Bottom-tier trainers in the Pokémon world

If you are not at a disadvantage in terms of attributes, you can be considered to have successfully crossed over.

Although Cloyster doesn't have the "Attack Boost" ability, it secretly learned the "Shell Hatch" move thanks to Xia Yan's reminder, which was Lance's first "surprise".

With a bit of luck, Gyarados was frozen, and Lorelei ultimately won the second match.

Kona was also very sensible; instead of letting the more seriously injured Clamshell continue fighting, she withdrew it.

The two then sent out elves again.

What Wataru summoned was naturally his strongest Pokémon at the moment, Dragonite!

And the one Kona summoned was her strongest spirit, Laplace.

When he saw Kona's Lapras facing off against Dragonite, Xia Yan couldn't help but smile again.

Amidst the doubts of Cynthia, Daigo, and the others, Natsuhiko finally revealed some information.

"Do you remember the exhibition match between Elite Four member Kiku and Elite Four member Liu Bo?" Xia Yan said meaningfully, explaining as he watched Dragonite's chubby body twist and turn in the "Dragon Dance" on the screen.

“I remember, you even perfectly predicted the outcome back then,” Daigo replied without hesitation.

It was from that time that the two of them truly admired Xia Yan's tactical understanding.

“You mean…” Cynthia seemed to have thought of something.

Xia Yan nodded. "That's right."

Daigo then carefully recalled the events and vaguely realized something.

"Extinction...?"

"Laplace, the Song of Destruction!" came Kona's cold, sharp voice from the television.

The ultimate one-for-one tactic: the Song Annihilation Tactic!

It was something Kona learned when she first met Xia Yan through playing a battle game.

Later, I learned some details and the necessary moves from Xia Yan.

This is the tactic she's been secretly practicing lately!

“But the Extinction Song tactic has significant limitations. It can be avoided as long as the Pokémon is recalled and replaced. Lance’s previous vigilance came in handy. Charizard still has fighting power, and he can switch Pokémon,” Steven said.

There is a move called 'blocking the way'.

Xia Yan had just finished speaking when he heard Rico's voice ring out again from the television, "Laplace, get in my way!"

"Uh......"

The move "Block" can prevent wild Pokémon from escaping and can also prevent the opponent from switching Pokémon during battle, similar to the effect of "Black Sight".

However, this move is very uncommon, and there aren't many people who would spend their time and effort learning it.

“Then Dragonite will have to go all out and take down Lapras before 'Death Song' takes effect, and then break free from the 'blocking' restriction,” Cynthia said.

"How about 'stand-in' plus 'sleeping'?"

Daigo: "..."

Cynthia: "..."

The two looked at each other.

They finally understood why Natsuhiko had smiled like that before Wataru and Cynthia started fighting.

this......

This was Kona's second "surprise" to Watanabe.

What does "forced one-for-one" mean?

This is called a forced one-for-one exchange!

Is it worth trading Laplace for Dragon?

value!

Is it profitable?

Not really.

They were both key players on their respective teams. Even after the replacement, Wataru's overall strength was still slightly better than Kona's.

but.

One can imagine how much Kona, who was holding her breath, wanted to make the other suffer, which is why she resorted to this tactic.

But without a doubt, it's a "song-annihilation" tactic.

I'm angry!

It's safe to say that many trainers will eventually try to imitate this tactic and force a one-for-one trade.

However, instead of trading away your strongest player like Kona did, you can use someone slightly weaker.

Think about it, how terrifyingly valuable is a pseudo-legendary Pokémon, while a Pokémon that can use "Death Song", such as the Bug-type "Krillin", is only worth a few dollars.

While the setup might not be as perfect as Lapras's, if it really comes down to the last match and the opponent only has one ace Pokémon and can't switch Pokémon, wouldn't it be great to bring out a Krillin to force a one-for-one trade?

This is a typical value-based game for Pokémon.

