Capturing Ralts

Now, Garchomp!

Gary seized the opening in Malamar's movements and immediately shouted to Garchomp.

Use Dragon Pulse!

Malamar had just shattered Rock Slide's assault when it saw a dragon-shaped mass of energy baring its fangs and claws as it lunged toward it.

Not good! Akui immediately realized something was wrong when he saw this.

And just as he had expected, Malamar failed to dodge the sudden Dragon Pulse in time and was struck head-on.

The Dragon Pulse explosion sent Malamar flying, and it landed before Akui.

Fortunately, Malamar still had plenty of stamina. Aside from a few injuries, it had not become unable to battle.

Malamar, get back up!

Enduring the pain, Malamar rose from the ground and confronted Garchomp once more.

Garchomp, Dragon Claw!

After glancing at the badly weakened Malamar across from him, Gary issued another command.

Upon hearing it, Garchomp immediately strode forward, unleashing Dragon Claw as it attacked Malamar.

Malamar, Psycho Cut!

Unwilling to be outdone, Malamar used Psycho Cut as well, continually clashing with Garchomp.

The two Pokémon exchanged close-range attacks between Gary and Akui. They traded blow for blow, and for a time, the battle reached a stalemate.

Garchomp!

However, at Gary's call, Garchomp suddenly intensified its assault and forced Malamar back several steps.

Now, use Iron Head!

At Gary's command, Garchomp stepped forward and launched an attack. Its Iron Head slammed directly into Malamar, knocking it back once again before sending it crashing to the ground.

Get up, now! Seeing Malamar at a disadvantage again, Akui shouted in frustration.

Malamar could only obey its trainer Akui's command, enduring its injuries as it prepared to stand up again.

But Gary was not about to give it another chance. He had already issued Garchomp its next command.

Garchomp, finish it! Use Dragon Breath!

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