Speaking of the matter, let's return to yesterday's battle against Shinta. In the fight against Ursaring, Beedrill was able to use two Moves simultaneously. This was the result of two weeks of intensive training.
In fact, most Pokémon can learn to use two Moves at once in the later stages of training. However, it is extremely difficult, and for most Trainers, the effect of using two Moves simultaneously is actually inferior to using a single, well-executed Move.
Thanks to Beedrill's good talent and diligence, Eichi had figured out some methods for it to display the full power of both moves at the same time. That is why it showcased the impressive sight of using two Moves at the same time on the battlefield.
As for the Fell Stinger Beedrill used at the end, it had only been learned a few days ago, and its mastery level was still low. Otherwise, after a single strike in the battle against Charizard, the Fire-type Pokémon would not have been able to remain standing and would have collapsed immediately.
However, Beedrill's path to Level-up will now become very long. After reaching the Elite Rank, the speed of advancement slows down significantly for all Pokémon types and Pokémon with poor aptitude might never progress further than this stage.
The same applied to Beedrill. The gravity of its Weighted Vest had reached its maximum, and its training effectiveness would continue to diminish until it had no effect at all. Furthermore, Eichi had also noticed recently that the effectiveness of Beedrill's Pokéblocks and Pokémon food was decreasing, becoming almost negligible.
Fortunately, he could ask Professor Kant to help him customize better Pokéblocks and Pokémon food. The custom Pokéblocks and Pokémon food from these Senior Breeders are not sold on the market. They can only be specially customized, and the prices are extremely high.
For the sake of his own ambitions and the future of his Pokémon, he should start learning how to make Pokéblocks and Pokémon food. Even after studying for so long, making them was still just theoretical knowledge. He had never truly put it into practice.
Eichi planned to visit Professor Kant in a few days to observe. The breeding faculty should have the machines necessary for making Pokéblocks.
Speaking of Professor Kant, Eichi still found it hard to believe that the person he discussed breeding knowledge with at the Snorlax Food Store that day was a Senior Breeder. He didn't look like one at all. Indeed, appearances can be deceiving, and one should never judge a book by its cover.
Eichi turned his head and saw Scyther resting. Scyther had learned a few new Moves in the past few days, but because they were newly learned, its mastery level was low. Eichi had thus avoided letting Scyther use them in battle. The strength gap between Scyther and Beedrill was growing wider, and Scyther knew it well, making it a bit anxious. Eichi noticed these feelings.
To this day, Eichi still did not know Scyther's specific origin. It was sent to Eichi by Heracross before it was even born. Who were its parents? Why was it with Heracross? Scyther might not have cared before, but as time passed, it began to grow curious. Sometimes, Eichi would see Scyther by itself, lost in thought.
Eichi didn't know what to do. Seeing its state, Eichi decided to find a way to improve Scyther's strength to redirect its attention.
Eichi then turned back, taking the Metal Coat he had exchanged for out of his Compression Backpack. He placed the box on the desk and opened it.
Inside was a silver-black cylindrical container. He took it out with both hands and opened the lid. A clear, fragrant scent immediately wafted out.
Scyther, resting in its small nest, instantly opened its eyes, staring intently at the container in Eichi's hands. While sleeping, Scyther had suddenly smelled an odor that possessed a fatal attraction to it. Its whole body began to tremble.
Scyther instantly reached Eichi's side, its eyes fixed on the glossy, viscous black liquid in the container.
Scyther pointed its scythe at the Metal Coat in Eichi's hands and asked, "Shoo-shoo (What is this thing? Why is it so tempting to me?)"
Seeing Scyther's reaction, Eichi smiled, stroking its head. "This is a Metal Coat, an item that can help you evolve."
Scyther's eyes lit up upon hearing that it could help it evolve. It can help me evolve?
Scyther thought of Beedrill. The gap between itself and Beedrill was widening. This feeling was especially pronounced after the battle against Sato's Electabuzz yesterday. It had only managed a mutual knockout with Electabuzz, while Beedrill had effortlessly defeated Charizard, a Pokémon much stronger than Electabuzz.
Although Eichi had reassured it, Scyther still clearly sensed the huge disparity between itself and Beedrill. Scyther recalled Eichi mentioning that it could evolve, but it required an item. So, this is the required item! With this, it could evolve into Scizor and narrow the gap with Beedrill. Thinking this, Scyther's gaze toward the Metal Coat became even more fervent.
Eichi knew what Scyther was thinking. "Don't rush. We still need a few days before we can use this. We want to ensure its value is maximized."
Scyther could only reluctantly return to its nest, but its eyes remained glued to the Metal Coat in Eichi's hands.
Beedrill, who was nearby, naturally saw this exchange, but it just glanced over and closed its eyes again, either sleeping or resting.
Eichi turned his attention back to the Metal Coat. The Metal Coat was an item only discovered in the past few years. Everyone originally believed that Scyther and Scizor were two different Pokémon. Then, a Pokémon Observer discovered that a Scyther, upon touching a metallic liquid in a cave, evolved into Scizor. Only then did everyone realize that Scizor was the evolved form of Scyther, and that Scyther needed the Metal Coat in Eichi's hands to evolve. People then began collecting the metallic liquid, conducting continuous experiments, and eventually determined the exact amount needed for a Scyther to evolve into Scizor.
Scyther is currently not ready for evolution. After a few days of preparation, Eichi plans to combine the use of the Metal Coat with Bug Force to maximize the item's effect, allowing Scyther to gain the greatest benefit and achieve a substantial increase in strength.
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In a deep forest, it was pitch black, with only a few scattered rays of sunlight filtering through. Suddenly, a series of earth-shattering Pokémon roars could be heard. Zooming in, a lone Nidoking was locked in a frantic battle with another Pokémon. The energy fluctuations bursting around them indicated the high Level of both Pokémon.