"Crack!"
Steelix bit down on Altaria, and vast patches of ice crystals spread over the Pokémon's body, freezing Altaria solid in an instant!
The freezing effect had actually triggered!
Steelix straightened up, letting Altaria fall to the ground and lose the ability to battle while still asleep.
The referee had put on goggles at some point. He hurried through the sandstorm to Altaria's side and carefully checked the Pokémon's condition. A moment later, his red flag waved in the air.
"Altaria is unable to battle! Steelix wins!"
"Two consecutive victories! In this sandstorm, Steelix can undoubtedly unleash even greater power! Altaria couldn't stand up to that strength! A direct hit from Ice Fang has left Altaria unable to battle! Things are looking even worse for Miss Carmilla! How will she deal with this formidable Steelix next?"
"And can Yong keep his winning streak going? Let's wait and see!"
Ding! Steelix won an official battle! Earned 500 Training Points! Gained a large amount of experience! Ding! Sandstorm, Dragon Tail, and Ice Fang proficiency increased! Ding! Ice Fang proficiency advanced to expert!
Steelix turned and returned to Yong's side. Instead of coiling up and lazily resting that great head as usual, Steelix kept a third of that long body raised, crimson eyes watching the opposite side in silence.
Yong was a little surprised.
My old partner's really eager to fight today!
Who's got you so fired up?
Carmilla recalled Altaria and gave the boy opposite her an irritated look.
"You take your sweet time fighting everyone else, but against me, you send out Steelix?"
"Ahem!"
Yong scratched his head.
"Well, I was worried I wouldn't be a match for you, Miss Carmilla... Hahaha!"
Hmph! As if I'd believe that!
Carmilla said nothing more and sent out her third Pokémon!
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