Only by forcing Flint to reveal his final trump card will Natsuhiko have a higher chance of winning.
So when he saw Flint's actions, Natsuhiko didn't hesitate for a moment.
He raised his arm.
The "Fairy Z" also burst forth with light.
"Contestant Flint has chosen to use the 'Z Move'! Contestant Natsuhiko is not backing down, equally countering with a 'Z Move'!"
Once more, we see the clash between "Z Moves"!
Today's competition has left the audience thrilled, showcasing everything they wanted to see.
Tactics, hand-to-hand combat, trading blows, exhausting strategies, and even the clash of "Z Moves" were all presented in this battle.
Predictably, regardless of the outcome, this match will surely be uploaded online, emulated, studied, and referenced as a tutorial.
This is simply the best tutorial.
If one can grasp the tactics used by Natsuhiko and Flint in this battle and fully understand how they counter each other, it will be an immense gain for any Trainer who needs to learn.
Boom——!!
The Shiny Metagross and Togekiss, simultaneously wrapped in Natural Energy, unleashed destructive power far beyond their displayed techniques.
A spiraling metal vortex collided head-on with the pink, somewhat adorable Fairy Energy.
Even for "Z Moves," there exists an attribute suppression relationship between them.
It's evident.
When the Fairy-type "Z Move" clashes with the Steel-type "Z Move," the Steel-type takes the upper hand.
Moreover, the Shiny Metagross successfully closed in on Togekiss because of this.
"Metagross, Metal Claw!"
In the midst of the explosive energy collision, the Shiny Metagross emerged prominently.
It skipped over the aftermath and dust of the collision, locking onto Togekiss.
And the impact on Togekiss was evidently much greater than on the Shiny Metagross.
Bang!!
With sharp claws and overwhelming power, Togekiss was slapped from the sky directly onto the ground.
In the already ruined jagged terrain, Togekiss was deeply embedded within it.
"Metagross, use Metal Claw again!" Flint clenched his fist.
As long as Togekiss can be dealt with...
"Togekiss, Triple Attack!"
Natsuhiko's voice echoed.
Immediately following, three beams of different colors pierced out from the rubble, meeting the vertically falling Shiny Metagross.
Three energies intertwined, continuously colliding with Shiny Metagross's claws and sparking.
This time.
Fortune finally favored Togekiss, triggering its "Celestial Grace" trait.
Golden arcs leapt across the body of the Shiny Metagross.
Although Flint's Shiny Metagross trait is "Permanent Purity," preventing its abilities from being lowered.
One thing to note, however, is that falling into a "Scorching" state, reducing attack power by half, or a "Paralysis" state, halving speed, are not covered under the scope of the "Permanent Purity" trait.
Therefore.
Togekiss gained a brief respite opportunity.
"Takeover."
Natsuhiko squinted and spoke again.
Togekiss instantly transformed into a dazzling white light, disappearing from the field.
Boom——!!
Subsequently, Shiny Metagross's "Metal Claw" hit the ground.
Pulverizing the already battered terrain even further.
Buzz——
A mild ringing sound.
A golden arc of light swiftly and quietly approached the Shiny Metagross.
"Beedrill! Contestant Natsuhiko decided to secure Togekiss at the last moment, substituting in the Beedrill who previously accomplished the feat of defeating three in a row!"
Bam!!
A bright white cross mark appeared on the body of the Shiny Metagross.
Accompanied by the Shiny Metagross's painful low howl.
Flint's face was stern.
Ultimately, Metagross failed to instantly defeat Togekiss, leading to the troublesome "Paralysis" state.
For the already somewhat lacking in speed Shiny Metagross, it's even more detrimental.
And as Natsuhiko's final trump card, Beedrill is best at speed!
Buzz——!!
Another deep ringing sound.
Beedrill, tinged with dense golden currents, freely dashed across the entire field, while Shiny Metagross could only stand guard, ready for the potential approach from Beedrill.
In an instant.
Several Beedrill figures emerged on the field.
Shadow Clone!
Moreover.
These clones, almost instantly upon appearing, collectively charged toward the Shiny Metagross.
"Metagross, use Psychic abilities to distinguish them!"
Psychic waves spread out from Shiny Metagross.
"Find it, then use Bullet Fist to close in on it!"
The advantage of Psychic-type Pokémon is definitely beyond what games can portray.
Under Flint's guidance, Shiny Metagross locked onto Beedrill.
However.
Before it could use "Bullet Fist," Beedrill had already attacked its front.
Natsuhiko noticed.
Having used "Electromagnetic Suspension," Metagross combined with the "Paralysis" state seemed to have formed a vague magnetic field around it.
Regarding the magnetic field, Beedrill's electrically charged wings had a very strong attraction.
Just like the Vikavolt encountered on Ula ula Island.
Beedrill seemed to have acquired some traits that only Electric-type Pokémon possess.
Bam!!
"Direct Charge Drill" slammed directly onto the head of Shiny Metagross, driving its previously lifted body back to the ground.