Under Aoki's command, Honchkrow swiftly evaded the entanglement of Koffing's gas attacks, completely ignoring the poisonous fumes swirling behind it. The Dark/Flying-type Pokémon moved with absolute confidence, trusting its Trainer's judgment implicitly.
As Koffing's attack surged forward, Honchkrow gathered its strength, cloaking itself in a blazing blue aura—the unmistakable sign of the move Brave Bird. Calculating Koffing's trajectory with precision, Honchkrow intercepted the opponent before it could strike Drapion, slamming into Koffing with devastating force.
Meanwhile, Koffing's assault was effortlessly blocked by an invisible barrier of psychic energy—Psychic, summoned by Slowking. The sheer power behind the attack didn't stop there; the psychic force sliced through the poisonous fumes like a blade, striking Koffing directly. The Ghost/Poison-type reeled from the super-effective hit, proving that even when Slowking divided its focus, its psychic prowess remained overwhelming.
Slowking, now a Quasi-champion-tier Pokémon, could effortlessly hold its own against two opponents simultaneously. The Hypno, tasked with suppressing Slowking's psychic abilities, found itself overwhelmed—too busy defending to mount an effective counter.
The battle's momentum shifted further as two of Aoki's fastest Pokémon, Weavile and Gengar, flanked the enemy's rear. Weavile, wielding a deadly combination of Metal Claw and Ice Punch, unleashed a Blizzard before darting toward Victreebel. Despite Victreebel's size, its attempts to restrain Weavile with Vine Whip proved futile—each lash was severed mid-air by Weavile's razor-sharp claws.
Weavile's assault was relentless. Rolling across the battlefield, it shredded Victreebel's rooting tendrils, crippling its regenerative abilities. Hypno's attempts to interfere with Confusion were ignored—without Miracle Eye, its psychic attacks had no effect on the Dark-type.
With Victreebel on the verge of collapse, Hypno had no choice but to redirect its efforts toward Slowking, but even then, it struggled. The Psychic-type was at a severe disadvantage against Gengar, who lurked in the shadows, its eerie grin visible as it formed multiple Shadow Balls laced with Sludge Bomb's toxic venom.
Hypno's psychic barriers flickered under the assault, the ghostly energy corroding its defenses with a sinister hiss. The clash of Ghost and Psychic energy filled the air as Gengar pressed the attack.
Meanwhile, Floette provided crucial support, spreading a Grassy Terrain beneath Drapion's feet before bolstering it with Lucky Chant and Aromatherapy. Empowered, Drapion abandoned all defense, its massive pincers locking onto Arbok with crushing force. Even as Arbok retaliated with Fire Fang, Drapion endured, its own Fire Fang searing into Arbok's vulnerable scales.
The scent of burning flesh filled the air as Drapion's tail coiled around Arbok, preventing escape. Sox's expression darkened as he barked orders, but the tide had turned.
Hypno's eyes gleamed as it activated Role Play, copying Drapion's Sniper ability, then used Skill Swap to transfer it to Arbok. This signature tactic had turned many battles in Sox's favor—but Aoki was prepared.
The moment Hypno attempted another Skill Swap onto Arbok, Slowking's psychic energy flared, lashing out with Psychic in a binding grip. Hypno's move was disrupted, leaving it vulnerable.
Gengar, observing Hypno's Role Play, felt a spark of understanding. Though it had struggled to master the technique before, witnessing it in battle provided new insight. Aoki noted Gengar's realization—if it could master Role Play and Skill Swap, its tactical value would skyrocket, potentially becoming the core of Aoki's strategies.
But there was no time to dwell. The battle raged on.
Drapion's relentless assault left Arbok battered, its Sniper ability meaningless under Drapion's sheer dominance. With a final Crunch, Arbok was pinned, defeated.
Kairos, overwhelmed by Honchkrow's aerial superiority, soon followed, crashing to the ground.
Sudowoodo, unable to withstand Weavile's icy onslaught, collapsed next. The remaining Pokémon—Weezing, Hypno—stood little chance. Honchkrow, Drapion, and Slowking knew their opponents' weaknesses intimately, having trained relentlessly against stronger foes.
The last to fall was Hypno, crumpling under Weavile's Ice Punch. Sox stood frozen, his face twisted in frustration. Despite his meticulous planning, Aoki's newfound strength and strategic brilliance had outmaneuvered him at every turn.
Without hesitation, Aoki signaled Weavile to encase Sox in ice. There were answers to be extracted—and Aoki had no intention of letting him escape.