dmims Chapter 466 Dynamax Showdown: Xia Chi VS Dan Di!
Chapter 466 Dynamax Showdown: Xia Chi VS Dan Di!
Chapter 466 Dynamax Showdown: Xia Chi VS Dan Di!
Disasters always mean changes.
This is particularly relevant to the Galar region.
The arrival of "Dark Night" caused Galerite particles from the underground to permeate every corner of this land.
The energy that was originally buried deep underground was fully activated by the awakening of Anuttara, surging out from the depths of the underground energy factory and spreading throughout Galar.
Quan Guan City, Shui Zhou Town, Ji Qing City, Zhan Jing Town, Su Chuan Town, Gong Men City...
Every city, every town, every field, every mountain peak.
The concentration of Galerite particles has increased more than tenfold compared to before.
This is the most important reason why Dynamax has become so popular.
So to some extent, Loth did indeed advance the historical process of Galler.
Although the price paid was quite high...
But that's how history always is.
Every step forward, every change, requires someone to pay the price.
This time, however, the entire city of Kensei paid the price.
Along with the announcement of Dynamax, another piece of news that excited countless Pokémon battle fans around the world was also revealed—
Three days later, on the day Dynamax was announced, Xia Chi and Leon will have a Pokémon battle themed around Dynamax!
A showdown between top trainers.
Promotion of the brand-new battle system.
The two explosive pieces of news have indeed lifted the oppressive atmosphere that has been hanging over Galar for the past few days.
People gradually forgot the pain caused by those disasters and began to look forward to and discuss them.
Discussions about Dynamaxing have also become quite heated.
[Rational discussion: Which is stronger, Dynamax or Mega Evolution?]
I don't know who's more powerful, but the Super Evolution is definitely cooler!
Wait a minute, why aren't they including our Padiya crystallizers?
[Where did you come from, roadside? Go play somewhere else!]
To be honest, Dynamax is definitely more entertaining, right? Watching a Dynamax Urshifu go toe-to-toe with Palkia was so satisfying!
According to Sonia, it seems to be called Gigantamax, which is slightly different from Dynamax, and only a few Pokémon can achieve this.
[Whatever, all Pokémon can Dynamax anyway, which makes it better than Mega Evolution!]
I can't wait to Dynamax my Gardevoir, hehehehe...
[Something's not right! (Growlithe alert.jpg)]
[...]
The day when Dynamax was announced finally arrived, much to the anticipation of countless Pokémon battle fans.
July 19, 226 of the League Calendar.
Galer region, Miyamon city.
The morning sun shines on this bustling city, gilding every building with a golden hue.
The streets were teeming with people.
They came from various cities in Galar, and even from other regions.
They are all for the same purpose—
Witnessing history.
The announcement of Dynamax and the location of the friendly match were finally decided to be in Monor City.
Not just because this is the economic center of the Galar Union.
More importantly, Quanjuku City is still undergoing intensive reconstruction.
Putting the location there is inappropriate.
Even so, the tens of thousands of seats in the Palace Arena were still packed.
From above, the entire arena looks like a giant bowl, packed with people.
Shouts and cheers rose and fell, creating a sea of sound.
Besides the people on-site, tens of millions of people are now glued to their live stream screens.
We eagerly await this battle, which is destined to be incredibly exciting.
The number of viewers in live streams on major platforms is skyrocketing at a visible rate.
One million, five million, ten million, twenty million...
Behind every number is a pair of expectant eyes.
Although this is also a Dynamax announcement event, there wasn't much detailed information presented today.
There were no PowerPoint presentations, no speeches, and no lengthy explanations.
Because the organizers understand one principle—
For fans of competitive gaming, nothing is more straightforward and clear than competitive gaming.
All explanations and elaborations pale in comparison to the instant two Dynamaxed Pokémon collide on the field.
Amid cheers from tens of thousands of spectators, two figures slowly walked out from either side of the contestants' tunnel.
On the left is Emperor Dan.
He was wearing a purple cloak, which was his signature attire.
His cloak fluttered in the wind, making him look dashing and spirited.
He waved to the audience with a confident smile on his face.
Every move he made was met with deafening cheers.
On the right is Xia Chi.
He wore no cape, only simple casual clothes, but his aura was in no way inferior to that of the Pill Emperor.
The battlefields in the Galar region have always been much larger than those in other regions.
Although we don't know what the original designers were thinking, it has now paved the way for the widespread adoption of Dynamax.
