"Generally, when facing an opponent with a type advantage, most people would switch Pokémon.
"Or seize the initiative with a move that offers neutral coverage.
"But you like taking risks, and you have a strong grasp of tactics.
"So~ you'd probably try to predict my opening move, then counter it." Young Master Mao smiled as he explained his thought process.
On the field, Blaziken leaped up and kicked, landing a searing Blaze Kick squarely on Sceptile, who had "blinded" himself.
Despite Sceptile's considerable level, he was facing Blaziken with a type advantage and a Bulk Up boost.
That single kick knocked him flat...
"A good player looks three moves ahead, but Young Master Mao looked five moves ahead, or even ten~" Tyson recalled Sceptile, shaking his head with a sigh.
"Since predictions are bound to fail sometimes, let's fight head-on! Donphan, I'm counting on you!" Tyson sent out his second Pokémon, the Ground-type Donphan.
"Go, Donphan! Use Sandstorm!"
The tire-like elephant raised his trunk, whipping up a Sandstorm Tornado that blew toward Blaziken.
"Come back, Blaziken." Young Master Mao showed no attachment to the Bulk Up boost and recalled Blaziken immediately.
"Sceptile, you're up!"
On the field, Sceptile, sporting golden orbs, a trailing tail of needle-like leaves, and green, blade-like elbows, abruptly crossed his arms before sweeping them backward.
Shing! Emerald Leaf Blades extended from his elbows as Sceptile calmly watched the Sandstorm Tornado swirling around him.
"Even Sceptile will be hampered in a sandstorm! Donphan, use Take Down!" Seeing Sceptile enter the sandstorm, Tyson decisively launched a charge!
"Don-ga!!" Donphan raised his tusks and barreled recklessly toward the silhouette in the sandstorm!
"Sceptile~ stay calm. Focus Energy!" Gary folded his arms across his chest, his voice steady.
Sceptile's eyes were special. As a reptilian Pokémon, he had a membrane