In the forest,
A shaft of sunlight spilled through the gaps between the leaves.
Ash had chased Tapu Koko here after the Pokémon stole his hat.
Tapu Koko was a Pokémon that enjoyed playing pranks.
But this time, that wasn't what it was doing.
Although it had stolen Ash's hat, Tapu Koko only wanted to get him to battle it.
Tapu Koko challenged you to a battle!
"Does Tapu Koko... want to battle Ash?"
Lillie nervously clasped her hands.
Mallow and Lana held their breath as well.
Sophocles and Kiawe watched intently, afraid of missing even a single detail.
Li Wei watched quietly, a hint of understanding in his eyes.
This was Tapu Koko's test for Ash.
It was testing whether Ash could help it protect Melemele Island, and even the entire Alola Region.
Tapu Koko had its reasons for choosing Ash.
"I get it, Tapu Koko. Let's battle!"
The atmosphere in the forest clearing abruptly turned tense and charged with electricity.
The instant the battle began, Tapu Koko's Ability, Electric Surge, activated.
Dazzling golden rings rapidly spread outward from it like ripples, enveloping the entire clearing in an instant!
The grass beneath their feet seemed coated in gold. Crackling charges filled the air, transforming the entire battlefield into a brilliant Electric Terrain!
"Whoa! What's this?"
Startled by the sudden change, Mallow took half a step back.
Lana nervously clutched her fishing bag as well.
Watching the scene, Li Wei seized the chance to teach them.
Li Wei's figure remained clearly visible amid the somewhat chaotic interference of the electric field.
"Lillie, Sophocles, Kiawe, do you know what effects Electric Terrain has?"
Though nervous, Lillie immediately answered, drawing on her solid theoretical knowledge.
"On Electric Terrain, Pokémon on the ground can't fall asleep, and Electric-type moves become more powerful!"
Hearing