Bang!
With a dull thud, Kangaskhan's palm struck Lucario's crossed arms, and [Fake Out] was completely blocked.
"[Extreme Speed]!"
A trace of surprise flashed through Lu Ze's eyes. Was Bruno really this bold? Wasn't he afraid that his Lucario might have the [Steadfast] Ability?
After all, when a Pokémon with [Steadfast] entered the [Flinch] state, its Speed stat would rise by one stage.
However, Lu Ze did not dwell on it. He immediately commanded Lucario to counterattack.
But Kangaskhan had clearly been prepared. After missing its strike, it immediately twisted its body around!
Bang!
The two Pokémon collided once more, but this time, it was a clash between a fist and a tail.
Kangaskhan used [Iron Tail] to block Lucario's attack.
Seeing this, Bruno could not help but reveal a satisfied look.
"Fast reactions. Now let's see how strong it is in battle."
Bruno nodded slightly. After those brief exchanges, the two Pokémon pulled apart and waited for their trainers' next commands.
Taking advantage of the moment, Lu Ze checked Kangaskhan's information.
Pokémon: Kangaskhan Gender: Female Type: Normal Ability: [Scrappy] (In battle, a Pokémon with this Ability can use Normal-type and Fighting-type moves to hit Ghost-type Pokémon.) Aptitude: Purple Basic Moves: Omitted Egg Moves: Omitted
"It isn't holding an item?"
Lu Ze tilted his head slightly, but he understood the next moment.
After all, this was not an official battle. He had only decided on the spur of the moment to challenge Bruno.
It was normal not to carry items.
Not every Pokémon carried items at all times, after all.
Although his Lucario was holding an item, it was a Mega Lucario Evolution Stone.
It provided almost no boost to its combat power.
Unless it underwent Mega Evolution.
"Yet he still sent out a Normal-type Kangaskhan against my