Tie Xuan recalled Electrode and sent out Magneton.
Magneton
lv70 lv40
Ability: Analytic (Development 0.8)
Aptitude: Purple (3/100)
The previous Electrode's tactics revolved around its Aftermath ability. After seeing the data, Kebi judged that this Magneton's tactics would most likely also revolve around its Analytic ability.
It seems Piplup needs to hold on for as long as possible.
“Mist!”
This time, Tie Xuan wouldn't just watch Piplup spread Mist all over the field.
“Discharge!”
Strong currents randomly struck the ground, creating craters.
A large amount of heat was released from Magneton’s Magnet Pull connections, evaporating the Mist.
Xiao Sheng was stunned, realizing that Magneton’s physical characteristics could be utilized in such a way.
Kebi also didn't expect that without wind, the Mist move would be so easily dismantled.
Tie Xuan laughed triumphantly, “Magneton releases a large amount of electromagnetic force, and the heat generated can even evaporate all the moisture in the air!”
“Your Mist isn't skilled enough, otherwise it wouldn't be evaporated so easily.”
Kebi didn't argue, but seized the opportunity to order, “Water Gun.”
A water bullet instantly shot out, accurately hitting the still Discharging Magneton.
With a sizzle, a thick white vapor immediately covered Magneton.
The current enveloping the field ceased.
Tie Xuan nodded in appreciation, not expecting Kebi to grasp the flaw in Magneton's characteristic so quickly.
Fear of water!
Magneton's high-temperature body was suddenly doused with cold water, causing Water Gun to deal damage comparable to Hydro Pump.
“Lock-On! Kebi boy, let's see how you break this move.”
Xiao Sheng excitedly stood up, “Oh no, attacks after Lock-On are guaranteed to hit! Magneton’s next move will definitely be a powerful Electric-type move!”
“Big Brother Kebi is in danger!”
Kebi smiled confidently, “Bring it on, let's see if I can take it!”
“Zap Cannon!”
Zap Cannon's drawback is its low accuracy. Now, combined with Lock-On, it truly poses a great crisis for Piplup.
A silvery-white electric orb was quickly condensed by Magneton and shot towards Piplup, whose forehead was marked.
“Piplup, use Metal Claw to channel the current into the ground!”
Piplup used one wing, which had turned metallic, to make contact with Zap Cannon in advance, while the other wing was inserted into the ground to support its body, keeping other parts of its body off the ground.
It successfully transformed into a grounded conductor, channeling the power of Zap Cannon underground.
“Kebi boy, don’t say I didn’t warn you, my Magneton has the Analytic ability. The longer it battles Piplup, the more damage its attacks will cause to Piplup.”
“You need to hurry. Either use Piplup to defeat Magneton, or quickly switch it out.”
Kebi sneered. This wasn't a kind reminder from Tie Xuan.
By saying this, he intended to disturb Kebi’s mind, making Kebi panic and make a wrong decision, disrupting the current battle rhythm.
Just like Xiao Sheng in the stands, upon hearing Tie Xuan’s words, he started to worry for Kebi.
Kebi remained unmoved, “Bubble Beam.”
The Analytic ability is a double-edged sword. While analyzing Piplup can indeed allow Magneton to deal more targeted damage, the battle mode generated by Magneton based on Piplup wouldn't be effective if Chimchar were to enter the field.
“Charge Beam!”
The battle quickly entered a stalemate. Kebi intended to use Bubble Beam to reduce Magneton’s attack speed.
Meanwhile, Tie Xuan used Charge Beam to boost Magneton’s Special Attack.
Charge Beam has a small chance to significantly boost the user’s Special Attack, and each time Charge Beam is used, Special Attack increases.
The increase from a single use might not be much, but accumulated, it can even surpass the additional effect triggered by Charge Beam.
Magneton's characteristic of generating heat through Discharge made the slowing effect of Bubble Beam less pronounced, but the damage was increasing.
Bubble Beam can attack, block vision, and most importantly, it won't conduct electricity along the bubbles.
Piplup used Bubble Beam ten times, and Magneton used Charge Beam eleven times, triggering the additional effect twice.
Now, Magneton's Special Attack has been raised to an extremely exaggerated level.
Its body was even unconsciously overflowing with electricity.
Piplup, having gone through two battles, was nearly exhausted.
Without noticing, it stepped into a hole blasted out by Magneton’s Charge Beam, stumbled, and fell to the ground.
Just then, a Charge Beam hit Piplup on the back.
This was the calculation of the Analytic ability, digging a pit in advance, waiting for Piplup to step into it.
Combined with a predicted Charge Beam, it resulted in a precise finish.
“Chimchar, it’s your turn.”
The stage was set; it was up to Chimchar to deliver a spectacular performance.
“Thunderbolt!”
“Dig!”
Thanks to Magneton for ruining the field, allowing Chimchar to Dig quickly.
“Use Thunder into the hole.”
Magneton lowered its altitude slightly and released Thunder into the hole.
The ground suddenly cracked, and a scorching pillar of flame shot into the sky.
It was Chimchar’s Flare Blitz!
And it was a version enhanced by Swords Dance, performed underground.
Magneton, accustomed to Piplup's long-range attrition, was completely unprepared for a close-range attack and was directly ambushed by Chimchar, taking the full damage of Flare Blitz.
It fell to the ground in a sorry state.
“Fire Punch!”
Chimchar closed in, pounding the downed Magneton with its fists.
Thanks to Piplup, who consumed a lot of Magneton's stamina, allowing Chimchar to take it down in one go.
Taking a Swords Dance-enhanced Flare Blitz and an unknown number of Fire Punches in a short time, even a body of iron couldn't withstand it.
Tie Xuan was somewhat taken aback, not expecting that his painstaking effort to raise Magneton's Special Attack to such a high degree would result in it falling without even being able to utilize it.
This kid deliberately left Piplup on the field for Magneton to analyze, then used the inertia of thought to let Chimchar succeed with a surprise attack.
Tie Xuan took out a badge emanating a mysterious aura and handed it to Kebi.
“This is your reward for defeating the Zǐjǐn Gym, the Electric Badge.”
The moment Kebi took it, he felt a refreshing sensation in his brain.
Kebi asked curiously, “This Electric Badge isn't just a symbol of defeating the Gym?”
Tie Xuan laughed heartily, “That’s right, a badge is not only a symbol, but it also contains the power of the Gym, which can bring some training improvements to successful challengers.”
“Of course, they are also divided into regular and special editions. The one in your hand is the special edition, and the improvement will be higher. Only Trainers recognized by the Gym Leader can receive this version.”
“The Electric Badge mainly speeds up training in terms of speed, and yours also comes with some effects that boost Special Attack. Premium badges are not common, if you want premium badges from other Gyms, you’ll have to perform well in battle.”
Xiao Sheng’s eyes widened. As the son of the Olivine Gym, he didn't even know that Gym badges had this effect.
Kebi nodded, “I will work hard.”