Electric currents filled the air in a dense web!
Azumarill's eyes rolled back as it collapsed, its entire body wreathed in golden electricity!
Ukie smiled helplessly, recalled her partner, and looked at Yong.
"I'm no match for you! Congratulations! You can head to the final arena now!"
With that, Ukie stepped aside. Behind her, a long wooden pontoon bridge floated on the water, stretching all the way to the enormous dark-blue platform nearby!
Ding! Bastiodon won an official battle! Awarded 100 training points! Gained a small amount of experience! Ding! Proficiency increased for Rock Polish, Iron Defense, Taunt, and Shock Wave!
Yong recalled Bastiodon, said goodbye to Ukie, and followed the last pontoon bridge toward the final arena!
The only difference between the Gyms of the Sinnoh Region and those of the Hoenn Region was that there were no healing stations before the final arena!
In other words, after passing the earlier stages, challengers couldn't give their Pokémon even basic treatment! This really tested the strength of a Trainer's team and their tactical arrangements.
Fortunately, the earlier battles had been fairly easy. Aside from Larvesta, which had exhausted too much energy, Larvitar and Bastiodon were still in decent shape.
In the stands, Akemi breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Yong safely clear all three stages and finally earn the chance to challenge the Gym Trainer.
"Thank goodness! Yong made it through the earlier stages!"
Reggie smiled.
"That's Yong for you! Even though Larvitar and the others haven't fully developed yet, they're already quite strong for their stage."
"But can Larvitar and the others beat Mr. Crasher Wake?"
Reggie fell silent for a moment, then smiled.
"Yong's goal is to get Larvitar and the others used to battling as soon as possible, so he won't end the