Pokemon: The Legendary Trainer

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"Wipe them out, Aggron! Use Stone Edge and Earthquake!"

Hiding behind Aggron, Ranka was overjoyed to see it successfully complete its Mega Evolution. He quickly climbed onto Mega Aggron's back, returning the defeated Victreebel and Houndoom into their PokeBalls while coldly issuing commands to the newly evolved steel titan.

"ROAARRR!!"

At his command, Mega Aggron pounded its chest with a metallic clang, then stomped the ground hard and let out a deafening roar.

Instantly, countless sharp stones materialized around it and, under its control, launched like a rain of stone arrows toward Sato's Pokémon.

At the same time, a violent tremor erupted outward from Mega Aggron's position, unleashing powerful Ground-type energy in an indiscriminate assault against all creatures on the battlefield.

Mega Aggron's Stone Edge and Earthquake, a devastating area-of-effect combo, immediately put Sato's side under tremendous pressure.

Just as Thomas had said earlier, Mega Aggron's Stone Edge and Earthquake were chained attacks with barely any gaps, surging forward like relentless waves.

Within seconds, the massive red Gyarados—heavily countered by Rock-type attacks and too large to evade—was struck down by the barrage of stones and severely wounded. It was the first to fall under the assault of Ranka's Mega Aggron.

Next was Ariados. Already weak to both Ground and Rock types, it couldn't withstand the dual assault of Stone Edge and Earthquake. Like Gyarados, it lasted less than a minute before collapsing.

Arcanine, also weak to Ground and Rock, didn't fare much better. Though Heracross and Ursaring helped shatter some of the incoming stone spikes, the tremors from the Earthquake still inflicted serious damage.

With no other choice, Sato had Arcanine retreat from Mega Aggron to minimize further damage from the Earthquake.

In just a few minutes, under the onslaught of Mega Aggron, three of Sato's main Pokémon were rendered unable to battle. Now, only Swampert, Bellossom, Golduck, Kecleon, Ursaring, and Heracross remained standing.

"No wonder it's his ace Pokémon—just like that, it severely injured three of mine."

As Sato returned the fainted Gyarados and Ariados to their PokeBalls, he couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart as he looked at the rampaging Mega Aggron.

Honestly, when he used his system to scan Ranka's Aggron, Sato was shocked by the amount of time and effort invested into it.

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Pokémon: Aggron (Mega Form) 

Level: 61 

Type: Steel 

Ability: Filter 

Gender: Male 

Known Moves: Tackle, Harden, Headbutt, Mud-Slap, Metal Claw, Rock Tomb, Protect, Roar, Iron Head, Rock Slide, Take Down, Metal Sound, Iron Tail, Iron Defense, Double-Edge, Autotomize, Heavy Slam

Egg Move: Outrage 

TM Moves: Dragon Claw, Dragon Tail 

TM Moves: Hidden Power (Ground), Stone Edge, Ice Beam, Blizzard, Hyper Beam, Thunderbolt, Thunder, Solar Beam, Brick Break, Flamethrower, Fire Blast, Smart Strike, Stomping Tantrum, Earthquake, Flash Cannon, Dragon Pulse, Fire Punch, Ice Punch, Thunder Punch, Iron Tail, Surf, Water Pulse

Held Item: Aggronite

IVs:

HP: 30/31

Attack: 31/31 

Defense: 31/31 

Sp. Atk: 27/31 

Sp. Def: 31/31 

Speed: 29/31 

Overall IV Rating: Gold (Total IV: 179)

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From this data, it was clear how troublesome Ranka's Aggron was. Its level was eight higher than Swampert's, its stats were outstanding, and it had an enormous arsenal of moves.

In a one-on-one match, Sato had no Pokémon that could currently stand against it.

"Swampert, don't give Aggron any chance to control the battlefield! Use your masterful Ground-type energy control to suppress its Earthquake! Charge in and meet it head-on!"

