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

This is obviously a joke; there is no such thing as a Dragon-type move becoming more powerful the lower its stamina. But undoubtedly, Dragonite has undergone some subtle changes at this moment.

Dorombalto felt a chill run down his spine, but his hands didn't stop moving at all. He opened his mouth wide, and a ball of scorching energy condensed into a fire dragon that shot forward.

Big characters explode!

The master of dual-wielding combat, Dragapult, once again showcased its superb special attack moves, with raging, intense flames rolling like a fiery cloud, enveloping Dragonite within them.

The latter seemed to feel no pain, and in an instant, it condensed several more sharp blades of air.

The sharp wind blades, stained with flames, looked imposing. Instead of dodging, Dorambaruto gathered his two henchmen and charged forward for close combat.

In close combat, momentum is the most important thing!

In this situation, if you retreat or use a stealth attack to avoid battle, you will inevitably be met with an even fiercer attack from Dragonite when you come out.

"Doron, keep attacking!"

Xia Chen's instructions were simple: the battle between the two Pokémon had reached its most intense stage, and it was impossible for him to personally command every move.

In high-intensity, fast-paced battles, excessive commands may actually hinder the Pokémon's performance.

Xia Chen and Chi Hong both understood this principle well, so at this moment they could only watch the fierce battle between the Dragonite and the Dragonite on the field with high tension, like two spectators who had infiltrated the battlefield.

boom--

Flames and wind blades clashed, dragon claws and tile-splitting weapons collided, and energy exploded continuously on the battlefield, creating one climax after another.

Both sides seemed to be caught off guard, showing no intention of backing down.

Off the field, Xia Chen's family and friends were also discussing the game enthusiastically.

"Tsk tsk, this straightforward style of play... it's not like Xia Chen at all. Did he take the wrong medicine today?"

Qinglv shook her head slightly, with a hint of teasing.

Daigo nodded in agreement, "That's true. If you covered your face, I would have thought Nemo was the one directing the team on the field."

Nemo, hands on her hips, looked annoyed. "Hey, hey, hey, at least don't talk bad about me in front of me! Want to fight?"

Daigo smiled slightly, "So saying that I hit like you was just saying bad things about you? Well then, please allow me to sincerely apologize to you."

Nemo was speechless for a moment. In terms of verbal skills, even the outwardly cold but actually secretly passionate Dakdo was no match for her straightforward personality.

After her mouth was gagged, she changed the subject, saying, "But you know, Xia Chen's playing style is really quite charming. I really wish I were the one on the opposing team..."

Everyone chuckled; those words did indeed sound like something Nemo would say.

…………

On the battlefield, the outcome of the "Double Dragons' Meeting" is already clear.

In the end, Dragapult, outnumbered and outgunned, had the last laugh, but the price he paid was terrible. Neither of the two baby Dragapults survived; they both fell to the merciless claws of the Dragonite.

Even Dorambaruto himself was panting heavily, covered in wounds, and looked to be in extremely poor condition.

Xia Chen didn't let Dragapult continue fighting. He took out a Poké Ball and recalled it, then threw out another one.

At the same time, Red recalled the Dragonite that had lost its ability to battle and threw out another Poké Ball.

Two beams of white light flashed almost simultaneously, and on the chaotic rocky field, the second Pokémon of both sides appeared almost at the same time.

These are Milotic and Poliwag, a civil war between Water-type Pokémon.

However, compared to the label of Water-type Pokémon, the muscular Poliwag swimmer exudes a stronger Fighting-type aura.

Fortunately, Milotic is four times more resistant to water, making fighting it the best option.

Milotic, Whirlwind Dance!

"Mosquito Coil Swimmer, close combat!"

The two sides had vastly different starting points; one side focused on strengthening its position, while the other launched its most ferocious attack.

In close combat, if you hit your opponent, you can cause extremely terrifying damage, but at the same time, it also has the side effect of reducing your own defensive capabilities.

Interestingly, the situation was quite the opposite when Dragapult and Dragonite battled—Draagapult would attack first while Dragonite would boost its power.

I wonder what kind of sparks these two elves will create.

Milotic lay coiled on the ground, its eyes gleaming with an eerie light, ignoring the oncoming Mosquito Swimmer and simply continuing its dance.

The gap of more than ten meters was covered in an instant. The mosquito coil swimmer, radiating a brilliant milky white light, charged straight at the opponent with an unstoppable and terrifying momentum!

Gather your strength! Thrust your fist!

This routine was all too familiar to the seasoned mosquito coil swimmer, and after delivering a powerful, fluid strike, something unbelievable suddenly happened.

Close combat failed!

It wasn't that Milotic dodged at the crucial moment, but rather that his swung fist missed its target!

It's like... not hitting a physical object.

The sensation left the mosquito coil swimmer somewhat bewildered, but soon he heard the decisive command from the crimson figure.

"It's Zoroark! Use hypnosis!"

As expected of Crimson, in just a moment he realized why his close-quarters combat had failed and immediately offered a solution.

Taking advantage of Zoroark's unstable footing, use hypnosis to launch a surprise attack.

The mosquito coil swimmer responded just as quickly, swiftly suppressing his bewildered thoughts. As his energy subtly condensed, the iconic "mosquito coil" pattern on his belly emitted a strange glow. Upon closer inspection, one could even see that the pattern was rapidly rotating clockwise.

