Liam, having played all his cards up until now effectively, pushed his buttons a few more times. The advantage of not having to yell each attack was becoming evident, as Polly moved with excellent tactical insight without the trainer saying anything. Polly retreats a few steps - not enough to avoid the attack, but enough to buy time for Polly to employ its Magic Coat ability. The kick lands, and Polly takes the damage, but the blaze is reflected, putting Luca at the risk of serious burns. Should that happen, its offense would be thuroughly crippled. Meanwhile, the pokémon also works on streamlining itself, using Agility in its own way, growing faster with every passing second. It is clear now that Liam cares little for how much damage Polly takes - probably because said pokémon does not sense pain the way other pokémon does. With every move he makes, he tips the scales further in his own favour.