In the game: I stole Groudon at the start.

Despite having an advantage in attributes, it is at a natural disadvantage when facing Pokémon like Sceptile, which rely on speed, agility, and explosive power in combat.

"Of course, if Venusaur seizes another opportunity against Sceptile later, the battle will be completely different."

But all of this is based on the premise that Sceptile won't be caught by Venusaur; this is a battle between an assassin and a tank.

Damaranchi understood upon hearing this, meaning that Bakura couldn't confirm the outcome either, but could only say that he was more optimistic about Lizard King.

"Battles are always unpredictable, especially for top-tier trainers like Red and Satoshi."

Bakura watched the two who had started their battle again in the arena, and a slow smile appeared on his lips. No matter who won, he would undoubtedly challenge him in the end!

……

On the field, Sceptile launched another attack on Venusaur, and remembering its first mistake, Zhi Jin forced Sceptile to retreat almost every time it made contact.

With the offense and defense constantly shifting, Sceptile and Venusaur, the two Grass-type starter Pokémon, almost both displayed their greatest strengths and characteristics in the battle.

The exciting battle left all the viewers thrilled.

at last!

With a powerful strike from the Lizard King's Dragon Claw, Venusaur was knocked back. Venusaur finally couldn't hold on any longer, and its massive body collapsed to the ground.

"Venusaur is unable to battle, Sceptile wins!"

Kukui carefully examined Venusaur and announced the battle results.

Having defeated Venusaur, Sceptile's tense nerves relaxed, and it knelt on the ground, panting heavily. At the same time, a strange dark purple light suddenly emanated from its body!

The Lizard King's face contorted in pain, his teeth clenched tightly.

This was the poison Venusaur inflicted on it during the battle! But with its unwavering will, Sceptile still managed to defeat Venusaur despite its poison wounds.

"This is the third time the poison has flared up... The Lizard King probably doesn't have much strength left."

Touko looked at the Lizard King, who was suffering from the poison again, and could see the pain he was in.

Poison type is naturally strong against grass type, and for Sceptile, every time the poison takes effect, it is an extremely intense pain.

"These two are incredibly strong!" Mei exclaimed in amazement.

Back on the Saint-Tiannu, she teamed up with Touko and had a doubles battle with Bakura and Akane.

It's only been two years, but it feels like a memory from a very long time ago.

Bakura is now the Alola Champion, and Red has also reached that level.

"Thank you for your hard work, Venusaur."

Red silently recalled Venusaur, which had lost its ability to battle, whispered a word of concern, and then looked up at Sceptile again.

"Fossil pterosaur! I'm counting on you!"

After thinking for a moment, Crimson threw a Poké Ball, and a ferocious Aerodactyl landed in front of Crimson.

"A fossil pterosaur..."

Zhi frowned slightly. The Lizard King was in very bad condition and was also poisoned.

Unfortunately, the second Pokémon in Crimson was Aerodactyl.

Aerodactyl has an aerial advantage and is also an agile Pokémon.

The Lizard King stared at the fossil pterosaur, gave a soft cry to Zhi, and assumed a fighting stance.

"I understand. Let's continue, Lizard King."

Zhi pursed his lips, understanding that the Lizard King still wanted to continue fighting, and adjusted his hat with a serious expression.

The Lizard King was already in poor condition and poisoned; it wanted to use its last bit of strength to inflict as much damage as possible on the Pteranodon...

"The wise elves are really cut from the same mold."

Seeing this, Bakura smiled. Although TV Satoshi was very oblivious, he had to admit that every Pokémon of TV Satoshi really loved him and was willing to give everything for him.

"Fossil Pterosaur, Rock Blade!"

With a sharp glint in his crimson eyes, he gave the order directly to the fossil pterosaur.

The Lizard King is already at its last gasp; we can't waste too much time and energy on it, we must defeat it as soon as possible.

While stalling for time to allow the poison to take effect is an option, Crimson clearly doesn't want that kind of victory.

He has always admired battles where both sides fight with all their might and are drenched in sweat.

The fossil pterosaur let out a low roar, folded its wings, and countless sharp rocks formed in front of it, shooting towards the Lizard King.

"Leaf Blade!"

The Lizard King raised its arms, and blades formed as it hurtled towards the fossil pterosaur at high speed.

