13.Ash's Rikoto Story

Chapter 55 Ancient Pass

Now on Route 13, Ash and his Pokémon are hard at work training on the boat. As they battle swimmers and fishermen, some of his Pokémon begin to evolve, adding to the excitement—and chaos—onboard.

First to evolve are the two Fossil Pokémon, who have been causing quite a commotion on the ship.

Tarexite: The T-Rex Pokemon: Rock and Fire Type. Evolved from Rexite at LV:37. Long ago, Tarexite were the apex predators of prehistoric Rikoto. Records show that they were able to hunt even in midst of a volcano eruption.

Stegasteel: The Stegosaurus Pokemon: Rock and Steel Type. Evolved from Stegron at LV:37. The plates on Stegajolt fossils, still preserving their charges, have been used as batteries on mountain areas where power supply isn't easy to come by.

As the two newly evolved Pokémon create even more havoc, Ash struggles to keep them under control. But the chaos doesn't end there—his Sharko also evolves.

Markrush: The Blitz Pokemon: Water and Electric Type. Evolved from Sharko at LV:37. Markrush are constantly swimming at high speeds through the ocean's depths, even while sleeping. This behavior keeps their gills oxygenated.

Markrush's fierce appearance and energy only add to the disorder on the boat, and Ash finds himself bitten multiple times as he tries to restore order. Alice, seeing Ash struggling, rushes to help him, her concern for his well-being evident.

To top it all off, Ash's Yayak also evolve—every single one of them.

Yakkle: The Yak Pokemon: Normal and Water Type. Evolved from Yayak at LV:37. Yakkle can tread through fast river currents, their hooves rooting in the riverbed anchoring them. They carry young Yayaks on their backs when crossing rivers.

Gina, watching the spectacle, can't help but be amazed. "I might have been used to evolving one Yayak, but to evolve all 30 of them at the same time? Just how long did they work together in the Safari Zone?"

Ash sighs, wiping sweat from his brow. "I don't know, but at least they can swim alongside the ship, so we won't have to worry about them destroying it."

After safely arriving at Ancient Pass, Ash and his group spot Rick already at the cave entrance. Rick notices them and immediately starts with his usual attitude. "Oh, it's you... What are you doing here?"

Ash, not in the mood for Rick's antics, replies coolly, "What we're doing doesn't concern you."

Rick huffs dismissively. "Never mind that. This is the Ancient Pass—you gotta get through here to reach Rassic City! It's a breeze for me. I used to play here when I was a kid, and I can get through it with ease! I'm going to find Rex and beat him! I'll prove that I have what it takes to be the best! Catch—"

Ash cuts him off sharply, "Say that again, and Pikachu's Thunderbolt won't be so easy on you."

Rick glares at Ash but decides to back off. "Fine. Catch you later," he mutters before leaving.

Alice giggles softly, watching Rick retreat. "I think he was afraid of Pikachu's electricity."

Gina, ever practical, adds, "Regardless, we should move forward."

As Ash and his group continue their journey through the Ancient Pass, they take every opportunity to train their Pokémon. Along the way, several of Ash's Pokémon undergo significant evolutions.

First, while navigating the cave with Bouldox, the Pokémon evolves into a new form.

Crystox: The Toxic Stone Pokemon: Rock and Poison Type. Evolved from Bouldox at LV:38. Despite their appearance, Crystox are entirely organic Pokémon. Their "crystals" are actually crystallized poison, and their toxicity is not weakened in this state.