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he knowes pokemon more than i know _Chapter_1090_en
Chapter 199
Chapter 1080: Chip Away, vs. Vigoroth!
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
Combusken lowered its body, and just as the two passed each other, its glowing white fist suddenly shot upwards!
*BOOM!!*
The Sky Uppercut struck Spinda's jaw head-on. The powerful impact sent the latter flying.
Super effective!
Spinda's small body landed heavily on the ground like a sandbag.
When the smoke and dust cleared, Max, acting as the referee, slowly approached.
"*Wuu...*"
Spinda lay there motionlessly, letting out a faint, pained cry.
Its eyes were swirling, but for a Pokémon like Spinda, its eyes have been swirling since birth.
This left Max momentarily unsure of how to make the call. He was even tempted to hold a finger under its nose to check for breath.
Norman: "..."
With a silent expression, he recalled Spinda.
Now Max knew the result, he promptly regained his composure and announced:
"Spinda is unable to battle! Combusken wins!"
After all, if the defending Gym Leader voluntarily recalls his Pokémon, it signifies that it can no longer continue to fight.
Meanwhile, Norman's hand had already closed around his second Poké Ball.
*Bang!*
After the red light faded, a white, long-armed ape appeared, about the size of an adult human.
It had a brown, mask-like monkey face with a tuft of red fur fluttering on its forehead.
It possessed thick, long arms, ending in hands that only had two large claws.
"Jijiji~!!"
The moment it appeared, it began jumping and bouncing around, letting out shrill monkey cries, seemingly unable to stop for a single moment.
This excited appearance reminded Ash of his Corphish.
"Dee dee. Vigoroth, the Wild Monkey Pokémon. It has a violent Nature and loves to smash things by swinging its two arms. Its body is constantly tense and flushed with blood, making it unable to relax."
The Pokédex automatically reported.
A first-stage Slakoth might lie on the ground all day without moving an inch... but once it evolves, a Vigoroth can rampage all day.
It could be said to be one of the most extreme evolutionary lines among Pokémon.
"So, do you want to keep fighting?" Ash asked, looking at the fire chicken before him.
"Chaaa-ba!!"
Combusken flexed its arms, its battle intent continuing to rise.
"Then let's keep this battle going!"
Ash's expression mirrored Combusken's as he stared intently at the opponent before him.
Right now, Combusken wasn't in a hurry to evolve. By continuing to adapt, utilize the advantages of its second-stage body, and push its potential, its strength would far surpass that of an ordinary Blaziken when it finally evolved into its final stage.
However, Combusken itself couldn't wait to evolve, especially since it had already seen a picture of its upcoming third-stage evolution.
Its form was tall and slender, with a proud and unyielding face, looking like a true fighting warrior.
And most importantly...
It would be half a head taller than Sceptile!
According to the official data from the Pokédex, Blaziken is 1.9 meters tall, while Sceptile is only 1.7 meters. This was a crushing advantage!
Of course, the Pokédex didn't tell it that if they both were to Mega Evolve, their heights would once again become equal...
"Jii-ao~!!"
Soon, Vigoroth's gaze fell upon Combusken, and its demeanor shifted from chaotic rampaging to intense aggressiveness.
The battle began!
"Combusken, use Quick Attack!!"
Combusken shot forward like a white arrow of light.
*Swish!*
It moved so fast that it easily evaded Vigoroth's claw attack, landing in a perfect position to strike.
"Now, use Double Kick!!"
Combusken swiftly delivered two consecutive kicks, sending its opponent staggering back several meters.
Super effective!
At this moment, Combusken's speed was terrifyingly high!
One had to remember that Combusken's Speed Boost ability could stack. The battle had just begun, and it was already at its peak.
Of course, the Speed Boost ability didn't grant a one-stage speed increase for every move used—that would be too broken.
Its speed had likely been boosted by three stages by now.
Even so, its current speed was something Vigoroth couldn't hope to match.
*Tat-tat-tat...!!*
Combusken circled Vigoroth, running back and forth across the wooden dojo floor, its figure phantom-like and swift.
"Is that so...?"
At this moment, however, Norman let out an inscrutable laugh, then said in a deep voice:
"Use Chip Away!"
Hearing the command, a glint flashed in Vigoroth's eyes, and it instantly captured Combusken's running trajectory.
*SWOOSH!!*
A slash cut out diagonally, striking it squarely on the shoulder and sending Combusken flying several meters!
