You are not allowed to be a Pokémon Trainer!

Chapter 220 Hehehe, the old man is finally willing to hand over the Burning Blade! (Bonus chapter 394 for 5k monthly votes)
[Holy crap, Pool God, stop nagging! If you keep going, I'm going to break down. I've raised a long-haired troll that just does nothing but Soul Impact and Deception all day. I'm so sorry to it, waaaaah!]

This theory is brilliant! It's that feeling of sudden enlightenment, but you can't quite put it into words yourself!

I have a feeling this will be the most far-reaching battle theory since Professor Oak's "Pokémon type theory"!

[In fact, most trainers can more or less sense the crucial role a certain Pokémon plays at certain moments during battles. Xia Chi's greatest strength lies in summarizing and generalizing using consistent patterns!]

[Using this theory to analyze many matches makes things much clearer. Take, for example, the complete victory of Cynthia over Karune. Wasn't it because Togekiss perfectly executed her 'disruptive' and 'utility' roles, securing the win in one fell swoop?]

Yes, Goomy is just too stupid. Any elf who knows how to [Taunt], Karune, wouldn't have been wiped out!

Holy crap, Prisoner's tactical theories are a whole version ahead of the champions!

One version? One era!

It's okay, I can make spicy food now!

[Heh heh heh, the old bastard has finally handed over the Burning Technique!]

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Beyond the screen, the champions who were silently watching the live stream were no less shaken than the ordinary trainers.

It has nothing to do with the Pokémon's raw strength or its on-the-spot micro-management.

This represents a higher-dimensional cognitive leap regarding the essence of team building!

Indeed, when broken down in detail, the entire theory does not contain any obscure or incomprehensible terms.

But just like Professor Oak proposed classifying Pokémon by type, no one could have imagined that such a thing existed!

Theories are things that exist in this way; they are not fabricated out of thin air, but rather systematic summaries and conclusions.

This is precisely the value of the theory's proposer: it can distill people's vague perceptions into universal truths!

at the same time.

Carlos region, Miare city.

In the middle of the night, Karuni was awakened by an urgent call from her friend in her apartment.

At this moment, the usually radiant Queen Carlos is sitting in front of her computer screen without makeup, wearing loose pajamas and a bare face.

His azure eyes were fixed on the live stream, his brows furrowed.

Xia Chi's words were like a precise scalpel, dissecting the long-standing flaws in her tactical system.

"I see."

Karuni muttered to herself, her fingertips unconsciously tapping the table.

At this moment, she finally understood why her Pokémon's strength was not much worse than that of the other champions.

However, in top-level matches, especially against opponents like Cynthia and Leon, there is always a sense of helplessness, as if "the game is already on the road to a comeback from the very beginning."

Gardevoir?
Although it's possible to open up space, your team's core doesn't rely on space to function, so forcibly opening it might disrupt your rhythm.

It's more like a powerful attacker disguised as a "controller".
Sticky Dragon?
Aside from having [Poison] attached, which barely counts as some resource consumption, it's essentially a slow-moving turret.

Not to mention the other sprites: Wrestling Eagleman, Snow Dragon, Pumpkin Monster, Lady Flower, and Monsterjaw Dragon.
A team entirely composed of damage dealers!
At most, Lady Flower can create a misty field, and the Ice Dragon can create two walls, which is better than nothing.

"Ah"

Karuni herself finds this lineup somewhat laughable now.

So, how can we improve this?
Karuni's beautiful eyes refocused on the eloquent figure on the screen, and she fell into deep thought.

Not just Karen, but many more trainers, whether professional or amateur, champion or rookie.

At this moment, they are all asking themselves the same question—

How many points can my team, or the team I envision for the future, score in this theoretical framework?

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"So, let's go back to our original topic."

After giving the audience ample time to think, Xia Chi smiled and said, "Why do we say that the 'Blazing Roaring Tiger' is a god? Because it is the kind of creature that can perfectly fulfill the core responsibility of being the 'team formation eye' all by itself, and can also act as a 'disruptor' and 'utility specialist', and even deal considerable damage at crucial moments. It is almost an omnipotent being!"

"The value it provides cannot be measured by simple damage numbers; it makes the entire team's movement much smoother!"

"This is the core and key to team building."

"of course."

Xia Chi glanced at the time and prepared to wrap things up.

