If you can't adapt, then don't stand on this field anymore!!
Jimu naturally had such awareness, but this did not prevent him from clenching his fists tightly.
"Sure enough, the strength of that Nidoking is absolutely undisputedly powerful..."
"If you want to kill this Nidoking...
Many thoughts were running through Jimu's mind again.
He basically didn't plan to win, but was thinking about how to replace this Nidoking.
As long as Ash can get the second Pokémon out, for him, that's victory!!
"The use of [End Song] has proven that this Nidoking can be avoided with a special move like Stockpile."
"Then skills like Whirlwind and Roar won't be able to kill this Nidoking..."
[Whirlwind] and [Roar], these two special moves are to blow away Rival and then force the opponent's backup Pokémon to the field.
Likewise, both of these moves will definitely hit, unless the target is using the Stockpile move and is not on the field.
In other words, if that Nidoking uses the special move [Dig], these two skills will not work.
However, there are two skills that can ignore the impact of this Stockpile trick.
One is the Fighting Type [Circle Throw], which throws Rival away and forces the backup Pokémon to enter the field.
One is the Dragon-Type [Dragon Tail], which bounces Rival away and forces the backup Pokémon to play.
These two tricks, unless the target's Ability is Suction Cup or Guard Dog, or the target is in Ingrain or Substitute Contest Condition.
Otherwise it will all work.
Of course, this trick also has a very important premise, that is to hit Rival~~~
"That Nidoking's fist attack is very strong. Is it a physical attack type?"
"In that case…"
Jimu took out his second Pokémon ball: "If you use [Dragon Tail], then I'll leave it to you!!"
"Go, Gyarados!!"
Bang!!
His second Pokémon is the Gyarados that is Flying in Soaring in the sky, with a ferocious face and bared fangs and a waving tail!!
"Roar~"
This Gyarados had just appeared on the scene, and from a high position on Soaring in the sky, it roared towards King Qido below.
"Hmph."
Nidoking simply twitched his nostrils, and a cloud of white air spit up from them.
He simply disdained the stupid behavior of this Gyarados 02 and did not take it seriously at all.
This Growl is much weaker than before it met Ash~~~
"Gyarados, use [Hydro Pump] to greet the other party!!"
Jimu gave the order very carefully.
Gyarados didn't care about anything and his bad temper made him open his mouth wide.
A surging and powerful water flow formed a shock cannon from its mouth and swept towards the Nidoking below.
This is a perfect way to bring out its air superiority.
By mastering the advantage of flying, Pokémon can gain an advantageous position on the battlefield.
Previously, Ash's Pidgeot and Charizard, the two major Flying Type Pokémon, were enough to prove this point.
"First, use [Hydro Pump] to test it, and then find the right opportunity to use [Dragon Tail] to replace Nidoking..."
"I'm going to make him take out the second Pokémon!!"
Jimu said angrily in his heart.
As for Ash in front of him~~~
"Gyarados? Or a trick like Hydro Pump..."
Ash just smiled softly, and then calmly instructed:
"Use Thunderbolt!!"
"Nido~!"
Nidoking suddenly roared, not caring at all about the water attack coming towards him.
Crackling~!!
A dazzling lightning spark suddenly bloomed from its body, and then~~~
boom!!!
Lightning and thunder burst out from the angular and poisonous stinger on its body.
Then, facing the pouring water column, it directly pierced through it, causing a group of water waves.
Then, it descended on Gyarados who was still showing off his power and doing evil things!!
"Roar~~~"
It let out a series of sizzling noises as if it was Thunder Shocked.
And then there was no more sound.
Gyarados, a Water Type and Flying Type, is four times stronger than Electric Type!!
And [Thunderbolt] is Electric Type's classic trick.
Plus Nidoking also has the [Force] Ability~~~
[Force]: The power of attack moves with additional effects is increased by 30%, but the additional effects of these moves are no longer activated.
When paired with [Life Orb], the damage level goes through the roof.
Anyway, with the level of this Gyarados, it is impossible to resist it.
Boom.
Gyarados' body, which was charred by electricity, fell directly to the ground.
His mouth was wide open, and black smoke rings were constantly coming out of it.
"Gyarados loses his ability to fight, Nidoking wins!!"
The referee raised the flag directly. He felt that today's game would be a once-in-a-lifetime match in his refereeing career.
