Whoosh!
Applause surged through the arena like a tidal wave.
On the streets outside and across the internet, discussions raged. Some thought Iris had remarkable nerve to use Drill Run against Togekiss; others believed she had exhausted all her trump cards and would be in serious danger next.
So, what would Cynthia choose for her final Pokémon?
"It's nothing more than a choice between Lucario and Garchomp."
Baimu said softly, "Those are the only two of Cynthia's Pokémon that can Mega Evolve."
Unless she was willing to give up the chance to Mega Evolve and choose Milotic like she had in the original storyline.
But that was highly unlikely.
Cynthia's Milotic was not Baimu's Shiny Milotic. Besides, with Excadrill having Mega Evolved, Water-type moves might not necessarily achieve outstanding results.
For example, Togekiss's final attack—Fire Blast—had been effortlessly drilled apart by Mega Excadrill.
Though it had not been a same-type move, who could say whether Milotic's Hydro Pump would receive the same treatment?
Fighting Mega Excadrill at close range was the final answer to this match!
Inside the arena.
Iris panted heavily, the taut string in her heart relaxing slightly.
Mega Excadrill reverted from its enormous drill form. When it turned sideways to meet her gaze, its eyes were filled with confidence and pride.
"Doru!"
"Yeah, we did it!"
This was their first time using Mega Evolution in public. They had only practiced secretly before, yet they had defeated Togekiss so easily.
They were each other's first partners, and the pair with the greatest mutual understanding.
They could become even stronger!
Iris clenched her fists, gazing toward Cynthia in the distance with blazing fighting spirit.
Come on!
The final showdown!
Under their gazes, burning like flames, Cynthia raised her hand and recalled Togekiss. Stroking the Poké Ball, she comforted it.