Rapidash let out a shrill cry as the Light Cone exploded against its body. Excruciating pain struck in an instant, and it nearly lost consciousness.
But it was not over yet. Beedrill charged straight at it.
It had already found Rapidash's weakness. As long as it landed a hit, Rapidash would lose its ability to battle.
Then, when Beedrill was less than a meter away from Rapidash, it swung its Twin Needles at its head and stabbed down.
"Bang!!"
The Twin Needles pierced Rapidash's body, and it lost its ability to battle in an instant.
Pinned to the ground, Beedrill pulled out its Twin Needles and flew away, while Rapidash collapsed onto the ground.
As Rapidash lost its ability to battle, all the Fire Spins across the Battle Arena dissipated.
Looking at the Rapidash that had lost its ability to battle on the ground, Director Liu immediately announced, "Rapidash has lost its ability to battle. Beedrill wins."
Rapidash's portrait on the big screen also dimmed.
"Quite impressive," Teacher Gong Shi praised without any surprise.
After recalling Rapidash into its Poké Ball, he took out a second Poké Ball and threw it.
"Go, old friend."
A white light shot out and took shape on the ground.
The first thing that came into view was nine tails. Eichi recognized it at once—it was a Ninetales.
This Ninetales was enormous, its nine tails constantly swaying through the air.
Eichi swept his gaze over it.
Ninetales
Talent: Outstanding
Level: Early Elite Four (64)
Eichi's eyes lit up. This was the strongest Ninetales he had ever seen. Amelie's younger brother, Yaqi, also had an ace Ninetales.
But Teacher Gong Shi's Ninetales was far stronger than Yaqi's, whether in size or presence.
Still, he had not seen Yaqi for a long time. His Ninetales had probably