"It requires actual contact to take effect, it's in an unbreakable bottle in a heavy metal safe behind a forcefield, and I ran tests," says Gate. And then he sees Cuddles and grins. "Your Slugma evolved! Can I scan him?"

Heat, who now has a Magcargo for a 'hat', nods slowly to avoid disturbing his pet. "He's a Magcargo now... I think. Bubble has the Pokedex."