Ke Jing chose to have Electrode keep using Thunderbolt. As long as it landed two more times, it would defeat Poliwrath.
Electrode rapidly gathered a mass of Electric-type energy into currents, which converged into a powerful column of electricity.
The column formed by Thunderbolt shot toward Poliwrath.
Slowed by paralysis, Poliwrath had barely launched Mud Bomb when Electrode's attack came hurtling in.
The high-voltage current unleashed tremendous destructive power, slamming into Poliwrath's body.
After taking another hit from Electrode, Poliwrath had only about a fifth of its HP left.
Once Electrode's Thunderbolt ended, Poliwrath's Mud Bomb struck Electrode as well. The super-effective Ground-type move reduced Electrode's HP to a third.
"Electrode, finish Poliwrath with one last Thunderbolt!"
Ke Jing felt victory was already in sight. With Poliwrath down to critical HP, he quickly ordered Electrode to use Thunderbolt.
"Poliwrath, quick, use Protect!"
Zhang Cheng reacted swiftly. The moment Ke Jing showed his intent to attack, he ordered Poliwrath to defend.
Because Poliwrath was paralyzed, Zhang Cheng had to issue his command as early as possible to give it more time to use its move.
"Poli~ Poli~"
Upon receiving the command, Poliwrath began gathering the energy around its body. Although paralysis hampered it, Zhang Cheng's early command ensured it could form its Protect barrier before Electrode's attack arrived.
A mass of energy gathered together, taking the shape of a transparent barrier in front of Poliwrath under its control.
Electrode began gathering Electric-type energy upon receiving its command, but just as it was about to finish, its mind suddenly grew muddled.
Confusion took hold of Electrode. Its awareness blurred, and it struck its own body with the Electric-type energy it had gathered.
"Poliwrath, cancel Protect and use Dynamic Punch!"
Zhang Cheng reacted immediately. As soon as he noticed Electrode was confused, he