But how could Chen Shi not know that Swampert had already been exposed?
He had never intended to have Swampert set up the weather right from the start.
"Swampert, Smack Down!"
"Swampert!"
Swampert stomped, raising a stone from the ground in front of him. Then he grabbed it and hurled it straight at Gyarados.
"Gyarados, smash it with Aqua Tail!"
"Roar!"
At Lance's command, Gyarados acted without hesitation. Water wrapped around his tail as he shattered the incoming rock.
"Here's our chance, Swampert! Use Waterfall to grab him, then use Rock Slide!"
"Swampert!"
Swampert unleashed his signature Waterfall, surging toward Gyarados at incredible speed.
Lance's expression darkened, and he hurriedly shouted, "Gyarados, quick! Use Whirlpool!"
Unfortunately, it was already too late. Even without a weather boost, Swampert was incredibly fast. Gyarados had only just begun preparing Whirlpool when Swampert appeared behind him.
Swampert grabbed Gyarados by the tail, swung him up, and slammed him hard into the ground.
Then Swampert immediately unleashed Rock Slide. Three enormous rocks appeared out of nowhere and crashed down onto Gyarados.
"Swampert, quick! Use Rock Tomb! Don't give him a chance!"
Chen Shi immediately gave the order, hoping to finish Gyarados off in one relentless push.
"Oh! Chen Shi isn't giving Gyarados an opening!" the host announced. "Swampert used Rock Tomb, stopping Gyarados from getting back up!"
"Gyarados is in trouble!"
Lance reacted immediately and shouted, "Gyarados, pull yourself together! Use Thrash!"
"Roar!"
Gyarados knew he couldn't let this continue. His eyes reddened as he used Thrash, struggling wildly before ramming Swampert and sending him flying.
Chen Shi didn't panic over the missed opportunity. He continued giving commands calmly.
"Swampert, do it again! Waterfall, then Rock Slide!"
Lance looked grim. Even without a weather boost, Swampert was still far too fast for Gyarados to stop.