As the aftermath of the explosion gradually faded, everyone quickly saw the situation on the field.
The ash-covered and sooty-faced Hydreigon was struggling to take flight.
Shaymin, meanwhile, had cleanly and crisply fainted off to the side, clearly having lost its combat capability.
One against five!
After consecutively defeating Meganium, Ludicolo, Roserade, and Sceptile, Hydreigon had gone on to bring down the Mythical Pokémon Shaymin as well. Its strength was suffocatingly overwhelming.
Even though it looked somewhat dishevelled now and had yet to levitate again after quite a while.
The spectators still firmly remembered its heroic bearing.
"Hydreigon, leave the rest to your companions!"
"Eee..." Hydreigon let out three soft dragon roars. It looked at the enthusiastically cheering audience, then finally nodded at Sato, still wanting more.
A red light flashed as Sato and Elite Four Sen recalled their respective Pokémon.
"This is the last one. Go, old partner!"
On the opposite side, Elite Four Sen sent out his final Pokémon. It was none other than one of the Pokémon League's original Grass-type Starter Pokémon.
Venusaur! "Vena~"
Venusaur exuded an imposing aura, letting out a roar the moment it appeared.
On Sato's side, Gengar had already silently stepped onto the battlefield, calmly watching its opponent make a commotion.
At the same time, the referee gave the order.
"The battle continues!"
"Venusaur, MEGA Evolution!"
Multicolored light lit up, and Venusaur roared excitedly. A Mega Evolution Stone made specifically for it hung from its ear.
Very soon, a larger Venusaur with an even more beautiful flower on its back appeared on the battlefield, its strength infinitely close to Champion level.
Gengar still watched serenely, without taking the initiative to launch any attack.
Seeing this, Elite Four Sen did not hesitate and directly commanded, "Venusaur, Power Whip!"
"Vena!"
Venusaur roared, and two thick