And after that, no matter what Combusken did, it was as if its every move was seen through. The Speed Boost ability had no effect.
"What is that move?!"
The situation was instantly reversed. Ash, finding himself in a difficult spot, quickly pulled out his Pokédex.
"Dee dee. Chip Away: Ignores changes to the opponent's stats and deals base damage!"
The Pokédex answered matter-of-factly.
Don't be fooled by this description. It might sound like it only applies when an opponent has greatly increased their defense, but Chip Away simply ignores such buffs. It's equally effective against a target whose evasion has increased due to rising speed.
No matter how fancy your footwork is, it hits all the same!
"A move like that exists?!"
A look of surprise crossed Ash's face.
"The battles of Normal-type Pokémon are naturally the most balanced," Norman said, crossing his arms and beginning his speech as a Normal-type Gym Leader.
As a Gym Leader, taking the opportunity to boast about one's preferred type when gaining an advantage in battle... This was standard procedure.
Normal-type Pokémon don't have outstanding speed, attack, or defense, but their all-around stats are at an upper-middle level.
Not only that, but they can also master a majority of moves from other types.
Even when facing tricky situations like a Speed Boost ability, they have methods to deal with it.
"Damn it! Use Flamethrower!!" Having suffered a setback, Ash went on the offensive this time.
Facing the powerful oncoming flame, Norman calmly responded:
"Use Slash!"
Vigoroth let out a strange cry and, in a rampage, charged toward the flame while swinging its sharp-clawed arms.
*Pshoo!*
*Pshoo!*
Its wildly swinging claws forcefully tore the flame apart, and it continued to charge toward Combusken.
*SWOOSH!!*
The attack was too fierce. Combusken couldn't dodge in time and could only cross its arms in front of its body to block it, being forced back step by step.
Ash quickly shouted a command:
"Use Sky Uppercut!!"
Combusken, which had been pushed back several meters, immediately pushed off the ground, using the momentum to lunge forward. One of its fists was already shimmering with a dazzling white light.
The familiar motion of lowering its body, then unleashing all its force at once—a rising uppercut—as the Sky Uppercut shot towards Vigoroth's jaw.
*Swish...!*
However, in the next moment, Vigoroth's upper body flexibly leaned back, and the white light of the Sky Uppercut grazed past its chin.
(end of chapter)
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
Combusken lowered its body, and just as the two passed each other, its glowing white fist suddenly shot upwards!
*BOOM!!*
The Sky Uppercut struck Spinda's jaw head-on. The powerful impact sent the latter flying.
Super effective!
Spinda's small body landed heavily on the ground like a sandbag.
When the smoke and dust cleared, Max, acting as the referee, slowly approached.
"*Wuu...*"
Spinda lay there motionlessly, letting out a faint, pained cry.
Its eyes were swirling, but for a Pokémon like Spinda, its eyes have been swirling since birth.
This left Max momentarily unsure of how to make the call. He was even tempted to hold a finger under its nose to check for breath.
Norman: "..."
With a silent expression, he recalled Spinda.
Now Max knew the result, he promptly regained his composure and announced:
"Spinda is unable to battle! Combusken wins!"
After all, if the defending Gym Leader voluntarily recalls his Pokémon, it signifies that it can no longer continue to fight.
Meanwhile, Norman's hand had already closed around his second Poké Ball.
*Bang!*
After the red light faded, a white, long-armed ape appeared, about the size of an adult human.
It had a brown, mask-like monkey face with a tuft of red fur fluttering on its forehead.
It possessed thick, long arms, ending in hands that only had two large claws.
"Jijiji~!!"
The moment it appeared, it began jumping and bouncing around, letting out shrill monkey cries, seemingly unable to stop for a single moment.
This excited appearance reminded Ash of his Corphish.
"Dee dee. Vigoroth, the Wild Monkey Pokémon. It has a violent Nature and loves to smash things by swinging its two arms. Its body is constantly tense and flushed with blood, making it unable to relax."
The Pokédex automatically reported.
A first-stage Slakoth might lie on the ground all day without moving an inch... but once it evolves, a Vigoroth can rampage all day.
It could be said to be one of the most extreme evolutionary lines among Pokémon.
"So, do you want to keep fighting?" Ash asked, looking at the fire chicken before him.
"Chaaa-ba!!"
Combusken flexed its arms, its battle intent continuing to rise.
"Then let's keep this battle going!"
Ash's expression mirrored Combusken's as he stared intently at the opponent before him.
