Chapter 482

As Qingyu's command fell, Incineroar, having waited for a long time, instantly revealed a ferocious smile and spread its arms straight out.

The rapidly surging fighting spirit soon caused the flames at its waist to burn violently, displaying a dazzling golden-yellow color.

And then...

With the balance enhancement brought by the stretching of its arms, its body quickly began to rotate, soon turning into a red and black storm!

【Holy crap? Teacher Yu isn't using cheap moves at the start, but switched to a strong attack?】

【I know this question; after all, it's a Sun Team. Teacher Yu also said the most important thing about a Sun Team is violent output, everything else can be put aside!】

【To be fair, this Pokémon looks like it can really fight, but... why is it spinning?】

【Although I've seen Machamp use this move before, every time I see it, I feel it's so ridiculous. There's actually such an outrageous fighting technique in this world...】

【There is, brother, there is!】

Darkest Lariat.

Dark-type move, advances forward by rotating its arms, waiting for an opportunity to attack the opponent.

Because it is impossible to predict when the attack will land, this move is difficult to dodge and also difficult to defend against.

So while the power is decent, Darkest Lariat also has the additional effect of ignoring the opponent's stat changes and dealing direct damage, which is very easy to use.

The Alola starters each have their own specialties, such as Decidueye's Spirit Shackle and Primarina's Oceanic Operetta.

Of course, there is also Incineroar's Darkest Lariat.

Theoretically, this move was once considered Incineroar's signature move.

It's just that perhaps because it was too easy to use, other Pokémon with thick arms and plenty of martial virtue soon learned this move.

If only the Volt Tackle exclusive to a certain electric mouse family could also be learned by other Electric-type physical attackers in this way...

"Darkest Lariat?"

Watching Incineroar, which was rotating at high speed and attacking Ceruledge, Mela subconsciously felt something was wrong, and her brain began to run at high speed.

It looks like a Fighting-type move, but with Teacher Yu's knowledge reserve comparable to a human-shaped Pokémon Pokedex, it's impossible for him not to know that Fighting-type moves can't cause any damage to Ceruledge at all...

So, it's a Dark-type move that counters the Ghost-type!

Judging from the Pokedex data of Incineroar she glanced at in a hurry just now, its close-quarters combat ability is terrifying.

Therefore, this attack with STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) might be quite fatal.

Absolutely cannot take it head-on.

After quickly making a judgment, Mela immediately gave the command:

"Ceruledge, stop Swords Dance, use Protect to block its attack!"

Fortunately, Incineroar's own speed is not very fast, and Ceruledge immediately obeyed the command, quickly unfolding a transparent barrier formed by energy before the attack arrived.

The moment the barrier touched Incineroar, various wild attack methods such as punches, elbow strikes, and even Jump Kicks and Headbutts were used simultaneously, and the multiple offensives shattered the Protect barrier almost instantly like dry wood.

If Ceruledge hadn't immediately retreated several steps back the moment it blocked, it probably would have taken a few slaps...

Dark-type Pokémon are extremely lacking in martial virtue in actual combat, and the fact that Darkest Lariat can be favored by countless Pokémon definitely has its merits.

Just from this point, Incineroar, who first developed this ultimate move, can be called a master...

Seeing that the attack failed to hit the opponent, Qingyu quickly revealed a smile, and then shouted:

"Incineroar, Taunt!"

Previously, because the distance between the two Pokémon had widened and his side had a clear disadvantage in speed, Qingyu didn't rush to use this move at the start.

Because it would clearly give Ceruledge a chance to strengthen.

And now, it is the best time for crowd control!

It already has an advantage in attributes, and the initial Intimidate caused Ceruledge's combat power to plummet.

Undoubtedly, this is a fair 1v1 duel!

So, you are not allowed to use status moves anymore, only I can use them!

Mela's reaction was half a beat slow. It wasn't until Ceruledge had already disrupted Ceruledge's actions and steam was spraying from the flames on its head that she reacted and immediately made a preparation move to recall it into the ball.

Seeing this, Qingyu couldn't help but nod secretly.

Pretty good, at least not a stubborn kid.

However, when facing Dark-type Pokémon, rotation must be handled with extra care.

If Incineroar could learn Pursuit like Tyranitar, with the Tiger God's muscular physique, this flaw would be fatal.

