Endeavor took effect, instantly draining Meganium's previously healthy HP to almost nothing. The devastating blow left Meganium terribly weak.
"Poliwrath, use Dynamic Punch and finish it!" Once Endeavor landed, Zhang Cheng ordered Poliwrath to attack again.
"Poli~ Poli~"
Poliwrath gathered a tremendous amount of Fighting-type energy around its right fist, then charged toward Meganium.
"Meganium, quick, use Synthesis!" Chu Qing hurriedly ordered Meganium to respond.
Badly injured, Meganium gritted its teeth and stood up. It used the petals around its neck to perform Synthesis, absorbing energy from its surroundings to restore its HP.
Synthesis proved highly effective. In a very short time, Meganium's HP had already risen out of the danger zone.
Just then, Poliwrath's attack arrived. A powerful Dynamic Punch sent Meganium flying and inflicted confusion as well.
However, because Meganium had used Synthesis to recover at that critical moment, Poliwrath's blow failed to knock it out outright.
"Meganium, stay focused and use Leaf Storm again!" Chu Qing knew Meganium would not have many more chances to attack, so he immediately ordered its strongest move to ensure it could defeat the opposing team's mainstay, Poliwrath.
Encouraged by its Trainer, Meganium overcame its confusion and unleashed all its strength to form a massive Leaf Storm.
This Leaf Storm was somewhat weaker than the next one, since using Leaf Storm lowered Special Attack. Even with its power reduced, however, it was still more than Poliwrath could withstand.
"Poliwrath, use Ice Beam!" Zhang Cheng intended to have Poliwrath attack as well. As long as it could defeat Meganium, its job would be done.
Both Pokémon were now badly injured. With Meganium already launching a ranged attack, Zhang Cheng knew he could only have Poliwrath respond with a ranged move of its own.
If he chose a close-range move, Poliwrath might be knocked