Yuwen Tian first ordered Ferrothorn to use Leech Seed. Once the seed took hold, Swampert would have no chance of winning, no matter what it did.
With the fourfold type advantage, Leech Seed would continuously drain Swampert's HP for heavy damage once it hit.
Under those circumstances, Swampert would have no way to sustain a prolonged battle.
Ferrothorn swung the three tendrils on its body, using Grass-type energy to create a seed brimming with vitality and shoot it toward Swampert.
"Swampert, don't let Leech Seed hit you! Quick, use Wide Guard!"
Zhang Cheng certainly wasn't going to let his opponent get his way. As soon as Leech Seed flew out, he had Swampert defend with a Wide Barrier that covered a larger area, ensuring the seed couldn't take root.
"Gana~ Gana~"
Swampert absorbed Rock-type energy and created a deep yellow barrier in front of itself. Once formed, the barrier securely enclosed its entire body.
Ferrothorn's seed landed on the Wide Barrier, but it couldn't sprout leaves and branches to absorb energy. The barrier wasn't a living Pokémon, so Leech Seed had no effect.
"In that case, let's attack head-on!"
Yuwen Tian knew Zhang Cheng's Swampert was proficient in many defensive moves. There was little chance of landing Leech Seed even if he kept trying, so he simply launched an attack instead.
"Ferrothorn, use your specialty, Power Whip!"
Power Whip was one of the stronger Grass-type physical moves, capable of dealing heavy damage.
Upon receiving its Trainer's command, Ferrothorn swung its long tendrils and coated them with Grass-type energy.
Empowered by Grass-type energy, the tendrils became extremely hard and lashed toward Swampert, carrying even more Grass-type power.
"Swampert, we'll use Hammer Arm!"
Zhang Cheng also began directing Swampert to attack. He knew Protect couldn't withstand such a powerful assault. Rather than