Bottom-tier trainers in the Pokémon world

With the Suzuki and Mugentana incident completely resolved, and the heavy weight lifted from Natsuhiko's heart, his reckless "nature" gradually began to emerge.

Chapter 241 The Elimination Rounds Begin!

The knockout stage matchups for the World Championship have been announced.

This signifies that the World Championship has officially entered its most intense knockout stage.

But to be honest...

Even if someone is eliminated in the first round of the elimination tournament, that person is definitely one of the top trainers in the entire Pokémon world.

Anyone who makes it to the knockout stage is a very important talent or "resource" for their respective region.

and so.

Just by looking at the names of the top 32 teams in this World Championship knockout stage, you can get a sense of how exciting it was.

Therefore, the eyes of the whole world are now focused on this.

Simultaneously.

The rules for the knockout stage of this World Championship have also been officially released.

Actually, there isn't much difference from the points-based stage.

The only change might be that the maximum number of Pokémon allowed in the points-based stage has changed from three to a rotating battle mode where four out of six Pokémon can be selected.

To put it simply...

Before the competition, participants must inform the organizers of the six Pokémon they need to prepare.

Furthermore, before the battle begins, these six Pokémon will be displayed on a large screen so that both sides can receive this information.

During the battle, participants can choose any four of the six Pokémon to fight.

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At last.

Both sides can choose one of "Mega Evolution", "Z-Move", or "Dynamax" as their ultimate trump card in this tournament.

Don't be fooled by the fact that the number of Pokémon has increased from three to four.

However, the tactical difficulty involved skyrockets, jumping to a whole new level.

Being able to see the opponent's Pokémon further increases the need for both sides to consider multiple factors such as tactics, strategies, planning, and on-the-spot performance.

The difficulty involved is likely even greater than the difficulty of a six-on-six all-player rotation battle mode where you don't know the opponent's Pokémon.

Any opponent encountered in this final knockout stage is very likely to be a fierce battle.

Therefore, no one will underestimate their opponent.

What they can offer and what they need to prepare is absolute strength!

For example, Steven and Wallace, the best buddies from the Hoenn region.

With the announcement of the matchup list, the exchange of glances between the two was so complex that it could fill a book.

The only thing that's clear is that both of them are very satisfied with this distribution.

and.

Everyone is eagerly anticipating the start of this match.

It's not just them.

Many people are actually looking forward to the official start of the knockout stage.

...

...

The next day.

Under the world's spotlight, the Olympic flame illuminated the entire palace stadium.

The first round of the Pokémon World Championship officially began amidst a lively atmosphere.

Xia Yan and his fellow contestants were resting in a private room, watching the first round of matches through the huge, transparent floor-to-ceiling windows.

Amidst thunderous cheers, Daigo, the world's number one "tall, rich, and handsome" Pokémon, and Wallace, the current representative of the Pokémon world's "coordinator," stepped together into the vast palace arena.

"Bui~~"

Fairy Yinbu and a few little guys were perched on the window, cheering Daigo on.

It's better to say something than to say it.

A handsome man like Daigo, with his financial power, strength, and friendly personality, is undoubtedly the ideal "Prince Charming" in the hearts of countless girls.

Mikoli, with his outstanding appearance and temperament, as well as his position among the "coordinators," also won the cheers of countless people.

The popularity and buzz surrounding these two players will be used as the opening match for the knockout stage of this tournament.

Dante has gradually learned some of Loz's marketing techniques.

“Daigo.” Mikuri looked at his old friend across from him with utmost seriousness. “I’ve been looking forward to this match for a long time.”

The two had a very good relationship and had known each other for a long time.

They both knew that the other was a very strong and capable trainer.

But they really didn't face each other very often.

In particular, after both of them gradually lost their peak strength, they never fought each other again.

"Me too."

Daigo gently raised the Poké Ball in his hand.

Judging by appearances alone, an uninformed person might think this is a contest of "temperament".

"Are these two guys just trying to show off?"

Xia Yan, who was in the private room, kept clicking his tongue in amazement.

Listen to the screams of the girls in the arena.

You two should stop using your supernatural powers right away and have a fight first.

"What? You're allowed to show off, but we're not allowed to be cool?"

next to.

"It looks like Du has been carefully dressed up no matter how you look at it," Du interjected.

Xia Yan looked him up and down, his expression gradually becoming strange.

"You... got your hair done?"

Although there haven't been many changes, it does look cleaner than yesterday.

"Yes, I do." Watari readily admitted it without any hesitation.

"Did you change into new clothes?"

“Yes.” Watari nodded again. “We can’t show the audience a disheveled contestant, can we?”

As he spoke, he gently raised his arm behind him, causing his brand-new cloak to flutter slightly.

Xia Yan's lips twitched.

Finally, he uttered a single sentence.

"The cloak, isn't that the real thing?"

at the same time.

While the two were talking, the battle between Daigo and Michael officially entered its most intense phase.

"It's Daigo's Shiny Metagross!"

"This is Steven's signature Pokémon, his ace Pokémon!"

The host is quite professional.

Meanwhile, Kang Kai's passionate commentary energized the audience, making them feel incredibly excited and energized.

"I wonder how we'll deal with Milotic from Mikoli?!"

Mikkelsen quickly provided an answer.

He raised his arm gracefully and swiftly, revealing the "Z bracelet" on his wrist to everyone's eyes.

Followed by.

The diamond-blue "Water Z" inlaid on it emitted a dazzling and sparkling light, making one feel as if they were in a vast ocean.

Combined with the movements required to execute "Z-Move", Mikuri's ultimate move was finally unleashed.

It's better to say something than to say it.

The "Z-Move" special move, which might normally feel a bit awkward, doesn't feel that way when Wallace performs it. Instead, it's more like a dance, a dance where humans, Pokémon, and water elements complement each other.

"Here it comes! Mikoli's signature move, Super Water Whirlpool!"

The host held the microphone while simultaneously throwing a punch with one hand.

If you didn't know better, you'd think he was the one who used that move.

However, Steven seemed much more composed when facing the enhanced "Z-Move".

He slightly raised the corners of his mouth.

She said softly, "Although I've been busy trying to catch up with Xia Yan, I feel the gap between us is widening. But only now do I realize that it's not that I'm not hardworking or strong enough, but that Xia Yan... is just too freakish!"

After saying that, Daigo waved his hand and, without giving Shiny Metagross any buffs, simply retaliated with the purest of moves.

next second.

The audience members stared in disbelief.

The two attacks actually managed to neutralize each other's moves?!

To know.