Chu Xin had never imagined that the ultimate winner of the second string would be Slowpoke.
In terms of overall strength, Slowpoke was no match for Carbink. Having sacrificed the Mew Gene, Carbink's physical capabilities had already surpassed the limits of his species, and he had begun progressing toward the level of a mythical Pokémon.
In the Pokémon world, mythical Pokémon were not necessarily the strongest Pokémon, but the vast majority were undeniably powerful. Carbink's strength was already approaching that of a mythical Pokémon, and his physical capabilities alone should have allowed him to overwhelm Nidoran and Slowpoke.
Carbink's physical traits were evident in battle. His Reflect and Light Screen were stronger than those of ordinary Pokémon, and neither Nidoran's nor Slowpoke's attacks could break through his defenses.
Even Chen Huan, watching from the sidelines, had guessed that Carbink would win the match. Yet Slowpoke had defied everyone's expectations, defeating Carbink and Nidoran with exceptionally brilliant tactics to become the undisputed winner of the second string.
"That Slowpoke is something else. Every Pokémon researcher knows that Slowpoke are intelligent, but this is the first time I've seen one who takes things so seriously!"
Chen Huan could not help marveling, his gaze carrying a hint of admiration as he watched Slowpoke. Even he was tempted by this Slowpoke's capabilities. If Slowpoke were entrusted to him, he was certain he could raise him into a mainstay every bit as good as Vespiquen!
Chu Xin was surprised by Slowpoke too. Slowpoke had been the first Pokémon he caught on his trip to the Pokémon Nature Reserve, so he knew his combat capabilities very well. Yet Slowpoke had not displayed such astonishing tactical talent back then. Could there have been some other reason?
Chu Xin glanced at Electrike, who had regained consciousness after Vespiquen's