Li Han had also given her Azumarill a Mental Herb to hold. It could clear a status condition once, ensuring that Azumarill had a good opportunity to deal damage.
Zhang Cheng's original plan had been to have Poliwrath set up rainy weather, then fight with the boost it provided.
But after learning about Azumarill, Zhang Cheng abandoned that idea. With rain boosting its Water-type moves, Azumarill might hit even harder than Poliwrath.
"Azumarill, use Play Rough!"
Li Han immediately ordered Azumarill to attack with a Fairy-type move. Play Rough was a Fairy-type physical attack move, and its power would double when Azumarill used it.
At its Trainer's command, a dense surge of Fairy-type energy erupted from Azumarill's round body. Empowered by that energy, Azumarill charged toward Poliwrath.
"Poliwrath, use Bulk Up!"
The moves Poliwrath excelled at were all ineffective against Azumarill, so Zhang Cheng planned to strengthen Poliwrath first, then look for an opening to counterattack.
"Poli~ Poli~"
Poliwrath spread its arms and drew the abundant Fighting-type energy around it into its body. Under the energy's effects, its physical attack and physical defense increased.
With its Huge Power Ability, Azumarill would certainly favor physical attacks. Using Bulk Up was a good choice for Poliwrath, as it could effectively reduce the damage it took.
Azumarill was very slow. It only closed in after Poliwrath had finished using Bulk Up.
Once it reached Poliwrath, a dense surge of Fairy-type energy burst from Azumarill's entire body. Under Azumarill's control, the energy swirled around Poliwrath as though playing with it.
The seemingly harmless energy relentlessly struck Poliwrath's skin upon contact, trying to force its way into its body.
Under this powerful assault of Fairy-type energy, Poliwrath instantly suffered a heavy blow.
Fairy-type moves were super effective against Poliwrath, and the attack also benefited from