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

Her blood-red eyes suddenly opened, filled with a domineering and arrogant aura.

Compared to the Dark-type Zoroark, it has more mystery and coolness.

Two seconds after the ghost Zoroark appeared, the stagnant air in the entire arena instantly boiled over.

"Holy crap!! This is a completely new version of Zoroark!"

"I used to like Zoroark quite a bit... but now I like him even more!!"

"So handsome! His looks, his eyes, they're just so captivating!"

"I hereby declare that Greninja has been demoted from my number one coolest character to number two!"

"Waaaaah, how do I evolve Zoroark into a Ghost-type Zoroark? Xia Chen, tell me!"

"It's no use knowing, I can't afford Zorua."

"If you tell me how Zoroark evolves, I'll agree to your relationship with Cynthia!"

"I'm a primary school student, pass it to me, and I'll trade it for a caterpillar! (Arrogantly)"

At this moment, regardless of region or environment, tens of millions of people watching the live broadcast of the match were stunned by the Ghost Zoroark.

Even academic luminaries like Dr. Oki, Dr. Kuroki, and Dr. Blatano are no exception.

Xia Chen has indeed discovered a new branch of Pokémon evolution!

At this moment, people who are unaware of the truth still regard this as an evolutionary branch rather than a regional form.

But none of that matters, as long as he's handsome!

In the studio, both the commentator and Cynthia were amazed, but Cynthia had a more gratified smile on her face.

The commentator remarked with emotion: "Viewers watching the live broadcast of the match, it is an honor that we will witness the emergence of another new Pokémon. Thinking back to the last time, it was... well, it seems like it was only about half a year ago, when Xia Chen discovered Sylveon."

"With the Pokémon research system becoming increasingly sophisticated, evolution items and evolution methods have been almost completely explored, yet Xia Chen is able to discover new Pokémon with such efficiency... Such talent is truly enviable."

"I hope that his path of Pokémon research and battling is just beginning, and I hope that he can bring more colorful elements to this world in the future. With him, it is a blessing for our times!"

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After a short essay that elevates the theme, the narrator continues with their regular duties.

"The damage from the heavy stomp wasn't high, but it still broke through Zoroark's illusion and caused some damage. During this time, Zoroark also successfully completed the enhancement of Sword Dance."

"As you could see from the match this morning, Zoroark's output is extremely high. Although it will definitely not be so easy for her to use Swords Dance twice in this match, Snorlax's physical defense is relatively weak, so Zoroark still has a good chance."

"So far, Zoroark hasn't revealed many moves besides Phantom Assault and Shadow Sneak Attack. Let's see how she performs against Snorlax, who is immune to Ghost-type attacks... Snorlax strikes first, it's Earthquake!"

"Zoroark opened a rift in another dimension and dodged it with Phantom Dance, but the follow-up damage of this move is ineffective against Snorlax... Is it really worth expending such a huge amount of energy just to avoid an earthquake?"

The release of a stealthy attack requires disrupting the existing spatial structure and entering or exiting another dimension, consuming even more energy than teleportation.

An average elite-level Pokémon can only use Phantom Strikes three or four times in a single match, which almost completely depletes its Ghost-type energy.

Xia Chen's command seemed rather wasteful.

Cynthia explained, "Deconstructing the move Phantom Assault is equivalent to Protect, Teleport, and Shadow Claw once. Achieving two of the three objectives is already beyond expectations. Moreover, Ghost-type energy is not very useful against Snorlax, so this Phantom Assault is completely worthwhile."

While Cynthia was analyzing the situation, she realized that the battlefield had already changed.

Before the earthquake struck, Zoroark had already entered the alternate dimension, leaving the ground to bear the immense power of the earthquake.

Snorlax squinted, warily observing the unusual spatial fluctuations around it, preparing to deal with any potential attack from the void.

Compared to Pikachu, Snorlax is the other extreme: it has thick skin and a tough body, but it is extremely slow.

Mainly because of his physique, he can't go fast even if he wants to.

But speed and agility are not the same concept.

