He knows Pokémon better than me.

Whoosh!
The heavy snowfall dimmed the light across the entire snow-covered competition venue.

However, the next moment, everyone noticed that the sky had suddenly turned dark and a full moon had appeared.

A pink energy ball rose from the blizzard and then fell diagonally toward the snow moth.

The power of the moon!

Edelweiss isn't a high-speed Pokémon, and caught off guard, it was hit head-on by the Moon Force, triggering a pink energy explosion.

"Hehe, don't underestimate the power of my Butterfree~"

Ash smiled smugly, "A good-looking general is still a general. As a Fairy-type, Butterfree's Moon Power is definitely passable."

However, as the smoke cleared, the snow moth seemed unharmed, still flying gracefully and elegantly in mid-air.

Seeing Ash's puzzled expression, Kana loudly provided the answer:
"This is a unique characteristic of the Snow Moth: Ice Scale Powder!"

Snowy weather increases the physical defense of Ice-type Pokémon by 1.5, but has no effect on special attack moves.

The snow moth's unique characteristic, ice scale powder, which is the crystalline phosphorescent powder scattered on its body surface like white snow, has more than just a pretty face.

It halves the special attack damage it receives.

It's like having a built-in light wall effect at all times!
"This is a bit troublesome."

Ash's expression also darkened; Ice Scale Powder was a great counter to his Butterfree.

In comparison, Butterfly's characteristics are rather ordinary.

Special ability, Colored Eyes: When a move with mediocre effect is used, the damage is doubled. For example, Edelweiss has 1/2 resistance to Grass-type Energy Balls.

Butterfly's Colored Glasses Energy Ball will deal double the normal damage.

It has the characteristic of maintaining a lower limit.

That would be better than just using Moon Power to deal double damage!
"Aurora Beam!!"

The snow moth took the initiative to attack, and a seven-colored ice light shot out like lightning. The giant butterfly quickly spread its wings and took off.

In comparison, it still has a greater advantage in terms of flexibility.

"In that case, use paralyzing powder!"

Like Draco Messia, Butterfree also possesses a variety of harassing and support moves.

However, when the Butterfly flew over the target's head and shook off countless brownish-yellow paralyzing powders...

"Snowflakes—!"

The snow moth's body is covered in white, crystalline phosphorescent powder, which protects it and completely isolates it from the paralyzing powder, as if it also has an additional "mysterious protection" effect.

"That's the power of Ice Scale Powder."

Inside the arena, Mei Rong, who was observing from afar, revealed a proud smile.

As an expert in ice-type properties, no one understands Snowflake Moth better than her; this unique ice scale powder can be considered quite versatile.

"Use Blizzard!!"

The snow moth flapped its wings, and a fierce blizzard swept out again, engulfing the giant butterflies.

Fortunately, Butterfree is a mutated Bug/Fairy type combination, so its Ice-type moves only have average effects.

"Fly, with the moonlight!"

The pink Butterfly quickly flapped its wings and soared into the sky from the blizzard's encirclement, then let out a melodious chirp, its body radiating a healing green light—

Unfortunately, snowy days reduce the effectiveness of HP-restoring moves like Photosynthesis and Moonlight.

"This is really troublesome!"

Xiao Zhi scratched his ear, feeling that things were difficult to deal with from all angles.

We can't just let Butterfly get close and fire a Mist Explosion, can we?
He doesn't have any Pokémon in his back row right now, so even if he succeeds, it'll only be a draw. "Beep~"

On the rooftop of the nearby snow slope, Ace Flame shook his head helplessly.

If it were to go up and fight the snow moth now, the mark on its rear end would probably still be warm when the fight is over.

"Chase after them, blizzard!!"

However, the snow moth can also fly. Giving its opponent no chance to breathe, it chased it to the same height as the giant butterfly, and with a flap of its wings, a blizzard swept in again.

The damage dealt is far greater than what Moonlight restores.

"In that case, Magic Flash!!"

Butterfly suddenly charged straight at Snowflake, a move that caught Snowflake off guard as it switched to melee combat.

"Fairy-attribute moves, we can do that too! We'll use Magic Shine!!"

"Jiana shouted from below."

Amidst the wind and snow, pink lights shone on both sides, transforming into spheres that collided with each other.

In a head-on collision of magical sparkles, Butterfree, as a Fairy-type Pokémon, has a noticeably brighter and thicker pink light barrier.

Clang!

The force overwhelmed the snow moth, forcibly knocking it sideways, forcing it to flap its wings to regain its balance.

"As expected, this Butterfree is a Fairy-type!"

Jana looked surprised. What was originally just a guess had now become a certainty.

Therefore, the only moves that can counter the opponent are flying, poison, steel, and fire. The latter three cannot be learned.

However, as for Flying-type moves, her Edelweiss only learned one move that doesn't deal damage: "Feather Dance".

pity!

"Keep using Blizzard!"

Then just use Blizzard without thinking. Butterfree isn't a bulky Pokémon, so if you keep fighting like this, she'll definitely win!
Xiao Zhi understood this principle. Seeing the blizzard raging again, he pressed down his hat, hesitated for a moment, and then raised his arm.

The snow moth is a nemesis of special attacks; under normal circumstances, it is almost impossible to defeat it.

Let's use Z-Move then!
Mega Evolution and Dynamax have their own limitations, but Z-Moves are the most versatile!
"Here comes, Butterfly!"

Xiao Zhi shouted loudly, then suddenly crossed his arms and assumed a dance starting pose.

On the right wristband, the Z-Crystal of Flight was already set in the center.

Fortunately, after finishing his Alola trip, when he had nothing to do and was spending time at Professor Oak's lab, he and all the Pokémon in the backyard tried to practice Z-Moves.

"Butterfly!"

Ba Da Die understood and immediately responded with a shout.

Then, under the bewildered gazes of Kana and everyone around him, Ash began to move his limbs, his hands flapping like bird wings, and finally ending with a soaring flight.

A pale golden energy instantly poured into the Butterfly high in the sky, causing it to unleash a powerful golden aura and its momentum to surge.

The locals of Galar are somewhat familiar with Mega Evolution, given its current popularity, but Z-Moves are completely foreign to them.

"Now! Charge in at top speed and crash down with a deafening roar!!"

The next second, the Butterfly shot straight into the sky and swooped down in the bewildered gazes of everyone, like a jet plane with a roaring engine, its body surrounded by sharp, pale blue flames.

Jia Na didn't understand it, but one look was enough to tell that it was an extraordinary move.

"Never mind, use the blizzard to block it!!"

The snow moth immediately raised its head, flapping its wings violently, creating a blizzard in an attempt to confront the attack head-on! (End of Chapter)