Aegislash's slash cut through the thick shell Blastoise relied on most, and its violent reputation gradually spread among the many spectators.
This was no ordinary Blastoise.
Just looking at the icy wasteland Blastoise had created earlier made it clear that this was an exceptionally powerful Champion-level Blastoise.
Although Shell Smash had lowered its defense, the wound Aegislash inflicted was far more than a simple defeat.
If Blastoise's defense had been any weaker, it might have been sliced in two.
Fortunately—
The arena was equipped with the most professional medical team at all times. Red recalled Blastoise and, after immediately handing it over to Nurse Joy's arriving treatment team, finally let out a long breath.
Meanwhile, Xia Yan and Aegislash across from him both looked somewhat awkward.
It really was not as though Xia Yan or Aegislash had wanted to do anything to Blastoise.
It was simply because Aegislash had recently absorbed the power of the temporary "Spirit World" created by those royal descendants. While its strength had surged, its control over its own power had become somewhat lacking.
That much could be seen from the Ghost-type energy leaking around Aegislash when it had first appeared.
That was why it had failed to control its strength and injured Blastoise like this.
Of course—
Another reason was that Aegislash's use of Antimatter Energy had made its slash exceptionally sharp.
No matter how strong Blastoise's defense was, it was ultimately somewhat inadequate against the erosion of Antimatter Energy.
"Red." Xia Yan opened his mouth.
Before he could finish, Red shook his head.
"Teacher Xia Yan, your Aegislash is so strong." He scratched his head, showing no anger over Blastoise's injury.
Blastoise was hurt, and he did feel terrible about it.
But what Pokémon battle did not involve injuries?
He also did not believe