SWDnovel Chapter 103: The Four Major Systems - Mega Evolution, Dynamax, Z-Moves, and Crystallization! Ash the
Chapter 103: The Four Major Systems - Mega Evolution, Dynamax, Z-Moves, and Crystallization! Ash the
Chapter 103 The Four Major Systems: Mega Evolution, Dynamax, Z-Moves, and Crystallization! Ash the Miner
To be honest, Xiao Zhi's luck in the lottery is ridiculously bad.
I've drawn so many prizes, but I've never won a D-level prize. The worst I've ever won is a C-level prize, but I've won a lot of A-level prizes and even two S-level prizes.
And if we divide the levels into grades.
The Power of Everlasting is the highest level among A-rank!
It's not even as good as the Eye of Insight that Ash drew before.
In essence, the Eye of Insight is the ability to perceive and visualize Pokémon that Ash develops over time. It allows him to quickly discern general information about a Pokémon and visualize it in his mind.
Gym Leaders like Misty and Brock can see through a Pokémon's strength with their eyes, but seeing through a Pokémon's aptitude or even the skills it has learned requires more than just ordinary training.
However, the power of Viridian cannot be learned through training. Whether it is the power of Aura or the Eye of Insight, the newcomer Ash possesses that potential, which belongs to Ash himself.
The method to obtain the power of Viridian is basically only available to those chosen by Viridian Forest.
Ash Ketchum obtained the power of Viridian by chance; he would never have been able to forge it on his own.
[Newbie Ash: So, what level can my A-rank Viridian Power achieve?]
[Wild King Xiao Zhi: It has all the functions I mentioned above, but it can't heal and soothe people up to the God Realm level. If they reach the God Realm level, it's a bit beyond the scope of an A-rank ability, but it can still have an impact to some extent.]
[Wild King Ash: Also, the power of Viridian can have a very significant effect in the wild. You can gather the power of nature and infuse it into your Pokémon, giving them a short-term boost in combat strength. That's why I chose this name.]
[Wild King Ash: In official battles, I can't say I'm invincible, but in the wild, my Pokémon are undoubtedly the king!]
The name "Wild King" means the king of the wild. Originally, Wild King Xiao Zhi's nickname in the group was King of the Forest, but this overlapped with the name of another person in the group called Grass King Xiao Zhi, so he changed his name to Wild King.
In their world, there is also the existence of the Dan Emperor. If Xiao Zhi, the Wild King, were to fight the Dan Emperor in a formal battle arena, the outcome would be roughly 50/50. However, if they were to fight in the wild, the odds would be 11/90!
This is the power brought by the power of Tokiwa, and this is the origin of his name.
[Newbie Ash: I understand, thank you! But there's one more thing I'd like to ask you all: what is MEGA guidance?]
[Ash the Evolver: You got a Mega Guide? That's an A-rank item, right? Seriously, how many times did you try?!]
[Newbie Ash: Twice.]
[Evolved Human Xiaozhi:]
[Champion Ash:]
[Non-European Xiao Zhi: —]
These two incidents left everyone speechless.
This newcomer is definitely someone with the luck to rival those who are unlucky in life!
Who does prize draws like this? Is it custom-made for everyone?
Even Xiao Zhi, who had been lurking and watching from the sidelines, couldn't help but chime in. This seal is just inhuman! How can someone be so lucky!
[Non-European Xiao Zhi: To be honest, if I didn't know you really didn't understand these things, I would have thought you came here specifically to break my defense. We definitely need to practice a lot when you open the arena!!]
[Newbie Ash: Uh-yes, I'll definitely ask for your guidance later. By the way, what level are your Pokémon, you unlucky players?]
[Ash the Unlucky: So-so. He has a champion team, but that's about it. He can't compare to the top players in the group. Like that champion, he has a legendary Pokémon, and it's an upgraded version of a regular Pokémon.]
[Newbie Ash: A regular Pokémon advancing to Legendary level? That's incredible!]
[Ash the Evolver: Hey, you think that's something special about me, the strongest in countless parallel universes, raising a god-level Pokémon? His Charizard after Mega Evolution is comparable to the top legendary Pokémon; even Ho-Oh would have to give way.]
