Rhydon Battles an Elite-class Pokémon

Rumble, rumble—

Drip, drip—

The moment Pelipper appeared, dark clouds instantly filled the sky. Lightning flashed, and a light rain began to fall. In this weather, Charizard's Fire-type Moves were weakened. It was unclear whether Taro would continue using Charizard.

"It's Charizard and Pelipper! The type matchup is extremely unfavorable for contestant Taro. How will he choose?"

"I knew it." Taro's lips curled slightly. Knowing Yu Hai had taken the bait, he recalled Charizard with a Poké Ball and sent out Electivire.

"It's happened! Contestant Taro has chosen to recall Charizard and send Electivire back out. After that last battle, can Electivire still fight?"

"Roar!" Electivire raised its arms and pounded its chest. Even the raindrops could not get close, blasted away by its mighty roar in response to the host's doubts.

"Ooh, ooh, ooh! Electivire is still imposing and can continue fighting..." The host was excited, and so were the spectators. They thought another Elite Four-level battle was about to begin.

"Come back, Pelipper." Yu Hai recalled Pelipper. Pelipper had an Electric-type daddy, so facing Electivire head-on was unwise. He could only send out another Pokémon.

"Rio!" The moment Lucario came out and saw Electivire's fierce black eyes set against red glaring at it, it could not help shuddering. This was an Elite-class Pokémon—what was its trainer thinking?

"Lucario, do your best. Wear down Electivire's stamina. Earthquake..."

"It's Lucario! Contestant Yu Hai has sent out Lucario once again. Does he intend to use a non-Elite-class Lucario to defeat the Elite-class Electivire? What a bold idea..."

"Electivire, Thunder..."

Boom—

Lucario used the last of its strength and stomped down hard. A seismic wave surged toward Electivire, while a bright yellow bolt of lightning split toward Lucario.

Rumble, rumble—

Lucario was struck by Thunder and collapsed at once, its entire body