Onix's Explosion proved to be the perfect catalyst, allowing the fiercely determined Froakie, who refused to give up, to evolve!
As the light of evolution faded, Froakie's body grew taller and leaner. It had two long arms, protrusions on its head, and two white spots on its nose. Like Froakie, Frogadier still had bubbles wrapped around its neck, looking just like a white scarf.
Froakie had successfully evolved into Frogadier!
The spectators went wild, clapping and cheering with all their might!
Frogadier returned to Hu Bin and bumped its fist against his, breaking into a happy smile!
Hu Bin bent down, smiling as he stroked Frogadier's little head. "You've grown up, Frogadier. Let's keep working together!"
Frogadier nodded and smiled happily at Hu Bin!
The referee was startled to see that Hu Bin's Frogadier had not only survived but even evolved. Still, as a referee, he had seen his share of surprises.
He announced without hesitation, "Onix is unable to battle! Frogadier wins! Contestant Qi Long, please send out your next Pokémon!"
Frogadier's evolution had shocked Qi Long too. He had never imagined that a Pokémon could withstand a move as powerful as Explosion!
Qi Long reassured himself inwardly. It's fine. It's fine. I still have two Pokémon. I can definitely beat him!
After steadying himself, Qi Long took out a Poké Ball and released his second Pokémon!
"Go, Golem!"
Hu Bin's Dragonair had defeated Golem last time, and this time, it was here to settle the score.
So the moment Golem entered the field, it glared fiercely at Hu Bin.
Hu Bin said to Frogadier, "Frogadier, come back and rest for now. Leave the next battle to Dragonair!" he told it.
Frogadier obediently nodded and returned to its Poké Ball!
Hu Bin told Qi Long, "Since you've even used