Round 4 vs Cheong Hyun Jun | WW



G1: I brought Lunala, Tapu Fini, Groudon and Salamence while my opponent used Tapu Lele, Nihilego, Groudon and Shedinja. In the first turn, my Lunala was knocked out by Choice Scarf Tapu Leleʼs Shadow Ball and Nihilegoʼs Z-Power Gem. I fall into a deficit as soon as the game started. I tried to make up for it, but it was still rough situation because of that loss of Lunala. It ended up in a situation where I could win if my Groudon avoided opponent Groudonʼs Precipice Blades and my Groudon hit them. I was about to give it up but my Groudon avoided the attack! And my Groudon hit Precipice Blades! Luckily I recovered to win. Needless to say, it was the hugest win by a fluke.

G2: This game, I brought Lunala, Groudon, Stakataka and Salamence versus Nihilego, Tapu Lele, Groudon and Yveltal. Based on G1, I expected he would double and KO one of my Pokemon. I decided not to Protect either of them because Precipice Blades or Trick Room getting off was advantageous. The result was that my Groudon was doubled and knocked out, but Lunala set up Trick Room and Stakataka came in. Lunala could beat Tapu Lele with Moongeist Beam and Stakataka could beat Nihilego with Gyro Ball. From there, I won by controlling the good situation.

I reached 2-2 thanks to the huge luck in the G1. Honestly I was afraid of battling because even one match loss meant I couldn’t reach Top Cut. That would mean the end of my worlds run and I had no room in my mind. However, all I had to do is to play as usual and to keep making the best choice in any situation. Even if I get pushed into a corner, I couldn’t play eccentrically or lead ridiculously. I went onto the next round with confidence in myself, since I had prepared everything for today.