"A third Pokémon!"
"Does he not only use Steel-type Pokémon?"
Previously, the Pokédex mentioned that the Macha Gym Leader used Electric-type Pokémon.
Later, it changed to multi-type, but his main Pokémon was the Electric-type Magneton.
Now, a new Pokémon has appeared: a Fire/Dark-type Houndoom!
This means that his other Pokémon are likely not Steel-type, but other types.
Just then, Shigeru remembered what Shirai had said during the gym battle.
He was a multi-type gym leader, and his Pokémon were tailored to specific types.
"Houndoom?!"
"This Pokémon won't be easy to defeat."
Shinji stared at the Houndoom before him.
He took out his Pokédex and scanned the Houndoom on the field.
'Ding! Houndoom, Fire/Dark type, found in Johto, Sinnoh, Kalos, and other regions.'
Ability: Flash Fire
. Moves: Fire Fang, Thunder Fang, Flamethrower, Taunt, Misty Haze, Leer, Roar, Mud Shot, Destiny Bond, Roar.
Description: The evolved form of Houndoom. Upon hearing its terrifying howl, Pokémon tremble and flee back to their nests.
Flash Fire as expected!
Shinji frowned. Houndoom is a relatively common Pokémon in the Sinnoh region.
His brother also has a powerful Houndoom.
Therefore, Shinji is quite familiar with Houndoom's abilities.
This match will be difficult for Bluegreen.
In previous battles, Shinji spent an entire night learning about all the abilities that have appeared in this world, precisely to prevent a repeat of the previous situation.
There are many abilities, but only a few are truly effective. The Flash Fire ability is specifically designed to counter Fire-type Pokémon. "
...
Houndoom, Mud Shot!"
Upon hearing this, Houndoom continuously spat out waves of mud in front of it. The Fire-type Pokémon's mastery of Ground-type moves was something even the well-informed Blue had never seen before.
A torrent of mud hurtled towards Arcanine, which looked up at the mud before it, crouching down to dodge the attack.
"Move! Use Fire Wheel!"
Defending alone wasn't in Bluegreen's nature.
Arcanine rolled forward, its entire body transforming into a wheel of fire. The mud, upon touching its body, was instantly deflected by the intense flames.
With its continuous acceleration, the mud couldn't inflict much damage.
In terms of strength, Arcanine was even slightly stronger than Houndoom.
Bai Yu roughly estimated that the Arcanine's level in the game was around LV39.
For such a level to be able to cripple Magneton with a single Fire-type move was understandable!
The type advantage was too great.
However, against the Flash Fire ability, no Fire-type move was effective!
Bai Yu didn't give any commands, watching helplessly as the Arcanine charged towards him.
With the relentless collision of Flame Wheel and Mud Shot, smoke and dust gradually enveloped the entire arena. At this moment, Arcanine broke through the encirclement, striking Houndoom directly.
A fortress appeared before Houndoom.
Reflect!
The fortress was easily shattered by Flame Wheel, and Houndoom's body was thrown out of the smoke and dust.
Houndoom's fur showed no signs of burns; instead, flames flickered in its eyes.
The Flash Fire ability had been triggered!
As the smoke and dust gradually dissipated, Qinglv noticed Houndoom's condition.
He seemed to have realized something.
"Flash Fire ability."
"That Houndoom, it really does have that ability."
During the battle, Qinglv naturally hadn't used his Pokédex to check Houndoom's information.
He was gambling, betting that Houndoom's ability wasn't Flash Fire.
If it were Early Bird or Pressure, he would have more opportunities to attack.
However, the appearance of the Flash Fire ability dashed many of Qinglv's offensive ambitions.
Currently, the only moves his Arcanine could use to deal damage were Extreme Speed, Dragon Pulse, and Dig.
Of these three moves, aside from Extreme Speed, Arcanine wasn't very proficient with the other two.
As for the inherited Suicide Slam...
let's forget about it.
Azure had only recently left Pallet Town.
In less than half a year, to have trained a Pokémon to this level
was already beyond the reach of most trainers.
However, during this period, among the trainers he faced, none possessed such a rich array of battle tactics as White Feather.
He still lacks in tactical reserves, and there's a lot of room for improvement.
Reaching the champion level in just one year...
Azure's talent is undeniable!
"Then I won't hold back, Mist,"
Bai Yu chuckled. The Reflect Wall and Light Screen from before were still in place; even if he clashed head-on with Arcanine, he wouldn't be at a disadvantage.
This was Bai Yu's confidence.
Houndoom opened its mouth wide, and a thick purple mist spread outwards.
Houndoom's figure became blurred due to the purple mist .
"Extreme Speed!"
Arcanine paused, then rushed forward. Facing the purple mist that wanted to cover its entire path, Arcanine used its keen sense of smell to lock onto Houndoom's location.
With Extreme Speed, Arcanine appeared in front of Houndoom and rammed forward.
Reflect Wall reappeared!
"Thunder Fang!"
Houndoom's figure darted to the side, opening its blood-red maw and emitting arcs of electricity.
It bit down fiercely at Arcanine's body.
A powerful electric current relentlessly pounded against Arcanine's body.
The two Pokémon's attacks collided head-on.
The effect of Reflect was on full display at this moment.
Arcanine was faster, but the effect of Reflect reduced the damage of Extreme Speed by a level.
However, Reflect was already damaged.
Now, only Light Screen remained on the field.
Under these conditions, Qinglv wouldn't use ranged moves; he was determined to settle the matter head-on.
"Roar!"
Houndoom roared fiercely as it forced Arcanine back.
"Dig."
Qinglv frowned.
Arcanine's figure appeared in the murky mist, digging into the ground.
The sound wave struck, dispersing some of the murky mist, leaving only Houndoom on the field, while Arcanine was already hiding underground.
"Arcanine, it's learned Dig."
Bai Yu was a little surprised; this was a move that Arcanine would never be taught in the games.
However, this was reality. Even Charizard could learn to burrow, let alone the Arcanine before them.
"With such a large size, the ground tremors it creates are definitely noticeable."
Bai Yu listened to the tremors from the ground, constantly trying to determine Arcanine's location.
Qinglv also noticed this, and he was forced to use Dig to provoke Bai Yu into attacking.
However, Bai Yu not only didn't attack, but also continued to observe the ground tremors.
As a result, the disadvantage shifted to Bai Yu once again.
"Fire Wheel!"
Qinglv could only use this method to provide some resistance.
The ground temperature was also rising continuously.
Coupled with the increasingly intense tremors, Bai Yu waved his hand and shouted, "Houndoom, now's the time! Jump up and unleash a roar towards the ground!"
Houndoom leaped into the air, its body tumbling, staring at the ground, and letting out a roar.
In the area where Houndoom had been, Arcanine suddenly charged out, a flame attacking Houndoom.
Just as it burst from the ground, it was struck by the roar before it, its Flame Wheel abruptly shattered. Arcanine, in extreme pain, hissed and howled.
Its expression was one of agony; it could barely hold on, its limbs supporting its body.
"Thunder Fang!"
Houndoom, using the momentum of its dive, unleashed a burst of electricity from its teeth, biting down hard on Arcanine.
Bang!
With a loud crash, Houndoom's figure slowly disappeared into the dust.
Arcanine lay on the ground, completely incapacitated.
The light barrier that had previously appeared on the battlefield shattered at that moment.
The previous advantage of the terrain became less significant.
The outcome of this match…was decided!
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