"Due to time constraints, we will have to leave the equally important foundational elements such as 'attribute-based defense' and 'system synergy' for later..."

Xia Chi hadn't finished speaking when Du Juan, who was looking excited, interrupted him from the side of the stage.

"Infinity! Our time is infinite!"

Du Juan's words seemed to resonate with the audience, and a chorus of voices rose and fell onto the stage.

"Yes, Teacher Xia Chi, please continue!"

"I'll order you a deluxe takeout, we can talk while we eat!"

"I'll use my Snorlax as your mattress, you can talk while you sleep!"

"I'll lend you my 'King of Leave' ability; you can extend the court session as much as you want!"

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The increasingly outrageous "solutions" made Xia Chi's vision go black.

He quickly interrupted, saying, "The theory is not about how much I talk about, but about how much you can absorb. What's the use of me talking if you don't put it into practice?"

"So, who among you wants to come up and fight me?"

To shut them up and to free himself as soon as possible, Xia Chi had no choice but to use the simplest and most brutal method.

"Anyone interested in coming up for a 3v3 exhibition match? We'll use the approach I just explained, a practical demonstration, and then we'll call it a day!"

Like the main venue of the Niangguang Dojo, the stage under Natsuike's feet can also be transformed into a battleground.

He's already planning to make a quick getaway after the exhibition match.

"I come!!"

A familiar voice, filled with boundless joy and decisiveness, resounded throughout the entire venue almost the instant Xia Chi finished speaking.

A black figure suddenly appeared, darting out from the control room with a speed far exceeding its usual elegance.

It was the owner of the azalea pavilion, her eyes shining and her face flushed!

Xia Chi: "."

Looking at the powerful Rock-type Gym Leader in front of him, who clearly regarded this battle as a "fan benefit" and "tactical verification," Xia Chi felt his vision go black again.

Ouch, what are you doing!

I just wanted to stomp some newbies and get out of there, why are you, the gym leader, getting involved?

Admittedly, his current strength is not what it used to be.

However, when facing a gym owner's main lineup, unless an "extraordinary" player like Ponpo is sent out, the outcome is really hard to say.

Sending Ponpo to this teaching setting is clearly inappropriate.

"Ohh ...

"Teacher Du Juan is on stage!"

"Teacher Xia Chi, don't back down!"

The audience erupted in thunderous cheers and jeers.

The live stream chat was completely flooded with comments like "I want to see rivers of blood!"

With both groups stirring things up, Xia Chi was now in a difficult position.

Looking at Du Juan's expectant and determined eyes across from him, and at the countless expectant eyes below the stage, Xia Chi smiled helplessly.

"Alright, then I'll have a demonstration match with Azalea Pavilion Master to verify the theory. The rules are 3v3, and I can only use Crystallization once."

He looked at Du Juan and asked, "Is everything alright, Teacher Du Juan?"

"Of course!"

Du Juan raised her delicate chin, and a ring inlaid with a crystal bead shone brightly on her fingertip.

"My Taijing Pearl also longs to shine in front of Teacher Xia Chi!"

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The battle with the cuckoo came too suddenly.

Even as the stage beneath his feet underwent a magnificent transformation into a standard battle arena amidst the roar of machinery, Xia Chi's thoughts were still rapidly selecting elves.

Actually, if it's a normal battle, there's not much to say; just use the three strongest ones.

But this is an exhibition match, a performance to verify the theory just mentioned, so it's a bit unreasonable to just play with numbers.

Therefore, Fa Jie is a must-have. Her rich pool of disruptive skills and powerful consumption ability make her the best choice to showcase the "disruptive" type of Pokémon.

Victini's skill pool is actually quite good; she can use Double Wall, [Try Again], and also has Electromagnetic Wave, Will-o'-the-Wisp, and Taunt.

But Xia Chi hasn't learned the Bictini yet.

This little guy is three or four months old. He doesn't participate in any serious training. He just eats, drinks, plays, and sleeps. He's definitely the team's mascot.

Although his strength isn't weak even with "blood-draining" abilities, he hasn't really mastered many skills.

Let it go on stage, unleash a [V-Flame], and then clock out?
Aside from showing off legendary Pokémon capture records, it serves no purpose in demonstrating tactics. Pass!

Apprentice Xiong. That would be a good option.

As a newly tamed mythical beast cub, it urgently needs a significant battle to hone its skills.

