Swampert already had a high Physical Attack stat. With the same-type attack bonus, plus boosts from the Mystic Water and rainy weather, this Waterfall attack reached a terrifying level of power.
Espeon was sent flying by Swampert's Waterfall, its HP rapidly draining to zero. It crashed to the ground, unable to battle.
Swampert had knocked out Duan Hong's Espeon in a single hit. With Espeon down, the battle for a place in the top ten was decided.
"Come back, Espeon." Duan Hong took out a Poké Ball and recalled the defeated Espeon.
"You're really strong. I have no complaints about losing to you," Duan Hong said, acknowledging Zhang Cheng's strength.
"Your Pokémon are all strong too. I'm sure we'll get another chance to face each other in future competitions. Let's have another good battle then," Zhang Cheng said sincerely.
They were well-matched opponents who respected each other, and by the end of the match, they had become friends.
After chatting briefly with Duan Hong, Zhang Cheng found the Referee to register his result, then left the arena.
"Zhang Cheng is seriously terrifying. Not only are his Pokémon high-level and powerful, but he even knows how to use weather tactics."
"Who knows how many more tricks he has up his sleeve? Not that it matters much to me. I was eliminated ages ago, so I can just watch from the sidelines."
"I've been pretty lucky. I haven't run into him yet. As long as I win my next match, I'll make the top ten and get some Pokémon Coins, haha. I don't have any grand ambitions. I'll be happy just making the top ten."
"You really ought to aim higher. With your strength, I think you could make a run at the top five."
"Young man, you're being too naive. This