Lucario's endurance was not particularly high. Even if he focused on endurance, he could not withstand a powerful attack of the same type like Struggle. Even so, Kaim and Blaziken could not hide their frustration at Lucario's decision to take it.
Lucario had taken a series of attacks from Blaziken. Although he had taken them, he had done so by deflecting Blaziken's strikes and responding to them. Normally, a move that powerful would inflict some damage even if it failed. Yet Lucario had weathered Struggle with only minor damage.
The gap in technique did not mean a lack of skill. Was this ability to look ahead on the same level as Cynthia's?
He did not possess Togon's Empoleon's level of technique. No. Still, being able to handle this much meant Lucario's ability to anticipate attacks was exceptionally high. Lucario was naturally a Pokémon with strong predictive abilities, so Kaim thought he might have developed that ability to its limit.
If he can read attacks at this speed, we'll increase our speed and attack so fast he can't handle it even if he sees it coming.
Blaziken seemed to have the same idea. He kicked Lucario away to create some distance, then turned toward him again.
Meanwhile, Lucario readied himself and waited for Blaziken's next attack. Seeing that, Blaziken lunged forward.
"Flare Blitz!"
Blaziken accelerated, his entire body cloaked in flames as he charged at Lucario. This reckless attack would also inflict recoil damage on Blaziken, but the damage it dealt was far greater. So far, no Trainer other than Cynthia had been able to evade completely an attack delivered with that sudden burst of speed.
The moment they were certain the attack had connected, Lucario dodged as though he had read everything in advance.
"Teeth?"
"It's fast and sharp. But