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Chapter 415: The Value of a Tactics Master (4200 words!)
Chapter 415: The Value of a Tactics Master (4200 words!)
"Well done, Boulderion," Magua said, addressing the Pokemon that had just returned to its Poke Ball. He then proceeded to throw his third Poke Ball without hesitation.
His confidence remained unwavering, perhaps even increasing.
It was as if the previous battle's momentum had no effect on him.
"Go, Jutan Shan!"
This was Magua's signature Pokemon.
Its appearance resembled a two-legged dinosaur, with a body seemingly composed entirely of hard, black, and sturdy rocks. Its back was adorned with a small mountain of coal, constantly emitting a scorching red glow.
Jutan Shan was a coal Pokemon with a unique combination of Rock and Fire types.
Admittedly, this type combination might not be considered exceptionally outstanding due to its four-times weakness to Ground and Water types, along with a two-times weakness to Rock.
But if one could utilize these weaknesses...
"Boulderion has left a Boulder on the field!"
At this moment, the host noticed something that many spectators had overlooked.
As Jutan Shan entered the field, the boulders it had left behind began to emit a peculiar aura.
"Is this how you open Energy Points in a singles battle?"
"Wow, I didn't know there was a way to activate the 'Energy Point' ability in singles battles!"
"I'm so uneducated, so uneducated!"
The audience exclaimed in surprise.
Evidently, this was one of Magua's exclusive secret techniques. Ordinary Trainers might not grasp the intricacies, and even if they attempted to imitate it, they would likely fail.
Jinghe, who had noticed this earlier, couldn't help but smirk, silently acknowledging this fact.
Is it possible to openly use such a strategy?
Isn't this like a one-on-two battle?
The boulder left by Boulderion activated the Energy Point, significantly boosting Jutan Shan's attack power.
But Magua wasn't done yet!
Adjusting his glasses with one hand and gesturing with the other, he shouted with great vigor, "Jutan Shan, activate Steam Engine!"
"Roar!"
Jutan Shan's coal-black body turned a deeper shade of red, and white steam gushed out from the mountain of coal on its back.
Under the influence of this steam, Jutan Shan became incredibly agile, as if it were a steam-powered vehicle, its body's flexibility increasing severalfold!
Jutan Shan's ability, Steam Engine, was triggered!
[Steam Engine: When attacked by Water or Fire-type moves, speed is greatly increased!]
The significant increase in speed meant a direct boost of six levels!
"Wait, did Jutan Shan just get attacked?"
"Yes, how did it activate 'Steam Engine' then?"
Many spectators expressed their confusion.
"It's the water!"
The host, with his keen eye, noticed the water left behind by Rotom's repeated Water Cannon attacks.
"The water on the ground is being absorbed by Jutan Shan!"
Jutan Shan was standing in a deep indentation left by Boulderion's stomping.
And that indentation was filled with water from Rotom's Water Cannon.
Visible to the naked eye, the water in the indentation disappeared and transformed into the steam emanating from Jutan Shan's back.
"There's even more to this?"
"This time, I've truly learned something new!"
"Jinghe, you're amazing!"
The audience was in awe of Magua's tactics.
It seemed that when Magua summoned Boulderion, he was already setting the stage for Jutan Shan's entrance.
No.
Perhaps the Rock-type and Water-type Turtlefoot Armored Shell's earlier appearance was also a preparation for Jutan Shan? It was just interrupted by Jinghe's 'Trick Scarf' tactic.
In singles battles, it's not uncommon for one or even two Pokemon to assist another, creating opportunities for their teammate's advancement.
Jutan Shan had also undergone this 'transformation' here.
Hiss—
Although Jinghe was speechless at Magua's tactics, he didn't just stand by and watch.
He wasn't the type of gentleman who would wait for his opponent to power up before engaging in battle.
So, when Jutan Shan entered the field, a Thunder Wave combo was inevitable.
As a Fire-type Pokemon, Jutan Shan couldn't be burned, so paralysis was the standard status condition.
"Roar!"
Jutan Shan, stimulated by the electric current, glared at Rotom with its red-hot eyes.
"Lo-Lo-Rotom!"
Rotom's heart was racing with anxiety.
I'm just a photographer!
"Don't worry," Jinghe smiled.
"Rotom."
Even at this moment, Rotom couldn't bring itself to look into Jutan Shan's eyes, despite Jinghe's smile.
However, it was undeniable that Jinghe's smile and composure put Rotom at ease.
At the very least, Rotom believed that Jinghe wouldn't send it to its doom.
"It's our turn to attack, Jutan Shan, Earthquake!"
