Olivine Town,
at the All-Around Competition venue.
The Strength Competition's Sumo Tournament was nearing its end.
Lucario was still in Mega form, but was already panting, its streamers hanging limply.
Machamp's four arms were trembling slightly as well.
Because of Giga Impact,
Machamp had also briefly become immobilized.
But Li Wei wasn't buying it.
After battling so many powerful Pokémon, Li Wei had gradually learned that this immobility could be overcome.
It could even be alleviated through special methods. Flying Pokémon, for example, could use the wind.
Li Wei didn't believe Bruno had no follow-up prepared, especially since some time had already passed since the explosion.
So Li Wei chose to wait and see.
Seeing that Li Wei hadn't given an order, Bruno punched his right fist through the air. "Machamp, push it out!"
Sure enough, the immobility caused by Machamp's Giga Impact lasted only a very short time. That was the result of tireless training!
Li Wei called out, "Lucario, Bone Rush!"
Neither Pokémon was in good shape now,
and the outcome was still uncertain.
But Li Wei felt the scales of victory tipping toward him, because Lucario was growing stronger!
Ash kept asking curiously,
"What's going on?"
Steven, a Steel-type expert, explained:
"Meteor Mash's boost took effect. Meteor Mash has a chance of raising the user's Attack."
It was also Steven's favorite move. Once Metagross got that boost, it could usually steamroll everything in its path.
Adaptability, Power-Up Punch, and Meteor Mash's boost had brought Lucario's Attack to a terrifying level!
Machamp's attack failed to land. With its increased power, Bone Rush made full use of its superior reach.
Lucario even... got creative!
Machamp charged fiercely at Lucario, spreading its four arms like a vast net, trying to grab Lucario and push it out of bounds through sheer