[Perish Song——that's the specialty of Miss Lorelei who won the championship a few days ago. Did Teacher Azure really go to Alola to stock up?]
[Not necessarily. Teacher Azure mentioned Perish Song several times in the livestream room quite early on, but actually teaching it is indeed a first.]
[Just hearing the name tells you it's another underworld tactic. Playing so dirty at the Victory Road, Teacher Azure, are you going to destroy Paldea's students!]
[LOL, as if being schemed against when challenging Sunshine Gym was rare before. Now just walking into Mesagoza makes me tremble all over——]
The keywords in Aiden's words were immediately precisely retrieved by the bullet comments.
Perish Song, or the move Perish Song, possesses special rules distinct from conventional reduction methods (i.e., clearing the opponent's Pokémon's HP).
Once a Pokémon listens to the complete song, it will instantly lose its fighting spirit, equivalent to direct reduction, thus achieving victory without bloodshed.
Therefore, it counts as one of the few moves that can establish multiple complex systems relying on just one move.
"There are many Perish Song tactics. Teacher Azure's set is somewhat different from Lorelei's. If I had to say, it's perhaps more similar to Elite Agatha's tactical thinking?"
Aiden thought about it and felt it was somewhat inappropriate, so he urgently retracted what he just said.
Although Agatha was known as the "Ghost Queen," quite popular in the Kanto League—especially the nightmare of that martial artist Bruno—her Gengar hadn't used Mega Evolution in official tournaments yet, so Shadow Tag Perish Song would truly need to shockingly debut through him.
"That's not right either. Anyway, it will be a very distinctive tactic!"
In Aiden's impression, ever since Perish Song appeared in the second generation, many core ideas gradually emerged around it.
And among them, the trap Perish Song axis related to the move "Mean Look" later formed a tactic with extremely far-reaching influence and very high discussion rate.
That is, the very classic "Shadow Tag Perish Song" system.
This ultimate answer to Perish Song teams, Aiden had mentioned several times in the livestream room before, but never deeply introduced to students.
The reason was also very simple—
The Shadow Tag Perish Song system didn't sound complicated. Just hearing the name, one could guess the general playstyle—nothing more than using the Shadow Tag ability to prevent opponents from leaving the field, forcing them to listen to Perish Song and wait for death.
But in actual combat, there were many things to consider for Perish Song tactics.
The entry timing of the Shadow Tag user, ensuring Perish Song wouldn't be interfered with by opponents, how to withstand opponent firepower after Perish Song is released, etc.——
Especially in later generations, as players gradually became familiar with Perish Song and roughly understood its operation, successfully executing this tactic itself became filled with thousand-layer mind games between both sides.
This was also the unique charm of Perish Song tactics—those who could skillfully use it were all flexible-minded experts.
So for students who at that time couldn't be called "trainers" in Aiden's view, even understanding this tactic, they would still find it difficult to utilize effectively.
Until this final exam, Teacher Azure finally brought out this hidden trump card "final test."
This was not only a test for students, but also a test of Aiden's current practical combat level.
As for the even more advanced, more flexible and brain-burning "Champion Selection" Rain Perish Song—
His team configuration had almost nothing to do with rain, and he didn't have the core Politoed, so he would temporarily use the more classic tactic for now.
While thinking in his heart, Aiden quickly opened Pokémon Champions and entered the team editor.
His mouse immediately stopped on a familiar purple chubby one.
"Speaking of Perish Song systems, we really can't do without Gengar~"
Aiden couldn't help but let out a sigh.
The Perish Song users in his team were actually quite flexible, just not very legal.
As long as he asked the universal Mew and Mewtwo to teach them, Sylveon and Indeedee should be able to learn it sooner or later.
But even setting aside whether they could legally enter the game, even so, there was still one crucial ability missing for a Perish Song team.
The ability Shadow Tag, is worthy of being called a battle bug, not only almost tailor made for the Perish Song system's difficulty in keeping opponents on the field, but also expanded this move's influence range to the Double battles system.
