Lotty got slower again, but that was worth it getting Wugtrio out.

King Crab Linguine

Mr. Kofu's down to his last Pokemon, and it probably will be his strongest one!

Atlantic King Crab's on the menu? Why did nobody tell me that?

And Mr. Kofu's king crab is transforming right off the bat? I hope it turns up with garlic and butter by its side!

Never mind, Mr. Kofu is actually just Terastallizing his crab into a Water-type.

And Mr. Kofu's gonna show us his big move, claiming his title as the Surging Chef!

Lotty gets hit by a Crabhammer. That's not how you cook a crab!

Well, if I'm not eating this crab, then I'mma poison it!

Food poisoning alert! Do I need to call an ambulance for you?

Uh-oh! Lotty's Reflect screen wore off at the wrong time.

Without the protection of Reflect, Lotty couldn't take another Crabhammer! She did great though!

Lotty, we'll always remember you as the true heroine.

The good thing is, Crabominable should be weakened enough by its poison.

Spirali made a swift return to the battlefield! I think he's excited for crabsticks too!

Spirali went for his usual Psybeam shenanigans, but he actually didn't do much damage.

But! It was enough to confuse Crabominable! Spirali is just too mesmerizing, I guess.

Well, Spirali still did great, but he fell to a powerful Crabhammer.

Spirali, please don't stop bouncing, you're gonna die.

If there's anyone on the team brave enough to take on a king crab, it has to be Orecchiette.

Orecchiette practices kicking every day, and this is one time we need it the most!

Orecchiette breaks Crabominable's Tera Jewel and sends it back to its Poke Ball!

I win the Gym Battle! I'm now officially invited to Mr. Kofu's restaurant!

Ooh! I can't wait for the seafood feast!

Oh, and the Gym Badge too, I guess. This should make Nemona happy.

Ravioli should start listening to my orders now!

Mr. Kofu teaches me how to prepare for big meals. Rinsing the ingredients with Chilling Water is a great way to start!

I'll definitely come back to see you, Mr. Kofu! Please tell me whenever you get new menu ideas!

Before I got to leave the Gym, a stranger approached me.

Apparently, Nemona has been spreading rumors about me! Telling others I'm promising?

The stranger is Mr. Hassel, part of the Elite Four, which sounds like a group of powerful people.

He's actually a teacher at the academy! That makes him slightly less scary.

Well, I'm not really trying to collect Gym Badges. I just happen to be here on my quest of finding good food.

The Great Crater sounds like somewhere with absolutely no food to eat.

No sir, I'm not even trying to compete with Nemona. I do not aim to achieve what she has achieved.

Sir, I get my a-behinds kicked by a random ostrich the other day. I don't think I'll ever reach the Champion rank.

Art class? Maybe. Home Ec classes are still my higher priorities.

With the second Badge equipped, Ravioli will listen to me when I ask her to do things!

So, I heard there's a great restaurant nearby in the Western Provinces.

But I must first pass through the Asado Desert again! Maybe I'll do that, think I forgot something over there!

 

[DetectiveTogekiss]

What The Tusk

Last time, I beat Mr. Kofu, the world-famous chef hiding in the town of Cascarrafa.

I'm going back to the Asado Desert to finish all the unfinished business.

Don't you think Rufflet looks like it lives in the cold instead of a hot desert like this?

I notice there are quite many elephants running around. What does that imply?

ARGH! I thought this was just a scarecrow! I'm definitely the one scared now.

A Pokemon ambushing trainers like this must be evil as hell!

Kicking a cactus may not seem like a good idea, but it works well at the end. I'll take that.

This sandstorm is so strong I can't see what's around me!

DON'T SNEAK UP ON ME WHILE I'M GETTING SAND OUT OF MY EYES!

Don't be angry at me! You're the one who attacked me!

Mr. Donphan, you're getting hotheaded. I think you should cool down a little bit and go surfing.

That wasn't enough to calm Donphan down, and it went for another Stomping Tantrum, stomping Conchiglie's life away.

Now that I have my second Gym Badge, Ravioli should follow my order! She's the chosen one!

Beam it up, Ravioli. Show it the power of having two heads!

Knock it off! Donphan almost knocked Ravioli out in one shot! This elephant doesn't mess around!

Honestly, I kinda hope Ravioli uses her tail head to fire a second beam. Could be helpful, y'know.

And there she goes. Ravioli got slammed to dust.

Donphan already took out two of my Pokemon. Let's hope Spirali doesn't become the third one.

You know, Icy Wind seems like the perfect move to use in this burning desert.

Battling this big elephant was rough. I hope don't run into any other huge elephants rolling around.

Spirali is evolving! He grew into an S-tier Iberico pork!

Oh, Spirali. You are into this mind control shit too? You've been hanging around with Lotty too much.

Anyhoo, let's celebrate Spirali's evolution with a Teeter Dance!

What the Pluck

I still don't remember what I forgot about the Asado Desert, but I found something that I'll never forget.

You know what they say, you cannot run away from your mistakes! You also cannot run away from Espathra, because it is fast as fuck.

Espathra is SO NOISY and so strong with its attacks! I can't calm myself down with this uproar going on!

Ravioli couldn't do that much damage, even though Assurance is super effective! Wait a second, is this thing weak to Dark-type moves?

Ravioli wouldn't be able to take another Uproar, so I switched her out to Campanelle!

Espathra's Uproar is not very effective on Campanelle! I mean, you can't just scream to a bronze coin and expect it to shatter.

That being said, Campanelle probably can't take too many Uproar attacks. I gotta come up with something!

Campanelle uses Payback on Espathra! If I were a Pokemon, I would probably use that on Espathra's face too!

Finally! Espathra calms down after screaming for so long.

Espathra tried to pluck Campanelle, but Campanelle wasn't holding berries to begin with! I bet your beak hurts so much now!

I know that Espathra is much faster than Campanelle, so Gyro Ball should be a good option!

Espathra uses ... Psybeam. Hold on a second, does that mean? No way.

Campanelle, remember how Espathra swept the team last time! Pay that back!

And Campanelle got knocked out by Psybeam. Honestly a little rude to get knocked out by a Psychic-type move.

Hey Lotty, can you hypnotize that Espathra into being so freaking aggressive? That would be a good use of your pendulum for once.

Nope, plucking Lotty is never a good idea.

Lotty, give Espathra the biggest burp and poison it please.

Agility? I don't think that's necessary. Unless you want to speed up your death, hahaha.

Slam that ostrich with your head! Don't put your head in the sand, though.

Nuh-uh. Lotty doesn't mind noisy Pokemon, but Lotty will find a way to make them shut up.

By headbutting again and putting that Espathra down!

You know what they say, revenge is a dish best served cold and I don't mind some cold dishes right now!

With that tough Pokemon gone, I remember what I need! That's right! Arven told me there's a Titan in the desert!

 

[DetectiveTogekiss]

Big Rollers

Last time, I found that annoying ostrich and beat it to dust, hoping to never see this thing ever again.

And then I remembered that I need to look for the Quaking Earth Titan, which is said to lurk in this desert.

The only thing quaking the earth I can see here is Donphan, so let's start investigating with these wild elephants.

