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'''The Last Battle XII''' (Japanese: '''最終決戦XII''' ''The Last Battle XII'') is the 178th round of the`{{chap|Gold, Silver & Crystal}} in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga.
'''The Last Battle XII''' (Japanese: '''最終決戦XII''' ''The Last Battle XII'') is the 178th chapter of the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, and the 88th chapter of the {{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}.


==Plot==
==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
{{spoilers}}
Having revealed [[Pryce]] as the Masked Man, {{adv|Gold}} demands Pryce's surrender by holding him at cue-point. However, Pryce spots [[Pika]] and [[Chuchu]] running by and captures them with his ice body, ordering Gold to fall back by holding the two Pikachu ransom. Back at [[Indigo Plateau]], the remaining Gym Leaders are shocked at the revelation of Pryce's villainy. [[Morty]], picking up Pryce's abandoned staff, opens it up to reveal a high-tech device that comprises a transceiver and monitor which displays [[Tin Tower]]. Morty realises that when everyone witnessed the Masked Man [[PS163|earlier]] while all the Gym Leaders were present, it was actually a remote-controlled dummy manipulated by the staff which Pryce could also monitor through the staff's viewing screen. Whitney adds to the explanation by pointing out Pryce's habit of tapping his staff on the ground; the series of tapping was actually a code that transmitted vocal orders to the dummy, allowing Pryce to control his Pokémon from afar.
Having revealed [[Pryce]] as the [[Masked Man]], {{adv|Gold}} demands Pryce to surrender by holding him at cue-point. However, Pryce spots [[Pika]] and [[Chuchu]] running by and captures them with his ice body, ordering Gold to fall back by holding the two {{p|Pikachu}} hostage.


Gold is forced to drop his billiard cue at Pryce's threat, allowing the latter to attack him while he completes the GS Ball. Gold is unable to fight back due to protecting Pika and Chuchu's egg, allowing Pryce to escape into time with the GS Ball. Gold is reunited with [[Wilton]] and the Daycare Couple, having escaped from the Team Rocket grunts, who hand him a letter from [[Professor Oak]]. Gold is disappointed to find not battle advice, but a letter introducing the other [[Pokédex]] holders and their own special skills:
Back at the [[Indigo Plateau]], the remaining [[Gym Leader]]s are shocked at the revelation of Pryce's villainy. [[Morty]], picking up Pryce's abandoned staff, opens it up to reveal a high-tech device that comprises a transceiver and monitor which displays the [[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]]. Morty realizes that when everyone witnessed the Masked Man [[PS163|earlier]] while all the Gym Leaders were present, it was actually a remote-controlled dummy manipulated by the staff which Pryce could also monitor through the staff's viewing screen. Whitney adds to the explanation by pointing out Pryce's habit of tapping his staff on the ground; the series of tapping was actually a code that transmitted vocal orders to the dummy, allowing Pryce to control his Pokémon from afar.
 
