The First Appearance of a Z-Move

Eevee versus Eevee.

For a Pokémon like Eevee, which was more often kept as a pet, appearing in a battle arena was already rather rare. Let alone appearing in a competition like the Island Challenge, which encompassed seven regions, and facing another Eevee head-on.

It really was quite a coincidence.

Xia Yan's Eevee possessed Elite Level strength, while Ilima's Eevee was Gym Leader-level.

But after Xia Yan's battle against Elesa yesterday, no one dared underestimate this Elite Level Eevee anymore. Its support capabilities were top-notch.

"Eevee!"

Ilima's Eevee looked perfectly composed.

Just from its appearance and fur alone, it was clear that Ilima had put considerable effort into raising it. It had been trained exceptionally well.

Its eyes fixed on Xia Yan's Eevee.

Though it did not show it too clearly, there was still a trace of contempt in its gaze toward Xia Yan's Eevee.

Naturally, Xia Yan's sharp-eyed Eevee noticed it.

"Eevee~~"

Xia Yan's Eevee turned its head and called out to him.

Hearing Eevee's voice, Xia Yan smiled.

"I know. Just wait a little."

"Eevee~~" Eevee gave another soft cry.

It looked at the Eevee across from it, battle intent flickering in its eyes.

Meeting the same kind of Pokémon in battle had stirred this little fellow's desire to compete.

And it had actually been looked down upon!

It did not care much if other Pokémon underestimated it.

But being looked down upon by another Eevee was something it simply could not tolerate. It felt rather indignant.

Still.

The gap in strength was not something it could overcome merely by wanting to win.

The only thing Eevee could rely on was Xia Yan's tactics.

"The battle begins!"

As the referee's flag dropped, this highly anticipated battle began.

"Eevee, Quick Attack!"

Ilima made the first move.

He had watched