As the battle began, an intense light burst from Ninetales's body, turning the entire battlefield sunny.
In sunny weather, the damage dealt by Fire-type moves increased significantly, the damage dealt by Water-type moves was halved, and Synthesis restored two-thirds of the user's HP.
Solar Beam could be used immediately without charging.
As for abilities, Pokémon with Solar Power gained increased Special Attack at the cost of HP, while those with Chlorophyll had their speed doubled.
"Zeraora, use Plasma Fists!"
Zhang Cheng wasted no time. As soon as the battle began, he seized the initiative and ordered Zeraora to attack with its signature Electric-type move.
A massive amount of plasma electricity gathered around Zeraora's body. Under the influence of this special current, any Normal-type moves Zeraora used next would become Electric-type moves.
Once the plasma electricity had finished building, Zeraora raised both fists and unleashed a Thunder Punch surging with powerful plasma currents, aiming straight at Ninetales.
"Ninetales, use Flamethrower to drive Zeraora back!"
Seeing his opponent launch an immediate attack, Su Jun responded without hesitation, quickly ordering Ninetales to counterattack.
Ninetales already had high Special Attack, and the sunny weather made its Flamethrower immensely powerful.
A long stream of flames poured from Ninetales's mouth, striking the approaching Zeraora head-on.
Facing the sun-boosted flames, Zeraora forced its way straight through them, sacrificing nearly a third of its HP to reach Ninetales.
Plasma Fists slammed into Ninetales's body with tremendous force.
Ninetales had high Special Defense but low Physical Defense. After taking Zeraora's powerful physical Electric-type move, its HP plummeted, dropping by half in a single hit.
"Every Mythical Pokémon really is incredibly powerful. I'm getting that Shaymin today, no matter what!"
Watching the Mythical Pokémon Zeraora unleash such tremendous power only strengthened Su Jun's determination to obtain Shaymin.
"Ninetales, use **Fire