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he knowes pokemon more than i know _Chapter_1150_en
Chapter 265
Chapter 1140: Double Battle, vs Olympia! (Part 2)
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
"Combusken!"
"Grovyle!"
After executing their violent joint offensive, Combusken and Grovyle landed back on the ground. They glanced at each other, then turned to face forward, their eyes filled with fighting spirit.
Since neither of them wanted to be the support...
Then they would both be the main attackers!
"Nice work, you two!"
Ash, standing behind them, nodded repeatedly in praise.
Indeed, there was no need to forcibly copy their opponent's battle style.
After all, these two didn't have any particularly good support moves.
The opponents, on the other hand, were using all sorts of moves and Ability boosts—a strategy that was simply impossible to copy.
"A Double Battle I never anticipated..."
The sudden reversal of the situation made Olympia raise an eyebrow.
It was fortunate that this super-effective X-Scissor had struck the bulkier Male Meowstic.
If it had hit the Female Meowstic, that single blow might have already decided the outcome.
"As expected of Ash!! And Grovyle and Combusken, what spectacular coordination! That requires incredible teamwork!!"
In the stands, Sawyer was filled with amazement, scribbling furiously in his notebook.
"Er..."
Brock and Blue, standing beside him, didn't say much, merely watching the battle quietly.
It was less about teamwork and more that both of them desperately craved victory...
And with Ash serving as the bridge between them.
One could say that even though both were powerful attackers, they could still cover for each other while launching an all-out offensive.
This was Ash's signature style of Double Battle...
The battle was not over yet.
Olympia's gaze sharpened, and she suddenly commanded:
"Meowstic, use Charm!"
Boosted by its Prankster ability, the Male Meowstic instantly executed the move.
However, its expressionless face performing Charm made for a rather odd sight.
But the target of Meowstic's Charm wasn't its opponent, but...
The Female Meowstic right beside it?!
*Swoosh!*
A weakening blue light appeared on the latter, signaling that its Attack stat had dropped significantly.
*Zing!*
Before anyone could express their surprise, a surging, boosting red light rose from the Female Meowstic.
"Beep beep. Female Meowstic's Ability: Competitive. When one of its stats is lowered, its Special Attack is sharply raised."
Ash's Pokédex automatically provided the information.
A Pokémon like Meowstic relied on psychic power to get by; its physical strength was useless, so weakening it to zero made no difference.
"There's a method like that? Be careful, you two."
Ash quickly warned them. He could sense that this Female Meowstic's power had risen to a terrifying level.
"Use Psychic!!"
*Vmmmmm!*
Following Olympia's command, the blue light of its psychic power flared, instantly enveloping both Pokémon. They were bound in place before they even had a chance to dodge!
Just as Combusken was about to repeat its old trick and use Fire Spin to break free...
"Use Petrification Skill!!"
The Male Meowstic beside it suddenly flashed its eyes.
Combusken froze on the spot, and the flame at the corner of its mouth extinguished.
Its Fire Spin had been sealed and was now unusable.
"Grovyle!"
Seeing its companion sealed, Grovyle was about to use Bullet Seed to break free.
*Clap! Clap!*
At that moment, the Male Meowstic, which was wide open, began to clap its paws again.
A strange white light of energy shot from its body and landed on the Female Meowstic.
"Is that...?!"
Ash's pupils constricted. He felt like he had just seen this starting stance recently...
*VMMMMMM!!*
The next moment, its power skyrocketing, the Female Meowstic's psychic power erupted. The high-frequency vibrations were ear-piercing in the air.
Under the terrifying Psychic, this time it wasn't just their limbs that were immobilized—even their mouths were completely sealed shut!
Helping Hand!!
"Damn it, this move again?!"
Ash's face turned ashen.
Back in Lilycove City, during his Double Battle with Elite Four member Phoebe, her Dusclops had also used this move, allowing his Torkoal to unleash flames of unprecedented force.
Now that this move was being used by his opponent, he finally understood just how disgusting Helping Hand could be.
Don't tell me they're going to use Ally Switch on me next?!
*VMMMMMM!*
The terrifying Psychic continued to rage, constantly draining Grovyle's and Combusken's HP. Their skin was visibly being compressed.
Meanwhile, the Male Meowstic just watched from the side, not attacking, but remaining on high alert.
