In the Uninhabited Zone, Chu Xin sat on Dragonair's back, clinging to him in panic as they fled through the sky. Below them, a group of Dynamax Sandslash rolled across the ground. The seven Sandslash savagely attacked every living creature around them, and as the closest target, Chu Xin naturally drew all their attention.
Chu Xin was completely bewildered. He had been confident when he first lured the seven Sandslash away. Xiao Wu had gained the ability to fly after evolving into Dragonair, giving him a natural advantage over these Ground-type Sandslash. That was why Chu Xin had dared to draw them away, but he had never expected them to somehow use Dynamax-and their Dynamax forms were far more powerful than Xiao Wu's!
At first, Chu Xin had tried to analyze the suddenly Dynamaxed Sandslash out of curiosity. Soon, however, he discovered that the Dynamax energy they had absorbed far exceeded what they could withstand, driving them into a frenzy. That explained their behavior.
Fortunately, Dynamax energy did not change a Pokémon's type, so Xiao Wu could still handle these Sandslash even after they Dynamaxed, though all he could do was flee and keep their attention.
At last, the Dynamax Sandslash stopped and stood still. Chu Xin thought they had decided to give up the chase, but then they began attacking Xiao Wu with a ranged move: Dynamax Cannon. The shock nearly sent Chu Xin tumbling off Xiao Wu's back.
What was going on with these Sandslash?! Wasn't Dynamax Cannon Eternatus's signature move?! Were these Sandslash Eternatus's illegitimate children?
But Chu Xin quickly shoved those thoughts aside. Whatever the explanation, this was no time to think about it. Staying alive was what mattered!
With Dynamax Cannon at their disposal, the Sandslash were a completely different threat. Xiao Wu could no