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Jacob seized the opportunity while Hippowdon used Dig to switch Charizard back into the battle.
"Charizard, with its Fire and Flying dual-typing, is naturally immune to Hippowdon's Dig attack. What a brilliant Pokémon switch!"
"Wait, what is Trainer Jacob doing? Why is he taking out a jade pendant from his chest?"
The announcer's voice echoed through the arena. He watched Jacob's unusual actions with confusion. Why would a Trainer pull out an ornament in the middle of a battle?
"Could it be that Trainer Jacob is warming up? Preparing to join the fight personally?" The announcer joked lightheartedly.
"Just kidding, of course. Jacob just asked Charizard if it was ready. What could that mean? Does Jacob still have some secret weapon up his sleeve?" The announcer's voice rang out with growing excitement.
Jacob's sudden action left everyone puzzled, except for Nina, her father Maximus, and Raya who were watching from the stands.
They had already heard Jacob's description of Mega Evolution and naturally understood that what Jacob was about to demonstrate was precisely that phenomenon.
However, they didn't fully comprehend the specific effects of Mega Evolution.
Their purpose in coming to watch Jacob's match in person was to witness firsthand just how much Mega Evolution could enhance combat effectiveness.
Only by seeing it with their own eyes could their anxious hearts finally find peace.
Jacob pulled out the jade pendant hanging from his chest. It swayed gently in the wind, and even the swirling sandstorm couldn't diminish the brilliance of the Key Stone.
What kind of item could this be?
Nearly everyone shared the same question. On a stage as important as the finals, Jacob had so ceremoniously brought out this item, treating it as his trump card to defeat Ariana. This item had to be something extraordinary.
But why would this item belong to the Trainer?
Jacob looked at Hippowdon and Ariana standing before him, took a deep breath, and his eyes gradually became filled with determination.
He closed his eyes, cleared his mind, and focused his consciousness completely.
The cheers, shouts, and the sound of the sandstorm were all crystal clear at this moment.
His breathing and heartbeat were incredibly distinct. Feeling the warmth radiating from the Key Stone, Jacob could sense Charizard's heartbeat directly in front of him on the battlefield. It was as if an invisible thread connected the two of them.
In this moment, the two seemed to merge into one being.
Jacob's mind began flashing through everything that had happened since he embarked on the path of a Trainer—from discovering Noibat's Pokémon egg to standing on the finals stage of Frosthollow Province. Scene after scene flickered like slides through his memory.
Countless early mornings and late nights, sweating on training grounds, step by step, he had reached this point.
His burning youth would finally bear fruit today.
Jacob suddenly opened his eyes. Charizard, sensing the change in Jacob's mindset, felt the flames on its tail burn more fiercely.
Although the two had never attempted Mega Evolution before, Jacob firmly believed that he and Charizard would definitely succeed.
"Let's go, Charizard."
Jacob stroked the jade pendant in his hand, his finger pressing against the Key Stone. He could feel it becoming hot, emitting a faint glow, and the energy contained within seemed ready to burst forth.
At this moment, Jacob's eyes gradually became resolute, and Charizard's gaze mirrored that determination. Right now, their eyes were remarkably similar.
Their minds were united, and Trainer and Pokémon were connected heart to heart.
In an instant, energy erupted. Visible energy poured out from both the Key Stone and the Mega Stone. Jacob's battle uniform fluttered in the wind as the Key Stone began emitting a brilliant glow.
"Burn bright, Charizard! Mega Evolution!"
Jacob's voice, every single word, was broadcast live throughout the entire venue.
The audience held their breath, watching everything unfold in the arena.
They all witnessed the energy erupting from the Key Stone on Jacob's jade pendant and the Mega Stone around Charizard's neck.
They also heard Jacob's declaration moments before.
Mega Evolution?
Just then, brilliant light burst forth from both the Mega Stone on Charizard's neck and the Key Stone on Jacob's jade pendant.
"What's happening?"
"Evo... Evolution?"
"Is that light some kind of evolution?"
"What did Jacob just say? Mega Evolution?"
"Charizard can still evolve? What exactly is going on?"
Light illuminated the entire venue. The Mega Stone and Key Stone were connected by several streams of energy, and the light of evolution enveloped Charizard completely.
Blinding, brilliant light filled the entire arena, turning everything into a vast expanse of white.
"What's happening?" As the commentator, the announcer was also experiencing this situation for the first time. The entire arena was wrapped in brilliant light, preventing everyone from seeing what was occurring on the field.
The brilliance gradually faded, revealing the dark form of Mega Charizard Y.
Massive black dragon wings enveloped Charizard's body like a dark cocoon.
"Roar!"
Charizard suddenly spread its wings wide, revealing its evolved appearance. A long third horn had grown on its head, and its dark tail had become even more slender.
Small wings had sprouted on its wrists, the edges of its back wings had become more jagged, three small spikes had grown at the end of its tail, and a long spike protruded from its back, while the flames on its tail burned like a raging inferno.
"What kind of Pokémon is this?"
"Is this... is this still Charizard?"
"What an incredible-looking Charizard!"
Maximus and Raya, watching from the stands, both showed expressions of complete shock. Even after hearing Jacob's description of Mega Evolution, they were still awestruck by witnessing it firsthand.
Was Jacob truly a genius? Had he discovered this himself? Was this really still Charizard?
Next, they just needed to verify exactly how much Mega Evolution boosted combat power.
Besides Maximus and Raya, Nina and Amelia kept their gazes firmly fixed on Jacob, their eyes full of admiration as they silently watched Jacob shine brilliantly on the stage.
They both understood that after today, Jacob's name would spread throughout the entire world.
The first to recover was the professional announcer: "There appears to be an unexpected development on the field! Jacob's Charizard has actually evolved at this moment! Charizard can evolve once more! This must be the first case worldwide. Is this Jacob's latest research breakthrough?"
"Audience members who purchased tickets for this match are truly fortunate! You're witnessing a battle that will go down in history!"
"I'm genuinely curious now—what kind of strength does this evolved Charizard possess?"
"Hippowdon, use Rock Slide!" Although somewhat confused by the situation unfolding before her, Ariana still decisively ordered Hippowdon to attack.
Hearing Ariana's command, Jacob's eyes seemed to burn with flames, his blood boiling with excitement. This match would provide the perfect stage for a spectacular display!
Jacob looked at Hippowdon and shouted powerfully, "Charizard, use Solar Beam!"
"Jacob has actually chosen to use Solar Beam in sandstorm weather? You should know that in sandstorm conditions, not only does Solar Beam require more time to charge, but its power is also reduced by half."
"Although Solar Beam has double effectiveness against Hippowdon, in this situation, it really isn't as practical as Heat Wave."
The announcer was speaking rapidly when he suddenly noticed that Charizard, having just completed its Mega Evolution, let out a clear, powerful roar in the arena.
"Roar!"
Mega Charizard Y spread its massive black wings, and accompanying its roar, scorching Fire-type energy radiated outward from Charizard as the center.
The sandstorm ceased, and the dark clouds dispersed completely.
The sun shone brilliantly, and the sky became crystal clear for miles around.
In an instant, the sandstorm weather transformed into intense sunlight, and the dazzling sunshine nearly enveloped the entire battlefield.
The audience also released gasps of amazement. Since the start of this match, they had already experienced various weather conditions including rain, clear skies, and sandstorms, and now it had turned sunny again. It was truly remarkable!