Master Craftsman of the Elven World

Chapter 540 My Pokémon are like the moving nature itself!
Spraying water on rainy days, with the power of a single cover.

This refers to the power of Kyogre, the sea god, in the "Rain Team" during battles.

The move "spraying water" was previously translated as "tsunami"!
In the Sapphire and Ruby series, Kyogre's power in the story is so overwhelming that it plunges the entire Hoenn region into thunderstorms, and the resulting tsunami also submerges a large number of waterways and islands. Therefore, this move is also regarded as a mysterious and powerful technique.

Of course, in actual combat, this move is indeed a Tier 1 ultimate move, just as it is portrayed in the game's storyline!

With Kyogre's base Special Attack stat of 150 and its base HP of 100, Water Spray has an incredibly high boost of 1.5x in rain and 1.5x in its STAB power, even with a base power of 150!

If you add glasses, an introverted personality, and the amplification of the "help" move...
On the same starting line, almost no Pokémon can withstand such a water spray!
And this is the power of "one cover"!
During the Zhu Zi era, this power could even be further enhanced through "Tai Jing Water"!

"The chubby creature has a base Special Attack of 85 and HP of 100. It can benefit from rain and STAB boosts, so it's not an exaggeration to say it's half-powerful!"

Spraying water is an absolute ultimate move. Guangtai really didn't expect that Wanlong, as the Ghost-type Elite Four member, would use Trick Room, switch items, and now even spray water in the rain!

Are you some kind of water-type king?!
"Water/Ghost Pokémon has excellent defensive capabilities, with only four double weaknesses, six resistances, and two immunity. However, its defense stat isn't particularly high. But it possesses Recover and Melt, which allowed this Pokémon to have its glorious moments."

The massive tsunami unleashed by the chubby creature nearly submerged Wanlong's battle tower completely. However, the lower level had a barrier made of spiritual energy, so all the seawater gushed out of the battle tower's windows!
Otherwise, all the books on the bookshelf would be soaked in seawater and become blank scriptures!

Although I planned to let Aegislash fight the whole battle, it seems that without activating King Shield, I probably won't be able to defeat Wanlong's Pokémon! She can keep spraying water, while Aegislash can't keep using King Shield.

Of course, there are ways to block it.

For example, [Wide-area defense]!
Alternating between the King's Shield and Wide-Area Defense can block the opponent's continuous attacks, but that chubby creature will definitely take the opportunity to melt.
So there's no need to get stuck here!

Lightmoss and Aegislash exchanged a glance, and Aegislash transformed into a beam of light, returning directly to its Poké Ball!
Then, a colossal water dragon appeared!

Water Dragon type, four times water resistance! Don't even mention half a cap's strength, even two caps' strength can withstand it!

"Gah! Gah!"

The water roared as soon as it appeared!
Start with [Battle Cry]! Lowers the opponent's Attack and Special Attack!

While Ghost-type moves are immune to Normal and Fighting-type moves, they can only hit the opponent with moves like Detect, Scent Detect, or the Courage and Mind's Eye abilities. However, they are generally not immune to status moves!

Just like how even Ghost-type moves are affected by Death Song! Most status moves are unaffected by type matchups that have no effect!
Of course, the reason I say "most" is because there is a special case of "normal skin electromagnetic waves," but this is a very obscure phenomenon.
The chubby water jets slammed into the rippling water, but the water dragon roared and twisted its body, completely unaffected!

On rainy days, the power of the rippling water is amplified!

Although the Ancient Activation cannot be activated, the power of Water-based moves will be increased by 1.5 times!

"Water Spray! If it could also learn Ripple, that would be amazing. But so far, apart from whales and jellyfish, only Squirtle and Repulse can learn this move! To use this move, you need to be able to control seawater or store a large amount of water in your body!"

