Pokemon Battle System: I Reincarnated As A Charmander

"The Light Screen is too bothersome."

Kalia grew anxious; this stalemate put Charmeleon at risk. It couldn't consistently dodge Bubble Beam indefinitely, but the presence of the Light Screen weakened Dragon Rage's impact, allowing Starmie to recover instantly with Recover.

As such, Starmie held an unbeatable advantage, and Kalia needed to quickly find a breakthrough strategy.

The Light Screen only defends against Special moves. If Charmeleon used Physical attacks, it could bypass the barrier. However, Charmeleon's physical combat abilities were not particularly strong, making it less adept at utilizing such moves effectively.

Additionally, getting closer would increase the likelihood of being hit by Starmie's Bubble Beam. Despite pondering various options, Kalia still struggled to devise a solid plan.

On the battlefield,

Lian was actually hoping for Kalia to instruct him to use Physical attacks. Having already utilized Dragon Rage four times, his attack power had effectively tripled, surpassing over 1000 points now.

He felt an overwhelming surge of strength, as if ready to explode, creating a discomfort unless released.

A keen observer would notice subtle changes in Lian's limbs: his claws became sharper, and his arms gained increased power.

However, during the battle, Lian constantly moved, making it difficult for Kalia to notice his enhanced capabilities.

As he continuously evaded Bubble Beams, Lian's focus remained heightened, but fatigue was setting in. He couldn't guarantee avoiding the next Bubble Beam attack.

If he didn't swiftly defeat Starmie, Lian feared he would be the first to succumb.

"Starmie, continue using Bubble Beam!" Sia issued another command, losing count of how many times Starmie had already used Bubble Beam. Determined, he insisted on landing a hit with this move, confident that Starmie's invulnerability allowed room for errors.

"Let's try an attacking move!" Kalia made up her mind; they couldn't prolong this any further. None of Charmeleon's special moves were effective, so it was time to attempt an attacking move.

The Slash move held considerable power. Although not particularly adept at such attacks, Charmeleon could bypass Light Screen, which meant its Slash might prove equally potent or even superior to Dragon Rage.

"Charmeleon, use Slash!"

Lian's spirits instantly lifted as Kalia unexpectedly instructed him to use Slash, which was indeed a pleasant surprise.

Kalia seemed unaware of Lian's now exceptional attack ability; she was taking a gamble, hoping to test the effectiveness of physical moves since special attacks were proving futile in this situation.

This turn of events was ideal for Lian, who had long desired to defeat Starmie. Although Recover could generate Combat Points, the circumstances were different from before.

Last time, he held the advantage with Gligar forced to use Roost, but now, Lian found himself at a disadvantage. Just constantly evading moves had already worn him down considerably.

In such a state, his focus shifted entirely to winning rather than strategizing to increase his combat rating, unsure if victory was even within reach.

Lian swiftly charged towards Starmie, claws poised and eyes locked onto its position.

Upon hearing Kalia's command, Sia initially thought he misheard, then displayed a surprised expression. If Charmeleon persisted with ranged moves, Starmie would have been truly helpless, as it needed to stay behind the Light Screen; venturing away would render it vulnerable.

With Charmeleon now charging forward for a close-range attack, it essentially relinquished its advantage.

As Lian approached, Starmie unleashed Bubble Beam, sending vibrant beams swiftly towards him.

There was no time to dodge, nor did he want to.

Lian lacked the energy to evade; his focus remained solely on Starmie. This critical Slash move had to land accurately.

The colorful beams struck Lian directly, the immense force propelling him away.

He felt significant injuries, bordering on severe, yet still managed to retain some fighting capability.

"Finally hit... How is it still able to counterattack?" Sia initially expressed surprise but then shock followed, knowing that Bubble Beam should cause substantial harm to Fire-type Pokémon. Yet this Charmeleon endured?

Upon landing, Lian summoned remaining strength and, enduring the pain from his wounds, charged again.

As he neared Starmie, he leaped, raising his sharp claws, and pierced through the Light Screen ahead of it. With all his might, he delivered a fierce downward slash.

The Starmie, having just released Bubble Beam, couldn't evade in time and could only watch as Lian's attack descended.

"This Charmeleon isn't skilled at offensive moves. Even if it hits Starmie, what difference will it make?"

Sia was initially surprised that the Charmeleon withstood Bubble Beam, but this particular Charmeleon clearly lacked proficiency in offensive techniques. Its movements appeared clumsy, indicating a lack of mastery over the Slash move.

Meanwhile, Lian's claws accurately struck Starmie's purple body, unleashing a terrifying burst of power. The impact sent Starmie flying like a stone casually tossed, plunging into the water and creating a massive splash.

"What's going on?" Sia felt something wasn't right; the force seemed excessive, causing splashes more than a meter high, akin to a heavy object slamming into the water.

In the next moment, Starmie resurfaced, but its fighting ability was lost, bearing a deep wound evidently caused by Lian's Slash move.

"Impossible!"

Sia couldn't believe that Starmie had lost its fighting ability so easily. Prior to this, Starmie was consistently performing at its peak condition. How could just one Slash move cause such severe injuries and unconsciousness?

However, the reality remained unchanged.

Starmie sustained significant damage, with deep claw marks clearly inflicted by the Slash attack.

Kalia was stunned; how did Charmeleon's attacking power suddenly become so strong? She hadn't noticed any signs of this during regular training sessions. If it increased during battle, what triggered the enhancement?

Despite her confusion, the outcome was favorable. Charmeleon defeated Starmie, leaving Sia with only an injured Gyarados remaining.

However, Charmeleon also suffered considerable harm and appeared less vigorous than before, showing signs of fatigue on its face.

Feeling anxious, Sia realized that his Gyarados had already taken substantial damage earlier. Initially, he felt confident, but now facing this powerful Charmeleon, his confidence wavered.

He recalled the unconscious Starmie and reluctantly sent out Gyarados, a hint of panic visible in his eyes, fearing he might truly lose to Kalia.

"Gyarados, use Whirlpool!"

With the Light Screen still active, Sia decided to take a chance and commanded Gyarados to employ Whirlpool, aiming to trap Charmeleon first.

"Charmeleon, continue using Slash."

Kalia instructed Charmeleon to persist with Slash. Since Light Screen is a continuous move that doesn't dissipate when a Pokémon returns to its Poké Ball, special moves were not feasible options.

Given the effectiveness of Slash, it made sense to keep using it, aiming to swiftly defeat Gyarados and secure victory in this battle.

Lian rapidly charged towards Gyarados. Compared to Starmie, Gyarados's larger body allowed him to close the distance more easily.

As Lian approached, whirlpools began forming beneath his feet, streams of water coiling around like ropes attempting to entangle him.

This was the Whirlpool move, but Lian paid no heed to the whirlpools underfoot, instead focusing on his charge towards Gyarados and delivering a swift claw strike.

Regardless of any counter-move, after this attack, Gyarados would essentially lose its fighting capability. Even a fully healthy Starmie couldn't withstand one Slash, let alone an already injured Gyarados.

The claws effortlessly tore through Gyarados's tough scales, leaving a menacing gash. With a painful roar, the Pokemon's natural instinct forced it into unconsciousness.