The Air Slash, like a storm of feathered blades in the sky, was instantly shattered into fragments of energy by the sweeping Vine Whip.
For a moment, white rain fell onto the field, creating a breathtaking spectacle, as if performing in a Pokemon Contest.
Koga, who was initially confident and prepared to secure victory, even having decided on his victory speech, loosened his crossed arms at the sight on the field.
His hands trembled, eyes widened, and mouth slightly agape. His body language and facial expression could be summed up in one word: shock!
What exactly is that Bulbasaur? Did it really use Vine Whip to stop the Air Slash?
No, it wasn't just stopping it; it completely shattered the Air Slash. A Grass Type move defeating a Flying Type move, is this even possible?
Moreover, this Grass Type move wasn't even a powerful one like Solar Beam or Petal Dance; it was just a Vine Whip, one of the weakest in terms of power!
The power of Vine Whip is indeed not high; its main effect is to restrict and bind. Expecting Vine Whip to cause damage would make any Trainer seem delusional.
Yet now Ash has shown him that Vine Whip's damage isn't low at all? It depends on who uses it!
His Bulbasaur can deal significant damage with Vine Whip, enough to shatter Air Slash!
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"Did I see that right..." Misty murmured, if it weren't for her holding Pikachu, she might have been rubbing her eyes frantically.
This is Bulbasaur? How can this possibly be Bulbasaur!!
Does Bulbasaur have such power? Using Vine Whip to stop an Elite Level Pokemon's Air Slash?
With Misty's keen eyes, when Crobat used Air Slash, she could already roughly tell its level.
Although she didn't remember much of the main Pokemon data Joy gave about Koga's main force, she recalled that Koga's strongest main force was Elite Advanced Level, yet this Crobat was clearly at Elite Peak!
This means Koga still held back a trump card, which might have been saved for those challenging his Elite position or challenging other Elites, but now left for Ash.
The problem is, even leaving this for Ash, the situation seems grim for Koga!
The Air Slash was shattered by Vine Whip, this basically only has one explanation: there's a massive difference in strength!
Otherwise, even seven or eight Vine Whips wouldn't be able to block Air Slash—in a situation with similar strength.
After all, Flying Type moves have a strong advantage over Grass Type, and Air Slash's main effect is to slice. Encountering something like Vine Whip made of grass, wouldn't it be sliced into pieces instantly?
But now... it's reversed! This indicates that Bulbasaur's strength is enough to crush Crobat!
But when did Bulbasaur's power increase to such an extent?
They've been with Ash all along, even if he's holding back, it's impossible for him to secretly elevate Bulbasaur to this level! This can't be real, right?
Next to them, Brock was truly astonished.
This was astonishment in the true sense!
Brock's eyes were usually squinted, but this time, he opened them wide, revealing his pupils, just to see clearly what was happening with Bulbasaur!
However, even with his eyes wide open, Brock couldn't discern the mystery of Bulbasaur, only seeing a heavy mist shrouding it.
Brock doesn't have Ash's Eye of Insight, opening his eyes was merely a gesture representing his shock.
He couldn't for the life of him figure out how Bulbasaur obtained such power!
If Ash used Aura Power to boost it temporarily, that wouldn't make sense either!
Previously, Charizard and Pikachu, which one wasn't stronger than Bulbasaur!
But even with Ash's power added, they could only barely defeat their opponents. As for achieving a crushing victory like this, it was unthinkable!
Is Bulbasaur on steroids? What kind of drug could make a Pokemon below Elite Level explode to such a degree!
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On the field, Koga took a deep breath, forcibly calming his agitated heart.
This match was more stimulating to him than the previous two!
Generally, a Pokemon's strength is linked to its level, but some Pokemon are born with high ability value caps, so they can possess high-level ability values even at lower levels.
For example, Advanced Peak with Elite Junior Level ability values, Elite Peak with Professional Junior Level ability values, although rare, Koga's battle experience had seen quite a few.
But the Bulbasaur before him... Damn, Advanced Level bursting out with strength comparable to Elite Peak, possibly even more!
The opponent could so easily use Vine Whip to shatter the Air Slash used by an Elite Peak Crobat, its strength might indeed have reached... Champion!
Heh heh heh heh, Advanced Level comparable to a Champion, such a joke would already make one scoff, thinking anyone who says it is a fool, can't even dream this big!
But now such a thing was happening right in front of him, Koga couldn't help but suspect he was under the influence of a Superpower's Hypnosis, now in a sort of illusion.
Otherwise, how could he witness such a thing!