Oh, that was exactly why he was training his Flaaffy a little harder than the rest. Weeks of fighting with magic and elements help as well in his experience, especially when elements play a big part in Pokémon battles.

"Violet's Leader uses bird-types. They're weakest against electric and rock-types. You've seen Onix already, and she's my rock-type. My electric-type is Elida, a Flaaffy," he explains, digging around his pockets for his Pokédex. As soon as he gets it, he shows her that picture of his pink sheep.

"I'm not using them right away, so Alexander's going first." Another button pressed, and it shows the Wartortle entry's picture. "He's my first Pokémon, and he's a water-type. And he's really good at shooting things down."