Although the two students from Beimo University retaliated, they had doubts in their hearts. Magnezone is an electric and steel-type Pokémon. In theory, both paralysis powder and poison powder should have no effect on Magnezone. Chu Xiaodie would not give up on sleep powder. So, what were these two powders?
The correct answer was Rage Powder, which could make the opponent hit by this move become extremely agitated, and in a short period of time, it would focus on attacking the Pokémon that used Rage Powder to death. However, Beimo University's primary target was Chu Xiaodie, so what was the meaning of this move?
Double Powder Whirlwind, Thunderbolt, and Lava Plume collided, stirring up a fierce dust storm. It was in this dust storm that the two players from Beimo University heard the gentle and pleasant voice of Yan Chunyu from the other side: "Blissey, use Heavy Slam!"
Blissey's figure stomped heavily in the dust storm, and the intense vibrations attacked Magnezone and Magcargo. However, as a healer, Blissey's offensive capabilities were not very high. Therefore, although some damage was dealt, the two Pokémon from Beimo University were not severely injured.
Wei Chiting, standing in the preparation area, smiled: "This can be considered good luck. You guessed that I would use Sleep Powder to counter Explosion, and Liu Ling University's team had Butterfree revealed to use Hypnosis, so you chose these two to counter it. But you didn't expect this."
Wei Chiting's original plan was for Chu Xiaodie and Yan Chunyu to appear together. To coordinate with this tactic, it was necessary to have a multi-on-multi battle. Liu Ling University's choice of three-on-three was precisely for this kind of lineup, with Wei Chiting providing support.
However, when Beimo University chose a two-on-two match, Wei Chiting's plan changed again. He decided to gamble on the opponent's Pokémon appearances, which led to this outcome.
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"Wei Chiting has grown astonishingly. He has already learned to predict the opponent's predictions."
Zheng Xiaoxiao, sitting in the audience, nodded with satisfaction: "I think after he graduates, if possible, it wouldn't be bad to keep him at Liu Ling University as a coach."
Wei Chiting was unaware that the principal had such high hopes for him. He was currently staring at the changes on the field: "What will you do next?"
Chansey, identified as a healer, launched a surprise attack. The two from Beimo University were caught off guard at first, but they quickly adjusted their state: "So, Blissey is the main attacker, right? Then let's take him down first. Magnezone, Thunderbolt."
"Magcargo, Lava Plume!"
Deciding to take down the Blissey that had become the main attacker, the two students commanded their Pokémon to attack Blissey. This time, Blissey did not make any response. Instead, Butterfree flew out again before the two of them could issue their commands and used Rage Powder on Magcargo and Magnezone.
Hit by Rage Powder by Butterfree first, the attack targets of the two Pokémon once again became Butterfree. Butterfree was hit by Thunderbolt and Lava Plume consecutively, but it still stood on the field, astonishing everyone.
Was Butterfree a bit too strong, to still be able to fight after taking two super-effective moves? Even if you had Roost to land and recover, you couldn't recover this much.
The two from Beimo University looked at Yan Chunyu again: "So this time it's Heal Pulse? What is its role? Is it support or main output?"
By now, Butterfree's four moves were fully exposed: Rage Powder, Sleep Powder, Roost, and Silver Wind. Blissey had used Heavy Slam and Heal Pulse. If Butterfree's move set had been tested, then what was Blissey's move set? It didn't make sense.
Wei Chiting smiled in the preparation area and asked his teammates: "How is it, isn't my role-swapping tactic quite good? Constantly changing Blissey's role to confuse the opponent's judgment."
Lu Bingming nodded: "Indeed, blurring Blissey's role is a good move. But if Coach Xia knew, he might scold you. You've strengthened Blissey's already poor attack and reduced its support capabilities, so it can only be used as a surprise."
Although Lu Bingming thought it was an unreplicable surprise move, such tactics were effective. At least on the current battle stage, the two from Beimo University had stopped attacking. As long as they wanted to make a move, Butterfree would appear and use Rage Powder. But if they really chased Butterfree, then Roost and Heal Pulse would come into play. Coupled with Blissey's Heavy Slam, the team from Beimo University found themselves in a difficult situation.
But soon, the students from Beimo University thought of a solution.
"Magnezone, Double Beam!"
Upon hearing this move, Chu Xiaodie quickly focused on Magnezone. Magnezone swayed in the air and released a strange beam. Butterfree was hit by the beam and swayed, crashing to the ground.
