Jun Shafeng followed the receptionist to the third competition venue,
where two opponents were already locked in a Pokémon battle.Bulbasaur, use Poison Powder! a teenager in a red jacket shouted.Sunflora, dodge with Flash and then use Slam!
Sunflora's trainer called out urgently.In an instant, Sunflora left only an afterimage on the field. Before anyone could react, it smashed into Bulbasaur, knocking it out in one swift move.
The crowd erupted in applause and cheers.Jun Shafeng's heart raced with excitement and nerves. This was his first time witnessing a Pokémon duel in person.So this is a real Pokémon battle, he thought. Victory really comes down to seconds.After a short wait, the receptionist approached him again.
Mr. Jun Shafeng, your match is in ten minutes. Feel free to watch the other battles until then.Jun nodded, still buzzing with anticipation.During the wait, another match unfolded.
This time, both trainers used Fire-type Pokémon: one commanded Charmeleon, a starter Pokémon, while the other used a Squirtle, which seemed out of place in the fiery clash.The battle was evenly matched at first, but then Charmeleon's trainer made a bold move.
Charmeleon, use Dragon Rage!Squirtle's trainer couldn't react in time, and Dragon Rage overwhelmed Squirtle, securing the win.Jun realized that Pokémon duels weren't just about the Pokémon's strength.
A trainer's quick thinking and on-the-spot decisions were just as crucial.This thought made him uneasy. He was a novice, after all, with no real experience in Pokémon battles. Still, he remembered the strategy he'd prepared, and a spark of confidence returned.
When the previous match ended, it was finally Jun's turn. Clutching his Poké Ball tightly, he stepped onto the battlefield.His opponent was a girl. She tossed her Poké Ball into the air with a confident shout. Go, Eevee!A red light flashed, and a fox-like Pokémon appeared.
The crowd, especially the girls, cheered loudly. Eevee, alongside Pikachu, was a favorite among many.Jun studied the Eevee, and his system interface suddenly displayed its details:Eevee. Normal type. Level 21. Female. Ability: Run Away. Moves: Growl, Tackle, Swift, Quick Attack, Double Team.Jun's eyes widened. The system even shows the opponent's moves? This is incredible.
I know exactly what I'm up against.He summoned his own Pokémon. Go, Growlithe!Growlithe, let's start with the Shadow Clone tactic. Take her down as fast as possible, Jun said.Growlithe gave a determined nod.The girl issued her command. Eevee,
use Double Team to confuse them, then hit with Swift!Jun smirked slightly. She's a novice too, he thought, recognizing her predictable opening.Growlithe, stick to the plan, Jun said calmly.Growlithe sprang into action, using Double Team to create three clones that swiftly surrounded Eevee in a triangular formation.The girl didn't seem fazed. She assumed Growlithe's Double Team was weaker since it only produced two clones compared to Eevee's eight.
She's underestimating us, Jun thought.Before she could issue another command, Growlithe's clones unleashed Spark simultaneously, targeting one Eevee.
The real Eevee was hit, and its clones vanished instantly.The girl gasped, caught off guard. Before she could recover, Growlithe's clones fired another round of Spark.
Thanks to Growlithe's Flash Fire ability, its Fire-type moves were boosted threefold. The Spark attack roared with the intensity of a Flamethrower.Eevee couldn't withstand the onslaught. Charred and exhausted, it collapsed after a single devastating hit.
The referee raised a flag. The winner is Jun Shafeng!The crowd, still processing the lightning-fast victory, erupted into cheers.A system notification chimed in Jun's mind:
Ding! Congratulations, your Growlithe has gained enough experience to reach Level 19 and has learned Flamethrower.Yes! Jun thought. A real Flamethrower, and with the clones boosting its power threefold, I can take on even stronger opponents now.After the match, Jun had a ten-minute break.
He wandered through the contestants' area, using his system to check the other competitors' Pokémon. Most were under Level 30, but Jun's Growlithe, now at Level 19,
was the lowest-leveled in the tournament.I might've rushed into this competition too soon, he muttered. I should've waited until tomorrow to unlock new moves.
But there was no turning back now. With no money left, winning this tournament was his only option.
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