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The viewership for the Frosthollow Province High School Cup finals skyrocketed, claiming the nation's top spot during its broadcast time slot.
"What exactly is Mega Evolution?"
"Just moments ago, Fountainhead Laboratory, under Jacob's name, released groundbreaking experimental results and published a revolutionary paper titled 'Mega Evolution'."
The Mega Evolution that Jacob had demonstrated now stirred up an enormous storm, sweeping across China and reverberating throughout the entire world.
Although he had long anticipated the sensation that revealing Mega Evolution at this moment would create, and had steeled himself for the approaching tempest, right now he only wanted to savor the battle and complete this entire match alongside his Charizard.
Following Charizard's thunderous roar, the raging sandstorm instantly transformed into brilliant Sunny Day weather—this was Mega Charizard Y's Drought ability at work.
Simultaneously, Grass-type energy began gathering before Charizard. Solar Beam, which normally required substantial charging time, dramatically accelerated its energy accumulation under Sunny Day's enhancement.
Within a single breath, Solar Beam had fully formed. A dazzling light erupted, creating a brilliant emerald beam that streaked toward Hippowdon.
At the same time, Hippowdon's Rock Slide activated, sending massive boulders hurtling through the air toward the airborne Charizard.
Everyone held their breath, eyes locked on the battlefield. They were all eager to witness what kind of incredible performance the newly evolved Mega Charizard Y would deliver in combat.
"BOOM!"
Solar Beam collided with the incoming rocks. The emerald beam pierced straight through the stone projectiles, shattering the massive boulders into fragments. Its momentum undiminished, the attack continued racing toward Hippowdon.
"Quick! Dodge it, Hippowdon!"
Ariana hadn't expected Jacob's Charizard to possess such overwhelming power in this moment. Both Pokemon were Overlord-class in strength, with Hippowdon actually holding a slight advantage over Charizard in raw power. Yet now, facing Mega Charizard Y, it seemed utterly helpless.
"ROOOAR!"
With a pained cry, Hippowdon was struck devastatingly.
One hit. Just one single hit, and Mega Charizard Y had gravely wounded Hippowdon. The gap in power was glaringly obvious—this was complete and utter domination.
This display made everyone realize just how truly powerful Mega Charizard Y had become.
A stunned silence fell over the arena, shocking every spectator present.
Not a single person in the audience had expected Hippowdon to be brought low by Jacob's Charizard with a solitary Solar Beam.
Just how terrifying was this Charizard after Mega Evolution?
"What incredible power behind that Solar Beam!"
"Jacob's Charizard is absolutely frightening—one Solar Beam directly inflicted severe damage on Hippowdon."
"Even though Hippowdon's Special Defense is quite low, it's important to note that this Hippowdon had sustained virtually no prior damage except for minor Leech Seed effects. Yet it was completely overwhelmed by this Charizard."
The ongoing discussions around the arena made Ariana grit her teeth. Confronted with this unknown Mega Evolution phenomenon, she felt completely lost.
However, at that moment, Jacob's voice rang out again. He wasn't giving Hippowdon any opportunity to recover, once more commanding Charizard to unleash Solar Beam.
"Solar Beam!"
"ROAR!"
Another Solar Beam, like a concentrated laser cannon, struck Hippowdon directly.
Hippowdon didn't even have time to cry out before it collapsed on the field, motionless and completely unable to continue battling.
The referee stood stunned for several seconds before snapping back to reality, quickly raising his flag and blowing his whistle. "Hippowdon is unable to battle! Char... Charizard wins!"
The referee wasn't certain whether he should continue calling Jacob's Pokemon "Charizard," as this was his first time witnessing Charizard in this transformed state.
Ariana still hadn't fully collected herself. Usually composed and calm, she found herself rattled for the first time. Facing an unknown Pokemon, she couldn't maintain her typical poise, her mind racing with confused thoughts.
Mega Evolution? What exactly was it?
How could Jacob's Charizard suddenly increase its combat power so dramatically?
What in the world was happening?
"Trainer Ariana, please send out your next Pokemon."
Only when the referee's voice echoed across the field did Ariana snap back to attention. After a moment's hesitation, she retrieved Excadrill's Poke Ball and released it.
Facing such a powerful Charizard, she decided her best strategy was to buy some time first.
"Go, Excadrill!"
Excadrill entered the battlefield once more. This time, its opponent was Mega Charizard Y.
Gazing at Excadrill, fierce flames burned in Charizard's eyes—the fire of vengeance blazed within them.
So you're the one who defeated my teammate Noivern, aren't you?
"Charizard, use Flamethrower!"
Jacob's command rang out, and Charizard's body immediately surged with immense Fire-type energy. The flames on its tail burned with renewed intensity, and a massive fireball formed around its mouth before being violently expelled.
"What incredible speed on that Flamethrower!"
After Charizard's Mega Evolution into Mega Charizard Y, its capabilities had improved across all areas, but the most significant enhancement was to its Special Attack stat.
Many people might not fully comprehend how powerful Mega Charizard Y's Special Attack truly is. In terms of Special Attack alone, Mega Charizard Y ranks sixteenth among all Pokemon across all their forms.
Don't underestimate that sixteenth placement—this ranking includes legendary Pokemon like Mega Rayquaza, Primal Kyogre, and White Kyurem, yet it still claims sixteenth place.
Furthermore, it's crucial to understand that Mega Charizard Y's ability is Drought, meaning that when Mega Charizard Y uses Fire-type moves, it gains not only Same Type Attack Bonus but also the power boost from Sunny Day weather. With the Sunny Day enhancement combined, Mega Charizard Y's Special Attack capability can actually rank second overall. Even Mega Mewtwo Y cannot compare to Mega Charizard Y under these conditions.
Of course, the reason it ranks second is because there exists a Pokemon called Kyogre. After Primal Reversion, Kyogre's Special Attack already ranks second among all Pokemon, and combined with its Primordial Sea ability and a full-power Origin Pulse, that represents the true pinnacle of Special Attack dominance.
Flames erupted everywhere, sparks cascaded through the air, bathing the entire battle arena in a crimson glow.
At this moment, Charizard resembled a sovereign of flames, a deity commanding fire itself.
The expelled flames streaked across the field like a concentrated laser beam, flying directly toward Excadrill.
"Use Protect, Excadrill!"
Ariana, who had originally planned to have Excadrill counter with Rock Slide, decisively chose to abandon the offensive approach after witnessing Flamethrower's astonishing power, instead ordering Excadrill to use the defensive move Protect.
The protective barrier materialized and was instantly engulfed by the Flamethrower.
The intense flames scorched the light shield, causing it to tremble violently. Faint cracks seemed to appear across the barrier's surface.
The protective shield began wavering, appearing as though it might shatter at any moment.
Fortunately, although cracks had appeared on the barrier and it swayed continuously, it barely managed to block the Flamethrower attack.
This allowed Ariana to breathe a momentary sigh of relief, but then Charizard's next assault commenced immediately.
"Charizard, continuous Flamethrower attacks!"
"Excadrill, Rock Slide!"
Flames bloomed brilliantly as Charizard's fire danced like a raging dragon, flashing across the battlefield and surging toward Excadrill, completely engulfing it.
Amidst the roaring flames and dragon's cry, Excadrill lost all ability to battle, collapsing motionless on the ground.
"Excadrill is unable to battle! Charizard wins!"
The battle's momentum had shifted far too rapidly. From the moment of Mega Evolution until now, Mega Charizard Y had completely dominated both Hippowdon and Excadrill with overwhelming force.
Having secured two consecutive victories with remarkable ease, Ariana now had only her ace Pokemon remaining—Gyarados.