"Golduck, use all your strength—seal off Stone Edge with Disable!"

"Bellossom, use Grassy Terrain! Heal Ursaring and Heracross!"

"Ursaring, Heracross—get ready to support Swampert when the time comes!"

Though Aggron was powerful, Sato remained confident in his plan. Without delay, he began issuing rapid-fire commands to his Pokémon.

"Kecleon, jump onto Swampert's back and wait for the right moment to use Skill Swap on Aggron!"

Finally, he whispered an instruction to the Kecleon perched on his shoulder.

The moment Sato finished speaking, Kecleon—now free from the Truant ability's drawback—cloaked itself and leapt onto Swampert's back. As long as it didn't use another move, the Truant trait wouldn't re-activate.

Swampert then charged at Mega Aggron, smashing incoming stone spikes with its fists while stomping the ground.

With every step Swampert took, the earth trembled, and streams of brown energy surged forth, clashing directly with Aggron's Earthquake.

To everyone's surprise, Aggron's Earthquake was weakened by more than half. The range of its effect shrank from nearly 100 meters to just 20—and was still shrinking as Swampert approached.

Meanwhile, Golduck—perfectly aligned behind Swampert—unleashed an intense wave of psychic energy, casting Disable on the still-raining Stone Edge attack from Mega Aggron.

A black sigil suddenly appeared over Mega Aggron's body. Like Zweilous before it, its assault abruptly stopped. The rain of stone arrows vanished instantly.

"Hmph! You think you can suppress my Aggron's assault?! Aggron—Metal Claw! Take down that Swampert!"

"Zweilous—Dark Pulse! Take out that annoying Golduck!"

"Yanmega! Go harass the guy riding the Arcanine!"

Ranka's pupils shrank when he saw Sato using Swampert and Golduck to suppress Aggron's attacks, but he didn't panic. Calmly, he issued another string of swift countercommands.

Mega Aggron, even when facing Swampert, held the upper hand. Seeing Swampert charging forward, it stomped and rushed out to meet it with claws glowing silver.

Unfazed, Swampert retaliated with Ice Hammer—a combo of Ice Punch and Hammer Arm.

"BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!"

Claw met fist. Mega Aggron and Swampert locked into a fierce melee brawl—ace versus ace.

Although Aggron, with its higher level and Mega form, had the advantage, Swampert used its type advantage and brute strength to push back. While it was still being suppressed, it had not yet lost.

Even Ranka couldn't help but glance at Swampert in surprise, slightly astonished that a Pokémon could go toe-to-toe with his Mega Aggron.

Meanwhile, Zweilous had been idle since Dragon Rage was sealed by Golduck's Disable and Ranka hadn't commanded it. But it was still a Level 51 Dragon-type Pokémon. Even though it hadn't reached its final evolution, Sato had previously relied on Ariados and Heracross—both having type advantage—to keep it occupied.

Now, with Ariados defeated and Heracross unable to handle it alone, Zweilous was finally unleashed.

At Ranka's command, Zweilous targeted the floating Golduck, who was fully focused on suppressing Stone Edge.

Within seconds, dark energy beams erupted from both of its mouths, streaking toward Golduck in the air.

Just as Golduck prepared to cancel Disable and evade, Sato's reinforcements arrived at last.

A torrent of high-pressure water and a massive rock intercepted the Dark Pulse from either side, nullifying the attack midair.

It was Thomas, who had just defeated Ludicolo and arrived in time to help—commanding Seismitoad and Pinsir to support Golduck.

At that moment, Kecleon—hidden on Swampert's back—found his opening. Leaping onto Mega Aggron, it used Skill Swap to transfer its Truant ability to the enemy.

Seconds later, just as Mega Aggron struck Swampert with Iron Tail, forcing it back with visible wounds, it suddenly hesitated.

A strong wave of lethargy swept over it. The aggressive momentum vanished without a trace. Aggron, now burdened with the Truant trait, lost all intention to pursue the retreating Swampert.