Boom!
The entire battlefield shook relentlessly, as though another earthquake had struck!
Amid the thunderous crash, Steelix's Iron Tail fell like a meteor, smashing into the ground and leaving an enormous crater.
The already overburdened battlefield had long since lost its distinct boundaries. Cracks stretching across its edges and shattered rocks made it look, to everyone watching, like ruins left behind by a natural disaster.
A moment later, Steelix raised its tail. At the bottom of the enormous crater, Machamp lay motionless among the rubble.
Bruno fell silent. Without waiting for the referee to speak, he stepped forward and recalled Machamp. Standing before the colossal beast, he felt Steelix's restrained presence all the more keenly!
It wielded its power at will, releasing and restraining it with perfect control!
Sighing inwardly, Bruno returned to his command position.
This Steelix's control over its force domain surpassed even Swampert's and Machamp's!
Only then did the referee's belated announcement come.
"Machamp is unable to battle! Steelix wins!"
Ding! Steelix has won an official battle! Gained 300 Training Points! Gained a large amount of experience! Ding! Iron Tail proficiency increased!
"Hagah!"
With this rare chance to come out and unwind, Steelix was in a very good mood. Its delight was unmistakable in its deep roar.
In the stands,
Elite Four Bertha finally recovered from her surprise and looked at Steelix with admiration.
"I have a Steelix too, but aside from its level, it seems mine can't compare to Yong's in any way..."
Blaine narrowed his eyes slightly without speaking. Instead, Elite Four Will said softly,
"To think he could raise a common Onix into such a powerful Steelix. It's almost unimaginable!"
Bertha nodded approvingly.
At last, fighting spirit flared in Bruno's eyes again. Looking up at Steelix, he took out a Pokémon Ball