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Chapter 290
Chapter 1163: Mega Salamence!
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
Nearly ten days of high-intensity training, engaging in all-out battles with countless high-level wild Pokémon, had allowed Ash's skill as a trainer to steadily improve.
But the most important change was in Pikachu!
When he first set foot in the Hoenn Region, Pikachu had been struck by the region's infamous "nerf," its strength taking a significant hit.
But during these ten days of battle in the Sky Pillar, not every fight was won by Combusken or Grovyle.
Whenever they encountered a powerful foe they couldn't defeat, Pikachu was usually the one to step in and land the finishing blow.
This allowed it to accumulate a massive amount of experience in a short period.
At this moment, Pikachu had completely recovered 100% of its power!
It was already capable of facing an Elite Four-level opponent head-on. Now, after a cycle of being weakened and then making a full recovery...
It was as if the total amount of Pikachu's power remained unchanged, but its quality had been compressed to a much higher density.
Its strength was now on a completely different level from what it had been at the Silver Conference!
"Still want to fight? You're no match for us anymore."
Ash shook his head, his tone filled with absolute confidence.
With him and Pikachu as they were now, not even a member of the Elite Four could hope to gain an advantage against them!
"Tch, you little brat...!"
These arrogant words, however, felt like a humiliation, and Zinnia became completely enraged.
She was the strongest trainer in Meteor Village!
"Mega Evolve, Salamence!!"
Zinnia shouted, almost roaring.
"ROAR!!"
Having crashed into the ruins, the Salamence leaped up once more, landing on an intersection of the flowing cloud lines in mid-air. It roared at the heavens, and the surrounding air currents churned in response.
A round gem on its chest plate and the orb at the tip of the serpentine anklet on Zinnia's right leg both burst forth with a dazzling radiance.
"Mega Evolution, huh..."
Ash quickly wiped the smug look from his face, not daring to be careless.
The Mega Evolution of the Hoenn Region's signature pseudo-legendary... this opponent, it seemed, was becoming quite formidable.
Several winding, colorful streams of energy connected trainer and dragon. Salamence's form was completely enveloped in a giant cocoon of energy.
BANG!!
As the energy shell shattered, Salamence appeared above the Sky Pillar in a new form.
Its main torso seemed to have shrunk slightly, and several forked spikes now protruded from the sides of its head. Its body, head, and tail were like a straight, sharp sword, brimming with offensive intent.
The biggest change was its pair of blood-red wings.
The crimson wings that once extended to the sides had now transformed into a single massive crescent, arcing forward symmetrically.
Overall, it looked like a crescent wing with a gap in the middle, tipped with ferocious, sharp points.
"ROAR!!"
After completing its Mega Evolution, Salamence once again let out a furious roar in all directions.
Within the incredibly majestic draconic roar, however, there was less of an intimidating presence this time, replaced by a more elegant and nimble aura.
"Beep. Beep. Mega Salamence's Ability: Aerilate. All subsequent Normal-type moves will now become Flying-type moves, and their power will be increased by a certain amount."
The Pokédex provided an automatic notification.
Many Pokémon's abilities also change temporarily after Mega Evolution.
"This is my first time seeing it..."
Ash studied the Mega Evolved Salamence. Its form resembled a spear-like blade made purely for attack; it seemed both its power and speed had received a huge boost.
"Pika!"
Pikachu, however, gave a loud cry. It pawed at the ground with its hind legs, its little eyes eager for a fight.
A normal pseudo-legendary wasn't enough to be a real challenge... but this was more like it.
Its strength had been fully restored, and the mouse's old arrogance had returned along with it.
"Arrogant electric mouse... Use Stone Edge!!"
Pikachu's little expression infuriated Zinnia, and she let out a low command.
Mega Salamence soared into the air, then landed heavily on the ground.
KSHING!! KSHING!! KSHING!!
Then, with its body as the center, sharp, bladed rock spikes began to erupt from the stone floor, spreading outward in all directions!
After Mega Evolution, Stone Edge had become an area-of-effect move, and one of its branches shot toward Pikachu!
"Thundercloud Line!"
Ash commanded.
Pikachu, in perfect sync, had already leaped into the sky the moment Salamence landed.
BZZT! SWOOSH!!
Riding the dancing electrical ions in the air, its body once again became a streak of yellow lightning, continuously darting through the air.
