"Slowpoke emerges triumphant!" Axel declared, his voice filled with excitement and adrenaline. His sister, Nala, rushed to Dragonair's side, concern etched on her face. Although Dragonair had sustained minor injuries, Axel knew it would recover with some healing potions.
While Dragonair was undoubtedly more powerful than Slowpoke, it lacked a solid strategy in the battle, leading to its defeat. Noah's training had clearly paid off for Slowpoke.
After a well-deserved 20-minute break, Slowpoke prepared to face Pidgeotto. The predator-like gaze from Pidgeotto signaled its determination to claim victory. Axel couldn't help but feel uncertain about the outcome of the battle.
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"Let the battle commence!"
"Piiii..."
Pidgeotto began to flap its wings vigorously, causing the air around it to form a swirling tornado aimed at Slowpoke. It unleashed its signature move, 'Whirlwind'.
Axel had trained it in 'Sand Attack' and realized that 'Whirlwind' would complement this move perfectly. Not only would it enhance the power of 'Sand Attack', but it would also buy Pidgeotto some time to recover while its opponent struggled to evade the attack. To achieve this, it had learned Whirlwind just a week ago.
Rather than passively enduring the assault, Slowpoke swiftly employed 'Teleport' to evade the attack. It countered with a 'Water Pulse' directed at Pidgeotto, but the agile bird effortlessly dodged the attack and retaliated with a 'Wing Attack'. Its wings glowing with a radiant white light.
The battle ensued, with some of the attacks finding their mark on Slowpoke. It refrained from using 'Teleport' repeatedly, aware of the toll it took on its energy. Slowpoke recognized that the battle would be prolonged, necessitating the preservation of its stamina.
Once again, the difference an experienced trainer could make was evident. Noah, an advanced-ranked trainer with over a decade of experience, had trained his Pokemon meticulously. Pidgeotto's speed advantage gave it the upper hand. However, Slowpoke sensed its imminent defeat and decided to take a risk.
Having witnessed Pidgeotto employ 'Agility' twice, Slowpoke anticipated its opponent's next move—a high-flying 'Aerial Ace' attack. Slowpoke closed its eyes and focused its energy, becoming an easy target for Pidgeotto. The strike landed, propelling Slowpoke several meters backward.
Yet, in a surprising turn of events, Slowpoke's eyes glowed with a mysterious purple hue as it unleashed a psychic wave that struck Pidgeotto. This marked the first successful impact of a 'Psychic' move in the battle. Pidgeotto became disoriented, struggling to ascertain its position.
It swiftly flew in random patterns until the confusion subsided. Slowpoke had executed two moves in rapid succession—'Confusion' followed by 'Psychic'. It understood that these moves couldn't be employed consecutively, so when Pidgeotto unleashed 'Aerial Ace', Slowpoke used 'Calm Mind', successfully boosting its special attack power twice.
Slowpoke, known for its slow nature, had surpassed expectations due to Axel's talent, the extensive training by Noah, and the aid of the system, making it faster than its usual counterparts.
However, it remained slower than Pidgeotto, which focused primarily on speed. Nevertheless, the tables had turned. Pidgeotto struggled to overcome its confusion, while Slowpoke was poised to strike. And strike it did.
Slowpoke unleashed an 'Ice Beam', striking Pidgeotto with precision. Caught off guard while still confused, Pidgeotto couldn't evade the attack, resulting in its left wing becoming frozen. As Pidgeotto plummeted toward the ground, the combined effects of Psychic's reduced special defense and Calm Mind's increased special attack inflicted further damage.
Caught in a state of disorientation, unable to determine its location and with one wing incapacitated, panic would be a natural response for Pidgeotto. Yet, thanks to its experience battling wild Pokémon in the west and east forests, it remained calm and devised a plan.
Pidgeotto cleverly employed 'Whirlwind' and 'Sand Attack', creating a small tornado of sand and dust beneath itself as it descended. Although it could only utilize one wing, the attack proved effective. Slowpoke, unsure of the situation, chose to observe.
Its hidden ability, 'Regeneration', began to take effect. In video games, Regeneration would restore the user's HP when out of battle, but in reality, the ability was not as potent. It required the user to remain still for five to ten seconds before activating.
Ten seconds may have seemed like an eternity in battle, but with Pidgeotto trapped in the chaos it had created, Slowpoke now had an opportunity to rest. Everyone assumed that Pidgeotto, in its confusion, had inadvertently set the trap for itself, but they were about to discover how wrong they were.
After seven seconds, a sudden gust of wind struck Slowpoke squarely in the face, sending it hurtling several meters backward, colliding with a tree trunk. Its vision blurred, and a faintness washed over it. Meanwhile, Pidgeotto, airborne and ready to strike once again, its wings gleaming, prepared to attack with 'Wing Attack'.
"STOP!"
"The match is over. Flappy wins."
"Piiii..."
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Ding!
Pidgeotto's Aerial Ace has reached level 30.
Ding!
Aerial Ace has reached a Good stage.
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At long last, Pidgeotto emerged victorious.