HBWnovel Chapter 340 340: Reversal and Counter-Reversal
Chapter 340 340: Reversal and Counter-Reversal
The girl's Pokémon was a Fighting-type Mienshao.Although the Aggron looked massive and intimidating, everyone knew one thing.
Steel and Rock types suffered a fourfold weakness against Fighting-type moves.
The moment both Pokémon appeared, the expressions on the two trainers' faces changed completely. The burly man looked stunned, while the girl visibly relaxed.
Lin Feng glanced at Mienshao's stats and shook his head slightly.
Pokémon: Mienshao
Gender: Male
Ability: Reckless
Potential: Purple
IVs: HP (25), Attack (28), Sp. Atk (18), Defense (17), Sp. Def (20), Speed (28)
Level: 51–54
Moves: High Jump Kick, Counter, Quick Guard, Force Palm, U-turn, Drain Punch, Aura Sphere, Bounce, Agility…
Strangely enough, both Pokémon in this opening match had hidden abilities.
But even so, Aggron was at a huge disadvantage.
A fourfold weakness.
Lin Feng could hardly see how it could win.
Still, the level of this Zongheng Championship felt different.
Even these seemingly ordinary contestants were using elite-level Pokémon.
"Battle… begin!"
As the mechanical voice announced the start, Li Bing immediately slipped into commentary mode.
"Oh! In our opening match, the two contestants have sent out Aggron and Mienshao!"
"Everyone knows that Aggron suffers a four-times weakness against Fighting-type moves. Let's see what strategy contestant Lin Liang will use in this situation!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the audience's attention shifted toward Aggron's trainer.
The burly man's expression flickered, but he wasted no time hesitating.
"Damn it! Don't be afraid, Aggron! Use Metal Sound!"
Aggron brought the spikes on its arms together with a sharp clash.
A piercing screech instantly echoed across the entire arena.
The sound was so intense it seemed to form visible shockwaves, even interfering slightly with the opposing trainer.
At higher levels of battle, it was not just Pokémon strength that mattered, but also the trainer's endurance.
A sound like this, at close range, could rupture a normal person's eardrums.
Of course, this was an official match.
Protective measures were already in place for the trainers.
The girl frowned slightly at the harsh noise, but she remained focused.
"Mienshao, Swords Dance!"
If the opponent chose to lower Mienshao's special defense, it likely meant he intended to attack with special moves.
But if that was his plan… why could she not think the same way?
Enduring the shrill metallic screech, Mienshao began an unusual, flowing dance.
The battlefield took on a strange atmosphere.
A piercing noise paired with a graceful yet dangerous dance.
For a moment, it almost felt like a performance stage instead of a battlefield.
But this was still a fight.
Even so, Mienshao completed its Swords Dance first. Its gaze sharpened instantly.
The girl's eyes lit up.
"Mienshao, use Force Palm!"
Although Swords Dance boosted attack, Aggron's Metal Sound was nearing completion. There was no time to use a heavy move.
So she chose a quick strike to deal immediate damage.
Mienshao leaned back slightly, then, ignoring the ear-splitting noise, dashed forward like lightning.
"Faster… faster…"
The burly man grew anxious, but there was nothing he could do.
He could only hope Aggron would finish its move in time.
If a boosting move was interrupted midway, its effect would be greatly reduced.
As Mienshao closed the distance, his mind raced.
Finally, just as Mienshao was about to strike, Aggron completed its move.
"Use Roar!"
Aggron opened its jaws wide.
The moment Mienshao's palm was about to land, a violent sound wave erupted, engulfing it completely.
In the next instant, Mienshao's body turned into a red beam of light and was forcibly recalled into its Poké Ball.
Then, another Poké Ball burst open.
An Ampharos appeared on the field.
It looked confused, clearly unprepared for the sudden switch.
The entire arena froze for a moment.
Even the girl was caught off guard.
Roar forcibly switches the opponent's active Pokémon with another one at random.
The burly man's face lit up with excitement.
"Aggron, use Stone Edge!"
"Aggron…!"
With a deep roar, Aggron stomped heavily.
Sharp stone pillars shot up from the ground like blades, instantly engulfing Ampharos.
"Damn it… Ampharos!"
The girl reacted quickly, but it was too late.
Stone Edge had already landed.
"Ah…!"
Ampharos let out a painful cry that echoed through the arena.
After taking the hit, it was already breathing heavily.
Seeing his advantage, the burly man pressed on.
"Good! Use Stomp again!"
He knew Aggron's biggest weakness was its low speed.
So after landing one hit, he immediately followed up with a wide-area attack to prevent escape.
The girl's expression changed.
Unless it was a Flying-type Pokémon, there was no way to fully avoid this kind of ground-based shockwave.
He wanted to finish Ampharos in one move.
The thought flashed through her mind, but there was little she could do.
"Ampharos, use Discharge!"
The shockwave from Stomp spread like lightning across the battlefield.
Almost at the same moment, Discharge burst outward in all directions.
The two attacks collided.
When the dust settled…
Ampharos collapsed to the ground, defeated.