Zhang Cheng and Xiao Wei headed to the outskirts of Magnolia Forest to train together.
"Let's confirm which Pokémon we'll lead with first, then work out our tactics," Zhang Cheng suggested.
"My main lead will definitely be Ninjask. I'll most likely send out Cloyster second, though that'll depend on the opposing Pokémon's types," Xiao Wei said thoughtfully.
Zhang Cheng nodded, then explained his plan. "I'll lead with Poliwhirl, and Pidgeotto will be my second Pokémon regardless. I'm planning to use a Rain Team strategy, so you could actually lead with Cloyster."
"A Rain Team?" Xiao Wei asked in surprise. "You mean using Poliwhirl's Rain Dance to set up Rainy Weather for the battle?"
"Right. Water-type moves get a major power boost in Rainy Weather, so you can have Cloyster coordinate with my Poliwhirl," Zhang Cheng replied with a nod.
"That really would give us a big advantage. Let's go with your plan, then: Poliwhirl and Cloyster as our leads, with Pidgeotto and Ninjask as our second Pokémon." Xiao Wei had no objections to Zhang Cheng's arrangement.
Poliwhirl and Pidgeotto were currently level 27. Through the system, Zhang Cheng discovered that Ninjask was also level 27, while Cloyster was level 25.
Cloyster lagged a little behind in level, but the boost from Rainy Weather could make up for that disadvantage.
Over the next two days, Zhang Cheng and Xiao Wei trained their Pokémon together to improve their coordination.
Cloyster and Poliwhirl formed one pair. Poliwhirl would set up Rainy Weather, then battle alongside Cloyster against Pidgeotto and Ninjask.
Having the two pairs battle each other improved their teamwork and helped them understand one another better.
Toward evening, Zhang Cheng and Xiao Wei finished their training for the day.
"The tournament is tomorrow. It'll be held in Magnolia Town's main square, and