Yes, though these aren't the ones you'll be facing.
[He might be able to get an idea of what he could potentially be up against by peeking at them, though. A Dhelmise and a Decidueye. Both Grass/Ghost. Does this guy understand type coverage or is he just dumb?
It's both. He understands type coverage and he pretends he does not see it. His Elite Four team was also horrifically imbalanced and he got through just fine. Pines force of will in action!
He heals them both up, gives the Decidueye a pat on the head and the Dhelmise a pat on the... uh... seaweed clump, and recalls them.]
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[He might be able to get an idea of what he could potentially be up against by peeking at them, though. A Dhelmise and a Decidueye. Both Grass/Ghost. Does this guy understand type coverage or is he just dumb?
It's both. He understands type coverage and he pretends he does not see it. His Elite Four team was also horrifically imbalanced and he got through just fine. Pines force of will in action!
He heals them both up, gives the Decidueye a pat on the head and the Dhelmise a pat on the... uh... seaweed clump, and recalls them.]
'Paliens' isn't one I've heard before, I'll admit. 'Alien pals'? Something similar?
[It's not rocket science.]