061: Fomantis Loses! Please, Combusken!
"Elite Intermediate…"
Qin Yun's expression grew serious. This Beedrill was undoubtedly the strongest opponent he had faced so far.
Its vast movepool and refined battle skills meant it wasn't an ordinary Elite-level Pokémon this would be a tough fight.
[Pokémon: Flash Fomantis]
[Type: Grass]
[Ability: Contrary]
[Strength: Peak Entry-Level]
[Potential: Intermediate]
[Moves: X-Scissor, Synthesis, Growth, Leafage, Solar Beam, Shave, Finger Gun, Fairy Mode (Phase 1)]
[Held Item: Miracle Seed]
"Fomantis, let's fight together."
"Chiru!"
Fomantis nodded firmly. Even it could feel the power of its opponent far beyond the ones they had faced before.
"Battle, begin!"
At the referee's signal, both trainers gave their commands.
"Beedrill, use Agility!"
"Fomantis, use Shave!"
Beedrill's Base Stats weren't particularly high 395 in total, with Attack (90), Speed (75), and Special Defense (80) being its best attributes. Its frail Defense (40) and HP (65) meant it wasn't the sturdiest fighter.
Beedrills with weak potential were rarely raised seriously. Not every Beedrill could be like Giovanni's, which had been trained to take down even powerful Psychic-types.
Qin Yun knew Beedrill's high Speed and decent Special Defense made it tough, but its Defense was a clear weak point. Since Fomantis had superior Physical Attack, that was the best way to break through.
However, Fomantis' Base Stats weren't great either only 250 total, with Attack (55) and Special Attack (50) as its highest stats. Its edge came from being a Shiny Pokémon with a unique battle style.
"Is this… Gymnastics?"
Hong Shen observed Fomantis' unorthodox movement. He had seen various fighting styles in his career, and he knew that at higher levels, every Elite Trainer developed their own unique approach.
"But unknown tricks mean nothing. In the face of overwhelming strength, strategy alone won't be enough."
"Beedrill, use Pin Missile!"
Beedrill's stinger glowed, launching a barrage of needle-like projectiles at high speed.
"So fast… As expected of a Gym Leader."
Xu Qian, watching from the sidelines, was impressed. Even his Beautifly would struggle to react in time to such a precise Pin Missile.
"Fomantis, activate Fairy Mode!"
The power gap was too large Qin Yun had no choice but to trigger Fairy Mode early.
Otherwise, he wouldn't even stand a chance.
As Fomantis activated its transformation, its aura shifted, becoming almost ethereal.
The Pin Missile attack struck.
"Did it hit?"
Hong Shen narrowed his eyes. He took every battle seriously, whether against veterans or rookies.
That was his duty as a Gym Leader under the Alliance's Code to ensure every battle was a true test of skill.
"No… Something's different."
He sensed an unusual change. Fomantis' presence had faded, almost as if it had vanished. Most trainers wouldn't notice, but as an experienced professional, he could feel it.
"This is your trump card? A Grass-type against my Beedrill?"
Hong Shen smirked. If nothing else, this battle was becoming interesting. A straightforward, one-sided fight was no fun.
"Fomantis, use Finger Gun!"
Grass-type moves were useless against Beedrill's Bug/Poison typing, even with Miracle Seed boosting them.
But Finger Gun was a different story.
Fomantis vanished from sight, reappearing in front of Beedrill in a blink its tiny fingers sharpened like blades, thrusting forward at full force.
"Fast… It's even quicker than before!"
Hong Shen was surprised.
"Beedrill, use Fury Attack!"
Beedrill lunged forward, attempting a rapid multi-strike.
BOOM!
The two Pokémon clashed head-on, exchanging a flurry of blows. The arena echoed with the impact.
After the dust settled, it was clear Fomantis had taken more damage in the exchange.
"Your training is impressive," Hong Shen admitted. "Your Fomantis, despite only being Entry-Level, is fighting on par with my Beedrill. But…"
He smirked.
"This is as far as it goes."
Hong Shen was an expert at controlling the pace of battle. He knew Beedrill wouldn't land a decisive blow in close combat, so he switched to ranged attacks, aiming to wear Fomantis down over time.
His strategy worked.
After nearly ten minutes, Fomantis couldn't sustain Fairy Mode any longer and reverted to its base form.
"Fomantis, you did great."
Qin Yun recalled his Pokémon.
Even with Synthesis, there was no way for Fomantis to keep up anymore.
The first round was lost.
"A solid effort," Hong Shen said. "I didn't expect such a challenge."
Despite Beedrill still being in top condition, Qin Yun wasn't discouraged.
He took a deep breath.
"This guy is no joke. But…"
"That just makes it more exciting!"
Hong Shen saw the fire in Qin Yun's eyes.
"A fighting spirit, huh? That's good."
To strengthen the Pokémon League, young trainers had to be nurtured.
"Alright, show me your second Pokémon."
Qin Yun grinned.
"Come out Combusken!"
A flash of light erupted as his second Pokémon appeared.
[Pokémon: Combusken]
[Type: Fire/Fighting]
[Ability: Speed Boost]
[Strength: Peak Entry-Level]
[Potential: Excellent]
[Moves: Ember, Quick Attack, Peck, Agility, Flamethrower, Shave, Iron Nugget, Rankyaku, Double Kick, Blaze Kick]
[Special Ability: Burn Fist]
[Held Item: Charcoal]
"Let's do this, Combusken!"
"Don!"
Combusken's stance tensed it immediately analyzed the battlefield, noticing the exhausted Fomantis and the still-energetic Beedrill.
"A Fire-type? Smart choice."
Hong Shen's interest peaked.
"Let's see if your Combusken can impress me as well!"
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