aircannonsinc Chapter 352 The Fated Showdown Between Psychic and Ghostly Powers: Gardevoir vs. Gengar! Gardevoir,
Chapter 352 The Fated Showdown Between Psychic and Ghostly Powers: Gardevoir vs. Gengar! Gardevoir,
Chapter 352 The Fated Showdown Between Psychic and Ghostly Powers: Gardevoir vs. Gengar! Gardevoir, a Champion-level powerhouse...
On the field, Infernape stood firmly on the ground, while behind it was Electivire, whose body was half blackened by flames.
The outcome was already clear: Infernape had emerged victorious. Although its condition was also poor, the contrast was stark. Compared to Electivire, it was in the best possible condition.
Yuji slowly loosened his clenched fist and let out a heavy sigh. Although he had somewhat anticipated it, he still couldn't help but sigh when the final result was presented to him.
Even the main Pokémon couldn't gain an advantage against Ash. However, this battle was different from the previous ones. At least this battle left Infernape with quite serious injuries.
The battle only became one-sided after Infernape activated its Super Blaze. If it weren't for that insane Blaze, Infernape might have won.
However, even if they actually win this battle, it's not something to be excited about, since Infernape's level is only Advanced!
His Electivire was at the level of a full gym leader, and despite the huge difference in level, he was still beaten so badly. If he didn't know that Infernape was able to achieve this level with Ash's help, Yuji would have wanted to find a place to bury himself.
After all, if you can't even beat someone with such a level difference, what kind of trainer are you?
"Come back, Electivire." Yuji took out a Poké Ball and recalled Electivire, then gave the Poké Ball in his hand a helpless smile: "Thanks for your hard work, Electivire. You did a great job. It was my fault for not being able to command you properly. Don't worry, I will definitely help you become stronger in the future. Leave the rest to your partners."
After comforting the Electivire, who might not even be able to hear him, Yuuji took out a new Poké Ball and threw it onto the field without hesitation: "Go, Gengar!"
"Ginga!!" Yuuji's fifth Pokémon, Gengar!
"Come back, Infernape!" Ash also recalled Infernape. While Infernape is very strong in battles against opponents of higher levels, it also has obvious drawbacks. If the opponent is someone he needs to trigger Mega Blaze to defeat, then Infernape can only fight that one battle.
After using Super Blaze, Infernape will not have the energy to fight a second battle unless it fights desperately to wear down its opponent and pave the way for the next Pokémon.
However, Ash wouldn't let Infernape do such a thing if he had a chance of winning. Even if Infernape didn't object, this guy's favorite thing is to enjoy fighting to the very last moment. Even if he's exhausted, even if he fights until he's unconscious, he still wants to fight to the very end.
But it's best to avoid doing things that are harmful to your health.
"Thanks, Infernape! Get some rest, now it's your big sister's turn!" Ash thanked Infernape in return and took out his next Poké Ball, his fifth Pokémon: "I choose you, Gardevoir!!"
"Bang!" A flash of light, and Gardevoir with charming blue hair and wearing a white dress appeared on the field.
"Garde~" After appearing, Gardevoir first looked around, then looked at Ash with her beautiful eyes and let out a slightly resentful cry.
Ash scratched his head sheepishly upon hearing this: "Ahem, I didn't mean to stop you from battling, but you see, the opponents we encountered on the Orange Islands basically didn't require your participation, or they were just too much higher level than you. There was really no room for you to fight!"
Gardevoir's cry was a complaint against Ash, asking why, after being in the Orange Islands for so long, he hadn't let her participate in a single battle!
Although she always stayed by Ash's side and enjoyed his care and affection, she was actually a Pokémon who loved to battle!
She has a heart completely different from her beautiful and delicate appearance—a heart that loves to fight!
But recently she hasn't participated in a single battle. She's basically been taking care of Ash's team, like Lapras and Onix, and she's the one who trains them regularly.
After all, training with the help of Psychic-type Pokémon can be twice as effective with half the effort. Many things would be much easier and simpler if psychic powers were used to do them.
