Zhuqing Breeding Center.
Reporters from Shin'ō NOW, like You Jia, were busy filming, almost overwhelmed.
But You Jia believed that if this Pokémon Summer Camp course was made into a documentary, it would definitely be a hit!
The last lesson on the second day of serving as a special instructor was an exhibition match played by four Champions.
Even though it was just an exhibition match, it attracted a large audience, and the Breeding Center staff were also behind the children.
Lucario, Metagross, and Dragapult were also very interested in this battle.
Watching the Champion's battle might be of great Helping Hand to Lucario and the others.
You Jia and the others found a good spot where they could record the entire battle process.
The first match was Lance VS Steven.
Professor Professor Rowan suggested that Li Wei serve as the referee,
"Next up is a Pokémon battle between Lance and StevenStone. Each side may send out one Pokémon. Please send out your Pokémon simultaneously."
They set the tone for this exhibition match,
"Go, Skarmory!"
"Go, Gyarados!"
Both sides simultaneously threw out their Poké Balls.
Li Wei could tell that Steven and Lance didn't place too much importance on winning or losing this battle.
This was indeed an exhibition match, primarily serving the children of the Pokémon Summer Camp.
As soon as the Red Gyarados appeared, it let out a deafening Roar, emitting a fierce aura that warned others to keep their distance.
At the same time, the Red Gyarados's ability—Intimidate—was activated.
Normal Gyarados are blue and range from 6.5 to 7 meters in length,
But Lance's Red Gyarados was longer, nearly ten meters, to be precise, 9.8 meters from head to tail.
Li Wei, of course, knew the exact information,
Because Li Wei had performed a body measurement on Lance's Red Gyarados, he knew the information clearly.
On the other side, Steven's Skarmory flapped its wings and flew, its bright silver armor gleaming with a metallic luster under the setting sun.
This was also a Pokémon that Li Wei often cared for, a Skarmory with the Sturdy ability.
Li Wei was very familiar with the strength of both sides; they were in the first tier of the lineup, but not absolute aces.
"So cool!"
The Red Gyarados had an imposing presence, and the pressure this behemoth exerted was very strong.
This was also why most of the staff dared not provide care for Gyarados.
Lance made the first move, his right palm forming a fist,
"Gyarados, Waterfall!"
Because Lance's Red Gyarados was massive, its strength was also greater than that of ordinary Gyarados, so Lance trained it in the physical direction.
The massive body of the Red Gyarados suddenly stirred up towering waves, rushing skyward with overwhelming force, heading towards the Skarmory in the sky.
"Skarmory, Aerial Ace ascend!"
Steven's Skarmory displayed extreme speed, ascending rapidly into the sky, narrowly dodging the Red Gyarados's Waterfall.
Aerial Ace ascend, and after the WaterfallGyarados descended, Skarmory's Aerial Ace swooped down towards the Red Gyarados.
Lance naturally wouldn't take a hit for nothing,
"Aqua Tail!"
If Steven's fighting style was to find opportunities in defense,
Then Lance was a barrage, relentlessly pursuing and attacking, creating opportunities through continuous offense.
This was probably related to his role as the League's chief investigator.
Clearly, in the clash of power, the Red Gyarados was still superior; Skarmory was swept away by Aqua Tail in this exchange.
But Skarmory's defense was very strong, and the Water-type Aqua Tail could not cause fatal damage.
Although Lance didn't place much importance on this victory, he still wanted to win if he could.
Especially since Lance noticed the Shin'ō NOW reporters filming.
If he lost, he lost; Lance had lost before.
Back then, Lance was even thoroughly beaten by Xiao Huang.
But few people knew about that incident, and if this battle were recorded and made into a documentary,
Then it would be like being repeatedly flogged!
"I absolutely cannot lose!"
"Gyarados, Dragon Dance!"
Facing the defensively strong Skarmory, which was faster than his massive Red Gyarados, Lance chose his usual fighting style.
Dragon Dance power push!
The Red Gyarados was larger and had better stamina than ordinary Gyarados, but its speed was indeed slower.
This was an unavoidable drawback caused by its size.
It was like Dynamaxing; standing there, it was like a mountain of flesh, almost unable to move.
But fortunately, the Red Gyarados was not entirely without a solution to this problem.
Dragon Dance is the GOAT!
The Red Gyarados roared, and a deep red aura burst from its entire body.
Accompanied by a primal Roar, the Red Gyarados's already robust body became even stronger, and its speed also increased.
"Dragon Dance can increase a Pokémon's speed and attack power, making it a rare strengthening move..."
Da You, Rui Xi, Cynthia, and the others were explaining to the children.
"But when strengthening, one must pay attention to the opponent's attacks, just like Mr. Steven Stone's choice..."
"Toxic!"
Steven, with his thick eyebrows and big eyes, would use Spikes, Stealth Rock, or Toxic...
Since this was a one-on-one battle, Spikes and Stealth Rock had no effect, so Steven chose Toxic.
Steven's use of Toxic was within Lance's expectations.
But the Red Gyarados's stamina was an advantage,
Lance was gambling on whether he could end the battle with Ice Fang.
To ensure Ice Fang hit, some necessary sacrifices were essential.
Gyarados's expression was very pained; the poison quickly seeped into its scales, and Gyarados's body glowed with an ominous purple light.
The poisoned state would continue to weaken the Red Gyarados's stamina.
But Steven seemed to have anticipated Lance's killing move, Ice Fang.
After Toxic hit the Red Gyarados, Steven did not choose to attack again; he also chose to strengthen himself,
"Skarmory, Iron Defense!"
Da You nodded and said, "Mr. Steven Stone not only predicted Lance's Dragon Dance but also his next intention."
"Iron Defense can greatly enhance Skarmory's defense, making Gyarados's Dragon Dance lose most of its effect, not to mention it's already poisoned."
After Skarmory used Iron Defense, Skarmory's defensive capabilities reached a terrifying level.
Calling it a fortress would not be an exaggeration.
The situation now seemed entirely in Steven's favor.
Even if it was guessed, Ice Fang was still a killing move.
"Gyarados, dance, Ice Fang!"
The Red Gyarados arched its body, accumulating all its strength, and charged towards Skarmory like a war chariot.
And chilling ice crystals had already gathered on Gyarados's teeth,
Even the strengthened Skarmory wouldn't dare to say it could take the hit head-on.
"Dodge!"
But the Dragon Dance-boosted Gyarados's speed had gone from being unable to keep up with Skarmory to being on par with it.
It even subtly surpassed Skarmory.
Steven judged that if this chase continued,
Gyarados's Ice Fang would eventually hit Skarmory.
"In that case, Skarmory, Steel Wing!"