Dragonite didn't retreat after its failed strike. Instead, it prepared to overwhelm Blaziken with a relentless barrage of attacks. Once Blaziken's Speed Boost fully activated, even Dragonite would struggle to keep up.
On the spectator stands, Haxorus nodded approvingly. "Roar... (It seems Dragonite isn't holding back at all...)"
After shattering Blaziken's Protect with its right fist, Dragonite's left claw crackled with yellow electricity. A Thunder Punch hurtled toward Blaziken's face.
"Blaziken, counter with Blaze Kick!"
Su Feng knew relying on Protect again was too risky—its success rate would plummet. Hearing the command, Blaziken instantly raised its right leg, igniting it in searing flames, and slammed it against Dragonite's incoming fist.
CRACK—BOOM!
The clash of fire and electricity erupted in a deafening blast. As expected, Blaziken's Blaze Kick collapsed under Dragonite's raw power. The Thunder Punch continued its trajectory, slamming into Blaziken's chest with a sickening THUD.
[It's over! The gap's too big!]
[Blaziken's giving it everything, but Dragonite's a tank with insane speed!]
[How are you guys even following this? My eyes can't keep up!]
[Pro tip: Record the stream and watch replays at 0.5x speed for the hype moments.]
[Wait, Su Feng's calling moves accurately at this pace? Low-key impressive…]
[This is what real Pokémon battles look like!]
Blaziken soared through the air in a high arc but twisted mid-flight, landing skid-first to dissipate the impact. "Char... Char..." It panted heavily, clutching its chest—the Thunder Punch had taken its toll.
Dragonite glanced at the scorch marks on its fist, unfazed. Thanks to Multiscale and the lack of type disadvantage, the Blaze Kick had barely scratched it.
"Tch, no burn..." Su Feng muttered. Though the chance was low, he'd hoped for a status effect. At least Blaziken hadn't been paralyzed.
Dragonite crouched low, then shot forward with another Extreme Speed. Su Feng remained calm. "Protect, again!"
The translucent shield materialized, but Dragonite had anticipated this. Even if Blaziken blocked now, it couldn't do so forever. Eventually, a direct hit would decide the match. Plus, Dragonite could always heal with Roost.
Maybe I should subtly throw the fight… Dragonite briefly wondered, but its body moved on instinct. Its wings glowed with Flying-type energy, expanding to twice their size.
Wing Attack.
Su Feng's eyes widened. Blaziken, already weakened, couldn't survive this super-effective strike. He had two choices: gamble on a Blaze Kick burn or risk another Protect.
Gritting his teeth, he yelled, "Blaziken, Blaze Kick!"
Blaziken's right leg erupted in golden flames, the heat warping the air. After three Speed Boosts, it now matched Dragonite's velocity—no, surpassed it!
CHARRR!
Blaziken's flaming kick connected with Dragonite's stomach a split second before the Wing Attack struck. The dragon staggered, a smoldering scar etched into its scales, but its wing still slammed Blaziken into the ground.
CRASH!
Blaziken lay motionless. Su Feng sprinted forward, catching it before it hit the floor.
[RIP… Even Bro Chicken couldn't beat this monster.]
[I bet on Dragonite. Pay up, suckers!]
[Nooo! I lost my savings!]
Blaziken's brow furrowed even in unconsciousness, as if blaming itself. Su Feng gently patted its head. "You did great. Leave the rest to Greninja."
Handing Blaziken to a nearby Blissey, Su Feng grabbed another Luxury Ball. "Go, Greninja!"
Though defeated by Blaziken earlier, Greninja wasn't weak—it just needed the right strategy. A single super-effective Ice Beam could turn the tide.
And as Su Feng noted the faint burn flickering across Dragonite's chest, he smirked.
Blaziken's final kick did its job.
Burn status activated.
Because you can always trust Blaziken.