Shadow Tag activated, nobody loves you—that's what you call an S++ tier ability! (hands on hips)
However, since it was such a noble ability, the Pokémon that could wield it were naturally pitifully few—only Wobbuffet, the Gothitelle family, and Mega Gengar were your options.
And to combine Shadow Tag Perish Song in one, while also being a high-speed high-attack super cannon that could pose great threats to opponents——
Probably only this cute purple chubby one met the conditions.
"Students from the Kanto region should all know that Elite Agatha once designed a very useful Perish Song tactic with Gengar as the core. Even Lance suffered a big loss when he first encountered it."
"So today, Teacher Azure will teach you a more advanced Perish Song tactic, called Shadow Tag Perish Song!"
"The core is naturally this great general in our team—Mega Gengar~"
[Gengar is cute, it's just a pity that the cuter the Pokémon in Teacher Azure's hands, the dirtier he plays with it——]
[Gengar's reputation is probably going to be ruined after today——wait, Gengar was already quite mischievous, isn't this Teacher Azure's favorite Prankster ability?]
[Now it's mutual affection. But actually, I'm more curious who the victim of Teacher Azure's new tactic will be~]
[It's decided, Teacher Azure's designated sufferer—Caitlin!]
[Caitlin: ???]
While chat was getting sidetracked, Aiden had already finalized this team's lineup.
With Gengar as the core, the remaining teammates were Gothitelle, Amoonguss, Arcanine, Mabosstiff, and Azumarill.
At first glance, it completely lacked any coherence—there seemed to be no special synergy between each Pokémon.
Gengar as the team's strongest firepower output and possessing Mega Evolution wasn't hard to understand as the core.
But since Mega Gengar was already chosen, why additionally select Gothitelle as another Shadow Tag user?
Also——
[Teacher Azure actually chose Arcanine instead of his most most most favorite "Universe Number One Pokémon"?]
[Really, is Teacher Azure changing his nature and trying to be human today?]
[Amoonguss: Children, I don't think so——]
[The Shield Fungus I completely understand—Teacher Azure said if you don't know what to bring, just bring an Amoonguss, absolutely won't go wrong. But what are Mabosstiff and Azumarill for?]
[Mabosstiff is too common in Paldea, but what connection does it have with the Shadow Tag system, feels very mismatched——]
[Don't really understand, but because it's Teacher Azure, I think it should be my problem!]
Aiden's lineup once again triggered heated discussion among students, as expected.
However, after all, most of the time they couldn't understand what Teacher Azure was thinking, so they were long accustomed to it.
And in the vast majority of cases, Teacher Azure would ultimately display his terrifying tactical arrangements, making originally unrelated Pokémon form a very self-consistent tactical system.
So just believe and it's done!
"When has Teacher Azure ever lied to you? Wait until we encounter a lucky audience member and you'll know my thinking~"
"Shadow Tag Perish Song is a tactic more suitable for doubles, so today we're still doing doubles ranked battles!"
Aiden lightly brushed off the question and directly started today's doubles ranked battle.
At the same time, he didn't forget to add a few sentences.
"Of course, students should have also noticed that Teacher Azure's lineup today completely lacks my Pokémon. The reason is also very simple—"
"If I reveal both the questions and answers to you, would that still be called an exam? So watch carefully and learn well, activate your little brains and think."
"If it's Teacher Azure at the Victory Road, how would he use his Pokémon to toy with opponents!"
"Next Thursday, I'll be waiting for you at the Victory Road to challenge me~"
[??? No way, Teacher Azure, you're going to use your main team that fights Elite Four Champion-level opponents to farm noobs who just left the starter village?]
[Teacher Azure has always been trustworthy in the department of not being human—]
[This Victory Road, I say we might as well not go!]
[What are you scared of, I'm not from Paldea anyway. When the time comes, watching Teacher Azure's stream of slaughtering noobs will give me full immersion~]
[Wait, I think I've seen your ID before, you're XXX from Blueberry Academy——]
[Don't laugh too early, I wish you all will eventually experience Teacher Azure's baptism too!]
Paldea students wailed everywhere, while students from other regions were clearly feeling somewhat schadenfreude.
Among them, students from the Unova region "sister school" Blueberry Academy were particularly numerous.
