Double Team combined with [Twin Fury], Beedrill was completely unable to hit this Houndoom.
In such a harsh wilderness survival environment, a Houndoom that could rule the deep mountains and forests possessed strength so formidable it was outrageous. Aside from that Ninetales in the deep mountains, this Houndoom could be said to be the strongest wild Pokémon he had encountered.
Beedrill was definitely not its opponent, but this battle could not just stop like this.
"Beedrill, use Agility and assume the hit-and-run mode!"
Tetsuya shouted. Facing Houndoom head-on would only lead to death. Only by ensuring an advantage in speed might they be able to hold on a little longer.
Beedrill rapidly vibrated its wings. Tetsuya had already prepared the next tactic. After using Agility, Beedrill's Speed would rise sharply, becoming unpredictable, and Double Team would add several more clones. At that point, it would be impossible for Houndoom to dodge so easily.
However, a red light flashed in Houndoom's eyes…
Everything caught Tetsuya somewhat off guard. Not only did Beedrill fail to successfully use Agility, but Houndoom's Speed instead increased sharply. As it ran, it seemed legendarily assisted, and in an instant, seven or eight Houndoom appeared.
"T-Th... what is going on? Why does it feel like Houndoom used Agility…? Tetsuya, are you giving commands to Houndoom!?"
Takuya was completely dumbfounded, his eyes wide open.
Even Tetsuya showed a trace of astonishment.
"Snatch…"
This Houndoom actually knew Snatch. The move Snatch takes the recovery or stat-changing move the opponent is about to use and uses it for itself.
In other words, the Agility Beedrill had intended to use to increase its Speed instead became a benefit for Houndoom. After being Snatched by Houndoom, it instead caused Houndoom's Speed to surge.
Double Team was likely a move this Houndoom already knew, and under Agility, it became even more simple to use.
"Snatch…? What is Snatch?" Takuya asked.
"Shhh! There is no time to explain. Beedrill, quickly use Pin Missile to eliminate Houndoom's clones!"
It was normal that Takuya did not know the relatively obscure move Snatch.
At this moment, Beedrill also realized the danger. More than a dozen clones continuously shifted positions in the air, and Pin Missile shot down like torrential rain.
This time there was no aiming at all, it was entirely to disrupt Houndoom's rhythm. Otherwise, the battle would become even more difficult.
Facing such dense Pin Missile assault, Houndoom was not the type to sit and wait for death. Flamethrower surged forward.
Under the blazing flames, Pin Missile could not advance even an inch!
However, Flamethrower was not as simple as Pin Missile. It required concentrating Fire-type energy, so it naturally could not maintain Double Team at the same time. The remaining clones were all shattered by Pin Missile.
Houndoom's clones completely dissipated, but Beedrill did not gain any advantage from this. Flamethrower swept outward like a raging wildfire, something that Pin Missile's power could not block.
Beedrill could only fly at high speed to escape the range of Flamethrower, its clones swallowed by the blazing flames.
One Houndoom against one Beedrill…
Beedrill's stingers were thrust forward, ready to strike, while Houndoom gritted its fangs and stared fixedly at Beedrill.
However, Tetsuya noticed a few drops of purple liquid seeping from Houndoom's teeth, dripping onto the rocks, which were immediately corroded.
Tetsuya thought carefully, 'Could it be…?'
For now, he could not be certain.
Houndoom let out a soul-stirring Howl. Howl could boost Houndoom's momentum, thereby increasing its Attack power. This Houndoom's battle experience was also extraordinary. It was indeed worthy of being the leader of a pack!
After the Howl, Tetsuya felt the temperature suddenly rise significantly. A place that originally could not see sunlight due to the mountain's shade was now illuminated with intense sunlight like midday.
Bathed in the sunlight, Houndoom seemed even more energized!
Tetsuya could not help but click his tongue in amazement. While using Howl, it had also used Sunny Day. This Houndoom made Tetsuya feel even more incredulous. Now, even if he used Piloswine, he could not guarantee a complete victory over it.
"Beedrill, stall it for a while first. Do not face it head-on. Pay attention to dodging its moves!"
After speaking, Tetsuya ran toward the seaside.
Houndoom continued to unleash moves. Under Sunny Day, Fire-type moves became even more powerful. The scorching sunlight already made Beedrill extremely uncomfortable, and dodging moves became even more difficult.
At this moment, Beedrill was filled with frustration, but the power of Houndoom's moves was simply too great. Being hit even once would be enough to knock it down.
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Tetsuya arrived at the beach, patting the water and calling out to Ditto.
Before long, a Goldeen swam over and attached itself to Tetsuya's hand.
"Transform back into the wristband."
After Tetsuya spoke, what appeared on his hand was already a wristband. He quickly put it on and ran back. Recalling Ditto was because he sensed something was wrong. Even if Piloswine entered the battle, he could not guarantee a one hundred percent victory over Houndoom, so retrieving Ditto gave him an extra layer of assurance.
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Now Beedrill was already in extreme danger!
It could be seen that the suppressed anger within Beedrill had reached its limit.
This was precisely the moment to decide victory or defeat.
"Beedrill, go all out, use [Fatal Pursuit]!"
This was the moment Beedrill had been waiting for. Even a dignified defeat was better than continuing to dodge like this.
Rapidly vibrating its wings, rotating its body, and bringing its twin stingers together, black energy swirled around it. A massive spiraling drill shot straight toward Houndoom!
Houndoom showed no fear at all. It opened its mouth wide, and a thick Flamethrower directly met Beedrill's [Fatal Pursuit].
It was obvious that at first Houndoom had not taken Beedrill's move seriously.
The power of Flamethrower was not fully exerted, and it was quickly burst through by Beedrill's [Fatal Pursuit], pressing straight toward Houndoom!
Houndoom was forced to increase its energy output and finally managed to block Beedrill's attack. The two moves entered a brief stalemate…
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In the end, Houndoom expended more energy, and Flamethrower swallowed Beedrill.
Tetsuya immediately recalled Beedrill. He would not give Houndoom another chance to harm it.
Although Beedrill was defeated, it had played a significant role. Prolonged stalling with Houndoom had consumed a large amount of its energy/stamina, and Houndoom was now breathing heavily.
However, he would not give it a chance to catch its breath.
"Piloswine, go!" 'Houndoom, today you will be caught by me…'
Piloswine ran forward on all four limbs. It did not look like a short-legged pig at all!
And its running speed was very fast. The physical training Tetsuya had given it was gradually being reflected in battle.
An Ice-type Piloswine was one of Houndoom's favorite foods. Houndoom licked its lips, already imagining how it would eat this Piloswine~
Sunny Day was still in effect. The scorching sunlight was naturally not weather Piloswine favored…
Piloswine shook its body vigorously!