I caught a Pokémon

It is said that they are very impatient and easily angered, and their large wings allow them to carry heavy loads and fly for a whole day without getting too tired.

Xia You hadn't thought much about the battle at all. She simply assumed that as the battle began, the ice would soon crack and reveal the water underneath. Once there was water, the space for Electric-type Pokémon to perform would greatly increase.

But who would have thought that Gary would actually send out a Flying-type Pokémon that is weak to Electric!

I really don't know what he was thinking...

Hmph, they must be too young!

When the referee signaled the start of the match, Xia You decisively gave the order.

"Rayle, use Thunder Shock!"

A thick bolt of electricity shot out from Jolteon's body toward Finch, but Finch simply flapped its wings slightly and took to the air, dodging the attack!

On the other hand, Shigeru knew he was at a disadvantage in terms of type, but out of pride, he didn't want to switch Pokémon so easily when the battle had just begun.

If I were to actually do that, I would inevitably appear too timid and become a laughingstock!

However, the electric shocks continued to be fired, and the big-mouthed sparrow was still flying around, desperately dodging these attacks. Seeing this, Shigeru quickly cleared his mind and decided to fight back with all his might!

After all, there are countless examples of the weak defeating the strong and winning against all odds!

"Sparrow, use Aerial Ace!"

The Finch began to circle continuously in the sky and quickly flew over Jolteon's head. Its keen eyes were fixed on Jolteon, searching for an opportunity to strike!

"Raybu, go to that group of ice blocks over there!"

Upon hearing Xia You's command, Rayquaza leaped several times and darted between dozens of ice blocks. Using these cover, Rayquaza could effectively obstruct the Big Mouth's line of sight and reduce the direction from which it would be attacked, thus allowing it to dodge!

However, the wide field of vision at high altitude allowed the big-billed finches to circle around a few times before locking onto their target!

The next second, as it swooped down, the wings of the Finch began to glow faintly, and it rushed toward Jolteon at an extremely fast speed!

Just as it reached Jolteon's side, it suddenly accelerated, launching an attack while simultaneously changing direction and flying back into the sky!

Swallow Return, activate!

Bang! Ice shards flew everywhere!

The shockwave and slash from Swallow Return shattered the ice around Jolteon. Despite Jolteon's attempt to dodge, Swallow Return was too fast, and it was sent flying.

However, although this move looks very powerful, it only dealt half of the type damage to Jolteon!

Once Jolteon landed safely, and seeing that Finch was about to return to the sky, Xia You immediately shouted, "Don't let it get away! Use Thunderbolt!"

Rayquaza's body emitted a fierce light, and at the same time, dozens of huge electric currents spread irregularly into the sky!

The big-billed finches swayed from side to side, trying to avoid the electric currents, but despite dodging several, they were still caught off guard and got shocked!

The lightning crackled and popped!

This time, the effect was outstanding, directly causing double the damage!

The Finch let out a mournful cry, its feathers seemingly charred. Seeing this, Gary didn't hesitate any longer, disregarding his pride, and quickly took out a Poké Ball to recall the Finch.

Tch, it still doesn't work!

After thinking for a long time, he sent out a second Pokémon.

As the blue light flashed, a Nidoking appeared in the arena!

"Wow? It's a Nidoking!" the host exclaimed in surprise. "Although Ground-type Pokémon are immune to Electric-types and deal double damage to them, is choosing this Pokémon in an Ice Terrain really a good choice?"

Xiao Mao remained expressionless as he listened to the host's words.

This Nidoking, along with Arcanine and Blastoise, can be considered one of his trump cards. It has fought alongside him for a long time and won many victories. It is a very trustworthy partner!

The reason for sending Nidoran was that it was a last resort.

After all, based on previous observations and this battle, it can be seen that Xia You's Pokémon is indeed very powerful, while his other Pokémon, whether Grass-type, Dragon-type, or Ice-type which has the advantage of the field, are much weaker than Nidoking. Even if they were to be used in a battle, they might not be able to defeat this Jolteon!

