The vast coverage of the "Meteor Shower" poses a significant threat to Natsuhiko.
The massive consumption of Dragon Energy accelerates the depletion of Audino's "Foggy Arena", greatly reducing its duration and effect.
Hydreigon's intentions are clear.
I won't mess around with fancy tricks, I'll crush you with absolute strength!
Boom!
As the first meteorite descended, crashing onto the ground with a loud bang, successive meteorites started to fall.
Bewear took a leap in two strides, and with a punch, shattered the meteorite plummeting straight towards Natsuhiko's head.
The scorching aura that covered it made Bewear's fist red hot.
Each Pokémon was somewhat exhausted dealing with these scattered meteorites.
However.
While Natsuhiko's Pokémon had to expend energy combating the meteorites, Hydreigon moved once again.
Its speed alternated between fast and slow.
Within the opening and closing of "Illusion Space", it began adapting within such a short time.
It must be admitted that reaching the Elite Trainer Level Pokémon requires not just physical talent but also high intelligence.
Snorlax shattered the meteorite targeting Hatterene with a slap, and Hydreigon had already attacked right in front of it.
Alakazam's eyes flickered, psychic energy surging.
It attempted to use "Exchange Arena" to swap Snorlax, who just used a technique and couldn't avoid Hydreigon's attack, with Aegislash, who was constantly on defense.
"Roar—!"
Yet Hydreigon flapped its wings, its fierce aura spreading.
Alakazam's elusive superpower threads were actually severed by the dark energy stirred by Hydreigon!
Alakazam's expression suddenly changed.
An unexpected incident occurred!
This had never happened since its incorporation into Natsuhiko's tactical system as a core identity.
"Exchange Arena" failed!
Hydreigon's wings gleamed with a metallic luster, directly sweeping past Snorlax's body, its terrifying power sending it flying.
Yet its real target wasn't Snorlax but Hatterene, protected by Snorlax, the one who caused Hydreigon immense pain with its attack.
Buzz—
Super Great Needle Bee arrived late, unable to protect Snorlax, but it at least aimed to shield Hatterene.
Engaging head-on!
Like a massive shadow clashing with arcs of cyan and gold.
Two energies briefly stalemate.
"Chakayi!"
The bright moonlight descended behind Hydreigon, diffusing some of the black mist, causing more significant damage once again.
But for the current Hydreigon, pain only further incited its ferocity.
Bam!
It bulldozed past Super Great Needle Bee's obstacle in one go.
Before it was the bewildered and slightly panicked Hatterene.
Natsuhiko frowned deeply.
Alakazam's "Exchange Arena" failure introduced an unrecoverable mistake into the battle rhythm.
It also made Natsuhiko realize that the "Unlimited Defense Swap" system must have a second core point to truly be foolproof.
Otherwise, when facing Pokémon far superior in strength and with attribute suppression, "Exchange Arena" is not all-powerful.
He patted the equally dumbfounded Steelix beside him, affected by Hydreigon's terrifying aura.
The joining time of Steelix and Hatterene was still too short; they were scared by Hydreigon's desperate stance.
Fortunately, reminded by Natsuhiko, though Steelix was still scared, it charged at Hydreigon.
Simultaneously.
"Fog Burst."
Natsuhiko's voice echoed like thunder in Hatterene's mind.
Although giving this command made Natsuhiko feel uneasy.
But seeing Hatterene, it was evident avoiding Hydreigon's attack was impossible, so it was better to contribute something rather than sacrifice in vain.
In such situations, commanding so many Pokémon, Natsuhiko couldn't cover everything; his energy and ability were also limited.
And he knew it was the optimal choice.
Watching Snorlax being blasted away and Super Great Needle Bee eventually overwhelmed after some resistance, fear arose uncontrollably in Hatterene's heart.
Upon hearing Natsuhiko's command, it executed almost without hesitation.
"Li!!!"
The sharp, piercing sound was intensely penetrating, and Fairy Energy within Hatterene seemed completely out of control.
"Too fast! Oranguru!"
Hatterene was already doing its best to unleash Fairy Energy, but for Hydreigon's speed, the time was likely insufficient.
In response to Natsuhiko's command, the fan-waving Oranguru applied "Postpone" to Hydreigon.
Slowing down its speed.
This brief time gap finally allowed Hatterene to complete all preparations.
In the next second.
Boom!!!
Like a self-detonation, all the Fairy Energy within Hatterene exploded vehemently.
Being closest, the dark and dragon energy coating Hydreigon was swept away in the immense Fairy Energy, revealing its incredulous appearance beneath.
"Fog Burst" is a technique akin to "Self-Detonation", except it's a Fairy Type self-detonation.
And within the "Foggy Arena", its power gets a substantial boost.