"This battle is so intense!"
Seeing both Pokémon faint at the same time, Iris couldn't help exclaiming from the stands.
"Indeed. The flavor of their clash leaves such a lingering impression!"
Cilan nodded in agreement, anticipation gleaming in his eyes.
"Get some rest, Charizard! Infernape, I choose you!"
Ash recalled Charizard and sent out Infernape, a Fire- and Fighting-type Pokémon.
"Thanks for all your hard work, Staraptor! Seismitoad, go!"
Bai Shi replaced his exhausted Staraptor with Seismitoad.
Once both Pokémon were in position, the battle continued.
"Infernape, use Fire Spin!"
To prevent Bai Shi from freely switching Pokémon, Ash seized the initiative and commanded Infernape.
Infernape opened its mouth and spewed a torrent of flames, trapping Seismitoad within them.
For the next few turns, Bai Shi wouldn't be able to recall it normally.
"Seismitoad, use Rain Dance!"
Bai Shi's expression shifted slightly, and he quickly responded.
Thick, dark clouds immediately covered the sky above the battlefield, and rain began to patter down.
In the rain, Fire-type moves would be weakened, while Water-type moves would grow stronger.
On top of that, Seismitoad's Swift Swim Ability had activated.
Its speed increased dramatically.
"Infernape, use Mach Punch!"
Ash clenched both fists and shouted to Infernape.
Clearly, he intended to end this quickly.
Infernape raised its fist and dashed toward Seismitoad.
In the blink of an eye, it was right in front of Seismitoad.
It raised its right fist, glowing white, and swung it at Seismitoad's head.
"Seismitoad, use Drain Punch!"
Bai Shi's expression remained unchanged as he calmly gave the command.
With Swift Swim active, Seismitoad's speed now matched Infernape's—if anything, it was even faster.
A fierce grin spread across Seismitoad's face as it raised its powerful right hand and effortlessly caught Infernape's Mach Punch.
Then it raised its other hand and landed