Divine Plan? But I'm a Pokémon trainer.

Chapter 313 Rangers Deployed

Even a powerful monster like the Moonbear, which had held off the assault team for a month and a half, only dropped one Struggle Stone after being defeated.

Considering that the benefits of concentrated training in the early stages (which are still considered the early stages) far outweigh those of average distribution, Link still entrusted it to Fire Fox to train its special attack.

With the team in place and no worries about anything else, and the main tank in position, the next month will be a pleasant time for daily routines and operations.

Fire Fox need not worry, Evil Creeper and the adventure team are out playing, Ghost Tail Black Fish spends all day slacking off, and Water Wave Dolphin trains day and night...

The elves all have their own plans.

Aside from learning moves, summarizing insights, and passing them on to Pokémon, taking them into the Dream Realm for training, providing meticulous logistical support, and fully utilizing his companionship role, there's not much else Link can do as a trainer.

Ultimately, becoming stronger depends on one's own efforts and the mutual encouragement of teammates.

Therefore, he plans to focus on resolving the troubles and doubts the elves encounter during their training.

The first to find him was Arcanine, whose basic strength had recently grown stronger after obtaining Growlithe Candy, and who was now gradually able to fight Incineroar to a standstill.

"Wang~"

"Woo~"

"Hey~"

"Hmm, I see, I see."

Even Arcanine, whose mind goes blank during regular battles, has its own troubles.

Recently, Arcanine has been encountering its biggest problem since its debut, besides being outclassed in level, because it has been frequently limiting its strength to a certain extent in Langrisser battles and then engaging in free battles (single battles) with Ash and Cattleya. This is because it is difficult to unleash its full potential in battles.

With the same energy level and a battle-hardened opponent, the "Intimidate" ability becomes useless.

In singles mode, unless the opponent is blind or has no other choice, it is impossible to use fire-type moves against it, rendering the "Flash Fire" ability half useless.

It's not a doubles mode, so it's hard to find a teammate to create the best output environment. Most of the time, it comes out in a zone defense, facing opponents with advantages but not many.

In this situation, a lack of flexibility becomes the biggest obstacle to exerting full strength.

Its movements are indeed as agile as the wind, but its four-limbed body structure still imposes too many limitations.

In terms of power generation, turning, and close-range combat, it is completely inferior to Incineroar, and when facing Charizard, it is limited by the opponent's flying ability.

Arcanine's greatest advantage lies in its burst acceleration, long-distance running, and all-out charge.

However, the battlefield is often limited to a certain area, and the two sides need to fight in a specific environment. If the first "double-edged hammer" fails to shatter the opponent, they will face the opponent's counterattack.

Link has always tried to avoid this through his own strategy, or by improving his abilities and training to defeat his opponents.

However, the opponents they will face in the future are clearly not ordinary trainers like gym leaders or Elite Four members.

Therefore, Arcanine realized that if it could not find a way to improve this disadvantage, it would be difficult to compete with Incineroar.

Although the Fiery Roaring Tiger can't fly and isn't very fast, at least it stood up...

"This is what's been bothering you lately. No wonder I often see you deep in thought."

Arcanine nodded. After thinking it over, it realized that it had no choice but to ask its trainer for help.

This is precisely the problem that Link, as a trainer, needs to solve.

With Incineroar and other powerful attackers in the team, what should Arcanine do if it can't get going? "First of all, you don't need to worry too much about this issue. The trainer's strategy is also a very important part of the battle. I will try my best to let you face opponents that you can handle."

"However, I don't think you'll be satisfied with that answer... So how about trying to broaden your perspective?"

Arcanine tilted its head in confusion. What other role could it play besides using various types of charge moves to create enemies?
Yes, there are.

Arcanine's abilities are very comprehensive, and there is actually a third way to play it besides "Intimidate" and "DPS" – "Tank".

"Will-o'-the-Wisp" burns the opponent and lowers their physical attack; "Roar" is an area-of-effect attack that lowers their special attack; "Burnout" removes weaknesses; and "Morning Light" restores HP.

Aside from not being able to use "threats", "high-fives", or "U-turn", Arcanine's ability as a tank is also quite excellent.

Of course, generally speaking, the Jade Golem has a weakness of being four times weak to this, which makes it unsuitable for this role.

"Think about it carefully. We have Crystallization, you've learned 'Burnout,' and you can even find a unique Pokémon in the Dream Realm. Even the weakness to Fire/Geo type should be completely compensated for."

Prior to this, Arcanine had carried a legendary ribbon that allowed him to "store water".

If you use "Burnout" to eliminate Fire-type attacks, you can carry a chop that compensates for the weakness to Rock-type attacks, and then use "Sandstorm" to provide defense.

A tanky build with a clean-up of the Elite Growlithe wouldn't be out of the question, would it?
"Wang?"

Should we let the dog get beaten up?
Arcanine was a little confused; was it really that durable?

"What I mean is, turning you into a 'heavy tank'."

"It is the most powerful among tanks and the most durable among damage dealers. It can play a role in any situation and against any opponent, and completely take over the responsibility of 'zone defense'."

Actually, this was originally intended for Incineroar, but since it and Dragonite are both Berserkers, what can we do?
In reality, getting Tiger God to play support isn't that easy...

Arcanine seemed to be deep in thought, meaning that by understanding the types of opponents it can handle, the trainer's tactical pressure can be reduced.
If it can handle most types of enemies, trainers will have more options when "teaming up".

"Yeah, look how fast you run, doesn't that naturally increase your evasion rate by 6 levels?"

"As long as you're focused on running away, who can hit you?"
“Besides ‘heavy tanks’, ‘guerrilla’ tactics that involve hitting and running away are also a viable approach.”

Thinking of this, Link inexplicably recalled that tactical idea—

"When the enemy advances, I retreat; when the enemy camps, I harass; when the enemy tires, I attack; when the enemy retreats, I pursue."

Arcanine boasts high damage output, strong survivability, fast speed, exceptional durability, and a wide variety of moves, making it an excellent choice for hit-and-run tactics to disrupt opponents.

Incineroar can switch between a variety of moves, while Arcanine's speed allows it to maneuver around the battlefield, thus wearing down and delaying the enemy.

After all, how many Pokémon can match the energy consumption of a Solar-Powered Dog?
After receiving guidance from its trainer, Arcanine did indeed see a new possibility.

Although that direction may not be the most mindless, it requires more thought and practice.

But it fully believes that Link can pave the way for it in battle and bring the greatest results.

"Wang!"

Then let's give it a try! Let Wang Lai bear the opponent's sharp edge, let Wang Lai outflank the opponent's main force, and let Wang Lai shoulder the burden of the opponent's coordinated defense!

　Gilgamesh said he was very angry.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)