Chu Xiaodie was confused. Butterfree was well-trained; even in a sleep or paralysis state, it could land steadily. Why did it fall directly to the ground this time?
"It must be a mimic of Double Powder Whirlwind, releasing Thunderbolt and Supersonic at the same frequency but different timings, so that they hit the target without interfering with each other, thus achieving an effect similar to Double Powder Whirlwind. However, Double Powder Whirlwind needs Whirlwind as a carrier to accelerate, but Double Beam itself is very fast, making it even harder to dodge."
Seeing this, Wei Chiting became anxious. He had made a mistake. In order to blur the roles, he had swapped two of Blissey's moves, only keeping Soft-Boiled, which could restore its own health, and Heal Pulse, which could heal teammates. The Heal Bell, which he had used against Chuan Yuan University, had been replaced with the Heavy Slam used earlier, and Substitute, which had not been used, had been replaced with Rock Slide.
Although this configuration was made to target Pokémon that might deal damage to Butterfree, it was impossible to help Butterfree in its current state.
"Butterfree, fly up again."
Hearing Chu Xiaodie's call, Butterfree flapped its wings and勉强 left the ground. However, Magnezone had already begun to launch a fierce attack on Blissey.
"Blissey, use Soft-Boiled!"
"Very good, now! Magcargo, use Fire Blast!"
Although Blissey could restore its combat power by using Soft-Boiled, it took time to produce this egg. During this time, Blissey could only watch Butterfree get beaten. Magcargo's Fire Blast accurately hit Butterfree, causing Butterfree to lose its combat capability.
After losing Butterfree as a cover, Blissey's awkwardly positioned, neither fish nor fowl role began to show its weakness. Although it could withstand attacks with its tough defenses and the recovery from Soft-Boiled, it was only a matter of time before it was defeated if this continued.
"Hmm, Thunderbolt, Fire Blast, and Lava Plume are all energy-type moves. How long will this take? Lowering their health and then using Explosion would finish them off. Why are you so fixated on getting two kill points? This fighting style is strange."
"Who are you rooting for?"
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The two players from Beimo University seemed determined to win, so they went all out to secure two kill points. Yan Chunyu also made up her mind: "I won't defend anymore, I'll just go head-to-head with you. If I can trade one, it's not a loss; if I trade two, it's a huge profit."
But as mentioned before, Blissey's offensive capabilities were truly horrifying. Although its special attack base stats were decent, both Rock Slide and Heavy Slam were physical moves.
In the end, Beimo University achieved their goal, securing two kill points in the second two-on-two match. This was also their first match in the team battle not to use self-destruct moves.
Chu Xiaodie and Yan Chunyu walked off the stage, their moods slightly low. Wei Chiting approached them: "Cheer up. This match was my fault. I didn't plan the strategy well. The remaining matches will be difficult."
That's right. The team that likes to go all out is most afraid of having an advantage. As long as they have an advantage, they dare to trade blows to the death in the remaining matches. Lowering the opponent's health and then self-destructing, a 0-0 score in the arena match is easily achieved. And two kill points are already a significant advantage in the team match.
"If they hadn't changed their moves, they might have won. Wei Chiting had to come up with some crazy ideas. What are crazy ideas? Either you use it and the opponent curses you, saying 'damn it,' or you use it and you yourself go to hell. The pressure is too great. Let's see how he handles the arena match."
Wei Chiting looked at his teammates: "Now the opponent's Pokémon have various types, so we can't replicate the strategy used against Ming Yi University. Moreover, all these types are super effective against Chu Xiaodie and Lu Bingming. This leaves fewer choices for the arena match. What should we do?"
After thinking for a long time, Wei Chiting stood up: "I'll go first. Lu Bingming, I will buy you time in the first match. You and Chu Xiaodie need to quickly come up with a plan. Do you understand?"
Lu Bingming did not expect the pressure to fall directly on him, but since the tactical leader had arranged it this way, he had no choice but to nod: "I understand, I will find a way. But, vice-captain, are you sure you can hold them off?" 138 Reading Network
Wei Chiting took out his Pokedex: "Explosion and Self-Destruct are both Normal-type moves. I can only try with Gastly."
After saying this, Wei Chiting took a deep breath and stood on the battle stage after the break. Opposite Wei Chiting stood the same student he had faced in the first three-on-three match.
The first battle of the arena match began. Liu Ling University versus Beimo University, Gastly versus Golem.