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he knowes pokemon more than i know _Chapter_1025_en
Chapter 127
Chapter 1015: Ash vs. Tyson!
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander
"Regieleki, use Shock Wave!"
Ash still opted for the brainless tactic of using Shock Wave.
Zsssh!
A lightning laser shot forth, making Tyson raise an eyebrow.
He thought it was ridiculously fast when watching from below, but now that he was facing it directly, the feeling was even stronger.
At this Speed, not even Meowth's priority move, Quick Attack, could likely break through.
Whoosh!
Meowth, however, dove into a roll to the side, narrowly dodging the lightning.
In terms of Speed, the two were truly not on the same level.
But its feline species had also blessed Meowth with extremely sharp reflexes and agile movements.
"Now, Icy Wind!"
Meowth and Tyson had perfect synergy. The instant it got back on its feet, a cloud of blue-white ice mist was already spewing from its mouth.
Zsssh!
However, Regieleki's Shock Wave still tore through the ice mist with ease and shot out again.
It was a low-power move, and Regieleki fired the electric lasers one after another as if it had unlimited PP.
"Meow!"
This left Meowth with no choice but to scramble and repeatedly dodge between the Shock Waves.
Relying on its incredible physical reflexes, it managed to make seven or eight consecutive Shock Waves miss.
"This Meowth is so cool!"
"Go, Meowth!"
Finally, a challenger had appeared who could handle one of Regieleki's moves, causing the surrounding audience to erupt with excitement.
Ash and the electric titan, who held absolute dominance, had been cast in the role of the great demon king.
"Meeeowr!"
Finally, after dodging several attacks in a row, this Meowth in boots seized an opportunity. It leaped high into the air, a purple-black energy ball already coalescing in its paws.
Swish!
Without hesitation, Meowth hurled it forward.
Shadow Ball!
Vzzt-swoosh!
However, Regieleki's hopping figure transformed into a flash of yellow lightning, vanishing from its spot in an instant and effortlessly evading the Shadow Ball.
"It's not just its attack speed, its dodging speed is insane too..."
Tyson's heart skipped a beat. It was the first time he had ever seen a Pokémon like this.
"Bzzzt~!"
As Regieleki's figure flashed, it appeared in the next instant in mid-air, at the same height as Meowth.
"Now is the time! Use Shock Wave!"
Ash repeated the same command.
But with nothing to push off of in mid-air, Meowth couldn't dodge...
"In that case, we'll use Thunderbolt!"
Tyson could only choose to meet it head-on.
Meowth understood, its body immediately arching in mid-air. The next moment, a surging yellow electric current erupted from its entire body, flying out as a jagged pulse of lightning.
BZZZZ-BOOM!
The two electric attacks collided violently in mid-air. But after only a brief stalemate, Regieleki's electric power proved to be slightly stronger. It actually pushed back Meowth's Thunderbolt, pressing the attack!
Its Transistor Ability, plus the bonus for it being a same-type move, meant that even though Shock Wave's base Power was lower than Thunderbolt's, its actual power was a notch higher in this moment.
"But... this is a really strange feeling."
Ash couldn't help but remark.
"Pika..."
Pikachu, who was enjoying the show from the dinner table, had the same expression.
What a world! He was actually seeing a Meowth use Thunderbolt?!
After all, Team Rocket's Meowth was a strategist who had basically never used any move other than Fury Swipes... but this Meowth in boots seemed capable of using any move.
This was actually the most common characteristic of Normal-type Pokémon.
They had the most balanced stats and resistances and could easily master moves of various types.
BZZZZ-BOOM...!
Using the recoil from its own Thunderbolt, the Meowth in mid-air finally had the force to tumble downwards, letting the electric shock in mid-air explode completely.
"I didn't expect to run into such a surprise coming back to Mauville City this time."
Although he was being constantly suppressed, Tyson wore an excited expression, a stark contrast to his mature face.
Like Ash, he was currently on a journey to collect eight Gym Badges to participate in the Hoenn League Conference.
Of course, Tyson's hometown was Mauville City, so it naturally wasn't his first time participating in the League Conference here.
But the badges from this region were only valid for two years, meaning they could be used to enter the League Conference twice at most.
However, Tyson hadn't been in the Hoenn Region for the past two years, so he had to collect the badges all over again.
A few days ago, he happened to pass through his hometown and thought he'd come have a hometown-special Magnemite skewer...
Of course, he had completed the 15-win streak challenge long ago, so he could order whatever he wanted.
He never expected to run into a big fish like Ash!
