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

He dared not let Silvally get close under these circumstances, because a second dust explosion was definitely waiting for Silvally, so he preferred to continue to wear it down with Rock Slide.

Xia Chen said it didn't matter, "Let's keep the insects chirping!"

The more energy powder that is pulverized, the greater the explosive power will be in a short time, and it doesn't matter if it hits the Volcano moth.

Since I'm already in a bad situation, it's definitely worth it to get more Silver Companion status.

Then, the piercing chirping of insects rang out again, and the dust in the air above the battlefield grew even thicker.

Even Deoxys on the sidelines had to erect a laser barrier to prevent the massive explosion from accidentally injuring the innocent Lillie on the sidelines.

…………

"Continue, rockfall!"

As if the explosions weren't big enough, Gladio continued to do his best to provide ammunition for the entire battlefield.

Xia Chen frowned, realizing that Gladion was planning to use [Protect] to weather the inevitable explosion.

He smiled slightly and changed his strategy, "Vulcan Moth, Storm!"

The Volcano paused slightly, then quickly flapped its wings, creating turbulent air currents beneath them. A storm gathered and swept up all the energy dust, then carried the explosives towards the Sildenafil.

Gladgio's expression changed, and he immediately understood Xia Chen's scheme—no, it was a perfectly legitimate strategy.

While Silvally is unable to dodge its Rock Slide attack, have Volcarona use Hurricane to gather the dust and bring it to its side. With just a little flame to ignite it, Silvally will suffer a double attack from the Hurricane and the dust explosion in an instant!

As for the rockfall above the Vulcan moth's head?

Smash it all you want, I'm just a worthless person anyway.

For a fleeting moment, Gladion had the urge to call off Rock Slide and use Protect, but he quickly gave up.

The initiative to ignite the fire lies with the Volcano Moth; it could easily wait a while before launching its attack.

So whether the rockfall is released or not, it won't change the fact that Silvally will be blown up.

No solution!

Thus, Gladio could only watch helplessly as the storm swept in, carrying dust, and then burst into brilliant fireworks amidst the flames.

boom--

The deafening roar of the explosion was deafening. It was unclear whether there was any sound of rocks collapsing to the ground; perhaps there was, but it was drowned out by the extremely loud explosion.

A fireball flower, symbolizing destruction and death, bloomed in an instant. After a moment of brilliance, it left behind only endless smoke that lingered in the air for a long time.

Gladio closed his eyes and sighed silently.

Even a severely weakened Volcarona can cause this much trouble...?

He knew that Sildenafil would not fall in the explosion mixed with the storm, but the shocking scene before him left him unable to calm down for a long time.

Whether it's his reaction time or his intuition, I'm far inferior to Xia Chen.

However, isn't it only through such battles that one can grow?

Just as Gladion was lost in thought, Xia Chen retrieved the Vulcan moth that had fallen under the avalanche.

"Thank you for your hard work, you did a great job!"

Xia Chen gently stroked the Poké Ball, comforting the Volcarona who was already unconscious, and then tossed the Poké Ball in his other hand.

"The rest is up to you, Diancie!"

Isn't it just a legendary elf?

Who doesn't have one?

…………

A flash of white light appeared, and Xia Chen's second Pokémon appeared on the gray battlefield. Even the dust filling the sky could not conceal the Pokémon's innocence and stunning beauty.

Diancie?

Gladion muttered to himself, then pulled another disc from his waist and threw it at Silent Companion.

Holy crap, they're changing discs right here!

The referee is cheating!

Xia Chen was indignant.

This is obviously a joke. Reality is not a game, and there are no rules that prohibit temporarily changing discs for Silvally during battles.

As for the disc that Gladion replaced with Silvally, it was undoubtedly a Steel-type storage disc that was four times more effective against Diancie.

While the opponent was changing discs, Xia Chen was not idle either, helping Diancie complete her Mega Evolution.

The disc-changing speed was still slightly slower than that of Mega Evolution. Soon, the gorgeous elf born in the light of Mega Evolution launched the first attack.

"Tianci, the power of the earth!"

When Diancie's Rock and Fairy STAB moves are firmly locked down by the opponent's Steel type, Earth Power is the best way to break the deadlock.

At Xia Chen's command, the huge pink diamond on Tianxi's head suddenly lit up with a deep, rich yellow.

The ground beside the Sildenafil began to tremble violently in the next instant.

Knowing that Silvally, which was a step too late in switching attributes, couldn't escape the power of the earth, Gladion immediately commanded, "Cannon!"

