Pokémon: Chronicles of Freedom-Chapter 567 - 566: Ground Mount

Pokémon: Drapion (Dark Blue)

Gender: Male

Level: 42

Type: Poison + Dark

Ability: Sniper

Held Item: None

Egg Moves: Screech, Agility, Poison Tail, Pursuit

Basic Moves: Bite, Poison Sting, Leer, Knock Off, Pin Missile, Acupressure, Bug Bite, Poison Fang, Venoshock, Hone Claws, Toxic Spikes, Night Slash, Thunder Fang, Ice Fang, Fire Fang

Learned Moves: Snore

Combined Moves: Poison Tail Impact (Poison Tail + Venoshock)

TM Moves: Protect, Hidden Power (Rock), Taunt, Shadow Ball, Poison Jab

This is Drapion after its evolution, according to the system's data.

It is evident that Drapion's quality has reached the dark blue level.

However, even within the dark blue category, there are differences.

For example, Gengar is also of dark blue quality, but it's a lighter shade, barely reaching this level.

On the other hand, Drapion is different, similar to Slowking.

Its dark blue hue is deeper, with a slight light purple sheen in some areas.

This indicates it's right on the threshold between dark blue and light purple.

If we were to make a more precise classification, we could call it "quasi-purple."

Even so, the system still considers Drapion as dark blue quality.

Nevertheless, its quality is truly remarkable.

With a size nearly twice as large as an average Drapion, overwhelming strength, and weapons like its pincers, fangs, and tail, this Pokémon is a true colossus.

Its flexible body with agile joints, combined with its heavy armor and Sniper ability, makes both its strength and quality exceptional.

In terms of pure strength, following its evolution into the Poison + Dark type, Drapion is probably the strongest Pokémon in Cain's team.

Cain hadn't expected that after absorbing so much energy and consuming the Scolipede leader's venom sack, Drapion would reach level 42, surpassing Honchkrow to become the second strongest after Slowking.

This fact surprised Cain, but the outcome was excellent.

Another key point is the change in Drapion's type.

The Bug type has disappeared, making way for the Dark type.

This means Drapion will no longer have the power boost when using Bug-type moves, but Dark-type moves will become much stronger.

Among Cain's Pokémon, Drapion is the only one whose evolution has caused a type change.

In the future, when Larvitar evolves into Tyranitar, it will also undergo a type change.

However, the loss of the Bug type doesn't affect Drapion much. Cain already knew it would become a Poison and Dark type upon evolution, so he always focused its training on Poison-type moves, leaving Bug type as a secondary priority.

Now that the evolution is complete and its types are stabilized, Cain will turn his attention to developing Drapion's Dark-type moves.

Considering Cain's Dark-type Pokémon, there are Honchkrow, Weavile, and now Drapion.

Eventually, Tyranitar will join the roster after its evolution, forming a team of four.

Cain might even consider specializing in Dark-type Pokémon in the future.

Of course, that's just a passing thought.

Cain doesn't want to specialize in just one type, as this would leave him vulnerable to certain opponent strategies.

Specialist trainers have vast knowledge and training methods for their specific type, but they are also easy to counter.

For example, in the Kanto region, Lance, the dragon master, was repeatedly defeated by Lorelei, the Ice-type expert, preventing him from becoming champion.

He had to move to Johto to fulfill his dream of becoming champion.

Fortunately, Drapion has two "older brothers," Honchkrow and Weavile, to guide it in mastering its Dark-type moves, so Cain has nothing to worry about.

So far, after sacrificing nearly half the Scolipede clan, Cain has helped Skorupi complete its evolution.

Additionally, he has improved its quality to the dark blue level.

In reality, getting Skorupi to evolve wasn't difficult, but enhancing its quality during evolution was the main reason Cain wiped out nearly the entire Scolipede clan.

In summary, the outcome was very positive.

Honchkrow and Slowking were proud to see that the once-small Skorupi had grown to a towering 2.5 meters.

The small Pokémon that used to hide behind them, yearning for battles, had finally surpassed them.

To Honchkrow, Slowking, Gengar, and Weavile, Drapion was like a younger brother they had watched grow up.

The Pokémon began to relax and approached Drapion, touching it to feel its changes.

Drapion didn't dare resist. Despite its newfound strength, it was always mindful of the care its "older siblings" had given it.

It still has much to learn.

Cain looked at Drapion and estimated that, with its new size, he could probably stand on its back.

Moreover, with Drapion's strength, his weight wouldn't be an issue.

Does this mean he now has a ground mount?

Though it might not be very comfortable to sit on.

Its armor is a bit uneven and uncomfortable.

But that wouldn't stop Cain from standing on it.

Without further thought, Cain climbed onto its back.

Drapion looked at Cain in surprise, watching him try to find the most comfortable spot to stand.

Being quadrupedal, Drapion could easily traverse rough terrain, making it quite convenient to be on its back.

Cain nodded in satisfaction.

With the Pokémon watching, Cain slowly dismounted.

"Ahem, Drapion, now that you've evolved, show me your strength. I want to see if you're familiar with your new body," Cain said.

Upon hearing this, the Pokémon turned their attention to the nearby Scolipede.

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The Scolipede almost cried.

They're the invaders!

Evil invaders!

They've already destroyed half our clan—isn't that enough?

The truth is, many of the Scolipede clan's strongest Pokémon were injured after battling for leadership, allowing Cain to act without fear.

Of course, Cain knew nothing about this.

He simply thought the Scolipede were easy prey today since none of the stronger ones showed up.

So he took the opportunity to eliminate as many as possible.

The sounds of battle once again echoed through the forest.

(End of Chapter)