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[Species: Pidgeotto]
[Gender: Male]
[Level: Normal Advanced]
[Ability: Keen Eye]
[Skills: XXXXX]
[Six-dimensional stats: Physical Attack C (B) Special Attack C (B) Defense C (B) Special Defense C (B) HP C (B) Speed C (B)]
The upper limit of all six-dimensional stats reached B-rank, and at this time, his ability values had also reached C-rank. In the wild, a Pidgeotto with such aptitude is definitely one in a thousand.
Although he didn't have A-rank aptitude, his all B-rank upper limits were no worse than the Metapod Ash had, and even more balanced.
However, compared to Caterpie, it was more common for Pidgeotto populations to have higher aptitude upper limits, which related to the overall aptitude of the population and other judgments.
But those things had nothing to do with Ash; he only knew that this Pidgeotto was perfect to be a Flying Pokémon.
Ash in the group had said that if one were traveling in the wild, it was best to carry a Flying Pokémon that could carry people. No matter what situation arose, as long as it could fly, there was a high probability of escaping danger.
And in Kanto, the only two Pokémon that could carry people and were relatively easy to encounter were Spearow and Pidgey.
These two Pokémon populations were known as Kanto's 'doorway birds,' common Flying-type Pokémon found everywhere in Kanto. If one wanted to catch a Flying-type Pokémon that could carry people, they were naturally the first choice.
Ash had encountered many Pidgey and Spearow in Viridian Forest, but just like the Caterpie before, those Pokémon generally had mediocre aptitudes.
Who would have thought that a Pidgeotto with excellent aptitude would actively come to him?
After Ash said he wanted to catch the Pidgeotto, he subconsciously glanced at the Metapod not far away.
Could it be that excellent food attracts excellent hunters? ...Just kidding.
"So, do you agree to a capture battle?"
"Pidgey!"
"You said you wouldn't fight me, and only Pokémon can battle? Isn't that obvious? Pokémon should battle Pokémon. I'm just a Trainer; how could I interfere in a Pokémon battle?" Ash said with an expression of course.
Misty and Pidgeotto both twitched their faces. "Dare you let go of your hand before saying that!"
"Then the Pokémon I'm sending out is Pikachu. Get ready for battle." Ash said, releasing his grip on Pidgeotto. Pidgeotto quickly flapped its wings and flew away from Ash's side.
When Ash had gripped him just now, Pidgeotto had felt like he was being targeted by a fierce beast. That shouldn't have been his illusion, but that this human really possessed such terrifying strength. Otherwise, with his rapid dive speed, how could the opponent have caught him so easily?
Therefore, Pidgeotto said that in a Pokémon battle, Ash, the Trainer, was not allowed to participate.
"Pidgey!" After leaving Ash, Pidgeotto did not escape but honorably hovered in the air, letting out a battle cry towards Ash.
Most Pokémon, unlike cunning humans, are very honest. Even if a promised thing is disadvantageous to them, they will keep their word, just like the Pidgeotto now.
"Pikachu, I choose you!"
"Pika!"
"Thunder Shock!" To deal with Flying-type Pokémon, the best choice is naturally Electric-type moves.
Pikachu stretched its body, and golden electricity burst from it. Pidgeotto made a turn in the air, dodging Pikachu's Thunder Shock move.
And taking advantage of this opportunity, it swooped down towards Pikachu along the lightning, a white light trailing behind its slender body—Quick Attack!
"We'll use Quick Attack too!"
"Pika!"
Pikachu canceled Thunder Shock and then moved quickly on the ground. Both charged towards each other, but Pikachu, using Quick Attack later, was even a bit faster than Pidgeotto!
However, since both were charging towards each other, who was faster or slower didn't matter. They collided in mid-air a few seconds later, the sharp bird beak and Pikachu's head smashing together.
"Bang!"
A dull thud sounded, and Pidgeotto was sent flying by Pikachu, tumbling and swaying repeatedly in the air, unable to regain balance even by flapping its wings.
In terms of strength, Pidgeotto was no match for Pikachu. After all, Pikachu was a whole major level stronger than Pidgeotto. Unless its ability values dropped to D-rank during the battle, it was impossible for it to lose to Pidgeotto.
After Pidgeotto was knocked flying, Pikachu pressed its advantage, electricity flashing around it: "Thunderbolt!!!"
"Pika—chu!!!" A thicker, faster golden electric current than before shot into the air. The swift lightning struck the retreating Pidgeotto, who let out a scream.
"Give him the final blow, Quick Attack." Ash noticed that Pidgeotto, whose feathers were already scorched black in the air, still showed signs of movement, so he had Pikachu deliver the final blow.
Pikachu tapped its toes on the ground and leaped into the air, its small head slamming hard into Pidgeotto's belly.
Pidgeotto, which was already falling like a kite with a broken string, now plummeted like a meteor.
"Boom!"
As Pidgeotto crashed to the ground with a roar, Ash immediately threw his Poké Ball, accurately hitting Pidgeotto.
The Poké Ball shook three times before emitting a crisp sound, indicating that Ash had successfully caught Pidgeotto.
"Haha, I caught Pidgeotto!" Ash walked forward, picked up Pidgeotto's Poké Ball, and shouted excitedly.
"Pika Pikachu!!!" Pikachu also celebrated nearby. He had another companion, and maybe he wouldn't have to work as hard as a model worker anymore.
"Now I have my third Pokémon. Even if the Pewter Gym requires three Pokémon, I have enough Pokémon on hand."
"Ash, I say... what kind of Pokémon have you caught? Flying-type, Bug-type... aren't they all weak to Rock-type? Plus Pikachu, who's weak to Ground-type, you've assembled a grand slam of type disadvantages!"
Seeing the battle end, Misty walked over and said with some helplessness, looking at Ash's Poké Balls.
Ash indeed had three Pokémon now, but all three of them were completely countered by the Pewter Gym, the first Gym Ash wanted to challenge. Even as an experienced Trainer, she couldn't figure out how to defeat a Gym with these three type-disadvantaged Pokémon.
Did Ash think a Gym was as easy to beat as a Shorts Kid Trainer?
"Don't worry, I've already thought of a strategy to deal with the Pewter Gym. Just watch!" Ash said, releasing Pidgeotto and applying medicine to him.
Misty's face showed a suspicious expression, deeply doubting Ash's words... A Rookie Trainer, three type-disadvantaged Pokémon, battling a Gym Leader—all the debuffs were stacked. She had no idea how he could win!