The soul penetrates Xiaozhi and destroys Gou Hao at the beginning

Charizard sprang out of its Poké Ball, its flames surging like wildfire, and its body expanding wildly.

The orange-red dragon scales grew thicker and thicker, its wings spread like a burning sky, and its tail flames transformed into a pillar of fire reaching the heavens.

The dragon's head stood majestically, its scorching aura melting the surrounding air. The Gigantamax Charizard roared, head held high.

Flames and Dynamax energy intertwined, golden Dynamax patterns wrapped around his body, as if a god of war of fire had descended, and his burning fighting spirit instantly swept across the entire Mech Arena.

"They've appeared! It's Gigantamax Duraludon! And Gigantamax Charizard!" the host exclaimed excitedly.

The two Gigantamax Pokémon faced off on the battlefield, and the audience had long forgotten to shout, their eyes filled with shock and awe.

At the same time, a purple energy shield lit up at the boundary between the audience seating area and the battlefield.

Every arena in the Galar region with an energy point is equipped with such a protective shield.

After all, Dynamax battles are more intense.

With this protective shield in place, viewers can watch Dynamax battles with peace of mind, at least without fear of mortal danger.

There's one more thing. Let me put it this way: besides Kibana, there's no one else in the world who could possibly play Gigantamax Duraludon.

Because the skill's effect is just too weak.

Gigantamax Deterioration is nothing compared to Dynamax Dragoon.

For example, using Dragon Pulse with a power of 85 as the basic move,

After Dynamaxing, the move power remains 130 regardless of whether it's fighting Max Dragoon or Gigantamax Deterioration.

However, Max Raider can lower the Attack stat of all opponents by one stage.

Gigantamax Deterioration reduces the PP of all opponents by 2 from the last move they used.

Given the same power, which of these two additional effects do you think is more useful?

Max Raider, of course.

So nobody plays Gigantamax Duraludon; if anyone does, it's Dynamax Duraludon.

In comparison, Charizard is clearly the favored child. Gigantamax Charizard's Gigantamax Hellfire, besides its inherently high attack power, also...

It will also put the opposing field into a Gigantamax Inferno state.

At the end of each turn, it reduces the maximum HP of all opposing Pokémon except those with Fire-type and Magic Defense abilities by one-sixth, and lasts for 4 turns.

Even if the opponent switches characters, you will still suffer from this continuous health deduction effect because it applies to the field.

Gigantamax Duraludon's Gigantamax Deterioration reduces the PP of all opponents by 2 from the last move they used.

The contrast between the two is absolutely hilarious.

So if Leon really wanted to win, he would have Gigantamaxed Charizard right from the start.

Then it unleashed a Gigantamax Hellfire, which, with Duraludon's pathetic Special Defense, couldn't withstand even when Dynamaxed.

After all, it just revealed its Iron Wall skill, so the item it used couldn't be an assault vest.

Even if Gigantamax Duraludon barely manages to withstand the attack of Gigantamax Inferno, the burning status effect from that move would still kill it.

There's no need to fight for so long. Charizard is faster than Duraludon anyway, so you can attack first.

Back to the present.

“How magnificent!” Hep exclaimed.

"Both of them are so handsome," Xiaoyou said.

Ash was puzzled. Dynamaxing doubles a Pokémon's HP, so if you're going to Dynamax, you should Dynamax right away. But these two waited until both Pokémon were low on HP before Dynamaxing. Isn't that a waste?

So far, Charizard has already taken a hit with a power of 542.

Duraludon only took a hit from a 240-power attack, and these attacks were physical attacks taken after Duraludon used Iron Guard once, so they should only be counted as 120 power.

Additionally, Iron Hoof Ray deducted half of its own health.

As it stands, the Aluminum Steel Dragon has more health remaining.

"Roar, winds, unleash a fierce sandstorm!"

"Go, Duraludon, unleash Max Rock!"

This is a giant rock attack from a sharp stone, with a power of 130.

With a power level of 520, even though it's four times stronger than Charizard, and Leon's Charizard was still low on health at that point.

It's safe to say that if you're hit, you're dead; there's absolutely no suspense.

"Charizard, unleash Max Fist!"

This is a giant punch from Brick Breaker, with a power of 90.

With a roar, Gigantamax Duraludon rapidly gathered Rock-type energy, and a giant rock slab tens of meters high was erected and crashed down on Gigantamax Charizard.

Gigantamax Charizard roared and gathered Fighting-type energy. A giant orange fist formed from this energy descended from the sky, shattering the massive rock slab that was about to crash down on it, thus saving Gigantamax Charizard from disaster.

The physical attack of Gigantamax Charizard also increases by one level.

While Gigantamax Duraludon's Dynamax Rock didn't damage Gigantamax Charizard, it did change the weather.

The weather on the field changed from being calm to a sandstorm.

The sandstorm that struck depleted one-sixteenth of Gigantamax Charizard's health.

Gigantamax Duraludon, being a Steel-type, is unaffected by the HP loss caused by sandstorms.

"Don't give up, dragon, roar!"

"Aluminum Steel Dragon, unleash Giant Steel!"

This is a gigantic steel creature from a metal claw, with a power of 100.

The Gigantamax Duraludon slammed its claws into the ground, sending steel pillars erupting from the earth and hurtling towards Charizard.

If this move hits, although the effect isn't great, it's enough to finish off a Charizard that's already low on health.

Furthermore, Gigantamax Duraludon's physical defense will increase by another level, making it able to fight against Gigantamax Charizard, which has just received a +1 to physical attack.

Seeing this, Dante was not worried at all; on the contrary, he became even more excited. He raised his hands high towards the audience and shouted at Kibana.

"Let me show you what true championship time is all about, and let you enjoy the climax of the battle!"

Charizard, unleash Gigantamax Inferno!

This is a Gigantamax Inferno from Jet Flame, with a power of 130.

The Gigantamax Charizard also lowered its body, opened its mouth, and released the fire-type energy it had been gathering for a long time.

A Moltres flew out of the Gigantamax Charizard's mouth and, to the astonishment of the onlookers, easily shattered the incoming Gigantamax Steel pillar.

Then, it made a turn in the air and, under the control of Gigantamax Charizard, charged towards Gigantamax Duraludon once again.

The Gigantamax Duraludon was caught off guard, and since Gigantamax moves are unavoidable, it was directly hit by Gigantamax Inferno.

This attack dealt extremely high damage, and Gigantamax Duraludon's shrill scream instantly echoed throughout the entire arena.