Bottom-tier trainers in the Pokémon world

I've never heard of Xia Yan.

Therefore, Red regarded Xia Yan as a powerful trainer who had come to Kanto from other regions.

"Hmm? You know him?"

Xia Yan blurted it out subconsciously.

Upon hearing this, Chi Hong adjusted her hat with a mixture of pride and embarrassment.

"Yes, ever since I lost to Qing... ever since I lost to a good friend of mine, I've been cramming on this kind of knowledge."

Xia Yan nodded almost imperceptibly.

Through a brief exchange with Crimson.

He understood something.

The world that Red lives in is mainly comprised of special episodes.

However, it's not quite as exaggerated as the special episode, otherwise many things wouldn't make sense.

The existence of Crimson alone is a bug-level problem.

Not to mention other colors like cyan, then yellow, blue, silver, and so on.

Just like the world Xia Yan lives in.

Aside from the Galar region, which is not yet open to the public, there are almost no Pokémon species that are not recorded.

But Professor Oak has only just begun creating the Pokédex.

However, the world Red lives in cannot be exactly like the manga, where he only encounters the 150 Pokémon from the Kanto region from beginning to end.

There will definitely be people from other regions coming to Kanto to challenge the League, and contact and communication are essential in the process.

The so-called Pokédex collection is only for obtaining more detailed information, and does not mean that those Pokémon have not yet been discovered.

It could even be seen as Professor Oak's test for the "Pocket Monsters".

otherwise.

Without sufficient information and data reserves, how could the Pokédex obtain all the information about a Pokémon after scanning it?

But one thing is certain.

Even if the world in which Crimson lives has made up for and improved the exaggerated elements in the special episode, Crimson, the "Fighter," is still a bug-level existence in this world.

"Are you planning to challenge the Quartz League?" Xia Yan asked calmly.

"Yes. Aren't you one too?"

Crimson responded naturally, then couldn't help but ask a question in return.

really.

This is a young Chi.

But he looks a bit too young.

However, training young red... cough cough, battling...

Xia Yan smiled but didn't answer, only saying, "Shall we begin?"

"it is good!"

As the challenged party, Xia Yan goes first in the absence of a referee.

This is also an unwritten rule.

"Sylveon, Loud Voice!"

Xia Yan waved his hand.

"Buyi!!"

A sly glint flashed in Sylveon's eyes. Its seemingly delicate roar unleashed layers of sound waves and streaks of pink patterns.

Wave after wave of sound waves surged and swelled with the air currents.

Just by looking at this, Red and his Blastoise felt a strong sense of threat.

"Blastoise, retract into your shell! Simultaneously charge up your Rocket Headbutt!"

bang bang bang-

The sound waves slapped against the Blastoise's hard shell, producing muffled thuds.

Hidden inside its shell, Blastoise gritted its teeth and silently endured the attack from Sylveon.

That seemingly delicate and petite creature has an incredibly powerful attack.

"behave in a spoiled manner."

Xia Yan gave the order with composure.

Blastoise, don't look!

"Bu-i~~"

Then, Sylveon blinked its big, bright eyes, its eyes welling up with tears, and called out to Blastoise with a pitiful expression.

Blastoise could have instinctively avoided looking at Sylveon's pitiful state.

Just hearing its call makes me almost instinctively forget the past.

My heart softened instantly.

Poor little guy.

Red was secretly amazed. Xia Yan's Sylveon was really good at controlling the opponent's mind.

This move.

Sylveon is trained by Togekiss, and it has a firm grasp on its opponents, especially male opponents.

Blastoise has a soft heart, which makes its attacks less resolute.

at the same time.

The sound waves dissipated rapidly.

Crimson also demonstrated his excellent control over timing, waving his hand in the instant the sound waves dissipated.

"Blastoise, hatch! Rocket Headbutt!"

Click!

Then, a crisp sound came from the shell on the Water Slug's back, from which an extremely strong power surged forth.

This instantly boosted the Rockets' morale and increased their speed dramatically.

Its enormous body, like a terrifying cannonball, charged straight at Sylveon.

"Sylveon, self-suggestion."

Xia Yan narrowed his eyes as Blastoise unleashed its "rocket headbutt".

He gave an unexpected command.

Is the way to gain an advantage by enduring damage?

Crimson didn't understand.

But Sylveon had complete trust in Xia Yan's command.

"Buyi!!"

Sylveon stared intently at Blastoise, which was hurtling towards it at high speed, projecting its entire outline into its eyes.

Its own aura also rose rapidly, like that of a Blastoise, gaining a huge boost.

Special attack and speed are greatly increased.

Self-suggestion: Abandon your own ability changes and completely replicate your opponent's ability changes.

Abbreviation: Give it to me!

Sylveon's movements have become more agile.

But Blastoise was already within reach.

Suddenly.

Xia Yan shouted, "Pass the baton!"

With its speed boost, Sylveon once again surpasses Blastoise in speed.

Just as it was about to hit him, his figure flashed and turned into a white light, disappearing from Blastoise's sight.

next second.

boom!!!

The immense force struck the ground, scattering rocks and debris and leaving a sizable crater.

It wasn't until Blastoise's attack landed that Sylveon's "relay" Pokémon appeared beside Blastoise.

Crimson felt even more astonished.

Excellent timing and rhythm control.

The use of "passing the baton" was somewhat beyond his expectations.

But it wasn't that he hadn't seen this move before.

just.

The technique of using a "baton pass" to dodge attacks is something I've never seen before.

This requires an extremely high level of teamwork and coordination between the trainer and the Pokémon.

Just now.

If Sylveon uses Baton Pass too early out of fear of Blastoise's attack, its "self-suggestion" might not work, and the Pokémon it switches out from might even be attacked by Blastoise.

If Sylveon hesitated even slightly when asked to use the move "Self-Suggestion" by Xia Yan, it would not be able to replicate Blastoise's ability and would be hit by Blastoise at the last moment.

It can be said.