Trainers, what does the move 'Me First' do?
a) Steals your opponents stats.
b) Uses your opponent's move.
c) Copies the most recent move used by the opponent.
"Welcome, challenger, to the Sinnoh Pokémon League. My name is Aaron, and I will be your first opponent. You know, people often remark that Bugs are weak and useless. Pfft. As if. Bugs are dangerous opponents to face."
Dawn is challenged by Elite Four Aaron!
Elite Four Aaron sent out YANMEGA!
Go! DRAPION!
Drapion used a Rock Slide right off the bat. The Yanmega did not quite faint, and used a Bug Buzz. A tuft of energy left the Yanmega, and its wings beat faster.
"Speed Boost!" Aaron boasted. Drapion's Cross Poison shut him up.
Elite Four Aaron sent out HERACROSS!
Drapion's Rock Slide was not going to work. Instead, Drapion opted for the more utilitarian Aerial Ace, which did work.
Elite Four Aaron sent out SCIZOR!
Scizor charged forward, and used an Iron Head. Drapion didn't see it coming.
Go! INFERNAPE!
Infernape used a Flamethrower, easily roasting the Scizor.
Elite Four Aaron sent out VESPIQUEN!
"All troops… MARCH!"
"Buzz Buzz!"
Vespiquen's Attack Order was ready to sting. Infernape took one step back, seemingly in fear. However, he then switched tack to a Flamethrower, launched to knock out both Vespiquen's attack and Vespiquen herself.
He found some good purchase.
Elite Four Aaron sent out DRAPION!
"There is no surrender in the Elite Four!"
Drapion's Aerial Ace came quickly, but Infernape saw it coming. He focused, and…
Close Combat!
The blows managed to stave off Drapion. Drapion switched to a Cross Poison, but Infernape was now several feet further away and using a Flamethrower.
Dawn defeated Elite Four Aaron!
"I don't believe it. Remember what I said about Bugs. But move on. There are more powerful foes ahead.
"Oh, hello dearie. Are your travels well?"
"No… Not at all."
"Aw… but I must not hold back. Challenger, your spine has been strong to permit you to reach here. May I see how much you have learned?"
Dawn is challenged by Elite Four Bertha!
Elite Four Bertha sent out WHISCASH!
Go! ALTARIA!
Whiscash began to wail out a prayer, and light energy surrounded his forehead. Before he could fire his Zen Headbutt, Altaria shot a Dragon Pulse. Whiscash had little thinking time before he was finished by the following Dragon Pulse.
Elite Four Bertha sent out HIPPOWDON!
With a tuft of energy, a Sandstorm began to spread across the room. But Altaria did not pay the sandstorm any mind. She spread her wings and, facing where she knew Hippowdon to be, shot a solid Ice Beam. Hippowdon went down.
Elite Four Bertha sent out GLISCOR!
Gliscor started flying about the arena, taking advantage of his Ground typing to make himself scarce to Altaria. He succeeded, and his Ice Fang sent Altaria down.
Go! MILOTIC!
Milotic's Surf covered the vast majority of the playing field, sweeping away the airborne dust particles. Gliscor, exposed to the opponent, grinned, flashing electrified jaws. Milotic shot an Ice Beam. The grin was wiped from Gliscor's face.
Elite Four Bertha sent out GOLEM!
Milotic sent out a gentle Surf to defeat Golem, not bothering to turn all the way in his direction.
Elite Four Bertha sent out RHYPERIOR!
Rhyperior was able to withstand a single blow from Surf. Rhyperior tried to send down a cascading Avalanche, but the blow didn't sufficiently work. Worse still, he left himself open to a Mirror Coat, having failed to make the Avalanche specially-based.
Dawn defeated Elite Four Bertha!
"You have clearly learned a lot about being a Trainer. I think you can go as far as your desire takes you."
"Yo yo, it's Dawn, yo! Howsit been? I heard what you did for Volkner, girl. That was a fire I was sure had died down. But now, it is time for the flames of our battle to rise, yo!"
Dawn is challenged by Elite Four Flint!
Elite Four Flint sent out HOUNDOOM!
Go! RAMPARDOS!
Rampardos gave a stomp, before charging like a bull at the Houndoom. He collided with his target, sending the dog flying across the room.
Elite Four Flint sent out RAPIDASH!
With room to manoeuvre, Rampardos made his way around the arena, and charged at Rapidash. Expecting the head-butt, Rapidash Bounced into the sky. What he wasn't expecting was a giant avalanche to fall from the sky, as Rampardos' tactic switched to Rock Slide.
Elite Four Flint sent out FLAREON!
Flareon sent out a Will-O-Wisp, managing to hit. Flareon tried to leap, before being stopped by Rampardos' Earthquake. Flareon zig-zagged with Quick Attack, and switched to Giga Impact to make a… Giga Impact. Colliding with the stone of Rampardos, Flareon sunk to his own knees.
Elite Four Flint sent out INFERNAPE!
Go! MILOTIC!
Milotic was able to Surf the Infernape away, no problem.
Elite Four Flint sent out MAGMORTAR!
Magmortar was an issue. Milotic's Surf did damage, but only really seemed to clog up Magmortar's gun. Magmortar was able to use his Thunderbolt. Milotic…
Managed to get a Mirror Coat up. The bolt doubled in size, and launched into Magmortar's face.
Dawn defeated Elite Four Flint!
"*Haah* *Haah* *Haah* Burned right down to *Haah* cinders."
"Ah, hello. Your timing is most opportune. I have just finished my book, you see. I am Lucian, a master of Psychic types. I have conducted immense studies into the realm of battling to make it this far. I am afraid I must go all out against you to live up to my reputation."
Dawn is challenged by Elite Four Lucian!
Elite Four Lucian sent out MR. MIME!
Go! WEAVILE!
Weavile lunged forward, and tried a Night Slash… to be met by Mr. Mime's hands. Mr. Mime mimicked Weavile's movements exactly. Weavile darted to the left, feinted to the right, and teleported through Mr. Mime to get the impasse over with.
Elite Four Lucian sent out ALAKAZAM!
Alakazam had one task to do. He generated an immense Focus Blast, and fired it at Weavile. The slow moving projectile easily missed Weavile, who had already Night Slashed Alakazam by the time this registered.
Elite Four Lucian sent out ESPEON!
Espeon had a better idea. Managing to survive the Night Slash, Espeon used Signal Beam, an attack that moved a lot faster than Focus Blast. The attack was no less lethal for that.
Go! Angel!
Angel used a Night Slash from a stationary position. Espeon fainted before he could use another Signal Beam.
Elite Four Lucian sent out BRONZONG!
Angel jumped on top of Bronzong, and managed to sink it into the ground. Angel jumped off, and Bronzong, as expected, did not get up immediately. Instead, he opted to use an Earthquake then and there. Angel glowed blue, and:
"Me First, if you don't mind."
Angel stole Bronzong's Earthquake. As Bronzong realised too late, he was affected by the blow.
Elite Four Lucian sent out GALLADE!
Gallade bowed to Angel. Angel bowed back. The two then leaped at each other, and both began to hack at the other with their respective blades. Angel spun his around, and poked Gallade in the stomach.
"You are a worthy foe."
"Wait, we were fencing?"
Dawn defeated Elite Four Lucian!
"It was no accident you made it this far. Like the heroines of novels, you make it to fight your final battle. But… whether you win or lose is another matter. Cynthia is next to unmatched on the field of battle. I wish you luck."
The correct answer is b) Uses your opponent's move.
Next time, on High Road to Giratina, we fight none other than Cynthia.