Just like Sylvanas's absolute speed isn't fast, that doesn't prevent her from skillfully dodging many attacks.

Similarly, the red Snorlax is also a nimble fat guy.

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"Zoroark emerged from the spatial rift! But instead of rushing close to Snorlax, she stopped about five meters away. This distance was very clever; it was outside Snorlax's attack range, but for Zoroark, it was only a matter of a moment's dash."

"White light gathered on Zoroark's legs... Zoroark was charging up a Fighting-type move, Kickdown! Whoa, this move is incredible. The heavier the opponent, the higher the damage. For Snorlax, being hit by this Kickdown would be comparable to being hit in close combat!"

"Zoroark is so fast! In less than half a second, she kicked at Snorlax's lower body, not wanting to give her opponent any chance to react... Oh my god, she dodged it! What did I just see? Snorlax, which weighs nearly half a ton, actually jumped up and dodged the kick?"

"It's not over yet. The Snorlax that dodged the kick immediately switched from defense to offense. Its fat body pounced directly at Zoroark, revealing the fangs beneath its憨厚 (honest and simple) appearance. Dark-type energy swirled around it. It was Crunch! The two Pokémon went head-to-head, mercilessly exchanging blows with each other using the moves that their opponent feared most."

"Obviously, Zoroark was wary of Snorlax's counterattack. She rolled away to avoid Snorlax's Crunch and was about to launch another attack on the Snorlax lying on the ground when Snorlax rolled towards her first."

"It's unbelievable that, facing the incredibly fast Zoroark, Snorlax has instead taken the initiative to engage in a fast-paced close-quarters battle! Even more unbelievable is that Snorlax is currently holding its own!"

Xia Chen stared at the scene that was quickly turning into a WWE match, feeling a bit of a headache.

Crimson came prepared, huh...

Knowing he couldn't outrun Zoroark, he simply dragged her into his specialty, melee combat, giving Zoroark no chance to catch her breath.

As for fighting Snorlax in melee combat... there are very few Pokémon in the entire Pokédex that can rival it in terms of weight, so how could Zoroark possibly be a match for it?

This is probably what they mean by "a novice can beat a master with a flurry of punches".

Zoroark was already the easiest Pokémon among all his Pokémon to fight Snorlax, and Xia Chen didn't want to drag this troublesome guy out until later.

Wait, there's a move that seems capable of dealing massive damage to Snorlax, but it requires some setup.

Having roughly formulated a plan in his mind, Xia Chen pulled himself together and commanded, "Zoroark, create some distance first!"

To catch a big fish, you need to cast a long line.

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"After some close-quarters combat, Xia Chen realized that Zoroark with Swords Dance was still struggling against Snorlax's Machamp, so he chose to keep his distance and use ranged attacks to whittle down Snorlax's health... Psychic! How's the damage?"

"The damage... doesn't seem very high. There's nothing we can do; Snorlax's Special Defense is stronger than its Physical Defense, and Zoroark also boosts Attack. But if we keep taking damage like this, it'll definitely be fun. However, how could Red let Snorlax's stats be endlessly depleted? He commanded Snorlax to roll forward!"

"Red is very clever. Although Snorlax walks slowly, it rolls quite fast. With its size, a rolling Snorlax is like a heavy bulldozer, relentlessly chasing Zoroark... I have to say, Snorlax is really agile. No matter which direction Zoroark runs, under Red's command, Snorlax can immediately change direction. Helpless, Zoroark can only fight back."

After carefully staging a scene of "It's not that I want to fight you, it's that you're forcing me to fight you," Xia Chen finally naturally commanded Zoroark to face Snorlax head-on.

"Zoroark, break the tile!"

Red didn't suspect anything. From his perspective, Xia Chen really had no other choice. Snorlax, which was only weak to Fighting-type and had extremely high Special Defense, was not something that Sylveon or Gardevoir in the back row could handle.

While Zoroark's Sword Dance effect is still active, now is actually the best opportunity.

However, the opportunity that Xia Chen saw was exactly what he wanted!

Red adjusted his hat brim and shouted, "Kirby, Crunch!"

