Pokémon: I picked up a reborn Eevee at the start of the game

Chapter 229 Slaying the Dragon, Advancing to the Top Four!

"Oh my god! Milotic's Ice-type move wasn't Ice Beam, but... Freeze-Dry?!"

The Swampert's cries of pain brought the commentator to his senses, and at that moment, Xia Chen's previous unusual behavior was finally explained.

From the initial use of Gardevoir to Milotic being hypnotized and not being able to recall it.

Everything, everything, is for this moment of freeze-drying!

Karune's brow, which had been furrowed all day, finally relaxed. She smiled and said, "As expected, Xia Chen's real killer move was hidden here. Gardevoir was sent out to deplete Poliwag's stamina and condition. Then Milotic was brought in to use Quiver Dance. In addition to deliberately creating an opening for Poliwag to use Hypnosis, it was also to force the opponent's core Swampert to come out."

The commentator continued, "That's right, all trainers know that Swampert's only weakness to Grass-type is four times, so Lu Weiyu had no awareness of the danger. In her opinion, Milotic's most damaging move was just Hydro Pump. This freeze-drying was really unexpected."

"but."

The female commentator suddenly changed the subject, "Freeze-drying did not interrupt Swampert's Earthquake release. Milotic, which has been hit by three Earthquakes in a row, is in worse condition than Swampert. Player Lu Weiyu now has two options: one is to switch out Swampert to preserve the strength of her ace Pokémon, and the other is to use Dig to try to defeat Milotic first."

The commentator's analysis is not without merit. It is clear that freeze-drying is Xia Chen's trump card for dealing with Swampert. Now that the trump card has been revealed, Lu Weiyu has no need to confront Milotic head-on.

First, use Poliwag or Ludicolo (which hasn't appeared yet) to take down Milotic when it's severely weakened. After that, Swampert, having lost its natural enemy, will be unrestrained.

But from another perspective, Xia Chen is certainly not stupid. If you replace Swampert, I can just get Milotic with the [swamp-resistant Noble Phantasm], right?

So, whether to fight to the death in this head-on confrontation or to temporarily de-escalate the situation is a viable option; it all depends on the choices made by both trainers.

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During the commentary and analysis, Lu Weiyu had already made her choice.

She raised the Poké Ball in her hand and recalled the icy blue Swampert, whose entire body had been frozen and dried.

"Thank you for your hard work, Swampert..."

After gently comforting her ace spirit, a barely perceptible resolute glint flashed in Lu Weiyu's eyes.

Then, she took out the fourth Poké Ball from her belt. It wasn't Poliwag's Poké Ball, nor was it Ludicolo's.

Instead...

"Goodra! Faced with this predicament, Lu Weiyu has revealed her trump card: a pseudo-legendary Pokémon, Goodra! We all know that Goodra is one of the representative Pokémon that achieves great things late in life. Its final evolution form is at least an elite-level one-star Pokémon!"

When the commentator saw that Lu Weiyu's last Pokémon was a Goodra, which she had never known before the competition, she couldn't help but shout out her excitement and surprise.

"Lu Weiyu's choice to send it out at the crucial moment instead of Ludicolo shows that Goodra is definitely stronger than Ludicolo! But Xia Chen's two Pokémon in the back row are both Fairy-type. Can this choice really help her turn the tide of the game?"

Lu Weiyu knew that Gardevoir and Sylveon were both Fairy-type Pokémon, but at the moment, Ludicolo's abilities were clearly insufficient to handle the current situation.

Although Goodra's type is weak against it, its terrifying defensive capabilities and superior strength make it a good choice to deal with the opponent's three Special Attack Pokémon.

Furthermore, Goodra also possesses some knowledge of methods for dealing with Fairy-type Pokémon...

He originally intended to reveal the secret of the sticky dragon in the next round of the battle against Bai Mu, or even in the finals, but Milas's freeze-drying technique gave her such a big "surprise" that if she didn't show her full strength now, she might not have another chance.

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At the same time that Lu Weiyu recalled Swampert, Xia Chen also recalled Milotic, and he chose to replace it with Sylveon, which he had prepared in advance.

Then he discovered that his opponent's last Pokémon was not Ludicolo, but Goodra.

With a raised eyebrow, Xia Chen quickly considered this unexpected situation.

It's not surprising that the opponent also had a trump card, but what is surprising is that this trump card was a pseudo-legendary Goodra.

