a battle stance.
Yorra blinked in surprise before letting out a nervous laugh. “Well… guess we’re doing this your way, Buttons!” she said, as her unintended but eager fighter faced off against the Lucario with a toothy grin.
Yorra stepped backward confidently, gripping a Pokéball in her hand as she locked eyes with the opposing Lucario.
With a determined flick of her wrist, she tossed the ball into the air, its sleek surface glinting in the sunlight.
—
The ball hit the ground, releasing a burst of brilliant light, but instead of the Pokémon she intended, out came Buttons, her feisty Incineroar, landing with a dramatic thud.
The burly Fire/Dark-type flexed his claws and roared, flames crackling around him as he dropped into—