Misdreavus made no attempt to dodge, so the toxic sludge naturally hit its mark.
A sickly layer of blackish purple instantly spread over its blue-violet body.
Xia Chi raised an eyebrow slightly.
What would Blue's next move be?
Amnesia, to sharply raise Special Defense?
That would affect my Misdreavus's ability to drain health. I'm not letting you have that.
"Taunt!"
The next second, just as expected, Blue shouted, "Venusaur, Amnesia!"
He had read him perfectly!
Tormented by Leech Seed and Toxic, Misdreavus endured its discomfort and gathered its energy, launching Taunt's waves first.
Venusaur, about to use Psychic-type energy to strengthen its Special Defense, could not dodge. Its attempt to boost itself failed!
Blue frowned, then shrugged it off. "Then use Acid Spray!"
Acid Spray-a Poison-type special move-dealt little damage, with a base power of just 40.
However, it had a terrifying additional effect: sharply lowering the opponent's Special Defense!
Clearly, Blue felt that wearing Misdreavus down with Leech Seed and Toxic alone was too inefficient.
He wanted to add special attacks and finish Misdreavus off for good!
Xia Chi, who had been silently counting the seconds, remained unfazed and calmly commanded, "Dodge, then Calm Mind!"
As long as it was not using a move itself, dodging an ordinary attack was trivial for Misdreavus, with its current speed boosted by three stacks of [Underworld Mark] and [Chlorophyll].
Its tiny body spun nimbly in midair, trailing afterimages as it slipped past the Acid Spray, which had made no attempt to anticipate its movements.
Then it gathered energy for another Calm Mind.
Blue frowned, a powerful sense of unease suddenly rising within him.
"Bind it with Vine Whip!"
Hovering a few centimeters above the ground, Venusaur did not even need to channel energy. In a blink, several thick vines shot through the