At this moment, the two elves, who had been locked in a tug-of-war since their appearance, finally began their first head-on confrontation.

The gray-white cursed fox touched the ground with both feet and leaped high into the air, white light condensing on its right paw.

On the ground, Snorlax bared its fangs, its sharp teeth wreathed in dark gray Dark-type energy.

The two sprites neither dodged nor avoided, charging fearlessly toward their opponent.

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"Under Snorlax's relentless pursuit, the two Pokémon finally clashed head-on for the first time. Brick Break against Crunch, both moves that are doubly effective against their opponents. Let's see how powerful these two moves are... It seems that Zoroark has a slight advantage, but not by much. This is not good news for Xia Chen."

"We all say Snorlax has weak physical defense, but that's only relative to its higher special defense. Compared to Zoroark, it's still much stronger, not to mention its extremely high HP. Although Ghost Zoroark is a newly discovered Pokémon, judging from its speed and attack power, its durability shouldn't be that high. In a head-on clash, it probably can't beat Snorlax... Cynthia-sensei, what do you think?"

The commentator then turned the conversation to Cynthia, who hadn't spoken for a while.

After a moment's thought, the blonde beauty said, "You're right, but Zoroark is a Pokémon bred by Xia Chen, so I think she might bring us some surprises?"

Narrator: "..."

So your only reason for being optimistic about Zoroark is that she is a Pokémon bred by Xia Chen?

Cynthia's character is a bit off, Champion!

The commentator was momentarily at a loss for words, so he could only continue watching the situation on the field.

"The tension between the two Pokémon is escalating. Snorlax and Zoroark are still locked in melee combat, and both Pokémon's condition is visibly declining... But as time goes on, Snorlax's superior stamina is becoming increasingly apparent, and Zoroark seems to be struggling to hold on!"

"U-turn! In the end, Xia Chen raised the white flag first in this brutal melee. Although Zoroark was somewhat passive throughout the match, it still made a very significant contribution. The Snorlax, the most difficult Pokémon for the Red team to deal with, was... wait, my god! Zoroark, who was about to use U-turn to return to its Poké Ball, was caught by Snorlax with one hand! How did it do that?"

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"Well done, Kirby!"

Red, who has remained calm and collected since the start of the match, couldn't help but cheer for Snorlax's brilliant performance.

From the moment Snorlax appeared until now, the pre-match strategy has finally been perfectly executed.

Red knew that Xia Chen would definitely send Zoroark to deal with Snorlax, so he specially devised this sticky, tenacious fighting strategy for Zoroark.

The most difficult part of this tactic is not how Snorlax can defeat Zoroark in melee combat, but rather three points.

How can Zoroark be forced into a situation where it has no choice but to fight Snorlax?

How can you leave her behind when Zoroark wants to retreat?

And how to defend against Zoroark's counterattack when in dire straits?

Now that the first two points have been successfully completed, only the last difficult point remains.

Quickly calming her excitement, Crimson squinted at the panting Zoroark on the field and Xia Chen behind her, whose expression was obscured.

If Xia Chen wanted to protect Zoroark, he could simply recall it with a Poké Ball, something Xia Chen couldn't stop.

And the fact that he hasn't taken it back yet... suggests that he still harbors the idea of ​​plotting against himself one last time.

Therefore, it is precisely at times like these that we must not let our guard down.

However, Red didn't remind Snorlax to alert the enemy at this moment. This was Xia Chen's opportunity, and it was also his own opportunity.

He believes in the bond between Snorlax and himself.

Pulling her thoughts back, Crimson continued to keep a close eye on the situation on the battlefield.

After pulling Zoroark back into its Poké Ball, Snorlax prepares to launch its final attack.

It's still the same few moves: if there's an opportunity to bite, use the Crunch, which is most effective against the opponent; if there's no opportunity, use the Farmer's Three Punches, such as the Thunder Punch.

Although there aren't many tricks, it's hand-to-hand combat, so practicality is key.

Now that Zoroark has been captured, this is the perfect opportunity.