The easiest part is judging the finals.
"Not only physical attack power, but also special attack type moves are so strong?"
Through the trials and tribulations of the two Pokémon, Jimu had a rough idea of the type of this Nidoking.
Probably physical attack and special attack, he's good at both.
And judging from the stinger on its body, the venom in its body should be terrifying.
The sharp spikes on its angular body seem to be an indestructible armor, and its defensive power is estimated to be very amazing...
Well, to sum up, this Nidoking should be the kind that has almost no blind spots.
Buzz!
This thought just emerged in Jimu's mind.
Then, a clear blue light began to emerge from Nidoking's body.
That represents the power of the Psychic Type.
The Psychic Type special move of [Future Sight] that Jynx used before began to descend and act on Nidoking.
This special attack type skill just happens to restrain Nidoking's Attribute, and the damage it brings should be quite effective.
Ji Hawes was staring at Nidoking closely.
Then... I saw Nidoking just wipe the dust off the stinger on his body and laughed.
I hit Yawn...
Jimu's heart suddenly sank to the bottom.
The terror level of this Nidoking seemed to be far beyond his evaluation.
"It seems that we can't use normal methods to deal with this Nidoking..."
Jimu's expression had become completely serious.
"Moves like [Song of the End] and [Roar] can be avoided by [Dig]."
"And contact-type moves like Dragon Tail can't possibly get close to this Nidoking."
"Even if it's [Circle Throw], I don't think there will be any big surprises..."
"So, we have to use other methods to defeat this Nidoking..."
Fortunately, Jimu had prepared some other methods.
Immediately, he took out another Pokémon and threw it out.
"Go, Haunter!!"
Bang~!
A purple Pokémon with two arms dangling from its body and three fingers floating in front of its body appeared in the center of the field.
Gastly's evolved form, Gengar's previous form, Haunter.
After releasing this Pokémon, Jimu did not hesitate at all:
"Use [Spell]!!"
"Eeheesh!!"
Haunter also stuck out his tongue, and strange scarlet and purple lights began to emerge from his body.
Then, pain appeared in its eyes, and its ghostly aura weakened.
The long tongue stuck out of the mouth and hung down beside it.
Then the next second, the Nidoking standing there also had a dark purple glow all over its body.
[Spell], or called [Curse].
When the Pokémon using this move has a Ghost Type or other Attribute, the effect will be different.
If the user has a Ghost Type, the maximum health will be reduced by 1-2, and the target will enter a Curse Contest Condition.
It can still be used when your own health is less than 1?2 of your maximum health. After using it, you will fall into the near-death Contest Condition.
Pokémon hit by this move and in the [Curse] Contest Condition will lose 1-4 of their maximum health at the end of each turn.
Contest Condition disappears after leaving the field, and this effect cannot be defended by moves such as [Protect].
It can be said that this move was Jimu's last-ditch effort.
"That's a good idea, but it's not enough to deal with Nidoking~~~"
Ash chuckled.
If the HP is reduced by a quarter each round, then it will be enough to hold on for four rounds.
After four rounds, Jimu still has four Pokémon left, including this Haunter...
That's enough!!
"For [Shadow Ball]!"
Nidoking raised his hand and gathered a ball of dark energy.
And there's more than one!!
Snort sniff~!!
Continuous [Shadow Ball] shot out from Nidoking's hand.
Haunter, on the other hand, seemed completely unmoved.
Until that [Shadow Ball] approaches~~~
"Use [Destiny Bond]!!"
Jimu then gave the order in a cold voice.
His voice was calm, so calm that it was almost icy.
[Destiny Bond], after using the move, when being attacked by Rival and falling into the state of dying, Rival will also be dying.
Bang!!
Multiple Shadow Balls directly hit the Haunter with Ghost Type and Poison Type.
The latter didn't even have time to scream before circles of mosquito coils appeared in his eyes.
But just as Haunter was about to fall.
Suddenly, a scarlet glow emerged from its eyes, and it flew towards Nidoking.
"Use [Protect]."
Ash, who had been on guard for a long time, also gave the order calmly.
At that moment, a green protective Lucas began to appear on Nidoking's body, directly blocking the flying scarlet circle eye outside.
[Destiny Bond]'s special move can be blocked by [Protect].
But next~
"many?"
