Rapidash VS Mightyena

Rapidash's blazing wheel of fire swept over the mouth of the hole, leaving only a long, charred mark on the ground.

Just as Rapidash missed and began to slow down to turn, Mightyena suddenly burst out of the ground not far from the hole!

Like a hunter that had lain in wait for a long time, it still had flecks of dirt clinging to its gray-black fur. Its scarlet eyes were cold and calm, while a dark, profound Energy Ball radiating ominous fluctuations had already gathered in its mouth—Shadow Ball!

"Woooo—!!!"

Without the slightest hesitation, Mightyena opened its jaws and fiercely fired that mass of shadow energy at Rapidash, which had just turned and had yet to fully steady itself!

The Shadow Ball tore through the air with a piercing shriek, heading straight for Rapidash's flank!

"Rapidash, Bounce!"

At that critical moment, Flannery's clear command rang out across the field!

"Neigh!!"

Rapidash let out a long whinny. Its slender hooves, wreathed in flame, erupted with astonishing strength as they slammed against the ground!

Its powerful forehooves launched it high into the air at an angle like a crimson meteor of fire!

"Whoosh—!"

The Shadow Ball brushed past the burning mane along its belly and struck the rocky ground behind it, exploding into a ripple of dark energy.

Rapidash successfully avoided the sudden sneak attack!

Its bright eyes locked onto Mightyena watching from below. The aura around its body burned even fiercer as Flannery's next command rang out:

"Flame Charge! Double Team! Charge in!"

"Neighhh!!"

Rapidash let out a high-pitched cry, and the crimson flames on its body seemed to have been doused in hot oil, erupting explosively from within and instantly engulfing its entire body!

At the same time, Rapidash's form blurred. In the blink of an eye, more than