"Use Dragon Claw!"
Madison had not expected Mega Garchomp's Outrage to last so long, but it was time to end it.
"Roaaar."
Mega Charizard X's roar lacked confidence. He knew that one swipe would seriously injure Mega Garchomp, but his own backside would certainly get skewered in return.
Faced with this difficult choice, Mega Charizard X had no time to think much and decisively chose to preserve his dignity first.
He decided to use Protect once more, then obey his master's order to use Dragon Claw.
"That's not Dragon Claw! It's Protect! Even Madison's Pokémon is disobeying orders!"
"Is Ye Qing going to lose?"
Just as everyone was growing anxious, Mega Charizard X's Protect barrier suddenly shattered on its own, and Mega Garchomp's scythe thrust straight in without resistance.
"ROOOOAR!!!"
Mega Charizard X's agonized scream pierced the skies. The next moment, overwhelmed by intense pain and humiliation, his eyes rolled back and he fainted.
After receiving Rotom's feedback, the announcer hurriedly set aside his surprise and declared, "Mega Charizard and Mega Pidgeot are both unable to battle! Contestant Ye Qing wins!"
"Sand Bite!"
After finishing off Mega Charizard X, Mega Garchomp also fell into confusion. His mind remained fixated, however, and he kept gesturing with his scythes around Mega Charizard X's lower body.
Seeing this dramatic turn of events, Ye Qing immediately recalled him into his Poké Ball.
In the stands, a pair of twin brothers rubbed their chins thoughtfully. "Got it. So this kid's Garchomp has a weakness. If we make good use of it, our chances of winning should be much higher."
"Yeah, Charizard's position must have triggered it. Mounting? Looks like we need to give this some thought."
Cynthia and the Dragon Tamer had also noticed Garchomp's problem. If Ye Qing sent him out again later, he