Vermilion Gym(2)

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Under the onslaught of Magneton's electric attacks, Alakazam's offensive was swiftly overpowered.

The gap between an Advanced Level and a Elite-level opponent was too vast to overcome.

Seeing no other option, Tyson commanded, "Alakazam, use Trick Room again!"

As the spatial distortion took effect, the Magneton immediately discharged Thunder Shock under Lt. Surge's command.

"Magneton, use Charge Beam!"

Lt. Surge wasted no time, ordering another attack.

"Alakazam, teleport and strike with Psychic!"

Realizing that continuously swapping positions wouldn't work against Magneton's precision, Tyson adjusted his strategy. If he kept his distance, it would only allow Magneton to charge up further, just as it was doing now.

Abandoning his previous tactics, Tyson chose to engage directly, aiming to wear down Magneton's stamina as much as possible.

"Magneton, Thunderbolt!"

The electric attack surged forward, overpowering Alakazam's Psychic once more.

Utilizing Teleport, Alakazam swiftly repositioned itself and launched another Psychic attack.

Lt. Surge found himself forced into a defensive stance, unable to fully counter Alakazam's relentless assaults without risking an opening.

The battle entered a stalemate—Alakazam darted across the battlefield, unleashing waves of psychic energy, which clashed with Magneton's electric attacks.

On the surface, it appeared that Alakazam was dominating with aggressive moves, but in reality, it was consuming far more energy than Magneton.

As the effects of the Electric Terrain began to fade, Alakazam's stamina was pushed to its limit.

"Magneton, Thunderbolt!"

This time, instead of dodging, Tyson swiftly recalled Alakazam into its Poké Ball.

"Let's go, Sylveon! Use Shadow Ball!"

Seizing the brief opening, Tyson sent out Sylveon, and the dark orb shot toward Magneton.

"Magneton, dodge!"

Magneton barely managed to evade.

"Sylveon, Quick Attack, then use Attract!"

Sylveon dashed forward in a flash of light, closing the distance before Magneton could recover. As the opponent readied its next move, Sylveon's ribbon-like feelers extended, mesmerizing Magneton and momentarily halting its movements.

"Magneton, Discharge!"

"Use Hyper Voice, Sylveon!"

As the waves of electricity spread, Sylveon's powerful cry dispersed the attack mid-air.

"Sylveon, Swift!"

The stars struck Magneton with pinpoint accuracy.

"Follow up with Bite, then use Baby-Doll Eyes!"

Sylveon lunged at Magneton, delivering a Dark-type bite before gazing at it with an adorable yet unnerving stare, lowering its attack.

"Magneton, fight back with Discharge!"

Lt. Surge's voice rang out with authority, causing Magneton to snap back into action, electricity surging around it in a wide radius.

"Shadow Ball!"

Sylveon quickly created a shadowy projectile, using it as a platform to leap over the Discharge.

"Sylveon, Double-Edge!"

Not wasting the opportunity, Tyson commanded an all-out attack, and Sylveon charged in, tackling Magneton with great force.

A final Shadow Ball struck the airborne Magneton, sending it crashing to the ground.

"Raichu, Thunder!"

Lt. Surge wasted no time, sending out his ace Pokémon and immediately going on the offensive.

"Sylveon, Fake Tears!"

Despite Raichu's speed, Sylveon acted first, lowering Raichu's Special Defense with a sorrowful gaze.

Lightning rained down, grazing Sylveon and leaving it momentarily stunned.

"Raichu, Quick Attack into Thunderbolt!"

"Retreat and use Hyper Voice!"

The electric snakes of Thunderbolt surged forward, but Sylveon's voice shattered them before they could reach.

"Raichu, Wild Charge!"

"Shadow Ball!"

The dark energy collided with the charging Raichu, creating an explosion of smoke.

"Raichu, Agility and Double Team!"

The moment Lt. Surge's voice cut through the smoke, multiple Raichu clones surrounded Sylveon.

"Sylveon, Hyper Voice! Once you find the real one, use Fake Tears!"

The powerful sound waves spread, revealing Raichu's true form.

Fake Tears hit again, further lowering Raichu's Special Defense.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Raichu released another Thunderbolt, and this time, despite Sylveon's defenses, it managed to break through, dealing significant damage.

With Sylveon exhausted but having done its job, Tyson recalled it, leaving him with one final Pokémon. 

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