Fang Yuan's battle with Danti was over in an instant.
Fang Yuan had also verified the special characteristics of Gigantamax once again.
The most significant change in a Pokémon after Gigantamaxing is its increased durability.
The actual body is protected by a colossal energy projection, and unless you break through the energy projection, you can't harm the entity within.
Although it seemed like just an instant for Monferno to take down Gigantic Dragons, in reality, Monferno's Shadow Clone + Thunder Punch + Flame Punch combination skill, the Intersected Force, was extremely energy-consuming.
It took dozens, if not hundreds, of punches to collapse the energy projection.
In addition, the power of Gigantamax Moves is almost as close to that of Z-Moves and comes with special effects.
If there weren't specific field restrictions, Gigantamax doesn't fall far short of Mega Evolution and Z-Moves; each has its strengths and weaknesses.
However, the problem is also clear: if you encounter a rival whose defense and offense match yours but their speed is faster, Gigantamax can be quite passive.
For example, in the recent fight, the opponent hadn't even finished its attack, and Monferno had already completed a series of complex combination moves.
"If Danti's Gigantamax Charizard has an even stronger grasp on Gigantamaxing than this Zweilous, relying on Morning Peacock to instantaneously collapse the massive energy projection isn't going to be easy."
"At that time, if it can't dismantle Gigantamax immediately, getting hit by a Gigantamax Move will be tough unless it's a Fire Type or Electric Move."
"Focusing on a single attack, it could unleash a punch with greater power, but whether it can collapse the entire projection through one point is an unknown aspect, and likewise, the burden on Monferno's own body would be even greater… Well, self-harm is nothing new for Monferno anyway, so a greater burden is just what it is."
Fang Yuan quickly smiled wryly in his heart and was determined that even if Danti's ace Charizard were to Gigantamax, it wouldn't pose a threat to him.
The process of Gigantamaxing is slow, and the release of Gigantamax Moves isn't quick either. Such an opponent is actually more suitable for Eevee to face.
Because given enough time, even Seven Doors Flame Monkey wouldn't be able to withstand a barrage from the multi-attribute and multiple Spiral Wave Bombs.
Monferno, on the other hand, is more suitable for fighting Pokémon like itself that have no real weakness besides lacking endurance.
And now, Eevee is even more suited to taking on slower living targets.
It's just that... Seeing little Eevee clash ultimate moves with Gigantamax Pokémon would surely be painfully frustrating for viewers.
…
Born in Galar and also a Galarian star Museum Owner, Colored Bean has always seen Danti as the target to chase. Her purpose for joining the championship was to defeat Danti and claim the world's strongest title.
After her battle with Fang Yuan, Colored Bean had acknowledged Fang Yuan's strength. However, when Fang Yuan and Danti battled, she didn't at all think that Danti would lose, let alone be at a disadvantage.
Because in her memory, Danti had never lost.
Yet, the scene before her was too much of a shock for the young lady.
"Incredible, it's absolutely unbelievable," President Loz said as he watched the field, feeling the same. Although he knew Fang Yuan was no ordinary challenger, he had not expected Fang Yuan to be this outrageously powerful.
Just with this Monferno alone, Fang Yuan's strength could be ranked in the top 3 of the Pokémon World Trainer Domain 1vs1 duels.
Olive watched silently as President Loz stood there, thinking that meeting Mr. Fang Yuan ahead of time seemed to be the right choice, and the decision to forgo a public battle was wise; otherwise, even if Danti's Gigantamax Charizard faced off against this Monferno, the outcome was uncertain, and the risk too great.
The current Champion, Danti, couldn't afford to lose.
"Haha... Hahahaha..." Meanwhile, on the field, after losing the match, Danti paused for several seconds, followed by burst into laughter. The pressure he felt at that moment was reminiscent of when he was fresh in his career, facing off against his mentor, Master.
Now the Galar Champion, Danti, was feeling the rare sensation of being "completely outmatched."
[It seems my training is still insufficient. There's one month left until the elimination rounds; both Charizard and I must train harder.]
Danti quickly adjusted his mood, turned to Fang Yuan, and said, "I finally understand why President Loz thinks so highly of you, Mr. Fang Yuan. This time, it was my loss, but I am very much looking forward to facing you officially in the championship."
[For Galar's sake, I can't lose again then.]
"I am looking forward to that day as well."
Danti recalled his Zweilous, and Fang Yuan also recalled his Monferno, which was struggling to stop its arm from trembling.
Fang Yuan smiled, thinking that at that time, let him see just where the limit of Gigantamax lies.
In doing so, he could also gauge the strength of Infinity Tana.
Infinity Tana is a Poison type Pokémon, and Fang Yuan felt that Dynamax Energy is a kind of "Poison."
A unique kind of poison, similar to the Negative energy of the Super Ancient, but more vital, capable of corroding and distorting space-time, a virus of the universe.
Perhaps that's the pinnacle of the Poison series domain…
After their battle, Fang Yuan and Danti shook hands; meanwhile, Loz, Miss Olive, and Colored Bean swiftly approached.
As soon as Loz and the others arrived, Danti shouted, "President Loz, shouldn't we consider upgrading Galar's protective facilities?"
Danti was worried that Galar's pride in protective facilities might not withstand the havoc from himself, Du, Da Wu, Hirona, and the powerhouse Trainer Fang Yuan.