Such a powerful blow would have almost caused Venusaur to lose its ability to battle. However, although Venusaur was sent flying backward, it bounced across the ground several times like a ball before returning to Sam's side.
Only then did everyone notice that Venusaur was no longer in its normal form. Its entire body was wrapped in layer upon layer of vines.
At this moment, it looked like a giant ball, with the tough vines protecting it from injury.
"Young man, you are truly impressive. If it weren't for the rules of the Masters Tournament, I might have awarded you the Bide Badge already," Norman said.
Sam shook his head.
"I'll defeat you and earn the Bide Badge myself."
Venusaur stepped forward once more. This time, it unleashed several Razor Leaf attacks while countless vines extended from its body, transforming into Vine Whips that lashed toward Slaking.
This was a combined assault of Razor Leaf and Vine Whip. While neither attack was exceptionally powerful on its own, together they created an attack with an extremely high chance of landing.
Slaking's nimble movements allowed it to dodge the Razor Leaves, but it could no longer avoid the countless Vine Whips. The vines repeatedly struck Slaking's body.
Yet despite the barrage, they seemed unable to inflict any meaningful damage.
Suddenly, Slaking grabbed one of the vines and yanked hard.
Venusaur was pulled directly toward it.
This Slaking's defense is unbelievable, Sam thought.
I'll need something stronger.
As Venusaur was dragged closer, it quickly wrapped itself in vines for protection.
Its body curled into a ball and flew toward Slaking.
Slaking responded with a powerful punch, sending Venusaur flying once again.
However, when Venusaur landed, it appeared completely unharmed.
At that moment, Venusaur used Growl, letting out a deep croaking cry. Slaking was visibly affected, and even its movements slowed slightly.
Seizing the opportunity, Venusaur released PoisonPowder.
One of the main reasons Sam had chosen Venusaur for this battle was because of its Poison typing.
Although Normal-type Pokémon had no particular weaknesses to many types, status-inducing Poison-type moves could still be extremely effective against them.
Seeing that PoisonPowder had taken effect, Venusaur immediately followed up with Sleep Powder.
The two powders drifted toward Slaking.
Affected by Sleep Powder, Slaking looked even lazier than before, its eyelids drooping heavily.
"Slaking must be getting sleepy from Sleep Powder!" Misty exclaimed from the sidelines.
Ash shook his head.
"No. Slaking always looks lazy, but it won't actually fall asleep during a battle."
On the battlefield, Slaking suddenly became energetic.
At that moment, it activated Endure.
This was a status move capable of resisting negative effects.
Immediately, the effects of both Sleep Powder and PoisonPowder disappeared.
Slaking returned to normal.
Sam could not help feeling that Slaking was incredibly difficult to deal with.
He instructed Venusaur to activate its Hidden Ability, Chlorophyll.
Since the giant flower on Venusaur's back naturally produced chlorophyll, it could continuously replenish its energy and maintain its stamina in battle.
As Chlorophyll took effect, all of the energy Venusaur had lost during the fight was rapidly restored.
Venusaur returned to peak condition.
"Razor Leaf!"
Two razor-sharp leaves shot toward Slaking.
This time, Slaking didn't dodge.
Instead, it raised its arms.
Its hands became incredibly steady as it caught both Razor Leaves with astonishing precision before throwing them back.
This was Slaking's move, Fling.
Its defensive ability was extraordinary, and the strength of its hands was comparable to iron. It could even catch incoming attacks and hurl them back at its opponent.
Venusaur launched two more Razor Leaves, which collided with the incoming leaves and canceled them out.
Watching Slaking's incredible defense, attack power, and agility, Sam found himself at a loss.
Is this Pokémon really this terrifying?
For the moment, he couldn't think of a better strategy.
All he could do was continue using Chlorophyll to maintain Venusaur's stamina while launching long-range attacks at Slaking.
Wave after wave of attacks rained down on the giant Pokémon.
Yet none of them seemed capable of breaking through Slaking's defenses.
Then, suddenly—
Slaking took a Razor Leaf head-on.
And collapsed to the ground.
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