Nidoking's body began to glow purple-black, causing it to raise its eyebrows slightly.
It felt the damage from the skill effect of [Curse].
"Haunter loses his ability to fight, Nidoking wins!!"
The referee continued to announce the result of this game.
"There are three left."
Jimu couldn't help but take a deep breath.
"As long as we can defeat that Nidoking, even the remaining three Pokémon will be used as the price...
"It doesn't matter!!""
He has become a little obsessed.
Mentality.
"Go, my fourth Pokémon!!"
BANG!
Appearing in the center of the venue is a Pokémon with black and yellow all over its body!
"It's Electabuzz?! Jimu's fourth Pokémon is Electabuzz?!!"
The narrator's voice on the radio sounded a little stunned.
"Nidoking is a Ground-Type Pokémon, and Electabuzz is an Electric-Type Pokémon."
"This is completely the restrained party!!"
"Could it be that Jimu has other plans?!"
The commentator expressed the doubts in the minds of other trainers and the audience.
Obviously, sending out Electabuzz against Nidoking is a very bad choice.
And obviously, Jimu couldn't be unaware of this.
So the purpose of him sending out Electabuzz...
"You probably want to use [Protect] with Electabuzz to resist Nidoking's attack, right?"
Ash detected Jimu's idea at a glance, "Then delay more rounds so that his Pokémon can hold on until the effect of [Curse] takes effect...
"It's a very good idea, and I can even use my remaining Pokémon as the price for this...
"You really want me to take out the second Pokémon...
Ash just smiled at this and then gave the order.
"Still using [Shadow Ball] continuously."
"Nido~!"
Nidoking doesn't care about anything and acts like a real artillery.
Snort sniff~!!
One after another, [Shadow Ball] was blasted out from its hands.
"Electabuzz, use [Protect]!!693"
Jimu had such an idea, and Electabuzz obeyed the order decisively.
But unfortunately~~~
Boom boom boom!!
Shadow Ball hit Electabuzz's green protective energy one after another.
It can block one, two, but...
Snap!!
As more and more Shadow Balls bombarded, the [Guard] trick finally couldn't hold up and shattered.
boom!!
Electabuzz was blown away.
"Electabuzz loses the ability to fight, Nidoking wins!!"
The referee continued to announce his verdict.
"Come back, Yushou!"
But Jimu did not stop at all.
He didn't show any signs of stagnation at all when Electabuzz fell to the ground.
After seeing with his own eyes that the scarlet energy sheen of Curse began to radiate from Nidoking's body again.
Without hesitation, he immediately threw out his fifth Pokémon.
"Go, Cat Watch Heaven!!"
Bang!!
A Pokémon that looks like a cat, or is a cat, with a red gem on its head and three whiskers on each side of its face, appeared in the venue.
"Beep, Persian, Siamese cat Pokémon, the evolution of Meowth, the six hard whiskers are used to sense the air flow to judge the surrounding situation.
They will become docile."
Jimu's fifth Pokémon is Persian, a Normal Type Pokémon that is the evolution of Meowth.
The purpose of taking out this Pokémon was...
"Use [Substitute]!!"
After knowing that the [Protect] trick had no blocking effect, Jimu decisively changed his strategy.
Use 1-4 of your maximum health to create a Substitute, which is equal to the Substitute's health. It can block some of the damage and effects of moves.
"Use Substitute to block Nidoking's attack and delay the turn?"
"And since Persian is a Normal Type Pokémon, Ghost Type special moves like [Shadow Ball] won't work against it, right?"
"You really have gone to great lengths to deal with me, and have come up with many ways and means...
Even Ash, at this moment, looked at the Persian who obediently entered the [Substitute] Contest Condition.
Everyone couldn't help but feel deeply moved by Jimu's many actions.
But~~~
"But just relying on this to deal with my Nidoking is not enough, far from enough...
Ash shook his head and ordered, "Nidoking, use [Round]!"
The effect of [Substitute] can resist some of the damage and effects of moves.
But it cannot completely block attacks, it still has irresistible skills and tricks.
For example, all sound-type moves.
Sound moves and moves used by Pokémon with the Piercing Ability can pass through the Substitute and directly affect the original Pokémon.
Sound moves are skill moves related to sound.
The [Round] trick that Nidoking can learn is one of them.
[Round]: Use your own singing voice to attack Rival.