As for Eichi, he sent out Golisopod. He had no choice but to use his strongest. The level gap between Heracross and Armaldo was even greater; if he sent them out, they might not even withstand a single move.
Golisopod
Aptitude: Champion Level: Late Elite Four (73)
The level gap had narrowed further. Although it was still large, it was manageable.
Other types might be difficult to face, but a Fighting-type was just right.
Bruno said in surprise, "This is that unusual Pokémon of yours? There are no records of this Pokémon in the Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, or Unova Regions."
Eichi said, "It's a Pokémon from the Alola Region, very far from our Kanto. If you have the time, Elite Four Bruno, you can go take a look."
Bruno said, "Is that so? I will if I get the chance."
The moment he finished speaking, the atmosphere across the entire field turned tense.
Eichi launched the first attack. "Golisopod, use Shadow Claw."
The corners of Golisopod's mouth lifted slightly. It had finally encountered a somewhat worthy opponent.
Its body shot forward, stamping a deep footprint into the dirt where it had stood.
Bruno said, "Hitmonchan, Double Kick!"
Hitmonchan also shot forward. Its legs were like springs, and every stride covered a great distance.
In no time, the two sides had drawn close, and Golisopod's attack had finished charging.
Purple energy surged from its arms, flowing like water as it extended over its palms and condensed into giant claws.
When they were less than two meters apart, Hitmonchan suddenly came to a sharp stop, then launched itself into the air with a powerful twist of its waist.
It kicked fiercely at Golisopod twice in rapid succession.
As it kicked, its legs stretched out like springs.
Golisopod awkwardly discovered