Whenever Yong was away from home, the Pokémon at the Pokémon Home were cared for by their butler, Uncle Zhibian.
Following Yong's instructions, Tyrantrum and Claydol often visited Rusturf Tunnel to receive guidance from the Aggron leader and Lunatone. In exchange, Uncle Zhibian bought plenty of food and brought enough iron ore from home. Both sides got along very well.
Under the Aggron leader's guidance, Tyrantrum's strength had steadily improved. Among Yong's second-string Pokémon, he now ranked just below Claydol, roughly on par with Flygon and Rhydon.
Tyrantrum was a little overexcited after not seeing Yong for so long, which was perfectly understandable.
Across from him, Kanji nodded, then immediately called out,
"Bronzong! Trick Room!"
"Bron...!"
A pink, mirrorlike surface enveloped the entire platform, then gradually dissolved into the air like shattered glass.
Yong narrowed his eyes.
Then let's see who gives out first!
"Tyrantrum! Dragon Dance!"
"Tyran!"
With a low growl, Tyrantrum began twisting and hopping across the ground, performing strange dance moves. It was hard to imagine what such a fierce-looking Pokémon looked like doing that.
At least Yong was used to it!
But Kanji clearly wasn't about to let his opponent grow stronger unchecked!
"Interrupt him with Gyro Ball!"
The slower the user was compared to the opponent, the stronger the move! And with Trick Room in effect, the slower Pokémon could attack first!
With both effects combined, the rapidly spinning Bronzong charged forward at incredible speed! He crossed more than half the field as though teleporting, then slammed into Tyrantrum!
"Tyran!"
Tyrantrum slid backward, the purple light flowing over his body slowly fading!
He grunted in pain, but his powerful legs braced his body, allowing him to withstand the attack completely!
Yong smiled faintly and, as Kanji's expression changed dramatically, said softly,
"Crunch!"
"Tyran!"
Tyrantrum swung