Although Ash didn't say it, they knew that hat had a special buff for Pikachu. As long as Pikachu wore it, his power would undergo a qualitative change!
Now, right at the start, Ash had Pikachu put on the hat. This was going all out right from the beginning!
"Hahaha, little boy, is your Pokemon still a baby that's not weaned? Going into battle with decorations? Do you think a hat can protect you from my Raichu's Thunder?"
"Pika Pika!!" Enough, I'm getting angry!!
Pikachu dashed into the arena, the power surging within him made it hard to resist charging at the opponent!
"Strength is not about words, Pikachu, let's be the first to attack, use Zippy Zap!" Ash waved his hand, directing Pikachu to use Zippy Zap.
"Pika Pika Pika!!" Pikachu lunged forward, and instantly disappeared on the field.
Before Raichu could react, he felt a heavy hit on his stomach!
Golden lightning flashed in front of Raichu, and Pikachu had already appeared before him, crashing into Raichu!
"Bang!"
A muffled thud echoed as Raichu flew tens of meters away, scooting and rolling!
The speed of this move was even a tier faster than Quick Attack. With Pikachu's current speed ability value, enhanced by the hat, it was fast enough that Raichu couldn't even catch his shadow!
"What kind of move is that? Why can't I see anything?!" Raichu's tumbling wiped the smile off Lt. Surge's face.
This couldn't possibly be the speed a Pokemon at the Advanced Level Pikachu could achieve, could it? That's exaggerated!
All that could be seen was a flash of lightning, and then Pikachu was spotted hitting Raichu head-on. What kind of monstrous speed is this?
No, wait a moment…
Lt. Surge rubbed his eyes, thinking he saw wrong. Earlier, Pikachu was clearly at the Advanced Level, but now, why does it feel like he has reached the Elite Level?
What on earth happened in those few seconds?
"Well done, Pikachu, seize the victory, use Splishy Splash!" Seeing Raichu sent flying and still not getting up, Ash commanded to press the advantage.
The speed of Zippy Zap was fast, but the damage to Raichu could be said to be negligible. Despite both being Electric Type, Zippy Zap's power wasn't high.
But Splishy Splash is different!
Pikachu took a deep breath, then suddenly stomped on the ground. A stream of water then surged from beneath Pikachu's feet, soon forming a massive wave!
Lt. Surge: !!!
Gym staff: !!!
Brock & Misty: !!!
No, what is this?! Is this a skill Pikachu can execute?!
This skill is Surf? Pikachu can learn Surf? Is this Pikachu even legal?!
Lt. Surge's face contorted as if he'd seen a ghost. First, there was that unseen lightning attack, and now it's a move like Surf. What kind of Pokemon is this? This isn't Pikachu; it's a pound of Pikachu!
On the field, Pikachu rode the wave, infusing his internal electricity into it. The deep blue wave churned with flashes of golden lightning.
Splishy Splash isn't just an ordinary Surf skill. Although its attribute belongs to Water, it contains Electric Type powers as well. If it hits the opponent, there's a chance to paralyze them!
Pikachu, riding the surging golden-blue wave, hurled itself at Raichu, who had just gotten up, revealing an expression of horror in its eyes!
"Raichu, use Protect!!"
"Rai!!"
Raichu hurriedly used Protect upon hearing the command, but Lt. Surge's order came a bit late. Before Protect could manifest, the massive wave had already slammed into Raichu!
The huge wave surged and roared, resonating throughout the arena!
"Woosh!!"
Raichu's figure was engulfed by the waves!