BA042

==Synopsis==
Yazmyne's gym battle against the Leader Janine continues. 
==Summary==
Continuing from the previous episode, Yazmyne is surprised that her Ivysaur is knocked out after having defeated Koffing. Janine explains the effects of Destiny Bond, saying that since Energy Ball lowered Koffing's defenses no matter what kind of strategy she could have developed another Energy Ball would have knocked it out since Koffing also took damage from its battle with Staryu. As a result, she had Koffing use Destiny Bond to ensure Ivysaur be knocked out just as Koffing did. Janine says that when ninjas cannot accomplish their mission alive, they accomplish it while dying.
Yazmyne and Janine recall their Pokemon, and Yazmyne asks why Janine wouldn't save Koffing for her final Pokemon since it had such an attack. Janine admits that going that route could have assured her a draw and she would not have to yeild Yazmyne a badge. However, before being a gym leader or an amazing Posion-Type ninja girl, she has her pride as a trainer, and she would not consider a "cheap trick" like Destiny Bond proof of her abilities. That said, Janine and Yazmyne send out their next Pokemon, Ariados and Onix.
When the referee begins the battle and Onix takes an early lead by damaging Ariados with Sandstorm. Ariados struggles and slips through the storm. Onix locates Ariados in the storm and strikes it with Rock Tomb. The Sandstorm subsides, and Yazmyne orders Onix to use Dig, but Ariadose srikes Onix first with Shadow Sneak. The attack disturbs Onix, briefly stopping his attack. Ariados then pellets Onix with Hidden Power, which carries a blue hue for super-effective attacks. Janine says that her Ariados' Hidden Power is Water-Type, a perfect method to counter Rock and Fire-Types. Onix finally burrows into the ground, and Ariados cannot locate him because Onix is so large and causes a massive tremmor. Instead, Ariados builds power with Swords Dance. Onix finally bursts out of the ground and slams Ariados with his tail, completing the attack. Ariados recovers and pellets Onix with another Hidden Power.
Yazmyne is not upset by Onix's knockout. She recalls him and sends Butterfree to win her the badge. Ariados attacks with Hidden Power, but Butterfree deflects the orbs with Silver Wind. Ariados projects its shadow to attack Butterfree with Shadow Sneak. The attack connects, and Butterfree responds by blanketing the field in Stun Spore to paralyze Ariados. Butterfree then controls Ariados with a strong wave of Confusion. Butterfree lifts Ariados and smashes it into the ground. When Yazmyne commands Silver Wind, Janine commands Sucket Punch, but Ariados cannot move. Silver Wind sends Butterfree crashing into the wall and unable to battle. 
Both trainers are down to one Pokemon and Janine chooses her strongest Pokemon, Venomoth. The final battle commences with Dante excited about another fierce brawl between Bug-Type Pokemon. Yazmyne orders Silver Wind and Venomoth counters with an equally powerful Whirlwind. Janine doesn't want to draw out the battle any further and orders Venomoth to use Quiver Dance. Glowing orbs surround Venomoth as it illuminates and dances in the open sky. Yazmyne has Butterfree spray the field with Stun Spore, which paralyzes Venomoth. However, Venomoth overcomes paralysis to blast Butterfree with a powerful Signal Beam. Janine explains that speed, power, and defensive boosts of Quiver Dance, which leads little room for Butterfree's success even if Venomoth is paralyzes. Venomoth lunges toward Butterfree with Poison Fang. Butterfree initially evades, but Venomoth turns right back around and bites Butterfree, the poisonous attack, causing a small explosion and forcing Butterfree toward the ground. Yazmyne is relieved Butterfree is not poisoned, but Janine tries to rectify that with another Poison Fang. Butterfree fires a String Shot that traps Venomoth and stops its attack. Butterfree then fires a Silver Wind for a direct blow. The attack does little damage but Butterfree suddenly glows, having recieved speed and power boosts from the secondary effects of Silver Wind. Wary, Venomoth performs another Quiver Dance despite being restricted. Butterfree performs Confusion to damage Venomoth while it builds power. Venomoth breaks free from the string shot with its improved power. Venomoth then bites Butterfree with another Poison Fang. Butterfree shows signs of weakening and Yazmyne realizes that she needs a new strategy to combat Venomoth. She thinks about battling as if this with a Contest battle and she is trying to lower her opponent's score. Yazmyne questions what about Venomoth she could exploit and comes up with an idea. Yazmyne orders Strong Shot, but Venomoth flies high to evade. Butterfree continues to use only String Shot that Venomoth counters with Whirlwind until paralysis stifles it. Venomoth is trapped again, and Butterfree cotninues to layer its String Shot until Venomoth is completely wrapped without any power to break free. Venomoth crashes onto the ground and cannot move at all. Since Venomoth is completely bound, Janine has to forfeit, making Butterfree the winner of the battle. 
Yazmyne recalls Venomoth is frustration, but shakes hands with Yazmyne on an excellent battle. She awards her the Soul Badge.
==Major Events==
*Yazmyne defeats Janine and earns the Soul Badge
For a list of all major events in this anime, please see Major Events/Battles Ablaze. 
==Characters==
===Humans===
*Yazmyne
*Dante
*Janine
*Referee
*Trainers
===Pokemon===
*Ivysaur (Yazmyne's)
*Butterfree (Yazmyne's)
*Spinarak (Yazmyne's)
*Onix (Yazmyne's)
*Koffing (Janine's)
*Grimer (Janine's)
*Ariados (Janine's)
*Venomoth (Janine's)
Category:Episodes
Category:Episodes with Gym Battles
Category:Battles Ablaze