Chapter 82: Challenge of the Lavaridge Gym

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"Flannery, the referee for this gym battle is up to you," Moore said, looking at Flannery before the Lavaridge Gym battle. "This is a good opportunity to learn how to be a gym leader."

"I know, Grandpa," Flannery nodded and responded to her grandfather, standing in the middle of the field and beginning to serve as the referee.

"Now let's start the challenge of the Lavaridge Gym. Both sides can use two Pokémon. When both Pokémon of one side lose their combat ability, the battle ends."

After the referee Flannery announced the rules, Moore did not send out his Pokémon immediately but looked at Gary for an opportunity and asked, "Gary, how many badges have you got?"

"Four," Gary replied, although he didn't know the meaning behind Moore's question.

"Is that so?" Moore said, having a plan in mind after determining the number of Gary's badges. He quickly sent out his first Pokémon.

"It's your turn, Magcargo!"

After the white light of the Poké Ball dissipated, a Magcargo appeared on the field.

Pokémon: Magcargo

Type: Fire, Rock

Ability: Flame Body

Gender: Male

Level: 38

Qualification: Gym

Moves: Ember, Rock Slide, Earth Power, Ancient Power, Fire Spin, Flamethrower, Smog, Heat Wave, Overheat...

"It's Magcargo," Gary noted after the system's investigation, learning about Moore's Magcargo. After thinking about it, he decisively sent out his first Pokémon.

"Go, Electabuzz!"

As soon as Gary finished speaking, a golden Electabuzz appeared opposite the Magcargo, and the two Pokémon confronted each other.

"Gary, come on!" Rosa and Hilda, who were watching the battle, cheered for Gary.

"The battle begins!" Flannery announced after taking a look at Gary's Electabuzz and her grandfather's Magcargo.

"As the challenger, Gary, you will attack first!" Moore said, giving the first attack to Gary according to the rules.

"Okay," Gary agreed, looking at his Electabuzz and giving the order.

"Electabuzz, use Bulk Up!"

However, Gary did not issue the attack order immediately but instead asked Electabuzz to use the boosting move.

After using Bulk Up, Electabuzz's attack power and defense power were improved.

"Magcargo, use Flamethrower!" Moore commanded.

Magcargo immediately fired a Flamethrower at Electabuzz.

"Electabuzz, use Thunderbolt!"

Facing the incoming Flamethrower, Electabuzz was not inferior at all. After completing the Bulk Up move, it decisively used Thunderbolt against the incoming Flamethrower.

The Thunderbolt soon collided with the Flamethrower. After a short stalemate, both moves disappeared after a burst of explosions.

"Gyro Ball!" Moore commanded next.

Magcargo retracted into its shell and quickly rolled towards Electabuzz.

Facing the approaching Magcargo, Gary seized the opportunity and shouted at Electabuzz.

"Now, jump up, Electabuzz!"

Electabuzz, receiving the order, immediately jumped up and dodged the Gyro Ball move of Magcargo.

"Next, use Focus Punch!"

Electabuzz, who jumped into the air, turned over suddenly under Gary's instructions, and while falling, it swung its fist with flashing white light at the Magcargo that had just arrived beneath it.

A huge fist hit the Magcargo that was still in the Gyro Ball state.

The power carried by the Focus Punch not only attacked Magcargo itself but also caused the ground beneath it to concave slightly.

"Thunder Wave!"

At the same time as Magcargo was hit, an electromagnetic wave was transmitted to Magcargo along Electabuzz's fist.

Because of the influence of the Thunder Wave, Magcargo fell into a state of paralysis.

After doing all this, Electabuzz kicked Magcargo, which was still curled up in its shell, out like kicking a football.

Fortunately, Magcargo's shell has strong defense, so after receiving Electabuzz's move, it did not lose its combat ability.

Instead, it emerged from its shell and continued to confront Gary's Electabuzz.

"Next, use Smog!" Moore commanded.

Moore saw the golden current jumping on Magcargo, so his brows furrowed.

Although it was a bit bad, Moore still gave an order to Magcargo.

As soon as Moore finished speaking, countless black rocks sprayed out of Magcargo's mouth, filling the entire venue.

The thick black smoke covered the entire venue, making it difficult for people to observe the situation inside for a while.

And Magcargo also took this opportunity to prepare to launch an offensive against Electabuzz.

"Be careful of the opponent's attack," Gary reminded Electabuzz, raising its vigilance to prevent Magcargo from coming out of the black smoke and attacking.

Facing this situation, Gary certainly had his own corresponding method.

"Electabuzz, use Rain Dance!"

A blue energy ball exploded in the air, followed by a small piece of dark cloud, and a drizzle of rain began to fall on the field.

"Magcargo, use Rock Slide!" Moore commanded.

After seeing the Rain Dance move, Moore understood Gary's approach, so he wanted to knock down Electabuzz before that.

Countless rocks appeared around Magcargo, and then under its control, they rushed towards Electabuzz like sharp arrows.

"This won't work," Gary had expected this, so after Moore gave the order, Gary followed closely and gave the order to Electabuzz: "Use Protect!"

A thin light green barrier protected Electabuzz firmly, and it was not hurt by the Rock Slide.

"Next, use Thunder!"

After Electabuzz roared, a golden thunderbolt instantly appeared in the thick smoke, and with the help of the Rain Dance move, it conducted electricity through water and spread the lightning throughout the venue.

Magcargo on the field was, of course, included. As soon as Electabuzz used the Thunder move, the painful wail of Magcargo was heard in the thick smoke.

In the end, the sound of Magcargo became less and less until it could not be heard at all.

Seeing this, everyone was very curious about the situation of Magcargo in the thick smoke, so they all widened their eyes and stared at the situation in the thick smoke.