The vast majority of excellent Trainers will not have just one Pokémon with them.
But without a doubt, regardless of how the members of the team are replaced, there is one Pokémon they will always keep by their side.
[Ace], [Core], [Soul Partner]...
The names can be many, but what remains unchanged is that once a Trainer identifies it, it's difficult to change.
Some scholars believe that Trainers have a special connection with their ace Pokémon, a bond that can effectively enhance the Pokémon's ultimate battle power, producing extraordinary enhancement effects.
Taking the Four Heavenly Kings and Champions from various regions as examples, analyzing some tournament winners.
The results are evident. These people have irreplaceable Pokémon, and most of the difficulties encountered in battles are habitually handed over to it to solve.
But so far, the extent of influence on ace Pokémon's strength upon confirmation, how to identify and assist Trainers in choosing an ace Pokémon, still lacks systematic and accurate answers.
Adam relied on the experience accumulated from the Gym Leader identity to confirm that, when Aggron and Baimu jointly shouted to stimulate the state of the altered-color Milotic, the latter already possessed an absolute ace Pokémon.
Such a pity.
He initially thought that Baimu had been in contact with Pokémon for less than a year, maybe he hadn't decided on a truly meaningful ace Pokémon yet, but facts proved that an excellent Trainer won't lag behind others.
'My third-generation cultivation plan...'
Adam showed a sense of melancholy, watching Baimu smiling cheerfully as he talked with his Pokémon, feeling a pang in his heart.
Just like drawing a card with joy, only to find out you missed the limited pool up time, heartbreaking.
Forced change?
Swaying others' wills is neither Adam's style nor aligns with the gentleman's etiquette he's always adhered to, greatly deviating from the fundamental principles of a Gym Leader.
"Sebastian."
He spoke, and immediately the voice of the old butler came from behind.
"Are you calling me, Sir?"
"Please have the doctor treat the two injured Milotics and then change him into dry clothes."
Adam saw Baimu seemingly hear him and turn his head, speaking kindly, "Wet clothes will affect your condition, come over after changing them."
"Alright, teacher."
Baimu readily agreed, the Molten Rock Armor prevents ultra-high temperature and attribute energy shock, even slows physical impact, but doesn't prevent water penetration... for easy cleaning?
And after he put away his Pokémon and left with Sebastian.
Adam looked at the chaotic pool area and said in a loud voice, "Replace the field, wetland mode."
Boom—
A dull mechanical sound rose.
The pool began to drain, splitting and descending in the middle, disappearing, and a mixed field of pond, grassland, and rocks slowly rose up, landing with a thud.
He silently contemplated the main directions for his next teaching.
It wasn't that he found Baimu couldn't become the third generation successor of the Glazed Gym, and was preparing to hide something.
Mainly that the previously planned course content was prioritized for the altered-color Milotic, reducing the teaching time for other Pokémon.
This way, with his assistance, it quickly helps Baimu confirm the altered-color Milotic as the ace...
The earlier battle actually had a certain level of inducement.
That certainly can't be done now.
Need to make adjustments again.
"Ha, really."
Adam shook his head, the student taken on a whim made him so conflicted, maybe truly old.
Hard to avoid feeling anxious because of it.
Before long.
Baimu returned in a light blue tracksuit, specially provided for challengers as brand-new clothing, considering a Water Attribute gym, getting wet due to various moves is common.
As a gentleman, Adam naturally couldn't chase away a wet challenger, instead arranging for them to have a place to bathe, machines to dry clothes, and temporary change of clothes.
This tradition was also inherited by the new Gym Leader Mikoli.
Gaining considerable praise.
"Teacher."
He quickly came to the edge of the field, softly calling out to the contemplative Adam.
The middle-aged gentleman awoke as if from a dream, "Here? Since Milotic is still being treated, let's talk about the Gorgeous Competition.
"Release your other two Pokémon in the competition."
"Alright." Baimu responded and did as instructed.
Bang, bang!
"Chee-do~"
"Happy~"
The landed Mawile and Blissey quickly looked at Adam, eager to regain ground for their companion.
Especially the former, its eyes filled with provocation—
What's the ability to bully little girls? Come at me!
Adam sensed the battle desire in the gaze of the two Pokémon and smiled as he threw out a Pokeball.
"I'll leave it to you, Seaking."
Bang!
A flash of white light.
The Seaking, its body seemingly stained with ink, with a broad and colorful tail fin like butterfly wings, descended into the irregular pond within the field.
"Mawoo!"
It flapped its tail fin and suddenly soared, the splashed water droplets sparkling with a delightful glow under the angle-adjusted lighting.
No surprise for a Pokémon of a top Coordinator Trainer, its entrance would certainly include a segment of a self-induced performance.
This must have become a habit.
Baimu withdrew his sight, just about to head to the Trainer's position but was stopped by Adam.
"Not so fast, Lord Baimu, what do you think is the most important aspect of the Gorgeous Competition?"
"Most important, the spectacle?"
He answered without hesitation, compared to Pokémon battles where various tactics emerge endlessly for the ultimate victory.
The Gorgeous Competition format is almost from start to finish centered around the best spectacle in designing all sorts of rules, despite there being situations of winning by defeating the opponent in gorgeous battles, its essence remains unchanged.