Pokémon: Born to Win at the Starting Line

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"Anything else?" Ling Wanqiu asked Jiang Chen after eating the Vigor Candy. She swore, it was absolutely the most delicious candy she had ever tasted in her life.

"No more. This candy is very precious. Didn't you feel your stamina increase?" Hearing Jiang Chen's words, Ling Wanqiu finally noticed that her strength did seem to have improved slightly. The increase in stamina brought about not just an increase in physical strength, but an all-around improvement.

"What is your relationship with Xiao Luoxue?" This question was deeply concerning to Ling Wanqiu.

"Just friends. What else did you think we were?"

"Phew!" Getting this answer from Jiang Chen made her feel a sense of relief, as if a weight had been lifted off her shoulders, and the concern in her heart finally vanished.

"Oh, right, shouldn't you explain what happened yesterday when you took advantage of me?" Jiang Chen said with a smile.

"I'm going to train my Pokémon now." Ling Wanqiu walked out with her Poké Ball. Her face was flushed, as if she had a fever.

"Let's go train too, and aim for your early evolution." Jiang Chen specifically glanced at Kirlia. Once it evolved into Gardevoir, that would be the time for a significant increase in its true strength.

"Lia~!"

"You said you can evolve at any time? You were just worried that I might suddenly dislike you after you evolve." Jiang Chen could fully understand Kirlia's words.

Kirlia nodded.

"Then go ahead and evolve! I definitely won't dislike you after you evolve; I'll like you even more!" Jiang Chen immediately said. He was looking forward to Gardevoir's evolution.

In terms of Base Stats, Kirlia's Base Stats didn't exceed three hundred, which was even lower than a Starter Pokémon's initial form. But after evolving into Gardevoir, its Base Stats would exceed five hundred, a direct meteoric rise.

Hearing Jiang Chen say he would like it even more, a white light of evolution immediately emitted from Kirlia.

Then, Kirlia's entire form began to change. First was its height; its barely one-meter height directly increased to about 1.7 meters after evolution. After evolving into Gardevoir, it appeared much more mature than before, as if wearing an elegant dance gown. The fin-like horns that were originally on its head also appeared on its chest and back.

"Gardevoir~!"

"Finally evolved." Jiang Chen's face showed delight. Actually, his Gardevoir's evolution could definitely be considered fast; it took less than a month from Ralts to its evolution into Gardevoir.

[Gardevoir]

Gender: Female

Strength: Quasi-Master Tier 3

Talent Potential: Champion Tier

Attribute: Psychic-type, Fairy-type

Ability: Trace

Moves: Confusion, Disarming Voice, Double Team, Heal Pulse, Hypnosis, Calm Mind, Dream Eater, Dazzling Gleam...

After evolving into Gardevoir, the changes were nothing short of monumental. Firstly, its strength skyrocketed. It rose from Elite Tier 9 to Quasi-Master Tier 3. When Jiang Chen's Dragonair evolved into Dragonite, its strength was also Elite Tier 9, but it only reached Quasi-Master Tier 1 after evolving into Dragonite.

Most crucially, its talent potential finally rose from Master Tier to Champion Tier.

"At this rate, perhaps Gardevoir might even reach Champion Tier before Dragonite in the future."

The incredibly rapid increase in strength was definitely due to the effect of the Wonder Plate. Jiang Chen reached out and touched the miniaturized Wonder Plate hanging around his neck. Unless he obtained the Dragon Plate, Gardevoir would definitely surpass his strongest Dragonite. And Metang, too, was probably close to evolving. After evolving into Metagross, it would definitely be no weaker than Gardevoir.

When Jiang Chen brought Gardevoir to the courtyard, Ling Wanqiu's eyes widened. "Your Kirlia evolved into Gardevoir?"

Gardevoir stood behind Jiang Chen. After evolving, it lost some of its childishness and gained more elegance, like a graceful queen. However, the only thing that remained unchanged was its dependence on Jiang Chen. After evolving into Gardevoir, it still preferred to stay with Jiang Chen rather than in its Poké Ball.

"Yes, didn't you see?"

"It evolved too fast." Ling Wanqiu couldn't help but say. She had witnessed with her own eyes Jiang Chen's Gardevoir evolve from its initial Ralts form. How much time had passed in between? Less than a month.

"It evolved once its strength was ready." For example, Kirlia wanted to increase its strength before, and evolution was the fastest way. It had already reached the time for its evolution. If it didn't evolve, it would only slow down its progress.

"Would you like to battle my Gardevoir and test its strength?" Jiang Chen asked Ling Wanqiu.

"Do you think my Pokémon are qualified to fight your Gardevoir?" Ling Wanqiu rolled her eyes at Jiang Chen. She wanted to defeat Jiang Chen and generally wouldn't refuse a battle with him, but if it meant seeking abuse, she wasn't that masochistic and didn't want to suffer.