Maybe some Icy Wind will slow and cool Donphan down.

No! Please don't knock Spirali off! He needs his pearls to cast psychic spells!

With a tantrum that stomps the ground, you would think Donphan IS the Titan we're looking for.

Ravioli, I choose you!

Ravioli quickly finished Donphan. Donphan can't be the Titan if it can be beaten so easily!

Now imagine, a bigger Donphan that rolls around the desert. No way that would happen, right?

What is this thing? I don't think I've seen anything like this in the desert before.

It's called Larvesta and it's a burning bug. I hate it, thanks.

I eat many kinds of food, but bug larvae are never on the menu.

Instead, let's just Zen Headbutt them out of existence.

Oh right! I forgot wild Rellor live here. Maybe I should let Rotelle out one of these days.

A floating bronze coin does make sense to use odd, unseeable power. Let's go for it!

Twin Beam sounds like a weak move, so I'll have Ravioli skip over that!

Lotty upgrades her Headbutt into the superior Zen Headbutt.

Hm, that Donphan looks different.

Upon a closer look, this wild elephant is HUGE, like titanic I'd say!

The giant elephant rolled into me and started shaking the ground!

I found it! This must be the Quaking Earth Titan! I need to call Arven about this!

ELEvated Quickly

Wait, this isn't Arven. Did I dial the wrong number?

Professor Turo told me some information about this Titan Pokemon. Apparently, it is a dangerous Pokemon called Iron Treads.

I must admit, Iron Treads is probably the most uncreative name I've ever heard.

If you want iron, you just go eat some beef and fish, okay?

Anyways, back to business. Iron Treads hits like a truck with its Rapid Spin AND gets a speed boost! It might be unstoppable!

Luckily for us, Orecchiette has been busy training his High Jump Kick, which damages Iron Treads a lot, too!

Iron Treads went for Rapid Spin again, and Orecchiette went down. His bravery will always be remembered.

Iron Treads got another speed boost! I think it's more than a tread at this point!

(This looks so anime like what.)

Ravioli, I trust that you can handle things with your double brainpower!

I think Iron Treads got angry right there. Just look at its face.

And Ravioli goes down immediately. It was nice seeing you out, darling.

I'm backed into a corner, and I'm not sure what to do next! Let's see what Lotty comes up with!

For a Pokemon named Iron Treads, having an Iron Head is to be expected.

Yup, Iron Teads just used Iron Head again! Lotty was still hanging on, albeit barely.

Lotty then got some health back with Drain Punch! Punching an iron-made creature probably hurt though.

Iron Treads went for another Iron Head, but Lotty fought for her life just I won't feel sad!

Lotty barely has any health to live with, so she needs another Drain Punch!

Well, Lotty's love for me is, in fact, limited. So, she just decides to give up upon taking another Iron Head.

Lotty, you did great. But now I'm not sure what to do if even you have fallen.

Conchiglie loves beaches, and a desert isn't too far away from a beach, right?

Iron Treads hit Conchiglie with Iron Head. Even though Conchiglie resisted that hit, it still did so much!

Let's surf on sand! Iron Treads doesn't like getting water in its eyes!

And that coward rolled away after getting hit by Surf!

I tracked Iron Treads down, and it's just standing by a cliff!

Just like the Titan Klawf and the Titan Bombirdier, Titan Iron Treads started eating something from its secret hideout!

 

[DetectiveTogekiss]

Spice It Up

Last time, I hunt down the Quaking Earth Titan, but it ran away mid-way through the battle.

Arven showed up just in time! I was thinking I might not be able to handle Titan Iron Treads on my own!

It seems like even Arven doesn't know too much about Iron Treads, but we'll still try our best to take down this thing!

Arven and I challenged the Quaking Earth Titan, but this time the titan got even more jacked up!

I sent out Conchiglie for the fight, while Arven has his Scovillain out! This is going to be a tasty victory!

With Arven's Scovillain here, that means my Pokemon has a 50% lower chance to get hit!

I think that Iron Treads has a pretty scary face, but Scovillain has two of them, so it wins.

Surf worked so well last time, so I thought I should keep using it in this battle as well.

But it also hit Scovillain! I don't wanna damage Arven's Pokemon, since he's here to help me, so maybe I'll stop using that move.

Scovillain is getting hungry and decides to bite Iron Treads with its fiery fangs.

Iron Treads attacked Scovillain again, and I'm starting to worry, 'cause I don't see Arven bringing a second Pokemon.

I need to switch up strategies for Conchiglie, and yawning is the first step.

And my plan is to ... switch Conchiglie out to Orecchiette!

Scovillain was trying to use Fire Fang again, but it missed! Probably got sand in its eyes or something.

Well, Orecchiette tried, but he couldn't do anything against Iron Treads' raging tantrum.

Meditation is not an easy task, and I think Orecchiette still got more training to do.

Iron Treads falls asleep after taking that Yawn, and you know what that means ...

Yup! Lotty is out finding sweet dreams to eat!

Imagine getting bitten by some Fire Fangs in your sleep but you can't wake up. Sounds like a nightmare to me.

Jokes on you! Lotty loves eating nightmares! The eerier the better!

Scovillain lands another Fire Fang on Iron Treads. That's what happens when you eat too many peppers.

Sometimes you wake up in the middle of the desert and you just wanna spin, really rapidly.

Rapin Spin knocked Scovillain out, and Arven didn't send anything back in. I think we're down to a 1-on-1 now!

For strong foes like this, putting a Reflect screen on should be a safe bet.

Not that the Reflect screen did much there, considering Iron Treads just lands critical hits.

But we're getting close to our goal! Lotty, you need just a bit more juice with your moves!

Ok, maybe Iron Treads didn't like that all that much. Another one bites the dust.

I think it's time for Lotty to go to sleep now.

Ravioli, you're up next!

Ravioli took that Rapid Spin just fine, and Iron Treads just keeps getting faster.

HA! Who's the one quaking the earth now? Isn't it ironic the Quaking Earth Titan is weak to Earthquake?

Ok, maybe I should not have made that joke. Iron Treads is fuming right now.

And the Reflect screen is gone! Things are not looking great, but we are almost there!

Beef It Up

Well, Conchiglie, now's the time for you to go back to the field!

You can't just spin in Conchiglie's face! You just got some sand all over his face now!

With Scovillain gone on the field, Surf is now a safe move to use!

We beat Iron Treads! Even though it got so much stronger and beefier this time!

Iron Treads shrinks back to what I assume is its normal size. I still don't think I've seen this Pokemon in the wild before.

Good job, Conchiglie. You just earned yourself a fishing vacation.

Or if you prefer just slacking off, that's fine too. I'm not judging.

Let's not forget about our main mission here! We're here for the Herba Mystica!

Here it is, the Sour Herba Mystica! I bet it is filled with citric vitamins!

Gobbling some sour food really helps with your appetite and they always perk me up.

But let's not forget: we're doing this for Arven's dear Mabosstiff!

And the sandwich, of course.

Another Herba Mystica found! We're doing pretty good I think!

As expected, Miraidon wants to join us for the picnic, and luckily Arven was prepared this time.

