Setting out

"Thanks for your hard work, Mamoswine! Togekiss, come on out!"

Dawn replaced her unconscious Mamoswine with Togekiss.

"Zangoose, come back and rest! Staraptor, I'm counting on you!"

Bai Shi recalled Zangoose and sent Staraptor onto the field.

As soon as the two Pokémon appeared, they rose into the sky and faced each other.

"Togekiss, use Air Slash!"

The moment the battle resumed, Dawn launched the first attack.

Togekiss flicked its wings, unleashing several sharp, transparent blades.

"Staraptor, use Hurricane!"

Bai Shi commanded Staraptor without a change in expression.

Staraptor beat its wings hard, whipping up a powerful current of air.

It shattered every transparent blade flying toward it.

"Togekiss, use Aura Sphere!"

Undeterred by her failed attack, Dawn continued issuing commands.

Togekiss formed a blue sphere of energy the size of a soccer ball and hurled it toward Staraptor.

"Staraptor, use Agility!"

Bai Shi called out to Staraptor, completely composed.

Staraptor accelerated like an arrow, easily evading Togekiss's Aura Sphere.

"Staraptor, use Fast Aerial Ace!"

Bai Shi seized the opening to order a counterattack.

Following his command, Staraptor charged toward Togekiss at astonishing speed.

"Togekiss, use Air Slash!"

Dawn's expression changed, and she hurriedly issued a command.

Togekiss flapped its wings, unleashing several transparent blades at the charging Staraptor.

But Staraptor dodged them with its overwhelming speed.

With a piercing cry, Staraptor slammed hard into Togekiss.

The blow dealt considerable damage and nearly knocked Togekiss out of the sky.

"Togekiss, use Sky Attack!"

Unwilling to simply take a beating, Dawn ordered Togekiss to fight back.

At Dawn's command, Togekiss began gathering power.

"Staraptor, use Brave Bird!"

Like Focus Punch, Sky Attack required some time to charge.

Bai Shi took the opportunity to launch a fierce assault, hoping to finish the battle in one strike.

Yet, to his surprise, Dawn's Togekiss