Chapter 282

【It's actually Iron Defense? Why not use Protect.】

【Baxcalibur's Icicle Spear damage is terrifying; last year, Mr. Hassel's one used this move to one-shot Geeta's Torterra!】

【Honestly, isn't it normal for Torterra to be one-shot? Four times weak to Ice, brother...】

Unlike the possibility of Kommo-o having dual-attack capabilities.

Although Baxcalibur's energy attack means are not few, its combat power in this regard is almost on the same level as Altaria.

Even a Draco Meteor can't even heavily damage the solid-bodied Kommo-o.

Therefore, from the moment he anticipated that there might be a situation where two pseudo-legendaries face off, Qingyu quickly thought of the best solution with Cynthia—

Directly strengthen with Iron Defense!

The reason is also very simple, gamble on the future.

Protect can indeed avoid being hit by super-effective attacks with very high power at the beginning and maintain safe stamina, but it has almost no impact on subsequent battles.

But Iron Defense is different; as long as the strengthening can be completed before the attack arrives, not only can it reduce the damage caused, but it is also very important for the subsequent battle situation.

Of course, the theory is so, but in reality, it also depends on the reaction speed of both sides.

In the case where the opponent takes the initiative to attack, whether Kommo-o can react quickly is another problem.

Under Qingyu's gaze, Baxcalibur quickly blew cold air, condensed the first icicle in its hand, and threw it at Kommo-o, who was standing still, with all its strength.

It wasn't until the attack was about to hit that it, which had been in a state of closed-eye meditation, suddenly opened its eyes.

At the same time, the golden scales covering its body surface quickly showed a metallic luster, becoming as hard as iron.

Before the opponent's attack arrived, Kommo-o completed the strengthening first!

"Roar—!"

With a low roar full of momentum, it immediately crossed its hands and blocked the Icicle Spear attack coming toward its face.

After tanking the second attack that followed, Kommo-o finally had room to dodge, dodging all the subsequent attacks thrown at it.

Looking at Kommo-o, Cynthia and Qingyu breathed a sigh of relief at the same time.

Although the previous attack knocked off a few of its scales, judging from the current high momentum, at least there was no big problem.

The opponent's attack instead made its desire to fight even higher.

Facing Baxcalibur, which had hurt it, Kommo-o's eyes quickly turned scarlet, and its arms clenched involuntarily.

"Kommo-o, Clanging Scales!"

Cynthia decisively commanded Kommo-o to make a quick counterattack.

"The power of the Clanging Scales move is directly linked to its own defense; after the Iron Defense strengthening just now, the power of Kommo-o's Clanging Scales will be very terrifying."

Qingyu explained in a timely manner.

At the same time, Hassel also reacted immediately, recalling Baxcalibur before Kommo-o jumped into the high air and landed, and switched in Dragapult for defensive synergy.

(Dragapult, with two Dreepy residing on its head)

Dragapult is a Ghost+Dragon composite type, capable of ignoring Normal and Fighting-type moves through special ethereal abilities.

Therefore, Kommo-o's Clanging Scales unsurprisingly missed.

"So it is Dragapult..."

Qingyu nodded, seemingly not surprised by the trump card Hassel was hiding.

Because the ecology of Paldea is really too excellent, it has led to a very large number of wild Pokémon populations in this region, and many areas near the ocean can see the figure of the Dreepy family.

Since he had anticipated it, he naturally had thought of countermeasures with Cynthia.

"It's now, Kommo-o, use Dragon Claw!"

Cynthia spoke again, and the rhythm on the field changed again.

Because Clanging Scales was aimed at Dragapult, although it didn't cause any damage due to the attribute relationship, the two Pokémon had already reached a very ambiguous distance.

Following Cynthia's order, the scarlet-eyed Kommo-o instantly performed a backhand move, turning its body half a circle while driving its powerful arms to clap out a claw attack!

Caught off guard, Hassel hadn't even had time to speak, and Kommo-o's attack had already hit.

Dragapult was instantly sent flying, struggling for a while after falling to the ground, but in the end, it couldn't stand up with willpower.

It rolled its eyes and fainted directly on the ground, completely losing its ability to fight.

One-hit kill!

Seeing this scene, the viewers on the scene and in the livestream room were stunned at the same time.

【Wait, is this Kommo-o not right? How does it feel like it's on drugs? Send it for a drug test!】

【Seems like it really is... After Iron Defense, the whole dragon's aura is completely different.】

【Teacher Yu, can you explain what happened just now?】

Regarding the confusion in the comments, Qingyu smiled slightly and quickly gave the answer:

"Actually, it's very simple; the item Kommo-o is carrying is Weakness Policy, so it stimulated its combat power after being attacked by Baxcalibur."

This was also an idea he gave Cynthia.

Weakness Policy, like the Empty Insurance he used in the game before, is a magical item allowed to be carried in battles.

Its effect is that when the carrier suffers a super-effective move attack, it will significantly increase its own offensive ability.

And, it is a comprehensive increase in both physical and special attack.

For Kommo-o, which has dual-attack capabilities, it is naturally incomparably suitable.

Generally speaking, the Weakness Policy item is very gambling, and only Pokémon with many weaknesses and solid durability (such as Tyranitar) will choose to carry it.

But because this is the Dragon-type Masters Tournament, it instead gave it a chance to appear.

As everyone knows, two tigers cannot live on one mountain.

Proud and powerful dragons are also the same.

Dragon-type attributes are mutually restrictive, and Baxcalibur, whether it's Ice or Dragon, is super-effective against Kommo-o.

Therefore, the trigger probability of Weakness Policy in this Masters Tournament is quite high.

Dragon-type civil war? Go talk to my Weakness Policy!

With the defensive blessing provided by Iron Defense, plus the dual-attack effect increase of Weakness Policy...

Converted to the game, it is equivalent to Kommo-o strengthening its attributes by six levels in the first round, which is very terrifying.

However, being able to one-shot Dragapult can indeed be considered a pleasant surprise.

After all, this thing is a standard-to-the-bone high-speed assassin template, with all its base stats rolled into speed and dual attack, and it's indeed not very durable.

Therefore, the Kommo-o that Cynthia temporarily cultivated was lucky enough to one-shot it; if another pseudo-legendary came, it would be hard to say.

After seizing the opportunity to solve one of the opponent's Pokémon, Cynthia clearly already possessed a significant advantage.

And on Hassel's side, his already deeply furrowed brows sank even deeper.

After some thought, he finally chose to send out Duraludon, which has a more solid build, to try a head-on confrontation.