Free Web NovelChapter 226: Chapter 226: Steel Badge
Chapter 226: Steel Badge
"Steelix? I never expected Jasmine’s main Pokémon to be a Steelix! I couldn’t have guessed at all that such a citrus-loving beauty would use this kind of Pokémon! Jasmine!"
Upon hearing that Jasmine’s main Pokémon was a Steelix, Brock immediately flushed.
"Good morning, Ash, and everyone else!"
At this moment, Janina ran in from outside.
"Janina, did you come here specifically to welcome us?" Misty asked.
Janina nodded, "Yes! Are you ready, Ash?"
Ash touched a Pokémon ball on his waist that he had just received, saying, "I’ve been ready for a long time. Let’s go."
This was a Pokémon he had specifically asked Tracy to help transfer over.
Ten or so minutes later, Ash and the others arrived at the Olivine Gym again.
"Ash, you’ve finally arrived. I won’t hold back in today’s Gym challenge!" Jasmine said.
"That’s exactly what I was hoping for!"
"This match is a two-on-two elimination match. The contestants are Asagi Gym Leader Jasmine and the challenger, Ash from Pallet Town. This is an official match with a Badge on the line. Let the match begin!" Janina announced solemnly from the referee’s stand.
"First up is Magnemite!"
Jasmine was the first to send out her Pokémon.
[Pokémon: Magnemite]
[Type: Electric + Steel]
[Gender: Genderless]
[Level: Beginner Gym]
[Ability: Sturdy (Even if hit by the opponent’s move, it will not be knocked out in one hit; one-hit KO moves are also ineffective)]
[Potential: Elite]
[Skills: Tackle, Thunder Wave, Thunder Shock, Electro Ball...]
"Magnemite, huh? Alright, I choose you, Cyndaquil!" Ash said.
Ash’s choice of Pokémon made Misty very surprised: "Eh, you’re using Cyndaquil right away?"
"Magnemite is Electric + Steel type, so Cyndaquil has the type advantage, but what does Ash plan to use to deal with the Steelix later?" Brock said.
"Cyndaquil, show your fighting spirit! Use Flamethrower!"
As Ash finished speaking, fierce flames erupted from Cyndaquil’s back, followed by a searing pillar of fire spewing from its mouth towards Magnemite.
"Magnemite, dodge."
Magnemite’s dodging speed was very fast; it easily shrank back and avoided the incoming flames.
"Magnemite, use Thunder Wave."
"Ci~~"
Electricity surged over Magnemite’s entire body, and it shot two blue lightning bolts at Cyndaquil.
Cyndaquil jumped high into the air to the other side, perfectly avoiding the damage.
"As expected of Ash, your Pokémon training is truly outstanding; your movements are clean and efficient," Jasmine praised.
Ash smiled and said: "Your Magnemite isn’t bad either, Jasmine. Its reaction and speed are very fast."
"Then let’s compare speed. Magnemite, use consecutive Thunder Waves."
Hearing the command, Magnemite’s eyes sharpened, and it gathered electricity on its body, firing several bolts of lightning in succession.
"Cyndaquil, use Quick Attack to dodge them all!" Ash commanded.
Cyndaquil started running quickly, constantly closing in on Magnemite.
"Magnemite, look closely at Cyndaquil’s landing spot and predict its attack!"
Magnemite’s attack frequency dropped sharply, and the precision of its moves gradually increased, moving from its original "border-line" tactics to gradually closing in on Cyndaquil.
Cyndaquil’s forward momentum was blocked, and it couldn’t get close to Magnemite.
"Cyndaquil, use Flame Wheel!" Ash commanded.
The flames on Cyndaquil’s back flared up, and in the blink of an eye, a layer of fire covered its entire body. Then, it threw itself at Magnemite without hesitation.
"Magnemite, use Thunder Shock."
Facing Cyndaquil’s suicidal charge, Jasmine didn’t want to miss the opportunity. After a brief charge, Magnemite fired a current at Cyndaquil.
