Pokémon: Starting with Lucario and Gardevoir

"If we hadn't anticipated that the Azalea Pavilion Master would retaliate and hadn't prepared in advance, there would have been no way we could have dodged at such close range!"

The experienced trainer's analysis once again drew gasps of surprise from the surrounding audience.

Safia, who was listening to the discussion around her, recalled that when she challenged the North-Facing Nose of the Cuckoo Pavilion Master, Haoyan told her to make her moves in order.

Later, Safia made her moves in the order Haoyan had given her and won against Dujuan.

However, at that moment, Safia was overwhelmed with joy and didn't think about it further.

Now, as an outsider, I recall the scene from that time.

Exactly the same as now!

“Every step that Azalea Pavilion Master takes is within Brother Haoyan’s plan!”

"Brother Haoyan, you're a true tactical master!"

... ...

Returning her gaze to the battlefield, Du Juan was somewhat unwilling to admit that her Big North had lost.

A strong sense of frustration lingered in her heart.

Her Nosepass, while not her main force in the first tier, is at least one of the top Pokémon in the second tier.

I never expected to lose so frustratingly.

They didn't even touch each other!

However, it must be admitted that Haoyan's tactics were flawless.

Du Juan felt as if Hao Yan had seen right through her.

I took a deep breath, pressed the Poké Ball, and retracted Nosegate.

He looked at Haoyan, who stood calmly to the side, with a complicated expression.

He took a deep breath and said, "Haoyan, according to the rules, I still have one more Pokémon to use."

"You are the strongest challenger I have ever seen. Out of respect for you, I have decided to fight with my Golem!"

Du Juan's words immediately caused a commotion among the people around her!

"Golem! That's a Pokémon in the top tier of the Cuckoo Gym Leader's team!"

"My God, a challenger actually forced the Gym Leader to use a top-tier main battle Pokémon!"

"Isn't this going too far? Isn't the responsibility of a gym leader to train trainers? How can they possibly use their top-tier main force during battles!"

"Teach me my ass! Do you think someone as strong as Haoyan needs any instruction?"

"Moreover, the current owner of the Azalea Pavilion completely regards Haoyan as an opponent of equal caliber! You've been watching for so long, don't you understand yet?"

... ...

"Mm!" Haoyan nodded gently.

Du Juan took a deep breath and slowly took out a magic ball.

Inside is her rumbler.

As these trainers in the stands said, Golem is one of her main combat forces!

There is no doubt about that!

Press the button on top to throw the Poké Ball.

After the red light faded, a huge, round rock stood directly on the scene.

"Roar! Roar! Roar!" The huge circle roared.

Its presence upon entering the scene was clearly stronger than that of the big baby from before.

Pokémon: Golem

[Attributes]: Rock, Ground

[Level]: 40

【Characteristic】: Hard Head (Even when using moves that would cause recoil damage, HP will not decrease.)

[Description]: His body is as hard as rock, and even explosives cannot harm him in the slightest.

... ...

"Level 40!"

Hao Yan felt unprecedented pressure; this Golem was a full 14 levels higher than Lucario.

However, at the same time, the immense pressure also generated tremendous motivation!

"Little Lucario..." Haoyan looked at Lucario in the battlefield.

Lucario, who shared the same sentiment, also looked at Haoyan.

Hao Yan sensed a strong fighting spirit in his eyes!

The opponent is of a very high level and is very strong!

That's exactly why I want to fight against them!

"I want to fight him!" Lucario used his Aura to transmit the information into Haoyan's mind.

"Okay, Lucario, come here." Hao Yan understood Lucario's intention and waved to him.

To allow Lucario to unleash its full potential, Haoyan gently removed the heavy protective gear from its body.

He took off the 30KG heavy protective gear from his arm and threw it on the ground.

A dull thud sounded.

One piece, two pieces, three pieces!

Four pieces in total!

All eyes were on the overweight protective gear that had been thrown to the ground.

"This...this is...this is overweight protective gear?"

"During the battle just now, Lucario was wearing the Overweight armor the whole time?"

"Moreover, judging from the sound, it doesn't seem to be quiet!"

"So Lucario was wearing super-heavy protective gear during the battle just now?"

For a moment, everyone on the battlefield was in a state of shock.

... ...

Chapter 23 seems a little late.

"Roar! Roar! Roar!" Golem roared fiercely at Lucario.

"Luca!"

Lucario shook his arms and legs and stretched.

After removing the overweight protective gear, my body felt incredibly light.

Lucario is 14 levels lower than Golem, but Lucario is just as imposing.

"In terms of type, Oolong is strong against Golem, and conversely, Golem's Ground type is strong against Oolong."

"Gollum is slower than Little O, but its attack power is considerable. It is very likely to use a wide-area skill like Earthquake, so we need to be careful."

Hao Yan silently calculated the advantages and disadvantages of Lucario and Golem in his mind.

He had already formulated a battle plan in his mind.

The level represents a Pokémon's overall strength.

However, the key to victory depends on many factors.

Attributes, trainer's reaction, tactics, terrain factors, and so on can all influence the outcome of a match.

Of course, this is on the premise that the difference in strength between the two is not too great.

There's a saying that goes, "In the face of absolute power, no scheme is of any use."

However, if the strengths are similar, then strategies, or even small tricks or advantages, can be the turning point.

... ...

"Haoyan challenges Roselle, the Gym Leader of the Rustboro City Gym, Round 3, begin!"

The referee waved the flag, and the third round of the match began!

Right off the bat, Du Juan made the first move: "Rumble Rock, use Earthquake!"

Longlongyan stomped his foot on the ground, and the energy within his body began to surge.

Several cracks of varying depths appeared on the ground, and these cracks were also filled with strong ground-based energy.

Earthquake is an AOE skill that attacks indiscriminately.

"Xiao Ou, start moving fast and begin dodging!" Hao Yan's expression turned serious as he faced Du Juan's attack.

"Luca!"

Lucario began dodging around before the cracks appeared.

Without the restrictions of the overweight protective gear, his speed was unleashed.

They dodged the first wave of attacks from the golem.

"Lucario's speed is incredible!"

"Compared to before, it has improved by almost double!" Du Juan was secretly surprised.

When Lucario battled Nosegate earlier, Cuckoo had already seen the Overweight armor on Lucario's body.

However, like most people, Du Juan was not familiar with Lucario and thought the Overweight Protector was some kind of decoration.

Or perhaps it's a part of Lucario.

The battle continued. Suppressing her surprise, Dujuan instructed Golem, "Golem, approach Lucario and use Earthquake!"