He knows Pokémon better than me.

However, Articuno is not a Pokémon that excels in close-range physical attacks, and this is Steel Punch Double Strike with the Iron Fist ability, making its power ridiculously high.

boom!boom!
Despite its desperate attempts to defend itself with its wings, Articuno was still sent flying several meters backward in the air by the double blow from Steel Fist. After barely managing to stabilize itself, its wings continued to tremble uncontrollably.

It was already trying to escape.

The humans before it had no intention of defeating or subduing it; they simply treated it as a sparring partner.

I don't care about shame anymore!

Ash has encountered one bizarre and strange Pokémon after another, but the threat posed by this metallic giant in front of him is no less than that of the Pokémon before him!
"Foooo——!!"

Without a word, Articuno immediately let out a long cry and prepared to flee.

First, create several telekinetic clones to hover in the air and confuse the opponent. If it's the real body, then you can make a quick getaway!

Articuno had just turned around and darted a few meters away when it suddenly felt an invisible wall appear in front of it, preventing it from flying out.

From all directions, except for turning back to confront Melmet, it seemed as if all other directions were locked down.

"Fuwu?"

Articuno was stunned. What was going on?
It scanned the area and finally spotted a small, inconspicuous creature in the snow below.

It was a tiny, jet-black figure shrouded in mist, silently stepping on the snow.
No, it's stepping on its shadow.

For a moment, it seemed as if its body was also being trampled, making it completely unable to escape.

"Shadow Tag ability?!"

Xiao Zhi blurted out, his expression full of surprise. He hadn't expected Marshadow to be in such a good mood today!
If it weren't for Marshadow, Articuno would have really gotten away. The latter's unique psychic clones were so powerful that even his Aura couldn't pinpoint the location of the real body.

"It's not entirely a Shadow Tag ability!"

At that moment, Marshadow's cool yet childlike voice appeared in Ash's mind.

"This is a new move I created by combining Decidueye's Shadow Stitch and Gengar's Shadow Tag ability!"

Marshadow is a Pokémon that excels at learning. It often sneaks into the shadow of its target to learn and imitate the target's actions and moves.

Its move, Step on the Shadow, not only prevents the opponent from escaping the battlefield, but also, like the Shadow Arrow used to snipe the Tree Owl, makes the opponent unable to move!
However, it is now Lord Mehmet's turn to fight.

Marshadow removed the "Shadow Stitch" restraint, leaving only the "Shadow Step" effect that prevented escape from the battlefield, which would have no effect on Galar Articuno.

A rare request surfaced in Xiao Zhi's mind:
"Lord Xiaozhi, please allow me to practice my boxing skills later!"

Marshall's hands were itching too!

OK!

Ash smiled and readily agreed, then promptly released Lapras ahead of schedule.

If anything happens, use Life Drops to bring Articuno back to life.

Only now did Articuno fully realize its predicament.

It seems like there's no way to escape?

We have to let these guys have their fill before we can leave!
Who is that tiny figure that can restrict my movements?!
As a legendary Pokémon, it has encountered many humans who have tried to catch it, using signature moves such as Black Gaze + Touchless + Sleep Powder.

But the black gaze of ordinary Pokémon cannot restrain the legendary Pokémon; it can break free at any time.

Aside from the humanoid monster from six months ago, one look from it (a black gaze) and it was completely trapped, forced to turn back and fight.

现在
Again!
There was still no way to escape; the only option was to turn back and fight.

Even the tiny, dark figure stepping on its own shadow, rubbing its hands together in anticipation—this guy looks like it's lining up to warm up!

"Foooo.!"

The articulated bird let out a low, mournful cry.

Having finally escaped from that humanoid monster, I was finally able to take a vacation at my own "little villa," so what did I ever do to deserve running into this jinx?!

“Meta—!!” But Meta didn’t care about any of that and roared excitedly.

So you're the legendary Pokémon, huh? Take two punches from me first!

"Use Thunder Fist!"

Like the bear-like creature, its steel fist double-strike can also deal with ranged opponents in the sky, and it spins in place, bursting with lightning.

The next second, fists crackling with lightning shot out from the left and right like two lightning cannonballs.

The Steel Fist Double Strike, combined with the Iron Fist ability...
Electric properties are still very effective against it.

Galar Articuno tensed up instantly, its expression serious; it had no time to feel humiliated now.

Having learned the attack principle of the opponent's Steel Punch Double Strike, Articuno successfully dodged by leaping into the air this time.

Whoosh!
Then came countless energy slashes that flew out, carpet bombing towards Merumeta.

However, it has an absolute advantage in attributes, and neither psychic moves nor flying-type moves have much effect on it.

"Meta!!"

Mehmet even spread her arms, letting the sharp blades slash at her body.

Articuno had no choice but to close the distance, its eyes gleaming, preparing to unleash a combination attack of Freeze Sight and Dream Eater.

"Use the beam cannon!"

Facing the incoming laser beam, Melu Meta did not back down. It also unleashed a silver laser beam from the center of its nut-shaped head, which collided in mid-air.

Normally, a cold gaze is more powerful and overwhelming.

However, Articuno noticed Marshadow watching the battle from the corner of its eye, which made it impossible for it to calm down.

In his mental turmoil, his gaze was no longer cold enough, and he couldn't even suppress the cannon beam. After a few seconds of stalemate, it exploded in mid-air.

"Steel Fist Double Strike - Freezing Fist!!"

Melumet turned his body and this time unleashed two icy fists.

Speaking of which, his three Galatian generals—

Martial Arts Bear Master, Wearing Bear, and Melo Meta are all masters of the Farmer's Three Punches.

Articuno quickly used Shadow Clone Jutsu to dodge in a panic.

"Steel Fist Double Strike!"

"Ice Fist! Lightning Fist!!"

Melmetana unleashed a barrage of iron punches on the snow, like an anti-aircraft missile launcher, forcing Articuno into a panicked escape. Finally, Articuno was struck squarely in the chest and fell to the ground in a sorry state once again.

It instinctively used its feather perch to heal its wounds, and when it looked up, the humans in front of it had indeed stopped.

How awful!!
It's exactly the same as that nightmare from six months ago!!

"That's enough, come back!"

Ash then quickly recalled Melmetal, as there were still people in line behind him.

However, Articuno's condition didn't seem to be good enough. After thinking for a moment, he still gave the command:

"Chenglong, help it!"

The latter understood and threw out a pre-prepared drop of life-giving water, which landed on Articuno. Combined with the healing from Feathered Roost, the green light became even more intense.

“Masha!”

On the other side, Marshadow slowly walked up to Articuno, his candle-like eyes shining brightly, and politely clasped his hands in greeting to Articuno.

Articuno: "." (End of Chapter)