Right now, Combusken wasn't in a hurry to evolve. By continuing to adapt, utilize the advantages of its second-stage body, and push its potential, its strength would far surpass that of an ordinary Blaziken when it finally evolved into its final stage.
However, Combusken itself couldn't wait to evolve, especially since it had already seen a picture of its upcoming third-stage evolution.
Its form was tall and slender, with a proud and unyielding face, looking like a true fighting warrior.
And most importantly...
It would be half a head taller than Sceptile!
According to the official data from the Pokédex, Blaziken is 1.9 meters tall, while Sceptile is only 1.7 meters. This was a crushing advantage!
Of course, the Pokédex didn't tell it that if they both were to Mega Evolve, their heights would once again become equal...
"Jii-ao~!!"
Soon, Vigoroth's gaze fell upon Combusken, and its demeanor shifted from chaotic rampaging to intense aggressiveness.
The battle began!
"Combusken, use Quick Attack!!"
Combusken shot forward like a white arrow of light.
*Swish!*
It moved so fast that it easily evaded Vigoroth's claw attack, landing in a perfect position to strike.
"Now, use Double Kick!!"
Combusken swiftly delivered two consecutive kicks, sending its opponent staggering back several meters.
Super effective!
At this moment, Combusken's speed was terrifyingly high!
One had to remember that Combusken's Speed Boost ability could stack. The battle had just begun, and it was already at its peak.
Of course, the Speed Boost ability didn't grant a one-stage speed increase for every move used—that would be too broken.
Its speed had likely been boosted by three stages by now.
Even so, its current speed was something Vigoroth couldn't hope to match.
*Tat-tat-tat...!!*
Combusken circled Vigoroth, running back and forth across the wooden dojo floor, its figure phantom-like and swift.
"Is that so...?"
At this moment, however, Norman let out an inscrutable laugh, then said in a deep voice:
"Use Chip Away!"
Hearing the command, a glint flashed in Vigoroth's eyes, and it instantly captured Combusken's running trajectory.
*SWOOSH!!*
A slash cut out diagonally, striking it squarely on the shoulder and sending Combusken flying several meters!
And after that, no matter what Combusken did, it was as if its every move was seen through. The Speed Boost ability had no effect.
"What is that move?!"
The situation was instantly reversed. Ash, finding himself in a difficult spot, quickly pulled out his Pokédex.
"Dee dee. Chip Away: Ignores changes to the opponent's stats and deals base damage!"
The Pokédex answered matter-of-factly.
Don't be fooled by this description. It might sound like it only applies when an opponent has greatly increased their defense, but Chip Away simply ignores such buffs. It's equally effective against a target whose evasion has increased due to rising speed.
No matter how fancy your footwork is, it hits all the same!
"A move like that exists?!"
A look of surprise crossed Ash's face.
"The battles of Normal-type Pokémon are naturally the most balanced," Norman said, crossing his arms and beginning his speech as a Normal-type Gym Leader.
As a Gym Leader, taking the opportunity to boast about one's preferred type when gaining an advantage in battle... This was standard procedure.
Normal-type Pokémon don't have outstanding speed, attack, or defense, but their all-around stats are at an upper-middle level.
Not only that, but they can also master a majority of moves from other types.
Even when facing tricky situations like a Speed Boost ability, they have methods to deal with it.
"Damn it! Use Flamethrower!!" Having suffered a setback, Ash went on the offensive this time.
Facing the powerful oncoming flame, Norman calmly responded:
"Use Slash!"
Vigoroth let out a strange cry and, in a rampage, charged toward the flame while swinging its sharp-clawed arms.
*Pshoo!*
*Pshoo!*
Its wildly swinging claws forcefully tore the flame apart, and it continued to charge toward Combusken.
*SWOOSH!!*
The attack was too fierce. Combusken couldn't dodge in time and could only cross its arms in front of its body to block it, being forced back step by step.
Ash quickly shouted a command:
"Use Sky Uppercut!!"
Combusken, which had been pushed back several meters, immediately pushed off the ground, using the momentum to lunge forward. One of its fists was already shimmering with a dazzling white light.
The familiar motion of lowering its body, then unleashing all its force at once—a rising uppercut—as the Sky Uppercut shot towards Vigoroth's jaw.
*Swish...!*
However, in the next moment, Vigoroth's upper body flexibly leaned back, and the white light of the Sky Uppercut grazed past its chin.
(end of chapter)
