"Whew-"
Standing on the Battle Court, Lance took a deep breath.
As a veteran Trainer with countless battles under his belt, who had faced challenges from newcomers at the Indigo Conference over a dozen times alone, a mere semifinal was hardly enough to make him nervous.
So there was another reason for that deep breath-
Even Lance felt a little pressure using a brand-new strategy in public for the first time.
Still, as long as it brought him victory, it would all be worth it.
At that thought, his gaze gradually hardened with resolve.
"Lance has quickly pulled himself together. He looks ready to battle!"
Qingyu keenly noticed the change, surprise showing on his face.
What was this? A last-minute epiphany before the match?
Even if you were Doduo, you could at least make your cheats less obvious!
"Both sides are really fired up."
Cynthia looked down, her gaze intensely focused as she patiently waited for the battle to officially begin.
Soon, the host finished his opening remarks.
Both competitors threw the Poké Balls in their hands at the same time.
"Drake's opening Pokémon is-Flygon!"
A flash of red light revealed a Pokémon that looked like a giant dragonfly, but actually possessed the prestigious Dragon typing.
Flygon was a Ground- and Dragon-type Pokémon. Its wings also gave it the ability to fly, and its Ability in the Pokédex was Levitate.
Since this Pokémon had first been discovered in the deserts of the Hoenn Region, it was perfectly natural for Elite Four member Drake to have one.
As for Lance's opener...
There was no need to guess. It was Dragonite, whose formidable strength was completely at odds with its friendly appearance.
(Ash's Dragonite)
[Come to think of it, doesn't the Pokédex describe Dragonite as really rare? But both Paldea and Galar