Chapter 496

As the dominant side, Caitlin chose a more conservative decision.

After all, as long as Gothitelle leaves the field, the effect of sleep will dissipate on its own, which is acceptable for her.

But if she stays on the field stubbornly and takes the output of these two Pokémon, the price to pay will be relatively large.

Even if Protect is used to stay on the field, it makes no sense. A sleeping Gothitelle is equivalent to one less Pokémon on the field, and the situation will still become 2 vs 1, which is quite disadvantageous.

As Gothitelle left the field, the shadow under the earth instantly faded, and the pressure on Qingyu's side was reduced a lot.

Qingyu also made a substitution adjustment without hesitation.

The one who came on the field was Venusaur, one of the Kanto starters, Grass + Poison type.

On Caitlin's side, Gallade replaced Gothitelle.

"Incineroar, Taunt!"

"Bronzong, Protect!"

The next commands of both sides came out almost at the same time.

Because the only low-speed Pokémon in Qingyu's team had already left the field, the benefit of opening Trick Room again at this time would be quite high.

So Qingyu couldn't let Caitlin get her wish.

As a Fire + Dark Pokémon, besides the Fire-type Flare Blitz, the Tiger God can also use Knock Off, Taunt and other moves with good effects.

Although its usage rate in the previous life was not too high, the main reason was...

It can bring too many moves, and other moves are also good to use. Four slots are not enough at all!

Doubles Protect generally needs to bring one, right? Fake Out, which is so easy to use, must also be there, and then Parting Shot/U-turn to enhance its harassment ability, plus Hyper Voice or Flare Blitz also have their own merits.

Where is there a slot to bring Knock Off...

Besides, this Z-Crystal and Mega Stone can't be knocked off!

Taunt is the same. In most cases, the Tiger God doesn't have to take the responsibility of the Taunt user in the team.

If it weren't for the appearance of Clear Amulet and Covert Cloak, which are clearly targeting the Tiger God, Incineroar's skill set is relatively fixed.

However, even if it suffered such targeting, Incineroar was still able to dominate the list in usage rate...

Whoever comes must say:

Tiger Gate!

It's a pity...

This time, Caitlin actually successfully predicted Qingyu's idea.

Watching Incineroar's Taunt coldly across the Protect barrier, Bronzong remained motionless.

After a wave of operations, both sides were basically equal to nothing happening.

"Gallade, Sacred Sword!"

Taking this opportunity, Caitlin immediately seized the opportunity to launch a strong attack.

Because Incineroar appeared very early, the Intimidate ability did not affect Gallade, so its move power was not interfered with at all.

Sacred Sword move itself is quite powerful, plus the Sharpness ability and attribute restraint...

Incineroar is very difficult to hold.

"Incineroar, Protect."

Qingyu was not stubborn either, and immediately commanded it to block the opponent's move through Protect.

At the same time, he quickly spoke again—

"Venusaur, Earth Power!"

Having basically guessed that Bronzong is the Heatproof ability, Qingyu also began to put some pressure on it.

Although for Bronzong, which has a very hard body, Earth Power is definitely not fatal, but under attribute restraint, it will also consume a lot of stamina.

In this regard, Caitlin seemed to have expected it—

Although Bronzong had already used Protect once, she also prepared a special move that could try to avoid damage.

"Bronzong, Ally Switch!"

After hearing Caitlin's command, Qingyu was stunned for a moment, and then subconsciously blurted out:

"Nani? Ally Switch is here too?"

He is really familiar with this move...

Ally Switch, Psychic-type move, uses magical power to make yourself and your teammates move instantly, thereby exchanging the positions they are in.

At first glance, it seems useless, but because it is an instant move, it has a considerable degree of priority...

In some cases, the defensive effect formed by this move is surprisingly good.

For example, right now.

Even if Bronzong is as slow as it is, the speed of using this move was faster than Venusaur after the Chlorophyll ability was triggered, instantly allowing itself and its teammate Gallade to exchange positions.

And at this time, Venusaur, who had already launched the move, obviously could not change the direction of the move.

Venusaur's Earth Power locked the enemy's position and quickly impacted Gallade, but the effect was quite average for its excellent special defense.

【Holy crap, what is this operation on the opposite side? Teacher Yu was stunned...】

【Teacher Yu, you have today too, hahahaha!】

【Teacher Yu, what kind of move is Ally Switch?】

It's no wonder the barrage doesn't understand this move, even Qingyu didn't react at the first time.

In the Pokémon world, pure auxiliary moves like Skill Swap and Ally Switch are definitely the most unpopular, because they are almost useless except for doubles, so no one will study this thing.

However...

Psychics are all doubles masters, so it is reasonable for Caitlin to think of Ally Switch.

"How can there be such a dirty move as Ally Switch!"

Qingyu sighed helplessly.

