After the battle and the next goal

"After such a thrilling battle, I feel completely satisfied."

"Nothing beats a real battle for getting your blood pumping."

"Compared to real battles, Imagination Battles aren't fun at all."

"As your reward, please accept this Jet Badge as proof of your successful Gym challenge!"

After the match, Skyla walked up to Bai Shi with a smile and personally presented him with a blue, feather-shaped Badge.

Whether she won or lost, she always gained something from a battle.

This time, she had rediscovered the joy of Pokémon battles.

"Thank you, Gym Leader Skyla! I learned a lot, too!"

Bai Shi accepted the Badge and thanked Skyla.

This was the seventh Gym Badge he had earned in the Unova Region.

He was now just one step away from qualifying for the Pokémon League tournament.

"My next target is the Icirrus Gym in Icirrus City."

"Once I beat it, I'll have all eight Badges and a ticket to the Vertress Conference."

After earning the Jet Badge, Bai Shi set his sights on Icirrus City.

Icirrus City lay northeast of Mistralton City.

Much like Snowpoint City in the Sinnoh Region, Icirrus City was covered in snow and ice all year round.

Its Gym Leader was Brycen, who specialized in Ice-type Pokémon.

Besides being a Gym Leader, Brycen was also a famous action star.

His strength ranked him among the best Gym Leaders in the Unova Region.

Winning his final Badge from Brycen would not be easy for Bai Shi.

"Ice-type Pokémon have good offensive coverage, but their resistances are poor."

"Fire-type, Fighting-type, Rock-type, and Steel-type moves can all deal super-effective damage."

"With my current Pokémon lineup, I should have a decent chance against Brycen."

"Besides, Litleo's appetite has grown a lot lately. That could be a sign of evolution."

"The Gym battle against