Though Raichu was hit by Magical Leaf, because Grass-type does not have a type advantage over Electric-type, it did not cause much damage.
However, this still caught Xia You's attention.
Instead of using speed to dodge, it used a move to clash?
Although it looked fine, did it underestimate the power of Magical Leaf in terms of the outcome?
But since the attack was effective, Xia You naturally wouldn't change his tactics and continued to shout, "Kirlia, let's do it again, Magical Leaf attack!"
Watching the Magical Leaf condense again, this time Lt. Surge didn't order Raichu to use Thunder Shock again, but instead shouted, "Raichu, hurry and dodge!"
However, despite that, the Magical Leaf's firing speed was too fast; even though Raichu ran away in advance, Kirlia still controlled its direction, quickly catching up and hitting its body like a sweeping attack.
Da da da!
The thick smoke from the explosion obscured everyone's vision, and when the smoke cleared, Raichu had scratches on its body, shook its head, and continued to charge towards Kirlia.
"Raichu, use Million Ton Punch!"
Raichu stood on its hind legs, its claws forming fists, glowing blue, and punched Kirlia repeatedly.
Million Ton Punch: A Normal-type physical attack where the user strikes the opponent with a punch using their maximum strength; if it hits, it can cause significant damage.
"Kirlia, use Double Team!"
Under Xia You's command, Kirlia instantly split into a dozen illusions, and Raichu, unable to see the true body, could only randomly punch and disperse a few illusions.
Lt. Surge frowned and shouted, "Raichu, eliminate them all, Thunderbolt!!"
Upon hearing this, Raichu gave up its punch attack and exerted its whole body, as electric sparks flashed across its surface, dozens of thick currents rapidly spread outwards from its center.
The crackling sounds were incessant, and because the light was too dazzling, even Xia You had to use his arm to cover his eyes.
When all the dust settled, Xia You hurriedly looked up, only to see that all the original illusions had disappeared, leaving only Kirlia standing in the distance, quietly staring at Raichu.
It turned out that in an instant, it had used Teleport to escape this dangerous area attack.
"Very good!" Seeing that it was not injured, Xia You's hanging heart finally relaxed. "Kirlia, use Confusion attack!"
Kirlia raised its hands, and Raichu, without warning, was lifted into the air, then dropped heavily, falling onto the Ground.
"Damn it!" Lt. Surge shouted loudly, "Raichu, hurry up and get up! Close the distance!"
Raichu struggled to its feet, bursting out its last energy, and rapidly approached Kirlia.
It was only then that Xia You suddenly remembered this Raichu's weakness.
He remembered that in the anime, when Ash first challenged Kuye Gym and failed, and then battled this Raichu a second time, he discovered that because it evolved too quickly, it hadn't learned any speed-related moves.
Ultimately, Pikachu outmaneuvered and defeated it by using Agility and Quick Attack.
By this time, Raichu had reached Kirlia's front, and Lt. Surge shouted, "Raichu, use Body Slam!"
Obeying Lt. Surge's command, Raichu leaped high, spread its body, and pressed down towards Kirlia.
Although he could have used other methods to dodge this attack, Xia You still chose the simplest and most direct way.
"Kirlia, use Confusion!"
The next second, Raichu, which was rapidly falling, seemed to hit an invisible wall of air, being lifted up again in mid-air, as if caught by the tail by an invisible giant, swung around in the air, and finally flew to the side, falling onto the Ground once more.
However, this time, it rolled its eyes and could no longer get up.
The referee watching the battle raised the colored flag in his hand and loudly declared, "Raichu is unable to battle, Kirlia wins!"
Upon hearing Kirlia win, Koharu in the audience couldn't help but excitedly applaud.
Just as Xia You had said before, watching the match live, being immersed in it, was indeed much more exciting and better than on television!
And emotionally, because she was on Xia You's side, her mood fluctuated with the progress of the match, which also stimulated her emotions more.
Recalling Raichu, Lt. Surge nodded affirmingly at Xia You: "Being able to defeat my Raichu is enough to prove that you are not a simple Baby, but to get a gym badge, you still need to defeat this guy below."
Saying that, he threw out his second Poké Ball.
A blue light flashed, and a strange Pokémon, yellow and black, appeared in the arena.
This Pokémon stood on two feet, was predominantly yellow with black stripes, had a black lightning symbol on its chest, two short tusks curling outwards from its mouth, and two circular organs near its pointed ears for storing and releasing electricity.
Pokédex: "Beep, Electabuzz, the Electric Pokémon, Electric-type, the evolved form of Elekid, a very rare Pokémon. Electricity constantly flows over its body. Because it likes to consume electricity, it often causes widespread power outages in cities."
Xia You recalled Kirlia and sent out Bulbasaur.
"Bulbasaur, the second round is up to you!"
"Bulbasaur, Bulbasaur!"
Seeing Bulbasaur ready, Lt. Surge shouted, "The real game has just begun! Go, Electabuzz!"
Electabuzz took large strides, approaching Bulbasaur, clearly full of vigor.
Xia You commanded, "Razor Leaf attack!"
Sheets of green leaves, like spinning blades, flew towards Electabuzz.
And Lt. Surge, as before, commanded, "Electabuzz, use Shock Wave!"
From Electabuzz's head, two dazzling electric lights suddenly shot out and converged, colliding with Razor Leaf.
However, this time, the two moves canceled each other out, with neither gaining an advantage.
Watching Lt. Surge still use this method of response, Xia You already understood in his heart, perhaps due to the Trainer's personality, it seemed that like the Raichu just now, this Electabuzz also gave up speed moves and chose diversified offense.
Seeing Electabuzz getting closer, Xia You ordered again, "Bulbasaur, use Vine Whip attack!"
Two vines rose into the air and lashed fiercely towards Electabuzz, but Electabuzz surprisingly did not dodge, enduring the Vine Whip attack, and forced its way in front of Bulbasaur.
"Now!" Lt. Surge shouted loudly, "Use Thunder Punch!"
The next second, Electabuzz's fists suddenly glowed with electricity, and it swung its fists, striking Bulbasaur hard.
However, Xia You was not too worried about this.
In terms of typing, although Grass-type does not have a type advantage over Electric-type, Electric-type attacking Grass-type, due to type resistance, only causes half damage.
This is why Xia You had Bulbasaur conserve its stamina earlier at Sakuragi Park.
Because the main force for challenging Kuye Gym, from beginning to end, was actually Bulbasaur!