Chapter 982: Baton Pass! Baton Pass!

"Gengar Mega Evolved! Pure white body—"

The commentator screamed, and the audience took out their phones and snapped wildly at the Mega Shiny Gengar below.

Unheard of!

There is actually a white Gengar in the world!

There is no doubt.

Because the gray fatty's gray-black skin is relatively similar to the original purple-black.

In the absence of a comparison between two Gengars, no one had ever noticed that it was a Shiny Pokémon.

Until now, it completed Mega Evolution.

Showing an eerie pure white.

"So beautiful! Like snow!"

"Why do I feel a bit creepy?"

"Eyes are pitch black, is this really Gengar? Not a real ghost pretending to be..."

"Hiss!"

The auditorium was in an uproar.

Natural Shiny Pokémon are rare, let alone individuals cultivated to be extremely strong.

The most famous Shiny Pokémon currently is Lance's Gyarados and Steven's Metagross. Especially the former, as one of Lance's main Pokémon, it was active in the arena of the first World Championships.

How is Mega Gengar's strength?

Everyone is looking forward to it.

Just at this time.

Leo's side chose to swap.

Psychic was blocked by the aftermath of Mega Evolution, making him realize that Mega Gengar was by no means an ordinary Pokémon.

Togekiss is also weak to Poison type, and staying on the field is extremely unfavorable.

Scizor's defeat was largely due to his underestimation of Galarian Corsola's output, and he couldn't afford to suffer the same loss a second time.

Any suspicious situation is worth vigilance!

"Come back! Togekiss—"

Leo's voice stopped abruptly, just because he saw the shadow of Mega Gengar extending under Togekiss.

This is—

Shadow Tag ability!

Mega Evolution changed Gengar's ability from Cursed Body!

That was close!

Leo's heart was restless.

Before the match, he focused on the three Steel-type Pokémon in All Baimu's house, and never thought that Gengar could also Mega Evolve and be used in the battle against him.

Just see the opposite side, the Mega Gengar with a wicked grin suddenly disappeared.

"Extreme Speed! Fly to the sky!"

Leo gave the order quickly.

Togekiss flapped its wings almost simultaneously, its snow-white figure rushing straight to the high place.

It kept its eyes on Mega Gengar's figure without shifting its attention for half a second, so it saw with its own eyes that the latter sank into the ground.

Shadow!

That guy is in the shadow!

"Chis!"

Togekiss shouted to remind the Trainer.

Who knew that just after passing the information, the wicked-smiling Mega Gengar suddenly drilled out of thin air above its head!

Only to see dark purple mucus surging between its sharp claws.

"Sludge Bomb."

"Gen~gar!"

"Chis!"

The bristling Togekiss moved horizontally in an instant, and thanks to the blessing of Extreme Speed light, it narrowly missed the mucus missile.

The clean white wings were stained with a small drop, but it instantly turned black.

Bang bang!

Dull thuds came from the ground, followed by large groups of choking thick fog.

The commentator shouted excitedly: "What fierce toxicity! Even the earth is corroded by Sludge Bomb!"

How could Gengar appear in the sky?

Togekiss felt pain for its beloved feathers, and felt full of confusion in its heart.

"Slide down! Baton Pass!"

Leo's command came.

Togekiss responded, closing its wings to make its flight trajectory arc-shaped while driving the move.

It's just that affected by the end of Extreme Speed, its flight speed dropped significantly.

Mega Gengar, hiding in the different space, saw an opportunity, quickly poked its head out, and threw several Sludge Bombs fiercely!

Whoosh whoosh whoosh!

Sludge Bombs attacked through the air!

"Just now! Spread your wings!"

In Leo's shout, Togekiss, which had tightened its wings, suddenly spread them, instantly accelerating from sliding down to rising!

The high-speed maneuver completed in just an instant allowed it to successfully avoid Mega Gengar's attack again!

Bang bang bang!

Pieces of smoke rose.

Togekiss turned into white light and flew back to the Poké Ball in Leo's hand.

The commentator shouted: "Exquisite flight skills! Togekiss dodged the Sludge Bomb again!"

The auditorium cheered constantly, as if they had come to the Pokémon Fancy Flight Competition.

"Gengar..."

Mega Gengar's smile slowly disappeared.

Was it played?

Its first battle in such an important tournament was actually played back?

Damn it—

"Don't be provoked, just a small episode, the match depends on the result."

The clear voice was like a clear spring, flowing slowly through the heart.

The Mega Gengar that got the reminder restrained its irritable mood and gradually regained calm.

It was too anxious.

Intelligence regained the high ground.

