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he knowes pokemon more than i know _Chapter_1089_en
Chapter 197
Chapter 1079: Combusken vs. Spinda!
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
"So it's finally time to battle!?"
Ash stood before Norman, his gaze equally fiery, a Poké Ball already clutched in his hand.
The two men looked at each other from a distance, and both could sense the other's strength. Neither was a simple opponent.
*Bang!*
With a flip of his palm, Norman was the first to send out his Pokémon.
It was a brown, upright, rabbit-like Pokémon. Unlike Whismur's chubby frame, it looked more like a slimmed-down version of Pikachu.
Its body was covered in irregular red spots, and its eyes were already spiral-shaped before the battle had even begun.
"Dee dee. Spinda, the Staggering Pokémon, a Normal-type. Every Spinda has a unique pattern of spots. Its aimless, staggering steps can confuse and daze its opponents."
Hearing the Pokédex's description, Ash sent out his own Pokémon.
"Chaa-ba!!"
A flash of red light revealed Combusken, who landed on the floor, flexed its arms, and had a sharp look in its eyes.
Combusken, a Fighting-type, was undoubtedly well-suited to handle a Normal-type opponent.
"Spinda and Combusken, huh..."
Max had already moved to the side, completely immersed in observing the battle.
It seemed his father had chosen Spinda for this first round to test the waters.
Ash, on the other hand, had sent out a Pokémon he had newly caught in the Hoenn region. It was clear both sides were sizing each other up.
The battle began!
"Combusken, use Flamethrower!!"
As soon as the match started, Combusken opened its beak, and a pillar of scorching flame was the first to erupt.
"Spinda, use Water Pulse!"
Norman, with his arms still crossed, responded in an unhurried manner.
Spinda lifted its two short hands into the air and, in an instant, condensed a ball of watery energy, which it tossed forward to meet the flames.
*Pshhh!!*
The power of the water was a cut above, breaking through the flame and continuing to blast toward Combusken.
Most Normal-type Pokémon have mastered moves of various types, so they rarely find themselves in an awkward situation with no viable moves.
"Combusken, use Bounce!!" Ash suddenly commanded.
Combusken understood, evading the Water Pulse with a jump from a standstill.
It shot into mid-air in an instant. Its powerful leap even made Norman pause in surprise for a moment.
But the seven-or-eight-meter-high ceiling of this indoor arena was not Combusken's height limit...
*Thump!!*
Upon reaching its highest point, Combusken's hind legs fiercely kicked off the ceiling. Without the slightest delay, it used the force to dive back down.
This was a rapidly executed, two-part Bounce attack!
*Swoosh-BANG!!*
A powerful flying kick sent Spinda flying.
"Your Combusken is truly impressive..."
Even Norman couldn't help but praise that Bounce.
Max, who was watching, also had a gleam in his eyes. He made up his mind that when he set out on his journey in the future, he would also choose such a cool Combusken.
"Wooo~"
However, Spinda quickly got back up.
Since its eyes were perpetually spirals, the fact that its small body was still standing was the only proof that it hadn't completely lost its ability to battle.
After all, Bounce was a Flying-type move, not a super-effective Fighting-type move.
"Spinda, use Teeter Dance!"
This time, it was Norman's turn to attack first, calling out a move Ash had never heard of before.
"Wooo-wooo~~"
Spinda began to sway erratically on the spot, staggering like a drunkard.
The entrancing dance made Combusken subconsciously focus its attention on it.
"Cha..."
Before long, Combusken also began to stagger dizzily along with Spinda, its footing unsteady.
Teeter Dance causes any target that sees it to enter a confused state.
But Spinda was faking its dizziness, whereas Combusken's was real.
"Now's our chance, use Dizzy Punch!!"
Upon hearing the command, Spinda's staggering ceased, and it suddenly dashed toward Combusken.
One of its small, raised fists was surrounded by the disorienting energy of various swirls and stars.
"Combusken, use Fire Pledge!!" Ash quickly countered.
The confused Combusken could no longer tell friend from foe. It slammed its fist, which was gathering flame energy, directly into the ground.
*Fwoosh!! Fwoosh!! Fwoosh!!*
The next moment, countless pillars of molten lava erupted from the ground around its body. One of the pillars even burned Combusken itself.
But the surging Fire Pledge also forcibly halted Spinda's advance, leaving it stuck on the outside.
"Cha!!"
The self-inflicted burn from Fire Pledge also snapped Combusken out of its confusion right away, its gaze becoming sharp once more.
By taking a small amount of self-inflicted damage, it not only hindered the opponent's attack but also erased its confused state at the same time.
"As expected, you're no simple trainer..."
Just from this one command, Norman confirmed that Ash's strength was not to be underestimated.
