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"You come back too, Pikachu!" Ash also recalled Pikachu. In the previous battle, although it had a type advantage, Pikachu indeed performed very well, completely overpowering Hoothoot. But in reality, both in terms of type and level, Pikachu completely dominated that Hoothoot. Such a result was not surprising.
"Eh, Ash recalled Pikachu?" Misty was a bit confused by Ash's actions. Shouldn't he be pressing his advantage now? If it were the old Ash, he would certainly do so, and might even hope to defeat all three of the opponent's Flying-types with just Pikachu. But the current Ash was no longer the old Ash!
"I don't know, Misty. The current Ash has grown too much!" Brock was slowly starting to feel that the two of them, as Gym Leaders, were almost unable to keep up with Ash.
"He recalled it, huh?" Falkner also didn't understand Ash's actions, but he made up his mind. "Alright, next, I'll use you." "Let them witness the power of Flying-type Pokémon!" From Falkner's Poké Ball leaped out a three-headed ostrich Pokémon. Dodrio! This Pokémon can't fly! The three were confused, but Falkner had already answered his own question. "For me, Dodrio is the origin of Flying-type Pokémon. One day, it will fly into the sky. Its intention is exactly the same as mine." Hearing this explanation, Ash couldn't help but curl his lips. Brother, your explanation is a bit too far-fetched. It simply evolved this way, giving up flight and developing strong legs, training its powerful running ability. What "one day it will fly into the sky"? Don't just casually add extra drama, okay?
"Snorlax, I choose you!" Snorlax emerged from its Poké Ball. Its heavy body slammed down, making the entire tall building seem to shake. The solid battle arena even caved in under its feet.
"What?" Falkner gritted his teeth. This Snorlax was hard to deal with. His Dodrio's learned moves were all physical attacks, which would cause almost no damage to Snorlax.
"Since that's the case, Dodrio, use Agility!" Falkner issued the attack command. Dodrio's figure suddenly sped up. It had been trained very well by Falkner and was itself a Pokémon skilled in running speed. It had to be said, Falkner had made excellent use of its advantages.
However, Ash's Snorlax was a flexible and agile fatty! "Rapid Spin!" Snorlax's massive body spun in place the moment Dodrio attacked. Ash's command in that instant was incredibly precise. Dodrio's attack was deflected by the spin, and it was swept away by the enormous body.
"The weight difference is too great!" Seeing this, Brock smiled. This battle, it could be said, from the moment Snorlax appeared, turned into a weight-based crushing!
"Damn it, Dodrio, use Drill Peck!" This was also Dodrio's ultimate move. Its attack power was strong, and it was an attack launched by all three heads. But Ash and Snorlax didn't pay it any mind. "Drill Peck's flexibility isn't enough, Snorlax, grab it!" Snorlax seemed to pick up a Berry from the ground and hugged the charging Dodrio in its arms.
"Oh no!" Falkner exclaimed in surprise. Indeed, Dodrio let out a miserable cry. Although Snorlax hadn't used any moves yet, the force from its massive body, just by hugging Dodrio like that, made all of Dodrio's bones crackle.
"I give up, Ash, quickly release Dodrio!" Falkner decisively chose to surrender. Since that was the case, Ash commanded Snorlax to release Dodrio.
"Come back, Dodrio!" Snorlax won and turned to Ash, smiling happily.
"Alright, I'll give it to you after the battle. For now, you come back!" Ash's exchange points were almost entirely converted into Snorlax food from the system store. But the effect was significant. After all, it was a system-produced item, and each feeding slightly increased Snorlax's bond value. By now, Snorlax's bond value had increased to 150/255. Ash felt these exchange points were well spent!
Seeing this, Brock and Misty also understood that Ash intended to have a one-on-one battle with Falkner today. This showed his high confidence in his Pokémon, and such a battle was very honorable!
"Ash's next one should be Charizard, right?" Indeed, the final battle! Falkner and Ash almost simultaneously threw their Poké Balls.
"Ash, you're indeed very strong, but this last one, there's no way it'll be defeated so easily! Fly, Pidgeot!"
"I'll become stronger! Stronger! Stronger! Charizard, I choose you!" Pidgeot flapped its wings and soared. The Pokédex entry for this Pokémon stated that its maximum flight speed could reach Mach 2. The strength of the Kanto region's starter bird was not to be underestimated!
However, Charizard was not to be outdone. It also flapped its wings and soared high, confronting Pidgeot in the air. "Charizard, let Pidgeot see the results of your special training!" However, when it came to speed, the current Charizard had made significant progress! Hearing Ash's command, Charizard also smiled confidently!
Ever since its evolution, Charizard had looked down on Ash's previous self, believing that this rookie trainer couldn't give it the power it desired. However, in the Orange Islands, it was moved by Ash's genuine emotions and was willing to obey his commands. And now, Charizard had finally completely recognized Ash, even submitting to him. He would definitely bring him great power! Charizard, filled with a craving for power, looked at Pidgeot before it, flapped its wings, and charged forward like a rocket.
"He actually dares to compare flight speed with Pidgeot!" Falkner's face instantly paled. Such a head-on confrontation moved him. "Pidgeot, don't lose!" Pidgeot's figure instantly vanished, easily dodging the diving Charizard. However, Ash's Aura had already locked onto Pidgeot's figure.
"Charizard, use Flamethrower backwards!" Charizard didn't hesitate. In fact, it also felt the wind blowing behind it. The scorching pillar of fire, the moment Pidgeot appeared, swallowed it whole!
"How could this be!" Falkner could hardly believe the scene before him. Pidgeot's high speed was actually severely injured in a single encounter! But the truth was, Pidgeot was severely injured, and its speed was much worse than before!
"Charizard, use Dragon Claw!" Dragon Claw was already very proficient. Charizard's figure suddenly appeared in front of the slowed-down Pidgeot. Dragon Claw slammed Pidgeot to the ground!
"Pidgeot is unable to battle, Charizard wins. Therefore, the winner is the challenger from Pallet Town, Ash!"
Snorlax: 155/255
Charizard: 200/255