mtl008 Chapter 1412 Guessing and Counter-Guessing
Chapter 1412 Guessing and Counter-Guessing
Chapter 1412 Guessing and Counter-Guessing
Inside the glorious stadium.
As the Dynamaxed Haxorus unleashed its third Dynamax move—Dynamax Steel—its third move, Heroic Time, was over.
"Roar……"
Amidst a deafening roar, its size gradually shrank to a normal size.
Cynthia laughed, "Great opportunity! Togekiss! Let's use Dynamax Fairy again!"
"Pop!"
The Dynamaxed Togekiss let out a clear and high-pitched cry, and a third shower of colorful meteors fell from the sky, crashing into Haxorus, which was no longer able to continue its Dynamax attack.
Countless spectators gasped in surprise, wondering if the Haxorus was about to make another appearance!
the answer is negative.
Alice clenched her fist nervously, the prepared command already escaping her lips, "Dig a hole!"
Other Dynamax moves might be questionable, but moves like Dynamax Fairy that come down from the sky can definitely be dodged with Dig!
It's just that the effect isn't as good as the stealthy attack that penetrates into another dimension.
Amidst the swirling dust, just before the colorful meteor shower reached the ground, the Haxorus ripped through the broken soil and dug as deep as possible.
Ground-type moves are inherently incapable of dealing energy damage to Flying-type moves, so this move, like Dragonite's Extreme Speed move, is purely for dodging opponent attacks.
Unlike the unfortunate Dragonite, Haxorus successfully evaded the bombardment of stars from high above, although the intense shockwaves did cause it some damage.
But for the tough and resilient Dragon-type Pokémon, it's nothing at all.
It wasn't even as damaging as the reaction force from the clash between Max Steel and Max Fairy.
The moment the bombing stopped, the Haxorus immediately began digging into the ground.
Since Togekiss is a Flying-type Pokémon, it can no longer detect the opponent's location through subtle vibrations.
At this moment, the arena was filled with smoke, obscuring everything, and Alice was unable to give it any hints.
To ensure it wouldn't be hit by Togekiss's Magic Dazzling as soon as it appeared, Haxorus must return to the ground before the smoke dissipates.
Zhu Lan was naturally well aware of this simple truth: "Follow the wind!"
"Pop!"
Togekiss, having regained its size, flapped its wings, summoning a gentle breeze that gave it acceleration and dissipated the thick, wall-like smoke that had been continuously bombarded by Dynamax moves.
At the same time, Haxorus had already reached the ground and was not far from Togekiss.
There's only one hole in the ground...
Zhu Lan realized that this guy had turned back the way he came in pursuit of speed.
That's incredibly audacious!
Are you absolutely certain that Pokémon won't pay attention to the entry point?
Zhu Lan thought to herself that the Double Axe Dragon had really guessed right. Even she had assumed that digging a hole and creating two openings would be like a sneak attack.
"Magic Flash!"
Without any hesitation, she decisively issued the attack order.
However, Haxorus returned the way it came in order to seize the initiative, and Alice preemptively shouted her command, "Haxorus! Roar!"
The words fell.
The dragon, with the blood axe in its mouth, took a deep breath and unleashed a terrifying sonic wave visible to the naked eye at Togekiss, which was about to glow!
"Roar--!!"
The shattered ground was littered with countless flying rocks, and deafening roars echoed continuously throughout the arena, as if a milky-white storm, spewed from it, had suddenly struck Togekiss.
Togekiss's body flew backward uncontrollably, forced back into the Poké Ball on Cyndaquil's waist.
The host immediately shouted, "The roar worked! At the last second, Haxorus drove away Togekiss!"
A single Dragon-type Pokémon has virtually no chance of winning against a Fairy-type Pokémon.
Alice, who aspires to become a master of dragons, is well aware of this, so when she discovers that Cynthia has sent out Togekiss, she is prepared to force it to its doom.
Furthermore, the effect of Roar is that the Pokémon that is forced to switch out is random.
Therefore, this move is very likely to disrupt Zhu Lan's original plan.
Currently, both sides are only using one system, and the rules do not limit the number of systems that can be used. In other words, Cyndaquil can also undergo super evolution.
However, in her team, only Garchomp and Lucario are known to be able to Mega Evolve. If any Pokémon that cannot Mega Evolve is swapped out, Iris will undoubtedly gain the upper hand...
Many people understand this principle, so everyone stared intently at Zhu Lan's waist.
The close-up shot also showed her holding the Poké Ball.
boom!
A white light burst forth.
The Pokémon that replaced Togekiss on the field was Rockruff, which had been switched out several rounds earlier.
"Good luck!"
The host couldn't help but exclaim, "Cynthia still hasn't revealed her third Pokémon!"
