Using sandstorm weather to seize control of the space?
Recalling Togekiss, Cynthia looked at the boy across from her in surprise and couldn't help asking,
"Don't you ever worry about whether it'll work?"
Yong was praising Claydol. Hearing Cynthia's voice, he instinctively scratched his head, then replied,
"There's nothing to worry about. With the dry conditions your Sunny Day created, Sandstorm was practically guaranteed to succeed. Those weather conditions complement each other! Besides, even if it failed, so what? I'd just try something else."
"..."
Raised with rigorous education and coaching, Cynthia always held herself to strict standards in battle. She had continued to improve, acquiring a wealth of ancient knowledge while exploring ruins and history. She considered her tactics flawless.
But Yong possessed a soul from another world, and his head was full of strange ideas. For the people of the Pokémon World, those were undoubtedly something new.
Cynthia shook her head. Something felt off, yet she actually found herself agreeing. Without another reply, she threw out a Pokémon Ball.
Under Yong's expectant gaze, Spiritomb's bizarre form appeared on the field.
Why Spiritomb?
He was a little disappointed, but it made sense. After all, the Dark type's advantage over the Psychic type was absolute. Moreover, her lower speed effectively rendered Claydol's Trick Room useless.
In an expert's eyes, even a simple Pokémon substitution had to serve its purpose.
Within the sandstorm, her almost spectral body swayed in the wind and sand, looking especially eerie.
``` Pokémon: Spiritomb, Lv. 48, Forbidden Pokémon. Because she committed misdeeds five hundred years ago, her body was sealed within the cracks of an Odd Keystone.
Type: Ghost + Dark
Gender: Female
Nature: Careful
Ability: Pressure. Puts opponents under pressure, greatly reducing the number of times they can use moves.
Moves: Night Shade (Expert),