Volcanion had dodged the Burning Jealousy just now, but that was its last desperate struggle. Under the influence of Moltres's Dark-type energy, its mind briefly slipped into confusion.
Fortunately, Cresselia finally arrived in time with Darkrai and Diancie. A Dark Void appeared, stopping Moltres's dive just in time.
Cresselia also used Lunar Dance, promptly healing Volcanion's and Terrakion's injuries.
"Darkrai, Disable!"
"Volcanion, Steam Eruption!"
Seeing the Pokémon arrive, Ye Ling quickly realized that Xiao Ran had sent them to support the girls, and she immediately launched a counterattack.
Boom! Having caught its breath, Volcanion roared again. Its two jet-like rings pointed at Moltres, unleashing a torrent of terrifyingly hot steam straight at it.
Meanwhile, Darkrai provided support from the sidelines with moves such as Disable, Double Team, and Dark Void. It had yet to reach Champion Class and was no match for Moltres on its own.
An insurmountable gulf separated Elite Four Class from Champion Class. Fighting above one's class was all but impossible.
Disruptive moves, however, could still work. Against an opponent like Volcanion, even a slight lapse from Moltres could create an opening for a single devastating blow.
"Cresselia, Aurora Beam!"
"Cobalion, Work Up! Swords Dance! Then use Flash Cannon!"
With Cresselia's support, Xuan Yuan Nian rapidly issued her commands.
Though Cresselia was no match for Articuno, a fellow Psychic-type Pokémon, she could still keep it occupied for a short while. During that time, Cobalion repeatedly boosted itself before preparing its powerful Steel-type move, Flash Cannon.
However, Xuan Yuan Nian was still a little too slow. With Darkrai's help, Ye Ling scored the first victory.
Disrupted by Disable and Dark Void, Moltres took a direct hit from the highly damaging Steam Eruption.
The scalding steam left Moltres dazed, even briefly robbing it of the ability to fly.
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