Chapter 602

Looking at it now, Charmander, Squirtle, and Bulbasaur are clearly the main members of the future sunny team, while Squirtle is more inclined to rain.

Tangela can be compatible with both weather, as for Abra...

It doesn't need to practice anything else, it just needs to continue to improve its psychic power level like itself, and it is enough to reach the level of "one force breaks ten thousand methods" that Qingyu said as soon as possible.

"How to cultivate specifically, you can also ask Qingyu for his opinion."

Mewtwo thought silently in its heart.

Under the tireless learning of the Mewtwo student who longs for knowledge, the video quickly entered the end.

Soon, a part of the comments attracted its attention.

"Dirty... is it saying that Qingyu's tactical ideas are very unexpected and don't follow the routine?"

"For Qingyu, it should be considered a compliment, right?"

Mewtwo nodded quickly.

Qingyu's idea is absolutely correct. The purpose of Pokémon battles is to distinguish between victory and defeat. Under the premise that there is no clear regulation prohibiting it, any routine is reasonable and legal, even "dirty tactics" have their value.

After all, through the friendly exchanges with Paldea's new trainers in the past few days, Mewtwo quickly felt a fact—

Although humans say that Qingyu's tactics are very underhanded, in fact, everyone learns them very diligently. At least 90% of his opponents have Qingyu's shadow in their command and thinking.

That's right, it doesn't matter what humans say, it depends on what they do.

Since everyone is willing to learn, it means Qingyu's idea is correct, and he cannot fall behind.

After yawning, Mewtwo crawled into the quilt again, intending to review Qingyu's video again.

Kanto region, Celadon City.

In the morning, Erika, the new Gym Leader of Celadon Gym, finished her flower arrangement and tea art practice. At this time, she was sitting on the wooden floor in a standard kneeling posture, elegantly tasting a cup of freshly brewed hot tea.

"Since the Team Rocket problem was solved, the work of the Gym Leader has become much easier."

After exhaling a hot breath, Erika made a sigh in a low voice.

When Sabrina contacted her for the first time, although she was vigilant against this somewhat cold and not-so-good-looking psychic lady, Erika finally made a bold choice.

Like other Gym Leaders, she believed in Sabrina's judgment, accepted Team Rocket's invitation, lurked in it, mastered the base locations of Team Rocket in various cities, and then acted collectively.

Facts have proved that Sabrina's judgment is correct.

After all, before this, absolutely no one would feel that Gym Leader Giovanni, who had always been at odds with Team Rocket and completely cleared them out of Viridian City, would be the hidden head of Team Rocket...

The decapitation operation with her, Mr. Lance, and Mr. Qingyu, who came from afar from Paldea, as the core, finally achieved complete success.

These Gym Leaders were also able to take the opportunity to wipe out Team Rocket in various cities.

The Kanto region after cleaning up Team Rocket finally ushered in long-lost peace.

Just...

"Suddenly there is so much rest time, but I don't know how to spend it."

Thinking of this, Erika couldn't help but show a distressed expression.

Besides being a Gym Leader, she actually has many other identities.

Guest lecturer at Celadon University, teacher of noble courses such as flower arrangement and tea ceremony, city ambassador of Celadon City, and partner of nearby perfume shops.

She usually doesn't have any free opportunities, and naturally she won't know how to pass the time.

Just when Erika was distressed because of this, her phone suddenly vibrated.

It was a message on the Navigator, and the contact was Jasmine, the Gym Leader of the Johto region, and also one of her few friends.

【Jasmine: I saw a very interesting video today, so I forwarded it to you to see!】

Then there is a video link.

The corners of Erika's mouth couldn't help but hook up a smile, and she clicked in immediately.

As expected, the video really came from "Azure Feather," which is Mr. Qingyu, who has a good relationship with Mr. Lance.

Regarding this Mr. Qingyu, who is rumored to be "the old underhanded person made of the gray left by Arceus," "the destroyer of Pokémon battle ecology," and "the supreme teacher who lets newcomers take twenty years less detours," Erika has actually been silently paying attention for a period of time.

For no other reason, like other Gym Leaders, Erika actually quite appreciates this popular Paldea Gym Leader.

Although he has not specifically explained the tactics around Grass-type Pokémon, the previous sunny team and the earlier Breloom can be considered to have made her realize something.

To be honest, compared to the cliché fighting style of making articles around sunny teams and Chlorophyll, she actually appreciates Qingyu's alternative use of Grass-type Pokémon more.

Stun Spore, Toxic, Sleep Powder, Leech Seed, these are mostly special moves that only Grass-type Pokémon can learn.

On this point, her understanding is highly consistent with Qingyu.

After all, Grass-types are mostly bound to Poison-types, and have various powder moves to rely on, which can be considered a unique feature of Grass-types.

Since Arceus, the creator, designed it this way, she naturally won't have any psychological burden when using it~

That's right, this is Erika's main style when serving as a Gym Leader and accepting challenges from newcomers.

Regarding this point, Jasmine, who is her girlfriend, has a deep understanding.

Clearly looking gentle and polite to everyone, like a modern version of Yamato Nadeshiko, but in fact, this Miss Erika's heart is absolutely black...

Often saying some terrifying urban legends in a joking tone, making the timid Jasmine suffer deeply and unable to extricate herself.

