Pokémon: I picked up a reborn Eevee at the start of the game

There have been too many matches, and the tactics and strategies have been thoroughly analyzed.

In addition, given the significant difference in their abilities, Xia Chen swiftly and easily defeated him in just five minutes.

Not to mention Zoroark, he didn't even reveal one of Gardevoir and Milotic's abnormal moves.

The competition ended early, and after saying goodbye to Teacher Lin Quan, Xia Chen rushed back to his dormitory.

Zoroark has just completed her evolution, and both she and Zoroark must adapt to their evolved bodies and strengths as quickly as possible.

With only five days in the main tournament, even if Soroark is only used as a last resort on the last day, time is still very tight for them.

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In the training room of the dormitory, Xia Chen observed the battle between Gardevoir and Zoroark without any commander.

Gardevoir's strength before evolution is similar to Zoroark's, and the two Pokémon are also similar in size, so Xia Chen wanted to see how Zoroark would perform in this battle.

Because his team has no shortage of physical attackers, Xia Chen focused on physical attack and speed in his training plan for Zoroark.

This is reflected in the daily accumulation of things like energy blocks, cultivation items, and training content.

But like other Pokémon, Zoroark also has its own "self-training" program, so she hasn't relaxed her training in special attack abilities and moves.

If Pokémon have a six-pointed star stat chart, Zoroark's stat chart should be a triangle similar to the Mercedes logo, except its durability isn't as ridiculously low.

After evolving, Zoroark's attack methods become very diverse due to changes in its body and the expansion of its skill pool.

In this battle, in addition to the standard moves he already knew, such as Shadow Ball, Shadow Claw, and Shadow Sneak, Zoroark also demonstrated some newly learned moves.

What surprised Xia Chen the most was the stealthy attack and a move that even he had never seen before.

Xia Chen wasn't too surprised by the mastery of the Spirit Strike technique, since he had learned meditation and mastered superpowers through the technique-fruit given to him by Zoroah.

Alternatively, it's not impossible that Zoroark, with its Green Ghost attribute, could learn Phantom Sneak.

Regardless of how the technique was learned, this addition made Zoroark, who was already extremely fast, even more agile and elusive, directly raising his combat power to a new level.

The other move... seems rather strange.

Xia Chen still finds it hard to believe the strange ghost-type energy that suddenly emerged from Gardevoir's feet, coiling around its body like strands of hair and spreading across its body.

The way that move is displayed is different from all the known Ghost-type moves. Could it be a move unique to the Ghost Zoroark?

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Unique moves are not uncommon in games; almost every cover god has its own unique moves.

For example, the three Hoenn characters' finishing touch, Root Wave, and Cliff Sword.

As a unique symbol that transcends ordinary Pokémon, their signature moves are generally very powerful.

Besides the legendary Pokémon, there are also some special rare Pokémon that have their own unique moves.

Zoroark's Dark Blast is one of them.

Before Zoroark evolved, Xia Chen wondered if the Ghost Zoroark would be unable to learn Dark Blast since its attributes had changed.

I was surprised to find out that it really is true after I looked into it.

However, without Dark Blast, it seems to have learned a new exclusive move. Xia Chen doesn't know its name, but according to the established rules in the Pokémon world, Xia Chen has the right to name this new move.

According to Gardevoir, the first Gardevoir to be hit by the move, she could sense a chilling, intense aura of resentment emanating from the Ghost-type energy spreading throughout her body.

To put it bluntly, this move should be called a resentment attack.

But the name "Resentment Attack"... it doesn't sound very powerful when shouted out. It sounds like it's on the same level as moves like scratching or pecking.

Therefore, Xia Chen decided to name this move "[An eye for an eye]".

After further testing on the move power meter and descriptions from the Pokémon's personal experiences, Xia Chen roughly understood the damage and additional effects of this move.

"An eye for an eye" is a special Ghost-type move, and its power is not very high, roughly similar to Swift.

But the additional effects are quite interesting.

There is about a 30% chance that the Pokémon hit by the attack will enter a status ailment, similar to being frozen, but not quite frozen; rather, it's more like a burn.

It causes continuous loss of life and stamina, and more importantly, the power of special attacks is halved.

Undoubtedly, this was another new discovery regarding abnormal conditions, and Xia Chen naturally named it [frostbite].

This move has additional effects beyond that; when the "Revenge of Vengeance" attack hits an opponent who is in an abnormal state, it can deal double the damage.

In this situation, the damage caused by a cycle of revenge is extraordinary, almost comparable to high-powered attacks like meteor showers or leaf storms.

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Which move is stronger, revenge or Dark Blast?

To say that they each have their own merits would be a lie. Apart from the power of the moves, in all other aspects, the revenge is completely superior to Dark Blast.

One has about a 40% chance of reducing the opponent's hit rate, while the other has a 30% chance of inflicting frostbite on the opponent.

Even considering expected value, the damage to the opponent from a cycle of revenge is greater than that from the former.

