Morden didn't know what Natsuhiko was planning.
But there's no doubt, Eevee's appearance was also an opportunity for him.
As long as he could defeat Eevee, he and Natsuhiko would be back on the same starting line.
Now.
What needs to be guarded against is Natsuhiko's same strategy as in the battle with Shimi, starting directly with a "Z Move."
The power of Eevee's exclusive "Z Move" is already something that doesn't need more elaboration.
So.
Morden sees Eevee's exclusive "Z Move" as the biggest trouble and something that must be avoided.
"Eevee, meditation."
After Eevee appeared, Natsuhiko seized the brief gap when Sableye was casting "Power Gem."
Instead of using the "Z Move" to start, he chose "meditation."
This choice.
Also made Morden shake his head slightly.
The "meditation" has a much faster "starter" than the "Z Move," obviously Natsuhiko's guard against him is not low.
Then.
What he needs to do next is to seize the opportunity to take Eevee down here!
"Sableye, postpone!"
Natsuhiko's Eevee is very fast, at least among the Gym Leader level Pokémon, it is considered quite top-notch, and comparable to some Elite Candidate level Pokémon.
And its small stature gives it more room to play in this regard.
"Buyi~~"
The psychic aura in Eevee's eyes had just subsided when an intense Dark Energy surged from Sableye, like a clawing hand, aiming to envelop it.
Natsuhiko pursed his lips.
His team's "takeover" strategy has its biggest weakness in Eevee's basic strength being weaker, making it an easy breakthrough point.
But facing Sableye's move.
Natsuhiko reacted quickly.
"Eevee, imitate."
Imitate: After the opponent uses a technique, mimicking it can take effect, imitating the opponent's technique.
"Sableye, use Power Gem again!"
Both of them spoke at the same time.
As for.
Just as Eevee was enveloped by Sableye's "postpone."
Eevee also surged with the same Dark Energy as earlier from Sableye, aiming to restrict Sableye back with it.
Postpone: It makes the opponent act slower; the technique's release speed slows, becoming slower than any Pokémon on the field.
"This! Eevee 'imitated' Sableye's 'postpone,' turning it back onto Sableye who had cast 'postpone'!"
A classic Russian nesting doll scenario.
"Postpone" your "postpone's" "postpone."
It's just like "Double Payback" to your "Double Payback."
"Takeover."
Natsuhiko unhesitatingly used "takeover" again.
Eevee instantly returned.
It also once again dodged Sableye's "Power Gem."
On the other side, Morden's eye twitched.
Why don't you just use "takeover" as a dodging technique!
If Natsuhiko knew what Morden was thinking right now, he'd definitely have replied.
You guessed right.
"Another 'takeover'! Natsuhiko once more swaps Pokémon, and out comes... Togekiss again!"
"Chakoi~~"
Yes.
Togekiss re-entered the field.
And now, Togekiss has received the boost from "Bluffing," "Trick," and "meditation."
If we divide it according to the game's ability levels, Togekiss's Special Attack has already increased by three levels!
And three levels equate to doubling the Special Attack ability!
Now, Togekiss's Special Attack boost is nearly doubled.
Moreover.
After Togekiss entered the field, Natsuhiko commanded without hesitation: "Togekiss, Power of the Moon!"
"Chakoi!!"
In an instant.
The surroundings seemed to suddenly dim, and a gentle milky white light burst above Togekiss' head, forming a moonlike shape.
In the middle of Togekiss' head feathers, the "Zerunias' Horn" faintly appeared, shining bright.
This beautiful scene left the audience mesmerized for a moment.
A milky white aura, tearing through the void, shone upon Sableye.
In just a moment.
Sableye, as if undergoing the burning of flames, turned bright red instantly and let out a painful scream.
In the next second.
Boom—
The staggering Sableye wobbled and fell to the ground.
The entire arena fell silent.
Instant kill!
The reappearing Togekiss used a completely unfamiliar technique to the spectators, instantly taking down Morden's Sableye.
Even if, Togekiss's current Special Attack power received a terrifying boost.
Even if, Fairy Type has a type advantage over Dark-type Pokémon.
Even if....
Okay, it's evident that Togekiss's Special Attack damage is indeed quite exaggerated at the moment.
However.
The audience is more curious about what this so-called "Power of the Moon" technique really is?
The host, with a stammering voice, said:
"Sableye has lost its combat ability, and Togekiss used a Fairy-type technique we are completely unfamiliar with again!"
Power of the Moon?
Just now indeed, above Togekiss, it seemed like a gentle full moon had appeared.
Morden's face bore a hint of bewilderment.
"Takeover" being used as a dodging technique is one thing.
But the "Power of the Moon" that Togekiss performed seemed even more powerful than the previous "Magic Shimmer."
"Is this also a Fairy-type technique?" Morden recalled Sableye while asking.
"Yes." Natsuhiko didn't avoid answering, admitting calmly.
Just that there was one thing he didn't say.