Crushing Titles at the Castle!

**Crushing Titles at the Castle** is the 72nd episode of Rosemary Hills: Pokemon Shine and Shade. It was released on May 29, 2024.

## Plot/Summary:

A pair of brothers brings Milly and her friends to the Battle Castle.

## Synopsis:

At a Pokémon Center, Penny shows her friends a picture of the Battle Castle, and suggests that they go there. They are approached by two rapping brothers, Noland is the older brother and has a Marshtomp and Charles is the younger one with a Ludicolo; who explain that one gets noble ranks by battling at the Castle. Milly is immediately interested, so she and the group join the brothers to the Castle. Once arrived, Noland already holds the rank of Baron and requests a debut battle for Charles, and Milly asks to have a battle as well. The group is met by the head of the house, Duke Tony, who explains that the Battle Castle is a social meeting place for gentlemen and ladies to have first-rate battles. A Pokémon Trainer, or "knight" climbs through the noble ranks by winning battles. A Maid guides the group to the salon, where they are to choose their opponent of the same rank. The group sees Gilfried, who is only described as a strong Trainer, hanging from the wall.

Noland finds a battle partner in another Baron named Philip. The Chateau's other guests come to the terrace to watch the match unfold. Coming to the terrace, Flamarone City Gym Leader Calmine waves to fellow Gym Leader Gilfried before noticing Milly and her friends on the balcony. On the battlefield, Noland and Philip wear white cloaks, and Tony tells the group the Castle is based on chivalry. Charles explains the ranks: first, Baron (white), then Viscount (blue), Earl (green), Marquis (yellow), Duke (red), and finally Grand Duke (purple). Noland needs only one more victory to have ten and be promoted to Viscount.

The battle begins; Noland using Marshtomp and Philip using Blacephalon. Marshtomp begins with Aqua Jet but Blacephalon vanishes, only to reappear suddenly and attack Marshtomp with a Fire Punch. Marshtomp uses Aqua Jet again and is successful. Calmine says hello to Milly, and tells her that she has a Duchess rank, the female counterpart of Duke. The Maid declares Noland the winner of the match, and he is given a new blue cloak and is promoted to Viscount. Just then, Gilfried crashes to the ground, and he and Calmine exchange words. Calmine says Gilfried shouldn’t be climbing walls anyway, though Gilfried admits that the historic walls are an irresistible challenge to a rock climber like himself. Milly takes the opportunity to ask Gilfried for a battle, but as Gilfried is a Duke, they cannot.

However, Tony announces that Milly and Charles will battle for the Baron rank, Milly decides to use Razorlemor and Charles sticks with Ludicolo. Milly starts the battle with Razor Leaf, which Ludicolo dodges with Quick Attack. Milly follows up with Fruit Throw, which again fails to land. Ludicolo uses Whirlpool, which lowers Razorlemor's attack power, and hits with a Focus Punch. Razorlemor counters with Iron Tail, but the move is not effective because of his decreased strength, but is more effective when Milly uses it repeatedly. Milly uses Razor Leaf again, causing Ludicolo to faint and winning the battle, as well as a white cloak and the title of Baron.

Calmine begins to take a picture to commemorate Milly's victory when white gloves are draped over her shoulder, the sign for a battle request, this one from Gilfried. On the battlefield, the Maid announces that both Calmine and Gilfried need only one more victory each to reach Grand Duchess and Grand Duke title respectively. Calmine brings out Torkoal and Gilfried releases Tikutina. Calmine begins with having Torkoal turn the field into fire for speed, and Gilfried, expecting the strategy, uses Stone Edge. Torkoal manages to escape from the rocks with Sludge Bomb and Iron Defense. Torkoal follows on with a Overheat, but the attack is blocked by Tikutina's Shadow Fire. Tikutina uses Heal Pulse to raise its speed. Torkoal uses Flamethrower to freeze Tikutina's leg, but Tikutina breaks out of the fire by jumping. Tikutina uses Stone Edge once more trap its opponent before finishing Torkoal with another Shadow Fire, and wins the battle.

As Gilfried leaves the Castle, Milly and her friends catch up with him and tell him that they hope to battle with him. Gilfried says he thinks he will meet Milly in the Crystalstone Gym soon, and looks forward to it. Calmine finally reveals that Grant is the Crystalstone City Gym Leader, shocking everyone. Sabella concludes that Gilfried must be a Rock-type specialist, and Gilfried confirms this. Milly resolves to train to stand up against Stone Edge. Outside the Castle, Milly and her friends thank Noland and Charles, who wish Milly luck at her next Gym.

## Main Events:

* Milly and her friends visit the Battle Castle.
* Milly and her friends encounter Calmine again.
* Milly and her friends meet Gilfried, the Crystalstone City Gym Leader.
* Milly wins her first Battle Chateau challenge and becomes a Baron.

## Characters:

* Milly
* John
* Tevin
* George
* Mina
* Miranda
* Leo and Leah
* Monica
* Katie
* Olivia
* Penny
* Samson
* Amaya
* Millie Jacobs
* Charlie
* Jimmy
* Tricia
* Kathy
* Melanie
* Paula Schaeffer
* Becky
* Sandra
* Ken
* Jim
* Wendy
* Jeff
* Linda
* Eddie
* Natalie
* Joey
* Elaine
* Mary
* Jill Wayland
* Emmy
* Max
* Enrique
* Toborr
* Ken
* Tom Allen
* Flannery
* Sabella
* Calmine
* Gilfried (debut)
* Charles
* Noland
* Tony
* Mindy
* Philip
* Janis
* Lizzie Garland

## Pokemon:

* Razorlemor (Milly's)
* Ludicolo (Milly's)
* Lavatoise (Milly's)
* Torkoal (Calmine's)
* Tikutina (Gilfried's; debut)
* Ludicolo (Charles')
* Marshtomp (Noland's)
* Blacephalon (Philip's)
* Snorlax (fantasy)
* Arcanine (fantasy)

## References:

* *Crushing Titles at the Castle!/References*

## Transcript:

* *Crushing Titles at the Castle!/Transcript*

## Gallery:

* *Crushing Titles at the Castle!/Screencaps*

## Trivia:

* Zora and her henchmen don't appear in this episode.
* This is the first time that the battle graphic has not been used prior to Milly's battle in this series, or any battle in this episode. This may be omitted due to the different style used by the Battle Castle and to give it a unique feel compared to other battles.