"I was talking about battling your Garchomp." Jiang Chen certainly wouldn't bully Ling Wanqiu's Pokémon that hadn't grown up yet.

"Are you sure you want to fight my Garchomp?"

"Of course, I'm sure," Jiang Chen nodded to Ling Wanqiu.

"Then I won't hold back. Watch how I crush you." Ling Wanqiu suddenly became confident. Jiang Chen's Shiny Gardevoir was special, but Ling Wanqiu didn't think this Gardevoir could defeat her Garchomp. She had been training her Garchomp for over a year. If it couldn't defeat a freshly evolved Gardevoir, she felt like she could just ram her head into a block of tofu and die. Even if Gardevoir had a type advantage, Ling Wanqiu didn't think she would lose.

"Come out, Garchomp." Ling Wanqiu released Garchomp.

"Your Garchomp's strength has improved." Jiang Chen subconsciously scanned Garchomp's power. The last time Jiang Chen's Dragonite battled Garchomp, Garchomp was still Quasi-Master Tier 5. Now its strength had improved to Quasi-Master Tier 6.

"Since losing to your Dragonite, Garchomp has been training twice as hard. Of course, its strength has improved."

Subsequently, Jiang Chen and Ling Wanqiu moved to the battle arena in the courtyard. The courtyard was large enough to perform there.

"I won't bully you. Let your Gardevoir make the first move." This time, Ling Wanqiu stood in a position of greater strength than Jiang Chen. In reality, she was indeed stronger. Garchomp's strength clearly surpassed Gardevoir's.

"Since you're giving me the opportunity, I won't hold back." This battle was challenging for Gardevoir. Previously, when it was Ralts and Kirlia, its opponents were too weak and could be instantly defeated. This was its first time facing a Pokémon stronger than itself.

"Gardevoir, use Dazzling Gleam."

"Garchomp, dodge!"

The intense light was very fast. Although Garchomp was not slow, its body seemed to be restrained when it tried to dodge, so it was hit by the move. Although Jiang Chen told Gardevoir to use Dazzling Gleam, Gardevoir actually used two moves at once. While using Dazzling Gleam, it simultaneously used Confusion. Confusion restrained Garchomp's body, preventing it from dodging.

After being hit, Garchomp was sent flying over ten meters, scraping a Ravine into the ground.

"Garchomp, are you alright?" Ling Wanqiu asked Garchomp.

Right after she asked, Gardevoir's Moonblast came down, directly hitting Garchomp. Dazzling Gleam and Moonblast are Fairy-type moves, which are super effective against Garchomp. Garchomp, taking two hits consecutively, wasn't doing well. Gardevoir wasn't unable to threaten Garchomp.

"You were too careless. When you saw my Gardevoir, you underestimated it," Jiang Chen said to Ling Wanqiu. "Remember, no matter what opponent you face, always maintain the right mindset and don't underestimate them."

Ling Wanqiu was lectured by Jiang Chen but couldn't retort. She had indeed been a bit careless and underestimated him. She hadn't initially thought that the evolved Gardevoir would be so strong.

"Garchomp, use Crunch." Dragon-type moves are effectively sealed against Fairy-type Pokémon; they simply cannot be used. Even if used, they wouldn't inflict any damage. Garchomp was very fast. Its ferocious and menacing face quickly approached Gardevoir, its sharp teeth already bared.

When it was less than a meter from Gardevoir, Gardevoir instantly vanished.

"Teleport? Garchomp, watch your back." Ling Wanqiu quickly warned.

However, the warning was too late. Gardevoir had already moved, using Dazzling Gleam again to send Garchomp flying. At the same time, Gardevoir used the Calm Mind move. Calm Mind can boost Special Attack and Special Defense, but it can be interrupted, so it must be used when the opponent cannot interrupt it.

"Garchomp, use Sandstorm." Instantly, the arena was engulfed in a Sandstorm. Sand and dust raged. Except for Rock, Ground, and Steel-type Pokémon, other types would take damage in a Sandstorm. However, if one could block the Sandstorm's attack, the Sandstorm couldn't harm them.

Gardevoir used Confusion to block the incoming Sandstorm. Sandstorm would affect visibility, but Garchomp wouldn't be affected. Although Gardevoir couldn't see Garchomp's exact location, Gardevoir could sense Garchomp's location with its psychic power.

Psychic accurately sent Garchomp flying, and immediately after, Gardevoir used Moonblast again.

"You can't just keep taking hits." Ling Wanqiu was a bit anxious. No matter how strong Garchomp was, constantly taking hits would make it lose its combat ability, especially since Gardevoir wasn't weak either. Being hit repeatedly by super-effective moves, no matter how tough it was, Garchomp couldn't hold on...

