Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago

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That makes me the new ruler!

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:19 Battle


Strategy:
The so-called "Ruler of the Skies" is pretty similar to Brutaur in concept except I can't use Radiant Rondo to dodge counters this time. Pterobronc has two counters: one is a spin that has a massive horizontal hitbox but a relatively small vertical hitbox. The other is a charge attack which it unlocks below 50% HP. I can dodge both of these while staying on the offensive by simply hovering just above the vertical hitboxes of the attacks. Artes that are good for this are: Sigil Spear, Binding Sphere, Lightning, Blade Torrent, and of course Shimmer Spin/Cloud Pierce to regain some lost height.

Of course, the biggest issue with staying airborne for a long time is recovering AC. I have to land eventually. Generally, I like to recover AC after knocking Pterobronc down with Death Knell or doing an aerial jump backwards after proccing a counter. The latter option is honestly safer because Pterobronc can counter very frequently, meaning that Pterobronc might counter off of a Death Knell hit that doesn't knock it down.


BGM:
Battle! (Ho-Oh) - Pokemon Heartgold/Soulsilver