Pokemon master:shock the world

**Sinnoh Region, Veilstone City**

"Mr. Brandon..."

Recalling the fear of being dominated by Mr. Brandon, Reggie couldn't help but tremble.

Reggie had once been a challenger of the Kanto Region Battle Frontier. Unfortunately, he fell to Mr. Brandon of the Battle Pyramid.

Three consecutive challenges...

All lost.

This devastating experience caused Reggie, who was deeply affected, to give up being a trainer and instead become a breeder.

It was a shadow that lingered over Reggie's life.

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"Mr. Brandon?"

Upon seeing Mr. Brandon, Shinji clenched his fists, his eyes filled with resolve.

No matter what...

He had to defeat Mr. Brandon.

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**Palace Gate Stadium Audience Seats**

"Has Mr. Brandon really captured a legendary Pokémon?"

"Mr. Dara and Articuno are friends, not captured. But if Mr. Brandon managed to capture a legendary Pokémon..."

"Then just how strong is he?!"

"This time, Ash is up against a formidable rival."

"It's terrifying!"

Ash...

Could he truly defeat this ruthless man who had captured a legendary Pokémon?

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**On the Screen**

[Under the gaze of the worldwide audience, Mr. Brandon sent out his first Pokémon.]

[A white light flashed, the temperature around the stadium suddenly dropped, and a massive block of ice appeared on the field.]

[No... this massive block of ice was actually the body of a Pokémon!]

"Ding Ding Ding Ding Ding Ding!"

"Regice~~"

[The gigantic ice Pokémon made a strange mechanical sound as it awakened.]

[Its face displayed a "+" pattern made of seven yellow dots.]

[The overall shape was cone-like, with three crystal-like fingers extending from the ends of each cylindrical arm. Four ice spikes adorned its back—two on each side.]

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**Palace Gate Stadium Champion Guest Seats**

"...What kind of Pokémon is this?"

Diantha gazed at the solid ice Pokémon in surprise.

"That's Regice," Steven Stone explained. "An iceberg Pokémon, its entire body is composed of Antarctic ice."

"It is said to have been born beneath a thick sheet of ice during the Ice Age and has been asleep for thousands of years."

"Regice's body is surrounded by cold air of minus 200 degrees. It cannot melt even in lava, and anything that gets too close—fire-type Pokémon included—will be frozen instantly."

"In addition, it can control cold air at minus 200 degrees to freeze anything nearby in an instant."

Steven continued with a serious tone:

"In my experience, Mr. Brandon has also captured Regirock, the Rock Giant, and Registeel, the Oreburgh Giant."

"Now, with this Ice Giant Regice added to his roster, he has successfully captured all three Ruins Giants."

"It's truly incredible."

"Another legendary Pokémon? Since both Regice and Articuno are ice-types, they should be about the same level. Mr. Brandon truly deserves to be the strongest Frontier Brain," Chibana remarked.

Chibana, however, remained unfazed. His Gigantamax Al-Steel Dragon was a Steel and Dragon-type Pokémon, and Ice-types posed little threat to it.

Miss Cynthia's Garchomp and Dodo's Dragonite, on the other hand, would have a much tougher time.

"If Regice is on the same level as Articuno, then wouldn't Charizard be the best choice to send out?" President Damaranch interjected.

Yes!

Just recently, Ash's Charizard had defeated Articuno in an intense battle.

Now, facing Regice...

Given Regice's massive and seemingly rigid body, its speed was likely lacking. Charizard could easily exploit its Flying advantage.

Wouldn't it be simple for Charizard to secure a victory?

The audience agreed.

Although Regice was a legendary Pokémon, Charizard had proven capable of tearing apart similar opponents like Articuno.

Why should Ash fear a Pokémon of the same level?

Charizard could simply burn through and overwhelm Regice, teaching this "ice block" a lesson.

Even Mr. Brandon would likely be defeated by Ash this time...

However...

To everyone's shock, Ash did not send out Charizard.

Instead, he enthusiastically pointed forward and declared:

"Pikachu, it's up to you!"

"Pikapi!"

With determination in its eyes, Pikachu leapt forward, landing firmly on the battlefield.

Its cheeks sparked with saffron-colored electricity, ready to unleash its power.

The green screen displayed the words:

**[Ash Peak Battle ③:]**

**[Trainer Ash VS Brandon, Leader of the Pyramid.]**

**[Battle Pokémon: Pikachu VS Regice!]**

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At this moment...

Audiences worldwide were dumbfounded.

"Wait… why did you send Pikachu? Wouldn't Charizard have been a better choice?"

"While I admit that your Pikachu is far stronger than ordinary Pikachu, and its strength has surpassed typical evolution levels..."

"But against a legendary Pokémon like Regice? Are you serious!?"

"Raichu can learn Fighting-type moves, but Pikachu… can't! This doesn't make sense!"

The audience was utterly baffled by Ash's decision.

Why send out the cute Pikachu instead of the powerful Charizard?

Was Ash joking!?

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**Sinnoh Region, Veilstone City**

"If it were Charizard, there would still be a chance to win. But Pikachu... Ash, Mr. Brandon won't hold back!"

Reggie's voice was grave.

Unlike gym trainers, Frontier Brains fought at full strength, with no holding back.

Their goal was to make elite trainers understand their own limits.

For this reason...

Dominating the Battle Frontier was no easy feat.

With Mr. Brandon now sending out the legendary Pokémon Regice, it was clear he wouldn't relent.

In this scenario...

Choosing not to send Charizard, who had the advantage, and instead sending Pikachu...

What was the logic behind this decision?

Could Pikachu defeat Regice?

No.

Absolutely not.

"What on earth is Ash thinking?"

Shinji scoffed at the screen.

This reckless behavior was proof to him that Ash had no chance of defeating Mr. Brandon.

Shinji was certain of one thing:

Ash would lose.

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