Chapter 121: with translation of chapter title

"Mega Evolution is linking the trainer and Pokemon's bond belief, uniting into one super evolution! If there is no bond between you, logically there should be no reaction; since the Mega Evolution effect appears, it means you have met the minimum requirement, and now the problem is your thoughts are off."

Although Mega Evolution is simpler than the original bond evolution, as long as the initial thoughts are united, even if disagreements arise later, like Keerni's rampaging Lucario, Mega Evolution can still be maintained.

Unlike the original Greninja, once its thoughts differ from Ash's, it will exit the bond form.

But at least there must be a moment of mental unity.

"Try again, this time you and Charizard must think of defeating the opponent!"

Theoretically,

Mega Evolving Charizard will not cause a major change in temperament, nor an uncontrollable surge of aura,

Mastering Mega Evolution should be far easier for you than for Keerni.

"Defeat the opponent!"

Taking a deep breath, Tierno's gaze became sharp and determined again, locking onto the opponent, Greninja!

"Mega Evolve, Charizard!"

"Roar!"

Remembering Ash's teachings,

Both person and Pokemon think only of defeating Greninja,

This time the Mega Evolution energy did not stall; it quickly connected smoothly and continuously flowed into Charizard's body.

Bathed in the seven-colored light, Charizard's height did not increase, but its physique gradually changed.

The light faded,

Mega Charizard Y's body was revealed,

Unlike Mega Charizard X, which undergoes huge changes in body color, flame color, etc.,

Mega Charizard Y and its flame retain the same colors as before,

Only the cream-colored parts change, starting from the lower jaw, and a third horn grows from the back of the head, longer than the original two horns.

Its neck and mouth become shorter, while its limbs, tail, and wings become longer,

Small wings sprout on its wrists, and the edges of its back wings become more irregular,

Three small spikes grow at the tip of its tail, and a long spike grows on its back; moreover, the flames on Mega Charizard Y's tail burn more intensely.

(Listeners interested in Mega Charizard Y can pause here, as there is an illustration.)

Mega Charizard Y

At the same time,

After Mega Evolution, Charizard's ability changes to Drought, which triggers sunlight,

Within the forest where everyone is, the light instantly becomes more dazzling.

Ash stared intently,

【Pokémon】: Mega Charizard Y (♀)

【Type】: Fire+Flying

【Ability】: Drought (upon entry, changes weather to sunny)

【Level】: 38

【IV】: 6v

【Base Stats】: Total 634, HP 78, Attack 104, Defense 78, Sp. Atk 159, Sp. Def 115, Speed 100,

……

If speaking of Mega Charizard's strongest point, it is naturally its exaggerated Special Attack, which directly increased from 109 to 159.

It seems not high among Mega Evolved Pokémon.

But Charizard is a noble Fire-type Pokémon, receiving a 1.5× boost to Fire-type damage in sunny weather, and moreover it itself is a Drought user.

Setting aside effort values and other factors, just the base stat 159 × 1.5 = 238.5, rounding up gives 【239】.

This Special Attack base stat better showcases Mega Charizard Y's earth-shattering power!

Adding effort values, IVs, bonuses, and in sunny weather Water-type moves are halved in power,

For Greninja to try to overcome Fire with Water and defeat Mega Charizard Y will be extremely difficult!

The course of events also matches Ash's analysis.

"Great, this is our first battle, Mega Charizard Y, use Hot Wind!"

Mega Charizard Y soared high, its wings spread with fierce flames clinging to them,

The fiery gust was like molten lava splashing from a volcano's mouth, scattering scorching, terrifying destructive aura from the sky!

Greninja casually threw out five Flying Water Sword to meet it, but they were quickly swallowed by the hot wind, evaporated completely.

The strengths of the two attacks are incomparable,

Like firefly light competing with the bright moon,

A hair's breadth from disaster,

Greninja clasped its hands together and used Protect!

The white light shield, under the scorching flames, gradually became thin,

The verdant grass on the ground quickly blackened in the hot wind's scorching, moisture in the soil gradually evaporated, the damp soft ground visibly dried and cracked.

The scorching heat wave swept over everything around, the hot wind brushed their faces, and everyone couldn't help but raise a hand to shield their face.

When the hot wind ended, Greninja's Protect shield also completely disappeared,

In the first round of combat, there is no doubt that Mega Charizard Y held absolute advantage!

"Roar roar roar!"

Feeling the immense power it had never experienced before, Mega Charizard Y roared excitedly without cease,

Bond Evolution!

It was agreed that I wouldn't participate in command, so Ash won't participate in command, but it's still okay to trigger Bond Evolution for the Koga Ninja Frog.

Endless water streams rose, wrapping around the Koga Ninja Frog's body,

Feeling the powerful strength surging into its body, the Bonded Koga Ninja Frog showed no dissatisfaction at Ash interfering in the battle.

Mainly because the Ninja Frog now completely regards itself and Ash as one, and deeply understands that showing off is not what a strong one would do.

After that previous strike, the Ninja Frog already knows that under normal conditions it is not a match for the opponent,

Accompanied by the hot wind blowing again,

"Kugaa!"

The Koga Ninja Frog once again used Flying Water Shuriken, but this time it became a Giant Flying Water Shuriken!

Swish swish swish!

The Giant Flying Water Shuriken spun rapidly upstream, like a blue lightning bolt, cutting the scorching flame gust into two,

But,

ultimately it lacked sufficient power.

At the moment it advanced to just before the Super Charizard y,

the Giant Water Shuriken ultimately proved insufficient, evaporated by the fierce fire and high heat.

Hold!

Again using Guard to block the attack, the Bonded Koga Ninja Frog proved with its action the unmatched suppressing power of Super Charizard y under sunny skies!

But at the same time,

this result merely left the Koga Ninja Frog slightly disappointed,

it only let him confirm that his current strength is still not enough, not strong enough to crush everything!

It simply strengthened the Koga Ninja Frog's inner obsession and desire to become stronger.

For the outcome of the battle, it means little.

Goal achieved, the Ninja Frog that had seen its current strength immediately unleashed Smokescreen + Shadow Clone + Guard + Rain Dance!

Smokescreen and Shadow Clone confused the opponent, Guard protected itself.

Rain Dance turned the tide of battle!

Watching this, Ash kept nodding; the Ninja Frog truly learned all of his strengths.

But this just made things tough for Tierno.

Not to mention not being able to see the details inside the smokescreen, even the few phantom images of the Bonded Koga Ninja Frog that ran out of the smokescreen were all without exception surrounded by the Guard shield.

Seeing this, Tierno felt his head swell.

As dark clouds gathered, the sunny day turned into rain.

Changed to Water-type moves power increased 1.5×, Fire-type moves weakened to 0.5×, Super Charizard y is no longer as mighty as before.

Being chased and hacked by the Koga Ninja Frog, it ultimately swallowed the bitter fruit of defeat.

Tierno vs Ash's Pokémon, the current record is 0:1.

"Believe that after this battle, you also saw the huge boost weather gives to battle, even enough to reverse type matchups,

"just relying on automatic blocking won't do; the first point to strengthen going forward is to learn Sunny Day."

Upon hearing this, not only Tierno, but also Serena and Clemont nodded seriously.

"Really? Just now under Sunny Day, it actually gave me a feeling that Fire overcomes Water, which is awesome!

"Being able to spot the key point that most people miss, that's Ash's greatness!

Tierno, feeling it deeply, nodded seriously,

"Thank you, Ash, this has truly benefited me greatly!"