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Aerodactyl was definitely getting stronger. Its passive move had been leveled up to Stage III, which was good progress. Yet, except for that, it didn't have anything else to call itself special.
Like Togetic was focusing on nature energy, Primeape had its 'Vital spirit', 'Rest' and now 'Beserker hollow' but Aerodactyl didn't have anything that made it special. It was actually an all-rounder. It focused on both special attacks and physical attacks.
In fact, except for 'Divine teeth,' it had not learned any new moves. Make no mistake, it was very strong, but that was all. So, Axel and Aerodactyl had to find its specialty.
"Aerodactyl, what do you want to focus on? Special attack or physical attack?" asked Axel.
Aerodactyl knew that this question was going to haunt it one day, and now it had come. It actually didn't know the answer to that. Its rock typing with flying hidden power made it a strong potential physical attacker, but its move 'Sandstorm' made it want to be a special attacker.
'I don't know what I should do. I want to be a special attacker, but all of my moves make me think that being a physical attacker is the way to go.', said Aerodactyl telepathically.
It was determined to master both of them.
"Then why don't you master both of them?"
'I can do that?'
"Of course, you can do that. But you will have to train harder than anyone else.", said Axel with a smile.
Nidoking was also just like that. It was a special attacker, but its physical powers could not be underestimated. So, why can't Aerodactyl do the same?
"For now, I think you should focus on increasing your speed. I can see that when you use your 'Sandstorm', your speed decreases, and that cannot happen. So, you should focus on 'Tail wind', 'Rock polish', and 'Sandstorm' right now. We also need to come up with a new move for you.", said Axel.
After talking to it for some time, it decided to focus more on 'Sandstorm'. This was its favorite moves and it loved to be in control.
Axel then looked at Feraligatr stats:
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Pokemon's name: Feraligatr
Pokemon Nickname: NA
Pokemon Rank: Rare rank
Pokemon Type: Water
Ability: Torrent (75%)
Hidden ability: Sheer force (57%)
Potential: Black (Monstrous)
Health: 3500/3500 Attack: S
Agility: S Defense: A+
Sp. Atk: A++ Sp. Def: A+
Moves:
Active move: Water gun (G) (Lvl 39), Ice punch (E) (Lvl 46), Bite (E) (Lvl 46), Aqua jet (E) (Lvl 46), Swords dance (G) (Lvl 39), Aqua Tail (E) (Lvl 45), Screech (G) (Lvl 39), Rain dance (E) (Lvl 51), Work up (G) (Lvl 39), Dig (G) (Lvl 39), Focus punch (G) (Lvl 39), Hydro Pump (E) (Lvl 42), Dragon dance (E) (Lvl 41), Crunch (E) (Lvl 46), Ice fang (E) (Lvl 46), Water fall (E) (Lvl 47), Ancient power (G) (Lvl 39), Shreds (G) (Lvl 39), Aqua ring (G) (Lvl 33)
Passive move: One eye (Stage I)
Hidden Power: Ice (38%)
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Feraligatr was very close to reaching elemental rank. Actually, Axel wanted to include Feraligatr in the next gym battle. Before, Axel was planning to use the same Pokemons in the gym battle to give him some competitive advantage in the next region but now, his thinking had changed.
He was going to make his Pokemons as powerful as he could. Togetic and Aerodactyl didn't need to participate in this gym battle. They were already very strong enough.
As it progressed, its stats increased by a huge margin due to the tide battle, and its moves also improved. It had also learned a new move called, 'Aqua ring' for good survivability.
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Rain dance (Feraligatr) (Level 40): Also increases the power of ice type by 20%
(Level 45): The power of water type move increases by 50%
(Level 50): With each droplet of water, the user's stamina recovery increases.
Aqua Jet (Feraligatr) (Level 40): The pressure of water from the back is higher and the speed has increased. However, could only travel through straight line.
(Level 45): The aura of the move is more slick and refined. Increases the speed and the physical power of the user.
Bite (Feraligatr) (Level 40): Its power has increased and 40% chance of flinching.
(Level 45): Has a small chance to fill the muscles inside the enemy's body with water that would disrupt their physique.
Waterfall (Feraligatr) (Level 40): The water that surrounds it is more sharper and the impact of the move has increased. Could also flinch the target with 30% chance.
(Level 45): The speed and the power of the move has increased.
Ice fang (Feraligatr) (Level 40): The fang has more penetrating power. The part that had been bitten has a higher chance of freezing and might also make the target flinch.
(Level 45): The user can cover its teeth with thin veil of ice which would increase the chances of freezing the target.
Crunch (Feraligatr) (Level 40): It has a 60% chance to lower target's defense and can also cause a bleeding effect.
(Level 45): There is a higher chance of a bleeding effect.
Aqua tail (Feraligatr): (Level 40): The penetrating power of the attack has increased.
(Level 45): The power of the attack and the speed of the delivery had increased massively. It has a higher chance to cut the target in half.
Dragon Dance (Feraligatr): (Level 40): The move has totally changed, and the effect of the move is higher than before.
Hydro Pump (Feraligatr): (Level 40): The recovery time has decreased, and the power of the attack is sharper than before.
Ice punch (Feraligatr): (Level 40): The user can use both hands to attack the target.
