Jiang Mo, holding the steel plate, excitedly said to Lord Menghuan: "Lord Menghuan, this is a good thing! We found it thanks to you. You should keep it."
With that, Jiang Mo handed the steel plate to Lord Menghuan.
Lord Menghuan, however, shook its tiny head and said telepathically: "I have no use for this. You should keep it for yourself."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Mo was overjoyed and quickly flattered him: "Haha, I really did cling to the right thigh! Lord Menghuan is mighty!"
Lord Menghuan narrowed its eyes and nodded its small head, seemingly enjoying Jiang Mo's admiration.
Jiang Mo carefully examined the steel plate in his hand, murmuring to himself: "This is Arceus's steel plate. There are only seventeen in the whole world. How did it end up here?"
"I don't know either. Maybe someone dropped it here during a fight," Lord Menghuan speculated with a puzzled yet cunning look.
Just then, a black shadow, like lightning, rushed towards the steel plate in Jiang Mo's hand.
Jiang Mo's heart skipped a beat. Before he could react, Haunter, who had been hiding in the shadows, quickly responded, immediately using Phantom Force to block in front of Jiang Mo and collide with the black shadow.
Jiang Mo then looked closely and saw that the attacker was a Goomy, yellow on the top half and pink on the bottom half.
Pokémon: Goomy (Shinny)
Gender: Female
Attribute: Dragon
Level: Level 36 (Advanced Mid-stage)
Ability: Gooey
Held Item: None
Skills: Tackle, Absorb, Harden, Water Gun, Dragon Breath, Protect, Flail, Water Pulse, Rain Dance, Dragon Pulse
Inherited Skills: Counter, Life Dew
Evaluation: It has undergone some changes due to long-term nourishment from the steel plate. Its body is rich in Steel-type energy, giving it powerful defense.
"Goomy!"
"Holy crap, a Pseudo-Legendary! And a Shinny one!"
Jiang Mo couldn't help but blurt out a curse. Although the Goomy family is often joked about as the weakest Pseudo-Legendary, it's still a Pseudo-Legendary!
Its high base stat total of 600 isn't just for show!
Especially when Jiang Mo saw the "Harden" move in the Goomy's skill list, he was even more shocked.
One must know that "Harden" is an exclusive move that only Hisuian Goodra can learn, and this Goomy had actually learned it in advance!
"The steel plate is indeed extraordinary. This Goomy most likely learned Harden due to the influence of the steel plate."
Jiang Mo pondered inwardly. He had already decided to capture this Goomy. His current team happened to lack a tank, and Hisuian Goodra is known for its excellent dual defenses.
Compared to the ordinary Goodra, Hisuian Goodra gained a Steel typing, instantly greatly enhancing its resistance. It only has two weaknesses: Ground and Fighting. Who wouldn't love such a golden snail?
"Goomy!"
Jiang Mo looked at the Goomy and felt the anger in its eyes. It clearly regarded the steel plate in his hand as something extremely important. At this moment, it was glaring at him covetously, as if it would launch another attack at any moment.
"Xiao Mo, it's questioning why you stole its thing and telling you to give it back quickly." Lord Menghuan watched the commotion from the side, not minding the trouble, and acted as a translator.
"Hmph, if that's the case, then I'll capture you along with it. That way, you won't have to be separated from the steel plate."
As Jiang Mo spoke, he threw a Poké Ball, and Pupitar appeared in the arena.
"Pupitar!"
As soon as Pupitar appeared, it let out a low roar, asserting its dominance over Goomy.
"Goomy!"
Goomy was not to be outdone, spitting a Dragon Breath at Pupitar. Pupitar flexibly dodged to the side, easily avoiding it, then burrowed underground, using the Dig move, and reappeared beneath Goomy's feet, charging towards it.
Goomy looked at the charging Pupitar, unhurried. A flash of light appeared on its body as it used the "Harden" move that Jiang Mo was particularly interested in.
In an instant, Goomy's body reflected a metallic luster, as if it had donned a layer of steel armor. Its previously soft-looking body now exuded an indestructible aura.
Pupitar's attack landed, its body crashing heavily into Goomy. But the expected effect did not occur. Goomy only swayed slightly, as if it had not suffered much damage at all.
Jiang Mo quickly opened the game panel to check the situation. He was shocked by what he saw: Goomy's defense stat had directly increased by +6, and its evasion had also increased by one point!
One must know that normally, using the "Harden" move only increases defense by 2 stages. This Goomy actually increased it by so much at once. It seems the steel plate's influence on it is far greater than imagined; it is indeed extraordinary.
"Good heavens, that's really tough. This is tricky now."
"Pupitar, use Earthquake!"
Jiang Mo shouted loudly, trying to use a Ground-type move to deal more damage to Goomy.
Pupitar swayed its body, and the ground began to shake violently, cracks spreading towards Goomy.
Goomy, however, stood firmly in place, the metallic luster on its body becoming even more dazzling. It endured the attack with its powerful defense.
"Goomy!"
A hint of smugness flashed in its eyes, as if mocking Jiang Mo's useless attack.
Jiang Mo remained very calm and directed Pupitar to continuously use Earthquake, but Goomy easily fended them all off.
Meanwhile, Pupitar's stamina was depleting faster and faster due to constantly using moves, and its movements gradually became sluggish.
"It should be over now." Jiang Mo's lips curved slightly upwards as he recalled the panting Pupitar.
Seeing Jiang Mo's action, Goomy froze for a moment, seemingly wondering what he was going to do.
Just then, Jiang Mo suddenly threw another Poké Ball, and a yellow figure flashed out—it was Pikachu.
"Pikachu, use Double Kick!" Jiang Mo decisively ordered.
"Pika Pika!"
Pikachu leaped high, its legs shimmering with white light, and quickly kicked towards Goomy.
Goomy's eyes widened, and its face showed shock and panic. It seemed to not have expected Jiang Mo to suddenly switch Pokémon, and it couldn't help but exclaim: "Goomy! (You little rascal, you don't play fair!)"
But it was too late to dodge. Pikachu's attack landed squarely on Goomy.
Although Goomy resisted some of the damage with its excellent defense, it was still kicked back repeatedly, and some scratches appeared on its body.
The attacked Goomy was furious. It endured the pain, used "Harden" again to boost its defense, and at the same time, sprayed a Dragon Pulse at Pikachu in retaliation.
Pikachu nimbly dodged left and right, constantly moving around Goomy, looking for an opportunity to attack.
"Pikachu, don't give it a chance to breathe! Keep attacking!" Jiang Mo shouted.
Pikachu sped up, using "Double Kick" repeatedly. Goomy gradually found it difficult to cope. Its movements became slower and slower, and the light in its eyes began to dim.
Finally, under one of Pikachu's powerful attacks, Goomy could no longer hold on and fell to the ground, losing its ability to battle.
Seeing this, Jiang Mo immediately took out an empty Poké Ball and threw it towards Goomy.
After the Poké Ball shook a few times, with a "ding," it stopped moving, announcing Jiang Mo's successful capture of this special Goomy.