Weavile's defeat cast a shadow over Tyson's face. As its icon dimmed on the big screen, he immediately sent out his second Pokémon.
"Your Aerodactyl is really strong… but I won't go down that easily. Go—Flygon!"
The moment Flygon appeared, Aiden's eyes sharpened slightly.
Level 61. Golden aptitude. Elite-tier strength.
Ever since the Scientist Town tournament, everyone's progress had been astonishing.
With Flygon already stepping into Elite territory and his ace Blaziken likely having broken through as well, Tyson possessed at least two Elite-tier Pokémon. With enough time and refinement, he could truly become an Elite-level trainer.
"Aerodactyl, don't underestimate it. It's Elite-tier. Use Stone Edge!"
Aerodactyl roared, and countless jagged stones materialized midair before hurtling toward Flygon in a dense barrage.
"Flygon, Dragon Breath—sweep it away!"
At Tyson's command, a powerful surge of draconic energy burst forth, sweeping across the battlefield. The Dragon Breath shattered the incoming stones one after another, and without losing momentum, it shot straight toward Aerodactyl.
"Aerodactyl—Hyper Beam! Break through!"
Hearing Aiden's order, Aerodactyl threw its head back and unleashed a thunderous roar.
Once the apex predator of the ancient skies, revived from extinction, only Legendary Pokémon could impose true pressure upon it.
How could ordinary Pokémon dare challenge its dominance?
Flygon… was merely prey.
A blazing orange beam tore through the air, colliding head-on with Dragon Breath.
For a brief moment, the two attacks clashed—
Then Hyper Beam overwhelmed it completely.
The beam struck Flygon directly, sending it plummeting from the sky.
Tyson's heart sank.
Hyper Beam carried a recoil pause. If Flygon recovered quickly enough, there might still be a chance.
But Tyson had overlooked something crucial.
As an ancient apex predator, Aerodactyl ignored the recoil drawbacks of Hyper Beam and Giga Impact.
Before Flygon even hit the ground, Aerodactyl surged forward like a ferocious dragon. Violet-white spiraling energy wrapped around its body.
Giga Impact.
Boom!
The explosive shockwave blasted Flygon across the field like a cannonball, embedding it deep into the reinforced steel of the battlefield.
Gasps erupted throughout the stadium.
Yet even at Elite-tier strength, Flygon stubbornly refused to faint immediately.
"Finish it. Dragon Pulse!"
Dense draconic energy roared forth.
Unable to evade, Flygon took the attack head-on.
With a thunderous explosion, it dropped from the steel plating, eyes spiraling as it finally lost the ability to battle.
Tyson clenched his teeth.
Ash and Tetsuya both inhaled sharply.
"So this… is Aiden's true strength?"
One Aerodactyl.
Two of Tyson's main forces defeated.
And it barely looked injured.
Terrifying.
Ding! Aerodactyl defeated Flygon. Gained 1,579 experience points. Level up. Current level: Lv.65.
The commentator's voice rang out in shock.
"Incredible! Aiden Flint's displayed strength is even more overwhelming than before! Tyson has already lost two Pokémon in succession—what will he do next?!"
Tyson exhaled deeply and revealed his third Poké Ball.
"Steelix—I'm counting on you!"
A quasi-Elite peak Steelix emerged onto the field.
The moment it appeared, it obeyed Tyson's command and burrowed underground, leaving behind a massive hole to avoid being directly targeted by Aerodactyl.
"Steelix, stay underground and use Sandstorm!"
Steelix roared beneath the surface.
Moments later, a violent Sandstorm spiraled outward, engulfing the entire battlefield.
"In front of Aerodactyl, you choose Sandstorm? Interesting." Aiden's gaze sharpened. "Aerodactyl—show them your true power. Mega Evolve!"
This was the first time Aiden had activated Mega Evolution in an official battle.
Brilliant rainbow light exploded across the stadium.
Over a hundred thousand spectators erupted in stunned disbelief.
"Wait—Aerodactyl can evolve again?!"
"What is Mega Evolution?!"
"This Aiden is too mysterious! He commands Legendaries, has that new Eevee evolution, and now this Mega Evolution?!"
Tyson's face turned pale.
"Steelix, surface and use Double-Edge!"
As Steelix burst from underground—
The transformation completed.
Mega Aerodactyl emerged, its body now lined with numerous sharp black stone protrusions. Its aura was far more savage and oppressive than before.
Ding! Mega Aerodactyl's current attributes:
Pokémon: Mega Aerodactyl
Divinity: None
Level: 70
Ability: Tough Claws
Type: Rock / Flying
Aptitude: Red
Bond Evolution: Locked
Mega Evolution: Mega Aerodactyl
Moves: Ancient Power, Stone Edge, Wing Attack, Rock Slide, Hyper Beam, Giga Impact…
Friendship: 254
History: Revived ancient sky overlord. Once unruly and untamed, it became obedient after meeting its trainer. Upon Mega Evolution, it gains even greater power—an apex predator in the truest sense.
Likes: Hunting, battling.
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