Ponygon's book owner uses a spell that gives Ponygon armor that increases his abilities. Ponygon knocks a pillar into the centre of the whirlpool, destroying the drill. Dalmos is the knocked into the centre of the whirlpool. Ponygon's book owner reveals his name to be Kafk Sunbeam and that Dr. Riddles introduced him to Ponygon knowing he was Ponygon's book owner. In the flashback, it is revealed that Ponygon was afraid to battle. When asked why he came, even though Ponygon refused to battle, Sunbeam replies that he believed in Ponygon. Dalmos returns and continues to battle Ponygon. Dalmos gains the upper hand and traps Ponygon under his feet. Sunbeam manages to free Ponygon by blinding Dalmos with sand. Ponygon's book glows, revealing a second spell which provides Ponygon with better armor that includes a horn. Dalmos is defeated when Sunbeam burns his book.