Pokemon master:shock the world

Dodo couldn't help but feel sorry for Ash.

"This battle is almost over. Charizard has almost lost the ability to maintain basic flight," Dodo said.

Diantha sighed.

"It's quite remarkable that he was able to fight a legendary Pokémon like this."

Chibana gave Ash a thumbs up.

Although he didn't win, Chibana still acknowledged Ash's strength.

At such a young age, Ash already managed to score a 40:60 ratio against the legendary Articuno, which was truly commendable.

"The continuous combination attacks, Articuno's agile speed, and Charizard's inability to keep up—along with the fact that the trump card Burn Up has already been used—mean the battle is over," Steven Stone analyzed.

Burn Up's first hit delivers the highest damage, but its effect gradually diminishes.

So…

As of now, if Ash's Charizard couldn't land a decisive hit with Burn Up, defeating or seriously injuring Articuno...

Then...

The chance of victory was essentially gone.

"Ash..."

Unova Region Champion Alder also felt a twinge of regret.

In the end, was it really a matter of just one move?

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**Audience——**

"Charizard, you gave it your all."

"Legendary Pokémon usually need a team effort to stand a chance. To push Articuno to its limits in a one-on-one battle is already incredible!"

"Exactly. It's not Charizard's fault—it's just that its opponent was too strong."

"In my opinion, Ash's Charizard is second only to Mr. Leon and Mr. Lance's Pokémon."

No one had expected this battle to last for dozens of rounds.

Charizard might not have won yet, but its performance was enough to earn everyone's respect.

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**On the screen——**

[Charizard was on the verge of collapse, struggling even to stay airborne.]

[Dara noticed Charizard's unsteady figure and smiled slightly.]

"To be able to fight a legendary Pokémon to this extent, Ash, Charizard—I admit you're both amazing. But… this is the end."

"Articuno, finish it with Steel Wing!"

[Articuno's ice-blue wings shimmered with a metallic luster.]

[With a piercing sound, it slashed through the air, aiming straight at Charizard.]

[Charizard's eyes showed a trace of fatigue.]

[Could this be…]

[The end?]

"Don't give up, Charizard! Next!!"

[Ash's voice thundered in Charizard's ears, igniting a surge of determination.]

[Charizard's mind raced with memories: Wasn't the purpose of this battle to prove the results of its grueling training in Charizard Valley? Wasn't it to fulfill the promise made with Ash?]

[If it fell here, wouldn't it disgrace the entire Charizard Valley? Wouldn't it let Ash down?]

[Resolving itself, Charizard's tired face steeled with determination.]

**"Roar--!!!"**

[A deafening roar echoed throughout the Battle Factory.]

[As Articuno's Steel Wing closed in, Charizard's eyes sharpened with focus.]

[Then, in a flash—]

[Charizard's muscles swelled as it raised its powerful arms, taking Articuno's Steel Wing head-on!]

[At that moment, the entire battlefield seemed frozen in time.]

[The audience stared in astonishment.]

[Ash, recovering first, gave the final command:]

"Charizard, now! Seismic Toss!"

[With a thunderous roar, Charizard summoned its remaining strength to grab Articuno.]

[It spun in the air with all its might before diving toward the ground.]

[The two Pokémon became engulfed in blazing flames, creating the image of a massive flaming meteorite hurtling toward the stadium floor.]

**"Bang!!!"**

[A deafening crash shook the battlefield, the impact so intense it seemed the entire stadium might collapse.]

The audience held their breath, all eyes locked on the arena.

[As the smoke and dust cleared, Charizard stood up, battered but victorious, while Articuno lay motionless.]

**"Articuno is unable to battle! Charizard wins! The winner is Ash from Pallet Town!"**

[The referee's announcement left audiences around the world…]

**Stunned.**

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**Audience at Palace Gate Stadium——**

"What?! What just happened???"

"How?! Charizard… actually won! Charizard secured the final victory!!"

"This… this… Ordinary Pokémon defeated a legendary Pokémon?!"

"Is this even possible?"

"This is unscientific!"

"How did Charizard do it??"

"Unbelievable. Charizard is too strong. My God…"

The crowd erupted in excited discussions.

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**Kanto Region, Team Rocket Headquarters——**

"Damn it! How did they do this?"

The three Team Rocket executives stared in disbelief.

The Pokémon lying on the ground wasn't Charizard, as they had mocked…

It was Articuno.

For years, Team Rocket had their eyes on the three legendary birds.

But fear of their overwhelming strength had delayed their plans.

And now…

A ten-year-old kid, with his "inferior" Charizard, had defeated one of the legendary Pokémon?

How…

How was this even possible?!

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**Kanto Region, Route 24——**

"Brother Damian…"

Damian's younger brother called out to him after seeing the result.

But Damian was already in a daze.

Charizard…

Had defeated Articuno?

The Charmander he had abandoned—one he had thought was weak and useless, unable even to beat a Poliwag—had grown into a Pokémon capable of defeating a legendary Pokémon?

"What… what have I done?"

Damian's heart sank with regret.

It seemed he had let a legendary Pokémon slip through his fingers.

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**Sinnoh Region, Veilstone City——**

"How is this possible? How did it win?"

Paul stared at the screen in disbelief, his cold eyes widened in shock.

Charizard, the Pokémon he had looked down on—the one he thought didn't have the fighting potential he sought—

Had defeated the legendary Pokémon Articuno.

Paul gritted his teeth and turned away.

He couldn't watch anymore.

What he needed now…

Was a fire-type Pokémon that could rival Ash's Charizard in both strength and potential.

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