"Charizard, we have to become even stronger!"
Ash's voice echoed in Charizard's ears, and the next moment, a torrent of blazing fire erupted from Charizard's body, transforming it into an enormous fireball!
But within that blazing inferno, Charizard suddenly opened its eyes wide. A pair of teal-colored dragon claws emerged, and with a mighty flap of its wings, it shot toward the opposing Charizard King like a blazing comet.
The Charizard King responded calmly, extending a single claw. In the blink of an eye, a surge of dragon-type energy exploded outward—it was also using Dragon Claw!
"This Charizard isn't someone you can take down that easily anymore!" Seeing the confident form of the Charizard King, Ash gave a smirk full of faith.
Sure enough, Charizard's entire body burned like a living torch, its speed soaring. In an instant, it was face-to-face with the Charizard King.
Crossing its dragon claws, Charizard slashed down with a ferocious roar!
"The power of that Dragon Claw just jumped by at least half!" Liza's eyes lit up. She had plenty of experience with Charizards, and her sharp insight didn't lie.
Even the Charizard King hadn't expected this surge of strength from the younger one—it was overwhelming!
Charizard: 253/255
BOOM!
The flames around Charizard exploded again as it charged into the Charizard King with immense force!
Despite its massive frame, the Charizard King was actually pushed back a step. For a ruler among dragons, this was nothing short of a disgrace! Even if it had acknowledged this youngling, such repeated provocations could not be forgiven!
As the Dragon Claws faded, draconic energy swirled around the Charizard King's tail. With one powerful swing, it struck Charizard mid-body and sent it flying!
"Ugh!"
Ash winced in pain, feeling as if his own gut had taken the hit.
"Ash, are you okay?!"
Misty immediately noticed the anguish on Ash's face and rushed over, concern in her voice.
But Ash gritted through the pain, his eyes gleaming with a renewed, blazing determination!
Charizard: 254/255
ROAR!
Charizard, now flung back, flared up with a new blaze. This time, white streaks began to thread through the flames, as though the fireball itself was about to crack open like a hatching egg.
"There's another change happening!" Liza's gaze sharpened, locking onto Charizard's shifting form.
The fire on the Charizard King's tail surged to nearly two meters high. It could sense it—this young one's aura was intensifying by the second!
The next moment, the Charizard King launched a full-force assault! With one sweeping motion, it conjured massive claws of dragon energy, slashing down upon Ash's Charizard.
But just then—two dragon claws burst forth from within the blazing fireball, intercepting the attack mid-air!
Even so, the Charizard King's strength far outclassed its opponent's. With a swift spin, it struck once more with its dragon tail, sending Charizard flying again!
"Ahh!"
Ash clenched his waist, face twisted in pain. The Charizard King clearly wasn't pulling any punches.
But despite being knocked back, the fireball-like Charizard only stumbled a step before rallying again. Although it didn't know the Dragon Tail move, it copied the motion instinctively, spinning mid-air and swinging its long tail back at the Charizard King.
This basic attack, however, was no match. The Charizard King caught the tail in one claw.
With a tremendous burst of strength, it spun around, hurling Charizard across the battlefield!
"Charizard, take flight!"
Ash shouted at the top of his lungs. By all logic, Charizard, being mid-toss, shouldn't have been able to hear him—but it did.
And in that very instant—Charizard stabilized itself in the air!
255/255!!
Thump, thump!
Ash could hear it—his own heartbeat… and Charizard's, echoing as one.
Up in the sky, the fireball that was Charizard suddenly blazed with a blinding light. It was like a second sun igniting above the valley!
The white streaks that had appeared earlier now spread even more vividly across the surface, forming cracks that split down the middle like a flaming egg ready to hatch!
"What is happening?!" Misty gasped, her voice trembling between awe and fear.
Then Brock muttered, "That light… it looks like evolution!"
Hearing that, Ash gave a faint smile—because he knew Brock was right!
ROAR!
Charizard let out a powerful cry, thrilled by the change it could feel surging within.
"Charizard, evolve! Become stronger—stronger than ever before!"
Ash's voice rang across the valley, and as if responding, the fireball exploded outward in a blaze of glory!
Everyone finally saw—those weren't flames, they were wings!
Charizard stood revealed at the center of the eruption, its body radiating with a golden-orange brilliance. Its color had shifted from its usual orange to a vibrant, warm golden hue.
It now had powerful dragon claws, razor-sharp teeth, and twin streams of golden flame curling from its jaws. On its round belly, faint blue and golden triangle markings shimmered, adding to its majestic aura.
But the most dazzling change of all—its flaming wings.
They were far larger than its previous ones, radiating heat and power. Just looking at them, one could already imagine how its flight speed now surpassed even the pseudo-legendary Dragonite of the Kanto region!
Charizard, fully evolved, landed before Ash. Its height now exceeded two meters, even taller than the Charizard King itself.
Its presence was overwhelming. The wings of flame spread wide behind it—magnificent, radiant, impossible to look away from.
Of all those present, the one most moved was undoubtedly Liza, a self-proclaimed Charizard expert. Tears streamed down her cheeks. "It's incredible… I never imagined Charizard could evolve into such a form. These flame wings… they're stunning."
Ash stepped forward and patted Charizard's belly. "How do you feel?"
ROAR!
The answer was a thunderous, elated roar!
….
Name: Ash's Charizard
Type: Fire / Dragon
Abilities: Tough Claws (boosts the power of contact moves), Drought (summons sunny weather upon entry)
Moves: Dragon Claw, Flamethrower, Seismic Toss, Double-Edge, Mega Punch, ...
Looking at the new data, Ash could hardly contain his excitement.
Not only had Charizard finally become a Dragon-type, it even had two abilities—Tough Claws from Mega Charizard X and Drought from Mega Charizard Y!
This meant one thing—its close-combat attacks had received a major boost, and its fire-type moves were now powered up by sunny weather.
It was perfect!
But just then, a flash of light flickered—and Charizard reverted back to its original form. Ash's vision went dark, and he nearly collapsed.
Luckily, Charizard caught him in time.
"Ash!"
Misty rushed over, worried, as everyone watched with anxious eyes.
Barely staying conscious, Ash looked at Charizard and turned to Liza. "Miss Liza… I want to leave Charizard here to train. Is that okay?"
Charizard understood immediately. Their hearts were now completely in sync.
At that moment, the Charizard King approached, placing a claw on Charizard's shoulder. Then it turned to Liza, nodding firmly.
It would personally train Ash's unique Charizard.
"Ash, are you sure about this?" Misty asked softly. She knew this was good for Charizard, but the thought of parting was hard to bear.
After all, this meant Ash would be losing one of his most powerful partners.
"I'm sure," Ash nodded.
Liza gave her answer without hesitation. "Leave it to me!"
And with that… Ash lost consciousness.