Because Mega Houndoom and Rotom Wash formed a nearly perfect defensive combination, it was rather troublesome for Xia Yan and Cynthia to summon Pokémon that could gain an advantage through type matchups.
Moreover.
Cynthia usually appeared noble and elegant, but once battle began, the violent aura buried deep within her bones was laid completely bare.
Her choice of Lucario clearly meant she intended to confront Gardenia and Volkner head-on.
So Xia Yan decisively chose Zorua, which could provide a measure of coordination and support.
They could not both choose Pokémon built for raw offensive power. That might work against ordinary opponents, but against two "best bros" like Gardenia and Volkner, whose coordination was exceptionally seamless, it would easily expose many unnecessary openings.
Besides.
"Lucario, Mega Evolution!"
Cynthia's brows rose sharply as she called out in a low voice.
As seven-colored rainbow light enveloped Lucario, its appearance rapidly transformed. Its already handsome, slender form became even more imposing, and the touches of red adorning its body lent it an added air of sharp ferocity.
Mega Lucario!
Cheers erupted across the stadium once more.
Especially among the local spectators from the Galar Region.
Having been isolated for so long, they had only seen footage of Pokémon Mega Evolution online. For many of them, this was their first time witnessing a Pokémon Mega Evolve in person.
Though it lacked the overwhelming visual impact of Dynamax, with its enormous change in size.
The excitement it brought them was no less intense.
After all.
Seeing a Pokémon that had already been confirmed unable to evolve any further gain another evolution was an irresistible novelty.
And Lucario was already a particularly handsome Pokémon to begin with. After Mega Evolution, it became even more handsome, making countless young girls scream with hearts practically in their eyes.
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