The data on the screen flickered rapidly. A few seconds later, the results appeared clearly.
[Pokémon: Charizard]
[Ability: Blaze]
[Type: Fire + Flying]
[Gender: Male]
[Level: 43 (Elite level)]
[Skills: Air Slash (New), Wing Attack (New), Slash (New), Fire Spin (New), Heat Wave (New), Dragon Pulse (New), Outrage (New), Dragon Ascent (New), Flamethrower (Inherited), Dragon Claw (Inherited), Flare Blitz (Inherited)]
Xinhai's gaze lingered on the level data for a moment before moving down the long list of new skills one by one. The curve of his lips grew deeper.
Charmeleon had been level 39 before evolving, but after evolution, it had risen directly to level 43, crossing the threshold into Elite level in one leap. The increase was even greater than he had expected.
Eight new skills—Air Slash and Wing Attack filled the gaps in its Flying-type moves, while Heat Wave and Fire Spin further expanded its tactical options among Fire-type skills.
Dragon Pulse and Outrage made its Dragon-type move set more complete, while Dragon Ascent... that was a high-level move only top-tier Dragon-type Pokémon could master.
"Level 43... eight new skills." Xinhai turned the Pokédex screen toward Charizard so it could see its own data. "Even better than I expected."
"Roar!" Charizard lowered its head to look at the string of data on the screen, a satisfied gleam flashing through its blue eyes.
Its tail swayed gently behind it, and the flame at its tip flickered as if responding to Xinhai's praise.
"Alright, your turn, Haxorus." Xinhai put away Charizard's scan page and aimed the Pokédex at the quietly waiting figure beside him.
"Roar!" Haxorus stepped forward and turned slightly, presenting its side to Xinhai.
Red light swept across its entire body—from the segmented armor along its neck, to its shoulders and back covered in heavy scales, then to