If you want to learn this powerful move, you'll need to put in some hard work. With Ripple's 125 Special Attack and 99 HP, if you can learn Water Spray, you should have at least "two-thirds" of the power of Water Spray, if not half of it!

"Here it comes! Rippling water, roaring loudly!"

In the Unova region, how can you not use this move in crucial battles!
This is a move that can't be obtained normally in the Unova region; only the traveler Zoroark possesses it! This is a move "given by a friend"! However, it's perfectly legal for Ripple to learn this move!

"A loud roar, an endless barrage of reprimands, has a 100% chance to lower the target's Special Attack by 1 stage!"

"Combat Skill Repetition!"

Under the command of the Lightmoss, Ripple did nothing but roar and howl. The chubby's abilities were quickly reduced to the minimum, and because Dark-type moves were extremely effective against it, its HP instantly dropped to the brink of death!
The power of the water spray will decrease as your physical strength decreases!
Wanlong: "Self-regeneration!"

Lightmoss: "Don't let it regenerate, use [Storm]!"

"When it rains, a storm is sure to follow!"

The powerful storm instantly swept over the chubby girl, blasting her to the eye of the storm and throwing her into chaos!
"At the last moment, can things be reversed? My answer is: We're in the same boat!"

Wanlong uttered cringeworthy lines in a low voice, as if writing a novel, while the chubby girl, who was seriously injured and in a state of confusion, used a powerful ghostly light at the last moment when her thoughts were disordered!

Fate together! Chubby wants to perish together with Bodangshui! Once the one who initiates Fate Together falls to the brink of death, the attacker will also fall at the same time!

Lightmoss: "However, I'm prepared to let you off this time. Use [Roar]!"

The surging waters unleashed a deafening new roar!

Pokémon hit by Roar will be stunned, release their opponent, and be forced to bring in a backup Pokémon. If the opponent is a wild Pokémon, the battle will end immediately!

"Roar will always hit unless the target is using a charged move and is not on the field. Also, ignore the target's Stand status!"

Fatty was blasted off the field, unable to recover its last bit of strength and falling into a state of confusion, while Wanlong's fourth one was forcibly dragged into the battle!
Wanlong's lineup included an out-of-place Snow Fairy, clearly brought in to cover blinds, but now it has become the weak point!

Wanlong: "The Snow Demoness is blocking my way!"

Lightmoss: "Flame Jet!"

The surging waters opened their blood-red maws, and incredibly fierce flames completely engulfed the snow demon woman who was being dragged into the battle!
With a double weakness to Fire and relatively weak Defense and Special Defense, Froslass is a favorite among many players due to her beauty, but until her Mega Evolution form is revealed, she is not considered a powerful Pokémon!

In battle, it is common for one's Pokémon to be defeated instantly due to unexpected circumstances, especially when facing Pokémon with a mine-like setup or an unclear move pool!

Snow Fairy's special ability is Snow Cloak, but she hasn't had a chance to use it yet. So after being hit by the Flame Jet, she immediately fell into a near-death state!
The water roared proudly, and the water dragon was extremely happy at the moment, but the next moment it suddenly swayed and revealed an expression of discomfort and pain!
Lightmoss: "Hmm? It's a [curse]!"

“That’s right!” Wanlong took a deep breath: “Although I don’t have spiritual power, my Pokémon do, so sometimes I can still know what they’re thinking and can temporarily synchronize with them in battle.”

"So, now that I know that the water dragon has fire attacks, and was once mistaken for a real dragon, and given that I was at a disadvantage in my subsequent three battles against it, what should I do?"

"The answer is, always be ready to use [Curse]! I thought of that when that dragon appeared! Or rather, this move was originally prepared for Aegislash, or any of your powerful Pokémon."

"You have weak Pokémon too. If you start with a powerful Pokémon, you'll easily run out of steam!"

"Under the 'Curse' effect, the Pokémon will continuously lose HP, and it will be on the verge of death after just four times!"

"Furthermore, you can't replace your Pokémon!"

