Chapter 641 - 640: Cain and Floette’s First Battle
This strategy seemed quite good. After all, if Slowking were truly hit by the Zap Cannon move, it would be quite dangerous.
But Roxanne had clearly overlooked something: while Nosepass is a Rock-type Pokémon and has good control over Electric-type moves, the energy buildup required to launch a powerful move like Zap Cannon is a bit slow.
This might not be obvious with other Pokémon, but for Slowking, who can use the move Teleport instantly, the difference was significant.
"Slowking, Teleport!"
As expected, after Roxanne commanded Nosepass to launch Zap Cannon, Cain listened carefully and issued a new instruction.
Boom!
The Water Gun hit its mark!
Boom!
Zap Cannon struck the spot where Slowking had stood moments earlier.
Although Lock-On increases accuracy, it only works if the opponent moves conventionally. Since Slowking's Teleport leaves no visible trace, Nosepass couldn't track its trajectory.
Zap Cannon missed.