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|prevcode=PS425
title_ja=VS コクーン |
|prevtitle=Cooling Off Heatran
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|title_en=Softening Up Kakuna
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|subtitle=Rental Facility
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|title_ja=VS コクーン
|title_ro=VS Cocoon
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|pub1=Shogakukan full volume
|pub1-data=Chapter 426 in [[Pokémon Adventures volume 39|Vol. 39]]
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'''VS. Kakuna''' (Japanese: '''VS コクーン''' ''VS. {{tt|Cocoon|Kakuna}}'') is the 426th round of the {{chap|Platinum}} in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga.
'''Softening Up Kakuna''' (Japanese: '''VS コクーン''' ''VS Kakuna''), titled '''VS Kakuna''' in the [[Chuang Yi]] translation, is the 426th chapter of the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, and the 10th chapter of the {{MangaArc|Platinum}}.


== Synopsis ==
It is subtitled '''Rental Facility''' (Japanese: '''レンタルの施設''' ''Rental Facility'') in the [[VIZ Media]] translation and '''Rental Facility''' in the Chuang Yi translation.
The chapter opens with [[Platinum (Adventures)|Platinum]] and [[Dahlia]] looking at a screen, where [[Thornton]] has just appeared. It then flashed back to Dahlia telling Platinum about another Frontier Brain that knows more about the [[Distortion World]]. Dahlia explains that Thornton runs the [[Battle Factory]], and he shows them a data-analyzing machine that he just made. At that moment, the reception in the communication drops to 40% and Thornton begins to cut out. Two people appear on the screen in the final moments, blaming Thornton's device for the loss of connection, and then the call cuts out. Dahlia introduces the other two that were on the screen as [[Argenta]] and [[Palmer]], two other Brains. It's strange that they are with Thornton, however, as they should be at their own facilities accepting challengers at this time of day. Instead of being upset that she couldn't speak to Thornton, Platinum just resolves to battle his facility next, the [[Battle Factory]]. She then reveals that part of the reason she chose the Factory next is that the challenger is forced to use rental Pokémon instead of their own. She plans to use this to her advantage by sending her Pokémon after [[Looker]], who has been gone for five hours, while she continues to challenge the facilities. The treatment of the Gym Leaders' Pokémon is also complete, so she sends them with hers to find and help Looker in any way possible.


Platinum then enters the Factory, while she watches a young boy win a battle and make a trade for a new Pokémon. She chooses the settings of single battles at level 50, and is asked to choose three Pokémon out of six presented to her. She chooses a [[Loudred]], [[Qwilfish]], and [[Grimer]] and begins her challenge. As she pits Qwilfish against a Kakuna, [[Palmer]] watches her battle until he is reminded that he's supposed to be investigating why communications are down. The chapter closes with Platinum renewing her resolve to win for the sake of Looker and her Pokémon.
==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
At the [[Battle Arcade]], [[Dahlia]] tells {{adv|Platinum}} about another [[Frontier Brain]] that knows more about the [[Distortion World]]. Platinum and Dahlia then look at a screen, where [[Thorton]] suddenly appears. Dahlia explains that Thorton runs the {{gdis|Battle Factory|IV}}. Thorton then shows them a data-analyzing machine that he just made. At that moment, the reception in the communication drops to 40% and Thorton begins to cut out. Two people appear on the screen in the final moments, blaming Thorton's device for the loss of connection, and then the call cuts out. Dahlia introduces the other two that were on the screen as [[Argenta]] and [[Palmer]], two other Frontier Brains. Dahlia then notes that its strange that they are with Thorton since they should be at their own facilities accepting challengers at this time of day. Instead of being upset that she couldn't speak to Thorton, Platinum just resolves to battle his facility next, the Battle Factory. She then reveals that part of the reason she chose the Battle Factory next is that the challenger is forced to use [[rental Pokémon]] instead of their own. She plans to use this to her advantage by sending her Pokémon after {{adv|Looker}}, who has been gone for five hours, while she continues to challenge the facilities. The treatment of the [[Gym Leader]]s' Pokémon is also complete, so she sends them with hers to find and help Looker in any way possible.


== Major events ==
Platinum then enters the Battle Factory, were she watches a young boy win a battle and make trade for a new Pokémon. She chooses the settings of Single Battles at [[level]] 50, and is asked to choose three Pokémon out of six presented to her. She chooses a {{p|Loudred}}, {{p|Qwilfish}}, and {{p|Grimer}} and begins her challenge. As she pits Qwilfish against a {{p|Kakuna}}, Palmer watches her battle until he is reminded that he's supposed to be investigating why communications are down. Platinum then renews her resolve to win for the sake of Looker and her Pokémon.
* Platinum starts her Battle Factory challenge.
 
