13.Ash's Rikoto Story

Chapter 64 Through the Icy area

Inside the Crystal Cave, nestled south of Route 16, Ash and Alice focus on training their Pokémon and capturing new ones. The first Pokémon they work with is Blitzglow, which eagerly learns a new move, Fireworks.

"Now that it's mastered, we can have a fireworks show anytime we want," Ash says, grinning with satisfaction.

"Yeah, I'd love to see an amazing fireworks display with you," Alice replies, her voice filled with excitement. But before they can dwell on the thought, Blitzglow begins to glow intensely. To their surprise, it evolves, transforming into a radiant white Pokémon with flashing rainbow colors.

Blitziboom: The Fireworks Pokemon: Electric and Fire Type. Evolved from Blitzglow by learning Fireworks. Battles between Blitziboom illuminates the whole night sky. Even if it is raining, a Blitziboom at full power would simply blow away the rain clouds with ease.

"Wow... It's so beautiful with those rainbow colors," Alice says, her eyes wide in awe as the lights from Blitzboom reflect off the crystalline walls of the cave. "It's like the whole cave is alive with color."

Ash nods, equally entranced. "I know. Blitzboom is going to be an amazing Pokémon for us."

As they venture further into the cave, Ash and Alice discover a pool of cold water. They take the opportunity to train their jellyfish Pokémon there. After some intense training, both of their Pokémon begin to evolve, each taking on a new form.

Jelliking: The Cold Jelly Pokemon: Water and Ice Type. Evolved from Jellitic at LV:44. Jelliking's body draws in water from around it, draining the heat from it to create ice. As an Ice-type, its body temperature is notably high.

Jelliqueen: The Jellyfish Pokemon: Water and Poison Type. Evolved from Jellinip at LV:44. Jelliqueen do not allow any intruders to approach their offspring. If a stray Jellitot or Jellinip rifts near, the jellyfish queens will take it under their care.

"A king and a queen," Alice observes with a smile. "Just like your mom and dad."

Ash chuckles softly. "You might be right about that."

As they carefully walk across the ice floor, Frogoo and Sluggah help Ash and Alice maintain their balance, preventing them from slipping and falling. During their trek, Frogoo begins to glow and evolves into Toxitoad.

Toxitoad: The Slimy Pokemon: Poison Type. Evolved from Frogoo at LV:44. Toxitoad are extremely venomous to the touch. Able to cause severe hallucinations, people used to utilize their toxins in warfare.

Not long after, Sluggah evolves after battling several Ice-type Pokémon lurking in the cave. The newly evolved Pokémon resembles a snail, and Ash quickly scans it with his Pokédex.

Mossnail: The Shelled Body Pokemon: Bug and Rock Type. Evolved from Sluggah at LV:44. Mossnail take pebbles from the ground and combine them with moss, forming its shell. The shell can grow or shrink depending on their needs.

As they navigate the icy terrain, the mirrors and crystals within the cave cause Ash and Alice to become separated from Pikachu and the two Huskpup. When they finally reunite, Pikachu eagerly reveals that the Huskpup have evolved.

Huskold: The Husky Pokemon: Ice Type. Evolved from Huskpup at LV:44. A layer of ice forms on the bite marks left by Huskold, leading to the term 'frostbite'. The ancient people of Rikoto called it the Arctic Beast.

"Oh, Husky, don't ever do that again," Alice says, hugging her newly evolved Huskold tightly.

"You too, Huskold," Ash adds, kneeling down to embrace his own Pokémon. The two dogs lick their trainers affectionately before turning to each other, renewing their bond as partners.