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Whooosh!
At the same time, the move Sandstorm erupted on the field. This time, Ethan Black wasn't planning to hold back either: he let the storm cover even the man in black.
In reality, the human body is very fragile. Even if the sand alone couldn't take a person's life immediately, over time it would surely wear them down.
However, his plan failed. Alakazam appeared in a flash in front of the man in black, and with a single movement of its hand, completely blocked the damage from the storm!
"Alakazam's Magic Guard ability!"
Ethan Black's expression changed. Of course, that was the reason why the storm had no effect. It showed that the man in black's team was well balanced, and Alakazam was, without a doubt, the defensive core.
"Then we'll go head on. Sandslash, forward!"
Seeing that the storm couldn't harm his opponent, Ethan Black ordered a direct attack.
Under the storm, with its Sand Rush ability, Sandslash's speed reached its peak. In the blink of an eye, it charged at the man in black, claws gleaming as they rose to strike.
Facing a group of six fragile Pokémon—or rather, seven, counting the trainer himself—Sandslash became a silent assassin.
Swish!
In response to the charge, Alakazam reacted with a flash and used the move Teleport to carry away the man in black, vanishing from the spot.
"Magical Roots, don't let him escape!"
Just as they reappeared, Cacturne unleashed its roots.
But the other five Psychic-type Pokémon wouldn't just stand by. Although their Psychic-type moves didn't directly affect a Dark-type like Cacturne, they could easily control the roots.
Grumpig's eyes shone, and in an instant it grabbed all the vines, freezing them in midair.
At the same time, the other four Psychic-types counterattacked, launching waves of mental power that swept across the field.
Whoosh, whoosh!
The sandstorm continued to batter, striking the Psychic-types again and again. But their mental strength was immense, and reinforced by the dark energy they emanated, they managed to repel the swirling sand.
The six Pokémon of the man in black were clearly at their peak.
On Ethan Black's side, only Sandslash, Cacturne, and Shellder were at the same level. Meltan, Trapinch, and Absol hadn't yet reached that tier.
Though they could hold on for a while, the disadvantage was becoming increasingly clear, and the balance of the battle was beginning to tip toward the enemy.
"Sandslash, use Crush Spin!"
The only one keeping an advantage was Sandslash, boosted by the storm, its ability, and its extreme speed. With the help of Dig to harass, it managed to keep Alakazam under pressure.
If not for Alakazam's Magic Guard ability and its powerful mental perception allowing it to anticipate, the man in black would already have fallen.
"Hehehe... What a fine Sandslash you've got!"
The man in black laughed chillingly, showing no fear at all; rather, he seemed to be enjoying the attack.
"This is looking really bad..."
"If we reach the limit... it seems I'll have to bet everything on that card."
Ethan Black frowned, squeezing a Poké Ball in his hand.
"Hm? Still got a trump card?"
The man in black noticed immediately. Under his orders, his Pokémon dodged Cacturne's attacks and gathered mental energy in their hands, unleashing a devastating Psychic-type move that ripped through the air violently.
Boom!
Shellder reacted quickly. With its own psychic power, it raised a barrier that blocked the attack midair.
"Now! Use Ally Switch!" At that very instant, the man in black's voice rang out.
Alakazam pointed its spoon at Ethan Black, and a glow enveloped him: the field warped as the move activated.
At the same time, thanks to its great mental power, Shellder sensed the danger and reacted swiftly: a current of water wrapped around it, shielding Ethan Black as well.
In the next blink, Ethan Black felt his hand empty. Shellder had vanished from his grasp, replaced by the figure of Alakazam.
Swish!
Though the move Ally Switch took some time to activate, and Absol reacted to intercept, the swap was completed. Ethan Black managed to escape with Shellder's help, but it was transported right in front of the enemy.
"Abbssss!"
Absol roared and attacked immediately. It charged Dark energy into its mouth and bit fiercely into Alakazam's hand just as its body reappeared.
Trapinch also reacted swiftly, using the move Bite to clamp onto Alakazam's other hand.
"ALAKKAZZ!"
Pain coursed through Alakazam's body, cutting off its attempt to use Teleport. A wrenching scream tore from its throat.
"Zzzt!"
Meltan arrived just in time. Its metallic, fluid body wrapped around Alakazam, and an electric discharge surged through the liquid prison, flooding it with pain.
"ALAAKKKAAZZ!"
Alakazam let out an agonized cry. Its hands fell limp, the dark haze around it churned violently... and at last it collapsed, unable to battle.
"Phew..."
Ethan Black sighed in relief at seeing Alakazam fall. But his heart tightened again: in the exchange, Shellder was left right in front of the man in black.
Without hesitation, Shellder unleashed a Water Whirlpool on the spot, rising to engulf the enemy and finish him in one blow.
(End of Chapter)