Guts, a Normal Type move, has a power of 70 in the game, but if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed, its power doubles.
For a corporate drone, Guts can be considered an essential skill.
However, when facing Gholdengo, which is entirely made of gold, Guts is completely countered by the Ghost and Steel Type Gholdengo.
This even gave birth to a meme—
"Larry (taking out Staraptor's Poke Ball): May I use moves that are popular among working adults?"
"The opponent's Staraptor used Guts!"
"It seems ineffective against Gholdengo..."
Thinking of this, Naoki nodded and said, "Then let's begin!"
Larry nodded in agreement.
The two of them stepped onto the battle ground in the pasture.
Larry took out a red and white ball from his suit pocket: "In that case, let's settle this in one round!"
Naoki called out Gholdengo, just in time to hear Larry's words, and smiled, nodding in agreement: "Alright."
When Larry saw the gold-themed Pokemon, his usually expressionless face showed a hint of bewilderment due to exhaustion.
He paused the action of tossing his Poke Ball: "What kind of Pokemon is that?"
Naoki: "Gholdengo, a Pokemon evolved from Gimmighoul."
"Gholdengo..."
Upon hearing this, Larry instantly realized Naoki's purpose for collecting those gold coins.
He glanced at Gholdengo a few times, then shifted his gaze to Naoki.
"You're indeed not just an ordinary person, no wonder the chief sees potential in you, I should have known."
Naoki: "..."
Without saying much, Larry directly threw out his Poke Ball: "Let's get to work then, please guide me!"
With a flash of white light, a strong Staraptor appeared in front of Larry.
Seeing this scene, Naoki was a bit surprised.
Well, looks like Larry is serious!
He originally thought Larry would send out any random Pokemon to handle the battle, but now Larry directly sent out his ace, Staraptor.
Great.
Seldom did Naoki feel such spirited excitement, even though Gholdengo had just evolved, he had taken the opportunity during Larry's unconsciousness to familiarize himself with Gholdengo's moves.
Though few in number, in terms of attributes, the Steel and Ghost Type Gholdengo held a significant advantage against the Flying and Normal Type Staraptor.
Moreover, from Larry's demeanor, it seemed to be his first time encountering a Pokemon like Gholdengo.
The last appearance of Gholdengo was during the grand expedition of the kingdom a thousand years ago.
In that case, he'll take a gamble that Larry doesn't know Gholdengo's attributes!
The referee, Indeedee, walked over to the center of the battlefield, raised its right hand, and then blew the whistle hanging from its neck.
"Whee~!"
The sound of the whistle marked the official start of the battle.
"Staraptor, use Quick Attack!"
On command, the opposing Staraptor spread its wings and took flight, transforming its body into white light, charging towards Gholdengo with lightning speed.
Gholdengo stood still, unperturbed as the Quick Attack hit, without moving an inch.
Seeing this, Larry and Staraptor were both slightly taken aback.
"Is that Gholdengo a Ghost Type Pokemon? No, it's not just Ghost, it must have Steel Type too!! I should have realized, Gimmighoul is a Ghost Type Pokemon." Larry shook his head secretly.
After all, in everyday life, Gimmighoul is still quite a rare Pokemon.
Quick Attack was ineffective, and Staraptor, with its experience in regular battles, habitually distanced itself from Gholdengo.
However, Naoki wasn't about to give it that chance.
"Gholdengo, use Metal Sound!"
"Jingle!"
Upon receiving the command, Gholdengo abruptly grabbed Staraptor's feet, and the thousand gold coins making up its body began to vibrate fiercely.
So many coins colliding with each other created a piercing sound resembling thunder.
Staraptor felt as if the sound was invading its ears, nearly blowing off its top, and instinctively the feathers all over its body stood on end.
"Staraptor, maintain your composure!" Larry's voice came from behind: "Fall back and use Brave Bird!"
"Gholdengo, don't give it that chance! Use your signature move, Make It Rain!" Naoki's voice followed closely.
On the field, both Pokemon moved simultaneously.
Staraptor hadn't fully recovered from the Metal Sound, it struggled to flap its wings, trying to distance itself and then use its powerful Brave Bird to attack.
However, Gholdengo didn't give it that chance.
It simultaneously extended its hands, performing a motion like a magician throwing cards forward.
Brilliant gold light flashed, and countless gold coins appeared around Staraptor, attacking it in wave after wave like a tide.
Larry felt as if his eyes were blinded by the scene, he couldn't help but murmur: "So, so many coins!"
Staraptor's body was heavily hit by countless coins, unable to rise again.
Metal Sound had significantly lowered its special defense, and the powerful move, Make It Rain, with a power of 120, directly defeated the Staraptor.
The battle concluded, and Gholdengo struck a cool pose.
Larry took a deep breath, retrieved Staraptor using his Poke Ball.
"... I lost, for a mundane person like me, you're really too exhilarating."