Unfortunately, Zoroark had the advantage of going first and anticipated that her opponent would recognize her. After the enhancement, which was called [Butterfly Dance] but was actually [Sword Dance], she immediately entered the alternate dimension.

A stealthy attack!

The mosquito coil swimmer's hypnotic spell failed him, and he could only look around warily, sweating profusely.

The situation reached a stalemate for a moment.

…………

"Hmm, it's Zoroark. That's unexpected."

In the stands, Mikoli sat elegantly in his seat, sighing slightly.

Dakdo nodded thoughtfully and said, "That's right. Xia Chen has rarely used this tactic recently. At least this is the first time in this competition so far."

"There's no other way. This tactic really can't be used too often. If we use it too much, the opponent will become wary. It's best to use it as a killer move at a critical moment."

As Qinglu analyzed the situation, she suddenly asked, "But is Xia Chen really that sure? What if Crimson didn't use the Mosquito Coil Swimmers, but instead sent out the Fire-Breathing Dragons and the like?"

"Then let's just play normally. It's like Zoroark only has one function: illusion."

Nemo finally found an opportunity and immediately retorted, "If I remember correctly, you were abused by Zoroark, weren't you?"

Qinglu's face turned green as he argued that "sparring doesn't count as abuse," and that "Xia Chen and I are evenly matched, and I often beat him," instantly filling the spectator stands with a joyful atmosphere.

Returning our attention to the battlefield, Crimson, after a brief mental adjustment, found a solution—switch Pokémon.

It's simple and unpretentious, but very effective.

The short and agile Poliwag swimmer returned to his Poké Ball, and the next moment, a chubby, large Pokémon appeared on the field—it was Snorlax!

Chapter 467 Zoroark VS Snorlax!

Snorlax is a Normal-type Pokémon that is immune to Ghost-type attacks.

Thus, Zoroark's sneak attack, which happened to emerge from the void, naturally missed.

Xia Chen was slightly taken aback, but not too surprised. He immediately commanded, "Zoroark, break the tile!"

With the attack enhancement from Sword Dance, Zoroark had no reason not to confront his opponent head-on.

To make the Brick Breaking action smoother and more natural, Zoroark, who had not been damaged since the start of the game, immediately deactivated his disguise as Milotic and reverted to his agile and nimble fox form.

Using his hand as a blade, he raised it and slashed forward with a tile-splitting motion.

Red was also bold. It didn't dodge the double-superiority move after Swords Dance and replied forcefully, "Snorlax, Crunch!"

Now that he's brought out Snorlax, he's prepared for a direct melee battle. The only downside is that Snorlax is a Pokémon with high Special Defense but low Physical Defense; otherwise, it would be easier to fight Zoroark.

Zoroark leaped lightly, soaring high into the air. Her slender, white arms shone with light, and the downward momentum of her attack made it look like she was splitting a mountain rather than a tile.

On the ground, a Snorlax with an arm almost the size of Zoroark stood fearless, only opening its exaggeratedly large mouth wide, revealing sharp fangs wreathed in dark Dark-type energy that sent chills down one's spine.

boom--

A somewhat dull and deep sound rang out, which was insignificant compared to the explosive sounds of various moves flying everywhere during the previous battle between the two dragons.

However, hard-hitting, realistic fighting techniques are sometimes just as powerful as those flashy and exaggerated moves.

Although Snorlax skillfully turned its head to avoid a vital spot before Brick Break hit, its round belly still took considerable damage from the blow.

Snorlax has amazing endurance. There is no sign of pain on its face. Its already small eyes narrowed slightly, and the dangerous aura of its sharp teeth grew stronger. With a sudden pounce, it bit Zoroark's head.

It's hard to imagine that a giant, obese Snorlax could possess such explosive power.

The scene before my eyes was incredible; the Snorlax flying in the air had a graceful figure, like some kind of leopard-type Pokémon.

Zoroark had no time to dodge or retreat and was immediately bitten and marked by Snorlax's Dark-type move, Crunch.

Xia Chen, watching this scene from the sidelines, frowned slightly.

Red's Snorlax is already incredibly powerful, and now it's even improved its speed?

Although Snorlax has a natural speed limit, it does not prevent it from having explosive speed when moving in a small area.

This ability is more related to strength than speed.

In this case, Zoroark's close-quarters combat might not necessarily give him the upper hand.

Xia Chen was about to have Zoroark use Phantom Strike to adjust its attack when he suddenly realized a problem—Snorlax is a Normal-type Pokémon that is immune to Ghost-type moves.

Admittedly, it's fine to just use Phantom Strike as [Protect], but what if Snorlax gets boosted during Phantom Strike?

It's worth noting that Snorlax also knows the special and powerful boosting move, Belly Drum!

Therefore, Phantom Strikes must never be used, and the same applies to other Ghost-type moves.

This is undoubtedly a huge limitation for Zoroark, as it cannot use its most proficient moves, which is tantamount to forcing Moltres and Zapdos into ground combat.

However, Xia Chen, who had just switched Pokémon, could not make another substitution within five minutes, so he had no choice but to let Zoroark continue playing on the field.

On the bright side, the fact that Snorlax's signature Normal-type moves are also unusable doesn't seem to make things much better.