Chapter 415: Riolu vs Flygon
The tall and upright Drayden came hurriedly. Drayden at this time was about forty years old, not yet in the ranks of the elderly, standing there full of momentum.
Belongs to the kind of person "Looking strong just by posture."
However, what surprised Will was Drayden's hair.
Turns out the white hair of Drayden in the anime was not caused by old age, but his hair color was originally white.
"Young trainer with a Riolu... you are Cynthia."
Drayden seemed to have heard of Cynthia.
"Yes! I am Cynthia from Celestic Town in the Sinnoh region; this is my partner, Riolu."
Cynthia introduced herself neither humbly nor arrogantly.
Anyway, she has participated in a League tournament once.
She is no longer a rookie trainer who gets excited for a long time just to challenge a Gym.
"Mm, very spirited!"
Drayden praised and nodded, at the same time calmly glancing at Keldeo standing in the audience.
Keldeo is different from the three Sacred Swords.
The current one has not yet become the "Fourth Sacred Sword," and in recent years, major events rarely happen; the three Sacred Swords haven't appeared much in public, let alone this little colt.
Therefore, Keldeo's reputation is not big; separated from the three Sacred Swords, most people can't recognize him.
But Drayden definitely knows.
As a high-level figure and senior of the Unova League, he knows more after all.
In Drayden's view.
Cynthia tamed Keldeo in that fire mentioned by Brycen before.
"The younger generation is formidable."
Drayden muttered.
Legendary Pokémon, plus Riolu mastering Aura Power...
He estimates that in a few years, Cynthia's name will be seen among the high-level personnel of the Sinnoh League.
Drayden is quite busy.
No time to chat more with Cynthia.
So the battle started quickly.
3v3.
"This is my first Pokémon; pass his test first."
Drayden smiled and threw a Poké Ball.
This Gym Leader.
Seems that after entering the battle state, the temperament of the whole person will undergo tremendous changes.
The simplicity just now disappeared without a trace; reappearing on Drayden was steady confidence.
Will, who originally planned to appear later.
Seeing the first Pokémon sent by Drayden, his eyes couldn't help lighting up.
"Cynthia, I'll take the first round."
"Mm! Then I choose you, Riolu!"
Cynthia raised her hand pointing.
A drop of cold sweat seemed to slide across Will's forehead.
But he didn't care about this point.
Looking at the opposite side with interest.
There was a green figure flying in the sky, looking like a big dragonfly.
However.
This Pokémon is indeed a Dragon-type Pokémon, Flygon, known as the "Desert Spirit."
Ground and Dragon dual-type Pokémon.
But because of the ability "Levitate," can be immune to Ground-type moves.
Similarly, fearless of Thunder in the sky, fearless of Earthquake on the ground.
And 4x weak to Ice.
Saying Flygon is another kind of "Gliscor" is no problem.
Whether move pool or race value, Flygon is quite excellent; also often appears as an important supporting role Pokémon in the anime.
If talking about Flygon's few shortcomings.
That might be the appearance is not domineering enough.
"Just right, let me try the effect of the [Earth Plate]."
Will pursed his lips.
After getting the Earth Plate, he hasn't tried the specific effect of this Plate yet.
Originally planned to provoke Garchomp to try.
But now there is a better opportunity.
This Flygon is considered to have blocked disaster for Garchomp.
"As the host, let the challenger attack first here."
Drayden crossed his arms over his chest, saying calmly.
With Flygon's speed.
Seizing the initiative is quite important.
Giving up the opportunity directly is indeed a kind of going easy for others.
But not for Will and Cynthia.
After all, Will mastering Extreme Speed, that speed is not something ordinary Flygon can catch up with.
Under the condition of not much level difference.
Even if Flygon used Agility, he couldn't catch up with Will.
"Then we won't be polite here; Riolu, Rock Tomb!"
Cynthia raised her hand shouting a move name.
Will didn't say a word, heel tapping.
Boom!
Huge stone cones rose from the ground on the battlefield; one of them thrust out suddenly from the ground below Flygon.
"Dodge!"
Drayden waved his hand, slightly vigilant.
He didn't relax vigilance because Flygon dodged the stone cone attack easily.
Rock type cannot cause significant damage to Flygon.
He believes Cynthia understands this.
And this Rock Tomb attack routine is obviously different from Rock Tomb released by ordinary Pokémon.
Cynthia doing this must have some other intentions.
Drayden needs to stay vigilant.
"Ice Punch after Extreme Speed!"
Cynthia waved her fist excitedly.
Fighting with Will for the first time.
This made it difficult for her to suppress the high emotions in her heart.
Will pursed his lips and smiled, moving.
Generally speaking.
