Champion Mountain harbors a complex environment, with mountains, plains, hills, grasslands, swamps, and snow-capped peaks. In such a place, it would be most fitting to use Ice Type and Rock-based Moves against a horde of Spearow.
However, there aren't any Pokémon that excel in either of those types presently in Fang Yuan's Team.
If one were to consider an alternative, the Electric Series isn't out of the question, though it often goes hand in hand with fire; the high temperatures generated by Thunder and Lightning can easily ignite the surroundings.
Therefore, extra caution is necessary in the upcoming battle.
"Did we just barge into Spearow territory?"
The two Professional Trainers behind were somewhat speechless about the arrangements made by the lead Professional Trainer and Sun Qianshang.
"It was his own request," Sun Qianshang said with a smile.
In the wild, the Pokémon that Trainers need to be most wary of are, indeed, groups of Spearow, Beedrill, and Earth Wolf Dog.
If we broaden the scope of environments, we must also be cautious of Pokémon like Pokémon World.
Of course, Pokémon such as Arbok, Seviper, and Ring Bear are also worth watching out for.
If one cannot handle these Pokémon, then they should honestly stay in the city; they aren't suitable for venturing into the wilderness.
Using a flock of Spearow to increase Fang Yuan's experience couldn't be more fitting.
Moreover, with that Pokémon that masters terrifying Illusion Techniques by Fang Yuan's side, Sun Qianshang isn't too worried about his safety.
But most likely, Fang Yuan will send other Pokémon to deal with the Spearow, Sun Qianshang had a premonition.
As for the other Pokémon...whether it's Sun Eevee or the Self-detonating Magnetic Monster, Sun Qianshang believes their strength is already close to the main forces of a Professional Trainer, so she knows what Fang Yuan lacks isn't strength, but rather time and the experience accumulated through battle training.
However...is Fang Yuan's dream to become a combat-oriented Researcher?
At the same time.
The pitch-black mass of Spearow neatly dispersed and flew out, arranging themselves into formation.
Countless sharp cries were heard, and the onslaught of Spearow sent shivers down Fang Yuan's spine.
He calmly commanded, "Luo Kuo, Eevee, protect...me!"
This...was the most essential order.
Spearow after Spearow, their disheveled brown crest feathers becoming wildly unkempt in the rapid flight, appeared even more menacing; beaks like those of birds of prey glinted as they used Peck Moves, and their three claws extended forward, undoubtedly meant to tear their adversaries to shreds.
Boom!!
The Self-detonating Magnetic Monster flew out on its own, its three magnets extending forward much like the Spearow's claws.
After extending,
The three magnets flashed with an astonishing light, and the next moment, with a resounding blast, an Electric Shock akin to a railgun was fired.
The whirlwind of golden lightning snakes forcibly repelled the majority of the Spearow, instantly disrupting the opposition's flying formation; but there were too many Spearow, and some still managed to slip through the net, coming again from different heights and directions.
Thunderous roars!
The Self-detonating Magnetic Monster unleashed its fury once again, refusing to spare a single Spearow. Amidst the rampage of golden electricity, the flock gradually scattered in defeat.
With its individual might, it routed over a hundred Spearow!
The impressive stamina and the extensive coverage of electricity immediately earned Fang Yuan newfound respect from the several Professional Trainers.
No wonder there was a bounty for this Self-detonating Magnetic Monster. Its perfect fundamentals were tempting even to them.
"Hmm..." But Fang Yuan sunk into contemplation.
"Where do you see the problem, Fang Yuan?" Sun Qianshang approached and asked.
"I'm not sure how to describe it, but the main issue seems to be the inability to instantly annihilate all enemies before me. If there were more Spearow, some might have succeeded in flying out of the Self-detonating Magnetic Monster's attack range."
Fang Yuan said, "This isn't a problem of strength. With the current capability of the Self-detonating Magnetic Monster, it should be able to handle it... So, it's a problem with the combination of moves."
The sweep of Thunderbolt, even combined with Lock On, still finds it hard to instantly annihilate such groups of Pokémon.
Super Electromagnetic Gun is also not suitable... Is there a better way to attack?
As Fang Yuan finished, the Fierce Fire Monkey with a question mark over its head, What is he talking about?
