A melodious sound came from Sylveon's mouth, carrying Fairy-type energy that battered Altaria's mind.
Although Altaria also knew this move, its Dragon-type bloodline meant it still suffered tremendous damage when struck by Fairy-type moves.
"You don't need to keep testing it. I can tell you!" Xiao Ran said with a smile, realizing that she was experimenting with moves.
"It's different from Ground types being immune to Electric types. That works by conducting electricity into the earth."
"Fairy types' immunity to Dragon types is like Ghost types' immunity to Normal types—it's immunity in the truest sense."
"The difference between them is that Ghost types are mostly immune to physical attacks, while Fairy types are immune to energy attacks."
"Just as Ghost-type Pokémon are still affected to some extent when hit by energy-based Normal-type moves."
"Fairy-type Pokémon can also take damage from physical Dragon-type moves."
"But that damage doesn't come from Dragon-type energy. It comes purely from the physical impact."
"So Sylveon can ignore a purely energy-based Dragon Pulse, but it's still best to dodge Dragon Rush. After all, its body isn't nearly as sturdy as a Dragon-type Pokémon's."
Just as Xiao Ran finished, Veranica saw the result of Sylveon's immunity to Dragon Pulse. Despite the attack being powerful enough to whip up fierce winds and towering waves, Sylveon was completely unaffected, apart from the ribbonlike feelers around its body fluttering in the wind.
"So that's how it works!" Veranica said in sudden understanding. Xiao Ran's explanation had truly saved her a great deal of trouble.
"As expected of a Pokémon Trainer specializing in Fairy types, you really know your stuff. In that case, I won't hold back! Altaria, Brave Bird!" Having grasped the key point, Veranica no longer needed to keep experimenting and immediately launched her strongest offensive.
"Ouch, that's ruthless!"