"Fourth, considering the schedule, this internal tournament will use a draw to determine the brackets and matchups!"
As Su Hao's voice fell, the eight Pokémon all grew restless in their own ways.
A draw!?
In other words, they would not need to fight all seven matches this time. Instead, it would be like the tournaments Su Hao usually entered: eight to four, four to two, then two to one?
Luck in the draw would become an important factor in determining the final rankings!
Incineroar's shifty eyes were the first to settle on Zeraora nearby.
It had already planned everything out: Zeraora in the first round, Hisuian Braviary in the second, then conveniently break through to Champion Level and tear the feathers off that arrogant black bird before facing either Milotic or Dragapult.
Perfect!
Having absolute faith in its luck, Incineroar felt as though all its strength and tricks had returned. It rubbed its paws together like a fly and practically vibrated with anticipation.
Hisuian Braviary's expression nearby became somewhat uglier.
Without an exclusive Z-Move or Mega Evolution, would he only be able to fight using Terastallization or an ordinary Z-Move?
"Ogerpon..."
Ogerpon carefully wiped her five masks. She was not interested in what ranking she achieved. As long as she gave it everything she had, that was enough.
Anyway, first and second place would definitely be decided among Sister Milotic and the three Dragapult seniors.
"Awoo."
Lucario patted Zeraora on the shoulder, telling it not to lose heart.
With the Thunder Stone Slab Fragment, it was only a matter of time before it overtook the others on the curve.
Likewise, after fusing Aura with Mega Evolution, Lucario's peak strength could probably remain at Champion Level. Combined with its Fighting-type techniques, even without the Iron Plate Fragment, it might not be