Salamence could defeat Gengar with a single Crunch, but the Destiny Bond that followed would force Salamence to suffer the same damage as Gengar.
Trading one for one was hardly a glorious victory for an upperclassman, but it was still better than leaving Salamence standing.
Yet Veranica had only one thing to say to that: wishful thinking.
Boom! A familiar rumble rang out. Dynamax was no longer a new sight, and Salamence's body kept growing beneath a shroud of black mist.
As for Gengar's Destiny Bond curse, the black mist blocked it completely.
Destiny Bond had no effect on Dynamax Pokémon.
Roar! Salamence bellowed, unleashing a tremendous gust that left the opposing Pokémon Trainer unable to keep his footing. He toppled backward and landed on his backside.
"Hahahaha! Look at that little shrimp!" Many people burst out laughing, and those in China's contestant seating laughed even more openly.
"Enough. Mind your manners. China is a nation of courtesy, after all. How can we casually mock others?" Zhao Yue Ling scolded with feigned seriousness.
Had it not been for the irrepressible smile on her face, she might actually have looked convincing.
Because of the earlier U-turn, Decidueye quickly returned to the field after Gengar's defeat, and the battle continued.
This time, however, Salamence did not even need to fly. Simply standing on the ground was enough for Salamence to look down on the ant-sized Decidueye.
"Salamence, Max Wyrmwind!" Veranica called through Mental Resonance.
Now that she had activated Dynamax, she naturally wanted to defeat as many opponents as possible.
The Max Move rapidly amplified the raging Dragon-type energy, and black energy swept across the entire field.
Decidueye had barely appeared before the violent energy terrified the Pokémon. Decidueye frantically beat both wings to escape, but it was already too late.
Boom!