Reincarnated Into a Pokémon World and Can See Their Hidden Potential?!

The second stage had drawn to a close—but not without its storms.

Each match that Ray faced tested the strength, synergy, and growth of his team. But battle after battle, they rose—not just victorious, but transformed.

Charmeleon had become a reliable powerhouse. His flames no longer flickered with uncertainty, but surged with calculated confidence. Against a seasoned opponent who fielded a tough Ferrothorn, Charmeleon used a blend of mobility and power, outpacing it with Flame Burst and a sharpened Metal Claw that seared through resistance.

Charmeleon

Level: 37

Aptitude: Core Purple

His steps were sharper now. His fire hotter. Ray could feel it—Charmeleon had started to understand what it meant to be strong.

Dragonair had reached another peak. Her evolution hadn't just changed her body—it had unlocked something deeper. During a tense battle against an Altaria, she moved like liquid grace, countering every sky-bound maneuver with precision. Her Dragon Pulse cut through the mist like a beam of light. But it wasn't just her power—Ray's system confirmed what he already felt in his heart: she had ascended in aptitude.

Dragonair

Level: 39

Aptitude: Core Purple

He remembered the fire in her eyes during her evolution—memories of her mother, the bond with Ray, and her refusal to let anyone down.

Pidgeotto, the veteran of his team, was on a new level. Since evolving his aptitude in the forest and increasing his level, he soared into combat with unmatched fluidity. A Ninjask, known for its lightning-fast speed, had been overwhelmed by Pidgeotto's pinpoint Aerial Ace and Air Slash. It wasn't just experience. Pidgeotto now fought like a sentinel—unyielding, precise, and proud.

Pidgeotto

Level: 43

Aptitude: Deep Blue

Ray's team, forged through effort, fear, and friendship, was now among the strongest in the tournament.

But he wasn't alone.

Kira, determined and fearless, had carved her own path to the final stage. Machoke had reached new heights. In a brawl against a brutal Krookodile, Machoke held his ground, withstood a Crunch, and retaliated with a Dynamic Punch that rattled the battlefield.

Machoke

Level: 44

Aptitude: Deep Blue

Tyrogue had matured. Though his body was still small, his movement was crisp and disciplined. In a surprise win against a Growlithe, he dodged, countered, and took the win on technique alone.

Tyrogue

Level: 30

Aptitude: Light Blue

And then there was Riolu—gifted by Duke, descendant of Lucario. In his last match, Riolu's Force Palm shattered through a Honedge's spectral defense. He was fast, calculating, and already beginning to show signs of aura sensitivity.

Riolu

Level: 32

Aptitude: Core Blue

The crowd buzzed as the names of the twelve finalists were announced. Ray and Kira's names shone on the screens.

"Congratulations to the twelve trainers advancing to the final stage of the Intermediate Trainer Tournament!"

Across the stadium, Kira raised her fist. Ray, without a word, met it with his own.

This moment wasn't just victory.

It was destiny in motion.

And as the sun dipped behind the spires of Celadon's skyline, both of them felt the same truth stirring in their chests:

The real battles were just beginning.