Mega Ampharos had used that time to successfully coat its body in Cotton Spore. Its defenses were now maxed out.
The instant Cotton Spore took shape, Mega Metagross's Zen Headbutt came crashing into Mega Ampharos's body.
The powerful impact sent Mega Ampharos flying. The Zen Headbutt looked formidable, but it had done little damage despite landing squarely.
Mega Ampharos lost only a quarter of its HP from the hit.
Even that was thanks to Mega Metagross's exceptionally high Physical Attack. Had it been a Metagross that had not undergone Mega Evolution, the attack might barely have scratched Mega Ampharos.
Mega Ampharos's defenses were already solid, and the boost from Cotton Spore made them even stronger.
"Mega Ampharos, use Thunder Wave!"
Even after Cotton Spore finished boosting its defenses, Zhang Cheng still chose not to attack. Light Screen was still active, so going on the offensive would not have been wise.
Using status moves to set up a better opportunity for the coming offensive was the best strategy.
"Baa baa~ Baa baa~"
Large amounts of electromagnetic energy poured from Mega Ampharos's mouth, combining into a Thunder Wave.
The Thunder Wave shot out abruptly. Mega Metagross was close to Mega Ampharos and took the brunt of it, becoming enveloped in the wave.
The Thunder Wave dealt no damage, but it left Mega Metagross in extreme discomfort. It was afflicted with paralysis, and its speed dropped sharply.
Mega Metagross had originally been faster than Mega Ampharos, but paralysis had completely erased that advantage.
"Mega Metagross, use Psychic!"
Facing Mega Ampharos's maxed-out Physical Defense, Yuwen Tian switched tactics and chose a special attack. Mega Metagross's Special Attack was not weak, either; it simply was not as formidable as its Physical Attack.
Mega Metagross stood in place and transformed its Psychic-type energy into a powerful