Levels were also known as energy levels.
But a rise in level improved a Pokémon in every respect, including its physical abilities.
For example—
Dynamic vision!
Mega Mawile had spotted the purple light in Weezing's eyes the moment she leaped.
Weezing had hidden it well, but not well enough to escape her notice.
So the punch had been a feint from the start. Pulling it back cost her little, and she was moving so fast that Weezing could scarcely tell it was a feint!
Of course, Mawile was a physical attacker, so pulling a punch was relatively simple. A special attack would not have been so easy to stop.
"That's amazing!"
Ash exclaimed in admiration. Pikachu nodded in agreement. "Pika!"
More than Mega Mawile's maneuver, what impressed them was her powers of observation.
Ash glanced at Baimu. He had barely said a word throughout the battle, but Ash knew better than anyone that trainer and Pokémon were connected in mind and heart.
Every move reflected the other's soul.
Ash had felt that connection more than once himself, with Pikachu, Greninja, and his other Pokémon.
At this stage of his journey, Ash was beginning to find his way. He had started thinking about his strengths, and his battles were no longer limited to reckless improvisation.
The keen perception Baimu and Mega Mawile had shown was something Ash possessed too.
Ash could also make his Pokémon understand and carry out ideas he came up with on the spur of the moment. Now he seemed to be seeing that same ability emerge in Baimu.
Ash couldn't help feeling a sense of urgency.
Could I learn something from Baimu?
His nerves sharpened. Pikachu sensed the change in Ash's mood and looked at him with concern.
"Pika, pi..."
On the field.
Mega Mawile spun around,