The first wave of confrontation made Regis realize that Aoki's Pokémon were far stronger than his own. A flicker of regret passed through his mind—he should have retreated the moment he saw Aoki instead of engaging in this battle. Yet, he still had a chance. He still held a few trump cards and room to maneuver.
With a grim expression, Regis retrieved two more Poké Balls.
"Rotom! Crobat! Assist me!"
Two powerful Pokémon materialized before him. Their imposing auras marked them as pseudo-Champion-level Pokémon.
Aoki smirked, his voice laced with amusement. "Still the same old Regis. Always relying on others' Pokémon to do your dirty work."
The moment the two Pokémon appeared, Aoki's system had already scanned their data:
Rotom (Electric/Flying) – Level 53 – Light Cyan Potential
Crobat (Poison/Flying) – Level 54 – Light Cyan Potential
Borrowed Pokémon would never match the strength of a Trainer's true partners.
Aoki saw no need to summon additional Pokémon. He had already assessed Regis's capabilities. This battle would serve as a test for his own team—Blaziken, Aggron, Pupitar, and Politoed. Victory here would bolster their confidence and refine their skills.
"Ready to fight at full strength?" Aoki asked his four Pokémon.
Their responses were immediate—ferocious growls, eager cries, and unwavering determination. Numbers meant nothing. Even if their opponents included two pseudo-Champion-level Pokémon, they would not back down.
"Then let's try something new."
From his storage, Aoki retrieved several stones. He handed one to Blaziken, another to Aggron, and kept one in his palm. A fourth, shaped into a ring, adorned his left index finger.
"Blaziken! Aggron! Mega Evolve!"
A brilliant surge of energy erupted as the Key Stones on Aoki's hand resonated with the Mega Stones held by Blaziken and Aggron. Golden lightning-like strands of power connected them, engulfing the two Pokémon in radiant light.
Seconds later, the glow faded—revealing the awe-inspiring forms of Mega Blaziken and Mega Aggron.
Pokemon: Mega Aggron (Blue)
Gender: Male
Level: 46 (+5 due to Mega Evolution)
Type: Steel
Ability: Filter
Held Item: None
Egg Moves: Dragon Rush, Head Smash, Stealth Rock, Screech, Heavy Slam
Basic Moves: Tackle, Harden, Mud-Slap, Headbutt, Metal Claw, Rock Tomb, Protect, Roar, Iron Head, Rock Slide, Body Slam, Metal Sound, Iron Tail, Iron Defense
Learnt Moves: Iron Head, Bulldoze, Iron Tail, Snore, Magnet Rise
TM Moves: Block, Dragon Claw, Earthquake, Brick Break, Shadow Claw, Stone Edge
Mega Aggron's already formidable frame had become even bulkier. Its metallic armor gleamed brighter, reinforced with additional plating along its body, head, and tail.
The Mega Evolution granted Aggron a five-level boost, elevating it to pseudo-Champion-tier strength. Its Defense stat skyrocketed to 230, making it nearly impervious to physical attacks. Meanwhile, its Attack stat rose from 110 to 140, turning it into a devastating force.
Though Mega Aggron lost its Rock typing, becoming pure Steel, this eliminated its former 4x weakness to Fighting and Ground moves.
"GROOOOAAAR!"
Mega Aggron and Mega Blaziken stood side by side, radiating overwhelming power.
Regis's jaw dropped.
He recognized Blaziken and Aggron—but how had they evolved further? Weren't they already in their final forms?
Those stones…
His eyes burned with greed. If he could obtain them, his own Pokémon could reach unprecedented heights.
Aoki ignored Regis's covetous stare. He knew the Mega Evolution's time limit—three minutes at most.
"Gengar," Aoki murmured, "ensure no one interferes. Eliminate anything that comes near."
This battle had to remain secret. The world wasn't ready for Mega Evolution.
Then—the real fight began.
"Pupitar, Politoed—handle the other four. Blaziken and Aggron will take Rotom and Crobat."
His team roared in agreement.
"Good. Pupitar—Precipice Blades!"
If Mega Evolution was being revealed, Regis could not leave alive.
"Politoed—Belly Drum! Bounce, then Mud Shot!"
Politoed slammed its belly, sacrificing half its HP to maximize its Attack.
"Aggron—Stone Edge! Target Crobat!"
"Blaziken—Flame Charge! Aim for Rotom!"
Aoki unleashed his team's full power, determined to crush Regis with overwhelming force.