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I continued on toward Route 5, where I caught an Applin after running into a couple Ludicolo's. I named him Newton. Then I went and saved this guy from Team Yell, during which Cherry evolves into Steenee.

On the bridge, Hop challenges me to a battle. Trix sweeps his entire team, and yet he's still undeterred. I proceed toward Hulbury, where I caught a Chinchou and named him Bright. After speaking to Nessa, I was ready to challenge her Gym.

I bring with me three pokemon: Cherry, Alejandro and the recently captured Bright. I teach Cherry Magical Leaf from the TM Milo gave me before heading in.

Cherry deals with all of the gym trainers without much trouble. Once I get through the gym challenge, I make my way into the stadium to face Nessa.

She starts with Goldeen, while I lead with Alejandro. He takes out Goldeen with Mega Drain, then Arrokuda as well. Nessa dynamaxes her Dreadnaw, which does serious damage to Alejandro. I use my one potion to heal.. but it's not enough. Alejandro goes down on the next turn. It leaves me enough time to wait out the DYnamax, though, and I send out Bright. Bright manages to get a hit off, then paralyzes it with Thunder Wave. But even Bright can't last too long, he gets it into the red though, and allows me to send out Cherry. Magical leaf finishes off Dreadnaw, and the second badge is mine. It came with more losses than I would've liked. But without Dynamaxing, it wasn't unexpected.

Because I lost two pokemon, I go back to the Wild Area and go to Watchtower Ruins, where I caught a Duskull who I named Palina.

In Galar Mine No 2. I face Bede again. He proves... a bit of a challenge. Though not enough to take one of my pokemon out. I let Palina do most of the work.

While fighting Team Yell with Hop (who is pretty useless) Cole evolves into Carkol. Afterwards, I run into a Dreadnaw who I name Tank.

I go to rest for the night, when Marnie challenges me. (Sidenote: I love Marnie's theme). She's not too difficult, though I do have to switch out a couple of times to beat her.

I take Trix, Cole and Tank with me to the gym. I catch a Sizzlipede (And name him Sizzle) which I'm allowed to keep. I also catch a Litwick which I do not rename as I cannot keep and will release as soon as possible. (I'm also obviously not allowed to use them for the gym battle).

Kabu starts with Ninetales, and I start with Trix. Trix gets the job done, but is low on health. I swap to Cole, who has a bit of trouble with Arcanine. I end up having to heal... I figure it might have been a mistake, but Cole still manages to take out Arcanine. But now... it's a Gigantamax Centiscorch vs Cole. I'm sorry friend... Sorry for doubting you, that is. Smack Down does massive damage to Centiscorch, and Max Flutterby does little damage to Cole. Cole manages to take it down in three hits, tanking two hits along the way, and the badge is mine without any losses!

With that, Cole has officially impressed me. And earned a more permanent spot on the team. On our way out of Motostoke, the gym leaders we beat see us off. Then we run into Bede... who challenges Hop to a battle.

I make my way to Hammerlocke, where I find a Strawberry which I gave to Cake. I then go outside, spin around for a bit, and she evolves into Alcremie (Mint!) I learn some of Galar's history, then fight Team Yell over a sleeping Silicobra. Hop shows up, and reveals he lost to Bede. After that, I quit for the night.

Current Team:
Trix (Raboot, Level 30)
Cherry (Steenee, Level 27)
Cole (Carkol, Level 26)
Tank (Drednaw, Level 27)
Emma Frost (Snorunt, Level 24)
Cake (Alcremie, Level 24)

In the Box:
Cammy (Pancham, Level 17)
Dolly (Wooloo, Level 16)
Fleur (Gossifleur, Level 16)
Newton (Applin, Level 18)
Palina (Duskull, Level 28)
Sizzle (Sizzlipede, Level 25)

Deceased:
Alejandro (Lombre, Level 22)
Bright (Chinchou, Level 23)