Stone Edge was an extremely powerful Rock-type move, so Zhang Cheng naturally did not dare let Aerodactyl's attack hit Moltres directly.
He decisively chose to defend, planning to block this attack before deciding what to do next.
Moltres had no objections to the command. It obeyed its Trainer without question.
As a Legendary Pokémon, it had its own pride, but it also gave its Trainer due respect and followed his instructions in battle.
Dense Normal-type energy filled the space around Moltres. Under its precise control, the energy formed a transparent barrier, with rings of light flowing across its surface. It looked immensely powerful.
A barrage of sharp stones came hurtling toward it, packed with dense Rock-type energy, and slammed into the transparent barrier.
But the sturdy barrier suffered no damage. Moltres had an exceptional mastery of Protect.
With its S-rank Potential, it learned and mastered moves quickly. Zhang Cheng had made Protect a particular focus of its training, and Moltres could now use the move with consummate skill.
In the end, the barrier stood firm in front of Moltres, and Aerodactyl's Stone Edge accomplished nothing.
"Moltres, seize the opening and rush in! Use Sky Drop!"
Zhang Cheng reacted swiftly. After blocking the opposing attack, he immediately had Moltres take the initiative with Sky Drop.
Sky Drop was a Flying-type move. Once activated, it allowed the user to grab the opposing Pokémon at tremendous speed, immobilize it, carry it into the air, and then drop it.
Although Flying-type moves were not very effective against Aerodactyl, the advantage of this move was that the opponent could not fight back for a short time. It would still inflict some damage and secure a small advantage.
Through their many battles together, Moltres and its Trainer had developed an excellent rapport. The moment it received