After the thrilling battle between the Scizors, the next two matches unfolded in quick succession.
First up were a level 57 Venusaur and a level 54 Scyther. Venusaur struck first, unleashing a "Leaf Storm" from its mouth—countless sharp leaves swirling like a cyclone, surging fiercely toward Scyther. Scyther reacted swiftly, leaping to dodge while executing "U-turn," darting toward Venusaur like an arrow off the string.
The two exchanged blows in an intensely heated contest. Venusaur unleashed "Petal Dance," forming a beautiful yet perilous wave of petals that flooded toward Scyther. Scyther countered with "Aerial Ace," carving sharp arcs through the air at lightning speed.
Just as the battle raged on, Venusaur's attack veered slightly out of control, threatening to strike Scyther's vital point. At the critical moment, the referee—a dominant Venusaur—intervened, releasing a gentle force that deftly neutralized the lethal blow, preventing injury to Scyther. Since the dominant Venusaur stepped in to protect Scyther, Venusaur was declared the winner.
Next came another match: a level 58 Scyther versus a level 58 Venusaur, locked in fierce combat. Scyther started with "Focus Energy," concentrating to boost its critical-hit rate, then launched "Vacuum Wave"—an invisible blast of air rushing toward Venusaur with a whoosh. Venusaur calmly responded with "Leech Seed," attempting to drain Scyther's stamina.
The battle grew more intense as both gave their all. Venusaur's "Giga Drain" packed a devastating punch, nearly exhausting Scyther's energy. Meanwhile, Scyther's "Fell Stinger" came on strong, almost breaking through Venusaur's defenses. Thankfully, the dominant Venusaur referee kept a close watch, stepping in to protect whenever danger arose, ensuring the safety of both combatants. In the end, Scyther emerged victorious.
The final four consisted of a level 60 Scyther leader, a level 52 Scizor, a level 58 Scyther, and a level 57 Venusaur. Whether by bad luck or fate, the next matchup pitted the Scyther leader against Scizor—a father-son showdown.
Scizor stood on the battle platform, facing its formidable father, the Scyther leader, momentarily at a loss for words. The two Pokémon simply stood there in silence, neither speaking nor fighting.
Below, Wen Qi's face darkened, thinking, "Here we go again, here we go again." The Pokémon in the audience began murmuring, growing impatient as the battle failed to start.
Unable to bear it any longer, Wen Qi shouted, "You two can stare each other down all you want after the fight! Please, just start battling!"
Hearing this, the two snapped out of their daze. Their auras flared instantly, and the battle was about to begin.
Soon, the father-son match between the Scyther leader and Scizor officially kicked off. Scizor's gaze was resolute, radiating a sharp, overwhelming aura. Its pincers clenched tightly, as if gathering strength for the impending clash. It knew that facing its powerful father would be an incredibly tough fight, but its eyes showed no sign of retreat—only fierce determination.
Scizor instantly activated "Agility," its form blurring into a phantom as it zipped across the arena at astonishing speed, kicking up a gust of wind. The Scyther leader remained as steady as a mountain, calmly watching its son's movements. Its composed demeanor seemed to tell Scizor that this was only the beginning, with more challenges ahead.
Seizing the moment, Scizor used "Quick Attack," charging at the Scyther leader like a brilliant bolt of lightning. Its speed was so blinding that a faint "zap" echoed through the air. Yet the Scyther leader merely sidestepped with ease, dodging the fierce strike with fluid, graceful movements that epitomized a true master.
Undeterred, Scizor followed up with "Swords Dance," its pincers swinging rapidly, causing ripples of energy in the air. As they moved, a faint glow flickered, boosting its attack power for the next assault. Then it struck again with "X-Scissor," its crossed pincers delivering a devastating slash aimed at the Scyther leader. The blow carried a wind-splitting force, as if it could sever everything in its path.
The Scyther leader calmly raised its forelimbs, effortlessly blocking the attack. The collision produced a crisp "clang," sparks flying and illuminating the surrounding arena. A flicker of stubbornness flashed in Scizor's eyes as it swiftly unleashed "Close Combat," a relentless barrage of strikes raining down on the Scyther leader. Its pincers moved rapidly, each blow fueled by unwavering resolve and fearless courage. But the Scyther leader barely swayed, its carapace showing not a single scratch, largely unaffected.
Determined to go all out, Scizor gathered energy in its mouth and fired "Hyper Beam." The powerful beam of energy shot toward the Scyther leader, dazzling and bright, distorting the air around it as if space itself might tear. The Scyther leader finally grew serious, vanishing like a ghost to evade the beam, then counterattacked instantly with "Fury Cutter," its forelimbs becoming a blur of strikes that hit Scizor with precision. Scizor couldn't dodge in time, taking several hits that left fine cracks on its carapace.
Still, Scizor refused to give up. It used "Agility" again, moving so fast it was nearly invisible, searching for an opening in its father's defense. It dashed around the arena, the wind howling as if a small storm were raging. Yet the gap in strength proved insurmountable. The Scyther leader seized the moment and unleashed "Air Slash," an invisible blade of wind striking Scizor with immense force. Scizor could no longer hold on, collapsing to the ground with a thud, kicking up dust that blurred the arena.
Though Scizor ultimately lost the match, its tenacity and courage during the fight earned the respect of everyone present. The Scyther leader looked at its son with eyes full of pride and encouragement, stepping forward to gently help Scizor up with its forelimbs, as if to say, "Son, you've done wonderfully."