Facing a Steelix that could withstand Water-, Fire-, and Grass-type attacks, with an enormous body, tremendous strength, and defense pushed to the limit...
A Xing felt that an opponent like this had practically no weaknesses!
She knitted her pretty brows and silently encouraged herself.
A Xing, you can do this! You have to prove yourself to Granny! Don't be afraid!
The instant Steelix appeared, the announcer's eyes lit up, and his impassioned voice rang out again.
"It's Steelix! For his second Pokémon, Yong has sent out his ace, Steelix! I'm sure everyone remembers him well! This is an incredibly powerful Pokémon who has met virtually no match throughout this tournament! Let's look forward to another spectacular performance!"
Clearly, the announcer had become a Steelix fan!
Steelix calmly coiled his body, his massive head drooping as he fixed a fierce stare on the blue bird flying overhead. His X-shaped scar made him look even more menacing!
An inexplicable pressure settled over the arena!
Unlike the Pressure Ability, the pressure Steelix exerted came entirely from his immense size and the ponderous presence of his Ground and Steel typing!
This was the aura a Pokémon developed upon reaching a certain level of intimidation!
``` Pokémon: Steelix, Lv. 34. Iron Snake Pokémon. His body, tempered by the intense pressure and heat underground, was harder than any metal or diamond!
Gender: Male. Length: 15 m. Weight: 630 kg.
Type: Steel + Ground
Nature: Adamant
Ability: Rock Head. Prevents recoil damage from his own moves; affected by Ability suppression.
Moves: Tackle (Proficient), Screech (Expert), Bind (Proficient), Dig (Expert), Return (Expert), Harden (Expert), Slam (Proficient), Sand Tomb (Expert), Rock Throw (Proficient), Rock Slide (Expert), Thunder Fang (Proficient), Ice Fang (Proficient), Fire Fang (Proficient), Crunch (Proficient), Autotomize (Proficient), Rock Polish (Proficient), Stealth Rock (Proficient), Bulldoze (Beginner)
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