Bottom-tier trainers in the Pokémon world

Moreover, they have won by fighting against opponents with opposing attributes quite a few times.

Xia Yan smacked his lips. Putting aside tactics and strength, it was obvious that Kikuko didn't want to win...

Or is it that the hatching and dragon-slaying clam is not very popular nowadays?

Or perhaps Cynthia hasn't encountered this yet?

Just imagine how badly the Dodo will be shaken by Kona's Dragon Slayer Shell in the future.

The reason why they have been unable to take the crucial step to become champions is because Kona's Dragon Slayer has always been a stumbling block.

Anyway, Xia Yan couldn't think of any way to make a Zubat defeat a Dragon Slayer Shell. Even if the Zubat was slightly stronger, the result would be the same, let alone if their strengths were similar.

After thinking for a moment, she said, "With Shell Smash and the Continuous Attack ability, Agatha's Golbat can't withstand two rounds of Ice Spike damage. Even if we send in Arbok, an Arbok in poor condition won't be a match."

Ultimately, it seems both superstars really treated this battle as a performance.

"How do you know that this clamshell creature definitely has the characteristic of continuous attacks?"

Does anyone train a Clamshell that doesn't have the continuous attack trait?

It seems there really is.

This is also why dragon-slaying shells are not yet very popular.

Should we find an opportunity to publish this as a research paper?

It should be possible to make some money.

There might be a huge influx of dragon-slaying shellfish at that point...

So who suffered the most?

"Just guessing," was all Xia Yan could say.

As expected, Xia Yan's prediction was confirmed in the referee's final announcement.

"The winner, Ice-type Elite Four member, Liu Bo!!"

"It really does have the characteristic of continuous attacks."

Daigo was starting to recover from the shock of the battle between the two Elite Four members.

Trainers at the Elite Four level may have varying strengths, but the differences are not actually that significant. Advantages in certain attributes can often determine the outcome of a battle to a large extent.

This brings us back to the Dragon-type Champion who has been unable to become the champion for so long, and the future Ice-type Champion...

Kikuko's decision to let the game go was largely the reason why this exhibition match was a foregone conclusion.

However, if we're being honest, the fact that Uncle Liu didn't use the Psychic-type Jynx or the Ground-type Porcini can be considered going easy on him, right?

It all comes down to who releases more water.

Most people can indeed learn something from the battle between the two Elite Four members, but it's mainly about tactics. They obviously can't learn anything more crucial, like how to train Pokémon.

Unfortunately, Xia Yan probably knows more tactical strategies than these two kings.

The two simply diversified their use of tactics, but ultimately they did not deviate from the essence of tactics.

For example, the Misdreavus's Annihilation Song can be used for a one-for-one exchange, and the Dragon Slayer Shell can be utilized, etc.

Xia Yan was somewhat disappointed, as he had thought he would be able to see some of the two men's true abilities.

Ultimately, the exhibition match was just that—an exhibition match—and only presented some tactical routines.

The exhibition match has ended.

But they didn't leave immediately because they had other projects to complete.

Liu Bo, who is about to step down from his position as one of the Elite Four, prepared some "small" gifts for trainers from different levels and backgrounds from all over the world.

These gifts are one of the reasons why so many people are scrambling to watch the game.

Chapter Fifty-Five: Meeting Gift

"I'm going to the toilet."

Xia Yan used the excuse of needing to urinate to leave the private room.

Daigo and Cynthia were still immersed in the battle and strength displayed by Lyube and Kikuko.

He left the private room and went to a deserted corner of the venue. He had Ditto change into an ordinary-looking mask, took off his coat, put on shoe lifts, and adjusted his hair.

When he emerged from the corner again, he was a completely different person.

"This disguise feels pretty good. I can use this method if I need to sell some troublesome items in the future..."

We arrived at the registration area, which was unusually busy at the time.

I drew a three-digit number.

That's right.

Xia Yan's purpose in coming to see the Heavenly King's performance match was partly to participate in this newcomer performance match funded and organized by Uncle Liu.

The main reason is that the rewards Liu Bo offered were indeed tempting enough.

The rules for the rookie performance competition are very simple.

The rules stipulate that newcomers participating in this competition must have a Pokémon strength that does not exceed the Excellent level, and only one Pokémon is allowed to participate in the competition at any one time.

Getting the rewards isn't too difficult; after winning two matches, you'll have a chance to draw a reward.

As for what level of reward you will ultimately receive, it all depends on your luck in the lottery.

If you're lucky, you might get a valuable Pokémon item; if you're unlucky, you might just get a regular Poké Ball.

With the idea of ​​giving it a try, Xia Yan also chose to participate.

The Pokémon he would use was Togepi.

Only Pokerby meets the requirements for this exhibition match.

As for why they had to pretend...

He wasn't sure if any members of the organization the man with the mustache belonged to a few days ago were also watching the exhibition match.

Thinking it was better to avoid trouble, I put on some disguise.

Anyway, the organizers didn't require us to use the league's identity.

It's a relatively rewarding competition.

After the draw, Xia Yan summoned Togepi in the player's tunnel.

“Cha-ke-yi—”

Togepi appeared in Xia Yan's sight carrying a green onion. The green onion was already shriveled up beyond recognition. Togepi always liked to hide it under the blanket, so it had long since spoiled.

However, when Togepi looked around and couldn't find Xia Yan, a look of panic appeared in his eyes.

"Togepi, I'm here. It's me."

Xia Yan's familiar voice rang in Pokobi's ears.

"Chocolate!"

It took Pokerby a while to finally confirm that Xia Yan's voice was coming from the strange man in front of him.

Xia Yan reluctantly squatted down and approached Togepi.

As a happy elf and familiar with Xia Yan, Togepi quickly confirmed Xia Yan's true identity.

Her little face was filled with disbelief.

"Is that alright?"

You... had your face changed?

"I put on a little disguise. Do you remember what I told you yesterday? Do your best today, and if you win, I'll buy you something delicious," Xia Yan said, rubbing his forehead.

“Chako-ee—” Pokoby held up the limp green onion in his hand.

"...Okay, I'll get you another scallion, so can you throw this one away? The smell is a bit too strong."

"Is that alright?"

is it?

Pokopi brought the green onion closer and took a sniff. His face instantly turned purple. He threw the green onion aside, leaned against the wall, and gagged twice.

He looked at Xia Yan in shock.

"Is that alright?"

Why didn't you say so sooner?

"Go back and ask Beedrill and Casey how many times they've told you that?"

Togepi stuck out his little tongue, knowing he was in the wrong.

But I still looked at the shriveled green onion with some lingering reluctance.

Xia Yan shook his head.

I don't know what kind of quirk it is, but you can pretend to be a "green onion bastard" just because you snatched a green onion from a green onion duck?

So, if you steal an egg from Chansey, can you disguise it as a "Boogie"?

Pick up Togepi.

"Remember what I've taught you these past few days."

Pokobi's little head pounded like a pestle, and his chest thumped loudly.

Although three days is not a long time, it is only enough for Togepi and Xia Yan to establish the most basic tacit understanding, but it should be enough for a beginner-level battle.

Right.

Moreover, Togepi is a relatively rare Pokémon, and not many people probably know much about it.

Even if we take a step back and assume the worst, Togepi still has one last finger flick to gamble on.

Based on the number plate they drew, Xia Yan led Togepi to a battle arena in a corner of the huge arena.

Apart from the spectators nearby who were paying attention to this area, most people's attention was elsewhere.