Bang! Bang!
Gengar was sent flying by the vines. Its round body was incredibly elastic, bouncing twice before landing flat on its back and going completely still.
On the big screen appeared its open mouth spilling smoke, its eyes replaced by black spirals.
"Gengar..."
"Roserade!"
Roserade let out a muffled groan as orange-red flames rose from its body.
Clearly, the Will-O-Wisp Gengar had fired off at the end had successfully struck its opponent, inflicting Roserade with Burn.
Deng Pei entered the field, confirmed the result, and raised a hand. "Gengar is Unable to Battle! Roserade wins!"
Ding!
Another icon beneath Ash's portrait went dark!
The stands erupted into chatter. This match had ended faster than expected, perhaps because the Pokémon had not been at full strength.
Hop asked in confusion, "Why didn't he use Gigantamax?"
He not only knew Gengar could Gigantamax, but also knew it could do so because it had drunk Max Soup.
But why not use it?
In the backyard of Professor Oak's Laboratory, the Pokémon were deeply worried.
Delia remained remarkably calm. She clapped lightly and smiled. "Everyone! Don't panic! Ash still has two partners left! Sirfetch'd hasn't even taken the field yet!"
That was right!
There was still Sirfetch'd!
All the Pokémon immediately thought of that Pokémon.
Among the partners Ash had gained this year, Sirfetch'd was absolutely the most reassuring and dependable one!
Go!
Sirfetch'd!
Inside Wyndon Stadium, the atmosphere grew increasingly feverish as the situation became more urgent. Countless eyes were fixed on the arena, staring at the stern-faced boy.
"Thank you, Gengar."
After recalling Gengar, Ash adjusted his cap slightly. He was so nervous that his scalp had started itching.
Then, a Poké Ball fell into his hand.
His gaze shifted between Pikachu and the Poké Ball.
"Pika!"
Pikachu suddenly spoke up,