Pokemon Battle System: I Reincarnated As A Charmander

It was already evening, with fewer people on the streets. Kalia leisurely strolled alongside her Pokemon, eventually reaching Falcon City's Pokemon Center.

Lian's battle against Treecko was scheduled for tomorrow morning, while today he would face Julian's Charmander. Although Treecko suggested they could fight tonight, Lian wouldn't agree.

By battling tomorrow morning, his combat rating would reset, allowing him to earn Combat Points; otherwise, it would be wasted.

The architectural style of each Pokemon Center was similar, and Falcon City's center stood out as a tall building with a red rooftop amidst its surroundings.

Upon entering the Pokemon Center, Kalia headed straight for the battlefield area at the back. There was still ample time before their scheduled match, giving her the opportunity to observe other trainers' battles first.

Falcon City's Pokemon Center attracted significantly stronger Trainers compared to Kana City, including several beginner-level trainers.

To qualify as a beginner trainer, one must obtain at least three Red Star badges and receive certification from the Pokemon League, signifying a departure from being a novice.

Typically, beginner trainers have earned all the Red Star gym badges, indicating considerable strength. Currently, Kalia acknowledged she wasn't yet a match for such trainers.

Falcon City's red-star Gym is often the last challenge for many new trainers before applying for their beginner trainer certification test directly at this location.

Some newly promoted beginner trainers choose to remain in Falcon City due to insufficient strength and needing further improvement.

Silver-star Gyms present a significantly higher level of difficulty compared to becoming a beginner trainer. Many individuals take considerable time after achieving beginner status before successfully challenging a silver-star Gym.

Currently, two beginner trainers were engaged in a fierce battle within the arena, drawing a lively crowd of spectators around them.

The trainers' Pokemon consisted of Sandslash and Butterfree, showcasing intense combat with a variety of moves constantly being employed. Although their command skills fell short of Kalia's, the overall strength of their Pokemon far surpassed her Charmander and Treecko.

Becoming a beginner trainer requires extensive training and experience, demonstrating their established capabilities. Watching the entire match provided valuable lessons for Kalia as well.

Lian lounged comfortably in his seat. Previously unenthusiastic about battles, he found himself gradually appreciating their excitement as he participated in more over time.

As she observed the ongoing battle from her relaxed position, Kalia mentally analyzed the potential outcome and envisioned how she would fare if participating herself.

"You arrived quite promptly." Shortly after, Julian appeared on time, approaching Kalia with a greeting.

"The match is almost over; get ready," Kalia nodded, wasting no time and instructing Julian to prepare immediately.

Considering this was just a one-on-one battle between two Pokemon, it would conclude swiftly, requiring minimal preparation.

Julian seemed eager, confidently patting his Charmander and encouraging, "Go for it, Charmander."

In response, the flame on Julian's Charmander's tail flared up, appearing more vigorous, indicating its high fighting spirit.

Lian's lips curled slightly, showing a hint of disdain. Although the intensity of a Charmander's tail flame can indicate its condition, his Charmander was far from ordinary. Without the system, he might indeed have been significantly weaker than an average Charmander, but there were no ifs here.

"Let's begin."

Once the current battle concluded, Kalia recalled her Treecko and led Lian onto the field ahead of Julian.

Julian confidently stepped onto the battlefield as well. The two Trainers positioned themselves on opposite sides, ready to commence the battle.

The surrounding trainers were drawn to this match, intrigued by the rare sight of two Charmanders facing off.

With no official referee, a 1v1 battle typically follows simple rules: victory is achieved when one Pokémon incapacitates the other.

Kalia initiated first, "Charmander, use Dragon Breath." This move was highly effective in such battles and should be employed right away. Gaining early advantage significantly increased the chances of winning.

"Your Charmander has already learned Dragon Breath?" Julian exclaimed, surprised. His own Charmander had also mastered Dragon Breath and was just a step away from evolving.

From their earlier conversation, he knew Kalia hadn't owned her Charmander for long, making his surprise even greater.

Julian promptly directed his Charmander to attack: "Charmander, use Smokescreen!"

