A glint flashed in Aaron's eyes as Turtonator's information appeared before him:
[Name: Turtonator]
[Gender: Male]
[Nature: Bold]
[Type: Dragon, Fire]
[Ability: Shell Armor]
[Base Stats Total: 485]
[Level: Elite (Late Stage)]
[Pokémon Potential: Gym-level]
[Moves: Tackle (Mastery), Ember (Mastery), Smog (Proficient), Incinerate (Proficient), Iron Defense (Proficient), Flamethrower (Proficient), Body Slam (Proficient), Shell Smash (Proficient), Dragon Pulse (Proficient), Overheat (Basic), Protect (Basic)...]
[Description: Turtonator, the Exploding Turtle Pokémon. The shell on its back is explosive. If struck carelessly, it will detonate...]
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"GRAAAAR..."
The moment Turtonator entered the field, it opened its mouth and blasted out a stream of fire. At the same time, its shell crackled with explosive pops.
BANG! BANG! BANG!
Its eyes burned with fierce battle intent.
"Turtonator. Use Flamethrower on the Beedrill in the air."
Juston seized the initiative and gave the command immediately.
"GRAAAAR..."
Excitement flickered in Turtonator's eyes as it opened its mouth and unleashed a scorching torrent of flames, shooting straight toward Beedrill in the sky.
"Beedrill. Venoshock!"
Aaron remained calm, his tone steady as ever.
"BZZZZ..."
A stream of purple poison shot from Beedrill's stinger, colliding head-on with the incoming flames.
BOOOOM!
A violent explosion erupted midair. Thick smoke billowed outward as the poison splashed onto the ground, releasing clouds of toxic fumes that hissed sharply.
"HSSSSS..."
"Hmph..."
"Turtonator. Use Shell Smash!"
Juston's expression darkened, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes as he issued the command.
"GRRRAAAR..."
Turtonator let out a low growl as its shell suddenly cracked apart. A terrifying aura surged from its body.
Shell Smash. It sacrifices Defense and Special Defense to greatly boost Attack, Special Attack, and Speed. A true double-edged sword. Used well, it becomes an unstoppable weapon. Used poorly, it leads straight to ruin.
Right now, Juston was gambling everything on this move.
"Turtonator. Use Dragon Pulse!"
Without hesitation, he followed up with another command.
"GRAAAARRR..."
Energy surged around Turtonator as it opened its mouth. A powerful blue light gathered rapidly, condensing into a massive blue dragon that radiated overwhelming force.
"ROOOAR!"
Like a bolt of blue lightning, the dragon lunged forward, jaws wide open, tearing through the air toward Beedrill.
Seeing the terrifying power of the attack, Lily, standing beside Aaron, couldn't help but show a trace of worry. She glanced at her brother.
But to her surprise, Aaron showed no fear or urgency. Only a faint smile rested on his face.
It was strangely reassuring.
As if, with him there, nothing could go wrong.
Then, Aaron's calm voice rang out:
"Beedrill. Spiritual Pressure Infusion!"
At last, he activated Beedrill's Spiritual Pressure Infusion. He intended to crush Juston's confidence completely.
"BZZZZ..."
Beedrill's eyes sharpened as a deep buzz resonated from its body. A black glow flickered across it, and in an instant, its yellow form turned pitch black. Dark patterns spread across its white wings.
A terrifying aura erupted outward.
Spiritual Pressure Infusion activated.
Speed and Attack increased by 3 levels. HP, Defense, and Special Attack increased by 2 levels.
All moves gained the "Spiritual Pressure" effect. Power increased by 50%, and type disadvantage multipliers were nullified, becoming 1x.
"Beedrill. Toxic Mouth!"
A gentle breeze lifted Aaron's bangs, his bright eyes gleaming like stars as he gave the command.
"BZZZZ!!"
The jet-black Beedrill looked like a reaper incarnate. Its yellow-and-black stinger arms glowed with a sinister purple light as it shot forward.
It met the charging blue dragon head-on.
SLASH!
Like an unstoppable drill, its stingers pierced straight through the dragon, shredding it apart in an instant.
Without losing momentum, it streaked forward and drove down toward Turtonator with terrifying force.
BOOOOM!
Panic flashed in Turtonator's eyes, but it was too late to dodge.
The Toxic Mouth struck directly.
"GRAAAARR!!"
Turtonator cried out in agony as its body was blasted backward, crashing heavily onto the ground.
Without its shell, it stood no chance.
It lay there motionless, eyes spinning, completely knocked out.
"What!?"
"What the hell kind of Beedrill is that!?"
Juston's eyes bulged wide, nearly popping out as he roared in disbelief.
When did Beedrill turn black!?
And it tore through Dragon Pulse, powered up by Shell Smash, like it was nothing!?
Even a sci-fi movie wouldn't dare pull something like this!
Everyone around them was stunned into silence.
Once again, an eerie stillness fell as all eyes locked onto the black Beedrill hovering in the air, radiating an overwhelming aura.
"Wow..."
Sharp breaths filled the air as the crowd finally erupted:
"I don't know much... can someone tell me what kind of bee that black one is!?"
"That Beedrill might be some kind of mutant species..."
"That's insanely cool!!"
"It's way too strong. It just cut through Dragon Pulse like nothing!"
"I've decided. My first Pokémon is going to be a Beedrill!"
"Same here, same here..."
"Beedrill. The GOAT!"
"Aaron, I love you!"
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