And when battling, her performance is even more obvious.

Vileplume and Bellossom, which start with Toxic and Sleep Powder all year round, will leave a deep impression on the opponent regardless of whether they hit or not, which is a very insidious path.

Even if you are lucky enough to win, there is no sense of achievement; it seems that it is just your own luck that you were not interfered with by these powders.

Therefore, Erika just became a Gym Leader last year, and quickly became the opponent that trainers in the Kanto region least wanted to meet, no one else!

Even contributed an urban legend to Celadon City:

Before challenging Celadon Gym, it is best to try your luck to see if the Clear Amulet in the department store can still be bought.

If it is sold out, it means that today is not suitable for challenging the gym, be sure to come again the next day!

However, Erika herself had no reaction to these rumors, just silently increased the difficulty of the challenge.

"The video that even Jasmine actively shares should have something to do with the Grass-type, right?"

With thick curiosity, Erika quickly started playing the video.

Soon, her eyes became much clearer, and she was stunned on the spot.

The Amoonguss in Qingyu's team left a very deep impression on her, even making her feel the unique charm of Grass-type Pokémon again.

"Durability is excellent, and there are Regenerator and Synthesis to improve sustainability..."

"Almost all kinds of interference moves can be learned, and there are even Bug-type Rage Powder, and Spore that only 'mushroom-type Pokémon' can learn..."

"So Grass-types can still be played like this..."

Erika muttered to herself subconsciously.

"Almost no shortcomings, perfectly showing the charm of Grass-type Pokémon!"

Mushroom-type Pokémon is a classification method proposed by Qingyu when he introduced Breloom at that time. At that time, Erika thought he was just making a joke.

Unexpectedly... so mushroom-type Pokémon refers to Pokémon that can learn Spore?

It's a pity that Amoonguss doesn't seem to be distributed near Kanto. If you want to capture it, you might need to go on a long trip.

So, I can only look at it if there is a chance in the future...

Erika quickly sighed.

Although capturing an Amoonguss might be temporarily difficult, Qingyu's idea is quite interesting.

Especially for trainers in their Kanto region, it has miraculous effects.

After all, doubles is a very niche battle mode in other regions, but it is a basic operation in Kanto.

Let alone doubles, the 7v7 where trainers personally take the field is also a super mainstream battle method.

And in this case, a Pokémon that can constantly harass the opponent by spraying Spore to cause temporary reduction in personnel, and can also attract hatred by Rage Powder, its significance in actual combat has far exceeded Amoonguss's status in doubles...

Such a Pokémon actually exists in the Kanto region, and that is—

Parasect!

After being parasitized by mushrooms, the academic world has been arguing about whether it is the insect below or the mushroom above that controls this body. So far, there is no accurate answer.

However, because of the mushroom on its head, Parasect can also use Spore.

Very suitable for the idea shown by Qingyu.

Thinking of this, the corners of Erika's mouth rose unconsciously.

Her gym battle method seems to have changed again because of this video.

Just...

Using this means to deal with a new trainer, would it be a bit too much?

Erika couldn't help but think about this question in her heart.

And just at this time, the door of Celadon Gym was suddenly pushed open, and a young man with light brown hedgehog hair and trainer attire quickly appeared in front of her.

"You are..."

For this young man, Erika has some impression.

At that time, he was squatting outside the Celadon Game Corner, preparing to challenge the entire Team Rocket branch with the power of two newcomers.

However, Miss Sabrina seems to have a very high evaluation of the two of them, and said the prophecy that "the champion of this year will definitely be born between the two of them."

Although it sounds very unreliable, the words of a psychic still have weight, so Erika couldn't help but have some curiosity about this hedgehog-haired young man and looked at him a few times silently.

"Hello, I'm here to challenge the gym."

While Erika was watching him, Blue also quickly smiled and explained his intention generously.

After the small episode of Team Rocket, he and Red rested in Pallet Town and exchanged ideas for a while, and then set off on the journey again.

It was also because he felt Red's growth that Blue had a clear sense of crisis—

If he doesn't speed up, maybe Red will go to the Champion Road before him and challenge the Elite Four first!

Therefore, Blue rushed to Celadon City without stopping to continue his journey.

"I understand."

Erika nodded.

If it were an ordinary trainer, the difficulty of the tactics she just simulated would indeed be too high.

However... if the challenger's goal is the champion?

This little test shouldn't be able to stump him at all, right?

Erika thought about it, immediately suppressed the corners of her mouth that had a tendency to rise, turned to look at Blue, and said another sentence:

"The difficulty of the gym challenge today might be a bit high, do you need to lower the difficulty?"

"No! Little master is the man who wants to become the champion. If even the gym challenge can't pass, the Champion Road has no play at all."

Blue patted his chest confidently, seemingly not reading the hint in Erika's words.

"Then... follow me."

Erika nodded slightly, bowed, walked into the battle field, and waited quietly for Blue to enter.

Half an hour later.

When Blue regained consciousness again, he was already lying on the lawn outside Celadon Gym, and the memory in his mind was also blurred.

His main Pokémon lying horizontally and vertically around him, which had not yet recovered, seemed to be reminding him that something absolutely happened just now.

"Am I not here to challenge Celadon Gym... how could I sleep here?"

Blue scratched his head, feeling a bit confused for a while.