Natsuhiko looked up, and Infernape's "Clap Attack" ultimately failed to interrupt Gardevoir.
Lucario appeared just in time, unable to block Infernape, but managed to momentarily slow down Infernape's speed and change its direction.
Finally, it was Glaceon's "Rapid Freeze Beam" that successfully intercepted Infernape.
Thankfully, the flames on Infernape prevented it from taking much damage.
After shooting a disgruntled glance at Lucario, Infernape decisively chose to retreat, avoiding a situation of being besieged.
The first probing between Natsuhiko and Hilona ended with Infernape's retreat.
Clearly.
Hilona was well aware of Infernape's abilities and had prepared some responses.
Gardevoir successfully "Copied" Alakazam's "Magic Defense" trait, and transferred it to Glaceon and Spiritomb through "Trait Swap."
Glaceon's trait didn't play a role in Hilona's lineup, and Spiritomb's "Pressure" felt like a superfluous addition.
After swapping out the trait...
Natsuhiko glanced at Hilona, a suspicion forming in his mind.
"Garchomp, Sandstorm!"
"Alakazam, Sunny Day!"
Indeed!
As Hilona's voice rang out, Natsuhiko's voice followed just a second later.
So just as Garchomp's "Sandstorm" began to lift a little dust, it instantly disappeared.
Replaced by the scorching sun.
Hilona looked at Natsuhiko with some surprise, her eyes showing unexpectedness.
Natsuhiko also happened to look at Hilona, and couldn't help but grin with a hint of "smugness."
The main reason was that Hilona's target was too clear.
So many good traits.
Togekiss's "Celestial Grace," Beedrill's "Sniper," even Infernape's "Fierce Fire" wasn't bad.
Yet she chose Alakazam's "Magic Defense."
Without carrying a "Life Treasure Pearl" and with Natsuhiko not having a similar "Three Powders" strategy, Hilona chose this trait.
Considering the non-transferred Garchomp and Steel Type Lucario, the purpose was too clear.
And this "Sunny Day" technique.
At this level of competition, encountering several Trainers who know how to use weather is quite normal.
Natsuhiko simply had Alakazam learn a move "Sunny Day" to prepare for the unexpected and seize the weather.
He hadn't been able to use it before, and didn't expect to use it during the match with Hilona.
"Another pre-read!! In a full team battle, Natsuhiko managed to complete a pre-read, using the 'Sunny Day' technique to overwrite Garchomp's 'Sandstorm' technique!"
The commentator shouted excitedly.
Finally, a topic came up that he understood and could boast about.
The battle between Natsuhiko and Hilona, competing with twelve Pokémons, was indeed too complex, a small commentator like him found it very difficult.
This is a typical weather grab.
The one who acts later can have the weather advantage.
For Natsuhiko, sunny weather or rainy weather doesn't matter, but definitely not letting Hilona secure the sandstorm weather is crucial.
This is what it's like to fight against Natsuhiko... Hilona sighed inwardly.
The pressure is indeed not small.
Natsuhiko seemed to know a little bit about all kinds of tactics and had a decent understanding of Hilona; even with Gardevoir's appearance, it didn't affect his judgment.
But Hilona felt herself getting excited.
That desire for battle, which belonged to the "Fighting Maniac," arose again.
After the first round of probing ended, Natsuhiko and Hilona both tacitly slowed down their command speed a little, silently considering their next moves.
However.
Before Hilona had fully decided, Natsuhiko was the first to take action.
This was the pressure Hilona felt.
An aggressive pressure, the pressure of being suppressed by battle experience.
Infernape and Beedrill launched their attack together.
"Flame Fist" locked onto Lucario, "Cross Cut" aimed at Gardevoir.
It's unfortunate Hilona's Gardevoir came too late, none knew, otherwise, Natsuhiko wouldn't mind helping it awaken Fairy Type, although it would pose a significant threat to Natsuhiko.
For now.
It's just a Psychic Type Gardevoir, clearly used as a core by Hilona, making it an important target for Natsuhiko.
Power shimmered in Gardevoir's eyes.
Invisible superpower threads swayed centered around it.
Next.
After a bout of spatial distortion and disturbance, the enemy in front of Infernape became Garchomp, while Beedrill's enemy turned into Spiritomb.
Garchomp's "Dragon Claw" swung out, a fierce wind blew through.
Spiritomb's body glowed black, a cunning and deceitful energy enveloped it, "Deceit" silently awaited Beedrill's attack to fall.
Exchange Arena!
This was Gardevoir's Exchange Arena.
It immediately reversed the position of several Pokémon, switching their places.
It not only defended against Infernape and Beedrill's attacks but also created an opportunity for counterattack.
And the technique configuration and function like Exchange Arena, "Copied" trait, Trait Swap, have a definitely core role.
Even saying it serves the same purpose as Natsuhiko's Alakazam wouldn't be overstating.
Indeed...
Natsuhiko slightly curled his lips.
"Exchange Arena! Hilona turns the tables..."
The commentator thought he understood, just as he was about to open his mouth to express his presence, he suddenly saw Infernape before Garchomp, and Beedrill before Spiritomb, blurred for a moment, and transformed into an Aegislash mocking with its appearance, and a playful-looking Togekiss.