With the weather locked, the air was no longer flowing... This also increased the duration of Pikachu's Electric Terrain.
"Chupi!!"
It then leaped onto Salamence's head, performing several flips in the air. Employing the same old trick, Pikachu prepared to unleash another Iron Tail!
"ROAR!!"
This time, however, Salamence reacted. It raised a forelimb and met the attack with Dragon Claw.
Coated in dense, cyan energy, its claw formed a massive phantom image, viciously tearing toward the Iron Tail.
KLANG!
A dull, explosive sound erupted at the point of impact. Iron Tail and Dragon Claw were locked in a stalemate in mid-air, neither able to overpower the other.
"My power after Mega Evolution still isn't enough to gain the upper hand?!"
Zinnia was horrified. Just what in the world was this electric mouse?
But soon, her expression tightened.
After all, Pikachu only had one tail, but Salamence had two forelimbs...
"Use Slash!!"
Zinnia shouted.
On its other side, Salamence's partially raised forelimb was already covered in the phantom image of a blue-green energy claw.
Ability: Aerilate!!
Under the effect of Aerilate, this Slash also became a Flying-type move, its motion fluid and elegant.
SWOOSH!
From a tricky angle, it tore directly across Pikachu's back.
The immense force sent Pikachu's small body flying, causing it to slam heavily onto the ground.
"Pikachu!!"
Ash's face filled with anxiety. He really should have tried to settle it with an electric attack just now.
After Mega Evolution, his opponent's physical stats had increased dramatically, rendering these fancy maneuvers much less of an advantage.
"Hmph, now you see the strength of my Sal..."
However, Zinnia hadn't finished her sentence when her face suddenly stiffened.
She watched as, from within the pile of rock ruins, a dust-covered Pikachu was already climbing back to its feet. It pushed aside the rubble covering its body, not looking seriously injured at all.
Zinnia: "?!"
*So much power... and it's that tanky, too?!*
*It took an enhanced Slash and it's completely fine?!*
BZZZZ-BOOM!!
After getting up, Pikachu fired a pillar of lightning into the sky, as if it were venting its frustration.
Its fierce little face looked extremely irritable.
(end of chapter)
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
Nearly ten days of high-intensity training, engaging in all-out battles with countless high-level wild Pokémon, had allowed Ash's skill as a trainer to steadily improve.
But the most important change was in Pikachu!
When he first set foot in the Hoenn Region, Pikachu had been struck by the region's infamous "nerf," its strength taking a significant hit.
But during these ten days of battle in the Sky Pillar, not every fight was won by Combusken or Grovyle.
Whenever they encountered a powerful foe they couldn't defeat, Pikachu was usually the one to step in and land the finishing blow.
This allowed it to accumulate a massive amount of experience in a short period.
At this moment, Pikachu had completely recovered 100% of its power!
It was already capable of facing an Elite Four-level opponent head-on. Now, after a cycle of being weakened and then making a full recovery...
It was as if the total amount of Pikachu's power remained unchanged, but its quality had been compressed to a much higher density.
Its strength was now on a completely different level from what it had been at the Silver Conference!
"Still want to fight? You're no match for us anymore."
Ash shook his head, his tone filled with absolute confidence.
With him and Pikachu as they were now, not even a member of the Elite Four could hope to gain an advantage against them!
"Tch, you little brat...!"
These arrogant words, however, felt like a humiliation, and Zinnia became completely enraged.
She was the strongest trainer in Meteor Village!
"Mega Evolve, Salamence!!"
Zinnia shouted, almost roaring.
"ROAR!!"
Having crashed into the ruins, the Salamence leaped up once more, landing on an intersection of the flowing cloud lines in mid-air. It roared at the heavens, and the surrounding air currents churned in response.
A round gem on its chest plate and the orb at the tip of the serpentine anklet on Zinnia's right leg both burst forth with a dazzling radiance.
"Mega Evolution, huh..."
Ash quickly wiped the smug look from his face, not daring to be careless.
The Mega Evolution of the Hoenn Region's signature pseudo-legendary... this opponent, it seemed, was becoming quite formidable.
Several winding, colorful streams of energy connected trainer and dragon. Salamence's form was completely enveloped in a giant cocoon of energy.
BANG!!
As the energy shell shattered, Salamence appeared above the Sky Pillar in a new form.
