"This is astonishing! Contestant Eichi's Beedrill has defeated three of contestant Shida's Pokémon so far!!"
"Contestant Eichi relied directly on Beedrill to narrow the gap between both sides countless times over."
Inside the Pokémon Center, countless people were watching the match between Eichi and Shida.
Seeing Dodrio and Beedrill collapse together, everyone discussed the matter animatedly.
Among them, a boy wearing a gray short-sleeved shirt spoke to his friend with a face full of amazement, "This Beedrill is simply too strong."
"I have crossed paths with Shida before. My three Pokémon could not even defeat his Dodrio."
"Yet this Beedrill straight up defeated three of his Pokémon."
"That's way too exaggerated. Since when did Beedrill become this strong?"
"You're thinking too much, this is an isolated case."
"It can only be said that this Eichi is too incredible. He actually cultivated a weak Pokémon like Beedrill to be so formidable," his companion replied admiringly.
On the electronic display, the avatars of Dodrio and Beedrill darkened simultaneously.
Both sides now had only one Pokémon remaining.
However, the current situation was not particularly friendly for Eichi, because it was impossible for him to have a second Pokémon as exceptional as Beedrill.
"Everyone, both sides have only one Pokémon left now. Who will ultimately claim victory? Let us wait and see."
In the audience, Mumu said with some worry, "Eichi might really lose. We all know that Eichi's last Pokémon is Wimpod."
"Wimpod basically has no combat capability at all. It looks like Eichi is truly going to lose."
Ryuichi and Buliangren sighed in agreement. Other people might not know and think Eichi still had hope, but those familiar with him knew his last Pokémon was Wimpod.
Meanwhile, at Silver Academy, inside the director's office.
Upon hearing that both sides only had one Pokémon left, Director Yanagi let out a sigh. When Eichi defeated Blastoise, hope had ignited within him, making him feel that Eichi still had a chance.
Now, there was truly no saving it. He also knew that Eichi's last Pokémon was Wimpod, which could not form any combat capability whatsoever.
"Alas, hope finally appeared, only to fade away," a sigh echoed through the office.
Shida no longer possessed his previous confidence, and sweat had begun to form on his forehead.
He also started to grow nervous. Right now, if a single thing went wrong, he might be the one to lose.
He cautiously pulled out his last Poké Ball and threw it forward.
"I'm counting on you, babe!"
A white light flashed, and a Pokémon appeared on the ground.
This was a bovine Pokémon with thick hair around its neck and three tails.
There were three dots on its forehead, and its pair of horns served as powerful weapons.
Eichi scanned it with his Eye of the Bug Emperor.
Tauros
Talent Grade: Outstanding
Trainer Rank: Gym Leader Peak (59)
The moment Tauros appeared, it stomped its foot heavily onto the ground.
"Moo~"
It let out a furious roar toward the sky, then continuously scraped its front hooves against the ground.
Seeing this, Eichi did not panic at all. A glint of light flashed in his eyes as he pulled out his final Poké Ball and threw it forward.
"Go! I'm counting on you, Golisopod!"
Following a flash of white light, a Pokémon that no one had ever seen before appeared on the ground.
This was a Pokémon that looked like a combination of a giant isopod and a Japanese samurai.
Its entire body was silver, but its antennae were red.
Its height reached a full two meters, which could be considered exceptionally tall.
The entire Pokémon looked incredibly cool and handsome.
"What kind of Pokémon is that? Could it be that Wimpod evolved?" Ryuichi asked in confusion.
"That might actually be the case. This Pokémon is way too handsome," Buliangren said while drooling.
"Who would have thought that Wimpod would look this cool after evolving?" Mumu giggled.
Director Yanagi of Silver Academy was also filled with wonder upon seeing Golisopod.
"What kind of Pokémon is this? Could it be the evolved form of Wimpod? It looks like it's very powerful."
"Don't tell me this is the trump card that fellow Eichi prepared?"
Hope ignited once more in Director Yanagi's eyes. This time, they might actually win.
In the seats, Lorelei looked at Golisopod with some curiosity. She could feel the power of water hidden within this Pokémon.
"Elite Four Lorelei, Elite Four Bruno, do you know what kind of Pokémon this is?" the middle-aged man asked curiously.
"I don't recognize it," Bruno replied, shaking his head.
"It should be a Pokémon from another region. There are too many Pokémon we haven't seen before, so it's nothing unusual," Lorelei stated calmly.
Golisopod was precisely Eichi's trump card. Last night, Eichi had gone to the forest outside and removed Wimpod's Everstone.
He frantically infused it with Bug Force, ultimately completing its evolution. Its rank rose directly from Experienced Peak to Elite Intermediate.
It was roughly around Level 45, catching up to Heracross's level all at once.
It had risen by a full six levels, living up to its status as a Pokémon with Champion talent.
"What kind of Pokémon is this? Why haven't I seen it before?" Shida remained very cautious. A Pokémon he knew nothing about was exceptionally dangerous.
"Dear viewers, contestant Eichi has sent out a Pokémon we have never seen before. Based on contestant Eichi's call, it seems to be named Golisopod."
"Can contestant Eichi's Golisopod help him secure victory? Let us wait and see."
On the electronic display, the avatars of Tauros and Golisopod lit up together.
"The match continues!"
The entire stadium fell completely silent. Golisopod simply stood there after coming out.
The moment the referee's voice faded, Golisopod extended its right hand, opened it, and flexed its two claws.
Eichi was very familiar with this gesture—it was a Taunt movement.
After evolving, Golisopod had undergone an earth-shattering transformation compared to its time as Wimpod.
Tauros's anger flared up instantly.
"Tauros, Take Down!"
Tauros stomped heavily on the ground, subsequently kicking up its hooves to charge at Golisopod.
Clack-clack, clack-clack.
Tauros's sprinting speed was exceptionally fast, living up to its reputation as a Pokémon that excelled at running.
It rushed right in front of Golisopod in an instant, the horns on its head bursting with a white glow. When it was just two meters away, it leaped forcefully to crash into Golisopod.
Shida sneered. Any Pokémon hit by this would likely lose half its life.
He wanted to see the sight of Golisopod being sent flying by Tauros's single strike.
"Golisopod, jump up and use First Impression!"
Just as Tauros was a single meter away from it, Golisopod stomped its right foot heavily on the ground and leaped straight into the air.
Having missed its target, Tauros looked up, only to see Golisopod's twin claws bursting with energy as they slashed down.
"Bang!"
Golisopod slashed down heavily onto Tauros's head.
The heavy blow drove Tauros directly into the ground.
The sheer power of the move was unimaginable, leaving Tauros's four limbs collapsed limply on the ground.