[Newbie Ash: Mega Evolution? What's that? Is it a type of Pokémon evolution? How does it relate to the Mega Evolution guide I got?]
Upon seeing the new vocabulary appearing in the group chat, Xiao Zhi quickly asked about it.
[Champion Ash: Do you not have Mega Evolution in your world? Or are you simply unaware of the Mega Evolution system?]
[Newbie Ash: Well, although my knowledge was limited before, after traveling for over a month, I've learned a lot about the world from the internet, newspapers, and other sources. At least, I've never actually seen Mega Evolution before.]
[Champion Ash: Do you know about Dynamax, Z-Moves, and Crystallize?]
[Newbie Xiaozhi: Um, I know the first one, I think I've seen the second one somewhere before, and I've never heard of the third one.]
Of the three systems mentioned by Champion Ash, Ash only knows about one at most, which is Dynamax.
As the signature system of Emperor Dan, Dynamax is extremely famous!
However, this system can only be used in Galar. Once outside, it seems to lack a certain type of energy, which prevents Pokémon from Dynamaxing.
Therefore, the battles that determined the winners of the eight masters were all held in the Galar region, so that Leon could use the Dynamax system.
However, each of the eight masters has one of these, and the other eight masters can also use Dynamax, so it can't really be considered Dan's home advantage. Even without Dynamax, Dan is still recognized as the number one trainer.
After all, in the finals, Leon defeated all six of his opponent's Pokémon while only losing four of his own.
This is already considered a situation with a significant power imbalance. [Champion Ash: Is Dynamax the only option? Perhaps you're not well-informed, or maybe you haven't discovered any other systems yet.]
[Champion Ash: Z-Moves are a system exclusive to the Alola region, so it's normal that people outside don't know about them. Crystallization is a system specific to the Padina region, so it's understandable that information about it is less readily available. However, Mega Evolution can be used throughout the entire region, so if there weren't any news reports about it...]
This means that MEGA evolution might still be in the research and development stage for you.
Of the four systems, only MEGA evolution is not restricted by region, or rather, it is not restricted by region.
Dynamaxing and Z-Crystallization must be performed in the Alola region. While Z-Moves can be used in other regions, the methods to obtain Z Crystals and Z-Rings are only available in the Alola region.
While many of the Key Stones and Mega Stones needed for Mega Evolution can be found in the Kalos region, they can also be found in other regions without any geographical restrictions.
If Mega Evolution had occurred in Ash's world, then Ash, who had learned about most of the world's news during this period, should have known about this system.
Therefore, there is only one answer: MEGA evolution may not have been developed yet!
[Newbie Ash: Uh—I really haven't seen the term MEGA evolution before, and what is the Padilla region? Our world doesn't have that region.]
[Champion Ash: Haven't you discovered the Padilla region yet? It seems your world is a bit behind in terms of development. It's not impossible that you haven't Mega Evolution yet.]
[Newbie Ash: So what exactly is Mega Evolution? And what's the guide for the Mega Evolution I got?]
[Ash the Evolver: Mega Evolution refers to the ability of certain Pokémon to evolve a second time after reaching their final stage. This second evolution not only provides a temporary level increase but also enhances the Pokémon's base stats, making it an extremely powerful support system.]
[Newbie Ash: An evolution after his final evolution—looks so cool!]
[Ash the Evolver: It's cool, but this isn't something just anyone can use. The conditions are even more demanding than your Aura Fusion. First, Mega Evolution requires a Key Stone and a Mega Stone. Then, you and your Pokémon need an extremely strong bond to allow them to evolve.]
[Ash the Evolver: Mega Evolution's guiding function is similar to your S-rank Chosen One's Radiance, but it guides you not to find a Pokémon, but rather an item—the item for Mega Evolution.]
[Newbie Ash: The Item for Mega Evolution!!!]
Just now, Ash was longing for Mega Evolution, imagining what kind of system Mega Evolution was.
How cool would it be to allow a Pokémon to evolve even further during its final evolution stage!
This is similar to using Gastly. When you can't win, you can suddenly evolve Gastly and then make a stunning comeback!