To a large extent, luck is also a part of ability.
Alice was disappointed that her scheme had failed, but getting the Rockruff back was better than calling out Garchomp.
"provocative!"
"Roar!"
It started with provocation again, with Haxorus roaring and unleashing a black and red light wave at Rockruff. The latter, which had only appeared for a short time, had its transformation moves sealed once again.
Cynthia's expression was rather strange. "She's really calm, even though Dynamax didn't work..."
Although the Rockruff was in poor condition, the Haxorus wasn't much better off.
Firstly, the clash just now caused it considerable damage, and secondly, the Misty Terrain greatly reduced the power of its only STAB Dragon-type move.
Even with the boost from Dragon Dance still active, defeating the Flower Rock Monster isn't as easy as it used to be.
Given the advantage, Bamboo Orchid is happy to continue grinding against the Twin Axe Dragon, ideally until both sides are severely injured.
"Frozen Wind!"
"Scream!"
The Rock Golem and Haxorus seemed to have returned to their starting point, with howling cold currents and roaring sound waves colliding in the shattered arena, creating large clouds of dust.
Zhu Lan calmly said, "Here we go again! It's a scam!"
"Mika!"
She roared as she surveyed the smoke-filled Flower Rock Monster, its malevolent spirits swirling around it in a state of readiness. In an instant, an eerie red light accompanied by a massive black shadow shattered the smoke and dust—it was the Twin Axe Dragon she had predicted.
But unexpectedly, the Double-Haxed Dragon did not use Dragon Dance to amplify its power this time. Instead, it wielded its axe teeth, which glowed with a blood-red light, and thrust them towards the Flower Rock Monster like a sharp knife!
"MiG!"
The Flower Rock Monster wrapped itself around its body first, seemingly using minimal force to deflect a great weight, and slammed it hard onto the ground. This made the pair of blood-red giant axes shine even brighter, and the dark light attached to them even burned like flames!
Disregarding its own center of gravity, the Haxorus swung its head and slashed at the nearby Rockruff!
"Roar!"
Bang!
The evil spirit was struck, and smoke billowed up and then quickly dissipated.
"An eye for an eye!"
The host exclaimed, "A move that doubles the power of an opponent's attack! Deception has become fuel for an eye-for-an-eye response!"
"A direct attack?"
Zhu Lan thought that Alice would use Dragon Dance to trick her again.
Given the current weakening of Dragon-type moves, using multiple amplifications to defeat Rockruff is a better option.
She believed that the opponent would continue to use Dragon Dance, which is why she didn't let the Rockruff use Spirit Sneak to dodge, hoping to use this opportunity to give the Haxorus a hard hit.
The damage was returned, but she hadn't expected Alice to be so straightforward—
No.
Is it caution?
Zhu Lan smiled slightly, "Want to engage in close combat? Fine! Shadow Ball!"
"Mika!"
The Flower Rock Monster trembled and spun its evil spirit, instantly conjuring a huge ball of dark energy, which it then released towards the Double-Headed Haxorus.
Get out of the way!
"Roar!"
The double-axe war dragon nimbly dodged, and bloodstains reappeared on its axes, clearly an eye for an eye!
boom!
Both Pokémon were hit repeatedly, and their stamina dropped sharply. In particular, the Rockruff took two hits in a row and was on the verge of its limit in all aspects.
Seeing this, Zhu Lan unleashed her trump card, "Fate Link," as the Twin Axe Dragon roared and charged toward the Flower Rock Monster once more.
There is no doubt that her reason for not letting the Rockruff go was to use this move to defeat Haxorus as well.
However, Alice was someone who longed for bamboo orchids.
How could she not know the reason why the Rockruff remained in the field instead of being replaced by Togekiss?
"Dragon Dance!!"
Alice's words caused the axolotl, which had been poised to attack, to change its stance.
It circled around the Flower Rock Monster, twisting and turning as if dancing, its orange-red light adding attack and speed to the battered body.
Despite her failed prediction, Zhu Lan remained calm. "Spiritual attack!"
The opponent's two Dragon Dances are fast enough to outspeed the Rockruff. At such close range, continuing to use Destiny Bond might result in being defeated halfway through.
First, create some distance!
"Dig a hole!"
Alice shouted loudly.
If you drill, I'll drill too!
The moment the Rockruff disappeared from the field, Haxorus dug through the ground and hid underground.
All that remained in the arena were rubble and Alice and Orchid gazing at each other.
The host exclaimed, "Both Pokémon have concealed their actions! So who will have the last laugh?"
The other dimension can't be stayed in for too long. The Rockruff isn't a Super Gengar; it will come out of the other dimension sooner or later.
