Ep. 80: The heroes take a cave shortcut where Lillie defeats Tyranitar to earn an Icium Z from Sandshrew.

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Traveling to Melemele Island, the group cuts through a cave with glowing moss. Kiawe’s Marowak causes chaos, splitting the party. Lillie, Sophocles, and Mallow encounter Alolan Sandshrew being attacked by Tyranitar. Lillie steps in to protect them, initiating a Double Battle. With assistance from Snowy and the Sandshrew Boss, she emerges victorious. Grateful for her intervention, the Sandshrew reward Lillie with an Icium Z. Meanwhile, the others struggle to navigate the cave and reunite with the group. The incident highlights Lillie’s growing confidence and her bond with her Pokémon. The adventure concludes with the team reassembling after the unexpected detour and the successful resolution of the conflict with the wild Pokémon.