When everything settled, Tropius had already lost consciousness on the battlefield. Only Swampert remained, standing idly nearby.
Ding! Swampert won an official battle! Gained 300 Training Points! Gained a large amount of experience! Ding! Superpower and Double-Edge proficiency increased!
Yong nodded in satisfaction. Though Swampert's early appearance had been unexpected, it hardly mattered. The result was what counted!
The referee quickly announced his decision.
"Tropius is unable to battle! Swampert wins!"
In the stands, Roxanne looked at Swampert in surprise.
"That... Swampert's strength?"
Brawly chuckled.
"Surprised? I was surprised the first time I saw him, too! This Swampert has incredible talent!"
Roxanne nodded.
"I never imagined that little Mudkip would have grown this much!"
On the battlefield,
A Kun recalled Tropius, looking frustrated.
That really backfired!
Taking out his last Pokémon Ball, he murmured to himself,
"It's all up to you now!"
Even though his opponent still had three Pokémon while he only had one, A Kun felt a tremendous surge of hope as he looked at the Pokémon Ball in his hand.
He hurled the Poké Ball. Brilliant light flashed, followed by a flicker of orange-red, and a Pokémon appeared on the battlefield!
Yong's gaze sharpened.
It's this guy!
He had white feathers on his head and a V-shaped crest.
His blue eyes burned with fighting spirit! Bandages wrapped his arms and both sharp claws.
His powerful legs were orange-red, with yellow feathers at the bottom!
His mere presence on the battlefield sent scorching heat spreading through the air.
Blaziken!
Wallace smiled softly at the sight.
"Now this will be worth watching! A clash of water and fire!"
Competitors from other regions, drawn over by the earlier commotion, also looked intrigued.
"This one's going to be good! Blaziken and Swampert! Both starter Pokémon-which one's stronger?"
"Sceptile would