"This... this is Metagross?"
When Metagross popped out of the Poké Ball, the audience was dumbfounded.
Among them, the Pokémon Trainers who recognized Metagross were trembling with excitement.
"He actually has a Me~tagross! We're set this time!"
"Our Orange League can finally hold its head high!"
"If Metagross is trained well, it can definitely become a pseudo-legendary. I think this Metagross... very possibly is a pseudo-legendary!"
"Too exaggerated!"
"I didn't even dare to think about winning against Bruno just now, but now it seems the chances are very high!"
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Amidst the audience's astonishment and cheers, Drake and the others still couldn't believe the reality before their eyes.
"How... how is this possible!" Drake trembled.
"Why does Riku, why does he possess a pseudo-legendary Pokémon like Metagross?"
"Even I..."
Drake didn't continue.
Now even a fool could see that the Metagross on the field had unfathomable power.
Just from its aura, Drake felt that his Pokémon were completely no match.
His Dragonite's aptitude was considered quite good.
But at most, it could become a Champion-level Pokémon. Whether it would have the chance to become a true pseudo-legendary in this lifetime was still unknown.
"You... are strong."
Bruno, who was present as a veteran Elite Four member, felt it more deeply than anyone else.
And for the first time, a look of shock appeared on his face.
Moreover, his Lucario also possessed the Steel-type, but it had taken a step back when Metagross appeared.
Even when facing the pseudo-legendary Pokémon of other Alliance Elite Four members, Lucario had never shown such a reaction.
Pseudo-legendary Pokémon were not invincible.
Lucario had even defeated Lance's pseudo-legendary Dragonite before.
But judging from Lucario's performance just now, Riku's Metagross was very likely even stronger than Lance's Dragonite.
"Calm down, Lucario, calm down!"
Bruno quickly encouraged it.
"Metagross's strength is indeed great; its offense and defense are both powerful, but its speed is very slow."
"Let's be careful. As long as we stay steady, there won't be any problems!"
Although he said so, Bruno suddenly regretted it a bit at this moment, regretting that he had stuck to his principles in the past and hadn't trained a pure Fire-type special attacker Pokémon.
Although his Fighting-type Pokémon had all learned Fire Punch, Metagross's physical defense was no joke. Even with type advantage, it couldn't do much damage.
What's more, the stats of a pseudo-legendary Pokémon were a level above those of ordinary Champion-level Pokémon.
After all, it had the word "pseudo" attached; even if there was a gap between it and a legendary Pokémon, it was still a pseudo-legendary!
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"Hoo—"
Riku took a deep breath, then immediately issued a command: "Metagross, Reflect!"
"Chirp—"
Following Riku's command, Metagross immediately used Reflect.
This was a move that weakened the opponent's physical attacks for a certain period of time.
"So cautious!" Seeing that Riku didn't choose to attack aggressively but instead chose to defend, Bruno felt a headache.
In fact, Bruno had already determined that, given Riku's age, Metagross was likely his strongest and last Pokémon.
Adding Lucario, he still had three high-level Champion Pokémon.
In a rotation battle, he should be able to take down the pseudo-legendary Metagross in front of him.
Bruno didn't consider the possibility that Riku might still have Champion-level Pokémon because he dared not think about it. Thinking any further would make him lose his fighting spirit!
"Lucario, Swords Dance!"
As a veteran Elite Four member, Bruno reacted quickly.
Since Riku chose to have Metagross defend, he would have his Lucario's attack power skyrocket!
This time, neither Bruno nor Riku immediately had their Pokémon attack.
But the audience didn't show any impatience.
They were even more expectant.
"Lucario, take the initiative."
"Close Combat!"
Compared to Metagross's clumsiness, Lucario was much more agile.
So Bruno planned to have Lucario engage Metagross in close combat.
In fact, at this moment, Bruno had already decided to trade three for one, exchanging injuries for injuries.
"Close Combat?" Riku suddenly laughed.
"My Metagross only knows physical attacks."
"Metagross, Psychic!"
The moment Riku issued the command, Bruno's heart skipped a beat. He knew he was in trouble!
"Awooo—"
The silent Psychic attack instantly hit Lucario, who was rushing towards Metagross.
Psychic was one of the most basic skills among Psychic-type Pokémon.
But Lucario took more than ten steps back, looking like it had suffered a huge blow.
"What!" Bruno was shocked.
"Why did Lucario suffer such serious damage? This... this is just Psychic!"
"That's also the Psychic of a pseudo-legendary!" Riku sneered.
"Metagross, don't waste time with Lucario."
