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"Sceptile, Dragon Pulse!"
Taking advantage of the moment Dragonite used Roost, Jacob naturally wouldn't let this excellent attacking opportunity slip by and immediately ordered Sceptile to use Dragon Pulse.
Dragonite, who was recovering its stamina, lost its mobility by landing on the ground and could only watch helplessly as the Dragon Pulse flew toward it.
"Come back, Dragonite!" Julia reacted quickly, recalling Dragonite immediately and throwing out a Poké Ball.
Gardevoir appeared!
Gardevoir had to face Sceptile's Dragon Pulse as soon as it entered the battle, but Fairy-type is immune to Dragon-type attacks.
Unless there was an overwhelming difference in strength, Dragon Pulse would not cause any damage to Gardevoir.
The Dragon-type energy undoubtedly hit the unprepared Gardevoir, and Dragon-type energy enveloped Gardevoir, but it had no effect on it.
Looking at Julia, who had switched Pokémon at this moment, Jacob couldn't help but think she was clever for using Gardevoir to switch in against a Dragon-type move.
"Gardevoir, Teleport and then Hypnosis!" Julia also gave the order without hesitation.
Hearing the Hypnosis move, Jacob frowned. Why was it another status move?
Julia was really pulling out all the stops with her strategy.
Gardevoir's figure flashed, Teleporting behind Sceptile, and then with a raise of its hands, Psychic-type energy was almost instantly released, flying toward Sceptile.
"Sceptile, use Worry Seed on yourself!"
Jacob's voice rang out. Using Worry Seed on oneself is naturally impossible in the games, but it is feasible in reality.
Sceptile suddenly threw a Worry Seed at itself. The effect took hold, and its ability changed from Lightning Rod to Insomnia. Gardevoir's Hypnosis then lost its effect.
Mega Sceptile's ability after Mega Evolution is Lightning Rod. Mega Sceptile, which already resists Electric-type attacks four times over, doesn't benefit much from this ability. It's better to use Worry Seed to change its ability to Insomnia.
"Jacob reacted very quickly. Facing Gardevoir's Hypnosis, he decisively had Sceptile use Worry Seed on itself, countering Gardevoir's Hypnosis plus Dream Eater strategy."
"It must be said that the pace of the battle between the two sides is simply incredible."
"From Charizard using Nasty Plot to greatly increase its Special Attack, to Dragonite using Dragon Tail to force Charizard off the field."
"Then using Gardevoir to switch in against Dragon Pulse."
"And now Sceptile using Worry Seed on itself to counter Gardevoir's Hypnosis—only a few minutes have passed."
"In these short few minutes, Jacob and Julia have been countering each other's strategies, presenting everyone with an evenly matched battle."
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Julia heard Jacob's command, which countered Gardevoir's Hypnosis. A smile appeared on her face. Jacob's ability to reach the finals, besides relying on Mega Evolution's strength, also came from his extremely high skills as a Trainer, and his quick thinking far surpassed many others.
Since Hypnosis didn't work, she would switch to a different tactic.
"Gardevoir, Moonblast."
Gardevoir raised its hands, and a burst of Fairy-type energy erupted. Pink Fairy-type energy shone like the moon, flying toward Sceptile.
"Sceptile, Agility, dodge." Facing Gardevoir's attack, Jacob could only have Sceptile use Agility to dodge.
With Gardevoir's high Special Attack, if Sceptile took one Moonblast, it would be severely injured immediately.
Sceptile moved swiftly, using Agility while closing in on Gardevoir.
"Leaf Blade!"
"Teleport."
Sceptile's wrists crossed with Leaf Blade, flashing past, but Gardevoir's body flickered, appearing in the distance in the blink of an eye. Sceptile's Leaf Blade ultimately only cut through empty air.
This is frustrating! Why is there such an overpowered ability as Teleport? Ban it, ban it—this move must be banned.
"Sceptile, use Leaf Storm!"
Seeing that precise strikes were useless, Jacob steeled himself and directly had Sceptile unleash a widespread attack.
The wind howled, and emerald Grass-type energy directly covered the entire field.
"Protect, Gardevoir!"
The endless Leaf Storm swept across the field. Facing Sceptile's powerful attack, Gardevoir directly chose to use Protect.
A light shield rose, blocking the Leaf Storm.
The equally emerald green leaves blocked Gardevoir's vision, and it was at this moment that Sceptile had taken the opportunity to close in.
"Now, Sceptile, use Iron Tail!"
Jacob's face was filled with a confident smile. Although Gardevoir was a fast Special Attacker, its weakness was also very obvious: extremely low Defense.
With Sceptile's massive size and thick tail, an Iron Tail attack, if it hit Gardevoir, had a high chance of directly winning the match.
This Iron Tail move was precisely Jacob's secret method to counter Fairy-types. Sceptile's huge tail was enveloped in Steel-type energy, and its body suddenly rotated with force, executing the Iron Tail move.
Sceptile's Leaf Storm was just a distraction. Iron Tail was the true finishing blow!
The Iron Tail was like a whip, bringing with it the sound of rushing wind, fiercely striking toward Gardevoir!
"The Iron Tail move seems to be Jacob's secret weapon."
"With Gardevoir's Defense, it will be difficult to withstand Mega Sceptile's full-power Iron Tail."
"The distance between them is too close, and Gardevoir might not have time to use Teleport before being hit by Iron Tail."
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Just as the commentator explained, at such close range, it was too late to use Teleport again, but Julia's reaction was also very quick.
Facing the immediate crisis, Julia's voice rang out.
"Gardevoir, use Destiny Bond!"
Gardevoir's body glowed with strange Ghost-type energy, quickly linking itself with Mega Sceptile.
In an instant, Sceptile's whip-like huge tail landed on Gardevoir. The sharp points on the tail struck Gardevoir's body, directly sending it flying out of the field, and it fell to the ground, unable to move.
The Destiny Bond move also took effect at this moment. Countless Ghost-type energies enveloped Sceptile's body, draining all of Sceptile's stamina, and it fell to the ground, also losing its ability to battle.
"Boom!"
The Mega Evolution was undone, and Sceptile lay motionless on the ground.
"Gardevoir is unable to battle."
"Sceptile is unable to battle."
"Both Trainers, please send out your next Pokémon."
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Looking at the scene before him, Jacob was incredibly frustrated.
How could there be such an annoying move as Destiny Bond? How could anyone teach Gardevoir this move?
So cunning.
Actually, Jacob had already noticed that Julia's Gardevoir knew Destiny Bond, but the key was that even knowing it, there was nothing he could do. He couldn't defend against it.
Sceptile also didn't know Taunt, and at such close range, Sceptile simply couldn't avoid Gardevoir's Destiny Bond move.
This is unfair! Unfair!
How could Julia's tactics be so clever? But Jacob felt a strange sense of familiarity, as if he had seen something similar before?
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