I'm only sharing because Arven has extra ready, and Miraidon didn't even say thank you.

I think we should let Mabosstiff eat first though. It needs the herbs the most.

When I eat the sandwiches, I feel nothing other than a full stomach; when Miraidon eats them, it always emits a mysterious glow!

And Miraidon always seems to gain some wild power after eating. Are the Herba Mystica just that powerful?

Arven and I spent some time discussing about the Herba Mystica, and we conclude that these titan Pokemon are not natural occurrence.

Then it must mean something about the herbs make the Titans titanic! They ARE mystical!

We were going to investigate a little more, until Mabosstiff just woofed!

Mabosstiff couldn't speak at all before, and now it's woofing! It's definitely recovering!

That's it! We must find the remaining two herbs and hope that Mabosstiff recover to its full form!

With the ability to glide in air, exploring the region should be even easier!

 

[DetectiveTogekiss]

Rolling Around

Last time, Arven and I defeated Titan Iron Treads and obtained our third Herba Mystica. Just two more to go!

Time to put the herbs aside, I heard there's a famous restaurant in somewhere called Medali!

Excuse me, kiddo, what're you talking about?

Oh, ok. That reminds me to get a new frying pan one of these days.

Let's get to Porto Marinada and see what I can find!

With Miraidon's newfound ability of gliding, exploration is so much easier!

I didn't find anything excited at the port. So, I'll have to trek back while taking Rotelle out for a walk.

Rotelle looks so funny walking around! I love seeing him roll his mudball!

Oh, and this seems like a great time to picnic, too!

After walking so much, I think Rotelle needs to get a body wash. He doesn't like it, though.

What's a picnic without a great Ham Sandwich to go with it? I bet Rotelle like that a lot, too.

Wait, Rotelle really likes that sandwich and starts glowing afterwards!

Rotelle evolved into Rabsca, which is actually a Psychic-type Pokemon! This is amazing!

Rotelle can now revive fallen teammates, too! His psychic power is incredible!

Look at Rotelle, all grown up now!

Unfortunately, he no longer rolls on the ground, but he still rolls the red ball of doom above his head.

Now that Rotelle is a Psychic-type Pokemon, I can start using him in battles!

Your Psybeam won't work well on Rotelle, 'cause he gets the stronger psychic power!

As someone who uses Psychic-type Pokemon, I know that they don't like seeing Bug-type Pokemon.

It is so cruel to see this, but I think Rotelle will be tasked to handle opposing Psychic-type Pokemon we see along the way.

Hm, is it just me or is that pile of salt more dazzling than before?

Oh, this Naclstack Terastallizes itself to a Ghost-type! That's so spooky. Think I'll need some purifying salt to cleanse it up.

I'm so glad Ravioli isn't scared of stinky ghosts. She's so brave!

Huh, Naclstack just laid a curse on Ravioli! That's not very polite!

It's just a Pokemon battle, you don't need to take things so seriously.

Naclstack hurt itself with the curse, too! What a dramatic queen.

This cavern right here is apparently one of the ten tourist must-visit spots in Paldea.

Well, for me personally, eating indoors at a restaurant and eating at an outdoor picnic are equally enjoyable.

Mary had a little lamb, little lamb, little lamb.

Mary had a little lamb. Down my throat it goes~

Ouch. Maybe I shouldn't have gobbled on things that give electric shocks.

My reward for beating trainers in this area is a Focus Sash! Would prefer to get some snacks instead, but ok.

Rare Pokemon Collection

Dunsparce? This thing is very much not sparce.

Orecchiette doesn't believe in Acupressure; he only believes in food remedies.

Farfalline also passes over Charm. I guess she'd rather keep her attacks.

Ugh! Not sausage trio monster again!

I can't even run away from this Pokemon, 'cause it has Arena Trap! This is so unfair!

Good job, Ravioli. I'll treat you with some actual hotdogs next time.

Stealth Rock? I'm not sure if my Pokemon are stealthy enough or rocky enough for this.

I just did some quick research on an online forum called Koffing. Apparently, this move is really good, and I should keep it.

What on earth? What is this purple gremlin? It looks so creepy!

If Psybeam doesn't work on this Pokemon, then it must be a Dark-type! That's why I don't like it!

Well, the solution is to use Draining Kiss instead. Goodbye, gemstone gremlin.

Oh, I had that problem, too. That just means your Pokemon is using invisible psychic power on your hand.

Well, Farfalline. That's what happens when you eat too many sandwiches. Time for some exercise.

Sorry, white mochi monster! You look delicious, but I'm not looking for cold treats right now.

Not really. But if you've got some adorable Psychic-type Pokemon, then maybe I'll be a little bit interested.

Oh, come on. I've seen Charcadet everywhere it goes! It isn't that rare.

Night Shade? I didn't know Charcadet is a ghost! Kinda makes me wonder what kind of Pokemon it evolves into.

Well, goodbye Charcadet. You got something that's rarer and more exciting?

WHAT IN THE CRAP IS THIS? It looks like some sorts of weird plant!

This looks so creepy, yes, but I need to keep myself calm. I've seen worse things than that. I can do it.

I knew this creepy plant is a ghost of some sort! Don't you cast a Hex on Farfalline!

Poor Farfalline. She didn't deserve this.

Rotelle, think you can handle this weird thing with your newfound psychic powers?

Actually, never mind. Rotelle has faith in Farfalline and decides to revive her for another fight!

Ay! Rotelle didn't even do anything to you! What Payback do you want from him?

Rotelle is struggling right now. Let's use that to attack the weird plant stone!

Another Payback and Rotelle's down. This plant doesn't mess around.

Rotelle did a great job here, since he brought back Farfalline, who should be able to handle this monster now.

Ha! Who's getting pressured now?

For evil being like this, giving them Draining Kiss always seems to work! The power of love (?).

They tried to use the Hex strategy again, but Farfalline didn't fall for that this time!

Another Draining Kiss and the odd plant is down. This is surely not a pleasant encounter.

That's what I thought! Spiritomb is a hybrid of eeriness and evilness! Let's be careful around these things in the future.

That hollow is an interesting sight, but I still prefer staying out under the sun. I can finally see the light!

 

[DetectiveTogekiss]

The Illusion of Choice

Last time, I battled some rare Pokemon with one of them being a creepy evil rock-plant hybrid.

I'm finally out of the hollow dungeon. Let's celebrate and jump down!

Hold on, this looks familiar. Have I not seen this before?

And when I try to pull out the stake, it mysteriously disappears! Now I'm sure there's a ghost haunting this place.

Running into a venomous snake is always the worst nightmare of outdoor picnics.

Totally unrelated to your Pokemon, but do you know that snake soup is considered a healthy delicacy somewhere in the world?

Hm, I think this bridge will lead me the place I need to go.

Casseroya Lake? This lake better serves the best casseroles I've ever seen.

Duck meat isn't really what I expected from this giant casserole, but sure.

Well, if there are Slowpoke hanging around here, then this must be a great place to relax!

Suddenly I got attacked by a giant bird!

And it does not look very friendly ... One can even say it is intimidating.

Well, Orecchiette has never been a big bird lover, so ...

