The crystal inside Josh's Z-Glove was hot, too. Even through its leathers, the back of his hand was starting to grow uncomfortably warm. "The Emperor's Royal Roar," Josh replied, naming the move. "It is a hidden art that any Pyroar worthy of the title of monarch can learn. I was expecting the late Aslan to have passed it on to just one of my pride, not two. A coronation is in order, it seems." It would have to be on a day once the weather cooled off, and one where he had the Gym closed for challenges to begin with. On top of that, she would have to schedule around Nuka's coming-of-age ceremony. The Litleo was on the cusp of evolution, ready to join the Mauville Ranger force proper.

Clover seemed in shock and awe of the move. "It's a Z-Move. To have your Pokémon perform one, you need a Z-Glove and crystal, like this one," Josh drew attention to his left hand. "You'll also need a corresponding Z-Crystal, which are the seeds of Passho Berries. They're powerful, but they're tiring. Tiring for the Pokémon, and even you as a trainer will feel it a little."

Clover's last question provoked some thought from the Gym Leader. He hadn't considered whether it was training or genetics as to why those two were able to roar so loudly. "I can only theorize, but my guess is it's a blend of the Pokémon's strength and the trainer's bond with it that lets them use Z-Moves. You can't perform them with only one. You need both."