Pokemon Battle System: I Reincarnated As A Charmander

Although the masked man desperately wanted to capture Charmander and Treecko, the timing was unfavorable. Despite these Trainers being kids, he couldn't risk them potentially alerting authorities.

However, Lian had no intention of letting the masked man escape; he needed to locate the stolen Pokemon. Yet, he remained cautious, as from the moves Weezing displayed earlier, it seemed unlikely that its level would be below twenty.

Lian himself might not fall instantly, but Treecko faced significant danger. A single accidental hit by a Poison-type move, considering the type disadvantage, could easily render it unable to battle.

Such an outcome would likely lower his combat rating considerably, as Lian aimed to defeat both Weezing and Drowzee with minimal damage.

Drowzee wasn't particularly challenging, with base stats totaling just over three hundred. However, Weezing boasted exceptionally high base stats, reaching 490. The only relief was that Weezing's speed stat wasn't exceptionally high.

This was crucial because if Weezing were faster than him, the battle would have been nearly impossible.

Lian caught up to the masked man again, his short legs sprinting swiftly. Anyone witnessing him run would find it oddly amusing.

The masked man glanced back; due to the mask obscuring his face, it was impossible to discern his emotions. In the next moment, he abruptly changed direction and entered a narrow alleyway.

Without hesitation, Lian followed closely behind. He realized that the man feared Kalia and the other Trainers catching up, which is why he refrained from engaging his Pokemon in battle. Only when he felt secure would he likely initiate combat with them.

In the confined space of the alley, Lian remained extra cautious, constantly monitoring Weezing and Drowzee's movements to avoid any sudden attacks.

Suddenly, the masked man stopped, confident that the three Trainers wouldn't catch up quickly.

This presented the perfect opportunity to capture the Charmander and Treecko. With these rare Pokemon alongside Teddiursa, this excursion promised immense profit for him.

As the thought crossed his mind, the masked man nearly chuckled aloud, envisioning piles of money within reach.

Lian also halted, with Treecko positioned behind him. This setup was challenging as it left them vulnerable to wide-range attacks, making evasion difficult.

Defeating Weezing quickly using only standard moves seemed impossible. Despite Lian's Special Attack being over 400, Weezing's capabilities were no slouch, clearly indicating it was at least level twenty or higher.

However, Lian had Dragon Rage, a powerful Dragon-type move known for its fixed damage output, making it exceptionally effective in early battles.

Although he had just unlocked it yesterday, Lian spent over a hundred Combat Points to enhance its proficiency, ensuring it would perform effectively in combat.

"Weezing, use Sludge attack!" the masked man shouted confidently, believing there was no way Charmander could dodge in such a confined space this time.

As soon as the masked man gave his command, Lian unleashed Dragon Rage. Instantly, a surge of fury welled up within him, and without hesitation, he opened his mouth, releasing a wave of intense anger that swept forward.

Simultaneously, Weezing launched its Sludge attack, hurling a mass of purple slime towards Lian. The Dragon Rage collided head-on with the Sludge, producing a deafening explosion.

Lian hastily retreated and leaped aside, realizing that Dragon Rage couldn't match Weezing's Sludge attack. The shockwave from Dragon Rage dissipated instantly, leaving the purple sludge heading straight towards him.

Fortunately, Lian had managed to momentarily obstruct the Sludge with Dragon Rage, allowing him just enough time to dodge and avoid being hit.

Behind Lian, Treecko utilized its innate climbing ability, swiftly scaling up the wall and escaping unharmed as well.

The masked man's expression shifted once again; this Charmander had unexpectedly learned Dragon Rage. It was noteworthy because many Charmanders struggle to master this move, making those who can inherently possess great potential.

This revelation further strengthened his determination to capture the Charmander. Capturing it would yield a substantial income, potentially eliminating the need for work for several years.

Lian refrained from using additional moves, as both Dragon Breath and Dragon Rage consume Dragon-type energy, preventing them from being alternated rapidly. Ember had limited range, and getting closer to Weezing increased the risk of being struck by Sludge attacks.

Moreover, if even Dragon Rage couldn't withstand the Sludge, there was no chance for Ember—it would likely be dispersed instantly.

At that moment, the masked man commanded, "Drowzee, use Confusion! Weezing, continue with Sludge."

He initially thought Weezing alone could handle these two Pokemon, but this Charmander seemed unusually formidable. Therefore, he decided both Pokemon should launch their full attacks simultaneously.

Drowzee instantly generated its invisible psychic force, while Weezing hesitated momentarily. Since Sludge is a Special Attack move, it requires significant Poison-type energy, and Weezing had not fully recovered yet.

Lian disregarded Drowzee's Confusion, knowing that its Special Attack was relatively low; avoiding it would be manageable. His primary focus remained on Weezing; once defeated, Drowzee would pose little threat.

Opening his mouth, Lian unleashed another Dragon Rage, sending a furious shockwave directly towards Weezing. In such a confined space, given Weezing's size, without Sludge to defend, evading would be challenging.

The shockwave from Dragon Rage narrowly missed the Confusion attack, unaffected by the psychic force, and struck Weezing head-on.

Caught off guard, Weezing stumbled backward under the impact of Dragon Rage, nearly colliding with the masked man.

After executing his moves, Lian inevitably felt the impact of Drowzee's Confusion spell on him, experiencing a powerful invisible force striking his body.

A sharp pain hit his abdomen; he was injured, but fortunately not severely. If it weren't for enhancing his Special Defense with Combat Points, this Confusion attack could have caused significant harm.

However, Drowzee's Confusion was secondary; the main threat came from Weezing's Sludge attack. As a Poison-type special move, Sludge boasted a power rating of 65.

With a Level 20 or higher Weezing unleashing Sludge, just one direct hit would inflict severe damage and likely render Lian unconscious.

At the same time, Treecko on the wall also released its move - Mega Drain, targeting Drowzee.

But Drowzee had exceptionally high Special Defense, and since Treecko's Mega Drain did not exploit any type advantage, the damage inflicted was minimal, barely making an impact.

In this battle with a vast level disparity, Treecko's contribution was limited. Thankfully, Treecko's ability to climb walls made it difficult for enemy moves to hit, which was already the best outcome possible under these circumstances.

As long as Lian avoids being hit by Sludge attacks, his combat rating after this battle should remain relatively high.

At this moment, Weezing has prepared its Sludge attack, emitting purple toxic fumes from its entire body. With a wide-open mouth, it launches another glob of purple slime swiftly towards Lian.

Lian, well-prepared, repeats his previous maneuver by jumping and using his clawed feet to briefly cling onto the wall's crevices.

However, he quickly loses grip and falls back down. Climbing is not yet second nature to him; perhaps once he evolves into Charmeleon with sharper claws on his arms, it will become easier.

Splat!

The slime hits the ground, turning into a pool of purple sludge. After landing safely, Lian cautiously avoids the mess.

It takes some time for Weezing to prepare another Sludge attack, giving Lian the opportunity to counterattack. This time, Dragon Rage should be enough to defeat Weezing.

"Damn!" The masked man curses in frustration. Just one hit, if only the Sludge attack could land once, the Charmander would lose its fighting ability, leaving it entirely vulnerable to his mercy.

However, Charmander continued to dodge each attack effortlessly. Including the previous attempt, this marked three failed tries. Despite not frequently training Weezing, it was already in its final evolved form and significantly stronger than Charmander. Why was defeating this small fire dragon proving so challenging?