Gold is forced to drop his billiard cue due to Pryce's threat, allowing the latter to attack him while he completes the [[GS Ball]]. Gold is unable to fight back due to protecting Pika and Chuchu's {{pkmn|Egg}}, allowing Pryce to escape into time with the [[GS Ball]]. Shortly afterwards, Gold encounters [[Wilton]] and the [[Day-Care Couple]], who have escaped from the {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s. Wilton and the Day-Care Couple hand Gold a letter from {{adv|Professor Oak}}. Gold is disappointed to not find battle advice, but a letter introducing the other [[Pokédex holder]]s and their own special skills:
* {{adv|Red}}, who possesses keen battle instinct, is known as the '''Fighter'''.
* {{adv|Red}}, who possesses keen battle instinct, is known as the '''Fighter'''.
* {{adv|Blue}}, who is skilled in training Pokémon to their best, is known as the '''Trainer'''.
* {{adv|Blue}}, who is skilled in training Pokémon to their best, is known as the '''Trainer'''.
* {{adv|Yellow}}, who holds in her the unique heritage of [[Viridian Forest]] and her keen connection with Pokémon, is known as the '''Healer'''.
* {{adv|Yellow}}, who holds in her the unique heritage of [[Viridian Forest]] and her keen connection with Pokémon, is known as the '''Healer'''.
* {{adv|Crystal}}, who had been trained in catching Pokémon since young, is known as the '''Catcher'''.
* {{adv|Crystal}}, who had been trained in catching Pokémon since she was young, is known as the '''Catcher'''.
* {{adv|Green}} and {{adv|Silver}}, having been specially trained by Pryce, possess keen insight in trigger Pokémon evolution and trade: two effectively similar traits. They hold the titles of '''Evolver''' and '''Trader'''.
* {{adv|Green}} and {{adv|Silver}}, having been specially trained by Pryce, possess keen insight in triggering Pokémon evolution and trading: two effectively similar traits. They hold the titles of '''Evolver''' and '''Trader''', respectively.


An increasingly frustrated Gold wonders if the professor is asking him to fall back, on the basis that he himself has no particular strength that makes him worthy. However, the Egg in his hands begins to hatch, having been held by him for protection. Wilton realises that Gold missed out on a ''final'' portion of Oak's message, which acknowledges the abilities of all the Trainers that were given a Pokédex, including Gold - known as the '''Hatcher'''. A {{p|Pichu}} hatches from the Egg`and jumps onto Gold's head, and releases its electricity to propel itself and Gold into the time aurora Pryce left behind, allowing Gold to chase after Pryce into time.
An increasingly frustrated Gold wonders if Professor Oak is asking him to fall back, on the basis that he himself has no particular strength that makes him worthy. However, the Egg in his hands begins to hatch, having been held by him for protection. Wilton realizes that Gold missed out on a ''final'' portion of Oak's message, which acknowledges the abilities of all the Trainers that were given a [[Pokédex]], including Gold - known as the '''Hatcher'''. A {{p|Pichu}} hatches from the Egg and jumps onto Gold's head, and releases its electricity to propel itself and Gold into the time aurora Pryce left behind, allowing Gold to chase after Pryce into time.


At Indigo Plateau, [[Eusine]], [[Misty]], [[Blaine]] and [[Lt. Surge]] are left exhausted after the fight with the Masked Man; {{p|Suicune}} in particular is injured but is determined to chase after Pryce. Misty declares herself unable to follow; to Eusine's disappointment Suicune chooses Crystal as his new partner, and reveals the earring he had [[PS133|picked up]] from Crystal in their first meeting. Misty, recalling the other Pokémon she had given to Red and Yellow, encourages Crystal to follow Suicune; Blaine and Lt. Surge likewise give {{p|Entei}} and {{p|Raikou}} to Crystal so they can all chase after Pryce. Elsewhere in the stadium, the Johto Gym Leaders are taken by surprise as Pryce's ice torso begins to reform itself and attack, but before it can attack Whitney, [[DJ Mary]]'s {{p|Smeargle}} melts it with fire. Mary explains that Smeargle had used {{m|Sketch}} while watching Entei's attacks; Morty observes that Sketch not only copied the attack, but also Entei's unique characteristic of being able to melt Pryce's ice.
At the Indigo Plateau, [[Eusine]], [[Misty]], [[Blaine]], and [[Lt. Surge]] are left exhausted after the fight with the Masked Man. {{p|Suicune}} in particular is injured, but is determined to chase after Pryce. Misty declares herself unable to follow, much to Eusine's disappointment. Suicune chooses Crystal as its new partner, and reveals the earring it had [[PS133|picked up]] from Crystal in their first meeting. Misty, recalling the other Pokémon she had given to Red and Yellow, encourages Crystal to follow Suicune. Blaine and Lt. Surge likewise give {{p|Entei}} and {{p|Raikou}} to Crystal so they can all chase after Pryce.


