After absorbing a vast amount of Electric-type energy, Raichu unleashed the power within, turning that energy into the high-voltage current of Thunderbolt. The current shot toward Ampharos at incredible speed.
Both Pokémon used Thunderbolt at the same time, and the two powerful currents struck Raichu and Ampharos respectively.
Ampharos lost a quarter of its HP to Thunderbolt, while Raichu lost a third.
Electric-type Pokémon resisted moves of their own type, so neither Pokémon lost too much HP despite Thunderbolt's tremendous power.
With its higher Special Attack, Ampharos gained a slight advantage in this first exchange.
As Electric-type Pokémon, Raichu and Ampharos were immune to paralysis. Neither Pokémon's Ability had any effect in this battle. It all came down to whose Electric-type moves were stronger and who could defeat the other first.
"Raichu, use Charge!"
After that exchange, Xia Bin knew his Raichu lacked the opposing Ampharos's offensive power, so he chose to strengthen Raichu's moves with Charge.
A powerful suction erupted from Raichu's cheeks, steadily drawing in the surrounding Electric-type energy. Once Raichu had absorbed enough, thin currents began crackling across its cheeks.
"Ampharos, use your strongest Thunder!"
Zhang Cheng was confident in Ampharos's offensive power. Rather than use Charge to strengthen its attacks, he chose to have Ampharos unleash a powerful Thunder immediately.
"Baa baa~ Baa baa~"
At its Trainer's command, Ampharos focused intently and gathered the Electric-type energy around it with all its might.
Under Ampharos's control, the dense Electric-type energy formed a thick Thunder Dragon. Once formed, it swiftly soared into the air before diving toward Raichu on the ground.
"Raichu, use Thunder too!"
With Charge complete, Raichu's next Electric-type move would receive a substantial boost in power. That gave Xia Bin enough confidence to have Raichu use Thunder and clash head-on with Ampharos.
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