Gyro Ball-in the games from his previous life, this was a Steel-type move that grew more powerful the faster the opponent was.
In reality, the principle behind the move resembled tai chi: circular movements deflected an opponent's force, allowing a little strength to overcome a much greater force. According to some accounts online, tai chi could even counter speed with slowness, which fit Gyro Ball's official description perfectly.
No wonder a certain Rock-type Gym Leader in the Pokémon anime from his previous life had chosen to use this move defensively, perfectly combining offense and defense.
And the tremendous speed Scizor achieved through its Ability and physique had undoubtedly boosted the move's power considerably. Xiao Nan had brought this upon himself.
Seeing that Scizor was in trouble, Xiao Nan gritted his teeth in frustration. Only then did he realize he had underestimated his opponent.
After all, Shen Xunge was the runner-up of the East Asia Joint Championship. Even if this Pokémon wasn't part of his main team, how weak could it possibly be?
Since my opponent pointed out that I don't have enough power, then...
"Scizor, use Swords Dance!" Xiao Nan ordered.
Exactly-he would use a move to boost its strength.
At the command, Scizor crossed its arms and began spinning, phantom swords formed from energy materializing around it.
It was a good idea, but Shen Xunge ruthlessly ordered, "Clear Smog."
Koffing puffed out its cheeks, then spat a compressed beam of white smoke toward Scizor.
Scizor had only just finished its Swords Dance when the beam of white smoke burst against its body and spread, instantly engulfing it.
Although this Poison-type move couldn't damage the Steel-type Scizor, after inhaling the white smoke, Scizor felt its hard-earned strength rapidly draining away.
It seemed the move's ability to remove stat boosts still