Big Grass Snake

Petals and flames, one red and one green.

The two storms of color contended against each other on the field, seemingly neither able to do anything to the other.

However, seeing the current state of the battlefield, Charizard finally relaxed.

Honestly, he had been somewhat afraid that without Mega Evolution, he would not be a match for the opposing Pokémon.

After all, compared to improving his own strength, Little Sunshine's victory mattered more to him.

If his own thoughts caused Little Sunshine to lose the match...

He might...

Charizard revealed a faint smile. As the speed of his wingbeats increased slightly, Heat Wave became even more violent.

Lilligant was clearly no pushover either. Sensing Charizard's increased energy output, she gritted her teeth and began pouring out more energy as well.

However, compared to Lilligant's strain, Charizard appeared far more at ease.

Vivian was stunned when she saw this.

She knew her own Lilligant well. Although Lilligant was not the strongest member of her team...

Her strength was certainly not weak.

Otherwise, Vivian would not have chosen Lilligant as her lead.

Though from the current situation, Lilligant was having a difficult time against Charizard.

Vivian began considering whether she should switch Pokémon.

Compared to the other Pokémon on her team, Lilligant was naturally at a disadvantage against the Fire-type Charizard.

Switching him in would turn that disadvantage into an advantage.

However, Lilligant was still in the midst of Petal Dance, so she could not be switched out.

Vivian could only wait until Petal Dance ended before choosing to switch.

The Petal Dance in Lilligant's hands was both offense and defense. She should not need to worry about Lilligant's safety... right?

Just as Vivian made up her mind, the situation on the field changed.

Heat Wave was gradually suppressed by Petal Dance.