After being hit by Perish Song, Poliwrath showed no signs of discomfort. Its muscular body continued charging forward, slamming hard into Primarina.
Hit by Poliwrath's Waterfall, Primarina was sent flying backward.
Water-type moves were not very effective against Primarina, but with rainy weather and Bulk Up boosting it, this Water-type move from Poliwrath packed far more power than usual.
Primarina suffered considerable injuries from that Waterfall, ultimately losing a third of its HP.
"Come back, Poliwrath." Once the attack was over, Zhang Cheng took out a Poké Ball and recalled Poliwrath.
There was still some time before Perish Song took effect, but Zhang Cheng chose to recall Poliwrath immediately. It still had plenty of HP, and a short rest would restore its stamina.
"Swampert, I choose you!"
The second Pokémon Zhang Cheng sent out was Swampert, his rainy-weather powerhouse. With the rain boosting it, Swampert's attacks were also incredibly strong.
"Primarina, use Surf!"
Facing Zhang Cheng's Swampert, Bai Lu chose to attack with a Water-type move. Primarina could also benefit from the rain, which increased the power of its Water-type moves.
Primarina was also holding a Mystic Water, which further increased the power of Surf.
Primarina easily gathered a large amount of water energy. Under its control, that energy turned into waves that swept toward Swampert.
"Swampert, Wide Guard!"
Zhang Cheng continued to take the safest approach, using a defensive move to gauge the power of the opposing attack.
"Gana~ Gana~"
Swampert struck the ground with all four limbs, gathering solid Rock-type energy. Under its control, that energy formed a deep yellow barrier.
Primarina's attack swept in, sending great waves crashing against the barrier. Under the relentless assault of powerful water energy, Wide Guard broke, and the remaining waves struck Swampert's body.
Primarina had high special attack, and this Surf