ST. LOUIS, MO—Local Pokémon trainer Daniel Briggs, 27, humbly stated Wednesday that he sincerely hopes he doesn’t come off as arrogant, but it is simply a fact that no one has ever bested him in battle.

“I don’t want to seem cocky, but I have never lost,” said Briggs, gently placing his Switch on the table after yet another flawless victory. “I’ve defeated every Gym Leader, wiped out the entire Elite Four—including Cynthia, who’s basically a goddess—and my team is practically untouchable. My Pokémon range from levels 75 to 88. I don’t even need items.”

Briggs went on to note that he possesses a legendary Pokémon that was “an absolute nightmare” to catch, further solidifying his superiority.

His sister, Emily, confirmed his unbeatable status, stating that despite choosing a water-type starter with a clear advantage over his fire-type, she has never won a single match. “It doesn’t make sense,” she sighed. “Statistically, I should win. But he somehow always sweeps my team before I can even land a hit.”

Meanwhile, NPC trainers in his game reportedly stand in awe of his battle prowess. “They don’t even challenge me anymore,” Briggs admitted. “They just stand there, silently acknowledging my dominance.”

At press time, Briggs was seen thoughtfully considering whether to enter online battles, before deciding it might be unfair to shatter the childhood dreams of lesser trainers.