* Platinum sends her Pokémon to Stark Mountain to find Looker.
==Major events==
=== Debuts ===
* {{adv|Platinum}} starts her {{gdis|Battle Factory|IV}} challenge.
==== Pokémon debuts ====
* Platinum sends her Pokémon to [[Stark Mountain]] to find {{adv|Looker}}.
== Characters ==
 
=== Humans ===
{{Adventuresevents}}
{{endspoilers}}
 
===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Gabite}}
* {{p|Finneon}}
* {{p|Wormadam}} ({{form|Wormadam|Trash Cloak}})
 
==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{adv|Platinum}}
* {{adv|Looker}} (flashback)
* [[Dahlia]]
* [[Dahlia]]
* {{adv|Platinum}}
* [[Thorton]]
* [[Thorton]]
* [[Argenta]]
* [[Argenta]]
* [[Palmer]]
* [[Palmer]]
====Cameos====
* {{tc|Youngster}}
* {{tc|School Kid}}


=== Pokémon ===
===Pokémon===
* {{p|Togekiss}} (Dahlia's)
* {{p|Medicham}} (Dahlia's)
* {{p|Ludicolo}} (Dahlia's)
* {{p|Rapidash}} ({{OP|Platinum|Rapidash}})
* {{p|Rapidash}} ({{OP|Platinum|Rapidash}})
* {{p|Empoleon}} ({{OP|Platinum|Empoleon}})
* {{p|Empoleon}} ({{OP|Platinum|Empoleon}})
* {{p|Lopunny}} (Platinum's)
* {{p|Lopunny}} ({{OP|Platinum|Lopunny}})
* {{p|Pachirisu}} (Platinum's)
* {{p|Froslass}} ({{OP|Platinum|Froslass}})
* {{p|Froslass}} (Platinum's)
* {{p|Cherrim}} ({{adv|Platinum}}'s; {{form|Cherrim|Overcast Form}})
* {{p|Cherrim}} (Platinum's)
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{adv|Platinum}}'s)
* {{p|Finneon}}
* {{p|Ludicolo}} ([[Dahlia]]'s)
* {{p|Gabite}}
* {{p|Medicham}} ([[Dahlia]]'s)
* {{p|Wormadam}}
* {{p|Togekiss}} ([[Dahlia]]'s)
* {{p|Gloom}}
* {{p|Finneon}} ({{gdis|Battle Factory|IV}}'s; debut)
* {{p|Forretress}}
* {{p|Gabite}} ({{gdis|Battle Factory|IV}}'s; debut)
* {{p|Grimer}}
* {{p|Wormadam}} ({{gdis|Battle Factory|IV}}'s; {{form|Wormadam|Trash Cloak}}; debut)
* {{p|Qwilfish}}
* {{p|Gloom}} ({{gdis|Battle Factory|IV}}'s)
* {{p|Loudred}}
* {{p|Forretress}} ({{gdis|Battle Factory|IV}}'s)
* {{p|Kakuna}}
* {{p|Grimer}} ({{gdis|Battle Factory|IV}}'s)
* {{p|Gastly}}
* {{p|Qwilfish}} ({{gdis|Battle Factory|IV}}'s)
* {{p|Loudred}} ({{gdis|Battle Factory|IV}}'s)
* {{p|Kakuna}} ({{gdis|Battle Factory|IV}}'s)
* {{p|Gastly}} ({{gdis|Battle Factory|IV}}'s)
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Latest revision as of 23:14, 23 February 2024

← PS425 : Cooling Off Heatran
Platinum arc
PS427 : Uprooting Seedot →
Softening Up Kakuna
Rental Facility
PS426.png
VS コクーン
VS Cocoon
Info
Shogakukan full volume Chapter 426 in Vol. 39
VIZ Media full volume Adventure 89 in Vol. 10
Series Pokémon Adventures

Softening Up Kakuna (Japanese: VS コクーン VS Kakuna), titled VS Kakuna in the Chuang Yi translation, is the 426th chapter of the Pokémon Adventures manga, and the 10th chapter of the Platinum arc.

It is subtitled Rental Facility (Japanese: レンタルの施設 Rental Facility) in the VIZ Media translation and Rental Facility in the Chuang Yi translation.

Plot

201
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At the Battle Arcade, Dahlia tells Platinum about another Frontier Brain that knows more about the Distortion World. Platinum and Dahlia then look at a screen, where Thorton suddenly appears. Dahlia explains that Thorton runs the Battle Factory. Thorton then shows them a data-analyzing machine that he just made. At that moment, the reception in the communication drops to 40% and Thorton begins to cut out. Two people appear on the screen in the final moments, blaming Thorton's device for the loss of connection, and then the call cuts out. Dahlia introduces the other two that were on the screen as Argenta and Palmer, two other Frontier Brains. Dahlia then notes that its strange that they are with Thorton since they should be at their own facilities accepting challengers at this time of day. Instead of being upset that she couldn't speak to Thorton, Platinum just resolves to battle his facility next, the Battle Factory. She then reveals that part of the reason she chose the Battle Factory next is that the challenger is forced to use rental Pokémon instead of their own. She plans to use this to her advantage by sending her Pokémon after Looker, who has been gone for five hours, while she continues to challenge the facilities. The treatment of the Gym Leaders' Pokémon is also complete, so she sends them with hers to find and help Looker in any way possible.

Platinum then enters the Battle Factory, were she watches a young boy win a battle and make trade for a new Pokémon. She chooses the settings of Single Battles at level 50, and is asked to choose three Pokémon out of six presented to her. She chooses a Loudred, Qwilfish, and Grimer and begins her challenge. As she pits Qwilfish against a Kakuna, Palmer watches her battle until he is reminded that he's supposed to be investigating why communications are down. Platinum then renews her resolve to win for the sake of Looker and her Pokémon.

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

In other languages



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Platinum arc
PS427 : Uprooting Seedot →
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