Only a space this large can accommodate such a gigantic behemoth.
On the contestants' platforms, which were far apart, Xia Chi and Dan Di gazed at each other from afar.
The two exchanged a knowing smile.
Although they had known each other for a long time, this was indeed their first real battle.
Therefore, both Xia Chi and Dan Di had been eagerly anticipating this battle.
Meanwhile, in the broadcast room.
The commentary booth was still a sight to behold today.
Sonia sat on the left. Today she was dressed in a well-fitting business suit, with her blonde hair flowing down her shoulders, exuding an intellectual and elegant air.
Sitting on the right is Lulina, the water-type gym leader, who still has a cool and aloof demeanor, her long, dark blue hair gleaming under the light.
The two sat together, one intellectual and the other aloof, forming a stark contrast.
Generally speaking, those who can serve as commentators for Pokémon battles need to have a relatively high level of combat skills themselves.
Especially a battle between someone of Xia Chi's caliber and Dan Di's.
Otherwise, it would be awkward if the commentators didn't know what the players' intentions were in making a certain command.
Sonia, who is engrossed in Pokémon research and spends more of her free time shopping, is clearly not a good trainer.
The reason she's in the commentary booth today is simply because of the nature of this match – a Dynamax exhibition game.
When it comes to Dynamax, perhaps only Xia Chi, who is currently on the battlefield, knows more about it than Sonia.
Therefore, the responsibility of commentary today falls more heavily on Lulina.
Sonia... her main role is to introduce the character when she appears in her Dynamax form.
Lulina spoke first.
"Hello everyone, welcome to today's Dynamax announcement and exhibition match."
Her voice was clear and cool, but her pronunciation was perfect and very pleasant to listen to.
"I'm your commentator for today, Lulina."
Sonia smiled and said, "I am Sonia."
Lurina continued, "Before the match officially begins, Miss Sonia, could you please explain Dynamax to us?"
She looked at Sonia with a hint of encouragement in her eyes.
Although she has a rather aloof personality, Lulina still reliably manages to warm up the atmosphere at times like this.
Sonia has seen her share of big events.
Facing tens of thousands of live audience members and tens of millions of live viewers, she was not intimidated at all.
She nodded slightly and began to explain clearly and logically.
"I believe most people have already witnessed the immense power of Dynamax in the disaster a few days ago."
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She paused, then continued, "But we may still have some limited understanding of what changes Dynamax can bring to Pokémon."
She held up one finger.
"First of all, Dynamaxing brings more than just a significant increase in size."
"The spirit's vitality can also be increased proportionally."
She extended her second finger.
"Secondly, during the Dynamax period, all moves used by a Pokémon can be converted into Dynamax moves."
At this point, she gave a mysterious smile.
"As for what the Dynamax moves are..."
She deliberately dragged out the sound.
"You'll all know when Teacher Xia Chi's match against Champion Dan Di begins."
The live stream chat exploded instantly.
【Wait, is this some kind of suspense? When did Dr. Sonia develop such a twisted sense of humor?!】
[One is influenced by one's surroundings; it seems like it's because I've been spending too much time with that mythical beast-like guy...]
[Speaking of which, is this discovery of Dynamax related to the Prison Water?]
I don't know, it wasn't mentioned in the official announcements, but I guess it's highly likely.
Indeed, I would find it strange without the involvement of the prison guards, haha.
[What exactly are the effects of Dynamax moves? Tell me! I'm so impatient!]
[Sonia: I'm not telling you, you'll all be waiting forever~]
[...]
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Amidst the chat discussion, in the ridiculously large arena, the world's first truly massive Dynamax battle was already counting down.
On the huge electronic screen, numbers are constantly changing.
10.
9.
8.
With each jump, the cheers from the crowd grew louder.
7.
6.
5.
Dan Di took a deep breath.
He raised his hand and gently patted his cheek.
This is his usual move whenever he faces a formidable opponent.
This action often signifies that he will go all out.
This battle against Xia Chi is no longer as simple as going all out.
Dan Di knew that his junior brother had grown to a level stronger than any opponent he had ever encountered.
Even Cynthia, the only Sinnoh champion to ever defeat herself.
Even the true legend he had always admired and looked up to, who was also his teacher, Mastedt.
None of them can compare to Xia Chi now.
Therefore, this battle, even if it has nothing to do with a battle for honor, even if it is just an exhibition match.
Dante also takes this much more seriously than any official competition.
He snapped out of his reverie, his eyes filled with unwavering determination, and reached for the Poké Ball at his waist.