Although this Pokémon has always been jokingly called a disgrace to pseudo-legendary Pokémon by players, that is only in comparison to Garchomp, Tyranitar, and Dragonite.

Moreover, Goodra only suffers from its base type disadvantage; adding a Water or Steel type would immediately turn it around.

For example, my own sticky baby still in its egg...

In short, the fact that Lu Weiyu switched to this instead of Lucky Kappa shows that this Goody Dragon's strength should not be underestimated.

"Sticky Dragon, charge forward and use the acid bomb!"

Just as he regained his composure, his opponent issued the first command to Nyanmei Dragon.

Xia Chen frowned slightly and replied, "Xianbu, High Speed ​​Star, prepare to take cover!"

As expected, the opponent had a way to deal with Senbu.

Acid bomb, a relatively uncommon move in combat, but its effect is exceptionally powerful.

In addition to being able to unleash special attacks with the poison attribute, it can also significantly weaken the opponent's special defense.

Sylveon's strength lies in its high durability in Special Defense, making it vulnerable to acid bombs.

With ribbons fluttering, Fairy Cloth skillfully unleashed a string of pinkish-purple star-shaped energy blasts before searching for suitable hiding spots nearby.

The flat, rocky ground itself offered little place to hide, but after three ravages of the Swamp Monster's earthquakes, the ground was already shattered, with chunks of soil and rock rising up everywhere.

Such a venue is actually a good thing for Sylveon, a small and agile Pokémon.

Nianmeilong approached Xianbu with firm steps, not fast, but unusually steady.

The undulating ground beneath its feet felt as smooth as flat ground.

Lowering its two antennae to deflect the high-speed stars swarming towards its face, the sticky dragon suddenly unleashed a highly corrosive, deep purple liquid bomb.

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"The rocks that rose from the ground saved Sylveon. You can see that the rocks have shrunk considerably due to the corrosion from the acid bomb. It's hard to imagine what would have happened if they had hit Sylveon."

"Moon Power! Sylveon, behind the rock, seized the opportunity to launch a strong counterattack! But the distance was too close, and Goodra couldn't dodge. It could only lower its tentacles again to protect its most important head. The energy ball exploded on its body. How much damage did it do?"

The female commentator stared wide-eyed at the sticky dragon on the screen.

"Wow, Goodra doesn't seem to be hurt at all! Through the close-up of the camera, you can see that the special mucus on its body surface has played a significant role in buffering and defense. No wonder it's known as the Wailing Wall Pokémon, a special attacker! Ms. Karune, what do you think of Lu Weiyu's Goodra?"

The commentator looked at Karune, who is also one of the world's most famous Goodra trainers.

Karuni pursed her lips and nodded in affirmation, "For this age group, it is truly outstanding. Whether it is the overall size, the strength of the tentacles, or the maintenance of the slime on the surface of its body, it is all very professional. If Sylveon wants to defeat this Goomy, it will need a long period of exhaustion. Once the slime secretion on its body surface has decreased, the damage it can deal will naturally be higher."

"I see. In other words, the key now is whether Sylveon can withstand Goodra's offensive pressure during this period... Oh! Goodra's attack is coming again! This time it's Irontail!"

On the battlefield.

Goodra's thick tail suddenly flashed with a strong metallic luster, then it turned and slammed into the rock where Sylveon was.

With his attention fully focused, Senbu lightly leaped backward on all fours, narrowly avoiding a tail that was almost as big as his own body.

Goodra, however, was relentless, wielding its Iron Tail, which was enveloped in Steel-type energy, in pursuit.

Fortunately, Goodra wasn't very fast, and Sylveon, with her evasive abilities maxed out, wasn't hit by Iron Tail once. However, the obstacles she sought to dodge were unjustly destroyed, each swing crushing the rocks into dust.

After chasing for nearly two minutes, Xianbu was shocked to find that there was nowhere left to hide!

She suddenly realized that the real purpose of Nyanko-sensei using the Iron Tail was to clear away her cover!

Then, its attack began.

"Sticky Dragon, Mud Wave!"

Xianbu felt a chill run down his spine; his guess was indeed correct. After clearing away the cover, what followed was a ranged attack like Mud Wave, which was almost impossible to dodge.

Next, should we fight or flee?

Xianbu's expression hardened slightly as he awaited the command from behind him.

