"Volcarona, Zen Headbutt!" Liu Qing immediately gave the command. Blue light enveloped Volcarona's entire body once more as it charged toward Corphish.
"Corphish, slide across the ice and fight back with Bubble Beam!" Ash reacted quickly as well. Corphish used one claw to steer as it slid across the ice, aiming its other claw at Volcarona and firing Bubble Beam. For a time, Volcarona could not land a hit on Corphish. Not only did it have to dodge Bubble Beam, but Corphish's constant circling also left it bewildered.
"Volcarona, use Bug Buzz!" Liu Qing had not expected Ash to use Corphish so effectively, and an intrigued look immediately appeared on his face.
"Now, use Crabhammer!" Ash suddenly swung his fist as he gave the command. Corphish flipped itself over with its claw, launching off a curved chunk of ice into the air and swinging a claw at Volcarona.
"Oh no!" Brock cried out at the sight. While Corphish remained on the ice, its mobility prevented Volcarona from unleashing its powerful moves. But once it jumped into the air, it entered Volcarona's domain. Volcarona beat its wings and twisted aside, dodging Corphish's strike. Having missed, Corphish immediately lost its balance. At that moment, Bug Buzz struck it at close range, and its face twisted in pain.
"Volcarona, Zen Headbutt!" Liu Qing commanded calmly.
Volcarona folded its wings. Blue light spread from its head to envelop its whole body, and it rammed straight into Corphish, driving it down toward the ice.
"Corphish, use Crabhammer!" Ash shouted anxiously. Corphish, whose eyes had been squeezed shut, immediately opened them at his call. Both claws shone as it swung them at the Volcarona pressing against its body.
Boom! A tremendous crash rang out as Volcarona drove Corphish into the ice. Amid Ash's anxious cries, Volcarona