The teachings of the Trainer echoed in its ears—

"Rather miss all the offensive opportunities than let the opponent hit you. Your biggest advantage lies in freely traveling through different spaces, don't forget it!"

"Gengar!"

Mega Gengar hid its tracks.

Not far away.

Leo breathed a sigh of relief quietly; the biggest drawback of the Baton Pass move is that it is not as clean and neat as a direct swap.

Encountering an opponent who knows how to grasp the timing, it is very easy to get hit before returning to the Poké Ball.

Only when the rhythm is on his side can Baton Pass be used safely.

But it was obvious that his side was in a passive state, and using Baton Pass wasn't a good choice.

But there was no other way, Shadow Tag was on the field, and Togekiss could only wait to be beaten if it didn't use Baton Pass.

And Mega Gengar disappeared again, unable to find the other party's trail in broad daylight.

Passive beating?

Maybe it's to catch the moment it appears—

"Go!"

Leo already had a decision.

Bang!

Umbreon: "Bula!"

"Calm Mind!"

He intended to use buff moves to force Mega Gengar out.

Umbreon lowered its forelimbs, its ears stood up like two antennas receiving signals, but its eyes closed.

The golden rings all over its body shone slightly.

It didn't exceed his expectations.

Mega Gengar was indeed lured out by this move, but didn't launch an attack on Umbreon.

Instead, it kept a relatively long distance and used Nasty Plot.

Orange-red light shone one after another.

Both Pokémon improved their states together.

Commentator: "After the chase with Togekiss, Gengar has become cautious!"

Leo still maintained composure.

"Continue Calm Mind!"

"Bula!"

Umbreon maintained its initial posture, continuously improving its Special Attack and Special Defense.

Mega Gengar looked coldly, and also continued to use Nasty Plot.

Not long after.

Both Pokémon had improved to an exaggerated degree.

The next instant.

Mega Gengar disappeared on the spot.

Leo knew that the other party finally couldn't hold back, or maybe it had reached the limit.

But this meant an opportunity for him.

The only chance!

"Continue Calm Mind! Don't stop!" he shouted.

Umbreon continued to maintain the posture of Calm Mind, continuously improving its Special Attack and Special Defense.

Finally.

Mega Gengar, who couldn't hold back, poked its head out from a high place, and a shocking brown-red light wave was brewing in its hand.

In an instant.

Umbreon opened its closed eyes and looked up.

Mega Gengar was like a frightened bird, quickly shrinking back into the different space, not even wanting the move that was half-brewed.

It's a pity it wasn't the attack move he was worried about.

"Baton Pass!"

Leo waved his hand and shouted.

He saw through Mega Gengar's idea; when it had such a strange dodging ability, All Baimu really chose to hide and fight!

A god-given opportunity!

"Player Leo used Baton Pass again! But this time it's different! Umbreon will inherit the state after the buff to the next Pokémon!"

The commentator shouted excitedly.

The auditorium seemed to see a scene about to be reversed, cheering and encouraging.

Umbreon Baton Passed off the field.

Replacing it was actually Togekiss!

"Extreme Speed!"

Leo gave the order, and Togekiss immediately flew around in the arena, dodging Mega Gengar's cold sneak attacks.

It's just that the latter was still hiding somewhere.

It was as if Togekiss was fighting wits with the air.

Leo wasn't anxious, this kind of situation was more favorable to his side.

"See where you can hide! Dazzling Gleam!"

"Chis!"

【Stored Power】.

【Dazzling Gleam】.

A move whose power increases with the degree of state improvement.

Togekiss currently certainly didn't get such an exaggerated buff, but it was enough to sweep the mental power across every corner of the battle arena.

Give a painful blow to that hidden Pokémon!

Come on!

Leo clenched his fists.

Time passed second by second.

Togekiss's mental power had long since covered every corner of the arena.

But.

Mega Gengar still wasn't found!

How is it possible?

Leo couldn't believe that a Ghost-type Pokémon could disappear out of thin air—

Phantom Force, huh!

He suddenly understood the reason.

Mega Gengar wasn't in this world at all, so it was impossible to be discovered by mental power!

Big trouble!

Leo's forehead overflowed with sweat, "Togekiss! Continue using Dazzling Gleam!"

"Chis!"

Togekiss responded.

But in the short gap between moves, a black mist suddenly fell from a high place and spread rapidly.

It's Haze!

"Quick, use Defog!"

Leo's pupils dilated, shouting loudly.

It's a pity it was a step late, and Togekiss, who was preparing to use Dazzling Gleam, couldn't change moves that fast.

Rolling black mist filled the arena, and the buffs Togekiss obtained from Umbreon all dissipated.

On the contrary, Mega Gengar, because it was hiding in the different space, was not affected by Haze.

