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Chapter 206
Chapter 1087: Evolution
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
"Quick, catch up to that Taillow!"
"Don't let it get the ring!!"
Watching the Taillow, swift as a swallow, fly out in front, the other two Trainers hurried to catch up from behind.
A Wingull and a Masquerain flapped their wings continuously, but their speed was a notch below the Taillow's.
As for the fourth Trainer.
He was a male Breeder dressed in simple work clothes. A green headband was tied around his hair, giving him a very approachable look.
If Brock hadn't changed his dream, he probably would have ended up with a similar style in the future.
His Pokémon was a chubby, red-and-black insect with a colorful body and a tail ending in a glowing orb. Volbeat. This type of Pokémon was very common near Verdanturf Town.
"Volbeat, use Discharge!!"
However, this Breeder was surprisingly aggressive. It seemed he had no intention of competing for the ring through conventional means from the start. Paralyzing all the other Pokémon and making them fall wasn't against the rules.
This kind of Flying-type competition was the perfect stage for a Pokémon that could use Electric-type moves.
"Voo~!"
The chubby Volbeat's eyes hardened. Crackling electricity began to wrap around the two antennae on its forehead.
*BZZZT-BOOM!!*
It finally transformed into a dense net of branching electric currents that shot across the entire sky, covering an extremely wide area.
*Bzzzt!!*
*Bzzzt!!*
Caught off guard, the lower-flying Wingull and Masquerain were hit instantly. A dazzling blast of lightning erupted around them!
The powerful pull of the electric current left the two birds paralyzed in the air.
It's super effective! Especially for the Water/Flying-type Wingull, which took four times the damage. Its very soul was nearly blasted away by the current.
"Sbaa...!"
But Taillow, catching the attack in the corner of its eye, dodged and weaved, managing to evade every single dangerous branch of the current.
*Clink~!*
With a peck of its beak, it firmly snatched the target ring and held it.
*Thud! Thud!*
Meanwhile, the Wingull and Masquerain, now charred black, fell powerlessly from the sky.
In an instant, only Taillow and the dangerous Volbeat remained on the battlefield.
"Such powerful electricity...!"
Ash, a veteran Electric-type expert, couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
They were still about a hundred meters from the crucial overhead hook, but the Volbeat had already flown to a chokepoint on the route. It clearly had no intention of letting Taillow pass so easily.
"Use Discharge!!"
He unleashed Discharge a second time. A dense storm of electric currents danced wildly across the sky, forcing Taillow to constantly be on guard against every spark.
"Now, use Thunderbolt!!" the Breeder suddenly yelled, seizing the opportunity.
The Volbeat understood. This time, the scattered currents converged into a single beam, its speed far exceeding the previous branches of Discharge, and the angle was incredibly tricky.
*Zz-CRACK!*
It shot right past Taillow's beak, knocking the ring from its mouth.
"Sbaa!"
Taillow's expression grew anxious as it immediately dove low, chasing after the ring.
But just as it picked up the ring again, a dark shadow, which had appeared from who knows where, was hovering right above its head.
Despite being an insect, Volbeat had chubby little hands and short legs like a Pikachu. It spread them out and grabbed onto Taillow's back.
"Sbaa, Sbaa!!"
Taillow struggled frantically, but Volbeat was about half as large again as Taillow. It had the smaller Pokémon completely pinned, unable to break free.
From the hot air balloon not far away, the Breeder had already issued his next command.
"Hold that position and use Thunder!!"
This Volbeat's moveset was extremely simple and brutal: Thunderbolt, Discharge, and Thunder!
*Bzzzt!*
Maintaining its hold, a current once again erupted from Volbeat's antennae, spreading until it covered its entire body.
It was a point-blank attack, completely bypassing the weakness of Thunder's low accuracy.
*BZZZ-BOOOM!!*
The terrifying Thunder scored a direct hit, exploding right on Taillow's body. A dazzling lightning bomb instantly appeared in the sky.
This made all the spectators below raise their heads, not expecting the very first match of the day to be so explosive.
"Hiss..."
But watching the little Taillow in the electric glow, its body contorting from the shock, its back arching to an exaggerated degree, everyone couldn't help but shiver.
It was truly getting paralyzed.
*BZZZT-BOOM!!*
The Thunder attack continued, its power immense.
