Shaymin could revive barren land and even tackle pollution problems.
As a symbol of good harvest, the Landorus provided vital nutrients to the soil, turning barren land into rich, fertile ground. The combination of these two forces can transform countless barren and even polluted lands, places where nothing can grow, into fertile, thriving soil.
It's a perfect "gardener's combo." But that's not all.
Eventually, they'll need to acquire the ultimate food source, Nitro Rice. When that time comes, thanks to the teamwork between Larry and his allies, he won't feel discouraged even if there aren't many Nitro Rice available.
No matter how many or how few he gets, Larry is confident he can help them multiply. In other words, with Shaymin and the Landorus by his side, he holds countless hopes for plant life.
All he needs is to secure the first one, and together they'll cultivate a steady, sustainable supply. The Landorus incarnation, a legendary beast with the power of sand, boasts attributes of both Ground and Flying types.
Its strength ranks at an impressive SS level. Among its skills are Earthquake, Earth Power, Fissure, and Sandsear Storm.
Honestly, Landorus is the second legendary beast under Larry's command, the first being Kyogre. While his other Pokemon are either Ultra Beasts or Legendary Pokemon, none truly fit the legendary beast category.
As one of these rare legendary creatures, Landorus has exclusive abilities. For example, Sandsear Storm unleashes scorching sand and fierce winds that can burn opponents.
Being both a Ground and Flying type, Landorus has a broad range of resistances and strong attribute balance. Larry gathered his thoughts as he glanced at the massive, exaggerated tree man before him.
He wasn't surprised by its power. A small smile crept onto his lips.
Sure, the tree man was intimidating, but it was nothing compared to a legendary beast! He decided to treat this as the first battle since Landorus's awakening.
Compared to the tree man, who was as massive as a hill, they seemed as tiny as ants. This huge size difference stirred a deep, primal fear, the kind every creature feels instinctively.
The tree man could whip up violent hurricanes with just a few movements and deliver devastating blows. After all, its strength was on par with the ant king after he had consumed three guards.
However, the tree man's abilities were far more unusual than the ant king's. While the ant king's power had a high ceiling, it was relatively straightforward, he simply got stronger by eating.
The tree man, on the other hand, displayed far stranger and more unpredictable powers. The ability of this tree man was far more complex than anyone had anticipated.
"I expected it to be big, but not this huge!" someone exclaimed.
"Have you been hiding underground all this time?"
Another noticed how the branches had just extended from the tree man's body, making it impossible to conceal its true size. Beyond's face darkened with frustration as he instinctively activated his aura, wrapping it around himself to form a protective barrier.
Even though the tree man hadn't made a move, just standing there emitted an overwhelming sense of pressure. It was like facing a massive hill-sized enemy looming right in front of you, naturally, it made everyone uneasy.
Only the solid shield of aura offered a flicker of safety. But it wasn't just the sheer size that unsettled them; the tree man's face was even more disturbing.
The wrinkles in the bark formed a disturbingly lifelike human face, complete with clear outlines of eyes, nose, and mouth. The mouth, especially, twisted into a strange, eerie smile that looked like it might suddenly open wide and swallow them whole.
Adding to the unsettling sight was the black mist that seeped through the tree man's
form, occasionally swirling in thick clumps around its body, making the whole presence even more ominous. For a moment, the field fell into an eerie silence.
Neither the humans nor the tree man moved; they simply stared at each other. If you looked closely, you'd notice that the tree man's head was turned toward Larry, and his wooden eyes were fixed on him.
These eyes were movable! The cloudy, oversized eyes clearly revealed the greed burning inside him, with no attempt to spectral thief it.
In his mind, it was already decided: these creatures would become his meal.
"Are you looking at me?"
Larry's expression remained calm as he stared back at the tree man. Unlike the monsters they had faced before, this was the first humanoid being they had encountered, perhaps a sub-human type of monster.
Monsters weren't just wolves, tigers, or leopards; some were plant-based like this one. For example, the rare bean-faced people were also plant-type monsters.
It was said that only ordinary wild beasts existed on the six continents, and most monsters there had been introduced by humans after migrating. So, the Dark Continent was the original home of these monsters, and the ones found there were far stranger and more terrifying, with unpredictable and limitless abilities.
The biggest difference between these Magical Beast and regular wild beasts was their intelligence, many had human-like wisdom. Some Magical Beast, like the bean-faced people, were even smarter than most humans.
So, Magical Beast were known for two main things: intelligence and special powers. The black fog swirling around the tree man seemed to help its branches and trunk grow rapidly, maybe that was its special ability.
This strange tree man was likely a bizarre plant-type Magical Beast. Suddenly, the tree man's massive body trembled slightly.
Though it was a small shake, it was enough to make the ground beneath them quake, causing everyone to tense up. Then, thick black fog erupted from the tree man's surface, quickly covering most of its body.
Unlike normal fog that rises, this dense black mist floated downward. One by one, black, marshmallow-like shapes fell to the ground, accompanied by a high-pitched, teeth-grinding sound that made everyone uneasy.
The crowd watched in silence as the black fog slowly spread, corroding the weeds and dust on the ground. Instead of rushing straight at them, the fog moved deliberately, quickly surrounding the group in a tight "en".
The sight was unsettling, this meant they couldn't leave without passing through the ominous black fog. Everyone remembered what had happened when the tree man used it just moments ago.
"Beyond…" Ging glanced grimly at the fog encircling them and spoke quietly to his companion.
"This tree man isn't like the monsters we've faced before.
He's some kind of sub-human creature."
"He's smarter," Beyond replied, emphasizing the word with weight.
The tree man's actions showed clear intelligence, first, he revealed the power of the black fog, then used it not to attack immediately but to trap them instead. Why?
Beyond doubted the tree man was afraid of them; otherwise, he wouldn't have come out in the first place.