I understand the initial obstacle, the Lightmoss. I'm determined to have one of my powerful Pokémon die here, no matter what!
Wanlong took out her fifth Pokémon. To be honest, she was quite alarmed after the battle had gone on for so long. However, she had already thought it over and decided that as long as she could get rid of the Pokémon that threatened her, she would be fine.
Whether it's Torterra, Miss Greenskirt, Riolu, or Flareon? In short, my ace, Chandelure, has a good chance of defeating them! I might even be able to sweep through them all!
"Hmm, the 'blocking curse' is indeed a very powerful tactic. This is the necessary tactic for the weak to defeat the strong." Guangtai was amazed by Wanlong's continuous use of tactics: "I saw three or four interesting uses in one battle. No wonder he is a novelist."

Wanlong was a little shy: "Oh dear! After all, I always have a lot of material in my mind."

“But!” Guangtai’s tone suddenly changed, startling Wanlong!
"Blocking the path will put the designated Pokémon on the field into a state where it cannot escape, but there are exceptions. Do you think my Water Dragon might have some kind of special move?"

"Some kind of special move?" Wanlong frowned slightly, but then his eyes widened!

"Wait, could it be—!"

Moss: "Rippling water, turn back quickly!"

Rippling Water: "Gah-ah-ah!"

The water dragon charged towards the opposite side, and after the Snow Fairy was defeated, the Wind Ball appeared on the battlefield!

Wanlong: "According to the data, it's a move that appeared during the battle with Mr. Shaka! I see. This move is water-attribute, and its name is very similar to Rapid Return, so the effect should be the same!"

"Ignore the 'Cannot Escape' status and trade normally with the backup Pokémon!"

"Don't let it hit you, fly!"

"[The wind-borne ball] soared into the sky!"

The wind-blown ball soared into the sky, while Bo Dangshui, enveloped in a current of water, missed its first attack! However, Bo Dangshui wasn't discouraged. Although the curse on her body was growing stronger, further draining a significant amount of her stamina...
But how can there be no way to deal with flying Pokémon!

"Tornado!" Guangtai looked at the flying wind-borne balloon and confirmed that this self-destructing balloon was not simply flying, but rather "flying"!
This tower is very tall, which gives flying Pokémon room to shine. And since Fly is a Secret Move, any Pokémon that is related to flying can learn it!

However, while it is common to avoid enemy attacks by using moves like "flying," "digging," or "diving" to stall for time, there are some things to be careful about!
Lightmoss: "For any evasion technique, there is a countermeasure. It's just that some are common, while others are not!"

"Tornado can hit flying Pokémon, with a 20% chance to cause a target that has not yet acted to flinch. Furthermore, its power is doubled when it hits a flying Pokémon!"

A wind-type move with a power of 40 may look impressive, but it is generally not very powerful and is difficult to deal effective damage. However, with the same attribute bonus and the effect of doubling the power when hitting a flying target, its power will suddenly increase to 120!

A Dragon-type move with a power of 120!
Boom! The interior of the tower was torn apart by the tornado, and the barrier of spiritual energy also began to crack!
"What immense power! How could this be?!" Wanlong shielded her face with her arm to block the tornado's attack, her heart filled with astonishment!
Fortunately, the lifespan of the wind-borne ball is very high!
Wanlong: "It won't be easily destroyed. The Wind Ball is the form of souls that have lost all hope, and the raw material of the gas that fills its body is the [soul] of life!"

It is precisely because it is filled with a large number of souls.

Therefore, the base HP stat of the Windball is as high as 150!

"Shrink!" Wanlong suddenly uttered a command that was difficult to understand, and Guangtai suddenly sensed danger!
As the command was given in his mind, the surging water suddenly rushed forward the instant that life was like a candle flickering in the wind!