"Roar!"
Jutan Shan roared and stomped its foot on the ground, causing the entire field to shake violently, sending ripples towards Rotom.
With the 'Gravity Field' left by Boulderion still in effect, Earthquake was undoubtedly the best choice against Rotom at this moment.
"Protect," Jinghe said calmly.
"Rotom!"
As the ground shook, Rotom quickly erected a grass-green barrier, blocking the impact of the Earthquake.
Seeing that Rotom's Protect had successfully blocked the attack, Magua showed no surprise and continued her assault.
"Coal Mountain, Earthquake again!"
"Substitute!"
With the help of Substitute, Coal Mountain's attack was blocked once more.
"Protect and Substitute? Is Teacher Jinghe stalling for time?"
"Doesn't this render his Aura Scarf useless?"
"Is he using the Substitute Tox tactic here?"
"No, it's possible he's waiting for Coal Mountain to be paralyzed."
"Hahaha! Doesn't Teacher Jinghe know his own luck? The third Earthquake is already here!"
The audience couldn't help but mock him.
Rumble—
Amidst the intense rumbling, Coal Mountain's third Earthquake approached, ready to wash over Rotom.
It was at this moment that Jinghe's expression turned serious. He spoke in a deep voice, "Throw away the Aura Scarf and run to the edge of the field!"
"Rotom!"
Without a moment's hesitation, Rotom quickly removed the Aura Scarf from its body and ran towards the edge of the field as fast as it could. Coal Mountain's Earthquake followed closely behind, its speed far surpassing Rotom's escape.
"Pfft—What's the point of removing the Aura Scarf to lose weight?"
"Even so, there's no way it can outrun the Earthquake!"
"Teacher Jinghe panicked. He must have panicked, huh!"
Jinghe narrowed his eyes, unaffected by external distractions. Although Rotom was tense, it still trusted Jinghe's judgment, even as the ground beneath it cracked.
"Now, Trick Room!"
Buzz—
Rotom activated Trick Room once more, but without its Aura Scarf, Coal Mountain gained no item, and Rotom obtained the item Coal Mountain was carrying.
In the instant the Trick Room succeeded, a sound rang out from Rotom, indicating that an insurance had been triggered.
If the host were more professional, they might have exclaimed at this moment—Rotom had obtained Coal Mountain's Weakness Policy!
[Weakness Policy: When the Pokemon holding this item is hit by a super-effective move, its Attack and Special Attack are greatly raised!]
Rotom's aura soared.
"Rotom!"
Power!
At the same time, Jinghe shouted at an incredibly fast pace:
"Fly up!"
The Gravity Field disappeared almost as soon as Jinghe's voice fell.
And in that instant, Rotom floated into the air, avoiding the brunt of the Earthquake.
The next moment, the Levitate ability was restored.
"Water Cannon!"
Splash—
A torrent of water gushed out from Rotom's opened Washer Chamber, engulfing Coal Mountain.
The offensive and defensive positions switched in an instant.
"Coal Mountain, Protect!" Magua's face changed, and she hurriedly shouted.
"Roar!!"
Luck once again sided with Magua and Coal Mountain. The green barrier they erected blocked the onslaught of the water.
However.
The reason Jinghe waited to obtain the Weakness Policy and for Rotom to gain the Special Attack boost before counterattacking was to prevent Coal Mountain from using Protect.
Otherwise, he could have had Rotom attack from the start.
There was only one chance, and he had to maximize the success rate.
Clang—
The Protect barrier shattered, but Rotom's Water Cannon did not cease.
Boom!!
The surging water directly hit Coal Mountain, dousing the fiery Coal Mountain as its massive body fell heavily to the ground.
For a moment.
The entire venue became unusually quiet.
Many spectators were stunned.
Their eyes told their brains what they had witnessed, but their brains couldn't comprehend what had happened.
"Amazing!"
In the private room, Wusong couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
Most of the audience didn't understand, but those in the private room, including Sharon, understood perfectly.
"Teacher Jinghe calculated the timing of Gravity's end precisely, seizing the perfect moment to obtain Coal Mountain's 'Weakness Policy' item," Dawu marveled.
This was also why Jinghe had Rotom run to the edge of the field, delaying its exposure to the Earthquake's impact for as long as possible.
If the timing had been slightly later, Rotom might have been knocked out by the Earthquake.
And if the timing had been slightly earlier, the exchanged 'Weakness Policy' item wouldn't have been triggered.
Only by triggering the 'Weakness Policy' and simultaneously removing the Gravity Field, allowing Rotom to regain its Levitate ability, could the advantage be maximized.