"Is this youth also participating in this year's League Conference? In that case, he'll be my rival..."
Tyson's eyes shone. Since this was a future rival, he would just have to defeat him here and now!
"Meowth, use Shadow Ball!"
Meowth understood instantly. Its expression turned frenzied, revealing the instinctual look of a feline that loves to toy with its prey before the kill.
The dark purple energy ball was hurled from its paws.
"Use Thunderbolt!"
This time, as if knowing Shock Wave wouldn't be effective, Ash finally changed his script.
BZZZZ-BOOM!
The dots on Regieleki's face flashed, and in the next instant, an incredibly thick lightning shockwave shot forth.
It pierced the air, the electric current carrying such immense power that it even blasted a trench into the ground!
"Tsk tsk, he calls it Thunderbolt, but forget Thunder, that power is even a bit stronger than Zap Cannon..."
Brock couldn't help but comment.
A Thunderbolt with the power of a Zap Cannon easily smashed Meowth's Shadow Ball to smithereens, causing it to explode violently in mid-air.
BZZZZ-BOOM!
Without losing momentum, it continued to blast forward!
Immense power meant blistering speed.
BZZZZ-BOOM!
In the next instant, unable to dodge in time, Meowth was struck squarely by the lightning.
Its small body was bathed in the dazzling pillar of lightning as the current rampaged, and a crisp, burnt, tingling scent seemed to drift through the air.
"Hiss!"
Seeing this, many people gasped, wondering if the Meowth had just been electrocuted to death on the spot.
"..."
However, as its trainer, Tyson's expression remained completely unfazed.
Poof!
A moment later, the "Meowth" in the surging electric light suddenly burst apart, falling to the ground as a lump of white clay.
Move: Substitute.
Rumble!
Then, the ground beside Regieleki began to tremble on its own.
Swish-BANG!
A small shadow burst from the earth, delivering a vicious rising strike to Regieleki's flank.
Super Effective!
The immense Damage instantly sent Regieleki stumbling back several steps. The dots on its face flickered rapidly; it had clearly suffered a devastating blow.
With its god-like Speed and high Attack, it was also, naturally, a massive glass cannon—the kind that shatters with a single touch.
"A classic Substitute and Dig combo, huh?"
Ash, likewise, didn't dare to be careless. It seemed the man in front of him was no ordinary Elite Trainer.
(end of chapter)
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander
"Regieleki, use Shock Wave!"
Ash still opted for the brainless tactic of using Shock Wave.
Zsssh!
A lightning laser shot forth, making Tyson raise an eyebrow.
He thought it was ridiculously fast when watching from below, but now that he was facing it directly, the feeling was even stronger.
At this Speed, not even Meowth's priority move, Quick Attack, could likely break through.
Whoosh!
Meowth, however, dove into a roll to the side, narrowly dodging the lightning.
In terms of Speed, the two were truly not on the same level.
But its feline species had also blessed Meowth with extremely sharp reflexes and agile movements.
"Now, Icy Wind!"
Meowth and Tyson had perfect synergy. The instant it got back on its feet, a cloud of blue-white ice mist was already spewing from its mouth.
Zsssh!
However, Regieleki's Shock Wave still tore through the ice mist with ease and shot out again.
It was a low-power move, and Regieleki fired the electric lasers one after another as if it had unlimited PP.
"Meow!"
This left Meowth with no choice but to scramble and repeatedly dodge between the Shock Waves.
Relying on its incredible physical reflexes, it managed to make seven or eight consecutive Shock Waves miss.
"This Meowth is so cool!"
"Go, Meowth!"
Finally, a challenger had appeared who could handle one of Regieleki's moves, causing the surrounding audience to erupt with excitement.
Ash and the electric titan, who held absolute dominance, had been cast in the role of the great demon king.
"Meeeowr!"
Finally, after dodging several attacks in a row, this Meowth in boots seized an opportunity. It leaped high into the air, a purple-black energy ball already coalescing in its paws.
Swish!
Without hesitation, Meowth hurled it forward.
Shadow Ball!
Vzzt-swoosh!
However, Regieleki's hopping figure transformed into a flash of yellow lightning, vanishing from its spot in an instant and effortlessly evading the Shadow Ball.
"It's not just its attack speed, its dodging speed is insane too..."
Tyson's heart skipped a beat. It was the first time he had ever seen a Pokémon like this.
"Bzzzt~!"
As Regieleki's figure flashed, it appeared in the next instant in mid-air, at the same height as Meowth.
"Now is the time! Use Shock Wave!"
Ash repeated the same command.
