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At the mont the magma erupted, Gardevoir quickly teleported, bringing Chris 100 ters away from the danger zone.
The crimson fire illuminated the sky, painting it in vivid hues of red. Lava cascaded down the hillside, spanning hundreds of ters. The air was thick with the pungent sll of sulfur, and waves of intense heat radiated outward, creating a boiling atmosphere.
Mt. Chimney, a living volcano, had been triggered by the Earthquake, forcing it to eject lava in a single massive outburst. However, to fully ignite its destructive potential, additional stimulation was required.
Chris still couldn't understand why Maxie was so intent on harnessing the power of the Groudon. It wasn't connected to Jirachi or Deoxys—so what was its significance? He recalled returning the teorite to the Professor at teor Falls, who had handed him a TM for **Return** as thanks. Chris had felt it wasn't worth the detour, but he hadn't lingered on the matter.
Suddenly, the sharp crack of a gunshot echoed.
A crimson fireball erupted from the volcano-like hump on Carupt's back, streaking through the air toward Chris.
"Teleport!" Chris shouted. Gardevoir instantly moved them to safety.
The fireball exploded midair, fragnting into countless smaller fireballs that scattered across the area, creating a massive radius of fiery destruction. Carupt had unleashed **Eruption**, a devastating area-of-effect attack.
"Greninja, **Water Pulse**!"
"Steelix, use **Iron Tail**!" Chris called out, throwing two Poké Balls simultaneously.
Greninja erged first, leaping into the sky. Its cheeks swelled as it launched a powerful **Water Pulse** that collided with the flowing magma below.
"Fssssshhh!" The hot magma hissed as the cool water struck, sending up clouds of steam and solidifying the molten rock into hardened stone.
Steelix landed on the freshly ford rock, its massive tail glowing as it swung with imnse force. The **Iron Tail** smashed through the fiery debris, blocking the smaller fireballs heading for Chris.
In Chris's lineup, Steelix was his best option to endure Carupt's **Eruption** despite the disadvantage. However, Steelix's lower special defense and its double weakness to Fire made it a risky play—it wouldn't withstand many more hits.
Maxie observed the field with narrowed eyes. "Still standing, huh?" he muttered, impressed. "That Steelix is tougher than I expected. Well then…"
"**Inferno Overdrive!**" Maxie commanded.
Carupt snorted, releasing plus of white-hot steam from its nostrils. It raised its front hooves, preparing to unleash another powerful attack. But before it could strike, a shadowy figure cut through the rising mist at high speed.
A sharp, dark green edge sliced through the fog, heading straight for Carupt's face. It was Garchomp!
"**Protect**!" Maxie countered swiftly.
Carupt slamd its hooves to the ground, summoning an invisible **Protect** Barrier. Yet the barrier shattered instantly under Garchomp's razor-sharp claws, sounding like breaking glass.
The **Dragon Claw** connected, slamming Carupt's massive fra into the ground with a deafening crash. The earth cracked under the impact, fissures spreading outward.
"Unbelievable," Maxie muttered, eyes wide. Carupt was overwheld in an instant. "This Garchomp… it's powerful enough to pierce Protect and take down Carupt in one blow."
Undeterred, Maxie acted quickly, throwing another Poké Ball. Mid-flight, the Poké Ball burst open, releasing a Magmortar. Its level, 48, flashed above its head. Using the montum of its entrance, Magmortar aid its cannon-like arm directly at Garchomp and unleashed a blazing **Flathrower**.
But Garchomp didn't even flinch. Without breaking its focus, it raised its claws once more, delivering a second, devastating **Dragon Claw** aid directly at Carupt.
Seeing the situation escalating, a blue figure suddenly darted through the mist wrapped in rushing water, intercepting Magmortar's attack. It was Greninja, moving with its signature speed that rivaled Garchomp's. Though it had appeared after Garchomp, this was all part of Chris's strategy.
Deploying Greninja too early would have prompted Maxie to counter with a second Pokémon sooner. With only Garchomp initially in play, Maxie was less likely to release two Pokémon at once. Chris's plan was simple: let Garchomp handle Carupt while Greninja blocked any incoming reinforcents.
Greninja propelled itself with a **Water Jet**, colliding head-on with Magmortar's **Flathrower**. Fire and water clashed, creating a dense white mist that obscured the battlefield. The outco of their clash was hidden, but Garchomp continued its relentless assault.
With a resounding **Dragon Claw**, Garchomp slamd its attack onto Carupt's head once more. The ground trembled violently, cracks forming a web-like pattern around them. Carupt's massive head was partially embedded in the earth, though its sturdy legs remained upright. Despite the brutal attack, Carupt still had fight left in it. Its resilience was extraordinary.
"One Dragon Claw isn't enough?" Chris muttered. "Then let's make it two!"
Garchomp raised its claws for another strike, but before it could land the blow, a burst of radiant, multicolored light erupted from Carupt. The intense energy forced Garchomp to step back.
As the light dissipated, Carupt had transford. Its two dormant volcano-like humps were now active, spewing molten lava. Its once shaggy fur now flared outward like a billowing cloak, giving it an imposing presence. Carupt's deanor had shifted entirely, from calm and passive to wild and aggressive.
Carupt had undergone **ga Evolution**.
The surrounding steam cleared, revealing Greninja and Magmortar retreating from their misty clash. Both Pokémon appeared worn but still capable of fighting.
Chris stood frozen for a mont. "ga Evolution? Maxie has access to that?" His mind raced. The ga's plot chanics had completely unraveled. If Maxie had mastered ga Evolution, what would the future gym battles look like? Would every Leader have ga Pokémon too?
Maxie smirked coldly, his confidence rekindled. "I underestimated you, Chris, but that's over now." He reached for another Poké Ball and tossed it forward. A LV49 Krookodile appeared, roaring as it landed.
Maxie's team was complete: LV50 ga Carupt, LV49 Krookodile, and LV48 Magmortar stood in formation, ready to overwhelm Chris.
On Chris's side, Garchomp held the central position. Greninja had returned to his right, while Blaziken—unnoticed until now—was already poised on his left.
A three-on-three match? Not quite.
Behind Chris's active lineup, three more Pokémon stood ready. Gardevoir had healed Steelix with **Life Dew**, bringing it back into the fray. Hariyama stood solid and eager, ready for battle.
Chris smiled, confidence building as he surveyed the scene. "Maxie, you might have three strong Pokémon, but I brought six."
The numbers were in Chris's favor: six Pokémon against three. Even if Maxie's team was formidable, Chris knew his squad's combined strength outclassed their opposition. With proper strategy, they wouldn't even need to reach the dungeon's suggested level cap of 45 to win this fight.
"Sorry, Maxie," Chris said with a smirk. "I'm taking you down late, but I'm taking you down for sure!"
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