Although this special attack move doesn't benefit from the powerful boost of Swords Dance, its four-fold super effectiveness and STAB make it incredibly powerful.

Coincidentally, the two moves are similar in power, and even their additional effects are the same: "there is a chance to lower the opponent's Special Defense". Therefore, this is purely a contest of the two sides' basic abilities!

boom--

The power of the earth struck first, and the immense, terrifying energy made it almost impossible for Siamese Alter to stand.

It must be said that the damage caused by the recent explosion was far-reaching, and the remaining energy is still eroding its body, making this earth power increasingly heavy.

At the same time, the cannon beam, gleaming metallic in the sunlight, shot out in a straight line and struck Diancie directly.

The damage was considerable, but... it didn't seem as high as expected; at least, Diancie didn't show any obvious signs of pain on her face.

Of course, this refers to Gladio's expectations, not Xia Chen's.

Xia Chen was quite confident about the hardness of the Diancie.

Gladion was taken aback. Even a Steel-type move with a four-fold advantage could only achieve this much?

Given this level of offensive and defensive strength, if they were to fight head-on, Silvally might not be a match for Mega Diancie.

Despite this thought, Gladio couldn't come up with any new ideas for the time being.

But the rapidly changing battlefield left him no time to think, so he could only command, "Silver Companion, multi-attribute attack!"

Gladio is accustomed to putting pressure on his opponent when he doesn't have a clear idea of ​​what to do, and looking for a way to break the deadlock in the enemy's weaknesses.

Compared to the previous Cannon, the multi-attribute attack not only deals higher damage, but also benefits from the physical attack bonus provided by Swords Dance, making it the move that Silvally can currently deal the highest damage with.

On the other side, after a moment's thought, Xia Chen did not continue to use the power of the earth.

Instead, he commanded, "Tianshi, Diamond Storm!"

Chapter 501

Why is it called Diamond Storm?

Gladio was somewhat puzzled.

Although this move is Diancie's signature move, Gladion is familiar with its effects because Xia Chen used it before at the Eastern Tournament.

Rock-type special attack moves, with the added effect of having a very high probability of greatly increasing the user's, namely Diancie's, physical defense.

It has a great effect, decent damage, and you can get an enhancement equivalent to one [Iron Wall] with just a little bit of luck.

The key issue is that this is a Rock-type move, which is naturally vulnerable to Silvally switching to Steel-type.

Compared to Diancie's use of Earth Power once, the damage difference is four times.

So, is it to pursue that additional effect that is equivalent to the [Iron Wall] enhancement?

The answer seems obvious.

As Gladion pondered, a magnificent diamond storm had already swept across the battlefield. Countless beautiful pink diamonds, under Diancie's control, coalesced into the shape of a spiked shield and placed in front of her, shining with dazzling brilliance in the sunlight.

At the same time, Sildenafil rushed in front of Diancie, its metallic crest resembling a sharp, unsheathed sword.

The steel sword and the rock shield clashed violently, producing a sharp, clanging sound.

bang——

With the boost from Sword Dance and the advantage of elemental advantage, Silvally ultimately gained a slight edge. The sturdy shield formed by the Diamond Storm shattered, and the sharp head blade, imbued with multi-elemental attacks, slashed down on Diancie.

A crack suddenly appeared on her crystal-clear diamond body, as glaring as if the most perfect work of art had been ripped open.

The attack was effective, but Gladion's expression showed no relief, for along with the cracks appeared a dazzling golden-orange light—

The additional effects of Diamond Storm have been successfully triggered!

Diancie's physical defense has been greatly improved!

This was not a low-probability event, so Gladio could not be considered unlucky at all, but in any case, it made his already poor situation even worse.

If the effect doesn't trigger, then undoubtedly, Silvally gains a huge advantage in this turn's exchange if it hits with a move that has a four times the super effective attack.

But now that the opponent has gotten a free layer of [Iron Wall], Silver Companion is definitely at a disadvantage.

After all, Diancie's Diamond Storm already deals considerable damage, even with the reduction from elemental advantage.

…………

One side is windy and rainy, the other side is sunny.

The dazzling golden light that signified successful enhancement was incredibly adorable in Xia Chen's eyes.

He admitted that there was an element of gambling involved, but he won the gamble.

With the significant physical defense boost from Diamond Storm as a safety net, he felt much more confident in subsequent battles.

He can use moves like Pounce to fight head-on, continue gambling with Diamond Storm, or even simply use Iron Wall to strengthen his defenses.

In short, if you have the initiative, you can win no matter what.

As for now, he decided to take another gamble: "Continue, Diamond Storm!"