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The moment the battle commenced, a gentle patter of rain began falling from the sky above.
Politoed's Drizzle ability activated successfully, seizing control of the weather from Ninetales—who was equally capable of weather manipulation—without any resistance whatsoever.
However, Jaxon showed no signs of happiness at this development. Instead, his expression grew heavy with concern.
The reason was straightforward and troubling.
Ninetales wasn't attempting to contest the weather dominance because it needed to focus entirely on preparing that devastating technique...
"Om—!!"
Brilliant aura light began emanating from Roy's body, clear signs that he was preparing to use Shattered Psyche once again. Everyone in the arena couldn't help but focus intently on the spectacle, unwilling to miss even the smallest detail of what was unfolding.
Everyone understood that the key to victory in this match depended entirely on whether this move could be successfully executed.
Jaxon was no exception to this realization.
At this critical moment, both him and his three Pokémon had eyes only for that single Ninetales on the battlefield!
According to intelligence gathered from the individual battle, the preparation time required for Shattered Psyche was exactly seventeen seconds!!
"Attack with everything you have!" Jaxon shouted with fierce determination.
Before the match had even begun, he had already envisioned several possible team configurations that Roy might employ and had arranged corresponding tactical responses for each scenario.
Swampert's expression combined both rage and a hint of fear, which caused it to explode with all its available power from the very first moment of battle!
——Hydro Pump!
This was Swampert's most proficient Water-type technique. Enhanced by the rainy environment surrounding the battlefield, its momentum was significantly stronger than usual. The target was unmistakably Ninetales!
Simultaneously, Electabuzz instantly entered its Fusion Bolt Mode combined with Totem Aura enhancement and charged directly toward Swampert, attempting to intercept the attack.
However, Politoed, utilizing the Bounce move to leap forward, managed to block Electabuzz's path one crucial step ahead of time.
Ordinary non-professional level Pokémon no longer posed any significant threat to today's enhanced Electabuzz, and it didn't hesitate to employ Brick Break to sweep aside the Politoed.
Without any suspense, Electabuzz's terrifying power—which had transcended normal limits—crushed Politoed with devastating force, knocking it to the ground as violent electricity surged through its body.
An instant knockout!
But Politoed hadn't lost its fighting capability entirely. The moment it suffered the damage, it used the Endure technique to preserve its last thread of life.
Immediately afterward, Politoed shot dark beams of energy from both eyes, striking Electabuzz at point-blank range.
——Mean Look.
Those affected by Mean Look temporarily lose their ability to move freely and can only remain in their current position!
This control technique was originally designed for Politoed to coordinate with teammates for instant eliminations, but now it was being used specifically to restrain the most powerful member of Roy's team.
The goal was simple: hold back the formidable Electabuzz.
"Roar--!!"
As if sensing its partner's sacrifice, Swampert let out a thunderous bellow and surged toward Ninetales with a massive wave of water trailing behind it.
Meanwhile, Ludicolo in the rear had completed charging Thunder, summoning a pillar of electrical energy from the storm clouds to blanket the entire field!!
...Professional-level Hydro Pump!
...Rain-enhanced Thunder!
Both devastating moves were aimed directly at Ninetales, and either attack landing successfully could eliminate it entirely.
Even if neither scored a direct hit, as long as the residual effects reached Ninetales, they could interrupt its preparation of Shattered Psyche!
In this critical moment, Ninetales remained completely calm and continued channeling natural energy with unwavering focus.
It believed firmly that its partners would create the necessary opportunity for success!
Team battles didn't just test the bond between Trainer and Pokémon—they also tested the trust and understanding between Pokémon teammates.
"Blast!"
Blastoise, with Totem aura energy flowing throughout its entire body, positioned itself directly in front of Ninetales. It turned around and angled its massive shell toward the incoming attacks, creating a protective barrier for its teammate.
The ability value enhancement from Totem aura varied depending on each individual Pokémon.
Due to its impressive size and natural defensive capabilities, Blastoise was the team member that benefited most from Totem aura enhancement.
