Chapter 156 - 156: Milan
Golbat, as a Poison and Flying-type Pokémon, is vulnerable to Slowpoke's Psychic-type attacks, which counter its Poison typing, and Sneasel's Ice-type attacks, which counter its Flying typing.
However, Slowpoke couldn't be shown openly at the moment, making Sneasel the best choice.
Even though that middle-aged man said Cain wasn't limited in the number of Pokémon he could use, Gastly's level was only 19, making it unfit to face a level 32 Golbat, and Miltank wasn't suitable to bring out at this moment either.
Cain threw a Pokéball, and after a flash of red light, Sneasel appeared on the field with its arms crossed and a cold expression.
Milan and the middle-aged man showed slight surprise at seeing Sneasel. With their experience, they could discern something; at least by its appearance, it was clear Sneasel had extraordinary potential.
"Murkrow, Sneasel, this time, both of you will participate," Cain said.
Cain had full confidence in Murkrow, but with Sneasel, who had just been captured and hadn't yet developed strong synchronization, the outcome of this battle largely depended on its performance.
"Golbat, use Confuse Ray on Murkrow," Milan ordered calmly, initiating the attack.
As Milan's voice fell, a small glowing orb appeared in Golbat's mouth.
"Murkrow, use Tailwind to increase speed. Sneasel, use Agility."
Although Golbat was strong, at least with Tailwind and Agility, Murkrow and Sneasel would not be slower than it.