Amongst the ruined parts of the stadium, the director of Goldenrod Radio rescues {{adv|Bill}} and [[Daisy Oak]] from wreckage, before discovering the undamaged fax machine in the room and a huge amount of letters sent in by concerned listeners. The man realises that transmission was never cut during Pryce's attack, and is moved to tears by the Trainers' willingness to help from all over the [[Johto]] and [[Kanto]] regions. However, no one is able to send in their Pokémon due to the Transfer system breakdown. At the same time, Bill recalls his own frustration in attempting to fix the system; nothing was wrong with the hardware or readings when he investigated, so there shouldn't have been a problem at all. Suddenly, he has an epiphany and rushes out of the room.
Elsewhere in the stadium, the Johto Gym Leaders are taken by surprise as Pryce's ice torso begins to reform itself and attack, but before it can attack Whitney, [[DJ Mary]]'s {{p|Smeargle}} melts it with fire. Mary explains that Smeargle had used {{m|Sketch}} while watching Entei's attacks; Morty observes that Sketch not only copied the attack, but also Entei's unique characteristic of being able to melt Pryce's ice.
 
In the wreckage of the Pokémon League, [[Radio Director|Hirō]] finds {{adv|Bill}} and [[Daisy Oak]] lying on the ground unconscious. He manages to wake them up, but both are very injured. The undamaged fax machine spits out a worried message from someone who had heard the commotion over the Radio. More and more messages come out from worried people who ask if there is anything they can do to help, but note that the Transfer System is still down. Bill notes that although there is nothing wrong with the Transfer System, it refuses to work despite his best efforts to repair it.


==Major events==
==Major events==
* The Johto Gym Leaders discover [[Pryce]]'s plan.
* The [[Johto]] [[Gym Leader]]s discover [[Pryce]]'s plan.
* [[Pika]] and [[Chuchu]]'s Egg hatches into a [[Pibu|Pichu]].
* [[Pika]] and [[Chuchu]]'s {{pkmn|Egg}} hatches into a [[Pibu|Pichu]], which {{adv|Gold}} takes.
* {{Adv|Gold}} follows [[Pryce]] back in time.
* Gold follows Pryce back in time.
* {{Adv|Gold}} discovers his special ability as a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}.
* Gold discovers his special ability as a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}.
* {{Adv|Crystal}} goes on her own with the [[Legendary beasts|legendary beasts]].
* {{adv|Crystal}} goes on her own with the {{adv|Legendary beasts}}.


{{Adventuresevents}}
{{endspoilers}}
{{endspoilers}}
===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Pichu}}


==Characters==
==Characters==
===Humans===
===Humans===
* {{Adv|Crystal}}
* {{adv|Red}}
* {{Adv|Gold}}
* {{adv|Blue}}
* {{Adv|Silver}}
* {{adv|Green}}
* {{Adv|Red}}
* {{adv|Yellow}}
* {{Adv|Yellow}}
* {{adv|Gold}}
* {{Adv|Blue}}
* {{adv|Silver}}
* {{Adv|Green}}
* {{adv|Crystal}}
* [[Pryce]]
* {{adv|Professor Oak}}
* {{adv|Bill}}
* [[Misty]]
* [[Lt. Surge]]
* [[Blaine]]
* [[Falkner]]
* [[Bugsy]]
* [[Bugsy]]
* [[Whitney]]
* [[Whitney]]
* [[Morty]]
* [[Morty]]
* [[Jasmine]] (flashback)
* [[Chuck]] (flashback)
* [[Pryce]]
* [[Clair]] (flashback)
* [[Eusine]]
* [[Day-Care Couple]]
* [[Wilton]]
* [[Wilton]]
* {{adv|Professor Oak}}
* [[Daisy Oak]]
* [[Eusine]]
* [[Pokémon Association]] Chairman
* [[Lt. Surge]]
* [[Blaine]]
* [[Misty]]
* [[DJ Mary]]
* [[DJ Mary]]
* {{adv|Bill}}
* [[Radio Director|Hirō]]
* [[Daisy Oak|May Oak]]
* [[Day Care Couple]]
====Cameos====