Even Campanelle's steely defenses do not work against this big bird!

I think I'm in some deep trouble ...

And as a bug, Rotelle also doesn't do well against birds. That's just natural food chain stuff.

Oh, and who's intimidating now? Farfalline, show it what you got!

I guess intimidating your foes isn't a guaranteed victory.

Hm, I think I'm not eating this casserole today. Let's go somewhere else, shall we?

I'm back to the hollow, and this time I'll just walk straight through the other bridge.

No more lakes around this time, and I think I'm finally on the right track.

Sorry lady, but you shouldn't just tell everyone about your illusion. It's not gonna work that way.

A balloon? What kind of illusions can a balloon hold?

Oh, that's one rude balloon right there! How dare you say that!

Farfalline's Psybeam didn't work on Drifblim. Now I'm quite sure this thing isn't a Dark-type, but maybe?

That's strange! Draining Kiss is actually super effective on Drifblim!

That's the illusion! It was a Zorua all along! I fell for the trick!

Maybe next time you can pretend to be a grand meal of some sort?

I think this one might be a real balloon. No more illusions here.

Please tell me where you are stockpiling the food! Now, that's a useful move to learn.

If Psybeam can be fired on Drifblim, then this one probably isn't a Zorua, right?

Farfalline wasn't doing enough damage, though, so I'll need something else to pop this balloon.

(Just let the children kidnappers reunite, amirite?)

I sent out Lotty to use her favorite move, burping and poisoning her target!

What's scarier than sneaky illusions? Shadow Ball, of course!

Drifblim just swallowed all the food it stockpiled! Now that's another useful move to learn!

Lotty landed the final blow on Drifblim, but she got hurt in the Aftermath. What a party pooper.

Super Size Meal

No way! Farfalline just evolved again! She's all grown up now!

Aw sweet Farfalline. I hope I'll be the one she's protecting.

She's just dazzling after her evolution! No more kisses now!

Farfalline has always been a glutton of some sort, and even more so after her evolution!

Time to test out Farfalline's new strength with her Dazzling Gleam!

Let's grab some pork sandwich as a celebration of Farfalline's evolution!

Kids, remember that you shouldn't eat colorful mushrooms you find in the wild. They might be poisonous.

Oh, come on. These birds are around this path as well?

Never mind, this one is tinier and is a coward. Not so much of a threat.

Pawmo? Isn't this just a larger Pawmi standing up?

Hey Rotelle, remember what I said about wild mushrooms!

Ugh! That's one giant bug flying around! They're the worst!

Well, Farfalline is here to take care of things! She isn't really scared of insects!

Wait, is that a walking banana tree? I'm calling dibs on that!

Hm, bananas start out green because of their Chlorophyll, but these ones are already yellow!

Tropius' Wide Guard blocked Farfalline's Dazzling Gleam! I've never been so mad at a banana tree!

And then Farfalline got blown away by Whirlwind. No banana milkshake for us today.

This place is swarmed with big bugs! I don't like it!

Although this one kinda looks like green spaghetti and it's making me hungry.

Woah! Calm down there, Mr. Monkey!

Uh-oh. I think Farfalline's starting to get anger issues after growing up!

And Farfalline unleashed her anger on this Primeape. That thing might've turned into a ghost after the fight.

The Sun just set, and I found a Dawn Stone. It's so glittering it caught my attention.

Seems like I'm not the only one interested in this Dawn Stone! Farfalle is here of a sudden!

Farfalle, you want to play with this Dawn Stone? I guess you can have it.

Farfalle evolved into Gallade just by touching that Dawn Stone!

Farfalle is now a little fighter! He has some sharp blades as his arms!

Farfalle and Farfalline start their journey like twins, but they're so different now!

Aw, why is there a dead puppy here?

Do I have a chewing bone somewhere? All dogs are good boys good girls, even if they're dead.

This place is getting eerier at night. I think I just saw a giant bronze bell flying around.

Oh! That was actually Campanelle! It probably got jealous seeing all its friends evolving today!

Campanelle will now be the bringer of great food. Let's worship it.

Something about Campanelle's eyes ... are ... so ... hypnotizing ...

Beep beep. Lady, I'll have to disagree with your claim.

Because, beep beep boop, Bronzong is the cutest Pokemon of all time. Beep.

Bronzong is, beep beep beep, the best Pokemon. Everyone should worship it, beep boop.

Oh my lord, I feel like I just lost my consciousness right there! But I'm glad I made it to the new town!

 

[DetectiveTogekiss]

Cats and Dogs

Last time Farfalline, Farfalle and Campanelle all evolved! They are getting so much stronger!

I found the town I'm looking for, but I decided to take a look at the wild area first.

I thought I found some extra-large Poke Balls, except this one has the colors reversed!

It is actually a Pokemon! Honestly, it almost looks like some pills.

Why did you do that? I don't think that's a smart strategy!

Maybe the smaller ones will be less destructive? Still too static to touch, though.

Hold on, is that a grown-up Fidough? Time for a bread feast!

Big bread dog is called Dachsbun and has a well-baked body! Can't disagree with that!

Sorry darling, I got an afternoon pastry tea party.

Man, Charcadet are everywhere. Those fellows are always up for a fight.

It is a cute Pokemon for sure, but I still don't plan to catch anything that's not a Psychic-type.

Woah, is that a wood jellyfish I saw? You don't see those every day.

Can't say I'm a big fan of wood jellyfish though. I don't like their texture, and they taste like Chinese medicine.

First of all, Farfalle doesn't eat seeds. Second of all, that hurts so much! Ouch!

Well, Farfalle sliced through that wood jellyfish. I guess that'll be our dinner tonight.

Wait, there's a cafe around here? One cup of cappuccino, please!

I guess I can't complain about my Pokemon getting slapped by golden coins.

I'm not stealing anything, but those coins belong to me now. Thanks! Sign me up for a rematch!

Now, Vigoroth definitely looks like it wants to steal my lunchbox.

Listen, I'll share a banana sandwich with you if you can calm the fuck down!

There's a wild Mabosstiff wandering around. I'll have to make sure Arven isn't here to around see this ...

Medali Food Tour

I was going to the famous restaurant in Medali, but this trainer here has something to say!

I can feel his anger! The kind of fury that only an unsatisfied foodie unleashes!

Oh, it actually has nothing to do with the food there. Well, I'm relieved.

I think I need to pay a visit to Treasure Eatery to see if it really is worth a 3-star rating!

Time to explore this town. I've heard only great things about this place!

Even the children are having some crepes. This is truly the town of happiness!

The Gym Leader of Medali must know a lot about food as well! I'm so excited!

Let's start with some sweet Alfajores to warm up our stomachs!

Mapo Tofu is so full of flavor, but it is so spicy it almost makes my throat burn!

I need to cool myself down with some Arroz con Leche!

Oh, how can I resist when they say things like that? These restaurants sure know how to grasp my heart!

Here's a Bird Set of Four-Piece Sushi! I wonder if they can put other Pokemon faces on the sushi!

The food at Gastronomie En Famille are so expensive! Luckily, I saved my money for this!

This dish tastes like it's made by a Rattata or something like that.

