Biu-
Two streaks of light flashed.
The dark red crocodile strode out with his head held high. Then cold rain pelted Krookodile's face.
Shen Qi had sent out Pelipper.
"What?!"
"What-"
Cries of surprise burst from both sides. Neither had expected the other to bring out a Pokémon like this.
Shen Qi really hadn't expected Feiyue to run Krookodile solo.
Krookodile could team up with Weezing or Sigilyph to use a Sandstorm and Earthquake strategy.
He hadn't expected him to be sent out for a Single Battle.
This was a gamble.
She was betting that Shen Qi wouldn't expect Krookodile to take the field alone and wouldn't lead with Florges. Florges really wasn't suited to opening an unknown solo matchup, either.
Once Krookodile started scoring knockouts and his Moxie Ability activated, he might even be able to take on Florges.
It was a good idea, and Shen Qi really hadn't expected his opponent to run Krookodile solo.
But...
"Damn it, why would you send Pelipper out alone?! Isn't he the leader of a Rain team?!"
Feiyue was already getting a little incoherent. In fact, wasn't her own Krookodile also the leader of a Sandstorm team, sent out separately?
"I..." Shen Qi didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "Pelipper is a Rain team's initiator, sure, but... I don't have any other Rain team members. Isn't it perfectly normal for Pelipper to go solo?"
Giving Pelipper Leftovers for continuous healing had also been preparation for sending him out early.
"Aaah-"
Feiyue clutched her head and roared, looking just like a demure young lady gone mad.
Clearly, she realized that her disadvantage was irreversible.
Krookodile hurriedly used Sandstorm to cancel out the rain.
In rainy conditions, Pelipper's Water-type moves grew stronger, and Hurricane's accuracy became incredibly high.
Krookodile was weak to Water,