Shipping:RiverShipping

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RiverShipping is the belief that Misty and belong in a romantic relationship. This comes from the fact that Suicune chooses Misty, out of all the Gym Leaders in Kanto and Johto, as its first to fight against the Masked Man.


 * Round 150, Chinchou in Charge
 * After being awakened along with and, Suicune raced around Johto and Kanto to look for a worthy Trainer to  against the Mask of Ice to free . Suicune personally challenges Gym Leaders around the two regions. As it comes across Misty at the Tohjo Falls, Suicune challenges her to a battle.


 * Round 151, Lovely Lanturn
 * Suicune and Misty, using her Pokémon, fight a long, hard battle. Misty states that Suicune is the strongest Water Pokémon she has ever faced, but she confidently says that she's the best Trainer for Water Pokémon and knows all tactics regarding water. Suicune could see her amazing prowess as a Trainer and her selflessness, so he deems her worthy to be its Trainer.


 * Round 170, The Last Battle IV
 * During the final battle, Misty and Suicune fight well against the Masked Man.


 * Round 178, The Last Battle XII
 * When Misty becomes injured, Suicune looks worried for her. Misty then apologizes that she can no longer fight with him and tells it to find a new partner. She cries, knowing from the start that she will not be Suicune's last Trainer, and realizes her way as a Trainer. All of the Pokémon she passed to her friends, the ones she trained and fought with ( for and  for ), grew stronger with them. Misty asks  to take care of Suicune, showing how much she cares for it.