Mustard's Training Match

"Starting today, we'll be entering the next phase of training."

The following morning, Gary, Rosa, and Hilda received guidance from Master Mustard in a relatively secluded area on the Isle of Armor.

With his hands clasped behind his back, Mustard spoke to the three of them.

"Then, Master, let's hurry up and start training!" Rosa immediately asked after Mustard finished speaking.

"Don't be so hasty, Rosa!" Mustard said unhurriedly as he watched Rosa raise her hand. "Before the formal training begins, there's one very important thing we need to do."

"Oh? What is it?" Rosa asked curiously.

"Naturally, it's to assess you." Mustard smiled lightly. "Before training you, I need to understand your current abilities so I can teach according to your aptitudes."

"We understand," Gary and the other two replied in unison after hearing Mustard's words.

"And the fastest way to assess you is through battle."

As Mustard spoke, he took out a Poké Ball and said to the three of them, "So then, which one of you wants to go first?"

"I'll go first!" Gary stepped forward first.

"Very well!" Mustard's eyes flashed slightly when he saw it was Gary, and he tossed out a Poké Ball.

In the Poké Ball's white light, a Mienshao appeared before Gary and the other two.

Pokémon: Mienshao

Type: Fighting-type

Ability: Inner Focus

Gender: Male

Level: 58

Aptitude: Champion

Moves: Pound, Fake Out, Brick Break, Focus Punch, Focus Blast, Drain Punch, Calm Mind, Aura Sphere, Bounce, High Jump Kick, Bulk Up...

"This child is a little one I haven't trained for very long. Let it accompany you in a battle."

Mustard spoke just as Gary was examining the Mienshao.

"Then I'll use this one—Lucario!" Gary swiftly threw out a Poké Ball, and his Lucario soon appeared opposite Mienshao.

"What a