An overwhelming victory

The matchups for the second round appeared on the electronic screen.

In this round, Ash faced Cabernet, while Bianca went up against Kenny.

As for Bai Shi, he found himself matched against Cilan.

"Bai Shi, I'll thoroughly savor your flavor in our battle!"

The moment the matchups were announced, Cilan looked at Bai Shi with anticipation.

"I look forward to our match!"

Bai Shi nodded and replied warmly.

A short while later, the second round officially began.

Ash took the field first and launched into a fierce battle with Cabernet.

In the end, Ash proved the better battler. His newly caught Palpitoad defeated Cabernet's Stoutland, securing his place in the third round.

With that match over, it was Bai Shi and Cilan's turn to battle.

"Walrein, I'm counting on you!"

Bai Shi, who had the first move, sent out Walrein.

"An Ice- and Water-type Walrein? This Pokémon seems to have a completely different flavor from the last one!"

"Pansage, come on out!"

After a moment's thought, Cilan chose his Grass-type Pansage to face it.

"Walrein, use Hydro Pump!"

Bai Shi seized the initiative and gave Walrein its command.

Walrein opened its mouth and unleashed a thick column of blue water.

"Pansage, dodge it!"

Despite his type advantage, Cilan didn't dare let Pansage take the attack head-on and quickly ordered it to evade.

Pansage pushed off with both legs and leaped aside, dodging Walrein's Hydro Pump.

"Walrein, use Powder Snow!"

Bai Shi remained calm and ordered Walrein to keep attacking.

A dense flurry of fine white snow blew toward Pansage.

"Pansage, use Double Team!"

Cilan's expression shifted slightly, and he hurriedly shouted to Pansage.

Countless copies of Pansage appeared on the field.

Concealed among its duplicates, the real Pansage avoided its opponent's attack.

"It's tasting time! Pansage, use Bullet Seed!"

Cilan