Bottom-tier trainers in the Pokémon world

Violence—!!

The vibrating, sharp wings and the equally thick, gleaming metal armor created a powerful gust of wind in an instant.

"Daigo's second Pokémon is Skarmory, a Steel/Flying type!!"

Skarmory was also one of the earliest Pokémon to become Daigo's Pokémon.

It's just not as outstanding as Shiny Metagross or Aggron.

"Armored Bird, Spread Water Chestnuts!"

Steven gave the order the moment Skarmory appeared.

It has almost become a consensus that setting up rocks and spikes is one of the more effective ways to counter Xia Yan's "relay" system.

Then the armored bird’s huge metal wings flapped and vibrated repeatedly.

Countless tiny, metallic, nail-like objects were scattered around the area where Xia Yan was located.

Furthermore, these nail-like objects quickly disappeared after landing.

This will have no effect on Infernape, which is currently on the field.

But once you switch to another Pokémon, you can switch them out.

The summoned spirits will then be affected by these spikes and thus suffer damage.

This is one of the more practical "entrapment" tactics in Pokémon battles.

While Daigo was directing Skarmory to first use "Scatter Spikes" to prepare for Natsuhiko's next "Reasonable" tactic, Natsuhiko wasn't idle either.

"Infernape, Heat Wave!"

With its aerial advantage, Skarmory is at a disadvantage against Infernape.

but.

As a Steel-type Pokémon, Skarmory's weaknesses are also quite obvious.

Bear--!!

A terrifying dark red flame rose above the Infernape's head, and waves of orange heat spread and expanded wildly.

Wherever the heatwave passes, the air is distorted to some extent.

Moreover, "Hot Wind" is a wide-range, indiscriminate attack that Skarmory cannot dodge.

The scorching temperature instantly burned its metal armor, turning it red, and wisps of white mist emanated from the armored bird's body.

This undoubtedly made it extremely uncomfortable.

"Skeleton, use Stealth Rock!" Steven commanded again.

Xia Yan: "..."

First they scattered nails, then they scattered rocks.

Daigo's targeting is far too obvious.

Let alone these two moves, they weren't preparations for dealing with his Ibrahimovic "baton passing" tactic.

Then we met.

Rocks of varying sizes surrounded the Infernape's body.

Like Spikes, these rocks disappear after they take shape, having little effect on Infernape, but posing a significant threat to Pokémon that enter the battle later.

but.

The successful execution of the two techniques that Daigo pursued also came at a price.

A towering pillar of fire shot up from the ground, and the powerful flames instantly enveloped and covered the armored bird, turning its already extremely hot armor crimson.

Painful cries rose and fell amidst the flames.

Along with it, there was the hissing sound of metal being forged in the flames.

"Armored Bird, hold on!"

Through the flames, Daigo's voice reached Skarmory's ears.

next second.

The armored bird's body shimmered with a milky white sheen.

Although the flames breathed by Infernape caused it enormous damage and immense pain, Skarmory managed to survive.

He was panting heavily.

Dawu's eyes flashed slightly.

"Armored Bird, blow it away!"

In a short time.

A fierce wind arose, and the straight pillar of fire scattered in an instant, along with the Flame Monkey in front of Xia Yan.

This is Daigo's plan to counter Natsuhiko's "relay" tactic. Combined with the nails and rocks already laid, it can bring unexpected results.

Blow Away: Forces the opponent to switch Pokémon.

This would interrupt the continuous growth effect of the "relay".

Meanwhile, the Pokémon that is replaced will face damage from Spikes and Rock Smash.

have to say.

Daigo really put in a lot of effort to counter Natsuhiko's tactics.

"Xia Yan's Infernape was forcibly switched back, and the two remaining moves on the field will deal considerable damage to the replaced Pokémon. Although Skarmory is in extremely poor condition, it cannot be said that Xia Yan has gained the upper hand!"

This battle, barely begun, already showcased the tactical maneuvering between Natsuhiko and Daigo.

This is the kind of exciting match that only two people with a certain level of knowledge about Pokémon, moves, and tactics can put on.

Simultaneously.

Previously, people were still immersed in the "dirty" nature of Xia Yan's "insect monkey" tactics.

The next second, Daigo showed them how to properly deal with, and even restrain, the situation.

Xia Yan silently put away the Infernape's Poké Ball.

After thinking for a moment, a high-grade ball immediately appeared in his hand.

Throw it out.

"Cha-cha-yi~~"

With a flap of its wings, Tokiss makes its reappearance.

Their debut was immediately followed by takeoff.

As a Flying-type Pokémon, it is not affected by things like Spikes.

However, the densely packed "invisible rocks" around him caused Pokkis considerable bumps and setbacks.

The Rock-type "Stealth Rock" even dealt twice the damage to the Flying-type Togekiss.

This caused Togekiss to grimace as soon as it appeared, clearly in considerable pain.

Daigo smiled and ordered: "Armor bird, Yuqi."

Upon hearing this...

As the armored bird cried out, it flapped its wings and fell from the sky.

Once it touches the ground, Skarmory can temporarily abandon its Flying-type attribute and recover a significant amount of health, allowing it to maintain a certain level of combat capability.

Xia Yan's eyes flashed slightly.

"Tokiss, Godspeed!"

The pained Togekiss, its eyes gleaming with anger, transformed into a streak of white light, instantly covering a considerable distance from Skarmory and pouncing fiercely on it before it could completely land on the ground.

Bang! !

A solid, dull sound, accompanied by the clang of metal.

Skarmory ultimately failed to use Roost, and was knocked off the field by Togekiss, falling heavily to the ground.

"The Skarmory is incapacitated!" the referee announced.

Daigo wasn't surprised. He simply recalled Skarmory with a Poké Ball and said softly, "Skermory, you did a great job."

just.

Before he could summon the spirit again, the voice from Xia Yan made Daigo's face darken.

"Pokekiss, clear the fog."

With a flap of its wings, Pokekiss stirs up fierce and surging air currents, instantly covering the entire area.

The airflow is strong.

This revealed the hidden nails and rocks that were scattered all over Xia Yan's side.

And under the powerful airflow, they were blown away and shattered.

In a short time.

Steven's costly work of laying nails and rocks on Skarmory was so easily destroyed by Togekiss.

She was met with Xia Yan's faint smile.

Daigo suddenly felt a slight tingling in his teeth.

Xia Yan hadn't expected Daigo to have prepared so much to deal with him.

But as a user of the "relay" tactic, wouldn't Xia Yan know where the tactic's weaknesses lie?

Scattering nails and rocks, it's just a narrow path.

Unfortunately, Daigo did not fully utilize the tactics employed by Skarmory.

If Skarmory learns "Poison," and then uses "Poison" to deal with Infernape, and then uses "Roost" to blow it away, instead of blowing it away directly, its situation might be better.

Seeing that all his nails and rocks had been removed, Daigo took a deep breath.