Chapter 258: Hawlucha!
[Lileep]
Gender: Male
Level: 13
Type: Rock / Grass
Ability: Storm Drain
Potential: A
[Aerodactyl]
Gender: Male
Level: 16
Type: Rock / Flying
Ability: Rock Head (Does not take recoil damage.)
Potential: A
Although Lileep's stats aren't exceptionally high—its evolved form Cradily only has a base stat total of 495—it possesses a top-tier Ability: Storm Drain. This makes it a strong Pokémon overall.
Kenji scanned the stats of the two Pokémon briefly before looking away.
The three chatted a bit more until Yang Yue spoke up. "Alright, Old Yun, don't just sit there. You've delayed this gym battle long enough. Are you scared after seeing how strong Kenji's Beedrill is?"
Yun Erdun rubbed his nose and laughed awkwardly, but he refused to admit defeat verbally. He stiffened his neck and retorted, "Nonsense! I've just been busy these past few days. Let's go, let's go. We'll start right now."
"Among my team, only Beedrill can stand up to your Fearow and Aerodactyl, so I'll be relying on Leader Yun to go easy on me," Kenji said modestly.
Go easy? Just that one Beedrill could probably solo my entire team. Who's going easy on whom?
Yun Erdun muttered to himself, but he understood Kenji was giving him an out, so he accepted the gesture.
Yang Yue didn't leave. Instead, he headed to the sidelines to watch the battle.
"Battle... Begin!!!"
After the referee announced the rules, Kenji and Yun Erdun threw their Poké Balls simultaneously.
"Go!! Hawlucha!!!"
"I choose you!!! Electivire!!!"
"Haaawl!!! —"
"Elec-bzzzt!!! —"
Electivire landed on the battlefield. Gone was its usual goofy, gluttonous demeanor. Its eyes burned with fighting spirit as it slammed its fists against its chest, the sound of crackling electricity filling the air.
On the other side, a bird-like Pokémon stood upright. Its facial feathers resembled a wrestler's mask. The moment it appeared, it struck a pose, spreading its arms as if ready to grapple.
[Electivire]
Level: 56
...
[Hawlucha]
Gender: Male
Level: 69
Type: Fighting / Flying
Ability: Limber (Cannot be paralyzed.)
Potential: C
Hawlucha. The Wrestling Pokémon. Fighting/Flying type. A natural enemy of the short-tempered Primeape; whenever they meet in the wild, a fight is inevitable. Perhaps due to its Flying type, its fighting style is light and agile—a true technical fighter.
A C-Rank potential Hawlucha reaching Level 69 (Gym Leader peak). It seemed this Hawlucha had been with Yun Erdun for a long time.
Kenji didn't underestimate it because of its low potential.
On the contrary, raising a C-Rank Pokémon to peak Gym Leader level required immense resources—roughly equivalent to raising a B-Rank Pokémon to Elite level.
Since Yun Erdun was willing to invest so much into a Pokémon with average potential, either this Hawlucha had been with him since the beginning out of sentiment, or it possessed some unique quality.
...
Yun Erdun looked at Electivire without a hint of nervousness.
Electivire had appeared frequently in the National League; it was essentially one of Kenji's main forces.
So, Yun Erdun had a good grasp of its strength.
But even facing a type disadvantage (Electric vs. Flying), Yun Erdun showed no worry. This proved his absolute confidence in Hawlucha's ability.
THUD!!! —
After a brief standoff, seeing Hawlucha make no move to attack, Electivire struck first. It hammered its chest again, unleashing the violent electricity within. Arcs of lightning flowed from its core to dance across its skin.
Facing a seasoned Hawlucha, Kenji didn't dare hold back. From the start, he ordered Electivire to activate the stamina-draining Thunder Armor.
BANG!!! —
Clad in Thunder Armor, Electivire bent its knees and launched itself forward. Using Quick Attack, it surged with lightning, trailing a snake of electricity as it charged at Hawlucha.
Hawlucha's pupils shrank. Facing the menacing electric beast charging at full speed, it maintained its stance, showing absolutely no intention of dodging.
Whoosh!!! —
Thunder Punch!!!
Electivire reached Hawlucha. Using its signature move, it threw a heavy, lightning-wreathed punch straight at Hawlucha's forehead.
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