Pokémon: Chronicles of Freedom-Chapter 521 - 520: Shiny Metagross!

Two Metang began emitting a bright white glow.

It was the light of evolution.

Steven's expression lit up with joy.

He had invested so much in training these two Metang. With the resources of the Stone family and Devon Corporation, anything Steven could acquire, he immediately provided to his Metang.

As his first Pokémon, Steven shared a deep bond with them. He had always worked hard to train them, even asking Cain to prepare special Pokéblocks tailored for Metang to help them grow better.

In truth, one of the Metang had reached the level necessary for evolution long ago, but it lacked its other half, which prevented its evolution. That's why Steven focused on training the second Metang.

Not long ago, both Metang reached the same level, but for some reason, the anticipated evolution didn't occur.

The last time Cain called him, Steven had been out searching for special stones, hoping to trigger the evolution, but he hadn't shared those details with Cain.

Despite his earlier efforts, the evolution didn't happen.

Now, however, after defeating the quasi-elite-level Camerupt, the two Metang began to emit the light of evolution.

Naturally, the two Metang moved closer together, and their auras evolved in unison.

This was the second time Cain had witnessed a fusion evolution. The first was with Slowpoke and Shellder, who evolved into Slowking. But Slowking's evolution was different, as Slowpoke dominated the fusion while Shellder played a supporting role.

In contrast, Metang evolved as equals, merging completely in a balanced manner.

Metagross!

When the brilliant light of evolution faded, a new silver Pokémon appeared in the cave.

Unlike Metang, which had only two claws and two eye, Metagross had four claws, allowing it to maintain better balance. At the center of its forehead, a large white X gave it an even more imposing appearance.

The fully realized form of the pseudo-legendary Pokémon!

Shiny Metagross!

Steven's ace, the future Champion of the Hoenn region, had successfully evolved before Cain's eyes.

Cain's system immediately scanned the Metagross, providing detailed information:

Pokémon: Shiny Metagross (Purple)

Gender: Genderless

Level: 45

Type: Steel + Psychic

Ability: Clear Body

Held Item: Metal Coat, Occa Berry

Egg Moves: None

Basic Moves: Confusion, Metal Claw, Take Down, Pursuit, Bullet Punch, Miracle Eye, Scary Face, Agility, Meteor Mash, Hammer Arm

Learned Moves: Gravity, Thunder Punch, Ice Punch, Zen Headbutt, Magnet Rise, Icy Wind, Signal Beam, Ally Switch

TM Moves: Protect, Psyshock, Hidden Power (Flying), Hyper Beam, Earthquake, Psychic, Shadow Ball, Brick Break, Rock Slide, Substitute, Flash Cannon, Grass Knot

At first glance, it seemed it had only gained a single level, maintaining its purple quality with slight fluctuations. However, there were no major issues. As for its moves, there weren't significant changes, and it didn't appear drastically stronger.

But was that really all?

Metang had a base stat total of 420, while Metagross reached a base stat total of 600—the standard mark for a pseudo-legendary Pokémon.

There were many aspects that couldn't be reflected in a simple data chart. In a more detailed sheet Cain reviewed, the stats of this Metagross, with its excellent development and formidable quality, were maxed out.

Realistically, the two Metang together wouldn't have been a match for this Metagross.

It was only a matter of time before Steven familiarized himself with it and unleashed its full potential in battle.

The two Metang, now fused into Metagross, also unified their thoughts completely. As the newly evolved Metagross floated in front of Steven, he showed a genuine smile and evident confidence.

From this moment on, Steven's journey to becoming Champion had truly begun.

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The preparation of the Metang, now Metagross, had been long, and all the effort Steven poured into them would finally pay off.

After the evolution, Cain and Steven finally turned their attention to Butler, who appeared pale.

The defeat of Camerupt, though unexpected, seemed inevitable in hindsight. Uncontrolled power is never truly one's own.

Beside him, Butler still had a Mightyena. Gritting his teeth, he seemed ready to make one last stand. But this time, Cain didn't even need to intervene. Steven, with his new Metagross, defeated Mightyena on his own.

Although Mightyena was a Dark-type Pokémon, Metagross possessed the Miracle Eye move and many others at its disposal.

A Mightyena of dark green quality and level 48 quickly fell under the claws of the newly evolved Metagross.

The power of a pseudo-legendary was fully revealed. Mightyena had no chance to counterattack, being struck repeatedly.

With a dull thud, Butler slowly collapsed to the ground. He had believed the sudden surge of power from Camerupt would bring him great benefits and elevate his position within Team Magma.

The appearance of Cain and Steven had made him dream of greater possibilities, but harsh reality struck again.

The effort to turn Camerupt into a raging beast had been his final mistake.

Of course, the coordination between Cain and Steven was key to their victory. Together, they defeated a quasi-elite-level Pokémon.

Clap!

Clap!

Clap!

Just as they were about to capture Butler, applause echoed through the cave. Cain and Steven turned in unison, their expressions serious.

They had been battling Butler all this time, yet someone else had been hiding behind them unnoticed.

Turning around, they saw a man with red hair and a cape, exuding confidence.

It was Lance, the future Dragon-type Champion, coming to assist!

(End of Chapter)