Chapter 230:Dynamax vs. Mega Evolution!

The gym leader of Lake Gym is named Arthur.

It is said that his lineage traces back to the legendary King Arthur himself.

"Match ends! Liepard is unable to battle! Obstagoon wins!"

Applause erupted from the audience stands surrounding the battle arena.

On the battlefield, the Dynamaxed Obstagoon returned to its normal size.

"The second gym battle will begin in ten minutes. Challengers, please prepare accordingly."

Natsume stopped clapping and said, "Alright, time to get ready."

"Gardevoir, cheer for us here."

Gardevoir smiled and waved her hand.

Natsume approached the edge of the battle arena, where Gym Leader Arthur was taking a break.

Seeing Natsume approach, Arthur set down his teacup and greeted him. "I never expected Gym Leader Natsume to challenge my gym."

"When I first saw you, I was quite startled. I thought maybe I had somehow offended you."

Natsume explained, "I just happened to be passing through."

"So, I thought I'd experience a gym battle here."

"I see."

Arthur nodded. "I hope today's battle will be satisfying for you, Gym Leader Natsume."

As the currently strongest trainer in the Japan League, and with his involvement in the construction of Dynamax gyms, Natsume was already quite famous in Great Britain.

After a brief chat with Arthur, Natsume officially entered the battle arena.

Arthur also took his position.

The referee stepped forward. "This gym battle is a challenge from Japan League's Gym Leader Natsume to Gym Leader Arthur."

"The match rules are 2v2, with no restrictions."

"The match ends when one side's Pokémon are all unable to battle."

"Now, both trainers, release your Pokémon!"

The so-called "no restrictions" meant that both Mega Evolution and Dynamax were allowed.

"Go, Heracross!"

"Heracross~"

Arthur called out at the same time, "Let's give our guest a proper welcome."

"Let's go, Centiskorch!"

Centiskorch, a level 58 Fire- and Bug-type Pokémon.

The referee, seeing both Pokémon on the field, immediately announced, "Match begin!"

"Centiskorch, show them your true strength!"

Right from the start, Arthur chose to Dynamax his Pokémon!

At that moment, Centiskorch was recalled into its Poké Ball.

The Poké Ball in Arthur's hand instantly expanded.

"Go, Dynamax Centiskorch!"

Whoosh~

Scorching flames spilled out from the Poké Ball.

An enormous Pokémon appeared on the battlefield.

"Heracross!"

Heracross looked up at the colossal creature before it.

It wasn't afraid; on the contrary, Heracross was incredibly excited!

"Dynamax, huh?"

Natsume looked at Heracross and thought for a moment before saying, "Heracross, let's go with Mega Evolution today."

"Heracross!"

The Mega Stone around Heracross's neck immediately began to glow brightly.

"Is that Mega Evolution?"

The audience in the stands grew excited at the sight.

"A battle between Dynamax and Mega Evolution! We'll finally see which one is stronger!"

"Of course, it's Mega Evolution."

The black-haired young man shouted, "Look at Heracross's horn! It's so cool!"

"If we're talking about coolness, Dynamax moves are way more impressive. They're powerful and have a stunning beauty. Every time I see them, I'm blown away!"

On the battlefield.

Arthur commanded, "Centiskorch, G-Max Centiferno!"

"Roar~"

A loud roar echoed as a sun-like fireball rapidly condensed in the middle of the giant flaming centipede's body.

"Straight to the heavy stuff, huh?"

Natsume watched and said, "Heracross, use Protect first!"

"Heracross!"

Boom!

The massive fireball hurtled toward Heracross.

At the same time, a protective barrier instantly formed around Heracross.

Bam~

The flames exploded, scattering fiery embers that flowed like lava across the battlefield.

The flames spread along the energy barrier surrounding the gym, setting the entire arena ablaze.

This environment was far from friendly for Heracross.

"Infernape."

Infernape, sensing the danger, emerged from its Poké Ball on its own.

It called out to Heracross.

"Heracross."

Heracross stood up, clearly affected by the earlier attack.

It gestured to Natsume and Infernape, signaling that it was okay.

Natsume smiled. "Let's finish this quickly. Megahorn!"

"Heracross!"

Mega Heracross lowered its head, aiming its massive horn at the Dynamaxed Centiskorch.

Heracross charged forward, cutting through the flames!

"Max Guard!"

A massive transparent barrier descended from the sky, blocking Centiskorch.

"Heracross!"

Heracross didn't slow down.

Boom~

Heracross slammed into the barrier.

Crack~ Crack~ Bang!

The enormous Max Guard shattered under Heracross's impact, disintegrating into glowing fragments that scattered across the fiery battlefield.

"Heracross!"

Bam~

Mega Heracross collided head-on with Centiskorch's abdomen.

The sheer force of the impact sent Centiskorch's body straightening out before it crashed into the energy barrier behind it, Heracross still pushing forward.

"Rock Slide!"

"Heracross!"

Mega Heracross lifted a massive boulder.

Standing on Centiskorch's body, it slammed the rock down with brutal force.

"Centiskorch, use G-Max Centiferno now!"

"Roar!"

Bang!

The Rock Slide landed!

The deafening impact shook the entire battlefield.

At the same time, the blazing fireball on Centiskorch's body exploded.

The tremendous force sent Heracross flying back, engulfed in flames.

"Heracross."

Heracross stood up from the flames.

It had endured!

Meanwhile, Centiskorch let out a mournful cry before reverting from its Dynamax form.

Centiskorch, quadruply weak to Rock-type moves, had been knocked out by Heracross's overwhelming power.

Arthur stared in shock. "Such terrifying strength."

"Not only did it break through the Dynamax barrier, but it also forced my Centiskorch out of its Dynamax form."

Natsume looked at Heracross. "How are you feeling?"

"Heracross."

Heracross shook its head.

"Then come back."

Heracross quickly exited the battlefield.

Infernape, unable to hold back any longer, leaped onto the battlefield, swinging its Iron Fists!

"Infernape~"