Although Yong had come to find a companion for Steelix, that did not mean he would give the giant Onix any special treatment. As the ruler of a wild colony, it would only respect and acknowledge him if he proved his strength through battle!
And that was exactly how Yong approached this giant Onix!
Gliscor was at too great a level disadvantage, so Yong took out another Pokémon Ball and gave it a gentle toss. His clear voice drew the giant Steelix's attention.
"Ready, big guy? I'm going to catch you! If you lose, become my partner!"
Pop!
With a crisp snap, white light burst forth!
A streak of light shot to the ground, swiftly taking the shape of a Pokémon!
It was Excadrill!
Pokémon: Excadrill, Lv69... Type: Ground + Steel... Ability: Sand Rush, raises Speed during a sandstorm... Moves: ... Force Domain Power: Drill Blast Aura...
With the Stone Plate's help, Excadrill's level had risen rapidly, and he had successfully grasped and manifested his own force domain power!
Although he had yet to reach the level of origin power, Yong firmly believed that, given time, Excadrill would eventually ascend to greater heights.
This was also Cynthia's first time seeing Yong's Excadrill. She studied the Pokémon before her and nodded approvingly.
"Excadrill... he certainly suits your lineup. His coat is glossy, and his eyes are sharp. You've raised him well."
Yong smiled and said,
"I caught this guy in Safari Paradise! He's a man with plenty of ambition! Right, Excadrill?"
"Dril!"
Excadrill answered with a deep, low cry without turning his head. He simply stared at the giant Onix before him, his eyes sharp and excitement stirring inside him!
Although his opponent was enormous and seemed to belong to the same colony as his boss, Excadrill did not