The incoming rock blades were either dodged by the Lizard King or shattered by its leaf blades. Finally, the Lizard King exerted its full strength and shot the rock blades towards the fossil pterosaur.

“Yan Fan!” Chi Hong’s expression was solemn.

A flash of white light appeared behind the fossil pterosaur's tail as it charged towards the Lizard King.

boom!

The fossil pterosaur and the lizard king collided heavily in mid-air, creating an invisible shockwave.

Soon, the powerful force caused the two to be directly shaken apart.

"Rock collapse!"

"Hardened plants!"

The fossil pterosaur spread its wings wide, and a huge rock fell toward the lizard king.

The Lizard King gritted its teeth, and the moment it landed, its claws pierced the ground, its entire body radiating a green light of 4.1.

The battlefield trembled violently as enormous plant roots burst forth from the earth, sweeping upwards like a long dragon, shattering boulders and hurtling towards the fossil pterosaur in mid-air.

"Fossil Pteranodon, Steel Wings!"

The crimson dragon roared at the fossil pterosaur.

The fossil pterosaur's wings gleamed with a metallic sheen, and instead of retreating, it charged directly at the Lizard King.

The swarming plants were directly cut off by the fossil pterosaur's steel wings, but the hardened plants continued to grow endlessly!

Just then, the lizard king, which was maintaining the hardened plant, began to flash with an eerie purple light, its face contorted in pain, and the surging plant roots suddenly stopped.

The poison has taken effect!

Seizing the opportunity, the fossil pterosaur accelerated again and crashed heavily into the Lizard King, sending up a cloud of dust.

"The Lizard King is unable to fight! The Fossilized Pteranodon wins!"

Kukui stepped forward, observed the battle, and announced the results.

Chapter 662 It's common knowledge that Pikachu isn't strong.

The Lizard King has lost its ability to fight!

"Oh? What a pity. If we had held on a little longer or if the poison had taken effect a little later, this hardened plant might have been able to bring down the fossil pterosaur."

Ash looked at the unconscious Sceptile in the arena and sighed with regret.

If the poison hadn't caused the hardened plants to stop, it's hard to say whether the fossil pterosaur would have been able to break through their blockade.

Unfortunately, there are no "what ifs," and the fossil pterosaur seized the opportunity, taking down the already weakened Lizard King in one blow.

Ash was still quite disappointed, because, perhaps due to psychological factors, he really liked this cool and aloof Sceptile.

"Even without the attack from the fossil pterosaur, it's uncertain whether the Lizard King could survive this poisoning attack in its current state, and..."

Xiao Gang shook his head, disagreeing. After all, the Lizard King was in such poor condition that it was quite surprising that it could use the Hardening Plant with such tenacity.

Finally, Brock looked at Ash with an extremely strange expression.

"And Ash, Ash 14 is your older brother..."

Who is this guy siding with? Aerodactyl is Red's Pokémon. As his younger brother, shouldn't Ash be on Red's side praising Aerodactyl for seizing the opportunity?

Good grief, you're actually feeling sorry for Sceptile, Ash.

"What?! I'm not cheering for anyone in particular, I'm on both sides!"

Upon hearing this, Ash didn't hesitate and proudly puffed out his chest, shouting loudly.

There are no emotions in elf competitions! Everyone deserves respect and support!

Yes, it is like that!

Ash would never say that it was because that was his parallel universe self; deep down, he still didn't want to lose.

Of course, he didn't want Red to lose either, so there was nothing he could do but cheer for both sides!

Xiaogang and Xiaoxia: "..."

What's with that smug look on your face, you two-faced bastard?

"Pfft..."

Hanako couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh out loud. Ash is still so energetic.

……

"It's not that easy after all."

Zhi recalled the Lizard King, offered a word of comfort, then raised his head to look at the fossil pterosaur in the sky and whispered.

The Lizard King had insisted on continuing the fight because he wanted to use all his remaining strength to inflict some injuries on the fossil pterosaur.

But clearly, due to the poisoning, there was nothing that could be done.

"You're a really tough opponent, Aka. You can't afford to be careless at all."

After praising Red, Zhi Zheng straightened his hat and took out the second Poké Ball.

"If it's a pterosaur... then this is it!"

"Sonic Wave Dragon! Please!"

Zhi threw the Poké Ball in his hand with force.