Justin's Blaziken

Justin's Blaziken is a /-Type Pokemon, the first Pokemon Justin acquired in the Hoenn Region, and his twelfth overall
==Biography==
===Grand Conquest===
Justin received Blaziken as a Torchic as a gift from Professor Birch in Birched! after Justin and his friend Connor save Professor Birch from a pack of wild Zigzagoon. Testing Torchic's battling abilities, Justin had Torchic battle Connor's Treecko in Vixen with the Black Hair and the Burgundy Baltoy!.
In Justin and Torchic Against the Petalburg Woods!, Justin aimed to increase Torchic's firepower beyond Ember by battling several Bug-Type Pokemon to which he had a type advantage. This training proved effective, and Torchic eventually learned Fire Spin. Torchic then battled first in Justin's battle against James, defeating his Nincada but losing to Surskit.
Results of Torchic training were demonstrated against Brawly's Hariyama in Battling to a Knockout!. Though Torchic lost the battle, he dealt significant damage with Ember and Peck to help Ralts defeat Hayriyama and win Justin the Knuckle Badge.
In Mudkip's Appeal!, Justin aimed to boost Torchic's speed since it has been hindering her in battles. She learned Flame Charge in Nuzzle'n Friends! after being spurned by a wild Plusle and Minun. In Old Rivals Back in Action!, Torchic tested her new move against Andrew's Corphish but lost in a type disadvantage.
Torchic was Justin's second Pokemon in his Gym Battle Leader Wattson in Zero Watts!. Torchic faced Wattson's Magneton in an intense battle, which ended in Torchic's loss.
In For the Sake of Torchic!, Torchic battled Wilton's Hariyama and was soundly defeated. After so many defeats, Torchic grew enraged and wanted to finally evolve, causing him to recklessly attack a horde of Shroomish to feel powerful. For better or worse, Torchic defeated the Shroomish and their leader Breloom. In Justin's next battle against Brooke, Torchic's training triggered her evolution into Combusken.
Confident in her newfound strength, Combusken began to behave with extreme aggression in battle. Justin aimed to reel in her behavior and barred Combusken from battle. Upset, Combusken attacked hordes of Seviper and Zangoose with Mudkip hoping to bring back Combusken. Combusken's antics caused the turf war between the two species to explode and she put Mudkip at risk. Justin and Rachel managed to save their Pokemon, but Rachel grew outraged at Justin for his lack of control over Combusken.
Justin was very disappointed in Combusken after risking Mudkip's well-being but needed her in A Clash in Meteor Falls! to battle Team Magma Admin Tabitha and his Mightyena to save Professor Cozmo, which ended in a stalemate. Combusken's determination in the battle began to earn back Justin's trust.
Justin and Rachel has a second encounter against Team Magma in Volcanic Disaster!, and Justin directly faced Leader Maxie. Combusken faced Maxie's Mightyena but was forcibly recalled due to Roar. Combusken returned to battle and defeated Mightyena but lost to Golbat.
In Lavaridge Battle Tent!, Justin registered Combusken, Eevee, and Kirlia for the Battle Arena Battle Tent. The trio helped Justin advance to the finals to face Leader Flannery in Too Hot to Handle!.
Justin chose Combusken and Eevee to face Flannery's powerful Torkoal and Camerupt. Combusken was able to navigate through the magma of Camerupt's Lava Plume but could not get close due to Torkoal's Stone Edge. When Eevee endured the pain of the magma, Combusken provided cover with Sky Uppercut to power through Stone Edge so Eevee could effectively attack. Eevee knocked out Camerupt, and Torkoal knocked out Eevee, narrowing the battle to a one-on-one between Combusken and Torkoal.
Combusken trapped Torkoal in Fire Spin but Torkal dwarfed subsequent Fire Spin attacks with Overheat. Luckily, Combusken was immune to Torkoal's Attract as they were both females. Justin understood that Overheat naturally weakened with use, so he capitalized by having Combusken rush into the flames with a protective covering of Flame Charge. Combusken then used the flames to empower a Sky Uppercut, which knocked out Torkoal to win Justin the competition. Though the battle was not an official gym battle, Flannery still awarded Justin the Heat Badge.
