Elite Four Ranking Match Finals, second round, first match.
On the field, Sato and Shu Du's lead Pokémon entered one after another.
Zoroark, Dark Type, Advanced Elite Four!
Mienshao, Fighting-type, Advanced Elite Four!
In terms of type advantage, Shu Du undoubtedly held the upper hand. After all, Sato had always been known for his Dark Type Pokémon, making him not difficult to counter.
But who would come out on top could only be determined through battle.
"Foresight!"
"Dark Burst!"
There was no needless talk. Both sides gave their commands at the first time.
Mienshao stood still, its peach blossom eyes faintly flushed red as the world in its eyes changed.
It could even see a circle of Ghost-type Pokémon hidden around the edge of the arena—a protective barrier arranged in advance to prevent the aftermath of battle from reaching the audience.
Opposite it, a violent surge of energy swept over at high speed, destroying everything in its path without leaving a trace of life.
It was Zoroark's most familiar move—Dark Burst!
Having used Foresight, Mienshao had no time to react before it was swept away by Dark Burst.
It was seriously injured!
Yet Shu Du did not panic in the slightest. He even felt it had been well worth it.
Zoroark, Totem of Illusion!
Without its illusions, Zoroark was merely a relatively powerful Assassin-type Pokemon.
The next moment, three utterly indistinguishable Zoroark attacked from different directions, leaving Shu Du deeply puzzled.
Did Sato really think Mienshao's Foresight was just for show? Or did he have some other reliance? "Aura Sphere!"
"Yoo yoo!"
Mienshao was extremely agile and almost instantly condensed an Aura Sphere.
Then... it froze.
Under the double detection of Foresight and Aura, all three Zoroark were unexpectedly real!
Seeing the three Zoroark about to reach it, Mienshao shut