"Zen Headbutt!"
Suddenly, Metagross, who had just been standing firmly on the ground, floated up and instantly smashed its steel head towards Lucario.
"Lucario, Counter!"
Seeing that things were not right, Bruno immediately issued a command.
But...
It was too late.
The Counter move required Lucario to still be standing to return the damage.
Unfortunately, with one Zen Headbutt, under the disadvantage of type matchup, Lucario was directly knocked out.
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"It actually won so easily?"
Not only Bruno, who was stunned, but also the audience present were taken aback.
"I thought there would be a fierce battle."
"I think Bruno is a bit weak, not the strength an Elite Four member should have."
"Bullshit, it's because the young man is too strong. If it were any other Pokémon Trainer, they wouldn't be able to win even one of Bruno's six Pokémon."
"Drake is strong enough, right? Our League's chief Trainer, wasn't he beaten like a dog?"
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"This is tough!"
Seeing Lucario defeated so easily, Bruno felt bitter inside.
He had two Champion-level Pokémon left.
But they were both Fighting-types.
Metagross could actually use Psychic-type special skills, and the power was so great... this was simply unreasonable.
Unless this Metagross completely focused on the Psychic-type, ignoring its Steel-type attribute.
Thinking of this, a glimmer of hope gradually ignited in Bruno's heart.
If the Metagross in front of him had a weak Steel-type attribute, attacking first might still have a good chance of seriously injuring Metagross.
Fighting-type was super effective against Steel-type, and seeing Riku's fear of Lucario getting close to Metagross just now, it was very likely as he thought.
"Go, Machamp!"
This time, Bruno used some tricks, throwing the Poké Ball directly in front of Metagross.
Seeking Flowers
This way, there would be no need for a buffer distance when attacking.
Although using such a method against a young Trainer was a bit shameful,
Bruno didn't want to lose even more.
As for Riku, he didn't notice at all. This was his first official battle against a Pokémon Trainer, so how would he know so many twists and turns?
"Machamp, Fire Punch!"
"Metagross, Psychic..."
"Chirp—"
Bruno attacked first, and this time Riku was a step slower.
Coupled with the distance issue, Metagross was hit quite badly.
With one Fire Punch, sparks flew from Metagross's steel body.
But Bruno wasn't excited at all; his heart sank instead.
Metagross actually swayed, completely unharmed.
Fire-type was super effective against Steel-type, and Fighting-type was super effective against Steel-type.
Four times the damage.
It was actually unmoved?
Moreover, without waiting for Riku's command, Metagross counterattacked.
Another Zen Headbutt.
Bruno's top three Machamp was actually directly defeated and fainted on the ground.
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Even Bruno, a veteran Elite Four member, couldn't quite react at this moment.
There was still a Primeape left, but Bruno had no intention of continuing to battle Riku.
Taking a deep look at Riku, Bruno, who had recalled Machamp, suddenly jumped up and left the arena not long after.
Ding
Lapras, Gengar, Metagross's battle experience increased
Host defeated Bruno, Bruno is a veteran Elite Four member of the Pokémon Regional League, possessing six high-level Champion Pokémon, calculating points...
Ding
Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1.8 million points
Congratulations to the host for obtaining two Lucky Draw chances
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One million eight hundred thousand points?
Whoa!
I've struck it rich this time!
Before Riku could get excited or draw a prize, the sudden burst of cheers from the spectator seats startled him.
"Well done!!"
"Young man, awesome!"
"The Orange League has finally stood up!"
"Long live!"
"Long live!!"
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Amidst the audience's cheers, May also jumped down from the spectator seats and went straight for Riku.
"Riku, you're amazing!"
Hugging Riku tightly, May's eyes were red with excitement. "Thank you, thank you!"
"Thank you for protecting the dignity of the Orange League."
Riku didn't know what to say for a moment, so he just patted May on the back.
At this moment, the three legendary birds, who had been observing the situation in the sky, exchanged a satisfied look and flew away.
The three legendary birds had arrived as soon as Riku entered the arena to battle Bruno.
They had already discussed last night that they would create a strange phenomenon to interrupt the duel if they saw things going wrong.
This way, at least Riku wouldn't lose the duel.
At the entrance and exit of the spectator seats, Lorelei's smiling face had gradually returned to calmness.
Watching Riku and May hugging each other in the arena, she felt a little uncomfortable.
Then, after thinking it over, she sighed at how beautiful young people's love was.
So beautiful that she even regretted not having a relationship back then.
Looking at Riku from afar, Lorelei felt that it might not be too late now...
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