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However, since the potential owner has already proposed this rule, there's nothing Xiao Mao can do about it.
"Business is slow, sorry to bother you," Xiao Mao said.
“It’s alright.” Qianli waved his hand and said, “If you want to challenge a gym, you can go to Las Nova City first, where there are no restrictions on challenging gyms.”
"Farewell."
Shigeru turned and left the Orange Blossom Gym.
Xiao Zheng watched Xiao Mao leave with a look of reluctance on his face. He wanted to see who was more powerful, his father or Xiao Mao, but unfortunately, he wouldn't have the chance.
...!
"Let's go check out the Forest of Tree Spirits."
After leaving the Petalburg Gym, Gary rode his bicycle to Petalburg Woods.
He sped along without encountering any Pokémon, but when it was almost noon, he was suddenly stunned when he saw a shiny Pokémon.
It was an elf that looked like a mushroom, with beige skin, orange markings, short legs, and moved very slowly.
【LV12 Mushroom♂/Gym】
"My first shiny in the Hoenn region...!" Gary felt only despair. He had hoped to exploit a bug with the Shiny Charm, but instead encountered a Shiny Treecko, which was then snatched away by Shroomish.
"Mushroom?"
Mushroom looked at the frantic Xiao Mao with a puzzled expression, then turned and walked into the jungle.
"Trying to run away!" Tu.
316: EX Spore Characteristics
We finally encountered a shiny Pokémon, how could we let it escape? Besides, this Mushroom has gym potential; with some training, it can easily be used to challenge gyms.
"Ibu, use Focus!" Gary commanded.
“Buyi”.
Eevee's eyes flashed blue, and a burst of psychic power spread out, binding the Mushroom that was trying to escape. The Mushroom was startled and spat out a large amount of green powder.
Unfortunately, the two sides were too far apart, and the powder couldn't get close, so it fell to the ground.
Ibrahimovic had no intention of playing tricks. He slammed the mushroom onto the ground, flipped it over, and instantly killed it.
When the mushroom was hit, its skin sprayed out a large amount of powder.
"Spore ability..." Seeing that the mushroom exploded with a large amount of powder when attacked, Shigeru could confirm that this mushroom had the spore ability.
Pokémon with the Spore ability have a 30% chance of inflicting poison, paralysis, or sleep on any opponent they come into contact with when attacked, making it a rather annoying ability.
However, this 30% probability is quite low, with poisoning, paralysis, and sleep each accounting for 10%, and the attack is only effective if the opponent is close enough.
"Go ahead, Poke Ball."
Without much thought, Shigeru threw out a red and white Poké Ball.
The Poké Ball hits the mushroom, instantly capturing it.
"Eevee, use your psychic powers to bring me the Poké Ball." Since there was still powder floating around, Gary didn't want to fall into an abnormal state.
Eevee nodded, used Psychic to envelop the Poké Ball, and moved it over.
Shigeru blew the powder off the Poké Ball, took it in his hand, and checked the Pokémon's attributes.
【Pokémon: Mushroom♂ (Flash)】
[Attribute: grass]
【Level: 12】
[Potential: Gym]
【Special Feature: EX Spore (After being attacked, there is a 60% chance that any opponent that comes into contact with it will be poisoned, paralyzed, or asleep.)】
[Skills: Tackle, Absorb, Paralysis Powder, Leech Seed.]
【Intimacy Level: 90 (Maximum 255)】
"What! EX feature..."
Xiao Mao was astonished; this was the first time he had ever caught a Pokémon with enhanced abilities.
From this perspective, the characteristics of Pokémon not only vary in strength but also in level, with EX characteristics being almost twice as strong as normal characteristics.
"A 60% chance of inflicting a status ailment on the opponent, that's incredible!" Xiao Mao thought that if this mushroom evolved into a Breloom, it would be virtually unbeatable in close combat.
If it's an opponent of similar strength to Breloom, it will definitely be hit by spores if it tries to fight Breloom in close combat, unless the opponent has the Dustproof ability or is wearing Dustproof Goggles.
"this...!"
Shigeru hesitated. He had originally planned to collect shiny Pokémon, but this Mushroom with the EX Spore ability actually had some value in being cultivated.
With the system's assigned task, it's estimated that the Rainbow Tournament will definitely require Gary to participate with Pokémon from the Hoenn region. Although this Mushroom's potential is only at the Gym level, it already meets the standard for participating in the League Tournament. With its EX Spore ability, it's more than capable of participating in the Rainbow Tournament.
"Let's try breeding it and see." Shigeru changed his mind. What could he do? This mushroom had an EX ability.
Gary took out the mushroom, sprayed it with medicine, and then recalled it into its Poké Ball. Gary then rode towards Treecko Forest.
During dinner, Xiao Mao also brought out Mushroom. Mushroom was very aware of the situation and knew that after being subdued, it did not choose to run away, but obediently followed Mushroom's side.
"Here, Mushroom, take this with you. I'll teach you a few skills." Shigeru handed the Soothing Bell to Mushroom.