"Xianbu, stop dodging, use the power of the moon!"

Xia Chen's steady command reassured Xianbu. Although the appearance of the sticky dragon was unexpected and troublesome, as long as he had the firm support behind him, Xianbu was not afraid of any challenge.

Even if Goodra is strong, it's still just a dragon. How many dragons have I, Sylvanas, slain?

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"With their retreat cut off, Sylveon is finally going to face Goodra head-on! And this confrontation will determine the outcome of the entire match. If Sylveon can defeat Lu Weiyu's trump card, Goodra, then the severely weakened Swampert and the Poliwag, lacking offensive power, will be no threat. But if Goodra has the last laugh, then Lu Weiyu's rain army will be unstoppable!"

"Both Sludge Wave and Moonblast hit their opponents precisely. It's clear that although both moves are effective against their opponent, the two Pokémon, due to their superior Special Defense and bulk, didn't actually take much damage. This is destined to be a tough and arduous battle!"

"Again! Goodra unleashed Sludge Wave once more, and Sylveon's response was... Light Screen! Ha! Xia Chen is up to his old tricks again. First, he engaged in a direct clash with his opponent, making them think he was going all out. Then, he erected a Light Screen that could mitigate special damage, leaving Goodra dumbfounded. Poison-type moves aren't its STAB moves, so even though it's doubly super effective, with Light Screen, it's no different from a regular move."

"However, while its special attack is hampered, Goodra's physical attack power is just as strong, and it also has Iron Tail. So how will Sylveon dodge this time, without the cover of obstacles?"

Hide? Why hide?

Seeing the powerful iron tail swinging towards him, Sylveon's eyes narrowed slightly, and four flexible ribbons flew out, precisely controlling Goodra's tail.

The moment he caught the iron tail, the immense weight almost sent his slender body flying, but the power he had gained from years of using various abilities and items ultimately allowed him to grit his teeth and stay steady.

Iron Tail's immense power caused Senbu's limbs to tremble slightly.

While controlling the silk, Fairy Cloth's mouth was not idle either. Energy surged to the throat, and her delicate and cute appearance suddenly emitted a huge, contrasting sound, like rolling thunder.

Loud noise!

Under the influence of the fairy skin's properties, terrifying sound waves imbued with fairy energy surged towards the Goomy Dragon, whose body was controlled by silk.

"sticky--"

With the continuous energy erosion, the special mucus on the body of the sticky dragon gradually thinned. The sticky dragon, who had maintained a calm expression since the beginning, let out a soft cry of pain for the first time.

In gaming terms, it broke through.

The pain made Nianmeilong struggle even more fiercely.

Its power was already greater than that of the Fairy Cloth. Previously, it was because the Fairy Cloth's silk caught the dragon off guard and it was locked in place for a moment.

If it were a true contest of strength, even with the vast difference in weight class, Senbu wouldn't be a match for Goodra.

Thus, with constant swinging and sawing, Nian Meilong quickly broke free from the silk bindings of the fairy cloth.

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"Beautiful! Xia Chen and Sylveon fought so cleverly! They used Light Screen to reduce the damage from special attacks, and Iron Tail was blocked by Sylveon's Silk. The defense was perfectly neutralized, and on the offensive end, Sylveon finally made his mark. Unexpected situations did not break the duo of Xia Chen and Sylveon. By countering each move, the scales of victory have tipped in Xia Chen's favor!"

As the commentator analyzed, Goodra didn't have many options against Sylveon. Its Dragon-type moves were ineffective against Sylveon, and its Poison and Steel-type moves were all neutralized by Sylveon. The initially fierce Goodra was gradually showing signs of fatigue.

The rain gradually subsided, and before we knew it, the rainy day was over.

However, this had little effect on the two Pokémon on the field. Goodra, which couldn't break Brick Break, had no way to deal with the light screen erected in front of Sylveon.

When using Iron Tail, Sylveon used the same trick as before, controlling it with its ribbons. Although the Goodra, which had become wary, would increase its strength or change its trajectory, Sylveon could not grab it every time, but it could still deflect some of the force.

As all its energy was used for offense, the special mucus secreted by the Goomy Dragon's body surface became less and less, and the blows from Sylveon's Roar or Moon Power became increasingly painful.

As one thing weakens while the other grows stronger, Nianmeilong's aura becomes increasingly feeble.