Pokemon Battle System: I Reincarnated As A Charmander

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With Gyarados losing its combat ability, Lian finally relaxed. Honestly, constantly evading moves was exhausting and left no room for respite.

At the core of it, his strength was still insufficient. If he could have instantly defeated Starmie from the start, there wouldn't have been an opportunity for it to set up Light Screen.

His Special Attack Ability Points were adequate, but he lacked enough moves to fully utilize them, resulting in limited versatility.

Learning powerful moves isn't as simple as just wanting to; without access to Move Disks, one must rely on leveling up and evolution.

"Let's get some sleep first."

Lian approached Kalia, entered her Poké Ball, and decided to rest immediately. He felt utterly drained and knew that tonight, he needed a hearty meal to replenish his expended energy.

"Well done, Charmeleon."

Kalia noticed the exhausted look on Charmeleon's face, understanding that this victory did not come easily. Even she found it surprising how they managed to win in the end.

Next, Kalia walked over to Sia and calmly stated, "Gym Leader, I've won."

Sia had already recalled his Gyarados and was visibly furious. As a student from the prestigious Pokemon Academy, using one of his powerful Pokémon, he unexpectedly lost to a rookie Trainer.

Moreover, he suffered defeat despite having the type advantage. If word spread among his academy peers, it would likely lead to relentless mockery.

Reluctant to admit his loss, Sia remained silent for quite some time without uttering a word.

"Gym Leader, please give me my badge!" Kalia's tone grew firmer. Her goal was clear—to obtain the badge. Having emerged victorious, she found it unacceptable that Sia hesitated to hand it over. She cared little about whether his defeat might have been disheartening; being a student at the Pokemon Academy didn't impress her.

"I know!" Sia suddenly yelled, displaying the frustration akin to someone losing a bet yet unable to renege on their promise.

Grudgingly, Sia retrieved the badge and carelessly tossed it towards Kalia, shouting, "I'm going to bed now! No more challenges today, so all of you, leave immediately!"

Clearly agitated, Sia continued to speak loudly before turning and swiftly departing.

Kalia caught the badge, revealing it to be the Surf Badge with its wavy water design within her pale palm. Now she had collected all three red star badges.

She pinned the badge onto her left arm's clothing, enabling her to participate in the beginner Trainer assessment at any Pokémon Center.

The beginner Trainer assessment was relatively straightforward, focusing on basic knowledge of Trainers and understanding of Pokémon. Additionally, achieving certain standards with one's Pokémon would qualify them as a beginner Trainer.

For Kalia, the exam posed no significant challenge. The most crucial benefit of becoming a beginner Trainer was gaining access to various discounts and perks from the League, making purchases more affordable.

As her Pokémon continued to grow, they would require numerous resources, and buying them outright without these benefits would be costly. Becoming a beginner Trainer significantly reduced expenses.

Furthermore, beginner Trainers could earn Alliance Coins by completing missions released by the League. Most Trainers' income, aside from part-time jobs, comes from undertaking such League missions.

With the badge secured, Kalia felt uplifted and promptly headed to the Pokémon Center for treatment of Grovyle and Charmeleon.

***

In the afternoon,

Lian accompanied Kalia to purchase S.S. Tickets for Ruby City, which was also the destination Julian had planned to visit.

Ruby City is a bustling metropolis and one of the few cities in the Sebas Region with a volcano. As it hosts a Silver Rank gym, it attracts numerous beginner and mid-level Trainers, leading to rapid economic growth.

After buying their tickets, Lian followed Kalia back to the Pokémon Center to start packing their belongings.

The ship to Ruby City departs every three days, and fortunately for Kalia, they arrived just a day before departure, allowing them to set off tomorrow.

Back at the Pokémon Center's dormitory, Linnea noticed Kalia packing and asked curiously, "Kalia, are you getting ready to leave?"

"Yep," Kalia nodded.

"It makes sense. The new Gym Leader is so annoying, using such powerful Pokemon. Many trainers I know are planning to go to other gyms now. Where are you headed next, Kalia?"

"I'm going to Ruby City."

"Where is Ruby City?" Linnea tilted her head, looking puzzled. Having grown up near the coast, she hadn't visited many places.

"Ruby City is located on the western side of the Sebas Region, near a volcano, and it's known for having the most Fire-type Pokémon," Kalia explained.

"A volcano! I've always wanted to see one; I've never witnessed a volcano before," Linnea's eyes sparkled with anticipation.

"Just keep training your Pokémon diligently, aim to earn three badges as soon as possible. Once you achieve that, you'll be eligible to join the annual trip organized by the Pokemon League to Ruby City," Kalia advised.

"Really? That sounds amazing!" Linnea exclaimed, filled with excitement.

"Yes, so make sure to stay focused and work hard."

Kalia nodded, acknowledging that not all Trainers could afford boat tickets. To accommodate them, every May, the League organizes a group of Trainers to travel to Ruby City via flying Pokémon.

Linnea had missed this year's opportunity, but she still stood a chance next year. With almost half a year ahead, obtaining three badges was quite feasible.

Typically, a new Trainer can reasonably acquire three badges within six months. By focusing on developing two Pokémon through frequent battles and learning experiences, achieving this goal becomes attainable.

"I'm definitely going to visit Ruby City," Linnea declared confidently.

***

Nighttime, within the System space.

Lian reviewed today's combat rating. Although not as high as his previous battle at the Flying Type Gym, it was still better than expected.

To his surprise, he had leveled up to 21, despite reaching level 20 only a few days ago.

Lian speculated that defeating Gyarados and Starmie, both with high base stats, might be the reason. Could battling Pokemon with higher base stats make leveling up easier?

It seemed increasingly plausible. In regular battles, Lian typically encountered Pokemon with base stats ranging from three to four hundred. However, this time, both Gyarados and Starmie had base stats above five hundred.

Additionally, these Pokemon were of very high levels. Checking today's battle data, Gyarados was already at Level 29, and Starmie at Level 28. Combining their high levels with superior base stats likely contributed significantly to his sudden level-up.

Charmeleon

Type: Fire

Gender: Male

Level: Lv.21

Ability: Blaze/Solar Power

Moves: Growl, Scratch, Echoed Voice, Smokescreen, Dragon Breath, Dragon Rage, Swift, Hidden Power Rock/Ice..., Fire Fang, Slash, Flamethrower (Dimmed)

Ability Points: Stamina 750, Attack 516, Defense 491, Special Attack 793, Special Defense 520, Speed 751

Explosive Power: 1.5 (+)

Rock Resistance: 1.91 (+)

Water Resistance: 2 (+)

Lian's Special Attack ability points were nearing eight hundred, and all other abilities had significant increases as well. Additionally, his Rock Resistance reached 1.91, up by 0.01 from yesterday. By continuing to consume energy cubes until their effect diminishes, Lian could then instantly boost his combat value.

Lastly, the most surprising development for Lian was seeing Flamethrower finally appear among his moves. After countless hours studying move disks and practicing Flamethrower diligently, his efforts paid off as the system finally recognized it.