If Mimikyu received a +1 ability value increase from Totem aura, and Electabuzz along with Lucario received +2 ability value boosts, then Blastoise's enhancement was a remarkable +4 ability value increase.
In this situation, Blastoise channeled all of the Totem aura's energy into improving its defensive capabilities!
Like Electabuzz's breakthrough in offensive power, Blastoise's defensive strength had surpassed the A+ level boundary and was approaching professional-level territory.
——Iron Defense.
——Light Screen.
After applying two master-level defensive enhancement techniques to its shell, Blastoise wasn't finished. It gathered aura power to construct an additional barrier of protective energy.
Triple layered defense!
Thunder was faster and arrived first at the target.
The energy-based Thunder attack, after being weakened by both Light Screen and the aura barrier, retained only fifty percent of its original power. Even so, for a Water-type like Blastoise, this represented extremely effective damage. The violent electrical energy coursed through its body destructively, but it gritted its teeth and endured the assault.
Then came Swampert's Hydro Pump.
The shell suddenly buckled inward, and Blastoise felt an incredibly terrifying force striking from behind, threatening to launch its entire body through the air. If it were knocked airborne, Ninetales would become completely exposed to enemy attacks despite having absorbed all that punishment.
...No! In this battle, I absolutely must hold the line!
Determined to make an impact in front of everyone watching, Blastoise erupted with a willpower that even impressed Electabuzz!
Blastoise's body glowed with brilliant aqua light as it entered Torrent condition. The twin cannons on its shell suddenly discharged two powerful water jets that struck the ground in the distance.
Using the recoil force from these powerful Water-type moves, Blastoise managed to maintain its position!
The defense held successfully!
The charge was completely halted, and Swampert displayed a shocked expression of disbelief.
"Swamp?"
Were all the Pokémon on this team complete monsters?
Looking at the shell that didn't even show a single crack, Swampert couldn't help but feel bewildered.
With defensive ability like that, who exactly was supposed to be the professional-level Pokémon here?
Just then, a pained cry came from Ludicolo's direction.
Electabuzz had grabbed the rotund Ludicolo with both arms and was channeling all the electrical energy from its body directly into it. The overwhelming power caused Ludicolo to lose consciousness instantly, its eyes rolling back.
Electabuzz, having broken free from Mean Look's control, chose not to support Ninetales but instead seized the opportunity to eliminate Ludicolo, who had just expended its Thunder attack.
The backline had been completely cleared.
Of Jaxon's Pokémon, only Swampert remained in fighting condition.
"Outrage!" Jaxon issued a desperate final command.
As long as a Trainer possessed the resources and their Pokémon could learn the technique, Outrage served as an almost universal last-resort move. Its terrifying explosive power made countless trainers envious.
During the individual battle, Swampert had been defeated before it could utilize this technique.
But now, there would be no more hesitation.
Swampert's eyes turned red as ferocious Dragon-type energy enveloped its entire body. It raised both fists and began unleashing punches like a torrential downpour!
Bang! Bang! Bang!
In just one second, Swampert delivered countless strikes against the turtle shell. Its sanity was gradually consumed by rage, and it lost the ability to maintain any count, leaving only the instinct to continue its relentless barrage.
Finally!
Crack
A fracture appeared in the turtle shell, bringing a look of delight to Swampert's features.
But in the next moment, that joy quickly transformed into panic.
Behind the tortoise shell, an energy signature that it knew intimately—one it would never forget for the rest of its life—began to manifest.
That energy was—
"Shattered Psyche!"
Terrifying psychic pressure spread throughout the entire arena, and the familiar mirror-like spatial field covered the battlefield completely.
Clang—!
The mirror shattered, and specialized Psychic energy poured directly into Swampert.
The excruciating pain returned with full force!
As the aftermath dissipated, Swampert curled into a defensive ball. Though no visible injuries could be seen anywhere on its body, it had fallen into a near-unconscious state, with the unmistakable color of fear still etched across its features.
Unlike the extremely tense individual battle where the outcome had been difficult to predict, the team battle concluded in a form that could only be described as completely one-sided domination.