Crack—
The emerald-green barrier surrounding Cherrim shattered in response.
Protect!
As the core of the entire team's group buff, as long as Cherrim remained on the field, it made the opponent extremely uncomfortable.
This much—
Xia Yan knew, and Igor knew even better.
Therefore—
Cherrim had naturally mastered defensive moves such as Protect.
And while Cherrim blocked Mega Beedrill's attack with Protect, Igor's other Pokémon reacted swiftly as well.
Boom—!!
Rillaboom slammed its fists against the drum on its chest. Amid the dull thuds, a thick branch suddenly burst from the ground beneath Mega Beedrill like a gigantic drumstick, striking it as though it were a drumhead.
Drum Beating!
A move unique to Pokémon like Rillaboom.
Not only was it immensely powerful, but if it landed, it would also lower the opponent's Speed by one stage with absolute certainty.
And in this battle between Xia Yan and Igor—
Speed could practically decide the outcome.
If Mega Beedrill's Speed was lowered, it would become far more likely to be targeted by the enemy's combined attacks.
Buzz—
But fortunately—
When facing Rillaboom's Drum Beating, it could still swiftly pull away with its own speed.
However—
Whoosh—
Just as Mega Beedrill opened the distance, an enormous shadow appeared above it, shrouding it.
It was Mega Charizard Y!
Igor had successfully anticipated Mega Beedrill's flight path and positioned it above the angle from which it would evade.
"Roar—!!"
With a roar—
Scorching flames, illuminated by the brilliant sunlight and mixed with surging waves of heat, came rushing head-on!
The orange-red pillar of fire surged forward with overwhelming force.
Yet faced with Mega Charizard Y's attack, Mega Beedrill no longer dodged. It merely narrowed its eyes as a dark-red aura spread wildly, completely releasing the special aura that combined the Totem Aura and Leader Aura.