Tuggeroo

Im at Cinnibar Island trying for my Volcano badge and I didnt have my pokemon quite high enough levles to win... So I am down to my level 55 Growlithe vs level ?? Ninetales. I have only fire attacks on Growlith.. Flame Burst, Flamethrower, Flame Wheel, and Heat Wave. All my attacks are nullified against Ninetails and all Ninetails attacks are nullified against mine. I can understand why they cannot attack but this makes a problem with running/loosing, I cant leave the battle. I had to log out. Just wanted to point this out if this is an issue or if this is how it will be.. Just logged back in, going to try again!!