"Mushroom?" Mushroom tilted its head, wondering if it had misheard. Skills could be taught, after all.
Unfortunately, the situation was beyond his control. Out of consideration for the food that Shigeru had given him, he put the comforting bell into his carrying space.
Shigeru placed his hand on the mushroom's head and began teaching it skills. Since the mushroom hadn't evolved yet, he couldn't teach it all the skills he could, so he only taught it four skills: Sleep, Body Slam, Sun Beam, and Sludge Bomb.
Mushroom: Mushroom...(ΩДΩ)...!
The mushroom was stunned; it hadn't expected skills could be taught this way, and it mastered four skills in one go.
"Bue-ee." Eevee also came over and saw the surprised look on Mushroom's face. It advised Mushroom that its master had many amazing abilities, so it should follow its master closely and would not treat it badly.
"Mushroom." Mushroom nodded, deciding to follow Xiao Mao's arrangements from now on. It wasn't stupid; following Xiao Mao meant food and drink, and it could even become stronger, so why should it object?
After resting for a night in Petalburg Woods, Gary continued his journey towards Treecko Forest, finally arriving around noon.
"found it."
Xiao Mao looked at a large pit in front of him, with a towering tree in the middle. The tree was estimated to be more than 20 meters tall, but its trunk was withered, and it was obviously about to die.
【LV15 Wood Gecko♂/Elite】
【LV30 Wood Gecko ♂/Normal】
【LV10 Wood Gecko♀/Elite】
【LV16 Treekia♂/Gym】
...!
【LV18 Treekia♂/Gym】
【LV17 Wood Gecko♂/Elite Four】
"found it!"
037 Gary finally found a Treecko with the potential to become an Elite Four member. However, this Treecko had a twig in its mouth, which clearly meant it was Ash's Treecko.
"Is this the only one?" Gary was quite troubled. To be honest, he didn't really want to steal Ash's Treecko.
The key point is that this wood gecko is special. It was born on this tree and has a deep affection for it. Even if the tree dies, it will continue to protect it.
After going through a series of events, Ash finally managed to catch the Treecko.
Even if Gary has a way to make Treecko obey him, if the problem with this tree isn't solved, Treecko will definitely develop a mental block, especially since this Treecko is easily traumatized.
After evolving into a Grovyle, this Treekia fell in love with a Giant Geranium, but the Giant Geranium preferred a Tropius. Ultimately, tormented by love, it evolved into a Sceptile, but after evolving into a Sceptile, it completely forgot how to use its moves.
Ash wasted a lot of energy before Sceptile could figure out how to use moves again.
Although this wood gecko has good potential and character, its psychological defenses are too weak, making it too prone to mental illness.
"Let's see if there are any other Treeckoes." Gary decided to look around first, and if there wasn't a second Treecko with the potential to become an Elite Four member, then he would consider intercepting Ash's Treecko.
317: The Forest of Treecko
It was almost noon, so Xiao Mao prepared food for his Pokémon on the spot, and also prepared a few extra portions of Grass-type Pokémon's favorite food.
Gary planned to lure all the Treeckoes to the area so he could find them more easily. He had already gathered the necessary materials while in Petalburg City.
The aroma of food quickly attracted the Treeckoes. These Treeckoes were not afraid of humans, as they passed through Treecko Forest on their way to Las Noz City, so they were used to seeing humans there.
"If you're hungry, you can come and try some," Xiao Mao said.
"Moo...!"
The Treeckoes were surprised, but also very wary, because Treecko is a very good Pokémon, and many trainers use food to lure it.
However, wild Pokémon aren't always so wary. When faced with food, a few Treeckoes couldn't resist and approached.
【LV8 Wood Gecko♂/Elite】
【LV10 Wood Gecko♂/Elite】
【LV11 Wood Gecko ♂/Normal】
Shigeru looked at the three geckos approaching, used a leaf he had picked up as a container, put the prepared food on the leaf, and then handed it to the three geckos.
"Try it and see if it suits your taste." Shigeru placed the leaf on the ground and didn't approach the three geckos.
The three wood geckos looked at each other, but finally couldn't resist. They approached the leaf, picked up a piece of food, and tasted it. As soon as they tasted it, they found it delicious and immediately dropped their guard, enjoying it immensely.
The Treeckoes that had been observing from the sidelines couldn't resist any longer when they saw the three Treeckoes feasting. One by one, several more Treeckoes came over.
Shigeru continued doing the same thing, placing the food on leaves and then laying them on the ground, letting the treetops come and eat it on their own.
Gradually, the Treeckoes around came over one by one, even Ash's Treecko. This Treecko was very bold and not afraid of Gary. It came over, sat down and started eating. After it finished eating, it ran off somewhere.
Gary looked in the direction Treecko had gone and knew there was a water source there. The Treecko had gone to fetch water to water the dead tree.
Unfortunately, the tree gecko's efforts were ultimately in vain. The tree's lifespan had come to an end, and its death was inevitable. However, the tree would still leave behind seeds, which, when planted again, would grow into another towering tree.