Standing at only about one meter and fifty centimeters tall, its entire body was a pale lavender. Behind its head trailed a long, tail-like appendage that nearly brushed its feet.
It looked extremely similar to Mewtwo—yet at the same time entirely different. The overwhelming pressure it exuded was far more intense than the original!
"It actually succeeded."
Lucas's eyes flickered nonstop. As he stared at this petite Pokémon, the unusual expression on his face could not be concealed.
Mewtwo Y!
One of Mewtwo's two Mega Evolution forms!
It was also the legendary Pokémon with the highest Special Attack stat of all known Pokémon to date.
Giovanni had mentioned to him before that after the second battle at Lake of Rage, Mewtwo had left on its own to pursue greater strength, even stating directly that it intended to research Mega Evolution.
But Lucas truly didn't expect that Mewtwo would manage to complete its Mega Evolution form this quickly!
And at this moment, Giovanni himself was even more shocked than Lucas.
"It really… succeeded?"
From afar, Giovanni stared at the legendary figure stepping out of the golden rings of Evil Hoopa Unbound. His mature features were filled with disbelief.
Because its appearance was simply too similar to Mewtwo, except the tail had moved to the back of its head, and the entire body had shrunk several sizes…
But Giovanni did not recall Mewtwo possessing any transformation ability.
Which meant, without a doubt—
It had Mega Evolved!
"Mega Evolution really is possible… but I wonder how strong it is now."
Green stared at Mewtwo Y, then glanced at Giovanni.
For a legendary Pokémon, Mega Evolution meant a qualitative increase in power. This was obvious from comparing Mega Rayquaza and ordinary Rayquaza.
But Green still couldn't understand—countless legendary Pokémon couldn't Mega Evolve, yet a man-made legendary, created by Team Rocket's research, could actually Mega Evolve…
Moreover, Mewtwo Y was currently under the influence of Evil Hoopa Unbound. If its power was too great, it would become an extremely troublesome opponent.
After summoning Mewtwo Y, the golden ring rapidly shrank and returned to Evil Hoopa Unbound's side.
Its terrifying eyes locked firmly onto Hoopa Confined.
Hoopa Confined curled up stubbornly in Lucas's arms, refusing to look away.
"Disappear."
A deep, furious roar burst out as black energy surged at the center of Evil Hoopa Unbound's chest. A massive wave of dark power was launched straight toward Hoopa Confined.
"Kyurem!"
Lucas commanded Reshiram to fall back and called out to Black Kyurem.
Black Kyurem shot forward, its razor-sharp dragon claws slicing through the air as it collided heavily with the dark wave.
BOOM!
A violent explosion erupted—igniting the beginning of battle.
"Sacred Sword!"
The sword in Zacian's jaws glowed with pure, radiant power as it charged toward Evil Hoopa Unbound at incredible speed.
Lightning fast!
Mewtwo Y's crimson eyes flashed. It raised one arm high, and even the wind seemed to halt in that instant.
Oppressive. Crushing.
An ocean of psychic energy gathered above Mewtwo Y, slowly condensing into an enormous, physical blade of power.
Psystrike!
With a single downward swing from Mewtwo Y, the massive psychic blade crashed toward Zacian.
Zacian's cold eyes narrowed. There was nowhere to dodge—Mewtwo Y's attack perfectly sealed off every escape route.
It could only face it head-on.
The Sacred Sword expanded in size once more, clashing violently with the falling Psystrike.
BOOM!
A powerful shockwave swept across the battlefield as Psystrike relentlessly pressed down on Sacred Sword.
"Looks like the power increase really is enormous."
Lucas raised an eyebrow slightly as he watched Psystrike slowly push Zacian back. Without question, Mewtwo's strength had increased dramatically after Mega Evolution.
As the legendary Pokémon with the highest Special Attack stat, Mewtwo Y was certainly living up to its reputation.
Unlike in the Genesect movie, where its performance was disappointingly flat—it was clearly a special attack powerhouse, yet insisted on trying to out-speed a Shiny Genesect…
"Rayquaza, use Dragon Ascent!"
Even if he acknowledged Mewtwo Y's power, Lucas still needed to provide support.
Young Rayquaza ascended into the air, its massive tail shining with energy as it whipped downward at Mewtwo Y.
Mewtwo Y tilted its head slightly. If it wanted to dodge, it would have to abandon Psystrike.
At that exact moment, a golden spatial ring silently opened beside Mewtwo Y—
From it burst a massive, darkened fist wrapped in sinister energy.
Hyperspace Fury!
Dragon Ascent and Hyperspace Fury clashed violently, both attacks dispersing after a moment of fierce struggle.
Meanwhile, Zacian had been blown back by Psystrike, sliding through the air for several meters before regaining balance.
"Kyurem, use Freeze Shock!"
Lucas frowned slightly. These two opponents were extremely troublesome.
Even though the battle was technically three versus two, Evil Hoopa's golden rings were essentially equal to having a second fighter.
He needed to put more pressure on Evil Hoopa—if it had too much freedom, its support would be overwhelming.
"ROAAAAR!"
Black Kyurem let out a thunderous cry. Electricity crackled from its turbine tail as dreamlike blue-violet energy surged around its body, weaving together with arcs of lightning.
Freeze Shock!
Since Evil Hoopa could absorb energy-type attacks, Lucas could only use close-range physical moves when fighting it.
This restriction was significant—but he had no other choice.
Evil Hoopa's spatial rings were simply too broken.
Black Kyurem charged forward, and Evil Hoopa showed no fear. Its six severed arms lifted, each wrapped in a swirling black aura.
Hyperspace Fury!
Freeze Shock collided with Hyperspace Fury midair, creating a fierce wave of explosive force.
"Behemoth Blade!"
Without hesitation, Lucas ordered Zacian to attack once more.
The sword transformed into a colossal blue blade as Zacian rushed toward Evil Hoopa with full force.
But Mewtwo Y would not stand idly by.
It raised one arm and aimed at Zacian—psychic energy erupted violently.
Psychic!
A sweeping arc of multicolored psychic power cut off Zacian's entire path forward.
Zacian's eyes grew colder. This troublesome creature again.
"In that case…"
Lucas's lips curved slightly.
Evil Hoopa also revealed a twisted, sinister smile. Its six arms were all occupied holding back Black Kyurem but its attacks were not limited to arms alone!
The hollow space in its chest glowed black, aiming straight at Kyurem.
Dark Pulse!
"ROOOOAR!"
A deafening roar shook the air—Evil Hoopa's expression changed instantly.
Because the roar came from behind it.
A blazing emerald light streaked through the sky—
And struck Evil Hoopa directly in the back!
Dragon Pulse!
It was none other than Black Rayquaza!
(End of Chapter)