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
*{{p|Pikachu}} ([[Pika]]; {{adv|Red}}'s/[[Chuchu]]; {{adv|Yellow}}'s)
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Pika]]; {{adv|Red}}'s)
*{{p|Swinub}} ([[Pryce]]'s)
* {{p|Gyarados}} ([[Gyara]]; {{adv|Red}}'s; flashback)
*{{p|Delibird}} ([[Masked Man]]'s)
* {{p|Omanyte}} ([[Omny]]; {{adv|Yellow}}'s; flashback)
*{{p|Typhlosion}} ([[Exbo]]/{{tt|Explotaro|Chuang Yi}}; {{adv|Gold}}'s)
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Chuchu]]; {{adv|Yellow}}'s)
*{{p|Aipom}} ([[Aibo]]/{{tt|Ataro|Chuang Yi}}; {{adv|Gold}}'s)
* {{p|Aipom}} ([[Aibo]]; {{adv|Gold}}'s)
*{{p|Sudowoodo}} (Sudobo/{{tt|Utaro|Chuang Yi}}; {{adv|Gold}}'s)
* {{p|Typhlosion}} ([[Exbo]]; {{adv|Gold}}'s)
*{{p|Jumpluff}} ([[Eusine]]'s)
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} ([[Sudobo]]; {{adv|Gold}}'s)
*{{p|Pichu}} ({{Adv|Gold}}'s; [[Pibu]]; newly hatched)
* {{p|Pichu}} ({{OP|Gold|Pichu}}; newly hatched)
*{{p|Suicune}}
* {{p|Suicune}} ({{DL|Legendary beasts (Adventures)|Suicune|Misty's}})
*{{p|Entei}}
* {{p|Raikou}} ({{DL|Legendary beasts (Adventures)|Raikou|Lt. Surge's}})
*{{p|Raikou}}
* {{p|Entei}} ({{DL|Legendary beasts (Adventures)|Entei|Blaine's}})
*{{p|Smeargle}} ([[DJ Mary]]'s)
* {{p|Noctowl}} ([[Falkner]]'s)
* {{p|Swinub}} ([[Pryce]]'s)
* {{p|Delibird}} ([[Masked Man]]'s; fantasy)
* {{p|Haunter}} ([[Eusine]]'s)
* {{p|Jumpluff}} ([[Eusine]]'s)
* {{p|Smeargle}} (Smea-Smea; [[DJ Mary]]'s)


====Cameos====
==Trivia==
* As of this chapter, all [[Generation II]] Pokémon have physically debuted in the manga.


==Trivia==
===Errors===
===Errors===


==In other languages==
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Latest revision as of 14:15, 13 August 2024

← PS177 : The Last Battle XI
Gold, Silver & Crystal arc
PS179 : The Last Battle XIII →
The Last Battle XII
PS178.png
最終決戦XII
The Last Battle XII
Info
Shogakukan full volume Chapter 178 in Vol. 14
VIZ Media full volume Adventure 178 in Vol. 14
Series Pokémon Adventures
Other

The Last Battle XII (Japanese: 最終決戦XII The Last Battle XII) is the 178th chapter of the Pokémon Adventures manga, and the 88th chapter of the Gold, Silver & Crystal arc.

Plot

201
Spoiler warning: this article may contain major plot or ending details.
201

Having revealed Pryce as the Masked Man, Gold demands Pryce to surrender by holding him at cue-point. However, Pryce spots Pika and Chuchu running by and captures them with his ice body, ordering Gold to fall back by holding the two Pikachu hostage.

