"Bang!!" On the field, Korrina's Lucario suddenly exerted force, propelling the opponent away. After a few backflips, he stood tall, and a dazzling gem emerged from within him—his MEGA Evolution Stone!
The Key Stone and MEGA Evolution Stone connected, and Korrina's Lucario began to change shape. Seconds later, MEGA Lucario appeared on the field!
"MEGA Evolution, huh? Is this the MEGA Evolution Stone passed down through the generations in your family, Korrina?" Upon seeing Lucario's MEGA evolution, Ash wasn't too surprised. Korrina had mentioned before the battle that they discovered the purpose of their inherited MEGA Evolution Stone because of him.
However, hearing about it is one thing, seeing it is another. Now witnessing MEGA Lucario standing on the opposite side feels quite strange.
"That's right, my Lucario is now unbeatable. Even if there's a level difference with your Lucario, the bond between us will make up for it!" Korrina said confidently, hands on her hips, her chest proudly raised.
Seeing this, Ash's competitive spirit was stirred: "A bond, huh? The bond between me and Lucario won't lose to anyone either! Let's do this, MEGA Evolution!!"
Originally not intending to use MEGA Evolution in this battle, Ash raised his right hand high, the light from the Key Stone shining on his wrist, and Ash's Lucario also changed posture!
Seconds later, the two MEGA Lucarios stood on the field, Misty and others widened their eyes, watching intently. It was the first time seeing two MEGA-evolved Pokemon of the same kind battling!
"Using MEGA Evolution too... Lucario, strike first with Extreme Speed!" Korrina's face turned serious, swiftly giving the command.
"Close Combat!" Compared to Korrina's urgency, Ash appeared calm and composed. Those simple words instantly tensed Korrina's expression.
Her Lucario has already taken quite a bit of damage, and if it gets hit by the Fighting Type's ultimate move, Close Combat, its physical strength might deplete completely!
However, her Lucario used Extreme Speed, so it shouldn't be caught by the opponent.
The figure of MEGA Lucario suddenly vanished from its original position, the air tearing, creating a sharp explosion!
The next second, his right fist headed straight for Ash's Lucario's face!
Just as the punch was about to touch the fur, Ash's MEGA Lucario moved.
His eyes didn't turn, but his body, as if foreseeing the future, gently shifted sideways, allowing the power-filled punch to brush past his cheek; simultaneously, his right fist was fully charged!
Lucario (Ash) slightly bent his body, his poised punch sharply hitting the opponent's abdomen!
"Bang!!!"
The dull sound of the tackle echoed through the Gym! Korrina's MEGA Lucario's eyes widened in shock, his body curled like a shrimp, flying out as if struck by a cannonball!
"Lucario——!!!" Korrina exclaimed in surprise.
Yet, this couldn't change the fact that Lucario was smashed into the wall at the edge of the arena.
"Boom," the wall cracked, and rubble fell.
Korrina's Lucario slid down the wall, collapsed to the ground, and the power of MEGA Evolution dissipated.
The outcome of this battle was suddenly decided, with the victor being—Ash's Lucario!