Chapter 342: Altaria vs Gallade
Grumpig, even among his current team, could be considered one of the top three in strength!
And yet, it was instantly defeated by a single Dragon Rush from Altaria…
Valor was at a loss for words and stayed silent for a long time.
However, this result was within Terrance’s expectations. The gap between Swablu and Altaria after evolution was like a chasm, and then Altaria continued to crazily grow at an astonishing rate. If it couldn’t easily defeat even a student from the Graduation Class, Terrance’s own value would also drop significantly. His confidence in applying for the position of Gym Leader came from his Pokémon that showed rapid growth.
Immediately after evolving, Altaria defeated the unconventional Gym Leader Karate King Kiyo, who had previously been crushed by Sabrina. Altaria also inherited the legacy of its mother, the Altaria that ruled Mt. Chimney. Shortly after, it clashed with Metagross, the ace of Hoenn Champion Steven, broadening its horizons, and successfully erased its first move, Hydro Pump, in a Rainy Day environment.
Afterward, it fought the Legendary Pokémon Regirock and entered the Battle Tower, achieving a 35-win streak with Altaria as the main force, gaining substantial battle experience. In these battles, it fully strengthened its stats through multiple uses of Dragon Dance, reaping unimaginable gains, which was beneficial for Altaria’s growth by giving it an early experience of immense power.
Altaria, alongside Mismagius, also faced Champion League contestant and Frontier Club’s official member, Hogan’s ace, Swampert. Although the match ended in a draw due to Hogan’s carelessness, by then Altaria had already reached a level where it can enter Champion League.
Then, in a battle against Kaveh, a prodigy from Castelia Club of Unova region, Altaria consecutively defeated Kaveh’s Hydreigon and Haxorus, both raised meticulously by his club. This garnered the attention of both clubs, who saw Altaria’s potential and considered it a future dark horse of the Champion League.
With an exceptional bloodline and the backing of a Top Breeder and genetics master, Altaria’s strength now fully lives up to its origins. Of course, Terrance’s meticulous care was also indispensable.