newbobooks Chapter 34 The Hypnotic Powder That Was Cracked, Sandstorm!
Chapter 34 The Hypnotic Powder That Was Cracked, Sandstorm!
Xiao Gang kept his doubts to himself for the time being. It was still time for the gym challenge, and he would have to wait until the gym challenge was over to investigate any questions.
However, Xiao Gang still had a strange feeling in his heart. Usually, in a dojo challenge, the challenger asks the dojo master a question, and the dojo master is responsible for answering it.
But now it's completely reversed. This museum owner isn't as knowledgeable as a beginner. Is that reasonable?
"A Pikachu that knows Fighting-type moves can indeed be a winning trump card, but can you get past this hurdle? Go, my second Pokémon, Onix!" As soon as Brock finished speaking, he threw out the second Poké Ball in his hand.
With a flash of light, a colossal creature appeared on the field!
This Pokémon appears to be composed of a dozen or so rocks, and its overall appearance resembles a python. It is one of the more well-known Pokémon in Kanto, Onix.
However, compared to Geodude, Onix is much rarer. Moreover, at the same level, Onix's stats in all aspects are significantly higher than Geodude's.
Unless there is a significant difference in their aptitude for abilities, Onix will absolutely crush Geodude in all stats at the same level.
Therefore, even if they are of the same level, they would not be able to win against Onix as easily as before, not to mention that this Onix is actually one level higher than Geodude, and its level has reached the intermediate advanced stage.
Of course, this was just Xiao Gang's idea. In reality, for Xiao Zhi... as long as it wasn't someone who couldn't be hypnotized, it didn't matter who came.
"Come back, Pikachu."
"Pikachu~"
Ash recalled Pikachu, then took out Butterfree's Poké Ball: "I choose you, Butterfree!"
"bilibili~"
Butterfly returned to the field.
"Butterfly again? The same moves won't work on Gym Leaders. If you're still thinking of using Sleep Powder, I advise you to think twice."
"I think so too, so... Butterfree, use String Shot!" Ash nodded, agreeing with Brock's statement, and then waved his hand to launch the first attack.
"Onix, Sandstorm!" Brock commanded immediately after a moment's pause.
String Shot is different from Sleep Powder. The latter is actually very slow. As long as the opponent dares to use Sleep Powder, even if the ability is Compound Eyes, Brock can immediately have Onix use Dig to dodge.
Then wait for an opportunity inside the cave, and the moment you emerge, finish off your opponent with a rockfall.
For a Pokémon like Butterfree, if it gets hit by a Rock-type move even once, the battle is over.
But Ash seemed to have thought of this as well, and instead of using Sleep Powder at the start, he used String Shot.
He wanted to use Silk Shot to slow down Onix, but Silk Shot was much faster than Sleep Powder, and even Dig wouldn't completely avoid it.
Therefore, Brock simply used Sandstorm to boost Onix's Special Defense, while also causing trouble for the opponent.
While using weather-based tactics against a novice trainer is a bit much, Ash is no ordinary novice trainer.
After this match, regardless of the outcome, Brock was already planning to hand over the gym badge to his opponent. Just the fact that his opponent defeated Geodude without taking any damage despite the type disadvantage made Ash worthy of the gym badge.
As for now... let's just say his competitive spirit has been ignited!
Butterfly spat out a white thread, which wrapped around Onix's body without any hindrance.
However, Onix was simply too large to wrap around its entire body as quickly as Geodude could; it could only wrap around about half of it.
When Butterfree tried to continue coiling around, Onix struggled and broke the silk threads on its body!
However, the threads inside the seams of its body are not something that can be easily broken free from.
Those tiny, sticky threads will become a powerful weapon to hinder Onix's movement and the release of its moves!
At the same time, a strange, eerie wind began to blow throughout the area, followed by countless tiny pebbles being scattered onto Butterfly's body along with the howling wind.
Sandstorm, a weather-type move, deals minor damage to Pokémon other than Rock and Steel types every so often, and increases the Special Defense stat of Rock-type moves. It is the best battle weather for Rock-type Pokémon.
Ash was also taken aback when he saw the sandstorm that had swept across the field. Although he had been cramming on a lot of knowledge and skills related to Pokémon in the group recently, he had not yet started to learn about weather-related skills and strategies from the experts in the group.
In other words, he had no idea what the purpose of a sandstorm was.
"bilibili~~" Butterfree cried out in pain as it was hit by sand and gravel in the gale. The sandstorm not only hurt Butterfree but also obstructed its vision, reduced its flight speed, and made it difficult for the hypnotic powder to hit its target.
After all, this is windy weather; powder-based skills would be blown away by the wind if used, but...
"Butterfly, use the hypnotic powder!"
"Idiot, you can't use that move!" Misty shouted the moment Ash spoke.
However, Butterfree on the field immediately carried out Ash's command and used Sleep Powder.
As expected, the hypnotic powder was instantly swept away in the sandstorm and mixed into the sand, completely unable to touch the Onix.
"Good opportunity, Onix, use Rock Slide!" The Sleep Powder missed, and Butterfree was in the recovery phase. Brock didn't miss this opportunity and immediately ordered Onix to launch an attack!
The Onix roared, and several huge rocks appeared around its body, then flew towards Butterfree.
Rockfalls during a sandstorm are often inconspicuous, which indirectly increases their hit rate.
"Oh no, Butterfree, get out of the way!!" As a rookie trainer, even though she has been taught by top trainers, the time is still too short. This time, the Hypnosis Powder failure was caused by her lack of experience.
Therefore, all Little Smart can do now is let Butterfly dodge away on its own.
At this crucial moment, the Butterfly's outstanding speed was on full display.
Just as the rockfall was about to hit, Butterfree flapped its wings and quickly shifted its body a short distance to the right, narrowly dodging the rockfall attack.
Seeing this, Ash breathed a sigh of relief.
"That was close. If I had been hit by Rock Slide, it would have been the end... I never thought Sandstorm could have this effect. He truly lives up to his reputation as a Gym Leader, not to be underestimated." Ash wiped the sweat mixed with sand from his forehead and said solemnly.
Xiaoxia patted her full chest and breathed a sigh of relief. The close call had left her feeling very nervous.
I never expected Ash to make such a mistake...
No, it's more accurate to say that it's normal for Ash to make such a mistake!