With the popularity of the "Song of Annihilation" tactic, the battle landscape of the entire Pokémon world will likely undergo some changes.

The battle where Kona and Lapras switched to Dragonite will definitely be watched repeatedly online to learn techniques.

"Then... there's no other way?"

"That's not entirely true." Xia Yan glanced at them and said slowly:

"If Lance lets Dragonite use 'Dragon Tail,' wouldn't that break the spell? Or, he could teach his Pokémon 'U-turn,' 'Baton Pass,' 'Volt Switch,' or even 'Taunt.'"

Alternatively, you could learn a move like "Blow Away," "Roar," "Barrel Throw," or "Dragon Tail" to switch out your opponent.

If all else fails, just bring a 'beautiful empty shell,' it won't be a big problem.

When it comes to the "Song of Annihilation" tactic, Xia Yan can truly be considered a "pioneer" in the Pokémon world.

In fact, the "Song of Annihilation" tactic in the Pokémon world has already taken shape, but no one has done in-depth research on it.

After all, not everyone has that much free time to study tactics.

The young ones are busy improving their skills, while the old ones are already too old to study tactics.

"Besides, the effectiveness of this tactic depends on who uses it. Would it be the same if an ordinary trainer used it as Lorelei? It also depends on the rhythm of the battle and the control of the situation. A single gap can cause the tactic to fail."

The "Song Annihilation" tactic is indeed extremely prevalent in games, and it has remained popular since its development. However, there are ways to counter it in games, and in the real world, there are even more opportunities.

This is not a game after all. Poor move combos, unreasonable rhythm, and lack of proficiency in moves will all become flaws.

Therefore, this tactic will become popular, but not many people will be able to use it well.

"Then why doesn't my cousin let Dragonite use 'Dragon Tail'?" Xiaochun was more nervous than anyone else and couldn't help but ask.

"Him?" Xia Yan glanced at Xiao Chun, chuckled, and revealed a slightly complicated smile.

"Don't you understand? He seems carefree and strong-willed on the surface, but he's actually a very gentle person inside. He's trying to get Kobe to vent his anger."

Du: ???

Xiao Chun remained silent.

She suddenly realized that she seemed to have quite a few competitors.

Was Watari doing this to give Koga a chance to vent his anger, as Natsuhiko said?

Very close.

But does that mean they don't care about winning or losing?

Not really.

Don't forget, even if Dragonite is traded one for one, what Pokémon do the two have left? Charizard and Cloyster!

Lance's Charizard is definitely in better condition than Lorelei's Cloyster.

Charizard was Lance's starter Pokémon, so he knew its strength best and had absolute confidence in defeating Lorelei's Cloyster.

Last time, there was no other way. Dragonite hadn't evolved yet, and Charizard was battling Lorelei's full-power Water and Ice type Pokémon. If you're not careful, you can't stop yourself from attacking too hard.

Moreover, the two didn't know each other last time.

But this time he learned his lesson, and Cloyster wasn't in such good form either, while Charizard had a win rate of over 90%.

People always have to grow up.

so.

This wave is in the atmosphere.

He had already realized that, given Cona's abilities and potential, she would definitely be working with him in the future.

So, since we'll be seeing each other all the time, shouldn't we try to maintain a good relationship?

just in case.

What if Kobe pulls a fast one when he takes that crucial step, and all his previous efforts are wasted?

He was absolutely prescient.

but.

Will Kona really buy it?

Maybe now.

If she finds out later that Lance deliberately let her win, given Kona's personality... tsk tsk.

It's hard to say.

The final result was not beyond their expectations; Watari won the final victory.

Kona also got her revenge, and she was no longer so hostile towards Wataru. She even stood there and watched him receive the cheers from the crowd.

All are happy.

However, just as the two were about to leave, the host called out to Connor.

"Connor, although I deeply regret losing the match, both of you have given us a wonderful match. On behalf of all the viewers, I would like to express my gratitude to you." The host was quite eloquent.