Ever since the Fairy type appeared, Dragon types had gained a true natural enemy.
Some previously unremarkable Pokémon had become dragon slayers thanks to their changed typing. They were practically tailor-made to counter Dragon-type Pokémon, beating down however many came their way.
Only an overwhelming gap in innate power could make a difference-for instance, when Legendary Pokémon with their own "authority" attacked Pokémon of a different type.
Even then, it was the sheer force behind the attack that struck the opponent, rather than damage from its typing.
Like the Darkrai before him, this Latios was just an ordinary member of his species. Against a type disadvantage and an absurdly broken Ability, he simply could not withstand the onslaught of Play Rough.
Meownei even had time to gracefully adjust her posture in midair before landing a short distance from Xin Mu again.
"Latios is unable to battle!! Meowscarada wins! Does Meowscarada perhaps have the edge over Regirock in strength? Or could Latios be weaker than Darkrai?
"Either way, this is the first time Tobias has lost two Pokémon without securing victory! We'll finally have a chance to see his third Pokémon!"
The commentator was not the only one who was curious. Xin Mu also wanted to know what Tobias's third Pokémon was. After all, in the original timeline, no one knew what Tobias had done after winning the Sinnoh League.
Neither the Sinnoh Elite Four nor the Champion had been replaced.
Perhaps he simply could not get past the Elite Four. Or perhaps, once he had stopped Ash from winning the championship, Tobias had fulfilled his "mission" and vanished off the face of the earth.
At that moment, Tobias's brow was deeply furrowed. The intensity of this final had exceeded his expectations.
Darkrai losing to Regirock was understandable. Mythical Pokémon and