The Final "Nuclear Blast"

What was Baimu planning?

Without a doubt, he was going to switch Pokémon.

Chansey had pushed through the flames and thick smoke toward Mega Camerupt for one reason: to poison her.

Under the effects of Telekinesis, Mega Camerupt could barely dodge. Suspended above the ground, she could not even use the recoil from Eruption to bring herself down, leaving her unable to use most physical Ground-type moves that required all four feet—

And that mattered far more than making her an easier target.

After all, Mega Camerupt could learn Fissure. What if Chansey closed the distance recklessly and got hit by it?

Meanwhile.

Though the smoke obscured her view, Courtney shared a kind of mental link with Mega Camerupt. She was about to order a wide-ranging Ground-type move when she suddenly realized why Baimu had used Telekinesis.

Just as he had intended, many Ground-type moves required contact with the ground. Suspended in midair, Mega Camerupt could not use the moves Courtney had in mind.

"Turn over... Earth Power!"

In that split second, she made a bold decision.

"Moo!"

Mega Camerupt twisted her body by force without hesitation, pointing the volcanoes on her back toward the ground. Ignoring Chansey, who had already drawn close, she unleashed a massive surge of Ground-type energy from within!

BOOM—!!

Brilliant yellow waves of force slammed into the ground. In an instant, a dust-laden shockwave scattered the flames and smoke. Chansey, the closest to the blast, took it head-on!

The earth shook wildly. The entire mountain seemed to rumble in response.

Mega Camerupt's Ability was Sheer Force, which traded a move's additional effects for increased power. Earth Power, which could sometimes lower an opponent's Special Defense, had been boosted to a terrifying degree!

And yet.

Even Earth Power at that strength was nothing Chansey could not