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Chapter 414: Sky Ladder Tumor, the Quality Rotom!
Chapter 414: Sky Ladder Tumor, the Quality Rotom!
As the host introduced the next battle, it was Jinghe's turn to face off against Magua.
Amidst the roaring cheers, the two stepped into the arena.
The audience's reaction made it clear that both had a considerable number of supporters.
"Jinghe, please guide me!" Magua's politeness was unexpected.
"Please guide me," Jinghe replied with a smile.
"Summon your Pokemon, contestants!" The referee raised the flag.
Simultaneously, Jinghe and Magua summoned their Pokemon.
"Go, Turtlefoot Armored Shell!"
Magua's first Pokemon was Boulderion, a dual-type Rock/Water Pokemon with a unique appearance. At first glance, it seemed like seven turtle feet fixed to two rocks formed its body, even its head resembling a turtle foot.
Jinghe's first Pokemon, on the other hand, was Rotom!
"Turtlefoot Armored Shell, a dual-type Rock/Water Pokemon, is said to have each of its turtle feet capable of independent action, Rotom!"
Even as it entered the arena, Rotom didn't forget its "main job."
"That's a Pokedex?!"
"No, Jinghe is actually sending a Pokedex into battle?"
"But that Pokedex does seem like a Pokemon."
"..."
The audience was astounded to see the Rotom Pokedex, and even Magua across the field was taken aback.
He had watched numerous videos of Jinghe's battles but had never seen the Eevee that Dante mentioned, nor the Rotom that appeared today.
However, Magua didn't think that Jinghe was looking down on him by sending out this Rotom; instead, he felt that this might be one of Jinghe's secret weapons.
After all, very few people had seen the incredibly powerful Eevee that Dante spoke of, rumored to be one of Jinghe's strongest secret weapons.
So, this Rotom was likely no different.
Moreover, the Electric/Ghost-type Rotom had a significant advantage over Magua's Turtlefoot Armored Shell.
"Turtlefoot Armored Shell, be careful and show your strength!"
"Hiss!"
Turtlefoot Armored Shell assumed a fighting stance, ready for action.
"Rotom, Rotom! Σ(дlll)"
I'm just a "weak and helpless" photographer; there's no need to be so serious. Rotom, taking advantage of the time, spun around, capturing the audience in its lens.
It could clearly sense the difference between being on the field and behind the camera, whether it was the opponent, the audience, the big screen, or the torches.
Especially with so many people and cameras watching, it felt a bit nervous.
"Rotom, you've taken enough photos. Transform!"
From the shadows beneath Jinghe, Gengar emerged, opening its mouth wide and spitting out a... washing machine!
"Okay, Rotom!"
Rotom quickly snapped a few more photos, then, with a flash, returned to Jinghe's side, leaving the Pokedex and entering the washing machine.
As it entered, the washing machine's appearance changed, marked with Rotom's insignia.
The Sky Ladder Tumor, the Root of All Evil, the Cleaning Washer, the Rotom Wash!
Since Rotom was not yet widespread, many spectators were seeing a Rotom Pokemon for the first time, let alone its washing machine form.
"Transformed?!"
"First a Pokedex, and now it's inside a washing machine?"
"What kind of Pokemon is Rotom?"
The Rotom Wash, after merging with the washing machine, changed its attributes to Electric/Water.
This attribute combination, along with its "Levitate" ability, meant that the Rotom Wash had only one weakness: Grass.
Across the field, Magua furrowed his brows.
He knew about the Rotom Wash, but this was his first time facing such a Pokemon, and he couldn't help but feel a bit uneasy.
Jinghe patted the nervous Rotom, saying, "I've given you my secret weapon. Don't worry; if you don't want to fight, just run."
"Rotom..."
Rotom nodded vigorously, relieved.
No problem. If we don't want to fight, we'll run. After all, we've already taken the photos!
"Begin the battle!" As both sides were finally ready, the referee declared the official start of the match.
With the referee's flag drop, Magua took the initiative.
"Turtlefoot Armored Shell, Shell Smash!"
[Shell Smash: Breaks its own shell, lowering its Defense and Special Defense but significantly increasing its Attack, Special Attack, and Speed.]
This was a typical offensive Turtlefoot Armored Shell, sacrificing defense for higher output.
Crack!
A crack appeared on the rock of Turtlefoot Armored Shell, trading its defense for a significant boost in attack and speed, its aura surging.
Sensing Turtlefoot Armored Shell's aura, Rotom was visibly nervous.
Fortunately, after experiencing numerous events with Jinghe, even facing Regigigas and Sido Lane, it could remain calm.
So, as Magua spoke and Jinghe gave the command, Rotom Wash also moved.
"Rotom, Trick!"
[Trick: Switches held items with the target, entering a state where the held item is lost or changed.]
Buzz—
A blue light enveloped Rotom, wrapping itself and Turtlefoot Armored Shell, and their items were exchanged.
Rotom acquired the item carried by Turtlefoot Armored Shell, the Spirit Sash.
Turtlefoot Armored Shell, on the other hand, obtained the item carried by Rotom, the Fancy Scarf!
"Puff! Trick with the Fancy Scarf?!"
