"Zuo Jie really is something-unyielding on defense, explosive on offense. I underestimated him!" Han Ye watched Zuo Jie intently, his expression full of admiration.
"In our team, he's the best after you and me!" Liu Qing said with a shrug.
"Go, Excadrill!" Divine Hunter had also been stunned by Bastiodon. Collecting himself, he sent out his second Pokémon. As Excadrill appeared, fierce flames flared over its body again, and Stealth Rock struck once more. By the time Excadrill escaped the rocks, it was panting.
"Iron Defense!" Rather than attack, Zuo Jie chose to strengthen his defense again.
"Excadrill, Swords Dance!" Having its attack halved by its burn was a devastating handicap for Excadrill, leaving Divine Hunter no choice but to give Swords Dance the last of its four move slots!
At their commands, Bastiodon's entire body shone with a metallic luster again, while Excadrill's claws glowed purple as it began to dance. Both Pokémon prepared for their next strike.
"The spear of offense against the shield of defense. Looks like this battle is going to get interesting over the next few moments!" Liu Qing folded his arms, eagerly waiting for the two to engage.
"Excadrill, use Rock Climb!" Seeing Excadrill suffer from its burn again, Divine Hunter knew he had to end this quickly.
Excadrill moved at his command, slamming its foreclaws into the ground. The earth rose, lifting Bastiodon into the air. Excadrill scaled the raised ground and launched an attack at Bastiodon.
"Keep using Iron Defense!" Zuo Jie ordered calmly.
Bastiodon gave a deep roar, its whole body gleaming with a metallic luster again. With a clang like metal striking metal, Excadrill hit Bastiodon's head. Bastiodon slid back only slightly before stopping, then roared and charged forward, knocking Excadrill clean off its feet. Excadrill crashed onto the raised