"Restricted Sparring" did not prohibit stat boosts.
Whether it was Mega Evolution, the Galar Region's unique Dynamax, or Z-Moves, all were permitted.
It was just that...
For Salamence as it was now, Mega Evolution clearly offered the greatest improvement.
"Roar—!!"
A seven-colored rainbow flash instantly linked Xia Yan and Salamence. Amid the hazy glow, Bloodwing Dragon spread its wings, and with a ferocious roar, shattered the energy of Mega Evolution.
"Ku?!"
Seeing Mega Salamence's altered form and the aura that kept rising with its roar, Kubfu's face filled with surprise.
Then its body tensed again.
This time, the threat it felt from Mega Salamence was countless times greater than before.
Seeing that Kubfu's horse stance remained steady, Xia Yan's eyes flickered as he said sternly, "Salamence, Double-Edge!"
You'd stacked all your buffs, huh?
Then let's go head-to-head!
He saw it.
Mega Salamence's eyes turned vicious. With a powerful beat of its wings, it whipped up surging gusts, while the white light glowing around its body rapidly transformed into pure azure beneath the reflection of its skin.
Aerilate!
"Ku!"
Kubfu gave a low cry as though encouraging itself. Its eyes remained fixed on the rapidly approaching Mega Salamence as it slowly adjusted its breathing, then suddenly drew in a deep breath.
The air entering its lungs instantly became a catalyst for its focused will and energy. Energy flowed through every part of its body before finally gathering in its fist.
"Ku!"
Kubfu cried out again and suddenly threw a punch in the posture of a straight punch.
Focus Punch!
This punch...
Contained all of its strength and explosive power.
The sight made Mustard, watching from nearby, unable to keep his eyes from lighting up.
Within Kubfu's punch, he vaguely saw a trace of the essence of the Single Strike Style.
It