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

However, once he unleashes the rotating water cannon again, it will be his turn.

"Zoroark, hold the line!"

Xia Chen didn't let Soroark take the hit head-on, but instead had her use her first defensive hold of the match.

She mastered this move a month ago after her energy level reached the Dojo level.

In the general public's perception, whether or not a Pokémon has mastered Protect is the most important criterion for judging whether a Pokémon's strength has reached the Gym level.

Currently, among Xia Chen's Pokémon, only Doraki and Goomy haven't reached this standard.

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"Under the combined threat of [Shell Split] and [Torrent], Xia Chen still chose to temporarily avoid the brunt of the attack. Blastoise's Spinning Water Cannons all hit Zoroark's barrier, failing to penetrate it."

"Blastoise hasn't stopped spinning, and Zoroark is struggling to hold on. The two Pokémon seem to be competing to see who can last longer... It seems that Blastoise has the upper hand in this contest. Zoroark's barrier finally breaks, and Hydro Pump finally hits!"

"However, the prolonged spray has clearly made Blastoise a bit tired. It stopped spinning, and Zoroark took this opportunity to use the move... U-turn! Xia Chen is going to switch Pokémon. Very decisive. Blastoise has thick skin and high physical defense. Although Zoroark has Thunderbolt as an offensive tool, if Blastoise continues to retreat into its shell, Zoroark will obviously have a hard time dealing with it."

"It depends on which Pokémon he wants to switch to. Gardevoir, which has Teleport and Thunderbolt, seems like a good choice, or Milotic, which is resistant to water, would also be a good option."

Alder and Da Ye analyzed the situation one after another, discussing the Pokémon that Xia Chen might switch in.

On the battlefield, a flash of jade-green light appeared, and Zoroark shone with its final brilliance before its departure.

It lightly touched the Blastoise's head, which had just emerged, like a dragonfly skimming the water, before swiftly returning to the Poké Ball in Xia Chen's hand.

Qinglv didn't change the Pokémon, nor did she rashly let Blastoise continue to [Break Shell] to strengthen it.

Considering the [Torrent] ability, Blastoise's output is already sufficient. If Xia Chen were to switch to Gardevoir, it would be hit by a Thunderbolt for no reason. Even if it doesn't die, the margin for error left for Blastoise would be extremely low.

In addition, after a continuous battle with Zoroark, the break between battles is a great opportunity for Blastoise to catch its breath.

So Qinglu silently squinted, patiently waiting for Xia Chen's second Pokémon in this match.

Could it be Milotic? Gardevoir? Or perhaps Sylveon?

Or perhaps... Guleton?

Under the tense and anxious gazes of Qinglu and the entire audience, Xia Chen threw out the Poké Ball that he had prepared beforehand.

A flash of white light.

The Pokémon that emerged from this seemingly ordinary luxury ball was not any of the Pokémon that everyone had imagined, and it wasn't even the least likely one, Guleton.

But the shock it brought to the audience was, in some ways, even greater than that of the legendary elf Guldurton.

Because what appeared on the battlefield was a little golden man, radiating brilliant golden light, with a bright smile, looking sunny and cheerful.

No, appearance doesn't matter, what matters is...

This is an elf that no one has ever seen before!

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At this moment, the Raven Arena, which holds more than 50,000 people, fell into an eerie silence.

The area covered by the silence and the duration of it were even more exaggerated than Darkrai's previous appearance.

Even Adek and Da Ye were so shocked that they couldn't speak.

Darkrai is a legendary Pokémon, but at least most people have heard of it. But what the heck is this Pokémon in front of me?

The two talkative commentators stared at each other, speechless.

When exchanging Pokémon, whether it's introducing basic information or looking ahead to the battle situation, there's usually a lot to say.

But looking at a completely unfamiliar elf whose name he couldn't even recall, even someone as knowledgeable as Alder was speechless!

Meanwhile, in the live broadcast room, the chat exploded after a brief silence.

"Holy crap! What the hell is this little golden elf? Has anyone seen it before?"

"I just checked with my phone's Rotom, and it can't recognize it. That means this Pokémon isn't currently in the Pokédex!"

"Do you even need to ask Rotom? Isn't it obvious at a glance? So, this is a new elf?!"

"Holy crap! Holy crap! Xia Chen found another new Pokémon? Wait, why did I say 'another'..."

"I was really looking forward to Gulerton playing, but Xia Chen sent out an even heavier bombshell!"

"It's not fair to say that. How can an ordinary new Pokémon be compared to a legendary Pokémon?"

"Even if a legendary Pokémon is powerful, what does that have to do with you and me? But we still have the possibility of raising a new Pokémon, okay?"

"Speaking of which, what's the origin of this Pokémon? It doesn't look like an evolved form of any other Pokémon. Could it be a newly discovered one?"

"Is that even a question? It's definitely Kim Ibuki!"

"Damn it, Eevee... To be honest, it looks like a Steel-type Pokémon."

"Rumor has it that Xia Chen tamed a money-grabbing spirit while traveling in the Padia region, so...you know what I mean."

"A Money-Grubber? This Pokémon is in the Pokédex?"

"The Money-Grubber is a very rare but weak Pokémon in Padia. Its type is Steel and Ghost. Many Padia people don't know about this Pokémon, but... this Pokémon actually has an evolved form?"

"Wow, how many new Pokémon has Xia Chen discovered now?"

"The third one, but this one is more significant than the discovery of Sylveon and Ghost Zoroark. After all, it is well known that Eevee has many evolutions, and the regional forms are not strictly speaking new Pokémon. But the evolution of Zoroark... its impact is definitely more profound."

