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[The video opens on the Lake of Rage, before angling down to show Apollo's face. He's lying on his back in the grass next to the lake. Unlike some of his previous posts, he's not just his usual calm self. He's in a good mood right now, if that contented smile is anything to go by.]

This place really reminds me of home. A lake, a forest, mountains... The giant water snakes who sometimes try to eat me when I go swimming are different, but other than that it's a lot like home. It's nice here. The Pokémon with me like it too.

[The arm holding the gear falls to the ground and the camera films the sky through blades of grass for a while before Apollo sits up and points it back at his face. He's serious now.]

What do I need to know to beat the gym in Goldenrod City? How do I know if the Pokémon with me are strong enough to win?

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Most importantly, expect tears. The gym leader will undoubtedly cry upon defeat. As for strength, have you received any badges prior to Goldenrod? If not, you may wish to attempt at least Azalea first. If you can't defeat them, you very likely will not defeat Goldenrod. You could always request another trainer to battle you who has the badge. Perhaps they could give you an adequate assessment as to whether or not you and your Pokemon are ready.

Why would she cry when she loses?

No, I've never tried to beat a gym before. I didn't want to fight any, but I need the Rock Smash HM from the Goldenrod Gym. The Pokémon with me want to fight the gyms, so I thought that I could let them fight the gyms that give HMs I might need. [The look on his face says that this is a very reluctant compromise.] I'll probably try to beat the Ecruteak Gym too, since I might need the Strength HM, but I don't want to fight any extra gyms.

There are probably people who have beaten the Goldenrod Gym near Goldenrod City, right? Maybe I could ask them.

You swam in a lake full of water snakes?

Never been to the Goldenrod Gym but the place looks nice enough. Maybe it's a high tech sort of gym?

[two tiiiiiiiiny sentret faces peer over Rin's shoulder to get a good look at the gear.]

Yeah. I think they're called Gyarados. [Casually, because swimming with dragons is completely normal.]

I didn't go to see it when I was there, so I don't know.

[He spies the tiny faces and smiles, mentally asking their mother to come over. Soon a Furret is on camera, just beaming at them.

Hi little ones! Are you doing fine? Is your human treating you well?]

Well, about how long and how intensely have you and your pokemon been training? They can only become stronger so quickly, but of course it can take longer if you aren't as dedicated...

Fearow's been with me for about three-and-a-half lunar cycles, and the others for less time, but they've all been training themselves. Fearow's been looking for more Pokémon to fight lately and he's gotten the others more interested in fighting too. [There's a brief flicker of irritation on his face.] Ever since I was able to make fire appear for a few days my scent's been different and it's been harder to avoid Pokémon while I'm traveling, so the Pokémon with me have been fighting more than usual.

Well, in that case you likely may stand a chance. At least, I'd been here about that long by the time I challenged that gym... Though it also helps if you have pokemon that can use moves of an advantageous type, of course.

What type does the Goldenrod Gym use?

Normal, so the most effective type offensively would be fighting type. Defensively, rock, steel, and ghost are useful.

I know that Furret are Normal-type, and when Deerling kicks one he does more damage than when he attacks other ways, so his kicks might be Fighting-type. And I've noticed that a lot of simple attacks like tackles or scratching don't hurt Golett at all, so maybe Golett is one of the types that are strong against Normal? Golett looks kind of like a human made of rock.

[Yup, he has a Ground/Ghost type.]

I can't say I'm familiar with the one called Golett, but if normal-type attacks aren't affecting it, it's probably a ghost type. Ah, though of course, just because the gym uses mostly normal types, doesn't mean they only have attacks of that type, so while ghosts are useful, you shouldn't rely on them to be simply immune to everything.

Have you tried challenging any of the other gyms?

I guess when I get there I should watch a few people try to beat the gym and see how the Pokémon fight. I'll ask the Pokémon with me if they think they can win after seeing some fights, too.

No. I didn't want to challenge any of them, but I need the Rock Smash HM from the Goldenrod Gym. The Pokémon with me want to challenge the gyms though, so I guess it's okay. [He sounds a bit unsure though, like he's trying to justify something to himself.] I'm only going to challenge gyms that have HMs I can use, though. There's no point challenging the others.

[He really doesn't like the whole battling thing, so he's definitely not happy about this, but his team managed to convince him to make this much of a compromise at least. He wants HMs, they want gym battles; he doesn't want anyone to get hurt, they're willing to take that risk, and so on.]

*raising an eyebrow*

If you're planning to use those techniques for anything outside battling, you'll have to win more than just the one badge, you know.

It shouldn't be too difficult if you've raised your team well and use a good strategy, at least.

Strategy?

Apparently I'm a "Breeder", so I don't need to get badges to make the HMs work.

Yes, like using types that are most effective against your opponent, or using particular combinations of moves to defeat an otherwise difficult opponent.

I see.

I haven't been to that gym yet, so I wouldn't know much about it.

Hm.

[Well the main point of his post is done with, so...]

How's the Deerling I sent you doing?

I usually let the Pokémon with me fight however they want. Golett usually needs me to give advice if punching someone doesn't work, but none of them have lost a fight or been knocked out since I've known them. It looks like they know how to fight without me.

Most generally do, yes, but facing a team that's working with a human is rather different than battling in the wild. Your opponent will be using strategies themselves, after all, and instructing and coordinating their team to make the best use of their strengths and offset any weaknesses.

She's been just fine. Did you want to see her?

Sure.

[He glances off to the side and mentally calls the parents over. Or the mother, at least. The father isn't quite so interested.]

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