The semifinal matchups soon appeared on the big screen.
Bai Shi would face Virgil, while Ash would clash with Trip.
Both matchups were exactly as Bai Shi had predicted.
"In the last round, I used only my first-team Pokémon."
"For the battle against Virgil, I might as well use my second team."
After a brief moment of thought, Bai Shi decided to use his second-team Pokémon against Virgil.
Although their overall strength was slightly below that of his first team, they could work together and complement one another.
In particular, his second-team Pokémon had learned new moves recently.
Bai Shi was confident that he could defeat Virgil with them.
The next morning, their battle officially began.
Ash and his friends, along with Trip, sat in the stands, ready to watch the match closely.
"Seismitoad, I'm counting on you!"
Following his plan, Bai Shi chose Seismitoad as his lead Pokémon.
"Leafeon, go!"
Seeing this, Virgil sent out the Grass-type Leafeon.
With Eevee's evolved forms covering different types, he could always find the best answer.
"Seismitoad, use Rain Dance!"
Bai Shi seized the initiative and commanded Seismitoad.
Seismitoad had mastered Rain Dance long ago. The only reason Bai Shi had not used it was that he had been saving it for a Full Battle.
In an instant, thick, dark clouds covered the sky above the battlefield, and a gentle rain began to fall.
"Leafeon, quick, use Energy Ball!"
An ominous feeling rose in Virgil's heart, and he hurriedly called out to Leafeon.
Leafeon formed a huge green orb and hurled it straight at Seismitoad.
"Come back, Seismitoad! Manectric, I'm counting on you!"
Bai Shi was already prepared, replacing Seismitoad with Manectric.
Leafeon's Energy Ball struck empty air.
"Manectric, use Roar!"
As soon as he finished switching Pokémon, Bai Shi issued his