PS28: Marnie, the Strength of Spikemuth!

PS28 (Rival Showdown I): Marnie, the Strength of Spikemuth!

Gigantamax Inteleon vs Gigantamax Grimmsnarl

PS28's Documented "Plot"

Arrived at Wyndon Stadium, Michael met up with his rivals (Marnie & Hop) & was all set for competing in the Champion Cup tournament. From a chat with Hop, Michael reminisced what occurred with a former rival (Bede) since the last time he saw him (how Bede got dropped out of the Gym Challenge & had been with Opal who was in need of a successor).

From what the receptionist informed (+ he also heard from Marnie), Michael was a little astounded to discover that only 4 Gym Challengers had made it through the Gym Challenge (which includes himself, Marnie, & Hop). As a result, the remaining Gym Challengers shall battle in the Semifinals (2 matches) then there'll be a final match for 2 remaining Gym Challengers where the winner shall advance to the Finals.

With the Champion Cup officially starting, Michael (waiting in a locker room & changed into his Gym Uniform) learns that he's up against Marnie in the 1st Semifinal match.

Challenger Michael stepped onto the battlefield where Challenger Marnie awaits + a massive crowd watching.

Other than feeling so amazed about standing upon the actual battlefield of Wyndon Stadium, Michael & Marnie had a small chat before looking forward to a good battle with each other as their match begins.

Michael's Persian succeeds in defeating Marnie's Liepard before it fell to her Scrafty who also took down Michael's Lampent. Although Michael's Toxtricity defeats Marnie's Scrafty, it unfortunately fell to her Toxicroak. Fortunately Michael's Grimmsnarl took down Marnie's Toxicroak then tied with her Morpeko, leaving both sides down to 1 Pokemon. Challengers Michael & Marnie sent out their respective aces, Inteleon & Grimmsnarl (with the former astounded by the latter's final choice). With the final showdown being a Gigantamax Pokemon battle between Inteleon & Grimmsnarl, the former emerged victorious, giving Challenger Michael the win.

Both Gym Challengers thanked each other for a good match + Michael agrees that it was nice to hear the crowd cheering for Marnie & her Pokemon.

Back in the locker room, Michael met up with Hop who's about to head for his match next. Since Michael managed to advance, Hop's gonna sure that he does the same.

Afterwards, Michael got happy for his friend/rival winning his match so it'll be the 2 of them in the final match as they'll soon have their promised battle in the Champion Cup.

To Be Continued

(Next: PS29)