Standing in the arena, Yong soaked in the cheers coming from every direction. The electric atmosphere swept him up. This was his first Pokémon battle in front of such a crowd!
None of his previous Gym battles or battles in the wild had felt anything like this.
It stirred his emotions.
Just as I thought! This is the kind of stage where I belong!
Yong looked at his opponent, Xiao Ye from the Johto Region. Their gazes met, invisible sparks clashing in the air!
Seeing that both contestants were ready, the referee raised his green flag and announced loudly,
"Yong from Dewford Town versus Xiao Ye from Azalea Town! Each contestant may use one Pokémon! Begin!"
The moment he finished speaking, Xiao Ye threw her Pokémon Ball. A green figure streaked out, appearing before the crowd!
"Oh! There it is! Xiao Ye's Pokémon is Scyther, a very rare Bug-type Pokémon! Known as the proud, solitary warrior of Bug-types, it's a formidable Pokémon! What Pokémon will Yong send out to face it?"
The announcer's enthusiastic voice rang out as he introduced it to the audience.
Scyther, huh?
Scyther
Pokémon: Scyther, Lv. 30, Mantis Pokémon. It catches prey with its sharp scythes and can sometimes fly by beating its wings. Rarely encountered, few Scyther have ever been caught. Gender: Male Type: Bug/Flying Nature: Lonely Ability: Swarm. When its stamina falls, the power of its Bug-type moves increases. Moves: Quick Attack (proficient), Fury Cutter (proficient), Leer (proficient), False Swipe (beginner), Wing Attack (proficient), Double Team (proficient), Dual Chop (beginner), Slash (proficient), Focus Energy (proficient), Agility (beginner) Egg Move: Feint (beginner) TMs: Swords Dance (proficient), X-Scissor (proficient)
That's manageable. Just Swarm!
After a moment's thought, Yong threw his Pokémon Ball. Amid a flash of white light, Marshtomp appeared in the arena!
"Maru!"