In A Petalburg Reunion, Combusken met Justin's Pokemon from Hoenn. She was immediately impressed by Scizor and wanted to challenge him, but Scizor ignored the Young Fowl Pokemon.
Combusken was later Justin's third and final Pokemon in his gym battle against his father, and she faced Slaking who made quick work of Kirlia and Plusle. Due to Slaking's Truant ability, Combusken consistently delivered heavy attacks, but Slaking kept recovering with Slack Off where as Combusken was barely able to defend against Hyper Beam and Hammer Arm attacks. During the battle Combusken learned Double Kick and delivered consistent super-effective blows to gain an edge.
Combusken used her claws to endure a direct Giga Impact, which triggered her Blaze ability for the first time. Combusken then delivered a Blaze-enhanced Fire Spin and defeated Slaking with a final Double Kick to win Justin the Balance Badge.
In TV Mauville: Battle of the Rivals!, Justin called on Combusken as his third and final Pokemon during his televised rival battle against Connor. Combusken defeated Vigoroth, avoiding its Counter with the speed boosting effects of Flame Charge. He then battled Grovyle, who used Agility to exceed Combusken's enhanced speed then swipe her with Leaf Blaze and Acrobatics. The battle ended in a collision of Sky Uppercut and Leaf Blade, and Combusken collapsed first, losing Justin the battle.
In Struggle for the Eon II!, Combusken partnered well with Marshtomp to defeat Admins Matt and Courtney to drive them and Teams Aqua and Magma off Southern Island.
Combusken was Justin's second Pokemon in his opening round of Battle Pike Battle Tent. Justin battled Connor, and faced his Machoke. Combusken was disappointed not to have a rematch against Grovyle but still battled very well to defeat Machoke and advance Justin to the second round.
Combusken was Justin's first Pokemon against Monica in The Rangers' Weekend Off during the semifinals of the tournament. Combusken faced Girafarig in a type disadvantage, but the two Pokemon proved very equal until Combusken delivered a timely Sky Uppercut to defeat the Psychic-Type. Combusken then faced Salazzle, who was too fast for Combusken to strike. Combusken was defeated by a Dragon Pulse, unable to deal any damage.
In Winona's Sky Dancers!, Combusken was Justin's final Pokemon in his gym battle against Leader Winona. Combusken battled Altaria, who had been drastically strengthened by multiple Dragon Dances, but Combusken stole a win once turning Altaria's momentum back on itself with Sky Uppercut. Combusken then battled Pelipper. She dodged all of Pelipper's Water Pulse attacks and landed strong attacks in kind, Pelipper soaked the field in water to consume Combusken in an enhanced Hurricane. Combusken was rendered confused and defeated with a timely Aerial Ace.
Justin had a rematch against Winona in Taking the World into Flight! and Combusken battled Altaria as Justin's second Pokemon. Altaria had been paralyzed thanks to Plusle, allowing Combusken to deliver Double Kick and Flame Charge uninterrupted. Winona had Altaria time its Earthquake before Combusken landed. Once she did, Combusken lost her footing and was prey to Sky Attack and unable to counter with Sky Uppercut. Combusken latched onto Altaria and wrapped it in flames with Fire Spin. Altaria endures the flames and paralyzed Combusken with Dragon Breath. Combusken was then knocked out by a Sky Attack.
In Volatile Ceasefire!, Justin called on Combusken with Plusle and Eevee to help battle Team Aqua and Magma when they attacked Mt. Pyre. Justin and Rachel's Pokemon were ultimately defeated by Leaders Archie and Maxie.
During the final battle against Team Magma, between Drizzle and Drought! and Primordial Sea and Desolate Land!, Combusken played a big role in defeating Maxie's army of five Houndoom; however, Justin failed to stop him from awakening Groudon. When Groudon emerged and transformed into its Primal Reversion state, its Desolate Land ability triggered. The intense sunlight and heat deeply affected Combusken, triggering her evolution into Blaziken. Justin had to escape before Blaziken could present her new battling abilities.
