While Xiao Xin basked in the attention of the entire arena, Scizor's Trainer stood frozen on the other side, his mind blank.
When the referee saw that he still hadn't moved, he called out, "Ahem. Contestant, please send out your next Pokémon!"
Only then did Scizor's Trainer snap back to his senses and switch Pokémon.
Pop!
A jade-green figure took Scizor's place.
It was a lean, powerful Pokémon with blade-like arms and the shape of a mantis.
[Pokémon: Scyther] [Gender: Male] [Type: Bug + Flying] [Level: 59]
Scyther was one of the Bug-type Pokémon most beloved by Bug-type Trainers, earning it the nickname "the proud warrior of the insect world."
It was also the unevolved form of the Scizor that had just fought.
Though calling it an unevolved form might not be entirely accurate.
After all, both Scizor and Scyther had base stats totaling 500.
The only differences were how those stats were distributed, their types, and the moves they could learn.
Compared with Scizor, which had excellent physical attack but low speed, Scyther had both formidable physical attack and impressive speed.
"Sha!"
After taking the field, Scyther leaned its bladed arms forward slightly and fixed its sharp gaze on the relaxed Xiao Xin.
If Xiao Xin hadn't just knocked out Scizor in one hit, anyone looking at this "battle-hardened warrior versus lively, elegant young lady" matchup could have guessed the outcome.
After all, a Grass- and Dark-type Meowscarada was four times weak to Bug. That was an inherent disadvantage.
But now, even Scyther's Trainer felt uneasy.
He had no idea whether Scyther, with only a twofold weakness to Fire, could take her down.
"Both Pokémon are in position. The match continues!"
"Scyther, use Double Team first, and watch your opponent closely!"
This time, he didn't