GC005

==Synopsis==
Justin and his friends explore the Oldale Ruins.
==Summary==
Justin, Connor, and Evyr are still in Oldale Town. Justin trains Torchic against Evyr's Baltoy. Instead of being outright timid this time, Torchic is distracted, leading Evyr to believe Torchic is actually still developing its personality. Torchic and Baltoy battle, and Baltoy effortlessly wins. Justin groans as he did not have these problems with Sentret or Totodile when he first trained them. Connor and Evyr decide to square off for a much intense battle while Justin leaves to treat Torchic.
While Justin waits Torchic's recovery, he encounters Professor Birch who stocks on some supplies. Professor Birch is going to explore the Oldale Ruins to finally capture a Relicanth. He invites Justin and his friends to join him.
Connor and Evyr agree to the expedition, and Professor Birch explains that he is trying to determine why Relicanth gather at the ruins, explaining more of his research about Pokemon habitats. Relicanth are an extremely rare species that only gather in the seaweed below and near Sootopolis City and at the Odale Ruins. Upon learning more about the species, Connor hopes to capture one.
Justin's group ultimately find the Relicanth who spawn at the ruins once a month. Birch sends his Sharpedo communicates with them. Soon after, Connor sends Treecko to battle them, but Treecko does not know any Grass-Type attacks to actually fair against one. Treecko is quickly defeated. Evyr tries the same with Baltoy, whose Rapid Spin is overwhelmed by a Hydro Pump. Justin opts not to irritate the ancient species any further.
Sharpedo manages to convince one of Relicanth into battle. Professor Birch does not command Sharpedo, allowing it to fight on its own. Birch only commands Pokemon in battle if he is in danger. Birch explains that he wants to see how his Pokemon battle on their own against wild Pokemon outside of their natural environment. Sharpedo adapts to the environment and defeats Relicanth, allowed the professor to capture it.
The group explore the ruins a little more before returning to Oldale Town. He upgrades Evyr's Pokedex with tools on hand. He thanks them for their help and ventures back to Littleroot Town.
Connor and Justin intend to head back Petalburg City. Evyr says farewell to both boys, and she was happy to meet them. Justin asks Evyr is she will be in Rustboro City for the contest. Evyr says she intends enjoy her first ribbon for a while, so will not attend the contest. She will instead head toward Mauville City. She still hopes Justin competes to which Justin still says he will consider it. The boys shake hands with Evyr and the all part ways for their respective journeys.
==Major Events==
*Justin battles Evyr and loses
*Justin and his friends encounter Professor Birch
*Connor and Evyr try to capture a Relicanth and fail
*Professor Birch captures a Relicanth
*Justin and Connor depart from Evyr
For a list of all major events in this anime, please see Major Events (Grand Conquest). 
==Characters==
===Humans===
*Justin
*Connor
*Evyr
*Professor Birch
*Nurse Joy
===Pokemon===
*Eevee (Justin's)
*Torchic (Justin's)
*Treeko (Connor's)
*Baltoy (Evyr's)
*Makuhita (Professor Birch's)
*Sharpedo (Professor Birch's)
*Relicanth (Professor Birch's; new)
*Relicanth (multiple)
Category:Grand Conquest