Aggron!
Natsuhiko was very familiar with this kind of Pokémon.
Whether it was during his gaming days or after arriving in the Pokémon Realm.
Because among Flint's ace Pokémon, aside from his eye-catching Shiny Golem, the second ace was his Aggron.
Back at the "Lily Youth Competition".
Natsuhiko witnessed Flint relying on Aggron's ridiculously strong defensive capabilities to effortlessly crush opponents.
As a Steel Type and Rock Type Pokémon, Aggron can be said to combine the strongest physical defense abilities of two attributes in the entire Pokémon Realm.
In the Pokédex and values given by the League, Aggron's physical defense species value is as high as a terrifying 180 points, definitely ranking among the top tier in Pokémon for physical defense ability.
The key is.
Aggron, like Beedrill and Alakazam, also has a Mega evolution.
After Mega evolving, Super Aggron's already excellent physical defense capability becomes even more outstanding.
Its physical defense species value reaches an astonishing 230 points.
It can absolutely be called one of the top defense powers in the Pokémon Realm, and if you look at sheer defense, you can even drop the "one of" part.
And besides its frightening defense power, Aggron's physical attack ability is also not weak, so it won't find itself unable to deal damage despite strong defense.
The combination of Rock and Steel Type also negates the Fire-type Techniques' advantage over Steel.
Calling it a "door-level" team defense powerhouse is not an exaggeration.
Of course.
These are all its strengths.
The weaknesses are actually quite obvious too.
While its physical defense is excellent, its special defense capability is severely lacking, and the gap is particularly large.
Although it resists the Fire type, the quadruple weakness to Fighting Type and Ground Type cannot be ignored.
But after Mega evolution, the Super Aggron.
With its trait becoming "Filter" and its type changing to pure Steel, it reduces damage from super effective techniques to one-fourth, truly becoming a defensive powerhouse.
And now.
In front of Natsuhiko and the others appeared three Aggron.
However, all three Aggron have Elite Candidate Level strength.
Remember that Natsuhiko has been wandering in Rayquaza's lair for five or six days.
The Elite Candidate Level Pokémon he had previously encountered were mostly concentrated on the day he captured Audino.
But today, as soon as he approached the Rock Area, counting the previous Lycanroc Leader, he encountered four Elite Candidate Level Pokémon at once.
It would be hard for him to believe there was no hidden secret in this Rock Area.
Moreover.
The density of Wild Pokémon in this Rock Area is quite exaggerated too.
And it's definitely not just because of the mineral-rich rocks here.
Facing three Elite Candidate Level Aggron, Natsuhiko felt considerable pressure.
Because among his current Pokémon, even counting Snorlax and the others, plus Beedrill, they are all physical attackers, posing little threat to Aggron.
"Illusion Space" as a technique doesn't greatly limit the slow-moving, equally sluggish Aggron.
His special attack type Pokémon, Alakazam, Togekiss, and even Latios, are far from strong enough.
Yet, seeing these three Elite Candidate Level Aggron, abandoning them easily leaves him a bit unwilling.
Not to mention the value of Aggron cannot be underestimated.
Are these three Aggron?
They are like three bags of money swaying in front of him!
Moreover.
Aggron fits perfectly with his hunter identity's "Space Team" configuration.
Oranguru as the primary space hand and support, Audino as the secondary space hand and team healer, Snorlax and Bewear both output and tank, and though Aggron's role overlaps with them, overlap doesn't mean it can't be used.
If he could capture them, his hunter status would unquestionably become stronger.
Among the three Aggron, the one in the middle glanced over the fallen Lycanroc and at Natsuhiko and his Pokémon.
Failing to see the aroma that had drawn them there, it instantly realized it had been tricked.
"Kudo!"
As it let out this low growl.
Dense purple energy, belonging to Dragon Type, suddenly surged over the three Aggron.
The Dragon Energy wrapped around them, circulating and gathering, vaguely forming the shape of a dragon.
Seeing this scene, Natsuhiko's expression slightly changed.
Seriously?
You guys are at least Steel and Rock type Pokémon.
Using "Dragon Dive" all together, do you think that makes sense?
Aggron: Totally makes sense, buddy.
Standing on the rock-piled mounds, the Aggron leaped, transforming into three heavy bombs, charging at them.
"Audino, Foggy Arena!"
Natsuhiko hurriedly commanded.
"Buduo~~"
Witnessing this scene, Audino was also a bit flustered, but fortunately, Natsuhiko's firm voice gave it support.
A pink mist emanated from its body, quickly spreading, gently engulfing a large area.
The three Aggron charged headfirst into the mist-laden arena.
"Don't take it head-on."