Compared to a quick battle, a war of attrition better revealed a Pokémon's basic skills.
Ivysaur was the first to run out of stamina. Its highly penetrating Vine Whip had become a burden, and it could no longer swing them as quickly as before.
"Vy..."
Its nose wrinkled slightly. Ivysaur accidentally inhaled the blowing dust, and while its Vine Whip felt incredibly heavy, its body nearly lost its balance as well.
After fighting for so long, Eevee had not come through unscathed either.
Though it had slowed down to conserve its stamina, its mind was exhausted. The repeated rapid dodges had placed a considerable burden on Eevee.
Fortunately, it had not been injured. This kind of physical exhaustion would quickly recover once the match was over.
Eevee's advantage snowballed, slowly accumulating until it became an overwhelming force that crushed the last line of defense in Ivysaur's body.
As their figures darted past one another, Eevee's afterimages interfered with Ivysaur and Lin Sen's judgment.
Oriental Pearl Arena was open-air. Under the blazing sun, Lin Sen, who had been in a constant state of tension, was already drenched in sweat and showing signs of heatstroke.
A battle was also a contest of a Trainer's stamina and reactions. Compared with Lin Sen, Fang Yuan was clearly in much better condition and could give Eevee more guidance during the battle.
"Vy..."
Meanwhile, Ivysaur, which had been sent flying again and again, had gotten back on its feet three times in a row. Its willpower far surpassed that of Fang Yuan and Eevee's previous opponents, but its dwindling stamina and the constant pain shooting through its body no longer allowed it to continue fighting.
Thud!
At last, Ivysaur's body began to sway, then it quickly collapsed onto the field. It probably could not even move