The main lineup of the dojo master is undoubtedly an excellent touchstone.

Furthermore, Fighting-type has a natural advantage against Rock-type, and can also be used tactically.

After some thought, Xia Chi finally decided on the three Pokémon to appear: Winged Fly, Bear Apprentice, and Tire Meow, whose individual combat power is the strongest.

Trainer schools have no shortage of trainers.

Before long, a teacher snatched the spot to act as a referee and stood in the center of the field.

No need to sound a whistle, just raise and swing with one hand.

The exhibition match officially kicked off with thousands of viewers at the venue and millions watching the live stream.

"I've chosen you, Cradle Lily!"

"Flutter your wings and prepare for battle!"

Two flashes of white light appeared, and the two teams' starting Pokémon, Cradleix and Winged Beast, made their grand entrance.

Is it a blue lily?
Xia Chi raised an eyebrow as he looked at the elf that resembled an ancient sea lily, covered in a hard rocky shell, and attached to the ground like a suction cup.

He also thought it would be something more commonly used by cuckoos, like the large upturned nose or the large steel snake.
I never expected it to be this submissive elf.

This is definitely good news for Zhenyifa, as it can now freely drag out the game into its preferred later stages.

Is the azalea willingly playing a supporting role, giving itself a chance to shine?
Xia Chi looked up at Du Juan, whose pretty face was full of excited fighting spirit, but it was hard to tell what was going on.

Let's put those aside for now and focus on the battle.

"Blue Lily, Invisible Rock!"

"Wings flap, electromagnetic waves!"

For a Pokémon like Cradle Lily, the most direct and powerful move is naturally [Taunt].

Once the blockade is challenged, troublesome variation moves like [Root], [Parasitic Seed], and [Instant Amnesia] will all become ineffective.

However, since it's an exhibition match, the important thing is to showcase tactics.

Given the speed difference between the Winged One and the Blue Lily, the former would undoubtedly go first.

As the energy condensed, a tiny yet incredibly swift yellow current shot precisely towards the Blue Lily.

Shila-

Electromagnetic wave hit!
Blue Lily's body trembled slightly, and fine golden sparks instantly appeared on its surface.

Paralysis status activated!
However, Cradle Lily is not a Pokémon known for its speed, so a halved speed won't have much of an impact on it.

The only troublesome thing is that there's a chance you won't be able to use certain moves.

However, it is, after all, the gym leader's main Pokémon.

Even amidst the stiffness brought on by the electric current, Blue Lily still managed to complete the command thanks to her strong will and instinct.

Energy condensed, and the invisible rock energy transformed into countless sharp energy spikes, silently scattering across the edge of Xia Chi's area.

The stealth rocks have been successfully deployed!
Xia Chi raised an eyebrow, remaining calm. "Wings flap, provocation!"

At almost the same time, Du Juan also issued her command.

"Blue Lily, highly poisonous!"

Blue Lily, whose speed was already slow, was further affected by the [paralysis] status, making her moves even slower.

The provocative energy wave hit its target without any doubt, abruptly halting Blue Lily's attempt to unleash [Poison].

[The classic setup of placing stingers followed by poison to force a trade is too obvious, Ms. Du Juan. If you don't take the bait, who will?]

[Taunt is such an overpowered move, I can't sleep if I don't have two Pokémon with Taunt in my team from now on!]

I used to find these slow-paced, high-stakes battles boring, but now I understand—every step of the psychological warfare and resource exchange is thrilling!

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The intention to consume the poison was discovered, and the change-type moves were blocked.

Du Juan, without lingering in the fight, swiftly recalled Cradle Lily, who had only recently entered the arena.

Then, I unleashed a second Pokémon: Grimstone!
Roar--

The deafening roar was like a boulder rolling down. The enormous rock monster, made of countless hard, angular rocks, crashed to the ground, its heavy body seemingly weighing down the stage.

No command required, the [Sandstorm] ability is activated!
A violent sandstorm erupted from its core, instantly engulfing the entire area!

A sandstorm is coming!
[I can truly understand the game now! The combination of [Poisonous] and [Sandstorm] for sustained attrition is ineffective; the opponent can't fight back and has to rely on [Invisible Rock] to escape. That's the charm of control and disruptive attrition!]

[I forgot to mention, sandstorms can also boost the Special Defense of Rock-type Pokémon!]

