This was Blastoise's first appearance on the battlefield. Its massive, heavy body stood firm, its brown shell gleaming with a metallic sheen. Its limbs were thick and powerful as it planted itself steadily on the ground.
Yu Hai had sent out Blastoise this time because he wanted to try an unconventional tactic, but the young man across from him was completely unfazed and had not been fooled at all.
The corner of his opponent's mouth lifted slightly with confidence as he still sent out a Grass-type Pokémon that countered Water-types—Exeggutor.
The Exeggutor had healthy green leaves atop its head, and its three heads turned from side to side. It looked somewhat goofy, yet it carried an imposing presence that could not be underestimated. It had clearly been trained well by its trainer.
Yu Hai had also heard the host's shout. He shrugged helplessly and could only accept this unfavorable opening.
"Blastoise," Blastoise let out a low growl from its throat after hearing Yu Hai's command to use Rain Dance.
The two cannons on its shoulders immediately aimed at the sky. With a boom, they fired two powerful Hydro Pumps. The blasts shot high into the air and instantly transformed into fine droplets, increasing the humidity in the air.
At the same time, Rain Dance successfully took effect. The previously clear, cloudless Sunny Day was covered by dark clouds in the blink of an eye. Heavy raindrops began pattering down, splashing little blossoms of water across the ground and drawing cries of amazement from the audience.
"Exeggutor, Sunny Day." When the young man saw the sky suddenly darken, the smile on his face instantly vanished, replaced by a gloomy expression.
He clenched both fists and shouted his command to Exeggutor. Its three heads swayed slightly as it chanted, and a brilliant