The current pierced through the flames and hit Cyndaquil, but Cyndaquil didn’t stop because of it, maintaining the Flame Wheel posture as it rushed forward.
Jasmine frowned slightly and said: "Magnemite, increase the power of the current!"
Zzz~
As the current increased, a light of evolution radiated from Cyndaquil’s body.
"This is... evolution?"
This sudden scene left Jasmine stunned.
"Very good, Quilava, increase the flames of the Flame Wheel!" freewёbn૦νeɭ.com
Cyndaquil’s evolution was within Ash’s expectations. Cyndaquil’s level and accumulation had actually reached the standard for evolution long ago, but it lacked suitable nourishment, which is why Ash had shelved it until now.
After Quilava increased its flame output, Magnemite’s current was blocked by the air distorted by the heat.
Under Quilava’s charge, Magnemite was knocked to the ground and lost its ability to battle.
"Ash, is this the reason you gave up academic research on Pokémon to become a Trainer? Your battle talent is truly monstrous; you even calculated the evolution of your Pokémon.
However, I won’t lose the next round! Go, Steelix!" Jasmine said.
[Pokémon: Steelix]
[Type: Steel + Ground]
[Gender: Female]
[Level: Quasi-Elite Intermediate]
[Ability: Sheer Force (The additional effects of moves disappear, but moves can be used with higher power)]
[Potential: Elite]
[Skills: Tackle, Rock Slide, Crunch, Smack Down, Sandstorm, Iron Tail, Double-Edge, Magnet Rise...]
"Come back, Quilava. The one I’m going to send out next is this one. Go, Steelix!"
Ash recalled Quilava and released the giant Steelix.
"???"
Looking at Ash bringing out a Steelix that was even larger than her own, Jasmine was almost dumbfounded.
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She said somewhat resentfully: "Ash, isn’t this Steelix of yours a bit too monstrous?"
"Hehe, this one evolved from the only giant Onix on Mt. Miacha. Its strength is not weak, Jasmine, you better be careful!" Ash reminded.
Although his Steelix had few appearances, it hadn’t been slacking off in the backyard of Professor Oaks Laboratory. It had long since cleared the Viridian Forest, and its strength had broken through to the Elite level long ago.
"Then let’s test it out. Steelix, take the initiative and use Iron Tail!" Jasmine commanded.
Her Steelix’s tail lit up with a white light and lashed out fiercely.
Facing this offensive, the giant Steelix didn’t even dodge, choosing to take it head-on.
Clang!
The two Steelix collided, producing a huge metallic clanging sound.
Seeing the giant Steelix unscathed, Jasmine continued: "Steelix, use Sandstorm."
The Steelix rotated its body, and in an instant, a tornado of yellow sand appeared around it, trapping itself firmly within it.
"Trying to hide underground to launch a sneak attack? I won’t give you the chance. Steelix, use Earthquake!" Ash commanded.
Hearing this, Jasmine was shocked, "Oh no! Steelix, come out quickly."
The giant Steelix swung its tail and struck the ground, the powerful shockwave spreading in all directions along the ground.
The Steelix, which had already burrowed halfway into the ground, was too late to return to the surface, and the huge shockwave caused it great pain.
"Steelix, take this chance and use Fire Fang."
A trace of flame appeared on the giant Steelix’s large mouth, and it bit down on the Steelix’s waist.
Janina saw Jasmine’s Steelix fall to the ground and raised her flag: "Steelix has lost the ability to battle. The winner of this match is Ash!"
"Steelix, you worked hard."
Jasmine recalled her Pokémon with some regret.
She walked up to Ash, looking resentful: "Ash, you did this on purpose, didn’t you?"
"No way, I just suddenly remembered that your main Pokémon was also a Steelix."
Of course, Ash had specifically arranged for Steelix to be sent out, but he wouldn’t dare say such things in front of Jasmine.
"Forget it, regardless, a loss is a loss. This is the Steel Badge; it’s yours!" Jasmine took out the Gym Badge and handed it over.
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