Flare Blitz is a Fire Type physical ultimate move. Blaine didn't let Ninetales continue using Inferno or Fire Blast at this point, indicating he had realized and confirmed something happening with Ninetales.
In Blaine's speculation, although the exact reason was unknown, Ninetales' special attack actually dropped by two levels after using Nasty Plot, rather than increasing.
That's why neither Flamethrower nor Inferno could exert their full power earlier.
However, when using Flame Charge, the power was entirely normal.
So now, he's choosing Flare Blitz as the decisive move. Even a slight touch on Gardevoir would conclude this battle in his favor!
Ash and Gardevoir were watching Ninetales with serious expressions. Ninetales used its ultimate move, so what about Gardevoir?
Gardevoir knows many moves, but none, whether Psychic Type or Fairy Type, could be called ultimate.
Her strongest Psychic Type move is Future Sight, but Future Sight requires time to gather strength for an attack, which is obviously impossible now.
'Ultimate move... ultimate move... ultimate move... Ash, I want to try out that move I've learned from instinct after evolving.'
'A move learned from instinct? Okay, give it a try, I'll back you up!' Ash's doubt lasted only a moment, and then he let Gardevoir follow her inner instincts to use the move sensed by her body.
He trusts Gardevoir. With her decision, there must be a reason.
Gardevoir took a deep breath, then extended her hands, and a mysterious purple energy ball rapidly formed in front of her.
As the purple energy ball appeared, Blaine's expression changed instantly.
"Psystrike!!"
An incredulous voice came from Blaine, and Ash frowned slightly.
Psystrike? Is that the name of the move Gardevoir used? It didn't seem to be in Ash's knowledge of Psychic Type moves, so why did Blaine know? Could it be a move used only by Psychic Pokemon from distant regions?
These thoughts swirled briefly in Ash's mind, then he focused on joining Gardevoir in gathering strength. This move's power was indeed terrifying, at least a notch above Psychic and Psyshock.
And the strongest aspect isn't its power but its quality. Ash felt a kind of power in it that was entirely on a different level than ordinary moves, like… a Divine Flame, a divine power!
Although this move hadn't reached a divine level, it had surpassed the level of ordinary Pokemon moves.
This is the move that Gardevoir sensed and released from instinct... Could it be Mewtwo's move?
Thinking of Blaine's reaction and the move name he blurted out, maybe this really is Mewtwo's move!
The purple energy ball contained chaotic colors, and even the surrounding space began to shake. Just the shockwaves it released were already making the already shattered venue even more fragmented!
In the next moment, Ninetales, enveloped in crimson flames, shot out like a meteor, while Gardevoir fiercely pushed out the purple chaotic energy ball. In the blink of an eye, they collided in the center of the arena!
"Boom!!"
Time seemed to freeze at that moment. The deafening sound and dazzling brilliance made everyone involuntarily close their eyes and cover their ears.
The entire arena, unable to withstand the pressure, finally crumbled!
Ninetales kept its forward momentum, using Flare Blitz to counter Gardevoir's bursting energy ball. The shockwave rippled out in waves, triggering Ash's Aura Power, which he had prepared and left around.
A cerulean barrier rose, firmly protecting Blaine and others.
If it weren't for this layer of protection, Misty and the others might be fine, but Blaine, at the forefront, wouldn't be able to participate in the next matches.
The collision continued for dozens of seconds. The flames covering Ninetales began to weaken gradually. Seizing the moment, Gardevoir doubled her efforts, burning her spiritual power to the limit!
In the air, the chaotic energy ball exploded abruptly, thoroughly shattering the flames over Ninetales' body, which was then engulfed by the explosive energy.
A blinding white light, wrapped in a violent torrent, swept across the arena. The shockwave was completely blocked by the Aura shield, preventing those around from seeing or hearing what was happening in the battlefield.
About a dozen seconds later, the explosive aftermath finally began to dissipate, and the smoke within the arena slowly cleared with the blast.
Misty and the others lowered their hands from their faces, and what they saw first wasn't the scene inside the battlefield but the blue protective shield in front of them slowly disappearing.
"Ash protected us once again," Misty said, turning around to release Togepi from her arms. Togepi blinked its curious little eyes at the smoke-filled battlefield, seemingly unaware of what had just happened.
"What on earth is that guy's ability? Superpower? How can it be so defiant!" Gary couldn't help but exclaim, finding his childhood friend increasingly inscrutable.