Then, throw it forcefully.
"I choose you, Charizard!"
The Poké Ball traced a perfect arc through the air.
A flash of white light appeared.
That familiar figure appeared on the battlefield.
Orange-red skin, a burning tail, and eyes brimming with fighting spirit.
The fire-breathing dragon roared to the sky.
"roar-
'
The roar of the dragon shook the entire arena, filled with fighting spirit and excitement.
Not only the Pill Emperor, but it had also been waiting for this day for a long time.
At the same time, Xia Chi reached out and took a Poké Ball from his waist.
That ball was equally important to him.
They may not have spent as much time together as Charizard and Leon, but the bond between them is no less than that between anyone else in the world.
He gently weighed the ball in his hand.
Then, throw it out with force.
"Martial Arts Bear Master, prepare for battle!"
A flash of white light appeared, and the ever-reliable, imposing figure appeared on the battlefield. The eyes of the martial arts master Xiong Shi remained calm as still water.
But beneath the calm lies an unfathomable fighting spirit.
Two figures faced each other from afar on the massive battlefield.
One was flapping its wings in mid-air.
One stands steadily on the ground.
Fire-breathing dragon.
Martial Arts Bear Master.
The air seemed to freeze.
Tens of thousands of audience members fell silent in unison.
Everyone held their breath, waiting for that moment to arrive.
On the electronic screen, the countdown reached zero.
At the same time, Xia Chi and Dan Di issued their orders almost simultaneously.
"Martial Arts Bear Master, Water Flow Strike!"
"Charizard, fly!"
The moment the command was issued, both the Martial Arts Urshifu and Charizard on the battlefield moved simultaneously.
The fire-breathing dragon spread its wings, and its orange-red wings shone brightly in the sunlight.
Instead of confronting it head-on, it suddenly swooped upwards at an angle, each flap of its wings creating a gust of wind.
The martial arts master, who was in a combo-style state from the start, raised his head and stared intently at the rising figure with calm, still eyes.
Then, it moved.
The ground beneath their feet suddenly exploded!
Stone fragments flew everywhere, dust billowed, and Martial Arts Master Xiong's figure shot out like an arrow released from a bow!
Although it lacks the ability to fly, its terrifying physical attributes grant it unparalleled jumping ability.
In the blink of an eye, Martial Arts Bear Master had already rushed to the bottom of the Fire-Breathing Dragon.
It clenched its fists, and suddenly a bright blue light emerged from them, transforming into two swirling streams of water that coiled around its fists.
"Roar—"
—
Master Xiong, a martial arts expert, let out a low shout.
In an instant, countless fist shadows shot into the sky.
Each punch was accompanied by swirling water, containing astonishing power.
Fists rained down like lightning, water dragons danced wildly, and the scene was breathtakingly spectacular.
Charizard... or rather, Leon, who had planned the opening move, seemed to have anticipated this all along.
Just as the countless fist shadows were about to touch it, the Charizard's body suddenly made an incredible turn in mid-air.
The wings snapped shut.
The body plummeted rapidly.
Then, just before it hit the ground, its wings unfolded again.
Using an extremely tricky angle, he narrowly escaped by skimming the edge of the sky filled with fist shadows.
Dan stood on the contestant's platform, a slight smile playing on his lips.
"Charizard, Sunny Day!"
The fire-breathing dragon roared to the sky, its wings spread wide.
In an instant, the sunlight became even more intense, and the already bright sky became even more dazzling.
Sunlight pierced through the clouds, illuminating the entire battlefield, enveloping every inch of land in its intense heat.
Unable to fly, the martial arts bear master could only land back on the ground, his eyes slightly narrowed.
The water on its body evaporated into wisps of white steam under the sunlight.
The weather has changed.
It turned into a sunny day, which was most favorable for Charizard.
Lulina's voice rang out in the broadcast studio.
"I didn't expect Champion Leon to choose to change the weather at the start. That's rare... In this kind of weather, the power of fire-attribute moves will increase, while the power of water-attribute moves will decrease."
She said with admiration, "Sometimes, the weather doesn't just mean strengthening yourself; it's equally important to weaken your opponent. Without the continuous water attacks, the threat that Martial Arts Urshifu poses to Charizard will be greatly reduced."
Lulina paused for a moment, then asked a question that probably puzzled everyone in the live stream at that moment.
"But...why didn't Champion Dan and Teacher Xia Chi use Dynamax?"
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