She, one of the three giants, has actually become the coach!
Therefore, Gardevoir harbored a slight resentment, though not much, it was still there.
Sure enough, as soon as he came out, he complained to Ash, "Are you finally letting me out to battle?"
Ash was quite helpless about this. He had encountered people to battle on the Orange Islands, but apart from Lorelei, to put it bluntly, they were all lousy and incompetent!
Even if you wanted Gardevoir to fight, there was simply no chance for her to intervene!
Just by showing up, their aura alone can overwhelm their opponents. How can anyone fight them?
So Gardevoir had never fought since arriving at the Orange Islands. This battle against Yuji finally gave her a chance to get some fresh air.
"A Shiny Gardevoir? This must be one of your mainstays, Ash." The appearance of the Shiny Gardevoir amazed everyone, including Yonex.
Gardevoir is a very beautiful Pokémon, and the shiny Gardevoir is even more so. The blue-haired older sister is prettier than the green-haired older sister!
Furthermore, Ash's shiny Gardevoir can undergo Mega Evolution. Its Mega Evolution, in its black and blue form, exudes a queen-like aura. Although this Gardevoir didn't appear many times at the Indigo League, anyone who watched the matches was sure to be left with a very deep impression.
It has undergone Mega Evolution and used an unknown skill that can even shatter Trick Room. Its strength should be among the top in Ash's team.
Gardevoir was already a Gym Leader level back then, and we don't know what level it is now. If Ash used the same method he used to boost Infernape's strength, Gengar probably wouldn't be a match for Gardevoir.
"Yes, Mr. Yuji, Gardevoir is one of my initial six Pokémon, and also one of the top three in the team. You'd better watch out!" Ash revealed all his information without any hesitation, though in reality he didn't reveal much.
It was merely a rough estimate of Gardevoir's strength by Yuji; in reality, Gardevoir's power far exceeds Yuji's expectations.
"Top three? What a coincidence, my Gengar is also in the top three of the team. Let's see which of our top three is stronger!" Yuji's words were full of confidence in his Pokémon.
Gengar is not only one of the top three in his team, but it should be considered the second best, second only to his ace Dragonite!
His strength has reached the peak of the gym, and he is only one step away from reaching the Elite Four level. In previous battles, the challengers have not only failed to force him to use his Dragonite, but there have also been very few trainers who have even forced him to use his Gengar.
Electabuzz is his third strongest beast, and today he's going to bring out all of his strongest beasts. Even if he brings out all of his strongest beasts, he might not be able to defeat his opponent this time, but this kind of battle makes him even more excited!
"Gengar, use Shadow Ball!"
"Gardevoir, use Psychic!"
After exchanging pleasantries, both sides commanded their Pokémon almost simultaneously. The commands were given at the same time. Just as Gengar's Shadow Ball condensed in front of him, Gardevoir's eyes lit up with a bright blue light, and at the same time, its fair arm was raised, pointing at Gengar.
Gengar and his Shadow Ball were frozen in place, enveloped by an invisible force that rendered him completely immobile.
"Such a fast Psychic! Gengar, blow up the Shadow Ball!!" Yuji shouted solemnly.
Upon hearing this, Gengar tightened its grip on the Shadow Ball, which then exploded violently. Dark energy spread around Gengar, and the impact of the explosion directly shattered the Psychic Force binding Gengar!
However, Gengar was also affected by the recoil from the Shadow Ball explosion, and its entire body was sent flying backward, finally coming to a stop at the edge of the field.
"Elite Four level—this is really going to be tough!" Although Gengar broke free from Psychic's control by using the Shadow Ball's explosion, Gardevoir's level made Yuji very pessimistic.
Champion level, this is Gardevoir's true strength now!
Although it's only the beginner level of Elite Four, Elite Four and Dojo are completely different levels. At the earlier levels, you can increase your stats by using skills to reach the same level, but after reaching Elite Four, it's not something you can compete with simply by increasing your stats.
