Some of the Evolution Stones and Key Stones did not form matching sets, so Xiao Ran picked them out and set them aside. Of those remaining, only twelve complete sets could be assembled.
The problem was that the Pokémon those twelve sets belonged to left a lot to be desired.
There were very few Mega Stones for common Pokémon like Pidgeot, Charizard, and Venusaur. Most were for Pokémon that were rarely used, or practically never used at all.
These included ancient Pokémon like Aerodactyl and Glalie, or overly common Pokémon like Beedrill.
It was not that Beedrill was weak after Mega Evolution. Rather, hardly anyone could forge a bond with a Beedrill and then reach Gym Leader or even Elite Four strength alongside one. Nobody wanted to waste so much time on a Pokémon that was inherently weak.
"Gyarados, Pidgeot, Blaziken, Aerodactyl, Glalie, three Beedrill sets, Pinsir, Absol, Rayquaza, and Diancie!" Xiao Ran listed the Pokémon corresponding to the stones one by one.
"We've identified those too, but we still have no idea how to proceed with the research," said a researcher standing nearby.
Xiao Ran had been frequenting various research institutes and Breeding Centers since childhood. Although he had no official qualifications, at least the research institutes and breeding facilities in Nancheng trusted him completely. If not for him and Ye Ling, they would never have offered Mega Stones as prizes for this exhibition match.
To put it plainly, this was really a way to bring him into their research. That was why, when Qiu Yuxuan asked for permission to choose their own Evolution Stones, the group agreed without hesitation.
"Mega Stones have to be used by Pokémon Trainers and their Pokémon, of course. You won't get any results by leaving them in a research institute!" Xiao Ran said