Articuno looked very different from Zapdos.
Unlike Zapdos's dry feathers, Articuno's slightly translucent blue plumage was beautiful and fluffy. It had red eyes, a short beak, and a crest made of three dark blue, diamond-shaped feathers. Most striking of all was its long, pennant-like tail!
Almost as long as its body, its tail drifted through the air as Articuno flew and circled, making its movements look exceptionally graceful!
The instant Xia You saw it, he made up his mind. This time, he would catch it no matter what!
The Pokédex said, "Beep. Articuno, the Freeze Pokémon. An Ice- and Flying-type Pokémon, and one of the Legendary bird Pokémon. Its beautiful, translucent feathers are said to be made of ice. It can easily freeze moisture in the air to create blizzards. According to legend, it appears before people stranded on snowy mountains when they are about to freeze to death."
Without hesitation, Xia You took a Great Ball from his waist and released the Pokémon inside.
After a flash of blue light, a clear cry rang out, and Zapdos appeared in midair!
Facing Articuno, its fellow Legendary Pokémon, Zapdos met its gaze. Without so much as a word, both were already brimming with fighting spirit!
This was a clash between ice and lightning, and an even greater struggle over territory and freedom!
"Articuno! I'm sure you know why we're here. Well? Will you battle us?!"
Xia You was trying to provoke it. Since they were in Articuno's habitat, he had no fear of it fleeing or avoiding battle.
Although his strengthened lineup gave Xia You far more confidence and composure than when he had first faced Zapdos, he still wanted to let Zapdos try first in this battle to capture Articuno.
In response to Xia You's challenge, Articuno flapped its wings,