"Metagross and Lucario are both unable to battle. Both Trainers, please send out your next Pokémon!"
The referee looked in surprise at the two Pokémon that had reverted to their original forms, then made his announcement with a neutral expression.
Thunderous applause erupted from the stands.
This kind of blood-pumping battle was exactly what the audience loved most.
Cynthia sighed softly and recalled Lucario.
She had thought Mega Lucario could defeat at least two of Chen Shi's Pokémon, but Metagross alone had left him struggling to keep up.
And because she was still inexperienced with Mega Evolution, she had already exhausted too much of her own stamina. Even her legs had begun to tremble slightly.
After a second of thought, Cynthia took out a Luxury Ball.
"Chomp!"
Her Starter Pokémon, her ace Garchomp, appeared on the field.
"Let's settle this with one battle!"
Hearing those words from across the field, Chen Shi paused briefly, then smiled and nodded.
After recalling Metagross, Chen Shi took out a Poké Ball.
This wasn't Dragapult.
It was-Swampert!
"Swampert!"
The moment Swampert appeared, he let out a loud cry.
When he saw his opponent, Swampert immediately grew excited.
She was an old friend. The dragon and the fish had known each other for a long time and got along very well.
They had often battled before. At first, before Garchomp evolved, he could still push her around a little. After she evolved, he could no longer beat her.
Now he finally had another chance to battle her, and on the stage of the Pokémon World Championships, no less.
How could Swampert not be excited?
Without the slightest hesitation, Chen Shi decisively pulled the Key Stone from his waist and lightly touched it with a finger.
Instantly, that familiar multicolored light burst forth again, like a