At the Rock Field, Gary and Yoshiki's battle officially began!
"Donphan, use Defense Curl!" Yoshiki played it very cautiously, boosting defense right from the start.
Donphan tucked in its limbs, instantly taking the shape of a large rubber tire.
"Aren't you impressive~" Gary curled his lip. "Nidoking, Earth Power!"
Nidoking raised its huge foot and slammed it into the ground.
Crack!! The ground split open instantly! An earthen-yellow shock wave burst out of the earth!
Boom! Donphan was instantly hurled into the air.
Losing the additional effect brought higher damage in return. This was Sheer Force Nidoking!
"Donphan, use Rollout just like that!" Yoshiki reacted immediately, using the momentum of the fall to counterattack with Rollout!
As long as Donphan got rolling, he would have the advantage!
"Hmph, you want to get rolling? Did you ask me?" Gary countered forcefully. "Dodge, then use Earthquake!"
Thud, thud, thud! Donphan landed, brushing past Nidoking's body, then immediately drifted into a turn on the spot and charged toward Nidoking.
The muscles in Nidoking's arms bulged as it smashed a fist into the ground.
With a rumble, sand and gravel flew everywhere, the earth shook, and even the spectator stands trembled nonstop!
The tremors knocked Donphan straight out of its rolling form, leaving it sprawled on the ground!
"Wow, Nidoking is showing its might! Even the earth is wailing! This Earthquake is incredibly powerful!!" The commentator clutched his microphone and screamed in astonishment.
Ash's trio watched from the stands, dumbfounded.
"Good grief~ Gary's raised his Nidoking so well. Its strength and moves are both top-notch," Brock couldn't help marveling.
"Its moves are so powerful~" Misty said in shock, covering her mouth.
"So strong~ Gary's really strong. I really want to battle him!" Ash's eyes burned with eagerness.
Feeling the vibrations beneath her backside, Sento