Pokémon: I picked up a reborn Eevee at the start of the game.

Dragonite let out a bloodcurdling scream. Even though the difference in strength between the two was quite large, the Ice Beam, which was four times super effective against it, still caused considerable damage.

Fearing that a second freezing beam would follow, Ryūno cautiously commanded, "Dragonite, take off!"

At this level of Pokémon, there's no need to worry about execution. Despite the pain from the numbness on his face from the cold, Dragonite flapped its wings and soared high into the air.

However, Xia Chen and Gardevoir did not choose to press their advantage, but instead opted for Mega Evolution!

The camera splits to focus on the Keystone bracelet in Xia Chen's hand and the pendant on Gardevoir's chest. Only then do viewers realize that the gem on the pendant is not just an ornament, but a Mega Stone!

As expected, if Gardevoir can Mega Evolve, there's no reason why Xia Chen's Gardevoir, as the discoverer of Mega Evolution, can't.

Another super evolution!

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Although it wasn't the first time I'd witnessed super evolution, seeing it live again still filled me with excitement and exhilaration.

A radiant light, representing the sublimation of spiritual bonds, burst forth, and Gardevoir's form subtly changed within the radiance.

Soon, a mysterious and elegant figure appeared in a black tulle evening gown!

Beneath her short blue hair, her exquisite face was breathtakingly beautiful, and against the backdrop of her dark, flowing skirt, Gardevoir appeared like an unattainable flower on a high mountain.

How can there be such a beautiful elf?

This was the only thought in the minds of countless viewers who witnessed this scene.

Although Gardevoir's Mega Gardevoir was already amazing enough some time ago, it's no exaggeration to say that compared to Shiny Mega Gardevoir, it's like "a firefly vying for the moon's glory."

No one doubts that from today onwards, the Shiny Ralts baby Pokémon will become the most valuable of all Pokémon.

Shiny Mega Gardevoir will also surpass last year's Sylveon to become the most popular Pokémon.

But that's a story for another time. Right now, the match has only just begun.

Ryūno waited very politely until Gardevoir's Mega Evolution was over. Then, he withdrew his amazed gaze and coldly commanded, "Dragonite, Extreme Speed!"

You may be good-looking, but this is a battlefield. Just because you're good-looking doesn't mean I won't fight you.

Chapter 348 Isn't this bullying the honest dragon?!

While Gardevoir was undergoing its Mega Evolution, Dragonite, having endured the pain it had previously suffered, transformed into an orange meteor and plummeted straight down to where Gardevoir was.

Although its multiple scales were broken and it was hit in the face by an ice beam, these were not considered very serious effects on Dragonite.

Conversely, after Dragon Dance, every physical attack that Dragonite unleashes is deadly to Gardevoir.

With both Pokémon having a solid foundation, Dragonite has a much higher margin for error than Gardevoir.

Ryūno stared coldly at the rapidly falling Dragonite, and thought to himself with a sneer—

I'll say it again, you need to hand over your teleportation ability!

Faced with the Dragonite's fierce charge, Xia Chen dared not be careless in the slightest.

After Mega Evolution, Gardevoir's main improvements are in Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed, while its Physical Defense and HP remain as fragile as ever.

Even if Gardevoir is in perfect condition, it will be 100% killed in one hit if it takes this attack head-on.

Out of caution, Xia Chen, as Long Ye wished, had Gardevoir use Teleport to avoid the attack first.

With a sudden distortion and fluctuation in space, Mega Gardevoir vanished.

The audience looked around the empty rocky arena, but couldn't find her.

"Dragonite, up here, Swallow Return!"

Ryūno's sharp shout snapped the bewildered audience out of their daze and gave instructions for Dragonite's next move.

Above, at the starting point where Dragonite had originally sprinted, an elegant and mysterious figure floated quietly, as if gathering energy.

Dragonite remained fearless, flapping its dark green wings, and in an instant, a whirlwind of shimmering white energy swirled around its body.

Then, due to inertia, the Dragonite, which continued to dive downwards at high speed, suddenly flipped over and, with the nimble movement of a swallow flying through the air, the fat dragon turned around and attacked at an even faster speed!

The rapid shifts in attack rhythm and the unexpected attack methods are the biggest features of the Swallow Return move, making it almost impossible for an enemy locked onto by Swallow Return to dodge.

Legend has it that the most elite giant swallows can still turn around nimbly at near-sonic speeds, using their blade-like wings to deliver a fatal blow to opponents who think they have dodged the attack.

And Dragonite is not far from that level right now!

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Watching the Dragonite soar into the sky like a small rocket, Xia Chen raised an eyebrow in surprise.

Located a dozen meters above the rocky terrain, this was the spot he had specifically chosen for Gardevoir's Blink landing.

As expected, Dragonite, which lost its target while in its super speed state, should have had a very difficult time turning around and attacking. Unexpectedly, it directly performed a perfect Aerial Return.

In a flash, Xia Chen decisively had Gardevoir use Teleport and Blink to dodge again.

Whether Gardevoir's Ice Beam hits Dragonite or not is not crucial, but whether it can avoid being hit by the powerful Aerial Ace is extremely important.

Fortunately, Gardevoir had created enough distance beforehand, and in its Mega Evolution Bond state, Xia Chen's communication with it was almost seamless. By a narrow margin, Gardevoir teleported to the ground, avoiding the almost certain Aerial Return.

