As a specially defensive Pokémon,
Goodra was oddly unable to learn Mirror Coat, but it could learn Counter.
So, to avoid a ridiculous scenario where "Goodra held on at Iris's call, used Counter, and Aggron went down," Baimu decisively ruled out Dragon Rush.
He and Mega Aggron chose a special attack instead, even though Dragon Rush would probably have taken Goodra down in one hit.
After all, the power of bonds was an essential part of battles like this.
As it turned out, the choice was absolutely right.
Without physical attacks, Goodra had no way to retaliate. It could only take the hits until Dragon Pulse and Earth Power brought it down.
Iris's idea of using Goodra's antennae like Vine Whip for Power Whip was creative.
But that was all it was.
"Iris has two Pokémon remaining, while Baimu hasn't lost a single one! Can she stage an incredible comeback? Let's find out!"
The commentator's voice echoed through the arena.
Cheers and shouts thundered from the stands. Countless spectators watched with fervent eyes, wishing they could rush onto the field and take either competitor's place.
On the field,
fine rain soaked the battered ground, turning it muddy in patch after patch.
Even the light looked dim beneath the clouds.
Much like Iris's grim situation.
There was no clear sky in sight.
"Thanks for everything, Goodra."
She recalled the unconscious Goodra, her throat tightening slightly.
She had prepared herself before the match, but Mega Aggron's overwhelming strength still made her scalp prickle.
"Hah..."
This was far too difficult.
Iris even thought of her battles against Drayden and Cynthia. Those had been just as difficult. She had been suppressed from start to finish, with no hope of winning in sight...
So what?
Giving up had never been her way!
"I'm counting on