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he knowes pokemon more than i know _Chapter_1058_en
Chapter 163
Chapter 1048: Double Battle, vs. Huoyan and Tabitha! (Part 2)
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
"Just use Ice Fang and bite it to death!!"
Huoyan decided to stick to one move and finish it off.
Facing the descending, icy fangs, Grovyle had clashed with them several times and understood how troublesome this move was. Its figure immediately began to leap and bound around the rock plaza, using Agility to dodge.
*Swoosh!*
But Mightyena's Speed was not slow either. Maintaining the icy fangs in its mouth, it nimbly pursued Grovyle.
"Bullet Seed!!"
Hearing Ash's voice, Grovyle instantly understood his intention.
In the openings between dodges, it would find the right opportunity to spit a dense volley of seed bullets behind it.
*Rat-tat-tat!!*
After firing a burst, Grovyle didn't get greedy, hastily dodging away again.
Then another Bullet Seed, another dodge, repeating the process over and over. Grovyle pushed this cooldown-based playstyle to its absolute limit.
This kind of attack only served to further enrage the already irritable Mightyena.
"Awooo!!"
It stopped its pursuit, opened its mouth to the absolute widest, and let out a piercing, furious roar.
The sound echoed continuously within the empty Meteor Falls, even visibly forming a dark-colored ripple, a sonic ring that completely enveloped Grovyle.
Snarl!
"Chaa!"
The tremendous sound ringing in its ears made Grovyle's movements halt. It clutched its head, trembling all over, feeling as if the world was spinning.
The power of a same-type Snarl was truly immense.
Meanwhile, the battle between Tabitha and Brock was also progressing fiercely.
"Ninetales, use Fire Spin!"
The Ninetales, with its magnificent golden fur and nine flowing tails, spat out a spiral of flame that scorched the air as it advanced.
"Lairon, use Metal Claw!!"
This time, however, silver-white sharp claws extended from Lairon's forelimbs. It slashed down violently, forcefully scattering the sky-filling flames.
"Our turn! Lairon, use Rock Tomb!!" Brock took the offensive.
Rock Tomb was an ancestral move of the Pewter Gym, so he had naturally taught it to Lairon as soon as possible.
"Raa~"
As Lairon raised its head and let out a low cry, several rocks materialized in the sky above the rock wall, all falling in unison toward Ninetales.
However, Tabitha just nonchalantly uttered a single phrase:
"Extrasensory."
Ninetales's eyes instantly lit up with a blue light. Psychic power spread out, freezing the numerous rocks in mid-air.
*Swoosh!! Swoosh!!*
With a mere thought, those same rocks from Rock Tomb flew back towards Lairon.
"Use Iron Defense!!"
Brock responded calmly, without panic.
*Boom!!*
A silver-white, flowing light covered the Shiny Lairon's body, making it exceptionally hard. Countless rocks smashed against its back, only to be shattered by the rebound force, having no effect whatsoever.
But amidst the rising smoke and dust, only Tabitha's low command could be heard.
"Now, use Flamethrower!!"
*Whoosh!!*
A scorching pillar of fire tore through the smoke and dust, its trajectory aimed straight at the nearby Grovyle, which still hadn't fully recovered from Snarl.
"What!?"
Brock's expression changed in alarm. The flame had already shot past Lairon, and there was no way to catch up.
Tabitha just smiled faintly, not thinking her actions were the least bit despicable.
"Heh~ Little boy, we're in a Double Battle right now~"
The approaching danger made Grovyle, still reeling from the effects of Snarl with its senses yet to recover, look somewhat dazed.
But perhaps it was this very crisis that caused its sixth sense to skyrocket.
"Chaa!"
Suddenly, Grovyle's gaze focused, and a strange green light flickered within its eyes.
Facing the incoming flame, Grovyle didn't make a wide dodge. It merely tilted its head and neck back slightly, narrowly avoiding the sure-hit Flamethrower.
"Beep beep. Grovyle has mastered a new move: Detect!"
The Pokedex provided a timely update.
On the other side, Brock suddenly shouted:
"Now, use Double-Edge!!"
*Rumble!!*
Lairon understood. It immediately began to run, its heavy body causing the rock plaza to tremble.
Its body transformed into a golden tank, but it bypassed the Ninetales in front of it, charging toward the Mightyena at the back instead.
*CRASH!!*
The powerful force of Double-Edge sent Mightyena's entire body flying, giving it no time to dodge.
