Heracross overcame the effects of paralysis and launched a powerful Horn Attack at Mareep.
"Maareep!"
Mareep had already boosted its energy with Charge and unleashed an enhanced Thunder Shock.
Powerful electricity coursed through Heracross's entire body. Enduring the pain, Heracross charged forward and sent Mareep flying with a Horn Attack.
Mareep suffered considerable damage from the Horn Attack. With Heracross's high physical attack, the move dealt a devastating blow to a Pokémon with such frail defenses.
Heracross gained the upper hand in that exchange.
"Great job, Heracross! Let's keep up the pressure. Use Arm Thrust!"
"Hera!"
Heracross used Arm Thrust again.
"Mareep, use Thunder Shock!"
Mareep had no advantage in speed, so Zhang Cheng could only have it continue attacking head-on.
Heracross beat its wings and flew up to Mareep, landing Arm Thrust squarely.
Mareep was preparing to release Thunder Shock, but Heracross's attack interrupted it.
Once, twice, three times... five times!
Heracross landed the maximum number of hits with Arm Thrust. After taking one blow after another, Mareep lost the ability to battle.
"You did great, Heracross. Come back and rest!" Ye Tian hurried to praise his victorious Heracross.
"Heracross!"
Though injured, Heracross nodded in response to its Trainer's encouragement.
"You did really well, Mareep. Heracross has higher base stats. Once you evolve, we'll be able to beat it."
Worried that the defeat would sap Mareep's fighting spirit, Zhang Cheng encouraged it as well.
"Maareep, maareep!"
Mareep obediently nodded, then rubbed its little head against Zhang Cheng.
Seeing Mareep take the loss so well, Zhang Cheng felt relieved.
"I think my Heracross is strong enough to compete. It's just pretty vulnerable to Flying-type Pokémon." After recalling Heracross, Ye Tian began reviewing the battle.
"Trainers with Flying-type starter Pokémon are pretty rare, so you don't need to worry too much