Shrink?! Yes, Dribou is one of the few "dirty Pokémon" that can learn Shrink. In the history of Pokémon battles, the Shrink team is notorious!
And it's not just that it gets smaller!
Meditation, momentary amnesia, and passing the baton!

By shrinking and curling up, one appears much smaller, thus significantly increasing their evasion rate.

"You can't hit it! The Windball's evasion rate and size have already started to shrink."

“Next, we’ll use the baton, right?” Guangtai said to Wanlong, explaining her tactical idea: “Shrink to the size of the baton, making it impossible for the opponent to hit you. Then, if things go smoothly, after eliminating water, the biggest weakness of the Crystal Lantern Spirit, it might be able to push the team!”

"Wanlong, you truly deserve to be called one of the Four Heavenly Kings!"

"But, unfortunately—"

"Dragon God dives!"

After the fossil aerodramus learned Dragon Dive from the fat master, the light moss recorded this move, and the water ripple can also learn this move.

Under normal circumstances, this move isn't very useful against a Special Attacker-oriented Hydreigon, given its base Attack stat of only 83. Although Hydreigon has gained a lot of Attack EVs early on due to Mischief and Stealth, it's still far from enough compared to its Special Attack stat. However, in special situations, these physical attacks can often cover weaknesses, break through defenses, or even surprise opponents!

Lightmoss: "The Dragon God swoops down, releasing a terrifying killing intent, both intimidating and ramming into its opponent. Sometimes it can cause the opponent to cower in fear."

"However, this move belongs to the [pressure strike] category, which means that if the target is in a shrunken state, its power will double!"

"At the same time, under these circumstances, Dragon's Dive will definitely hit! Gotcha!"

With a base power of 100, the power will reach 300 after doubling and matching attribute bonuses!

Wanlong was shocked: "Ha, another doubled Dragon-type move?! Oh no, I forgot!"

Wanlong is also a very young girl. To become one of the Four Heavenly Kings, she must have defeated eight dojos and successfully crushed the previous Heavenly King. That's how she got this position.

However, Shaka generally doesn't use Tornado and Dragon Dive. His specialties are Meteor Shower and Dragon Tail. Of course, not using them doesn't mean he can't!
The wind-borne ball, which was shrinking at that moment, was suddenly locked onto by a murderous aura!

The immense killing intent of the dragon formed a terrifying physical storm, and the surging waters crashed down on the Wind Ball like a mountain pressing down! Then, its special ability was triggered!
Detonate!

Wanlong's Windball, in Black and White and earlier eras, had the Detonation ability, but in Black and White 2 it was changed to the more advantageous Lightweight ability.

However, each of them has its specific use cases.
Amidst the explosion, the surging water roared, its pupils lost their luster, white smoke billowed from its mouth, and it collapsed with a low growl.

The curse and the explosion took effect simultaneously, and Wanlong's plan to have the Wind Ball shrink and take over was directly interrupted!

Wanlong: "Dragon God Dive. How could I have taught that water dragon such a move? I completely forgot that Master Shaka knew this move. Oh dear, what a blunder!"

"However, let me begin the final battle. Being forced into a desperate situation and launching a counterattack is the protagonist's privilege!"

Guangtai: "But you're not the protagonist, you're just the author, aren't you?"

"Your last one is Chandelure! The battlefield situation is in your favor. All my remaining Pokémon, except for the last one, are theoretically weak to Fire and have a disadvantage against Ghost!"

"Then, the third one I'm sending out is this one!"

Wanlong's Crystal Lamp Fire Spirit's characteristic is [Body of Flames] rather than [Ignite]!
That is why the one Guangtai sent at this time was—

"Tutaigui!"

"Tortoise?!" Wanlong was utterly bewildered: "They actually sent out a Pokémon with such a severe type disadvantage?"

"Being a master of reverse attributes isn't necessarily impossible," Guangtai chuckled, taking a deep breath. "Then, the same as always!"

