BA026

==Synopsis==
Yazmyne has her gym battle against Cleo of the Lavender Town Gym which is held atop the Levender Tower. Yazmyne uses Bulbasaur, Butterfree, and Staryu face Cleo's Gastly, Vulpix, and Misdreavus. Yazmyne's battle starts out rough with Bulbasaur's quick defeat, but she manages to earn the Insight Badge.
==Summary==
Yazmyne and Dante climb to the top of the Lavender Tower where the Lavender Town Gym is held. They are greeted (and teased) by several Ghost-Types on the way, which actually terrifies Yazmyne after the previous day's experience with Marowak. When they reach the top of the tower, Cleo waits for them, and she is eager to begin their battle. 
The referee declares that since Yazmyne has two badges, her battle against Cleo will be a 3-on-3 match. Yazmyne plans to lead the battle with Butterfree, but Bulbasaur tackles Yazmyne wanting to battle. Yazmyne reminds him of the type disadvantage he has in a Ghost-Type gym. However, Bulbasaur runs out onto the field, welcoming the challenge. Yazmyne tells Cleo that Bulbasaur is her first choice. Cleo responds with Gastly. At Cleo's request, Yazmyne makes the first attack and Bulbasaur lands a Razor Leaf. As a Poison-Type, Gastly shrugs off the attack and hits back with Payback, which hits with double damage. Bulbasaur is pushed back and prepares Vine Whip, but Gastly intercepts the attack with Sucker Punch for a heavy blow. Bulbasaur recovers and lands the planned Vine Whip. Still, Gastly takes little damage. Yazmyne is not aware of the moves Payback and Sucker Punch, which Cleo has to explain to Yazmyne as Dark-Type moves despite this being a Ghost-Type Gym. Yazmyne then realizes that challengers may expect Ghost-Type attacks from a Ghost-type Gym Leader, but Cleo surprises them with Gastly's Dark-Type attacks. with Yazmyne's off-guard, Gastly confuses Bulbasaur with Confuse Ray. A mysterious golden glow surrounds Bulbasaur and dazes him, causing him to hit himself with his vines. Yazmyne tries calling out to Bulbasaur, which fails. Gastly promptly finishes the battle with Shadow Ball to defeat Bulbasaur.
The Ghost-Types of the gym are happy that Gastly won, their wails scaring Dante now. Yazmyne recalls Bulbasaur and comments that this was Bulbasaur's first loss. However, she cannot loom over it. Considering her next choice, Yazmyne calls on Butterfree as intended. Cleo immediately tries to confuse Butterfree with Confuse Ray. Yazmyne tells Butterfree Confusion, which repels the incoming orbs. Cleo is impressed and orders Shadow Ball. Butterfree narrowly dodges the attack before blasting Gastly with a powerful Gust. Yazmyne commands Confusion, but Gastly lands a Sucker Punch to disorient the Bug-Type. Gastly begins to follow with another Shadow Ball, but Butterfree takes control of Gastly with Confusion, spinning him around in the air. Butterfree then wraps Gastly's eyes with String Shot, leaving the Ghost-Type floundering and Cleo unable to issue effective commands. Butterfree then consumes Gastly in a Gust, knocking it out. Miss Cleo promptly substitutes Gastly for her Vulpix. Yazmyne considers recalling Butterfree, but remembers that substitutions in the Kanto region constitute as "defeats." Her best bet is to keep Butterfree in play and weaken Vulpix so her last Pokemon can knock it out.
Miss Cleo begins the match-up between Vulpix and Butterfree with Will-o-Wisp. Butterfree repels the Fire-type attack with Gust. Butterfree follows with Confusion and he takes control of Vulpix, spinning the Fire-Type in the air and sending it crashing onto the ground. Vulpix recovers and surprises Butterfree with Captivate, weakening him as pink hearts and hit Butterfree. Yazmyne encourages Butterfree to regain focus, and the Bug-Type breaks out of his brief daze. Butterfree fires another Gust, but the attack not nearly as powerful as it once was due to the weakening effects of Captivate. Vulpix counters against the wind with a more intense attack: Flamethrower that strikes Butterfree hard. Butterfree endures the heavy blow and sprays the field Stun Spore to paralyze Vulpix. With Vulpix paralyzed, Butterfree lands a weakened Gust. Vulipix overcomes paralysis and lands a Flamethrower, rendering Butterfree unable to battle. 
Yazmyne thanks Butterfree for his hard work before recalling him. Yazmyne then welcomes Staryu to its first Gym Battle. When the battle begins, Cleo has Vulpix use Grudge. Staryu fires at the Fox Pokemon with a super-effective Water Gun, rendering the highly weakened Pokemon unable to battle.
Cleo recalls Vulpix for her final Pokemon, a Misdreavus. The battle begins and Misdreavus launches a Power Gem, and Yazmyne commands Water Gun, but it cannot produce the attack. Staryu is then blasted with the Rock-Type attack. Yazmyne does not understad what happened and Cleo explains the effects of Grudge. When the user is knocked out the move the opposing Pokemon used to defeat it can no longer be used, meaning Staryu cannot use Water Gun. Yazmyne confidently acknowledges that she will just have to get creative. 
Staryu fires a Bubble Beam, which Misdreavus matches with Psybeam for a small explosion. Staryu then dashes with Rapid Spin, which passes through Misdreavus, being a Normal-Type attack. When Staryu gets behind Misdreavus, it strikes her with Water Gun. Cleo compliments the clever plan. She has Misdreavus retaliate with Shadow Ball, blasting Staryu. Staryu immediately hops back into battle. Misdreavus surrounds Staryu with clones of Double Team. Misdreavus then begins charging Power Gem. Yazmyne orders Staryu's newest move: Cosmic Power. Misdreavus fires the attack, hitting Staryu from all directions, but Staryu shines a grayish white. Staryu's defenses increase significantly, allowing it to endure Misdreavus' assault. Cleo orders Power Gem again. Yazmyne orders Rapid Spin. Miss Cleo asserts such a tactic will not work a second time. Yazmyne smiles and orders Staryu to combine Rapid Spin with Bubble Beam. Spinning, Staryu releases a wave of water that protect it completely while destroying the beams from Power Gem. The battle combination destroys the clones as well and strike Misdreavus. Yazmyne quickly orders another Bubble Beam. Staryu stops spinning and releases a surge of bubble that blasts Misdreavus again. Misdreavus retaliates with Shadow Ball. Staryu fires another Bubble Beam, which dissipates Shadow Ball and strikes Misdreavus one last time. Misdreavus collapses and is declared unable to battle. 
The referee makes the call official and Yazmyne is declared the winner. Yazmyne rushes to her Staryu and recalls the Water-Type for a good rest. Cleo thanks Misdreavus for a good battle and recals her as well. She then awards Yazmyne the Insight Badge, and the two shake hands following an amazing encounter. 
==Major Events==
*Yazmyne's Bulbasaur suffers his first loss
*Yazmyne's Staryu is revealed to know Cosmic Power
*Yazmyne defeats Cleo of the Lavender Town Gym and earns the Insight Badge
For a list of all major events in this anime, please see Major Events/Battles Ablaze. 
==Characters==
===People===
*Yazmyne
*Miss Cleo
*Referee
===Pokemon===
*Bulbasaur (Yazmyne's)
*Butterfree (Yazmyne's)
*Staryu (Yazmyne's)
*Vulpix (Cleo's)
*Gastly (Cleo's)
*Misdreavus (Cleo's)
Category:Episodes
Category:Episodes with Gym Battles
Category:Battles Ablaze