Even after the Self-detonating Magnetic Monster had defeated so many Spearows, Fang Yuan still wasn't satisfied...
The moment the Fierce Fire Monkey thought about itself, it suddenly felt dejected. If Fang Yuan asked it to confront these Spearows... Setting aside whether it could win, sustaining injuries was inevitable.
The Fierce Fire Monkey was, after all, better suited to 1-on-1 battles.
In fact, the Self-detonating Magnetic Monster was similar, with its powerful electromagnetic force combined with Steel System Moves and the ability to Lock On, making it more suitable for targeting a single prey.
As for training in area-of-effect attacks, the Self-detonating Magnetic Monster hadn't practiced much.
"Well said..." Sun Qianshang nodded and took out a Poké Ball, pressing it.
A bipedal Pokémon of considerable size, colored a deep blue like a turtle, appeared before Fang Yuan and the others. It had short and sturdy limbs, a fierce face, and was none other than the famous Water Blast Tortoise, one of the First Generation Starter Pokémons.
"Your Self-detonating Magnetic Monster should have learned the Thunder Strike Skill, right?" Sun Qianshang said, "Along the way, let it learn the Rain Dance from my Water Blast Tortoise. Once it masters it, its Thunder Strike Skill will reach a new level. At that time, in the face of such situations, combined with the Rainstorm, it will be able to achieve instant annihilation. I think this kind of large-area attack technique suits you well now."
Rain?
"Yes, Rain Dance!!"
Fang Yuan was startled. Having mastered the Thunder Strike Skill and currently possessing professional-level power, the Self-detonating Magnetic Monster shouldn't find it difficult to learn Rain Dance. Clouds with thunder combined with the Thunder Strike Skill would cover a much wider area than a Thunderbolt sweep!
The humid environment could instantly cover the entire field with thunder and lightning.
"Rain, huh..." Listening to Sun Qianshang and Fang Yuan's conversation, Luo Kuo, who was instructing the Sun Eevee, noticed the Eevee zoning out.
The Eevee was very confused right now. Just as it had caught up in strength with the Self-detonating Magnetic Monster, it was to go against it again?
After it had learned Sunny Day... Now the Self-detonating Magnetic Monster was going to learn Rain Dance, wasn't this completely incompatible like water and fire?
...
The Scholar Mountain Pokémon Trainer Association still valued Fang Yuan, the "trainer chosen by the Legendary Pokémon," very highly.
Upon Fang Yuan's request, Sun Qianshang also took it to heart and didn't just treat Fang Yuan as a tool person to find Legendary Pokémon but also invested some effort.
Originally, Fang Yuan was still pondering how to further enhance the Self-detonating Magnetic Monster after its evolution.
Now it's clear.
Apart from basic training in electromagnetic force, developing towards rainy weather is indeed a good choice. In the days to come, after learning Electric Terrain, with dual boost from thunderclouds and electric fields, the Self-detonating Magnetic Monster will be able to shoulder the role of the main force for group damage in Fang Yuan's team.
Capable of dueling one-on-one and clearing large areas of enemies, Fang Yuan was quite optimistic about the future of the Tool Magnet Monster!
Apart from Sun Qianshang, other professional trainers were also prepared to teach Fang Yuan something... to make this journey of finding Legendary Pokémon less boring.
"Does your Fierce Fire Monkey have the Iron Fist Trait?" A trainer with a thick beard approached Fang Yuan, laughing while toying with a Poké Ball, "Interested in this?"
With that, he released a Pokémon from the Poké Ball, an Anisew.
As an evolved form of Ledyba, the Anisew had two pairs of hands, which meant four hands in total.
"My Ledyba belongs to a very rare category because it also has the Iron Fist Trait. Moreover, due to its weak species abilities, to better execute attacks, we have delved deeper into the Iron Fist Trait," the thick-bearded trainer said with a smile.
After he finished, his Anisew's four fists, gathering strength, turned a color resembling steel, appearing to be very hard.
A Ledyba that couldn't learn Steel System Moves, yet its fists had really been honed into "Iron Fists."
"This is?..." Fang Yuan showed a surprised expression. The Iron Fist Trait could be used like this? It even manifested in a physical form, like the traits Torrent, Overgrow, and Blaze... He had thought the Iron Fist Trait was nothing more than a hidden talent that enhanced Fist Moves.