"Vibrava is unable to battle! Teddiursa wins!"
A thunderous wave of applause erupted across the arena.
Peter's signature style—defeating stronger opponents with weaker Pokémon—had once again captivated the crowd, earning widespread admiration.
Just then, a staff member approached and whispered something in his ear. Moments later, the host nodded enthusiastically.
"Absolutely incredible! Dr. Peter has now achieved a nine-win streak in the Bronze tier! And his next match… will be his promotion battle!"
The crowd instantly exploded.
"Considering the audience experience, and with agreement from both trainers, this match will adopt the Silver-tier 6-select-3 format! Please stay tuned—the battle will begin shortly!"
…
"WHAT?! Peter's 6v3 strategy?! I'm hyped already!"
"Front row snacks! Peanuts, beer, dumplings, sausages—cheap and tasty!"
"I'm calling it now—double Baton Pass, Red Card force-switch, then Leftovers stall = clean 3-0!"
"↑ Two words: absolutely broken!"
…
Moments later, Peter's opponent stepped out.
A young man with light brown hair and a calm, confident smile. Simple clothes, but an unmistakable presence.
"Let's welcome Silver-tier veteran trainer—Zemu!"
"Hello, Professor Peter. I've watched your battles," Zemu said, extending his hand.
Peter shook it with a smile. "I've been looking forward to this."
"Both trainers, release your Pokémon!"
Twelve Poké Balls flew into the air simultaneously.
Light burst across the field—
Peter's team:
Lopunny, Arboliva, Indeedee, Zoroark, Eevee, Chansey
Zemu's team:
Leavanny, Venusaur, Whimsicott, Torkoal, Ferrothorn, Leafeon
Peter narrowed his eyes slightly. "From Unova?"
Zemu shook his head. "No… just a wanderer."
Peter smiled faintly—but his mind was already racing.
A classic sun team.
With Torkoal setting sunlight, the Grass-types gain speed, healing, and overwhelming firepower. Balanced, complete… dangerous.
Across the field, Zemu was thinking just as intensely.
"Recall your Pokémon! Send out your first!"
Both trainers moved in perfect sync.
"Go—Chansey!"
"Go—Whimsicott!"
A tiny cotton-like Pokémon appeared, its fluffy body bouncing lightly.
"Chansey, use Toxic!"
"Whimsicott, return!"
Zemu immediately switched.
The poison mist dispersed harmlessly.
"Come out—Ferrothorn!"
A spiked, iron-clad Pokémon slammed onto the field.
Ferrothorn
Peter didn't hesitate—Chansey was recalled instantly.
Steel-types were immune to poison. Zemu had predicted that perfectly.
"Lopunny, you're up!"
The elegant rabbit stepped forward.
"Ferrothorn, Iron Defense!"
Its body hardened, defense sharply rising.
A classic stall setup—stack defense, punish contact with Iron Barbs.
But Peter didn't interrupt.
"Lopunny—Work Up!"
Instead of attacking, Lopunny boosted its stats.
Zemu's eyes narrowed.
Baton Pass?
"Ferrothorn—Stealth Rock!"
Jagged stones materialized, floating ominously across Peter's side.
A direct counter to frequent switching.
But Peter remained calm.
"Again—Work Up!"
Lopunny spun lightly, glowing with rising power.
Speed… Attack… Special Attack—all climbing.
Zemu hesitated.
Attacking Lopunny was difficult—too fast.
Ignoring it? Dangerous.
He chose a middle ground.
"Ferrothorn—Sunny Day!"
The battlefield blazed under intense sunlight.
At that exact moment—
Lopunny clapped her hands.
A spotlight flashed onto Ferrothorn.
"Encore!"
The commentator shouted:
"Incredible! Encore locks Ferrothorn into using Sunny Day repeatedly!"
For the next few turns…
It could do nothing else.
Peter grinned.
"Keep boosting—Work Up."
Zemu clenched his jaw.
He had no choice.
A flash of red—
Ferrothorn was withdrawn.
Whimsicott returned.
"Smart switch," Peter murmured.
Then—
"Lopunny, Baton Pass!"
A glowing baton arced through the air.
All eyes followed it—
Until they landed on Peter.
He raised his left arm.
The Dynamax Band blazed with brilliant light.
The Poké Ball in his hand expanded—
Half a meter wide.
A grin spread across his face.
"Go, Eevee—Gigantamax!!!"
"EEVEE——!!!"
The battlefield trembled.
A massive shadow rose—
Over 30 meters tall.
Eevee
Its fur became impossibly fluffy, like a living cloud.
Its tiny paws peeked out beneath its colossal body.
Its giant tail swayed like a mountain of fur.
And above its head—
Red Gigantamax clouds swirled.
The entire arena fell silent.
Then—
Chaos.
"WHAT IS THAT?!"
"Gigantamax Eevee?!"
"THIS IS INSANE!!!"
Unlike normal Dynamax—
Gigantamax forms had exclusive moves.
And right now…
A fully boosted, Baton Passed, Gigantamax Eevee stood in the center of the battlefield.
Zemu's calm expression… finally cracked.
The real battle—
Had just begun.
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