Currently, the situation is not optimistic for him.

This Ally Switch allowed the opponent to successfully turn danger into safety. After that, Qingyu needs to think about whether she will repeat the operation just now.

However...

No problem!

At worst, I will only use AOE moves later!

"Gallade, Sacred Sword."

For Caitlin, the situation advantage is already quite large, so she decisively chose to repeat the same trick, intending to end this battle as safely as possible without giving the opponent any chance.

While giving the command, she also decisively recalled Bronzong on the other side.

Compared to staying on the field to open Trick Room, replacing it with Gothitelle to continue Shadow Tag obviously can further expand the advantage.

After noticing her actions, Qingyu raised his eyebrows and immediately followed the action.

"Come back, Incineroar."

With the Shadow Tag auntie in the backcourt, if Qingyu still couldn't react, his years of battles would be in vain...

After Incineroar was recalled, Charizard, who spread its wings and roared, was released from the Poke Ball.

On Caitlin's side, she also unexpectedly sent Gothitelle.

The Shadow Tag ability was triggered again, locking the shadows of the two Pokémon on Qingyu's side, while Gallade also rushed over with a hand blade.

It's just that, for Charizard, which is Fire + Flying, this move is really a bit...

Pain, too painful!

Sharpness Gallade is not a joke. This ability can actually increase the power of cutting moves by 50%.

Therefore, even if Flying-type Pokémon can resist Fighting-type moves, this knife still directly wore down nearly 70% of Charizard's stamina.

And judging from the fact that its stamina dropped a chunk instantly after using the move, in order to further improve its lethality, Caitlin's Gallade even carried a Life Orb.

If there were Stealth Rock on the field, Charizard would probably be directly burped...

Fortunately, it's just a fatal wound, no problem!

After the opponent's Gallade finished acting, Qingyu spoke again—

"Venusaur, Knock Off!"

Seizing the opportunity of Gothitelle's appearance, Venusaur spiritually took small steps to kill in front of it, and then stretched out its vines to whip its body directly.

That's right, Venusaur can also learn Knock Off.

Although its own physical attack ability is average, the Dark-type restrains the Psychic-type Gothitelle, and the item carried by the opponent further increases the power of Knock Off. This shot actually dealt nearly half of the stamina bar damage.

At the same time, the Sitrus Berry carried by Gothitelle was knocked to the ground and directly crushed by Venusaur.

Seeing this scene, the audience also began to complain.

【Hiss—, are there 100,000 heart eyes between the two sides? How can they all be so good at cheating...】

【I can't understand what they are doing anymore, anyway, it's awesome...】

【Is this still a Pokémon battle? Why do I feel that every step of the tactics on both sides is beyond my expectations?】

【If you predicted it, that would be it, does Teacher Yu still want face?】

【It's rare for Teacher Yu to be suppressed. Could it be that Miss Caitlin is going to succeed in revenge this time?】

Judging from the situation, Qingyu was indeed targeted a bit miserably.

Charizard was directly in the kill range after appearing, and Venusaur's attack didn't have a good effect. Just looking at the scene, it was already a big loss.

But Qingyu quickly revealed a confident smile.

It's just 70% stamina, it doesn't matter if you give it away for free!

For Caitlin's Trick Room team, the most critical Trick Room move has not been used due to various reasons.

Therefore, at this moment of completing the rotation, Qingyu has almost locked the victory in advance!

In the sunny weather, Charizard and Venusaur on Qingyu's side are obviously better in speed, and as long as Caitlin doesn't open Trick Room, they can stably take the initiative.

So, even if it is Shadow Tagged again, there is no problem. He has already firmly grasped the initiative.

Now the key point of the final game between the two sides is—

Are you going to open this Trick Room or not?

The newly appeared Gothitelle has the ability to use Fake Out again to control the field, but if this move is used, it cannot open Trick Room in time.

As an output point in the team, you can't expect Gallade to waste a turn to open Trick Room...

However, Qingyu quickly made a choice for her—

"Venusaur, Solar Beam!"

After receiving the instruction, Venusaur turned its gaze to Gothitelle, and while its eyes revealed a cold killing intent, the huge flower on its back also began to accumulate the power of sunlight, instantly condensing a powerful energy!

"Gothitelle, Protect!"

Caitlin reacted immediately.

At this time, using Fake Out to control the field has no meaning, keeping Shadow Tag is the most important.

Who knows what configuration Qingyu's Venusaur and Charizard are?

If these two are full output combinations, Solar Beam + Heat Wave, no matter who she chooses to shoot, she can't keep Gothitelle.

So she can only use Protect to survive for a round.

At the same time, she also quickly made her own resistance.

"Gallade, Sacred Sword!"

Another Sacred Sword move, pointing directly at Charizard, whose remaining stamina is quite subtle.

"Charizard, Protect."