>>50755547>He pulled back and wasn't hit by Air Slash.nope, look at where Alain's Zard's head is. It only moves after getting hit a few times.
Leon pulled the same move against Malamar, let the mon get in close then gain some altitude.
This is why Alain finally Mega Evolved, he wanted to use the boost to power through attacks rather than let the nimble Charizard flank him.