There are so many great food here in Medali. I even found some Leftovers by the tables!

And of course, I can't leave without some Chocolate Churro as dessert!

Oh no, I forgot to save some space in my stomach for my grand visit to Treasure Eatery! I'll have to come back later!

Let's go back to the hills for some exercising then.

Oh, I've never seen this Pokemon before. Let's take a closer look!

Espeon knows Psybeam! That must mean it's a Psychic-type Pokemon. My Poke Balls are ready~

Do you think Espeon can predict where I can find delicious food?

Casunziei the Espeon officially joins the team! He's a brave one, but he also has some mischief in him!

This Pokemon right here looks like a giant grape. I think I'm ready for more food now.

I walked around with Casunziei. I think we'll get along!

He's more of a day Pokemon, though, and he just fell asleep at nighttime.

Casunziei is new to the team, but he gets along well with others so easily!

I also just noticed Ferrazzuoli's Rare Mark. He's like the polar opposite of Casunziei.

Thanks to our food tours around town, Farfalle, Cappelletti and Conchiglie all received Gourmand Marks as proofs of their love for food!

 

[DetectiveTogekiss]

Pre-Meal Warm Up

Last time I caught Casunziei the Espeon, who prefers to eat and play in daytime only.

I did some research on the famed Treasure Eatery, and apparently it is related to the Medali Gym in some ways!

And of course, Nemona called me right after I walked into the Gym! I think I can't run away from her this time.

Come on, I'm just here for the food, not another Nemona battle! Can I just say no to her?

Nope. Even though I didn't agree to her battle request, Nemona still wants to battle me. I'm speechless.

Oh, please don't. I'm definitely still not a very good Pokemon trainer! I'm only doing fine because my Pokemon are so strong!

Well, it is too late now. I'm getting challenged by Nemona!

I trust Farfalline to lead the team. She should be able to take whatever Nemona has prepared for me!

Now, let's not panic. I need to calm my mind to come up with good battle strategies.

Nemona started the battle with her adorable puppy. But no good girls are allowed to throw rocks at Farfalline's head!

Farfalline doesn't getting her hair messed up by some pointy pebbles, so she unleashed her fury on Rockruff!

There's no stopping Farfalline now. Pawmi went down in one hit as well.

Oh, look at that. Nemona's grass cat evolved into a bigger grass cat. Now it looks like a tall cucumber!

I'm somehow not too surprised to see Nemona Terastallizing her cat. I don't eat flowers, though, so I don't care too much.

Well, Farfalline is also powered up with her latest evolution, and she crushed Floragato with just one Dazzling Gleam.

I'll have to say Nemona wasn't too scary in that fight. Maybe me and my Pokemon are working well together now.

My rewards for winning this battle are three Full Heals! You always need some medicines in your bag when you are out venturing.

Oh thank God Nemona isn't challenging me again. I need to take a rest.

You know, battling Brassius and Mr. Kofu have been quite enjoyable. I'm interested to see what other Gyms have to offer!

I still don't think I'm strong enough for the Gym Assessments, but I'll stop by when I find a Gym.

Now that Nemona's out of the way, I can talk to the Medali Gym staff, who explains to me how to do the Gym Test.

And this might be my favorite Gym Test as of yet: ordering a secret menu at Treasure Eatery! I love it!

Before that, I must defeat other trainers who are trying to steal the secret dish from me! Well, I'm losing to them on this one!

This little girl is taking the Gym Test, but no way she can eat more than me!

Ooh, but her Pokemon certainly looks like a big eater with its Strong Jaw! Gotta be careful about that!

Farfalline did so well in that Nemona fight, so I trust that she can take care of these Gym challengers as well.

Argh! Don't bite Farfalline with your Super Fang! She's not food! Go eat something else!

One more Dazzling Gleam and Gumshoos' down. Who got the stronger jaw now?

Cappelletti, I know you're a nice Pokemon, but healing your targets in battles doesn't seem like a good strategy.

This girl has a Greedent next. I know this Pokemon, they always steal berries from my backyard!

And now Greedent's paralyzing Farfalline with its Body Slam. All I can say is I don't like this Pokemon!

Good job, Farfalline! Now's our time to take back Greedent's berries!

Secret Menu

Green beans taste boring, but you gotta eat them to maintain a healthy diet, not spill them!

I took a look at Dunsparce's information in the Pokedex. This Pokemon lives underground, and I can't imagine what food it can get to eat.

All these Pokemon battling is making me tired. I. Need. Food.

Let's hurry up with these Gym challengers and get to the exciting part soon!

Ok, so this should be the final trainer I need to beat. I'm so ready for the secret dish!

An Ursaring? Where're my onion rings?

Oh no, Ursaring smells like honey, and Farfalline is heavily distracted!

Never mind, Farfalline knocks off Ursaring, 'cause she also can't wait any longer for the secret menu.

And there I go! Back at Treasure Eatery, ready to see if this restaurant lives up to its name!

Ordering food from menu is like a natural talent to me. I'm not worried at all.

I'm in the mood of some omelets today. I hope you got some good ones.

Oh, large serving of course! I don't order food with tiny servings, come on!

I want my omelet extra crispy, like it has been blasted with the strongest flames ever!

Cheese powder always fills the dish with more flavor. Can't say no to that.

Wait, what do you mean I shouldn't order that? I just want my food!

That was a great dish, but it's getting a 7.8 out of 10 for having too much salt. Still quite enjoyable, though.

Oh crap, that wasn't the secret menu that Treasure Eatery is most famous for! I need to figure this out.

This is bad, my stomach is half full from my food tour. I can only get some small serving of rice balls for now.

Maybe just lightly charred and don't add anything special. I can't be eating too much!

No way, that's also not it! I can't believe I'm having troubles with this Gym Test of all things!

Ravioli, you're always a lucky girl. Maybe you can guide me through this?

Ravioli likes grilled rice balls, so I'll get some of those for her.

Medium serving, please. Half for Ravioli's head, and half for her chompy tail.

Ravioli likes it crunchy, so I'll need that cooked with some Fire Blast style.

Gotta add some lemon juice to sweeten Ravioli's stomach!

I got it! This is the secret item everyone's talking about! I'm so excited!

What on earth! The whole restaurant just turns into a battle court! Where did the people go?

Well, the important part is that I can now face the Gym Leader, who is said to know a lot about food as well!

No way, this guy sitting there at the back of the restaurant is the Gym Leader all along? Honestly not who I was expecting.

Mr. Larry is giving great reviews to this restaurant! I'll definitely try it out some other time!

For right now, I need to have a battle with Mr. Larry to earn his trust first! Let's see who the better foodie is!

 

[DetectiveTogekiss]

Food Coma

Last time I ordered several dishes from Treasure Medali and finally found the secret menu!

Now is time for the main dish, Gym Battle against Mr. Larry!

Well, I just ate too, so please don't go too hard on me either.

Mr. Larry's a Normal-type trainer and sent out a Komala first. I sent out my own Normal-type Pokemon, Ravioli, for that!

Ravioli channeled her double head power with a Double Hit. Feels like cheating when you can hit your foes twice!

Oh no, I think the omelet and the rice balls are getting me. I might be falling in a food coma!

