"Machamp, use Focus Energy!"

  Instead of attag right away, Shen chose to add a yer of strength to Machamp. With Focus Energy, Machamp could trate better, making it easier to hit the enemy's ots.

  As its name suggests, Machamp is incredibly powerful. With four arms, it throw a thousand punches in just two seds and is skilled in many fighting styles.

  This power makes Machamp a popur choi stru and at harbors. Need a e? Just have Machamp carry it on its back. Its hardw nature also makes it a great family Pokémon.

  "Infernape, use Close bat!" Shen's rival wasn't going to let Machamp power up without interference.

  She anded her Pokémon to rush in and disrupt Machamp's Focus Energy.

  But Machamp had already pleted its preparation.

  "How is that even possible?" Shen's rival gasped in surprise.

  Even Julian looked surprised. Machamp's Focus Energy had takehan two seds—about half the usual time. It was clear now that Shen had phis from the start.

  "We'll use Close bat too!" Shen shouted.

  At that moment, Infernape luoward Machamp. It was too te for its Traio ge tactics. The fists of both Pokémon became streaks of white light as they struck each other at incredible speed. Initially, they seemed evenly matched, but Machamp's earlier preparation began to show its advantage.

  Thanks to Focus Energy, Machamp could hit its rival more easily. Plus, having four arms gave it an i edge over Infernape.

  As Machamp tracked Infernape's punches, it held its breath and caught one of Infernape's fists with its upper arms while delivering powerful blows to its oppo's stomad neck with its other arms.

  Infer out a pained scream but remained caught by Machamp's grip, leaving it exposed.

  "Machamp, Dynamich!"

  Dynamich is a powerful Fighting-type move, but it has a low hit rate. Most trainers save it for when they have a high ce of hitting. But now, with Infernape right in front of Machamp, it was almost impossible to miss.

  "Infernape, use Swagger!" as Trainer.

  Caught off guard, As Infernape shouted at Machamp, something strange happened. Machamp suddenly became enraged. In its fury, it lost focus and ended up hitting itself with the Dynamistead of its oppo.

  "Machamp!" Shen yelled in panic.

  Just whehought victory was within reach, things had taken a turn for the worse.

  Swagger fuses the oppo and boosts their attack power. It was a risky gamble, and in this case, Shen was out of luck. Machamp, filled with rage, had struck itself hard with the boosted Dynamich, resulting in signifit damage.

  The opposing Trainer had won the gamble, not only freeing Infer also throwing Machamp into disarray.

  "I'm afraid Shen is also very unlucky" Will muttered, watg closely.

  Julian shot him a disapproving gnce. Why bring up Shen's luck? What was he implying?

  In Pokémon battles, it's not just about strength and skill; luck pys a crucial role too. If Machamp remained in its fused state and mao hit Inferh another Dynamich, it could ge the oute entirely.

  "Infernape, Cross Chop!"

  Seeing Machamp still fused, the rival Trainer seized the opportunity to go for the win.

  Infernape, despite its pain, charged at Machamp, fueled by frustration at being held down.

  "I don't believe this! Machamp, ter!" Shen shouted, willing her Pokémon to respond.

  Sihe other Trainer had gambled earlier, Shen decided to take a risk too. She hoped Machamp would follow her and this time.

  With a heavy Cross Chop, Inferruck Machamp, but just then, Shen's voice broke through the fusion. Machamp's mind cleared at the st moment, allowing it to unleash a powerful energy wave that sent Infernape flying.

  ter allows the user to double the damage of the oppo's attack back at them, as long as the user remain standing. Thankfully, Machamp was strong enough to withstand Infernape's Cross Chop.

  "Infernape is uo battle; Machamp wins!" annouhe referee.

  Shehed a sigh of relief as she recalled Machamp and made her way down from the arena, joining Will.

  "If you lose your match, I swear I'll kill you," she said pyfully, shaking her fist at him.

  Will instinctively took a step back, feeling a bit embarrassed as he caught sight of the live broadcast camera overhead. His cheeks turned slightly red.

  "A mere Grass-type Trainer and you think I'll lose?" he replied fidently.

  He was a Fire-type Trainer, and his oppo was a Grass-type. With such a clear advantage, he couldn't imagine a sario where he would lose.

  "Charizard!" he called, sending out his Pokémon.

  "e out, Venusaur!" came the reply.

  Will grinned. Fate was certainly iing; he against Venusaur.

  Among starter Pokémon, Bulbasaur is one of the most cost-effective and worthwhile choices to train. Just like Charmander, which is a fan favorite among Fire-type starters.

  However, both of these Pokémon are valued at over a million, making them out of reach for an average family.

  Charizard soared above Venusaur at a height of about teers.

  The protective barrier around the battlefield rose to thirty meters, meaning no Pokémon could fly higher than that. If they did, it would t as a rules viotion a in an automatic loss.

  In official matches without energy shields, there are still limits to how high Pokémon fly, ensuring that grounded Pokémon still have a fighting bsp;

  "Charizard, Fmethrower!" Will anded, snapping his fingers with fir.

  A torrent of fmes shot down from Charizard, starting narrow at half a meter wide and quickly spreading to five or six meters as it neared Venusaur.

  The temperature around the area skyrocketed.