"We'll make the first move! Trapinch! Sand Tomb!"
"Ka-ka!"
Surging Ground-type energy poured from beneath Trapinch's feet, gradually transforming the entire arena. Rock turned to sand, and yellow sand surrounded Slugma and began to sink!
Trapinch burrowed into the sand, leaving only its large head exposed as it watched its opponent!
"What an impressive Sand Tomb! It has completely changed the terrain! Slugma will take continuous damage for the next five turns. How will contestant Xiao Guang deal with this aggressive opponent?"
The announcer's voice rang out, explaining the situation to the audience.
Xiao Guang frowned slightly. Although Slugma's pliable body kept it from sinking, Sand Tomb would steadily drain its stamina.
"Use Incinerate on the ground at full power!"
"Ru-cha!"
The shell on its back glowed red, and its lava boiled. A stream of scorching flames spewed from its mouth onto the surrounding sand, blanketing it!
Yong immediately guessed what his opponent was planning.
Trying to turn the sand into lava?
"Trapinch! Dig!"
Xiao Guang paid it no mind, continuing to order Slugma to scorch the ground. Even the snowflakes overhead evaporated in the searing heat.
"A very clever idea! Contestant Xiao Guang wants to turn the terrain to his advantage again! Those flames are incredibly hot. I can feel the heat all the way over here at the commentary desk!"
Spurred on by the announcer, the spectators cheered enthusiastically.
"Now you won't be able to get close, will you?"
Xiao Guang smiled smugly.
"Slugma! Clear Smog!"
Thick gray mist spewed from the shell on its back, shrouding the arena!
The surrounding sand gradually blackened and charred, with sparks scattered through it. His opponent had turned Sand Tomb to his own advantage!
Yong watched it all without the slightest panic.
With Rock Solid bolstering it, Trapinch had nothing to