Pokemon: This Ash Is Too Versatile

It’s only natural for Gardevoir to effortlessly defeat Dragonair in seconds, after all, Gardevoir isn’t just a Champion Intermediate level, but one whose ability values reach S-Class.

Among Champion Intermediate levels, she is undoubtedly the King.

It’s not surprising that Gardevoir could easily defeat Clair’s Dragonair.

It’s not that Dragonair isn’t strong; a Champion Junior level Dragonair is a top existence anywhere.

It’s just that Gardevoir’s abilities are a bit exaggerated.

She’s not just a Champion Intermediate level; she’s an all-S-Class Champion Intermediate.

This means that Gardevoir’s ability values far exceed those of Pokémon at her level, even without using any tricks; she’s not someone who can be challenged by a Champion Intermediate.

It’s like a student in the Intermediate class, where others get perfect scores in one subject, and she gets perfect scores in every subject and is always the first in her grade.

Throughout the Champion Intermediate level, Gardevoir is undoubtedly the King.

Moreover, she carries the knowledge learned from Mewtwo, with her Spiritual Power being far superior to common Psychic-Type Pokémon.

In summary, even a Champion Advanced would have a hard time against Gardevoir!

No matter how strong Dragonair is, facing such a monster-level existence, getting struck down with one hit is understandable.

...

On the other side of the field, Clair was silent for a long time before she slowly raised her head.

Her flushed face could no longer contain her emotions, so she decided not to hide it.

"Ash, I lost, sincerely and willingly."

She took out a Pokeball to recall Dragonair.

Then she leaned down, pressed Dragonair’s Pokeball to her heart, softly said it was hard work, and then tucked the ball into her waist.

"You don’t need to show that expression, I’m fine."

She noticed the slightly apologetic look in Ash’s eyes and instead laughed first.

"Yes, it’s embarrassing, but I lost wholeheartedly in this battle. You proved to me that your renown isn’t just talk, and I am indeed quite far from being a top Trainer. I still need to work hard."

"Clair, Gym Leader..."

"Don’t call me Gym Leader, it feels uncomfortable." Clair waved her hand and took out a delicate badge from her sleeve.

The badge was shaped like a dragon’s head, and its black metallic surface shimmered with a scale-like sheen in the sunlight—the Rising Dragon Badge.

"Take it, you deserve it."

Ash accepted the badge with both hands and exchanged glances with Pikachu and Gardevoir.

"I got the Rising Dragon Badge!"

"Pika Pika!"

"Gardevoir~"

It’s still his signature celebration style. Without doing it, the process of challenging the Gym and getting the badge wouldn’t feel complete.

Counting them up, this is already his sixth Badge, effectively the seventh Badge.

The next one remaining is the last one... Hammerlocke Gym!

In the audience, Lance slowly stood up and walked toward his cousin.

"It wasn’t unjust to lose this match." He patted Clair’s shoulder, his tone light, "But don’t take it to heart."

"A rival like Ash, there’s no second one in all of Johto."

"Losing to him doesn’t mean you’re weak; it means you still need to get out and see more."

Clair pouted: "Brother Lance, are you comforting me or mocking me?"

Lance chuckled: "I’m serious."

"You’ve stayed in Blackthorn City too long; Trainers who challenge you are either rookies bringing you badges on a silver platter or intermediate players trying their luck."

"Your Pokémon are indeed strong, but your perspective is confined by this city."

"Fight more battles outside, face more monsters, and you’ll know how big the world is and how high the sky can be."

"The day you can lose three matches in a row without blushing, you’ll be close to becoming Champion."

Upon hearing this, Clair’s sulky expression gradually faded.

She lowered her head, thought for a while, and finally nodded strongly: "Got it, once I’m done with things here, I’ll go out and explore."

"That’s right." Lance affectionately rubbed her hair and looked at Ash, "Kid, thank you."

"Today’s two battles speak more to her than half a year of words from me."

Ash scratched his head, feeling a bit embarrassed: "It’s nothing, nothing, battling Clair is an honor for me."

At this moment, Cynthia also walked down, her golden hair gently swaying with her steps.

"Ash, you’ve grown stronger again."

She frankly stated this, her golden eyes full of admiration.

"The last time we met, Pikachu was Elite level, now his power should be similar to Gardevoir’s, right?"

Cynthia glanced at Pikachu, sensing a power from his small body that was unfathomable.

As Ash’s undisputed real trump card, Pikachu’s power might be even stronger than Gardevoir’s.

"Yes, Pikachu has changed from before... he’s not the same anymore!"

Ash’s voice was full of confidence, believing that if they could battle Cynthia’s Togekiss again.

Pikachu and he would definitely not lose again!

"Remarkable... If it weren’t for the timing, I’d want to battle you right now."

Ash’s eyes instantly brightened: "Really? Then now..."

"Not now." Cynthia laughed and shook her head, "Today’s not the right occasion."

"Don’t you have to challenge Hammerlocke Gym next? Let’s save our battle for the Eight Great Masters, I promised you that I wouldn’t hold back."

Ash, a bit disappointed, smacked his lips, but could only let it go.