He favored employing supportive moves before launching direct attacks. Smokescreen was particularly useful, obscuring the opponent's vision and increasing evasion chances.

In the next moment, Julian's Charmander expelled a dense black cloud, concealing its movements.

Lian could only see the dark veil, unable to track the opposing Charmander. However, he didn't halt the Dragon Breath; considering the limited size of the smoke, there was still a chance of hitting if luck prevailed.

Furthermore, Dragon Breath can disperse the Smokescreen, effectively negating its effect. If Julian's Charmander were to hit with Dragon Breath, it would be quite disadvantageous for him.

A fierce gust akin to a raging wind surged towards the cloud of smoke, instantly dispersing it and revealing the Charmander. Unfortunately, however, Lian managed to dodge the Dragon Breath.

"Great job! Now, Charmander, use Dragon Breath!" Julian's eyes lit up as he swiftly issued his command. The initial use of Smokescreen was deliberate, aiming to evade Kalia's Charmander's Dragon Breath move.

Once hidden by the Smokescreen, Kalia couldn't immediately order her Charmander to release another Dragon Breath for defense, as relying solely on other moves wouldn't suffice against Dragon Breath.

"Charmander, dodge the Dragon Breath, then continue using Dragon Breath."

Julian's strategy was commendable, even surprising Kalia. She had no choice but to have Lian avoid this Dragon Breath, unsure of the current cooldown period for his Dragon Breath ability.

Julian's Charmander opened its mouth, this time unleashing not a Smokescreen but a powerful breath. However, its intensity fell short compared to Lian's earlier Dragon Breath display.

The wind generated by Lian's Dragon Breath was intense and ferocious, making Julian's Charmander's Dragon Breath appear rather feeble.

Many Trainers noticed this disparity; Lian's Dragon Breath was swift and immensely powerful, exuding dominance and forcefulness. While Julian's Charmander also displayed strong Dragon Breath, the comparison highlighted the significant gap between them.

Julian acknowledged this difference, realizing that despite his Charmander being close to evolution, it still couldn't match Kalia's Charmander in terms of Dragon Breath potency.

Although some moves may not reveal their exact power on the surface, when comparing identical moves, disparities become evident.

Facing the incoming Dragon Breath, Lian showed no fear, merely stepping back slightly. Although his dragon energy had not fully recovered yet, it was nearly replenished.

As the Dragon Breath approached, just when everyone thought he couldn't evade, Lian opened his mouth, unleashing another fierce blast from within.

The two streams of Dragon Breath collided violently before Lian, creating an invisible shockwave that radiated outward.

Surprisingly, Lian's Dragon Breath did not dissipate upon impact; instead, it crushed the opposing breath, continuing its advance.

Unfortunately, Lian's Dragon Breath lacked power and quickly dissipated, turning into scattered energy fragments.

It became evident to all observers that Kalia's Charmander excelled in both the strength and control of its Dragon Breath technique.

Even Kalia was surprised; her initial intention was for Charmander to dodge first, never expecting it to swiftly counter with another Dragon Breath so soon.

Realizing the potential, Kalia confidently smiled and continued commanding Charmander to use Dragon Breath, occasionally employing Smokescreen to evade incoming attacks.

As Julian persisted in the battle, he increasingly noticed the disparity between their two Charmanders. His Charmander often lagged behind in executing Dragon Breath, having already been hit once. If this continued, defeat seemed inevitable.

"Charmander, keep going! Don't lose!" Julian shouted fervently. Despite being just a regular battle, he firmly believed his Charmander was exceptionally skilled and should not succumb to any other Charmander.

Sensing its owner's determination, Julian's Charmander also yearned to win, but the gap was significant. Whenever they simultaneously unleashed Dragon Breath, Lian consistently managed to release the second breath faster.

Over time, Lian had unleashed at least three more Dragon Breaths than its opponent. How could it compete? It couldn't possibly dodge every attack, while Lian effectively used Dragon Breath to block its strikes, remaining unscathed.

Under immense pressure, Julian's Charmander began sensing a burgeoning force within, as if ready to burst forth.