Wyndon Stadium.
Li Wei and Blue were ready.
The referee had also finished reading out the rules of the match.
"Both sides, send out your first Pokémon at the same time!"
At the referee's words, Li Wei and Blue simultaneously gripped the first Poké Ball at their waists.
"Arcanine, I choose you!"
"Your turn to take the stage, Golduck!"
Both sides sent out Arcanine and Golduck at the same time.
Blue's Golduck was highly skilled at Surf and adept at finding hidden opponents.
It had an advantage whether it faced Dragapult, Lucario, or Arcanine.
That was why Blue had chosen Golduck as his lead.
"Golduck has the type advantage!"
Steven added, "But don't forget, Li Wei's Arcanine has exceptional stamina. Type advantage isn't absolute."
"What's more, Arcanine has Wild Charge in its moveset, and it can also use Roar to force a switch directly."
Blue's Poké Ball was the first to burst open with blue light.
Golduck landed steadily, the ruby on its forehead gleaming.
Amid blazing red light, Arcanine's imposing figure stepped out through fire, its orange-red mane stirring without a breeze.
"Awoooo!!!"
Arcanine let out a majestic howl,
and Golduck's attack was weakened.
Steven analyzed the situation. "Although Golduck isn't a Psychic-type, Blue's Golduck has very powerful psychic abilities."
"If Li Wei and Arcanine want to win, it comes down to whether they can close the distance quickly and secure victory with Wild Charge."
"Li Wei's Arcanine has Extreme Speed and accelerates incredibly quickly. You can't judge its speed by its appearance alone."
At first glance, Li Wei's Arcanine looked like a tank,
but Flare Blitz, Wild Charge, and Extreme Speed could all help it accelerate, so it was actually very fast.
"Let the battle begin!"
Blue snapped his fingers and seized the initiative.
"Golduck, pin it down