Bottom-tier trainers in the Pokémon world

"Sableye has lost its ability to fight, and Togekiss has once again used a Fairy-type move that we don't understand!"

The power of the moon?

They did see a soft, round moon appear above Tokiss's head.

Merdan's face also showed a hint of surprise.

It's one thing for "passing the baton" to be used as a means of dodging attacks.

The "Moon Power" that Togekiss used seems to be even more powerful than the "Magic Flash" he just used.

"Is this also a Fairy-type move?" Mordan asked, withdrawing his Soul-Stealing Eyes.

"Yes." Xia Yan didn't shy away from the question and readily admitted it.

There was just one thing he didn't say.

That means even if other Togekiss awakens the Fairy type, they probably won't be able to learn the "Moon Power" move.

Togekiss was able to do this only with the help of the "Horn of Xerneas".

Merdan slowly exhaled.

The pressure is on his side.

Although...

His original view was that he didn't think he would win, and he was too lazy to win anyway. Wouldn't it be better to go back and catch up on sleep after the game?

But that doesn't mean he enjoys losing badly.

just now.

He has already lost two Pokémon, while the Togekiss and Eevee that Xia Yan sent out were not seriously injured and were in good condition.

Xia Yan had no choice but to admit it.

In real-world combat, the "baton relay" can indeed play a greater role.

Not only can it be used to transfer stat boosts, but it can also be used to dodge some troublesome moves. Even after "receiving the baton" and returning to the Poké Ball, it can restore some of the Pokémon's status.

Take Pokémon for example.

The return of its previous "cowardly" state left it somewhat dazed.

He came out looking refreshed and energetic.

These are things that cannot be compared to the rigid numerical calculations of games.

Merdan pondered for a moment.

Throw out the Poké Ball.

"Merdan's third Pokémon is—Raven Head!"

With its smooth, dark, neat feathers and a top hat befitting a gentleman, the raven exudes an air of nobility.

"The leader of crows..."

Xia Yan's mind flashed through many disgusting crow tactics, but he finally settled on one of them.

This time, Merdan changed his Pokémon very quickly, giving Xia Yan no chance to seize the opportunity to strengthen Togekiss again.

And his eyes changed the moment he summoned the Crow Chief.

I'm starting to get serious.

"When the crows fly, the wind blows smoothly."

Starting with a "tailwind" hand is a very standard and practical opening move.

A milky white aura instantly surrounded it.

"Pokekiss, trickery."

"Cha-cha-yi~~"

A cunning black light flashed in Tokis's eyes once again.

"Xia Yan has chosen to enhance once again! Togekiss's second 'trick'. Togekiss's attack has now reached a terrifying level! Can Merdan's Raven Head withstand it?!" The host continued to energize the audience.

"Raven leader, wing attack!"

Immediately afterwards, Merdan launched an attack.

Then I saw it.

The crow's outstretched wings were instantly enveloped in a bright white light, and it moved with incredible speed with each flap.

Get close to Pokekiss.

"behave in a spoiled manner."

Xia Yan slowly frowned and glanced at the serious-looking Mo Dan opposite him.

"Cha-cha-yi~~"

Pokkiss put on a pitiful look, with glistening tears welling up in her eyes and her lips pursed, making her look incredibly endearing.

That pitiful look on his face.

This completely baffled the notoriously "gentlemanly" leader of the crows.

The momentum and enthusiasm of the attack were instantly extinguished by more than half, and the physical attack dropped sharply.

Seeing that it had worked, Pokkid immediately revealed a sly smile of triumph.

But before it could even feel happy, Xia Yan's voice rang in its mind.

"Don't get too excited, this crow leader wasn't here to defeat you!"

"Is that alright?"

If they weren't sent to defeat us, then what was the purpose of sending them?

next second.

It knows.

Seeing that the Raven Leader was influenced by Tokiss's "coquetry," Mordan still had no intention of letting the Raven Leader retreat and make further plans.

"Crows in the sky, black fog!"

really!

Xia Yan thought to himself.

If the "relay" tactic is most annoying for tactics like slowly grinding down opponents by spreading rocks and spikes.

The most feared move is the "black mist" technique.

It does no harm whatsoever; its only function is to remove the modifiers on the abilities, accuracy, and evasion of all spirits shrouded in the black mist.

In this way.

All the combined ability bonuses from the "baton relay" tactic, accumulated through repeated "baton relays," are ultimately wasted.

The purpose of the Raven leader from the Merdan faction was to neutralize the current boost from Togekiss.

So even though Pokkis used the "trick" a second time, Merdan did not stop him.

Influenced by the crow leader's "whining," Merdan didn't stop either.

All I saw was...

The crow flapped its wings, and snow-white, crystalline dust was shaken off its body. The ice crystals turned black as soon as they left the crow's head.

And within a short period of time, the enormous black fog spread rapidly from the crow's head as the center.

The only regret is...

Pokkiss kept his distance and was unaffected by the black fog.

why?

Because Xia Yan understands it too well.

He's played so many multiplayer games.

The number of times the baton was passed to the next team was also quite high.

When playing a relay team, if the opponent figurees it out and sends out a disgusting little crow, the black mist will cut off your relay for a hundred years in no time.

This wave.

This was a prediction made by Xia Yan based on his years of gaming experience.

And since this crow-headed creature of Mordan doesn't have the "Prankster" ability, its move casting speed is relatively slow.

"Xia Yan's choice was too wise! Facing the Crow Leader whose attack was greatly reduced, he did not choose to counterattack, but instead chose to retreat! Could it be that he predicted the Crow Leader's 'black mist'?"

The host praised the judgment exaggeratedly and continuously.

"As expected of Mr. Xia Yan, the 'Tactical Master,' he has such a deep understanding of Pokémon tactics and basic knowledge! I doubt anyone else would know that a Pokémon like Crowhead can learn such an obscure move as 'Haze,' right?"

His words resonated with over 90% of the audience.

indeed.

With such an obscure move as "Black Mist," and considering that Raven Head is also a relatively obscure Pokémon, who could possibly memorize all of its moves?

Is this the ability of a "tactical mastermind"?

Leaving aside the impact of the fairy type.

Xia Yan's prediction and understanding of tactics alone are enough to earn him a large number of fans.

"Togekiss, Fairy Wind, blow it away!"

Avoid the "black fog".

Xia Yan secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately.

Fortunately, he never underestimated Merdan from beginning to end.

Judging from the three elves that Merdan has already sent out.