Terastalization Is How Paldean Pokémon Battle

Cynthia recalled the incapacitated Gastrodon, and the heat on the field gradually faded.

Controlling Calamity Power to use Great Calamity had taken a toll on Meowscarada too. It lay on the ground for another couple of seconds before getting up.

"Meow..."

It wiped at the dried slime on its body. Its fur had stuck together, and it felt awful. Then it quickly composed itself. Once this match was over, it would go home and make Xingye give it a bath!

In the stands, Dawn covered her mouth, disbelief written across her face. "He's this strong now? But during last year's challenge, he was still..."

"If Gloria hadn't brought out Zacian in that challenge, he would've steamrolled everyone. Xingye's skill in a real fight is on a completely different level from an ordinary trainer's."

Lillie explained softly beside her. Xingye had fought Legendary Pokémon time and again and carried the responsibility of saving the world. The enemies he faced were beyond anything ordinary people could imagine. It was no surprise he had grown this strong.

On the field, Cynthia's expression barely changed. As a Champion, she would never entertain the thought that she might lose. Believing she would win and giving it everything she had—that was the best strategy!

A faint smile touched her lips as she sent out Togekiss. It shot skyward in a streak of light, claimed the high ground in an instant, and locked eyes with Meowscarada. The battle erupted at once!

Xingye did not switch Kitty out. A truly strong trainer dared to attack even at a type disadvantage.

The instant Togekiss beat its wings and unleashed Air Slash, Meowscarada called on the Sword of Ruin. A surge of cold, carrying calamity with it, rushed toward the sky.

But the next second, something utterly unexpected happened. Togekiss