Poliwrath quickly gathered a large amount of Water Energy, shaping it into dark clouds and sending them high into the sky.
Once the clouds rose overhead, heavy raindrops soon began to fall, bringing rainy weather to the field.
For a time, Water-type moves used by Pokémon on the battlefield would become more powerful, while Fire-type moves would be weakened.
The Trainers watching around the battlefield launched into a lively discussion as the long-awaited showdown between Blaziken and Poliwrath began.
"Duan Hong's Blaziken made such an impressive entrance! It took down Pidgeot so easily."
"That Pidgeot was already at critical HP. Blaziken beating it doesn't prove anything."
"Who do you think is stronger, Poliwrath or Blaziken?"
"Poliwrath, obviously. With that type advantage, it'll be tough for Blaziken to turn things around."
"Do you think there's any chance they'll have a showdown using Fighting-type moves?"
"Buddy, you're overthinking it. This is a competition. Who would bother with that? If Poliwrath gave up its Water-type moves to trade Fighting-type attacks with Blaziken, its Trainer would probably have something wrong with him."
Everyone was keenly interested in the battle between Poliwrath and Blaziken. Judging by their types, most Trainers favored Poliwrath.
"Blaziken, use Brick Break!"
While Poliwrath was using Rain Dance, Duan Hong ordered Blaziken to attack with its signature Fighting-type move.
At Duan Hong's command, Blaziken gathered powerful Fighting-type Energy around its right arm.
Once the energy had gathered, Blaziken sprang forward with astonishing strength in its legs. It reached Poliwrath in an instant and swung its right arm with tremendous force, unleashing Brick Break.
Poliwrath took Brick Break head-on. Its HP dropped below half, leaving it with roughly two-fifths remaining.
"Don't give Poliwrath a chance to fight back! Blaziken, use Double Kick again!"
As soon as the attack landed on Poliwrath, Duan