Cain took the opportunity to scan the data of Mega Garchomp.
Pokémon: Garchomp (Dark Purple) — Mega Form
Gender: Female
Level: 83 (85)
Types: Dragon + Ground
Ability: Sand Force
Held Item: Garchompite
Egg Moves: Dragon Breath, Outrage, Double-Edge, Metal Claw, Iron Tail
Basic Moves: Crunch, Dual Chop, Fire Fang, Tackle, Sand Attack, Dragon Rage, Sandstorm, Take Down, Sand Tomb, Slash, Dragon Claw, Dig, Dragon Rush
Learned Moves: Draco Meteor, Stomping Tantrum, Earth Power, Dragon Pulse, Stealth Rock, Aqua Tail, Iron Head, Snore
TM Moves: Protect, Hidden Power (Fire), Earthquake, Flamethrower, Stone Edge, Rock Slide, Double Team, Rock Tomb, Aerial Ace, Shadow Claw, Giga Impact, Swords Dance, Substitute
These were the complete data of Mega Garchomp in Cain's eyes.
He narrowed his eyes for a moment. Without a doubt, Cynthia had trained her Garchomp exceptionally well. Moreover, being a dragon-type Pokémon with a limited set of basic moves, she had perfectly compensated for it through learned moves and TM moves.
Cain could find almost no flaws. If he himself had trained it, the result would probably not have been very different.
This proved that Cynthia had given Garchomp the very best within her reach, and the Pokémon had not disappointed her.
After megaevolving, the original ability Sand Veil transformed into the ability Sand Force, making Mega Garchomp even more suitable for fighting under a sandstorm.
Sand Force: when there is a sandstorm, rock-, ground-, or steel-type moves increase their power by approximately 30%.
It was a terrifying increase. If this Mega Garchomp fought alongside Cain's Mega Tyranitar, two pseudo-legendary Pokémon supporting each other, the power they would unleash would be extremely fearsome.
If the boost from the move Swords Dance were added as well, Cain believed that Mega Garchomp could even challenge Pokémon that had surpassed the second barrier of the champion level.
This Mega Garchomp fit perfectly with Cain's sandstorm team.
Adding Cynthia's Lucario and the water/ground-type Gastrodon, the combined strength of the two could rival that of several trainers at once. Against much weaker opponents, they could be eliminated in seconds.
With a bright light in his eyes, Cain said to Cynthia: "The improvement a pseudo-legendary Pokémon gains from megaevolving is extremely large. From the current aura of your Mega Garchomp, it has already surpassed the first barrier of the champion level. I think you know perfectly well what it means to have a Pokémon like this."
Upon hearing his words, a faint smile appeared on everyone's faces.
The stronger their group was, the greater initiative they would have against the Sacred Church, and the greater the guarantee of their own safety.
Even when going out to look for other companions, they would do so with greater confidence.
Now, with Lance's Mega Charizard Y, Cynthia's Mega Garchomp, and Cain's Darkrai and Mega Gengar, they already had four Pokémon capable of surpassing the first barrier of the champion level. If Kommo-o and Togekiss, which Cain did not fully control, were added, there would be six.
As for Jolteon and Leafeon obtained from other trainers, Cain did not include them in his calculations.
Adding the rest of their Pokémon and improving coordination among them, as long as the Sacred Church did not appear in large numbers, Cain believed they could guarantee their safety in the short term.
That said, the prerequisite was that Lance and Cynthia manage to completely master Mega Charizard Y and Mega Garchomp.
"Cain, tell us your analysis of Mega Garchomp," Cynthia suddenly said, seeing that Cain had fallen into thought.
"Eh? Oh, sorry, I was distracted," he replied.
He walked to a certain distance from Mega Garchomp, calmly rubbing his chin. "After megaevolving, Garchomp is much larger and sturdier. I estimate that her strength and explosive power have increased considerably, so you should further deepen her physical attack."
"However, it's almost certain that her speed has decreased a bit. You need to be prepared for that."
As Cain spoke, the others listened attentively, and Cynthia nodded thoughtfully while observing her Pokémon.
"Still, you could also try developing her special attack. I don't think the current Mega Garchomp will disappoint you," he added.
"Special attack?" Cynthia was surprised.
Cain nodded. "Although it can't compare to her physical attack, in certain situations it can be very useful."
Cynthia nodded again, clearly reflecting on future training strategies.
The appearance of Mega Evolution had profoundly changed the development direction of many Pokémon.
"Her types haven't changed: she's still Dragon and Ground. But her ability has. I suspect it's the ability Sand Force. It fits perfectly with my sandstorm team. If we coordinate well, Cynthia, we'll be able to face many enemies."
Cynthia recalled what she knew about the Sand Force ability.
Cain, famous for his sandstorm-based style, really could combine very well with her, as long as they achieved proper synchronization.
After this, the demonstration of Mega Evolution came to an end.
Cain now understood better the group's true strength and the current limit of each individual.
If he had, at that moment, a Mega Stone for Steven's Shiny Metagross, their power would increase even further.
Steven's steel- and rock-type Pokémon fit perfectly with Cain's team, and together with Cynthia's, they could form a true sandstorm army.
"For now, let's leave it at that. Lance and Cynthia, although you already possess Mega Stones and have completed the transformation, you still don't fully understand your Pokémon in this state. My recommendation is that you adapt to each other: the trainer to the Pokémon's changes, and the Pokémon to its own."
"To fully exploit Mega Evolution, this short time is not enough."
"Steven, you should do the same as well. I've studied Mawile's Mega Evolution more deeply, so I can give you more advice, but you should still refine your coordination."
"Have you ever thought about what would happen if your opponent were a handsome guy?"
Cain gave some advice and suddenly threw out that question, changing everyone's expressions.
Steven knew his Mawile well... if the opponent were really an attractive man...
In an instant, a bad feeling ran through his body, but at the same time a strong desire was born within him to correct a certain 'flaw' of his Pokémon.
Thus, under the amused gazes of the others, Steven was the first to leave to "train" with his Mawile.
Lance and Cynthia also took their Mega Charizard Y and Mega Garchomp to a corner to deepen their communication.
As for Cain and the remaining Wallace, Phoebe, and Diantha, in their eyes was reflected an envy that was hard to hide. For the time being, Cain could only offer to prepare some special Pokéblocks for their Pokémon, hoping to ease that feeling a little.
(End of chapter)