Its main torso seemed to have shrunk slightly, and several forked spikes now protruded from the sides of its head. Its body, head, and tail were like a straight, sharp sword, brimming with offensive intent.
The biggest change was its pair of blood-red wings.
The crimson wings that once extended to the sides had now transformed into a single massive crescent, arcing forward symmetrically.
Overall, it looked like a crescent wing with a gap in the middle, tipped with ferocious, sharp points.
"ROAR!!"
After completing its Mega Evolution, Salamence once again let out a furious roar in all directions.
Within the incredibly majestic draconic roar, however, there was less of an intimidating presence this time, replaced by a more elegant and nimble aura.
"Beep. Beep. Mega Salamence's Ability: Aerilate. All subsequent Normal-type moves will now become Flying-type moves, and their power will be increased by a certain amount."
The Pokédex provided an automatic notification.
Many Pokémon's abilities also change temporarily after Mega Evolution.
"This is my first time seeing it..."
Ash studied the Mega Evolved Salamence. Its form resembled a spear-like blade made purely for attack; it seemed both its power and speed had received a huge boost.
"Pika!"
Pikachu, however, gave a loud cry. It pawed at the ground with its hind legs, its little eyes eager for a fight.
A normal pseudo-legendary wasn't enough to be a real challenge... but this was more like it.
Its strength had been fully restored, and the mouse's old arrogance had returned along with it.
"Arrogant electric mouse... Use Stone Edge!!"
Pikachu's little expression infuriated Zinnia, and she let out a low command.
Mega Salamence soared into the air, then landed heavily on the ground.
KSHING!! KSHING!! KSHING!!
Then, with its body as the center, sharp, bladed rock spikes began to erupt from the stone floor, spreading outward in all directions!
After Mega Evolution, Stone Edge had become an area-of-effect move, and one of its branches shot toward Pikachu!
"Thundercloud Line!"
Ash commanded.
Pikachu, in perfect sync, had already leaped into the sky the moment Salamence landed.
BZZT! SWOOSH!!
Riding the dancing electrical ions in the air, its body once again became a streak of yellow lightning, continuously darting through the air.
With the weather locked, the air was no longer flowing... This also increased the duration of Pikachu's Electric Terrain.
"Chupi!!"
It then leaped onto Salamence's head, performing several flips in the air. Employing the same old trick, Pikachu prepared to unleash another Iron Tail!
"ROAR!!"
This time, however, Salamence reacted. It raised a forelimb and met the attack with Dragon Claw.
Coated in dense, cyan energy, its claw formed a massive phantom image, viciously tearing toward the Iron Tail.
KLANG!
A dull, explosive sound erupted at the point of impact. Iron Tail and Dragon Claw were locked in a stalemate in mid-air, neither able to overpower the other.
"My power after Mega Evolution still isn't enough to gain the upper hand?!"
Zinnia was horrified. Just what in the world was this electric mouse?
But soon, her expression tightened.
After all, Pikachu only had one tail, but Salamence had two forelimbs...
"Use Slash!!"
Zinnia shouted.
On its other side, Salamence's partially raised forelimb was already covered in the phantom image of a blue-green energy claw.
Ability: Aerilate!!
Under the effect of Aerilate, this Slash also became a Flying-type move, its motion fluid and elegant.
SWOOSH!
From a tricky angle, it tore directly across Pikachu's back.
The immense force sent Pikachu's small body flying, causing it to slam heavily onto the ground.
"Pikachu!!"
Ash's face filled with anxiety. He really should have tried to settle it with an electric attack just now.
After Mega Evolution, his opponent's physical stats had increased dramatically, rendering these fancy maneuvers much less of an advantage.
"Hmph, now you see the strength of my Sal..."
However, Zinnia hadn't finished her sentence when her face suddenly stiffened.
She watched as, from within the pile of rock ruins, a dust-covered Pikachu was already climbing back to its feet. It pushed aside the rubble covering its body, not looking seriously injured at all.
Zinnia: "?!"
*So much power... and it's that tanky, too?!*
*It took an enhanced Slash and it's completely fine?!*
BZZZZ-BOOM!!
After getting up, Pikachu fired a pillar of lightning into the sky, as if it were venting its frustration.
Its fierce little face looked extremely irritable.
(end of chapter)
