Pokémon: Gardevoir Harem with Tag System

"Dig a hole?"

The moment they saw Garganacl rush underground, all the spectators were dumbfounded.

They had considered that Garganacl might be instantly KO'd in one move.

They had also considered Bellsprout approaching with salt corrosion on the ground, using the salt on Garganacl to heal while enduring injuries to beat Garganacl with punches.

They had even considered that Garganacl might go berserk and reverse the situation, pulling out a powerful move for a flashy comeback.

But they never thought, someone would salt the entire battlefield and then shrink underground like a turtle as a tactic.

Is this something a proper trainer would do?

Seeing the shocked expressions of those beside him, Axel grinned widely.

As expected, outstanding people would be the center of attention no matter where they go.

"Garganacl, don't be a turtle, that's not our style."

The trainers observing relaxed their tightly furrowed brows instantly.

Oh, so it was a misunderstanding… they knew no one would do something so dirty.

"Use Mud Shot to attack Bellsprout, slow him down!"

A fist-clenching sound rang out, and an old man finally couldn't hold back anymore.

"Kid, did it never occur to you to let Garganacl have a fair and square fight?"

"Its physical and special defenses are both quite good. The ground has already been salted by you. Even if the opponent has three Scyther, it might still not lose."

"I also want Garganacl to fight head-on."

Axel directed Garganacl to hide in the hole and keep using Mud Shot, while taking out a notebook and walking toward the old man.

"Look, these are the moves I've compiled for Garganacl."

"Right now, it only has Recover. It's totally unfit for close combat with Bellsprout."

The old man froze, "100 Defense with Recover is still not suitable for close combat?"

"Of course not. At the very least, it needs to learn Protect and Rest with Sleep Talk."

After finishing, Axel felt he was still a bit careless, so he added, "At best, also add a Sandstorm."

Old man: "???"

'Do young people these days all battle like this?'

'What is modern compulsory education teaching?'

'No wonder the college under my jurisdiction is getting worse. Tomorrow I'll make the teachers strengthen the student training intensity.'

On the field, Garganacl thoroughly followed Axel's command, furiously throwing mud at Bellsprout.

Bellsprout, on the other hand, was using its vines as stilts, quickly closing in on Garganacl.

Just as Bellsprout was about to succeed in getting close and used Razor Leaf at the hole entrance, the vines under its feet suddenly snapped.

Thin wounds appeared on Bellsprout's body, like being cut by sharp blades.

Under extreme pain, Bellsprout's body couldn't maintain balance and fell headfirst into the salted ground skill.

The grainy salt touched a living creature and instantly crystallized, covering Bellsprout's body.

True Rubbing Salt in the Wound.

"What is going on?", Everyone turned to look at Axel, all clueless about when Axel had laid down a layer of Stealth Rock.

Isn't this thing usually laid on the opponent's side? Isn't he afraid of hitting himself by playing this way?

Axel spread his hands, "The opponent is clearly a hard hitter. Garganacl setting Stealth Rock on itself for protection is pretty reasonable, right?"

Under intense pain, Bellsprout's body twisted, to the point where it couldn't even hear its trainer's words.

Axel took out a healing potion from his backpack, bit open the cap, and began noting things down in his notebook.

He finally figured out the characteristics of this move.

Unlike Toxic, this move not only causes damage but also inflicts intense pain.

This pain can even affect battles, making the opponent unable to use the moves they want.

With that in mind, he now knew what additional moves Garganacl needed.

After noting everything down, Axel held the healing potion in his hand and looked toward the opposing trainer.

"Hello, still going? If not, you can use this healing potion."

"G-go for it..."

"Alright then, let's fight heartily!"

Axel waved his arm grandly, "Garganacl, burst out from underground and slam your whole body onto Bellsprout."

"Once this battle is over, I'll take you to learn Body Slam. For now, consider this pre-training!"

Bellsprout's trainer stared at Axel in horror, stunned for a long while before snapping out of his shock.

Was he speaking too slowly, or was the other guy speaking too fast?

"Bro, stop! What I meant was: fight my balls!"

"Also works," Axel cupped his hands into a megaphone shape, "Garganacl, did you hear that?"

"The opponent's trainer said to hit his D—please help find where his D is!"

Garganacl tilted its head and then decisively charged between Bellsprout's legs.

"Hiss!"

Nearby trainers all gasped sharply and tried to distance themselves from Axel.

'The guy was insulting you, and you actually took it seriously?'

'This guy, vicious and ruthless!'

A few minutes later, Bellsprout finally lost all its stamina from the Salt skill and collapsed on the ground like it was finally freed.

For the first time in its life, Bellsprout had so desperately wished to lose early…

As the crowd dispersed, Bellsprout's trainer gloomily sprayed some healing potion on Bellsprout and dialed a number.

"Boss, there's a shady kid with a Garganacl and a shiny Gardevoir who went into the plaza."

"This guy likes playing dirty, probably has decent raw strength."

"Your Snorlax will definitely be able to beat him easily. When that happens, we'll be rolling in cash."

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[In the Park Lake]

Axel let Garganacl practice Body Slam by itself on the side, to improve its efficiency when learning through a TM.

He himself rented a giant air-filled ball with Gardevoir and lay inside, enjoying the lake view.

Dragonair was happily swimming in the nearby water, gently pushing the big balloon with its tail so Gardevoir and Axel could play more comfortably.

Ever since Gardevoir helped her obtain a fated opportunity on Mt. Moon, Dragonair had always shown great affection and respect toward her.

Watching the lake surface, a masked trainer hung the freshly caught Zigzagoon on a tree and licked his lips in excitement.

The second-in-command had just said the other guy had a shiny Gardevoir, he didn't expect there was also a shiny Dragonair.

'I had guessed right, Aurient is a blue ocean for crime.'

If he could catch these two Pokémon, he could retire on the spot.

"Hehehe… I thought I'd have to work here for a while, but who knew I'd run into such a rich young trainer as soon as I arrived."

"Snorlax, Archeops, go!"

The masked trainer released his Pokémon without hesitation, his gaze full of confidence.

As a veteran trainer, both of his Pokémon were near Gym Leader level.

Beating a young student-looking trainer should be a piece of cake!

With a flash of white light, Snorlax and a fully blue avian Pokémon appeared in the sky, descending toward the large balloon where Axel and Gardevoir were.

Dragonair sensed two Pokémon in the sky, and its pink head immediately poked out of the water.

'What kind of garbage Pokémon dares to attack my master and Big Sis Gardevoir?'

'Eat my Dragon Tail!'

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