Pokémon from Galar

"Okay, how do we fight?"

"Let's try doubles, since I didn't bring any of my main players anyway."

As Nie Zi said this, he took two Poké Balls from his waist, pressed the switch, and two Pokémon appeared in front of Marie: Bisharp and Crowhead.

It had been a while since they last met. Mary bent down and greeted them with a smile. Everyone knew each other, and the atmosphere was quite harmonious. As a gym leader, Nie Zi naturally couldn't just have two teams of Pokémon, and not all of them were Dark-type Pokémon.

At least Mary knew that Nie Zi had a Tyranitar. The Tyranitar was probably in the second tier of Nie Zi's team. Although it looked quite scary, it was surprisingly kind and had a kind of good-natured, big-headed personality.

The Bisharp and Tyranitar in front of them are roughly on the same level, and if they don't activate their Aura, they might be stronger than Sue and Chirp. Marnie, the leader of the crows, remembers that it hasn't been evolved for very long, and its strength should be roughly equal to Chirp's.

The only troublesome thing about Tyranitar is its Sand Stream ability, and Nie Zi doesn't actually have enough suitable Pokémon to work with it. He has caught some later, but they are still in training and their strength is not yet up to par.

After thinking for a moment, Mary sent out Sis and Mo. Although Mo hadn't played many formal matches, her strength had actually increased a lot recently, and she had even become more proficient at switching forms. Although she hadn't been able to obtain the Overlord Aura ability, her electricity had increased considerably.

Moreover, with the gradual mastery of Rage Volt and the combination of other special moves, Mordred has actually become able to stand on its own. It's just that other Pokémon started earlier, which makes Mordred somewhat inconspicuous.

Of course, that's from other people's perspectives; at least Mary is well aware of Mo's strength. It's just a bit of a pity he didn't acquire the aura of a domineering ruler, otherwise he could have become even stronger.

Let Sisi and Xiao Mo take a few steps forward and stand in the middle of the temporary battlefield. Mary's gaze swept back and forth across the arena.

Actually, she also had a plan for Silk. Dynamax and Overlord Aura are two different uses of energy, so there might be some unknown conflicts. But Mega Evolution is essentially a kind of evolution. Although it is only temporary, it might be more compatible with Overlord Aura and Dynamax.

So if she is fortunate enough to obtain a Mega Stone in the future, Mega Evolution combined with Overlord Aura might allow Suzu's strength to make a huge leap.

Of course, these were all just assumptions. Mary only momentarily lost focus before refocusing her attention. The Z-bracelet on her wrist was quickly activated, awaiting her brother's action.

Nie Zi looked at Mary across from him, smiled, raised his hand, and shouted:

"Let's begin then."

"Ok!"

Mary nodded, and the two exchanged a glance, reacting almost simultaneously.

"Ghost Face! A sneak attack on vital points!"

"High-five surprise attack! Reflective barrier!"

Both sides wanted to seize the initiative, so they chose the fastest moves. However, Nie Zi was unlucky because Xiao Mo was faster. Her small body shot out like an arrow, a speed that didn't seem like something a short-legged person could achieve.

Nie Zi's face showed a hint of surprise. Of course he knew that Xiao Mo was very talented, but he didn't expect him to know a move like a high-five attack. After all, he was still an egg when he took over.

Commander Pi Zhan reacted very quickly. He quickly abandoned the activation of the Ghost Mask. In fact, Xiao Mo's movement was a bit too sudden. Commander Pi Zhan hadn't even been able to activate the Ghost Mask before Xiao Mo pounced over.

In the blink of an eye, Commander Pi Zhan only had time to raise his arms to catch Xiao Mo's sudden attack. Then, a tricky surge of energy rushed in the instant the attack landed on him, and the small palm slapped Commander Pi Zhan, knocking him back.

If one's eyesight is good enough, one can even notice that the repelled Commander of the Slashing Strike was moving somewhat stiffly, his rhythm completely disrupted.

Meanwhile, because Xiao Mo was too fast, the crow leader's original intention to attack Xiao Mo first was also interrupted.

"Continue the attack!"

Nie Zi's voice came just in time, and Crow Leader understood just as quickly. The moment the energy for the sneak attack on the vital points was fully charged, the body flying in mid-air suddenly turned and pounced towards the position of its companion!

Gardevoir, with its explosive aura, was never their initial target. The ability of teleportation is inherently unpredictable. They planned to focus fire on Mordred first, and then deal with the troublesome Silky in a two-on-one fight.

"A flash of lightning! Sis-chan, continue!"

Upon hearing her brother's order, Mary quickly understood his plan. She originally thought that Nie Zi would prioritize attacking the more threatening Si Jiang, and then let the inconspicuous Xiao Mo launch a surprise attack to open up the situation. However, she did not expect that Nie Zi's initial target was Xiao Mo.