*Zing!*
Immediately after, a surging red light appeared out of thin air on Combusken's body.
The Speed Boost Ability activated, making Combusken's movements incredibly swift as it dashed and flickered back and forth around Spinda.
Seeing this, Norman's eyes lit up, and he said in a deep voice:
"Use Role Play!"
"Wooo~!"
Spinda focused its mind and let out a long, high-pitched cry. A faint, mysterious light seemed to connect the two Pokémon.
*Zing!*
The next moment, the same surging red light appeared on Spinda's body as well.
"Is that... the Speed Boost Ability?"
Ash stared, stunned for a moment, and the Pokédex promptly provided a tip.
"Dee dee. Role Play: Allows the user to copy the opponent's Ability."
This was essentially a one-sided Skill Swap.
Now, Spinda's Ability had also become Speed Boost.
*Tap tap tap...!!*
Spinda's movements instantly became just as swift. It and Combusken weaved and dodged around the arena, neither able to get the upper hand.
"Dizzy Punch!!"
"Fire Punch!!"
The next moment, the two trainers issued similar commands.
The two Pokémon kicked off the ground and charged toward the center of the arena, one with a surging, fiery fist, the other with a strange, dizzying fist.
*BOOM!!*
When their attacks collided with full force, they were evenly matched.
Combusken and Spinda were both knocked back several steps, their arms trembling slightly.
But at this moment, Ash tipped his hat slightly and said with a confident expression:
"In that case, let's show them your new move!!"
Combusken nodded, its gaze instantly blazing as if a fire had been ignited within.
*Thump!*
The next moment, it stomped its foot on the ground and charged ferociously toward Spinda once again.
It pulled one fist back to its waist, charging power.
"Wooo~!!"
Seeing another head-on punch coming, Spinda naturally wouldn't back down. It strode forward, its Dizzy Punch also ready to be unleashed.
*Swoosh!!*
But just as their forms were about to clash, Combusken suddenly vanished like a phantom.
In the next instant, it reappeared beneath Spinda, in a slightly lower position.
"Aerial Ace?!"
Norman's eyebrow twitched. The movement looked very much like a Swellow's Aerial Ace.
But soon, Norman's expression suddenly changed.
Because one of Combusken's fists was already flashing with a brilliant white light... this was no Aerial Ace.
"Now! Use Sky Uppercut!!" Ash roared, pointing his finger high toward the sky.
(end of chapter)
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
"So it's finally time to battle!?"
Ash stood before Norman, his gaze equally fiery, a Poké Ball already clutched in his hand.
The two men looked at each other from a distance, and both could sense the other's strength. Neither was a simple opponent.
*Bang!*
With a flip of his palm, Norman was the first to send out his Pokémon.
It was a brown, upright, rabbit-like Pokémon. Unlike Whismur's chubby frame, it looked more like a slimmed-down version of Pikachu.
Its body was covered in irregular red spots, and its eyes were already spiral-shaped before the battle had even begun.
"Dee dee. Spinda, the Staggering Pokémon, a Normal-type. Every Spinda has a unique pattern of spots. Its aimless, staggering steps can confuse and daze its opponents."
Hearing the Pokédex's description, Ash sent out his own Pokémon.
"Chaa-ba!!"
A flash of red light revealed Combusken, who landed on the floor, flexed its arms, and had a sharp look in its eyes.
Combusken, a Fighting-type, was undoubtedly well-suited to handle a Normal-type opponent.
"Spinda and Combusken, huh..."
Max had already moved to the side, completely immersed in observing the battle.
It seemed his father had chosen Spinda for this first round to test the waters.
Ash, on the other hand, had sent out a Pokémon he had newly caught in the Hoenn region. It was clear both sides were sizing each other up.
The battle began!
"Combusken, use Flamethrower!!"
As soon as the match started, Combusken opened its beak, and a pillar of scorching flame was the first to erupt.
"Spinda, use Water Pulse!"
Norman, with his arms still crossed, responded in an unhurried manner.
Spinda lifted its two short hands into the air and, in an instant, condensed a ball of watery energy, which it tossed forward to meet the flames.
*Pshhh!!*
The power of the water was a cut above, breaking through the flame and continuing to blast toward Combusken.
Most Normal-type Pokémon have mastered moves of various types, so they rarely find themselves in an awkward situation with no viable moves.
"Combusken, use Bounce!!" Ash suddenly commanded.
Combusken understood, evading the Water Pulse with a jump from a standstill.
It shot into mid-air in an instant. Its powerful leap even made Norman pause in surprise for a moment.
But the seven-or-eight-meter-high ceiling of this indoor arena was not Combusken's height limit...
