"Jumpluff has three Abilities: Chlorophyll, which boosts its speed in sunlight; Leaf Guard, which protects it from status conditions in sunlight; and finally Infiltrator, which lets it ignore most of an opponent's defensive barriers."
Brock rubbed his chin. "Mr. Robert is probably worried that his opponent will use Infiltrator to land a fatal blow at a crucial moment. That's why he's probing first, so he can prepare accordingly.
"Conversely, if Mr. Yingyue's Jumpluff doesn't have Infiltrator, it means its Ability has already been completely shut down by its opponent."
Max was engrossed in the battle, his eyes unblinking. Precisely because he understood Pokémon Abilities and moves, he was all the more eager to find out what would happen next.
Milotic floated calmly within the protection of Light Screen, making no attempt to dodge the approaching Fairy Wind.
Closer.
Closer still!
The swift Fairy Wind swept fiercely across more than half the battlefield, carrying a skyful of Cotton Spore. But as it passed through Light Screen,
inevitably,
it weakened a little!
Unfortunately, my Jumpluff's Ability isn't Infiltrator... Watching the Cotton Spore cling to Milotic, Dian gave a faint smile. "The wind's picking up."
Just as he spoke, the Fairy Wind that had been sweeping toward Milotic suddenly coalesced into an enormous, invisible tornado. Carrying Jumpluff's will, it blew away every dark cloud in the sky.
The weather move Milotic had painstakingly prepared and maintained—
Rain Dance—
was about to end!
"I see. The purpose of using Fairy Wind was to break the weather right from the start."
Realization dawned on Dawn.
"Would it really be that simple?"
Chinami muttered, "That Jumpluff's Ability is obviously... As expected of that big liar."
"No, it was also meant to test that Milotic's Ability."
Anabel approached in a black suit. Her face looked tired, yet