That troublesome Seed Flare! Liu Qing thought. Seeing Togekiss wobble in the air, he immediately shouted, "Togekiss, dive straight down!"
At Liu Qing's command, Togekiss folded its wings, streamlining its body as it plunged toward the ground. Tobias immediately shouted, "Shaymin, Giga Impact!" As Shaymin dove at high speed, spiraling purple light gradually enveloped its body, and it chased after Togekiss.
"Shaymin has used Giga Impact again! This move packs a tremendous punch!" the announcer called out once more.
"Togekiss, Hyper Beam!" Liu Qing knew they had reached a critical moment. At his command, Togekiss spread its wings, sending powerful wind pressure down toward the ground. It halted just above the surface and gathered golden light as it faced the rapidly descending ball of energy.
Accelerating under gravity, Shaymin was moving exceptionally fast. By the time Togekiss fired its dazzling golden beam, Shaymin was already close. A brilliant flash erupted, followed by a deafening explosion. The fierce shock wave hurled great masses of earth into the sky like a mushroom cloud. A thin layer of blue light appeared over Liu Qing's body, shielding him from the rushing wind. He kept his eyes fixed on the battlefield, while the entire stadium fell silent, waiting for the result.
"Shaymin and Togekiss are both unable to battle!" As the dust gradually cleared, both Pokémon lay collapsed on the field. The referee immediately announced the result, and the spectators erupted in cheers.
"What a comeback from Shaymin! Liu Qing now has four Pokémon remaining, while Tobias has just one Pokémon that has yet to appear. Can Tobias keep his counterattack going?" the announcer asked as soon as Liu Qing and Tobias recalled their Pokémon.
"This one is next!" Tobias threw a Poké Ball high into the air. Accompanied by a soothing, dreamlike cry, a