Chesnaught's Grass and Fighting typing gave it a strong advantage against Zhang Cheng's Water-type Pokémon.
From the information provided by the Detection System alone, Zhang Cheng knew that the Chesnaught before him would be a tough opponent.
"Chesnaught, use Belly Drum!"
Liao Wu fought aggressively, ordering Chesnaught to use Belly Drum right at the start of the battle.
Belly Drum could raise a Pokémon's physical attack to its maximum, but at the cost of half its HP.
Upon receiving its Trainer's command, Chesnaught began using Belly Drum. As the move took effect, its HP steadily dropped while its attack power continued to rise.
In the end, Chesnaught's HP fell by half, while its attack power maxed out, reaching the limit its body could withstand.
"Poliwrath, use Dynamic Punch!"
Liao Wu's risky approach caught Zhang Cheng slightly off guard, but he quickly issued a command, having Poliwrath seize the opening to attack and drive down Chesnaught's HP.
Zhang Cheng knew that the main reason Liao Wu dared to attempt this was that Chesnaught could use Synthesis, which could restore its HP in a short time.
After using Belly Drum, Liao Wu would definitely have Chesnaught use Synthesis to keep its HP at a healthy level.
What Zhang Cheng needed to do was keep driving down Chesnaught's HP, denying it any chance to take the offensive.
"Poli~ Poli~"
Powerful fighting-type energy erupted within Poliwrath, gathering densely around both its fists.
Once the energy had built up to a tremendous level, Poliwrath raised its fists and attacked Chesnaught, which had just used Belly Drum.
Chesnaught had only just finished using Belly Drum and had yet to recover when Poliwrath's Dynamic Punch struck it head-on.
Boosted by the Black Belt and the same-type attack bonus, Poliwrath's Fighting-type strike packed tremendous power.
Despite Chesnaught's high