A Pokémon like Volbeat has a tail that glows at night for illumination, which consumes energy. But during the day, it converts sunlight into electrical energy. Under the intense sun, the Volbeat's electric power was endless, which was truly terrifying.
"Sbaa...!"
Taillow's eyes had turned white from the electricity, its consciousness gradually warping.
Faced with a super-effective Electric-type ultimate attack, any other Taillow would have been unable to battle by now, crashing to the ground on the spot.
But the fluttering, spirited headband on its forehead allowed Taillow to hang on by a thread.
"Taillow, use Mirror Move!!"
Ash's shout, however, finally allowed its pupils to regain their clarity for a moment.
"Sbaaa!!"
In the midst of the electric glow, Taillow tensed its entire body. Though it had no organs for generating electricity, it still unleashed an equally terrifying golden electric current!
It diffused from the surface of its body, faintly blocking and isolating Volbeat's current.
"What?!"
The Breeder was dumbfounded.
How could a Pokémon like Taillow possibly withstand a Thunder? And by the looks of it, it was using Thunder as well?!
One had to know, Mirror Move wasn't some kind of bugged mimicry. Even if it forcefully copied Thunder, its power should only be at the level of a Shock Wave—a practically useless electric attack.
*Bzz-bzz-bzz...!*
Soon enough, however, Taillow's Thunder began to weaken and recede...
"Yes, yes, yes!! Just like that, keep using Thunder!!"
The Breeder took a deep breath, his face filled with ecstasy.
"Voo!"
The Volbeat nodded, desperately increasing its electrical output.
Maintaining the Thunder attack for so long had already left it panting.
In the end, the current was completely suppressed, contained to a single layer on Taillow's body.
"What is that?!"
"This Taillow?!"
Many sharp-eyed spectators below had already noticed something.
Within the dazzling electric glow, one could now see a thin membrane of golden lightning covering Taillow's body, as if it had donned a suit of golden battle armor.
This allowed Taillow to completely resist and insulate itself from the powerful external current.
"Skree-BUG!!"
And following its sharp cry, Taillow's body erupted in a dazzling white light.
(end of chapter)
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
"Quick, catch up to that Taillow!"
"Don't let it get the ring!!"
Watching the Taillow, swift as a swallow, fly out in front, the other two Trainers hurried to catch up from behind.
A Wingull and a Masquerain flapped their wings continuously, but their speed was a notch below the Taillow's.
As for the fourth Trainer.
He was a male Breeder dressed in simple work clothes. A green headband was tied around his hair, giving him a very approachable look.
If Brock hadn't changed his dream, he probably would have ended up with a similar style in the future.
His Pokémon was a chubby, red-and-black insect with a colorful body and a tail ending in a glowing orb. Volbeat. This type of Pokémon was very common near Verdanturf Town.
"Volbeat, use Discharge!!"
However, this Breeder was surprisingly aggressive. It seemed he had no intention of competing for the ring through conventional means from the start. Paralyzing all the other Pokémon and making them fall wasn't against the rules.
This kind of Flying-type competition was the perfect stage for a Pokémon that could use Electric-type moves.
"Voo~!"
The chubby Volbeat's eyes hardened. Crackling electricity began to wrap around the two antennae on its forehead.
*BZZZT-BOOM!!*
It finally transformed into a dense net of branching electric currents that shot across the entire sky, covering an extremely wide area.
*Bzzzt!!*
*Bzzzt!!*
Caught off guard, the lower-flying Wingull and Masquerain were hit instantly. A dazzling blast of lightning erupted around them!
The powerful pull of the electric current left the two birds paralyzed in the air.
It's super effective! Especially for the Water/Flying-type Wingull, which took four times the damage. Its very soul was nearly blasted away by the current.
"Sbaa...!"
But Taillow, catching the attack in the corner of its eye, dodged and weaved, managing to evade every single dangerous branch of the current.
*Clink~!*
With a peck of its beak, it firmly snatched the target ring and held it.
*Thud! Thud!*
Meanwhile, the Wingull and Masquerain, now charred black, fell powerlessly from the sky.
In an instant, only Taillow and the dangerous Volbeat remained on the battlefield.
"Such powerful electricity...!"
