A single four-times-effective [Rock Slide] might be enough to take Volcarona out directly.
After all, Volcarona was only at Elite Four level, while the opposing Kangaskhan was already Master level.
The gap in strength sometimes had to be factored in as well.
"Go, Arcanine!"
Against Izumi Kōtai's Kangaskhan, Sui Yan chose Arcanine.
Arcanine's [Close Combat] could deal tremendous damage to Kangaskhan.
"Flash Fire, or Justified?"
When Izumi Kōtai saw Arcanine take the field without having any effect on his Kangaskhan, he immediately realized that Arcanine did not have the Intimidate Ability.
If that was the case, this would be easy.
"Come to think of it, Arcanine could actually change its Ability."
"True, Intimidate is pretty useful. Flash Fire isn't all that great."
After Lu Ze spoke, Tang Yunqin nodded seriously as well. "After all, no one would choose to use a Fire-type move against Arcanine."
"I remember Sui Yan can choose an item from the National Treasure Vault, right? It shouldn't be a problem to trade that for an Ability Capsule."
As Lu Ze spoke, he called Zhuge Ziyu. "I'll ask Uncle Zi Yu if it can be exchanged. Once Sui Yan comes back, we can tell him and see what he chooses."
As soon as Lu Ze finished speaking, the call connected.
On the field, Arcanine opened with a [Blast Burn] the moment it appeared.
But Kangaskhan easily dodged it.
Izumi Kōtai frowned slightly. Could this be a Special Attack-focused Arcanine?
Though rare, it was not unheard of.
If so, then he could just close in directly.
It did not matter whether Arcanine focused on Attack stat or Special Attack. Even if it was a mixed attacker, it made no difference.
It was enough that Kangaskhan specialized in Attack stat.
The only question was whether its Ability was Flash