This time, Machamp seemed to gain a new burst of strength. Like a violent storm, a barrage of punches and kicks rained down upon Alakazam.
Alakazam could only defend passively.
Sabrina was slightly shocked.
Wasn't Machamp seriously injured just now? Why was it getting stronger and stronger?
Seeing Sabrina's confusion, Chuck grinned.
"Machamp has the ability to repair itself. As long as you don't completely defeat it, it will never fall!"
Sabrina's expression became more serious.
No… it was more than simple recovery.
Even if its injuries healed, its power shouldn't continue increasing like this.
What Sabrina didn't know was that Machamp had already activated its Hidden Ability, Steadfast. The longer the battle dragged on, the stronger it became.
"Disable!"
Machamp suddenly stepped back and unleashed a strange wave of energy.
Alakazam's body froze instantly.
This was Disable, a skill capable of sealing an opponent's movements.
Then Chuck shouted again.
"Confusion!"
A huge psychic wave crashed into Alakazam.
Boom!
Alakazam was sent flying backward.
Watching from the stands, Sam frowned slightly.
If this continued, Sabrina might actually lose.
But at that moment, a faint smile appeared on Sabrina's face.
"You think you're the only one with an Ability?"
The next second, Alakazam's aura suddenly changed.
Its posture became identical to Machamp's.
As Machamp unleashed another psychic wave, Alakazam mirrored the exact same movement.
Two psychic waves collided violently in midair.
Chuck's eyes widened in shock.
"Synchronization?!"
That was right.
Alakazam's Ability, Synchronize, allowed it to replicate the opponent's techniques and movements while maintaining its own power.
Then Alakazam stepped forward once more.
This time, it canceled the synchronization state.
Since most of Alakazam's techniques were close-combat attacks, ranged combat had always been a weakness.
But now—
It was Alakazam's turn to attack.
"Focus Energy!"
Suddenly, Alakazam's muscles swelled slightly.
Its aura rose sharply.
Then—
Alakazam rushed forward with a fierce Dynamic Punch.
"Future Sight!"
"Psycho Cut!"
Machamp attempted to predict Alakazam's movements and counterattack.
But Chuck quickly realized something was wrong.
Although Machamp successfully dodged the direct attack, its own attacks passed through harmlessly.
Sabrina smiled faintly.
"Do you know Wide Guard… and the Ability Magic Guard?"
Chuck's pupils shrank.
This woman was terrifyingly strong.
The next moment, all of Alakazam's Focus Energy gathered into its left fist.
Boom!
A devastating Dynamic Punch slammed directly into Machamp.
Machamp's massive body flew backward before crashing heavily onto the battlefield.
This time, it did not stand back up.
The referee immediately raised the flag.
"Machamp has lost the ability to battle! Victory goes to Sabrina!"
Cheers instantly erupted throughout the arena.
The score became 3:4.
Kanto Alliance still trailed by one point.
And now—
The final battle had arrived.
Sam versus Claire.
The decisive match everyone had been waiting for.
As Sabrina walked off the stage, Sam stepped forward to congratulate her, only to receive a cold glare in return.
Sam could only smile helplessly and stop talking.
Then the announcer's voice echoed through the stadium.
"The final match begins now!"
The entire arena exploded with excitement.
This battle would decide the fate of the Kanto Alliance.
Everyone looked toward Sam.
Even Blaine lowered his head guiltily.
"I'm sorry… It's because of me that Alliance ended up in this situation."
Sam shook his head calmly.
"It's not your fault."
"I'll win it back."
With those words, Sam slowly walked toward the battlefield.
At the corner of the passageway, he suddenly saw Sabrina waiting quietly.
The always-cold girl stepped forward and said softly:
"Win this battle for me."
Her tone was still cold and commanding, but there was unmistakable concern hidden within it.
Sam smiled gently.
Then he stepped onto the battlefield.
Across from him, Claire had already arrived.
"Sam, long time no see."
Sam nodded.
"Long time no see."
Claire raised her head proudly.
"Go all out."
"I'm going to defeat you in this match."
Sam smiled.
"Then I'll go all out too."
"I'll defeat you… and protect the Alliance."
Both trainers threw their Poké Balls at the same time.
A burst of flames exploded onto the field.
Charizard appeared with a furious roar.
[Pokémon] Charizard
[Attribute] Fire/Flying
[Category] Flame Pokémon
[Ability] Blaze
[Hidden Ability] Solar Power
[Strength] Elite Peak
On the opposite side—
A violent roar echoed across the stadium.
A terrifying three-headed dragon descended onto the battlefield.
[Pokémon] Hydreigon
[Attribute] Dark/Dragon
[Category] Brutal Pokémon
[Ability] Levitate
[Hidden Ability] None
[Strength] Champion Beginner Level
The moment Hydreigon appeared, the expressions of everyone in the audience changed dramatically.
A Champion-level Pokémon!
Even Sam's eyes narrowed slightly.
Claire looked at him proudly.
"Surprised?"
Sam smiled faintly.
"A little."
Both Pokémon lowered their stances.
The atmosphere instantly became tense.
The decisive battle—
Was about to begin.