Ash's Paldea Story

Chapter 79 Elite Four Battle: Larry

I still can't believe that Larry is also an Elite Four member, does that mean he is going to use Normal Type Pokemon? If that's the case, that will be fine for me.

"So, you made it this far. I serve as a member of the Elite Four too, yes... Unfortunately for me. At my Gym, I use Normal-type Pokemon, since I feel they have a lot in common with me. But, well, the boss told me to use a different type here."

Wait, so that means he's not going to use Normal Type Pokemon... then what type is he now?

"So if you have any complaints, please take them up with La Primera." Larry says.

"Fine by me. I mean, it will be better if I fight a different type." I say.

"Anyway, time to get to work." He surprisingly sends out a Tropius, a Grass and Flying Type.

"Skeledirge! I choose you!" I decide to lead with the Fire Type.

"Well, I'll be trying my hand with Flying-type Pokemon this time..." Larry says.

So he's using Flying Types, just as I expected since he has that Staraptor in his team. I decide to go with the initiative by using Will-o-Wisp, burning the Pokemon, then I go for Hex, which seems to do a decent amount of damage.

Lillie says, "Still... to think that Larry is not only a Normal Type Specialist but a Flying Type specialist as well..."

"That is also interesting, it will be slightly boring if we see the same battle from before." Luke says.

Tropius goes for Air Slash, dealing some damage to Skeledirge, but Skeldirge goes for Torch Song, which is super effective against Tropius.

"Use Air Slash." Much to my horror, Skeledirge flinches from the attack, and it goes for another Dragon Pulse, dealing a lot of damage to Skeledirge.

"Use Hex again!" I yell, but the attack is blocked by the Sunny Day and Solar Beam, then it goes for another Air Slash, hitting Skeledirge and sending him flying back. Skeledirge hits the wall and falls to the ground, unconscious and out of the battle.

"Are you serious?" I groan with dismay as my first Pokemon is defeated that easily. As expected from the Elite Four in Paldea, but I'm not going to give up after all. I send out Lucario as my second Pokemon.

"Use Flash Cannon!" Lucario goes for the attack, but Tropius dodges the attack and goes for the Air Slash. "Bone Rush to block the attacks!"

Since I know Ground Type moves can't damage Tropius, I decide to use it to shield the Air Slash, before sending a Dark Pulse at Tropius. With the burn in effect, I have Lucario use Dragon Pulse, knocking the Tropius out of the battle.

The second Pokemon for Larry is Oricorio, which is a Pom-Pom Style. "An Electric and Flying Type..." I say.

I have Lucario use Stone Edge, but Oricorio dodges the attack and uses Revelation Dance, hitting Lucario. "Lucario! Use Aura Sphere!" Lucario fires the attack at Oricorio, but it is blocked by the Air Slash. When the Air Slash hits, it causes Lucario to flinch, but I also smile since the ability Steadfast is boosting the speed.

"Teeter Dance." Larry sighs, and much to my horror, Lucario is confused by the attack, much to my horror, and when Lucario is about to hit Oricorio with the Power-Up Punch, it hurts itself with confusion, and Oricorio uses Icy Wind and Revelation Dance to knock it out of the battle.

"Ash seems to be having some trouble with that Oricorio..." Lillie mutters.

"I wonder if Ash has some strategy to go with..." Drandon says.

"Pikachu! I choose you!" I decide to go with my mouse Pokemon, and by using Agility to raise the speed, I have it use Electro-Rock, but Oricorio dodges the attack and tries to do Teeter Dance.