Drifblim was said to be a Pokémon born from countless souls gathering together in utter despair. Its body was filled with vast amounts of gas, made from grudges and souls.
It produced or expelled gas within its body to adjust its altitude in the air.
But for that very reason, despite being a Flying type, Drifblim was not particularly fast. Compared to its mere 80 base Speed, its HP reached a terrifying 150!
Its ample HP made it a damage sponge-provided, of course, that one ignored its rather pitiful defenses...
44 Defense... 54 Special Defense!
Pokémon: Drifblim, Lv72... Type: Ghost + Flying... Ability: Aftermath-when knocked out, damages the opponent that made contact with it... Moves: ... Force Domain Power: "Wind Pressure Aura"... Origin Power: Flying-type Origin...
It seemed that this Drifblim, too, was more proficient with its Flying type than its Ghost type!
A thought stirred in Yong's mind as he studied his opponent.
A plan gradually took shape.
A gentle breeze swept across the field, making the grass sway like rippling water, rolling outward in waves.
Both Pokémon hovered in the air. Drifblim bobbed gently in the breeze, while Claydol remained perfectly still.
The arena gradually fell silent.
Miss Pheobe was in a much better position than Elite Four Sidney had been in the previous match. At the very least, judging by the current situation, she and Yong were still tied.
"Drifblim versus Claydol! Begin!"
Yong had the first move. The boy swept his hand forward, pointed across the field, and called softly,
"Claydol! Calm Mind! Use Cosmic Power!"
Psychic power surged, and the space throughout the battlefield trembled faintly in response!
Miss Pheobe had no intention of waiting for her opponent to finish preparing. She gave her own command,
"Drifblim! Stockpile!!!"
Stockpile accumulated energy and raised