*Thump!!*
Upon reaching its highest point, Combusken's hind legs fiercely kicked off the ceiling. Without the slightest delay, it used the force to dive back down.
This was a rapidly executed, two-part Bounce attack!
*Swoosh-BANG!!*
A powerful flying kick sent Spinda flying.
"Your Combusken is truly impressive..."
Even Norman couldn't help but praise that Bounce.
Max, who was watching, also had a gleam in his eyes. He made up his mind that when he set out on his journey in the future, he would also choose such a cool Combusken.
"Wooo~"
However, Spinda quickly got back up.
Since its eyes were perpetually spirals, the fact that its small body was still standing was the only proof that it hadn't completely lost its ability to battle.
After all, Bounce was a Flying-type move, not a super-effective Fighting-type move.
"Spinda, use Teeter Dance!"
This time, it was Norman's turn to attack first, calling out a move Ash had never heard of before.
"Wooo-wooo~~"
Spinda began to sway erratically on the spot, staggering like a drunkard.
The entrancing dance made Combusken subconsciously focus its attention on it.
"Cha..."
Before long, Combusken also began to stagger dizzily along with Spinda, its footing unsteady.
Teeter Dance causes any target that sees it to enter a confused state.
But Spinda was faking its dizziness, whereas Combusken's was real.
"Now's our chance, use Dizzy Punch!!"
Upon hearing the command, Spinda's staggering ceased, and it suddenly dashed toward Combusken.
One of its small, raised fists was surrounded by the disorienting energy of various swirls and stars.
"Combusken, use Fire Pledge!!" Ash quickly countered.
The confused Combusken could no longer tell friend from foe. It slammed its fist, which was gathering flame energy, directly into the ground.
*Fwoosh!! Fwoosh!! Fwoosh!!*
The next moment, countless pillars of molten lava erupted from the ground around its body. One of the pillars even burned Combusken itself.
But the surging Fire Pledge also forcibly halted Spinda's advance, leaving it stuck on the outside.
"Cha!!"
The self-inflicted burn from Fire Pledge also snapped Combusken out of its confusion right away, its gaze becoming sharp once more.
By taking a small amount of self-inflicted damage, it not only hindered the opponent's attack but also erased its confused state at the same time.
"As expected, you're no simple trainer..."
Just from this one command, Norman confirmed that Ash's strength was not to be underestimated.
*Zing!*
Immediately after, a surging red light appeared out of thin air on Combusken's body.
The Speed Boost Ability activated, making Combusken's movements incredibly swift as it dashed and flickered back and forth around Spinda.
Seeing this, Norman's eyes lit up, and he said in a deep voice:
"Use Role Play!"
"Wooo~!"
Spinda focused its mind and let out a long, high-pitched cry. A faint, mysterious light seemed to connect the two Pokémon.
*Zing!*
The next moment, the same surging red light appeared on Spinda's body as well.
"Is that... the Speed Boost Ability?"
Ash stared, stunned for a moment, and the Pokédex promptly provided a tip.
"Dee dee. Role Play: Allows the user to copy the opponent's Ability."
This was essentially a one-sided Skill Swap.
Now, Spinda's Ability had also become Speed Boost.
*Tap tap tap...!!*
Spinda's movements instantly became just as swift. It and Combusken weaved and dodged around the arena, neither able to get the upper hand.
"Dizzy Punch!!"
"Fire Punch!!"
The next moment, the two trainers issued similar commands.
The two Pokémon kicked off the ground and charged toward the center of the arena, one with a surging, fiery fist, the other with a strange, dizzying fist.
*BOOM!!*
When their attacks collided with full force, they were evenly matched.
Combusken and Spinda were both knocked back several steps, their arms trembling slightly.
But at this moment, Ash tipped his hat slightly and said with a confident expression:
"In that case, let's show them your new move!!"
Combusken nodded, its gaze instantly blazing as if a fire had been ignited within.
*Thump!*
The next moment, it stomped its foot on the ground and charged ferociously toward Spinda once again.
It pulled one fist back to its waist, charging power.
"Wooo~!!"
Seeing another head-on punch coming, Spinda naturally wouldn't back down. It strode forward, its Dizzy Punch also ready to be unleashed.
*Swoosh!!*
But just as their forms were about to clash, Combusken suddenly vanished like a phantom.
In the next instant, it reappeared beneath Spinda, in a slightly lower position.
"Aerial Ace?!"
Norman's eyebrow twitched. The movement looked very much like a Swellow's Aerial Ace.
But soon, Norman's expression suddenly changed.
Because one of Combusken's fists was already flashing with a brilliant white light... this was no Aerial Ace.
"Now! Use Sky Uppercut!!" Ash roared, pointing his finger high toward the sky.
(end of chapter)