Not to mention that revenge can double the damage dealt to opponents with negative status effects.

It's important to know that there are relatively few common high-power Ghost-type moves, and Shadow Ball is one of the best among them.

There are also more powerful moves, such as Shadow Strike and Shadow Light, but these are exclusive moves of legendary Pokémon and cannot be learned by ordinary Pokémon.

In such a longitudinal comparison, if double the damage can be dealt, the power of revenge becomes extremely high.

Of course, even if it doesn't work, this move is by no means weak.

After spending the morning, Xia Chen had a basic understanding of Zoroark's current strength.

However, this level of understanding is definitely not enough to get her to play on the battlefield; he and Zoroark need some time to work together.

Once the adjustment period is over, the combination of stealthy attacks, revenge, and the [Illusion] trait that makes opponents unable to see or understand the situation...

Xia Chen was already looking forward to the moment when the Phantom Overlord would shine before the world's eyes.

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The main competition lasts for five days, with 64 players competing in six rounds until the final championship match.

Except for the final day, which consists of both the semi-finals and the finals, all other matches are played one round per day.

After the first day of competition, the team of ten from Kyoto University was down two people.

Once the main competition begins, the quality and intensity of the matches noticeably increase, which is not surprising.

However, for someone as skilled as Xia Chen, the first two rounds of the main tournament were no different from the qualifiers.

The second round of the match was also resolved easily. Xia Chen, who had just left the battlefield, was preparing to return to the dormitory to continue training and practicing with Zoroark.

Behind him, a somewhat unfamiliar voice suddenly called out to him.

"Xia Chen, wait a minute!"

Xia Chen turned his head and was surprised to find that the person who had called out to him was Chi Hong, whom he hadn't seen for more than a year.

That's not quite accurate. After so many days of competition, Xia Chen had seen his opponent several times, as had Chi Hong.

However, with the schedule so tight and him busy studying his opponents and training, Xia Chen hadn't had a chance to chat with his old friend.

I didn't expect him to come looking for me today.

Stopping in his tracks, Xia Chen smiled and greeted Chi Hong, who was walking briskly towards him, "Long time no see, Chi Hong."

Chi Hong adjusted the brim of her hat, her smile radiant. "Long time no see, Xia Chen-jun!"

In the lounge, Teacher Lin Quan's eyes gleamed with wisdom. She was right; Xia Chen did indeed know this boy from Kanto, and they were old acquaintances!

Xia Chen and Chi Hong were two players who attracted a lot of attention in this competition. For a moment, everyone in the lounge looked at them with curiosity.

Glancing at the crowd of onlookers watching the drama unfold online, Xia Chen asked, "When does your competition start?"

Red understood and replied, "It doesn't start until the afternoon, shall we go outside to talk?"

Xia Chen nodded, and amidst the disappointed gazes of the crowd, the two left the lounge side by side.

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Inside the venue, the competition was in full swing, so there were hardly any people outside, making it seem rather deserted.

After buying a few drinks, Xia Chen and Chi Hong went to the lobby and found a quiet spot to chat and catch up.

Looking at the yellow mouse with its tail wagging as it buried its head in its drink, Xia Chen asked with a smile, "Is this the Pikachu you were talking about back then, the one that didn't want to come out?"

Red stroked Pikachu with a touch of nostalgia and recalled, "That's right, although I caught him back then, our relationship wasn't very good... I didn't expect you to remember that."

Xia Chen smiled. This Pikachu... I'm afraid there isn't a single Pokémon fan who doesn't remember it.

Other Pikachus are just Pikachus, but he is called Pikachu God by fans.

Thinking this to himself, Xia Chen joked, "Because back then, I felt that there were quite a few Pokémon that didn't get along well with their trainers."

Pikachu looked up at Xia Chen, its two electric sacs flashing bright yellow electricity, as if to say, "If you dare say another bad word, I'll shock you."

Xia Chen had no doubt about the possibility that this electric rat, which wasn't very friendly to strangers, might shock him. He coughed lightly and added, "Good things come to those who wait. It turns out you two have become a reliable pair of partners."

Pikachu grunted twice and then buried its head in its drink.

Red nodded in deep agreement and said, "Along the way, Pikachu, Poliwag, Bulbasaur, Snorlax, and I have indeed experienced a lot."

Bulbasaur? Snorlax?

Is Crimson's third and fourth main Pokémon Snorlax and Venusaur?

It's the same main lineup as in the special episode.

The performance of these two spirits in the special episode also left a deep impression on Xia Chen.

Venusaur once defeated Blue's Charizard in the Indigo League finals, helping Red win the championship.

Snorlax is incredibly strong and has thick hide, and this one is even heavier.

So far, these two crimson spirits haven't even made an appearance yet...

Xia Chen became even more interested in Chi Hong's true strength.

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After chatting for a while, Xia Chen suddenly remembered something that had been bothering him for several days.

"By the way, how did you get a spot in this competition?"