But none of that mattered much against Milotic. Judging by the difference in size alone, nobody thought Golem could win.
Besides, good looks were justice.
At that moment, 90% of the audience was rooting for Milotic.
"Golem, Earthquake!" As the battle got underway, the opposing Trainer opened with a heavy-hitting move.
There weren't many Rock-type or Ground-type moves, but most packed tremendous power. In that respect, they were rather like Ice-type moves.
As Golem stamped its feet, the earth began to tremble, and the spectators felt their seats shaking beneath them.
Fortunately, the battle arenas here were reinforced with special energy. Apart from the central combat area, there was no danger to the spectator stands.
"Milotic, Surf!" Xiao Ran wasn't concerned about Earthquake. But he specialized in Water-types, and they had actually sent a Rock-type Trainer out against him. Just how little did they think of him?
The water surged. Milotic's Surf was even more spectacular than Primarina's. After all, it had received more blessings than Primarina during Leaping Over the Dragon Gate.
An enormous wave lifted Milotic off the ground. With nothing to fear from the trembling earth beneath the water, it rode the crest toward Golem.
At the sight of that towering wave, the Trainer from Donglin Pokémon University suddenly wondered whether he had made a mistake. How many Rock-type Pokémon could withstand a wave like that?
Never mind its Trainer—even Golem itself looked terrified, despite also being a Late Stage Elite Class Pokémon.
After all, Primarina had only been twice as weak to Electric-type attacks earlier. Golem was four times as weak to Water-type attacks!
The enormous wave swept through, leaving nothing in its wake.
When the water receded, only an unconscious Golem remained.
"You're using a Rock- and Ground-type Pokémon against me? Just how little do