The red side moved first!
Yong was the first to speak.
"Excadrill! Swords Dance!"
"Interrupt it! Heracross! Charge in and use Pin Missile!"
Naoki reacted just as quickly!
Sharp flashes burst from Excadrill as it swung its claws! Across the field, Heracross sprang into motion. As it closed in on Excadrill, countless fine, pale-yellow needles shot from its claws, blanketing a wide area and cutting off its opponent's movement!
Yong's expression remained unchanged as he called out again.
"Rapid Spin! Deflect them! Use Sandstorm!"
"Drill!!!"
Excadrill growled and raised both claws high! It leaped into the air, becoming a rapidly spinning whirlwind that deflected every incoming Pin Missile!
Its presence grew ever more imposing! Like a blade drawn from its sheath, it shot forward!
The next instant, yellow sand filled the air! Fierce winds rose!
Sandstorm! Sandstorm!
In a single instant, roaring winds and yellow sand descended, blotting out the sky!
The surging windblown sand was astonishingly dense.
The entire field was suddenly engulfed in swirling sand! The raging storm forced Heracross to stop in discomfort, and within its limited field of vision, its opponent's figure suddenly blurred.
By then, Excadrill had become a swift tornado of sand! Blending into the sandstorm, it hurtled straight toward Heracross!
Naoki's expression changed.
Heracross had not learned any weather moves! Nor was it a Rock-, Ground-, or Steel-type! It had no choice but to endure the sandstorm's onslaught.
Boosted by the weather, Excadrill moved with even greater speed and agility! Its movements became impossible to predict!
The poor visibility slowed Naoki's reaction by a beat, leaving him to shout in a panic.
"Use Bulk Up! Look for an opening and attack with Brick Break!"
"Heross!"
Heracross stopped and raised its arms high! White energy burst forth in an instant! A layer of crimson