Little Vulpix couldn't withstand the Freeze Cannon fired by the Plasma Frigate.
But a Freeze Cannon that couldn't fully unleash Kyurem's power wasn't much of a challenge for Darkrai, whose motto was, "Pay enough, and even Legendary Pokémon can be taken down."
At the same time,
Xia Yan used this opportunity to let Little Vulpix properly experience the power and terror of truly top-tier Ice-type energy in this world. It broadened its understanding and command of Ice-type energy while also giving it a deeper grasp of the move Glaciate.
And what Xia Yan truly wanted
was clearly the opportunity for Little Vulpix to evolve.
This was the perfect moment.
"Awoo~~"
Countless snowflakes drifted and scattered as dense Ice-type energy suddenly erupted.
The dispersing Ice-type energy transformed into sharp, solid icicles around Xia Yan in almost an instant.
Immediately after,
one long, snow-white tail after another unfurled like satin ribbons.
Amid the misty, dreamlike snowfall, they added an extra touch of beauty and mystery.
The one that appeared beside Xia Yan again was the newly evolved Alolan Ninetales!
Its pure blue eyes resembled the finest sapphires, while its well-proportioned body exuded nobility and elegance.
The flowing fur behind its head swayed gently in the wind and snow.
It tilted its head and affectionately licked Xia Yan's cheek with its cool, soft tongue.
Xia Yan smiled as he enjoyed Ninetales' affection.
The effects brought by the "top-grade Ice Stone" were remarkably obvious. After evolving, Ninetales not only reached Elite Four-level in one leap, but its Ice-type energy also underwent a thorough cleansing, making it appear so noble and elegant.
And after evolving, Ninetales had become an Ice-type and Fairy-type Pokémon.
Only now, with those two typings, could Ninetales truly be called the nemesis of Dragon-types!
"Congratulations, Ninetales."
"Awoo~~"
Ninetales let out a