The battle arena.
Baimu stood at its center.
Mustard, Honey, and many of the dojo students gathered around to watch with curiosity.
Dynamax and Gigantamax were common sights, but this was different.
The person using it was different, at least.
To the dojo students, Baimu was the very image of mystery and strength. Even their revered teacher, Galar's former Champion, had failed to defeat him.
Someone like that could surely go toe-to-toe with Galar's current Champion, Leon.
Avery and Clara were there too. For once, they weren't bickering. They watched Baimu with admiration mingled with envy and jealousy.
If only I had that kind of strength...
Wouldn't inheriting the Gym (becoming an idol) be a breeze?!
Both of them found themselves thinking along the same lines.
Unfortunately, it was only a fantasy.
Avery and Clara sighed together, but the sight also stirred a desire to work hard and prove themselves. After all—
They were all about the same age. Why did he get to be so exceptional?
Meanwhile.
Baimu turned his wrist over.
Several streams of red light poured into the Poké Ball, swelling it to the size of a soccer ball. A pinkish-white glow radiated from within.
"Get a good feel for Gigantamax!"
He shouted and hurled the giant Poké Ball.
Bang!
Red light burst forth.
Dark purple clouds swallowed the clear sky in an instant, and Shiny Gengar roared with excitement.
"Gen! Gen! Gen! Gengaaa!"
Its roar went on and on as its body swelled with every cry.
After a few breaths, Gengar had become a milky-white giant tens of meters tall. Its enormous mouth resembled a bottomless black hole, making the whole creature look like a gate to the underworld!
Three dark crimson clouds revolved above its head, bathing it in a pink glow.
Its huge black