Argh! Komala hit Ravioli with a Sucker Punch when I was still thinking about my meal! That isn't fair!

Komala lives on tree branches, which should make it more susceptible to Earthquake, right?

zzz...zzz...I need a post-meal nap right now.

Hey, how can you sucker punch when Ravioli is asleep? That doesn't make sense!

Hunted down while asleep, a giraffe's worst nightmare.

Well, I sent in Farfalline next to pick things up. One Dazzling Gleam and she put Komala to an eternal slumber (except it already is in one).

Pretty sure Farfalline is more serene and more graceful than this large dirt snake right here.

In fact, Farfalline is so serene she'll just calm her mind.

Ah! Dudunsparce barely has its eyes open, but its glare is too paralyzing for Farfalline to handle!

Dudunsparce used Hyper Drill on Farfalline! (I'm sure you can find that on twitter or something.)

After a Calm Mind, Farfalline's Psybeam got stronger but still not enough to handle Dudunsparce.

Dudunsparce knocked Farfalline out with another Hyper Drill. That's unfortunate.

You did great, Farfalline. You are still the more gorgeous one here.

Orecchiette, you're up next! You've been training on how to fight evil snakes, right?

There we go! One High Jump Kick and Orecchiette sends Dudunsparce back to the underground!

One-Star Delicacy

Mr. Larry's last Pokemon is ... oh NOT THIS BIRD AGAIN!

I still remember Staraptor's intimidating shenanigans. It was so strong it even knocked Campanelle out!

You know, Mr. Larry didn't really feel that confident even though he's the Gym Leader of this town.

And we're battling in a restaurant, too, with all the chefs watching us from the counter.

More people rush in Treasure Eatery to watch us battle!

With so many spectators on the side, I cannot afford to lose this battle. I need to kick things up now!

Mr. Larry had the same idea and Terastallized his Staraptor into a Normal-type!

Though his strategy was to hit Orecchiette with Aerial Ace, which was more than enough for a KO.

Casunziei the Sociable just joined the team, but I already trust him to handle tough foes like this Staraptor!

Huh, but everyone's telling me to be myself ...

It was all a facade! Well, at least that's what Mr. Larry's Staraptor's trying to do.

Oh come on, Casunziei! Now's not the time to be disobedient!

Well, since Casunziei refused to cooperate, he fell to another Facade.

Campanelle, I need you to overcome your past trauma with Staraptor.

Staraptor is still sticking to Facade, and that didn't hurt Campanelle too much.

I know that Staraptor is a fast bird, so using Gyro Ball should be a smart idea.

Campanelle, stay true to yourself! Pay no attention to that bird's facades!

Time to show Staraptor our psychic powers. Let's hit it with an Extrasensory!

Let's hit Staraptor with an extra Extrasensory!

One final extra-sensing and Staraptor is gone! I beat it! We beat it!

Now, let's hope that I don't run into more of these birds when I go back to the lakeside.

Treasure Eatery is getting a one-star review for this one Staraptor.

My mind is basically in sync with Mr. Larry! I'm thinking about some meals first before I take his Gym Badge!

Woah! Mr. Larry didn't seem like it, but he might be a bigger eater than I am!

Let's hope that my third Gym Badge will be enough to make Casunziei listen to me.

And here's the move Mr. Larry loves using. Facade sounds like useful when I get into a food poisoning problem.

Honestly, this place serves great food. No wonder why Mr. Larry likes it so much that he holds his Gym battles here.

There IS such thing as a free lunch, and I love it!

On my way out the Medali Gym, I was stopped by someone. I think she looks quite familiar, but I can't quite recall.

Well, no, I don't want to turn into a battle fanatic or battle other students to death.

Sorry lady, I really don't see it, unless you are talking about eating talent!

This lady is Ms. Geeta, who works as the chairwoman of the Pokemon League, which means she runs all these Gyms around Paldea.

Ms. Geeta was probably here inspecting the running of these Gyms. She seemed quite confident we'll run into each other again in the future.

Well, I was told that I can take Home Ec classes again, so that's what I'll be doing next!

 

[DetectiveTogekiss]

Pom-poms, Power Points and Peanut Butter Sandwiches

Last time, I defeated Mr. Larry, who is the Gym Leader of Medali and is the only person who can rival my love for food.

I'm heading back to Mesagoza, since there's a new Home Ec class available!

I was doing my regular grocery shopping in Delibird Presents, and I noticed some Pink Nectar! I bet that'll make my sandwiches taste extra sweet!

Let's test those pink nectar out with a quick picnic outside the Mesagoza gate! I can't wait any longer!

Hold on, is there something weird in my team?

Wait, does this wild Oricorio join my picnic because it wants some pink nectar sandwiches too?

Woah, Oricorio chowed down that sweet nectar sandwich and started glowing pink!

Ohmygosh! The Oricorio transformed into the cute pink form after eating the pink nectar! I can't believe it!

Pink Oricorio is Psychic-type, so I'm making her the next addition to the team!

Quadrefiore loves to practice her dance moves. I think its moves are from a faraway region or something.

After hosting a satisfying picnic and catching a new Pokemon, now is the time to get back to business.

That's right. More Home Ec lessons with Mr. Saguaro!

The topic of this lesson is Power Points or PPs. I was honestly hoping Mr. Saguaro would talk more about food, but oh well.

Having HP means the Pokemon has the health to stay in battle, and having PP means it can use moves!

That's why it is important to keep all kinds of moves to save up Power Points in battles.

Pokemon with no PPs left can only use Struggle! I've seen that happen to Nemona's Pawmi once, which is why I know this.

I've heard there're a type of berries that can restore PP as well. Gotta research more on that after this lesson!

And this is why I'll never be good at Pokemon battling. There are just so many things to remember!

This is also the final lesson before our mid-term examination! I need to make sure I get high grades!

Let's go do this before I forget what I've learned!

I've never cared about my grades all that much, but this is the one subject I actually care about.

I've had enough picnic meals to answer this question in two seconds!

I mean, you gotta try out all types of fillings or condiments before you can choose a favorite among them all.

Oran Berries aren't great for cooking, but my Pokemon love'em, so I know what they do.

In fact, some Pokemon eat their Oran Berries in battles, like all the wild Gulpin I've seen!

We just went through this in class; Pokemon can use Struggle when they have no PP left in its moves.

That's it for my mid-term assessment! It's been a fun term so far, and I look forward to the remaining Home Ec lessons.

I immediately went to check my scores at the front desk. I need three out of five to pass the exam!

And I got all of them right! My rewards for doing so well are five small candies! Time for a post-exam dessert party!

I went to the Cafeteria, 'cause I wanted to enjoy a big dinner before I set out. And I ran into Mr. Saguaro there!

As the Home Ec teacher, Mr. Saguaro knows exactly why I shouldn't go out on adventures before having a big meal.

I thought Mr. Saguaro is here to eat, but he's actually busy with his works, surveying the food we can order.

Perhaps he got too hungry after those big talks, he suddenly craved for some Peanut Butter Sandwiches!

Other students noticed Mr. Saguaro (I mean it's hard not to) and started discussing what food he may order.

