"You come back too, Pikachu!"
Ash recalled Pikachu as well. Although there was a type advantage in the previous battle, Pikachu performed very well, completely overwhelming Hoothoot.
But in reality, both in terms of type and level, Pikachu had an advantage over that Hoothoot, so such a result was not surprising.
"Huh, Ash recalled Pikachu?" Misty was a bit confused by Ash's move. Shouldn't he be pressing the attack now?
If it were the old Ash, he certainly would have, perhaps even hoping to sweep all three of the opponent's Flying-types with just Pikachu.
But the Ash now was no longer the old Ash!
"I don't know, Misty. The current Ash has grown so much!" Brock was slowly starting to feel that he and Misty, both Gym Leaders, were almost unable to keep up with Ash.
"He recalled it?" Falkner also didn't understand Ash's actions, but he had made up his mind. "Okay, I'll use you next."
"Let them see the power of bird Pokémon!"
Jumping out of Falkner's Poké Ball was a three-headed ostrich Pokémon.
Dodrio!
This Pokémon can't fly!
While the three were wondering, Falkner had already answered without being asked. "To me, Dodrio is the origin of bird Pokémon. Its desire to one day fly into the sky is exactly the same as mine."
Hearing this explanation, Ash couldn't help but purse his lips.
"Brother, your explanation is a bit too far-fetched."
That's how they evolved, giving up flight to develop powerful legs and strong running abilities.
What do you mean, flying into the sky one day? Don't just add such unnecessary drama, okay?
"I choose you, Snorlax!"
Snorlax emerged from its Poké Ball, its heavy body crashing down, making the entire skyscraper seem to shake. The sturdy battleground also showed indentations under its feet.
"What?!"
Falkner gritted his teeth. This Snorlax was not easy to deal with. His Dodrio only knew physical attacks, which would do almost no damage to Snorlax.
"In that case, Dodrio, use Agility!" Falkner commanded.
Dodrio's figure suddenly accelerated. It had been trained very well by Falkner and was a Pokémon naturally skilled in running speed.
It should be said that Falkner made excellent use of its advantages.
However, Ash's Snorlax was a flexible and agile fatty!
"Spin in place!"
The massive body spun in place the moment Dodrio attacked. Ash's command was incredibly precise.
Dodrio's attack was deflected by the spin and sent flying by that huge body.
"The weight difference is too great!" Seeing this, Brock smiled. This battle, one could say, became a weight-based crushing (overwhelm) the moment Snorlax appeared!
"Damn it, Dodrio, use Drill Peck!"
This was also Dodrio's ultimate move, with strong attack power, and it was an attack launched by all three heads simultaneously.
But Ash and Snorlax didn't pay it any mind. "Drill Peck isn't flexible enough, Snorlax, grab it!"
Snorlax embraced the charging Dodrio as if it were picking up a berry from the ground.
"Oh no!"
Falkner cried out in surprise.
Sure enough, Dodrio let out a tragic cry. Although Snorlax hadn't used any specific moves yet, the sheer force from its massive body, just by holding Dodrio like this, made all its bones crackle.
"I surrender, Ash, quickly let go of Dodrio!"
Falkner decisively chose to surrender. Since that was the case, Ash commanded Snorlax to release Dodrio.
"Return, Dodrio!"
Snorlax won and turned around, smiling happily at Ash.
"Alright, I'll give it to you after the battle. For now, come back!"
Almost all of Ash's exchange points had been converted into Snorlax feed from the system.
But the effect was also significant. After all, it was a system product, and each feeding slightly increased Snorlax's bond value.
By now, Snorlax's bond value had increased to 150/255.
Ash felt that these exchange points were well spent!
Seeing this, Brock and Misty also understood that Ash intended to have a one-on-one battle with Falkner today.
This showed his high confidence in his Pokémon, and such a battle was very honorable and straightforward!
"Ash's next one should be Charizard, right!"
Indeed, the final battle!
Falkner and Ash threw out their Poké Balls almost simultaneously.
"Ash, you are indeed strong, but this last one will absolutely not be defeated so easily! Fly, Pidgeot!"
"I will become stronger! Stronger! Stronger! I choose you, Charizard!"
Pidgeot flapped its wings and soared. According to its Pokédex entry, this Pokémon's maximum flight speed can reach Mach 2.
The strength of the first generation's regional bird should not be underestimated!
However, Charizard was not to be outdone, also flapping its wings and soaring high, confronting Pidgeot in the air.
"Charizard, let Pidgeot see the results of your special training!"
However, when it came to speed, Charizard had made significant progress now!
Hearing Ash's command, Charizard also smiled confidently!
Ever since it evolved, Charizard had looked down on its former self, Ash, believing that this novice trainer couldn't give it the power it desired.
However, in the Orange Islands, it was moved by the sincerity of its former self, Ash, and was willing to respond to his commands.
And now, Charizard had finally completely acknowledged Ash, even being subdued, believing he could bring it great power!
Charizard, filled with a craving for power, looked at the Pidgeot in front of it, shook its wings, and rushed forward like a rocket.
"He dares to compare flying speed with Pidgeot!" Falkner couldn't help but blanch. Such a head-on confrontation moved him. "Pidgeot, don't lose!"
Pidgeot's figure instantly vanished, easily dodging Charizard's dive.
However, Ash's Aura had already locked onto Pidgeot's figure.
"Charizard, Flamethrower behind you!"
Charizard didn't hesitate. In fact, it had also felt the wind blowing from behind.
A scorching pillar of fire engulfed Pidgeot the moment it appeared!
"How could this be?!"
Falkner could hardly believe what he was seeing. Pidgeot's high speed was severely damaged in just one encounter!
But that was the truth. Pidgeot was severely injured, and its speed was nowhere near what it used to be!
"Charizard, use Dragon Claw!"
The Dragon Claw move was already very proficient. Charizard's figure suddenly appeared in front of the slowed-down Pidgeot, and with one swipe of its Dragon Claw, it slammed Pidgeot to the ground!
"Pidgeot is unable to battle! Charizard wins! Therefore, the victor is the challenger from Pallet Town, Ash!"
Snorlax: 155/255
Charizard: 200/255