"You could say he took a risk. To prevent Coal Mountain's 'Protect,' he had to obtain the 'Weakness Policy' item before counterattacking."
Wusong also clicked his tongue:
"But you could also say he was cautious, yet he chose such a precise timing. A slight mistake, and Rotom would have been in danger."
"However, they all knew that Lotad had only one chance to counterattack. If it couldn't defeat Coal Mountain instantly, there would be no hope for victory."
"Even with Coal Mountain's Steam Engine ability triggering, it wouldn't be slower than Lotad if paralyzed. Additionally, the broken terrain after the Earthquake affected Lotad's movement."
"Lotad's trust in Jinghe is also crucial," Sharon added.
Any hesitation from Lotad would be ineffective.
Everyone agreed.
In this kind of time-sensitive operation, the mutual trust between Pokemon and their trainers is vital.
Jinghe's composure gave Lotad courage.
"I have a question."
Daye raised his hand, drawing everyone's attention.
"How could Jinghe be so certain that Coal Mountain was holding a Weakness Insurance?"
This was indeed a valid question, but Wusong glanced at him and said calmly, "A brutal player shouldn't question a Tactics Master's understanding of tactics and battle judgment."
Daye: "."
If Jinghe were here, he would surely say, "Do we need to guess that Coal Mountain with Steam Engine is holding a Weakness Insurance?"
Isn't that common sense?
Of course, the Pokedex information is also a guarantee.
"If..." Ah Liu also spoke up, grinning, "If Jinghe had slightly better luck, and Coal Mountain was paralyzed just once, it wouldn't have been so challenging to defeat."
The people in the private room couldn't help but smile knowingly.
When it came to luck, Jinghe had never won against anyone.
"Brilliant tactics!"
Finally, the host, guided by the expert, understood the entire process and explained it to the audience.
Only then did the audience members reveal expressions of sudden realization.
This was followed by bewilderment, shock, and awe.
They exclaimed in disbelief—Is that even allowed?!
"I was wondering why the Aura Scarf was discarded. Now I understand it was to prevent Coal Mountain from obtaining it! I get this strategy now!"
"You don't get it at all. How can you tell what item your opponent's Pokemon is holding?"
"If you hastily try to obtain your opponent's item, you either waste time and get something useless or end up harming yourself."
"To be honest, I was already impressed by the precise judgment of the Gravity timing. Not to mention the subsequent item swap!"
"How many people can pull off using their opponent's item against them?"
"Giving your opponent your item and then using theirs... Jinghe just gave us a lesson in both offense and defense!"
"Do you understand the value of the title 'Tactics Master'?"
Undoubtedly.
This battle wasn't about fixed tactics or set plays; it was something most people couldn't replicate.
The events that transpired in the blink of an eye once again earned Jinghe a surge of new fans.
It was unclear if they were die-hard fans or haters.
"Magua, your turn," the referee reminded.
At the referee's prompt, Magua snapped out of his daze from the previous scene.
To be honest, he was impressed.
He believed that the tactics he designed and the arrangements he made were already spectacular.
He never expected Jinghe's on-the-spot performance to teach him such a valuable lesson.
Excellent tactics and leadership could indeed turn the tide of battle.
So this was what Dante meant when he said he could learn something from battling against Jinghe, Magua thought.
Magua had one last Pokemon, a Turtlefoot Armored Shell with a Fancy Scarf.
However, facing the Cleaning Rotom with significantly boosted offenses, it was clear that it wouldn't be able to create much of a wave.
"The winner is Jinghe!" the referee announced as the Turtlefoot Armored Shell fell.
"Lotad..."
The nervous Lotad immediately emerged from the washer, looking relieved.
It didn't dare to believe that it, a mere 'weakling', could accomplish the feat of a 'One-String Three' as a photographer.
Jinghe, with Lotad still shaking a little, went to the center of the field to shake hands with Magua.
"Thank you, Jinghe. It was a wonderful battle, and I learned a lot," Magua said sincerely.
"Just luck, pure luck," Jinghe smiled and sighed.
Luck?
Magua's expression was peculiar.
He suspected that Jinghe's words had a hidden meaning, and he had evidence.
After his Coal Mountain was paralyzed, it successfully acted four times in a row. If anything, luck was on his side, wasn't it?
But he didn't know that Jinghe's sigh came from the heart.
After the Gravity Field disappeared, if Lotad's final Water Cannon had missed, all the commands would have been for naught.
An 80% accuracy Water Cannon successfully hitting its target—if that's not luck, what is?
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