Gone Off Track!

As the sandstorm dispersed, the air on the field became relatively calm, and Cacturne took advantage of the situation to use Cotton Spore to take control of the entire field.

Steelix underground seemed to still be recovering from the weakness caused by Giga Drain, showing no movement for quite some time.

Sato was happy to slow the pace of the battle as well, giving Cacturne a brief chance to rest.

Because of Steelix's defense and Cacturne's Giga Drain, the match that had seemed about to end now had to continue.

The twists and turns of the battle made the spectators unconsciously clench their fists and hold their breath as they watched.

Suddenly, Cacturne sharply turned its head to the right, but at the same time, the ground beneath its feet thrust it directly upward.

No one knew whether Flint had somehow conveyed an order to distract the enemy to Steelix underground, or whether it had learned this during training, but the effect was extremely obvious.

After just that brief pause, Cacturne had already lost the initiative and was directly launched into the air by Steelix.

"Steelix, Fire Fang!"

"Cacturne, Sucker Punch!"

Sucker Punch emphasized attacking first. Relying on the move's special nature, Cacturne struck its opponent before quickly retreating with the recoil.

But to Steelix, Cacturne's Sucker Punch was neither painful nor irritating. Seeing its prey about to escape, Steelix pursued without hesitation.

And for it, all it had to do was stretch out its neck.

Crack! Fire Fang clamped directly onto Cacturne's left arm, and savage flames spread from its arm to engulf its entire body.

Watching Cacturne scream amid the flames, unable to break free, Sato took out a Poké Ball and prepared to recall it.

But at that moment, Cacturne directly raised its right hand. Spiral golden