(Level 45): The user can transmit the energy to the enemy at a faster rate. The speed of the punches had also increased.
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"I think you should first learn 'Liquidation'. It is a great move to decrease the defense of the target. Then I feel that you should also concentrate on your scales."
Feraligatr gave a doubtful and confused look. Scales?
"Yes, your scales. I believe that if we make your scales stronger, then your overall defense would increase. Your attack is already high enough, and your speed is also adequate. The only thing that you lack right now is a good defense.
I want you to create this move, and after you rank up, we will go to the gym battle.", said Axel.
After hearing that it would be participating in the gym battle, Feraligatr got excited. It had dreamed of being a part of the gym challenge, and now it finally had a chance.
Feraligatr was not the only one he thought to use in gym battles. Salamence was also there, and it was also very close to reaching elemental rank.
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Pokemon's name: Salamence
Pokemon Nickname: NA
Pokemon Rank: Rare rank
Ability: Intimidate (80%)
Hidden ability: Moxie (65%)
Potential: Black (Monstrous)
Health: 6500/6500 Attack: S
Agility: A+ Defense: S
Sp. Atk: A+ Sp. Def: A
Moves:
Active move: Dragon rush (E) (Lvl 46), Fire fang (E) (Lvl 43), Defense curl (G) (Lvl 39), Headbutt (E) (Lvl 40), Thrash (E) (Lvl 45), Dragon head (E) (Lvl 46), Dragon dance (G) (Lvl 40), Sunny day (E) (Lvl 47), Flamethrower (E) (Lvl 46), Wish (E) (Lvl 44), Earthquake (G) (Lvl 36), Crunch (E) (Lvl 42), Take down (G) (Lvl 39), Flare Blitz (E) (Lvl 45), Dragon pulse (G) (Lvl 39), Dual Wingbeat (G) (Lvl 39), Aerial ace (E) (Lvl 43), Hurricane (G) (Lvl 38), Iron defense (G) (Lvl 39), Dragon tail (E) (Lvl 40) , Dragon claw (E) (Lvl 40)
Passive move: Dragon hide (Stage I)
Hidden power: Fire (45%)
Core: Dragon (34%)
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Salamence's stats have changed a lot. It was a dragon-type Pokemon, so such a change was really surprising for Axel. It looked like it thrived in tide battles.
It had not learned any new moves right now, but most of the moves had been upgraded, and it was on the verge of ranking up. Axel didn't hope that it would reach elemental rank soon enough, but he was positive to use it in the next gym battle.
He realized that the passive move 'Dragon hide' had been very useful to Salamence. It was an extra layer of power and protection for it.
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Dragon head (Salamence) (Level 40): This dragon energy would cover all the ridges of the user and improve defense of the user. The usage time have increased.
(Level 45): Has a chance to knock back a physical move while using this move.
Dragon rush (Salamence) (Level 40): The speed of the attack has increased, and now there is a 40% chance that the target of the same rank would flinch.
(Level 45): With the help of the ridges, the user can transfer the energy inside the ridges to power up the attack.
Sunny day (Salamence) (Level 40): The duration of the move has increased to 8 minutes. The temperature has increased, and the power of fire-type move has also increased.
(Level 45): Would increase the physical stats of the user while under flare blitz.
Flamethrower (Salamence) (Level 40): The power of the beam has increased with the increase in temperature. The speed of the move has also increased.
(Level 45): The user can recharge the attack at incredible speed to fire a deadly attack a second time.
Fire Fang (Salamence) (Level 40): Increases the lethality of the teeth while using this move. The cloak of fire is surrounded in each of its teeth, and now it had a chance to burn the target.
Wish (Salamence) (Level 40): There's a good chance the move would either heal the target or increase its physical stats. The cooldown period of the move has decreased to 5 minutes.
Crunch (Salamence) (Level 40): The penetrating power of the move has increased.
Flare Blitz (Salamence) (Level 40): The temperature of the fire that cloaks the user has increased. This will increase the speed of the user.
(Level 45): Can focus the fire energy on its wings, which will double speed of the user. The cloak is also sharper and more refined and now has a higher chance to burn the target.
Aerial ace (Salamence) (Level 40): The speed and the precision of the attack have increased.
Dragon tail (Salamence) (Level 40): The tail is covered with a concentrated amount of dragon-type energy. Increase the damage of the move.
Dragon Claw (Salamence) (Level 40): The move has become special in nature, where the user will send a slash of claw marks to the target. Has a chance to flinch the target.
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Even though it had some special type moves, Axel believed that it would shine in physical battles. So, he told it to concentrate on 'Flare Blitz' as he believed that it would be crucial for the future and also moves like 'Sunny day' which would increase its physical stats in the future.
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Axel had been waiting for both of them to rank up so that he could challenge the next gym battle.
"Hey Lucario.. What? You want to go there again? But why? Hmm.. Hmm.. Well, if you want to go there to train, then I have no problem. Don't worry, I will arrange it for you.", said Axel.
It looked like Lucario wanted to go and train on Aeus Island. It believed that its focus and power would increase more in that place.
Also, Charizard also wanted to go to Aeus Island and then train with Ninetales. Also, Pidgeot wanted to do the same thing.
Axel could understand them because their training had not been completed, and they had to come back for the tide battles.
Sigh, it was not that he hated this, but he did miss them.
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