A nearly invisible wave of Psychic Power shot toward Lucario, but Lucario detected it with its Aura and dodged immediately.
Meanwhile, Bellossom made its move on the other side. Under the sunlight, its Chlorophyll Ability activated, doubling its speed as it rushed toward Sylveon.
Rather than use a Grass-type move, it scattered a cloud of Poison Powder. Unfortunately, with Misty Terrain in effect, the powder was neutralized before it could even reach Sylveon.
Bellossom's Trainer was not discouraged. Bellossom charged into the mass of afterimages and unleashed Petal Blizzard.
Bellossom was no Meganium. Under the sun, it was so fast that even Sylveon struggled to track its movements. Petals swirled across the field, shattering countless afterimages on contact, and Sylveon's real body was soon exposed.
"Sylveon, use Skill Swap again!" Xiao Ran said firmly.
Although Sylveon had previously acquired Blaziken's Speed Boost, it had learned the move through Delphox's Mimic. Now that Blaziken had been defeated and left the field, Mimic's effect had naturally ended as well.
But that did not matter. By taking Bellossom's Chlorophyll next, Sylveon could maintain its tremendous speed while slowing Bellossom down.
Sure enough, as Skill Swap took effect, Bellossom's rapidly moving figure abruptly faltered. The sudden change in speed nearly sent it tumbling headfirst.
There was little more to be said. Sylveon charged straight in, ready to use Draining Kiss. Fortunately, Bellossom's Trainer reacted quickly this time.
Bellossom countered with a splash of Acid, forcing Sylveon back before beginning Quiver Dance.
This was a Bug-type status move that raised a Pokémon's special attack, special defense, and speed, giving Bellossom a speed boost.
Although it still could not match Sylveon with Chlorophyll, it was no longer completely helpless.
Finally, when Sylveon charged in a second time, Bellossom met it head-on without hesitation. Ignoring Sylveon's Draining