The Alola Region had a mysterious power.
Its name was "Z"!
This power came from special minerals endowed with the "power of nature."
Z-Crystals!
They came from special mineral veins in the Alola Region.
A Z-Move was a powerful special move created when a Trainer activated the natural power contained within a Z-Crystal-"Z-Power"-to enhance a Pokémon's move.
These moves were far more powerful than any Pokémon moves known thus far, but they placed an enormous burden on both Trainer and Pokémon, so they could only be used once per battle.
To activate a Z-Move, a Trainer had to wear an accessory such as a Z-Ring or Z-Power Ring fitted with a Z-Crystal. A Pokémon of the corresponding type had to carry the same kind of Z-Crystal as the one set into its Trainer's accessory, allowing the two to resonate and unleash tremendous power!
Of course, to use a Z-Move, the Pokémon had to know a move corresponding to its Z-Crystal and carry that Z-Crystal.
Kiawe grasped the pendant hanging against his chest.
Everyone looked closely and finally realized that the pendant giving off a dazzling red glint was actually a ring-shaped wristband set with a diamond-shaped crystal!
A "Z-Ring"!
Securing the band against his palm, Kiawe's aura began climbing steadily, growing hotter and hotter! Flames seemed to burn in his eyes!
Beside the stands, even President Charles Goodshow and the other senior Pokémon League officials watched the battlefield intently.
Was this... that power from the Alola Region?
Beside them, Miss Lillie smiled.
"The blessed power of 'Z'... the synchronization between Pokémon and Trainer... this is the courage with which the Alola Islands confront the beasts!"
Beasts...
President Charles Goodshow nodded and said gravely,
"Miss Lillie, I hope you'll give our earlier proposal some more thought..."
Miss Lillie nodded just as