However, Tyranitar had already reached the peak of the Champion level. With only a mid-Champion-level Thunder-Flareon, directly defeating Tyranitar would be extremely difficult.
Moreover, Thunder-Flareon's Fire- and Electric-type powers were naturally restrained by Tyranitar's Rock typing.
Otherwise, the flames enhanced by lightning would never have failed to break through Shukaku's shield.
A thought suddenly crossed Miki's mind.
What if I use a mental attack against Tyranitar?
She glanced at Umbreon, which was locked in an intense battle with Gengar.
If she wanted to defeat Tyranitar, she would need Umbreon's assistance.
Suddenly, Umbreon disappeared.
In the next instant, it appeared beside Tyranitar and launched an attack.
A wave of dark energy surged forward.
However, before it could reach Tyranitar, a figure appeared in front of it.
It was Gengar.
At that moment, Gengar activated its Cursed Body Ability.
Although the attack struck Gengar, Umbreon was suddenly immobilized by the Ability's effect.
This was the perfect opportunity for a counterattack.
Charizard spread its dragon wings.
A massive wave of flames erupted from its body.
The scorching attack slammed directly into Umbreon and knocked it to the ground.
At the same time, Gengar seized the opportunity.
In a flash, it appeared beside Umbreon and unleashed a powerful psychic attack.
The attack dealt heavy damage.
Umbreon let out a cry before collapsing to the ground, unable to continue battling.
Now only Thunder-Flareon remained.
Against three Champion-level Pokémon and Gengar's constant sneak attacks, Thunder-Flareon could no longer hold out alone.
In the end, Sam secured the victory.
After stepping off the battlefield, Miki looked at Sam and smiled.
"Thank you for inviting me out that day. You're very strong. It was a pleasure meeting you."
After saying that, she turned and left.
Sam thanked her and returned to the stands.
Erika was already waiting there.
Knowing that Sam had successfully advanced, she rushed forward and threw herself into his arms.
Neither of them noticed that Blaine, Misty, Ash, and Brock were all watching nearby.
"Ahem!"
Blaine coughed twice.
Sam immediately felt awkward.
Erika also realized something was wrong and turned around.
Only then did she notice everyone staring at them.
Her face instantly turned red.
"Oh, I'm so jealous of the relationship between Sister Erika and Brother Sam!"
Misty couldn't help teasing.
Sam simply smiled.
Because the Masters Qualifying Tournament required Trainers to battle using three Pokémon at once, it placed tremendous pressure on both Trainers and Pokémon.
Furthermore, there were only four participants in this year's qualifying tournament.
As a result, the matches were scheduled once per day, allowing everyone sufficient time to recover.
That evening, Sam lay alone on his bed.
Out of boredom, he began studying the information on Naoko's and Karen's Pokémon.
Naoko's Pokémon
Flareon
Type: Fire
Category: Flame Pokémon
Ability: Flash Fire
Hidden Ability: Guts
Strength: Champion Beginner Level
Espeon
Type: Psychic
Category: Sun Pokémon
Ability: Synchronize
Hidden Ability: Magic Bounce
Strength: Champion Mid Level
Umbreon
Type: Dark
Category: Moonlight Pokémon
Ability: Synchronize
Hidden Ability: Psychic Power
Strength: Champion Beginner Level
These were Naoko's Pokémon.
Karen's Pokémon
Murkrow
Type: Dark
Category: Darkness Pokémon
Ability: Insomnia
Hidden Ability: Prankster
Strength: Champion Beginner Level
Gengar
Type: Ghost/Poison
Ability: Cursed Body
Hidden Ability: None
Strength: Champion Beginner Level
Umbreon
Type: Dark
Category: Moonlight Pokémon
Ability: Synchronize
Hidden Ability: Psychic Power
Strength: Champion Beginner Level
From the data alone, there was little difference between them.
Most of their Pokémon were at the beginning of the Champion level.
However, Sam knew that Karen's chances of winning were higher.
Dark-type Pokémon were naturally more aggressive and excelled in combat.
Suddenly, another thought crossed his mind.
Since Charizard could use a Tailed Beast Bomb, why couldn't Shukaku's power do the same?
He immediately questioned the system.
"Because activating a Tailed Beast Bomb requires the consumption of a Tailed Beast Enhancer."
Sam suddenly remembered.
He had originally possessed a Tailed Beast Enhancer.
However, back then he had given it directly to Charizard.
A trace of regret appeared in his heart.
If he had given the enhancer to Shukaku instead, Tyranitar's strength would be completely different.
The Tailed Beast Bomb possessed incredible power but poor accuracy.
However, if combined with Tyranitar's sand restraints, landing a hit would become much easier.
Still, there was no point regretting it now.