Aoki placed his hands firmly on Tyranitar's rough, armored body. The system within his device utilized microcurrent technology to analyze the physiological changes occurring in Tyranitar at this moment. Overall, the data indicated positive developmental progress. However, Aoki sought deeper understanding of these transformations.
Tyranitar remained perfectly still, cooperating fully with the examination. The massive Rock/Dark-type Pokémon felt curious about his own condition. He could distinctly perceive differences between himself and other Tyranitar, though he couldn't precisely identify them. Strangely, he felt no discomfort - if anything, he sensed improvement in his capabilities.
The system completed its calculations swiftly, displaying a comprehensive data chart before Aoki's eyes along with detailed analysis of Tyranitar's current status:
"Following the emergence of the 'Ω' symbol on Tyranitar's hide, his control and affinity for Ground-type energy have increased significantly. The power of his Ground-type moves will not diminish despite his dual Rock/Dark typing."
Observing these analytical results, Aoki's furrowed brow gradually relaxed. This confirmed that Tyranitar's hard-earned mastery over Ground energy and related techniques wouldn't be wasted post-evolution. However, he made a mental note to avoid revealing this form around Team Magma operatives. While he didn't particularly fear their interference, dealing with persistent nuisances remained undesirable.
With the final assessment complete, Aoki guided Tyranitar back toward the valley. "We should return - the others must be concerned." The tremendous commotion Tyranitar had caused earlier likely alerted several Pokémon already.
Tyranitar nodded obediently. Each thunderous step sent vibrations through the earth, creating minor tremors with every movement. "Tyranitar," Aoki remarked with an amused smile, "it seems you'll need to reacquaint yourself with your body, just like when you were a Larvitar." The newly evolved Pokémon scratched his head sheepishly in response.
The transformation extended far beyond mere height increase. Tyranitar's weight now measured in multiple tons - though this massive bulk didn't hinder his mobility or combat effectiveness. His strengthened musculature and reinforced skeletal structure provided tremendous power. Yet Aoki emphasized the importance of precise control over this newfound strength.
Among Aoki's team, Blaziken demonstrated exemplary mastery in this regard. While not the physically strongest member, the Fire/Fighting-type's explosive power rivaled even Aggron's through perfect kinetic efficiency. Blaziken had developed this capability through rigorous training, learning to channel every ounce of force without compromising speed - a technique Aggron had begun emulating with noticeable results.
Now that Tyranitar had evolved, studying Blaziken's methods would prove invaluable. Currently, Blaziken was experimenting with an innovative technique under Aoki's guidance: concentrating all flames into single points of impact during attacks. This method leveraged fire's explosive properties to maximize damage output - a sophisticated application of type characteristics.
Through discussions, Aoki had gleaned insights about advancement beyond Champion-level. True mastery required Pokémon to fully embody their types' essence - not merely strengthening abilities, but integrating attributes' fundamental natures into every technique. Fire's combustion, heat, and detonation; Water's fluidity and pressure; each type possessed unique qualities demanding exploration.
This explained why many trainers specialized in single types - human cognitive limits made mastering multiple typing philosophies extraordinarily difficult. While specialization created obvious vulnerabilities (a Dragon specialist like Drake would struggle against Fairy-types), it allowed deeper understanding and more rapid advancement.
The transition to Champion-level marked a fundamental shift in training philosophy. Before this threshold, sufficient resources and basic competence could carry a trainer to Elite level. Beyond it, success demanded perfect synergy between trainer and Pokémon, profound comprehension of type essences, and each creature's unique characteristics.
This reality underscored the importance of innate potential. Just as humans possessed varying talents, Pokémon exhibited different capacity ceilings. While extraordinary items could alter destinies (Aoki's own Tyranitar being proof), such opportunities remained exceptionally rare. Thus, discerning trainers carefully evaluated potential when forming teams - not out of prejudice, but practical consideration for future growth.