Aiden didn't pay attention to the bickering in chat. The students in his livestream room were all very active, which was a good thing for him.
Active meant they were all listening carefully to the lecture!
After about a minute, the match interface suddenly popped up, showing a successful match with an opponent.
At the same time, the opponent's trainer image and ID quickly appeared before him.
An ordinary-looking trainer with standard trainer attire—red and white baseball cap, pure blue long pants, and red and white jacket inner lining.
However, compared to the ordinary outfit, this young-looking teenager's eyes were very outstanding.
A pair of incredibly resolute eyes, as if alive on the screen, locked firmly onto Aiden, meeting his gaze with battle-filled eyes.
Trainer ID: RED
When seeing the opponent's attire, Aiden couldn't help but freeze.
It was actually Red?
Regarding this world's Red, he had seen him a few times before.
The first time was after the Type Masters Tournament ended, when he returned to Sinnoh with Cynthia for New Year—he had a brief encounter with him, Blue, and Professor Oak on the plane.
Actually, compared to this young man who didn't like talking, he had a deeper impression of Blue instead.
After all, he heard from Giovanni that the newcomer Blue he recently recommended was already training at the Viridian Gym and had received Giovanni's recognition to a certain extent——
As for Red, after his journey, he almost vanished from the world, with no news about him at all.
He didn't expect that after the Team Rocket incident, their next meeting would actually be battling him online?
Moreover, it seemed Red should be in the livestream room right now, coming to fight him with all his strength with the mindset of challenging him.
Thinking this, Aiden's eyes immediately became subtle.
"This opponent is a rookie trainer that Teacher Azure knows."
"Since we 'happened' to match with him, let me properly test his current level!"
"After all, I very much look forward to him becoming a regional champion in the future!"
[Huh? Is this Teacher Azure's highest evaluation for a newcomer? I don't think I've heard him praise anyone so exaggeratedly before?]
[Isn't Teacher Azure's most commonly said phrase "How come you don't even know this"?]
[You are the worst class I've ever taught.jpg]
[I'm actually a bit curious now. What level is a trainer that can make Teacher Azure think they can become champion?]
Kanto Region, Pallet Town.
When Paldea had just entered the night, Pallet Town was already in a quiet midnight.
The wind representing the beginning of a journey blew from the south of Viridian Forest, passing through the road leading to this small town.
Among the dozen or so households, one old house adjacent to Professor Oak's home was the future "legendary figure"
Red's home.
It was late at night, but the light in the second-floor room was still on.
Red sat in silence, his expression somewhat nervous, sitting before the computer, his eyes incredibly solemn, staring firmly at the screen.
Until the match succeeded and Aiden's trainer image appeared before his eyes, did he silently breathe a sigh of relief.
That's right, he was also one of the "stream friends" sniping Teacher Azure this time, and had finally successfully matched with Aiden once.
He was very clear that at this moment, he was still just an unknown nobody, having only been on his journey for half a year.
Like this kind of trainer, at least several hundred appeared in each region every year, and he was just a very ordinary one among them—
Theoretically this was true, but one had to first set aside that he broke records by obtaining all eight strongest Gym badges in just five months.
Of course, these meaningless records were actually meaningless to Red, and weren't his reason for becoming a trainer.
While waiting for the battle to begin, Red couldn't help but fall into thought—for him, the opportunity that once made him a trainer was the conflict of ideals with Blue.
Growing up playing with Pokémon, believing they were all his partners and friends, he couldn't approve of Blue's strength-first, strong-rule ideology after entering puberty, and thus decided to prove his viewpoint to him.
Because of the tacit understanding between him and Pokémon, often able to complement each other's weaknesses, his speed in challenging Gyms wasn't slow, and he received high recognition from multiple Gym Leaders.
But sometimes, he couldn't help but think:
Could it be that the Kanto region's Gym Leaders just weren't that strong, which was why he could smoothly pass through and obtain the ticket to enter the Victory Road?
If he lost to Blue on the Victory Road, could he still firmly believe his original idea was correct?
And if the opponent was Teacher Azure——
Perhaps he would give an answer to himself, who was lost, in the battle?
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