Aoki squinted as he scanned the other Pokémon's data, focusing on the three Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution, as well as Hydreigon, which is also a Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon.
Pokémon: Hydreigon (blue)
Gender: Male
Level: 80
Type: Dark-type + Dragon-type
Ability: Levitate
Held Items: None
Egg Moves: Fire Fang, Thunder Fang, Ice Fang, Dark Pulse
Basic Moves: Outrage, Hyper Voice, Triple Attack, Dragon Rage, Lift, Bite, Headbutt, Dragon Breath, Roar, Crunch, Slam, Dragon Pulse, Self-Motivation, Dragon Rush, Body Slam, Demon Mask
Learnt Moves: Draco Meteor, Heat Wave, Earth Power, Iron Tail, Hell Thrust, Aqua Tail, Tailwind
TM Moves: Protect, Earthquake, Hyper Beam, Double Team, Flamethrower, Rock Tomb, Steel Wing, Swing, Stone Edge, U-turn
Hydreigon, at level 80, has just reached the Champion Level threshold.
However, the meaning represented by this threshold is very important.
Apart from Hydreigon, none of Black Emissary's other Pokémon have reached Elite Four level, but this doesn't include Mega Evolution. If Black Emissary were to Mega Evolve all three of his Pokémon, it would put a lot of pressure on Aoki.
Upon seeing these figures, Aoki's expression turned slightly grim; the strength of this Black Emissary was indeed beyond his expectations.
However, it's not that they are without the ability to fight back.
Aoki doesn't believe that Black Emissary, who relies solely on external forces, can outperform Pokémon in terms of teamwork.
Almost simultaneously, Tyranitar kicked up a large amount of dust, while Blaziken was engulfed in intense golden flames. The temperature on the island suddenly rose, and some vegetation near where Aoki and the other person were located withered and died under the influence of Tyranitar's dust and Blaziken's high temperature.
Under the high-temperature Helping Hand of Blaziken, Tyranitar has more flexible control over sand and can manipulate an increasing amount of sand.
When Black Emissary saw Tyranitar's Sandstorm appear, he sneered, took out three stones that shimmered with strange seven-colored light from his pocket, and skillfully threw them directly at Houndoom, Gyarados, and Sharpedo.
In an instant, the three Pokémon were enveloped in colorful energy, and in the blink of an eye, they completed the Mega Evolution through special means.
"I imagine you've witnessed our cult's special abilities more than once, haven't you? I'm a little curious how you managed to defeat them when they were infused with divine power. As far as I know, your strength back then wasn't nearly as exaggerated as it is now." Black Emissary looked at her three Pokémon after they completed their Mega Evolution, her smile widening.
"Since you want to know, then I'll show you. Anyway, with the appearance of people like you, it won't be able to be hidden for long," Aoki said calmly.
He then took a keystone out of his pocket.
The opponent has a Champion-level Hydreigon, plus three Pokémon that have undergone Mega Evolution. Although it doesn't boost their strength as much as a normal Super Plan, it's still a significant improvement. What Aoki lacks now is a direct confrontation with a worthy opponent in terms of raw power.
" Mega Evolution! Gengar!" Aoki shouted.
The Keystone in his hand instantly resonated with the Mega Stone within Gengar, enveloping him in a dazzling array of seven-colored light, even more radiant than when it had enveloped the three Pokémon opposite him.
But when the light completely faded, Mega Gengar appeared before Black Emissary.
Snap snap snap snap—
Black Emissary stared intently at Gengar and the key stone in Aoki's hand.
"I see, I see! If that's the case, then I understand everything. So you can also make Pokémon undergo special evolutions. And judging from the state of the evolution and the improvement after the evolution, your method seems to be the right way. My method, which damages Pokémon, has become a inferior product."
Black Emissary continued, "Tell me your method, and I'll let you go today. I can even close this spatial rift for you as a return gift, so you can finish your task. I can even make sure that no one from the Cult will ever appear around you again."
Aoki sneered, "Are you still going to fight? I don't think your Pokémon..." The duration of Mega Evolution is enough to withstand your nagging.
Black Emissary's expression froze for a moment, then slowly darkened. "In that case, let me catch you first, then I'll question you properly!"
After completing Mega Evolution, Gengar immediately plays Role Play. The Tyranitar's properties, combined with the dual Sandstorm, create a powerful effect.
Slowking also synchronized his Psychic Network with the appearance of the second Sandstorm.
"Three cores, humph—" Black Emissary snorted coldly when he saw Aoki's lineup and the Sandstorm Domain he was using. He seemed disdainful, but his expression was somewhat serious.
"Let me show you that sometimes having many core skills and good coordination with trainers doesn't mean everything. Otherwise, there wouldn't be so many trainers who like to be proficient in one particular system."
Specializing in one system means less flexibility and fewer possibilities for multi-core tactics.
but!..."
Black Emissary remained unmoved as she watched the sandstorm grow ever stronger.
"But! Specializing in one skill makes combat much simpler! Have you ever heard of how quantitative change leads to qualitative change?"
Upon hearing Black Emissary's words, Aoki's expression changed abruptly.
" Diancie, Diamond Storm!"
" Aggron, Stone Edge!"
" Tyranitar! Make a defensive shield with diamonds, stones, and sand!"
" Slowking, Psychic Shield!" Aoki commanded the Pokémon from inside the Sandstorm.
Meanwhile, Black Emissary, standing opposite Sandstorm, had all six of his Pokémon lined up in a row.
"Six Dark Pulse!" Black Emissary said coldly.
Upon receiving the command, all six Pokémon of Black Emissary opened their mouths wide, emanating a strong aura of evil, and black Energy Balls condensed in their mouths.
Seeing this, Aoki's expression became even more serious. He watched as Tyranitar's sand shield and Slowking's Psychic shield condensed together, but he still couldn't put his mind at ease.
This is the Trainer specializing in a particular skill set, the most common, but also the most efficient, way to fight.
However, this kind of combination, which brings about a qualitative change through quantitative change, is not so easy to achieve. It requires sufficient understanding between the Pokémon and sufficient control over the intensity of the energy they release.
The most common way to fight is by the Allied military, which consists of the standing forces of various regional alliances. They are divided into different groups based on various attributes.
Their strongest skill is their energy-focused attack, which they have honed day and night.
This is the case with multi-combination attacks like those used by Black Emissary.