Boom!!
Gigantamax Machamp made a heavy landing as it entered the field.
Like Ultraman Gaia, it kicked up great clouds of grass clippings and dirt. Its eyes shone like brilliant lamps, while surging energy gathered around its fists and forearms, forming molten golden patterns.
"Machaaamp!"
Its deep voice echoed throughout Stow-on-Side Stadium!
The stands instantly erupted with excited cheers.
The commentator exclaimed excitedly, "With a powerful enemy before her, Bea has made a decisive move! Her signature Pokémon, Gigantamax Machamp, has taken the field!!"
Nine out of ten people who came to Galar to watch matches did so for Dynamax, much like how the background music became incredibly passionate whenever a Dynamax Pokémon appeared in the games.
This time was no exception.
The crowd spontaneously shouted in unison. The resounding cheers, coupled with Gigantamax Machamp's towering figure, truly made their hearts tremble.
Unfortunately, the three red clouds circling its waist and the ominous purplish-red sky ruined the sacred aura it had, like a Giant of Light.
"G-Max Chi Strike!"
Bea steadied her breath and shouted loudly as she punched and kicked.
Rumble!
The air roared!
Shimmering purplish-red energy spiraled around Gigantamax Machamp, making the entire field shake violently.
Dragapult's expression was filled with seriousness.
"Draga..."
It had wanted to launch another tricky attack using its speed advantage like before, but Baimu disagreed.
That was because a Pokémon's durability increased exponentially after Dynamaxing.
Just because Dragon Darts had instantly defeated Hitmontop earlier did not mean it could also smoothly one-shot Gigantamax Machamp.
Trading health with a Dynamax Pokémon was extremely unprofitable.
The correct approach was—
Protect, don't Protect, Protect!
As a golden energy giant fist descended from the purplish-red clouds high above, the air gave off a muffled roar.
A glowing blue barrier abruptly appeared in front of Dragapult, blocking the