After checking in, he was given a lava stone. Does this mean there’s a magma flow underground in Steel Valley?
Kebi thought that since the overlord of Steel Valley was Steelix, which evolves under high temperature and pressure, it was normal for Steel Valley to have magma.
It seemed even more suitable for Chimchar to train there.
He immediately released Chimchar and handed him the lava stone.
After Chimchar caught the golden-red stone, he immediately felt it was hot to the touch.
Hearing Kebi say that carrying the lava stone could improve his physique, Chimchar felt the increasingly hot lava stone and put it away.
Taking a deep breath, Chimchar felt his body showing signs of boiling under the stimulation of the lava stone.
It gave him the illusion of activating Blaze.
Seeing Chimchar in good condition, Kebi struck while the iron was hot and started today's training.
Because Chimchar had gained enough Levels in the Electricity Cup, the goal of this training was to improve his Ability values and skill proficiency.
Chimchar didn't need to defeat his opponents; the Pokémon of Steel Valley were just intelligent, rebellious sandbags for Chimchar.
"Let's go, we'll pick a suitable training apparatus."
Following the path trodden by his predecessors, Kebi walked into Steel Valley and quickly saw a large stone with a blue body and a red nose in a mountain hollow.
It was quietly stuck in the ground, likely absorbing the Earth's Magnet Pull.
【Nosepass】
【lv70 lv31】
【Ability: Magnet Pull (Development: 0.75; when development exceeds 1, Nosepass can evolve on its own. Good potential, recommended for capture.)】
【Aptitude: Blue (64/100)】
This Nosepass had a very high Ability development, meaning its Quick Attack-type moves would be more powerful.
The text after "development" was a function of the upgraded detector.
Since the detector said so, Kebi naturally chose to follow suit.
Anyway, Nosepass didn't need to be fed, so even if it wasn't suitable, it could be placed in Yamabuki Research Institute.
Moreover, Kebi thought of something: didn't he have two Thunder Stones?
He was very curious what would happen if Nosepass used a Thunder Stone to evolve after its Ability development exceeded 1.
Nosepass's evolution method initially involved leveling up in a special magnetic field, and later, using a Thunder Stone was added.
However, Kebi felt that this Nosepass's evolution by developing its Magnet Pull Ability wasn't like the method of leveling up in a special magnetic field.
Instead, it was a new evolution method, not relying on an external magnetic field, but by enhancing its own magnetic field through the Magnet Pull Ability to stimulate its body and complete evolution.
It was the kind of thing that could lead to a paper.
If sent to Yamabuki Research Institute, Dr. Shanli would definitely love it.
The evolved Probopass was also a powerful Pokémon. The Gym Leader of Rustboro City, Du Juan's ace, was a Probopass.
From the Magnet Pull Ability development of 0.75, this Nosepass had high training value.
"Chimchar, go! Flame Wheel!"
Chimchar transformed into a wheel, burning with scorching flames, and crashed into Nosepass.
He stepped on Nosepass's nose with both feet, then spun gracefully backward in the air, landing steadily.
Flame Wheel left a scorched mark on Nosepass's face.
Nosepass got angry and released a chaotic Quick Attack outwards.
It was an excellent Discharge move; both the attack range and the power of a single current made Kebi's eyes light up.
Magnezone with the Magnet Pull Ability possessed even better Quick Attack, and Nosepass with the Magnet Pull Ability also had Quick Attack attack capabilities no less than typical Electric-type Pokémon.
If a Water attribute Pokémon fought it, it was truly uncertain who would suffer.
In fact, besides Tie Xuan's suggestion, another reason Kebi came to Steel Valley was that after seeing his Magnezone fight Zapdos, he had the idea of catching a Magnemite.
Preferably one with the Magnet Pull Ability.
After all, the pure current generator obtained from checking in was still waiting to be used. It would be too wasteful to let such a good machine gather dust in his backpack.
