Chapter 258: Wipeout
Terrance took a deep breath, but felt it wasn’t enough. Seeing the stunned Fang and Houndoom, Terrance decided for the first time to have Altaria take the initiative to attack.
Bang!
Altaria’s speed was incredible—just plain fast. As it descended, it brought with it a powerful wind pressure. The surrounding spectators could hear the howling wind, a testament to the level of Altaria’s speed. Facing such a swift attack, Houndoom dug its three toes into the ground, as if facing a formidable foe. Its triangular tail started to sway rapidly, revealing its nervousness.
“Houndoom, hurry up and use Roar!!” With its black nose exhaling hot air, Houndoom gritted it’s barely noticeable fangs. Hearing Fang’s command, Houndoom tried to open its mouth wide and unleash all its emotions. But the overwhelming aura of the descending Altaria slowed its thoughts by a beat. Just as the bluish-purple Dragon Claw came sweeping down from Altaria’s front claws, Houndoom snarled, its whole body tensing up. However, with a “bang,” it was ruthlessly sent flying.
“Houndoom… is unable to battle,” declared the referee.
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“Return, Houndoom, you did well.” Fang’s mood grew heavier. Houndoom hadn’t lasted long under Altaria’s attack. With such a short time frame, the remaining two Pokémon might not have recovered yet.
Moreover… even if they had recovered, Fang glanced at Altaria and shuddered. Houndoom had been his longtime partner, the ace of his team. But even so, it had been effortlessly insta-killed by a single Dragon Claw.
“Cloyster, you’re up.” Fang picked Cloyster’s Poké Ball. At this moment, Cloyster clearly hadn’t recovered yet. Under the effects of Stun Spore, its movements and reactions were a beat slower, utterly unable to keep up with Altaria’s thrice-boosted speed from Dragon Dance.