Voltorb's appearance is very much like a Poké Ball. In fact, until now, there have been rumors that humans referenced its image when originally designing modern Poké Balls.
Although this is just a rumor or a joke, many people still firmly believe it. In terms of appearance and characteristics, it is indeed very similar to a Poké Ball.
First of all, it has neither hands nor feet, only a round body. The color composition is also very simple. The upper half is red, and the lower half is white. On its body, there is only a pair of eyes!
The most bizarre thing is that Voltorb was discovered by people around the same time that Poké Balls went on sale. It is heard that it was first discovered in the company that manufactures Poké Balls. It also appears in power plants and other places. No one knows why its appearance is so similar to a Poké Ball. This makes people even more convinced that there is some connection between the two, but the link is still a mystery to this day.
There are even rumors that it was actually born when a strong pulse irradiated a Poké Ball. The appearance similar to a Poké Ball is its protective color, confusing people so that many will mistake it for a Poké Ball and touch it, getting numbed by electricity. Even if it encounters a little stimulation, it will cause a big explosion. Therefore, even experienced trainers are very careful when using Voltorb.
However, despite such danger, it is still very popular among Electric-type trainers.
Just like Wattson now. Being able to use this Pokémon in the first battle shows that he must know Voltorb like the back of his hand and will definitely not let it hurt himself easily.
At the edge of the field, seeing that the two Pokémon were ready, with Watt's order, this gym challenge officially began at this moment.
Almost simultaneously, Combusken moved its two chicken feet and ran straight toward Voltorb.
From capturing it until now, Natsui had seen that his Combusken was talented in speed and was also good at and liked running. If his other Fire-type Pokémon, Charizard, was strong and unyielding, then this Combusken could be described as fast and active.
This also gave Natsui a general training direction in his heart for Combusken and its future evolved form, Blaziken.
In the command area, watching Combusken getting closer and closer to Voltorb, Wattson spoke unhurriedly.
"Voltorb, use Screech!"
The move Screech, often translated as Noise, lowers the opponent's defense. Wattson using this move right from the start showed he wanted to weaken Combusken first, then try to defeat it in one fell swoop with high-damage moves.
Having fought countless big and small battles, Natsui could guess Wattson's subsequent strategy and orders from just this detail.
Hearing the instruction, Voltorb's body suddenly emitted a blue light. At the same time, the air around it shook as if vibrating. This was caused by the violent transmission of sound, instantly rippling indiscriminately in all directions with Voltorb as the center.
Such an invisible range attack, Combusken could not dodge even if it wanted to.
Moreover, for Pokémon fighting at medium to close range, whether using Ember or fighting moves, they need to close the distance between them and Voltorb.
Screech swept over Combusken as expected. But at the same time, Combusken also arrived at the half-court at this moment. It opened its mouth, and a ball of Ember sprayed from its mouth, sprinkling toward Voltorb.
The sound crashed inside Combusken's body, making Combusken look pained, and it half-knelt on the ground.
On the other side, seeing that ball of flame, Wattson also did not dare to be careless.
Just as people know, Voltorb is actually very fragile. A little damage may cause it to explode, let alone such fire damage.
"Voltorb, use Rollout!"
It must be said that Wattson's order was indeed very good. On the one hand, Rollout could allow Voltorb to leave the attack range of Ember. On the other hand, it could also close the distance with Combusken!
Don't look at Combusken having the Fighting attribute and being able to use some melee moves. Voltorb, possessing Electric-type moves and skills like Explosion, is also not afraid of close combat!
At worst, it would self-destruct, choosing to perish together with the opponent!
And this is also a means often used by Voltorb trainers to deal with those difficult opponents!
Voltorb rolled forward quickly. Its round body with almost no protrusions gave it extremely excellent movement speed on such flat ground. Almost in a flash, it dodged the Ember attack and continued to roll toward Combusken!
Natsui smiled lightly.
Since he knew Wattson's plan, he naturally thought of a countermeasure.
Seeing Voltorb getting closer and closer to Combusken, about to hit it, he gave an order at this moment.
"Use Double Kick!"
Without hesitation, Combusken stood up and kicked in the air, kicking right onto the rolling Voltorb!
This kick was like kicking a soccer ball, kicking Voltorb back again!
Before Voltorb could react and use Discharge, it rolled away again, returning to its previous position!
"Nice shot!!"
Misty blurted out in the distance. But as soon as the words left her mouth, she closed her mouth somewhat embarrassedly.
After all, this was not a soccer match, but a Pokémon battle. How could she compare it to soccer!
Voltorb's rolling body stopped spinning. But just as it looked up, it saw another flame sweeping over.
And this time, it obviously did not have the ability to use Rollout again. It was hit directly by the flame!
Wattson's heart rose instantly.
Although he was Voltorb's trainer and had raised this Pokémon for so many years, and knew it very well, to be honest, no one could accurately guess where its explosion threshold was.
Perhaps after suffering several attacks in a row, its body would remain stable. Or perhaps, just hitting a small stone while rolling would cause it to self-destruct.
Precisely because he understood, seeing Voltorb hit by Ember at this moment, he was constantly praying in his heart, hoping it could hold on a little longer!
Maybe his prayer worked.
When the Ember disappeared, apart from a few more scorched spots on its body, Voltorb was actually safe and sound!
"Very good!" Wattson couldn't help laughing again. That hearty laughter filled the whole gym, not at all like an old man. "Next, it's our turn to fight back!!".
Although he said that, it was not easy for Voltorb to attack Combusken.
Because the distance was neither far nor close, Combusken's Ember could easily attack Voltorb, but Voltorb's Discharge could not reach it!
And if it wanted to use Rollout to approach again, thinking about it, it would definitely be the same as just now, kicked back by Combusken again!
After pulling back and forth like this several times, Wattson also knew that this would definitely not work. He frowned, and for a moment, he found it difficult to choose...
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