Pokémon: Shadows of Ambition

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"Battle begins!"

As the referee's voice echoed, Lori reluctantly released Ivysaur, knowing the odds were against him.

"Charmeleon, use Ember!"

"Ivysaur, counter with Razor Leaf, then follow up with Vine Whip!"

When the match began, Lori pushed aside his doubts and focused on formulating a plan to defeat Tyson and his Charmeleon.

After watching yesterday's battles, many trainers had noted Charmeleon's mastery of Ember, and Lori was no exception. However, he wasn't confident that Razor Leaf alone could hold back the flames. Instead, he aimed to weaken the sparks enough for Ivysaur's Vine Whip to close the gap and immobilize the Charmeleon. From there, Ivysaur could unleash moves like Sleep Powder or Poison Powder to turn the tide.

But Lori knew the risks—if Ivysaur launched Poison Powder too early, it would likely be incinerated by Charmeleon's flames before it could take effect.

Despite the strategy, Lori underestimated Charmeleon's precision and power.

"Charmeleon, keep the pressure with continuous Ember!"

Under the relentless onslaught of flames, Ivysaur's Vine Whip couldn't get close enough to restrain its target.

"Ivysaur, switch tactics—use Seed Bomb!"

"Intercept the bombs with Ember!" Tyson commanded confidently.

Glowing green seeds shot through the air, but Charmeleon's precise sparks detonated them before they could land, creating a series of mid-air explosions.

Through the chaos, Charmeleon steadily advanced, closing the gap between itself and Ivysaur. Seeing the approach, Lori shifted his strategy, preparing for a decisive counter.

"Ivysaur, now! Use Vine Whip and Poison Powder together!"

"Charmeleon, jump and use Flamethrower!"

As Charmeleon closed in, both trainers gave simultaneous commands. Charmeleon leapt gracefully into the air, unleashing a searing jet of flame that caused the battlefield's temperature to spike.

Ivysaur's Vine Whip lashed out, but it couldn't withstand the intense flames.

"Seed Bomb, now!" Lori shouted in desperation.

Boom!

The Seed Bomb detonated at point-blank range, shaking the battlefield. Though Ivysaur's own attack left it momentarily stunned, Tyson was already a step ahead.

"Charmeleon, keep up the Flamethrower!"

Another scorching column of fire erupted, striking Ivysaur before it could recover. With no way to defend itself, Ivysaur cried out in pain and staggered under the assault.

"Finish it, Charmeleon! Continuous Flamethrower!"

The flames surged again, overwhelming Ivysaur. The intense heat caused it to collapse, fainting on the spot. The referee raised his flag.

"Ivysaur is unable to battle! Charmeleon wins!"

With the victory, Tyson was now just one match away from securing a spot in the top 32.

After the battle, Tyson returned to the Pokémon Center to rest and strategize for his final preliminary match. By the afternoon, the last round of battles had begun, and Tyson faced his final opponent: Okawa and his formidable Ursaring.

"Battle begin!"

"Charmeleon, use Ember!" Tyson called immediately, wasting no time.

"Ursaring, rush forward with Slash!"

Okawa's response was swift. White energy enveloped Ursaring's claws, glowing with sharp intensity as the Pokémon charged fearlessly through the sparks.

"Charmeleon, use Flamethrower to hold it back!"

A blazing jet of fire erupted from Charmeleon's maw, meeting Ursaring head-on. Though some flames seared its fur, Ursaring pressed on undeterred, its powerful claws slicing through the attack.

Okawa grinned. "Now, Ursaring, close the gap and use Cross Chop!"

The flames subsided as Ursaring dashed forward, claws glowing with energy. Tyson knew he had to act fast.

"Charmeleon, retreat while maintaining Flamethrower!"

The battlefield heated up as Flamethrower forced Ursaring to slow its advance. Despite the burns accumulating on its body, Ursaring's Scary Face and Scud abilities amplified its speed and intensity, allowing it to steadily close the gap.

"Charmeleon, Screech, then Flamethrower again!"

The piercing cry caused Ursaring to flinch, but its momentum carried it forward. With its Scud ability activated, Ursaring's movements were faster and more erratic, making it harder to predict.

"Ursaring, keep pushing with Cross Chop!"

As Ursaring lunged with a decisive strike, Tyson saw his chance.

"Charmeleon, counter with Slash!"

The two Pokémon clashed, claws colliding in a flurry of blows. Embers flew as Charmeleon and Ursaring engaged in a relentless melee, each testing the other's endurance.

"Ursaring, don't let up! Keep attacking!"

"Charmeleon, match it blow for blow! Watch for an opening!"

The stalemate continued, drawing the attention of the audience. With the other battles already concluded, all eyes were on this fierce exchange.

"Ursaring, Cross Chop, now!" Okawa seized the moment as Charmeleon showed a brief opening. Ursaring's glowing claws slashed downward, striking its target.

But Tyson didn't flinch. Instead, a small smile crept across his face.

"You fell for it," he said calmly.

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