"Well, there are certainly more than a few of creatures and other trainers out here more than willing to give him a challenge," he points out. He'd know, he's run into a few himself thus far. He waves a hand towards the little orange dog with him, though, calling his attention back to himself.

He's not worried, so the Growlithe shouldn't be, either, though he does hesitate with one last suspicious glance thrown at Zecora and her own Pokemon. After that, he heels.

"We're looking for a bit of a challenge ourselves out here, though apparently, they expect us to gather some plants before we can issue it."