116 Qin Yun Slack Off! Arcanine's Spring
"This match might be tricky."
Qin Yun knew that the biggest challenge wasn't their opponents' strength alone but their teamwork. If the opposing team had solid coordination, it wouldn't be an issue for him personally. However, he was concerned that Douzi and the others might struggle, disrupting their rhythm and leading to an early defeat. If that happened, he'd have to face a five-on-one situation something he'd rather avoid.
"The battle begins!"
"Abomasnow!"
The moment the match started, Abomasnow activated its Ability Snow Warning blanketing the battlefield in a snowstorm.
"That Abomasnow's Ability is Snow Warning!"
Ma Tao called it out immediately. Unlike in the Pokémon games, where weather effects are more abstract, in this world, the battlefield physically transforms. The ground became slick, the air frigid, and visibility dropped conditions that significantly impacted both the trainers and their Pokémon.
"Lurantis, end the weather shift."
A snowy battlefield?
Qin Yun smirked.
"You're not the only one who can manipulate the weather."
"Sunny Day!"
Lurantis gracefully raised its arms, summoning the sunlight. The snowstorm quickly dissipated as golden rays broke through, warming the battlefield.
"What?!"
The Nancheng University team was visibly stunned. They had studied Qin Yun's past battles thoroughly but had never seen Lurantis use Sunny Day before. If they had known, they wouldn't have triggered Snow Warning so early.
In competitive play, the last-used weather Ability takes precedence. Now, even if Abomasnow reactivated Snow Warning, Lurantis would override it again.
"Weavile, rush in and use Knock Off on Lurantis!"
The flat-headed boy commanding Weavile reacted swiftly. He assumed Lurantis was holding a key item perhaps a Heat Rock to extend Sunny Day's duration. If Weavile could remove it, they could regain control of the battlefield.
Knock Off wasn't the most powerful move at only 65 base power, but its true value lay in its effect: if the target held an item, the move's power increased by 50% and forcibly removed the item from play. This made it a staple move for Weavile in competitive battles.
"Wood Style: Tree Boundary Wall!"
Vines and branches sprang from the ground, forming a defensive barrier in Weavile's path.
"Trying that again? Too bad my Weavile is more agile than before."
The flat-headed boy smirked. He had studied Qin Yun's previous battle footage, where he had used similar defensive techniques. He was prepared.
"Weavile, use Icicle Crash!"
"Lapras, fire Ice Beam!"
What many spectators failed to notice was the strategic positioning. Lapras had moved directly behind Weavile, ensuring that even if the first attack was blocked, Ice Beam would follow up instantly.
"Abomasnow, restore the snow!"
"Blizzard!"
A perfectly coordinated triple attack.
Weavile's Icicle Crash, Lapras' Ice Beam, and Abomasnow's Blizzard all targeted Lurantis at once, overwhelming it before it could set Sunny Day again.
"Beautiful play!"
Even the audience erupted in applause. This was high-level teamwork.
On snowy battlefields, Ice- and Steel-type moves gained a 20% boost in power. By immediately restoring Snow Warning, Abomasnow ensured Lapras' Ice Beam hit harder. The move also helped them control the pace of the match.
Abomasnow's role in the team was clear: maintain the weather and disrupt enemy strategies. While not the strongest Pokémon on the field only about 18,000 battle power it played a vital role.
Meanwhile, Ma Tao and his teammates were feeling the heat. Unlike previous battles, where they steamrolled their opponents, they were now locked in an even fight.
Yet, for Zhang Haochen, this was exhilarating.
For the first time in a long while, he was genuinely enjoying the challenge.
"Arcanine, Extreme Speed go for the bite!"
Zhang Haochen shouted, his excitement nearly making him mess up the move command. He wasn't alone the entire match had turned into a four-on-two brawl, where no side had a clear advantage.
In snow conditions, Glalie and Glaceon had their evasion boosted, making them harder to hit. Their Ice-type moves were also significantly stronger.
Nancheng University's strategy was obvious: eliminate Qin Yun first. If he fell, the rest of the match would be easy.
The flat-headed boy knew his team's strengths and weaknesses well. If they failed here, the university might abandon the Snow Team concept entirely and switch to a more traditional team. He had everything riding on this match.
"Something's off about that sound…"
The flat-headed boy suddenly tensed. The way the Ice Beam hit the wooden barrier it wasn't the usual impact sound. Instead, it was the sound of ice shattering.
"Weavile, dodge now!"
Everyone turned to see Lurantis mid-air, its blades glowing with Leaf Storm energy.
Qin Yun's Lurantis had activated Contrary, its signature Ability.
Unlike normal Pokémon that suffered a stat drop after using Leaf Storm, Lurantis' Contrary reversed that debuff, instead boosting its Special Attack each time it used the move.
"Leaf Storm!"
"Weavile, move!"
The flat-headed boy's heart pounded as Weavile barely managed to dodge. Had it been hit, Lurantis' Special Attack would have skyrocketed.
"Lurantis, use Sunny Day again!"
Qin Yun turned his attention to Arcanine, who was on fire literally.
Arcanine's Flash Fire had activated.
This Ability made it immune to Fire-type attacks, absorbing them instead to increase its own Fire moves' power.
Qin Yun chuckled.
"I didn't expect you to be this strong. Fine. I'll sit back and let you handle it."
He originally planned to have Lurantis take the lead, but seeing Arcanine's condition, he changed his mind. This was its moment to shine.
"Snowfall, now!"
Abomasnow once again attempted to reclaim control over the battlefield.
But this time, Zhang Haochen was ready.
"Arcanine, use Flamethrower!"
Just as Arcanine unleashed the attack, Sunny Day activated again.
The battlefield was engulfed in flames.
The power of Fire-type moves skyrocketed by 50% under sunny conditions. Arcanine's Flamethrower, already potent, became an unstoppable inferno.
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