Starting from the Heavenly King level, there is a so-called level suppression. Even if your ability value is comparable to that of a Heavenly King, if your level is lower than that of a Heavenly King, your attack, being hit, and even speed will be suppressed by the opponent.
Ash's methods for boosting Pokémon are quite magical. It seems that once their stats are increased, they are not affected by level restrictions at all. Even if a Gym Leader-level Pokémon uses his special abilities to reach Elite Four-level stats, it will not be affected by the Elite Four-level restrictions.
But that's Xiaozhi, not him.
Gengar is currently at the peak of the Gym level, but even at its peak, it's still a Gym level, which is vastly different from the opponent's Elite Four level. This battle is likely to end badly for Gengar!
"Gardevoir, Teleport Thunder Punch."
Yuci:? ? ?
When I typed that question mark, it wasn't that I had a problem, it was that I thought you had a problem!
What is Teleport Thunder Punch? Is your Gardevoir a melee fighter?
Before Yuji could react, Gardevoir had vanished from its spot and instantly reappeared behind Gengar, its fair fist covered in dazzling golden lightning, striking Gengar hard in the back!
"Sizzle!" The sound of lightning tearing through the air rang out, and Gengar was blasted away by Gardevoir's fist, leaving a charred fist mark on its dark purple back.
Gengar flew upside down and spun around in the air a dozen times before finally managing to stay still. It shook its head or some other part of its body, feeling completely dizzy.
On one hand, his brain felt numb and tingly, and on the other hand, his head felt like it was spinning. That punch was really unexpected, because both he and Yuji were on guard against Gardevoir's ranged attacks. As a Gengar with rich combat experience, he naturally knew what Gardevoir's normal attack methods were like.
However, Ash's Gardevoir was completely unpredictable, using Teleport and Thunder Punch for some kind of weird move! Who plays Gardevoir in close combat?
Was that powerful mental effort just now fake?
"Gardevoir, Teleport Fire Punch!"
"Again? Gengar, use Protect!" Yuji's lips twitched as he shouted the command.
"Ginga!" A dark barrier appeared around Gengar, protecting him tightly. However, when Gardevoir appeared above Gengar's head the next second, the Flame Punch that was about to be thrown did not hit.
The fist, burning with raging flames, was fixed on Gengar's head, less than a centimeter away from protecting the barrier.
"What?! It actually stopped!!" Yuji's pupils constricted, and he shouted in disbelief.
Gardevoir had clearly thrown a punch, and it was definitely a full-force punch, but it managed to control its fist and stop just in front of the Barrier, thus avoiding being hit by the Barrier's reaction force.
That level of control is terrifying!
"My Gardevoir's best feature is its control ability. Gardevoir, use 100,000 horsepower!!" Ash laughed, twirling his hat and shouting loudly at Gardevoir.
100,000 horsepower, a Ground-type melee move, and it's super effective against Gengar!
Now that Gengar has used Protect, unless it gambles on a double Protect, it can only face Gardevoir head-on. As Ash finished speaking, the flames on Gardevoir's fist dissipated, replaced by an earthy yellow glow. The light contained a heavy energy, and the small fist seemed to carry a thousand pounds of force as it slammed down!
"Gengar, Shadow Ball!!" Yuji made a quick decision; there was no way to dodge at this distance, so he had no choice but to use Shadow Ball to take a gamble!
"Ginga!" A shadow ball larger than the previous one quickly condensed in front of Gengar, with dark energy surging and rolling, and its edges surrounded by tiny, eerie purple lights!
This is a Shadow Ball that Gengar has gathered with all its might. It has staked all its power on this one attack. If it can't even withstand this, there's no point in continuing the battle.
The next instant, Gardevoir's fist slammed down with tremendous force, the earth-yellow Ground-type energy like a solidified mountain, colliding violently with the Shadow Ball!
"Boom—!" A deafening explosion of energy reverberated throughout the arena. The shockwave from the collision of the two extreme energies spread outwards from the two energies, tearing up layers of rubble and instantly filling the air with dust!
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