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Quan's impression had not actually been wrong.

Compared with three obviously extraordinary partners with astonishing combat power—Blaziken, Pidgeot, and Ampharos—

Whether it was Gigalith, Serperior, or Togekiss,

they would inevitably seem somewhat inferior to outsiders.

At times like this, people often selectively overlooked one point—

Strength and weakness required a reference point.

It was not that they did not understand this principle. They simply subconsciously refused to believe that a twenty-year-old Genius Trainer could have every one of his partners be so far beyond the norm.

In fact,

among Tetsuya's first few captured partners, the lowest potential was merely Serperior's and Togekiss's Quasi-Champion Level.

Gigalith, which had originally lagged behind with only Champion Potential, had long since gained Champion Potential with the help of the Arceus Illusion on the Three Illusions Stage.

It had to be understood that

a Pokemon's potential not only determined how strong it could ultimately become.

It also meant that during its growth, even at the same level, an individual with higher potential would possess stronger abilities.

Not to mention Tetsuya's near-perfect Training Plan, devised and implemented based on Zero's recommendations.

A ten to thirty percent advantage in every stat might not seem noticeable when viewed individually.

But what it represented was an all-around advantage in stats.

That could lead to only one outcome.

Complete domination.

When a Pokemon was inferior to its opponent in stamina, offensive capability, defensive capability, speed, and every other aspect,

and even the help its Trainer could provide was inferior to that of the opposing Trainer,

then perhaps the only way to win was through prayer.

However,

not everyone was Ash, capable of pulling off a comeback from the brink through a profound bond with their Pokemon.

Besides, even Ash could not turn the tables every single time.

When one's strength