It's a pity the poison didn't hit its target.

"Giant Rock Monster, Rock Blockade!"

"Wings flap, electromagnetic waves!"

Although Grimstone looks like a Ground-type Pokémon, its actual type is only Rock.

Electromagnetic waves can still affect it.

The bright yellow orb carrying a powerful paralyzing electric current hit its target again with pinpoint accuracy.
Okay, actually there's no need to aim at all. With the size and speed of the giant rock monster, even a water cannon with an 80% hit rate can easily hit it accurately.

The [Paralysis] status was applied, but the "Unable to move" effect still could not be triggered.

Pang Yan Guai let out a low roar, and its huge rock arm swung, causing several energy rocks the size of millstones to condense and take shape in the sandstorm.

With a whistling sound, it slammed into the swaying wings in the air like a cannonball!

The range was extremely large, almost completely blocking the wing-shaped generator's dodging space!

Xia Chi shouted in a deep voice, "Hold on!"

Although the giant rock monster is slow, the price it pays is an ultimate attack capable of splitting mountains and shattering rocks.

If this rock blockade hits, it will undoubtedly cause extremely terrifying damage to the already weak physical defense of the Vibrating Wing!

Not to mention, it also comes with the additional effect of "reducing speed by one level".

A flash of purple light appeared in Zhenyi's eyes, and a semi-transparent, pale green energy barrier instantly condensed in front of it.

The millstone-sized energy rocks pounded relentlessly against the barrier.

Violent explosions rang out one after another, and the energy barrier fluctuated violently, rippling outwards in countless waves.

But in the end, Zhenyifa stubbornly withstood this fierce rock blockade!

Across from the area already covered by a sandstorm, Du Juan's lips curled into a sly smile.

"Now! Sharp Stone Attack!"

By luring out the "hold" move, the real killing blow is now revealed!
The giant rock monster let out a deep roar, and its massive rock arms slammed into the ground.

With a deafening roar, several enormous rock spikes, each with an extremely sharp tip and as thick as a beam, burst forth from the ground.

With a sharp whistling sound that tore through the air, it pierced straight at a tricky angle the winged creature that had just broken free of its defenses and was now suspended in mid-air with nowhere to gain leverage!

laugh--

With no way to avoid it, the sharp rock pierced Zhenyifa's body, and the latter immediately let out a painful scream!
The sand and gravel lashed against the wings, making matters worse.

But Xia Chi's voice was unusually calm, "Now, let's share the pain!"

what!
Du Juan's heart skipped a beat.

As Zhenyifa, who had been knocked away by the sharp stone attack, forcibly steadied himself, a strange purple light suddenly burst forth from his scarlet eyes!

All the previous damage and pain instantly transformed into an energy ball that shot towards the giant rock monster.

A strange halo of light shone on both elves simultaneously.

Zhenyi's injuries were healing at a speed visible to the naked eye.

The rocky body of the giant rock monster, which had seemed indestructible under the sandstorm, had its luster noticeably dimmed, as if some of its life force had been drained away!
Sharing the pain is the key!

Both sides' life force was instantly and forcibly reduced to their average level!
[Holy crap, that giant rock monster's attack power is really high! So much stamina was drained by the Pain Sharing skill!]

[The speed of the winged attack didn't decrease, and it even weakened the giant rock monster in one hit. Prison Water really profited from this!]

[Teacher Du Juan used [Rock Blockade] to trick [Guard] out of her mind, thinking she was on the second level, but Prison Water was already waiting in the atmosphere with [Pain Sharing]!]

Those who play tactics have dirty minds!

Although Xia Chi reversed his disadvantage in these rounds with a risky move, the situation on the field was not actually reversed.

Although Fa Jie seemed to be back in form, the sandstorms on the field were still relentlessly draining her energy.

Even though the Giant Rock Monster's stats have dropped significantly due to the pain being shared, its Special Defense remains considerable.

There is absolutely no possibility of being instantly killed before Zhenyifa's [Netherworld Mark] stacks up.

In contrast, Zhenyifa...

Let alone attacks from sharp stones, even if another layer of rocks were placed to block it, its frail ghostly body might not be able to withstand it!

Knowing this perfectly well, Du Juan said without hesitation, "Pang Yan Monster, Rock Blockade!"

(End of this chapter)