After being afflicted with paralysis, Seismitoad's speed dropped drastically, wiping out the advantage of its Swift Swim Ability.
"Come back, Ampharos."
Once Thunder Wave hit, Ampharos's job was done. Zhang Cheng recalled Ampharos and sent out Swampert, which shared Seismitoad's typing.
"Swampert, get ready to battle!"
"Gana~ Gana~"
Swampert appeared on the battlefield, brimming with fighting spirit.
Seeing Zhang Cheng send out Swampert, Li Ao felt he was in a tough spot. Swampert surpassed Seismitoad in every respect; his Seismitoad was essentially a scaled-down version of Swampert.
Seismitoad would struggle to beat Swampert in a head-on clash. Li Ao bitterly regretted letting his earlier chance to obtain a Swampert slip away.
If he had both Floatzel and Swampert, his Rain Team would be even stronger.
"Swampert, use Waterfall!"
Zhang Cheng had no intention of giving Li Ao much time. As soon as he sent Swampert out, he ordered an attack.
"Gana~ Gana~"
In the rainy weather, Swampert grew even stronger, effortlessly gathering a vast amount of Water Energy around its body.
Once enough Water Energy enveloped its body, Swampert pushed off with all four limbs and charged at Seismitoad.
"Seismitoad, use Scald!"
Seeing the incoming attack, Li Ao immediately ordered Seismitoad to counter with its signature Scald move.
At its Trainer's command, Seismitoad showed no trace of fear. In the rainy weather, it easily gathered a powerful jet of scalding water.
Once formed, the scalding water shot toward the charging Swampert.
The searing Water Energy splashed over Swampert's body. Scald took away a quarter of its HP, but did not inflict a burn.
Many of Swampert's moves relied on Physical Attack, so a burn would have seriously affected the rest of the battle.
After weathering Seismitoad's Scald, Swampert continued charging. It reached Seismitoad and unleashed Waterfall, slamming its entire body