Although Lin Guang did not know the results of the first two battles, he could roughly deduce them from the condition of the Pokémon currently on the field.
Looking out at the field, Hiroshi's last Pokémon was Pikachu.
Ash Ketchum's last Pokémon was also Pikachu, making this a battle between two Pikachu.
However, Lin Guang could clearly see that Hiroshi's Pikachu was already panting, while Ash Ketchum's Pikachu showed no sign of fatigue and was in peak condition, both mentally and physically.
Judging by the current situation, Ash Ketchum had the advantage.
Of course, that did not necessarily mean anything. The situation on the battlefield could change in an instant, and there was no telling who would ultimately win.
With the power of the plot added to the mix, Lin Guang was unsure whether something unexpected might happen in Ash Ketchum's final battle.
On the field, Hiroshi attacked first.
"Raine! Use Quick Attack!"
Ash Ketchum also shouted with fiery enthusiasm, "Pikachu! Let's use Quick Attack too!"
In an instant, Hiroshi's Pikachu and Ash Ketchum's Pikachu became two streaks of lightning on the field, colliding repeatedly.
On their third collision, Hiroshi's Pikachu was sent flying, but still did not fall.
At that moment, Ash Ketchum shouted again, "Pikachu! Use Thunderbolt!"
"Pika-chu!"
Ash Ketchum's Pikachu unleashed Thunderbolt at full power, but it struck Hiroshi's Pikachu without doing anything to it.
Seeing this, Ash Ketchum thought Hiroshi's Pikachu had used the same method he had used against Raichu at the Vermilion Gym.
"I didn't know you had that up your sleeve, Hiroshi!"
Hearing Ash Ketchum's words, Hiroshi thought he already knew that his Pikachu had the hidden ability Lightning Rod.
Lightning Rod was Pikachu's hidden ability. When an Electric-type move targeted it, the move had no effect on it, and its Special Attack