Th-this wasn't right!
After witnessing Mewtwo suddenly erupt at close range and knock out his Mega Metagross with a single Fire Blast, Lucian's expression quickly turned to horror.
Generally speaking, Steel-type Pokémon had an unavoidable weakness to Fire-type attacks, and most of them weren't particularly good at defending against energy attacks.
But Metagross, which possessed both psychic powers and a body of steel, clearly had no glaring imbalance in its defenses.
In fact, factoring in the boost from Mega Evolution, most Pokémon would struggle to knock it out with a single Fire Blast.
Yet Mewtwo had done it effortlessly.
It had even used its immense psychic powers to forcibly control the move's trajectory, pulling off a trick shot that bypassed Substitute and ambushed Metagross itself from behind.
That meant that, much like Qingyu's Lucario, Mega Mewtwo seemingly had a way to breach its opponent's defenses...
Except one used technique and explosive power to break through Protect, while the other used utterly illogical "drifting bullets," making it even harder to defend against.
That was ridiculous no matter how you looked at it!
Of course, the most absurd part was that Mewtwo could actually evolve even further...
In its normal form, it could already hold its own against Mega Metagross. Once it evolved, its strength instantly soared to a whole new level. Of course it would steamroll his side!
No wonder Qingyu had said he would "show him the pinnacle of psychic power."
You were using Mega Mewtwo! Who could possibly beat you?!
Lucian sighed helplessly and retrieved his Poké Ball with a bitter smile, recalling Metagross, which had long since collapsed and reverted from its Mega form.
The only good news was that Mewtwo's moveset was now mostly clear. Aside from Will-O-Wisp and Teleport, its only offensive move was apparently Fire