"It's decided, Charizard!" With Ash's loud shout, an orange-red dragon burst out of the Pokeball, spreading its wings to soar!
"Hello to all our viewers, I'm Misty, the leader of the Cerulean Gym, and the commentator and referee for this exhibition match. As we can see, Lorelei has brought out a very rare Glaceon in the Kanto region, and Ash is not to be outdone, sending out Charizard to counter the Ice-type Pokemon. This battle promises to be a fierce showdown!"
"Everyone knows Ash's Charizard, who, a month ago, defeated the main Pokemon of the Johto League Elite candidate, Koga. There were rumors online claiming that Charizard had used forbidden drugs and was already ruined. But now, the revitalized Charizard on the field tells us that online rumors are just rumors!"
Misty's loud shout into the microphone also ignited the atmosphere, with the cheers of the crowd growing louder and louder. Sayo and the others, just returning from the entrance, were taken aback.
When they held their water ballet performances, the crowd never cheered like this. It was their first time experiencing this kind of deafening sound that shook the entire gym.
This is the difference between Pokemon battles and water ballet!
Even though this particular Pokemon battle involves some extraordinary people, one must admit that in this world, Pokemon battles are mainstream. Their water ballet, unless it includes elements of Pokemon battles, may never hear such cheers in this lifetime.
Misty was chosen as the referee for this match, partly because she volunteered. Her deep admiration for Lorelei made the opportunity to watch her idol's battle up close an absolute delight for her!
On the other hand, Misty's knowledge of Pokemon far surpasses that of the Sakura Sisters. If the Sakura Sisters were to referee, during the battle, they might only come out with inexplicable comments like 'Wow!' 'It looks like Charizard has the upper hand!' 'It looks like Glaceon has the upper hand!' 'Is Ash going to lose?'
Given the skill levels, it was absolutely impossible to let them commentate. Brock wasn't from Cerulean Gym either, making Misty the most suitable candidate for this commentary.
With Misty's cheers and the audience's shouts, the two Pokemon on the field began their clash.
"Go, Charizard, aura aligns with my heart!" Ash didn't hold back from the start, activating Charizard's most powerful form. Facing an Elite Peak Level Pokemon, even Aura Fusion wouldn't make Charizard a match.
Not even with Sacred Fire...
The gap between them was vast. Unless using top-tier booster abilities, Ash's current means, even when amplified to the fullest, wouldn't allow him to compete with an Elite Peak Glaceon.
But this match is an exhibition; winning or losing doesn't matter, and Ash had no intention of backing down before the battle even started!
"Roar!!" The empowered Charizard let out a long howl, showcasing its current power level—Professional Peak!
During these few days at Cerulean Gym, both Charizard and Gardevoir had achieved breakthroughs, reaching the Professional Level's peak. For a novice trainer, having two Professional Peak Pokemon is nearly impossible.
Even without considering various enhancement methods, Ash is undoubtedly the strongest rookie trainer in Kanto, possibly the strongest rookie trainer of all time!
But no matter how strong he is, he still carries the label of a rookie. Standing before him is Kanto's top trainer, the Ice Elite, Lorelei!
Professional Peak is nothing in her eyes.
"This level... It's much stronger than when it battled Koga, though it's still hard to believe. Even at this level, Charizard shouldn't have been able to defeat Koga," Lorelei mused with some doubt on her pretty face. The victory from that battle baffled even her.
What level was Charizard at when battling Koga? Watching on TV, it's uncertain, but it surely didn't exceed Professional Level, at most Elite Peak.
Yet, that level of Charizard defeated an Elite-level Pokemon... Beyond the enhancements Ash gave Charizard, another reason was the colorful flame Charizard used at the final moment.
In Lorelei's memory, such a colorful flame should only belong to the legendary Ho-Oh and Entei. Why would Charizard's flame be so colorful? How powerful is it? This battle will reveal it.
"My Pokemon can't be judged by common sense! Go, Charizard, Sunny Day!" Facing the opponent's level suppression, Ash could only apply every buff available!
Unfortunately, Charizard's Ability is Fierce Fire, not Solar Power. Otherwise, with Sunny Day and Solar Power, combined with Aura Fusion leading to Sacred Fire, even an Elite Peak Glaceon would be swept away!
"Roar!" Charizard roared, a dazzling tiny sun rising from its body. As the sun rose to the sky, Lorelei calmly commanded, "Use Ice Shard."