Unfortunately, it can't learn it.

Therefore, Qingyu simply let up a bit and just waited quietly for Mela to send out her next Pokémon.

"Next one, I choose you!"

"Houndoom!"

Mela quickly threw the Poke Ball again, and a dog Pokémon with devil horns and a fierce face appeared on the field.

Qingyu was certainly very familiar with this one; he had encountered one before on Poco Path.

Like Mightyena and Weezing, Houndoom is also a standard for villains.

After appearing, Houndoom quickly became dazzling in the sunlight, not afraid of Incineroar at all, and there was even a hint of... longing in its eyes?

Obviously, it's the same Flash Fire ability as the Ceruledge just now, which directly silenced the Sun Team's most powerful firepower point.

However, Qingyu quickly smiled and decisively gave the command the moment the opponent landed—

"Incineroar, Parting Shot."

A bunch of messy Pokémon profanities were spoken from the mouth of the extremely low-quality Incineroar, leaving the Houndoom on the opposite side stunned as soon as it appeared.

By the time it reacted, Incineroar, having finished its parting shot, ran away immediately and was quickly recalled into the ball by Qingyu.

Only Houndoom was left in a mess in the sunlight, and its sun-blackened long face suddenly showed a clear red color, obviously very angry.

Parting Shot is also a Dark-type move, and for Dark-type Pokémon that are good at teasing opponents, it is particularly easy to handle.

By using Parting Shot to deter the opponent before leaving the field, thereby briefly affecting the opponent's combat power, and then quickly withdrawing from the field while the opponent is stunned...

Swearing and not letting the opponent talk back, and even lowering the opponent's dual attacks while rotating, is a thoroughly dirty move.

Incineroar was recalled, and the long-dormant Scovillain appeared instantly. Facing Houndoom, whose momentum had clearly withered, both heads let out a warning roar at the same time.

At the same time, its Chlorophyll ability was quietly activated in the sunlight, and its originally mediocre speed soared by a large margin.

At least Houndoom is unlikely to keep up with its rhythm.

【It tastes right. I said why Teacher Yu hasn't made a move yet; it turns out he was holding back a big one!】

【Teacher Yu is too skilled at using such low-quality moves. Could it be that Teacher Yu's attribute is also Dark-type, and his ability is Prankster?】

【The Pokémon that can be favored by Teacher Yu are indeed all dirty in their own ways. Even an Incineroar with such a big build can make the opponent's Pokémon's blood pressure soar...】

【Being scolded as soon as it appeared, who wouldn't be confused? Look at how aggrieved Houndoom is!】

While other viewers were still complaining, Mela had a bad premonition in her heart—

Is the tactic of this Incineroar a bit too terrifying?

Intimidate can suppress the combat power of physical attackers, and the follow-up Parting Shot makes every attacker take a slap. It can be said that as long as her Pokémon appear on the field, they almost certainly cannot exert their full strength.

And if such a Pokémon cannot be dealt with and keeps rotating...

It seems a bit troublesome!

Mela couldn't help but click her tongue secretly.

However, the solution is simple—

The assessment battle of the Sun Gym is just a 2v2 singles battle. As long as you can break through Incineroar or Scovillain and stop it from being able to leave the field, you can solve all problems.

Well, as long as you can do that...

Mela shook her head helplessly.

Currently, it seems that this is the only way.

"Houndoom, Fire Blast!"

Fortunately, Scovillain is a Grass + Fire composite attribute, and Fire-type moves can normally cause damage to it. With the blessing of sunny weather, maybe it won't be too difficult to break through it?

Just as she was thinking this, Qingyu also immediately made a counter-command.

"Scovillain, Leaf Storm."

The Flash Fire ability has too strong interference capability in Fire-type civil wars, so Qingyu chose Leaf Storm, which has great power but generally has average effects on Houndoom.

As everyone knows, powerful moves are usually accompanied by dangerous side effects.

Leaf Storm is very powerful, but like the Fire-type Overheat move, after overdrawing power to use this move, the user's combat power will be greatly reduced in a short time.

Therefore, the audience was a bit confused for a while.

This doesn't look like a choice Teacher Yu would make?

However, before they could send barrage comments, the situation changed again.