The answer soon became clear.
After using Hyper Beam, Kingdra had already been left immobilized.
Just then, an inexplicable shudder ran through Kingdra, followed by a chill all over its body. It instinctively looked underwater, and suddenly, a powerful arm shot out and clamped around its neck!
"Laa-chi!!!"
A muffled roar rang out as Swampert surfaced. Yong smiled faintly.
"Mega Punch!"
This punch incorporated Swampert's own Force Domain!
"Splash~"
"Splash~~!"
The sound of the tides rose in a steady rhythm. Swampert held Kingdra high with one hand, its other hand clenched into a fist, already poised to strike!
A fierce gust tore through the air as crimson energy continued to swell!
An enormous phantom fist enveloped Swampert's side. With an apocalyptic vision looming behind it, Swampert swung swiftly, slamming the punch into Kingdra's chin!
Bam!!!
Dazzling light exploded in an instant! A tremendous force blasted Kingdra straight into the air! Flecks of something crystalline glinted amid the rain!
They were shattered scales!
Yong spoke again, ignoring Heross's increasingly grim expression as he said quietly,
"Swampert! Hyper Beam!"
The water churned as Swampert floated steadily on its surface. It opened its mouth, gathering a golden ball of energy. Powerful energy converged, carrying an aura of destruction!
Looking up at the figure overhead, Swampert unleashed a flash of golden light, sending Hyper Beam blasting straight upward!
Bam!!!
Another deafening explosion erupted! Surging energy scattered through the air. Amid the smoke, Kingdra's head drooped, and it plummeted into the water!
"Splash!"
The referee stared intently at the water. A moment later, when Kingdra floated to the surface belly-up, he felt a wave of relief and thought,
It floated up, just as I expected! My professional judgment was right...
Then he waved the red flag in his hand and declared loudly,
"Kingdra is unable