This came as a complete surprise to Masamune. He had never expected Ash to combine two moves, amplifying their power and turning the Ice Beam back on its user!
All he could say was that Ash's flashes of inspiration really were impossible to guard against!
Metang was frozen in place by the double dose of ice. Its body temperature was so low that the freezing attack had rooted it to the spot, even covering its body in frost and snow!
Ash naturally refused to let such a good opportunity slip by. He ordered Glalie to use Headbutt, ramming straight into Metang!
The blow landed solidly and knocked Metang to the ground. Although it inflicted considerable damage, it also freed Metang from its frozen state.
Seeing Metang return to normal, Masamune immediately launched a counterattack.
Metang flew up to Glalie at tremendous speed and struck it squarely with Meteor Mash at point-blank range, clawing back a little ground!
But Ash refused to be outdone, ordering Glalie to fight Metang up close.
The two Pokémon tangled together, crashing into each other like a pair of brutes as they traded blows in a head-on confrontation.
Everyone realized that the battle had reached its deciding moment. Not daring to let their minds wander, they perked up and focused entirely on the Battle Arena.
Under everyone's watchful eyes, the two Pokémon launched their final clash.
Meteor Mash met Headbutt once again, but just before they collided, Glalie suddenly adjusted its course slightly, dodging Metang's fist while landing its own attack!
The impact sent Metang reeling backward, and it collapsed in front of Glalie.
"It's over."
Xia You spoke softly. Just as his words fell, the referee raised his flags.
"Metang is unable to battle! Glalie wins! The winner of this match is Ash!"
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