"We've finally reached the decisive moment! Youluo has brought out his ace, Gastly, just as expected! He's clearly ready to go all out!"
As usual, the announcer introduced the Pokémon on both sides.
"Yong has sent out Baltoy! Clearly, he's come prepared! These two Pokémon have a type advantage over each other! It all comes down to their Trainers' commands! Who will make it into the Winners' Bracket? Let's find out!"
The hail was still falling! As the battle continued, it would keep draining both Pokémon's stamina! Neither Yong nor Youluo could afford to drag this out!
"Gastly versus Baltoy! Begin!"
At the referee's signal, Youluo made the first move.
"Psychic!"
Gastly's triangular eyes widened, glowing blue as psychic energy spread outward to envelop Baltoy!
Going head-on, huh?
Then let's see whose psychic power is stronger!
"We'll do the same! Extrasensory!"
The psychic energy surrounding Baltoy stirred into action. Invisible ripples spread out as its own powerful psychic force swept toward Gastly!
In midair!
The two forces finally met!
An invisible force field expanded, constantly warping and stretching the space in midair.
Cracks appeared in the mounds of ice on the ground, and they began to collapse. The drifting snowflakes were scattered by invisible shock waves!
Even the hail was affected, shattering again before it could reach the ground!
The blue glow in both Pokémon's eyes deepened, and an uncanny pressure spread across the entire battlefield!
Finally, a sound like a bursting bubble rang out.
Everyone felt a jolt through their minds!
"Shadow dive!"
"Heeheeheeheeheehee~~!!"
An eerie laugh echoed through the arena as Gastly slowly vanished from sight.
Seeing this, Yong quickly called out,
"Psychic field!"
"Ya~na~!"
Baltoy extended both hands, unleashing psychic energy. Invisible ripples enveloped its surroundings, forming a psychic field!
Shadow diving was Gastly's innate talent, while