Articuno VS Charizard

Upon seeing the Nevermelt Ice in Sam's hand, Articuno first tried to snatch it from his hand but Charizard and his other pokemons stopped Articuno. Although they are individually weaker than the Articuno but they can definitely beat it blue and black if they went together.

Upon feeling the strength of Charizard and others Articuno finally agreed to battle with Charizard. It flew in air hovered there waiting for Charizard.

Upon seeing this, a smile appeared on the fave of Sam and nodded towards Charizard and it flew towards Articuno.

'System, show stats of Articuno and Charizard.'

...

Pokemon - Articuno

Type - Ice , Flying

Ability - Pressure , Snow Cloak(locked)

Level - 55

Items - None

Moves - Gust , Powder Snow , Mist , Defog , Ice Shard , Icy Wind , Mind Reader , Water Pulse , Ancient Power , Agility , Sky Attack , Freeze-Dry , Reflect

...

Pokemon - Charizard

Type - Fire , Flying

Ability - Blaze , Solar Power( locked )

Level - 49

Items - Charcoal , Leftover

Moves - Scratch , Growl , Belly Drum , Counter , Ember , Smokescreen , Dragon Breath , Fire Fang , Metal Claw , Slash , Sunny Day , Thunder Punch , Fire Punch , Flamethrower , Dragon Tail , Brick Break , Shadow Claw , Iron Tail , Air Slash , Wing Attack , Scary Face, Solar Beam , Steel Wing , Bulldoze , Fly , Rock Slide , Fire Spin

...

Charizard has type advantage against Articuno and more moves but Articuno has Pressure ability and higher level. So no one can be said to have a clear advantage over other.

"Charizard, use Sunny Day." Sunlight turned sharper on the island and Articuno felt a little uncomfortable on the other side.

Articuno made a lot of ice shards in the AIF and shot towards Charizard. Charizard dodge the incoming ice shards and broke the one that came near him using Iron Claw.

When a pokemon reaches peak stage its autonomous acting skills are very necessary and as Charizard has nearly broken through the peak stage it can act on his own as if Sam is ordering him.

"Charizard, Thunder punch." Charizard went near Articuno while dodging the ice shards with Thunder concentrated on his right hand. But Articuno dodged it with hairs difference. But Sam didn't let go of this opportunity, he ordered, "Flamethrower" and the Flamethrower hit Articuno directly.

After Articuno was hit by the Flamethrower, it used Mist and blocked the vision of Charizard and Sam. After few seconds, Charizard got hit by a Sky Attack used by Articuno. After hitting Charizard, Articuno again disappeared in the mist. Articuno once again brewed a Sky Attack and Sam knew that Articuno would attack Charizard but didn't knew the direction. So he ordered, " Charizard focus and use Counter just before Articuno hits you.

A few seconds later Articuno came to hit Charizard again but this time it also suffered heavy damage as Charizard perfectly hit Articuno with the Counter.

After some time the mist cleared out, both Articuno and Charizard has few scratchs on their bodies. But the Battle will continue.

Sam ordered, "Fire Spin followed by Rock Slide." Charizard spewed out a ring of fire and trapped Articuno in it. After doing this, several rocks appeared above the head of Articuno and then the rocks crashed down on Articuno.

Articuno got hit by the rocks and crashed on the ground. Articuno quickly flew in air again and sent Water Pulse towards Charizard. Charizard dodged the one but soon another cane and he couldn't dodge and got hit.

Articuno then used Ancient Power and Charizard counterattacked by Iron Tail. The battle kept going for an hour. After an hour, both Articuno and Charizard were injured and bruised all over and only had little energy to spare for last attack.

Articuno started brewing for a Sky Attack and upon seeing this Sam ordered, "Use Belly Drum and then use Counter just before Articuno hits you."

Articuno swooped down towards Charizard who had just finished Belly Drum and increased his attack. Then Charizard used Counter just before Sky attack hit him and successfully defeated Articuno.

Articuno then crashed down on the ground and fainted. Sam went near Articuno and collected its blood sample before it woke up and then treated Articuno.

Articuno woke up it saw Sam treating its injuries. After some time Articuno's injuries were all healed and it returned to its peak. According to the agreement, Sam gave Articuno the 10,000 year old Nevermelt Ice and then left the island along with his pokemons.

Sam was in good mood as both his goals for finding Articuno has been completed. Charizard successfully broke through peak stage and Sam also got Articuno's blood sample. Now Sam can clone Articuno . But Sam's good mood was disturbed by a sudden sound of system.