Pokémon: Sinnoh, the beginning of a dream

The shadows of two scabbards appeared, and the rolled-up shadows tightly wrapped around the end of the blade.

The sharp claws made of shadow covered the blade, prompting the two overlapping bodies of the double scabbards to rush forward.

The body with the double scabbards rushed to the front of the shield sword monster who was still twisting his body to clear the card slot...

"qia!"

Two sword sheaths emitting a dark glow mercilessly chopped off the opponent's forehead.

Faintly, the darkly rendered sword sheath trick even drew a trace of quite scarlet sword energy in the air...

This special move seemed to have hit the vital point.

Judging from the Shieldsword's painful howls and its body that couldn't stop falling, this double-restrained trick seemed to have exerted a power that was more than just restraint.

As it fell to the ground, the sword and shield separated.

The shield fell alone on the ground, and the sword with eyes also emitted heavy mosquito coils.

At this moment, the holy sword battle that lasted for so long did not produce a result, but at the moment when his defense was at its weakest, he was easily destroyed by a single blow from the shadow claw.

Either way, it was an unimaginable scene.

"He killed the evolved form with one strike..."

Tierno was a little confused. "My Rakuten Kappa hit the opponent with two consecutive water cannons of Rainy Day, but it was still a little short of defeating the opponent..."

"Not to mention that the double scabbards are just the appearance of the Aegisblade before it evolved..."

He still couldn't accept the reality that Cross-Form won, or rather, he couldn't accept the reality that Cross-Form easily broke through with just one strike.

Even if this attack is a double-restrained ultimate move, it shouldn't have such a high explosive power...

After all, the evolved form theoretically has stronger and more powerful potential and state.

However, Hitlon pointed out the key point very accurately.

"So, what do you think is the greatest benefit of evolution?"

"what?"

When Tierno was at a loss, Doroba raised his hand hesitantly, "Advantage in level? Or more experience than the opponent?"

“Yes, both.”

With a faint smile and a nod, Citron habitually stroked his glasses that had slid down slightly, "Whether it is the evolution of the Pokémon itself, or the mega evolution that is created by the bond at the moment."

"The most critical and most obvious thing is the surge in various data brought about by evolution."

"That's why the evolved form has the upper hand when fighting the pre-evolved form."

"Because in most cases, both the Pokémon level and experience are needed to complete the evolution..."

Having said that, Shana, who had been frowning in thought, suddenly raised her hand.

She seemed to understand and said, "So, this is the case in most cases. What about some cases?"

“That’s the other side of that.”

"... "

the other side.

The level and experience of the evolved Pokémon are actually lower than before evolution?

"You're kidding, how can this be--"

Tierno blurted out the words but got stuck in his throat halfway through.

His expression stiffened, as if he realized something...

"Some trainers will decide whether to evolve or not based on their Pokémon's thoughts because they don't like to evolve."

“But there is a more practical scenario.”

At this moment, the result that had been announced on the field and the double sword sheaths floating in the air came into everyone's sight.

"The prerequisite for the evolution of the Dual Scabbards is not to increase the level, but to carry the item Dark Stone to evolve."

“So, this doesn’t mean…”

"Ash's Dual Scabbards will have lower levels and experience than Shota's Shieldblade."

It is not difficult to see from the first collision between the holy swords.

Even though the evolved Shield Blade Monster's power has increased a lot, it still can't gain the upper hand against the double scabbards...

When your natural strength is greater than that of your opponent, but you still find that you cannot defeat him.

The only possibility is that your level is far behind your opponent.

……

"Thank you for your hard work. You did a great job."

Seeing Shota taking back the Shieldsword, Xiaozhi smiled and also fumbled for the Poké Ball.

However, seeing the double scabbards staring intently at the Shieldsword, Xiaozhi smiled helplessly.

"In fact, what I've always been worried about is whether your foundation will not be solid enough because of your premature evolution."

"Over-reliance on the power gained through premature evolution is not the foundation for continued growth."

Just like the shield sword monster in front of you.

Shota had indeed cultivated it very well, but due to its early evolution, its greater potential had not been brought out.

Its upper limit has also been locked there.

"But now it seems that you have done a great job."

"I will ask Professor Oak and Professor Yamanashi to help you evolve with the Dark Stone."

The moment these words were spoken, the scabbards' eyes, which rarely had any expression, suddenly lit up.

After rubbing the boy's face back and forth, it was finally taken back into the Poké Ball by Xiaozhi.

"Because three of Shota's Pokémon have been defeated."

"Next, we will change the battle venue."

Taking into account the pressure of the players in the first half of the game and the fatigue of the audience watching the game.

After three games, there will be a short halftime break, with the players on both sides returning to their respective lounges in the corridors and waiting for the venue change to be completed before starting the second half.

For the party with the advantage, it is helpful to stabilize the mentality and be careful not to be complacent.

For the disadvantaged party, it is to adjust the mentality to avoid being confused by the opponent in one breath and causing regrets.

Compared to previous competitions where this decision was not made, the current Carlos League system is indeed much more mature.

……

"... "

Quietly watching the highlights of the first three innings played repeatedly on the TV in the lounge.

Xiaozhi lowered his head slightly, and moved the last three Poké Balls to replace the first two.

"Pikapi, Pikapi!"

"Oh, sorry..."

Rubbing Pikachu's head apologetically, Xiaozhi said in a slow tone, "In the next game, I would like to use Carlos's partner to compete with him fairly."

"It does feel a bit out of control to have Pikachu on the field..."

"After all, even if Mega Lizard King's attribute is a lightning rod, I believe you can defeat your opponent with Iron Tail and Lightning Flash..."

He met six companions in Carlos, and he wanted to give them a little more chance.

As for the subsequent finals——

"When we face Ai Lan, I will definitely let you take the lead!"

"Let's face Ai Lan with our best efforts!"

It's not just the feud between Greninja and Charizard that needs revenge.

There was also the regret that Pikachu tried hard to win two games in the finals and hit Charizard hard, but still failed to win the championship...