But when you actually saw it, you understood just how dangerous it was to use that speed as propulsion.
"Stone Edge!"
"Parry!"
With movements as fluid as running water, Lucario deflected the jutting rocks. Then Lucario closed in on Duraludon.
"Meteor Mash!"
"Hammer Arm!"
Lucario's hardened arm collided with Duraludon's powerful arm, and both rebounded.
"This will be tough if we keep going like this. Lucario, dance with your swords!"
"I won't let you! Burning Jealousy!"
Even with Duraludon's outstanding physical defense, Lucario's attack power was by no means low. If Lucario raised that power, even Duraludon would not be able to withstand many hits.
Lucario performed Swords Dance while dodging the flames unleashed by Duraludon. Burning Jealousy was a Fire-type move. Since the move did not match Duraludon's type, its release was slightly delayed, allowing Lucario to dodge while performing Swords Dance.
"What incredible skill! I never imagined you could dodge while dancing with your swords! Very few of my Pokémon can do that!"
"This little one has low endurance, so we trained in evasion and defense."
Beyond prebattle preparations such as Effort Values and moves, Cynthia also valued defensive and evasive techniques, and she taught Kaim the same things. Completely avoiding moves was impossible in Pokémon battles. Her style therefore focused on reducing damage to preserve as much stamina as possible, buying more time to act and find a way to win.
"Wonderful."
"Not yet. This little one's true strength starts showing now!"
"Show me, please! I'm terrified!"
"Jump!"
Lucario jumped to avoid Duraludon's Bulldoze. However, since Lucario was not a Flying type, the move could not be avoided entirely, and its aftershocks still inflicted a little damage.
"Meteor Mash!"
"Hammer Arm!"
Meteor Mash, once again harnessing gravity, collided with the powerful arm. It seemed they would knock