The battle raged on as the arena trembled with energy as the crowd was fully invested and were cheering for both trainers as they pushed their Pokémon to the limit.
With Machamp down, Professor Oak reached for his next Pokéball.
Venusaur, let's go!" Professor Oak called out as he sent out his massive Grass/Poison-type Pokémon.
The towering Pokémon let out a deep bellow as its flower bloomed brilliantly under the stadium lights.
Sage nodded as she recalled Hitmonchan and selected her next Pokémon.
Shadebark, it's your time to shine!" Sage shouted as she threw the Pokéball and in a flash of light, her rare Grass/Ghost-type Pokémon materialized.
The referee raised his hand.
Battle, begin!" The Referee shouted.
Shadebark use Sludge Bomb!" Sage commanded.
Shadebark barked fiercely and summoned a toxic ball of sludge before launching it at Venusaur.
Venusaur, counter with Sludge Bomb!" Professor Oak called out.
Venusaur let out a deep growl before launching its own Sludge Bomb as the two poisonous projectiles collided midair, resulting in a powerful shockwave that sent toxic particles flying in all directions.
Shadebark use Shadow Ball!" Sage called out
Shadebark's eyes glowed as it summoned a swirling orb of ghostly energy, hurled it straight at Venusaur.
The attack hit directly, making Venusaur grunt as it dug its massive legs into the ground.
Venusaur use Power Whip!" Professor Oak countered.
Venusaur's thick vines glowed with power as they lashed out and strike Shadebark with brutal force and sending it crashing into the arena wall.
Dust and debris flew up from the impact as Shadebark let out a pained whimper.
Hang in there, Shadebark! Use Spirit Howl!" Sage called out.
Shadebark let out a chilling, ghostly howl that echoed throughout the battlefield as a spectral wind swept across the stadium as Venusaur visibly recoiled with its attack and special attack dropping sharply.
Not bad, but we're not done yet! Venusaur, use Petal Blizzard!" Professor Oak called out.
Venusaur roared as countless razor-sharp petals whirled around it before shooting toward Shadebark in a storm of pink and green.
The attack struck hard, sending Shadebark sliding back across the battlefield.
Shadebark shook itself off as it growled lowly.
Now use Sludge Bomb again!" Sage ordered.
Shadebark launched another toxic bomb that strike Venusaur in the face as the mighty Grass-type swayed with its legs wobbling as it struggled to stay upright.
Shadebark, end this with Sludge Bomb!" Sage called out as with a final, determined bark, Shadebark unleashed one last Sludge Bomb, hitting Venusaur squarely in the head.
The large Pokémon let out a deep groan before falling to the side, unconscious.
The referee raised his flag.
Venusaur is unable to battle!" The Referee shouted.
The stadium erupted in cheers as Sage breathed a sigh of relief.
Oak nodded approvingly, as he recalled Venusaur.
Well done, Sage. But this battle isn't over yet!" Professor Oak said as he pulled out another Pokéball and sent out his Charizard.
A powerful roar shook the battlefield as Professor Oak's Charizard appeared with its flames burning brightly on its tail as it flapped its wings.
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Charizard use Flare Blitz!" Professor Oak commanded as Charizard's body was engulfed in flames as it shot toward Shadebark like a meteor.
Shadebark, dodge and use Shadow Ball!" Sage countered.
Shadebark leaped to the side just in time to avoid the blazing attack and then retaliated with a Shadow Ball.
The ghostly energy struck Charizard hard, making it growl in frustration.
Charizard use Dragon Claw!" Professor Oak shouted.
Charizard rushed forward with claws glowing bright green as it slashed Shadebark across the chest as the impact sent Shadebark hurtling into the wall, creating a small crater.
Shadebark use Spirit Howl again!" Sage called out.
Shadebark let out another eerie howl that sent shivers through the audience as Charizard roared as its attack and special attack decreased sharply.
Charizard use Flamethrower!" Professor Oak called out as a massive stream of fire erupted from Charizard's mouth and was heading straight for Shadebark.
Shadebark, dodge!" Sage shouted.
Shadebark barely managed to leap out of the way as the flames scorched the ground where it had stood.
Now, use Sludge Bomb!" Sage called out
Shadebark retaliated with another toxic attack as the attack hit Charizard and knocking it back.
Charizard use Air Slash!" Professor Oak called out
Shadebark, counter with Shadow Ball!" Sage called out.
Both Pokémon launched their attacks at the same time as Air Slash and Shadow Ball collided in midair, resulting in a massive explosion that shook the entire stadium.
As the dust settled, both Charizard and Shadebark were lying on the battlefield, motionless.
The referee examined both Pokémon before raising his hand.
Both Pokémon are unable to battle!" The Referee shouted.
The crowd erupted into cheers once more as Sage exhaled with her heart pounding from the intensity of the fight.
Now, it was down to the wire.
She had five Pokémon left.
Professor Oak had only two.
The battle for the championship was reaching its climax.