And Lairon, with its Rock Head Ability, suffered no recoil damage.
"Hmph, don't underestimate me either~!"
Brock couldn't help but shoot a smug smile at Tabitha.
"Damn it, these two brats...!!"
After that exchange, their side had unexpectedly fallen behind, which sent Huoyan into a towering rage.
"Hey! Mightyena, use Fire Fang!!"
This time, the icy energy between Mightyena's fangs suddenly transformed into scorching flame.
*Fwoosh!!*
But in the next moment, the flames from Fire Fang didn't attack Grovyle or Lairon. Instead, they suddenly rose up, whistling towards Ninetales.
The flame covered Ninetales's golden fur and was instantly absorbed into it.
"Kyuu!"
This caused the Ninetales's aura to surge dramatically, its entire body steaming with white smoke.
This was its Ability, Flash Fire, which allows it to completely absorb fire moves and greatly increase the power of its own.
Seeing this, Tabitha raised a hand and pointed.
"Now, use Fire Blast!!"
Ninetales understood, its mouth snapping open. A massive, scorching great-character of flame had already formed and was whistling through the air.
With the enhancement from Flash Fire, the Fire Blast not only had an extremely high temperature, but it was also much larger than usual.
And the target... was Lairon!
Due to its low Speed, it was impossible for Lairon to dodge such a swift and fierce fire move. In the end, it could only raise its Metal Claws, intending to block it head-on.
The nearby Grovyle was also unable to help. If it had mastered Protect, it could have stepped in to block.
Protect forms a barrier that completely nullifies an opponent's move, but its weakness is that it can only be used once per turn.
Detect, on the other hand, evades the move rather than nullifying it. This allows the user to remain on high alert for a short time, potentially dodging multiple attacks.
*Rat-tat-tat!!*
Seeing the situation, Grovyle could only use Bullet Seed in an attempt to destroy the Fire Blast.
Ultimately, however, neither Metal Claw nor Bullet Seed could stop the massively powered-up Fire Blast.
*BOOOM!!*
The great character of blazing flames landed on Lairon and instantly detonated, creating an incredibly violent explosion of smoke and dust.
The terrifying power sent even Lairon's heavy frame flying, slamming it hard against the nearby rock wall.
"Lai..."
By the time it fell to the ground, Lairon was already unable to battle.
(end of chapter)
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
"Just use Ice Fang and bite it to death!!"
Huoyan decided to stick to one move and finish it off.
Facing the descending, icy fangs, Grovyle had clashed with them several times and understood how troublesome this move was. Its figure immediately began to leap and bound around the rock plaza, using Agility to dodge.
*Swoosh!*
But Mightyena's Speed was not slow either. Maintaining the icy fangs in its mouth, it nimbly pursued Grovyle.
"Bullet Seed!!"
Hearing Ash's voice, Grovyle instantly understood his intention.
In the openings between dodges, it would find the right opportunity to spit a dense volley of seed bullets behind it.
*Rat-tat-tat!!*
After firing a burst, Grovyle didn't get greedy, hastily dodging away again.
Then another Bullet Seed, another dodge, repeating the process over and over. Grovyle pushed this cooldown-based playstyle to its absolute limit.
This kind of attack only served to further enrage the already irritable Mightyena.
"Awooo!!"
It stopped its pursuit, opened its mouth to the absolute widest, and let out a piercing, furious roar.
The sound echoed continuously within the empty Meteor Falls, even visibly forming a dark-colored ripple, a sonic ring that completely enveloped Grovyle.
Snarl!
"Chaa!"
The tremendous sound ringing in its ears made Grovyle's movements halt. It clutched its head, trembling all over, feeling as if the world was spinning.
The power of a same-type Snarl was truly immense.
Meanwhile, the battle between Tabitha and Brock was also progressing fiercely.
"Ninetales, use Fire Spin!"
The Ninetales, with its magnificent golden fur and nine flowing tails, spat out a spiral of flame that scorched the air as it advanced.
"Lairon, use Metal Claw!!"
This time, however, silver-white sharp claws extended from Lairon's forelimbs. It slashed down violently, forcefully scattering the sky-filling flames.
"Our turn! Lairon, use Rock Tomb!!" Brock took the offensive.
Rock Tomb was an ancestral move of the Pewter Gym, so he had naturally taught it to Lairon as soon as possible.
"Raa~"
As Lairon raised its head and let out a low cry, several rocks materialized in the sky above the rock wall, all falling in unison toward Ninetales.