Back at the Indigo Plateau, the remaining Gym Leaders are shocked at the revelation of Pryce's villainy. Morty, picking up Pryce's abandoned staff, opens it up to reveal a high-tech device that comprises a transceiver and monitor which displays the Tin Tower. Morty realizes that when everyone witnessed the Masked Man earlier while all the Gym Leaders were present, it was actually a remote-controlled dummy manipulated by the staff which Pryce could also monitor through the staff's viewing screen. Whitney adds to the explanation by pointing out Pryce's habit of tapping his staff on the ground; the series of tapping was actually a code that transmitted vocal orders to the dummy, allowing Pryce to control his Pokémon from afar.

Gold is forced to drop his billiard cue due to Pryce's threat, allowing the latter to attack him while he completes the GS Ball. Gold is unable to fight back due to protecting Pika and Chuchu's Egg, allowing Pryce to escape into time with the GS Ball. Shortly afterwards, Gold encounters Wilton and the Day-Care Couple, who have escaped from the Team Rocket Grunts. Wilton and the Day-Care Couple hand Gold a letter from Professor Oak. Gold is disappointed to not find battle advice, but a letter introducing the other Pokédex holders and their own special skills:

  • Red, who possesses keen battle instinct, is known as the Fighter.
  • Blue, who is skilled in training Pokémon to their best, is known as the Trainer.
  • Yellow, who holds in her the unique heritage of Viridian Forest and her keen connection with Pokémon, is known as the Healer.
  • Crystal, who had been trained in catching Pokémon since she was young, is known as the Catcher.
  • Green and Silver, having been specially trained by Pryce, possess keen insight in triggering Pokémon evolution and trading: two effectively similar traits. They hold the titles of Evolver and Trader, respectively.

An increasingly frustrated Gold wonders if Professor Oak is asking him to fall back, on the basis that he himself has no particular strength that makes him worthy. However, the Egg in his hands begins to hatch, having been held by him for protection. Wilton realizes that Gold missed out on a final portion of Oak's message, which acknowledges the abilities of all the Trainers that were given a Pokédex, including Gold - known as the Hatcher. A Pichu hatches from the Egg and jumps onto Gold's head, and releases its electricity to propel itself and Gold into the time aurora Pryce left behind, allowing Gold to chase after Pryce into time.

At the Indigo Plateau, Eusine, Misty, Blaine, and Lt. Surge are left exhausted after the fight with the Masked Man. Suicune in particular is injured, but is determined to chase after Pryce. Misty declares herself unable to follow, much to Eusine's disappointment. Suicune chooses Crystal as its new partner, and reveals the earring it had picked up from Crystal in their first meeting. Misty, recalling the other Pokémon she had given to Red and Yellow, encourages Crystal to follow Suicune. Blaine and Lt. Surge likewise give Entei and Raikou to Crystal so they can all chase after Pryce.

Elsewhere in the stadium, the Johto Gym Leaders are taken by surprise as Pryce's ice torso begins to reform itself and attack, but before it can attack Whitney, DJ Mary's Smeargle melts it with fire. Mary explains that Smeargle had used Sketch while watching Entei's attacks; Morty observes that Sketch not only copied the attack, but also Entei's unique characteristic of being able to melt Pryce's ice.

In the wreckage of the Pokémon League, Hirō finds Bill and Daisy Oak lying on the ground unconscious. He manages to wake them up, but both are very injured. The undamaged fax machine spits out a worried message from someone who had heard the commotion over the Radio. More and more messages come out from worried people who ask if there is anything they can do to help, but note that the Transfer System is still down. Bill notes that although there is nothing wrong with the Transfer System, it refuses to work despite his best efforts to repair it.

Major events

For a list of all major events in the Pokémon Adventures manga, please see the history page.
201 Spoilers end here. 201

Debuts

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Pokémon

Trivia

  • As of this chapter, all Generation II Pokémon have physically debuted in the manga.

Errors

In other languages



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