[Fire Cat Pokémon: Litten]
[Level: 6]
[Attribute: Fire]
[Gender: Male]
[Base Stats: C Grade (320)]
[Individual Values: A Grade (189)]
[Ability: Intimidate]
[Nature: Adamant]
[Moves: Scratch, Growl, Ember, Lick]
[Status: Relaxed]
[Evolution Path: Litten - Torracat - Incineroar]
[Trait: None]
Ye Yinchuan examined Litten's stats panel, his eyes growing brighter with each line.
First, this Litten was level 6, which only highlighted how his own Snorlax, due to nutritional deficiencies, had fallen behind in leveling up. Even a random Litten in its growth phase had a higher level than his Snorlax.
As for base stats, there was nothing to complain about. Starter Pokémon like Litten were solid from the start, becoming even stronger as they evolved, with high potential ceilings. This made them highly valuable and worth training.
The key was its Individual Value (IV) of 189, which, although rated as A Grade, was at the peak of A Grade. In other words, just one more point in IV would push it into S Grade.
The IV grading system in the Pokémon world differed from the game mechanics he was familiar with, and there were no clear numerical values for individual stats. According to the standards set by the Pokémon Research Association, IVs were categorized as follows: 0–35 for D Grade, 36–100 for C Grade, 101–165 for B Grade, 166–189 for A Grade, and 190 and above for S Grade. Strangely, his "Treasure Appraisal Eye" ability aligned perfectly with this standard. Perhaps the system was just that intelligent, adapting to local customs?
In any case, this Litten's IV was among the highest Ye Yinchuan had ever appraised, nearly reaching S Grade. It was a rare find, something that could be considered once-in-a-lifetime.
Moreover, with his exclusive ability, "Super Influence," he could easily boost Litten's IV to S Grade. There would be no regrets! If he could capture this Litten, he would have his first S-Grade IV Pokémon! While IVs didn't determine everything, who wouldn't want their Pokémon to stand out?
Raising his D-Grade IV Snorlax from scratch and capturing an S-Grade IV Litten to train into a powerful Pokémon were two entirely different experiences, and they didn't conflict with each other.
Next, the ability. This Litten had "Intimidate," which, according to Ye Yinchuan's quick research, was a known ability in the Pokémon world. Not only was it a strong ability in battles, but it was also a rare hidden ability among Litten. Most Litten had "Blaze," which boosted the power of Fire-type moves when the Pokémon was injured. "Intimidate," on the other hand, caused surrounding opponents to fear Litten, lowering their Attack stat and potentially affecting their actions due to fear.
Both abilities were excellent, but "Intimidate" had the advantage of being active as long as Litten was on the field, affecting multiple targets. Additionally, in this world, most Pokémon relied heavily on physical attacks in the early stages of battles. Special attacks were harder to execute effectively in real combat and consumed more energy. For example, that Psyduck with "Confusion" was a rare exception, naturally skilled in special attacks. However, without proper training, it could only use "Confusion" once in battle. If it didn't knock out the opponent, things could get ugly!
Thus, "Intimidate," which lowered Attack stats, had broad applicability. Notably, unlike in the games where it simply reduced Attack, in this world, "Intimidate" could also affect the opponent's actions, making it more realistic and increasing its value.
Of course, there was a common limitation: "Intimidate" only worked if the opponent could be intimidated. If the opponent had a stronger aura or abilities like "Oblivious" or "Scrappy," the effect of "Intimidate" would be significantly reduced or even nullified.
As for the nature, this Litten was "Adamant." As mentioned earlier, Adamant Pokémon tended to focus more on one aspect of their abilities, making them more dedicated during training. However, they could also be more stubborn and harder to control. Other than that, there wasn't much else to note.
Overall, Ye Yinchuan was very pleased with this Litten. He was so eager to take it home that he wouldn't hesitate to use a sack if necessary.
"Mimi," Ye Yinchuan called out softly as he approached, trying not to startle the Litten. In fact, the Litten had already noticed him, its ears twitching as its status changed to "Alert." It stopped grooming itself and glanced sideways at Ye Yinchuan, a common behavior among felines to avoid appearing hostile.
"Damn, I wish I had some dried fish or something…" Sensing the Litten's wariness, Ye Yinchuan didn't dare make any sudden moves. This Litten had excellent stats and potential but hadn't been captured yet, indicating it was highly cautious and not easily tamed. Of course, it could also be someone's escaped Pokémon, but without evidence, he'd treat it as wild for now.
"Wait!" Ye Yinchuan suddenly remembered that his Snorlax had hidden some food under its arm. With a smooth motion, he reached behind Snorlax and pulled out a few pieces of Pokémon food, startling Snorlax in the process. Seeing its stash being commandeered, Snorlax almost protested but held back, deciding to demand compensation later. If Ye Yinchuan didn't repay Snorlax double for these five pieces of food, Snorlax would definitely throw a fit!
"Here, Mimi, want some?" Ye Yinchuan knew a thing or two about approaching unfamiliar Pokémon. It was unwise to get too close too quickly. Placing food in a spot the Pokémon deemed safe was a smarter move. At the same time, he quietly activated his exclusive ability, "Heart Listener." He had earned quite a few points from his last livestream, and now was the perfect time to spend them.
(Litten's thoughts: "Huh? What's with the 'here, here'? Does he think I'm a dog? And why 'Mimi'? The stray Pokémon around here call me Sang Biao!")
"What the hell? Are Pokémon this smart? Knowing that 'here, here' is for dogs is one thing, but 'Sang Biao'? What kind of accent is that? Did this Litten grow up watching Cantonese movies?" Ye Yinchuan's eyes widened in disbelief. For a moment, he wondered if his "Heart Listener" ability was malfunctioning.
"Meow!" (It smells pretty good. Is it for me? Fine, I'll give him some face and try it!)
After sniffing the air, Litten lowered its head and cautiously approached, its eyes never leaving Ye Yinchuan and Snorlax.
(That blue fat cat… I think I've seen it near the trash heap before. Does it actually follow a human? How pathetic!)
(End of Chapter)
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