The Earth Tortoise shook the sacred tree on its back, and its shell cracked!
Break the shell at the start!

Boom!
Then, the Earth-type Tortoise suddenly opened its mouth wide, and rock-type energy rapidly gathered.

Wanlong suddenly sensed danger:
"My final chapter has begun!"

"Crystal Chandelier Spirit! Use [Great Fireball]!"

Lightmoss: "Robot Dice! Torterra, use Rock Smash!"

Only the Earth-based Turtle that obtains the Mechanical Dice is the true Earth-based Turtle!

Starting with hatching, Torterra can carry White Vanilla or the Shifting Dice, completely abandoning its own defense and transforming itself into a fast-attacking beast! Once Torterra obtains the Shifting Dice, it can defeat almost any powerful enemy, having learned Seed Shot and Rock Slam!
Grassland's attributes are inherently unsuitable for use as a turret or shield, possessing only two resistances and 11 equal multipliers, while also having three double weaknesses to flying insects and fire, as well as a four-fold weakness to ice, a symbol of strength.

This makes Torterra, despite having a high physical defense of 105, unable to serve as a proper shield. It will lose half of its health almost instantly if hit by any type of move.

Therefore, at least starting from the ninth generation, this can be said with complete certainty!

Ash's speed-attack strategy, with both Speed ​​and Power as Aces, is indeed one of the correct tactics!

Left bow B, start!
I've finally mastered the rapid-fire technique with my left bow!
"It possesses power-up moves like Shell Smash and Swords Dance, as well as powerful offensive moves like Leap Attack, Earthquake, Rock Blast, and Rock Slide. It also has Grass Shoot as a speed-boosting move. As a Ground-type, its mission is singular: since it can't be a powerful shield like Gastrodon, it can only choose to attack!"

"Ground and rock are extremely powerful offensive attributes!"

The Earth-Based Turtle condensed an almost infinite number of rocks and unleashed them from its mouth like rocket launchers! It launched a barrage of attacks on the Chandelier Spirit, and the Great Flame Burst was shattered by the massive rock projectiles. The next moment, as the flames scattered, the Chandelier Spirit was engulfed in the rock storm!

Wanlong: "A bluff!"

Lightmoss: "Mysterious Guardian!"

Wanlong was shocked: "The Earth Platform Turtle can learn Mystic Guardian. Oh no!"

Earth-plated Turtle: "Eat dirt!!!"

Such powerful strength! Thank you for the enhancement!

The Earth-Based Turtle let out a booming sound of gratitude towards the Crystal Chandelier Spirit, though it sounded more like a taunt!
Lightmoss: "The Earth-Based Turtle's attack has increased dramatically! At the same time, thanks to the effect of Mystic Protection, the side effects of confusion have been avoided!"

The Crystal Chandelier Spirit was extremely nervous. Its flames couldn't hit the other side at all, while the Earth-Based Turtle on the other side kept firing rock projectiles from its mouth!
A barrage of rocks, like a tempestuous storm, rained down upon the tower, threatening to shatter it like cannonballs! Chandelure had never seen such a ferocious Grass-type Pokémon, especially now.
Torterra's Attack has been increased by four levels, while its Special Attack and Speed ​​have been increased by two levels!
In this critical moment, Wanlong chose an even more insidious tactic:

"Share the pain!"

Share the pain is a Normal-type move that many Ghost-type Pokémon can master. This move is quite insidious, as it adds up the user's HP to the opponent's HP and then "amicably" splits the cost between the user and the opponent.

Where is the friendliness?
Furthermore, the Pain Sharing skill will always hit! And it does not cause any damage in the conventional sense, so it will not trigger any damage-related judgments!
"If you want life force, then take it! Because no matter how much life force you get..."