The Haxorus is waiting for the moment when the sealing stone of the Rockruff falls to the ground.
But the real deciding factor in this match still lies with Zhulan and Alice.
Cynthia must use ground tremors to pinpoint Haxorus's location in order to find the furthest distance from it, giving Gryphon time to use Destiny Bond once it emerges.
Alice must locate the Flower Rock Monster's landing point as soon as possible and guide the Double Haxorus to defeat it.
The outcome hinges on a single decision made by either side.
"Humph……"
Zhu Lan smiled slightly.
Dig a hole?
This matter was far too simple for her.
"Flower Rock Monster! Come here!" she suddenly shouted. The Flower Rock Monster immediately confirmed its landing point and opened the exit of the Spirit Ambush.
At the same time, Alice shouted, "Ahead of you! Charge!"
rumble--
The ground shook violently.
It looked as if a colossal creature was about to burst from the ground and attack the Flower Rock Monster that had opened the gate to another dimension.
But to everyone's surprise, Zhu Lan didn't use the Fate Link. "Fake!"
Bang!
The ground bulged up, and then Haxorus charged out from under the Rockruff, lifting the Pokémon into the air.
The Rockruff glared fiercely at it, its demonic spirit coiling around its neck. Using the Pokémon's power, it swung the opponent around, using its own strength to its advantage!
Boom!
Both of them crashed heavily to the ground.
The rising smoke covered both of them.
The battle between the two Pokémon wasn't as visually stunning as the previous battles between Dynamax moves, but the skill involved in the clash kept many trainers glued to their screens.
The outcome of a championship often hinges on a single decision, so fast that spectators can barely react.
The smoke and dust gradually dissipated.
Under the watchful eyes of countless people, they witnessed the scene unfolding inside the stadium.
The Haxorus slowly rose to its feet, looking down at the Ghast, now returned to the sealing stone, where a black circle had appeared around the Rockruff. "Roar—"
Before the roars and cheers from the sidelines could fully erupt, it completely lost its strength and collapsed to the ground.
The two Dragon Dances amplify the attack power of the Haxorus to an unprecedented level.
However, this also gave the Flower Rock Monster a way to defeat it without relying on Destiny Bond.
[Fraud].
Use the opponent's attack to attack the opponent.
Wow!
Thunderous applause erupted both inside and outside the venue.
Deng Pei entered the arena and announced the result of the battle: "Both Haxorus and Rockruff are simultaneously unable to battle!"
Ash clapped in admiration from the audience, "What a pity! If only it had been a little faster!"
A master of fast-paced attack strategies gives a speech.
In his view, as long as Haxorus could defeat the Rockruff faster, the victory would belong to Alice.
Little did he know, he would soon pay the price for his fast-paced offensive tactics.
When preparing the room, An Xin'er's thoughts were similar to Xiao Zhi's.
Kashiwagi remained noncommittal, saying, "Instead of wasting time, it's better to waste luck. If the Pokémon summoned by Roar had been Milotic, Gastrodon, or Roserade, Iris would have had a better chance of winning this match."
In the original storyline, Cynthia's main Pokémon choices were Gastrodon and Milotic.
The former was instantly killed by Excadrill's Horn Drill, while the latter was defeated by Haxorus' Wide-Area Destruction.
It seems that luck is on Alice's side.
But in reality, she really couldn't win without a bit of luck.
Excadrill used its Horn Drill to defeat Gastrodon, but was immediately blasted into a roadside pile by Milotic's Water Cannon.
The Dragonite also failed to achieve anything, as Milotic entangled it at close range and took it down with a single Iron Head attack.
Even worse than a groundhog.
It is clear that there is a fundamental difference in strength between the Pokémon of the two sides.
In the current battle, Iris has begun to embrace the power of Dynamax, but her raw strength is still inferior to Cyndaquil's, causing Dragonite and Haxorus to be repeatedly worn down and killed by Rockruff.
The good news is that Cynthia's Dynamax form is gone too.
The bad news is that Cynthia can Mega Evolve, the third Pokémon is at full strength, and Togekiss has a small amount of stamina depletion.
Is there any possibility that Iris's last Pokémon could turn the tide and win?
Kashiwagi gazed down, hoping that Alice wouldn't lose even more miserably than in the original story.
It's actually quite normal for this to happen. How can a newly crowned champion compare to a veteran champion if they don't have some special abilities?
Xiao Zhi is an exception, the only one of its kind in the world...
Uh, there are three of them.
So the other veteran champions had no choice but to bully Alice, who was at the bottom of the food chain, since they had three cheat codes.
The real underdog was Ai Lan, but unfortunately he was kicked away by Kashiwagi and didn't get a chance to embarrass himself on stage.