However, since I've brought out Nidoqueen, Xia You will definitely change his Pokémon. I wonder what he'll use to battle me next.

From the Trainer Command Area, Xia You glanced at the feet of Jolteon.

There, after the 100,000-volt electric shock, the enormous current and heat had caused the thick ice under Ray's feet to crack slightly. Although it had not yet affected other areas of the field, the ice surface was no longer as solid as before.

Although both sides sent out their Pokémon at the start, Xia You gained an advantage in switching Pokémon due to the type advantage.

As the saying goes, if you take the lead at the start, you will take the lead every step of the way. Therefore, he will naturally continue to maintain this advantage and will not use Electric-type moves to make trouble by fighting this Ground-type Nidoking.

Xia You shifted her gaze and looked at Nidoking in front of her.

The most prominent features of this large, purple, bipedal Pokémon are its thick tail, strong forelimbs, and the sharp, poisonous horn on its head!

Based on his understanding of Gary, he knew that this was one of Gary's strongest Pokémon, so he dared not be careless!

After recalling Jolteon, Xia You also opened the second Poké Ball.

"Come out, Gyarados!"

With a tremendous roar, the imposing Gyarados slammed heavily onto the ice!

Its blood-red eyes were fixed on the enemy before it, and sharp fangs were revealed in its open maw!

Upon seeing it, Xiao Mao subconsciously gritted his teeth.

Pshaw, water hitting the ground, is that another example of elemental advantage?

How boring! Can't this guy just fight me fair and square, without relying on attributes?!

Chapter 153 The Trap Hidden in the Ice Arena

When the match resumed, Xia You and Xiao Mao spoke at the same time.

"Gyarados, use Aqua Tail!"

"Nidoking, Double Kick!"

Upon hearing the command, the two Pokémon quickly approached each other. However, compared to Gyarados, which moved like a snake, Nidoking was not able to move easily on the smooth ice.

Once they reached a certain distance, water began to swirl around Gyarados's massive tail, and Nidoking leaped up and unleashed a double kick!

The next second, the two Pokémon merged together.

Nidoking had just kicked Gyarados with one foot, but before it could even move its second foot, it suddenly heard a whooshing sound beside its ear. It turned its head and saw a thick tail sweeping towards its face!

Snapped! !

Nidoking was hit squarely and fell heavily to the side!

However, before it could even get up, Gyarados had already climbed back to its side, its mouth wide open, and lunged at Nidoking!

"Nidoking! Get up now!!"

At Xiao Shi's shout, Nidoking climbed up from the ice and used the horn on its forehead to stab at Gyarados's gaping maw!

This pierced directly into the inside of Gyarados's mouth!

Gyarados, in pain, roared to the sky, becoming even more ferocious and enraged. In an instant, it lost its mind, its massive body and head slamming wildly at Nidoking beneath it!

Bang bang bang! !

Ice chips flew everywhere, and the ice layer cracked!

Nidoking was hit a few times, his eyes gleaming with golden light. Just as he was about to struggle to his feet, he was slammed into the ice again!

"Something terrible has happened!!" Influenced by Gyarados's aura, the host couldn't help but put himself in Gary's shoes, shouting, "Gyarados has gone berserk and used Rampage! Can Nidoking under its back withstand this violent power!?"

Shigeru clenched his fists, staring intently at his Pokémon.

Fortunately, after losing its mind, Gyarados was not only targeting Nidoking. In its blood-red eyes, everything around it became a target to be destroyed!

Sure enough, after smashing Nidoking a few times, Gyarados turned its anger on several ice blocks around it!

Upon impact, those massive blocks of ice shattered instantly into fragments!

The icy dust that filled the air made Gyarados appear and disappear like mist.

Outside the arena, the audience held their breath, seemingly witnessing for the first time just how brutal and ferocious Gyarados truly is!

