Danny took the slash pretty well, his Steel typing protecting him from the hit. And as he and Jynx had arrived in Johto at a similar time, their levels were far more even.

Thankfully, Ash turned wildly when Danny was attacked, foiling the Murkrow's efforts and accidentally smacking it with his arm. But once he saw it, he tried to outright grab it. "Fuck off or I'll rip your beak off! Danny, Force Palm!" The Lucario drew back his paw and shoved it, palm open, into Noir's face, blasting the Absol with aura energy.