It's obviously too late for Sissy to switch moves and come to her rescue now, but if the move is executed in time and a defense is established, given Mordred's resistance to Dark-type attacks, she won't lose her ability to fight back even if she fails to dodge.

Now, it all depends on Xiao Mo's ability to adapt to the situation and whether he can escape the opponent's attack.

Chapter 189 Falling into a Disadvantage

They were at a disadvantage from the very beginning, or rather, a tactical disadvantage. The two Pokémon Nie Zi pulled out weren't particularly well-coordinated, and their abilities and strengths weren't outstanding either.

However, Mary also knew that she was not very proficient in 2v2 matches. Most of the time, she was in singles matches. Although she had some basic training in teamwork for doubles, her serious lack of practical experience was a fatal flaw.

After Commander Cleave was defeated by Mo and fell into a state of fear, he was at least temporarily unable to cooperate with Crow Leader to complete the encirclement and attack on Mo, which gave Mo a chance to escape.

The idea was good, of course, but in this situation, Mary simply didn't have time to give instructions or convey her thoughts to Mo. Mo had to make her own judgments on the spot.

Mo, who had just knocked back an opponent at the start of the fight, heard Mary's voice and felt a gust of wind rushing towards him the moment his feet touched the ground. In a flash, Mo understood Mary's intentions.

Xiao Mo felt that with her speed, she would most likely be knocked away before she could successfully execute the move. In fact, now it was probably impossible to escape this attack no matter what move she tried to use.

Morpeko's speed is something Morpeko knows very well.

Thanks to Mary's usual guidance, whether it's Mo or anyone else, when faced with a situation where their judgment differs from Mary's instructions, they will prioritize their own judgment.

It doesn't matter if something goes wrong.

Although this happens very rarely, most of the time Marnie's command strategies align with the Pokémon's in-battle plans, or make them seriously believe that Marnie's command is better.

However, there are occasional situations where opinions cannot be agreed upon. Xiao Mo knows that Mary wants her to get away as soon as possible and minimize the damage she takes during this attack.

However, Mo thought this method was not very good, especially since the opponent's attack was of the Dark attribute. With the addition of Sue's Reflect Wall, Mo quickly judged in her mind whether she could withstand the attack and launch a counterattack.

Although there are many things to consider, they are basically all based on vague estimations. Xiao Mo herself isn't very accurate in judging her own attacks, but that's okay. Electric moves are more suitable for her. She might not be able to do it with moves of a different element, but with electric-type moves—

In that instant, Xiao Mo made a decision. His foot spun around as it landed, and tiny electrical currents began to crackle from his body. It didn't really matter whether he turned or not; he just spun around a bit by following the force. Xiao Mo didn't care how far he spun; he was now concentrating on drawing upon his electrical energy.

Immediately afterward, before Xiao Mo could even turn around much, while his gaze was still fixed on the Commander, an attack from his side and rear arrived in an instant!

The crow leader's attack was heavy, especially since Xiao Mo hadn't intended to dodge with all her might. Sharp claws swung down fiercely, a flash of dark light, and struck Xiao Mo's back on the ground.

Tear--!

Just as the attack hit, Xiao Mo, enduring the pain, suddenly unleashed a burst of lightning, quickly engulfing the Crow Leader and the nearby Slashing Commander, accompanied by crackling sparks.

Electromagnetic waves!

Mary and Nie Zi were both startled, but Mary reacted faster and quickly understood Xiao Mo's thoughts.

"Silk Sauce, come to the rescue!"

"Shh—! (Leave it to me!)"

Because Sis is connected to Mary via the Z-Bracelet, she is more sensitive to emotions, and reacted to this instruction almost as soon as Mary spoke.

Instant teleportation, shadow clones!

He teleported towards the trajectory of Xiao Mogao's backward flight, simultaneously creating several afterimages to confuse his opponent's judgment.

Nie Zi's command was slightly delayed, mainly because he was momentarily distracted by Xiao Mo.

"Clear the fog, sword dance!"

Mo's attack was unexpected. Instead of trying to escape, he chose to launch a counterattack, and the counterattack was not an offensive move, but a transformation move, electromagnetic wave.

Nie Zi had to admit that this move was brilliant. The electromagnetic wave enveloped both of his Pokémon, which is why he abandoned his pursuit. Now that they were paralyzed, they were destined to be unable to catch up with Sis-chan, who could teleport instantly.

Of course, all of this is based on the premise that Xiao Mo's actions are directed by Mary, and it seems that Mary's training is still ongoing.

Marie is particularly unique in this regard. Most trainers would not actively encourage their Pokémon to make their own judgments like Marie does. Only Marie dares to take such a bold step.

Everyone has their own way of being a trainer, and Marnie's unique advantage is that she can easily establish efficient communication with Pokémon. This means that every misstep in command can be reviewed and reflected upon in a timely and efficient manner.

