Instructions
Go to the Blackthorn Gym and battle the gym leader, Claire. She will use a series of dragon/water-type Pokemon starting with Gyarados and following up with two Dragonairs and one Kingdra. If you have a strong, leveled Electric-type Pokemon with Electric moves, you can easily defeat her. Unlike the other gym leaders, who give you a gym badge after defeating them, Claire will not give you the Rising Badge.
Walk out of the gym and walk into the cave behind the the gym, known as the Dragon's Den. Maneuver through the cave until you see an elderly man who will administer a verbal test to you.
Answer these questions ("Q:") with the answers ("A:") as follows:
Q: What are Pokemon to you?
A:Friend
Q: What helps you to win battles?
A: Teamwork
Q: What kind of Trainer do you wish to battle?
A: Strong
Q: What is most important for raising Pokemon?
A: Love
Q: Strong Pokemon. Weak Pokemon. Which is more important?
A: Both
Pass the quiz and wait for Clair to walk into the the screen and give you the Rising Badge.