"Mao Jie-xi-xi-xi—"

The wicked grin echoed in the arena.

The commentator jammed, stunned by this laughter, his scalp tingling.

And the audience, after a short period of stunned silence, erupted into even louder cheers!

Breaking all strategies with one move!

What is called powerful?

There is no doubt that this is true power!

When the Haze dissipated.

Mega Gengar appeared slowly from a high place, looking down at Togekiss.

"Extreme Speed!"

"Sludge Wave."

Rumble!

The terrifying poison wave that almost covered more than half of the arena gushed out from Mega Gengar's palm, falling like dark clouds.

Togekiss tried its best to dodge.

But it still couldn't dodge such a large-range move, and its snow-white figure was overwhelmed by the poison wave!

Boom—!!

The earth surged with poison waves like tides, and the ghostly purple liquid rolled back and forth.

"Super-large-range Sludge Wave! A very effective attack! Togekiss has nowhere to dodge!!"

The commentator's voice echoed over the arena.

And after the poison liquid slowly disappeared, the referee approached Togekiss, who was lying on its side on the ground twitching, and confirmed it was correct.

"Togekiss is unable to battle! Gengar wins! Player Leo has three Pokémon unable to battle! Arena change!"

"The first half is over! Player All Baimu occupies the upper hand with absolute advantage!" The commentator shouted loudly.

Clap clap clap—

Applause like thunder!

The second half has been going on for more than ten minutes, various moves and skills, All Baimu finally made some gains!

Leo's avatar below, four Pokémon fell into gray.

"Looks like after being a tool man for too long, everyone has almost forgotten your power."

All Baimu looked at the happy Milotic and smiled slightly.

In the past few matches, this guy was basically responsible for paving the way for other Pokémon, and had never won against any opponent.

However.

As a Milotic Trainer valued by Wallace, how could the individual he cultivated not have the ability to win alone?

Other Pokémon might not be able to handle Leo's Umbreon, but Milotic just happened to be its nemesis!

"You've worked hard, Umbreon."

Leo recalled Umbreon, looking at Milotic whose Substitute was still on the field, and was speechless for a long time.

It was one thing for Umbreon's means to be seen through, but Milotic actually happened to have the means and moves to counter it.

All Baimu...

How exactly did he cultivate his Pokémon?

His Pokémon know too many moves!

Under normal circumstances, these non-STAB moves are not so easy to learn, but here they are like they don't cost money.

Leo remembered that the other party had only been cultivating Pokémon for two and a half years, and only felt speechless for a while.

Others praised All Baimu for his natural talent.

He thought so too, but didn't expect the talent to be so exaggerated.

Pokémon levels, skills, these all require Trainers to spend a lot of effort, although they also have a certain relationship with the Pokémon

He didn't like it very much.

In the distance.

Lei Ou held his arm with one hand and supported his forehead with the other.

Having played the first half so miserably, the second half would likely be very strenuous as well.

The good news is that the hiding ability of Super Gengar has been roughly figured out, and the boosted state disappeared along with the halftime break.

The bad news is that there is no way to deal with it for the time being, and All Baimu can completely and steadily boost Super Gengar's state again.

What should be done?

Should he send it out early?

Lei Ou hesitated, his hand subconsciously reaching out to touch a Poké Ball at his waist.

It was still that same scorching heat.

It seemed there was no other choice, unless he didn't want to win.

"... I'm counting on you!"

Lei Ou said in a deep tone.

At the same time.

Above the roof of the main venue, Calyrex stroked the white fur of Glastrier and suddenly looked far into the distance.

"Hmm? A stranger friend has actually come?"

It looked at the two Pokémon with massive bodies, radiating a holy aura, and was curious about their origins.

When it discovered that one of them was looking down at All Baimu with somewhat complex emotional fluctuations.

Calyrex became even more curious.

"So they know All Baimu? My minister truly has a wide circle of friends!"

It laughed happily.

Inside the arena.

The desert field descended, replaced by a grassland field.

"Field change complete! Let us welcome the second half of the match! Which Pokémon will the two trainers choose?"

Bang bang!

White light flashed.

The one that appeared in front of Lei Ou was still Umbreon.

And what All Baimu chose was not the Super Gengar that had just defeated an opponent.

"Dragapult..."

Lei Ou's vision went black.

He realized that All Baimu not only wanted every Pokémon to make an appearance, but even intended to give every Pokémon a chance to defeat an opponent.

Too despicable!

But is this underestimating the enemy?

No.

This is actually a sign of taking him seriously.

After all, having the whole team move out to face him one by one is surely more grand than a single Pokémon sweeping his entire team, right?

But...

Why is it so infuriating?