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"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

Tyranitar grabbed Steelix, slammed it against the wall, and pinned it down forcefully.

Another Fighting-type move—Dynamic Punch—flashed across the battlefield.

Chris couldn't help but marvel. *How could a Dark-type Pokémon like Tyranitar know so many Fighting-type moves?* Maybe Tyranitar had been on the receiving end of these moves enough times to "learn from the barbarians," using their own techniques against them.

Fighting-type moves deal double damage to Steelix, amplifying Tyranitar's already terrifying attack power.

Chris initially thought that once Onix evolved into Steelix, its Sturdy Ability combined with its sheer defense would make it unbreakable. But Tyranitar was teaching him a hard lesson.

With one punch, Tyranitar cracked Steelix's diamond-hard defenses.

"Iron Defense!" Chris commanded urgently.

Greninja, Gabite, and Gardevoir launched their attacks again!

No matter how strong Steelix's Totem aura was, it could still be broken. And to harm Tyranitar, breaking its Totem aura was essential!

Steelix, already weary and battered, activated Iron Defense, flashing a silver-white light that wildly boosted its defense.

Greninja, with its Substitute, sped up, darting in for a close-range attack, one on each side. Gabite provided cover with Dragon Breath.

Meanwhile, Gardevoir, brimming with energy, floated in the air, unleashing Confusion and bombarding Tyranitar with a relentless barrage of Moonblasts, like a bomber with infinite ammunition.

Despite enduring Tyranitar's fierce punches, Steelix somehow kept fighting. But Tyranitar quickly grabbed Steelix's head and swung it like a massive shield to deflect Gabite's attacks, then used it to knock Greninja away.

With a fierce glow in its eyes, Tyranitar opened its mouth, unleashing a devastating Hyper Beam that swept toward Gardevoir in mid-air.

"Teleport!" Chris shouted.

Gardevoir teleported out of range, taking Chris with it.

The Greninja that Tyranitar had knocked back was just a Substitute. The real Greninja crouched low and swiftly advanced, hand crackling with dark energy.

Realizing the danger, Tyranitar lifted its right foot, preparing to use Bulldoze to drive Greninja away. But Greninja leaped just in time, holding something extra—a black, diamond-shaped crystal.

A Dark-type Z-Crystal.

*It's useless without a Z-Ring,* Chris thought. *But it proves Tyranitar might really hail from Alola.*

The Totem Pokémon of Alola were tasked by the Guardian Deities to test island challengers. Defeating them earned you a Z-Crystal.

"It's a pity," Chris sighed, hoping he could weaken Tyranitar by stealing its held item.

Suddenly, a sharp cracking sound echoed, like shattering glass.

The Sandstorm armor surrounding Tyranitar crumbled. The combined efforts of Chris's three Pokémon had finally broken Tyranitar's Totem aura! This was the signal—the time for a counterattack!

However, Gabite had fainted, worn out from Steelix's crushing weight, which was as devastating as a Giga Impact.

But it was worth it. Now, with Tyranitar's Totem aura gone, Greninja's Water moves and Gardevoir's Moonblast could deal real damage!

"Tyranitar!!" With a roar, dark sound waves burst forth, shattering all incoming attacks.

Another Snarl echoed across the battlefield.

Tyranitar's eyes flashed as it swept its gaze over the disrupted attacks, launching into another Swords Dance, sharply boosting its attack power yet again.

It was a warning to Chris: *Even without my Totem aura, I'm not easy to handle.*

According to game calculations, Tyranitar's attack level had now risen by three stages—meaning it was at 2.5 times its original power. Tyranitar was even more dangerous than at the start!

But Chris was ready. *Did you think I was just a spectator here? I already have the winning strategy to take you down.*

"Greninja, Water Shuriken!"

Greninja immediately unleashed a flurry of spinning water darts.

Tyranitar, ready with Dragon Claw, swatted each Water Shuriken away with ease.

...And just behind those water darts, a small, floating Dawn Ball approached slowly.

It looked harmless, with no ominous energy radiating from it, so Tyranitar smacked it aside without hesitation.

"Close your eyes!" Chris shouted suddenly.

Trusting their Trainer, Greninja and Steelix quickly shut their eyes, while Chris and Gardevoir had already equipped sunglasses in preparation.

The instant the Dawn Ball burst, a blinding light blanketed the battlefield.

That's right—the ball of light was actually a "Flash" attack from Gardevoir, cleverly disguised as an innocuous sphere.

Using Flash as a blinding flash bomb was a strategy Chris had planned well in advance.

"Tyranitar!!! (Hey! That's not fair play!)"

Caught completely off-guard, Tyranitar staggered, disoriented by the intense light and pain flooding its vision.

Blindly trying to fend off attacks coming from all sides, Tyranitar waved its claws erratically, but the fierce light had robbed it of its sight, leaving it exposed.

"Greninja, Substitute, Water Shuriken!"

"Steelix, Iron Tail!"

"Gardevoir, keep up the Moonblasts!" Chris commanded without missing a beat.

Intense light can temporarily blind any opponent, but for the mighty Tyranitar—the Desert Tyrant and a pseudo-legendary Pokémon—its recovery was bound to be swift. Chris knew he had to capitalize on this chance and defeat it before it regained its footing.

Greninja created a Substitute, dashing in two directions, tossing Water Shurikens from each side as it circled Tyranitar.

Gardevoir, hands raised, unleashed an unrelenting stream of Moonblasts, raining down with all its might.

Steelix, lying on the ground from earlier hits, summoned its strength, lifting its tail for a powerful Iron Tail strike. Tyranitar's relentless blows had taken their toll, but now it was finally Steelix's turn to strike back!

Flailing blindly, Tyranitar tried to defend itself but became an open target. Iron Tail, Water Shuriken, and Moonblast—each one hit hard and exploited Tyranitar's vulnerabilities.

Finally, without the protection of its Totem aura, Tyranitar couldn't hold out any longer. With one last roar, it collapsed in front of Chris, defeated.