Only then was Nidoking able to catch his breath, dragging his wounded body as he escaped Gyarados's attack range through an ice pit.

Relieved, Gary didn't have time to check on Nidoking's condition. Seeing that Gyarados was still in a berserk state, he didn't want to miss this rare opportunity.

"Nidoking, use Poison Strike!"

Nidoking's horn emitted a purple, poisonous light. Despite its numerous wounds, it began to run, charging towards Gyarados, and finally, it stabbed Gyarados hard in the chest and abdomen!

Gyarados roared again. Although it was enraged and didn't dodge in advance, the attack caused it to turn its attention back to Nidoking.

Seeing this, in order to avoid repeating the same mistake, Shigeru had no choice but to have Nidoking retreat to a safe place for the time being.

To his further disappointment, this time the poison attack did not trigger the poisoning effect!

Pshaw, even Lady Luck isn't on my side today?!

In the distance, Xia You calmly observed the situation before her, without considering using a Poké Ball to help Gyarados overcome its chaotic state. She only spoke again after Gyarados regained its senses.

"Gyarados, are you feeling a bit more awake? Then use Aqua Tail again!"

As Xia You wished, Gyarados's tail was once again enveloped by the water.

However, when Gyarados rushed close, Nidoking was about to dodge when he slipped and fell down!

This unexpected situation caught Gary off guard, but despite such a good opportunity, Gyarados's Water Tail still failed to work.

Just as it reached Nidoking, before it could even make a move, a loud crack was heard, and the ice beneath its feet suddenly split open!

Beneath the ice was a deep, icy pool of water. Before the two Pokémon could react, they both sank into the water!

Pfft!

Xiao Mao's expression changed drastically.

"Oops!!"

Not to mention him, no one, including the host, the audience, or even anyone else who was following the game, expected something like this to happen!

Only Xia You seemed to have foreseen this.

Or it could be said that, through his deliberate planning, the location where the two Pokémon battled was kept in that area!

In fact, after Jolteon's Thunderbolt and Gyarados's rampage, this ice layer had already become extremely fragile. When the two Pokémon gathered together, their heavy weight caused the ice surface to shatter.

However, as a Water-type Pokémon, Gyarados is naturally in its element when it returns to the water, but Nidoking, a Ground-type Pokémon, can't swim at all. After struggling a few times, it bubbled and sank to the bottom of the water!

Glug glug glug...

"Nidoking!!!"

Shigeru called out to the pool and took out a Poké Ball to try to recall Nidoking, but he couldn't see Nidoking in the clear water at all!

Damn it!!

"This……"

Faced with an empty venue, even the most experienced host seemed to be seeing this for the first time and didn't know how to warm up the atmosphere.

The audience looked towards the water.

Although the underwater situation cannot be seen, judging from the violently shaking ripples, it is clear that Nidoking is being constantly attacked by Gyarados beneath the surface!

Everyone's curiosity was piqued, and they waited for another ten seconds or so before the water gradually calmed down.

Just a few breaths later, Gyarados's powerful body suddenly leaped out of the water, letting out a deafening roar towards the surrounding audience!

Seeing this, the audience finally understood that the Pokémon battle had been decided underwater!

On the other side, with Nidoking still nowhere to be seen, Gary's heart sank to the bottom.

Xia You also knew that given Nidoking's weight and swimming ability, it was simply impossible for him to swim ashore on his own.

Therefore, he made a gesture to Gyarados, which nodded in understanding and dived back into the water.

A few seconds later, as the water rippled again, Gyarados used its tail to drag the unconscious Nidoking ashore.

The crowd erupted in enthusiastic cheers.

Seeing this, before the referee could even raise the flag, the host loudly announced the result: "It's over!! This is unbelievable! The heavy-hitting battle between Nidoking and Gyarados on the ice field was decided underwater due to an accident!!"

Chapter 154 Defeating Shigeru