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The sound of heavy objects colliding came from the air above the arena. The audience looked up in the direction of the sound, only to see that the Dragonite, unable to brake in time, had crashed headfirst into the solid ceiling.

The dust from the cement wall fell like snow, creating a strangely beautiful scene. The Dragonite braced itself against the ceiling with its claws and easily pulled its head out, though a hint of pain was visible on its honest face.

A simple physics principle: forces act in pairs.

A full-force attack reflected back onto your head; even someone with an iron head couldn't withstand such a blow.

Of course, if the ceiling could feel pain, it would be the most unfortunate one.

Gardevoir did not seize this opportune moment to retaliate, not because it did not want to, but because it could not.

Two consecutive long-distance teleportations in a short period of time naturally come at a heavy price—Gardevoir consumed nearly half of its energy!

At this moment, she is repaying for this and is doing everything she can to recover.

However, being able to use this to delay Dragon's aggressive opening three moves makes the price worthwhile.

Ryūno understood this perfectly, and once again commanded, "Dragonite, use Mount Tai Press!"

With oneself above and the enemy below, this is the most suitable situation to use this move.

This move is not common because only large Pokémon can use it to its full potential and deal maximum damage.

Typical examples are Snorlax and Aggron, while Dragonite, although far from those two heavyweights, is still quite large with a body weighing nearly half a ton.

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If the previous incredible speed was like a meteorite falling to earth, it had a certain agility and swiftness to it.

Then this overwhelming force, like a mountain falling from the sky, is full of domineering power.

Aiming at Gardevoir on the ground, Dragonite launched itself with a free-landing motion and slammed it down.

However, although the movements were the same, the speed of this "Mount Tai pressing down" was much faster than that of free fall.

At a height of about ten meters, in less than half a second, this orange blob crashed horribly to the ground.

boom--

The ceiling had just been unlucky, and now it was the rocky ground's turn. A thunderous, earthquake-like rumble echoed as the Dragonite landed, and even the spectators far from the arena could clearly feel the intense tremors.

It would be understandable to call this an earthquake, but it's just a mountain pressing down on us.

With such terrifying power, is there any chance that Gardevoir could survive?

The dusty arena gradually became clear, and the scene inside provided the answer, only to find that Mega Gardevoir was nowhere to be seen.

Instead, a golden elf appeared on the field, Saifuhao!

Clearly, Xia Chen ultimately couldn't withstand the pressure and sent out his Ghost-type Pokémon, Sai Fuhao, which was immune to Normal-type moves, to take the hit.

This shouldn't be surprising—when you're at a disadvantage and your opponent is on a strong offensive, switching sides is actually a wise choice.

But can Mega Evolution still replace the previous one?

This is quite surprising because Mega Evolution has only appeared a handful of times in official battles.

However, upon closer reflection, Mega Evolution isn't really a boost move, and it's perfectly normal to switch out and replace characters.

However, the Dragonite on the field didn't realize in time that Gardevoir had already deserted and was directly hit by a despicable electromagnetic wave from the newly debuted Saifu.

The paralysis effect took effect, and faint arcs of electricity flashed across Dragonite's body.

Longye frowned slightly, but wasn't too worried. The paralysis was annoying, but it also depended on the skill level of the user who released the move.

At best, Saifuro is only at the Gym Leader level. If it can achieve half of its effectiveness against a Dragonite that is close to Champion level, then it's considered powerful.

"Quick dragon, dragon claw!"

With Gardevoir, immune to Dragon-type moves, out of the battle, Dragonite can unleash its signature Dragon Claw attack without restraint.

Longye wasn't worried that Xia Chen would keep switching back and forth to bring Gardevoir back.

One rule in the 6v6 all-out battle format is that each side is only allowed to switch Pokémon once within five minutes.

Whether for the sake of fairness in the competition or for the enjoyment of the audience, this rule is very necessary. Otherwise, if players keep changing their Pokémon in an effort to gain an attribute advantage, it will frustrate the players and bore the audience.

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While the Steel/Ghost type Cyclops is not immune to Dragon-type moves, it does have double the resistance.

The reason why Longye used Dragon Claw instead of Flame Fist was not because he didn't understand Sai Fuhao, but because he had special considerations.

The use of the double-counter Flame Fist will inevitably force Cypher to use Guard or Phantom Strike to avoid combat, while the slightly weaker Dragon Claw move is more likely to provoke the opponent's desire to fight.

After several unsuccessful attacks, Dragonite felt like he was punching cotton. Now, he desperately needs a satisfying battle to build up his momentum.

A dense, dark green dragon-like energy condensed into a claw and slammed straight down towards Sai Fuhao, who was not far away.

Dragonite's speed and movements were slightly clumsy, clearly due to the interference of the paralyzing effect from the previous electromagnetic wave.

But it was this slight setback that Sai Fuhao seized precisely, and the gold coins on his body shot out, forming a sharp sword that pierced straight into the heart of the Dragonite.

At the same time, Sai Fuhao's height of over one meter suddenly shrank due to the removal of the gold coins, turning him into a tiny person who was only a little over half a meter tall.

There was already a significant height difference between Dragonite and Cyclone, and Dragon Claw's attacks were aimed at their faces. However, the sudden reduction in height caused Dragon Claw to miss its target.

Only the energy dissipating at the edge grazed Saifuhao; it couldn't be said that it caused no harm, but it could still be considered top-tier gua sha.