"Return, Charizard!"
Under the watchful eyes of countless spectators, Danti didn't even entertain the idea of testing the waters, fearing that Fang Yuan and Monferno wouldn't give him the chance. He quickly recalled Charizard, planning to Gigantamax right from the start.
"Charizard, begin Gigantamaxing—"
Indeed, after recalling Charizard, the Gigantic Armlet that Danti wore immediately flickered with purple-red spots of light that merged into the Poké Ball. At that moment, the material of the Poké Ball seemed to undergo a massive change. Under the stirring background music of the arena, the Poké Ball, entwined in a purple-red net-like glow, grew larger and larger, eventually becoming several times bigger than a soccer ball, and Danti held it aloft in the air, then threw it out!
"Go, Gigantamax Charizard!"
It was only then that the audience finally realized what was happening.
"Holy shit, why did he switch to another Pokémon."
"It's not that Eevee anymore?!"
"This is... Monferno?? But why?"
The countless people in the arena were utterly bewildered. Wasn't the World Championship supposed to be a 1v1 pinnacle duel of aces?
But after sending out the legendary perfect Pokémon Mewtwo and the Legendary Level beginner Pokémon Eevee, Fang Yuan now switched to another Pokémon for this final match?!!
Which Pokémon is Fang Yuan's ace, after all!!
At this moment, the audience realized they couldn't understand what Fang Yuan wanted to do at all.
Moreover, facing this Pokémon, Danti seemed very nervous, choosing to Gigantamax right at the beginning of the match!!
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!
On the field, as Danti used Gigantamax, the sky above darkened instantly, turning purple. At the center of the sky, an ominous purple vortex appeared, a bizarre manifestation of the power that twisted space-time, creating the tangible Gigantamax projection. It was the display of the power of Galar's Legendary Pokémon Infinity Tana!
"Roaaar!!!!"
Under the dark purple sky, Gigantamax Charizard grew from a few meters in size at its entrance to larger and larger. In just a brief moment, a thirty-meter-tall leviathan appeared in the venue, landed on the ground, and let out a thunderous roar!!
Nearly 30 meters of sturdy body enveloped in blazing flames, with both wings and horns burning with roaring fire, Gigantamax Charizard made a sensational entry. Opposite it, Monferno, not even two meters tall, seemed incredibly tiny. However, Monferno still looked up at its opponent with an unchanged expression.
"It's Gigantamax Charizard!!!!" The referee's voice rang out again!
Without his word, the audience already knew; they all swallowed hard and realized they were witnessing another battle they couldn't comprehend.
What exactly was going on?
Why Monferno?
What would happen next?
Why were Fang Yuan and Monferno showing no reaction to the opponent's Gigantamaxing?!
"His Monferno, it's fighting in its normal state just like that..."
In the seats of the Galar Gym Leaders, Colored Bean spoke with great solemnity: "It was the same then."
Not just there, over at the Chairman's podium, even President Loz was greatly surprised that Fang Yuan had switched to another Pokémon.
However, this Pokémon, this Pokémon... perhaps, Danti had a chance to win??
"What?!" But then he turned his head and saw Adick suddenly revealing a maniacally excited expression and the calm Mewtwo, and his heart suddenly tightened, feeling that this Monferno was definitely not as simple as the last one he'd seen with his own eyes!
Indeed, that was the case. On the field, Monferno, facing the Gigantamaxed giant, was as calm and unresponsive as Little Eevee had been when facing Mega Sharpedo's murderous intent during the previous battle.
"Charizard! Use Gigantamax, G-Max Inferno!" Danti, with determination in his heart, shouted loudly.
Right at the start, he Gigantamaxed; his first move was his strongest one!!
"It's Charizard's Gigantamax Inferno!!!" The referee shouted with excitement, saying, "Every time so far, when Danti and Charizard have used this move, it has decided the outcome of the match and declared their championship moment, so this time...!!!"
Stop jinxing it, stop jinxing it!!
Danti was extremely tense on the field, starting with a hugely consuming great move. He had no other choice, and although the move was a Fire Type Spell, which might not be very effective against Monferno, he had to select it regardless.
The reason was simple, G-Max Inferno was a continuous move; once released, it could stay on the field, aiding Charizard in its attacks. At that point, it would be like 2v1. Despite the great consumption, the tactical value was sufficient. Moreover, why call it Inferno? That's because, despite being a Fire Type Spell, its power and uniqueness were great enough to wipe out any flame, a Legendary Level Fire Type Move.
Moreover, though it might seem insignificant, the Flare Dragon-like Inferno also had some Flying-type properties, which was perfect for countering the Fighting Type Monferno!!
First, Danti planned to use G-Max Inferno for support, and then let Charizard attack with the Flying-type move Giga Impact! That was Danti's choice!!
Boom!!!
Upon command, Gigantamax Charizard let out a roar "rooow" as it took to the air, its wings covered in raging flames. The flames escaping from Charizard's wings transformed into a giant double-winged dragon bird glowing with red and yellow flames and let out a resonate cry, flying towards Monferno!!!