"Exeggutor, you did great. Come back and rest!" Liu Qing took out a Poké Ball and recalled Exeggutor. Looking at Hitmonchan, who was still holding a boxing stance, he smiled faintly and tossed his third Poké Ball. "Scizor, I'm counting on you!" As the Poké Ball opened, Scizor appeared on the field, fixed its gaze on Hitmonchan, and took a fighting stance.
"Hitmonchan, Mach Punch!" Bruno gave the first command.
At his command, Hitmonchan's right fist immediately glowed white, and it charged toward Scizor with incredible speed.
"Scizor, dodge!" Hitmonchan was fast, but Scizor was just as fast. At Liu Qing's command, Scizor shot into the air like a bolt of red lightning, its wings beating rapidly. Hitmonchan rushed past directly beneath it, but rather than give up after missing, it twisted around and leaped. The sheer force sent ripples through the dust on the ground as it swung its fist and hurtled straight toward Scizor.
Once you're airborne, you don't get to call the shots! Liu Qing thought, then quickly commanded, "Scizor, Brick Break!"
Scizor watched Hitmonchan hurtle up from the ground, its pincer glowing white. After gathering its strength, it chopped straight down at Hitmonchan's Mach Punch. As Brick Break collided with Mach Punch, a powerful wave of energy rippled out from the point of impact, followed by a deafening bang. Neither Pokémon gained the upper hand; the force of their clash sent them flying backward in opposite directions.
This Hitmonchan must have the Iron Fist Ability! Liu Qing thought. Watching Scizor beat its wings to steady itself, he immediately commanded, "Use Swords Dance!"
"Trying to boost your strength? Hitmonchan, Fire Punch!" Bruno had no desire to face a Scizor with increased power, so he immediately gave his command.
Hitmonchan pushed off the ground with both feet, scattering