Pokémon: I picked up a reborn Eevee at the start of the game

Without even a moment's sadness over Sai Fuhao's defeat, the one who immediately appeared on the battlefield was the fully-energized Nume Ryu.

This choice was unexpected by many, with most people thinking that Fairy Cloth, who could switch attributes at will, would return to the battlefield.

Putting everything else aside, if it keeps using Power Whip to maintain its Grass type, what can Mega Swampert use to fight it?

Whether letting Nian Meilong play first is to leave some room for error or to give Nian Meilong a chance to play, no one knows what Xia Chen is thinking.

"Seclusion!"

As soon as he appeared, Xia Chen gave the instruction to Nian Meilong to defend.

The effects of this move, which is unique to the Green Golem, are not as well-known as Earth Mastery.

Physical defense is greatly improved, plus a slight increase in evasion.

It's essentially a combination of Iron Wall and Shadow Clone, making it an excellent enhancement move.

But with the Earth Controlling Pearl and Jade as an example, looking at the seclusion now... it seems rather unremarkable?

Regardless, seeing Goodra completely shrink into its steel shell right after its debut, Mikey felt a sense of frustration, as if he had nowhere to turn.

Pokémon like Mega Swampert rely on overwhelming momentum; any pause in the attack will disrupt the rhythm of the attack.

But it's impossible to attack the steel shell directly, so Mikuri had no choice but to target the reinforcement.

Swampert, Swords Dance!

Sharpening your axe won't delay your work. Although the enhancement of the sword dance is slightly less than that of the closed-door cultivation, it's still usable.

Energy condensed, and soon, orange light enveloped the giant swamp monster's azure, massive body, making it look even more ferocious and powerful.

Meanwhile, the sticky dragon emerged from its steel shell, its slimy body surface gleaming with a metallic sheen, surrounded by a faint, transparent mist—the [smoke screen] state resulting from its seclusion.

Mikoli's expression turned serious. "Swallow, Hammer Hammer! Don't be fooled by your eyes, use the air currents to find Goodra's true location!"

Having fought Xia Chen and his sticky dragon many times, Mikoli understood how troublesome that guy was under the [smoke screen state].

But just like his shadow clones, the true location of the Nume Dragon was not entirely untraceable; judging by the airflow was based on his experience.

While 100% accuracy cannot be guaranteed, it can at least reach 70%.

With its legs straining and arms charging, the giant Swampert leaped high into the air once more, charging towards Goodra as if equipped with a rocket launcher.

The combination of immense power and extreme speed creates a terrifying fighting machine!

The wind seemed to be torn apart by the rapidly charging giant swamp monster, emitting a piercing, tooth-grinding screech.

The focus of this azure lightning strike was the resolute gaze of the Nymph, whose two thick, long tentacles on its head were already faintly emitting a deep green light.

Although no one heard Xia Chen's command, the audience who saw this scene could guess her next move: a powerful whipping!

The opponent is four times weak to Grass, so there's really no reason not to use Grass-type moves.

The Swampert seemed oblivious, its eyes tightly shut. Any extraneous information would only interfere with its judgment and create distractions.

Legend has it that the Swampert can use its highly developed fins to sense subtle changes in the sound of waves and sea breezes, thereby predicting storms.

This was a piece of cake for Mikoli, a near-champion-level Swampert.

But when faced with this seemingly flawless, cloying dragon, he was unable to find a weakness.

A wisp of air brushed against his radar-sensitive fins, but Swampert still couldn't find Goodra's true form.

As the distance to the sprint drew closer, Swampert suddenly felt a little panicked.

It seems we have no choice but to gamble.

Left or right?

In their several encounters, Nianmeilong's true form was hidden on the left side of the phantom five times and on the right side twice.

When attacked, most Pokémon would instinctively choose to hide on their familiar and safe left side, but is Goodra an ordinary Pokémon?

Swampert no longer hesitated, gathering all its strength in its left arm and fiercely swinging it towards Goodra's right side.

hiss--

This was the sound of the wind blast as the arm hammer slammed down; the hollow sensation of not hitting anything made the Swampert pause in surprise.

guessed wrong?

The next instant, the two tentacles on the head of the sticky dragon "phantom" rapidly wrapped around it.

The swamp monster, who caught a glimpse of this scene, was not only shocked but also stunned.

This guy didn't hide at all this time?

Chapter 463 Because I'm too afraid of pain, I maxed out my defense.

It wasn't until two giant vine-like tentacles magnified in his eyes that the Swamp Monster realized he had fallen into a trap of habitual thinking, or rather, a trap deliberately set by Xia Chen and the Sticky Dragon.

Both he and Mikkelsen believed that the Nume Dragon that was out in the open was just an illusion, and that her true form was hidden somewhere else, whether on the left or the right, it was unclear, but it must be there.

Swamp Monster chose the right side; he made the wrong bet.

To be precise, choosing either the left or the right would be wrong, because Nian Meilong's idea was on a higher level—she wasn't hiding anything at all!

What you see is the true form.

