String Shot was one of the most basic moves every Bug Pokémon possessed, and one of the easiest to overlook.
This move, almost a species instinct, required no charging, was unaffected by stamina, and had no side effects.
The silk itself was highly elastic and adhesive, and could be released at incredible speed!
Volcarona's mastery of String Shot had reached Commanding Class long ago! As a result, its silk possessed even more properties beyond elasticity and adhesion!
A giant white eagle radiating razor-sharp energy enveloped Hawlucha's body. Whirling winds coiled around it, blades tore through the air, and it hurtled toward Volcarona!
Yet at that moment, golden flames surged!
Volcarona regained control of its body. Aerial Ace had still inflicted tremendous damage, but as the golden patterns flowed, Fire-type energy coursed through its body. Under the sunlight, Volcarona continuously absorbed light and heat, slowly replenishing its stamina.
Amid a haze of red light, countless densely packed white threads suddenly burst forth! They wove a huge net in midair, dropping straight over Hawlucha's head...
Bang!
The sudden threads threw Hawlucha's movements into disarray! With its vision blocked, it flapped its wings desperately, unleashing furious white gusts that slashed into the silk without any effect...
The silk produced by Commanding Class String Shot was as tough as steel wire!
Soft and supple, yet firm beneath that suppleness!
It possessed extraordinary flexibility!
As its opponent struggled, the threads wound ever more tightly around its body. Hawlucha immediately panicked. Losing the momentum that kept it gliding, it plummeted to the ground.
Even Diantha's smile faded at that moment, replaced by shock.
"This silk..."
Yong would never let an opportunity like this slip away!
The giant eagle formed by Brave Bird slowly dissipated as Hawlucha's movements stalled, and the boy's clear voice rang out.
**"Volcarona!