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The live stream was bustling and noisy, but on the battlefield, the battle did not stop because of the appearance of the unknown elf.

Before the commentators and the audience could react, it was Green who quickly suppressed his shock at the new Pokémon and instead commanded, "Blastoise, one more time!"

For Bluegreen, attributes, characteristics, features... everything about the new Pokémon was unknown; he hadn't even realized it might be an evolved form of Moneypick.

Faced with the unknown, the best approach is to proceed cautiously and steadily. So he once again had the Water Gun Turtle retract into its shell and began the third combination of spinning and water cannons in this match.

This time, Xia Chen wasn't intimidated at all.

Compared to the fragile Zoroark, Cyclops has much higher durability and health. A Cyclops in its prime would be a no-brainer against a half-crippled Blastoise!

Oh, Blastoise is like that, never mind then...

Xia Chen shouted in a loud voice, "Sai Fuhao, a trick!"

Only then did everyone except Xia Chen realize that the elf's name was Sai Fuhao.

Xia Chen's command inadvertently helped the two commentators out of their predicament. Adek finally came to his senses and exclaimed, "Sai Fuhao... is that the name of this new Pokémon? Or did Xia Chen name it? As the discoverer of the new Pokémon, he certainly has the right to do so."

"Xia Chen chose to have Saifuhao carry the Water Cannon to directly boost its power, what a trick! It seems this new Pokémon also relies on special attack moves as its main offensive method... Let's see how durable Saifuhao is first?"

Da Ye looked at Sai Fuhao, who was being washed by the strong water flow as if taking a shower, and remained silent for a while before replying, "It seems... this Pokémon has pretty good durability."

Even with the combination of rapids and a shell-breaking Blastoise, it's not much damage; Saifuru's durability is more than just good.

Adekel nodded and analyzed, "If its durability is good, this Pokémon's offensive power might be a bit lacking. After all, no Pokémon in the world is perfect..."

Boom—

Before he finished speaking, a bright light suddenly appeared in the sky above the battlefield, followed by a bolt of lightning. It was Sai Fuhao, who had just completed the enhancement of his trick, who directly released the thunder!

Da Ye frowned slightly: "Is Xia Chen in such a hurry? Wouldn't it be better to wait until Blastoise emerges from its shell before unleashing this lightning strike... Oh, no, that's not right either. By then, Qing Lv might just recall Blastoise. Look at the damage this lightning strike will do... Holy crap!"

When he said the last sentence, Da Ye's voice suddenly rose, startling Adek who was next to him.

The former Unova champion was about to say, "Why are you yelling so loudly?", but what he saw on the battlefield turned his complaint into amazement.

"Brilliant!"

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The battlefield was covered with jagged rocks.

But in the heart of this otherwise ordinary scene lies a breathtaking spectacle.

After a blinding flash of lightning streaked across the sky, the ground instantly turned charred black, with a clear arc crack in the center of the black mark, like a dragon slicing across the entire surface.

The land above had been burned to ashes by plasma, forming a huge crater with a diameter of nearly two meters.

The soil around the crater became unusually dry after being electrocuted, as if it had been baked by the sun's continuous high temperature. A faint smell of burning filled the air, and only hot air evaporated, swirling and rising in a distorted manner, making it look extremely tragic.

The camera zooms in on the crater, where a Blastoise, its body charred black, has lost its ability to fight and is unconscious.

Silence fell over the audience once again.

After this brief silence came a deafening roar of cheers and applause.

This incredibly powerful lightning strike, seemingly capable of piercing the heavens and the earth, completely ignited the passion of the entire audience.

To be honest, Darkrai's almost unbeatable [Dark Hole] combined with [Dream Eater] is indeed powerful, but compared to those skills that lack expressiveness, the audience prefers this kind of move with a powerful momentum that can create a grand spectacle.

Only a minority of Pokémon trainers actually understand tactics in Pokémon battles. What ordinary, non-elite trainers watch Pokémon battles for is precisely this kind of high-octane, exciting scene.

"Sai Fuhao's Thunder damage was outrageous... It instantly killed Blastoise, which was hiding in its shell! That's Bluegreen's ace Pokémon! Let's see which Pokémon Bluegreen will send out next after losing their ace Pokémon?"

The answer was quickly revealed. After frowning and recalling Blastoise, Green didn't hesitate for long before sending out its second Pokémon.

"Crack!"

A high-pitched, shrill cry rang out, and a ferocious bird-like Pokémon with purplish-red wings and a grayish-white body burst out of its Poké Ball, rising rapidly into the air and circling overhead.

The second Pokémon that Azure chose was Aerodactyl, a fossil Pokémon resurrected from ancient times!

Its head was stretched forward, its lower jaw was hooked up, its sharp teeth were exposed, and its scarlet eyes gleamed with a fierce light.

It stared sharply at Sai Fuhao on the ground, emitting a constant shriek.

The legendary ancient sky king's ferocious and terrifying appearance sends chills down one's spine.

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"Fossil Pterosaur, move at high speed to approach it!"

Taking advantage of its air-to-ground advantage, Qinglv immediately had the fossil aerogon use high-speed movement to enhance its attack.

His fossil pterosaur wasn't incapable of dragon dancing; it was just that he was wary of Sai Fuhao's lightning strike technique, so he dared not let the fossil pterosaur circle and dance in place.

High-speed movement is different; this enhanced move doesn't just cause the Aerodactyl to hover in place, but instead makes the Aerodactyl's flight speed even faster.

Although lightning was fast, Azure was confident that its fossil pterosaur could perfectly dodge it.

"Sai Fuhao, we're using a trick too!"

Xia Chen said he didn't care; let him be strong, I will strengthen myself.