Among the three Pokemon, Porygon Z acted as the special attacker, a turret delivering strong long-range attacks.
Lucario, a close-combat fighter, handled stone-type opponents and was versatile in both physical and special attacks.
Gardevoir, while capable of attacking, played a crucial support role in group battles.
It had many helpful skills, like the light wall and reflective wall, which together could cut all damage taken by teammates on the field in half.
This variety of skills is part of what makes Pokemon so fascinating.
Although both sides seemed evenly matched in raw strength, it was nearly impossible for opponents of equal ability to defeat the Pokemon easily.
Their unique traits, special abilities, and effects were truly game-changing, something only Pokemon could do.
To beat them, you'd have to be much stronger in sheer power.
For example, simply activating a field skill could boost the power of mega skills by 50%, which most wouldn't expect.
On top of that, there were various other rule-based skills in play.
Gardevoir gained a significant advantage, and Porygon Z, which had just swapped places with it, was no exception.
With a flash, Porygon Z appeared at Gardevoir's previous spot.
Despite the calm appearance here, with no enemies in sight, this peacefulness sharply contrasted the intense, close-quarters fight happening just beside it.
It was like being in two completely different worlds.
Porygon Z floated quietly in the air, its eyes glancing diagonally downward at nothing in particular.
Suddenly, waves of distortion rippled through the dark shadows nearby, and a figure leapt out from a flash of lightning.
The figure moved like a ghost, appearing briefly before vanishing as if it had dissolved into thin air.
Before Porygon Z could react, a shadow suddenly emerged behind it.
This shadow had two sharp claws, capable of piercing through almost anything.
Shi You's eyes were cold and emotionless, his breath barely perceptible, reflecting the deep calm of someone who hides their thoughts well.
True to his name, Shi You moved in an eerie, unpredictable way, drifting silently like a ghost without leaving a trace.
At the same time, he could completely mask his aura, making him a natural-born assassin.
If the Hakka family ever encountered Shi You, they would likely try to capture him just to study his mysterious abilities.
Meanwhile, like the three Pokemon, the three-headed golden giant also had a clear division of roles among its heads, each working with purpose and precision.
Shi Zuan, known for having the most balanced strength in every aspect, takes on the role of the main attacker.
While his stone gas often serves as a support tool with various effects, his own power is far from weak.
The most unique member of the group is Shi You, who gained his special ability by consuming a rare shadow stone.
Shadow stones are incredibly scarce and only found deep underground, growing attached like shadows to black shock rocks.
They must be eaten along with the black shock rock, as touching the shadow stone alone reduces the life force of any creature in a unique way, even posing a risk of death over prolonged contact.
This reduction dulls the creature's sense of presence, granting a powerful form of concealment.
Shi You's natural inclination toward assassination perfectly complements this ability, making him a true "assassin."
He can move effortlessly between shadows, his presence nearly undetectable, turning him into a terrifying killer.
Confident in his skills, Shi You believes he can take down any opponent unless they are overwhelmingly stronger.
However, when he tried to tear through Porygon Z with his sharp claws, he was
stopped by a thin, light green barrier.
No matter how hard he tried, Shi You couldn't break through it, so he quickly decided to retreat.
It seems he instinctively learned the lesson of 'if you miss once, run a thousand miles away' without anyone teaching him.
Swift and elusive, Shi You vanished into the shadows like a fish in water, moving effortlessly in the dim underground.
Unfortunately for him, he ran into Porygon Z.
Suddenly, Porygon Z's eyes glowed as aura gathered there, and he spotted Shi You hidden in the shadows.
Using a skill called General Skill Lock, a terrifying ability in the world of Pokemon, Porygon Z locked onto him.
Observing the aura swirling on his body, a question mark appeared above Porygon Z's head, then faded away.
With a surge of breath, Porygon Z prepared for the next move.
The space around Shi You began to twist and warp violently, breaking apart as if shattering into pieces.
A dark skill had been activated.
His dull, lifeless eyes darted up and down before finally locking onto something with a newfound spark of determination.
Somewhere in the shadows, a figure moved, gliding through the darkness as if swimming in ink.
Shi You's ability allowed him to blend seamlessly into shadows, much like a ghost-type Pokemon.
Instead of fleeing immediately, he chose to shift his angle and wait for the right moment to strike again.
This power gave him a high tolerance for mistakes; even if his first attempt failed, he could retreat without harm.
Against normal foes, this made him nearly unstoppable.
But this time, he had met an opponent he couldn't easily outmaneuver, an "iron plate."
Suddenly, Shi You's whole body trembled violently, as if some primal warning had been triggered deep within him.
Every fiber of his being urged him to escape immediately.
Yet, he was already within the shadows, where many attacks were ineffective or greatly weakened.
He had never encountered anyone who could detect him while he was hidden there.
Even when facing the leader, as long as Shi You disappeared into the shadows in time, he could avoid defeat.
The enemy couldn't even pinpoint his location, how could he possibly be in danger?
Despite these thoughts, the unease in his heart was too strong to ignore.
Trusting that instinct, he pressed deeper into the shadows, prioritizing survival above all else.
As he turned, his peripheral vision caught a chilling sight.
Floating in the air was a massive beast, its cold eyes locked onto him.
Through the twisted space, Shi You realized that his shadow ability had a critical flaw, this creature could see right through his concealment.
At the same time, aura began to gather before the beast, coalescing into a glowing sphere.
In that brief moment of distraction, the sphere pulsed fiercely, pulling in the surrounding air and generating powerful vortices.
The danger Shi You had sensed was very real, and closing in fast.
Shi You was panicking.
His usually icy, unchanging expression, one he had maintained for thousands of years, finally cracked, revealing a look of pure horror he couldn't hide.
How did that giant beast know his location?
Not only was it facing him directly, but it kept its gaze locked on him, clearly aware of where he was hiding.
But why? How did it know?
Shi You had always taken pride in his ability to stay hidden in the shadows.
Even if he couldn't defeat an enemy, he was confident he could retreat without a scratch.