Steven nodded approvingly from the doorway.
In terms of offense alone, that kind of power was already impressive for a Steelix, a Pokémon known for its defense. Of course, it was still far from its peak, since its level remained a limiting factor.
Looking at the Aerodactyl lying on the ground, Yong took out a Luxury Ball without hesitation and threw it, striking its body.
Red light enveloped Aerodactyl and drew it into the Poké Ball.
As the Pokémon Ball rocked, Yong grew a little nervous.
Capturing his other partners had gone smoothly before. Surely this time would be no different.
Just as that thought crossed his mind, the Pokémon Ball suddenly burst open. Amid dazzling, multicolored light and a furious roar, Aerodactyl reappeared in the room.
Well, that failed.
If you've got that much backbone, then I'm all the more determined to catch you!
"Steelix! Don't give it a chance to catch its breath! Rock Slide!"
"Roar!"
Steelix was displeased as it watched Aerodactyl flying before it. It disliked having to look up at an opponent, just as it had with Dragonair before!
Angered, Steelix gathered its energy and drove its tail straight through the floor with brute force, plunging it underground. Brown Rock-type energy surged wildly. As its tail heaved upward, a mass of rocks shot out from beneath the metal floor, hurtling straight toward Aerodactyl in midair!
Bang!
Already badly wounded, Aerodactyl struggled to dodge. Its depleted stamina slowed it down, however, and a rock struck its wing, sending it tumbling down once more.
Seeing this, Yong decided it would be best to knock it out!
"Steelix! One last strike! Iron Tail!"
Whoosh!
Its thick tail swept forward with such force that the wind whistled!
Bang!!!
With nothing to push off against, Aerodactyl took a direct hit!