Well, they got it all wrong. They thought Mr. Saguaro would want a spicy Five-Alarm Sandwich, but he actually wanted to eat sweet stuff.

No, Mr. Saguaro! Didn't you say you want some Peanut Butter Sandwiches? You should treat your stomach well by ordering what it wants!

Luckily, Mr. Saguaro changed back to Peanut Butter Sandwich at the last moment. I'm so glad I saved his dinner!

Mr. Saguaro actually doesn't like eating spicy food. He has sweet teeth, and I think he should just stick to sweet food.

Being a teacher must be rough, if you can't even order the food you want to eat.

I'm glad things turned out well this time. Next time I find some extra sweet treats, I'll share them with Mr. Saguaro!

Perplexing Passage

After all those hassles in Mesagoza, I went back to Medali, since it's time to move to my next destination.

Before that, I made a quick picnic. Not that Ferrazzuoli cares at all, since he fell asleep immediately.

The passage is leaning uphill, and I can see some hikers around.

Mudsdale looks like it can eat tons of food. I hope it doesn't want to eat pork right now.

The weather is getting colder the more I go up, and I can feel some icy winds blowing.

If you want food counters, you should go back to Medali for them. Spirali can't really help you.

Oh, it's one of those white mochi Pokemon! It looks so soft and bubbly!

It's getting really cool here, but luckily, Spirali has Thick Fat to take the cold.

Spirali even landed a critical hit on Cetoddle! I think he's quite good at handling Ice-type Pokemon.

Orecchiette's training finally pays out, as he gets enough power to evolve into Medicham now!

Orecchiette got even stronger now, and he still has his Pure Power going!

Before I forget, I also took a look at Oricorio's Pokedex entry, which explains how it gains psychic energy by sipping pink nectar.

Zapapico sounds like a coffee name, so that'll be where I'm heading off next.

This is Orecchiette's first battle after evolution. Let's see how he performs!

Even against a giant tough raven, Orecchiette fearlessly lands a High Jump Kick. Hi-yah!

I know that Orecchiette is pretty scared of big birds, though, and I'm worried he might not be able to handle it.

There it is. Corviknight preys on Orecchiette's weakness and hits him with Drill Peck.

It was a strong hit, but Orecchiette managed to hang on with just a tiny amount of health! Good job!

Orecchiette lands another High Jump Kick, bringing himself a deserved victory.

With him doing so well against Corviknight, I think he has finally overcome his fear of birds!

Spirali ate too much in the picnic and wanted some Rest next!

But remember, snoring is a sign of unhealthiness, so none of those for Spirali.

 

[DrPumpkinz]

I feel bad for anyone who legitimately wants to eat crispy rice balls with lemon.

 

[DetectiveTogekiss]

Through the Tunnels

Last time, Quadrefiore the pink Oricorio joined the team, and Orecchiette evolved.

This time, I was led into a tunnel at Dalizapa Passage.

Oh, not this three-headed sausage monster again! Last time I got wrecked by one of these things.

Oh, come on, you can't just escape by digging underground. That's cheating!

Why are you shivering? Aren't you an Ice-type Pokemon? You shouldn't feel cold.

And that's the end of the tunnel. It's way shorter than I thought.

Huh, there's a Pokemon Center in the middle of these tunnels. I don't feel safe here.

Argh, I don't like this stone. It's too dark and too shadowy for me.

Zapapico is where I'm heading, right? So, this should be the right direction.

I got ambushed by this Sableye right here. I still don't really like how it looks at my Pokemon!

Well, for Pokemon Farfalle doesn't want to fight, he just teleports his way out!

Farfalline got it, her Dazzling Gleam is brilliant enough to defeat Sableye!

Quadrefiore learned a new type of dance, and I hope her feathery dress won't get broken.

Woah, I've never seen this Pokemon before. It's so tiny I can barely see it!

Well, if it's weak to Psybeam, it's probably a poisonous Pokemon. Remind me not to eat it then.

Well, I guess I'll be going through another tunnel.

Um, am I talking to air? Did I eat one too many funny mushrooms?

It's over, Farfalline. She has the high ground.

Actually, never mind. Gravity is here to save the day, and we're on even grounds now.

Befoe I can even order Farfalline to do anything, Hariyama starts tightening its focus!

Well, the best way to break someone's focus is of course to blind them with Dazzling Gleam!

No more focusing for you. Farfalline's here to demonstrate her mind power.

I see light there. This really should be the end of the tunnels.

Zapapico has no Food

I can finally breathe now. I must say dark caves are not my favorite places to stay in.

I can see some short huts in that forest. Is that a village of some sort?

Goat meat isn't everyone's favorite, since it can be quite gamey, but who am I to say no to these free lunches?

Actually, Farfalline just said no to meat. I guess she's in a mood of chewing some fresh grass.

A bulked up goat always taste better with more texture than a regular one!

On second thought, I'm not eating anything right now, 'cause I know I'll be reaching a town soon.

Spoink, Grumpig, Flittle and Espathra? This place is full of Psychic-type Pokemon!

And what is this nasty bug doing here? Get that thing out of here, Spirali.

Quadrefiore learns some acrobat tricks and wants to show it off.

I sense a strong smell ... of food! You definitely have something tasty in your bag!

There we go! A5 Wagyu at your service!

Ever since I beat Mr. Larry, Casunziei has been quite cooperative, and he has been helping me hunt food.

Oh no, this bull is raging! It's gonna get overheated soon!

Beef won't taste too good if they get overcooked, so cool it down before we start chowing down!

Speaking of chowing down, Ravioli got two mouths to feed and wanted to utilize that in battles.

Axew looks like it will be great at searching food just from its mighty tusks.

Wait, is that a walking chili pepper plant? Gotta harvest'em before anyone else saw it! (Apparently, Arven using this in a tag battle doesn't register its entry. Good to know.)

Excuse me, but chili peppers are never villainous.

Toxtricity looks like it wants to rock on stage and rock me to death.

I guess Casunziei isn't into rock music then. He's more of a pop lover.

Pappardelle, I think you are already pretty light and fast, and there's no need for Agility.

(Please LYCAN comment if you are enjoying this series, wink. )

I found a TM for Psybeam, except most of my Pokemon already know this move.

I hope I don't get sneaked up on by some wild weasels.

Because Farfalle will just chop it down with his Sacred Sword!

I finally reached Zapapico! I've never seen a town that is so ... uninteresting.

All I see are doors that I can't open. Not sure what I can do with those.

Well, let's not let that stop my food tour. I kicked things off with some spicy Pinchitos!

Well, things can't go wrong with some sweet Strawberry Chocolate Crepe!

There's absolutely nothing else great to eat, so I just end the tour with some Fizzy-Pop Ice Cream.

There aren't too much to do in this town, but someone wants to trade with some Sinistea Chips. Gotta hunt down some teacups then.

Well, the Pokedex says Sinistea can be found in the rocky region right outside Zapapico, so I start searching here.

Oh, I'm sorry, little girl. I didn't see you there.

Never mind, it wasn't a little girl. It was a Pokemon called Gothita that wants to play!

Gothita knows Psyshock! I think I know what that means!

