So this move has a power of 130 points!
And it's a Dark-type technique, posing a significant threat to Alakazam.
But see.
Alakazam held up two spoons, and an enormous amount of azure psychic power surged over its body, spreading around along the Psychic Arena.
The next second.
The air!
Alakazam vanished into thin air in front of Hawlucha, disappearing from the range of the Black Iron Ball's attack.
Instant Movement!
However, it seemed Hawlucha had anticipated this possibility and didn't care about the discarded "Black Iron Ball" at all. Its wings flapped vigorously, turning nimbly and lightly, moving incredibly fast. Its sharp claws glowed with a dark light, striking fiercely at Alakazam behind it.
Hell Spike!
So fast!
The psychic power surrounding Alakazam's body was torn through layer by layer in this attack as if it were paper, rapidly losing its effect.
Alakazam's expression slightly changed, but fortunately, Natsuhiko had warned it before the battle that if the opponent was Karin's Hawlucha, it must guard against its sudden speed increase and not underestimate it because of its size.
Two spoons crossed in front of its chest.
A barrier, like transparent glass emitting a sprinkle of crystal light, appeared around Alakazam's body.
Reflection Wall!
Bam!
Hawlucha's scratch successfully hit Alakazam, with the Dark-type technique causing a restraint that made it wince.
Even though the Reflection Wall blocked half of the physical technique's damage, it still hurt.
And Hawlucha's speed was just too fast.
Successful in one strike, Hawlucha did not pursue further, standing in place with its feet rhythmically jumping back and forth like a professional boxer.
Hawlucha is a Pokémon exceptionally skilled in technique-oriented moves, proficient in various fighting techniques, a typical "strength type."
Its speed was so fast all because of its trait and the "Black Iron Ball" it threw at the beginning of the match.
Its trait is "Light Armor."
Light Armor: Speed doubles when it loses the held item.
The "Black Iron Ball" that Hawlucha "threw" appeared to attack Alakazam but was actually meant to trigger its own trait.
Hawlucha, already known for its speed, had its speed boosted to a terrifying degree after the "Light Armor" trait was triggered.
Even though Alakazam had "Instant Movement," it might not have the advantage in speed.
But Alakazam was not panicked; Natsuhiko had explained all this before the battle started.
The next moment.
Alakazam raised one of its spoons, suspending it in front of itself, shooting out several milky white lights, one of which quickly entered Hawlucha's body.
Freezing Technique!
This directly sealed the "Hell Spike," a Dark-type technique that was quite threatening to Alakazam.
Normally, Trainers make Pokémon learn a few non-native techniques for broader attack coverage, but there aren't many such techniques, usually just one or two.
After all, Pokémon can't forget their primary attribute.
"Throwing" and "Hell Spike" are two Dark-type techniques.
Without items, "Throwing" cannot be used, and sealing "Hell Spike" decreases Hawlucha's threat level to Alakazam.
Karin's expression slightly changed.
Just as Natsuhiko had guessed before the match, having this Hawlucha master two Dark-type techniques was already something remarkable.
"Hawlucha, Sword Dance!"
This was a change in tactical strategy.
Natsuhiko made a simple guess at what Karin would do next.
He no longer remained silent, starting to direct Alakazam to counter the tactical change.
"Strong Mental Will."
"Hudi!"
Alakazam raised another spoon, blue light bursting from its eye sockets, gathering a black Spirit Ball in front of its spoon, immediately throwing it at Hawlucha.
This was meant to interrupt its Sword Dance.
However.
"Defend!"
Karin promptly instructed.
A jade-green energy barrier appeared in front of Hawlucha, perfectly blocking Alakazam's Strong Mental Will.
At the same time, taking advantage of the delay from the "Defend," the technique-gifted Hawlucha multitasked to complete the "Sword Dance."
Attack Power greatly increased.
Then, without Karin's instruction, Hawlucha already knew what to do, charging towards Alakazam like a storm, its speed leaving a red light trail on the field.
This would be the decisive move for this duel!
As Hawlucha got within a certain range of Alakazam, it suddenly leaped up, its muscular and tough legs tensed, one in front, the other behind, knees bent, with dark red Fighting Energy gathering in its knees.
Flying Knee Kick!
Despite the attribute advantage and the presence of the "Reflection Wall," there was no denying that the power of "Flying Knee Kick" was incredibly formidable.
After all, it surpassed by just 10 points the "Divine Bird Frenzy," which required charging time.
Seeing the Flying Knee Kick, both Alakazam's and Natsuhiko's eyes gleamed simultaneously.
What they were waiting for.
Was precisely this moment!
"Hudi!"
Alakazam let out a low cry, vertically dropping the other spoon in its hand toward the ground.
As the spoon touched the ground, a wave of light spread out from the spoon in a ripple pattern.
The next moment.
Hawlucha, high in the air, suddenly felt a powerful force from below, ceaselessly pulling it downward, leaving it helpless no matter how it struggled.