Sam found himself hesitating over which Pokémon to send out.
Logically speaking, using Gengar would be the safest choice. However, bringing out an Elite-level Pokémon in a standard Gym Challenge felt like overkill.
While Sam was still thinking, Sabrina had already made the first move.
"Come out, Kadabra."
Kadabra appeared on the battlefield, its eyes glowing faintly with Psychic power.
[Pokémon]: Kadabra
[Type]: Psychic
[Strength]: Elite Mid-tier
[Potential]: Gym-level
After checking the system's evaluation, Sam finally relaxed.
An Elite mid-tier Kadabra was a perfect match for his Elite high-tier Ivysaur.
Although Ivysaur was at a type disadvantage, it still held the edge in raw strength. Moreover, Ivysaur was already standing on the brink of evolution. If it could break through during this battle, that would be ideal.
Besides—
A true Trainer didn't rely solely on type advantages.
"Go, Ivysaur!"
Unlike Ash, Sam didn't shout dramatically when sending out his Pokémon.
"Ivysaur?" Sabrina smiled faintly.
That smile immediately sent a chill down Sam's spine.
A bad feeling rose in his chest.
Ding.
Rival Pokémon Kadabra's strength is increasing. Current level: Elite High-tier.
If Sam hadn't been in the middle of a Gym battle, he would have cursed out loud.
He trusted the system so much—and this was how it repaid him?
Sam's expression darkened. He had relied too heavily on the system's initial evaluation and failed to account for Sabrina's Psychic amplification.
Damn it.
The lack of sleep from the previous night had dulled his judgment. Under normal circumstances, he wouldn't have made such a careless mistake.
After all, it wasn't a secret that Sabrina could enhance her Pokémon's strength with Psychic power. There had even been scenes in the anime where she forcibly accelerated Abra's evolution.
Still, this wasn't the time to panic.
Sam quickly steadied himself.
Even with Sabrina's Psychic boost, Ivysaur wasn't guaranteed to lose. He trusted his Pokémon.
With both Pokémon summoned and both Trainers ready, the referee confirmed the conditions and officially announced the start of the match.
The moment the signal was given, Kadabra attacked.
This was Sam's first time facing a true Psychic-type Trainer, and he immediately understood how terrifying Psychics could be.
Under Sabrina's Psychic control, she didn't need to give verbal commands at all. Every order was transmitted instantly through mental communication.
Without a single word spoken, Kadabra raised its spoon, and a brilliant Psybeam shot straight toward Ivysaur.
Sam silently swore never to stay up late again.
His reaction was half a beat too slow.
By the time he realized what was happening, the attack was already in front of Ivysaur.
"Bullet Seed."
Unlike Sabrina, Sam wasn't a Psychic—but he possessed spiritual power of his own.
The instant he realized verbal commands were too slow, he issued the order mentally.
Ivysaur reacted immediately, opening its mouth and firing a rapid barrage of seeds.
The Bullet Seed collided head-on with the Psybeam, the two energies grinding against each other before dissipating.
Sabrina wasn't surprised in the slightest.
She already knew that Sam possessed abilities similar to Psychic power.
The battle continued.
From the very beginning, neither Trainer spoke a single word. Both commanded their Pokémon silently, relying entirely on their respective abilities.
As time passed, Sabrina's brows slowly furrowed.
She hadn't expected Ivysaur's combat performance to be this outstanding.
Even after being forcefully elevated by her Psychic power, Kadabra—a Psychic-type with a natural advantage—failed to gain a decisive upper hand.
Instead, as the fight dragged on, Kadabra began to falter.
Endurance had never been a Psychic-type's strength.
Once the battle turned into a prolonged exchange, that weakness became glaringly obvious.
Kadabra's breathing grew rapid, its movements slightly sluggish. Its stamina was being drained quickly.
In contrast, Ivysaur remained steady.
The earlier exchanges had barely affected it.
Endurance and recovery were the natural strengths of Grass-type Pokémon, and Sam had deliberately trained Ivysaur in that area.
At this moment, Ivysaur still looked full of vitality—like a tiger brimming with strength.
The tide of the battle was beginning to shift.
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