In the game: I stole Groudon at the start.

Mei retrieved the Chandelure (Ma Wang's) which had lost its ability to fight, and stared at Articuno into deep thought.

Although Mei is usually carefree and easygoing, once she enters a battle, she becomes absolutely focused, thinking about how to defeat her opponent.

"Keep going, you should be more than that, right?" Bakura chuckled as he spoke to Mei.

"Next up is this!"

"A proud pheasant!"

Mei launched her second Pokémon high into the air. A flash of white light appeared, and a gray-brown bird appeared above Mei.

The proud pheasant, the gate bird of the Unova region!

"Interesting, are we going to have an aerial battle?"

Bakura observed the proud pheasant with great interest; this wasn't the first time he'd seen Mei's proud pheasant.

Mei used this proud pheasant during her battle with Aoyama in Lampurch City.

However, it's clear that their strength has increased significantly.

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Chapter 471 Facing My Articulated Bird (Please Subscribe to All Chapters)

"Air combat, Mei really dares to take risks."

Lillie rested her chin on her hand, watching Articuno and the haughty pheasant staring at each other in the arena.

As a legend among Flying-type Pokémon, it's rare to see Onii-chan raise Articuno, and this is also the first time Onii-chan has used Articuno to fight against an opponent.

But Mei actually dared to use a Flying-type Pokémon to fight Articuno, which made Lillie admire Mei's boldness.

"Courage is certainly commendable, but it's not a wise decision."

Gladion shook his head and said calmly, "To dare to use a Flying-type Pokémon to fight against Articuno is indeed a very brave thing."

after all……

The proud Flying-type Pheasant is countered by the Ice-type Articuno...

In other words, aside from mobility, Arrogant Pheasant has no advantage whatsoever against Articuno!

"Actually, at this time, using Electric or Rock-type Pokémon is the most suitable option."

Gladion continued, stating that, being rational and calm, he would definitely choose a Rock-type Pokémon if faced with Articuno.

There was no other reason than that he knew very well that when his own strength was inferior to his opponent's, he had to seize every advantage in the fight, especially since his opponent was Bakura.

Gladion knows Bakura very well. Bakura's fighting style is aggressive. If Bakura gets the slightest opening in a battle, he will relentlessly pursue and fight to the death.

It would be too difficult to choose a Pokémon that is countered by such an opponent.

Articuno is 4x weak to Rock and 2x weak to Electric. Why not use these two Pokémon?

"Everyone has a different fighting style. A conservative 460-degree fighting style that seeks stability is certainly good, but it also loses out on more possibilities."

Upon hearing this, Lusamine smiled and shared her insights: people have different personalities, so their attitudes and approaches to things will naturally differ as well.

But it is precisely because of this that Pokémon battles offer different possibilities and are so exciting.

"Perhaps that's the case."

Gladio paused for a moment upon hearing this, then nodded.

Lusamine is also a veteran Elite 1 trainer. Gladion has reservations about what Lusamine said, but he won't object.

He knew very well that Lusamine's words made sense, but he had his own fighting style and wouldn't change it because of it.

……

Meanwhile, on the battlefield...

"I'm going in, Mei, don't just collapse like that." Bakura glanced at Mei and reminded her with a smile.

"Articuno, say hello to our opponent."

"snowstorm!"

The Articuno flapped its wings and took flight, its cry ringing out, instantly forming a fierce blizzard that swept towards the proud pheasant.

"Here it comes! The proud pheasant, the swallows turn and flee!"

Mei, with an extremely focused expression, shouted loudly at the proud pheasant.

Using the proud pheasant to deal with the articulated bird was also a choice she made after careful consideration.

She does have Rock-type Pokémon, but Articuno has the advantage in the air!

It's incredibly difficult for Rock-type moves to hit Articuno, especially since Articuno's special attacks are by no means weak in her opinion.

In that case, why not take a risk and use the proud pheasant's high mobility in battle?

The proud pheasant let out a sharp cry, a flash of white light appeared behind its tail, and its entire body swooped down at lightning speed, avoiding the blizzard's direct attack.

Just before crashing into the ground, the proud pheasant instantly controlled its body to rise slightly, then spread its wings vertically along the battlefield and charged at high speed towards Articuno's position.

With the speed boost from the Swallow Return, the Proud Pheasant is incredibly fast!

