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In Pokémon Horizons, audiences bid farewell to Satoshi or Ash Ketchum to acquaint themselves with two fresh faces, Liko and Roy.
While Pokémon Horizons may have kicked off with Liko's tale, there's now little doubt that Roy appears to be Ash's genuine successor. Particularly notable is his exceptional prowess in employing creative battle strategies.
In the original Pokémon anime, Ash is renowned for his distinctive approach to combat, employing techniques beyond imagination when confronting adversaries.
Ash even devised his own technique, the Counter Shield. He adeptly deflects attacks using elemental energy, a tactic adopted by numerous characters, including Leon in their climactic showdown. Similarly, it's now Roy's turn in Pokémon Horizons to catch everyone off guard.
Specifically, in episode 17, Roy endeavors to synchronize attacks with his Fuecoco and Wattrel to take on Captain Pikachu. This assault proved remarkably effective.
Roy's unconventional attack strategies in Pokémon Horizons evoke echoes of Ash's tactics, notably the combined assault of Wattrel and Fuecoco.
Roy experimented with this approach in the battle in episode 17, leveraging strong winds to enhance Wattrel's power, similar to how Ash utilized it.
This dual battle strategy bears a resemblance to other tactics Ash has employed previously. For example, in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire, Ash placed Pikachu on Swellow's back to shield it from electric attacks, akin to Wattrel's power boost.
Utilizing weather conditions to bolster Pokémon attacks in unique ways is something both Ash and Roy have undertaken, indicating Roy's evolution as a trainer.
Pokémon Horizons fans often applaud Ash's innovative thinking, so it's heartening to see that continuing with Roy. He's just embarking on his journey, but Roy's unique approach promises excitement and surprises in battles.
Pokémon Horizons appears to also be gearing Roy up for creative battles, preparing him for challenges in the future.
