Though this Banette was not a Ghost-type Pokémon with an innate gift for Shadow Tag like the Gengar line, under Miss Pheobe's training, it had clearly learned to wield shadows with ease.
Boom!
Rhyperior opened its huge mouth and roared, the powerful gust whipping up clouds of dust.
Using its ability to control Sandstorm, it gathered the surrounding grains of sand and compressed them into an impenetrable wall that tightly enclosed its half of the field.
At the same time, Rhyperior widened its eyes and focused intently on every movement around it, letting no clue escape its notice.
Suddenly, a black shadow shot past like lightning, moving at a staggering speed.
Banette had actually turned into a black shadow, darting through the raging sandstorm. Its tiny body flickered like a phantom, and in the blink of an eye, it had closed in on Rhyperior!
Having prepared for this, Yong remained composed and called out decisively,
"Rhyperior! Stay calm and focus! Aim behind you! Use Ice Punch!"
Yong had always believed that hard work could make up for shortcomings, so he had put Rhyperior through grueling special training. He had focused particularly on short-range movement and quick reactions, and now those efforts were finally paying off!
The instant the shadow struck toward the back of its head, Rhyperior displayed astonishing mobility.
It abruptly ducked, twisted its body, and took a forceful step sideways, completing its turn in one remarkably fluid motion.
Despite its massive frame, Rhyperior looked unusually nimble and agile at that moment. The stark contrast felt almost surreal.
Yet the truth was right before their eyes-Rhyperior had successfully dodged the attack!
Immediately afterward, its arm muscles tensed, and a bone-chilling surge of cold erupted from its body. Dazzling Ice Blue light shone as frigid air spread outward, sending the