Generally speaking, Virizion could only add a Grass-type effect to Leafeon's Leaf Blade. In truth, however, as one of the Swords of Justice, Virizion could teach Leafeon far more about technique and understanding moves than a change in the move's form could offer.
With a teacher as strict as Virizion, Leafeon was in for plenty of hardship over the coming days.
"Cheer up, Leafeon. Once you've learned everything Virizion has to teach you, we can go back and challenge it."
"After we win, we'll say, 'Teacher, age has finally caught up with you. You're nothing special!' Then we'll really get to show off!"
"Uh... maybe that goal's a little too ambitious. How about we aim for Keldeo first? It probably isn't all that strong yet, so we've still got a pretty good chance!"
"Leafe!"
At the prospect of showing off in front of everyone, Leafeon emerged from its Poké Ball and climbed back onto Ye Lan's shoulder.
Leafeon spent less time inside its Poké Ball than any of his other Pokémon. It already hated being cooped up, and after sulking inside for a day or two, it finally couldn't stand it anymore.
Besides, its Trainer had a point. Beating the student its teacher thought most highly of would be an indirect slap in its teacher's face, wouldn't it? That would be much easier than beating the teacher!
"And think about it, Leafeon. Once you've learned most of Virizion's techniques, beating Serperior and Rillaboom might still be unrealistic, but kicking Amoonguss around and pummeling Whimsicott should be doable. Those are a Legendary Pokémon's techniques! You'll be number three on the team!"
"Leafe, leafe!"
Leafeon's eyes lit up, and its tail swished excitedly from side to side. It signaled that Ye Lan didn't need to say any more—it would work hard. That