Matisse Town, Trial Cave.
Li Wei and Blaziken Mask, who is Citron's father Limoné, were currently engaged in battle.
Without needing to say much, both sides immediately used Mega Evolution on Metagross and Blaziken.
Dazzling light instantly filled the cave, and then the battle began.
Mega Blaziken's initial Flare Kick missed its target,
but Limoné was not flustered.
Mega Blaziken's ability is Speed Boost; its speed continuously increases during battle.
Although Li Wei currently had Mega Metagross use Agility,
they were currently inside the Trial Cave, where the space was ultimately limited.
From the current situation, it was difficult for Blaziken to land a hit even with a forced attack on Metagross.
"In that case, Blaziken, Swords Dance!"
As the father of a Gym Leader and Blaziken Mask, Limoné had extensive combat experience.
Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to command a Blaziken capable of Mega Evolution with such precision.
Mega Blaziken crossed its arms, and six sword shadows slowly rotated around him.
Speed Boost + Swords Dance...
If Limoné truly succeeded, Li Wei would surely explode on the spot.
"Iron Defense!"
Blaziken could not move while using Swords Dance, and Metagross, in the midst of Agility, its silver-white body flashed with a gray luster.
Although Li Wei used Iron Defense to counter Blaziken's Swords Dance boost...
Blaziken's speed also increased due to its Speed Boost ability!
Mega Blaziken lightly bounced in place, like a boxer's footwork.
"Encore, Flare Kick!"
Mega Blaziken shot out like a red lightning bolt, its burning right leg kicking fiercely towards Metagross!
"Metagross, Psychic Fangs!"
Metagross's silver mechanical arm was covered in pink light.
Metagross's punch was even faster than Blaziken's Flare Kick!
Blaziken's right leg and Metagross's mechanical arm met.
Bang—
Amidst the explosion, Blaziken and Metagross pulled apart.
Although Flare Kick did cause some damage to Metagross, it was fortunately weakened by Iron Defense and Psychic Fangs.
Additionally, Li Wei's Metagross was larger, already having a clear advantage in stamina.
Metagross only retreated slightly, while Blaziken performed a backflip in the air and landed steadily.
When he landed, Blaziken's right leg still seemed a bit unstable...
Metagross's dark red pupils flickered, meticulously recording Blaziken's data and status...
Although Flare Kick was super effective against Metagross,
the Psychic-type Psychic Fangs were also super effective against Blaziken.
"Is Metagross superior in terms of strength then..."
Limoné clearly noticed this.
"Blaziken, are you alright?"
"Cha!"
(No problem!)
Lucario, Diancie, and Shaymin cheered for Metagross from the side.
(Go for it!)
"Flare Blitz!"
Mega Blaziken's speed increased even further; at this moment, it seemed to be at its extreme.
Blaziken's figure was almost blurred, like a burning flame, crashing into Mega Metagross!
"Rock Slide!"
Metagross's eyes glowed blue, and massive rocks rained down from the sky, blocking Mega Blaziken's path.
Flare Blitz crashed into the rocks, shattering them one after another, but Blaziken also took damage simultaneously.
Although Rock Slide failed to prevent Blaziken from getting close, it still dealt considerable damage to Blaziken.
Furthermore, Flare Blitz also caused self-inflicted damage to Blaziken.
This time, hitting Metagross instead made Blaziken pay a huge price.
Limoné admitted he had underestimated Li Wei.
Limoné knew Li Wei; he had watched the Youth Breeder Competition live on television.
He knew Li Wei was a very formidable Breeder, but he hadn't expected him to be so strong in commanding Pokemon as well.
However, Limoné believed the situation was increasingly turning in his favor.
During the battle, Blaziken's speed increased by another level!
Li Wei noticed this.
Limoné smiled, "Blaziken, Fire Punch!"
Blaziken's movements became even faster, so fast that Li Wei could barely track his movements anymore.
But it didn't matter.
Just because Li Wei couldn't see him didn't mean Metagross couldn't.
"Meet it head-on, Ice Punch!"
Mega Metagross's four outstretched arms condensed a biting chill,
with the Tough Claws ability's boost,
the moment Fire Punch connected,
Ice Punch, with a whoosh, landed heavily on Mega Blaziken!
Metagross, suspended in mid-air, slammed heavily onto the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.
But Metagross's Ice Punch also successfully hit Blaziken.
Visibly, ice formed on Blaziken's abdomen.
Through continuous battle, Metagross had already accumulated enough data.
"Kohkin!"
Li Wei knew Metagross had succeeded.
And Li Wei had also successfully identified Blaziken's weakness.
To be precise, Blaziken's condition.
Identification (Intermediate) allowed Li Wei to clearly see a Pokemon's health status...
It could actually be used during battle as well.
And Blaziken's current condition was—a sprained right leg.
This was caused by Blaziken's Flare Kick and Metagross's Psychic Fangs colliding at the very beginning, leading to an accidental landing.
Although Blaziken hid it well, both Li Wei and Metagross noticed it.
Now Limoné had also realized it,
because he found that Blaziken's speed advantage was not as high as he had imagined!
"Can you still keep going, Blaziken?!"
"Cha!"
(No problem!)
With a sprained right leg, Blaziken would have difficulty fully unleashing the power of both Flare Kick and Close Combat...
Limoné chose a safer move,
"Then Flare Blitz!"
This was the move Li Wei was waiting for.
Flare Blitz would eventually charge right in front of Metagross.
Without a collision, no damage would be dealt.
"Heavy Slam!"
Heavy Slam's power increases the heavier the user is compared to the opponent.
Mega Metagross's known weight is 942.9 kg, while Mega Blaziken's average weight is 52 kg.
Not to mention Li Wei's Metagross, which is nearly one-third larger than a typical Metagross.
Being one-third larger in size means its weight is more than just one-third heavier.
Actually, there was no need to calculate; Mega Blaziken simply couldn't withstand this Heavy Slam.
The moment Flare Blitz and Heavy Slam collided,
Bang—
The full power of Heavy Slam erupted, and Mega Blaziken was sent flying backward, slamming heavily into the rock wall.
Amidst a violent tremor and crumbling rock dust falling, Mega Blaziken also fell to the ground.
The light faded, and the incapacitated Mega Blaziken reverted to Blaziken.
"Kohkin!"
Although he took a Flare Blitz head-on, leaving some scratches on Metagross, Metagross remained full of fighting spirit.
Limoné recalled Blaziken, "Blaziken, you tried very hard."
He then looked at Li Wei,
"I lost."