Zhang Sisi sent out a Jynx, whose psychic shield kept the sand and dust firmly at bay.
Fierce winds swept across the entire battlefield. Ye Qing lost his footing and suddenly tipped to one side.
"Big bro, watch out!"
Seeing Ye Qing miss his footing, Zhang Tuzhen was terribly nervous.
Thrown off balance, Ye Qing hurriedly crouched down and clung to the platform beneath his feet with both hands, barely keeping himself from falling.
If Gardevoir had been beside him, this would never have happened.
But sending Gardevoir out would violate the rules of the match.
"So that's how it works."
Ye Qing muttered to himself. Sometimes, a Pokémon's moves could not be directed entirely at the enemy. Without care, they could hurt its own side as well.
He had always commanded battles from the ground before, so it had been difficult to notice this aspect.
If he fought while riding a Pokémon in the future, even a moment's carelessness could get him hurt.
"Use Dragon Rage."
Gible opened his mouth, and a giant dragon formed of energy roared forth, charging at the trapped Sneasel!
Zhang Sisi calmly gave her command. "Block it with Metal Claw."
Sneasel narrowed her eyes. Her claws swiftly lengthened and took on a metallic sheen as she crossed them before her chest.
Boom!
Dragon Rage exploded against Metal Claw. Not only did it fail to hurt Sneasel, but its force helped her gradually escape Sand Tomb.
By then, however, Gible had already vanished underground under the cover of Sandstorm, leaving only Sneasel looking around within the storm.
"Snea!"
Enduring the pain of sand striking her body, Sneasel continued using Hone Claws.
Ye Qing understood Gible's intentions and called out at the right moment, "Twister!"
"Gib, gib!"
Gible burst out beside Sneasel and stamped his feet.