Ash, a veteran Electric-type expert, couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
They were still about a hundred meters from the crucial overhead hook, but the Volbeat had already flown to a chokepoint on the route. It clearly had no intention of letting Taillow pass so easily.
"Use Discharge!!"
He unleashed Discharge a second time. A dense storm of electric currents danced wildly across the sky, forcing Taillow to constantly be on guard against every spark.
"Now, use Thunderbolt!!" the Breeder suddenly yelled, seizing the opportunity.
The Volbeat understood. This time, the scattered currents converged into a single beam, its speed far exceeding the previous branches of Discharge, and the angle was incredibly tricky.
*Zz-CRACK!*
It shot right past Taillow's beak, knocking the ring from its mouth.
"Sbaa!"
Taillow's expression grew anxious as it immediately dove low, chasing after the ring.
But just as it picked up the ring again, a dark shadow, which had appeared from who knows where, was hovering right above its head.
Despite being an insect, Volbeat had chubby little hands and short legs like a Pikachu. It spread them out and grabbed onto Taillow's back.
"Sbaa, Sbaa!!"
Taillow struggled frantically, but Volbeat was about half as large again as Taillow. It had the smaller Pokémon completely pinned, unable to break free.
From the hot air balloon not far away, the Breeder had already issued his next command.
"Hold that position and use Thunder!!"
This Volbeat's moveset was extremely simple and brutal: Thunderbolt, Discharge, and Thunder!
*Bzzzt!*
Maintaining its hold, a current once again erupted from Volbeat's antennae, spreading until it covered its entire body.
It was a point-blank attack, completely bypassing the weakness of Thunder's low accuracy.
*BZZZ-BOOOM!!*
The terrifying Thunder scored a direct hit, exploding right on Taillow's body. A dazzling lightning bomb instantly appeared in the sky.
This made all the spectators below raise their heads, not expecting the very first match of the day to be so explosive.
"Hiss..."
But watching the little Taillow in the electric glow, its body contorting from the shock, its back arching to an exaggerated degree, everyone couldn't help but shiver.
It was truly getting paralyzed.
*BZZZT-BOOM!!*
The Thunder attack continued, its power immense.
A Pokémon like Volbeat has a tail that glows at night for illumination, which consumes energy. But during the day, it converts sunlight into electrical energy. Under the intense sun, the Volbeat's electric power was endless, which was truly terrifying.
"Sbaa...!"
Taillow's eyes had turned white from the electricity, its consciousness gradually warping.
Faced with a super-effective Electric-type ultimate attack, any other Taillow would have been unable to battle by now, crashing to the ground on the spot.
But the fluttering, spirited headband on its forehead allowed Taillow to hang on by a thread.
"Taillow, use Mirror Move!!"
Ash's shout, however, finally allowed its pupils to regain their clarity for a moment.
"Sbaaa!!"
In the midst of the electric glow, Taillow tensed its entire body. Though it had no organs for generating electricity, it still unleashed an equally terrifying golden electric current!
It diffused from the surface of its body, faintly blocking and isolating Volbeat's current.
"What?!"
The Breeder was dumbfounded.
How could a Pokémon like Taillow possibly withstand a Thunder? And by the looks of it, it was using Thunder as well?!
One had to know, Mirror Move wasn't some kind of bugged mimicry. Even if it forcefully copied Thunder, its power should only be at the level of a Shock Wave—a practically useless electric attack.
*Bzz-bzz-bzz...!*
Soon enough, however, Taillow's Thunder began to weaken and recede...
"Yes, yes, yes!! Just like that, keep using Thunder!!"
The Breeder took a deep breath, his face filled with ecstasy.
"Voo!"
The Volbeat nodded, desperately increasing its electrical output.
Maintaining the Thunder attack for so long had already left it panting.
In the end, the current was completely suppressed, contained to a single layer on Taillow's body.
"What is that?!"
"This Taillow?!"
Many sharp-eyed spectators below had already noticed something.
Within the dazzling electric glow, one could now see a thin membrane of golden lightning covering Taillow's body, as if it had donned a suit of golden battle armor.
This allowed Taillow to completely resist and insulate itself from the powerful external current.
"Skree-BUG!!"
And following its sharp cry, Taillow's body erupted in a dazzling white light.
(end of chapter)