Although Cynthia's current reaction speed is not as fast as him, there is no big problem in command; indeed already understands the fighting style suitable for him.
At least in terms of move selection, no difference from Will's expectation in his heart.
The black-blue figure shuttled quickly between giant stones.
Speed so fast almost only afterimages could be seen.
"Wow!" (x2)
"Tini Tini!"
"Darumaka!"
N and Pokémon standing in the audience watching this, couldn't help showing excited expressions.
"So that's it; Bug Buzz!"
Drayden showed a realized look.
Buzz!!
Flygon in the air burst out bursts of screeching sound waves.
"Aura Barrier!"
Cynthia's voice sounded closely.
If it were an ordinary Pokémon, might not be able to hear this command in this environment.
But Will happens not to be an ordinary Pokémon.
A circle of light blue barrier emerged on his body, offsetting bursts of sound waves.
In a flash.
Will had already leaped in front of Flygon; a punch emitting ice-blue brilliance hit Flygon's wing root hard.
Trainers rarely tell Pokémon where to hit when giving commands.
Because that would waste a lot of time, even lose excellent attack opportunities.
At this time, it tests the Pokémon's combat instinct, experience, and tacit understanding with the trainer.
Will and Cynthia have no combat tacit understanding.
He didn't know where Cynthia wanted him to hit.
Anyway, facing these winged Pokémon, he definitely hits the wings first, restricting their flight ability.
Just like right now.
Flygon suffered heavy damage, wanted to take off but found a thin layer of ice formed on his wing root; body fell down involuntarily.
Even if vibrating a few times can shatter the ice layer.
But his [Frostbite] (or similar status effect/injury) state won't disappear with it.
Flygon's flight ability has been affected!
"Good opportunity! Pursue the victory, Hydro Pump!"
Cynthia seized the opportunity created by Will, commanding immediately.
Current Will was still in the state of falling towards the ground.
Using another Ice Punch definitely can't hit.
Can only use ranged attack moves.
Cynthia seized the opportunity and considered this point in an instant.
This reaction really made Will couldn't help praising.
"Boomburst!"
Boom!!
Sound waves completely different from before exploded instantly.
The huge water wave sprayed by Will was shattered instantly, falling on the ground forming small puddles.
"Sandstorm."
Drayden's voice continued to sound.
Flygon waved his wings vigorously, shattering the ice layer on the wing root; then circles of wind and sand like giant waves swept across the battlefield.
The battlefield was filled with wind and sand.
Let alone N and others in the audience, even Drayden and Cynthia couldn't see the situation in the battlefield at this moment.
Under this circumstance.
Pokémon are very confused in the battlefield, especially Pokémon other than Rock, Ground, and Steel types.
In the sandstorm.
Their visual ability and mobility will be greatly affected, also have to constantly withstand the devastation of sand waves.
This situation requires high ability from the trainer.
Drayden should be very good at this style of play.
But he didn't expect.
Cynthia is also good at it!
After all, her other ace is also the Ground and Dragon type Garchomp!
Besides.
Her Riolu is not an ordinary Riolu.
Dare not say anything else.
At least this sandstorm absolutely cannot block Riolu's "vision"!
"Flygon, Dragon Rush!"
Drayden raised his hand grasping towards the sandstorm.
Dragon Rush move accuracy is not high; Pokémon slightly faster can dodge.
However.
Sandstorm can severely affect all states of a Pokémon, especially mobility.
Especially those lightweight Pokémon, affected more severely.
So, Sandstorm can greatly improve the hit rate of Dragon Rush.
This move combination has been tried and tested by Drayden.
He knows that Riolu's vision won't be affected.
But, mobility and speed will definitely be affected!
"Riolu, dodge!"
Cynthia didn't say much.
She can't see anything now, unable to judge which way to dodge is best.
In that case.
Leave it to the Pokémon to judge.
Cynthia believes Riolu can definitely dodge.
Boom!!
Huge impact sound rang; the whole Gym seemed to vibrate a few times.
The sandstorm on the field dissipated for a moment because of the wind wave swept by the violent impact.
Everyone stared intently at the field.
Flygon looked around confusedly on the ground, while Drayden and Cynthia noticed a hole on the ground at the same time.
Will used Dig to dodge this move.
"Earthquake!"
Drayden showed a suspicious expression on his face, but didn't hesitate at all when giving the order.
Using Dig in front of a Ground-type Pokémon (user), isn't this purely sending (suicide)?
"Riolu?!"
Cynthia was also dumbfounded.
She didn't expect Riolu would choose to drill underground.
If she used Garchomp to face Riolu at this moment, she would definitely use Earthquake immediately to inflict heavy damage on Riolu underground.
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