However, Tabitha just nonchalantly uttered a single phrase:
"Extrasensory."
Ninetales's eyes instantly lit up with a blue light. Psychic power spread out, freezing the numerous rocks in mid-air.
*Swoosh!! Swoosh!!*
With a mere thought, those same rocks from Rock Tomb flew back towards Lairon.
"Use Iron Defense!!"
Brock responded calmly, without panic.
*Boom!!*
A silver-white, flowing light covered the Shiny Lairon's body, making it exceptionally hard. Countless rocks smashed against its back, only to be shattered by the rebound force, having no effect whatsoever.
But amidst the rising smoke and dust, only Tabitha's low command could be heard.
"Now, use Flamethrower!!"
*Whoosh!!*
A scorching pillar of fire tore through the smoke and dust, its trajectory aimed straight at the nearby Grovyle, which still hadn't fully recovered from Snarl.
"What!?"
Brock's expression changed in alarm. The flame had already shot past Lairon, and there was no way to catch up.
Tabitha just smiled faintly, not thinking her actions were the least bit despicable.
"Heh~ Little boy, we're in a Double Battle right now~"
The approaching danger made Grovyle, still reeling from the effects of Snarl with its senses yet to recover, look somewhat dazed.
But perhaps it was this very crisis that caused its sixth sense to skyrocket.
"Chaa!"
Suddenly, Grovyle's gaze focused, and a strange green light flickered within its eyes.
Facing the incoming flame, Grovyle didn't make a wide dodge. It merely tilted its head and neck back slightly, narrowly avoiding the sure-hit Flamethrower.
"Beep beep. Grovyle has mastered a new move: Detect!"
The Pokedex provided a timely update.
On the other side, Brock suddenly shouted:
"Now, use Double-Edge!!"
*Rumble!!*
Lairon understood. It immediately began to run, its heavy body causing the rock plaza to tremble.
Its body transformed into a golden tank, but it bypassed the Ninetales in front of it, charging toward the Mightyena at the back instead.
*CRASH!!*
The powerful force of Double-Edge sent Mightyena's entire body flying, giving it no time to dodge.
And Lairon, with its Rock Head Ability, suffered no recoil damage.
"Hmph, don't underestimate me either~!"
Brock couldn't help but shoot a smug smile at Tabitha.
"Damn it, these two brats...!!"
After that exchange, their side had unexpectedly fallen behind, which sent Huoyan into a towering rage.
"Hey! Mightyena, use Fire Fang!!"
This time, the icy energy between Mightyena's fangs suddenly transformed into scorching flame.
*Fwoosh!!*
But in the next moment, the flames from Fire Fang didn't attack Grovyle or Lairon. Instead, they suddenly rose up, whistling towards Ninetales.
The flame covered Ninetales's golden fur and was instantly absorbed into it.
"Kyuu!"
This caused the Ninetales's aura to surge dramatically, its entire body steaming with white smoke.
This was its Ability, Flash Fire, which allows it to completely absorb fire moves and greatly increase the power of its own.
Seeing this, Tabitha raised a hand and pointed.
"Now, use Fire Blast!!"
Ninetales understood, its mouth snapping open. A massive, scorching great-character of flame had already formed and was whistling through the air.
With the enhancement from Flash Fire, the Fire Blast not only had an extremely high temperature, but it was also much larger than usual.
And the target... was Lairon!
Due to its low Speed, it was impossible for Lairon to dodge such a swift and fierce fire move. In the end, it could only raise its Metal Claws, intending to block it head-on.
The nearby Grovyle was also unable to help. If it had mastered Protect, it could have stepped in to block.
Protect forms a barrier that completely nullifies an opponent's move, but its weakness is that it can only be used once per turn.
Detect, on the other hand, evades the move rather than nullifying it. This allows the user to remain on high alert for a short time, potentially dodging multiple attacks.
*Rat-tat-tat!!*
Seeing the situation, Grovyle could only use Bullet Seed in an attempt to destroy the Fire Blast.
Ultimately, however, neither Metal Claw nor Bullet Seed could stop the massively powered-up Fire Blast.
*BOOOM!!*
The great character of blazing flames landed on Lairon and instantly detonated, creating an incredibly violent explosion of smoke and dust.
The terrifying power sent even Lairon's heavy frame flying, slamming it hard against the nearby rock wall.
"Lai..."
By the time it fell to the ground, Lairon was already unable to battle.
(end of chapter)
