"How could this be? Was the gap really that huge?" Du She frowned, his eyes filled with shock and disbelief as he looked at the Rhyhorn lying on the ground. After that single punch, Rhyhorn had gone completely still.
"Rhyhorn has lost its ability to battle. Contestant Du She, please recall Rhyhorn and send out your next battle Pokémon." Standing at the edge of the field, the referee rapidly waved the small flag in his hand and clearly announced the result of the match.
Du She nodded slightly, his expression unruffled as he recalled Rhyhorn with a Poké Ball. Then he took another Poké Ball from the holder at his waist, forcefully swung his arm, and shouted, "Go, Donphan..."
"It's Donphan! Contestant Du She has sent out Donphan." The announcer's voice spread through the entire venue over the loudspeakers, sounding somewhat puzzled. "Does Contestant Du She not have any other Pokémon? Donphan is a Ground-type Pokémon and will still be countered by Water-type Pokémon..."
"Donphan? Is this another Pokémon that isn't afraid of water?" Yu Hai narrowed his eyes slightly, curiosity curling at the corners of his mouth. Where did this guy find so many Ground-type Pokémon that aren't afraid of water?
"Blastoise, Hydro Pump!" Yu Hai had the initiative. He clenched both fists, intending to test the waters with Hydro Pump first.
"Blastoise!" Blastoise raised its head proudly, its thick cannons lifting slightly as it let out a low roar in response to its trainer's command.
"Donphan, Rollout charge!" Seeing Blastoise's cannons move, Du She's gaze sharpened. He immediately swung his hand and ordered Donphan to attack.
"Donphan!" Donphan tensed its entire body and rapidly curled its limbs inward, instantly turning into a solid tire. Its rough hide scraped against the ground with a rustling sound as it rolled