"Garchomp, use Hyper Beam." A beam of destructive light tore through the Sandstorm weather, directly coming in front of Gardevoir. Gardevoir reacted quickly, using Confusion as a barrier to block for a moment, then instantly teleported away. Immediately after, it used Confusion to control Garchomp's body, making it fly, and then suddenly slammed it towards the ground.

"Break free, Garchomp." Garchomp, trying with all its might, broke free from Gardevoir's Confusion control and did not hit the ground and get injured again.

"Teleport is too disgusting." Ling Wanqiu couldn't help but say. That Hyper Beam just now had a chance, but Gardevoir used Teleport to dodge it. The Sandstorm gradually dissipated, and the entire battle arena was already ravaged beyond recognition.

Gardevoir was elegant and composed, while Garchomp looked utterly disheveled. The inability to use its best Dragon-type moves was also a restriction for Garchomp.

"Indeed, the Teleport move is really quite a bug in battle." Jiang Chen nodded in agreement.

The Teleport move, which was almost useless in the games, was a divine skill among divine skills in reality.

"Garchomp, use Sand Tomb."

"It's useless." Jiang Chen spread his hands.

As expected, in a flash, Gardevoir used Teleport and escaped from the Sand Tomb; it simply couldn't be trapped.

"Gardevoir, use Hypnosis."

"Not good." Hearing Jiang Chen's command, Ling Wanqiu realized things were bad. Because Garchomp had been staring at Gardevoir, guarding against a surprise attack with Teleport, it was too easy to fall victim. By the time she wanted to warn it, it was too late. Garchomp was already swaying and falling.

"Next, he'll definitely use Dream Eater." Looking at the sleeping Garchomp, Ling Wanqiu could guess what move Jiang Chen would use next, but guessing was useless. She could only watch helplessly as Jiang Chen's Gardevoir used it.

As expected, Jiang Chen indeed had Gardevoir use Dream Eater. Garchomp, having its dreams eaten, suffered considerable damage, while Gardevoir recovered its lost stamina.

When Garchomp woke up, Dazzling Gleam immediately struck it head-on.

"Boom!!!" Garchomp was sent flying, its injuries worsening.

"Dragon-type Pokémon are truly tough," Jiang Chen couldn't help but say, looking at Garchomp, which could still stand up after so many attacks from Gardevoir. Gardevoir's Special Attack wasn't low, yet Garchomp endured so many attacks and could still stand.

"What's the use of being tough? Damn it, I'm being played with." Ling Wanqiu looked angrily at Jiang Chen. Although Garchomp was clearly stronger, when fighting Gardevoir, it was like punching a cotton ball.

"Garchomp, charge and use Brick Break."

"Fighting-type moves won't do much damage to Gardevoir." Jiang Chen said. Although the damage wouldn't be high, Jiang Chen wouldn't let Gardevoir just stand there and take hits.

"Gardevoir, use Double Team." Instead of continuing to use Teleport, although Teleport was a great divine skill, continuous use would consume stamina very quickly.

After using Double Team, several Gardevoir appeared in Garchomp's eyes. The clones created by rapid movement made it impossible for Garchomp to distinguish the real one. In the end, it could only choose one to attack, but when it attacked, that Gardevoir vanished, clearly missing.

When she saw the attack miss, Ling Wanqiu knew it was over; she was about to be counterattacked.

As expected, Gardevoir used Confusion to send Garchomp flying. Immediately after, it used Icy Wind. Ice-type damage was quadruple effective against Garchomp. And Icy Wind could also lower speed. At this moment, Garchomp couldn't hold on any longer.

"It probably can't take any more hits." Jiang Chen had Gardevoir use Moonblast to end the battle.

With one Moonblast, and then repeating the trick of restraining Garchomp with Confusion, preventing it from dodging. With continuous attacks, Garchomp could no longer withstand it. It was defeated by this move, losing its combat ability.

Having been defeated by a Gardevoir, Ling Wanqiu's mood was complex. This was a Gardevoir that had just evolved. Just a moment ago, it was still Kirlia. Yet, right after evolving, it defeated her Garchomp, which she had trained for over a year.

"Come back, Garchomp." Ling Wanqiu recalled Garchomp.

In this battle, from beginning to end, Garchomp was unable to land a single hit on Gardevoir. However, if Gardevoir had truly been hit by Garchomp, it probably wouldn't have been able to withstand a few of Garchomp's attacks. Jiang Chen also understood Gardevoir's weakness. Gardevoir was a special attacker. Although its Special Defense wasn't low, its Physical Defense was very low, and it couldn't take damage. This victory over Garchomp was also due to taking advantage of the type matchup.