Of course, it was far too early to think about that. For Yong, getting through the challenge in front of him mattered most!
Taking a deep breath, Yong cast aside his tangled thoughts and took out a Pokémon Ball. With a light flick, he sent the Poké Ball spinning through the air. It opened, and a figure materialized amid the dazzling light!
"Lah-chi!!!"
Dampness spread.
The air over the field instantly grew humid. Waves surged through empty space, drowning out the lingering, sinister sounds.
Swampert pounded its chest with both arms and roared, announcing its arrival!
Mr. Palmer's eyes lit up, and he said with a smile,
"You actually sent out Swampert? I thought you'd choose Steelix for its greater advantage!"
Indeed, in terms of size and typing, the mountainlike Steelix could reach Noivern's altitude simply by raising its body. But this was only the second round, and their opponent still had another Pokémon. Saving his trump card for last was the right choice.
Besides, even Swampert was more than capable of handling Noivern!
"I believe in this guy! It's never let me down!"
That was the source of Yong's confidence!
Mr. Palmer paused briefly at those words, then chuckled.
"Such genuine, pure feelings!"
Off to the side,
"Swampert versus Noivern! Begin!"
As soon as Guandao's announcement ended, Yong called out without hesitation,
"Swampert! Waterfall!"
The enormous waves behind it churned, the ink-dark ocean as unfathomable as an abyss! The roar of rushing water echoed through the air as the terrifying waves merged with the surge rising beneath Swampert's feet!
In an instant, a pale-purple wave erupted from the ground, lifting Swampert and carrying it toward Noivern!
Raging water enveloped its body. Amid the rolling spray came crushing pressure, confinement, suffocation! A jumble of oppressive sensations gradually spread across the