Recognition

"Thanks for your hard work, Litleo! Whimsicott, come on out!"

Bai Shi replaced the unconscious Litleo with Whimsicott, a Grass- and Fairy-type Pokémon.

Since his entire first team was at home, he could only battle with his second team now.

"Whim~" (What a big, scary toad!)

At the sight of the ferocious-looking Seismitoad, Whimsicott's expression froze, clearly showing some fear.

Still, it had fought plenty of battles and soon regained its composure.

I've gotten stronger lately. Maybe I really can beat that ugly thing.

"Whimsicott, use Stun Spore!"

As soon as the battle resumed, Bai Shi gave Whimsicott its command.

A cloud of yellow powder drifted toward Palpitoad.

"Seismitoad, use Icy Wind!"

Clay commanded Seismitoad without any change in his expression.

Seismitoad drew a deep breath and blew out a freezing gust.

The gust scattered Whimsicott's Stun Spore.

"Seismitoad, use Hydro Pump!"

After dispersing the Stun Spore, Clay immediately counterattacked.

A thick jet of blue water shot from Seismitoad's mouth.

"Whimsicott, aim at the ground and use Fairy Wind!"

Bai Shi had been ready for this and responded at once.

Following his command, Whimsicott blew a pale pink gust toward the ground.

The recoil lifted it into the air above the battlefield, allowing it to dodge Palpitoad's Hydro Pump.

Riding the wind, Whimsicott flew directly above Seismitoad.

"Whimsicott, use Stun Spore!"

Bai Shi seized the opening and commanded Whimsicott.

Whimsicott scattered a cloud of Stun Spore, leaving Seismitoad paralyzed.

"Whimsicott, use Energy Ball!"

Bai Shi pressed his advantage, ordering Whimsicott to keep attacking.

This new move was the result of Whimsicott's recent special training.

Whimsicott formed a green ball of energy and hurled it at Clay's Seismitoad.

"Seismitoad, use Mega Punch!"

Clay's expression changed as he shouted to Seismitoad.

He intended to use the move to knock away the incoming