On the screen——
[Ash's Charizard and Articuno exchanged several rounds of attacks.]
[Charizard displayed immense strength, but Articuno relied on its agility to dodge most of the attacks.]
[It then released Mist to obscure Charizard's vision, followed by a Steel Wing that knocked Charizard to the ground, raising a cloud of smoke and dust.]
"Water Pulse."
[Dara seized the opportunity to strike.]
[Articuno quickly formed a cyan-colored water sphere and launched it at Charizard.]
"Bang!!"
[The moment the water sphere made contact, it exploded into a torrential wave, slamming Charizard into the wall and causing massive damage.]
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**Palace Gate Stadium Audience Seat——**
"What? This Articuno can use Water Pulse too?"
"It's at such a high level!"
"Charizard might be able to handle the other moves because it's used to taking hits, but Water Pulse is super effective against it."
"Yeah, this move really hurts!"
"Mastering multiple types of moves… Articuno truly lives up to its status as a legendary Pokémon!"
The situation was already dire for Ash and Charizard.
No one expected Articuno to have a move like Water Pulse, which directly counters Charizard's Fire type.
This battle was becoming increasingly challenging for Ash and Charizard.
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**On the screen——**
"Articuno, Freeze Beam!"
[The powerful Water Pulse pinned Charizard against the wall, but Articuno didn't stop there.]
[It followed up with an ice-blue, zigzagging beam of frost.]
[Charizard flapped its orange-red wings just in time to avoid the attack, but frost formed on its wings, slowing it down even more.]
Charizard was now completely at the mercy of Articuno's speed and strategy.
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**Kanto Region, Team Rocket Headquarters**
"Haha, I told you! How could a weak Charizard defeat the legendary Articuno?" sneered Team Rocket Executive Proton.
"Well, I'll give it some credit. Being able to last this long against Articuno is a sign of growth," Ariana added with a cold smile.
"It's probably because it's used to getting beaten up in Charizard Valley," Archer remarked mockingly.
Charizard's daily routine in Charizard Valley must've included taking beatings from stronger Pokémon, which is why it developed such resilience.
But what's the use of that?
Against a legendary Pokémon like Articuno, it was just wishful thinking to expect victory.
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**Kanto Region, Route 24**
Damian, Charmander's original owner, smirked as he watched.
When Charizard first appeared, he was nervous. Could it really prove its strength by defeating Articuno?
But now it was clear to him that he had been naive.
It's a legendary Pokémon.
How could a "weak" Charizard ever hope to defeat it?
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**Kanto Region, Cinnabar Island**
The original trio watched with bated breath as Charizard continued to endure the relentless attacks.
Meanwhile, Team Rocket's trio, hiding nearby, flailed in frustration.
"Come on, brat! Charizard's really igniting your fighting spirit now!!" Jessie exclaimed.
"Yeah! Where's the fire that bullies us all the time?!" James added.
"If Charizard loses, how can it justify all that training in Charizard Valley? It'd let us down, meow~!" Meowth protested.
While most of the world doubted Ash and Charizard's chances against a legendary Pokémon, Team Rocket's bumbling trio firmly believed in them.
Especially in Ash's Fire-type Pokémon.
Charizard now.
Infernape later.
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**The scene continued——**
"Freeze Beam, Water Pulse!"
[Articuno launched an ice-blue zigzag beam, which froze in mid-air.]
[It then used Water Pulse to shatter the ice, sending shards of it raining down on Charizard.]
This was a devastating combination of Water Pulse and Freeze Beam!
[Charizard used Flamethrower to block some of the shards, but the attack was too widespread to completely avoid.]
[Charizard, already wounded and gasping for breath, was now on its last legs.]
Like a candle in the wind.
"Articuno, it's time to finish this. Fly high and use Steel Wing!"
[Dara commanded confidently.]
[Articuno soared into the sky, its ice-blue wings gleaming with metallic brilliance, preparing to deliver the final blow to Charizard.]
"Now's the time, Charizard! Use Burn Up!"
**"Roar————!!!"**
[Flames erupted from Charizard's body, blazing like the sun. The intense heat wave melted the frost on its wings as Charizard roared back to life.]
[With fire coursing over its entire body, Charizard quickly closed the gap, unleashing a spiraling column of flames!]
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Burn Up!
One of the three ultimate Fire-type moves.
No one expected Ash's Charizard to have reached a high enough level to master this technique.
And he had hidden this trump card until the perfect moment.
Could this turn the tables?
The audience was on the edge of their seats.
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**On the screen——**
[The spiraling heat waves surged toward Articuno. In response, Articuno hurriedly released Water Pulse.]
[The scorching flames clashed with the turbulent water, producing a loud "sizzling" sound.]
[Water vapor filled the battlefield instantly, creating a thick mist that obscured everything.]
[Amidst the haze, Charizard and Ash hesitated momentarily.]
"Steel Wing."
[Articuno, accustomed to fighting in misty conditions, quickly located Charizard.]
[With a powerful Steel Wing, it struck Charizard directly.]
[Charizard staggered and seemed ready to collapse.]
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**Palace Gate Stadium, Champion Guest Seat——**
"Is this… the limit?" Dodo sighed deeply.
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