Pokémon from Galar

I-chan's injuries were not serious. Almost the instant they saw her, both Mari and Lulina realized the situation. Her limbs were not injured, the wounds were not deep, and the bleeding was not much. It was just that the wounds were too big and looked scary.

To be honest... so far, while other Pokémon have also been injured, none of them have performed as frighteningly as Eevee... I guess it's just that they happened to be facing a Pokémon that likes to use Water Blade.

Quickly bringing her thoughts back to the battle, Mary assessed the current situation through the screen and then gave her next instructions.

"I-chan, moonlight!"

"Ee--! (Okay!)"

Although she believed her wounds were not serious, Ichigo remained vigilant and used her recovery skill.

Although it wasn't nighttime and the effect would be less pronounced, Ichijo's wounds improved rapidly. The bleeding stopped, and some of the more gruesome wounds began to close.

Ichigo rarely gets to use this recovery skill in battles, since the opponents she used to face, such as Pazu and the recent Onion Soldier, are all incredibly fast.

When Ichigo faces them, it would be incredibly foolish of her not to seize the opportunity to launch a strong attack and open up the situation, but instead to use Moonlight to recover her condition.

However, this time is slightly different.

I-chan casually used Fake, hitting the Berserker Turtle squarely on the head. Although its head was hard, it couldn't withstand such a blow to the ground, especially since the Berserker Turtle hadn't held back when attacking I-chan earlier.

That attack, which used 100% of its power, was almost entirely redirected by Ichigo and landed back on Ichigo herself.

The fact that it didn't lose consciousness on the spot shows how strong the Berserker Turtle's defensive capabilities are.

When Lulina saw that the Devourer was barely able to lift its head and looked to be in bad shape, she took the Poké Ball from her hand, pressed the switch on her Pokémon, and activated the Max Band.

If it had been a different part of her body that was attacked, Lulina was confident she could have continued fighting that Umbreon. But it just so happened that it was hit in the head, and look at how the Devourer is now completely disoriented.

Without hesitation, Lulina chose to Dynamax!

"Let this arena become a vast ocean! Torterra, Dynamax!"

As several streams of Dynamax energy were poured into the Poké Ball, Lurina held the enlarged purple Poké Ball in one hand, then turned around and threw it high behind her!

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Accompanied by Lulina's shouts and the roar of the arena, the figure of the Berserker Turtle was magnified hundreds of times!

Furthermore, it changed its appearance.

Chapter 95 The Unexpected Development of the Dynamax Battle

Dynamax battles are generally Dynamax battles; it's rare to see someone stubbornly continue battling while their opponent Dynamaxes.

Unless the difference in strength is so great that even Dynamax cannot make up for it.

After all, Dynamaxing not only increases defensive capabilities and move power, but most importantly, all Dynamax moves are wide-area AOE attacks.

Even a simple Dynamax move can easily cover the entire field. While this might be manageable with several Pokémon working together, it's less effective in a one-on-one situation where the opponents are evenly matched.

One side's Dynamax can become an overwhelming advantage over the other.

After all, the battlefield is only so big, and you can't even defend against these kinds of special moves. If you have weak defenses, you'll basically be knocked down after taking two hits.

So although neither Marnie nor Eevee particularly enjoys Dynamax battles, they won't hesitate to use it when necessary.

"I-chan!"

"Ee-! (Come on!)"

Upon seeing Lurina's actions, Marie immediately followed suit, removing Illumi's Moon Ball and activating the Dynamax Band.

call out--!

Marnie recalled Ichigo, watched as the Dynamax energy surged from her wristband and poured into the Poké Ball, feeling the Poké Ball become noticeably heavier. She turned around, held the ball high in both hands, and then threw it into the sky with all her might.

Boom—Boom—Boom—!

Following the transformation of the Devourer, Ichigo, released from the giant Poké Ball, also began to grow rapidly in size before landing heavily on the field.

Boom! Boom!

The two loud thuds as they landed one after the other shook the entire arena. Marie scrambled to her feet, barely managing to catch the bouncing Poké Ball before being knocked to the ground by the impact.

The opposing Gigantamax Turtle was still in its special Gigantamax form, its two front claws raised, while its hind limbs became even thicker and more powerful. Its head, after standing upright, shrank back slightly.

Even a new ring of shell protrudes from its chin to protect its neck. The horns on its head have become thinner and sharper.

"Roar--!!"

"babble--!!"

Releasing their somewhat excessive energy, the two Pokémon roared loudly, creating wave after wave of storms in the arena.

"Max Magnum Bully!"

"Mega Current!"

Once the battle enters the Dynamax phase, the battle becomes a state that, while highly entertaining, loses its technical difficulty.

The sheer size and uncontrollable energy make it difficult for Dynamaxed Pokémon to maintain agility, especially for a Pokémon like this Drednaw, which has even transitioned from quadrupedal to bipedal locomotion.

The already not very agile Devourer Turtle is now even less able to perform any effective evasive maneuvers in its current state.

For someone like Illumi who doesn't become bulky, it might be possible to achieve this through training, but there's nowhere to train Marie to Dynamax normally, so it's just wishful thinking.

A massive flow of water and black energy began to converge in front of the two Pokémon. The attack, now infused with Dynamax energy, was far more powerful and energetic than before.