But with nothing to push off of in mid-air, Meowth couldn't dodge...
"In that case, we'll use Thunderbolt!"
Tyson could only choose to meet it head-on.
Meowth understood, its body immediately arching in mid-air. The next moment, a surging yellow electric current erupted from its entire body, flying out as a jagged pulse of lightning.
BZZZZ-BOOM!
The two electric attacks collided violently in mid-air. But after only a brief stalemate, Regieleki's electric power proved to be slightly stronger. It actually pushed back Meowth's Thunderbolt, pressing the attack!
Its Transistor Ability, plus the bonus for it being a same-type move, meant that even though Shock Wave's base Power was lower than Thunderbolt's, its actual power was a notch higher in this moment.
"But... this is a really strange feeling."
Ash couldn't help but remark.
"Pika..."
Pikachu, who was enjoying the show from the dinner table, had the same expression.
What a world! He was actually seeing a Meowth use Thunderbolt?!
After all, Team Rocket's Meowth was a strategist who had basically never used any move other than Fury Swipes... but this Meowth in boots seemed capable of using any move.
This was actually the most common characteristic of Normal-type Pokémon.
They had the most balanced stats and resistances and could easily master moves of various types.
BZZZZ-BOOM...!
Using the recoil from its own Thunderbolt, the Meowth in mid-air finally had the force to tumble downwards, letting the electric shock in mid-air explode completely.
"I didn't expect to run into such a surprise coming back to Mauville City this time."
Although he was being constantly suppressed, Tyson wore an excited expression, a stark contrast to his mature face.
Like Ash, he was currently on a journey to collect eight Gym Badges to participate in the Hoenn League Conference.
Of course, Tyson's hometown was Mauville City, so it naturally wasn't his first time participating in the League Conference here.
But the badges from this region were only valid for two years, meaning they could be used to enter the League Conference twice at most.
However, Tyson hadn't been in the Hoenn Region for the past two years, so he had to collect the badges all over again.
A few days ago, he happened to pass through his hometown and thought he'd come have a hometown-special Magnemite skewer...
Of course, he had completed the 15-win streak challenge long ago, so he could order whatever he wanted.
He never expected to run into a big fish like Ash!
"Is this youth also participating in this year's League Conference? In that case, he'll be my rival..."
Tyson's eyes shone. Since this was a future rival, he would just have to defeat him here and now!
"Meowth, use Shadow Ball!"
Meowth understood instantly. Its expression turned frenzied, revealing the instinctual look of a feline that loves to toy with its prey before the kill.
The dark purple energy ball was hurled from its paws.
"Use Thunderbolt!"
This time, as if knowing Shock Wave wouldn't be effective, Ash finally changed his script.
BZZZZ-BOOM!
The dots on Regieleki's face flashed, and in the next instant, an incredibly thick lightning shockwave shot forth.
It pierced the air, the electric current carrying such immense power that it even blasted a trench into the ground!
"Tsk tsk, he calls it Thunderbolt, but forget Thunder, that power is even a bit stronger than Zap Cannon..."
Brock couldn't help but comment.
A Thunderbolt with the power of a Zap Cannon easily smashed Meowth's Shadow Ball to smithereens, causing it to explode violently in mid-air.
BZZZZ-BOOM!
Without losing momentum, it continued to blast forward!
Immense power meant blistering speed.
BZZZZ-BOOM!
In the next instant, unable to dodge in time, Meowth was struck squarely by the lightning.
Its small body was bathed in the dazzling pillar of lightning as the current rampaged, and a crisp, burnt, tingling scent seemed to drift through the air.
"Hiss!"
Seeing this, many people gasped, wondering if the Meowth had just been electrocuted to death on the spot.
"..."
However, as its trainer, Tyson's expression remained completely unfazed.
Poof!
A moment later, the "Meowth" in the surging electric light suddenly burst apart, falling to the ground as a lump of white clay.
Move: Substitute.
Rumble!
Then, the ground beside Regieleki began to tremble on its own.
Swish-BANG!
A small shadow burst from the earth, delivering a vicious rising strike to Regieleki's flank.
Super Effective!
The immense Damage instantly sent Regieleki stumbling back several steps. The dots on its face flickered rapidly; it had clearly suffered a devastating blow.
With its god-like Speed and high Attack, it was also, naturally, a massive glass cannon—the kind that shatters with a single touch.
"A classic Substitute and Dig combo, huh?"
Ash, likewise, didn't dare to be careless. It seemed the man in front of him was no ordinary Elite Trainer.
(end of chapter)