Regardless of how cool it looks after evolving, just the comeback itself is already pretty cool!
However, Mega Evolution hasn't appeared in their world yet, and Ash is wondering when he'll be able to use it.
As a result, the person who evolved told him that the one-time ability he had just drawn could guide him to find the items related to Mega Evolution. How could Ash not be excited?
[Evolved Human Ash: This should be considered a miner's special ability. He has a special ability to sense ores. Rare ores, evolution stones, Mega Evolution Stones, and Key Stones are all within his sensing range. In their world, miners are definitely the most sought-after people because they possess various rare ores and items that many people crave.]
[Mining Xiaozhi: Ahem, that's an exaggeration, that's an exaggeration. I'm just somewhat famous.]
[Mining Zhi: But then again, the ability you drew, newbie, does seem to have something to do with me. When I'm traveling, I often have a strange feeling that a certain place contains rare minerals, and this feeling often comes true.]
[Mining Wisdom: But this intuition is sometimes accurate and sometimes not. Sometimes the ore is right in front of me, but I don't react at all. However, relying on this intuition, I studied the terrain where hidden ores were found, and finally summarized the terrain where most rare ores are hidden. Now I don't need to rely on my intuition anymore, but can find ores by observation and experience.]
Feelings are ultimately only temporary; something that works sometimes and doesn't work sometimes can't be relied on for a lifetime.
However, it was precisely because of that feeling that Xiao Zhi in that timeline fell in love with mining and collecting rare ores. Ultimately, through his own efforts, he summarized various knowledge and terrain details, and became the most powerful miner in that timeline!
[Newbie Ash: Wow...that's amazing! Did I have this kind of potential?]
[Mining Wizard: Hehe, don't doubt yourself. You're destined to become the all-around Wizard who inherits the entire group's profession. Mining is something...]
With enough experience, finding rare ores is a piece of cake.
[Mining Ash: Let me tell you a secret. If you're really good at mining, you can sell your courses to someone named Daigo Zuvoki. He'll buy them for a high price, ensuring you won't have to worry about money for your future travels.]
[Newbie Ash: Steven Stone? Why does that sound so familiar?]
[Newbie Ash: Ah! Isn't that the Hoenn champion?! The third-ranked Mega Trainer in the Masters!]
[Mining Ash: You are the champion, that's true, but you can't beat me. Now let's talk about your Mega Evolution guide. If I'm not mistaken, it should be a feeling of searching for ores. When you're traveling, just follow that sudden flash of inspiration...]
That's how you find the Mega Stone.
[Mining Ash: As for whether this thing will lead to an evolution stone, a key stone, or both, that depends on your luck. But I feel that with your luck, you'll probably find both.]
Mining Xiaozhi's words were full of teasing.
Given Ash's luck as a beginner, even a mining Ash wouldn't believe he couldn't find the matching evolution stones and key stones!
[Newbie Xiao Zhi: I understand now, thank you for the explanation, experts.]
After thanking them, Ash left the chat group and returned to the real world.
They were drinking juice at a beverage shop in the mall. Ash closed his eyes and lay back in the chair. Misty and Brock thought that Ash was too tired from today's battle.
So I didn't bother Xiaozhi.
After seeing Ash open his eyes, Misty asked with some concern, "How are you, Ash? Are you feeling any better?"
"Huh? Uh cough, that's about it. You've recovered quite a bit of your energy. You can continue on your way!" At first, Xiaozhi didn't quite understand. After his mind raced for a while, he realized that Xiaoxia thought he had been too exhausted from the previous battle, which was why he was reclining in the chair like this.
Xiao Zhi simply went along with Xiao Xia's words, explaining his earlier behavior as resting with his eyes closed.
After successfully persuading Misty, Ash began to examine the newfound power within his body.
The appearance of the Viridian Power is similar to that of the Aura Power; it appears directly within his body. Although there is no instruction manual for an A-rank ability, Ash, who has previously possessed a special ability, already has experience with it.
He was no longer the ignorant boy he once was. He could use the power of Tokiwa without any problem, let alone be adept at it.
As Ash chanted, a warm, comforting energy filled his entire body.