Although I want to defeat this Mega Aerodactyl easily, it's really not an easy task.
I have to think of a suitable tactic."
Eddie looked at the huge Mega Aerodactyl in front of him, constantly brainstorming ways to defeat it.
After all, this was not a rival that could be defeated head-on.
"It seems that you are ready. Then I will attack first. Mega Aerodactyl, [Agility]!"
Brock saw that Eddie was prepared for battle and didn't waste any time, attacking immediately.
"Wow!!!"
Mega Aerodactyl roared and used [Agility].
It was hard to believe that such a massive Pokémon could move so quickly.
It rushed toward Charmeleon at nearly the speed of a normal afterimage.
"Now, use [Wing Attack]!"
Due to the effect of the ability [Tough Claws], Mega Aerodactyl's melee contact-type attack power was boosted by 30%.
So the damage of this [Wing Attack] was substantial.
Charmeleon would likely be seriously injured if hit.
"Charmeleon, [Double Team]!"
Eddie quickly commanded. Mega Aerodactyl was too fast, and Charmeleon couldn't dodge, so she had to use this move to avoid it.
Charmeleon roared and used [Double Team] immediately.
Dozens of Charmeleon duplicates appeared on the battlefield, making it hard to tell which one was real.
However, Mega Aerodactyl's large body and wide wings made it easier to eliminate the copies. Despite the many [Double Teams] on the battlefield, its [Wing Attack] took out more than half of them.
"Charmeleon, [Smokescreen]!"
Eddie made a quick decision. Since the [Double Team] wasn't very effective, he would cover the opponent's vision first.
"! Mega Aerodactyl, blow away this Smokescreen directly!"
Mega Aerodactyl soared into the sky, swinging its wings to generate a massive gust of wind that blew the Smokescreen away.
This wasn't a move, just a result of Mega Aerodactyl's raw power.
The Smokescreen was dispersed instantly, and more copies appeared than before.
"There are about 30 copies. Did they use the brief time while the Smokescreen was up to release skills?"
Brock was slightly surprised but still smiled confidently.
"Unfortunately, even so, it won't stop Mega Aerodactyl's attack. Use [Supersonic] to cover the entire battlefield!"
Still in the air, Mega Aerodactyl opened its mouth and emitted special sound waves, scanning the battlefield like a radar.
[Supersonic]: Sends out sound waves that confuse the opponent.
"Oh no, it was cracked like this. Charmeleon, [Dragon Rage], attack it!"
Eddie was most vulnerable to status-changing moves in Pokémon battles, and he never expected them to affect his own Pokémon.
"Roar!"
The real Charmeleon couldn't remain hidden anymore and fired a Dragon Flame at Mega Aerodactyl.
"That's right, you can't just stand still in this situation. You have to fight back, or it'll be even more troublesome if you're hit. It's a wise choice."
Brock praised Eddie's judgment, though his offensive didn't let up.
"Mega Aerodactyl, [Agility], followed by [Dragon Claw]!"
Charmeleon's Dragon Flame was fast, but it couldn't match Mega Aerodactyl's speed, especially with the added [Agility].
Mega Aerodactyl easily dodged the attack and charged at Charmeleon, energy gathering in its wings, ready to deal a powerful blow.
During the charge, Mega Aerodactyl kept dodging Charmeleon's attacks. Although it slowed down slightly, it quickly closed the distance to Charmeleon.
However, Eddie was waiting for this moment.
"Charmeleon, [Dragon Pulse]!"
Charmeleon opened her mouth again and released the attack it had prepared.
A ball of purple energy shot forward. As it traveled toward Mega Aerodactyl, the energy ball grew larger, forming waves that rippled outward.
The question arose: how could such a fast opponent be hit?
The answer was simple—Charmeleon had used the basic Beat Up attack. Coincidentally, [Dragon Pulse] was part of the Beat Up move set.
"You can even use [Dragon Pulse]. How many times do you want to surprise me?"
Brock's expression turned serious. He had thought he could easily defeat Charmeleon in this battle, but now he realized that it would take more effort than he expected.
Brock had hoped to eliminate Charmeleon without any damage, considering Charmeleon's disadvantage in terms of type, speed, and even moves. It should have been easy for Mega Aerodactyl to defeat Charmeleon without sustaining any damage.
But now, with [Dragon Pulse]—a move with such a wide range—Mega Aerodactyl was already charging and couldn't stop. It seemed likely that Charmeleon could take a victory without taking any damage.
"In that case, let's finish this at the lowest cost! Mega Aerodactyl, don't hesitate—rush over and defeat it!"
Upon hearing this, Mega Aerodactyl increased its charging speed. With the force of [Dragon Pulse], the energy-gathering [Dragon Claw] on Mega Aerodactyl's wings hit Charmeleon directly.
Charmeleon was struck and sent flying several meters away, clearly badly injured.
"Very good, keep charging! Use [Bite]!"
Brock ordered immediately, ready to end this.
Mega Aerodactyl, now close to the ground, didn't soar higher. Instead, it charged straight at Charmeleon again.
As Charmeleon, still recovering, failed to react in time, Mega Aerodactyl showed its sharp teeth and clamped down on Charmeleon's side.
"Char!"
Charmeleon screamed in pain as Mega Aerodactyl bit down hard, clearly causing serious injury.
"Very good, now use [Dragon Claw] to finish Charmeleon!"
Brock smiled triumphantly, but his smile faltered as he noticed something strange.
Eddie, too, was smiling, and the crackling sound of electricity reached his ears.
Brock quickly turned his attention back to the battlefield, and what he saw left him stunned.
Charmeleon, holding the arm that had been bitten tightly to prevent Mega Aerodactyl from escaping, raised its other arm high. Its fist was glowing with electricity.