Even when Pokémon qualified for identity cards, they often had no names, just their species name followed by an identification ID.
Pokémon Trainer drivers generally had to enter races under their real names, unless they had another officially recognized identity. For instance, Sabrina used the stage name Lizao in Unova's Hollywood entertainment industry.
"That's terrifying."
Shen Qi was not wary because a formidable opponent had appeared. Sabrina could take a top placing if she wanted. The problem was that he could not be sure what kind of person she was.
In the anime, Sabrina had been hopelessly obsessed with psychic powers since childhood. She had split off the innocent side of her personality and sealed it into a doll, and had turned her mother into a Cloth Doll as well.
When the main group battled her, Sabrina had turned Misty and Brock into Cloth Dolls, while Ash's mind had been imprisoned and tormented in a special space. It was practically on par with Tsukuyomi.
Shen Qi could not be sure whether the real Sabrina was like that too...
What if, halfway through the race, she unleashed a Style Technique called "Tsukuyomi" and sent her opponents straight out of the running?
"Florges, I heard Sabrina... did this and that."
Lilligant only knew Sabrina's name and had never paid attention to her battling style. Hearing this now sent a chill through her, and she nestled a little closer into Shen Qi's arms.
Lopunny was a little frightened too and leaned closer to Shen Qi.
The close contact made Lopunny so nervous that hyperventilation brought on a dizzy spell on the spot, almost causing a fall.
"Chansey!"
Between straight punches and shoulder throws, Chansey's treatment made such a racket that a guest downstairs came up to complain. Shen Qi apologized repeatedly.
Once the