As a result, the first Pokémon he encountered after entering the valley suggested he catch it.
After carrying the lava stone, Chimchar's Fire attribute move power almost doubled. The effect of natural treasures was indeed strong, no wonder everyone wanted them.
The power doubling brought by the lava stone made Chimchar very excited. Coupled with his narrow defeat to Metagross in the Electricity Cup, Chimchar's mentality became inflated.
Even with a type disadvantage, Chimchar believed he would be the victor.
Then he was hit by Nosepass's Thunder Wave and paralyzed, stiffening in place, and was sent flying by an Earth-yellow Power Gem, tasting the bitter fruit of arrogance.
【Chimchar】
【lv70 lv25】
【Ability: Blaze (Development: 0.13; currently, excessive development of Blaze is not recommended; physical and mental fortitude need to be strengthened.)】
【Aptitude: Blue (61/100)】
【Status: Forcibly Calming Down】
【Ability Value: 356】
【HP: 50】 (Has some talent, recommended for training)
【Attack: 69】 (Has high talent, recommended for focused training)
【Defense: 51】 (Has some talent, recommended for training)
【Special Attack: 61】 (Has some talent, recommended for training)
【Special Defense: 47】
【Speed: 80】 (Has outstanding talent, recommended for full training)
【Moves: Scratch, Glare, Spark, Flame Wheel, Fire Punch, Dig.】 (Has an opportunity to learn Flare Blitz, recommended to increase Flame Wheel move training.)
After the detector upgrade, it provided clear suggestions in all aspects. After reading it, anyone would know which direction to train Chimchar.
Teacher Nose gave Chimchar a harsh lesson.
"Piplup, prepare to enter!"
Seeing Chimchar's disheveled appearance, Piplup couldn't help but want to laugh.
"Piplup~"
Chimchar actually tried to contend with him for the position of big brother. Today, Piplup would let Chimchar know that his big brother was still his big brother.
"Water Gun!"
Hit by Water Gun, Nosepass grunted but didn't panic. It suddenly released an unprecedentedly powerful Quick Attack along the Water Gun, electrocuting Piplup into spitting out a puff of black smoke.
He leaned back, taking a deep breath.
"Piplup, snap out of it! We've been through a lot; don't lose face!"
Just as Kebi said, Piplup could be defeated, but he couldn't be defeated by a rock-type Pokémon in front of Chimchar!
It wasn't until Piplup was hit by Zap Cannon that Kebi checked Nosepass's move list.
After looking at the move list, Kebi's mouth couldn't help but twitch.
【Moves: Tackle, Block, Rock Throw, Thunder Wave, Quick Attack, Discharge, Rest, Power Gem, Thunderbolt, Rock Blast, Earth Power, Thunder, Zap Cannon, Sandstorm, Thunder Punch.】
(About to learn Magnet Rise, recommended to focus on developing this move, it helps with Magnet Pull Ability development.)
It hadn't even been caught yet, and training suggestions were already given.
A very luxurious move list, but were there too many Quick Attack-type moves in it?
On the other hand, there were only three moves of its own type: Rock Throw, Power Gem, and Rock Blast.
And only Power Gem had a slightly higher proficiency.
It was clear that Nosepass was more skilled at using Quick Attack-type moves.
This Nosepass was very suitable as a whetstone for Piplup and Chimchar.
rock-type countered Chimchar, and Quick Attack moves countered Piplup.
His magnetic field generator was about to welcome its first user.
"Piplup!"
Learning from the lesson, Piplup no longer continuously sprayed water streams but sprayed in stages.
Besides consuming more stamina, this method of compressing and then spraying the water flow was actually more powerful.
When Piplup could compress Hydro Pump, he would learn the unique move of the Water attribute starters, Hydro Cannon.
Spraying water streams, Piplup's body emitted a faint blue light, which became increasingly dazzling.
Torrent was activated by Piplup.