"What the... Jinghe!"
"Now, Turtlefoot Armored Shell can only keep using Shell Smash?"
Shell Smash Shell Smash Style, Turtlefoot Armored Shell?"
After witnessing the previous two days' battles, the audience thought that Teacher Jinghe had changed his style, shifting from a quality-oriented approach to a burst damage strategy.
But today, they were in for a surprise.
Magua's eyes widened in disbelief.
No way.
Using a Scarf Lock on other moves was one thing, but how could one use a Lock on Shell Smash? Honestly, this move left Magua completely stumped.
"Lotad, a simple Thunder Shock."
"Trick Scarf" on the Cleaning Washer, that's not a standard move?
"Lotad!"
Seeing that his opponent couldn't use other moves, Lotad instantly calmed down, emitting a dazzling golden electric current and striking the Turtlefoot Armored Shell.
Boom!!
"Come back, Turtlefoot Armored Shell!"
"Sssss!" As soon as the Turtlefoot Armored Shell came into contact with the electric current, it retreated in pain, and a red light instantly recalled it.
Magua furrowed his brows, sighing inwardly.
True to its reputation, Teacher Jinghe's Pokemon had an incredibly fast reaction speed, but the Turtlefoot Armored Shell still suffered some damage from the Thunder Shock.
Fortunately, it managed to hold on.
Teacher Jinghe was also mentally criticizing the situation.
Having an attack recalled halfway through was the epitome of "cheap" in real Pokemon battles.
Avoiding damage by recalling Pokemon.
However, during the brief moment when Magua recalled and summoned his Pokemon, Teacher Jinghe and Lotad could also act.
"Lotad!"
Lotad was already poised to attack.
Magua took a deep breath and threw the second Poke Ball, "Please, Boulderion!"
A massive Pokemon appeared, its body composed of various large and small rocks, especially its legs, which were extremely bulky and powerful, specializing in strong kicking techniques.
Zzz—
As Boulderion entered the field, a golden, fibrous electric current shot out from Lotad's body, precisely hitting Boulderion.
Thunder Wave!
Boulderion was paralyzed!
The appearance of this Pokemon was somewhat unexpected by Teacher Jinghe.
He initially thought that Magua might send out his contrary-natured Potpourri, using a "Fortress Tactic" to wear down his opponent.
Because Boulderion's ability was quite interesting.
This Pokemon had only one ability, Energy Point!
[Energy Point: Pokemon with this ability increase the power of their moves by 30% except for moves used by Pokemon with this ability.]
In doubles battles, this Pokemon could perform exceptionally well, but in singles battles...
Magua remained confident, waving his hand vigorously and shouting, "Boulderion, Wonder Room!"
Hum—
Boulderion raised its hands, and a wondrous room fell from above, enveloping the entire field.
Within this wondrous room, the physical and special defense capabilities of both Pokemon were swapped!
"So that's it! Boulderion has extremely high physical defense but extremely low special defense, and with the Wonder Room, its special defense becomes ridiculously high!"
"Moreover, Boulderion is naturally slow, so the paralysis doesn't significantly affect its speed."
"Lotad, I recall it being a special attack-oriented Pokemon, right?"
"But... Boulderion is already paralyzed, and Teacher Jinghe's personality..."
This "Wonder Room" move was not unexpected by Teacher Jinghe, so he commanded without hesitation, "Lotad, Will-O-Wisp!"
"Lotad!"
The Will-O-Wisp exploded on Boulderion's body.
Burn status!
The spectators exclaimed, "As expected!"
They had figured it out.
Teacher Jinghe was an aggressive player the previous two days, but today, he's a quality-oriented player!
"Boulderion, Gravity!" Magua remained unfazed, determined to play his own game despite his opponent's antics.
Zzzz—
Fibrous arcs of light flickered on Boulderion's body, but luck wasn't on Teacher Jinghe's side as a distorted force spread from Boulderion's body.
As they watched, Boulderion's eyes dimmed, its rocky body slightly lowered, and from the two sturdy pillars, numerous dark energy rings extended outward.
Cleaning Lotad's Levitate ability disappeared under the effect of Gravity, forcing it back to the ground.
"Lotad!!"
But the Cleaning Lotad's washer chamber opened, and a torrent of rushing water surged out, flowing directly towards Boulderion.
Water Cannon!
A precise hit!
Under the influence of the Gravity Field, the accuracy of all moves except for OHKO moves was significantly increased.
And Water Cannon was one of the powerful Water-type moves that Cleaning Lotad could use after transforming.
However, thanks to the special defense boost from Wonder Room, Boulderion didn't lose its fighting ability.
"Lotad, again, Water Cannon!"
The turbulent water stream struck Boulderion once more.
"Boulderion, Earthquake!"
Zzzla—
However.
This time, the paralysis finally had some effect, and Boulderion couldn't execute its move.
If he kept ignoring the paralysis, Teacher Jinghe would start suspecting his opponent of cheating.
And this paralysis also rendered Boulderion completely unable to resist.
Boulderion, unable to battle!
But Magua revealed a smile that seemed to carry a deeper meaning.
Boulder Array, complete!
The real battle was about to begin!
(End of Chapter)
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