[Blast Burn] struck Electivire in the back.
At the same time, Electivire's [Earthquake] also hit Arcanine.
Both Pokémon took damage and collapsed at the same time.
After all, Rocky Helmet had already dealt Electivire considerable damage during their earlier head-on clash.
Combined with the [Blast Burn] just now.
However, Arcanine had also suffered serious damage. Under Electivire's most proficient Ground-type attack, the doubly weak Arcanine had nearly lost its ability to battle on the spot.
"Get up, Arcanine."
"Get up quickly, Electivire!"
Seeing both Pokémon collapse simultaneously, the cheers from the audience vanished. Everyone watched the two Pokémon they usually saw with nervous expressions.
Even Su Qianyan and Lu Ze grew tense, continuously calling out to their Pokémon.
It seemed both Pokémon had only a sliver of stamina left.
Whether they could stand again would depend on their willpower.
A moment later, amid the crowd's cheers and encouragement, Electivire slowly got back up.
Looking at Arcanine across from him, Electivire grinned.
Arcanine also struggled to his feet, his gaze grave and expression serious as he looked at Electivire.
"Electivire, Charge Beam!"
"Arcanine, Flamethrower!"
After seeing their Pokémon rise, Su Qianyan and Lu Ze simultaneously commanded them to attack.
[Charge Beam] fired first and struck Arcanine directly.
But at the very last moment, Arcanine successfully used [Flamethrower] as well!
Though after releasing only a short stream of flames, he collapsed and lost his ability to battle.
Still, that short stream of fire was enough to take down Electivire, who had little stamina remaining.
"Both Pokémon have lost their ability to battle. Please switch Pokémon."
After the two Pokémon collapsed again, the referee went over to inspect their conditions before making the ruling.
"Not bad, Lu Ze. As expected of Dragon Nation's strongest genius of the new generation."
"You're the truly strong