At the referee's signal, Natsuhiko and Da Ye each summoned their Pokémon.
In the red light.
Two Pokémon appeared on the field.
The one summoned by Da Ye was a creature with a red and yellow pattern all over its body, with two flames rising from its head and flame patterns on its belly, as if it were engulfed in fire, most distinctive was its mouth, resembling a duck's beak.
Fire-type Pokémon, Magmar (Magmar)!
A pure Fire-type Pokémon, with a surface temperature that can reach up to 1200 degrees, usually living in volcanic regions, it's a relatively rare Fire-type Pokémon.
Currently.
The league does not know that Magmar actually has another evolutionary form.
By carrying the "Lava Amplifier" item, it can stimulate the fire energy within Magmar, thereby unleashing its hidden potential and evolving into Magmortar (Magmortar).
However, whether it's Magmar or Magmortar, both are typical Special Attack-type Fire Pokémon, and the flames they expel can even melt rocks.
Therefore, Magmar is also called the "Fire-breathing Pokémon."
Regarding Da Ye's Pokémon, Natsuhiko had done some investigating after learning his opponent was Da Ye.
Da Ye had participated in many competitions, so obtaining some information about him wasn't difficult.
Especially about his main Fire Pokémon, such as his initial Pokémon Infernape, and also a Flareon, as well as the Magmar in front of us.
Da Ye's Infernape and Flareon have both reached Gym Leader level strength, and this Magmortar is slightly weaker, but not by much, only one step away from Gym Leader level.
No choice, just as others predicted, facing Da Ye, who specializes in Fire-type Pokémon, Natsuhiko was indeed at a significant disadvantage in terms of attributes.
But if he wants to win, it's not entirely without a way.
What he can utilize and maximize is the advantage of information.
So the first Pokémon Natsuhiko sent out was Togetic, currently the Pokémon most known to others in his lineup!
"Togetic!"
Facing the flaming Magmar, Togetic showed no fear at all.
"Magmar!!"
Seeing Togetic acting so "defiantly," the fiercely intimidating Magmar naturally wouldn't back down.
It spat a mouthful of flame skyward, the crimson fire waves engulfing the entire arena in a layer of scarlet immediately.
"The battle begins!"
As the referee's words fell, Natsuhiko and Da Ye simultaneously gave their commands.
"Magmar, Sunny Day!"
"Mysterious Guardian."
The two had different strategies.
Da Ye focused more on offense, seizing the weather advantage, enhancing Magmar's attacking ability, and laying a foundation for the Pokémon that would follow.
Whereas Natsuhiko focused more on defense.
Magmar's most common trait is "Flame Body," which can cause any Pokémon it touches to fall into a "Scorching" state, and many of its fire-type techniques can also induce a Scorching state. To perform better later, definitely must not fall into such a state.
The Scorching state cuts a Pokémon's technique power in half, which is a big blow to Togetic, who is not particularly good at offense.
And the moment their respective techniques formed, Da Ye launched his fiercest offensive.
"Magmar, Hot Wind!"
Rooooar!!!
In an instant, Magmar's body rose with scorching flames, the terrifying high-temperature heat waves, under the fiery red light overhead, became even more intimidating.
Though Togetic was under the protection of "Mysterious Guardian," it could still clearly feel the assaulting heat waves.
Hot Wind is a wide-range attack technique, so Togetic couldn't avoid it.
Natsuhiko's approach was to confront strength with strength.
"Togetic!"
Togetic flexed its arm, Divine Power invisibly struck out, piercing through the layers of heat waves, sinking into Magmar's body.
"Burn bright! Magmar, we are fearless!" Da Ye on the sidelines shouted with fists raised, his emotion had an influence on Magmar.
Suddenly, the flames rising from Magmar became more vigorous, and the Divine Power that went into Magmar's body disappeared without a trace, like a stone thrown into the sea.
The opening move went unfavorable.
Togetic couldn't control Magmar.
And seeing Magmar so excited, it's likely that even Togetic's signature "Yawn" wouldn't have much of an effect.
Natsuhiko secretly frowned.
This is his most annoying part of "Emotion Type" Trainers.
Because sometimes their shouts could stir up the Pokémon's emotions, which could be even more troublesome than successfully applying some buff techniques.
Moreover, this kind of "BUFF" would undoubtedly also affect Togetic's trademark control of "Wither."
"Dawn."
No choice, missing an attack, Natsuhiko opted for a more conservative approach.
The Sunny Day weather made Magmar's Fire techniques more powerful, but Togetic's "Dawn" also gained some enhancement from it.
Greatly recovering the energy Togetic had expended.
Sparkling bits fell from the sky, and when they entered Togetic's body, it felt a bit of a cooling sensation.
"Magmar, Jet Flame!"
Noticing Togetic's action, Da Ye changed his strategy again, starting a fierce assault.
Togetic only had dodging ability, occasionally throwing out "Divine Power," attempting to control Magmar.