Elf Trader: My trump card is the Light/Dark Mantis.

"But we won't lose!"

"Go, Charizard! Flamethrower!"

He's full of passion!

Even though it should be obvious that Heltork is a Fire-type Pokémon, Ash still didn't hesitate to charge in with a move that could only unleash half its power!

Jiang Gu didn't plan to use any tactics, he just said calmly.

"The forgiveness of the Vulcan".

This move is Hertok's signature skill!

The effect is also quite powerful, restoring 1/4 of the damage dealt as health!

A phantom image, shimmering with firelight, is generated!

Then it flew straight into the fireball of Charizard!

After the two forces collide.

In an instant, the temperature near the battlefield soared to extremely high levels! And after a brief stalemate…

The power of the jet of flame was neutralized!

Then the fiery shadow struck Charmeleon!

Blow it away immediately!

The flames then transformed into tiny specks of light, flowing back into Hertok's body.

After the first exchange of blows.

The outcome is almost entirely decided!

Charmeleon suffered numerous burns.

However, thanks to the power of the Vulcan's forgiveness, Hertok fully restored his energy and life!

The elf roamed majestically across the open ground, its dark fur swaying gently in the wind, exuding an aura of fire!

She appeared extremely elegant and at ease!

Charmander, however, was covered in dust and it took him a long time to stand up.

Although the situation was quite unfavorable for Ash, his fighting spirit was incredibly strong. He shouted, "Charmeleon, don't panic! Stand up and use Smoke Screen to weaken the opponent!" Seeing this, Jiang Gu smiled. "Just as I expected, this is a fool..." "He won't give up easily." He also shouted loudly. "Fire Spreads!" This move instantly engulfed the entire battlefield in flames!

The smoke effect was not working at all.

Charmeleon cried out in slight pain as it was burned by the enemy's flames!

That's enough for Jiang Gu!

He pressed his advantage. "Armor-Piercing Strike!"

Heltok immediately used the ramming horn on his forehead to charge fiercely towards the source of Charmeleon's roar!

Then—bang!

Right on Charmander!

Then Hertok violently shook his head!

It sent Charizard flying a great distance!

By the time the Pokémon fell from the sky, its eyes were already glazed over and it had lost its ability to battle! "Charmeleon!" Ash was shocked!

He felt like the battle had only just begun... and it was already over!

Xiaoxia and Xiaogang were slightly surprised, as they knew that Xiaozhi's strength was already quite formidable among the new trainers...

But this store manager Jiang only took out an elite-level Pokémon, and easily defeated the Charmeleon with its extremely high potential!

and……

If we hadn't exchanged a single blow at the beginning!

Charmeleon was practically killed instantly!

As expected, this mysterious figure possesses exceptional command and training abilities!

And the cosmic spirit in his hand was truly extraordinary! "Wow, amazing, Manager Jiang!" "But... don't underestimate me!"

Ash immediately pulled out a second Poké Ball. "Go, Squirtle!" Jiang Gu scanned it with his Data Eye.

Name: Squirtle

[Level: lv.36]

【属性：water type】

[Characteristics: Riptide]

[Techniques Mastered: Tackle, Shell Retraction, Water Gun... High-Pressure Water Gun]

【个体值——HP：35攻击：36防御：34特攻：31特防：31速度：31】

Needless to say, the individual values ​​are always unique. The Pokémon that Ash catches often have special characteristics. This Squirtle used to be a local tyrant, so it's no surprise that it has high potential!

However, Jiang Gu still complained after seeing the level.

As expected, it's Xiao Zhi's usual style; he just loves taking care of babies.

Even though its level is high enough to evolve into Blastoise, it's still in its initial form.

However, Jiang Gu nodded with satisfaction.

At least Ash knows how to use type advantages this time, right?

Seeing that he had an advantage in attributes, the silly thing thought he was invincible and became cheerful again.

He shouted.

"High-pressure water gun!"

Immediately, a jet of water shot out of Squirtle's mouth!

Jiang Gu, on the other hand, calmly gave instructions.

"Get away."

Although Hertok's speed advantage is not significant!

But it still easily dodged the high-pressure water gun!

"How can it be!"

Xiao Zhi was terrified!

But Jiang Gu remained calm, as the fire's spread hadn't ended yet!

This move has a 100% chance of reducing the opponent's speed by one level!

At this point, Squirtle had a type advantage, but it couldn't keep up with Heltok's movements at all.

Jiang Gu continued to command.

"Use Armor-Piercing Strike repeatedly!"

Taking advantage of his speed, Hertok suddenly charged forward!

It sent Squirtle flying!

Fortunately, Ash shouted quickly!

"Shrink your shell!"

Squirtle realized what was happening and hid inside its shell!

The first armor-piercing attack failed to defeat this Pokémon!

But what happened next shocked Ash!

Next armor-piercing strike...

However, they successfully inflicted severe damage on Squirtle while it was in its shell-shrinking state!

It almost smashed its shell!

Then Squirtle collapsed weakly to the ground, losing its ability to battle!

It was another instant kill!

Armor-Piercing Strike reduces defense by two levels!

That means the defense is halved!

This move is both lethal and terrifyingly weakening!

This is considered an extremely cheating move in the Pokémon world!

But for Hertok, it was just a signature move that it could learn early on.

What just happened was actually quite reasonable!

Hertok's physical attack is quite high!

Considering Squirtle's base stats as its initial form, one-shotting it is normal!