A Glimmer of Hope

After successfully obtaining the Mega Stone, Bai Shi did not rush back to the Sinnoh Region.

Instead, he stayed in Shalour City and waited for his injured Lopunny to recover.

He also took the opportunity to review his battle with Gurkinn.

Before Mega Evolution, Lopunny was constantly pressured by Mega Blaziken and couldn't gain any advantage.

After Mega Evolution, Lopunny could hold its own against Mega Blaziken for a short time.

That was enough to prove just how much Mega Evolution boosted a Pokémon's strength.

At that thought, Bai Shi could not help grinning.

With Mega Evolution at his disposal, he now had a trump card that could turn the tables even in a desperate situation.

It had raised his upper limit considerably.

Still, having Mega Evolution did not mean Bai Shi was invincible.

Otherwise, his Mega Lopunny would not have lost to Gurkinn's Mega Blaziken.

Mega Evolution could indeed raise a Pokémon's ceiling, but ultimately, it was only a means of becoming stronger.

The Pokémon's own strength remained the foundation of everything.

Mega Kick and Agility aren't all that compatible.

Even with both moves mastered, they still leave significant openings that an opponent can exploit.

It would be best to have Lopunny learn High Jump Kick as soon as possible, so it can work seamlessly with Agility.

Aside from that, it could learn some status moves to broaden its options in battle.

Obtaining the Mega Stone had not made Bai Shi complacent in the slightest.

Instead, he revised Lopunny's training plan based on the problems exposed during its battle with Blaziken.

He hoped the new training plan would take Lopunny's strength to the next level.

During that time, Bai Shi also found a moment to go online and browse the latest major news from the Sinnoh Region.

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