From this perspective, we can see that the proud pheasant's flying skills are quite impressive.

"That's fast, but what about this move?"

"Articuno! Ice Screw!"

Bakura's lips curled up slightly. Thinking he could deal with Articuno by speed? He was dreaming.

"Chirp~"

Articuno looked down at the proud pheasant in front of it, its magnificent ice-blue wings folded tightly together, and pure ice-blue light gathered.

As its wings spread wide, countless tiny ice spikes shot towards the proud pheasant's position.

Ice-type ice spike attack!

Although its freezing ability is not as good as the Freeze Ray and its attack range is not as good as the Blizzard, its attack speed and area are its greatest advantages.

"A proud pheasant!"

"Steel Wings!"

Looking at the icicles that left almost no gaps, Mei's heart tightened, and she hurriedly called out to the proud pheasant.

The proud pheasant's sharp eyes scanned the ice spikes falling from the sky, its wings gleaming with a metallic sheen, and it continued its charge towards Articuno without backing down.

The ice spikes attacked very quickly, and as they fell, the proud pheasant kept dodging. With its agile movements, it was eventually shattered by the steel wings, even when it couldn't avoid the ice spikes.

After a while, the proud pheasant was not hit by the ice spike!

The audience who witnessed this scene were also a little surprised, not expecting that the proud pheasant would actually break through the ice spike (beeb) blockade.

Moreover, the distance to Articuno has been reduced!

"Excellent! Proud Pheasant, Divine Bird Strike!"

Mei's delicate face was filled with excitement, and the proud pheasant's performance greatly encouraged her.

Mei waved her hand forcefully and shouted loudly at the proud pheasant.

The proud pheasant raised its head, its swallow-like movements never stopping, and blue energy began to condense on its body!

This is a sign that the divine bird is gathering its strength for a powerful strike!

"What is Mei thinking? Should we confront her head-on at this moment?"

Touko was taken aback, her brows furrowing in genuine confusion, even though the haughty pheasant had just given a little show.

But is it appropriate for Arrogant Pheasant to go toe-to-toe with Articuno in direct combat? Shouldn't Arrogant Pheasant utilize its superior mobility to wage guerrilla warfare?

Articuno is definitely not weak in close combat; it just defeated Chandelure with a single Brave Bird attack, which already shows its strength.

"Interesting, you've impressed me, but this isn't enough."

"Articulated Bird".

Bakura chuckled softly, realizing he had underestimated Mei's proud pheasant.

Being able to perfectly dodge the ice spike attack was indeed beyond his expectations, but that was all.

With a loud cry, the Articuno flapped its wings heavily, and red energy began to emanate from its body as it actively approached the proud pheasant.

Brave bird, attack!

The blue aura of the divine bird and the red energy of the brave bird condensed on Articuno and Arrogant Pheasant respectively, and the two Flying-type special moves were about to clash head-on!

Closer! Closer and closer!

All eyes in the room were fixed on the two elves.

"Now, proud pheasant!"

Mei's eyes were also fixed on the two. Just as the Arrogant Pheasant and Articuno were about to clash head-on, she suddenly shouted at the Arrogant Pheasant.

The proud pheasant moved instantly, its body turning upwards to perfectly avoid a direct confrontation with Articuno! Clearly, this was a move the proud pheasant had prepared from the start!

The effect of Swallow Return! Swallow Return, also known as Return Attack!

The proud pheasant's turning motion almost drew a circle, and it landed behind Articuno!

"Oh!"

Witnessing this dramatic turn of events, many spectators widened their eyes in surprise and gasped, completely changing the situation.

Yes! It's possible! It definitely can!

Mei held her breath, her eyes fixed on the sky. If the proud pheasant's divine bird strike could hit, she would have the upper hand!

Articuno's flight speed is almost the same as Arrogant Pheasant's. As long as Arrogant Pheasant can accelerate again, it can catch up with Articuno and attack it!

"You're being too presumptuous, Mei. I already guessed your tactics."

Just then, Bakura's soft laughter suddenly rang out, startling Mei's tense expression.

Just then, Articuno, whose attack had missed and was falling vertically due to the Arrogant Pheasant's sudden repositioning, suddenly turned around and crashed heavily into the Arrogant Pheasant behind it!