Flame Ninetales

This was a fox-like quadrupedal Pokémon. Its entire body was covered in beige fur, and it had a pair of crimson eyes. Its well-proportioned body made it look noble and elegant.

Its nine tails were sleek and long, with golden highlights at their tips.

Ninetales

Aptitude: Outstanding

Level: Early Elite Four (61)

Eichi looked at Mei's final Pokémon. As expected, it was Elite Four level.

But so what? Golisopod was a Water-type Pokémon, specifically suited to counter Fire-type Pokémon.

So Ninetales held no advantage. Mei should be the nervous one now.

"The match continues," the referee announced.

Golisopod looked at Ninetales, excitement gleaming in its eyes.

Ninetales wore a noble expression as it stared solemnly at Golisopod. It could feel that Golisopod was a powerful opponent and did not dare let its guard down.

"Ninetales, Flamethrower!"

Ninetales opened its mouth, and a fireball instantly formed before spiraling toward Golisopod in the shape of a blazing pillar.

The enormous fire pillar came rushing at it, but Golisopod remained completely calm.

"Golisopod, Water Cannon!"

Golisopod opened its mouth as well. Energy particles rushed into its mouth, then erupted in a column.

The Fire Pillar and Water Pillar collided in midair.

"Bang!!"

The two moves crashed together, producing a massive explosion.

Both attacks dissolved into smoke. This exchange ended in a draw.

"Ninetales, Fire Spin."

Ninetales puffed out its cheeks and blew out a breath, which instantly transformed into embers. Then it spewed out a long stream of flames, wrapping around Golisopod like a snake.

Flames ignited over Golisopod's body.

Golisopod opened its mouth and fired a Water Pillar into the sky. Rain fell from above, extinguishing all the surrounding flames.

"Golisopod, Rain Dance!"

Golisopod spread its arms and shouted something at the sky.

The sky gradually darkened as storm clouds appeared out