The Giant Onix's strength was severely restricted in the narrow space at the valley entrance. Excadrill, on the other hand, could make much better use of its smaller build.
Silver light enveloped almost its entire body! Steel-type energy was especially concentrated where its claws met, becoming almost solid as it formed a sharp, javelin-like tip! It slammed into the Giant Onix's body again and again!
Its opponent's enormous bulk was nothing more than a target now. Despite its incredible stamina and defense, the Giant Onix finally began to show signs of exhaustion under Excadrill's relentless assault...
"Finish it off! Use Smart Strike!"
"Drill!!!"
With both claws gripping the Giant Onix's body, the horned helmet on Excadrill's head erupted with dazzling silver light!
A razor-sharp aura surged forth, its blade gleaming, and it plunged its head down without hesitation!
"Shhk!!!"
"Bam!!!"
"Roar!!!"
A thunderous roar rang out!
Under Yong and Cynthia's gazes, the Giant Onix's body finally thrashed weakly before crashing hard to the ground!
The boy smiled faintly. A brand-new Heavy Ball had appeared in his hand at some point!
"Go! Pokémon Ball!"
At his clear shout, the Pokémon Ball traced a beautiful arc through the air and lightly struck the Giant Onix's body!
In an instant, rainbow light flared, enveloping the Giant Onix. Amid a wash of white, that hill-sized figure vanished entirely into the Pokémon Ball!
Bzz~
Bzz~
As the ball rocked with a faint hum, Excadrill landed on the ground and stood beside Yong, with Gliscor on his other side. The two humans and two Pokémon quietly watched the Pokémon Ball, and the scene grew still.
A moment later,
"Click!"
With a soft click, the Pokémon Ball came to a complete stop, and a delighted smile spread across the boy's face.
``` "Ding! Excadrill won the battle