After a brief charging period, the high-speed jets of water and the intertwined black tentacles collided violently in mid-air in the arena.

boom--!

An explosion that was almost earth-shattering exploded in the center of the arena. Even though the entire arena was protected by a shield, the spectators still felt the earth and air tremble.

The violent energy repeatedly washed over the energy shield blocking the audience seats. Seeing the shield flashing a purplish-red in a panic, the audience members who were close by felt a chill run down their spines, fearing that the thin light barrier would shatter with a bang at any moment.

Meanwhile, Sirfetch'd, who was watching the battle from the other side, was even more excited. Having never been to the Wild Area before, this was the first time he had witnessed a battle after Dynamaxing.

This wildest form of attack left Cong Youbing restless, wishing he could jump onto the field and fight them right now.

Unfortunately, the protective shield in front of him was so difficult to penetrate that Cong Youbing tried poking it with the tip of his sword that he couldn't make any progress. Moreover, the visible energy fluctuations inside were quite alarming.

Onion Soldier felt that even if he tried his best to cut down the enemy, it would probably be in vain.

Seeing Onion Soldier's actions, Yuri, who was standing nearby, chuckled and reached out to rub the soft, fluffy fur.

"What are you doing? This protective shield is very strong. It is said that only the champion Dante has the ability to break it."

Of course, Yuri doesn't actually know the exact threshold of this protective shield; she only has some guesses and analyses from the internet, but anyway, it's very sturdy.

"Gah-"

Onion Soldier didn't mind Yuri's daily habit of rubbing her own fur; he'd gotten used to this human girl's behavior lately.

Putting down his sword and shield, Cong Youbing craned his neck again to watch the changes on the battlefield.

The energy storm gradually subsided, then turned into a light rain that enveloped the entire area.

Marnie hates this weather change, but there's nothing she can do about it. Max Raider can't change the weather, so she can only watch as the opponent activates the rain weather.

"Max Steel! Ichigo!"

"babble--!"

I-chan howled loudly, then raised its forelimbs and stomped down heavily, causing metallic, viscous energy to begin gathering on the ground.

Of course, Lulina couldn't just stand by and watch.

"The Great Barrier!"

Even after Dynamaxing, the Devourer's condition is unlikely to improve, since Dynamaxing doesn't offer healing abilities. Lurina has no intention of simply enduring the opponent's attacks head-on.

Otherwise, given the Berserker Turtle's condition, it would be defeated in less than two rounds.

Like liquid yet solid metal spikes, they shot up from the ground, charging menacingly towards the Berserker Turtle, then struck the defensive barrier, producing a clear, clashing sound.

Clang—clang—clang—!

"Now! Shell Blade!"

"What? Get out of the way! Max Raider!"

Mary was truly surprised that Lulina had such a trick up her sleeve. She stared at the head that suddenly shot out from the huge body and the menacing blade.

The sheer size and immense energy brought the oppressive power of this shell blade to its peak. It pierced through the air, even scattering the falling raindrops, as if it intended to use the aftershocks to disperse the rain in one fell swoop.

In Dynamax mode, it's extremely difficult to use your original move instead of a Dynamax move. At least in Marnie's team, probably only Palmon can do that.

This ability was acquired only after he had occupied that Dynamax den for many years and gained a certain degree of control over Dynamax energy.

Marnie never dared to hope that she could master her other Pokémon in a short time, because the time and conditions required were too demanding.

After all, she couldn't stay near one energy point for years to train.

I-chan reacted quickly, but unfortunately her body was not coordinated enough. Although she could still do normal exercise, she still found it very difficult to perform more difficult dodging maneuvers.

Moreover, she had to prepare for a counterattack, so Ichigo simply ducked and rolled awkwardly on the spot, trying her best to avoid the frontal attack.

Then, the Dark-type energy condensed again, and just as the powerful shell blade struck it once more, the newly formed Maximal Bully shot towards the exposed neck of the Devourer Turtle.

Chapter Ninety-Six: Let's put on this water-based outfit!

Ultimately, Drednaw couldn't withstand this final Dynamax move. After exchanging blows with Eevee, Marnie's second gym challenge came to an end in this massive explosion.

After each of them recalled their Pokémon, Lurina once again supported her slender waist with one hand and slowly walked towards Marie. Her elegant yet wild charm was even more prominent at the moment the battle ended.

"Phew... After battling with you guys, I understand now, Marie, you and your Pokémon have a great fighting spirit."

She seemed to adjust her emotions very quickly. Just a moment after the Berserker Turtle's defeat, Mari could still see a hint of resentment on Lurina's face.

But when she walked up to him, he regained his composure as the dojo master.

"Thank you for showing mercy, Pavilion Master Lulina."

Although she won the battle, Marie didn't think she could really compare to these gym leaders. After all, the 6v6 format of the official tournaments allowed Pokémon to cooperate with each other.

Often, not every Pokémon in a team can excel in both offense and defense, or stand alone. Even if they win a 1v1 battle by sheer luck, Marnie can't be proud of it.

"Show your confidence!"

Lurina frowned, seemingly dissatisfied with Mary's attitude.

"You defeated two gym leaders in a 1v1 battle, and now you're insulting the people you defeated?"

Her words were a bit harsh. In fact, Mari hadn't expected to be lectured like that by Lurina. It seems she really cares about the outcome of this battle...

"……Feel sorry."