"Ludicolo, use Razor Leaf!"
The examiner chose the safest approach, ordering Ludicolo to attack with Razor Leaf, a Grass-type move that was super effective against Poliwrath.
Dense Grass-type energy erupted from Ludicolo's body, swiftly turning into leaf blades. Once Razor Leaf took shape, Ludicolo sent the blades flying toward the approaching Poliwrath.
"Yobo!"
Poliwrath shielded its body with its arms and took Ludicolo's Razor Leaf head-on, losing two-fifths of its HP.
After weathering Ludicolo's assault, Poliwrath swiftly closed in and struck Ludicolo's body with its right fist, which was wreathed in dense Fighting-type Energy.
Poliwrath's Dynamic Punch received a same-type attack bonus and dealt considerable damage. Ludicolo also lost two-fifths of its HP and became confused.
This was Dynamic Punch's secondary effect: as long as it successfully struck its target, it was guaranteed to cause confusion.
The rainy weather persisted, and a faint glow spread over Ludicolo's body. Its Rain Dish Ability activated, restoring some of its HP.
"Ludicolo, keep attacking with Razor Leaf!"
The examiner intended to keep exploiting the type advantage to damage Poliwrath. Combined with Rain Dish, it would give Ludicolo an overwhelming advantage in their exchanges.
Hearing the examiner's command, Ludicolo deftly began gathering Grass-type energy, shaping great quantities of it into Razor Leaf blades.
Once the Razor Leaf blades took shape, Ludicolo sent them hurtling toward Poliwrath.
"Poliwrath, use Submission!"
In his previous battles, Zhang Cheng would usually choose Protect to block an opponent's super-effective move.
But with Ludicolo's Rain Dish Ability in play, Zhang Cheng did not want to drag the battle out. That would allow Ludicolo to recover more HP and gain an even greater advantage.
"Poli~ Poli~"
With a cold look in its eyes, Poliwrath spread its arms and voraciously absorbed Fighting-type Energy. The surrounding energy surged toward it.
After absorbing all