Ice Beam froze Banette into a block of ice, but Banette immediately broke free from within. Not only that, several blue wisps of Will-O-Wisp shot from Banette's mouth toward Squirtle.
Although Will-O-Wisp could melt ice and sounded like it ought to be a Ghost-type move, it was actually a Fire-type move, so naturally, it would not do much against the Water-type Squirtle.
Even so, to avoid losing appeal points, May ordered Squirtle to use Withdraw, then dodge the Will-O-Wisp with Rapid Spin.
After all, Contest Battles were not about who knocked whom out, but who landed the more dazzling moves.
Even the weakest attack would reduce appeal points if it landed. The loss might seem insignificant, but small amounts added up, so it still paid to be careful.
At Jessie's command, Banette used Thunder Shock again, aiming to defeat Squirtle with its type advantage.
But as golden electricity gathered around Banette and shot toward Squirtle, Squirtle used Bubble to block it.
Countless bubbles poured from Squirtle's mouth and collided with the electricity in midair.
To everyone's surprise, however, the Water-type Bubble attack actually overwhelmed the electricity. Not only did it send the electricity back, but the remaining bubbles continued forward and struck Banette!
What?!
At the sight, not only was Jessie onstage astonished, but Harley's expression changed down in the audience as well.
Had May's Squirtle already grown this strong?
In terms of typing, Electric-type moves undoubtedly had the advantage over Water types, so how had Bubble driven the attack back instead?
The sudden turn made Harley's heart sink, and the calm confidence vanished from his face.
At that moment, however, Jessie's individual talent showed itself.
After Banette was hit, she first scolded and complained at it. Just as its Trainer's verbal harassment left it burning with anger, Jessie ordered