Therefore, the Super Swampert's highly developed fins failed to detect the so-called "true form of Goodra" from the changes in airflow.

How can you perceive something that doesn't exist?

The arm hammer missed, but the powerful whip hit precisely. In the second round of the battle between the two Pokémon, Swampert was completely defeated!

For Xia Chen and Nian Meilong, the more significant meaning lies not in the damage caused by this powerful whip strike that was four times more effective, but in the reversal of their momentum.

Do it all at once, second time tired, third time exhausted.

After its retreat and subsequent setbacks, the Super Swampert's once-mighty momentum has been greatly diminished.

Mikkuri was well aware of this, and without the slightest hesitation or hesitation, he decisively commanded, "Swamp Monster, Earthquake!"

Because they were too familiar with each other, Mikuri didn't let Swampert use this equally effective Ground-type move at the beginning.

The reason is simple: although it sounds incredible, this Goomy Dragon can fly.

However, the powerful whipping bound Goodra and Swampert firmly together. Swampert's energy surged, and at the same time, its thick arms clung tightly to Goodra's outstretched tentacles, preventing them from detaching.

Nianmeilong was startled. Sensing the impending danger, she instinctively tried to shake off the giant swamp monster and escape the range of the earthquake.

However, the power of the Mega Swampert was simply too great. Its bulging, knotted muscles left Goodra with no way to break free, and it even had difficulty retaliating with a powerful whip.

Xia Chen couldn't think of a good solution for the time being, so he could only command, "Sticky Dragon, Energy Ball!"

Even if we have to endure this earthquake, we absolutely cannot let the Swamp Monster get away with it.

…………

The two figures, almost pressed tightly together, left each other no room to dodge; it was a contest of strength and will.

Deep green and brownish-yellow hues emerged on their massive bodies, subtly suggesting a rivalry.

The entire area reverberated, and the Nume Dragon, located at the very center of the earthquake, gritted its teeth and endured the continuous impact of ground-based energy flowing from beneath its feet.

Swampert fared no better. Its Energy Ball didn't even need to be aimed at before firing; a slight detonation was all it took for the violent Grass-type energy to easily invade Swampert's massive body.

With a four-fold super-effective move on one side and a two-fold super-effective move plus a STAB boost on the other, the terrifying damage caused by the two equally powerful moves made it impossible for Mega Swampert and Goodra to tolerate the super-effectiveness, and they tacitly released their grip on their opponent.

With its thick tentacles separating from its arms, Swampert immediately used its extremely nimble speed under the rain to dodge in another direction, avoiding the remaining scattered aftershocks of the energy ball.

Meanwhile, Nianmeilong floated into the air, hovering low in the sky, far away from the still trembling ground.

But everyone knows that this is by no means a truce, but just a slight adjustment before a more intense confrontation.

The offensive was even more swift and fierce than people had anticipated, and it was still that azure figure who took the initiative to start the battle.

Boom——

Amidst the torrential rain, a deep, resonant voice clearly reached the ears of the audience.

Swampert leaped up as if it had been given a spring, and pounced on the seemingly oblivious Goodra in the sky!

This sudden action drew gasps from the audience on the sidelines. The super swamp monster, which cannot fly, had actually started an aerial battle.

Undeniably, this rather unexpected move left even Nian Meilong slightly stunned.

Seeing the giant swamp monster gliding through the air like a jet engine towards her with its amazing jumping ability, she instinctively reached out her tentacles to whip it powerfully in response and defense.

"No, fly higher to avoid the battle!"

The shouts from behind made Nianmeilong subconsciously withdraw her energy and instead increase her flight altitude.

Although she didn't know the reason behind Xia Chen's instruction, her unconditional trust led her to make the choice.

call--

The whistling sound of a heavy object cutting through the air rang out, and Swampert's attack missed its target. The thick arm that was trying to grab Goodra also passed by.

Seeing this, Nume Dragon finally understood her opponent's intention. If it weren't for Xia Chen's reminder, she would have been violently pulled from the air to the ground by Swampert.

Mikoli frowned slightly when his plan failed, and then he thought of a solution.

"Swamp Monster, dig a hole!"

This was a flaw he deliberately revealed, a flaw that lured Niu Meilong to land and release the earthquake.

…………

As is well known, earthquakes can cause extremely high damage to spirits underground.

The release of the Dig ability also means that for a short period of time afterward, Swampert will have no way to avoid damage except through protection.

Goodra could have used an earthquake to stomp on the Swampert underground first, and then, once it emerged from the ground, whip it hard with a powerful whip.

This is a wonderfully tempting trap, designed to lure the Goomei Dragon down from the sky.

But everyone knows that if Golem really comes down, what awaits her may be the Swampert's fierce attack.

No, not maybe, definitely.

"Given Swampert's speed, it could easily emerge from the ground before Goodra even lands from the sky. Xia Chen is in a difficult position..."

In the spectator stands, Qinglu stroked her chin and analyzed the situation.

Darkdo nodded in agreement, "It seems that going into seclusion is the safest option in this situation, but it seems that Goodra cannot use moves that require retracting into its shell while in the air."