After three single matches, Mu Li also scored 3 points, temporarily taking the lead.
The audience below cheered along.
The three commentators on stage, though exhausted, still persevered in their commentary.
"A Li has gained a 3-point advantage, which is a good start!" Xiao You said excitedly.
"Indeed, it's not bad," Ling Fei affirmed, "but we still can't let our guard down. In the new format, 1v1 battles are arguably the least valued among the three match types."
"That's right," Yan Jin echoed, "The 1v1 total score is only 3 points, which is the smallest proportion. Even if he wins all three matches, the upcoming matches still hold a huge suspense. Because in the next 2v2, there are 4 points."
"Oh? Does that mean, based on A Li's performance, there might be an unexpected turn in the 2v2?" Xiao You asked, puzzled.
"2v2 is not a simple 1+1; it depends on the cooperation between the Pokémon," Ling Fei explained. "If they cooperate well, two Pokémon can often exert double their combat power. Conversely, they might not even be able to fully utilize their own strength and instead be constrained."
"So what kind of team will Harris send out to counter?" Xiao You inquired.
Ling Fei sighed with emotion, "Everyone knows that Harris's group combat standard is far greater than his individual combat, so it's still very much worth looking forward to. As for the two starting Pokémon? I personally think it's very likely to be a combination of Metagross and Wash Rotom, followed by Salamence and Incineroar."
"Why do you say that?" Xiao You asked curiously.
Ling Fei smiled slightly, "I can basically see Harris's intentions now."
"What intentions?" Xiao You's eyes lit up. This kind of match prediction segment was what the audience loved to watch the most.
Once guessed correctly, the live effect could instantly reach its peak.
Even if he guessed wrong, it would still make for good entertainment.
I remember a certain commentator who specialized in Pokémon battles; as long as he bet on one side, the other side would definitely win.
As long as he guessed the Pokémon that would be sent out next, the opponent would surely unexpectedly switch to other Pokémon.
Because of this, some people called him the "Pokémon Battle Jinx."
Ling Fei chuckled, "The reason Harris proposed this kind of match format is primarily due to his talent in group battles."
"Regarding Harris, we have specifically studied him. We found that his performance in double battles and team matches is often more outstanding," Ling Fei continued to explain. "Clearly, the new format is more suitable for his performance. If I'm not mistaken, his goal is in the final 6v6 team match."
"As long as he wins one match in the double battles, plus a victory in the 6v6 team match, his points will be enough," Ling Fei analyzed. "So his two Pokémon 2v2 battles require stability."
"Whether it's the aggressive offensive pressure style of Salamence and Incineroar, or the defensive counter-attacking control and attrition style of Metagross and Wash Rotom, these are Harris's most Good at tactics," Ling Fei continued to analyze. "And the reason Salamence and Incineroar are placed later is because this combination is very offensive. After the control and attrition style is finished, they can catch the opponent off guard."
Xiao You's eyes lit up, "So that's it! No wonder the opponent proposed this kind of format. Then isn't A Li likely to lose?"
"Lose?" Ling Fei chuckled, "That might not be the case. To some extent, A Li is too suitable for team battles."
"How so?" Xiao You pressed.
But Ling Fei just smiled without speaking, "You'll see if you keep watching."
What?! Riddle-makers get out of the Pokémon world!
Xiao You, not giving up, pressed on, "Then, Director Ling, can you guess which Pokémon A Li will send out?"
"Uh... A Li..." Ling Fei was momentarily speechless. "To be honest, I also don't know what that guy is thinking in his head... Let alone now, it was the same even before."
Yan Jin nodded, expressing deep agreement, "That guy's moves are sometimes serious, and sometimes incredibly bizarre. When he battled before, he almost burned out his opponent's tactical analyst's CPU."
Hearing Ling Fei and Yan Jin say this, the audience's anticipation for the Pokémon Mu Li would send out grew even stronger.
Soon, the first 2v2 battle began.
Indeed, just as Ling Fei had guessed, the combination of Metagross and Wash Rotom appeared before Harris.
The audience immediately became excited.
"Director Ling is still Director Ling! He's practically studied the opponent inside out."
"This is practically pre-reading."
"Harris's little schemes, trying to play tactics in front of us?"
...
However, what appeared before Mu Li was... two Bewear.
When Harris saw the two Bewear, he nearly choked.
Are you looking down on people too much?
Why are you still using Bewear in a 2v2?
The referee was also a bit stunned at this moment, "A Li, this is..."
Mu Li paused, then asked, puzzled, "They should be allowed to enter, right? It's already a 2v2 match, isn't it?"
"They can..." The referee was a bit speechless too; who was talking about that with you?
Mu Li immediately understood the referee's meaning, "Oh, oh, one of them is a Bewear, and the other is a Ditto."
The referee finally understood this time. He looked at Harris, who seemed to be having a heart attack, and asked, "Does Harris still have any questions?"
The resentment in Harris's eyes was almost turning into a Gengar, but he could only force himself to shake his head.
Never mind, never mind. Victory is paramount.
It's just Bewear, right?
Do you really think I'm a rookie?
Under Harris's resentful gaze, the referee finally announced the start of the match.
Upon hearing the command, Mu Li didn't even give an order, and the two Bewear quickly approached Metagross and Wash Rotom.
The two Bewear exchanged positions rapidly while running, and Harris had no idea which one was Ditto and which one was Bewear.
"Never mind!" Harris gritted his teeth and began to give commands.
Metagross immediately used Tailwind at the start to increase its speed, while Wash Rotom instantly launched a Thunder Wave attack. The two Bewear continued to approach.
The golden Thunder Wave quickly spread towards the two Bewear, but the two Bewear, like ninjas, slammed the ground, dug out a giant rock, and threw it into the sky.
The next moment, the two Bewear stomped the ground fiercely with both feet, their bodies moving swiftly to directly jump onto the giant rock in the sky, dodging the Thunder Wave attack.
At the same time, using the giant rock as a springboard, the two Bewear made a secondary turn in the air, charging separately towards Metagross and Wash Rotom.
"Good opportunity!" Harris's eyes lit up.
Metagross brought its four fists together, and Flash Cannon instantly aimed at one of the Bewear.
Meanwhile, dark energy rapidly condensed in front of Wash Rotom, and Dark Pulse continuously surged towards the other Bewear.
Both Bewear were in mid-air, and changing positions was not that easy.
The two Pokémon's moves hit the Bewear almost simultaneously.
However, the next moment, the Bewear's performance stunned everyone.