This made Ash extremely anxious. If this continued, the outcome would be decided in an instant...
"No, wait. I have moves specifically for Double Battles too!"
In this moment of crisis, a thought suddenly struck Ash, and his eyes lit up.
It could be used even in this situation!
"Grovyle, use Grass Pledge!! Combusken, use Fire Pledge!!"
Without further hesitation, Ash roared the command.
The rousing sound gave the two, who were suffering immense mental and physical torment, a pillar of support, and their eyes regained their clarity.
Even though their limbs and even their mouths were tightly bound, an emerald green light and a fiery red light slowly began to appear on their chests.
The energies gradually expanded and extended outward...
And as these two completely different energies converged in the air between them...
*BOOM! WHOOSH!!*
In the next instant, fierce flames spontaneously ignited in the air all around them!!
From the ground, countless vines and leaves sprouted, only to be instantly set ablaze by the flames, transforming into stretching pillars of fire.
*BOOM! WHOOSH!!*
In just a few blinks of an eye, seedlings of burning grass had completely spread across the entire rocky field.
Grass Pledge, Fire Pledge, a combination move...
A Sea of Fire!!
*BOOM!!*
Infernal flames now blazed across the entire Mossdeep Gym battlefield!!
These two moves symbolized the starter Pokémon's most fundamental mastery over the basic Grass, Water, and Fire types.
When two were combined, they would create a miraculous phenomenon.
These moves were born entirely for Double Battles!!
*Sizzzle!*
The scorching Sea of Fire engulfed the two Meowstic. Even under the Male Meowstic's protection, the Female Meowstic let out a wail of pain from the burns.
The power of its Psychic attack slackened.
Seizing the opportunity, a dangerous look flashed in Ash's eyes.
"Now! Combusken, use Fire Punch!!"
"Grovyle, use Leaf Blade!!"
As he spoke, Grovyle and Combusken forcibly broke free from the psychic bind. They exchanged a look, then both charged forward at high speed.
One's fists were wreathed in raging flames.
The other's forearms extended sharp, glowing green scythes.
*BOOM! BANG!!*
*SWISH! WHOOSH!!*
Fire Punch and Leaf Blade struck out in unison, simultaneously smashing into and slashing at the two Meowstic before them!
(end of chapter)
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
"Combusken!"
"Grovyle!"
After executing their violent joint offensive, Combusken and Grovyle landed back on the ground. They glanced at each other, then turned to face forward, their eyes filled with fighting spirit.
Since neither of them wanted to be the support...
Then they would both be the main attackers!
"Nice work, you two!"
Ash, standing behind them, nodded repeatedly in praise.
Indeed, there was no need to forcibly copy their opponent's battle style.
After all, these two didn't have any particularly good support moves.
The opponents, on the other hand, were using all sorts of moves and Ability boosts—a strategy that was simply impossible to copy.
"A Double Battle I never anticipated..."
The sudden reversal of the situation made Olympia raise an eyebrow.
It was fortunate that this super-effective X-Scissor had struck the bulkier Male Meowstic.
If it had hit the Female Meowstic, that single blow might have already decided the outcome.
"As expected of Ash!! And Grovyle and Combusken, what spectacular coordination! That requires incredible teamwork!!"
In the stands, Sawyer was filled with amazement, scribbling furiously in his notebook.
"Er..."
Brock and Blue, standing beside him, didn't say much, merely watching the battle quietly.
It was less about teamwork and more that both of them desperately craved victory...
And with Ash serving as the bridge between them.
One could say that even though both were powerful attackers, they could still cover for each other while launching an all-out offensive.
This was Ash's signature style of Double Battle...
The battle was not over yet.
Olympia's gaze sharpened, and she suddenly commanded:
"Meowstic, use Charm!"
Boosted by its Prankster ability, the Male Meowstic instantly executed the move.
However, its expressionless face performing Charm made for a rather odd sight.
But the target of Meowstic's Charm wasn't its opponent, but...
The Female Meowstic right beside it?!
*Swoosh!*
A weakening blue light appeared on the latter, signaling that its Attack stat had dropped significantly.
*Zing!*
Before anyone could express their surprise, a surging, boosting red light rose from the Female Meowstic.
"Beep beep. Female Meowstic's Ability: Competitive. When one of its stats is lowered, its Special Attack is sharply raised."
Ash's Pokédex automatically provided the information.
