As Blastoise sprayed out a massive ball of water, Bronzong rapidly spread its near-tangible Confusion across the entire field, causing the "rules" of this space to undergo a drastic change.
—Fantasy Space. Move effect: temporarily swaps the Defense of all Pokémon on the field.
If the opponent's Inner Focus was too strong, this move would fail.
But Blastoise's Inner Focus was clearly not strong enough to reach that level. Under the effect of the rules, its proud Defense was stripped away in an instant.
Water Pulse struck Bronzong head-on.
Bronzong spun at high speed and, with its enhanced body, shattered the torrent apart before appearing on the battlefield completely unharmed.
"Calm Mind!" Jian An said coldly.
Bronzong's two large eyes suddenly closed as it entered a state of meditation, strengthening its Inner Focus.
Bronzong now possessed Blastoise's Defense.
...Can your attack break through your own Defense?
...If not, then obediently wait until I finish meditating.
Understanding his opponent's plan, Roy issued an order through Aura.
A brilliant azure light suddenly flared around Blastoise as it entered its "Torrent" state and unleashed its strongest move.
—Hydro Cannon!
A colossal torrent, its energy intensity suddenly fifty percent greater than before, surged out from Blastoise's cannons.
Its sheer presence, width, and force were all astonishing.
Jian An's expression changed drastically.
...Good thing Empoleon didn't see this, or it would've been hard to explain.
Sensing the towering tidal wave, Bronzong had no choice but to cancel Calm Mind. Without the slightest panic, it used its Psychic-type power again.
—Skill Swap.
In an instant, Blastoise and Bronzong exchanged positions.
Seeing the Hydro Cannon rushing straight at it, Blastoise froze.
I'm shooting myself?
Blastoise raised both hands and put up a barrier.
—Protect.
Blastoise's own power was simply too strong. It failed to block the attack