Pokémon: Starting with Lucario and Gardevoir

"Remove the restrictions of the venue and let trainers do whatever they want."

"Contestants will compete in pairs, and the winners will advance to the next round."

This time the format is even more exciting, with a direct 3V3 format.

The more Pokémon you have on the field, the more room for variation you can create.

It greatly tests a trainer's ability to assess situations.

It also tests the trainer's control over the Pokémon, and whether they can make accurate judgments and arrange moves reasonably.

"This is the first time we've played 3v3 since the team was formed."

"This is a good opportunity to check the team's coordination."

Haoyan is very interested in this competition format.

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"Alright, now please watch the big screen, everyone."

After explaining the rules, Vivian waved to the staff.

The staff understood and began operating the computer.

On the big screen, the contestants' names and photos began to rotate.

If the pairs are matched, the final result will be displayed.

This time, Haoyan's opponent is a trainer named Yamaki, who is about 25 years old.

Haoyan looked over and saw a trainer named Yamaki.

His face was a little pale, probably because he knew Haoyan was his opponent and he was in despair.

Several trainers near the mountain breathed a sigh of relief when they saw that it was him who was going to fight Haoyan.

In team battles, Haoyan's twelve-meter-tall Tyranitar was truly terrifying.

It gives people a strong sense of oppression.

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"Alright, let's welcome the first pair of players, player number 132 Aaron, against player number 88 Tian Wu."

"Please, the other contestants, go backstage and wait," Vivian said.

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Haoyan followed the staff backstage from the stage.

As soon as Haoyan sat down, Shafiya surrounded him, revealing two cute tiger teeth, and said, "Brother Haoyan, you have to do your best! I'll cheer you on backstage just like yesterday."

Yesterday, backstage, Safia saw Haoyan surrounded by a group of 'opponents' who were more feminine than her.

Being around Haoyan, I couldn't help but feel a little jealous.

Upon seeing Haoyan, he immediately showed his eagerness.

Before it was even his turn to go on stage, Safia was already eager to perform. Haoyan noticed her little secret and reached out to pat Safia's cute head, saying, "That's great, if Safia can cheer me on..."

"I will be just as successful as I was yesterday."

Hao Yan's consistent attitude inexplicably reassured Safia.

She sensed that her brother Haoyan hadn't been tempted by those ripe 'peaches'.

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After a few casual words, the first match began. Safia pointed to the TV backstage and said to Haoyan, "Brother Haoyan, this contestant named Aaron actually has a Metagross. That's really rare!"

Following Safia's directions, Haoyan also looked at the television.

On TV, Aaron controlled three Pokémon.

They are Gengar, Metagross, and Steelix, all around level 62, reaching the level of a near-Elite Four member, and are currently battling an opponent.

As Safia said, Metagross monsters are rare.

Metagross's racial potential is also at the level of a pseudo-legendary.

Aaron's Metagross charged at its opponent and delivered a Bullet Punch, sending the opponent flying out of the arena.

Steelix coiled its tail, executing a standard Iron Tail move, and swept away a Nidoking.

Gengar, a Ghost-type Pokémon, is known for its stealthy and unpredictable movements.

Using its high speed, it unleashed a long-planned and deadly attack.

The attack hit the opponent's Electamon, but the damage wasn't significant; however, it poisoned Electamon.

In one round, Aaron's Pokémon had already swept aside both of the opponent's Pokémon.

Aaron's victory was only a matter of time.

"Their playing style is very direct and aggressive."

"The Pokémon's level is also very high. It seems that this time, the main opponent should be him."

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Chapter 208 Rainy Day Team

"Next up is star player number 233, Haoyan, facing off against player number 123, Shanhui. Let's give them a warm round of applause!" Vivian announced, holding the microphone.

Upon hearing that Haoyan was ready to go on stage for the match, the previously somewhat subdued atmosphere erupted into a huge round of applause and cheers.

Compared to when I was 'asleep' before, it's like I'm 'awake' now.

The curators and their entourage, sitting on the high platform, all perked up, and Asha and her sisterly group craned their necks to look around.

Mura put on the reading glasses she had specially bought the night before so that she could see better.

"Brother Haoyan, keep it up!"

Shafiya stood backstage and waved vigorously at Haoyan, who was about to go on stage.

"Thank you." Haoyan smiled and stepped out from behind the curtain to the front of the stage.

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As Haoyan walked onto the stage, the lighting technician quickly focused the lights on him so that the audience could see him clearly.

Upon seeing Haoyan, the applause and cheers grew even louder.

Vivian watched Hao Yan, who remained calm and composed despite being the center of attention, slowly walk towards the center of the stage with a faint smile, and her heart was filled with emotion.

Vivian has hosted numerous Pokémon-related competitions, both large and small.

It took me five years to hone my skills from a novice to a seasoned host!

When she faced the massive stadium with up to 100,000 spectators.

Before going on stage, you also need to adjust your breathing and eliminate inner tension to gradually get into the zone.

Haoyan has no stage experience, yet he remains so calm; his composure is truly admirable.

Vivian even had a strange feeling that Haoyan was born as if he was born to be the center of attention.

Simply standing casually on the opposite side of the battlefield exudes an invisible aura.

This invisible pressure made his opponent, Yamaaki, feel an immense weight on his shoulders.

"Just by appearing, he exudes such immense pressure!" Yamaaki said with a hint of helplessness.

The eyes of the audience were almost entirely focused on Haoyan.

Occasionally, a few people would look at him.

The way the audience looked at him gave him the feeling that he was preparing to fight the protagonist, who was the hero, and that he was the villain.

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"Contestant number 233, Haoyan, are you ready?" the referee asked with a smile.

Haoyan placed his Poké Ball in the designated spot and nodded to the referee: "Ready."

"Contestant number 123, Yamaki, are you ready?" The referee asked Yamaki, his smile unconsciously fading.

When the referee asked Haoyan, it was out of genuine concern, to see if he was prepared.

However, when asked about Yamaaki, the response was clearly perfunctory and just going through the motions.

"I'm a contestant too!"

"It's one thing for the audience to be treated differently, but even the usually fair referees are treated this way!"

"What can I do? I'm really desperate!"

Yamaaki was roaring silently in his heart, but even if he was treated differently, there was nothing he could do. He suppressed his helplessness and said to the referee, "I'm ready."

The referee waved his flag: "The game begins!"

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At the beginning, Yamagata summoned his Pokémon, a total of three Pokémon.

They are Kabuto, Blastoise, and Jolteon.

The Pokémon used are more characteristic of the Kanto region.

Judging from Pokémon, Yamakaze should be from the Kanto region.

Automatically, the relevant data about the Pokémon appeared in Haoyan's mind.

Pokémon: Kabutops

[Attributes]: Water, Rock

[Level]: 45

【Feature】: Smooth and Agile (Speed ​​increases by 2 times in rainy weather.)

[Description]: They used to swim in the water to catch prey. In order to move from the water to live on land, their gills and feet began to change.

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