He knows Pokémon better than me.

"I see."

Xiao Zhi nodded solemnly, gaining a deeper understanding of Dan Di.

Masder's tone also became serious, and he warned:

"So Ash, Leon's title of 'Strongest Champion' was initially a marketing ploy, but it's gradually becoming a reality. If you face him in the World Championships, you absolutely cannot let your guard down!"

He had already defeated Kanto champion Wataru in the previous World Championships, and there are quite a few champion-level players participating in this World Championships.

He had seen the list of participants who had signed up, and he was betting on either Leon or Ash to be the ultimate winner.

Xiao Zhi nodded solemnly, his expression becoming serious.

Even Master Ma said so—

He had originally planned to use this new Galar team for the World Championship.

Looking at it now, it seems we'll have to use our veteran generals against Dan Di.
No, it's not just Dan Di; against Miss Zhu Lan and the others, they already need to switch to these.

"Haha~ Anyway, I'm not participating in this year's World Championships. But I'm really looking forward to seeing your amazing match with Dan!"

Masted said with a smile, as for which side would win, he didn't have any preference.

Now, it's the era of young people!
The next day, early in the morning, Ash was woken up by Clara.

"Ash, are you good at Poison-type battles? Could you give me some pointers on my training?!"

Clara asked eagerly.

Last night, she overheard their conversation outside the door. You should know that Ash was personally evaluated by Master Ma as someone with the same strength as Leon.

If I could get his guidance, wouldn't I be able to crush Saiboli under my feet in no time?
"Poison? I'm not very good at that."

While brushing his teeth, Xiao Zhi was thinking of a way to escape.

However, while they were still in the corridor, Clara had already released her Pokémon, a Galar-like Slowpoke—

Its head, arms, and armpits were stained a highly toxic purple, and the sharp, carapace that had been biting its tail had moved to its left hand.

Of course, his eyes still held a look of wisdom.

The attack method was no longer spraying water or using psychic powers. Before long, Ash was excitedly dragged by Clara to the training area of ​​the dojo.

"Let Ash show you what he's made of! Slowbro, use Cloyster as your weapon!!"

"Aim at a sandbag," Clara immediately commanded.

This seems to be a move exclusive to Slowbro, which piqued Ash's interest.

The next second, the Galar Slowbro raised its carapace arm and spat out a ball of highly toxic water that exploded on the sandbag.

"Beep beep! Arm Shell weapon, poison attribute, has two attack modes, and will automatically switch between special attack and physical attack to deal more damage, Loto~!"

The Rotom mobile app prompted.

This kind of move description is quite rare; it's very intelligent and switches based on the target's defense and the user's own attacks.

If it's a physical attack, I guess he'd just rush in and attack the opponent with "Venom Fist".

"Ash, how's my Slowbro?"

Clara turned around and asked with a hint of smugness.

Xiao Zhi crossed his arms and nodded:
"Looks pretty good. But in close combat, this move might be hard to hit the target?"

After all, Slowpoke's slow speed makes both Ice Punch and Venom Punch somewhat useless.

"Hehe, Ash-senpai underestimated my Slowbro! Its ability is Quick Attack!" Clara said smugly, hands on her hips.
"Quick Attack gives Slowpoke a high chance of striking first with every attack, making every move a preemptive strike!"

Upon hearing this, Ash raised an eyebrow. It sounded like a very powerful ability.

Indeed, if it becomes a priority move, speed won't have such a big impact. His Torterra can use Grass Slide to rush out at high speed and ram into people.

Just then, a mocking voice suddenly came from the side, ready to undermine them:

"Little Ash, don't listen to her bragging. The actual trigger probability of Quick Attack is not high at all~"

Saibaoli appeared beside Xiaozhi at some point and commented mercilessly:

"And given this guy's luck, if he can land a quick hit once out of ten times, he's already considered lucky!"

"Hey! You, don't stand so close to Ash-senpai!!"

Clara immediately forced her way between the two, glaring at Saiboli with an expression of disgust, as if she had seen a fly.

Saiboli confidently stepped forward and elegantly used his psychic powers to launch a Poké Ball.

boom!
As the red light fell, he sent out a Galarian-looking Slowking—

The ordinary Slowking only bites the part of its head above the forehead, making it look more like it's wearing a spiral shell hat.

Galar Slowking's carapace had covered most of its head, leaving only its mouth exposed. However, a pair of slender and dangerous eyes were visible on its purple, venomous carapace.

"This is how Galar Slowpoke should evolve. Slowking, use the Uncanny Spell!"

Saiboli commanded, "This is also a unique move."

"Dai Wang~!"

Galar Slowking raised its arms and began to chant, its body glowing purple, and the eyes on its carapace gleaming with a dangerous light.

The next second, the sandbags not far away were enveloped in purple light, and then a burst of energy erupted!
"Hehe, Ash-senpai~ My Slowking is way stronger than her Slowbro, right~?"

Ash looked hesitant.

"Uh, it doesn't seem like anything special?"

It doesn't seem to be particularly powerful.

Upon hearing this, Clara immediately covered her mouth, a satisfied, mocking smile spreading across her face.
"Hehehe~ It really is just a trivial skill!"

What a beautiful day!

These words immediately alarmed Sai Baoli, who quickly began to explain:
"The sandbags are the main problem; they don't really demonstrate the true effect of this eerie spell!"

The encyclopedia does provide the answer:
"Beep beep! A bizarre spell, a superpower attribute, deals damage and reduces the skill points of the opponent's last used move, Loto~"

Upon hearing this, Ash looked surprised.

But Clara followed suit and soon started to sabotage him as well:

"Hehehe~ In reality, the skill's PP is only reduced by three! Even Hyper Beam takes two or three uses to deplete the opponent's PP, let alone other moves~!"

Normally, a Pokémon with its stamina can only withstand a maximum of five Hyper Beam attacks in a battle before it becomes exhausted.

With practice, it can be increased to eight times.
“Strange spells can still pose a certain threat to high-powered moves, but they are not as effective against ordinary moves.”

The signature moves of Galar Slowbro and Slowpoke seem rather ordinary.

Of course, this was just what he thought; Xiao Zhi didn't say it aloud.

Because the two people beside him had already started fighting! (End of Chapter)