A Pokémon like Meowstic relied on psychic power to get by; its physical strength was useless, so weakening it to zero made no difference.
"There's a method like that? Be careful, you two."
Ash quickly warned them. He could sense that this Female Meowstic's power had risen to a terrifying level.
"Use Psychic!!"
*Vmmmmm!*
Following Olympia's command, the blue light of its psychic power flared, instantly enveloping both Pokémon. They were bound in place before they even had a chance to dodge!
Just as Combusken was about to repeat its old trick and use Fire Spin to break free...
"Use Petrification Skill!!"
The Male Meowstic beside it suddenly flashed its eyes.
Combusken froze on the spot, and the flame at the corner of its mouth extinguished.
Its Fire Spin had been sealed and was now unusable.
"Grovyle!"
Seeing its companion sealed, Grovyle was about to use Bullet Seed to break free.
*Clap! Clap!*
At that moment, the Male Meowstic, which was wide open, began to clap its paws again.
A strange white light of energy shot from its body and landed on the Female Meowstic.
"Is that...?!"
Ash's pupils constricted. He felt like he had just seen this starting stance recently...
*VMMMMMM!!*
The next moment, its power skyrocketing, the Female Meowstic's psychic power erupted. The high-frequency vibrations were ear-piercing in the air.
Under the terrifying Psychic, this time it wasn't just their limbs that were immobilized—even their mouths were completely sealed shut!
Helping Hand!!
"Damn it, this move again?!"
Ash's face turned ashen.
Back in Lilycove City, during his Double Battle with Elite Four member Phoebe, her Dusclops had also used this move, allowing his Torkoal to unleash flames of unprecedented force.
Now that this move was being used by his opponent, he finally understood just how disgusting Helping Hand could be.
Don't tell me they're going to use Ally Switch on me next?!
*VMMMMMM!*
The terrifying Psychic continued to rage, constantly draining Grovyle's and Combusken's HP. Their skin was visibly being compressed.
Meanwhile, the Male Meowstic just watched from the side, not attacking, but remaining on high alert.
This made Ash extremely anxious. If this continued, the outcome would be decided in an instant...
"No, wait. I have moves specifically for Double Battles too!"
In this moment of crisis, a thought suddenly struck Ash, and his eyes lit up.
It could be used even in this situation!
"Grovyle, use Grass Pledge!! Combusken, use Fire Pledge!!"
Without further hesitation, Ash roared the command.
The rousing sound gave the two, who were suffering immense mental and physical torment, a pillar of support, and their eyes regained their clarity.
Even though their limbs and even their mouths were tightly bound, an emerald green light and a fiery red light slowly began to appear on their chests.
The energies gradually expanded and extended outward...
And as these two completely different energies converged in the air between them...
*BOOM! WHOOSH!!*
In the next instant, fierce flames spontaneously ignited in the air all around them!!
From the ground, countless vines and leaves sprouted, only to be instantly set ablaze by the flames, transforming into stretching pillars of fire.
*BOOM! WHOOSH!!*
In just a few blinks of an eye, seedlings of burning grass had completely spread across the entire rocky field.
Grass Pledge, Fire Pledge, a combination move...
A Sea of Fire!!
*BOOM!!*
Infernal flames now blazed across the entire Mossdeep Gym battlefield!!
These two moves symbolized the starter Pokémon's most fundamental mastery over the basic Grass, Water, and Fire types.
When two were combined, they would create a miraculous phenomenon.
These moves were born entirely for Double Battles!!
*Sizzzle!*
The scorching Sea of Fire engulfed the two Meowstic. Even under the Male Meowstic's protection, the Female Meowstic let out a wail of pain from the burns.
The power of its Psychic attack slackened.
Seizing the opportunity, a dangerous look flashed in Ash's eyes.
"Now! Combusken, use Fire Punch!!"
"Grovyle, use Leaf Blade!!"
As he spoke, Grovyle and Combusken forcibly broke free from the psychic bind. They exchanged a look, then both charged forward at high speed.
One's fists were wreathed in raging flames.
The other's forearms extended sharp, glowing green scythes.
*BOOM! BANG!!*
*SWISH! WHOOSH!!*
Fire Punch and Leaf Blade struck out in unison, simultaneously smashing into and slashing at the two Meowstic before them!
(end of chapter)
