Once the barrier formed, Poliwhirl reached Ariados's side and unleashed Waterfall, slamming its entire body against the barrier.
The powerful impact made the barrier shake violently. Poliwhirl kept pressing its attack, and the barrier looked ready to collapse, but it simply would not shatter. Ariados successfully blocked Poliwhirl's attack.
Meanwhile, Noctowl and Cloyster were locked in battle as well.
Noctowl's Extrasensory shot toward Cloyster. After unleashing Water Pulse, Cloyster closed its shell to defend itself. Extrasensory was not a same-type move, so it did not deal much damage to Cloyster.
At the same time Noctowl's Extrasensory struck Cloyster, Cloyster's Water Pulse also hit Noctowl.
Cloyster's Water Pulse benefited from a same-type power boost, and the Rainy Weather further increased its attack power. After taking the Water Pulse head-on, Noctowl lost half its HP.
"Is the Rainy Weather really that powerful? One Water Pulse from Cloyster did all that to my Noctowl," Fang Yin said in disbelief.
"Don't take their attacks head-on, little brother. Their Water-type Pokémon get a boost in the Rainy Weather. Their attack power is terrifying."
Seeing his younger brother's Noctowl get hit, Fang Jin hurriedly warned him.
"But my Noctowl hasn't learned Protect. There's no way to block their attacks," Fang Yin said helplessly.
"Have Noctowl use Double Team to stall for time, then look for a chance to use Hypnosis," Fang Jin said, devising a strategy for his younger brother.
"But they've already countered Noctowl's Double Team!" Fang Yin said in confusion, unable to understand what his older brother meant.
"If you have Noctowl use Double Team, Cloyster will have to use Spike Cannon to attack. A single spike won't do much damage to Noctowl. All you need to do is keep Cloyster occupied like that."
Fang Jin looked at his younger brother and explained helplessly.