A jumble of thoughts flashed through Nie Zi's mind. After all, he was more concerned about his sister's condition than about the battle, and his feelings became even more complicated after hearing Mary's calm instructions.

Last year, when Mary had just become a trainer, this kind of situation happened a lot, but her on-the-spot response was terrible back then, far less composed than she is now.

While Nie Zi was distracted, Si Jiang successfully caught Xiao Mo, who had been knocked away, in mid-air, and then, using the interference of the shadow clone, successfully returned to Mary's side.

The gust of wind that followed, caused by the crow's head, mercilessly dispersed the reflective barrier that Silk Sauce had created, allowing Commander Slash to successfully complete his sword dance.

The situation suddenly turned into a disadvantage.

Mary was surprised that her brother had somehow taught the Crow Chief how to clear the fog. The only saving grace was that the Commander of the Slash was not stubborn, but rather a rare sense of oppression.

Rarity doesn't equate to strength; each has its advantages and disadvantages. But at least for now, this characteristic gives Marie an opportunity. She can at least weaken her opponent's offensive capabilities using other status-changing moves.

Otherwise, if it has the "never give up" trait, then it will only be able to be suppressed in this battle.

Mary watched as Sis condensed a drop of life-giving water and tossed it into Xiao Mo's mouth. Seeing Xiao Mo regain some of his energy, a slight smile curved her lips.

"Be careful when praising the crow leader, Sis-chan!"

"Break the tile, launch a powerful attack with the wind at your back!"

Both sides issued orders again. This time, Mary had to target the Raven leader. The Black Mist skill was troublesome enough, but now there was the added ability to clear the dense fog. If she didn't come up with a plan, she would be unable to do anything but fight head-on, with absolutely no chance of winning.

P.S.: |??ω?`) I only realized the flaw in my writing yesterday after seeing the post 233333. I really hadn't considered everything thoroughly, and I've already corrected some details (?_?). Thanks to that friend for pointing out the problem (^_–)☆

Chapter 190 A Battle Full of Twists and Turns

Mo's reactions when facing enemies were actually quite sophisticated and aggressive, and it was only in these few brief encounters that Mary and Sis finally realized this.

Without relying on Sis's help to dodge, Xiao Mo skillfully avoided the charging slashing commander. Her body was crackling with subtle electric light as she maintained agile movement and completed her mission, although she looked a little disheveled while dodging.

Xiao Mo knew very well that in this battle, Si Jiang was the absolute main damage dealer, while Xiao Mo herself, based on the skill combination, was clearly in the role of support and harassment.

So from the very beginning, Mo was very clear about his position, while Mary and Sis underestimated Mo's combat talent and agile combat thinking.

"..."

By using shadow clones and teleportation to dodge attacks, Sis and Mari, through their connection, both sensed each other's surprise and reflection. They should have been able to fight more aggressively.

Even with the wind at your back, the paralysis effect is useless; it only slows down movement and causes disruption, and the crow leader is currently in a state of confusion.

Seeing Mary's expression from across the battlefield, Nie Ziyao smiled but didn't immediately pursue her. After all, this wasn't a formal competition; he was just there to test his sister's combat skills.

Mary recovered quickly; she was just not used to doubles, but she still had the basic fighting spirit. She quickly pulled herself out of her chaotic emotions and then gave the next instructions.

"Silkie launches a powerful attack on the Crow Leader! Little Mo intervenes and slashes the Commander!"

With time limited, Mary even omitted the moves she would use, conveying her thoughts to them as quickly as possible. Upon hearing Mary's instructions, Nie Zi quickly followed suit.

"Air Slash continues the pursuit! Raven Leader, use your wings to attack Morpeko!"

Bisharp's raw strength is probably the highest among the four Pokémon present. If we don't count Sissy who activated her Aura, coupled with her not weak defensive capabilities, she can actually withstand Mordred's harassing attacks.

However, the situation of the crow leader is even more dangerous. Paralyzed and confused, if it takes a Fairy-type attack from Gardevoir, it will probably be killed in one hit.

The four Pokémon moved at almost the same speed. The crackling electricity on Mo's body rapidly expanded and exploded. Since the Fake Out move couldn't be used casually, Mo now had to use other means of acceleration to help him intercept Bisharp.

He doesn't know many special moves because of Marnie's habits; she won't deliberately teach her Pokémon too many skills before everyone's strength reaches a certain level, so he doesn't have many options to choose from.

The power grid is the only suitable option.

So, as Silk-chan's shadow clones distracted the view, and she began to gather energy to prepare for her magical flash, and as Commander Slash raised his blade and unleashed several air blades before charging towards the multiple phantoms,

As Xiao Mo burst into lightning and lunged towards the direction of the Slashing Commander, he raised his short arms and conjured something resembling an electric ball on his head before tossing it high into the air.

Boom boom boom—!