Calling it a miss wasn't quite right.
Although the attack was resisted, Thunder Punch had still landed. With the same-type attack bonus and the boost from [Iron Fist], it had dealt considerable damage.
But it had fallen far short of Nemona's expectations.
Looking at Floragato on the battlefield, Nemona felt as helpless as if she had punched a wad of cotton.
She had battled so many Sprigatito, Floragato, and Meowscarada before. Why had she never found [Protean] this unfair?
Still, her talent for battling was undeniable, and she soon came up with a good plan.
Floragato only knew a limited number of moves. Was there an attack it couldn't change into a type that resisted?
Nemona quickly thought of just such a move.
"Pawmot, Fire Punch!"
Its energy shifted again, and this time, blazing flames gathered around Pawmot's knuckles.
Lacey raised an eyebrow slightly.
What a quick response!
Indeed, Floragato didn't know any moves of a type that could resist Fire-type attacks.
And with a little luck, Fire Punch could also inflict a [Burn], making it the best move to use against Floragato.
In the midst of the battle, Xia Chi clicked his tongue softly.
I haven't gone far enough with the cheats. If only I could illegally teach it Earthquake right now.
Although Floragato knew [Mud-Slap], another Ground-type move, it clearly wasn't suitable for this exchange of attacks.
Setting aside those unrealistic thoughts, Xia Chi responded swiftly, "Floragato, Play Rough!"
Flames surged wildly. Crimson fire burst from Pawmot's fists as it unleashed a heavy punch with fierce, unyielding force.
Standing almost within touching distance, Floragato showed no intention of dodging. Pink light instantly blossomed at the tips of its ears.
The move it used was Play Rough, the new move it had learned from Cynthia's Togekiss a little while