Chapter 487: Flying Thunder God Gardevoir
As a ceiling-level trainer, Kongo frequently encountered challenges from ace players of major clubs during matches.
However, ceiling-level trainers had their own signature skills. Out of ten challengers, nine would typically be easily defeated, and the remaining one would likely just be slightly more troublesome to beat. But a situation like Basalt's, where he held a clear and obvious advantage, was exceedingly rare.
"Basalt, Basalt, go! Basalt, Basalt, you're the best!"
Basalt's fans reached a collective climax, shouting and cheering enthusiastically.
Soon, the field transformation was complete; the Rock Field turned into a Grass Field.
And Yume finally released her fourth Pokémon.
It was a Pokémon with a white body, the inner side of its lower skirt-like appendage was green. Its hairstyle was curled, extending down the sides of its head. The red structures had moved to its chest and back, and its arms were green, with no obvious boundary between arms and hands.
"Is it the 'Waifu Pokémon'?"
Basalt narrowed his eyes slightly.
Gardevoir, also known online as the "Waifu Pokémon," is a Psychic/Fairy dual-type Pokémon.
The match resumed. Cradily shook its head, swaying its tentacles to lock onto Gardevoir. Rock-type energy surged around it, turning into massive rock projectiles that floated around Gardevoir.
Rock-type move: Stealth Rock!
"I won't let you succeed!"
Yume snorted coldly: "Gardevoir, Disable!"
Since his debut, aside from sand and weather, Basalt's use of Stealth Rock was undoubtedly a masterpiece. It was particularly explosive against small, physically weak mage-type Pokémon.
"Gar~de~"
Raising its hands toward Cradily, a mysterious power emerged from Gardevoir, quickly enveloping Cradily.
"Cra~dily~"
However, Cradily only paused slightly before breaking free from the shackles of "Disable." The Stealth Rocks were successfully set up on the opponent's half of the field.
"How can this be? Why was Gardevoir's Disable ineffective?"
Yume was puzzled.
According to the data, Cradily possessed the ability to ignore most negative status conditions. However, Disable was not usually on that list. After all, Kaito's Froslass, with its "Cursed Body" ability, had previously locked down Cradily for a long time.
Why did it fail here?
"It seems not all immobilization techniques work on Cradily. Kaito's Froslass... was indeed peculiar!"
While Basalt breathed a sigh of relief, he also became interested in Kaito's Froslass. Obviously, that opponent must have had some fortuitous encounter as well.
"Cradily, Sludge Wave!"
Basalt began his offense.
The Poison-type Sludge Wave, if it hit Gardevoir, would be super effective. An instant KO wasn't impossible!
However, facing the large patch of blue sludge, Gardevoir simply flashed and appeared directly behind Cradily. Immediately after, it condensed a pink energy beam in its hands and struck Cradily's back fiercely.
Fairy-type move: Moonblast!
"Flying Thunder God tactic!"
Basalt's eyes bulged.
Basalt had studied the data on Yume's Gardevoir in advance. But the "Flying Thunder God" (teleportation combat) tactic was not in the data. In other words, this was Yume's hidden trump card.
"Cra~dily~"
Countless roots extended from underground to sweep toward Gardevoir, but the latter's body flashed again, and the root domain missed completely.
This Gardevoir's "Teleport" was extremely proficient!
However, Gardevoir didn't go unscathed. The sandstorm on the field and the poison gas mixed in the air caused it to fall into a "Poisoned" state.
"Cradily, Ingrain for protection!"
Basalt prepared to play defensively (turtle up).
The poison in the air was mixed with the sandstorm, omnipresent. Even if Gardevoir cured its status, it would be "Poisoned" again very quickly! Combined with the erosion of the "Sandstorm," its stamina would run out soon. As long as he survived for a while, he could easily outlast the opponent.
However, Yume obviously wouldn't let Basalt succeed easily.
As the roots began to close in, the "Moonblast" in Gardevoir's hands struck again. The pink energy looked cute, but its destructive power was not weak at all. Like a sharp sword, it pierced through the protection of the roots, taking away a large amount of Cradily's HP.
"Cra~dily~"
Cradily was angry. It decided not to turtle anymore.
But unfortunately, relying on the "Teleport" move, Cradily's attacks not only missed completely but it was also continuously attacked by Gardevoir, causing its HP to plummet. Even with "Ingrain" and "Synthesis" to restore HP, it felt insufficient. This showed the terror of this Gardevoir.
"Return, Cradily!"
Basalt prepared to recall Cradily.
But just then, a black ray shot out from Gardevoir's eyes, and Basalt's plan failed.
Mean Look!
With another "Moonblast," Cradily finally fell unwillingly!
Now, the scales of victory balanced again; it was unknown who would win or lose. Meanwhile, the seesaw battle made the audience shout in satisfaction.
"Go, Tyranitar!"
Basalt released the Desert Tyrant.
"Ty~ran~"
Accompanied by a deafening roar, the power of the sandstorm on the scene instantly increased. While visibility dropped frantically, Gardevoir's stamina was also draining wildly.
"Gardevoir, Heal Pulse!"
Yume shouted loudly, her voice crisp and melodious.
"Gar~de~"
Gardevoir crossed its hands over its chest, seemingly exerting force, but no light appeared on its body. Opposite them, Basalt and Tyranitar just watched them perform quietly, motionless.
"Trying to bait Tyranitar into using Taunt, then use 'Magic Coat' to reflect it? I'm tired of playing this routine!"
Basalt sneered repeatedly.
Against other Pokémon, this routine might rely on probability, but Tyranitar didn't need to gamble. Because Tyranitar is a Dark-type Pokémon, Taunt is its STAB move (Same Type Attack Bonus/Native move), and it had long practiced it to perfection. Even if Gardevoir cast "Heal Pulse" first, it could intercept it in time. No panic!
"He didn't take the bait!"
Yume pursed her lips.
Just as she was preparing to order Gardevoir to use the "Flying Thunder God tactic" to launch an attack, the sand in the sky suddenly pressed down toward Gardevoir.
Gardevoir was about to use "Teleport" to run, but Tyranitar's deafening roar rang in its ears. The sound waves contained evil, dark energy, making Gardevoir extremely uncomfortable, and the circulation of Psychic-type energy in its body stagnated.
Dark-type move: Snarl!
At the critical moment, Gardevoir had to use "Protect" to ensure temporary safety.
But unfortunately, Tyranitar's stamina was extremely robust, and its roaring was endless. When the energy shield disappeared, Gardevoir was swept directly by the black sound waves. Its body paused slightly, then slumped to the ground.
Gardevoir's stamina had already been whittled down to almost nothing by "Poison" and "Sandstorm." Taking a hit from Tyranitar's STAB move, falling down was a logical outcome.
Basalt took the upper hand again!
"After this match, even if Basalt doesn't win, it's a glorious defeat. In terms of strength, he is fully qualified to be mentioned in the same breath as ceiling-level trainers."
Old Sato, the bearded commentator, sighed with emotion: "But he is only 20 years old!"
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