Just before Rai's attack would land, Polly dematerializes. Seeing that the Raichu was too fast and accurate to contend with, Liam withdrew Polly before it took any further damage - meaning Polly was now out of the match. But this, too, was a tactical move: The pokémon didn't listen to its trainer, and was consequently hot-blooded. Being denied a knockout strike would thus result in the pokémon getting agitated, which has a high probability of causing reckless attacks. And against the cold, calculating demeanour of Tails, his Vulpix, that could work to his advantage. With a simple gesture, the Vulpix darts into combat, eyes glowing red. Breathing a blue flame, a Will-O'-Wisp forms and begins chasing Rai, hopefully inflicting a burn. Liam grins. "Go on, Tails!"