The so-called "Dragonite Meteor Swarm" was a pseudo-Self-created Move Ash had developed through sheer intuition. When examined closely, it was much like Counter Shield.
The orange Dragonite shot upward, raised its head, and fired an orange-red energy blast. While evading Hydreigon's Dragon Pulse, it used the sunlight overhead as cover and dived toward Hydreigon alongside the erupting Draco Meteor!
Dragonite was also enveloped in the surging energy brought by Dragon Rush. No one knew how it managed it, but the normally incompatible energies of Dragon Rush and Draco Meteor harmoniously coexisted, as though they had merged into one.
Knowing there was no avoiding this so-called Dragonite Meteor Swarm, Lance did not hesitate to have Hydreigon meet it head-on with everything it had.
All three heads lit up with deep violet light as Hydreigon unleashed a triple Draco Meteor at close range. The violent explosion swallowed both Pseudo-Legendary Dragon-type Pokémon.
A moment later.
The smoke cleared.
Both Pokémon lay on the ground, covered in injuries.
Just as the referee was about to declare them both Out of Battle—
"Bwoo..."
Enduring the pain, Dragonite slowly rose to its feet through sheer willpower and its bond with Ash.
"..."
Su Hao fell silent at the sight.
So... so classic!
After a long, grueling battle, both sides collapsed from mutual injuries, only for one side to rise again through determination and Guts.
It would have been perfect with a fiery BGM playing in the background.
The stadium erupted. In this highly anticipated dragon showdown, against the famed Dragon Master himself, Ash had actually seized the initiative—and won in a direct confrontation...
Terrifying!
Lance's emotions did not fluctuate much.
With his eye for battle, he could tell that although Hydreigon had lost, Dragonite was already at the end of its rope. The gap had not