Quick Swim Frog grabbed Golisopod's arm and exerted force, trying to put Golisopod beneath it.
But it could not budge Golisopod. Golisopod exerted force as well, firmly resisting without moving.
Thus, the two Pokémon slammed headfirst into the ground together.
Bang!!
It was practically a mutually destructive move, with both Pokémon stuck upside down in the ground.
With a boom, the two Pokémon leaped out of the ground at the same time.
They retreated before their trainers, though both Pokémon had splitting headaches and felt dizzy.
They faced off for nearly twenty seconds, mainly to recover.
Quick Swim Frog's Hell Roll could be considered both a success and a failure.
Although it had dealt effective damage to Golisopod, it had suffered the same damage itself.
Eichi narrowed his eyes. Through his Bug King Eye, he could see that Quick Swim Frog had little stamina left. Coupled with the severe damage it had taken, a single hit would be enough to defeat it.
Naturally, the experienced Teacher Agu had noticed this as well.
Golisopod was clearly in far better condition than Quick Swim Frog.
They had reached the final moment.
He said, "Classmate Ying Shi, let's decide the outcome with one final blow."
Eichi smiled. "Bring it on."
"Golisopod, Aqua Jet!"
"Quick Swim Frog, use Explosion Punch!"
Golisopod took a deep breath, and its eyes began to glow blue.
Countless streams of energy surged within its body, flowing in a certain pattern.
Water-type energy particles in the air were drawn out as well, gathering around its right arm.
Everyone in the stands could clearly feel the air becoming much more humid.
A katana condensed from aqua-blue energy took shape.
It was beautiful and profound. As Golisopod grew stronger, the katana it formed became increasingly powerful.
Golisopod sheathed it at its waist,