[Champion Ash: But even when Lugia was in that state and used Aeroblast, it was still penetrated by Mewtwo's Fighting-type Close Combat. Normally, Flying types suppress Fighting-type moves, especially since Aeroblast is Lugia's own exclusive skill.]
Champion Ash's explanation made Ash pause for a moment, and then he thought, that's true. After Lugia was controlled and went berserk, it actually returned to the Divine Domain Peak level. Besides not using its Divine Position, it was no different than a normal Lugia.
If we're talking about not using a Divine Position, Mewtwo is the same, as it fundamentally doesn't have such a thing. So, theoretically, both Pokemon are on the same level.
So why is it—Mewtwo can counter a negative attribute and break through an exclusive skill, and with one punch leave the opponent dizzy, with all its energy dissipated?
[Champion Ash: Because of MEGA Evolution.]
[Advanced Ash: Oh! Right! There's also MEGA Evolution! With the boost Mewtwo gets from MEGA Evolution, that must be why it could shatter the opponent's exclusive skill when they're at the same level!]
Ash suddenly remembered, at that time, Mewtwo was MEGA evolved, but Ash subconsciously thought that after reaching Divine Domain Peak level, even MEGA Evolution wouldn't enhance much.
But from Champion Ash's words, it doesn't seem to be the case.
[Champion Ash: Don't underestimate MEGA Evolution; this power shines brightly even at the Divine Domain Level. The reason Mewtwo could single-handedly suppress two Divine Birds is not only because they were controlled, but also more importantly because Mewtwo's MEGA Evolution enhanced its power.]
[Champion Ash: Otherwise, despite being under power suppression, as both were Primary Divine Domain Level, Mewtwo couldn't have subdued Moltres and Zapdos that swiftly. My Mewtwo, for example, already possesses almost Creator God level power with MEGA Evolution.]
[Advanced Ash: Almost… Creator God level?]
[Champion Ash: After the Divine Domain, comes creation. If the Divine Domain exists because of the term Legendary Beasts, then creation exists because of Arceus. Creator God Arceus is the only one in all parallel worlds that can reach the Creator level.]
[Advanced Ash: The only one in all parallel worlds? What do you mean, no one has any Pokemon that can reach the Creator level?]
[Ash the Aura Guardian: Correct, across all parallel worlds, no Pokemon aside from Arceus has attained Creator level; whether legendary or ordinary Pokemon, or us… none have developed a Creator level Pokemon.]
[Evolutionary Man Ash: Arceus is invincible not only because of its ability to be immune to all attribute plates but also due to its unique level. The difference between Creator and Divine Domain levels is akin to that between Divine Domain and Ordinary Level, even if Arceus dismantled all plates, no Pokemon could defeat it.]
Creator God Arceus, the rumored creator of the Pokemon Realm, and the gods of time, space, and the inverse world were also hand-created by Creator God.
As for other Pokemon and humans, they naturally emerged over time, yet indirectly, they were also created by Arceus who formed the world.
No one knows whether the concept-like existence of these mystical objects is related to the Creator God, nor how they originated. However, they've informed Ash across innumerable parallel worlds that to this day, no Pokemon has reached Creator-level alongside Creator God Arceus.
Even when Champion Ash and Friend of the Divine Beasts Ash, at the apex of the world, challenged Arceus, they ultimately failed.
A plate-bearer Arceus is utterly unconcerned with triumph, immune to all attributes, coupled with inherent terrifying power, that's invincible. Without plates, there might still be a chance.
But the prerequisite is having a Pokemon at an equal level as Arceus; without that matching level, what victory could possibly ensue?
Arceus' tier simply isn't compensated by strategy or any such means; to battle Arceus, one must stand on an equal footing, otherwise approaching is futile.
[Champion Ash: The almost-Creator level was actually told to me by Arceus. When I once brought Mewtwo to challenge Arceus, the outcome was obvious; a 6-on-1 scenario that ended in failure. It was then Arceus pointed out two Pokemon in my possession that potentially could reach Creator level; one being a MEGA-evolved Mewtwo.]
[Champion Ash: After reaching the Divine Domain Peak, each subsequent step is extremely challenging, but MEGA Evolution lets you preview an even higher domain, and its effect on power enhancement cannot be overstated. A Pokemon with MEGA Evolution at peak level is significantly distinct from one without...]
[Champion Ash: Thus, a MEGA evolving Rayquaza wields power far surpassing that of a typical Tier One God, and upon MEGA Evolution, could very well also reach nearly Creator level!]
It's here that MEGA Evolution exceeds other systems. Aside from granting Pokemon unprecedented forms, it also allows them to reach unprecedented levels.
Compared to Dynamax and Z-Moves, MEGA Evolution is undoubtedly superior, and as for why… who knows, ask about the origins of these systems.
The group leaders have discussed Rayquaza's capacity for MEGA Evolution, though Ash hadn't realized such transformation could so dramatically further the gap between Rayquaza and other legendary beasts.
This includes Mewtwo's earlier effortless handling of Lugia, attributable to MEGA Evolution.
The complexities of this system run deeper than Ash could've conceived.
In addition, it's Ash's first exposure to this realm beyond Divine Domain—the ultimate endpoint of this world: Creator level!
Such a level is what every Pokemon surely dreams of reaching, but except for Arceus, none can achieve it.
[Friend of the Divine Beasts Ash: That's why, if you obtain the Green Treasure Pearl, the best choice is to follow its guidance to seek Rayquaza rather than bringing Rayquaza over and challenging it; the two situations are completely different.]
[Friend of the Divine Beasts Ash: If you opt for the latter, you'll witness the full firepower of a MEGA-evolved super Rayquaza. But if you choose the former, you will encounter a Rayquaza neither using MEGA Evolution nor holding back; I suppose you understand the distinction between these options?]
Understood! How could I not? It's the stark difference between nearly Creator level and not even Divine Domain Peak! It's worlds apart!
If it's the latter, then Lugia might stand a chance against Rayquaza, but under the former... even if Lugia came, it wouldn't work.
[Advanced Ash: Got it, Friend of the Divine Beasts. If I find the Green Treasure Pearl, I definitely won't recklessly summon Rayquaza.]
Should an insurmountable situation arise necessitating Rayquaza's assistance, then it's unavoidable, but if not, he certainly would earnestly follow the Green Treasure Pearl's lead to find Rayquaza.
No one in their right mind would purposefully raise their challenges without reason!
[Advanced Ash: By the way, who is the other Pokemon apart from Mewtwo mentioned earlier by Champion Ash capable of advancing to Creator level? Is it Rayquaza?]
Ash didn't forget Champion Ash's earlier mention; Arceus informed Champion Ash of two potential Creator-level Pokemon in possession, one being MEGA-evolved Mewtwo, but might the other be the MEGA-evolving Tier One God Rayquaza?
[Champion Ash: I haven't captured Rayquaza; the other Pokemon Arceus mentioned is... Pikachu.]
[Advanced Ash: ???]