Pokemon: Hundredfold Power Surge

157 The Effect of Lucky Halo! Flash Gardevoir

Qin Yun drove alone to Rustboro City. After a satisfying meal, he returned to his hotel room, organizing his plans for the night.

"The Lucky Halo lasts for 25 hours. I'll activate it at 11:30 PM, open a few TM Cases, wait for the store refresh at midnight, and then enter the Space Trial after buying supplies."

He stretched and decided to rest, knowing that maintaining peak condition was crucial. Before sleeping, he recalled his Pokémon into their Poké Balls, except for Gardevoir, who hesitated near the bathroom.

Unlike the others, Gardevoir was visibly embarrassed to bathe with Qin Yun this time. Her pale cheeks flushed, and she shyly stepped back, waiting for him to finish before washing up separately.

The other Pokémon, however, were completely indifferent, treating it as routine.

Qin Yun found it amusing. So this is what it feels like when a daughter grows up and won't bathe with her father anymore…

As planned, at 11:30 PM, his alarm chimed. He immediately sat up and reached for his backpack, checking the collected items.

> [Inventory]

- Flash Fruit ×1

- Training Set ×4

- Twisted Spoon

- Charcoal

- Spirit Fruit ×14

- Fairy Bean ×10

- Item Box ×9

- King's Rock

- TM Case ×6

- Space Trial Pass

- Soothe Bell

- Protect TM

- Active Energy Cube ×963

- Excellent Energy Cube ×1

- Barrier Charm

- Lucky Halo

- Performance Enhancement Potion

- Store Refresh Card

"Time to use some of these."

With a smirk, Qin Yun retrieved the Lucky Halo card.

"Use."

> [Lucky Halo activated. Duration: 25 hours.]

Though the Lucky Halo did not directly boost his strength, Qin Yun could feel an inexplicable shift in fortune—like an unseen force nudging probability in his favor.

Let's test it out.

He pulled out a TM Case and pressed the switch, watching intently.

> [Congratulations! Obtained TM No. 53: Energy Ball.]

Qin Yun's expression shifted upon seeing the result. Energy Ball was a powerful Grass-type move with a base power of 90, and it had a chance to lower the opponent's Special Defense.

What made it amusing was Gardevoir's association with ball-shaped moves—she already knew Shadow Ball, and now this?

"Are we really sending Gardevoir further down the 'orb mastery' path?" He chuckled.

Satisfied, he opened three more TM Cases.

> [Congratulations! Obtained TM No. 52: Focus Blast.]

[Congratulations! Obtained TM No. 85: Dream Eater.]

[Congratulations! Obtained TR No. 48: Bulk Up.]

Qin Yun's smile widened. Focus Blast and Dream Eater were perfect for Gardevoir's special attack build, while Bulk Up would benefit Heracross and Blaziken.

The last two TM Cases yielded even more useful moves:

> [Congratulations! Obtained TM No. 43: Brick Break.]

[Congratulations! Obtained TR No. 94: High Horsepower.]

Every single move was valuable—no duds.

"Not bad at all."

Deciding to test the Performance Enhancement Potion, Qin Yun drank it in one gulp.

A warm energy surged through his body, reinforcing his muscles, tendons, and core strength. He closed his eyes as waves of power coursed through him. After five minutes, he exhaled deeply, feeling noticeably stronger.

Checking his status panel, he was thrilled.

> [Host: Qin Yun]

- Endurance: 6412

- Strength: 7123

- Agility: 6123

- Psychic Power: 18,721

- Abilities: Top-tier Aura, Top-tier Psychic Powers

- Pokémon: Gardevoir (Elite Late), Blaziken (Elite Late), Heracross (Elite Late), Lurantis (Elite Mid), Larvitar (Elite Junior)

He clenched his fist. With my improved Aura and Psychic abilities, I can now teleport within a 100-meter radius effortlessly. My raw power should allow me to handle elite-tier Pokémon with ease—maybe even a few pro-tier ones.

Then, his gaze fell on the Flash Fruit.

This rare item had a 50% chance of turning a Pokémon into its Shiny variant.

He had hesitated to use it on Gardevoir before, wary of his own luck. But now—with the Lucky Halo, it was time to take the gamble.

"Come out, Gardevoir."

A bright flash revealed Gardevoir, her delicate frame slightly swaying as she rubbed her sleepy eyes.

"Sana?" She looked at him in confusion.

Qin Yun smiled and presented the Flash Fruit—a dazzlingly radiant fruit.

However, Gardevoir's reaction was unexpected. She flinched, stepping back warily as if he had just handed her a rotten Poké Puff.

Qin Yun raised an eyebrow. What's wrong?

Then, he noticed the way she glanced at Blaziken and Larvitar… and it clicked.

"…Oh." He sighed. It's because of the other fruits.

Previously, Blaziken had eaten a Burning Fruit and Larvitar had consumed a Shaking Fruit both of which granted powerful abilities but tasted absolutely horrendous. Their expressions had been pure agony.

Gardevoir had witnessed this firsthand and now looked at the Flash Fruit like it was poison.

Her expression practically screamed: Master, I've been nothing but loyal to you, and now you want me to suffer like them?!

Qin Yun stifled a laugh. "Relax, Gardevoir. This one isn't like those. Those were like Devil Fruits—full of power but terrible in taste. This one? It should taste fine."

He wasn't completely sure about that last part, but he had to reassure her.

Gardevoir still looked skeptical.

"When have I ever lied to you?" he added with a smirk.

That did the trick. Though still wary, she hesitantly took the fruit, pinching her nose as if expecting the worst.

Yet, as soon as she took a bite, her eyes widened in surprise.

No foul odor. No awful bitterness.

Instead, it melted on her tongue like a smooth, creamy dessert—almost like Casteliacone.

She blinked, then took another bite. A soft, delighted hum escaped her lips.

Qin Yun relaxed. Crisis averted.

She finished the fruit quickly, licking her lips. Then—

[Ding! Gardevoir has consumed the Flash Fruit. Triggering transformation…]

[Gardevoir has evolved into Flash Gardevoir!]

A radiant aura engulfed Gardevoir as her genetic structure shifted. Her normally green and white body gleamed with a lavender glow. Her skin adopted a slight pinkish hue, and her hair turned a deep violet, giving her an ethereal, noble air.

[Gardevoir's transformation complete! Potential upgraded to Quasi-Epic!]

Qin Yun quickly checked her updated status.

[Pokémon: Flash Gardevoir]

- Type: Psychic/Fairy

- Ability: Telepathy

- Strength: Elite Late

- Potential: Near Epic

- Moves: Shadow Ball, Psychic, Teleport, Dazzling Gleam, Focus Blast…

- Special Abilities: Shinra Tensei, Shadow Rasengan

- Holding Item: Queen's Crown

- Total Battle Power: 67,655 (Pseudo-S Rank)

Seeing the sharp boost in stats and her newfound elegance, Qin Yun grinned.

"Flash Gardevoir, huh? This Lucky Halo is no joke."