"Gengar drew first blood!"
Amid waves of applause, Shiny Gengar grinned even wider.
Unfortunately...
Before he could show off his "magnificent" form any further,
Baimu recalled him into his Poké Ball.
"Nice work."
Mega Evolution was powerful, but maintaining his Pokémon's fighting strength in their normal forms was just as important.
The anime world was different from Pokémon Adventures. Normally, no matter how many Key Stones someone obtained, they could only Mega Evolve one Pokémon.
The newer Mega Evolution Wave worked the same way.
The older version had fewer restrictions, but it placed a heavier burden on Pokémon. That was why a normal bond of hearts was always one-on-one.
High above,
The vast gray rain clouds quietly dispersed, and the gentle breeze gradually died away.
Rain and Tailwind had lasted through an exceptionally long clash between the two sides' Pokémon.
At last, they had fulfilled their purpose.
Gravity remained in effect.
"Go!"
Batlthas looked indifferent, as if the defeated Slaking were not his Pokémon. He swiftly recalled Slaking and immediately sent out its replacement.
"Caw!"
A massive body, jet-black feathers, and a hoarse cry.
Bai Niao quickly announced, "Batlthas's fourth Pokémon! The iron bird that rules the skies of the Galar Region! Corviknight!"
Clap, clap, clap—
Spectators from the Galar Region applauded excitedly.
"Milo..."
Shiny Milotic splashed back into the field, looking somewhat weary.
The injuries Slaking had inflicted with Giga Impact had not healed during that brief rest.
Milotic's condition was precarious.
Bai Niao could not help saying, "Baimu has sent out Milotic! But Slaking's attack clearly took a heavy toll, and Milotic isn't looking good right now..."
Baimu's supporters did not panic.
They all knew Milotic could heal with Recover, or at least use Aqua Ring.
However...
Corviknight was the Pokémon with the least information in Batlthas's records.