RNP Page 303
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This is the advantage of flying sprites.
The increased range of activity gives flying sprites more space to evade enemy attacks, making it easier to regroup and bring the situation back to a stalemate.
However... this giant Onix is very agile, and Charizard seems to lack effective attack methods.
Let's test the waters first.
"Charizard, use Dragon Breath in the air!"
"Onix, dodge and then use Stealth Rock!"
The fire-breathing dragon flew high in the sky, constantly spewing dragon breath from its mouth.
Onix twisted its massive rocky body on the ground to dodge, while blade-like rock fragments condensed around its body and shot continuously at Charizard in the air.
Charizard had just finished a fierce battle with Marshadow, and its concentration was greatly diminished. In a moment of carelessness, it was hit by a Stealth Rock.
Sharp rock fragments pierced Charizard's body, causing it to roar in pain!
Meanwhile, due to Charizard's carpet-bombing dragon breath attack, Onix, with its massive size, was unable to dodge in time and was also struck on its rocky body by a blast of dragon breath.
"This is... a direct blood transfusion!" the host exclaimed. "It's not necessarily a blood transfusion, look!"
The fire-breathing dragon's flapping wings began to become somewhat clumsy, as if it had suffered considerable damage.
Onix only paused for a moment, but its movements remained powerful!
"This...it seems Onix caused far more damage than Charizard!" The host, as expected of a host, was very professional!
"Yes, and the 'Stealth Rock' skill also has other follow-up effects."
"Rock fragments will penetrate into the body of the hit Pokémon and continue to cause damage... Look at Charizard's movements! The rock fragments embedded in its body are clearly affecting its movements."
The host has a very sharp eye.
After all, he has commentated on countless matches.
Tom looked at the section of Onix's body that had been hit by the dragon's breath. At first, it still showed signs of being corroded by the dragon's breath, but it quickly returned to its rocky color.
The damage caused can be described as negligible.
Tom was somewhat desperate.
Why are there such outrageous contestants in this competition?
"What should we do... should we let Charizard fight in melee?"
"However, Charizard currently lacks both a move like Flare Blitz for instant close-range attacks and a move like Seismic Toss for decisive victory."
"Orochi, Dragon Breath!"
Seemingly having discovered Charizard's weakness in Special Attack, Lin Xi immediately commanded Onix to also attack Charizard with Dragon Breath.
Dragon breath against dragon breath, and Charizard is actually at a slight disadvantage!
"No! We have to find a way to fight in close combat!" Tom knew that if things continued like this, they would definitely lose.
"Charizard, Air Slash!" Charizard used the same trick again.
"Onix! Burrow!"
Onix used the same tactic as before: it burrowed underground to dodge the Air Slash, and then, taking advantage of Charizard's unsteady footing, burst out from the ground.
"Charizard! Dragon Claw!"
This time, however, Tom didn't choose to dodge! Charizard took the Onix's attack head-on, then seized the opportunity to extend its claws and grab the Onix's head hard!
Melee damage shouldn't be underestimated; the Onix was jolted by the blow, seemingly still a little dazed, and shook its head before recovering.
"Want melee combat? That suits me perfectly!"
After a moment of surprise, Lin Xi's expression immediately turned to excitement.
"Onix! Tie it up!"
The massive rocky serpentine body hurtled towards the fire-breathing tornado.
Before Charizard could even resist, it was already tightly bound inside Onix's body.
"Crystal Onix, use Rock Slide to end the first battle!" Lin Xi seemed to see the outcome before her eyes.
"Charizard, come on, I want to win, please help me!"
"Use, Flame Throw!"
As it turned out, the miracle didn't happen....
Charizard is unable to battle!
"Is it over... the semifinals?"
Tom stared blankly at the sky...
Next up is the tense and exciting championship battle!
The final will be held tomorrow after the competition ends.
Among the numerous online analyses of the final battle by various trainers, Tomoko's chances of winning are less than 3%, demonstrating how many people are pessimistic about her chances.
......
Time quickly came to the next day.
Today is the final of the Carlos League Tournament, and countless people are eagerly anticipating this thrilling match.
The conference was scheduled to start at 8:30 a.m., but the competitions began at 9:00 a.m.
Prior to this, a high-ranking member of the Carlos Alliance will give a speech. This is a common occurrence and needs no further explanation.
After that, Champion Karuno appeared and sat in the VIP section.
Karuno guessed it too; the final battle would likely be between Tomoko and Lin Xi.
After all, Lin Xi, when he's serious, no one can beat him.
Karuno couldn't imagine who could defeat Lin Xi!