Divine Plan? But I'm a Pokémon trainer.

Chapter 467 Greatsword Demon: How dare you, a special attacker, be a damage dealer?
The moment Bulbasaur realizes the existence of "poison," its tactics are no longer effective.

"Mukharp, cease 'Brave Bird Assault'."

Asahi immediately ordered Staraptor to abandon its powerful but unstable move. Staraptor responded by slowing down and taking off into the air on "Solar Beam".

But stopping the attack was simply a way to make a better decision.

"After using Shadow Clone Jutsu and Quick Attack, get close to Bulbasaur with Aerial Ace, then follow up with Brave Bird to decide the outcome!"

Staraptor used moves that were difficult to use during "Brave Bird Attack" repeatedly, and with its speed advantage, it split into many near-physical clones and approached Bulbasaur, which had also stopped using "Solar Beam".

Once Staraptor unleashes the impressive agility of Flying-type Pokémon, the combo of Bulbasaur's Solar Beam slowing down followed by Vine Whip Throwing becomes ineffective.

That being said, battles ultimately involve humans and spirits working together...

"Bulbasaur, Staraptor's true form is on the far left."

For Link, a trainer who can see his opponent's location, neither "Substitute" nor "Shadow Clone" matters.

Just as Staraptor's tactics were about to work, Bulbasaur, having learned of its location, once again swung "Vine Whip," accurately grabbing its opponent.

The poisonous "vine whip" pierced the unresponsive Mk Eagle, unleashing a "poison strike" that was extremely powerful against poisoned opponents and could detonate the poison.

Let's set aside the "sunbeam beam," which is practically useless.

The damage from "Poison" and the "Poison Strike" effect that forcibly restrains poisoned opponents instantly depleted Staraptor's stamina, causing it to suddenly lose its ability to fight and be thrown behind by Bulbasaur.

At the same time, Bulbasaur, which was constantly absorbing light from the environment to unleash its light cannons, also became somewhat overloaded and suffered effects similar to reaction damage.

This is a necessary adventure for Grass-type Pokémon.

"Starhawk is unable to battle!" the referee in the gym announced the result.

Asu had to admit that he had underestimated the diversity and solid foundation of Grass-type Pokémon, and that trying to create a Grass-type Pokémon with a single move like "Brave Bird" was too risky.

“Come back, Starhawk, I’ll find these toxins sooner next time.”

After recalling his Starhawk, Asu didn't rashly send out another Pokémon, but instead began to analyze the current situation.

This gym challenge is a 3-on-3 match. The outcome of a single match will not have a decisive impact on the overall result. The primary goal is to conserve the Pokémon's stamina and reverse any disadvantages.

He had already experienced firsthand that Bulbasaur, a grass-poison type, could release "deadly poison" with its "vine whip," and he must have mastered the use of various powders and seeds as well.

While effects like poison, burn, and spikes are less effective in 3v3 singles battles than in 6v6 singles battles, it would be very troublesome if Link's remaining Pokémon all had the durability of Bulbasaur.

We can't afford to get poisoned again!

"Go, peacock!"

Despite being the Gym Leader of the Johto region, Asud has sent out a Bird-type Pokémon, which is common in the Hoenn region.

The beaks that came from the battlefield flapped their wings, naturally mobilizing the water-attribute energy in the air as if they were breathing, suppressing and dispelling the "sunny day" and then summoning rain.

Following Staraptor with the "Intimidate" and "Forced" abilities is Pelipper with the "Rain" ability...

Link realized that Asu's dad seemed to be a little bit skilled. Without Sunny Day, Bulbasaur was at a huge disadvantage; if it took a "Storm" attack in this state, it would be finished.

"Come back, Bulbasaur."

Therefore, he immediately chose to rotate: "Greatsword Demon, prepare for battle."

If Flying-type is a superior offensive type, then Water-type is even better.

The tactic of using water to blast enemies in rainy weather has remained popular for a long time, and it was still the mainstream tactic even in the future, when the Zhu Zi era was highly developed in combat.

Although Link is a Team Sunny Day trainer, since the other party has turned on Rainy Day for him, it wouldn't hurt to send out a Water-type Claymore.

The giant swordsman looked at its opponent in the air and thought to itself, "Why do trainers always find themselves such strange opponents? It's one thing for fish to spray water and summon rain, but why do birds also bring rain?"
The battle, which had been briefly interrupted, resumed.

Pelipper's strengths lie in weather, support, special attack, and durability. Knowing this, Ash immediately had it use "Tailwind".

The Greatsword Demon, who thrives in the rain, uses the abundant water energy in the environment to create water blades, unleashing a stream of water that resembles sword energy to strike his opponent with a casual wave of his hand.

With its exceptional eyesight and the blessing of the wind, the Pelipper easily dodged the attack. Just as it was about to unleash "Storm" to counterattack, it discovered that swinging this flying projectile, which combines air and water, didn't require much effort from the Greatsword Demon. The Greatsword Demon even unleashed a series of water jets to block Pelipper's dodging routes.

Nevertheless, being a water-type creature, it is not afraid of attacks whose power has been weakened. It can withstand seventeen or eighteen attacks, and with the advantage of "Bird's Roost," the Greatsword Demon's attacks are still acceptable to it.

Therefore, the Pelipper used its "Storm" attack, which is even more powerful in the rain, as usual.

A raging storm surged toward the greatsword demon who stood motionless.

It nonchalantly swung its water blade, severing Pelipper's signature move, and mockingly challenged its opponent... but it wasn't a move.

With such low offensive power on your special end, are you even going to deal damage?
Upon hearing this, Link, who was in the trainer area at the back, had many thoughts running through his mind.

Actually, Pelipper's Special Attack is slightly higher than Raichu's, and it's about the same as Ludicolo. Raichu and Ludicolo can both be offensive units in rain teams, so Pelipper can also be used in Water Blast.

However, there are better options...

"Don't get cocky, play well," Link cautioned, because it would be too embarrassing to lose due to carelessness.

The Greatsword Demon nodded, and only then did it remain vigilant.

Don't you like to put in the effort? Then let's "do it again"!
Interference from the Greatsword Demon caused the Pelippers to involuntarily gather again and unleash a storm.

Seeing this, Asu found it unbelievable. Even if he racked his brains, he couldn't understand how a Pokémon like Greatsword Ghost, which was clearly an offensive Pokémon, could "go again".

Pelipper's "Storm" couldn't shake the Greatsword Demon wielding the blade, but he seized the opportunity to use "Water Jet" to break through the storm and approach Pelipper, who was about to unleash "Storm" again.

immediately--

The "storm" technique, "imitating" the Pelipper, forms a blade and is used in a physical way to strike the Pelipper's face, slamming it into the ground like a mountain.

The gull is good at enduring physical challenges and did not lose its fighting ability because of this; on the contrary, it broke through the interference of "one more time".

However, it was too late. The Greatsword Demon descended from the sky with a blade formed by "tying grass knots," firmly pinning it to the ground.

(End of this chapter)