Pokemon: This Ash Is Too Versatile

Chapter 838 - 443: MEGA Lucario Z! The Super Specialist! (Part 2)

Until that cocoon of light shattered, revealing the entirely unfamiliar figure inside.

It was a Lucario whose form was completely different from before.

This Lucario was covered in azure armor, with silver-white lines outlining the sharp features of its face and joints, and golden fur on its chest. The original bone spikes had turned into silver round plates.

Its icy blue eyes were razor-sharp, and its cool color scheme accentuated its agile posture, like an Aura warrior hidden in the shadows, both vibrant and with a crisp edge.

This... isn’t the normal MEGA-evolved Lucario’s appearance, but a brand-new MEGA evolution!

Compared to the original MEGA Lucario, this new Lucario is more slender and agile, with color changing from deep blue and black to black, white, and light blue.

It has less ’rigidity’ and more ’flexibility.’

"Is this... Lucario’s MEGA evolution?" Ah Yi widened her eyes, looking at Volkner in disbelief.

Volkner snapped out of his initial shock, his gaze locked onto the distinctly different Lucario figure in the field.

"It is indeed a MEGA evolution form, and it’s a never-before-seen MEGA evolution, with a completely different appearance from the original MEGA-evolved Lucario." Volkner’s voice was low, his eyes firmly fixed on Lucario.

MEGA evolution is a major event of change for the entire Pokemon Realm battle system; even if he were ignorant, he couldn’t have never heard of it.

He was also aware of the MEGA Lucario’s appearance, which was drastically different from this one.

In the audience, Misty and Brock exchanged glances, both seeing the same confusion in each other’s eyes.

"When did Ash’s Lucario have this form?" Misty tilted her head slightly, showing a puzzled expression.

Brock also fell into contemplation.

They’ve seen Lucario showcase its MEGA evolution several times before, and each time both its color and body shape were entirely different from what was in front of them now.

The previous MEGA Lucario was more robust, with colors leaning darker, possessing a kind of heavy pressure; whereas this one is slender, streamlined with a crisp and refreshing color scheme, a totally different style.

Serena watched the Lucario, which looked like a martial arts master, and suddenly a picture flashed through her mind.

It was from the time at Shalour Gym when Ash received a special MEGA Evolution Stone from the old man.

Back then, the old man said that although the Evolution Stone was for Lucario, it did not react at all, just like an ordinary stone.

But Ash said he had a way to use that Evolution Stone...

"Could it be... that the current form of Lucario evolved from the Evolution Stone given to Ash by Gurkinn at that time?" Serena gently covered her lips, her beautiful eyes slightly widening.

Brock rubbed his chin thoughtfully: "So, Lucario’s current form is a new one triggered by that Evolution Stone?"

Misty’s gaze returned to the field, the intertwining icy blue and silver-white sleek figure, with the golden glow on its chest standing out sharply under the Gym’s lights.

Compared to the previous MEGA Lucario overflowing with pure power, the one now seems to have gained an indescribable quality.

It’s not an overwhelming force but a more exquisite, technique-like aura.

This form of Lucario might not surpass the original Lucario in sheer power, but it would definitely have a significant boost in skill, possibly having unexpected effects against power-type opponents like Electivire.

"That Ash guy... once again came up with something new." Misty said, her lips curling involuntarily, he always brings something refreshing every once in a while, from the start of their journey until now, he’s always been like this.

Volkner stood at the commanding seat, arms folded across his chest, eyes intensely watching Ash, from the moment he entered, this young man has been constantly challenging his understanding.

"Just how many unexpected secrets are you hiding on your person?" Volkner’s voice echoed in the arena.

Ash scratched his cheek, turning his mouth into a grin, "The world is so big, there’s always something you haven’t seen, right?"

"You have a point, but still, it’s my first time seeing so many things far beyond my understanding in a single day." Volkner pulled a helpless smile, to be honest, today he encountered so much, it’s kinda excessive, isn’t it?

"Lucario, let Mr. Volkner witness our brand new power!" Ash waved his hand towards Electivire, "Use Aura Sphere!"

"Ow!"

Lucario let out a clear howl, its twin palms clasped in front, a mass of azure energy surging from his palms.

The intensity of that energy far surpassed before, and the color became deeper, originally Lucario’s Aura Sphere was azure, highly compressed, and now the color deepened so much, it was almost black!

Lucario suddenly pushed its twin palms outward, the Aura Sphere compressed to the extreme shot out, trailing a deep blue tail of light in mid-air, straight toward Electivire!

The air in the Gym buzzed faintly from the passage of that Aura Sphere, the ground being lifted into fine cracks by the spilled energy.

Misty and the others involuntarily held their breaths, sensing the power of this Aura Sphere purely from its momentum, it had indeed surpassed the Elite Level, and had entered true Championship Level attack!

Volkner’s pupils slightly contracted, here it came again. Obviously at Elite Advanced Level, yet unleashed a Championship Level attack.

All of his Pokemon have cross-level battling abilities!

After MEGA evolution, the explosive power of this Lucario surpassed just now another level, Elite Advanced Level bursting forth Championship level power... truly incredible.

"Electivire, Thunderbolt." Volkner suppressed the waves in his heart and calmly gave the command.

Electivire’s fists smashed together, unleashing a dull collision sound, then his hefty arms lifted high.

Golden Thunder Light erupted violently from his black and yellow body, forming two thick columns of thunder that met and merged in mid-air, crashing right into the incoming Aura Sphere.

Golden lightning and deep blue Aura collided in mid-air with a resounding boom!

In an instant, the entire Gym felt like it hit mute, then the dull rumble exploded like thunder.

The shockwave spread outward centered on the collision point, lifting debris from the ground, slamming into the transparent protective barriers, creating ripples; most of the force was blocked by the barriers, but the entire Gym still shook violently!

The Gym’s lights flickered wildly for a bit, thankfully soon returning to normal.

Ah Yi unconsciously shielded himself with his hands, only slowly lowering them after the shockwave had passed.

His gaze fiercely fixed on the already nearly shattered field, his face showing a shocked expression beyond words.

Aura Sphere and Thunderbolt canceled each other in mid-air.

This was a direct confrontation, evenly matched.

But... an Elite Advanced Lucario hitting a Championship Level, this is somewhat absurd!

The gap between Elite and Champion is much greater than between Gym and Elite!

Snorlax unleashed Mid-Elite level power with Gym Intermediate level strength, reaching Elite Mid-Level in attack power, and achieving Elite Peak through Belly Drum—this was certainly surprising, but it relied on Belly Drum for power.

There are factors on how Ash utilized Snorlax as well.

However, this Lucario... a single MEGA evolution could make up the gap between Elite Advanced and Champion Junior Level?

MEGA evolution is magical, but not supposed to bridge such a large power gap!

Ash looked at Lucario’s back, a hint of satisfaction flickering in his eyes.

This new MEGA evolution definitely has its unique points, like Charizard X and Y, Lucario Z’s MEGA evolution focuses differently from regular MEGA evolution.

That is to shift the physical attack improvement onto special attack, the original MEGA Lucario was a dual-blade, meaning competent in both special and physical attacks, though physical attack slightly stronger.

But the MEGA Lucario Z, he’s an extreme technical expert!