But the residual force of Aura Sphere had little power. Mienshao had clearly held back.
The Brick Break that followed had been the same...
You've become very different.
As Mienshao expressed approval, the surprise in its eyes grew.
The counterattack Chansey had just delivered should not have been within the capabilities of the Chansey species.
Even the pinnacle of the entire Chansey species, its absolute limit, or even the limit of its evolved form, could not have produced a Brick Break as powerful as that.
Yet the Chansey before Mienshao was clearly still growing and developing, and would become stronger in the future.
Chansey was completely unaware of being special, thinking only that this was the reward hard work ought to bring.
Master Weasel, why are you here?
I came out for a stroll with the park director, and to enter the Regular Race in Viridian City while we're here.
"Chansey!"
Chansey mentioned that Shen Qi was entering tomorrow's race too. Apparently, it was not a particularly high-level race, yet so many formidable competitors had shown up that Shen Qi felt there was no hope of making money.
Master Weasel nodded in confirmation.
Many powerful Pokémon Trainers are entering.
Why?
To hone their battle skills.
Oh...
Chansey had only a hazy understanding of racing. There did seem to be such a thing as practicing battles through racing.
Is your Pokémon Trainer here to practice battle techniques too, Master Weasel?
No, he's here to advertise.
Mienshao explained that it was like entering with a sponsor: participating in races increased brand exposure.
Tomorrow's race in Viridian City would draw everyone's attention, making it a rare opportunity for exposure.
However, Mienshao's Pokémon Trainer had not secured someone else's sponsorship. He was promoting his own brand: Pokémon Paradise.
"Chansey!"
Chansey remembered visiting Pokémon Park