Chapter:43

"Defeating this Mega Aerodactyl easily? That's easier said than done. I need to come up with a solid plan," Satoshi thought, staring at the massive Mega Aerodactyl in front of him, constantly analyzing his strategy.

This wasn't a Rival that could be defeated head-on.

"It seems you're ready. Then I'll attack first. Mega Aerodactyl, [Agility]!" Brock declared, wasting no time.

"Wow!!!"

Mega Aerodactyl roared as it used [Agility]. Despite its enormous size, its speed was unbelievable, almost leaving afterimages as it rushed toward Charmeleon.

"Now, use [Wing Attack]!"

Mega Aerodactyl's ability, [Tough Claws], boosted the power of contact-based attacks by 30%. This made its [Wing Attack] devastating, capable of seriously injuring Charmeleon with a single strike.

"Charmeleon, [Double Team]!" Satoshi commanded quickly.

Mega Aerodactyl was too fast for Charmeleon to dodge directly. The best option was to confuse it.

Charmeleon roared, creating dozens of [Double Team] clones that spread across the battlefield, making it difficult to identify the real one.

However, Mega Aerodactyl's wings were massive. With just one swing, its [Wing Attack] obliterated more than half of the clones.

"Charmeleon, [Smokescreen]!" Satoshi called out decisively. Since the [Double Team] wasn't effective enough, obscuring Mega Aerodactyl's vision was the next best tactic.

"Oak! Mega Aerodactyl, blow away the Smokescreen!" Brock countered.

Mega Aerodactyl took to the sky and beat its powerful wings. The gust of wind it created wasn't even a skill but was enough to disperse the Smokescreen instantly. This showcased just how strong it was.

As the smoke cleared, more [Double Teams] appeared than before.

"There are about 30 [Double Teams] now. Did he use the time during the Smokescreen to create more?" Brock muttered, slightly surprised, but he remained confident.

"Unfortunately, even that won't stop Mega Aerodactyl. Use [Supersonic] to cover the entire battlefield!"

Mega Aerodactyl emitted special soundwaves, scanning the battlefield and targeting the real Charmeleon among the illusions.

[Supersonic]: A move that sends out special soundwaves, confusing the opponent.

"Oh no, it's been countered! Charmeleon, [Dragon Rage] now!" Satoshi shouted. Status-inducing moves like [Supersonic] were Satoshi's weakness; he rarely used them for his own Pokémon.

"Roar!"

The real Charmeleon revealed itself, unleashing a fiery blast toward Mega Aerodactyl in the sky.

"Good choice. Fighting back is the only way to avoid confusion and maintain control. A wise move," Brock praised, but his offensive didn't falter.

"Mega Aerodactyl, [Agility], then follow up with [Dragon Claw]!"

Charmeleon's [Dragon Rage] was fast, but Mega Aerodactyl's speed, enhanced by [Agility], was far superior. It dodged easily and closed the distance rapidly, its wings glowing with energy as it prepared to strike.

During the approach, Mega Aerodactyl expertly dodged Charmeleon's desperate attacks. Although it slowed down slightly, it was closing in fast.

However, Satoshi had been waiting for this moment.

"Charmeleon, [Dragon Pulse]!"

Charmeleon opened its mouth, releasing a swirling purple energy ball that grew larger as it traveled toward Mega Aerodactyl, forming waves of destructive energy.

The energy's wide range made it hard to avoid. It was a basic counterattack strategy, and [Dragon Pulse] was the perfect choice for this scenario.

"You can even use [Dragon Pulse]? How many surprises do you have in store for me?" Brock's confidence wavered as he realized this wouldn't be the easy win he had anticipated.

Initially, Brock planned to defeat Charmeleon without taking any damage. Given Charmeleon's disadvantage in type, speed, and even moves, Mega Aerodactyl should have been able to overpower it effortlessly.

But now, with [Dragon Pulse] in play, Mega Aerodactyl's charge couldn't be stopped, and it would take damage before landing its own attack.

"In that case, we'll end this quickly! Mega Aerodactyl, don't hesitate—charge and finish it!"

Mega Aerodactyl accelerated, rushing through the [Dragon Pulse] attack. Its wings, glowing with energy from [Dragon Claw], struck Charmeleon directly, sending it flying several meters and leaving it heavily injured.

"Excellent! Now follow up with [Bite]!" Brock ordered, pressing the advantage.

Mega Aerodactyl swooped low, staying close to the ground as it charged at Charmeleon. It bared its sharp fangs and bit down on Charmeleon's side.

"Roar!"

Charmeleon let out a cry of pain, clearly on the brink of collapse from the intense damage.

"Now, finish it with [Dragon Claw]!" Brock commanded triumphantly, a smile spreading across his face.

But that smile froze almost instantly.

Satoshi smiled back, and the sound of crackling electricity filled the air.

Brock looked toward the battlefield, his confidence replaced with shock.

Charmeleon, despite its injuries, clung tightly to Mega Aerodactyl's arm with its bitten limb, preventing it from escaping. Its free arm was raised high, electricity coursing through its clenched fist, glowing brightly.

End of the Chapter.

Free Trial ends tonight