Following the rankings once again, Shalour Gym went first!
Brimming with energy, Korrina swept her hand out, and power erupted from Machamp's entire body! Hazy waves of force shook the air as his fighting spirit sent his presence soaring!
His already bulging muscles pulsed slightly, prominent veins rising beneath the skin...
Full Boost was a standard technique mastered by Fighting-type Pokémon, and it also served as their signal to begin battle!
Leaping forward with a great stride, Machamp wrapped his fists in crimson fighting spirit so dense it was almost tangible. Surging energy burst forth as he turned his fists into blades, extended an arm, and struck at Raichu!
Brick Break led the charge!
Zzzzzzzzzzt!!!
A sound like birds calling rang out!
Arcs of electricity quietly appeared.
Electric light exploded in an instant.
Amid golden light that writhed like snakes, Raichu's chubby figure turned into lightning. He appeared behind Machamp as if he had teleported, and the light blazed brighter!
Seizing the instant when Machamp's attack had spent its momentum, a golden web of electricity burst outward from Raichu's body, completely enveloping Machamp...
The move-Electroweb!
It could lower an opponent's speed!
Yet as the electric web spread around him, an unmistakably unnatural flush appeared on Machamp's face, accompanied by a faint red mist!
In an inexplicable turn of events, Machamp ducked into a roll, braced his two upward-facing arms against the ground, and sprang upright, escaping the web's reach!
The spectators' expressions shifted!
After dodging, Machamp seemed even more excited!
An obvious Red Glint seeped from the surface of his body, flickering like flames as mist spread over him. Then, under Raichu's startled gaze, he stamped his right foot hard against the ground!
Dark brown light flashed and vanished!
Crack! Crack! Crack!
The rocks shattered!
The ground shook, and invisible