Jubilife Pokémon Theme Park.
"Now's the Time, Nuzzle!"
One of Pikachu's copies vanished instantly.
The real Pikachu rushed up to Charizard at a speed almost too fast to follow and rubbed its electrified cheeks against Charizard.
It did little damage, but the paralysis took effect.
Charizard's Dragon Dance was interrupted, and it was paralyzed too!
With the distance already closed, Red seized the chance to press his advantage.
"Iron Tail!"
Pikachu's steel tail slammed squarely into Charizard's jaw!
A critical hit!
Mega Charizard X cried out in pain and shook its head involuntarily.
Lance commentated, "A beautiful Double Team into a Nuzzle and Iron Tail combo! Red successfully used a status move to create an opening for an attack!"
Steven nodded. "Iron Tail landed a critical hit and did excellent damage, but Charizard still has plenty of stamina."
Blue seized the opportunity as Pikachu landed.
"Blast Burn!"
Terrifying orange-red flames swept across the battlefield.
"Dodge it!"
Pikachu dodged by the narrowest of margins, but the explosion's shock wave still caught it, leaving it slightly injured.
But Blast Burn's side effect also left Charizard briefly unable to move.
Red seized the opportunity. "Volt Tackle!"
Electricity erupted around Pikachu as it hurled itself recklessly at Mega Charizard X!
In truth, Blast Burn's side effect was no great obstacle for Mega Charizard X.
Thanks to Blue's special training, it could reliably recover before Pikachu's attack reached it.
"Dodge it!"
But Blue had overlooked one thing.
The paralysis from Pikachu's earlier Nuzzle kicked in!
Just as Charizard tried to flap its wings and take flight, golden arcs of electricity spread across its body.
Boom-Volt Tackle hit!
Though its type resistance kept the damage low,
the powerful impact still knocked Charizard back, while Pikachu also took recoil damage.
Steven commentated, "A paralyzed Charizard can find