He still wanted to save Charizard, his ace, for last, keeping something in reserve in case Xiao Ran had any other tricks.
After all, that Milotic had been sleeping there the whole time. There was no guarantee it wouldn't wake up just like Primarina had.
Ninetales had a long lifespan and could master many Fire-type moves, from the most basic Ember to the ultimate Inferno Overdrive. It had tremendous control over flames.
Not only that, but the Dark-type support move Nasty Plot could greatly increase Ninetales's Special Attack, multiplying the power of its flames. That was also what gave Ralph the confidence to send Ninetales out against Primarina.
As soon as Ninetales entered the field, it used Nasty Plot to make up for its type disadvantage.
Primarina paid no attention to anything it did. From the moment Ninetales entered the field, Primarina began singing its Sparkling Aria.
The lilting Siren Song accompanied Water Balloons dancing through the air, their surfaces glittering with refracted moonlight. It was a truly beautiful sight.
Yet to Ninetales, that beautiful scene was nothing short of hell.
Every bursting Water Balloon felt like a bucket of cold water dumped over its head, making the fiery energy coursing through its body intensely uncomfortable.
"Ninetales, Sunny Day!" Ralph shouted.
Rain boosted Water-type moves. He had to change the weather to give Ninetales a greater advantage.
That action also made it clear to Xiao Ran that this Ninetales probably had Flash Fire rather than Drought.
Of course, that also had to do with how rare Ninetales with Drought were. This was reality, not a game. Drought could bake an entire region, often bringing disaster and curses with it. It wasn't something that appeared easily.
"Awooo!" Ninetales let out a long howl, trying to summon the sun, but all it