[At about that moment, another Eevee wanders onto Lucas's shoulder and perks up at the sight of Miller. Avey will give an Eevee wave and bat its paw about a bit.]

But... That's not even real advice......

I think you should always make sure you have a Ground-type or a Rock-type to throw up dirt. Sand-attack and Mud-slap should do the same things, too. Some people try and melt ice with Fire-types, and then they burn themselves - we see some of those in the Medical Center sometimes.