Justin was able to gauge Blaziken's new abilities in personality in Whistle in the Moonlight! where he learned she had truly become a completely different Pokemon by her focus and self-training in martial arts. However, Justin was comforted that Blaziken maintained her loyalty and fighting spirit.
During the Battle Palace Battle Tent, Blaziken battled for Justin in the semifinals, facing Summer and her Ludicolo. Battling without verbal commands, Blaziken relied on her superior speed and martial arts, but Ludicolo began dancing with Double Team and Teeter Dance, confusing Blaziken and leading to her defeat by a Hydro Pump, eliminating Justin from the tournament.
When Justin prepared for the Hoenn League in Tripping at the Speed Boost of Light!, he had Blaziken Mega Evolve for the first time and test her new abilities against Gardevoir. Gardevoir proved a very challenging opponent for Blaziken, but was finally struck after Blaziken tapped into her new Speed Boost. Later, Mega Blaziken grew outraged when she could not control Speed Boost.
When the Ever Grande Conference began, Justin registered Blaziken as his Mega Pokemon over Gardevoir, believing he was plenty powerful in his base form, but soon regretted this decision as Blaziken could not master her new form. In Opening Round Megas!, Justin elected to use Gardevoir in the opening round but could not when Blaziken interfered without being called. Blaziken faced a Mega Medicham and battled very well until Medicham used its new ghost arms to command a lead in the battle. Justin had to Mega Evolve Blaziken to compete. During the battle, Justin realized he needed to treat Mega Blaziken as a new Pokemon with a new means of moving and attacking. He had Blaziken balance and battle on one leg, which allowed her to control Speed Boost and move perfectly, ultimately winning the battle. 
Blaziken was later Justin's second choice during Justin's battle against Andrew between A Full Battle of Wills! and Tactical Evolution. Blaziken defeated Andrew's Breloom and was recalled. She returned to battle Mega Absol, which resulted in a draw.
In the semifinals, Justin faced Brooke and called on Mega Blaziken to face her Lapras. Blaziken used Blaze Kick to stomp out the effects of Sheer Cold and guide Justin to the finals to face Connor. 
The finals took place between The Cream of the Cream of Hoenn and Coronation into the Hoenn Hall of Fame!. During the battle, Blaziken was Justin's sixth Pokemon, and he faced Aggron. Blaziken rather easily won but still took some damage from Thunder and a surprise Metal Burst. Blaziken was recalled and returned to Sceptile as Justin's final Pokemon. After exchanging early blows, both Pokemon Mega Evolved and shared an incredible high-speed battle, which resulted in Blaziken's Flame Charge evolving into Flare Blitz. Blaziken used her new move to charge through a Frenzy Plant and crash into Sceptile for a fiery explosion. Blaziken emerged victorious, winning Justin the Ever Grande Conference. 
Following the tournament, Justin began a six-month training regimen to prepare to face the Hoenn Elite Four.
==Personality and Characteristics==
As a Torchic, Blaziken was a naive and timid Pokemon but after seeing Eevee's strength, Torchic desired to become stronger. Torchic willingly subjugated himself to some of Justin's more relentless training methods of constant battles against wild Pokemon and regular trainer battles to the point of near-exhaustion.
Torchic responded very well to this type Justin's harsher training methods and demonstrated early results, but he reached a wall against Wilton's Hariyama, who was fundamentally superior in all areas of attack, power, and endurance. Torchic evolved into Combusken, which allowed him to defeat Fraxure endure even harder training.
Upon evolution, Combusken became arrogant and overly confident in his abilities, which backfired when she involved herself in a turf war against Zangoose and Seviper and was overwhelmed. 
Upon reaching her final stage, Blaziken seemed to lose all of the fiery spirit, overconfidence, and competitive edge that defined her as a Combusken. Blaziken appeared standoffish, calm, silent, and immovable. All of of Blaziken's personality and passion shifted toward training her legs, taking great pride in them, and mastering martial arts. When not training, Blaziken would meditate in a kneeling position. Despite these new traits, she remained absolutely loyal to Justin and continued to be a very fierce battler.
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