Here we go! Another Pokemon joined the team! Gothita might be small, but it has some strong psychic power!

Stelline the Gothita is a timid one, but she can get competitive sometimes!

 

[DetectiveTogekiss]

This is a chunky update featuring a cameo appearance, and you're on a mission!

Sinister Armor

Last time, I reached Zapapico, which doesn't seem to offer much other than someone asking for Sinistea Chips.

To help them out, I went to the rocky area outside Zapapico to break Sinistea's teacups!

I also picked up a Thunder Stone, which isn't very helpful. It's not like I can evolve Pikachu into a Psychic-type or anything like that.

I collected exactly 10 Sinistea Chips. That should be enough for the trade!

Hey, lady. I brought what you want! Please give me something good!

The old woman gave me a Malicious Armor... Now I don't what to feel about this. It sounds like something really creepy.

I don't what to do with this set of armor, so I just put on a Spoink I caught. I think she looks good on it.

Hey, Spoinky! Tell me how you feel with your malicious armor. I hope you don't suddenly turn evil!

Huh, you got something to tell me?

Hold the phone! When did you change your name to Pear?

And when did your armor turn auspicious? This armor is haunted, and I don't like it!

Well, let's put the Auspicious Armor in my bag then. I guess it'll be my newest lucky charm.

There aren't much to do in Zapapico, but I notice a Team Star base in the forest nearby. That must be where the small huts are at.

Well, I still have my phone hijacked by an anonymous hacker, so I might as well handle this Team Star business.

This rocky terrain is so rugged. I don't like it, because that probably means there won't be any good food here.

A butterflyfish? Don't think I've had one before.

Well, the best way to prepare sashimi is to slice them through with some leaves.

A pufferfish! Even though their bodies are so spiky and poisonous, they can be safe to eat with proper precautions!

Be careful, Farfalle! You don't want its stingers in your throats!

A Fire Stone? You think I should put in a hotpot to make my food extra crispy?

Ugh, I really don't like these sausage monsters. They taste like dirt!

Hold on, is that an actual sausage stuck in the ground?

Aw, come on. It disappeared when I walked closer! Might be the biggest disappointment since I found out the Academy doesn't hold eating contests.

I'm not the type of people who calculate calories on every food I eat, but different strokes for different folks, I guess.

This Lycanroc looks angrier than the other one I saw. I don't LYC it!

Poor Pappardelle was shuddering at the sight of Lycanroc. Let's switch her out to someone who's braver.

The moon isn't even out. Why is this wolf howling?

Farfalle's amazing swordswork made Lycanroc cry like a little puppy. Good job!

A Scyther? I don't like big bugs, especially not the green ones with big blades on their backs.

I know it's daytime, but Farfalle please Night Slash that thing while I'm finding my bug repellant.

What's worse than a big flying bug? DOUBLE FLYING BUGS, OF COURSE!

I'm relieved to see that Farfalle got sharper blades than that damn Scyther!

Huh, are you trying to sell me something? I'm not buying it ... unless it's food!

I was told there are some delinquents residing in the forest called Tagtree Thicket. I bet that's the Team Star crew I'm looking for!

Cappelletti wants to learn Dazzling Gleam and forget Draining Kiss! I think she's been hanging around with Farfalline too often!

Sage of the Forest

I can't be mistaken. These giant colorful flags are clearly Team Star's work.

I saw someone wandering alone in the forest, and it was ... oh what's his name ... Clive! That's right.

I still don't really know too much about this Clive guy, and I wonder why he wants to join Operation Starfall. Doesn't he know this operation is really sketchy?

It's pretty odd for a fellow student like Clive to be that concerned about Team Star members' behaviors, don't you think?

I do remember hearing some bad things about Team Star, though. Some people even call them delinquents!

Wait, Clive was there when Cassiopeia called me? I don't recall seeing him, though. I only remember Director Clavell walking in.

Speak of the devil! Cassiopeia just called me! She's probably going to ask me to tackle this Team Star base.

Cassiopeia overheard me talking with Clive! I knew my phones are secretly listening to my conversations!

This place is filled with weird mushrooms! Today's dinner will be mushroom rigatoni then!

Is that an old man in a purple cape or is that a Pokemon?

Sorry! It was actually a Pokemon called Oranguru! It looks like a smart one, too!

Wait, it uses Stored Power? Sounds like a Psychic-type Pokemon to me!

I decided to catch Oranguru, and it really is a Psychic-type Pokemon! I'm surprised to see one in a dark forest like this!

Mandala the Oranguru is a smart cookie, and he uses Telepathy to communicate!

It was a pleasure to meet you, too, Mandala!

Mandala isn't the only primate living here, as I ran into some small lemurs afterwards.

I don't like how Grafaiai licks its fingers. Like, don't you have something better to eat?

Well, Farfalle gave Grafaiai a good ol' chop and sent it back to its tree. Goodbye.

Speaking of trees, I notice that the trees here come in different colors and different shapes.

Zorua? That's not what a Zorua look like.

Oh, it was actually a disguised Zorua! Gawddangit I fell for it again.

I guess it's a great time to test out Cappelletti's Dazzling Gleam.

Why are there so many tiny monkeys here? I got attacked by a Pokemon called Impidimp!

You wanna Sucker Punch on Quadrefiore? Nuh-uh.

'Cause Quadrefiore is peacing out. She's passing the baton to her teammates!

Cappelletti might not be a fairy, but her Dazzling Gleam is still quite effective!

Quadrefiore isn't the only dancing pink bird around though, since there are some weird flamingos living here as well.

Creepy Crawlies

Tagtree Thicket is larger than I expected, and I'm a little lost as well.

Well, that is actually what I'm searching for as well. So ...

Oh, it just starts raining. It's gonna make all the bugs in the forest crawl their way out!

Farfalle attac, but Pelipper protec.

Most importantly, when Farfalle gets to chop Pelipper with Leaf Blade, he won't hold bac.

Tears are every Gothita's biggest weapon, and Stelline is all for it.

Another Pokemon with sharp edges who want to have a swordfight with Farfalle.

Farfalle's a knight, and that beats out a little pawn like you.

Ugh! Are there vampires here in this forest drinking blood? Maybe I shouldn't be exploring this place at night.

Eek! ... Oh I thought I really ran into a vampire. It was actually a Pikachu.

Oh wait, it was not a Pikachu. It was actually a suspiciously similar Pokemon called Mimikyu!

Awww, it's like a baby doll. Who would want to hurt a Pokemon like this?

WHATTHEFUDGE I BROKE ITS HEAD AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

Don't mimic me! You creepy little headless rag! What even is this thing?

And now Mimikyu's using Farfalle's swords against himself. This place is truly haunted!

Its Baby-Doll Eyes is just an act! Don't fall for its tricks!

And now it is sharpening its claws. Great, it has claws. I don't even want to know what they look like.

Mandala, I know you're new to team, but I trust that you can handle this creepy ghost.

Mimikyu even starts creating body doubles for itself. This is getting out of control.

Mandala's smart strategy is to Psych Up with Mimikyu!

Which gives Mandala all the stat boosts Mimikyu has! Now Mandala is the one with his claws honed!