[Holy crap, it looks like Teacher Yu has completely read his opponent. He reacts instantly to every move...]
[Didn't someone in yesterday's stream say, "As long as I'm bad enough, Teacher Yu can't predict me"? Well, today's example tells you how that turns out!]
[Honestly, the streamer's predictions are a joy to watch. It feels completely different from other Trainers, as smooth as acting out a script that's already been written...]
[He set up Tailwind the instant his opponent switched. Teacher Yu, you're so mean!]
Last week, through rotations between Sableye and Lucario, Qingyu had taught his students about move priority and defensive switching, two concepts with far-reaching implications in battle.
This week, using Tailwind, he planned to build on his lessons about Prankster and expand into the importance of speed and seizing the initiative in battle.
Real battles weren't turn-based like the games from his previous life. Being one step faster affected not only the current exchange, but every command that followed.
If someone couldn't find an opening under that pressure, they would end up like Armarouge just now, led around by a single Whimsicott without any room to fight back.
Of course, this wasn't really the Pokémon's fault. It had far more to do with the gap in experience between their Trainers.
Qingyu's combination had flowed so seamlessly, every step clearly calculated in advance, that it had left Kato utterly bewildered before he even understood what was happening. He'd had no chance to react.
And naturally, he'd forgotten something extremely important-
Tailwind didn't require an opposing Pokémon on the field as a target. It could be used during the gap while he recalled his Pokémon, supporting teammates in complete safety.
"Hiss-"
Once he realized that, Kato couldn't help sucking in a sharp breath.
*Why did it feel