"Use [Overheat]!" Taking advantage of the opening, Wanlong unleashed her most powerful fire-attribute move!
Intense flames enveloped the Earth Platform Tortoise, making its body seem as if it were about to be set ablaze! Sparks flew from its body, but fortunately, the forces of nature ensured that the rare plants on its back were completely unharmed. Rather, it was those plants that gave the Earth Platform Tortoise an even stronger life force.

Wanlong: "Didn't defeat them?! No, it's [instant amnesia]!"

A Tortoise with twice the fire resistance couldn't possibly withstand a full Overheat attack, so there's only one answer: instant amnesia, and...
“For Grass-type Pokémon, the item they hold will naturally be a berry that is resistant to fire, ice, or poison,” Lightmoss explained. “My Torterra has a strong vitality, and even its color is orange-red, not green.”

"It can produce different fruits at will to deal with various combat situations. When faced with [Overheating], it used instant amnesia and ate [Chocolate Fruit], which can halve the power of fire-attribute moves."

"Look, there's a lot of water on the ground, right?" Guangtai suddenly said something cryptic to Wanlong: "This is the torrent that your chubby little thing spewed out before, plus the water accumulated from praying for rain. Although it's restricted by the barrier of spiritual energy, the ground is still full of water."

Wanlong looked down at herself; the battlefield was indeed filled with water, and her feet were submerged in it.
Are you worried about cleaning up afterward? No problem, it's waterproof.

Light Moss: "No, I don't need to worry about cleaning or anything like that. The main thing is that standing water can cause changes to the site."

"That's right, it's the so-called [battleground]."

"A ranger once said that we should use the power of nature to fight."

"Now, the battleground here has changed from [buildings] to [water]. My Torterra acquired a move a long time ago, but I have never used it, mainly because I haven't had the opportunity to use it."

"Now, the time has come."

"Use the power of nature!"

Wanlong blinked, unaware of what was about to happen. The next moment, the energy condensing in the mouth of the earth-based tortoise was no longer rock-based, but rather—

"Water cannon?!"

Boom! The water cannon hit the crystal chandelier spirit!
Great effect!

Amidst Wanlong's shocked and bewildered expression, Torterra unleashed an impossible move, completely defeating Wanlong's ace Pokémon!
Guangtai looked at the somewhat bewildered Wanlong, exhaled, and gave a simple explanation:

"There are three types of moves in this world that can change in attributes and moves depending on the battle arena and the items held, and will produce different additional effects."

"The power of nature, using the power of nature to fight, and the moves used will vary depending on the location."

"My earth turtle is like nature itself in motion!"

"In a volcano it's smoke, in the sky it's air slash, in a graveyard it's shadow ball, in space it's meteor shower, on ice it's freezing beam, on the ground it's earth power, in a cave it's power gem, and in man-made structures it's triple attack."

"Of course, influenced by different climates, the power of nature will manifest in different ways in different regions, and even in the same region. For example, it can be used to surf on the sea in Hoenn, and to climb waterfalls on the seabed."

"And on the water, the move it used was [Water Cannon]!"

Wanlong blinked, then suddenly scratched her head. She didn't know how to describe her feelings at that moment!
"Those moments just now felt like material for a novel, but now it seems I've lost! Is the final score 1 to 6?"

Although Chubby could still fight, the outcome was already irreversible...

Wanlong sighed helplessly, hugging his crystal chandelier spirit, kneeling in the puddles, his expression a mixture of regret and joy:

"I really don't know what to say!"

"Although I know a lot of words, I can't express them well. If I were to speak them out, the emotions that have been building up inside me would erupt like a flood, unstoppable!"

"Perhaps this is something that words cannot express. But all I can say is—Manager, you are even more amazing than I imagined!"

"Go to Lianwu's tower, he's waiting for you there!"

However, Guangtai did not act immediately, but instead walked towards Wanlong:

“Um, there’s something I need your help with.” Guangtai coughed lightly. “It’s an ancient bracelet that can record any move. I mean, it’s…”

"I want to record the [water spray] move!"

(End of this chapter)