Ruby and Shea Locke leave Blackthorn City wearing all 8 badges. They encounter new Pokemon on Route 45 and Dark Cave before returning to New Bark Town to get a new Pokeball. They enter Tohjo Falls on Route 27 and...find they're in Kanto. Tough trainer battles, some more Pokemon, and a battle with their rival before they take on the new Elite Four. Can they beat them? And a visitor from the future gives a sneak peak at some of the differences found in HeartGold.

With a rival battle, Ruby and Shea Locke decide to battle on air again. Has Ruby improved enough to take on her old man?

Stay tuned after the episode to see how things are going for both Murasaki and Violet.

What is covered:

Pokemon Gold, Silver, and Crystal...and HeatGold

Route 45

The Rest of Dark Cave

Tin Tower

Return to New Bark Town

Route 27 in KANTO

Route 26

Victory Road

The Elite Four and League Champion

THE END...or is it?

Pokedex Entries:

Ampharos

Nidorina

Nidorino

Wobbuffet

Remoraid

Gligar

Teddiursa

Skarmory

Doduo

Ponyta

Rhyhorn

Sneasel

Venusaur

Wartortle

Blastoise

Intro music uses [NDS] Route 30, Route 31 (Johto) - Pokémon HeartGold/SoulSilver theme by Blackasthesky. Check out the full version on youtube at [NDS] Route 30, Route 31 (Johto) - Pokémon HeartGold/SoulSilver (youtube.com)

Outro uses Pokémon Gold/Silver - "New Bark Town" (Relaxing, Lofi Hiphop Remix) by Franz Fritz. Check out that full version on youtube at Pokémon Gold/Silver - "New Bark Town" (Relaxing, Lofi Hiphop Remix) (youtube.com)

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Our story this week featured the voices of Flame, Rosella, Vi-Vi, Serenity Sola, Ruby, and Shea Locke

Next Week:

We are on our summer break! But we will still release something next week and that will be another collection of the stories thus far. There might be some part rearrangements since some were popped into weird spots out of necessity. As for our regular episodes, look for those to return in late August!

Thanks for listening, and we will catch you on the next route.