On the battlefield, Gengar's successful Mega Evolution boosted Su Feng's confidence. While Blaziken was strong, Mega Gengar surpassed even him in raw power. Though the odds remained slim, Mega Gengar's eerie movepool might just turn the tide!
Dragonite slowly rose, its Roost taking longer than expected. Despite Gengar's transformation, the healing was only half-complete. Su Feng seized the opportunity.
"Mega Gengar, use Curse!"
Though Perish Song could deal heavy damage, curse-type moves were Gengar's specialty—especially in its Mega form. One day, Su Feng mused, this ghost might even curse a god.
Mega Gengar fixed its venomous gaze on Dragonite, who shuddered under the malevolent stare. "Geeeeen… (Curse.)"
Ethereal nails materialized in the air, plunging into Mega Gengar's body. Its health plummeted by half, but the ghost cackled, satisfied. Simultaneously, an invisible curse latched onto Dragonite, sapping its vitality.
"Draah… (Impressive… but this ends now.)" Dragonite's wings glowed green as Roost completed, healing most injuries—but not the Burn or Curse. Flexing its thawed limbs, Dragonite strategized. Mega Evolution might change its typing. Can't risk Extreme Speed missing…
Fire and lightning crackled around its fists. Su Feng's eyes sharpened—the plan was clear: stall until Curse and Burn whittled Dragonite down!
BOOM! Dragonite stomped, cracking the arena floor.
"Mega Gengar, Protect!"
"Gengaa!"
Dragonite's Thunder Punch slammed into the translucent shield—but this time, it held. The Burn had dulled the dragon's strength.
"Fire Punch, follow up!"
But Mega Gengar, having studied Dragonite's patterns from the shadows, dodged backward preemptively. Enhanced speed from Mega Evolution carried it just out of range.
"Wing Attack!"
Another Protect blocked the strike. Dragonite's breathing grew labored—Curse and Burn were taking their toll. It retreated, preparing another Roost, but Su Feng anticipated this.
"Mega Gengar, Spite!"
"Draah!? (No—!)" Dragonite feigned panic as dark energy sealed its healing options. No more Roost—this was a battle of attrition.
Cornered, Dragonite erupted into a frenzy. "DRAAAAH! (Then we end this—OUTRAGE!)"
"Damn it! Mega Gengar, spam Protect!"
The first Protect held.
The second Protect held!
The third…
CRACK! The shield shattered. Dragonite's glowing claws smashed into Mega Gengar, blasting it out of Mega Evolution.
"Geng… (I'm sorry…)" The deflated Gengar collapsed, struggling to rise.
"You were perfect," Su Feng whispered, stroking its head. To push Dragonite this far was a feat unto itself.
He sighed, eyeing his remaining Pokémon. Sending Growlithe or Vulpix into this meat grinder wasn't worth the risk. Before he could strategize further—
"DRAAH… (I… yield.)"
Dragonite slumped, its roar trembling. The elders stared in disbelief.
[Wait, WHAT!?]
[Dragonite surrendered!?]
[But it won!?]
Dragonite met Su Feng's gaze, nodding faintly. The message was clear: You've earned their respect. The pact stands.
Su Feng's lips curved. Victory through defeat—this was the power of trust.