After evolution, the two Pokémon changed from their previous forms, but not drastically.
For example, Wartortle, compared to its previous form as Squirtle, has doubled in height to about one meter and boasts a stronger physique.
It has a pair of furry, wing-like ears on its head, and its protruding fangs are visible in its mouth. Its tail, resembling two waves, gives it a heroic appearance.
Wartortle
Attribute: Water
Category: Turtle Pokémon
Ability: Torrent;
Hidden Ability: Rain Dish
Strength: Bronze
These are Wartortle's current attributes. Its Ability remains Torrent, but its strength has broken through the ordinary level and reached the elite level.
Ivysaur's changes aren't too significant either. Its body size has nearly doubled, and its once slightly immature appearance has become somewhat mature, with a stronger physique.
The most noticeable change is the seed on its back. The bulb-shaped seed has grown into a pink flower bud, with four green leaves sprouting beneath it. The pair of fangs on its upper jaw have also become longer.
Ivysaur
Attribute: Grass, Poison
Category: Seed Pokémon
Ability: Overgrow;
Hidden Ability: Chlorophyll
Strength: Bronze
Like Wartortle, Ivysaur's Ability hasn't changed; it's still Overgrow. However, its strength, along with Squirtle's, has broken through the normal level and reached the elite level.
Feeling the power surging within them, the two Pokémon exchanged glances, seeing confidence in each other's eyes. They believed that by working together, they had a chance to defeat Pikachu and Charmeleon!
"Ivy!" Ivysaur took the initiative, stimulating Grass-type energy, condensing it in the bud on its back, and then forming seeds about ten centimeters in diameter, launching them towards Pikachu!
"Is this Bullet Seed? No... No!" Ash initially thought Ivysaur had used Bullet Seed, but its power differed, so he dismissed the idea. After a moment's thought, he realized the move.
"It's Seed Bomb!"
Faced with the incoming Seed Bomb, Pikachu remained calm, using Quick Attack to evade. The seeds landed on the sand, causing a series of explosions and kicking up a cloud of sand.
"BOMB!"
Seizing the opportunity as the sand obscured Charmeleon's vision, Wartortle launched its attack.
Water-type energy surged, gathering in its hands.
The energy formed a water ball, which it then propelled forward, blasting Charmeleon with Water Pulse!
"That's... Water Pulse!" Misty, well-versed in Water-type moves, immediately recognized the attack and exclaimed.
Although Charmeleon was affected by the sand and couldn't dodge in time, it didn't need to. It stimulated Fire-type energy, gathering it in its mouth, and unleashed a golden flame, Flamethrower, to counter Water Pulse!
"Boom!" The two attacks collided, creating a powerful impact. Water vapor billowed in all directions, obscuring the battlefield.
"Warr!" Water Pulse was neutralized by Charmeleon's Flamethrower, but Wartortle wasn't discouraged; instead, it felt invigorated.
Charmeleon's strength was evident in yesterday's melee. Wartortle, having just evolved, was pleasantly surprised that its attack could counter Charmeleon's.
Meanwhile, despite the obscured vision, Ivysaur, with its keen senses, detected the positions of Pikachu and Charmeleon and launched Razor Leaf without hesitation. The sharp, spinning leaves targeted both opponents.
"Pika!"
"Char!"
Razor Leaf pierced through the steam, appearing in Pikachu and Charmeleon's line of sight. At such close range, despite reacting, they had no time to dodge or counterattack and were forced to endure Razor Leaf's assault.
"Bang!" Both were struck by Razor Leaf simultaneously, knocked back several meters by the force. Charmeleon, with its Fire-type resistance, only retreated less than two meters.
However, Pikachu was sent flying four or five meters away, leaving two distinct marks on the sand.
The impact of Razor Leaf dispersed the steam, revealing the two Pokémon. Ivysaur and Wartortle exchanged glances, excitement evident in their eyes.
Their attacks had finally landed on Pikachu and Charmeleon, a feat they couldn't achieve yesterday!
Fighting with renewed vigor, they continued their assault on Pikachu and Charmeleon, their coordination improving, even managing to suppress them at times.
Pikachu and Charmeleon, feeling the pressure, looked at each other and made a decision: to team up against Ivysaur and Wartortle.
At the beginning, Ivysaur and Wartortle were able to resist the attacks, but as Pikachu and Charmeleon's teamwork improved, Ivysaur and Wartortle were eventually defeated.
Ultimately, the victor was still the superior Pikachu, leaving Charmeleon somewhat disappointed. However, Pikachu wasn't pleased either, as it had nearly reached its limit.
Back at the Pokémon Center for treatment, they received another tactical explanation in the evening.
Although Ivysaur and Wartortle lost to Pikachu and Charmeleon, they were satisfied with the outcome, having forced their opponents to join forces against them.
They believed that by continuing in this manner, they would one day be able to face Pikachu and Charmeleon individually and even emerge victorious!
"Coming to Rampur was definitely the right choice!" After the tactical explanation, Misty reaffirmed the wisdom of her own suggestion. During their time in Rampur, two of Ash's Pokémon had evolved and reached the elite level.
Ash was also pleased with the special training. In addition to the two evolved Pokémon, Pidgeotto and Beedrill had shown significant improvement, demonstrating greater skill in their moves.
Moreover, Pidgeotto and Beedrill were on the verge of breaking through to the elite level. Judging by their progress, Ash estimated that it wouldn't take more than two days of regular training for them to reach that milestone.
"Tomorrow is the beauty pageant.
After it's over, let's continue training the day after tomorrow!"
Ash was eager to challenge the Saffron Gym.
He was confident that with his current strength, he wouldn't need to rely on Gengar's interference to win, unlike in the original anime.
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